GB - Thirsk - Race 3

Thoroughbred

9 Runners

Handicap

Turf

Good to Firm (Good in places)

12.0K

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Verdict

SIMBA'S PRIDE is building up a solid record and might be good for a third win of the campaign. Angel Numbers is well treated if a switch to Ruth Carr sparks a return to form and is second choice head of Straight Ahead, who returns to the scene of his encouraging reappearance.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
4	Doubled his tally at Ripon (6f) in May and has remained in form since, including third of 11 over 6f here (good to firm) 15 days ago. Likely to give another good account with cheekpieces added. 1st Pick 4 Simba's Pride Jockey: S. B. Kirrane Trainer: Michael Dods J: S. B. Kirrane T: Michael Dods	99	-	-	-	34%
Analysis Doubled his tally at Ripon (6f) in May and has remained in form since, including third of 11 over 6f here (good to firm) 15 days ago. Likely to give another good account with cheekpieces added.
2	Headstrong sort who posted 2 good runner-up efforts for Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole in the spring. Operating below that level since but is on a good mark if a switch to Ruth Carr helps to spark a revival. 2nd Pick 2 Angel Numbers (Ire) Jockey: James Sullivan Trainer: Ruth Carr J: James Sullivan T: Ruth Carr	100	-	-	-	17%
Analysis Headstrong sort who posted 2 good runner-up efforts for Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole in the spring. Operating below that level since but is on a good mark if a switch to Ruth Carr helps to spark a revival.
1	Finished 2025 by landing back-to-back 5f nurseries at Newcastle. Shaped encouragingly when fourth of 14 on C&D reappearance and might be worth forgiving her a lesser effort at York since now back in calmer waters. 3rd Pick 1 Straight Ahead Jockey: William Pyle Trainer: Craig Lidster J: William Pyle T: Craig Lidster	99	-	-	-	34%
Analysis Finished 2025 by landing back-to-back 5f nurseries at Newcastle. Shaped encouragingly when fourth of 14 on C&D reappearance and might be worth forgiving her a lesser effort at York since now back in calmer waters.

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Rabbit

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