2:50 Thirsk Tips

A race won't live too long in the memory, but Rum Therapy looks overpriced at 11/2. I envisaged around 4/1 or thereabouts. Won two starts ago and went close at Carlisle when second a week ago. A small saver on Ed Walker runner who should improve on initial 3 rins in this company is also advised at a price

Maasai Mata had been placed in a couple, and the improvement spiked last time when she won very easily by 3 lengths eased at Catterick. That's by far the best form on show and the best current form, and the yard is showing up lately. It's doubtful that an extra 6 pounds would have prevented that win, and I can't see it as a major obstacle in this company.

Timeform thinks Walk On Walk On has a bit too much on his plate here. I'll disagree. I think the turf will be fine, and maybe the cut in the ground will also be a bonus. He has a good draw here too.

Has placed once in 5 starts but has shown some promise. Needs to find some improvement, but that would give an each-way chance.

Showcasing filly who has been creeping closer in each of her opening three starts on AW tracks. She drops into this lower grade for the very first time for her handicap/turf debut today. She has scope to improve further and is going back up in trip under the returning Tom Marquand.

Good stable. No show on opening two runs. Very green, still looking green last time out at Redcar when dropping down to 6 furlongs. Led until 2 furlongs out, not punished, finished 3rd beaten 4.5 lengths by Bye Law. First time cheekpieces fitted today and this easy track should suit. Not to be underestimated on its handicap debut off what looks a good mark.

Hellcat is in stall 2. A Mayson filly out of Vixen, she showed promise earlier but failed to stay last time when stepping up in class at York. Now back down and is effective at 5-6f on sound ground, she returns from a short break. Needs to recapture her earlier form but could be competitive if allowed to get a strong pace here.