17:35 Thirsk tips
Other Handicapclass 47fgood to soft9 runners
What we lean towardspreferred
Mr King is our pick, though Imperial Guard is not far behind. It edges it on its record over this course and ground.
Other Handicap over 7f on good to soft going. Mr King heads our ratings. We have enough recent form to rate all 9 declared.
How we rate the field
1
Mr King
David Allan / Geoffrey Harker
11/2
- Its price has been shortening harder each run across its last 5, averaging a 37% drop.
- Top of the published form ratings in this field of 9 rated.
- Quick turnaround at 14 days against its usual 63.
- Carries 8lb less off a 1lb lower mark.
5/1 to 8/1: 12.7% win, 29.5% frame (684 tracked)
2
Imperial Guard
Connor Beasley / Michael Dods
6/1
- Its price has been shortening harder each run across its last 5, averaging a 20% drop.
- Rated 2nd of 9 on published form ratings.
- 2 runs here on course without making the frame.
- Carries 5lb less than last time.
5/1 to 8/1: 12.7% win, 29.5% frame (684 tracked)
3
Obelix
Jason Hart / Julie Camacho
7/2
- Steady 46% average price drop over its last 5 runs.
- Rated 3rd of 9 on published form ratings.
- Carries 7lb less than last time.
2/1 to 5/1: 21.0% win, 40.2% frame (739 tracked)