Thirsk Race 2 - Marion Gibson Brown Memorial - Irish EBF Restricted Maiden Fillies' Stakes (GBB Race) (Div 2)
LAIRY MARY (10) brings the best recent form after a 3rd at Beverley over 1005m, beaten 3.5L, and looks a key chance. BELLATINA (6) appeals on her Beverley debut 2nd over this trip before a forgivable 8th at Southwell. KODI BEAR LIGHT (5) was 2nd at Musselburgh over 1006m, beaten 2.25L, and fits in the mix. CALL NICKI (8) was 4th here over 1005m and can be competitive again.

Jockey: Connor Beasley
Weight: 58kgs
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Two-year-old filly by Kodi Bear on debut for M Dods. Draws barrier 4 with Connor Beasley up and carries 58kg. Irish-bred out of Ebtsama. Can feature with the right run.

Jockey: Harry Davies
Weight: 58kgs
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Two-year-old filly by Mohaather out of Never Miss on debut. Trained by James Owen at Newmarket with Harry Davies to ride from barrier 9 at 58kg. Pedigree suggests speed and precocity. Can feature with the right run.

Jockey: Harry Burns
Weight: 58kgs
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Two-year-old filly by Sergei Prokofiev on debut for Dylan Cunha. Draws barrier 2 with Harry Burns up at 58kg. Newmarket-trained and bred out of Queen Of Kalahari. Can feature with a clean jump and professionalism.

Jockey: Jack Nicholls
Weight: 58kgs
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Second-up after a debut 2nd at Musselburgh over 1006m on 29 Apr, beaten 2.25L by Hickory Lad on good going at $3.50 with 59.5kg. Drops 1.5kg to 58kg and draws barrier 6 after gate 4 last time. Two-year-old filly by Kodi Bear for K R Burke with Jack Nicholls booked. Can feature with natural improvement.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/3 | 29/04/2026 | - | GBB Race | $10,820.00 | Musselburgh | 1006m | GOOD | Clifford Lee | 59.5kg | - | - | 4 |
| 2.25L | $3.50 |

Jockey: P J Mcdonald
Weight: 57kgs
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Back in trip after a 16-day turnaround. Last start 8th of 8 at Southwell over 1000m on 29 Apr, beaten 14.75L with 55kg at $2.88 after racing handy early. Prior run 2nd of 11 at Beverley over 1005m on 15 Apr, beaten 0.75L with 57kg at $19 behind Bayside. Draws barrier 1 and can feature with a cleaner run.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 29/04/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Southwell | 1000m | GOOD | Jack Callan | 55kg | - | 2-1-3-8-8 | 7 |
| 14.75L | $2.88 |
| 2/11 | 15/04/2026 | - | GBB Race | $7,869.00 | Beverley | 1005m | GOOD | Patrick Mcdonald | 57kg | - | - | 11 |
| 0.75L | $19.00 |

Jockey: Shane Gray
Weight: 57kgs
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Two-year-old filly by Ubettabelieveit with cheekpieces on first time. Last start 7th of 7 at Ripon over 1207m on 25 Apr, beaten 13.8L on good going with 59kg at $41. Debut run 4th of 4 at Southwell over 1000m on 15 Apr, beaten 14.25L at $11. Drops 2kg and draws 10; can improve with experience.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 25/04/2026 | - | GBB Race | $10,821.00 | Ripon | 1207m | GOOD | Jack Garritty | 59kg | - | - | 7 |
| 13.8L | $41.00 |
| 4/4 | 15/04/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Southwell | 1000m | GOOD | Jack Nicholls | 53kg | - | - | 4 |
| 14.25L | $11.00 |

Jockey: D Allan
Weight: 57kgs
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Second-up after a 13-day turnaround. Last start 4th of 8 at Thirsk over 1005m on 2 May, beaten 7L in a GBB Race with 57kg at $26, behind Arapaho Gold. Drawn wider here (barrier 7 after 3) and stays at the trip. Can improve with race experience.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 02/05/2026 | - | GBB Race | $7,870.00 | Thirsk | 1005m | GOOD | Duran Fentiman | 57kg | - | - | 3 |
| 7L | $26.00 |

Jockey: Darragh Keenan
Weight: 57kgs
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Two-year-old filly by Invincible Army on debut for B Haslam. Draws barrier 5 with Darragh Keenan up at 57kg. Middleham-trained and bred out of Gabridan (by Kyllachy). Can feature with a clean break and professional attitude.

Jockey: D Fentiman
Weight: 57kgs
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Third-up after improving sharply last start at Beverley over 1005m on 4 May, 3rd of 9 beaten 3.5L at $21 on good going behind Brandenburg. Debut run at the same trip saw her 10th of 11 on 15 Apr, beaten 8.6L at $34. Drops 1kg and draws one gate better here; still learning but trending the right way. Can feature with further 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 04/05/2026 | - | GBB Race | $11,313.00 | Beverley | 1005m | GOOD | Duran Fentiman | 58kg | - | - | 9 |
| 3.5L | $21.00 |
| 10/11 | 15/04/2026 | - | GBB Race | $7,869.00 | Beverley | 1005m | GOOD | Duran Fentiman | 57kg | - | - | 8 |
| 8.6L | $34.00 |

Jockey: Zak Wheatley
Weight: 57kgs
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Two-year-old filly by Elzaam out of Accelerando makes her debut. Drawn wide in barrier 11 for trainer D Carroll with Zak Wheatley up and carries 57kg. Debut profile only, so race-day experience is new. Can feature with a tidy run from the draw.