Thirsk Hunt Cup Day Saturday 2nd May Book Now Apprentice Handicap
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Race Trends
GOING
The going is Good.
JOCKEY/TRAINER FORM
Runners Spotlight
Winner of eight races; fit from the AW when second of ten at Doncaster (5f, good to soft) 12 days ago; 1lb well in and return to 6f and drying ground wouldn't be a problem; high on list.
Best known as a Ripon specialist with ten wins there, including his last two starts of 2025; has won fresh, but has tended to need his reappearance in recent years.
Mainly seen over 5f these days, but has won seven times over 6f; ended last season quietly, but is back off her last winning mark and has won after an absence; shortlisted.
Four wins over 5f for Iain Jardine, but unplaced in three starts on the AW since returning for this yard in January; 8lb below last winning mark, but drying ground and return to 6f pose questions; cheekpieces return.
Windsor maiden winner (6f, good to firm) for Richard Hannon in May last year and ran well in turf/AW handicaps afterwards, but having been gelded he was well beaten on his stable/seasonal debut at Southwell (7f, AW) last month; enough to prove.
Race Conditions
Race Details
Race Name
Thirsk Hunt Cup Day Saturday 2nd May Book Now Apprentice Handicap
Distance
6f
Class
Class 5
Off Time
18:10
Surface
Turf
Runners
16
Race Conditions
A handicap race for horses rated within the Class 5 band. Weights are allocated based on official ratings to give all runners an equal chance.
Weather & Going
Going Description
Standard: Consistent racing surface providing fair conditions for all runners.