Racecards
15:25 Thirsk
Deepdale Solutions Handicap (Class D)
- 17 Runners
- Distance: 1m
- Going: Firm, Good to Firm in places
Bond Diamond
70- Form 040400
- Age 6
- Weight 9-11
- Trainer P R Webber
- Jockey J P Spencer
held up mid-division, ridden 2f out, headway over 1f out, ran on well inside final furlong
- Form 442066
- Age 4
- Weight 9-7
- Trainer T D Easterby
- Jockey Willie Supple
in touch, ridden over 3f out, stayed on inside last
Adobe
11- Form 543000
- Age 8
- Weight 9-4
- Trainer W Brisbourne
- Jockey J Fanning
held up mid-division, ridden over 2f out, headway over 1f out, every chance inside final furlong, kept on towards finish
- Form 210360
- Age 4
- Weight 9-3
held up behind, effort 3f out, weakened over 1f out
- Form 305221
- Age 3
- Weight 9-3
- Trainer E A L Dunlop
- Jockey J Carroll
in touch, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
Gifted Flame
17- Form 160400
- Age 4
- Weight 9-1
- Trainer I Semple
- Jockey Adrian Nicholls
slowly away, behind, ridden and good headway on inner over 2f out, kept on final furlong
- Form 032544
- Age 6
- Weight 9-0
- Trainer B McMahon
- Jockey Graham Gibbons
in touch on outer, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 2f out
- Form 000006
- Age 4
- Weight 9-0
- Trainer J Hetherton
- Jockey D McGaffin
mid-division, ridden over 2f out, faded final furlong
- Form 040400
- Age 4
- Weight 8-11
- Trainer C W Fairhurst
- Jockey T Williams
tracked leaders, ridden over 3f out, weakened final furlong
- Form 064644
- Age 4
- Weight 8-8
led, ridden over 2f out, soon headed, quickly weakened over 1f out
- Form 022200
- Age 4
- Weight 8-7
mid-division, ridden over 2f out, one pace final 2f
- Form 631232
- Age 4
- Weight 7-13
- Trainer M D Hammond
- Jockey D Fentiman
slowly away, in rear and keen, ridden over 2f out, headway over 1f out, stayed on well final furlong
- Form 052103
- Age 6
- Weight 7-12
- Trainer J S Goldie
- Jockey J McAuley
slowly away, behind, ridden over 2f out, stayed on final 2f, no impression
Pepper Road
12- Form 350332
- Age 4
- Weight 7-12
- Trainer R Bastiman
- Jockey R Ffrench
chased leaders, ridden 3f out, led 2f out, hung badly right over 1f out, held on well towards finish
- Form 002664
- Age 5
- Weight 7-12
tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, every chance over 1f out, one pace after
Verdict
Raphael has shown signs of a return to form of late and, with the step up to a mile to suit, Tim Easterby's filly gets the vote ahead of Cayman Breeze and Northern Games. The last mentioned has a bit to find at the weights but Kevin Ryan has his string in good form right now so there could be more to come. Cayman Breeze is difficult to weigh up as he finally opened his account when landing a Catterick maiden last month. Ed Dunlop's gelding looks exposed but there may be more to come over a mile for the first time. There is certainly no problem regarding the trip for Raphael who, despite racing in the main over seven furlongs, has her best form over today's distance. Well treated on her best, the daughter of Perugino looks worth a bet at the forecast odds. Market Avenue and Smith N Allan Oils have both been in good form during the summer but seem to be a shade high in the weight snow as a result, while Royal Windmill, who is retaining his good form well, steps up in class and may find this tougher than the apprentice races he has been in recently. A market move for Pepper Road would be of interest but we are happy to stick with Raphael.