Best Bet

16:12 Thirsk Tips — Saturday 16th May 2026

16:12ThirskGoing: GoodFlat
Our Selection

Rising Force

5yo •
Strong
86/100 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
  • Top-rated in field (OR 75)
  • Low draw (stall 1) in 12-runner field
Each-Way Alternative: Military Leader

16:12 Thirsk — Race Preview & Tips

We're tipping Rising Force in the 16:12 at Thirsk — a Flat race with 12 runners on Good going.

A look at the form — 31235101 — reveals winning form that is hard to ignore.

John Butler has been in fine form and teams up with Callum Rodriguez, 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 75 looks workable in this grade.

For each-way purposes, Military Leader merits consideration as a place alternative.

Full Racecard — 12 Runners

HorseOdds
Mission Command
9-3453333
1/10
Rising ForceOUR TIP
31235101
1/10
Hale End
23531-441
1/10
Military Leader
5243242-1
1/10
Ravishing Beauty
2112273-8
1/10
Ey Up Its Jazz
41220-868
1/10
Starliner
34550541
1/10
Harswell Ruby
52240-715
1/10
Rajapour
6-9557824
1/10
Selection
534-52267
1/10
Barley
247097-80
1/10
Pink Azalea
0112108-9
1/10

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