Sky Bet Extra Places Handicap
Course: Thirsk
Date: 16th May 2026
Distance: 1m (7f218y)
Type: Flat
Going: Good
Class: Class 5
Prize: £3,926
Runners: 12
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Harswell Ruby
4yo b Filly (IRE)Connections
Jockey: Joanna Mason
Trainer: Roger Fell
Nawton, N Yorks
Owner: Harswell Thoroughbred Racing I
Breeding
Sire: Far Above (IRE)
Dam: Spinola (FR)
Damsire: Spinning World (USA)
Breeder: Gerry Flannery Developments Ltd
Ratings & Stats
Spotlight
Won a shade cosily over C&D (good) in April and may not have been best positioned on the flank when fifth of 12 behind Hale End at Wetherby (favourite) later in the month; worth another chance but this is competitive.
Comment
Cosy C&D winner in April; possible excuse behind Hale End at Wetherby since
Previous Trainers
- Roger Fell & Sean Murray (until 2024-10-15)
Race History for Harswell Ruby
Military Leader
5yo b Gelding (GB)Connections
Jockey: Sam James
Trainer: Phillip Makin
Easingwold, N Yorks
Owner: James Binks
Breeding
Sire: Dubawi (IRE)
Dam: Ring The Bell (IRE)
Damsire: Galileo (IRE)
Breeder: Fairway Thoroughbreds Pty Ltd
Ratings & Stats
Spotlight
Some narrow defeats on AW over the winter but he returned from a break with his best effort yet, overcoming some interference at Southwell (1m) last week to win in good style; has a 7lb higher mark to shoulder in his first 1m turf handicap but he could prove progressive.
Comment
Good winner on AW (1m) last week; up 7lb; could prove progressive back on turf
Medical History
Wind Surgery (2023-11-09)Previous Trainers
- Charlie Appleby (until 2025-07-28)
Previous Owners
- Godolphin (until 2025-07-28)
Race History for Military Leader
Hale End
6yo b Gelding (IRE)Connections
Jockey: Connor Beasley
Trainer: Michael Dods
Piercebridge, Co Durham
Owner: Game On Racing
Breeding
Sire: Mehmas (IRE)
Dam: Would It Matter (IRE)
Damsire: Morpheus (GB)
Breeder: Paul McEnery
Ratings & Stats
Spotlight
Yard won this or a division of it three times since 2016, including with this one in 2024; successful return to turf at Wetherby (1m, good to firm; second Rajapour was hampered) in April and didn't do much damage to his mark by going back up just 2lb; the stronger the pace the better; respected.
Comment
Won this in 2024; winning return to turf (1m) latest; back up 2lb; respected
Previous Trainers
- Richard Hannon (until 2023-04-13)
Previous Owners
- Ali Bin Hamad Al Attiyah (until 2023-04-13)
Race History for Hale End
Mission Command
4yo b Gelding (IRE)Connections
Jockey: Paul Mulrennan
Trainer: Jennie Candlish
Basford, Staffs
Owner: Miss C Dolan
Breeding
Sire: Acclamation (GB)
Dam: Point Reyes (IRE)
Damsire: Competitive Edge (USA)
Breeder: Castletown Bloodstock Ltd
Ratings & Stats
Spotlight
Both wins over 5f as a 2yo; has run some good races over 7f this spring, on AW and turf, and he kept on well enough when upped to 1m at Pontefract in April to make him worth another go at this trip; not ruled out.
Comment
Both wins at 5f as 2yo; has been running well and seemed to stay 1m on sole attempt
Quotes
"Mission Command is very uncomplicated and Callum had him in the perfect position. When the other horse came to him, he looked to kick again. He's a lovely, fun horse for the remainder of the season. We'll probably have to stay away from softer ground, he has that real fast-ground action. Five furlongs looks his bag and he'll stay over that trip. He'll go up a few pounds but we'll go up in grade at some stage - George Scott, trainer."
2024-08-25 - BeverleyPrevious Trainers
- George Scott (until 2025-09-10)
Previous Owners
- Victorious Racing (until 2025-09-10)
Race History for Mission Command
Rajapour
6yo ch Gelding (IRE)Connections
Jockey: Mark Winn
Trainer: David O'Meara
Upper Helmsley, N Yorks
Owner: Evan M Sutherland
Breeding
Sire: Almanzor (FR)
Dam: Raydara (IRE)
Damsire: Rock Of Gibraltar (IRE)
Breeder: His Highness The Aga Khan's Studs S C
Ratings & Stats
Spotlight
Has had some mixed results in 2026 but he had his path blocked when only just failing against Hale End at Wetherby (1m, good to firm) in April; travelled within himself but took an age to pick up when a never-nearer fourth at Ayr since and now has a tongue-tie added; capable of going well.
Comment
Mixed in 2026 but unlucky 2nd to Hale End in April; never-nearer 4th latest; tongue-tie on
Medical History
Wind Surgery (2025-06-04)Previous Trainers
- J-C Rouget (until 2024-08-02)
Previous Owners
- H H Aga Khan (until 2024-08-02)
Race History for Rajapour
Rising Force
5yo ch Gelding (IRE)Connections
Jockey: Callum Rodriguez
Trainer: John Butler
Newmarket, Suffolk
Owner: Robert Eddery
Breeding
Sire: Mehmas (IRE)
Dam: La Seine (USA)
Damsire: Rahy (USA)
Breeder: Abbas Akbar Al Muila Muila
Ratings & Stats
Spotlight
Much more racing on AW than turf but better than ever on grass for new yard, winning both 1m starts (good to soft and good to firm), the latest over C&D with something in hand; a further 7lb rise may not be beyond him.
Comment
Won both 1m turf starts for new yard, latest C&D with something in hand; up a further 7lb
Previous Trainers
- Darryll Holland (until 2026-02-23)
- Robert Eddery (until 2025-12-12)
- James Tate (until 2023-08-08)
Previous Owners
- David Dorans (until 2024-11-28)
- Sheikh Juma Dalmook Al Maktoum (until 2023-08-08)
Race History for Rising Force
Barley
7yo b Gelding (IRE)Connections
Jockey: David Allan
Trainer: Tim Easterby
Great Habton, N Yorks
Owner: Reality Partnerships
Breeding
Sire: Mehmas (IRE)
Dam: Cornakill (USA)
Damsire: Stormin Fever (USA)
Breeder: Norman Orminston
Ratings & Stats
Spotlight
Not badly treated on his best form at about 1m but his losing run goes back nearly two years and he's dropped right out in both runs this year.
Comment
Not badly treated on best 1m form but has dropped right out in both runs this year
Quotes
"Barley probably needed the run at Doncaster, not from a fitness point of view but to wake him up as he's very laid-back. We got a really soft lead today and were able to dictate. He's a lovely-looking horse and has a good attitude. He'll stay further and be better in a better race, where I think he'd be able to show his full potential - Rob Hornby, jockey."
2022-04-06 - NottinghamPrevious Trainers
- Freddie & Martyn Meade (until 2023-06-05)
- Martyn Meade (until 2022-06-10)
Previous Owners
- Aquis Farm & Manton Park (until 2023-06-05)
Race History for Barley
Starliner
5yo br Gelding (IRE)Connections
Jockey: Rhys Elliott(5)
Trainer: Linda Perratt
East Kilbride, S Lanarks
Owner: David Orr & Miss L A Perratt
Breeding
Sire: Showcasing (GB)
Dam: Dawning (USA)
Damsire: War Chant (USA)
Breeder: Flaxman Stables Ireland Ltd
Ratings & Stats
Spotlight
He'd taken a healthy drop in the weights during an AW spell since December and was able to take advantage at Ayr (1m, good to firm) last week; ought to have another handicap in him off this 2lb higher mark but perhaps in a less competitive race than this.
Comment
Took advantage of weights drop at Ayr (1m) last week; back up 2lb; this is harder
Quotes
"Starliner has been running with credit. We thought he had a chance but he had to do the hard work on his own which leaves you vulnerable. He was good and tough - Gavin Ryan, rider."
2023-09-19 - ListowelPrevious Trainers
- Donnacha Aidan O'Brien (until 2024-07-22)
Previous Owners
- Paul Corrigan (until 2025-02-08)
- Flaxman Stables Ireland Ltd (until 2024-07-22)
Race History for Starliner
Selection
4yo ch Filly (IRE)Connections
Jockey: David Nolan
Trainer: Ivan Furtado
Wiseton, S Yorks
Owner: Ontoawinner & Partner
Breeding
Sire: Cotai Glory (GB)
Dam: Maghzaa (IRE)
Damsire: Aqlaam (GB)
Breeder: Colm McEvoy
Ratings & Stats
Spotlight
Turf winner as 2yo; some good AW runs since winning at Newcastle (1m) in October but she's slacked off on her last two starts and needs a turnaround now back on this surface; has more to prove than some.
Comment
Turf winner as 2yo; some good AW runs since 1m win in October but below best of late
Quotes
"Selection was a very good buy, she only cost 8,000gns but she doesn't know that! She's a tough filly and she'll probably get further in time - Craig Lidster, trainer."
2024-06-23 - PontefractPrevious Trainers
- Craig Lidster (until 2025-05-05)
Previous Owners
- Ontoawinner & Alfa Site Services Ltd (until 2026-05-13)
Race History for Selection
Ravishing Beauty
5yo b Mare (GB)Connections
Jockey: P J McDonald
Trainer: Jedd O'Keeffe
Coverham, N Yorks
Owner: Kielder Newport West Ltd
Breeding
Sire: Camelot (GB)
Dam: Shaden (IRE)
Damsire: Kodiac (GB)
Breeder: Blue Diamond Stud Farm (uk) Ltd
Ratings & Stats
Spotlight
Had a good run of form at about 1m last summer, winning two in a row at Pontefract and Nottingham (both on good); soundly beaten on return from a winter break but may well have more to offer after that.
Comment
Won two in a row at about 1m (good) last summer; soundly beaten on return from a break
Previous Trainers
- Harry Charlton (until 2024-08-10)
- Harry & Roger Charlton (until 2024-05-09)
Previous Owners
- RM&T Holdings Limited (until 2025-04-16)
- Imad Alsagar (until 2024-08-10)
Race History for Ravishing Beauty
Ey Up Its Jazz
7yo ch Gelding (GB)Connections
Jockey: Barry McHugh
Trainer: Tony Coyle & Kaine Wood
Norton, N Yorks
Owner: Mrs M Lingwood & Tony Coyle
Breeding
Sire: Pastoral Pursuits (GB)
Dam: Mad Jazz (GB)
Damsire: Sir Percy (GB)
Breeder: Norton Grove Stud Ltd
Ratings & Stats
Spotlight
Added two more wins in 2025, at 1m (good to soft) and on this track (7f, soft; made all); back on his last winning mark but this year's efforts lag behind what will be needed today.
Comment
Won at 1m and 7f in 2025 but this year's efforts lag behind what will be needed today
Previous Trainers
- Tony Coyle (until 2024-03-26)
- Jim Boyle (until 2023-04-17)
- Tony Coyle (until 2021-08-16)
Previous Owners
- Jastar Ltd, Murt Khan & Harry Wigan (until 2023-04-17)
- Mrs M Lingwood & Tony Coyle (until 2021-08-16)
Race History for Ey Up Its Jazz
Pink Azalea
4yo b Filly (IRE)Connections
Jockey: Jason Hart
Trainer: John & Sean Quinn
Norton, N Yorks
Owner: Mrs Michael Bletsoe
Breeding
Sire: Elzaam (AUS)
Dam: Kaplinsky (IRE)
Damsire: Fath (USA)
Breeder: John R Jeffers
Ratings & Stats
Spotlight
Three turf wins at about 1m on soft in 2025 but she had a quiet end to the year and was tailed off on her reappearance at Pontefract; has plenty to prove after that.
Comment
Three turf wins at about 1m on soft in 2025 but she's been way below form on last 3 runs
Race History for Pink Azalea
