Sky Bet Club Handicap.
Thirsk · Sunday, 31 May · 18:45
· 5f
· Class 4
· TURF
WEIGHEDIN
Status
15:45
Off time
17
Runners
Good (Good to Firm in places)
Going
Betting forecast
Market prediction · 18 runners · sorted by price
01 · 🏆 FAV
5.50
9/2
02 · 🥈 2nd
5.50
9/2
03 · 🥉 3rd
7.50
13/2
04 · —
8
7/1
05 · —
8
7/1
06 · —
10
9/1
07 · —
11
10/1
08 · —
12
11/1
09 · —
13
12/1
10 · —
17
16/1
11 · —
19
18/1
12 · —
21
20/1
13 · —
21
20/1
14 · —
26
25/1
15 · —
29
28/1
16 · —
34
33/1
17 · —
51
50/1
18 · —
67
66/1
Sporting Life forecast prices — published the night before the race. Top 3 highlighted as market favourites.
Runners
| Pos | No. | Dr | Horse | Form | Jockey | Trainer | Age | Wgt | Best decimal odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3rd | 1 | 13 |
Vantheman (G)
[B]
Who had excuses on first start with blinkers applied, bounced back to best when landing a Sunday Series event at Hamilton 2 weeks ago. Can make another bold bid on the back of his latest effort.
|
5-18701 | T Eaves | K A Ryan | 5 | 62.6 kg |
12
11/1
|
| 4th | 2 | 14 |
Spring Is Sprung (G)
Completed a hat-trick in 2025 and returned to a similar level when making a successful return at Southwell in January. Hasn't been in the same form last 3 starts, though, 2¼ lengths seventh of 13 to Vantheman at Hamilton on latest outing.
|
08-1447 | Jason Hart | P T Midgley | 7 | 61.2 kg |
21
20/1
|
| — | 2 | — | Arklow Lad (C) | 26-1315 | — | M Appleby | 4 | 61.7 kg | — |
| 2nd | 3 | 10 |
Far Above The Law (G)
With seasonal/stable debut run behind him, took advantage of his easing mark when winning 17-runner handicap at Ascot at the beginning of the month, though did have benefit of a good position towards the stand rail.
|
5784-31 | David Probert | M Herrington | 4 | 60.8 kg |
8
7/1
|
| — | 3 | — | Master Of My Fate (G) | 148150 | Jason Hart | J & S Quinn | 5 | 61.2 kg | — |
| — | 4 | — | Dyonisos (G) | 6-83272 | — | Ian Williams | 4 | 61.2 kg | — |
| — | 4 | 7 |
I'm Next (G)
Dual winner in 2025 and made second start this year a winning one at Beverley in April. Has had excuses both subsequent outings, finding things tough upped in grade at York 17 days ago, so no surprise to see him bounce back.
|
98-2140 | D Fentiman | T D Easterby | 4 | 59.4 kg |
17
16/1
Betfa… 15
Paddy… 15
Sky B… 13
|
| 8th | 5 | 9 |
Changeofmind (G)
Having dropped a long way in the weights, showed the benefit of his reappearance when ending a long losing run at Pontefract 9 days ago. Can remain competitive now that he's regained the winning thread.
|
395-018 | Zak Wheatley | D Carroll | 6 | 59.4 kg |
21
20/1
|
| 6th | 6 | 2 |
Copper Knight (G)
[T]
Admirable veteran who showed an excellent attitude when adding to his career tally at Beverley early this month. Unable to back that up under a penalty at York next time, but this should be more suitable reunited with 7-lb claimer.
|
10-2106 | Jake Dickson | T D Easterby | 12 | 59.4 kg |
26
25/1
|
| — | 6 | — | Wheels Of Fire (G) | 010647 | S M Levey | R Hannon | 4 | 61.2 kg | — |
| 10th | 7 | 3 |
Kinetic Force (G)
FAV
Ended 2025 on a low-key note for Des Donovan but has worked way back to form in 3 starts for current yard, returning to winning ways over this C&D early in the month. Remains on a workable mark based on pick of form last summer.
|
898-431 | Joanna Mason | Mrs R Carr | 4 | 59.4 kg |
5.50
9/2
|
| 1st | 8 | 11 |
Al Hussar (G)
[B]
Proved determined when getting back on the scoresheet at Chester in September and has returned in good heart, going close in 17-runner contest over this C&D on penultimate start. Respectable fifth of 20 at York (6f) 8 days ago and he shoul…
|
343251 | Oliver Stammers | Grant Tuer | 4 | 59 kg |
7.50
13/2
|
| — | 8 | — | Tiva (F) | 108-525 | D Tudhope | D O'Meara | 4 | 59.9 kg | — |
| 12th | 9 | 16 |
Mon Na Slieve (G)
[T]
Twice a winner last season and was only just denied at Newcastle in March. Followed a lesser effort with a creditable one when length fifth of 13 to Vantheman at Hamilton 2 weeks ago, but task is now to build on latest run.
|
3-69265 | Shane Gray | K A Ryan | 5 | 59 kg |
11
10/1
|
| 11th | 10 | 15 |
King's Call (G)
[B]
Winless since his debut when trained by Kevin Ryan and more miss than hit for present stable last summer. After 8 months off, possibly needed the run when down the field at Ascot 30 days ago, though others still more persuasive at present.
|
08000-0 | D Swift | S Spencer | 4 | 58.5 kg |
29
28/1
|
| 5th | 11 | 8 |
Montezuma (G)
FAV
Has upped his game this season, getting off the mark in a Sunday Series event at Musselburgh (5f) in April before a good second over the same C&D 2 weeks later. Left poorly placed at Hamilton (6f) last time, so he's worth another chance.
|
26-2120 | P Mulrennan | J S Goldie | 4 | 58.5 kg |
5.50
9/2
|
| 13th | 12 | 17 |
Vince L'Amour (G)
[BT]
Form has been in and out this season, producing his best effort for a while when scoring at Ripon earlier this month, but followed that with a poor run when well held at Hamilton 2 weeks ago.
|
828100 | O McSweeney | T D Easterby | 5 | 58.5 kg |
51
50/1
|
| 14th | 13 | 1 |
Mondammej (G)
Recorded back-to-back wins at Newcastle in January last year but form was mixed the remainder of the campaign, reverting to his slow-starting ways when fourth of 7 at Newcastle on final outing in November.
|
660024- | Cam Hardie | A Brittain | 9 | 58.5 kg |
67
66/1
|
| — | 13 | — | King Of Stars (G) | 57/3400- | Alistair Rawlinson | M Appleby | 9 | 59 kg | — |
| 17th | 14 | 12 |
Muker (G)
Winner on his third start back for the last 3 years, successful over this C&D in 2025. Also scored at Doncaster last summer and he's now back down to a handy mark with 2 runs behind him this spring. Interesting with yard amongst the winner…
|
0539-80 | Alex Jary | N Tinkler | 8 | 58.5 kg |
19
18/1
|
| 7th | 15 | 5 |
American Bay (G)
[P1]
Gained a first success for current trainer over this C&D in June last year and was a good second here later in the summer. Has returned in decent heart, 1¼ lengths fifth of 10 to Kinetic Force back at this venue 29 days ago. Cheekpieces no…
|
726-325 | Mark Winn | P T Midgley | 5 | 57.6 kg |
13
12/1
|
| 16th | 16 | 4 |
Acrisius (G)
Built on previous promise last summer when recording a first handicap success at Chester in July. However, he's finished down the field in only 2 starts since, making return from 7 months off at Beverley in April.
|
07310-9 | S H James | M & D Easterby | 4 | 56.7 kg |
34
33/1
|
| 15th | 17 | 6 |
Equity Law (G)
[P]
Dual winner last season, over this C&D in August on the first occasion, and has returned with placed efforts at Ripon and this venue. Shaped better than result when sixth of 17 here last time, caught on the wing and then forced further wid…
|
8-63360 | Sean Kirrane | T D Easterby | 5 | 56.2 kg |
10
9/1
|
| 9th | 18 | 18 |
Woohoo (M)
Thrived for Jim Goldie last season with 4 victories and added to her tally at Musselburgh in April. Shaped as if still in top form when length fourth of 13 to Vantheman at Hamilton last time, travelling well but caught a bit too far back.
|
00-0149 | Lauren Young | J S Goldie | 5 | 54 kg |
8
7/1
|
| — | 22 | — | Law Of Average (G) | 6979-11 | Joey Haynes | C Banham | 5 | 57.2 kg | — |
| — | 23 | — | Diomed Duke (G) | 515473- | — | S C Williams | 4 | 57.2 kg | — |
Betting forecast: Montezuma (9/2), Kinetic Force (9/2), Al Hussar (13/2), Far Above The Law (7/1), Woohoo (7/1), Equity Law (9/1), Mon Na Slieve (10/1), Vantheman (11/1), American Bay (12/1), I'm Next (16/1), Muker (18/1), Spring Is Sprung (20/1), Changeofmind (20/1), Copper Knight (25/1), King's Call (28/1), Acrisius (33/1), Vince L'Amour (50/1), Mondammej (66/1)
Prize money
| Position | Prize |
|---|---|
| P1 | 12370.0 GBP |
| P2 | 5801.0 GBP |
| P3 | 2902.0 GBP |
| P4 | 1450.0 GBP |
| P5 | 725.0 GBP |
| P6 | 362.0 GBP |