September 17 / 17.24 Beverley

17.24

Good To Soft

Season Finale Is Next Tuesday Handicap

  • Prize money: £4527.4
  • 1m 1f 207y
  • Class 5
  • 11 runners
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Season Finale Is Next Tuesday Handicap

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

5/1 (Won)

  • Win: £6.10
  • Place: £2.40

Form: 922022

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Won on handicap debut at Wolverhampton (8.6f, AW) in February and he's finished runner-up five times since including at Epsom (8.5f) and Carlisle (1m1f, both on good) in last two starts; now switches to slow ground for the first time but has possibilities if he can continue the good work.
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9th

1

(7)

21st Sep 2026

Heavy

1m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:44 Ffos Las

Sonic Pioneer

10st 2lb

J: Toby Moore

T: Martin Keighley

Made all at Beverey (1m2f, soft) for Jack Morland a year ago and is 2-4 over hurdles for current stable; absent for five months, though, and has stamina to prove over this far on the Flat.

8/1

1st

5

22nd Apr 2026

Good

1m 7f 169y

Class 4

14:30 Ludlow

Sonic Pioneer

11st 1lb

J: Harry Atkins

T: Martin Keighley

Dual Flat winner whose form in juvenile hurdles includes an emphatic success at Kempton (2m, good) and two non-completions (pulled up both times) in Grade 2 races; drops back in class after a break but he has a bit to prove and probably needs to kick on again to make a major impact.

5/1

8/1

  • Place: £3.00

Form: 64112F CD

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Acts on good to firm and soft; won over C&D (dead-heat) and at Pontefract (1m2f, good to firm) this summer before a neck defeat at Carlisle (1m4f, good to firm) last month; had unfortunate experience when he stumbled and fell at Ripon last time but he still looks on a workable mark and is respected back at this track.
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5th

5

(3)

16th Oct 2026

Good

1m 2f 1y

Class 6

17:23 Redcar

Star Start

10st 12lb

J: Miss Charli Parker

T: Ruth Carr

Usually ridden by Charli Parker; had a fine summer (including two wins) before off the boil twice last month; Monday's fourth of eight at Musselburgh was a partial recovery and going back up from 1m1f looks a help.

7/1

6th

5

(6)

28th Sep 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

16:22 Wolverhampton (AW)

Star Start

10st 11lb

J: Miss Charli Parker

T: Ruth Carr

All wins on turf, mostly off lower marks than today; yard in good form and this is more realistic than at Newmarket last time but today's trip is a bare minimum round here.

7/1

11th

14

(3)

19th Sep 2026

Good

1m 1f 0y

Class 4

17:30 Newmarket

Star Start

9st 11lb

J: Miss Charli Parker

T: Ruth Carr

In good form under regular partner Charli Parker this summer, winning twice (1m2f/11.6f); slightly out of the handicap here, though, and the drop back in trip may not be ideal; cheekpieces are refitted.

12/1

14/1

  • Place: £2.10

Form: 232380 CD

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
C&D winner who is versatile ground-wise; plenty of good efforts since returned to the Flat in March but his form has slumped in last two starts and losing run is now up 16; first-time blinkers replace visor.
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4th

5

(7)

24th Sep 2026

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 5

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Freddy Robinson

9st 4lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: Brian Ellison

Triple hurdle winner who is 1-36 on the Flat but he returned after a break with an eye-catching fourth at Beverley (1m2f, good) last week; should benefit from that run and he could get involved back up in trip.

15/2

4th

9

(10)

16th Sep 2026

Good

1m 1f 207y

Class 5

14:08 Beverley

Freddy Robinson

8st 11lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Brian Ellison

Runner-up on his last three Flat starts over 1m4f here in early summer; not discredited over hurdles at Hexham since so this C&D winner is in the mix.

8/1

5th

2

6th Jun 2026

Good

2m 0f 48y

Class 4

18:43 Hexham

Freddy Robinson

12st 0lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Brian Ellison

Dug in to score on his last spin over hurdles at Market Rasen (2m, good to soft; from 3lb lower) in December; runner-up three times in succession on the Flat at Beverley recently, beaten 2l there (1m4f; 13-8 favourite) just ten days ago.

11/4

25/1

Form: 32938- D

Last run: 332 days

W: 9st 11lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Four-time Flat winner (1m1f/1m2f) who suited by soft ground but last success was two years ago and she was disappointing over hurdles in June when last seen; on dangerous mark back in this sphere but she has something to prove after a break.
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7th

8

14th Sep 2026

Good

2m 0f 178y

Class 5

16:30 Sedgefield

Red Trail

10st 5lb

J: Charlie Maggs

T: Mike Sowersby

0-19 over hurdles; posted two respectable efforts last month, latterly when sixth in C&D (good to firm) race won by Littletown Lad, but needs to find something extra today; 1lb wrong; hooded for first time since 2024.

12/1

6th

9

28th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

2m 0f 178y

Class 5

17:00 Sedgefield

Red Trail

10st 6lb

J: Charlie Maggs

T: Mike Sowersby

Four Flat wins (at around 1m2f) in Ireland; 0-18 over hurdles, the latest, a Market Rasen fifth (2m2.5f; numerous hurdles omitted owing to the low sun), is muddling form.

14/1

5th

9

15th Aug 2026

Good

2m 2f 140y

Class 5

20:04 Market Rasen

Red Trail

10st 2lb

J: Charlie Maggs

T: Mike Sowersby

Flat winner but a longstanding maiden over hurdles and arrives here in no form; 4lb out of the weights.

66/1

OUR TIP

9/2

Form: 231661 CD

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 11lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
All six of his British wins have been Beverley, including over 7.4f in July (good) and over 1m4f (good to firm) last month; up another 4lb but that was a comfortable success last time and he has won on soft ground in the past; key player.
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5th

8

(3)

16th Sep 2026

Good

1m 1f 207y

Class 5

14:08 Beverley

Dr Rio

9st 4lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

Multiple course winner who comes here on the back of an emphatic victory in 1m3f handicap at Carlisle 20 days ago; up 6lb but not taken lightly in his current mood.

8/1

1st

2

(3)

27th Aug 2026

Good

1m 3f 39y

Class 6

16:30 Carlisle

Dr Rio

9st 11lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

All six wins in Britain have been at Beverley (7.5f-1m4f), the most recent coming last August off a 4lb higher mark than today's, and he posted a solid effort when third there over 1m2f two weeks ago; down the field over this C&D in June.

10/1

3rd

4

(6)

12th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 207y

Class 5

16:15 Beverley

Dr Rio

9st 6lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

Six-time course winner and a regular here; beaten just over 2l over C&D last month when he was on the back foot after starting slowly; hard to rule out.

8/1

Form: 551117 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 7lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Completed a 1m2f August hat-trick when shading a tight finish in apprentice event at Ripon under Rhys Elliott; failed to beat a rival back on AW last time but she couldn't get any cover in that slowly run race and could bounce back on this return to turf; all of her wins have been on good/good to firm but she's effective on good to soft.
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9th

3

(4)

3rd Oct 2026

Good

1m 2f 1y

Class 5

14:50 Redcar

Bay Dream Believer

9st 9lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Mark Walford

Has won over 1m2f (good) and about 1m (good to firm) this year; creditable third over C&D (good) on last two outings and likely to be in the mix again.

5/1

3rd

3

(10)

9th Sep 2026

Good

1m 2f 1y

Class 5

15:21 Redcar

Bay Dream Believer

9st 11lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Mark Walford

Has won over 1m2f and about 1m this year; still on a fair mark and didn't get the clearest of runs behind Woodleigh here recently; in the mix.

5/1

3rd

4

(1)

22nd Aug 2026

Good

1m 2f 1y

Class 5

18:00 Redcar

Bay Dream Believer

9st 10lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Mark Walford

Has won twice this year, at 1m2f and about 1m, but is 2lb above her highest winning mark so probably needs a career best to be successful here.

8/1

Form: 015646 CD

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 4lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Handles most ground and she recorded his sixth C&D win when scoring in July; disappointing in four runs since but latest was over an extended mile and she now goes back up in trip and down in grade; not ruled out off dangerous mark.
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6th

6

(4)

20th Sep 2026

Soft

1m 4f 15y

Class 6

17:00 Hamilton

Dandys Angel

8st 13lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John Wainwright

Respectable second at Hamilton last time but was almost 3l behind much younger rival Uncle Liam, who may again have the upper hand; losing run is mounting up.

10/1

2nd

8

(8)

2nd Sep 2026

Soft

1m 3f 15y

Class 6

19:50 Hamilton

Dandys Angel

8st 12lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: John Wainwright

Trip, track and ground are all fine; no threat at Thirsk last week but that was 1m and this trip is more suitable; each-way shout.

16/1

Form: 8-67

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Left Ralph Beckett for 32,000gns after one run; again well beaten in two AW races (1m) last month but he now goes handicapping and could show a lot more more on this step up to 1m2f; needs a close look for in-form yard.
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5th

9

(6)

15th Aug 2026

Standard

1m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:13 Lingfield (AW)

Into Combat

9st 3lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Sir Mark Prescott Bt

Nine-race maiden who has run below market expectations in four starts this year and is evidently felt capable of better; again pulled hard when a beaten-favourite nine days ago (Tapeta) and much will hinge on how he responds to a first-time hood.

8/1

10th

13

(6)

6th Aug 2026

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 6

21:00 Southwell (AW)

Into Combat

9st 1lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Sir Mark Prescott Bt

Eight-race maiden who has run below market expectations in three starts this year; however, he did shape better than the bare result over 1m6f two weeks ago, taking up the running 4f out before his stamina gave way; should be suited by this drop back in trip.

5/1

4th

3

(3)

21st Jul 2026

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Into Combat

11st 1lb

J: Mr Eireann Cagney

T: Sir Mark Prescott Bt

Dam was a miler and he's not bred for this sort of trip; performed below market expectations all four runs since handicapping and, while his trainer-jockey combination will draw some in, stamina is an obvious concern.

5/1

Form: 22-605 D

Last run: 172 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
His last win was 17 months ago but he had some close calls at Newcastle during the winter and was a creditable fifth in big field at Doncaster (1m2f, good to soft) when last seen in March; remains well handicapped on old form and he needs watching in market on return.
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6th

9

(2)

22nd May 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 6y

Class 5

20:52 Pontefract

Powerful Response

8st 11lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Geoffrey Harker

Back to winning ways with a front-running C&D success 23 days ago (visored first time); up 2lb but should give it another good go.

5/1

1st

5

(3)

29th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 6y

Class 6

17:08 Pontefract

Powerful Response

9st 5lb

J: Sam James

T: Geoffrey Harker

Two soft-ground turf wins, including one for this yard, but he acts on better ground and made the most of a good draw when close third of 15 at Nottingham (8.5f, good; Token Love seventh) in cheekpieces three weeks ago; that is just about the best recent form on offer and he's nicely berthed again; visor goes on and he's respected.

5/2

3rd

10

(1)

8th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 75y

Class 6

16:07 Nottingham

Powerful Response

9st 4lb

J: Sam James

T: Geoffrey Harker

First win was on AW but last two have come on turf (8.3f/1m2f, soft); had some close calls on Tapeta during the winter and he was a creditable fourth in big field at Doncaster (1m2f, good to soft) 11 days ago; could be in the mix again but he wouldn't want the ground to dry out.

8/1

16/1

Form: 343328

Last run: 39 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Placed in four of his last six starts including a close call over C&D (soft) in July; on same mark here but he didn't fire at Ayr last time and that took his record to 1-21; tongue-tie worn last time is removed.
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6th

8

(5)

20th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

18:30 Southwell (AW)

Whatacracker

9st 7lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Mark Walford

Acts on this surface but his sole win came over 1m3f at Carlisle in 2023 and mostly campaigned at that trip and further since; major query back at 1m for first time in the best part of three years.

16/1

4

(12)

14th Oct 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

17:15 Leicester

Whatacracker

9st 7lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Mark Walford

Only win was over 1m3f at Carlisle in July 2023 (good to soft); several decent placed efforts this season, and would have a chance on that form, but rather disappointing on last two starts.

20/1

10th

14

(14)

17th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 1f 207y

Class 5

17:24 Beverley

Whatacracker

9st 4lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Mark Walford

Placed in four of his last six starts including a close call over C&D (soft) in July; on same mark here but he didn't fire at Ayr last time and that took his record to 1-21; tongue-tie worn last time is removed.

16/1

Form: 8-5365

Last run: 76 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Started his handicap career with a promising third at Leicester (1m2f, good to soft) in May but he's not matched that form in two runs since; left Jane Chapple-Hyam for 12,000gns in July; still unexposed but has bit to prove on her stable debut.
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4

(2)

30th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 5

19:00 Southwell (AW)

San Munoz

9st 1lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

0-8; ran well when third of 11 on handicap debut at Leicester (1m2f, good to soft) in May but hasn't built on it and heavy defeats on last two outings leave him with plenty to prove; cheekpieces discarded after one use.

10/1

4

(2)

30th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 5

19:00 Southwell (AW)

San Munoz

9st 1lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

0-8; ran well when third of 11 on handicap debut at Leicester (1m2f, good to soft) in May but hasn't built on it and heavy defeats on last two outings leave him with plenty to prove; cheekpieces discarded after one use.

10/1

14

(11)

13th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

16:10 Kempton (AW)

San Munoz

9st 4lb

J: Elizabeth Gale

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

Seven-race maiden; dropped away over 1m2f on his stable debut at Beverley last month; drops in trip with cheekpieces added; still has time to do better; Polytrack debut.

14/1

Non-runners

Showyoutheropes, Prince Achille, Masekela

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £68.50
Straight Forecast £57.87
Tricast £316.99
Trifecta £380.90

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Dr Rio

NEWMARKET:

Into Combat

RP RATINGS:

Dandy's Angel

The Times:

San Munoz

POSTDATA:

Star Start

Daily Record:

Masekela

Telegraph:

Into Combat

D Express:

Into Combat

Daily Mail:

Dandy's Angel

The Guardian:

Dr Rio

Daily Mirror:

Dr Rio

The Sun:

Dr Rio

The Star:

Dr Rio