Thirsk races

The change in ground meant that there were a few horses withdrawn but this did not put a dampener on the family fun day. There was a variety of activities including animal petting, donkey rides and face painting. There additionally was a storm which resulted in a flag start. Also there was some shocks with the first race being won by a 22/1 outsider, Lady Erimus.

The 2:20 had Baltic State leading, chased by Balancing Act, Araifjan and Kilham. Midfield was Sendacard. Many of the field dwelt. The leader was uncontested until two furlongs out, Balancing Act, Music Therapist, Kilham and Sendacard were pushed along. In the final stages Balancing Act took the lead, there was however a battle between Sendacard and Baltic State for second position. Arafjan, Music Therapist and Kilham all had no more to give, plodding slightly. Balancing Act kept on well to win by 3/4 length, second Sendacard by 1 length, third was Baltic State by 2 lengths.

The fifth race had Three Saints Bay in the lead, chased by Raydiance with The Broghie Man and Dan's Dream in midfield. The backmarker was Remarkable. Raydiance was being ridden along at three furlongs out. With two furlongs to go Dan's Dream was pushed up the field while Three Saints Bay, Remarkable and The Broghie Man were all ridden. At one furlong out Dan's Dream challenged the leader Three Saints Bay. Raydiance became one paced and merely kept on. Remarkable and The Broghie Man made no impact on the race. Three Saints Bay driften towards the rail side, this couldn't even stop him going on well to win. Dan's Dream had no more to give. First was Three Saints Bay by 1 1/4 lengths, second Dan's Dream by 1 3/4 lengths and third was Raydiance.

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