Thirsk Race 2 - British EBF Fillies' Novice Stakes (GBB Race)
DISTANT SHORE (1) resumes after a 283-day break but impressed on debut, winning at Salisbury over 1207m. TOWN QUEEN (5) comes off a solid 2nd at Pontefract over 1207m, beaten 1L. PERFECT RULER (3) was 4th at Doncaster last start and has shown some promise in two runs. KARVALA (2) and PORTH EILIAN (4) have both finished midfield in their recent starts. Distant Shore (1) and Town Queen (5) look the leading chances based on recent performances.
Jockey: R P Downey
Weight: 61.5kgs
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First-up since winning on debut at Salisbury over 1207m on 23 Jul, finishing strongly from off the pace with 58kg at $3.20. Steps up 201m in trip and carries 3.5kg more. Hood goes on. Can feature with further improvement.
Last Starts 283 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 23/07/2025 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Salisbury | 1207m | GOOD | Aidan Keeley | 58kg | - | 6-5-5-4-4-1 | 5 |
| - | $3.20 |
Jockey: Shane Gray
Weight: 58kgs
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First-up after 239 days. Only start was 5th of 7 at Haydock over 1207m on 5 Sep, beaten 5.75L with 58kg at $6 behind Lightning Polka. Three-year-old filly by Pinatubo. Can improve with race experience.
Last Starts 239 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 05/09/2025 | - | GBB Race | $39,348.00 | Haydock | 1207m | GOOD | Kevin Stott | 58kg | - | 6-6-6-6-6-5 | 2 |
| 5.75L | $6.00 |
Jockey: O J Orr
Weight: 58kgs
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Resumes after 175 days, last seen finishing 4th of 9 at Doncaster over 1208m on heavy ground, beaten 5.25L with 58kg at $5. Previous start was 5th of 10 at Haydock over 1207m on good ground, beaten 14.8L at $3.75. Steps up 200m in distance and draws barrier 4. Can improve with added maturity and fitness.
Last Starts 175 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 08/11/2025 | - | GBB Race | $21,642.00 | Doncaster | 1208m | HEAVY | James Doyle | 58kg | - | 4-4-6-9-7-4 | 2 |
| 5.25L | $5.00 |
| 5/10 | 03/07/2025 | - | GBB Race | $10,820.00 | Haydock | 1207m | GOOD | Daniel Tudhope | 58kg | - | 8-8-8-7-5-5 | 2 |
| 14.8L | $3.75 |
Jockey: Connor Beasley
Weight: 58kgs
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Improved to finish 5th of 8 at Southwell over 1420m on 7 Apr, beaten 3.1L with 58kg at $4.50, after settling midfield. Previous run was 7th at Haydock over 1207m, beaten 12L at $23. Draws barrier 1 and steps up in trip again. Can improve further with added experience.
Last Starts 25 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 07/04/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Southwell | 1420m | GOOD | Patrick Mcdonald | 58kg | - | 4-4-4-4-4-5-5 | 3 |
| 3.1L | $4.50 |
| 7/11 | 17/10/2025 | - | GBB Race | $8,362.00 | Haydock | 1207m | GOOD | Callum Rodriguez | 58kg | - | 10-10-10-9-8-7 | 7 |
| 12L | $23.00 |
Jockey: S H James
Weight: 58kgs
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Last start 2nd of 4 at Pontefract over 1207m on 21 Apr, beaten 1L by Lady Youmzain with 58kg at $4.50. Steps up 201m in trip and draws barrier 3. Three-year-old filly by Blue Point with only one run to date. Can feature with natural improvement.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/4 | 21/04/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Pontefract | 1207m | GOOD | S H James | 58kg | - | - | 5 |
| 1L | $4.50 |