Thirsk Race 3

Theakston Great Yorkshire Pint Ebf Novice Stakes (Gbb Race)

Prize Money: $18,450

LE SAMOURAI (1) brings a striking pedigree. Improved rapidly from the first attempt of his career to go and triumph by 0.75L at Kempton Park when adopting a first time tongue strap four weeks ago. Worth giving close consideration as with plenty in his favour could prove hard to beat. BRIGHTON BEACH (6) has looked a long term project representing the William Haggas yard. Showing enough to be second on the shortlist. REGAL DESIRE (7) finished runner up both starts. Most recent outing was good. Cannot be dismissed. TEST RUN (4) will be better with further experience under his belt and best watched.

Distance: 1607m
Track: Good
Weather: Clear
Surface: Turf
Class: NOV, C4

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Le Samourai (2) 01
Trainer: R M Beckett(Kimpton, Hants)
Jockey: Edward Greatrex
Weight: 62kg
Prize Money: $9,963
Win / Place: 50% / 50%

3 yo Chestnut Gelding

Sire: NEW BAY (GB)

Dam: FOLK MELODY (IRE)

Dam's Sire: Street Cry

100

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2: 1-0-0

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2: 1-0-0

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Soft

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Clockwise

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Distance Range Last 6 months

1408m

Gear Changes

[Tongue Strap]

Comments

Having third race start. When well in the market at debut, 10th of 13 at Salisbury on June 9 over 1400m, slow going 14 len behind Lucky Luna with 59kg at $3.50. Second-up won by 0.8 len at Kempton Park All Weather July 2 over 1400m defeating Korbut with 60.5kg at $5.50. Harder here but can go on with it.

Expected Settling Position: Midfield

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
1st of 9	2/7/26	Kempton Park	1408m	NOV 3U	7	James Doyle	60.5kg	NS	1:28.44	57.3 km/h	0.8L	1-1	$5.50	23	$18,150	$9,963	1. Le Samourai 2. Korbut 3. One Of The Boys
10th of 13	9/6/26	Salisbury	1408m	NOV 3U	3	Rossa Ryan	59kg	Soft	1:32.79	54.6 km/h	14.3L	11-6	$3.50f	-	$18,150	-	1. Lucky Luna 2. Siddal 3. Sapphire Secret

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Result

1st of 9

2/7/26

Kempton Park

1408m

NOV 3U

James Doyle

60.5kg

1:28.44

57.3 km/h

0.8L

1-1

$5.50

$18,150

$9,963

1. Le Samourai

2. Korbut

3. One Of The Boys

10th of 13

9/6/26

Salisbury

1408m

NOV 3U

Rossa Ryan

59kg

Soft

1:32.79

54.6 km/h

14.3L

11-6

$3.50f

$18,150

1. Lucky Luna

2. Siddal

3. Sapphire Secret

Morty Robinson (3) 0
Trainer: Brian Ellison(Norton, N Yorks)
Jockey: J Garritty
Weight: 62kg
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 0% / 0%

6 yo Chestnut Gelding

Sire: FOREVER NOW (GB)

Dam: BEZANT (IRE)

Dam's Sire: Zamindar

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Career

1: 0-0-0

Season

1: 0-0-0

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

Non-Metro

1: 0-0-0

Synthetic

1: 0-0-0

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Distance Range Last 6 months

1408m

Comments

Jumped at a huge quote at debut, ran last of 13 at Southwell All Weather on July 23 over 1400m, 36 len behind Gran Ventura with 63.5kg at $101. Backs up quickly but has the job ahead.

Expected Settling Position: Midfield

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
13th of 13	23/7/26	Southwell	1408m	APP MDN 3U	13	Ben Robinson	63.5kg	Neutral	1:29.72	56.5 km/h	36.0L	-	$101	-	$18,150	-	1. Gran Ventura 2. Dovecote 3. Conspiracist

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Result

13th of 13

23/7/26

Southwell

1408m

APP MDN 3U

Ben Robinson

63.5kg

Neutral

1:29.72

56.5 km/h

36.0L

$101

$18,150

1. Gran Ventura

2. Dovecote

3. Conspiracist

Ben Travato (5) 6
Trainer: Brian Ellison(Norton, N Yorks)
Jockey: Faye Mcmanoman
Weight: 59kg
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 0% / 0%

3 yo Chestnut Gelding

Sire: GALILEO GOLD (GB)

Dam: ILULISSET (FR)

Dam's Sire: Rock Of Gibraltar

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1: 0-0-0

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1: 0-0-0

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1: 0-0-0

Non-Metro

1: 0-0-0

Turf

1: 0-0-0

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1: 0-0-0

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1: 0-0-0

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Distance Range Last 6 months

1408m

Comments

Was at very long odds at debut, ran last in a small field at Redcar on July 19 over 1400m, 17 len behind Indefensible carrying 59.5kg at $51. Others look better prospects.

Expected Settling Position: Midfield

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
6th of 6	19/7/26	Redcar	1408m	MDN 35	1	Ben Robinson	59.5kg	Good Firm	1:26.74	58.4 km/h	17.8L	-	$51	-	$14,520	-	1. Indefensible 2. Derrygarran Lad 3. Twilight Baby

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Weight

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Margin

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Prize Won

Result

6th of 6

19/7/26

Redcar

1408m

MDN 35

Ben Robinson

59.5kg

Good Firm

1:26.74

58.4 km/h

17.8L

$51

$14,520

1. Indefensible

2. Derrygarran Lad

3. Twilight Baby

Test Run (1) 4x5
Trainer: Michael & David Easterby(Sheriff Hutton, N Yorks)
Jockey: Billy Garritty
Weight: 59kg
Prize Money: $5,572
Win / Place: 0% / 0%

3 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: TIME TEST (GB)

Dam: RONJA (USA)

Dam's Sire: El Corredor

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Distance Range Last 6 months

1709m

Comments

Second-up. First start 4th of 10 at Doncaster on September 13 over 1600m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Pathein with 59kg at $81. Went for a spell before returning ran second last in a small field at Hamilton Park on July 16 over 1700m, 20 len behind My Mate Roger with 59kg at $5.50. Strips fitter this time and is worth including.

Expected Settling Position: Midfield

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
5th of 6	16/7/26	Hamilton Park Uk	1709m	NOV 35	6	Billy Garritty	59kg	Good Firm	1:46.02	58.0 km/h	20.5L	5-4	$5.50	306	$17,240	-	1. My Mate Roger 2. Matter Of Britain 3. Al Fujairah
306 Day Spell
4th of 10	13/9/25	Doncaster	1609m	MDN 2	6	Billy Garritty	59kg	Soft	1:40.63	57.6 km/h	7.3L	7-8	$81	-	$92,250	$5,572	1. Pathein 2. Lyneham 3. Del Maro

West Sleekburn Lad (4) 0x8
Trainer: P D Niven(Barton-le-Street, N Yorks)
Jockey: Cam Hardie
Weight: 59kg
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 0% / 0%

3 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: GOLDEN HORN (GB)

Dam: CAT HUNTER (GB)

Dam's Sire: One Cool Cat

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2: 0-0-0

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Distance Range Last 6 months

2011m

Comments

Third race start. First start ran last of 10 at Catterick on October 18 over 1400m, 16 len behind Sierra Sands carrying 60.5kg at $67. Returned from break ran last of 8 at Doncaster on June 5 over 2000m, 44 len behind Harmonics with 58kg at $201. Happy to watch again.

Expected Settling Position: Backmarker

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
8th of 8	5/6/26	Doncaster	2011m	NOV 3	2	Cam Hardie	58kg	Good Firm	2:07.51	56.8 km/h	44.0L	3-8	$201	230	$18,150	-	1. Harmonics 2. My Mate Roger 3. I Got Rhythm
230 Day Spell
10th of 10	18/10/25	Catterick Bridge	1408m	MDN 2	1	David Nolan	60.5kg	Good	1:29.68	56.5 km/h	16.3L	9-8	$67	-	$14,520	-	1. Sierra Sands 2. Mystical Eye 3. Eagle Bay

Brighton Beach (6) 5x3
Trainer: William Haggas(Newmarket, Suffolk)
Jockey: D Tudhope
Weight: 56.5kg
Prize Money: $3,347
Win / Place: 0% / 50%

3 yo Chestnut Filly

Sire: PALACE PIER (GB)

Dam: POPLIN (GB)

Dam's Sire: Medicean

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2: 0-0-1

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1: 0-0-0

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2: 0-0-1

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Distance Range Last 6 months

1609m - 2112m

Comments

Second-up. First start 5th of 8 at Haydock Park on April 25 over 1600m, 4.5 len behind Symbol Of Majesty carrying 58kg at $19. Returned from break ran last in a small field at Chester on July 10 over 2100m, 2.25 len behind Crownright carrying 58kg at $4. Fitter and worth following up.

Expected Settling Position: Off Midfield

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
3rd of 3	10/7/26	Chester	2112m	MDN F 3U	2	Harry Davies	58kg	Good	2:08.17	59.3 km/h	2.3L	2-2	$4.00	76	$24,300	$3,347	1. Crownright 2. Summerson 3. Brighton Beach
76 Day Spell
5th of 8	25/4/26	Haydock Park	1609m	NOV F 3	7	Paul Mulrennan	58kg	Good Firm	1:48.13	53.6 km/h	4.5L	-	$19	-	$18,150	-	1. Symbol Of Majesty 2. Chimes Of Thunder 3. Silken Bay

Regal Desire (7) 22
Trainer: Brian Ellison(Norton, N Yorks)
Jockey: Ben Robinson
Weight: 56.5kg
Prize Money: $8,419
Win / Place: 0% / 100%

3 yo Chestnut Filly

Sire: MASAR (IRE)

Dam: JUST JEALOUS (IRE)

Dam's Sire: Lope De Vega

Rating

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2: 0-2-0

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1: 0-1-0

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1: 0-1-0

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Distance Range Last 6 months

1609m - 1709m

Comments

Having third race start. At very long odds at debut, 2nd of 11 at Southwell All Weather on May 21 over 1600m, 3.5 len behind Dream Camp carrying 58kg at $151. Last start 2nd in a small field at Beverley on June 23 over 1700m, 0.5 len behind Tamzan carrying 56.5kg at $4.30. Tough to beat.

Expected Settling Position: Off Pace

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
2nd of 6	23/6/26	Beverley	1709m	MDN 35	5	Ben Robinson	56.5kg	Good	1:46.19	57.9 km/h	0.5L	4-4	$4.33	33	$14,520	$3,742	1. Tamzan 2. Regal Desire 3. Alterity
33 Day Freshen-Up
2nd of 11	21/5/26	Southwell	1609m	MDN F 3	10	Cam Hardie	58kg	Neutral	1:39.96	57.9 km/h	3.3L	-	$151	-	$18,150	$4,677	1. Dream Camp 2. Regal Desire 3. Lightning Glory

Race Review Abbreviations

3WNC: Three wide no cover, Awk: Awkwardly away, Bk: Back, Blkd: Blocked, Btld: Battled, Chal: Challenged, Chkd: Checked, Cvr: Cover, Fdd: Faded, Fght: Fought, Fin: Finish, Hdd: Headed, Hld up: Held up, Hmprd: Hampered, Hndy: Handy, Kikd: Kicked, Kn: Keen, Ld: Led/Lead, Midf: Midfield, Mod pc: Moderate pace, Otf: On the Fence, ROS: Ran on strongly, Slow: Slow away, Snagd: Snagged, Stld: Settled, Tn: Turn, Trld: Trailed, Under pres: Under pressure, Under rd: Under riding, Urgd: Urged, Wd: Wide, Wdr: Wider, Weavd: Weaved, Wknd: Weakened, Wrkd: Worked

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