Thirsk Race 2 - Jw4x4 Northallerton Nursery
BLACK VELVET BOY (5) Led from start to finish to win by a margin of 3/4L last time at Windsor and up against a less challenging field. Putting a tidy record together so far. Expect to go close. CONCERT PITCH (9) Dominant winner by a margin of 3 1/4L last start at Beverley and challenged by less formidable competitors. In good form this preparation and suited by the weight drop. Well placed and has solid claims. CASINO STAR (8) Lacked competitiveness when 5th last start at Newcastle but competing in a less challenging grade. In fine form this campaign and solid career start. This field suits. ANCHIANO (3) Looked good when 3rd last start at Yarmouth and showing consistent performance in races. Should come to hand quickly. Has run into the placings at every start this preparation. Has the ability to take this out.

Jockey: K Stott
Weight: 61.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Started at $26.00 and couldn't maintain the pace when 9th last start at Goodwood but back in an easier grade. Won't be far away during the run. Needs a lot of luck.
Last Starts 38 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 29/07/2026 | - | GBB Race | $98,370.00 | Goodwood | 1005m | GOOD TO FIRM | R L Moore | 58kg | - | 8-8-8-9-9 | 8 |
| 6.2L | $26.00 |
| 17/27 | 17/06/2026 | - | Fillies' Group 2 | $172,147.00 | Ascot | 1005m | GOOD | Daniel Tudhope | 58kg | - | - | 20 |
| 10.4L | $81.00 |
| 3/8 | 28/05/2026 | - | Listed | $44,267.00 | Sandown | 1014m | GOOD | Rossa Ryan | 56kg | - | 6-5-4-4-3 | 4 |
| 0.8L | $13.00 |
| 5/10 | 15/05/2026 | - | Listed | $68,859.00 | York | 1005m | GOOD | Daniel Tudhope | 57.5kg | - | - | 1 |
| 6.2L | $4.00 |
| 1/11 | 15/04/2026 | - | GBB Race | $7,869.00 | Beverley | 1005m | GOOD | Daniel Tudhope | 58kg | - | - | 7 |
| 4L | $2.38 |

Jockey: Harry Davies
Weight: 61.5kgs
Stats
Comments
At $34.00 ordinary performance when 16th last run at York but has been racing in stronger company. Gets the perfect draw. Appears tested in this event.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16/18 | 19/08/2026 | - | CL2 | $98,370.00 | York | 1207m | GD(GD/SF PL) | Colin Keane | 58.5kg | - | - | 14 |
| 14.6L | $34.00 |
| 11/15 | 28/07/2026 | - | 2 | $59,022.00 | Goodwood | 1207m | GOOD | Oisin Murphy | 58kg | - | - | 7 |
| 12.25L | $5.50 |
| 19/21 | 20/06/2026 | - | Group 2 | $172,147.00 | Ascot | 1005m | GOOD | Tom Marquand | 58.5kg | - | - | 20 |
| 22.2L | $12.00 |
| 2/8 | 26/05/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Leicester | 1207m | GOOD | Colin Keane | 60.5kg | - | - | 10 |
| 1.5L | $11.00 |

Jockey: Darragh Keenan
Weight: 61.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Tidy effort when 3rd last start at Yarmouth and good career start. Should muster plenty of early speed. Has run into the money 2 from 2 attempts this campaign. One of the punters top hopes at a very generous price.
Last Starts 44 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/4 | 23/07/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Yarmouth | 1044m | GOOD TO FIRM | Tom Marquand | 62.5kg | - | - | 1 |
| 3.5L | $3.25 |
| 1/6 | 15/07/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Yarmouth | 1044m | GOOD TO FIRM | Darragh Keenan | 60.5kg | - | - | 1 |
| 0.5L | $26.00 |
| 5/6 | 12/05/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Beverley | 1005m | GOOD | Daniel Tudhope | 60.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| 11.25L | $2.10 |

Jockey: Grace Mcentee
Weight: 61.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Brave effort to win narrowly last time at Newcastle and facing a weaker group of contenders. In good order since resuming from a break. Watch betting.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 20/08/2026 | - | CL4 | $9,837.00 | Newcastle | 1005m | STANDARD | Grace Mcentee | 61.5kg | - | - | 2 |
| 0.05L | $6.50 |
| 4/5 | 10/08/2026 | - | 2yo | $10,623.00 | Windsor | 1217m | GOOD TO FIRM | Billy Loughnane | 58.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| 0.91L | $5.00 |
| 2/7 | 29/06/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Ffos Las | 1207m | GOOD | Billy Loughnane | 60.5kg | - | - | 2 |
| 0.3L | $3.25 |
| 4/11 | 30/05/2026 | - | GBB Race | $39,348.00 | Chester | 1222m | GOOD | Billy Loughnane | 60.5kg | - | - | 8 |
| 4L | $4.00 |
| 2/6 | 17/05/2026 | - | GBB Race | $21,149.00 | Hamilton | 1212m | GOOD | Jack Callan | 60.5kg | - | 6-6-6-5-2-2 | 3 |
| 0.2L | $4.33 |

Jockey: Jason Hart
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Showed a clean pair of heels to win by 3/4L last time at Windsor and facing less formidable opponents. Maintaining a perfect record the last 2 attempts. Good enough chance at a very tempting price.
Last Starts 19 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/5 | 17/08/2026 | - | CL4 | $10,623.00 | Windsor | 1025m | GOOD TO FIRM | Jason Hart | 57.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1-1 | 2 |
| 0.75L | $7.00 |
| 1/13 | 28/07/2026 | - | 2Y CL5 MDN | $8,854.00 | Beverley | 1005m | GOOD TO FIRM | Jason Hart | 60.5kg | - | - | 13 |
| 2.74L | $4.50 |
| 3/11 | 20/07/2026 | - | GBB Race | $7,869.00 | Beverley | 1005m | GOOD TO FIRM | James P Sullivan | 57.5kg | - | - | 6 |
| 4.75L | $29.00 |
| 7/8 | 02/05/2026 | - | GBB Race | $7,870.00 | Thirsk | 1005m | GOOD | Ben Robinson | 59kg | - | - | 2 |
| 9.35L | $17.00 |

Jockey: D Allan
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Started $10.00 and uncompetitive when 5th last time at Southwell but up against a less competitive field. Gets a favourable draw. Coming back in trip. Do not dismiss entirely.
Last Starts 9 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 | 27/08/2026 | - | CL4 | $9,837.00 | Southwell | 1221m | STANDARD | Duran Fentiman | 61.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| 4.7L | $10.00 |
| 13/20 | 20/08/2026 | - | GBB Race | $1,086,289.00 | York | 1207m | GOOD TO SOFT | Sean Kirrane | 60.5kg | - | - | 12 |
| 14.6L | $151.00 |
| 4/8 | 11/07/2026 | - | CL4 | $24,592.00 | York | 1207m | GOOD TO FIRM | Sean Kirrane | 60.5kg | - | - | 2 |
| 3.55L | $6.00 |
| 2/11 | 27/06/2026 | - | GBB Race | $24,592.00 | York | 1207m | GOOD | Sean Kirrane | 61kg | - | - | 2 |
| 2.25L | $4.33 |
| 1/9 | 20/06/2026 | - | GBB Race | $7,869.00 | Redcar | 1204m | GOOD | Sean Kirrane | 59kg | - | 1-2-1-1-1-1 | 1 |
| 4.75L | $1.80 |
| 2/15 | 12/06/2026 | - | CL3 | $24,592.00 | York | 1207m | GOOD | David Allan | 60.5kg | - | - | 9 |
| 1.5L | $10.00 |
| 1/7 | 06/06/2026 | - | CL2 | $29,511.00 | Musselburgh | 1006m | GOOD | David Allan | 59kg | - | - | 6 |
| 0.75L | $2.88 |
| 3/12 | 30/05/2026 | - | CL4 | $24,592.00 | Chester | 1222m | GOOD | Oisin Murphy | 59kg | - | - | 5 |
| 3.75L | $4.33 |
| 2/7 | 21/05/2026 | - | GBB Race | $29,511.00 | Musselburgh | 1006m | GOOD | Rowan Scott | 60.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| 1.25L | $9.50 |
| 7/10 | 07/05/2026 | - | GBB Race | $39,348.00 | Chester | 1106m | GOOD | Duran Fentiman | 60.5kg | - | 4-4-3-3-4-7 | 4 |
| 6.45L | $29.00 |
| 4/9 | 04/05/2026 | - | GBB Race | $11,313.00 | Beverley | 1005m | GOOD | David Allan | 60.5kg | - | - | 11 |
| 3.6L | $5.00 |
| 6/8 | 26/04/2026 | - | GBB Race | $29,511.00 | Musselburgh | 1006m | GOOD | Duran Fentiman | 57.5kg | - | - | 7 |
| 2.7L | $51.00 |

Jockey: Mikey Sheehy
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Started at $126.00 and couldn't stay in touch when 8th last start at York but matched against less formidable competition. Simply cannot have today.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/11 | 22/08/2026 | - | Listed | $98,370.00 | York | 1005m | GOOD TO SOFT | Mikey Sheehy | 56kg | - | 3-2-4-6-8 | 12 |
| 7.3L | $126.00 |
| 1/2 | 30/07/2026 | - | 2Y FILLIES CL4 NOV | $10,820.00 | Nottingham | 1013m | GOOD TO FIRM | Mikey Sheehy | 58kg | - | - | 2 |
| 7.32L | $1.91 |
| 4/8 | 22/06/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Catterick | 1005m | GOOD | Mikey Sheehy | 58kg | - | - | 5 |
| 7.35L | $3.00 |
| 2/8 | 30/05/2026 | - | GBB Race | $49,185.00 | Beverley | 1005m | GOOD | Mikey Sheehy | 57kg | - | - | 9 |
| 1.25L | $29.00 |

Jockey: Pierre-Louis Jamin
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Started $4.00 and lacked competitiveness when 5th last start at Newcastle but going down in grade. In fine form since resuming from a break and promising career start. Expecting a strong showing.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 20/08/2026 | - | CL4 | $9,837.00 | Newcastle | 1005m | STANDARD | Jack Nicholls | 58.5kg | - | - | 4 |
| 3.75L | $4.00 |
| 3/5 | 07/08/2026 | - | 2yo | $14,756.00 | Haydock | 1005m | GOOD | Clifford Lee | 56.5kg | - | - | 2 |
| 2.75L | $3.00 |
| 2/6 | 11/07/2026 | - | GBB Race | $11,312.00 | Hamilton | 1012m | GOOD | Jack Nicholls | 58kg | - | - | 3 |
| 0.3L | $3.00 |
| 6/11 | 27/06/2026 | - | GBB Race | $24,592.00 | York | 1207m | GOOD | Clifford Lee | 59kg | - | - | 1 |
| 5.3L | $2.50 |
| 2/5 | 10/06/2026 | - | 2yo | $11,312.00 | Hamilton | 1212m | GOOD | Clifford Lee | 59kg | - | - | 5 |
| 2.51L | $5.50 |

Jockey: Connor Beasley
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Gave them a lesson when winning by a margin of 3 1/4L last start at Beverley and competing in a lower grade. Been in the money frequently this campaign. Strong prospects.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 13/08/2026 | - | CL6 | $7,526.00 | Beverley | 1005m | GOOD TO FIRM | Ben Robinson | 61.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| 3.25L | $1.55 |
| 2/7 | 11/08/2026 | - | CL5 | $10,329.00 | Carlisle | 1005m | GOOD | Ben Robinson | 57kg | - | - | 4 |
| 0.3L | $3.25 |
| 2/11 | 20/07/2026 | - | GBB Race | $7,869.00 | Beverley | 1005m | GOOD TO FIRM | Ben Robinson | 57.5kg | - | - | 11 |
| 4.25L | $15.00 |
| 2/6 | 17/06/2026 | - | GBB Race | $11,312.00 | Hamilton | 1012m | GOOD | Ben Robinson | 57.5kg | - | - | 1 |
| 3.25L | $7.50 |
| 6/9 | 30/05/2026 | - | CL2 | $49,185.00 | Beverley | 1005m | GOOD | Ben Robinson | 58kg | - | - | 4 |
| 8.65L | $67.00 |
| 6/12 | 18/05/2026 | - | GBB Race | $39,348.00 | Windsor | 1217m | GOOD | Tom Marquand | 60.5kg | - | 3-5-5-6-4-6 | 6 |
| 3.35L | $5.00 |
| 2/9 | 04/05/2026 | - | GBB Race | $11,313.00 | Beverley | 1005m | GOOD | Ben Robinson | 60.5kg | - | - | 10 |
| 0.5L | $3.25 |
| 3/9 | 23/04/2026 | - | GBB Race | $7,869.00 | Beverley | 1005m | GOOD | Cameron Hardie | 59kg | - | - | 7 |
| 4.8L | $81.00 |