Race cards · Wed 2 Jul
Wednesday 2 July · Thirsk, England
15:03 Racing TV Club EBF Novice Stakes (GBB Race) (Div 2)
- Distance
- 0m 7f 218y
- Going
- Good (Good to Soft in places)
- Class
- 5
- Prize
- GBP 8000
- Runners
- 8
Race preview
FOREST CAPER didn't do himself any favours when taking a keen hold and eventually being worn down over slightly shorter at Beverley last month. Daniel Tudhope taking over in the saddle is a big plus on this occasion, though, and as long as he can get the four-year-old settled, he should have enough to see off Gentle Touch, who was a significant improver from first to second start when runner-up over 7f at Wetherby. Secret Force and Wolfpack are capable of being in the shake-up as well.
| Pos | Horse | Form | Jockey | Trainer | Wgt | SP | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wolfpack | 2-8 | Oisin Murphy | J Ferguson | 9 4 | 3-1 | |
| 2 | Gentle Touch | 9-2 | P J McDonald | S bin Suroor | 8 13 | 9-4 | |
| 3 | Forest Caper | 32 | D Tudhope | D O'Meara | 9 13 | 13-8 | |
| 4 | Hopeful Joy | D C Costello | M Walford | 8 13 | 66-1 | ||
| 5 | Saxon Lover | C Lee | C Johnston | 9 4 | 13-2 | ||
| 6 | Blackwater Lilly | 7 | Billy Garritty | B Ellison | 9 8 | 40-1 | |
| 7 | Our Nicola | 99 | Connor Beasley | T D Barron | 8 13 | 200-1 | |
| 8 | Dooley | 6-9 | K Stott | C Hills | 9 13 | 40-1 | |
| NR | Secret Force | 6-4 | P Mulrennan | K P De Foy | 9 4 |