Best Bet

15:00 Thirsk Tips — Saturday 16th May 2026

15:00ThirskGoing: GoodFlat
Our Selection

Blackisthenewblack

3yo •
Good
77/100 confidence
Form
12/15
Rating
10/10
Market
8/10
Trends
7/15

Why This Horse

  • Won last time out
  • Young 3yo with recent win — scope for improvement
  • Low draw (stall 1) in 11-runner field
Each-Way Alternative: Manbearpig

15:00 Thirsk — Race Preview & Tips

Blackisthenewblack catches the eye in the 15:00 15:00 Thirsk at Thirsk, run over on Good ground.

Recent form reads 636-61, with a win that underlines the current well-being.

Trained by Andrew Balding and ridden by P. J. McDonald, this is a pairing with a solid record in races of this nature.

There is every reason to think the Good going will play to strengths here.

Key angle: Won last time out.

Off an official rating of 68, there may be more to come at the current mark.

If looking for an each-way angle, Manbearpig is the one to include on the slip.

Full Racecard — 11 Runners

HorseOdds
BlackisthenewblackOUR TIP
636-61
1/10
Boilermaker
777-4
1/10
Ravens View
67-694
1/10
Caraway
77-646
1/10
Gemical
905-5
1/10
Manbearpig
555-
1/10
Faeberon
74-8
1/10
Due To Shine
84023-7
1/10
Sweet Love
55557-656
1/10
Jambearee
809-87
1/10
My Dad Frank
6690
1/10

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