3:15 Thirsk
This Class 3 British Stallion Studs EBF Fillies' Handicap over 7f at Thirsk on good to soft ground brings together a compact field of six where the KTB Fit Scores point to a competitive but not especially deep race. Passing Thought heads the figures on 63, ahead of Oolong Poobong on 55, with Perfect Part and Cotai Belle both rated 50. The remaining trio sit between 48 and 47, suggesting the outcome will revolve around which of the higher-rated fillies can translate their ability under these conditions.
How the race shapes up
The pace shape lacks an obvious leader and confidence is medium that the race will be steadily run. With every runner in the field described as held up and producing effort late, the early fractions are likely to be modest, turning this into a tactical affair in which being handy on the turn and timing a challenge will be key. The inside draws in particular could prove advantageous on good to soft ground as the race develops.
The KTB Fit ranking
-
1Passing Thought KTB Selection63/100
Passing Thought is a fair performer who has won once at this trip from three attempts. Her recent form of 17-109 shows a clear pattern of bouncing between decent efforts and lesser runs, yet the KTB assessment remains positive overall with a top Fit Score of 63. The inside stall could prove useful on good-to-soft ground, even though she is unproven on the surface. Trainer Ed Walker has a solid 26% strike rate from 42 runs at Thirsk, and while the claiming jockey Ashley Lewis has a limited record here the 3 lb allowance is a plus. Stepping up in class, she is expected to be held up and produce her effort late in what looks a steadily-run affair.
-
2Oolong Poobong55/100
Oolong Poobong is a fair performer who has shown mixed results this year with a recent fifth at this track. He has won over today's 7f trip and has been competitive on good to soft ground though he is yet to win on it. The trainer holds a 13% strike rate at Thirsk from 72 runs while the jockey Connor Beasley is operating at 10% from 517 rides here. Dropping in class from a Fit Score of 55, he will again be held up and produce his effort late. His course form stands at one fifth with no win or place, but he remains a solid each-way contender in a tactical race.
-
3Perfect Part50/100
Perfect Part is a fair performer who has run well at this track on both visits, finishing second and fourth. Consistent enough on good to soft ground though yet to win on it, and he has been placed just once from eight starts at this trip. Trainer Brian Ellison holds a solid record here at 10% from 335 runs while the jockey Joanna Mason's strike rate is more modest at 8% from 161 rides. Dropping in class with a Fit Score of 50, he will be held up and produce his effort late in what is set to be a steadily-run contest. His placed course record adds interest.
-
4Cotai Belle50/100
Cotai Belle is a fair 3yo who has been knocking on the door this season with six consecutive places from her last seven starts, including a second over this trip on her only previous visit to Thirsk. She acts on good to soft and has the benefit of a low draw, but she still lacks a win and the yard's modest strike rate at the track offers little encouragement. The 5 lb claimer Ethan Tindall helps, yet she will need to improve on her placed efforts to finally break her duck. Rated 50 on Fit, she will be held up and produce her effort late.
-
5Proposal48/100
Proposal is a fair 3-year-old who has shown useful form this year with a win and two placed efforts from four starts. He drops back to 7f today having won at the trip earlier in his career, though the move comes after a run over a mile last time. William Haggas has a strong 26% strike rate at Thirsk while Harry Davies is operating at 11% here. Unproven on good to soft, he will be held up.
-
6Figjam47/100
Figjam is a fair performer on the balance of his ratings and 11 runs this year but arrives in ordinary form having failed to place in his last six starts. The yard has a 0% strike-rate from 22 runs at Thirsk while the horse himself has no wins or places from three runs on good to soft or four starts at this trip. Jason Hart brings a solid 9% strike-rate from 466 rides here. He will be held up.
KTB verdict
Passing Thought is the KTB Selection and sets a clear standard on her Fit Score of 63. Her ability to win at this trip, the useful inside draw and Ed Walker's strong record at Thirsk all point to her being the one to beat in a steadily-run race where late efforts will be important. The main dangers are Oolong Poobong, who drops in class and has shown enough on good to soft, and the course-placed pair Perfect Part and Cotai Belle, who could capitalise if the selection fails to fire on her return to action.
KTB Selection Passing Thought
Morning odds
Best available price per runner, captured 00:20 UTC, 5 Sep. These are a morning snapshot and will have moved — see the live racecard for current prices.
| Runner | Morning price | Bookmaker |
|---|---|---|
| Passing Thought | 9/1 | Bet365 |
| Oolong Poobong | 5/2 | Bet365 |
| Perfect Part | 11/2 | 7Bet |
| Cotai Belle | 5/1 | Bet365 |
| Proposal | 2/1 | 7Bet |
| Figjam | 17/2 | Bet365 |
This is the narrative read of the 3:15 Thirsk. For the live card — runner-by-runner stats, the full Fit Score breakdown and current odds — see the Thirsk racecard. Every result we hold for the track is on the Thirsk results & records page. New here? How KTB works explains the Fit Score and why we publish both.
Questions about this race
Which horse is unproven on good to soft ground but has the highest KTB Fit Score?
Passing Thought, rated 63/100.
How many of the six runners are described as being held up in running style?
All six runners are described as held up.
Which trainer has the strongest strike rate at Thirsk among those represented?
Ed Walker and William Haggas both have a 26% strike rate at Thirsk.
Which horse has recorded six consecutive places from her last seven starts?
Cotai Belle.
What is the course record of the KTB Selection at Thirsk?
No course form on record.
18+. Analysis and entertainment only — no guarantee of profit. KTB race previews are published for interest and are not betting advice. Only ever stake what you can comfortably afford to lose, and set your own limits. Free, confidential help: the National Gambling Helpline on 0808 8020 133 (GamCare.org.uk); in Ireland, the GamblingCare.ie helpline on 1800 936 725. Self-exclude at any time via GAMSTOP.
More from Kickthebookies