Result · Thirsk · Friday 14 August 2026
8:20 Thirsk result: Recobella wins the Birra Moretti Handicap Stakes
Class 61m4f flatGoing Good3 ranTime 2m 43.53sWinner's prize £3,140
Recobella won the 8:20 at Thirsk on Friday 14 August 2026, beating the 2/7 favourite Halimede by length. Ridden by Tom Kiely-Marshall for trainer Philip Kirby, the five-year-old was sent off at 3/1 and covered the 1m4f on good ground in 2m 43.53s. Prince Achille was a further 15 lengths back in third at 20/1.
8:20 Thirsk full result: finishing order and SPs
| Pos | Horse | Jockey / trainer | Btn | SP | OR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Recobella (FR) 5yo · 8-13 · claim 5lb |
Tom Kiely-Marshall Philip Kirby | — | 3/1 | 56 |
| 2 |
Halimede (IRE) 3yo · 9-9 |
Luke Morris Sir Mark Prescott Bt | l | 2/7FAV | 59 |
| 3 |
Prince Achille (GB) 7yo · 9-10 |
Jack Garritty Jedd O'Keeffe | 15 l | 20/1 | 62 |
Thirsk 8:20 returns
Tote win£4Per £1 stake
Exacta£4.801st and 2nd in order
CSF£4.52Computer straight forecast
Trifecta£5.901st, 2nd and 3rd in order
8:20 Thirsk result: FAQs
Who won the 8:20 at Thirsk on Friday 14 August 2026?
Recobella, ridden by Tom Kiely-Marshall and trained by Philip Kirby, at a starting price of 3/1.
Did the favourite win?
No. Halimede, the 2/7 favourite, finished second, length behind the winner.
What was the winning time?
2m 43.53s over 1m4f on good ground.
