May 28 / 16.40 Beverley

16.40

Good

Hurn Handicap

  • Prize money: £4004
  • 1m 4f 23y
  • Class 6
  • 11 runners
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Hurn Handicap

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

Form: 73-652 D

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Won back-to-back handicaps at Hamilton last June and, although he's not added to his tally, ran his best race this year over 1m6f at Carlisle last week (winner touched off next time); big chance down in trip/grade from same mark.
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3rd

3

(7)

9th Sep 2025

Good

1m 5f 192y

Class 6

14:10 Catterick

Twoforthegutter

10st 8lb

J: Miss Serena Brotherton

T: Christopher Kellett

Kept on well to score at his beloved Hamilton (1m4f, good) four weeks ago; a 5lb rise will make life tougher as he seeks to win away from that Lanarkshire venue for the first time; down the field (sixth) behind Stellarmasterpiece over 1m4f here in April.

7/2

1

(2)

12th Aug 2025

Good

1m 4f 15y

Class 6

20:10 Hamilton

Twoforthegutter

9st 12lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Christopher Kellett

Dual course winner (1m4f/1m5f); form has dipped slightly since finishing runner-up at Carlisle (1m6f, good to firm) in May but, on recent evidence, he's closely matched with today's rivals Crystal Guard and Sugarpiehoneybunch; foolish to dismiss.

12/1

OUR TIP

Form: 060760 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Disappointing this year and down in the weights but, although the switch back to turf and refitting of tongue-tie could help, he'll have to show a more before he's a betting proposition; of interest only if the market speaks in his favour.
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2

6th Sep 2025

Good To Firm

2m 2f 148y

Class 5

16:12 Stratford

Laser Focus

11st 0lb

J: Alex Chadwick

T: James Owen

Won on the Flat in May but was safely held on both hurdling starts this year (both in 2m handicaps in July) and reverts to this code after a very poor Flat run last month; stablemate Chillhi looks a safer option.

6/1

6

(2)

9th Aug 2025

Good

1m 6f 0y

Class 5

16:50 Newmarket (July)

Laser Focus

9st 7lb

J: Laura Pearson

T: James Owen

Had a good run of form in 1m2f-1m5f handicaps (1423) before tailed off in his last two hurdle races and he's a dual winner in that scene; some wellbeing concerns all of a sudden.

8/1

7th

1

24th Jul 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

14:55 Worcester

Laser Focus

11st 8lb

J: Alex Chadwick

T: James Owen

Won twice over hurdles in the autumn (2m4f/2m7f) and has been in good form on the Flat in recent weeks but was well beaten when back over hurdles on Saturday (2m; raced too freely) and has a point to prove here.

16/1

Form: 630-52

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Turned in just about best effort when second upped to this trip for the first time at Catterick on most recent outing; up 2lb but no reason why he won't give a good account.
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7

(3)

16th Jun 2025

Standard

2m 0f 120y

Class 6

18:40 Wolverhampton (AW)

Star Delta

8st 13lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: David O’Meara

Nine-race maiden who is bred to be a sprinter but he's finding stamina from somewhere and was a keeping-on second at Chelmsford (1m6f) 11 days ago; only 1lb higher and he's not ruled out on this step up to 2m.

5/1

3

(7)

5th Jun 2025

Standard

1m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:05 Chelmsford (AW)

Star Delta

9st 5lb

J: Jason Watson

T: David O’Meara

Fair effort on his only AW start (9.5f); bred to be a sprinter but he's finding stamina from somewhere and recorded just about his best effort upped to 1m4f when second at Catterick (good to firm) two starts back; not so good over that trip at Beverley (good) next time, though, and he's got a bit to prove up in distance again.

5/1

3

(7)

5th Jun 2025

Standard

1m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:05 Chelmsford (AW)

Star Delta

9st 5lb

J: Jason Watson

T: David O’Meara

Fair effort on his only AW start (9.5f); bred to be a sprinter but he's finding stamina from somewhere and recorded just about his best effort upped to 1m4f when second at Catterick (good to firm) two starts back; not so good over that trip at Beverley (good) next time, though, and he's got a bit to prove up in distance again.

5/1

Form: 42-835 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Turf and AW winner last spring but, although yet to match that level, ran as though latest race (stable debut) after a break was just needed; on a good mark if that can be built on.
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10th

9

(11)

2nd Jun 2026

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 6

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Arch Legend

8st 12lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Ruth Carr

Two wins for Charlie Johnston in 2024, including over 1m4f on Tapeta; mixed form since and may be better for the run after 301-day break; refused to enter stalls on intended reappearance.

20/1

10

(10)

11th May 2026

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Arch Legend

8st 7lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Ruth Carr

Course winner for Charlie Johnston; struggled for this yard last summer and returns from nine months off tonight; did win first time out as a 3yo but would want to see some support before considering him.

25/1

7th

2

(2)

5th Aug 2025

Good

1m 7f 189y

Class 6

15:30 Catterick

Arch Legend

9st 5lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Dual winner last year for Charlie Johnston, also a 2m second on AW last December; best effort for this yard came when runner-up at Beverley (1m4f, good) in May but he's struggled in four starts since; steps back up in trip with a revival needed.

6/1

Form: 67072 BF

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Unexposed sort who ran well on only second handicap start at Brighton over this trip last time; Rossa Ryan rides and reproduction of that should ensure she gives another good account.
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6

(5)

23rd Oct 2025

Soft

1m 6f 0y

Class 5

16:00 Nottingham

Sawgrass

9st 7lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Hughie Morrison

Below par at Ripon (2m, good) last time but failed to settle and she was progressive previously, finishing third of 13 at Salisbury in August following a break (1m6f, good to soft; unraced on softer); retains potential; dam was a Listed winner on soft ground for connections.

13/2

6th

9

(2)

27th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

17:15 Ripon

Sawgrass

9st 3lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: Hughie Morrison

Much improved since sent beyond 1m2f and back to something approaching her best when close up after a break at Salisbury (1m6f, good to soft); in the mix.

4/1

3rd

4

29th Aug 2025

Good

1m 6f 44y

Class 5

19:43 Salisbury

Sawgrass

9st 12lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Hughie Morrison

Much improved since sent beyond 1m2f and perhaps ready for a break when turned over at prohibitive odds in a three-runner race at Lingfield (2m) in June; has an 8lb higher mark to deal with now but could still have improvement in her; all turf runs on good or faster.

5/1

Form: 95673-

Last run: 311 days

W: 9st 6lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Low-grade form over hurdles this year and although he resumes on the Flat on a career-low mark, his sole win came on second start in 2019; opposable.
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9

2nd Jun 2026

Good

3m 0f 60y

Class 5

16:30 Southwell

Mythical

10st 2lb

J: Joe Williamson

T: Samantha & Jacqueline Coward

Smart on the Flat in his prime but has been pulled up on both starts for this yard over hurdles; hard to fancy.

50/1

10

9th May 2026

2m 0f 48y

Class 5

18:47 Hexham

Mythical

10st 3lb

J: Joe Williamson

T: Samantha & Jacqueline Coward

Smart on the Flat in his prime but struggled off lowly mark on stable/handicap hurdle debut in March (3m1f); may benefit from this steep drop back in trip but still has too much to prove.

66/1

8

4th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

3m 1f 71y

Class 5

15:40 Catterick

Mythical

10st 5lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: Samantha & Jacqueline Coward

Won a 1m maiden for Aidan O'Brien back in 2019; hasn't shown a great deal since and probably best watched on stable debut after 341-day break.

25/1

Form: 2265-5

Last run: 146 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Regressive 16-race maiden for Michael Dods and didn't improve for the step up to 1m2f when last seen in January; enough to prove from wide draw on yard debut.
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5th

5

(14)

11th May 2026

Good

1m 4f 13y

Class 6

16:30 Catterick

Inspiring Speeches

9st 5lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Sara Ender

Won at Beverley (1m2f, soft) last July and followed up over this C&D (good); tailed off here next time and down the field on last month's comeback at Beverley, but he may have needed that latest run; not ruled out.

10/1

9th

6

(4)

15th Apr 2026

Good

1m 4f 23y

Class 6

17:45 Beverley

Inspiring Speeches

9st 0lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Sara Ender

Back-to-back wins last summer came over 1m2f here (soft) and when narrowly making all at Catterick (1m4f, good); both wins came under Tom Kiely-Marshall but they also featured cheekpieces, which are missing for this comeback; mark is fine if he is ready.

8/1

2

(8)

27th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 5f 192y

Class 6

15:45 Catterick

Inspiring Speeches

9st 8lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Sara Ender

Recent wins under Tom Kiely-Marshall (1m2f, soft; 1m4f, good) were by narrow margins so has only gone up 2lb; made the most of a soft lead here last time and he'll need to see out this longer trip, but clearly a contender.

3/1

20/1

Form: 10647- D

Last run: 225 days

W: 9st 5lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Dual winner last August at Catterick and Thirsk but has run well at this stiffer venue; below best since last win and off since October so, although yard going well, this one has a bit to prove (no great record fresh).
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11

(4)

26th Jul 2025

Good

1m 4f 63y

Class 5

13:30 Chester

Jamih

8st 12lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Tina Jackson

Won two in a row on turf last August and latest was off 2lb lower; generally disappointing since last success but he made some late headway when fourth at Beverley (1m4f, good to firm) last month; that was more like it and he has each-way claims if he can build on that.

14/1

Form: 3623-3 CD

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 3lb

7 yo Filly

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Triple winner at Brighton but has also won over this C&D; respectable effort after a six-month break at the south-coast venue last time (winner a dual winner since) and can't rule out.
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5th

6

(10)

22nd May 2026

Good

1m 6f 0y

Class 6

14:08 Bath

Cloudy Rose

9st 1lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: John Berry

Had 1m4f and 1m6f wins on consecutive starts last summer and she's now 2lb below her last winning mark; following two respectable shows over 1m4f this term, she is one to take seriously on this return to 1m6f.

6/1

4th

7

(9)

4th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 23y

Class 6

16:50 Beverley

Cloudy Rose

9st 4lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: John Berry

A two-time winner last season; resumed from six months off with an encouraging sixth of 12 in 1m4f handicap at Pontefract last month, challenging wide; that form has been well advertised since so this C&D scorer merits serious consideration off a 1lb lower mark.

5/1

6th

13

(10)

7th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

1m 4f 5y

Class 5

16:27 Pontefract

Cloudy Rose

8st 7lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: John Berry

Two wins last season, the latest off today's mark at Doncaster (extended 1m6f, good); also suited by 1m4f but ended that campaign on a low note and her fitness must be taken on trust.

9/1

Form: 13958- D

Last run: 253 days

W: 9st 2lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
1m2f winner who has scored over hurdles and who has run respectably over this C&D; out of sorts when last seen over hurdles in November, though, and best watched.
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12th

16

2nd Nov 2025

Good

3m 1f 10y

Class 5

16:05 Huntingdon

Lord Warburton

10st 6lb

J: Aaron Anderson

T: Mike Sowersby

Rarely seen over hurdles away from Market Rasen, his last win coming there (2m3f, good) from well out of the handicap in September last year; unexposed over this far, but his form has an uneven look to it; others stronger; stable also runs Fox's Socks.

25/1

12th

16

2nd Nov 2025

Good

3m 1f 10y

Class 5

16:05 Huntingdon

Lord Warburton

10st 6lb

J: Aaron Anderson

T: Mike Sowersby

Rarely seen over hurdles away from Market Rasen, his last win coming there (2m3f, good) from well out of the handicap in September last year; unexposed over this far, but his form has an uneven look to it; others stronger; stable also runs Fox's Socks.

25/1

12th

16

2nd Nov 2025

Good

3m 1f 10y

Class 5

16:05 Huntingdon

Lord Warburton

10st 6lb

J: Aaron Anderson

T: Mike Sowersby

Rarely seen over hurdles away from Market Rasen, his last win coming there (2m3f, good) from well out of the handicap in September last year; unexposed over this far, but his form has an uneven look to it; others stronger; stable also runs Fox's Socks.

25/1

Form: 0/046-

Last run: 324 days

W: 9st 0lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Hurdle winner last March but yet to win on the Flat; off since December and only of interest if there's plenty of market support on this stable debut.
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6

13th May 2026

Good

2m 7f 180y

Class 5

16:18 Perth

Ruler Of The River

11st 5lb

J: Miss Natasha Cookson

T: Tom Fife

Won twice over hurdles, including from a mark of 77 at Plumpton (2m4f, good) last September; low-key in points since joining Tom Fife, failing to beat a single rival at Hornby Castle and Witton Castle; most unlikely candidate.

40/1

7th

8

14th Oct 2025

Good

2m 7f 16y

Class 5

15:21 Market Rasen

Ruler Of The River

11st 0lb

J: Liam Harrison

T: Fergal O’Brien

Stayed on best for a successful stable debut at Plumpton (2m4f, good) with this headgear combination back on; raised a fair 5lb and gives the impression that he'll stay this far.

2/1

9

21st Sep 2025

Good To Firm

2m 4f 116y

Class 5

16:20 Plumpton

Ruler Of The River

10st 5lb

J: Liam Harrison

T: Fergal O’Brien

Flat maiden who is 1-12 over hurdles and was third off 3lb higher on her final jumps run in June (2m4f, good); could go well on first run for Fergal O'Brien with a tongue-tie/cheekpieces reapplied.

11/2

Non-runners

Sassy Glory

Selections

Telegraph:

Sawgrass

The Times:

Arch Legend

The Sun:

Star Delta

RP RATINGS:

Laser Focus

SPOTLIGHT:

Twoforthegutter

NEWMARKET:

Cloudy Rose

Daily Mail:

Sawgrass

Daily Mirror:

Sawgrass

The Star:

Sawgrass

Daily Record:

Star Delta

The Guardian:

Arch Legend

D Express:

Arch Legend

POSTDATA:

Laser Focus