Best Bet

15:23 Thirsk Tips — Saturday 18th April 2026

15:23ThirskGoing: GoodFlat
Our Selection

Melvin Udall

4yo •
Strong
83/100 confidence
Form
15/15
Rating
10/10
Market
8/10
Trends
11/15

Why This Horse

  • Won last time out
  • Consistent — placed 3 of last 5 runs
  • Young 4yo with recent win — scope for improvement
Each-Way Alternative: U Sure Do

15:23 Thirsk — Race Preview & Tips

We're tipping Melvin Udall in the 15:23 at Thirsk — a Flat race with 13 runners on Good going.

A look at the form — 4214-1 — reveals winning form that is hard to ignore.

Grace Harris has been in fine form and teams up with Jason Hart, a combination that demands respect.

These conditions — Good ground over — look tailor-made for the selection.

Key angle: Won last time out.

An official mark of 81 looks workable in this grade.

For each-way purposes, U Sure Do merits consideration as a place alternative.

Full Racecard — 13 Runners

HorseOdds
Murashah
622/
9/4
Leadman
028078U6-
8/1
City Captain
2114931-6
9/1
Melvin UdallOUR TIP
4214-1
9/1
Quest For Fun
1722620-9
12/1
Alpha Capture
72/2754-33
14/1
Draupnir
0/028317-
16/1
U Sure Do
40412012-
16/1
Woodstock
68828326-
16/1
One Night Thunder
66931129-
20/1
Count Palatine
97216612-
25/1
Beaujolais Nouveau
1/3425300-
40/1
Frankies Dream
23125187-
50/1

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