Thirsk Races

The soft ground was unchanged by the delightful sunny weather. There was only three favourites that were winners. One of these winners was Bee Machine for trainer Declan Carroll with one of his apprentice's Zak Wheatley. The 7lb claimer will certainly making waves within the industry. Another trainer to mention is Phillip Makin, he seems to have a consistent team of horses.

The 3:20 saw a jockey change as did many of the other races due to Kevin Stott being injured. Henley led with Arcavallo and Gin In The Inn tracking the leaders. In Midfield there was Royal Prospect, Came From The Dark and Russian Realm was held up. At two furlongs out the positions began to change as Royal Prospect was racing keenly, Came From The Dark made smooth headway whilst Sheepscar Lad, Pennsylvania Dutch and Lucky Lucky Man were driven out. Henley kept the pace up until one furlong out when Gin In The Inn took over the lead. Royal Prospect began to give chase as Russian Realm and Sheepscar Lad began to be ridden along. In the final furlong Gin In The Inn was headed by Came From The Dark and Royal Prospect who battled it out in the front of the field. Sheepscar Lad just kept on as was did Russia Realm with the rest of the field weakening. Royal Prospect only just headed Came From The Dark by a neck and 3rd was Gin In The Inn by 1 3/4 lengths.

The sixth race had many vying for the lead but Alfa McGuire ended up setting the pace with Rashdan, Follow Intello, Royal Cosmic and Staturio all sat nice just behind. Dragons Voice however was slowly into stride quickly becoming the back marker. Alfa McGuire was allowed to dictate most of the race until three furlongs out when Rashdan, Follow Intello and Royal Cosmic were ridden along. But Ingleby Hollow, Dragons Voice and Buckland Boy all began to get involved in the race. With two furlongs to go Dragons Voice, Ingleby Hollow and Statuario made headway. At one furlong out the lead changed to Statuario briefly before going to Buckland Boy who just swiftly extended his lead and went on to win, the other horses just not able to catch him. 1st was Buckland Boy by 1 1/4 lengths, 2nd was Dragons Voice by 1/2 lengths, 3rd Ingleby Hollow by 4 lengths. The first three horses were well clear of the rest of the field.

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