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Thirsk · 2:28pm

By Chen Presidential Apprentice Handicap Stakes

Flat (Turf) 1m GOOD TO FIRM, Good in places (GoingStick: 8.0) Class 5 3yo · F 4 runners
Clear read Hatamoto stands out on our figures. Field updated — 1 non-runner removed.
This small field lacks a confirmed front-runner, so a muddling, tactical gallop is likely, making tactical speed and an early handy position important. High draws have a statistical edge at Thirsk, with an impact value of 1.34 and a 53% average of beating rivals from mid draws. Hatamoto stands out on recent figures (RPR 73) and had excuses last time after meeting trouble in running. Leelawadee rates the main danger, having kept on well for a recent RPR of 66. Lady Britain also posted a recent RPR of 66 and drops in class, a move that has often worked well for her trainer.
The key questions
How will the race be run?
No confirmed front-runner — likely a muddling, tactical gallop, where a handy early pitch and tactical speed matter.
Does the draw matter?
High draws are favoured over mid at Thirsk (impact value 1.34, beating 53% of rivals on average).
Anyone well-treated?
Lady Britain drops in class — often a positive trainer angle.
Pace map — who goes forward, who waits

Leads 0

Prominent 3

3Leelawadee
5Lady Britain
4Scheffler

Mid-pack 1

2Hatamoto

Held up 0

Pace confidence: 100%

Draw & pace bias — impact value >1.0 = favoured

High draws are favoured over mid at Thirsk (impact value 1.34, beating 53% of rivals on average).

Low draw

IV 0.44
44% rivals beaten · n=175

Mid draw

IV 1.23
52% rivals beaten · n=195

High draw

IV 1.34
53% rivals beaten · n=250
What the data likes (our composite read — not tips)
No. 1 read Hatamoto Settles midfield
Stall 2 · Trainer Tim Easterby · Jockey Jake Dickson(5)

Reliable and on the up — placed in 4 of his last 6, with the form figures climbing. Met trouble in running last time, so he's better than that result looks.

Ability rating
73 improving
Racing Post Rating, recent form
This track
Trainer 12% · Jockey 6%
strike rate at Thirsk
Last time out
RPR 73
most recent run
Last 6 starts — oldest to most recent
623721 last time ←
DistanceEffective at the trip — won 1 of 3 around 1m
Course1 run at the track without winning
ConnectionsAt this course: trainer 12%, jockey 6%
Met trouble in running last time — better than the bare result
2 Leelawadee Races prominently
Stall 3 · Trainer Michael Dods · Jockey Rhys Elliott(3)

Going the right way — the form figures are on the climb.

Ability rating
66 improving
Racing Post Rating, recent form
This track
Trainer 9% · Jockey 5%
strike rate at Thirsk
Last time out
RPR 66
most recent run
Last 3 starts — oldest to most recent
754 last time ←
Course1 run at the track without winning
ConnectionsAt this course: trainer 9%, jockey 5%
Kept on last time — a stronger gallop or longer trip may suit
3 Lady Britain Races prominently
Stall 5 · Trainer Ismail Mohammed & Jose Santos · Jockey Kyle McHugh(7)

A model of consistency — placed in 3 of his last 6. Drops in class, often a positive sign.

Ability rating
66 regressing
Racing Post Rating, recent form
This track
Trainer 0% · Jockey 4%
strike rate at Thirsk
Last time out
RPR 46
most recent run
Last 6 starts — oldest to most recent
9531116 last time ←
DistanceEffective at the trip — won 2 of 2 around 1m
FitnessBack from a long absence — 308 days off, fitness to prove
ConnectionsAt this course: trainer 0%, jockey 4%
Drops in class (C2→C5)Long layoff (308d)
Weakened in the closing stages last time
4 Scheffler Races prominently
Stall 4 · Trainer Adrian Nicholls · Jockey Oliver Carmichael(5)

Holds solid claims on these figures.

Ability rating
71 steady
Racing Post Rating, recent form
This track
Trainer 4% · Jockey 12%
strike rate at Thirsk
Last time out
RPR 47
most recent run
Last 4 starts — oldest to most recent
39910 last time ←
DistanceUnproven at 1m (0 from 1)
ConnectionsAt this course: trainer 4%, jockey 12%
Weakened in the closing stages last time

Figures from results history (RPR/TS), pace from running-style history, connections from trainer/jockey stats, breeding from sire aptitude. Shrunk for small samples. Information only, not betting advice. 18+. BeGambleAware.org.