Thirsk
Racecourse guide: course statistics, top jockeys and trainers, and recent winners.
Thirsk Course Guide and Statistics
The course at Thirsk
Thirsk is a flat, left-handed oval of about a mile and a quarter, with a six-furlong straight course. The bends are tight, which makes it a sharp track for the longer races.
Betting at Thirsk
Over the round course, a prominent position is often an advantage because of the sharp turns. On the straight course, big fields can produce a draw bias, which can vary with the stalls position and the ground. The Thirsk Hunt Cup is a competitive handicap in which the draw needs close attention.
Key races and meetings
- Thirsk Hunt Cup (May)
- Thirsk Classic Trial (April)
Thirsk by the numbers
Equine Tips Intel has recorded 112 races across 16 meetings at Thirsk since 10 April 2026, 49 of them with full official results.
All of the racing we hold here is Flat racing, run on a turf surface.
The most common going is Good (67% of races) and the most frequently run distance is 7f.
Fields average 8.8 runners. Favourites have won 18 of 49 races (36.7%), and the median winning starting price is 7/2.
Race types
- Flat112 races · 100%
Going
- Good75 races · 67%
- Good To Firm28 races · 25%
- Good To Soft9 races · 8%
Common distances
- 7f26 races · 23%
- 6f26 races · 23%
- 5f23 races · 21%
- 1m20 races · 18%
- 1m4f13 races · 12%
- 1m6f3 races · 3%
Top jockeys at Thirsk
| Jockey | Wins | Runs | Strike |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Dickson | 3 | 9 | 33.3% |
| Kevin Stott | 3 | 15 | 20% |
| James Doyle | 2 | 3 | 66.7% |
| Cieren Fallon | 2 | 4 | 50% |
| Tom Kiely-Marshall | 2 | 4 | 50% |
Top trainers at Thirsk
| Trainer | Wins | Runs | Strike |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tim Easterby | 4 | 35 | 11.4% |
| Sir Mark Prescott Bt | 3 | 5 | 60% |
| William Haggas | 3 | 6 | 50% |
| George Boughey | 2 | 2 | 100% |
| Hamad Al Jehani | 2 | 2 | 100% |
Our model at Thirsk
Every settled primary selection our machine learning model has made at Thirsk, to a 1 unit level stake (Betfair SP less 5% commission where available, otherwise SP). Past results do not guarantee future returns.
Recent winners at Thirsk
| Date | Winner | SP | Jockey / Trainer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Sept | Mo Anam Chara (IRE)decronhorsecare.co.uk Handicap Stakes | 5/2J | Jake Dickson / Geoffrey Harker |
| 14 Sept | Bladey Lady (IRE)Patrick Hibbert-Foy Memorial Nursery Handicap Stakes | 7/2 | David Allan / Tim Easterby |
| 14 Sept | Lamlash Bay (GB)Sapphire Selling Handicap Stakes | 5/1 | Billy Garritty / Michael & David Easterby |
| 14 Sept | Fractional (GB)Join Racing TV Today Fillies' Handicap Stakes | 4/1 | Cieren Fallon / William Haggas |
| 14 Sept | Forest Caper (GB)Bowel Cancer Screening Programme Saves Lives Handicap Stakes | 12/1 | Daniel Tudhope / David O'Meara |
| 14 Sept | Satyress (GB)Constant Security Services Apprentice Handicap Stakes | 11/8F | Tom Kiely-Marshall / Harriet Bethell |
| 14 Sept | Majestic Jude (IRE)British Stallion Studs EBF Novice Stakes (Sire And Dam Restricted Race) (GBB Race) | 2/9F | Cieren Fallon / William Haggas |
| 5 Sept | High Storm (GB)Calverts Carpets Hambleton Cup Handicap Stakes (GBBPlus Race) | 7/2 | Pierre-Louis Jamin / K. R. Burke |
| 5 Sept | Dontlookanyfurther (IRE)British Stallion Studs Ebf Restricted Novice Stakes (for Horses In Bands B, C And D) (Ebf Restricted Race Qualifier) (GBB Race) | 11/4 | Jason Hart / John & Sean Quinn |
| 5 Sept | Grasmere Boy (GB)Rudding Park Harrogate Handicap Stakes | 11/2 | Jason Hart / Julie Camacho |
No racing at Thirsk today. See today's meetings