September 23 / 14.38 Beverley

14.38

Heavy

Connexin’s Ghost Your Broadband Gallop Restricted Novice Stakes (Bands A, B, C And D) (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £4050
  • 0m 5f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 9 runners
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Connexin’s Ghost Your Broadband Gallop Restricted Novice Stakes (Bands A, B, C And D) (GBB Race)

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

OUR TIP

7/4 (Won)

  • Win: £2.50
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 31

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 9lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Dark Angel colt built on debut promise to land 6f Brighton maiden 22 days ago; he has yet to race on soft ground but looks to have more to offer so merits serious consideration despite conceding weight all round.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

13

(1)

23rd May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

13:25 Goodwood

Ironwill

8st 7lb

J: J F Egan

T: Stuart Williams

Unexposed colt whose sprinting form includes two wins last term and a respectable fifth at Newmarket (good) on reappearance; a possible danger with that outing under his belt, provided he stays this new trip.

13/2

5th

11

(6)

16th Apr 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

13:50 Newmarket

Ironwill

8st 12lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Stuart Williams

Built on debut effort by completing a September double, showing versatility with the wins over 6f on fast ground and 5f on soft; readily defied a penalty in novice event at Beverley and looks open to further progress this season; possibilities.

12/1

1st

1

(2)

23rd Sep 2025

Heavy

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

14:38 Beverley

Ironwill

9st 9lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Stuart Williams

Dark Angel colt built on debut promise to land 6f Brighton maiden 22 days ago; he has yet to race on soft ground but looks to have more to offer so merits serious consideration despite conceding weight all round.

7/4

16/1

  • Place: £2.00

Form: 45

Last run: 46 days

W: 8st 7lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Far Above filly took a step forward from her debut when fifth of eight in 5f Thirsk novice last month; she may do better still so is no forlorn hope.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

3

(2)

30th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 212y

Class 6

16:43 Catterick

Mereside Spark

9st 9lb

J: William Pyle

T: David & Nicola Barron

Best effort to date was at Beverley (5f, soft) last September but has been well below that level in two starts since (vet reported she bled from the nose latest); others preferred.

8/1

17th

3

(12)

18th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 8y

Class 6

17:12 Nottingham

Mereside Spark

9st 9lb

J: William Pyle

T: David & Nicola Barron

Stayed on late when a good second of nine in 5f Beverley novice in September; dwelt at the start when last of six on her AW/handicap debut at Newcastle (5f) in January and needs to get back on track.

12/1

2nd

9

(4)

23rd Sep 2025

Heavy

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

14:38 Beverley

Mereside Spark

8st 7lb

J: William Pyle

T: David & Nicola Barron

Far Above filly took a step forward from her debut when fifth of eight in 5f Thirsk novice last month; she may do better still so is no forlorn hope.

16/1

50/1

  • Place: £2.30

Form: 9305

Last run: 17 days

W: 8st 7lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Looks a poor maiden on balance, only fifth of nine on her nursery debut at Wolverhampton (5f) 17 days ago; she's not easy to make a case for.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

2

(6)

30th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 212y

Class 6

16:43 Catterick

Mademoiselle Belle

9st 9lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Brian Ellison

5f AW winner who has been placed over 5f and 6f on turf; beaten just 1l from the same mark at Nottingham (6f, good) but well below that level when back there over 5f (good) latest; not ruled out.

7/2

6th

8

(5)

9th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 8y

Class 6

16:35 Nottingham

Mademoiselle Belle

9st 2lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Brian Ellison

Record is only 1-18 but she got back near her best when a rallying second behind Tickettothestars here (6f, good) two weeks ago; should be unfazed by this drop back in trip and has claims off only 1lb higher than last time.

5/1

2nd

4

(7)

26th Apr 2026

Good

0m 6f 18y

Class 6

15:55 Nottingham

Mademoiselle Belle

9st 6lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Brian Ellison

Record is only 1-18 and she looks fairly exposed, at least on AW; placed in two of her three turf runs (maiden/novice company).

12/1

Form: 2959

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Hooded and got back on track after a promising debut second when ninth of 19 in 6f York nursery last month; he holds solid claims back in novice company with headgear again sported.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

2

(5)

2nd Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 3y

Class 5

17:18 Pontefract

Believeinmenow

9st 7lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Nigel Tinkler

Nine-race maiden whose second-place finishes over 5f in April/May suggest there may be a contest of this nature in him; form dipped when returned to 6f last time.

5/1

7th

2

(10)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 2y

Class 5

19:08 Doncaster

Believeinmenow

9st 10lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Nigel Tinkler

Consistent maiden who was always well positioned from a rail draw when going close off 3lb lower at Beverley 12 days ago; needs more on just his second go beyond 5f.

6/1

Form: 68

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Dream Ahead colt failed to build on a debut sixth when last of eight in 5f Redcar novice a week ago; lots more is required.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

6

(2)

30th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

14:27 Catterick

Im Dan Dare

9st 6lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Mark Walford

Ex-Adrian Nicholls; best run when beaten a nose at Redcar earlier this month (6f, good; cheekpieces on for first time); has changed yards after a disappointing run last time; one to consider despite the drop in trip.

7/2

5th

4

(3)

17th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:50 Ripon

Im Dan Dare

9st 6lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Adrian Nicholls

He took a good step forward on his second handicap run ten days ago (6f, good; cheekpieces first time), always prominent and only picked off close home; up 2lb but not fully exposed.

15/8

2nd

5

(4)

7th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

20:20 Redcar

Im Dan Dare

9st 7lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Adrian Nicholls

Moderate form in three qualifying runs at the end of last year and well held on 5f Nottingham handicap debut and reappearance 19 days ago; first-time cheekpieces need to spark improvement.

20/1

Form:

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
125-1, last of 13 in 5f novice at Newcastle on his debut 15 days ago; significantly more is required from this son of Harry Angel.
Place /
No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

4

(1)

19th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Container Express

9st 4lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Philip Kirby

Narrowly won 6f selling nursery here off 1lb lower in November; respectable keeping-on fourth in 6f course handicap last week; steps up to 7f for just a second time.

11/2

4th

4

(7)

11th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Container Express

9st 7lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Philip Kirby

Narrowly won a C&D selling nursery off today's mark in November; below that level in his next three starts but he posted a good effort when third of 12 here 29 days ago; contender.

4/1

3rd

9

(8)

10th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:45 Newcastle (AW)

Container Express

9st 4lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Philip Kirby

Narrowly won C&D selling nursery off today's mark in November, his fifth start, but his subsequent three runs were underwhelming; others have more pressing claims.

10/1

7th
6 (6)
Kody B

11/8

Form: 82

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Son of Dark Angel was very green on his debut and stepped up considerably when second of nine behind a next-time-out winner in 6f Chester novice 11 days ago; unraced in the mud but holds leading form claims here.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

9

(2)

17th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 6y

Class 4

16:15 Hamilton

Kody B

9st 3lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Craig Lidster

Signed off for 2025 with 6f maiden victory at Pontefract; went too freely in first-time tongue tie when beating just one home in 7f Newmarket handicap last month though; needs to bounce back.

25/1

12th

1

(2)

14th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

15:00 Newmarket

Kody B

9st 10lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Craig Lidster

Lacked consistency last term; registered a 5l win in Pontefract maiden (6f, soft) the final time but it remains to be seen whether he can find the necessary further progress to defy a 7lb rise in his mark; tongue-tie fitted.

12/1

1st

2

(1)

20th Oct 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

14:03 Pontefract

Kody B

9st 7lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Craig Lidster

Disappointing at Beverley (5f, soft) four weeks ago but perhaps the ground didn't suit; prior to that he was runner-up at Chester (6f, good) on his second start and has leading claims if rediscovering that form.

7/4

Form: 00

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Kodi Bear gelding has offered little in a pair of 6f Thirsk novices this autumn; others are preferred.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

5

(4)

21st May 2026

Good

0m 5f 212y

Class 6

14:10 Catterick

The Tunguska Event

9st 11lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: John & Sean Quinn

A dual 6f winner at Newcastle over the winter and back from eight weeks off with a very good second of 14 in 6f Pontefract handicap last month; up 2lb but not out of things.

7/2

2nd

2

(6)

7th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:00 Pontefract

The Tunguska Event

9st 9lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

The winner of two of his five handicap runs, more recently when beating Dream Forever at Newcastle eight weeks ago; better drawn than his old rival today and may confirm the placings despite 5lb worse terms.

5/1

Form: 78

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Land Force colt hinted at promise when a debut sixth in 5f Sandown maiden but he beat just one in similar event there 11 days ago; he has something to prove now.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9

(5)

24th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 4

16:15 Southwell (AW)

Whats On Second

8st 5lb

J: Grace McEntee

T: Stuart Williams

Big prices and well held in three starts over 5f on turf; worth a mark check now making his nursery/AW debut in a first-time tongue-tie.

20/1

9th

7

(7)

23rd Sep 2025

Heavy

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

14:38 Beverley

Whats On Second

9st 0lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Stuart Williams

Land Force colt hinted at promise when a debut sixth in 5f Sandown maiden but he beat just one in similar event there 11 days ago; he has something to prove now.

33/1

9

(7)

12th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 10y

Class 4

14:00 Sandown

Whats On Second

9st 7lb

J: Grace McEntee

T: Stuart Williams

Some headway in the closing stages on his C&D debut five weeks ago (50-1) but never the slightest threat to the principals; can do better at some point but he'll need a good step forward to win here.

16/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £12.30
Straight Forecast £13.83
Trifecta £61.10

Selections

POSTDATA:

Ironwill

SPOTLIGHT:

Kody B

TOPSPEED:

Believeinmenow

Daily Mail:

Mereside Spark

RP RATINGS:

Kody B

The Guardian:

Kody B

Daily Mirror:

Kody B

Daily Record:

Kody B

NEWMARKET:

Ironwill

The Times:

Ironwill

Telegraph:

Ironwill

The Sun:

Ironwill

The Star:

Ironwill

D Express:

Believeinmenow