Thirsk
Today, April 22, 2025FlatClass 35fGood Firm
Verdict
Verdict
Plenty to consider, but a gelding operation may help AGAINST THE WIND settle down a tad and he's well handicapped on the pick of his 2-y-o form. He looks the way to go, with Farandaway and Desert Champion a couple of dangers.
Against The Wind
Farandaway
Desert Champion
5f Hcap
5f Hcap
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
- 4. Against The WindJ: Tom EavesT: Kevin RyanF: 60150-
- Price History:
- 3.25
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 9-8
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 86
- Days Since Last Run:
- 214
VerdictAW novice winner on third start in June. 4¼ lengths thirteenth of 14 to Star of Mehmas in listed race (11/1) at Ayr (5f, good to firm). Off 7 months (gelded). Makes handicap debut and mark looks very fair. 
9. Nad Alshiba GreenJ: Jason WatsonT: Michael ApplebyF: 66812134-- Price History:
- 6.50
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 9-1
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 79
- Days Since Last Run:
- 164
VerdictReal improver in nurseries last summer, winning twice over 5f. Respectable fourth of 8 in nursery (9/1) at Doncaster (6f, heavy) when last seen in November but she's not totally straightforward.
8. Educating RitaJ: Connor BeasleyT: Michael DodsF: 2113298-- Price History:
- 6.00
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 9-5
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 83
- Days Since Last Run:
- 199
Verdict22/1, bit below form 4½ lengths eighth of 19 to Candy in listed Two-Year-Old Trophy at Redcar (6f, good to soft). Off 6 months but she hit the ground running as a juvenile.- 10. FarandawayJ: Sam JamesT: Grant TuerF: 22227-
- Price History:
- 9.00
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 8-12
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 76
- Days Since Last Run:
- 123
VerdictLightly-raced maiden. 5/2, seventh of 10 in novice at Southwell (5f). Off 123 days. Looks competitive on form he showed when runner-up in a nursery at that venue prior to that. 
2. Fuji MountainJ: Zak WheatleyT: Declan CarrollF: 72010013-- Price History:
- 9.00
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 9-9
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 87
- Days Since Last Run:
- 193
Verdict11/2, good third of 10 in nursery at York (5f, soft). Off 6 months so no surprise were he to need this on ground that may be on the lively side.
6. Naanas SparkleJ: Kieran O'NeillT: Alice HaynesF: 4414-- Price History:
- 9.50
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 9-6
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 84
- Days Since Last Run:
- 155
VerdictWinner at Chelmsford City in October. Good fourth of 10 in novice at Wolverhampton (6.1f, 14/1). Off 155 days. Makes handicap debut and mark demands more.
11. Neytiri Te TskahaJ: Pierre-Louis JaminT: Stuart WilliamsF: 461-35- Price History:
- 17.00
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 8-12
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 76
- Days Since Last Run:
- 17
VerdictC&D winner on third and final start in 2024. Fifth of 8 in handicap (22/1) at Wolverhampton (6.1f) 17 days ago. Others more persuasive for all drop back to 5f will suit.- 5. Desert ChampionJ: Clifford LeeT: James TateF: 63-4316
- Price History:
- 13.00
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 9-7
- Gear:
- blinkers
- Official Rating:
- 85
- Days Since Last Run:
- 17
VerdictWinner at Chelmsford City in March. Last of 6 in handicap at Wolverhampton (5.1f, 3/1) from 10 lb higher 17 days ago. Makes turf debut with blinkers replacing visor. Could bounce back and one to consider. 
7. Do It NowJ: Oisin McSweeneyT: Adrian KeatleyF: 23150940-- Price History:
- 15.00
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 9-5
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 83
- Days Since Last Run:
- 193
VerdictMade all on third start at Ripon in May 2024. Ended the season in disappointing fashion, last of 10 in nursery at York (5f, soft).
3. BalzariniJ: Silvestre De SousaT: John ButlerF: 8413066-- Price History:
- 21.00
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 9-9
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 87
- Days Since Last Run:
- 208
Verdict11¾ lengths last of 6 to The Waco Kid in Somerville Tattersall Stakes at Newmarket (7f, heavy, 200/1), slowly away. Off 6 months. Back down in trip. First run for yard after leaving Stuart Williams and is back at a more suitable level.- Unnamed Favourite
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Non-Runners
1. ConvoJ: Jason HartT: Lemos De SouzaF: 1320569-- Price History:
- 21.00
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 9-9
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 87
- Days Since Last Run:
- 183
Verdict9¼ lengths ninth of 12 to Une Pointure in listed race at Deauville (5.5f, heavy, 23/1), slowly away. Off 6 months, but did make a winning debut last year. Mark does look tough on balance, though.