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Thirsk 16:45

Race 6 Thirsk Sky Bet Summer Festival Day Friday 24th July Handicap (7f 218y)

16th Jul 26

Horse
Military Leader
Jockey
P J McDonald
Trainer
Phillip Makin
Lining up at Thirsk this Friday at 16:45 is Military Leader, ready to charge in the 'Race 6 Thirsk Sky Bet Summer Festival Day Friday 24th July Handicap'. This 5-year-old gelding, trained by Phillip Makin and ridden by P J McDonald, boasts an interesting profile. With recent form showing a mix of victories and closer calls over the last six months, the gelding has a 50% strike rate within this period, indicating a good blend of consistency and capability. The coupling of course and distance stats reflects a capable history here, showing that Military Leader isn't just here to parade around. Looking deeper into the stats, Military Leader has a solid 50% strike rate at this course and distance over the last 720 days. With recent wins aligning close to his highest win rating of 65, he's clearly no stranger to the winner's enclosure. The live price for Military Leader isn’t provided, but given his form, one would hope the odds reflect solid value. On course conditions, 'good to firm-good in places' should suit him just fine, suggesting that the ground won't throw any unwanted surprises his way. P J McDonald and trainer Phillip Makin have combined forces effectively in the past, reflecting an overall positive combination over the longer time span, though recent months show room for improvement. As our model’s top pick for this race, Military Leader looks primed to lead from the front and hold his ground till the finish line. Trust in his military discipline to potentially deliver a commanding performance today! May your bets form a victorious battalion at Thirsk this afternoon, and as always, remember to gamble responsibly!
Article prices indicative and correct at 3:16 am on 16th July 2026

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Course SR 18.63% (from last 263 races)

Course & Distance SR 21.95% (from last 41 races)

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