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14:00 Thirsk

E.b.f. Habton Novice Stakes (Class 4)

  • 6 Runners
  • Distance: 5f
  • Going: Good to Firm, Firm in places
  • Surface: Turf
  • £8,000 added
Weighed In
  • Winning Time: 1m 0.45s
  • Off Time: 14:00:35
  • 6 Ran
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1
Silk -

Thunder Bay

8/11

    2
    Silk -

    Geordie Girl

    20/1

      1(2)
      Silk - Black, Red Cross of Lorraine, hooped sleeves, Red cap

      Thunder Bay

      6 D
      8/11
      • Form 12
      • Age 2
      • Weight 9-0

      held up behind leaders, led well over 1f out, pushed clear final furlong

      2(7)
      Silk - DARK GREEN, YELLOW seams, sleeves and cap

      Bank On Bertie

      2
      66/1
      • Form 080
      • Age 2
      • Weight 8-12

      led and headed after 1f, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong

      3(3)
      Silk - Maroon and Yellow check, Maroon sleeves, Yellow cap

      Northgate Lodge (USA)

      6
      16/1
      • Form 06
      • Age 2
      • Weight 8-12

      close up, led after 1f out, headed well over 1f out, one pace until weakened inside final furlong

      4(5)
      Silk - Dark Green, Emerald Green armlets, Yellow cap

      Rievaulx Valentino

      5/2
      • Age 2
      • Weight 8-12

      chased leaders, ridden along halfway, weakened over 1f out

      5(6)
      Silk - Black and White diabolo, hooped sleeves, quartered cap

      Geordie Girl

      20/1
      • Age 2
      • Weight 8-7

      held up, headway over 1f out, driven to chase winner final furlong

      6(4)
      Silk - Yellow, Purple epaulets, Purple sleeves, Yellow armlets, quartered cap

      Mystickhill (IRE)

      11 BF
      7/1
      • Form 43
      • Age 2
      • Weight 8-7

      in touch, ridden along over 2f out, stayed on same pace final furlong

      7(1)
      NR

      Wizzy Izzy (IRE)

      20
      • Age 2
      • Weight 8-7

      Nonrunner

      In depth

      Verdict

      Thunder Bay gets the nomination in the opener with Rievaulx Valentino and Mystickhill rated as the main dangers. The selection made a winning debut at Lingfield before running a sound race last time at Newcastle when he chased home Mister Hardy. He missed the break that day which probably cost him the race and it will be a surprise if he is not able to make amends this afternoon. Rievaulx Valentino is a well-bred newcomer from the Kevin Ryan yard and as his juveniles have already been amongst the winners this season he has to be considered. Mystickhill has shown ability in both of her runs to date but she will need to find a little improvement if she is trouble our selection today. Geordie Girl is a newcomer and unless the market speaks in her favour she is probably best watched here. Thunder Bay is a likeable colt and we take him to flash home in the opener.

      Formwatch

      Thunder Bay 7-1 (9-0) Held up, headway over 1f out, stayed on final furlong, 2nd of 9, 1 1/2l behind Mister Hardy (9-0) at Newcastle 5f nov stk (4) gd.

      Bank On Bertie 66-1 (8-11) Tracked leaders, effort over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 12th of 17, 13l behind Artdeal (8-13) at Beverley 5f 2yo mdn auc (5) gf.

      Northgate Lodge (USA) 33-1 (8-12) In touch, ridden along halfway, weakened final furlong, 6th of 9, 7l behind Mister Hardy (9-0) at Newcastle 5f nov stk (4) gd.

      Rievaulx Valentino Primo Valentino colt, brother to 1m1f winner My Mirasol, half-brother to winning sprinter Distinctly Game.

      Geordie Girl Tobougg filly, half-sister to 1m 3yo winner Circlet.

      Mystickhill (IRE) 11-2co-fav (9-0) With leader, chased leaders over 2f out and one pace, 3rd of 11, 7l behind Kylayne (9-0) at Warwick 5f 2yo mdn fll (5) gf.

      Wizzy Izzy (IRE) 33-1 (8-6) Chased leader stand's side group, weakened 2f out, 13th of 16, 20l behind Mister Hardy (8-11) at Newcastle 5f 2yo stk (4) gs in Mar.