15:00 Thirsk Tips — Saturday 16th May 2026
Blackisthenewblack
Why This Horse
- Won last time out
- Young 3yo with recent win — scope for improvement
- Low draw (stall 1) in 11-runner field
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.
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Full Racecard — 11 Runners
| Horse | Odds |
|---|---|
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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