July 29 / 17.47 Beverley

17.47

Good

Connexin High-Speed Hoof Hustle Handicap

  • Prize money: £4527.4
  • 0m 7f 96y
  • Class 5
  • 10 runners
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Connexin High-Speed Hoof Hustle Handicap

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

16/1 (Won)

  • Win: £11.10
  • Place: £2.60

Form: 168560 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Two C&D wins last summer and he's 2lb lower than for his win at Southwell (7f, AW) this April; however, his subsequent form has been patchy and he was well beaten over C&D a fortnight ago.
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2nd

8

(8)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 195y

Class 6

16:45 Carlisle

King Sharja

8st 13lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

2lb well in having only just been denied at Southwell (7f, AW) eight days ago and 1lb lower than when successful at Beverley (7f, good to firm) last July; respected.

7/1

2nd

2

(5)

21st May 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:30 Southwell (AW)

King Sharja

9st 9lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Ruth Carr

C&D winner who has dropped 1lb below his last winning mark, but would like to have seen a bit more from him on last month's reappearance back here.

8/1

11th

8

(9)

28th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

14:20 Southwell (AW)

King Sharja

9st 5lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Ruth Carr

Scored off 2lb higher over C&D last April and was also on target off today's mark on turf last summer; ran well when fresh last year and has a fighting chance if fully tuned up for this reappearance outing.

10/1

8/1

  • Place: £1.40

Form: 2-8534

Last run: 22 days

W: 10st 0lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Close third at Wetherby (1m, good to firm) last month; didn't back it up when soundly beaten fourth at Ripon (1m, good) and now 0-11 on turf, but no surprise to see a bold bid in a first-time visor (replacing cheekpieces).
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4

(2)

13th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 96y

Class 4

16:15 Beverley

Triggerman

9st 7lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

Close third at Wetherby (1m, good to firm) in June and bounced back from a lesser effort when just nabbed in a first-time visor over C&D (good to firm) a fortnight ago; might not be the easiest to win with but still commands respect.

9/4

OUR TIP

7/1

  • Place: £2.50

Form: 501352 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 11lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
10yo who won at Southwell (7f, AW) in May and has been placed on two of his three starts since, most recently runner-up to Dr Rio over C&D (good); this front-runner holds solid claims.
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5th

2

(4)

21st May 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

16:50 Catterick

Saisons DOr

9st 9lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Jedd O’Keeffe

Veteran; game AW winner at Southwell (7f; 6-1) recently; 1lb rise looks fair and he's still 5lb lower than when successful over C&D (good to firm) last August; no reason why he shouldn't be thereabouts.

4/1

1st

3

(10)

28th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

14:20 Southwell (AW)

Saisons DOr

9st 8lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Jedd O’Keeffe

Returned from break with three down-the-field runs this year but his fourth of ten over C&D three weeks ago was a big step back in the right direction and he's another 2lb lower today; considered each-way.

12/1

4th

11

(4)

7th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Saisons DOr

9st 5lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Jedd O’Keeffe

2-7 over C&D and 4lb below his last winning mark, but now at the veteran stage and has beaten a total of one rival in three starts since returning from five months off in February.

14/1

Form: 046087 CD BF

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Two-time course winner in 2023; close fourth here in May and now 7lb lower but he's struggled to get competitive across his four starts since, three of them here; his losing sequence continues.
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11

(5)

16th Sep 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 219y

Class 5

16:35 Redcar

Park Street

9st 2lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Tina Jackson

Record of 2-27 on turf, his last win coming at Beverley in September 2023 (1m, good); has run a few fair races since wind surgery in September last year; others look stronger.

12/1

5th

5

(11)

29th Aug 2025

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

21:00 Newcastle (AW)

Park Street

9st 9lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Tina Jackson

3-38 under rules and stuck on a losing run; was third over 1m at Beverley five days ago but he pulled himself into a clear lead; risky from a win perspective.

13/2

3rd

9

(2)

24th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 100y

Class 5

16:20 Beverley

Park Street

9st 0lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Tina Jackson

Dry since a C&D win two years ago and has been turned over as favourite no fewer than seven times in the interim, latterly behind Sunny Orange ten days ago; that race didn't pan out his way from a wide stall but there can only be so many excuses.

8/1

14/1

Form: 622187 CD

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Down the field over C&D a fortnight ago and same story at Catterick last Wednesday; however, he wasn't seen to best effect on either occasion and he won over C&D early this month; likes it here and not written off.
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7th

12

(4)

27th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 96y

Class 5

15:15 Beverley

Sunny Orange

8st 9lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

4-15 at Beverley, with the wins all in Class 6; the most recent win was last month (8.4f) but he's taken two backward steps since and most form in the last two years suggests a supporting role.

16/1

11th

11

(7)

12th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 100y

Class 5

16:35 Beverley

Sunny Orange

9st 1lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Successful four times at Beverley, all in Class 6, most recently on penultimate start; placed in Class 5 at Thirsk latest; could go well but this isn't his ideal grade.

12/1

3rd

6

(1)

2nd May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 218y

Class 5

17:00 Thirsk

Sunny Orange

9st 1lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Four of his five wins have come at Beverley, the latest nine days ago (8.5f, good to firm); 4lb higher in a stronger race but as the only last-time-out winner in the field he has to come right into the reckoning.

9/2

7/1

Form: 842316 CD

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 10lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
In good form here prior to posting his fifth course win over C&D a fortnight ago (good; Saisons d'Or second); he's versatile trip-wise but soft ground was against him when soundly beaten over 1m2f last Monday; could play a leading role back on a more suitable surface.
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3rd

7

(1)

12th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 100y

Class 5

16:35 Beverley

Dr Rio

9st 3lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

Veteran who is a multiple winner, from 7.5f to 1m4f, at Beverley; however, latest effort (here) doesn't suggest his old legs are crying out for this 3.5f drop back in trip.

16/1

4th

5

(3)

23rd Apr 2026

Good

1m 4f 23y

Class 5

15:52 Beverley

Dr Rio

9st 5lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

Veteran who is 6-23 at Beverley, the most recent success last August in last 1m4f attempt; could go well returned to this scenario with Catterick reappearance (7f) under his belt.

12/1

5th

7

(7)

8th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

15:23 Catterick

Dr Rio

9st 5lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

All six of his wins in Britain, and all ten of his outings last season, have come at Beverley; won over 7.4f/1m4f last summer but this 10yo lacks a recent outing and hasn't really shone on his three previous visits here.

20/1

9/1

Form: 975074

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
8yo who is yet to finish in the first three this season but is below his last winning mark and took a step back in the right direction when fourth at Doncaster (7f, good to soft) ten days ago; all of his 14 wins have come in the second half of the year and he's a very interesting candidate.
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10

(10)

18th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

15:45 Ayr

Temper Trap

8st 9lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Tim Easterby

A bit underwhelming at Hamilton a fortnight ago but went there in good form, having won at Musselburgh (1m, good) previously; has won over C&D on soft ground and can be a contender if leaving latest run behind.

11/2

6th

3

(6)

3rd Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 0f 68y

Class 6

19:15 Hamilton

Temper Trap

9st 9lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

This is his time of year and, after a close second over C&D (good) last month, he went one better at Musselburgh (1m, good) last Tuesday; fully at home on slow ground and firmly in calculations under a 4lb penalty.

2/1

15/2

Form: 138029 BF

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Inconsistent and down the field at Doncaster last time; however, he was runner-up over this C&D (good to firm) last month and was short-headed over C&D (good) in April on her only other visit here; not discounted.
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6th

3

(13)

27th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 96y

Class 5

15:15 Beverley

Harswell Ruby

9st 6lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Roger Fell

Won at Thirsk in April and short-headed for third by Rajapour there 11 days ago, both over 1m; runner-up twice over C&D last season, she has to be considered each-way.

7/1

4th

7

(12)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 218y

Class 5

16:12 Thirsk

Harswell Ruby

9st 6lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Roger Fell

Won a shade cosily over C&D (good) in April and may not have been best positioned on the flank when fifth of 12 behind Hale End at Wetherby (favourite) later in the month; worth another chance but this is competitive.

7/1

5th

7

(5)

26th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:35 Wetherby

Harswell Ruby

9st 6lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Roger Fell

Stepped up on her seasonal return when justifying favouritism in a 1m handicap at Thirsk 16 days ago (good ground); well backed on that occasion and a 3lb higher mark may not be beyond her.

9/2

Form: 0-5731

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Headstrong sort but promising third at Ayr (7f, good) last month on second handicap start and built on that to win at Carlisle (7f, good to soft); this 3yo could continue to improve for a trainer who has won two of the last four runnings; strong claims up 5lb.
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11th

10

(12)

9th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 195y

Class 5

19:15 Carlisle

Mayberry Moon

9st 5lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Michael Dods

Added a first handicap success over C&D (good to soft) in July to go with his debut win here; may have found the ground too lively when below that form at Beverley (7.5f, good to firm) since and must be respected back here.

12/1

9th

5

(6)

29th Jul 2025

Good

0m 7f 96y

Class 5

17:47 Beverley

Mayberry Moon

9st 9lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Michael Dods

Headstrong sort but promising third at Ayr (7f, good) last month on second handicap start and built on that to win at Carlisle (7f, good to soft); this 3yo could continue to improve for a trainer who has won two of the last four runnings; strong claims up 5lb.

7/2

1st

8

(9)

10th Jul 2025

Soft

0m 6f 195y

Class 5

17:07 Carlisle

Mayberry Moon

9st 4lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Debut course maiden winner (6f, soft) last June; failed to make an impact in his next three starts (5f-6f), but his recent Ayr third (7f; winner unfortunate not to follow up) was more encouraging; still needs to settle better though, which presents a risk over 7f on soft.

15/2

Form: 843

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
3yo who has shown ability on his last two starts and shaped at Hamilton (8.3f, good) 12 days ago as though he could benefit from this drop back in trip; pedigree provides hope he'll prove better than his opening mark.
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10th

4

(3)

8th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

15:23 Catterick

Wadacre Maestro

9st 7lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Charlie Johnston

Inconsistent last year but won at Musselburgh (7f, good) in August on his third handicap start and wasn't beaten far in fifth at Wolverhampton (7f, AW) when last seen; remains lightly raced and could be a contender.

10/1

2

(8)

18th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Wadacre Maestro

9st 8lb

J: Joe Fanning

T: Charlie Johnston

Raised his game when readily seeing off seven rivals in a 7f handicap at Musselburgh in August; short of that level in two runs since and needs to bounce back quickly.

14/1

5

(4)

2nd Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

18:45 Chelmsford (AW)

Wadacre Maestro

9st 12lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Charlie Johnston

Won a 7f Musselburgh handicap in August (good) but tailed-off last over same C&D last time (good to soft); AW debut; hard to work out.

12/1

Non-runners

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Payout
Exacta £66.80
Straight Forecast £40.16
Tricast £326.31
Trifecta £651.70

Selections

The Times:

Mayberry Moon

SPOTLIGHT:

Wadacre Maestro

Daily Mirror:

Dr Rio

RP RATINGS:

Harswell Ruby

POSTDATA:

Park Street

D Express:

Temper Trap

Daily Mail:

Wadacre Maestro

Telegraph:

Mayberry Moon

The Guardian:

Mayberry Moon

The Star:

Mayberry Moon

Daily Record:

Mayberry Moon

The Sun:

Dr Rio