Sky Bet Price Boosts Handicap
Thirsk · 17:45 (UK local)
Sunday, 31 May 2026
6f
Distance
Turf
Surface
Good (Good to Firm in places)
Going
14
Runners
Prize: £60,000 added
AI Top 3 Picks
Annaf (IRE)
J: Daniel Muscutt · T: M Appleby
A consistent performer at this level, often running well in competitive sprints. Trainer M Appleby and jockey Daniel Muscutt form a strong partnership, suggesting a prepared effort. A favourable draw…
Toyotomi (FR)
J: D Tudhope · T: D O'Meara
Represents a powerful trainer-jockey combination in D O'Meara and D Tudhope, known for success in handicaps. Expected to be competitive if finding a good rhythm and benefiting from the draw bias.
Dark Thirty (IRE)
J: Jason Hart · T: J & S Quinn
Comes from a yard that can get horses ready for these types of races. Has shown glimpses of ability that could see him involved for a place if conditions suit.
Model confidence: 20% · capped at 50% for racing's structural variance
Full Racecard (14 runners)
| # | Draw | Horse |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | ①Annaf (IRE) |
| 2 | 4 | Al Shabab Storm |
| 3 | 13 | Sir Yoshi (IRE) |
| 4 | 12 | Fandom |
| 5 | 8 | ③Dark Thirty (IRE) |
| 6 | 2 | ②Toyotomi (FR) |
| 7 | 11 | Milford |
| 8 | 5 | Fluorescence |
| 9 | 3 | Russet Gold |
| 10 | 6 | Strike Red (IRE) |
| 11 | 7 | Gangsta Man (IRE) |
| 12 | 10 | Eternal Sunshine |
| 13 | 9 | Yes I'm Mali |
| 14 | 14 | Manila Scouse |
Wgt = weight (st-lb) · OR = official rating · PR = Sky Sports power rating · HG = headgear (b/v/cp/t/h/p) · Last = days since last run
Key Race Factors
- •Strong draw bias favoring high-drawn horses on Thirsk's 6f straight course.
- •Competitive Class 2 sprint with a large field of 14 runners.
- •Substantial prize money (£60,000 added) attracting quality contenders.
- •Assumed 'good' ground conditions, pending official announcement.
Risk Assessment
- •Large field size (14 runners) increases race unpredictability.
- •Critical draw bias information (stall numbers) was not available for specific analysis.
- •Official going not yet published, which can significantly impact performance.
- •Highly competitive Class 2 handicap with multiple in-form contenders.
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How These Predictions Work
These predictions are AI-generated using current racecard data and search-grounded analysis. Horse racing is structurally high-variance — even the most-favoured horse wins only ~30–35% of races. Use AI predictions as one input among many, alongside your own form study and trusted tipsters. Bet responsibly.