Thirsk Race 3 - Metaxas Handicap
BLACKISTHENEWBLACK (2) brings the best recent form, winning last start at Kempton over 2413m by 2.5L and draws the inside. BOILERMAKER (3) was 4th at Yarmouth over 2032m, beaten 5.35L, and steps up in trip. SWEET LOVE (8) wasn’t far away two back when 5th over 2461m at Wolverhampton, and RAVEN'S VIEW (7) comes off a 4th at Newcastle over 2050m, beaten 5.75L.
Jockey: Callum Rodriguez
Weight: 61.5kgs
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Third-up after 49 days, with a 1kg rise to 61.5kg and drawn barrier 9. Last start 8th of 9 at Doncaster over 2050m on 28 Mar, beaten 21L on Good with 60.5kg at $23. Prior run 4th of 7 at Newcastle over 1613m on 2 Oct, beaten 5.3L at $2.88 after racing on the speed. Can improve back in trip with Callum Rodriguez riding for S & E Crisford.
Last Starts 49 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 28/03/2026 | - | GBB/GBBPlus Race | $11,805.00 | Doncaster | 2050m | GOOD | Robert Havlin | 60.5kg | - | - | 7 |
| 21L | $23.00 |
| 4/7 | 02/10/2025 | - | GBB Race | $6,689.00 | Newcastle | 1613m | GOOD | Jack Mitchell | 60.5kg | - | 2-1-2-2-2-2-2-4 | 1 |
| 5.3L | $2.88 |
| 7/9 | 04/09/2025 | - | CL3 | $10,820.00 | Haydock | 1602m | GOOD | Silvestre De Sousa | 58kg | - | 7-7-7-6-6-4-4-7 | 9 |
| 5.25L | $2.38 |
Jockey: P J Mcdonald
Weight: 60.5kgs
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Comes off a convincing win at Kempton over 2413m on 30 Apr by 2.5L on the Standard/Slow, carrying 61kg at $6 after settling handy. Prior run at Kempton on 30 Mar was 6th of 11 over 2413m, beaten 2.3L with 60.5kg at $6.50. Drops 0.5kg and draws barrier 1 with cheekpieces on, 16 days between runs. Can feature with a similar effort.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 30/04/2026 | - | CL6 | $5,902.00 | Kempton | 2413m | STAND/SLOW | Oisin Murphy | 61kg | - | - | 3 |
| 2.5L | $6.00 |
| 6/11 | 30/03/2026 | - | CL6 | $5,902.00 | Kempton | 2413m | GOOD | Patrick Mcdonald | 60.5kg | - | 5-6-6-6-6-5-5-5 | 2 |
| 2.3L | $6.50 |
| 6/9 | 04/12/2025 | - | GBB/GBBPlus Race | $39,348.00 | Chelmsford | 1609m | GOOD | Jason Watson | 58kg | - | 3-3-3-3-3-4-6-6 | 7 |
| 9.05L | $26.00 |
| 3/7 | 18/11/2025 | - | GBB Race | $6,197.00 | Newcastle | 1613m | GOOD | Callum Hutchinson | 58kg | - | 3-4-5-5-5-3-3-3 | 6 |
| 5.5L | $6.00 |
| 6/10 | 29/10/2025 | - | GBB Race | $10,820.00 | Kempton | 1408m | GOOD | Patrick Mcdonald | 58kg | - | 10-10-10-9-9-8-6 | 9 |
| 8.45L | $5.50 |
Jockey: P Mulrennan
Weight: 58kgs
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Comes off a 25-day turnaround after a solid 4th at Yarmouth over 2032m on 21 Apr, beaten 5.35L at $6 on good going with 58kg. That was his best effort from four starts, having finished 7th in three prior runs up to 1613m. Up in distance again this prep and draws barrier 5 with P Mulrennan riding for Harry Charlton. Can improve with another honest showing.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 21/04/2026 | - | CL5 | $8,264.00 | Yarmouth | 2032m | GOOD | Kieran Shoemark | 58kg | - | - | 1 |
| 5.35L | $6.00 |
| 7/10 | 01/12/2025 | - | GBB Race | $7,869.00 | Kempton | 1609m | GOOD | Daniel Muscutt | 60.5kg | - | 10-10-10-10-10-10-9-7 | 5 |
| 13.2L | $201.00 |
| 7/10 | 06/11/2025 | - | 2Y CL5 NOV | $6,197.00 | Newcastle | 1613m | GOOD | Daniel Muscutt | 60.5kg | - | - | 6 |
| 8.75L | $19.00 |
| 7/10 | 12/09/2025 | - | GBB/GBBPlus Race | $8,854.00 | Salisbury | 1609m | SOFT | Lewis Edmunds | 60.5kg | - | 6-6-6-6-6-4-5-7 | 1 |
| 13.75L | $13.00 |
Jockey: A Mullen
Weight: 57.5kgs
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First-up after 154 days, dropping 2kg to 57.5kg and drawn barrier 2. Last start 5th of 6 at Newcastle over 1613m on 13 Dec, beaten 17L with 59.5kg at $67 behind Noelan Star. Prior runs were 5th of 7 at Wolverhampton over 1905m, beaten 7.25L at $81, and 5th of 10 at Newcastle over 1613m, beaten 6.25L at $26. Can improve with the lighter weight and soft draw.
Last Starts 154 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 13/12/2025 | - | GBB Race | $6,689.00 | Newcastle | 1613m | GOOD | Andrew Mullen | 59.5kg | - | 5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5 | 5 |
| 17L | $67.00 |
| 5/7 | 06/12/2025 | - | GBB Race | $6,197.00 | Wolverhampton | 1905m | GOOD | Oliver Stammers | 60.5kg | - | 6-5-5-5-6-6-5-4 | 2 |
| 7.25L | $81.00 |
| 5/10 | 26/11/2025 | - | GBB Race | $6,197.00 | Newcastle | 1613m | GOOD | Oliver Stammers | 60.5kg | - | 4-4-5-4-5-5-4-5 | 11 |
| 6.25L | $26.00 |
Jockey: Jason Hart
Weight: 57kgs
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Back in trip 188m after a 15.05L 5th of 7 at Southwell over 2233m on 29 Apr, with 57.5kg at $21 behind Magician Of Riga. Third-up for R Menzies and drawn wide in barrier 11 with 57kg under Jason Hart. Earlier Irish runs included 5th of 9 at Gowran Park over 1677m on heavy, beaten 14L at $301. Needs to lift but can improve with fitness.
Last Starts 17 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 | 29/04/2026 | - | CL5 | $7,478.00 | Southwell | 2233m | GOOD | Oisin Orr | 57.5kg | - | - | 6 |
| 15.05L | $21.00 |
| 5/9 | 20/10/2025 | - | 2Y MDN | $18,001.00 | Gowran Park | 1677m | HEAVY | Rory Cleary | 58kg | - | - | 10 |
| 14L | $301.00 |
| 12/15 | 01/08/2025 | - | 2yo | $18,998.00 | Galway | 1408m | SOFT | Rory Cleary | 56kg | - | - | 12 |
| 9.25L | $101.00 |
| 9/11 | 06/06/2025 | - | 2Y MDN | $18,001.00 | Fairyhouse | 1408m | GOOD | J Kearney | 57kg | - | - | 7 |
| 11.8L | $67.00 |
Jockey: Darragh Keenan
Weight: 56kgs
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Back in trip after an 8-day turnaround. Last start 6th of 7 at Wolverhampton over 2460m on 8 May, beaten 14L with 61kg at $2.25 behind Kakirra. Prior run 4th of 7 there over 2460m on 6 Apr, beaten 7.75L with 60kg at $9.50. Three-year-old filly for W J Haggas; can improve with the weight drop to 56kg.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 08/05/2026 | - | CL6 | $6,100.00 | Wolverhampton | 2460m | GOOD | Cieren Fallon | 61kg | - | - | 3 |
| 14L | $2.25 |
| 4/7 | 06/04/2026 | - | CL6 | $8,853.00 | Wolverhampton | 2460m | GOOD | Darragh Keenan | 60kg | - | - | 7 |
| 7.75L | $9.50 |
| 6/7 | 10/03/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Southwell | 1621m | GOOD | Tom Marquand | 58kg | - | - | 5 |
| 13L | $12.00 |
| 7/8 | 27/09/2025 | - | GBB Race | $21,641.00 | Newmarket | 1408m | GOOD | Tom Marquand | 58kg | - | 2-2-2-2-5-7-7 | 5 |
| 7L | $19.00 |
| 7/11 | 28/08/2025 | - | GBB Race | $11,804.00 | Newbury | 1207m | GOOD | Tom Marquand | 58kg | - | 9-8-10-11-9-7 | 4 |
| 8.1L | $8.50 |
Jockey: Mark Winn
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Comes off 33 days since a Newcastle 2050m run when 4th of 7 on 13 Apr, beaten 5.75L by Pantile's Gift at $9 with 57.5kg. Prior effort was 9th of 12 over 1420m there on 5 Mar, beaten 6.5L at $21. Drops 3kg to 54.5kg and draws barrier 6 for Mark Winn for M Dods. Can improve.
Last Starts 33 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 13/04/2026 | - | CL6 | $6,100.00 | Newcastle | 2050m | GOOD | Sean Kirrane | 57.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| 5.75L | $9.00 |
| 9/12 | 05/03/2026 | - | CL6 | $5,902.00 | Newcastle | 1420m | GOOD | Sean Kirrane | 61.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| 6.5L | $21.00 |
| 6/8 | 01/01/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Newcastle | 1207m | GOOD | Mark Winn | 55.5kg | - | 7-7-8-7-7-6 | 9 |
| 2.85L | $126.00 |
| 7/7 | 19/12/2025 | - | GBB Race | $6,197.00 | Newcastle | 1420m | GOOD | Sean Kirrane | 60.5kg | - | 1-2-2-2-4-6-7 | 2 |
| 12.3L | $34.00 |
| 6/9 | 02/12/2025 | - | GBB Race | $6,197.00 | Newcastle | 1420m | GOOD | Sean Kirrane | 58.5kg | - | 5-5-4-5-5-5-6 | 5 |
| 8.5L | $23.00 |
Jockey: Harry Davies
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Back in trip here after a 2050m Newcastle run on 1 May when 6th of 8, beaten 9.55L by Central Command at $17 with 57.5kg. Prior run was 5th of 7 at Wolverhampton over 2461m on 9 Mar, beaten 4.8L at $7.50 with 61kg. Carries 53.5kg now and draws barrier 10 for Harry Davies for the C Johnston yard. Needs to lift, but can improve with the weight drop.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 01/05/2026 | - | CL6 | $6,100.00 | Newcastle | 2050m | GOOD | Andrew Mullen | 57.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| 9.55L | $17.00 |
| 5/7 | 09/03/2026 | - | 3yo | $5,902.00 | Wolverhampton | 2461m | GOOD | Callum Shepherd | 61kg | - | - | 5 |
| 4.8L | $7.50 |
| 6/9 | 23/02/2026 | - | CL6 | $5,902.00 | Wolverhampton | 1905m | GOOD | Oliver Stammers | 60.5kg | - | 1-2-3-3-4-3-6-7 | 6 |
| 9L | $9.00 |
| 7/12 | 29/10/2025 | - | GBB Race | $7,869.00 | Kempton | 1609m | GOOD | Sean Dylan Bowen | 57.5kg | - | 4-4-4-4-4-4-5-7 | 6 |
| 5.65L | $13.00 |
| 5/7 | 01/10/2025 | - | CL5 | $7,870.00 | Musselburgh | 1421m | SOFT | Andrew Mullen | 59.5kg | - | 5-5-5-4-4-4-4 | 5 |
| 6.1L | $17.00 |
| 5/8 | 17/09/2025 | - | GBB Race | $7,378.00 | Beverley | 1495m | SOFT | Joe Fanning | 56.5kg | - | 3-3-4-4-4-5-5 | 6 |
| 6.7L | $21.00 |
| 5/5 | 30/08/2025 | - | GBB Race | $7,870.00 | Chelmsford | 1609m | GOOD | Neil Callan | 57.5kg | - | 3-3-3-4-5-5-5-5 | 4 |
| 39.8L | $5.50 |
| 5/7 | 19/08/2025 | - | GBB Race | $7,869.00 | Kempton | 1609m | GOOD | Billy Loughnane | 57.5kg | - | 2-3-2-2-2-3-3-5 | 7 |
| 2.9L | $13.00 |
| 3/10 | 08/08/2025 | - | GBB Race | $10,820.00 | Haydock | 1400m | GOOD | Daniel Muscutt | 57.5kg | - | 3-4-5-5-4-3-3 | 6 |
| 4L | $34.00 |
| 6/7 | 10/07/2025 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Epsom | 1410m | GOOD | Joe Fanning | 58kg | - | 6-5-5-5-5-5-6 | 8 |
| 28.3L | $8.50 |
Jockey: Rhys Elliott
Weight: 52.5kgs
Stats
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Third-up run at Beverley over 1999m on 23 Apr was a distant 10th of 12, beaten 29.1L at $34 after drawing wide in 13. Two back was 9th of 11 at Southwell over 1621m on 26 Mar in a Class 4 maiden, beaten 18.34L at $201. Drops to 52.5kg, gains barrier 3, and rises 422m in trip. Needs sharp improvement but can improve from the better draw and lighter weight.
Last Starts 23 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/12 | 23/04/2026 | - | CL6 | $7,526.00 | Beverley | 1999m | GD/FM(GD PL) | David Nolan | 59kg | - | 6-8-9-7-9-7-7-9 | 13 |
| 29.1L | $34.00 |
| 9/11 | 26/03/2026 | - | 3UP CLASS 4 MDN | $9,837.00 | Southwell | 1621m | GOOD | Sean Kirrane | 57kg | - | - | 7 |
| 18.34L | $201.00 |
| 6/6 | 11/03/2026 | - | GBB/GBBPlus Race | $11,804.00 | Southwell | 2426m | GOOD | Sean Kirrane | 59kg | - | - | 4 |
| 12.95L | $501.00 |
| 6/10 | 24/02/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Newcastle | 1613m | GOOD | Sean Kirrane | 56kg | - | - | 1 |
| 15.05L | $151.00 |
Jockey: Shay Farmer
Weight: 52.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Back in trip with a 1.0kg drop after a tough last-start 7th of 7 at Newcastle over 2050m on 13 Apr, beaten 26.75L with 53.5kg at $34 behind Pantile's Gift. Earlier 2nd at Beverley over 1700m on soft on 17 Sep 2025 at $29, then 3rd at Newcastle over 2050m on 2 Oct 2025 at $5.50. Three-year-old filly drawn barrier 8 for trainer B Ellison with 52.5kg under Shay Farmer. Can improve back in trip and down in weight.
Last Starts 33 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 | 13/04/2026 | - | CL6 | $6,100.00 | Newcastle | 2050m | GOOD | Cameron Hardie | 53.5kg | - | - | 1 |
| 26.75L | $34.00 |
| 3/5 | 02/10/2025 | - | 2Y CL6 | $6,100.00 | Newcastle | 2050m | GOOD | Ben Robinson | 56.5kg | - | 3-2-2-2-2-2-2-4 | 5 |
| 2.51L | $5.50 |
| 2/7 | 17/09/2025 | - | CL5 | $8,508.00 | Beverley | 1700m | SOFT | Luke Morris | 52.5kg | - | 6-6-6-6-6-6-4-2 | 6 |
| 6.5L | $29.00 |
| 12/13 | 24/08/2025 | - | GBB Race | $8,854.00 | Beverley | 1495m | GOOD | Ben Robinson | 57.5kg | - | 11-11-11-12-12-12-11 | 13 |
| 9.5L | $81.00 |
| 4/6 | 12/08/2025 | - | GBB Race | $6,786.00 | Carlisle | 1385m | GOOD | Ben Robinson | 58kg | - | 6-6-6-6-6-6-4 | 6 |
| 11.5L | $51.00 |
| 8/10 | 26/07/2025 | - | GBB Race | $9,444.00 | Newcastle | 1420m | GOOD | Joey Haynes | 56.5kg | - | 10-10-10-10-9-8-8 | 10 |
| 20.7L | $51.00 |
Jockey: Alex Jary
Weight: 52.5kgs
Stats
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Back in trip with cheek pieces on after a 7th of 12 at Beverley over 1999m on 23 Apr, beaten 22.6L at $17 with 56kg. Prior run showed speed when leading for much of the 2413m at Kempton on 30 Mar before fading to 8th, beaten 3.8L at $23 with 54kg behind Cospicua. Drops 3.5kg to 52.5kg and draws barrier 7 for Alex Jary for Brian Ellison. Can improve if able to settle and finish off.
Last Starts 23 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/12 | 23/04/2026 | - | CL6 | $7,526.00 | Beverley | 1999m | GD/FM(GD PL) | Ben Robinson | 56kg | - | 1-2-3-3-4-6-5-6 | 10 |
| 22.6L | $17.00 |
| 8/11 | 30/03/2026 | - | CL6 | $5,902.00 | Kempton | 2413m | GOOD | Harry Davies | 54kg | - | 3-1-1-1-1-1-1-1 | 10 |
| 3.8L | $23.00 |
| 9/11 | 29/08/2025 | - | GBB Race | $6,886.00 | Thirsk | 1607m | GOOD | Dale Swift | 59kg | - | 9-8-9-9-9-9-9-9 | 8 |
| 20.05L | $301.00 |
| 10/10 | 26/07/2025 | - | GBB Race | $9,444.00 | Newcastle | 1420m | GOOD | Harry Russell | 60.5kg | - | 3-3-4-7-10-10-10 | 3 |
| 34.7L | $101.00 |
| 8/11 | 26/06/2025 | - | GBB Race | $9,640.00 | Newcastle | 1207m | GOOD | Harry Davies | 60.5kg | - | 6-4-4-5-6-8 | 1 |
| 11.75L | $26.00 |