Login
WATCH FREE
Racing TV's The Lost Sock finishes a close second at Thirsk
By Alex Scott
Last Updated: Sat 2 Aug 2025
There was another run full of promise by Racing TV and RaceShare's syndicate horse The Lost Sock on Saturday when the son of Cotai Glory was narrowly beaten by the more experienced Rikki Tiki Tavi in the opening Karen Batty Spirit EBF Maiden Stakes over five furlongs.
Watch a replay of The Lost Sock's close second at Thirsk.
After finishing third on debut at Nottingham on ground softer than ideal over 6f, Roger Varian stepped The Lost Sock down to the minimum trip for Saturday's assignment and was sent off the 7-2 second favourite in a field of eight.
Ridden prominently by Silvestre de Sousa, he grabbed a narrow lead over the pace-setting favourite Rikki Tiki Tavi entering the final furlong, but Kevin Ryan's gelding pulled out slightly more in the closing stages to deny The Lost Sock by a head. The pair stretched two lengths clear of the third.
"A smashing little horse!" - listen to what Silvestre de Sousa had to say after The Lost Sock's encouraging performance.
Join The Lost Sock on his journey as a juvenile
Claim a free share in Racing TV's new Syndicate horse in partnership with Raceshare. Click here for more details.
Related posts
Under The Radar: Paddy Magee nominates three to follow
Ross Millar's Monday tips: "he is undeniably well handicapped"
William Buick set to be reunited with Touleen at Ascot
Bond Thoroughbreds: the inside track on their top team
Trustyourinstinct flies home to land Curragh Cup
Featured offers
Bet £10 get £30 in Free Bets with TalkSportBet
T&Cs Apply
Claim Now
Bet £10 Get £40 in free bets + Money back 2nd to SP fav with BOYLE Sports
T&Cs Apply
Claim Now
Bet £10 get £40 in free bets with Kwiff
T&Cs Apply
Claim Now
Bet £10 get £30 in Free Bets with BallyBet
T&Cs Apply
Claim Now
Get a £50 free bet when you bet £50 with Coral
T&Cs Apply
Claim Now
Copyright 2026 Racing TV - All Rights Reserved.
Please bet responsibly
Copyright 2026. All rights reserved