Best Bet

17:20 Thirsk Tips — Tuesday 16th June 2026

17:20ThirskGoing: GoodFlat
Our Selection

Crocus Time

5yo • b f
Strong
81/100 confidence
Form
15/15
Rating
10/10
Market
8/10
Trends
8/15

Why This Horse

  • Won last time out
  • Consistent — placed 4 of last 5 runs
Each-Way Alternative: Irish Dancer

17:20 Thirsk — Race Preview & Tips

Crocus Time catches the eye in the 17:20 17:20 Thirsk at Thirsk, run over on Good ground.

Recent form reads 35313-011, with a win that underlines the current well-being.

Trained by Ron Barr and ridden by Jack Nicholls, 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 61, there may be more to come at the current mark.

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

Full Racecard — 11 Runners

HorseOdds
Invincible Crown
41049-647
1/10
Crocus TimeOUR TIP
35313-011
1/10
Midnight Lir
59/8260-93
1/10
Westgate Warrior
32142-728
1/10
Dandy Dinmont
245-05710
1/10
Irish Dancer
26-227318
1/10
Knicks
3039-6753
1/10
Startling
52216P-83
1/10
Albegone
42080523
1/10
Blue Lakota
7-2163420
1/10
Dc Cogent
2-3644368
1/10

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