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  5. 5.30
Going - Good to Firm. 
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Formscan  - Finbar's Lad was the subject of significant market support on his stable debut at Thirsk a fortnight ago and it will be interesting to see if that is the case this time around, but a chance is taken on MOUNT KING. Soft ground might have been an issue on his reappearance last month and he ought to be more of a force back on a sounder surface. Star Shield continues to run well in defeat and is considered, along with Hale End.

13
-483
Dutch Kingdom (IRE) 4,b g 9-9

Iffraaj (GB)-Kiyra Wells(Sadler's Wells)

ts+vs3(23) d1 (Felix Racing Syndicate)
Rated 74

21
184-
Rayat (IRE) 5,b g 9-9

Starspangledbanner (AUS)-Violet's Gift(Cadeaux Genereux)

(310) (Godolphin)
Rated 74

315
820-
Utilis (IRE) 4,b g 9-8

Profitable (IRE)-Mysterious Burg(Sageburg)

(214) (Linsey & Ian Pallas)
Rated 73

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Utilis (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Star Shield (GB)1
17th Oct 2023 Newcastle(1m 5yds, Flat Hcap, Standard) Star Shield (GB) 6th (12/1 9-9 Rated 73) D Tudhope 19.38L in front of Utilis (IRE) 12th (12/1 9-7 Rated 74) Ben Robinson (12 ran)
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Finbar's Lad (GB)1
17th Oct 2023 Newcastle(1m 5yds, Flat Hcap, Standard) Finbar's Lad (GB) 7th (25/1 9-10 Rated 74) Jason Hart 19.25L in front of Utilis (IRE) 12th (12/1 9-7 Rated 74) Ben Robinson (12 ran)
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47
/47-
Boy Douglas (IRE) 4,b g 9-8

New Bay (GB)-Lola Ridge(Excelebration)

(380) d1 (Mr F Lowe And Mr M Dods)
Rated 73

516
8546
Hale End (IRE) 4,b g 9-8

Mehmas (IRE)-Would It Matter(Morpheus)

cp+(19) d2 (Game On Racing)
Rated 73

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Hale End (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Star Shield (GB)2
4th Jan 2024 Newcastle(1m 5yds, Flat Hcap, Standard / Slow) Hale End (IRE) 1st (4/1 9-5 Rated 71) Clifford Lee 4.50L in front of Star Shield (GB) 3rd (16/1 9-8 Rated 74) Ben Robinson (11 ran)
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21st Sep 2023 Ayr(1m , Flat Hcap, Good to Soft-Good in places) Hale End (IRE) 5th (4/1Fav 9-9 Rated 74) Connor Beasley .78L in front of Star Shield (GB) 8th (11/1 10-0 Rated 75) D Tudhope (12 ran)
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Mount King (IRE)1
19th Aug 2023 Doncaster(7f 213yds, Flat Hcap, Good-Good to Firm in places) Hale End (IRE) 2nd (11/1 9-3 Rated 72) P Mulrennan 7.25L in front of Mount King (IRE) 5th (18/1 8-11 Rated 66) S B Kirrane (12 ran)
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Tobetso (IRE)1
21st Sep 2023 Ayr(1m , Flat Hcap, Good to Soft-Good in places) Tobetso (IRE) 4th (13/2 9-5 Rated 75) Zak Wheatley .06L in front of Hale End (IRE) 5th (4/1Fav 9-9 Rated 74) Connor Beasley (12 ran)
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Covert Legend (GB)1
4th Jan 2024 Newcastle(1m 5yds, Flat Hcap, Standard / Slow) Hale End (IRE) 1st (4/1 9-5 Rated 71) Clifford Lee 18.75L in front of Covert Legend (GB) 8th (10/1 9-3 Rated 69) D Swift (11 ran)
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613
058-
Naval Academy (GB) 4,b g 9-8

Dark Angel (IRE)-Nargys(Lawman)

ts3WS1(248) d1 (Ms Austerfield, 8 Amigos, Mr J Burns)
Rated 73

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Naval Academy (GB) has met

HorseNo. Of times
B Associates (IRE)2
13th Sep 2023 Carlisle(6f 195yds, Flat Hcap, Good to Soft (Soft in places)) B Associates (IRE) 3rd (4/1J Fav 9-3 Rated 71) Mark Winn 7.06L in front of Naval Academy (GB) 8th (6/1 9-10 Rated 75) A Mullen (9 ran)
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23rd Aug 2023 Carlisle(5f 182yds, Flat Hcap, Good to Firm (Good in places)) Naval Academy (GB) 5th (28/1 9-11 Rated 77) Phil Dennis 2.38L in front of B Associates (IRE) 7th (15/2 9-2 Rated 68) P Mulrennan (11 ran)
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79
4-59
Dumfries (GB) 4,b g 9-8

Cityscape (GB)-Milldale(Bushranger)

(26) d1 (Buist, Shields, Thompson And Mrs R Car)
Rated 73

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Dumfries (GB) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Mount King (IRE)1
22nd Apr 2024 Pontefract(1m 6yds, Flat Hcap, Soft (Heavy in places)) Mount King (IRE) 8th (22/1 9-5 Rated 71) D Allan .75L in front of Dumfries (GB) 9th (12/1 9-9 Rated 75) James P Sullivan (9 ran)
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811
5488
Paris Lights (IRE) 5,b g 9-7

Siyouni (FR)-Cabaret(Galileo)

(26) (Wrenegade Racing)
Rated 72

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Paris Lights (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Star Shield (GB)1
8th Mar 2024 Newcastle(1m 5yds, Flat Hcap, Standard) Star Shield (GB) 3rd (16/1 9-4 Rated 73) Ben Robinson 1.25L in front of Paris Lights (IRE) 4th (28/1 9-10 Rated 79) D Nolan (10 ran)
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92
77-7
Finbar's Lad (GB) 5,ch g 9-6

Territories (IRE)-Jacaranda Ridge(Indian Ridge)

(14) d1 (Mr P Harrington)
Rated 71 Won When Rated 71

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Finbars Lad (GB) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Star Shield (GB)2
17th Oct 2023 Newcastle(1m 5yds, Flat Hcap, Standard) Star Shield (GB) 6th (12/1 9-9 Rated 73) D Tudhope .13L in front of Finbar's Lad (GB) 7th (25/1 9-10 Rated 74) Jason Hart (12 ran)
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3rd Jul 2023 Musselburgh(1m 2yds, Flat Hcap, Good to Firm (Good in places)) Star Shield (GB) 5th (8/1 9-11 Rated 77) Ben Robinson 2.25L in front of Finbar's Lad (GB) 7th (7/4Fav 9-9 Rated 75) P Mulrennan (11 ran)
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Utilis (IRE)1
17th Oct 2023 Newcastle(1m 5yds, Flat Hcap, Standard) Finbar's Lad (GB) 7th (25/1 9-10 Rated 74) Jason Hart 19.25L in front of Utilis (IRE) 12th (12/1 9-7 Rated 74) Ben Robinson (12 ran)
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1012
7-57
Tobetso (IRE) 4,b g 9-6

Kodiac (GB)-Soul Searcher(Motivator)

(7) d1 (Highgreen Partnership)
Rated 71 Won When Rated 71

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Tobetso (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Star Shield (GB)1
21st Sep 2023 Ayr(1m , Flat Hcap, Good to Soft-Good in places) Tobetso (IRE) 4th (13/2 9-5 Rated 75) Zak Wheatley .84L in front of Star Shield (GB) 8th (11/1 10-0 Rated 75) D Tudhope (12 ran)
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Hale End (IRE)1
21st Sep 2023 Ayr(1m , Flat Hcap, Good to Soft-Good in places) Tobetso (IRE) 4th (13/2 9-5 Rated 75) Zak Wheatley .06L in front of Hale End (IRE) 5th (4/1Fav 9-9 Rated 74) Connor Beasley (12 ran)
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Mount King (IRE)1
9th Oct 2023 Pontefract(1m 6yds, Flat Hcap, Good to Soft) Mount King (IRE) 1st (9/1 8-10 Rated 67) D Allan 4.56L in front of Tobetso (IRE) 7th (9/2 8-13 Rated 75) Zak Wheatley (9 ran)
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118
13-2
Red Hat Eagle (GB) 4,b g 9-6

Gleneagles (IRE)-Sabaweeya(Street Cry)

(16) d2 (Pmg Partnership)
Rated 71

126
3543
Star Shield (GB) 9,ch g 9-5

Helmet (AUS)-Perfect Star(Act One)

cp+(20) d9 (Middleham Park Racing & Mr P&G Upton)
Rated 70 Won When Rated 75-73-74-80-78-73

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Star Shield (GB) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Paris Lights (IRE)1
8th Mar 2024 Newcastle(1m 5yds, Flat Hcap, Standard) Star Shield (GB) 3rd (16/1 9-4 Rated 73) Ben Robinson 1.25L in front of Paris Lights (IRE) 4th (28/1 9-10 Rated 79) D Nolan (10 ran)
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Finbar's Lad (GB)2
17th Oct 2023 Newcastle(1m 5yds, Flat Hcap, Standard) Star Shield (GB) 6th (12/1 9-9 Rated 73) D Tudhope .13L in front of Finbar's Lad (GB) 7th (25/1 9-10 Rated 74) Jason Hart (12 ran)
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3rd Jul 2023 Musselburgh(1m 2yds, Flat Hcap, Good to Firm (Good in places)) Star Shield (GB) 5th (8/1 9-11 Rated 77) Ben Robinson 2.25L in front of Finbar's Lad (GB) 7th (7/4Fav 9-9 Rated 75) P Mulrennan (11 ran)
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Hale End (IRE)2
4th Jan 2024 Newcastle(1m 5yds, Flat Hcap, Standard / Slow) Hale End (IRE) 1st (4/1 9-5 Rated 71) Clifford Lee 4.50L in front of Star Shield (GB) 3rd (16/1 9-8 Rated 74) Ben Robinson (11 ran)
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21st Sep 2023 Ayr(1m , Flat Hcap, Good to Soft-Good in places) Hale End (IRE) 5th (4/1Fav 9-9 Rated 74) Connor Beasley .78L in front of Star Shield (GB) 8th (11/1 10-0 Rated 75) D Tudhope (12 ran)
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Utilis (IRE)1
17th Oct 2023 Newcastle(1m 5yds, Flat Hcap, Standard) Star Shield (GB) 6th (12/1 9-9 Rated 73) D Tudhope 19.38L in front of Utilis (IRE) 12th (12/1 9-7 Rated 74) Ben Robinson (12 ran)
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Tobetso (IRE)1
21st Sep 2023 Ayr(1m , Flat Hcap, Good to Soft-Good in places) Tobetso (IRE) 4th (13/2 9-5 Rated 75) Zak Wheatley .84L in front of Star Shield (GB) 8th (11/1 10-0 Rated 75) D Tudhope (12 ran)
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Covert Legend (GB)1
4th Jan 2024 Newcastle(1m 5yds, Flat Hcap, Standard / Slow) Star Shield (GB) 3rd (16/1 9-8 Rated 74) Ben Robinson 14.25L in front of Covert Legend (GB) 8th (10/1 9-3 Rated 69) D Swift (11 ran)
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135
15-8
Mount King (IRE) 4,ch g 9-5

National Defense (GB)-Christmas Joy(Galileo)

ts+cp8(26) cd1 (Ryedale Partners No1)
Rated 70

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Mount King (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Hale End (IRE)1
19th Aug 2023 Doncaster(7f 213yds, Flat Hcap, Good-Good to Firm in places) Hale End (IRE) 2nd (11/1 9-3 Rated 72) P Mulrennan 7.25L in front of Mount King (IRE) 5th (18/1 8-11 Rated 66) S B Kirrane (12 ran)
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Dumfries (GB)1
22nd Apr 2024 Pontefract(1m 6yds, Flat Hcap, Soft (Heavy in places)) Mount King (IRE) 8th (22/1 9-5 Rated 71) D Allan .75L in front of Dumfries (GB) 9th (12/1 9-9 Rated 75) James P Sullivan (9 ran)
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Tobetso (IRE)1
9th Oct 2023 Pontefract(1m 6yds, Flat Hcap, Good to Soft) Mount King (IRE) 1st (9/1 8-10 Rated 67) D Allan 4.56L in front of Tobetso (IRE) 7th (9/2 8-13 Rated 75) Zak Wheatley (9 ran)
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144
7-79
Princess Niyla (GB) 4,b m 9-1

Night Of Thunder (IRE)-Coillte Cailin(Oratorio)

(12) d1 (Mr John Sugarman)
Rated 66

1514
7-05
B Associates (IRE) 4,b g 9-1

War Command (USA)-Spirit Of The Sea(Invincible Spirit)

(13) (Deva Racing Jh)
Rated 66 Won When Rated 68-66

Head to Head

In the last 3 years B Associates (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Naval Academy (GB)2
13th Sep 2023 Carlisle(6f 195yds, Flat Hcap, Good to Soft (Soft in places)) B Associates (IRE) 3rd (4/1J Fav 9-3 Rated 71) Mark Winn 7.06L in front of Naval Academy (GB) 8th (6/1 9-10 Rated 75) A Mullen (9 ran)
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23rd Aug 2023 Carlisle(5f 182yds, Flat Hcap, Good to Firm (Good in places)) Naval Academy (GB) 5th (28/1 9-11 Rated 77) Phil Dennis 2.38L in front of B Associates (IRE) 7th (15/2 9-2 Rated 68) P Mulrennan (11 ran)
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1610
7661
Covert Legend (GB) 4,b g 9-0

Zoustar (AUS)-Miss You Too(Montjeu)

cp4(25) (Stack Partnership)
Rated 65

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Covert Legend (GB) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Star Shield (GB)1
4th Jan 2024 Newcastle(1m 5yds, Flat Hcap, Standard / Slow) Star Shield (GB) 3rd (16/1 9-8 Rated 74) Ben Robinson 14.25L in front of Covert Legend (GB) 8th (10/1 9-3 Rated 69) D Swift (11 ran)
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Hale End (IRE)1
4th Jan 2024 Newcastle(1m 5yds, Flat Hcap, Standard / Slow) Hale End (IRE) 1st (4/1 9-5 Rated 71) Clifford Lee 18.75L in front of Covert Legend (GB) 8th (10/1 9-3 Rated 69) D Swift (11 ran)
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WS Wind Surgery ts2 Tongue Strap vs2 Visor hd2 Hood es2 Eye Shield ec2 Eye Cover cp2 Cheekpiece bl2 Blinkers tt2 Tongue Tie bo2 Blinkers one cowl e2 Ear Plugs p2 Pacifier pc2 Pacifier with cowls ps2 Pacifier one cowl sr2 Shadow Roll co2 Cheekpiece one side sb2 Sheepskin Browband cc2 Cornell Collar xb2 Crossed Nose Band cd2 Course and Distance Winner c2 Course Winner d2 Distance Winner bf Beaten Favourite on Last Run

The superscript number on headgear bl2 indicates number of times worn. A plus bl+ indicates more than 10 times where as red background bl1indicates first time.

Trainer/Jockey In Form last 21 days

Trainer/Jockey
Wins
Runs
%
Mrs R Carr/James P Sullivan
2
19
10

J J Quinn/Jason Hart
1
5
20

I Jardine/A Mullen
1
7
14

B Ellison/Ben Robinson
1
9
11

For Trainer/Jockeys in this race

Trainers In Form last 21 days

Trainer
Wins
Runs
%
M Dods
6
14
42

I Jardine
4
34
11

David O'Meara
3
17
17

J J Quinn
2
8
25

Mr M T Walford
2
18
11

Tim Easterby
2
16
12

Mrs R Carr
2
25
8

B Ellison
2
18
11

P Midgley
1
13
7

For Trainers in this race

Jockeys In Form last 21 days

Jockey
Wins
Runs
%
Jason Hart
8
46
17

Rowan Scott
5
26
19

D Nolan
3
25
12

Billy Garritty
3
18
16

Harry Davies
3
18
16

Cameron Hardie
2
30
6

Connor Beasley
2
19
10

James P Sullivan
2
26
7

P Mulrennan
1
24
4

Ben Robinson
1
9
11

Charlie Bennett
1
3
33

A Mullen
1
22
4

For Jockeys in this race

Flat Trainer Stats for Thirsk

Trainer
Wins
Runs
%
Tim Easterby
102
1355
8

David O'Meara
95
677
14

M Dods
76
746
10

Mrs R Carr
37
517
7

D Carroll
33
341
10

P Midgley
32
405
8

J J Quinn
28
309
9

B Ellison
24
245
10

Saeed Bin Suroor
11
54
20

Mr M T Walford
10
151
7

I Jardine
8
111
7

A Brown
4
69
6

Darryll Holland
3
7
43

Tjade Collier
0
4
0

William Knight
0
8
0

For Trainers in this race

Flat Trainer Stats for Thirsk

Jockey
Wins
Runs
%
P Mulrennan
76
669
11

D Allan
56
530
11

Connor Beasley
45
468
10

Jason Hart
37
439
8

D Nolan
29
286
10

S A Gray
18
242
7

A Mullen
15
375
4

James P Sullivan
12
204
6

Cameron Hardie
10
294
3

Billy Garritty
10
81
12

Ben Robinson
8
165
5

Zak Wheatley
6
54
11

Rowan Scott
5
198
3

Dougie Costello
5
103
5

Harry Davies
3
18
17

Charlie Bennett
0
7
0

For Jockeys in this race

Course Form for Thirsk

Horse
Wins
Runs
Hale End (IRE)
0
1
Finbar's Lad (GB)
0
1
Star Shield (GB)
0
4
Mount King (IRE)
1
2
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