16.12
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- Prize money: £3140.4
- 0m 7f 14y
- Class 6
- 10 runners
Runners: 10 runners
Type: Flat AW
Surface: Tapeta
Weather: Mostly cloudy
12/1 (Won)
- Win: £4.80
- Place: £1.80
Form: -23245 CD
Last run: 5 days
W: 9st 7lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 58
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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7th 6 (9) |
29th May 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 195y Class 6 |
9st 4lb |
Handy sort who is 1-1 here and ran well returned to turf when beaten a short head and a neck into third of eight at Hamilton (1m, good) a fortnight ago; ground faster than good probably not ideal, though. |
7/1 |
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3rd 3 (8) |
15th May 2026 Good 1m 0f 68y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
Ended a long losing run at Newcastle (7f) in February but below par both runs since, sixth in 8.5f handicap at Wolverhampton last time; has a rare run on turf now. |
7/1 |
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2 (3) |
29th Apr 2026 Good 1m 0f 208y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
Gained Newcastle win number ten in February; respectable sixth at Wolverhampton (8.6f) latest; it's hard to get excited by last year's turf exploits but he was runner-up over 1m here in April 2024. |
15/2 |
5/2
- Place: £1.10
Form: 8-8423
Last run: 11 days
W: 9st 8lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 59
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 4 (7) |
1st Jun 2026 Standard 1m 0f 142y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
Useful in his younger days and has found his level again for Ian Williams latterly, albeit he's been expensive to follow; two wins and a close third from four runs round here and remains consistent, so enters calculations for his new yard after three months off. |
13/2 |
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3rd 5 (3) |
5th Mar 2026 Standard 0m 7f 1y Class 6 |
9st 5lb |
Both wins have come at Wolverhampton over further; arrives in form, third to Poetic Force at Wolverhampton (8.6f) before finishing a close second at Newcastle last week (7f); should remain competitive. |
4/1 |
12/1
- Place: £4.50
Form: 92527- CD
Last run: 147 days
W: 9st 9lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 60
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 9 (11) |
12th May 2026 Good To Firm 1m 0f 100y Class 5 |
9st 2lb |
Proving solid this season and scored over C&D (good to firm) most recently, taking Beverley form figures to 21021 (the duck egg is probably best forgiven); likely to remain competitive. |
9/2 |
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1st 3 (3) |
23rd Apr 2026 Good 1m 0f 100y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
Gained sole turf success over C&D (in September 2024) and returns to Beverley in reasonably good form, having made the frame in both outings this year, latest in big field at Doncaster (1m); solid claims. |
5/1 |
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4th 15 (11) |
29th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 1m 0f 0y Class 5 |
10st 7lb |
Twice finished second last summer; pleasing return to action when third of nine at Newcastle last month (7f); seems to handle most ground and he is another to consider in a wide-open handicap. |
16/1 |
5/1
Form: 496-12 D
Last run: 13 days
W: 9st 0lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 51
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 12 (3) |
28th Apr 2026 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 6 |
8st 11lb |
Returned from break with hard-fought C&D win in January and has held his form pretty well since, albeit his latest run was a shade disappointing; current mark is workable; no surprise if he features. |
10/1 |
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6th 9 (4) |
11th Apr 2026 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 6 |
9st 4lb |
Kickstarted 2026 with C&D victory (third one) and has continued in good form, fading late on when third of 11 in 1m classified event here last time; ought to be thereabouts again. |
10/1 |
|
3rd 2 (6) |
26th Mar 2026 Standard 1m 0f 13y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Running well here this year and he landed a classified in January; subsequently placed in two course handicaps (also 7f); didn't beat a rival in previous three starts at this sort of trip but still commands respect in current mood back in a classified. |
5/1 |
3/1
Form: 696-72 C
Last run: 20 days
W: 9st 6lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 57
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 3 (1) |
30th Mar 2026 Standard 0m 6f 20y Class 6 |
11st 1lb |
Four wins last year, three on AW (6f/7f); some fair form since but has a bit to find with Instant Bond on recent form at Newcastle (6f); 4lb lower than last winning mark; first run here. |
11/2 |
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5th 7 (7) |
21st Mar 2026 Standard 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 4lb |
Dual C&D winner who is on a dangerous mark and he didn't get much luck when third here (6f) last Thursday; could be a big factor if things go more to plan this time and his last three wins have been on Tapeta. |
5/1 |
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3rd 8 (3) |
12th Mar 2026 Standard 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 0lb |
Dual C&D winner for Lauren Young, who's back up today, last autumn, latterly off a 2lb higher mark; expensive to follow since but won't mind coming back down from 7f and a case could be made. |
7/1 |
12/1
Form: 9396-0 CD
Last run: 35 days
W: 9st 8lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 59
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 2 (10) |
24th Feb 2026 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
No win since June 2024; now two grades and 14lb lower; placed at Redcar (7f, good) in October but disappointing since, including in cheekpieces at Southwell (7f) five weeks ago; headgear is tweaked again (visor) seeking the solution. |
12/1 |
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12th 3 (7) |
20th Jan 2026 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 6 |
10st 13lb |
Record of 5-37 on turf and 2-15 on AW; folded tamely returned to this sphere last time but has a good chance off current mark provided he rebounds in first-time headgear. |
11/1 |
|
1 (2) |
17th Oct 2025 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 6 |
10st 0lb |
It's now 12 runs since his last victory and he came in just ninth in 7f Leicester handicap ten days ago; others appeal more. |
12/1 |
11/1
Form: 99-446 C
Last run: 14 days
W: 9st 7lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 58
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 4 (2) |
24th Feb 2026 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
Consistent on turf (without winning) last summer; creditable efforts (fourth to Supreme King and Howzak respectively) over 6f here through the early weeks of 2026; worth another go over 7f, even if it isn't obvious that he's crying out for this longer trip. |
11/1 |
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6th 8 (5) |
10th Feb 2026 Standard 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
9st 0lb |
Three-time C&D winner; returned from break with low-key run in December but kept on for fourth over C&D on both subsequent appearances, and can pose a threat from off the pace if this race is run to suit. |
8/1 |
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4th 1 (4) |
4th Feb 2026 Standard 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Three of his five wins have come over C&D and the latest (last January) was off this mark; creditable fourth against stronger opposition over C&D 19 days ago; solid claims. |
4/1 |
20/1
Form: 95067/
Last run: 483 days
W: 9st 6lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 57
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 4 (3) |
28th May 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
Failed to progress for Hugo Palmer; fared a lot better than on his AW stable debut in February when sixth (Hurstwood fourth) of 12 at Redcar (6f, good) three weeks ago but will need to step forward again. |
10/1 |
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6th 3 (4) |
7th May 2026 Good 0m 5f 217y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
Failed to progress for Hugo Palmer and he finished well beaten (50-1) on his stable debut in February (7f, AW; after 483 days off); down in grade but not easily recommended. |
20/1 |
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8th 6 (3) |
24th Feb 2026 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
Promise for Hugo Palmer in 2024, none more so than when fifth in a 6f Thirsk maiden (8-1); joined this trainer (who has been known to do well with cast-offs from other yards) for 6,500gns; low mileage but difficult to know what to expect on stable debut off a 483-day absence. |
20/1 |
20/1
Form: 3250-9
Last run: 19 days
W: 9st 5lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 56
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 9 (1) |
28th Apr 2026 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 6 |
9st 5lb |
Quirky maiden who has often shown a tendency to race too freely and who lost all chance when virtually refusing to race on penultimate start; did well to take fourth over C&D last month, but remains a risky option. |
14/1 |
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4th 11 (14) |
28th Mar 2026 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 6 |
9st 5lb |
Regressive maiden who's often pulled hard and needs to settle early from the outside stall; virtually refused to race last time anyway, so there are plenty of risks involved. |
25/1 |
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9th 9 (11) |
24th Feb 2026 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 6 |
9st 5lb |
Shaped okay on a couple of occasions on turf (7f) last year before becoming frustrating, seemingly held back by a free-going nature; never better than midfield on recent Southwell (7f; 33-1) comeback; entitled to strip fitter and is easing in the weights. |
20/1 |
20/1
Form: 054-77
Last run: 13 days
W: 9st 5lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 56
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 3 (1) |
21st May 2026 Good 0m 7f 6y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Made it two wins in her last three starts in 7f Wolverhampton handicap last month; up 5lb and needs to reproduce it on her first turf run since her debut. |
3/1 |
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1st 8 (1) |
10th Apr 2026 Standard 0m 7f 36y Class 6 |
9st 2lb |
Off the mark at the tenth attempt with a narrow win over C&D last month; only 2lb higher here but she was disappointing when favourite at Southwell last time and needs to step up again after that. |
9/1 |
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7th 7 (5) |
28th Mar 2026 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
Got it together lately, having looked regressive, and is only 2lb higher than when off the mark at Wolverhampton recently (first-time cheekpieces added to the usual hood); tonight's more demanding 7f should work in her favour; player. |
5/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £12.20 |
| Straight Forecast | £8.91 |
| Tricast | £98.65 |
| Trifecta | £131.90 |
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