FORMLAB RACING
THE SCIENCE OF FORM  ·  RACE INTELLIGENCE REPORT
Thirsk · 16:45
Class 5 · 7.99f · Good to Firm (Good in places)
GENERATED 2026-07-16 · 6 RUNNERS PROFILED
THE RECORD · LAST 30 DAYS#1 won 32.9%winner in the projected 1–2–3 68.5%73 races · latest settled day: #1 10/24, top-3 18/24
The ReadCOMPOSED FROM THE MEASURES BELOW
DEGALE is the only confirmed early type — if it breaks level it should get the front to itself. Winners at this course and distance typically spend 48.45% of their energy before the final 2f and sit around 3 at halfway, 0.29s off the lead. The measured order tops HARSWELL RUBY (IRE) on 82, 3pts clear of CAPITAL GUARANTEE (IRE). HARSWELL RUBY (IRE): the 3rd-strongest late speed in this field, yet works hard early for a closer — profits if the early types overdo it. The shape danger is BARLEY (IRE) — the strongest late speed in this field, yet works hard early for a closer — profits if the early types overdo it.
MACHINE-COMPOSED FROM THE MEASURED READS BELOW · THE ORDER IS MEASURED, NOT TIPPED · THE MARKET DECIDES VALUE
The Data OrderMEASURED SPINE · THE FIGURE LEADS · 1 · 2 · 3
1ST · DATA ORDER DRAW 6
HARSWELL RUBY (IRE)
OR 70 · Joanna Mason / Roger Fell
MARKET backed 3 → 2.4
82.0 FORMLAB FIGURE · #1 OF FIELD
Yard mixed — leans for · 3+ / 1−Proven at this level — a Class 5 winner, racing in Class 5 todayThe top rating in this field (82.0)Race-fit — ran 9 days agoA course winner (1 from 3 here)
2ND · DATA ORDER DRAW 3
CAPITAL GUARANTEE (IRE)
OR 75 · Conor Whiteley / David O'Meara
MARKET drifting 5.2 → 8.4
79.0 FORMLAB FIGURE · #2 OF FIELD
Yard mixed — leans against · 1+ / 2−6lb below his last winning mark (75 today vs 81)Proven at this level — a Class 4 winner, racing in Class 5 todayDrops in class todayRated #2 in this field (79.0)
3RD · DATA ORDER DRAW 1
MILITARY LEADER
OR 70 · P. J. McDonald / Phillip Makin
MARKET drifting 3.85 → 4.3
77.0 FORMLAB FIGURE · #3 OF FIELD
Yard mixed — leans for · 6+ / 2−Proven at this level — a Class 5 winner, racing in Class 5 todayRated #3 in this field (77.0)Historically underestimated by the marketA course winner (1 from 2 here)
The Forensic ReadALL THE REPORT’S READS, COUNTED · CONTEXT ONLY
1MILITARY LEADERnet +5race-fit (ran <=45d), form (top-3 LTO or recent win), market top-3, top-2 late speed today, top-2 speed vs its fields, energy in the winning band − 5lb+ above last winning mark
2BARLEY (IRE)net +5drops in class, race-fit (ran <=45d), form (top-3 LTO or recent win), market top-3, top-2 late speed today
3DEGALEnet +5drops in class, race-fit (ran <=45d), backed since morning, runs the dominant winning style here, proven at trip, yard positive in today’s setup, FormLab watch flag − burns early and empties, clock FADE
EVERY COUNT IS A NAMED READ SHOWN IN THIS REPORT · FIGURE BREAKS TIES · THIS ORDER IS CONTEXT — THE DATA ORDER REMAINS THE MEASURED SPINE · BOTH ORDERS ARE SETTLED NIGHTLY IN THE RECORD
Race ShapePACE × FINISH
one confirmed early type — lone-lead possible. Descriptive context — the shape never selects.
What this course & distance favours
Won by front-runners 35% · prominent racers 29% (34 past C&D winners · won up with the pace). Sharp, relatively short finish; suits horses already in position — poor for a horse needing time to organise. Winners’ energy signature: 48.45% spent early (band 47.75–49.05%, 44 measured winners, and the typical winner sits ~3 at halfway, 0.29s off the lead). Only one confirmed early type — the likely leader can dictate, a real edge at a track this front/prominent-biased.
Where the pace is drawn · 6 runners · stalls 1–6
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Stall number over each runner’s usual early position (amber = front/prominent, blue = mid/held-up, grey = no read; a dashed stall is vacant). Hover a stall for the runner. The early pace is drawn HIGH (early types average stall 5.0 of 6, field average 3.5).
If the ground changes
Should it turn softer: HARSWELL RUBY (IRE) is 1/9 on softer ground · CAPITAL GUARANTEE (IRE) is 1/9 on softer ground · MILITARY LEADER is 1/3 on softer ground. Records only — going aptitude is context, never a downgrade (the market prices it).
RunnerEarly%E earlyLate speed · FSPSetup
CAPITAL GUARANTEE (IRE) MID 50.7% 97.5 held up without the late gear (4th of 6 on late speed), yet works hard early for a closer — needs them to stop in front
DEGALE PROMINENT 50.3% 96.0 the only measured early speed in the race, and spends more than winners here do — but empties in the final 2f
HARSWELL RUBY (IRE) HELD-UP 49.5% 101.6 the 3rd-strongest late speed in this field, yet works hard early for a closer — profits if the early types overdo it
MILITARY LEADER MID 49.0% 102.3 the 2nd-strongest late speed in this field, races handy on energy — profits if the early types overdo it
COSMOS RAJ HELD-UP 51.1% 97.4 held up without the late gear (5th of 6 on late speed), yet works hard early for a closer — needs them to stop in front
BARLEY (IRE) HELD-UP 50.4% 103.3 the strongest late speed in this field, yet works hard early for a closer — profits if the early types overdo it
The early fight · measured
Who actually gets the front: each confirmed early type’s speed over the opening 2f of its own recent races, compared with the horses it faced that day — plus how sharply it leaves the stalls.
DEGALEPROMINENTtypically ~3 lengths quicker through the opening 2f than the rivals it has met · a beat slow from the stalls (0.23s off the best)
DEGALE is the only confirmed early type — if it breaks level it should get the front to itself · context only — the shape never selects.
The Field · Forensic ReadsFIGURE ORDER
#1 HARSWELL RUBY (IRE) HELD-UP
DRAW 6 · OR 70 · Joanna Mason / Roger Fell
MARKET backed 3 → 2.4
Yard mixed — leans for · 3+ / 1−
82.0 FORMLAB FIGURE
FormLab Figure
82.0 · ranked #1 here · career best 82
Official mark (OR)
70 · last won off 69
Record at today's distance
2 wins from 21 tries · below market expectation (0.61)
Days since last run
9
Sectional clock
Last time: beat the class par by 0.9s · best on the clock in its race
Usually races held-up closer
Run style & finish
Held up · finishing speed 101.63% (holds late)
Recent form · last 5 runs, most recent first · ratings are FormLab figures
2ndClass 5 · 8.0f · rated 825thClass 4 · 7.8f · rated 694thClass 4 · 8.8f · rated 826thClass 5 · 7.4f · rated 754thClass 5 · 8.0f · rated 80
Career sheet · last 18 months · 23 rated runs · spacing is real time
Figure history for HARSWELL RUBY (IRE)best 82needs 79–822025-04-16 · TFR 72 · 7.44f · Gd/Sft · C52025-04-25 · TFR 72 · 8f · Good · C52025-05-10 · TFR 71 · 8.34f · Gd/Frm · C52025-05-31 · TFR 68 · 7f · Firm · C42025-06-10 · TFR 58 · 7.03f · Gd/Frm · C52025-06-24 · TFR 72 · 7.44f · Gd/Frm · C52025-07-04 · TFR 55 · 7.03f · Gd/Frm · C52025-07-29 · TFR 63 · 7.44f · Gd/Frm · C52025-08-16 · TFR 73 · 7.97f · Firm · C52025-08-23 · TFR 76 · 8f · Gd/Frm · C52025-09-07 · TFR 76 · 7.87f · Gd/Frm · C42025-09-24 · TFR 77 · 10f · Good · C4 · off-trip2025-10-02 · TFR 77 · 8.34f · Gd/Sft · C22025-10-24 · TFR 69 · 10.2f · Heavy · C5 · off-trip2025-11-22 · TFR 19 · 10.19f · Slow · C5 · off-trip2026-03-21 · TFR 69 · 8.02f · Std · C52026-04-10 · TFR 79 · 7.99f · Gd/Sft · C52026-04-26 · TFR 76 · 8f · Gd/Frm · C52026-05-16 · TFR 80 · 7.99f · Good · C52026-05-27 · TFR 75 · 7.44f · Gd/Frm · C52026-06-13 · TFR 82 · 8.8f · Good · C42026-06-24 · TFR 69 · 7.79f · Gd/Frm · C42026-07-07 · TFR 82 · 8.03f · Good · C516 Apr 257 Jul 26
Points are Timeform ratings for each run; the FormLab Figure is the stronger of the last run and the 3-run average of them. Hollow = earned 2f+ from today's trip. Shaded = the 6 runs behind the sectional reads.
Trainer form · today's exact conditions
Roger Fell · 362 runs since 2024 · winners usually around 6.6 on the exchange
Condition today2024-25SRA/E2026SRA/E
Where this yard does well in today's conditions
In fields of <=73/339.1%0.773/2015.0%1.37
Above their last winning mark6/817.4%0.659/5317.0%1.31
On turf15/13511.1%1.2312/9312.9%1.27
Where the yard is weaker in these conditions
At this time of year (Q3)6/797.6%0.750/150.0%0.0
Can it do what today needs? Capable — has run to 82 at/around today's trip, clears the ~79.0 demand
Sectional profile · last 6 timed runs · ranks are against today's field
Speed · vs its fields3rd of 6
+0.20 mph
Faster than the fields it has met · 39.3 raw
Break · 0-20mph4th of 6
+0.23s
Slower away than the field's best breaker
Finish · closing speed3rd of 6
101.6%
Holds its gallop to the line
Stride length6th of 6
6.93 m
Average stride per timed run
DateCourseTripGoingFinRace paceTop spd · adjFSP %BreakEnergy
7 Jul 26Pontefract8fGood2ndTrue37.5 -0.04102.0+0.05
24 Jun 26Carlisle7fGd/Frm5thTrue38.5 +0.1999.5+0.45
13 Jun 26York8fGood4th39.8 +0.18103.0+0.00
27 May 26Beverley7fGd/Frm6thTrue39.4 -0.2797.5+0.26
16 May 26Thirsk7fGood4thTrue40.4 +0.58106.5+0.17
26 Apr 26Wetherby8fGd/Frm5thTrue40.3 +0.55101.3+0.48
Last run, sector by sector · gap to the leader (s) · sector pace
1f+0.66slow2f+0.54par3f+0.56par4f+0.63par5f+0.61par6f+0.37par7f+0.18par1m+0.09fast
Timed runs 2026-04-26 to 2026-07-07. · finishing speed for 1 run(s) supplied by Timeform where Race IQ had none. Sectional reads are context — they never pick the horse.
Proven at this level — a Class 5 winner, racing in Class 5 todayThe top rating in this field (82.0)Race-fit — ran 9 days agoHistorically over-bet by the market — take care with the priceA course winner (1 from 3 here)Sectional speed profile fits here — but his run-style (Held-Up) is rare among winners at this course & distance
LTO comment
“mid-field, ridden 2f out, switched over 1f out, kept on well final 1f, nearest finish”
#2 CAPITAL GUARANTEE (IRE) MID
DRAW 3 · OR 75 · Conor Whiteley / David O'Meara
MARKET drifting 5.2 → 8.4
Yard mixed — leans against · 1+ / 2−
79.0 FORMLAB FIGURE
FormLab Figure
79.0 · ranked #2 here · career best 92
Official mark (OR)
75 · last won off 81
Record at today's distance
6 wins from 28 tries · beats market expectation (1.72)
Days since last run
12
Sectional clock
Last time: 1.0s slower than par — the result flattered it · among the slowest in its race
Usually races midfield
Run style & finish
Midfield · finishing speed 97.54% (one-paced late)
Recent form · last 5 runs, most recent first · ratings are FormLab figures
6thClass 4 · 7.4f · rated 7914thClass 4 · 8.8f · rated 619thClass 4 · 7.4f · rated 5812thClass 3 · 8.0f · rated 582ndClass 4 · 7.4f · rated 85
Career sheet · last 18 months · 19 rated runs · spacing is real time
Figure history for CAPITAL GUARANTEE (IRE)best 92needs 79–822025-04-23 · TFR 85 · 7.03f · Good · C52025-05-02 · TFR 66 · 7.07f · Good · C52025-05-17 · TFR 89 · 7.99f · Gd/Frm · C52025-05-22 · TFR 67 · 7.01f · Firm · C52025-06-14 · TFR 85 · 8.8f · Gd/Frm · C42025-06-28 · TFR 88 · 7.87f · Good · C32025-07-21 · TFR 84 · 7.44f · Gd/Sft · C42025-08-03 · TFR 76 · 7.58f · Firm · C42025-08-16 · TFR 88 · 8f · Gd/Frm · C42025-08-25 · TFR 88 · 8f · Gd/Frm · C22025-09-13 · TFR 68 · 7.58f · Good · C42025-09-28 · TFR 34 · 8.02f · Slow · C42025-10-11 · TFR 70 · 10.25f · Good · C4 · off-trip2026-03-29 · TFR 43 · 7.03f · Gd/Sft · C42026-04-23 · TFR 85 · 7.44f · Gd/Frm · C42026-05-16 · TFR 58 · 7.99f · Good · C32026-05-30 · TFR 58 · 7.44f · Gd/Frm · C42026-06-13 · TFR 61 · 8.8f · Good · C42026-07-04 · TFR 79 · 7.44f · Gd/Frm · C423 Apr 254 Jul 26
Points are Timeform ratings for each run; the FormLab Figure is the stronger of the last run and the 3-run average of them. Hollow = earned 2f+ from today's trip. Shaded = the 6 runs behind the sectional reads.
Trainer form · today's exact conditions
David O'Meara · 2003 runs since 2024 · winners usually around 5.7 on the exchange
Condition today2024-25SRA/E2026SRA/E
Where this yard does well in today's conditions
At Thirsk20/7526.7%1.483/2114.3%1.31
Where the yard is weaker in these conditions
At this time of year (Q3)90/65213.8%1.042/513.9%0.3
Over 7-8f trips90/72812.4%1.0213/1926.8%0.7
Can it do what today needs? Capable — has run to 92 at/around today's trip, clears the ~79.0 demand
Sectional profile · last 6 timed runs · ranks are against today's field
Speed · vs its fields6th of 6
-0.23 mph
Slower than the fields it has met · 39.2 raw
Break · 0-20mph2nd of 6
+0.18s
Slower away than the field's best breaker
Finish · closing speed4th of 6
97.5%
One-paced late
Stride length3rd of 6
7.21 m
Average stride per timed run
DateCourseTripGoingFinRace paceTop spd · adjFSP %BreakEnergy
4 Jul 26Beverley7fGd/Frm6thTrue39.2 -0.2395.6+0.04
13 Jun 26York8fGood14th38.6 -0.9399.6+0.00
30 May 26Beverley7fGd/Frm9thTrue39.7 -0.5796.7+0.15
16 May 26Thirsk7fGood12thTrue39.9 +0.1399.0+0.40
23 Apr 26Beverley7fGd/Frm2ndTrue39.1 +0.28102.7+0.36
29 Mar 26Doncaster7fGd/Sft14thFast early38.5 -0.0891.7+0.14
Last run, sector by sector · gap to the leader (s) · sector pace
1f+0.97slow2f+1.05par3f+0.76fast4f+0.65par5f+0.42par6f+0.47par7f+0.63slow
Timed runs 2026-03-29 to 2026-07-04. · finishing speed for 1 run(s) supplied by Timeform where Race IQ had none. Sectional reads are context — they never pick the horse.
6lb below his last winning mark (75 today vs 81)Proven at this level — a Class 4 winner, racing in Class 5 todayDrops in class todayRated #2 in this field (79.0)Improving fast — last run rated 79, 13pts above his recent average of 66.0Proven over the trip (28 tries, beats market expectation at 1.72)Stable cold this week — 1 wins from 21 runsRecent comments suggest he weakens late — a stamina questionRace-fit — ran 12 days agoHistorically underestimated by the marketA course winner (2 from 6 here)
LTO comment
“mid-division, weakened from 2f out”
#3 MILITARY LEADER MID
DRAW 1 · OR 70 · P. J. McDonald / Phillip Makin
MARKET drifting 3.85 → 4.3
Yard mixed — leans for · 6+ / 2−
77.0 FORMLAB FIGURE
FormLab Figure
77.0 · ranked #3 here · career best 77
Official mark (OR)
70 · last won off 65
Record at today's distance
2 wins from 13 tries · beats market expectation (1.1)
Days since last run
34
Sectional clock
Last time: beat the class par by 0.8s · faster than its field on the clock
Usually races prominent-closer
Run style & finish
Midfield · finishing speed 102.3% (holds late)
Recent form · last 5 runs, most recent first · ratings are FormLab figures
2ndClass 5 · 7.6f · rated 773rdClass 5 · 8.0f · rated 741stClass 5 · 8.0f · rated 751stClass 5 · 8.1f · rated 762ndClass 6 · 8.0f · rated 68
Career sheet · last 18 months · 13 rated runs · spacing is real time
Figure history for MILITARY LEADERneeds 79–82best 772025-08-02 · TFR 34 · 7.99f · Good · C42025-08-17 · TFR 47 · 8.06f · Std · C52025-09-08 · TFR 47 · 8.02f · Slow · C62025-10-09 · TFR 62 · 7.23f · Heavy · C62025-10-17 · TFR 62 · 7f · Good · C62025-11-07 · TFR 63 · 7.06f · Slow · C62025-11-20 · TFR 69 · 7.06f · Slow · C62025-12-12 · TFR 64 · 7.06f · Std · C62025-12-20 · TFR 68 · 8.02f · Std/Slow · C62026-05-07 · TFR 76 · 8.06f · Std · C52026-05-16 · TFR 75 · 7.99f · Good · C52026-06-02 · TFR 74 · 8.02f · Std · C52026-06-12 · TFR 77 · 7.58f · Soft · C52 Aug 2512 Jun 26
Points are Timeform ratings for each run; the FormLab Figure is the stronger of the last run and the 3-run average of them. Hollow = earned 2f+ from today's trip. Shaded = the 6 runs behind the sectional reads.
Trainer form · today's exact conditions
Phillip Makin · 249 runs since 2024 · winners usually around 6.7 on the exchange
Condition today2024-25SRA/E2026SRA/E
Where this yard does well in today's conditions
At Thirsk1/195.3%0.522/728.6%3.08
Over 7-8f trips7/6111.5%1.384/1625.0%2.6
Above their last winning mark3/368.3%0.675/2619.2%1.8
Coming back after 15 to 45 days6/807.5%0.925/2520.0%1.6
On turf8/1067.5%0.927/3917.9%1.54
In Class 4-5 company9/1028.8%1.036/3716.2%1.44
Where the yard is weaker in these conditions
At this time of year (Q3)6/787.7%0.930/50.0%0.0
In fields of <=72/326.2%0.481/714.3%0.63
Can it do what today needs? Below the level — career best 77 is below the ~79.0 the race demands
Sectional profile · last 6 timed runs · ranks are against today's field
Speed · vs its fields1st of 6
+0.24 mph
Faster than the fields it has met · 39.0 raw
Break · 0-20mph1st of 6
+0.16s
Slower away than the field's best breaker
Finish · closing speed2nd of 6
102.3%
Holds its gallop to the line
Stride length4th of 6
7.07 m
Average stride per timed run
DateCourseTripGoingFinRace paceTop spd · adjFSP %BreakEnergy
12 Jun 26Chester7fSoft2ndSlow early37.6 +0.00101.1+0.13
2 Jun 26Newcastle8fStd3rdTrue39.0 +0.3398.2
16 May 26Thirsk7fGood1stTrue39.5 -0.24104.3+0.00
7 May 26Southwell8fStd1stTrue39.6 +0.65105.2+0.23
20 Dec 25Newcastle8fStd/Slow2ndTrue39.1 +0.02102.5+0.07
12 Dec 25Southwell7fStd4thTrue39.3 +0.71102.4+0.38
Last run, sector by sector · gap to the leader (s) · sector pace
1f+0.34fast2f+0.47slow3f+0.47slow4f+0.50slow5f+0.49par6f+0.61slow7f+0.12par1m+0.11very fast
Timed runs 2025-12-12 to 2026-06-12. · 1 have no 0-20mph split — Race IQ has yet to publish these; they fill on the next ingest. · 1 of these were falsely run (slow early) — those bare results understate a closer and flatter whoever got an easy lead. Sectional reads are context — they never pick the horse.
5lb above his last winning mark (70 today vs 65)Proven at this level — a Class 5 winner, racing in Class 5 todayRated #3 in this field (77.0)Recent comments suggest he weakens late — a stamina questionHistorically underestimated by the marketA course winner (1 from 2 here)Runs Mid — a winning style at this course & distance; his sectional profile fits
LTO comment
“mid-field, headway over 1f out, every chance final 100 yds, kept on, clear of rest”
#4 BARLEY (IRE) HELD-UP
DRAW 2 · OR 68 · S. B. Kirrane / Tim Easterby
MARKET drifting 5.7 → 7.2
Yard poor for today’s conditions · 0+ / 4−
73 FORMLAB FIGURE
FormLab Figure
73 · ranked #4 here · career best 90
Official mark (OR)
68 · last won off 73
Record at today's distance
1 win from 33 tries · below market expectation (0.31)
Days since last run
12
Sectional clock
Last time: ran to par for the class · faster than its field on the clock
Usually races midfield · clock read is off a superseded run
Run style & finish
Held up · finishing speed 103.27% (strong late)
Recent form · last 5 runs, most recent first · ratings are FormLab figures
3rdClass 4 · 7.8f · rated 682ndClass 4 · 7.8f · rated 793rdClass 5 · 8.0f · rated 722ndClass 5 · 8.3f · rated 746thClass 5 · 8.0f · rated 72
Career sheet · last 18 months · 22 rated runs · spacing is real time
Figure history for BARLEY (IRE)best 90needs 79–822025-04-07 · TFR 80 · 8f · Good · C32025-04-21 · TFR 82 · 8f · Gd/Frm · C32025-05-17 · TFR 86 · 7.99f · Gd/Frm · C32025-06-25 · TFR 65 · 7.79f · Soft · C42025-06-28 · TFR 89 · 7.87f · Good · C32025-07-19 · TFR 83 · 8f · Soft · C42025-08-02 · TFR 79 · 7.99f · Good · C22025-08-07 · TFR 74 · 8.06f · Good · C42025-08-16 · TFR 87 · 8f · Gd/Frm · C42025-08-25 · TFR 89 · 8f · Gd/Frm · C22025-09-07 · TFR 90 · 7.87f · Gd/Frm · C42025-09-20 · TFR 77 · 8f · Soft · C22025-09-28 · TFR 72 · 8.02f · Slow · C42025-10-04 · TFR 70 · 8f · Gd/Sft · C22025-10-27 · TFR 59 · 8f · Gd/Sft · C32026-04-16 · TFR 47 · 8f · Gd/Sft · C42026-04-26 · TFR 52 · 8.01f · Good · C42026-05-16 · TFR 72 · 7.99f · Good · C52026-05-27 · TFR 74 · 8.31f · Gd/Frm · C52026-06-03 · TFR 72 · 8f · Good · C52026-06-24 · TFR 79 · 7.79f · Gd/Frm · C42026-07-04 · TFR 68 · 7.79f · Good · C47 Apr 254 Jul 26
Points are Timeform ratings for each run; the FormLab Figure is the stronger of the last run and the 3-run average of them. Hollow = earned 2f+ from today's trip. Shaded = the 6 runs behind the sectional reads.
Trainer form · today's exact conditions
Tim Easterby · 2879 runs since 2024 · winners usually around 5.9 on the exchange
Signature angle: stepping up in class, off a steady mark, at 16+ odds, with their 4yo+s, off a TFR-RISING figure trend, in fields of 12-15
Condition today2024-25SRA/E2026SRA/E
Where the yard is weaker in these conditions
At Thirsk10/2184.6%0.632/613.3%0.45
Below their last winning mark17/1988.6%0.8411/1209.2%0.83
At this time of year (Q3)94/10608.9%0.887/779.1%0.83
Coming back after 8 to 14 days58/6568.8%0.8121/2159.8%0.85
Can it do what today needs? Capable — has run to 89 at/around today's trip, clears the ~79.0 demand
Sectional profile · last 6 timed runs · ranks are against today's field
Speed · vs its fields4th of 6
+0.01 mph
About the level of its fields · 39.2 raw
Break · 0-20mph5th of 6
+0.29s
Slower away than the field's best breaker
Finish · closing speed1st of 6
103.3%
Sustains — still going at the line
Stride length2nd of 6
7.27 m
Average stride per timed run
DateCourseTripGoingFinRace paceTop spd · adjFSP %BreakEnergy
4 Jul 26Carlisle7fGood3rd38.5 +0.05100.9+0.13
24 Jun 26Carlisle7fGd/Frm2ndTrue38.4 +0.1699.6+0.48
3 Jun 26Ripon8fGood3rdTrue39.0 -0.4799.9
27 May 26Hamilton Park8fGd/Frm2ndSlow early40.0 -0.18112.4+0.09
16 May 26Thirsk7fGood6thTrue40.0 +0.17104.6+0.20
26 Apr 26Musselburgh8fGood13thTrue39.4 +0.33102.2+0.57
Timed runs 2026-04-26 to 2026-07-04. · 1 have no 0-20mph split — Race IQ has yet to publish these; they fill on the next ingest. · finishing speed for 2 run(s) supplied by Timeform where Race IQ had none. · 1 of these were falsely run (slow early) — those bare results understate a closer and flatter whoever got an easy lead. Sectional reads are context — they never pick the horse.
5lb below his last winning mark (68 today vs 73)Proven at this level — a Class 4 winner, racing in Class 5 todayDrops in class todayStable cold this week — 1 wins from 30 runsRace-fit — ran 12 days agoHistorically over-bet by the market — take care with the price
LTO comment
“held up, shaken up under 3f out, headway under 2f out, stayed on”
#5 DEGALE PROMINENT FORMLAB WATCH
DRAW 5 · OR 72 · William Pyle / David & Nicola Barron
MARKET backed 16 → 12.5
Yard mixed — leans against · 1+ / 5−
69 FORMLAB FIGURE
FormLab Figure
69 · ranked #5 here · career best 89
Official mark (OR)
72 · no win on record
Record at today's distance
1 win from 12 tries · beats market expectation (1.22)
Days since last run
12
Sectional clock
Last time: 1.4s slower than par — the result flattered it · among the slowest in its race
Usually races prominent and weakens
Run style & finish
Prominent · finishing speed 95.95% (one-paced late)
Recent form · last 5 runs, most recent first · ratings are FormLab figures
8thClass 4 · 7.4f · rated 6813thClass 4 · 7.8f · rated 625thClass 4 · 7.0f · rated 7711thClass 4 · 8.0f · rated 523rdClass 4 · 8.3f · rated 81
Career sheet · last 18 months · 9 rated runs · spacing is real time
Figure history for DEGALEbest 89needs 79–822025-08-10 · TFR 89 · 8.17f · Gd/Frm · C42025-09-21 · TFR 63 · 8.06f · Std · C42026-02-06 · TFR 70 · 7.06f · Std · C42026-03-27 · TFR 66 · 8.02f · Std · C42026-05-09 · TFR 81 · 8.34f · Good · C42026-05-20 · TFR 52 · 8f · Gd/Frm · C42026-06-16 · TFR 77 · 7f · Good · C42026-06-24 · TFR 62 · 7.79f · Gd/Frm · C42026-07-04 · TFR 68 · 7.44f · Gd/Frm · C410 Aug 254 Jul 26
Points are Timeform ratings for each run; the FormLab Figure is the stronger of the last run and the 3-run average of them. Hollow = earned 2f+ from today's trip. Shaded = the 6 runs behind the sectional reads.
Trainer form · today's exact conditions
David & Nicola Barron · 538 runs since 2024 · winners usually around 5.6 on the exchange
Signature angle: over 5-6f trips, switching jockey after a defeat, without the retained rider
Condition today2024-25SRA/E2026SRA/E
Where this yard does well in today's conditions
In fields of <=78/7510.7%0.695/1827.8%1.61
Where the yard is weaker in these conditions
Over 7-8f trips21/20410.3%1.046/698.7%0.76
On turf25/3187.9%0.796/777.8%0.77
At Thirsk3/368.3%0.971/137.7%0.78
Coming back after 8 to 14 days7/967.3%0.673/2611.5%0.79
In Class 4-5 company16/2157.4%0.766/728.3%0.84
Too few runners to read reliably
At this time of year (Q3) (small sample)11/1596.9%0.770/80.0%0.0
Can it do what today needs? Capable — has run to 89 at/around today's trip, clears the ~79.0 demand
Sectional profile · last 6 timed runs · ranks are against today's field
Speed · vs its fields5th of 6
-0.17 mph
Slower than the fields it has met · 39.2 raw
Break · 0-20mph3rd of 6
+0.23s
Slower away than the field's best breaker
Finish · closing speed6th of 6
96.0%
One-paced late
Stride length1st of 6
7.31 m
Average stride per timed run
DateCourseTripGoingFinRace paceTop spd · adjFSP %BreakEnergy
4 Jul 26Beverley7fGd/Frm8thTrue39.5 -0.0095.0+0.38
24 Jun 26Carlisle7fGd/Frm13thTrue39.3 +0.0293.7+0.78
16 Jun 26Thirsk7fGood5thFast early39.5 +0.11100.3+0.00
20 May 26Ayr8fGd/Frm11thFast early39.9 -0.4391.7+0.02
9 May 26Nottingham8fGood3rdTrue38.7 -0.3297.3-0.02
27 Mar 26Newcastle8fStd10thTrue38.1 -0.3897.7+0.19
Last run, sector by sector · gap to the leader (s) · sector pace
1f+1.10slow2f+1.11par3f+0.90fast4f+0.82par5f+0.65par6f+0.91slow7f+1.18slow
Timed runs 2026-03-27 to 2026-07-04. Sectional reads are context — they never pick the horse.
Proven at this level — a Class 5 winner, racing in Class 5 todayDrops in class todayProven over the trip (12 tries, beats market expectation at 1.22)Lost roughly 1.7 lengths at the start last timeCut 3lb after losing the start last time — but our checklist rejected that excuse: the cut more likely reflects declining formRecent comments suggest he weakens late — a stamina questionRace-fit — ran 12 days agoHistorically underestimated by the market
LTO comment
“bumped start, close up after 1f, shaken up 2f out, no extra final 1f”
#6 COSMOS RAJ HELD-UP
DRAW 4 · OR 69 · Mark Winn / David O'Meara
MARKET backed 65 → 55
Yard mixed — leans against · 1+ / 3−
52 FORMLAB FIGURE
FormLab Figure
52 · ranked #6 here · career best 84
Official mark (OR)
69 · last won off 77
Record at today's distance
6 wins from 31 tries · beats market expectation (2.06)
Days since last run
17
Sectional clock
Last time: 3.2s slower than par — the result flattered it
Usually races held-up (one-paced) · clock read is off a superseded run
Run style & finish
Held up · finishing speed 97.36% (one-paced late)
Recent form · last 5 runs, most recent first · ratings are FormLab figures
6thClass 4 · 8.0f · rated 497thClass 5 · 9.0f · rated 405thClass 4 · 8.0f · rated 679thClass 4 · 8.0f · rated 2310thClass 4 · 8.1f · rated 59
Career sheet · last 18 months · 19 rated runs · spacing is real time
Figure history for COSMOS RAJbest 84needs 79–822025-01-18 · TFR 58 · 8.65f · Slow · C52025-02-17 · TFR 64 · 8.65f · Std/Slow · C52025-03-12 · TFR 74 · 9.47f · Slow · C52025-03-31 · TFR 72 · 8.65f · Std · C52025-04-27 · TFR 79 · 8f · Gd/Frm · C52025-05-04 · TFR 76 · 8.31f · Gd/Frm · C52025-05-18 · TFR 84 · 9.77f · Gd/Frm · C52025-05-29 · TFR 81 · 8f · Good · C52025-06-14 · TFR 84 · 8.8f · Gd/Frm · C42025-06-19 · TFR 78 · 8f · Gd/Frm · C52025-06-30 · TFR 80 · 8.03f · Gd/Frm · C42025-07-19 · TFR 80 · 8f · Soft · C42025-07-26 · TFR 74 · 7.87f · Gd/Frm · C42025-08-06 · TFR 67 · 8.03f · Good · C42025-10-03 · TFR 59 · 8.06f · Std · C42026-04-29 · TFR 23 · 8.03f · Good · C42026-05-26 · TFR 67 · 8f · Gd/Frm · C42026-06-08 · TFR 40 · 9f · Gd/Sft · C52026-06-29 · TFR 49 · 8.03f · Good · C418 Jan 2529 Jun 26
Points are Timeform ratings for each run; the FormLab Figure is the stronger of the last run and the 3-run average of them. Hollow = earned 2f+ from today's trip. Shaded = the 6 runs behind the sectional reads.
Trainer form · today's exact conditions
David O'Meara · 2003 runs since 2024 · winners usually around 5.7 on the exchange
Condition today2024-25SRA/E2026SRA/E
Where this yard does well in today's conditions
At Thirsk20/7526.7%1.483/2114.3%1.31
Where the yard is weaker in these conditions
At this time of year (Q3)90/65213.8%1.042/513.9%0.3
Coming back after 15 to 45 days107/79313.5%1.1116/2137.5%0.69
Over 7-8f trips90/72812.4%1.0213/1926.8%0.7
Can it do what today needs? Capable — has run to 84 at/around today's trip, clears the ~79.0 demand
Sectional profile · last 6 timed runs · ranks are against today's field
Speed · vs its fields2nd of 6
+0.22 mph
Faster than the fields it has met · 38.3 raw
Break · 0-20mph6th of 6
+0.45s
Slower away than the field's best breaker
Finish · closing speed5th of 6
97.4%
One-paced late
Stride length5th of 6
7.04 m
Average stride per timed run
DateCourseTripGoingFinRace paceTop spd · adjFSP %BreakEnergy
29 Jun 26Pontefract8fGood6th37.9 +0.2697.4+0.12
8 Jun 26Carlisle9fGd/Sft7thFast early36.8 +0.3293.5+0.42
26 May 26Redcar7fGd/Frm5thTrue39.9 -0.35102.8+0.15
29 Apr 26Pontefract8fGood9thTrue38.0 +0.9193.6+1.77
3 Oct 25Southwell8fStd10thFast early39.2 +0.2095.9+0.09
6 Aug 25Pontefract8fGood7thTrue36.4 +0.00101.0+0.16
Timed runs 2025-08-06 to 2026-06-29. · finishing speed for 1 run(s) supplied by Timeform where Race IQ had none. Sectional reads are context — they never pick the horse.
8lb below his last winning mark (69 today vs 77)Proven at this level — a Class 4 winner, racing in Class 5 todayDrops in class todayProven over the trip (31 tries, beats market expectation at 2.06)Stable cold this week — 1 wins from 21 runsHistorically underestimated by the market
LTO comment
“always behind”