Racing at Thirsk: the track
Left-handed, sharp and flat — suits handy, prominent types. Races here are run from 5f to 16f, most commonly around 6f, with an average field of 10 runners — from 1,244 Thirsk races in our database.
The Thirsk data that actually repeats
Before you back anything at Thirsk, three numbers matter — and they come from 1,244 Thirsk races in our settled-results database, not a pundit's hunch.
How often the favourite wins at Thirsk
The SP favourite has won 33.7% of races at Thirsk across 1,244 races. That is roughly the market-wide average — meaning the favourite still loses around two races in three here. Blind favourite-backing is not a plan at Thirsk.
It's not just about winning: the Thirsk favourite is placed 63.0% of the time (finishing in the official frame), which matters if you back each-way.
The ground shifts the picture too — on soft or heavy going the Thirsk favourite wins 33.4% (401 races), versus 33.8% on good or firmer (843 races). Check the going before you trust the market.
Trainers with the best Thirsk record (last 12 months)
| Trainer | Runners | Wins | Strike rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Ryan | 43 | 7 | 16.3% |
| Tim Easterby | 104 | 5 | 4.8% |
| David O'Meara | 36 | 5 | 13.9% |
| Michael Dods | 69 | 4 | 5.8% |
| Paul Midgley | 24 | 4 | 16.7% |
Jockeys with the best Thirsk record (last 12 months)
| Jockey | Rides | Wins | Strike rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Mulrennan | 48 | 6 | 12.5% |
| Daniel Tudhope | 32 | 5 | 15.6% |
| Kevin Stott | 18 | 5 | 27.8% |
| Connor Beasley | 49 | 4 | 8.2% |
| David Allan | 46 | 4 | 8.7% |
Trainer and jockey records: all Thirsk runners in the last 12 months, minimum 8 runs, from our settled-results database. Favourite strike-rate: every Thirsk race with a priced favourite, 2015 onwards. Most recent qualifying Thirsk winner in our data: Dragon Spin (GB) (7/2, 2026-06-16).
How our Thirsk tips are made
This isn't a tipster's opinion. The same engine that measures the records above scores every runner at Thirsk each morning — form, class, the draw, the going, trainer and jockey signals across 11 years of UK & Irish results — and publishes a rated pick for every race before the off. Win or lose, every selection is logged on our public track record (verified 34.4% on max-bet selections).
Thirsk tips — FAQs
What are today's Thirsk tips?
There's no racing at Thirsk today. When Thirsk next races, our model publishes a rated pick for every race before the off — get them free on Telegram.
How often does the favourite win at Thirsk?
The SP favourite has won 33.7% of races at Thirsk across 1,244 races in our settled-results database. That's why we rate every runner rather than backing the market blind.
Which trainers do best at Thirsk?
Over the last 12 months the leading yard at Thirsk is Kevin Ryan (7 wins from 43 runners, 16.3%). The full trainer and jockey breakdown is above.