April 15 / 15.25 Beverley

15.25

Good

Beverley Beaker Handicap

  • Prize money: £7731
  • 0m 5f 0y
  • Class 3
  • 10 runners
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Beverley Beaker Handicap

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

7/1 (Won)

  • Win: £5.50
  • Place: £1.50

Form: 3206-5 D

Last run: 68 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Good form in York sprints last summer; no more than respectable efforts in two AW outings this winter but feasibly treated on those York efforts if a return to turf sparks a revival.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

7

(16)

23rd May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

14:40 York

Air Force One

9st 7lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Geoff Oldroyd

Has claims on his narrow Beverley win in April (5f, good to soft; only 2lb higher here), but he was never the slightest threat over C&D next time after a sluggish start; needs to bounce back.

9/1

12th

10

(6)

14th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

14:20 York

Air Force One

8st 13lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Geoff Oldroyd

Beat 18 rivals to win over C&D (good) last July and went close over 5.4f here on his next two starts; regained the winning thread at Beverley (5f, good to soft) four weeks ago and he's only 2lb higher today; respected.

6/1

1st

3

(2)

15th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

15:25 Beverley

Air Force One

9st 3lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Geoff Oldroyd

Good form in York sprints last summer; no more than respectable efforts in two AW outings this winter but feasibly treated on those York efforts if a return to turf sparks a revival.

7/1

14/1

  • Place: £5.00

Form: 02198- D

Last run: 179 days

W: 8st 6lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Prominent racer who notched two 5f wins last year, including a defeat of Sunday's Musselburgh scorer Montezuma at Musselburgh (5f, good to soft) in September; not so good on final two starts but he's still relatively lightly raced as a sprinter and appeals as one who could resume his progression at some point in 2026.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

20th

17

(7)

14th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

14:20 York

Im Next

8st 6lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

He's been an improved model this year and won a shade cosily at Beverley (5f, good) last month; his subsequent run at Musselburgh (5f, good) three days later, when fourth, may have come too soon and further progress can't be ruled out, but it's necessary with this step up in grade.

20/1

9/4

  • Place: £1.10

Form: /4811- D

Last run: 198 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Purchased for 60,000gns from Charlie Appleby last July and looked very useful when landing 5f handicaps at Haydock (good) and Hamilton (soft) for Ed Bethell in the autumn; only had five career starts so it'll be a surprise if there isn't more to come this year; leading claims with the stable among the winners.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

7

(11)

14th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

14:20 York

Corolla Point

9st 3lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Edward Bethell

Very lightly raced, ex-Godolphin 4yo; won on stable debut at Haydock (5f, good) last September and followed up later that month (5f, soft); reappeared with close third to Air Force One at Beverley (5f, good to soft) four weeks ago and this unexposed sort could still have plenty more to offer.

9/2

3rd

1

(3)

15th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

15:25 Beverley

Corolla Point

9st 9lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Edward Bethell

Purchased for 60,000gns from Charlie Appleby last July and looked very useful when landing 5f handicaps at Haydock (good) and Hamilton (soft) for Ed Bethell in the autumn; only had five career starts so it'll be a surprise if there isn't more to come this year; leading claims with the stable among the winners.

9/4

1st

2

(3)

29th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 7y

Class 3

16:10 Hamilton

Corolla Point

9st 9lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Edward Bethell

Just the four runs, winning a useful Yarmouth maiden (5f, soft) on sole 2yo start and looking suited by the return to this trip when a ready winner against the older sprinters at Haydock (good) on recent yard debut; up 7lb but he's promising and unexposed.

4/1

Form: 03-215 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 8st 11lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Built on his Southwell reappearance second when seeing off five rivals back there (5f) three weeks later; respectable fifth of 12 in a competitive race at Newcastle (5f) since; while his peak RPRs have been achieved on AW he was placed at Redcar last summer and it's too soon to suggest he won't prove fully effective on the grass; could have fitness edge over some.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

18

(15)

23rd May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

14:40 York

Sports Coach

8st 9lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Hasn't built on his success at Southwell (5f, AW) in March; not disgraced when sixth over C&D nine days ago but he'll need more if he's to return to winning ways.

12/1

6th

22

(5)

14th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

14:20 York

Sports Coach

8st 2lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Antony Brittain

Won off this mark in small field at Southwell (5f, AW) in March; ran pretty well on next two starts but down the field at Thirsk (5f, good to firm) latest and others are preferred in a hotter race than he's used to.

33/1

8th

8

(5)

2nd May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

16:25 Thirsk

Sports Coach

9st 0lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

A wind op last spring had a positive effect; back to winning ways with a ready Southwell win in March; both runs since have been respectable but others in the field look better handicapped.

10/1

8/1

Form: 23420- D

Last run: 158 days

W: 9st 0lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Pushed the reopposing Smart Vision close at Doncaster last autumn; started last season well (including second in this race on reappearance) and should be on the premises if resuming in similar form.
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Verdict Starting price

16th

4

(3)

1st May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

16:20 Ascot

Duran

9st 8lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Nigel Tinkler

Second in this race last year before running out the ready winner of a 5f AW handicap at Haydock last May (good to firm) off a 1lb lower mark; made an encouraging return to action at Beverley 16 days ago; each-way shout.

10/1

5th

5

(8)

15th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

15:25 Beverley

Duran

9st 0lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Nigel Tinkler

Pushed the reopposing Smart Vision close at Doncaster last autumn; started last season well (including second in this race on reappearance) and should be on the premises if resuming in similar form.

8/1

12

(10)

25th Oct 2025

Heavy

0m 5f 3y

Class 2

13:30 Doncaster

Duran

8st 10lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Nigel Tinkler

Ran well when second over C&D (soft) last month; respectable efforts twice since but this first experience of heavy going needs to prompt some further progress.

12/1

14/1

Form: 40800- CD

Last run: 187 days

W: 9st 1lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Lost his way last autumn but returns off 2lb lower than when winning at York (5f, good) under regular rider Rowan Scott last summer so he has plenty of handicapping scope if reviving after six months off; yard also runs Duran.
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13th

14

(5)

23rd May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

14:40 York

Squealer

8st 12lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Nigel Tinkler

Only sixth and ninth this year, but he caught the eye on his reappearance and blew the start next time; now 7lb lower than when winning over C&D (good ground) last summer; likely to be doing his best work late on and a leading contender if getting the breaks.

25/1

9th

6

(3)

2nd May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

16:25 Thirsk

Squealer

9st 3lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Nigel Tinkler

Well handicapped on last season's best, including a York win off 4lb higher (5f, good); only midfield at Beverley on his reappearance 17 days ago (5f, good to soft) but the ground would have been slower than ideal and he travelled strongly before plugging on past a few tiring rivals in the final furlong; better expected back on a quicker surface.

8/1

11/1

Form: 4131-9 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 8st 7lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Reacted well to a belated switch to AW at the end of 2025, winning twice over 5f at Newcastle; behind Sports Coach back there last month but it was his first outing for 104 days so he could be sharper now.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

17th

22

(9)

23rd May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

13:30 York

Tiriac

9st 4lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Paul Midgley

Slowly away and never a threat on all three starts this year, the latest last weekend; being dropped another 2lb can only help but he isn't obviously in good enough form to add to his 2024 success in this.

33/1

8th

7

(15)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

15:37 Thirsk

Tiriac

9st 6lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

Slowly away and never a threat both starts this year; dropped only 1lb and others make more appeal; one of three runners for Paul Midgley.

20/1

7th

8

(4)

15th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

15:25 Beverley

Tiriac

8st 7lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Paul Midgley

Reacted well to a belated switch to AW at the end of 2025, winning twice over 5f at Newcastle; behind Sports Coach back there last month but it was his first outing for 104 days so he could be sharper now.

11/1

Form: 33-870 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 8st 13lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Below par in three AW outings this year but is well treated on last year's turf exploits if first-time blinkers spark him back to life.
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Verdict Starting price

8th

6

(5)

15th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

15:25 Beverley

Venture Capital

8st 13lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Kevin Ryan

Below par in three AW outings this year but is well treated on last year's turf exploits if first-time blinkers spark him back to life.

9/1

11th

8

(11)

27th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Venture Capital

9st 5lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Kevin Ryan

Below par in two AW outings this year but might have been building up his fitness and this former course scorer is starting to look well treated on the pick of last year's turf form; no shock were he to bounce back to form.

12/1

7th

9

(9)

4th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 3

16:02 Southwell (AW)

Venture Capital

9st 2lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Kevin Ryan

Got the better of Pilgrim at Ripon (5f, good) last April off a mark 2lb higher than today's, and he ended the season with some solid placed efforts; faded at Newcastle (5f, AW) last month on his first start for 111 days but he may well have needed it.

10/1

Form: 07310- D

Last run: 213 days

W: 8st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Successful over 5f at Chester (5f, good) last July; also went close on his 2025 reappearance which provides hope that he may be ready to roll after seven months off; drawn widest.
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16th

16

(4)

31st May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

16:45 Thirsk

Acrisius

8st 13lb

J: Sam James

T: Michael & David Easterby

Won off 4lb lower at Chester (5f, good) last July and perhaps unsuited by softer going in two starts since; only had 12 races and couldn't dismiss.

33/1

9th

10

(10)

15th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

15:25 Beverley

Acrisius

8st 6lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Successful over 5f at Chester (5f, good) last July; also went close on his 2025 reappearance which provides hope that he may be ready to roll after seven months off; drawn widest.

12/1

OUR TIP

Form: 23118- CD

Last run: 158 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Better than ever last autumn, winning 5f handicaps at Leicester (good to soft) and Doncaster (heavy); creditable fourth (Duran second) in this race on his 2025 reappearance; likely to be competitive from a handy draw.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

7

(8)

7th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 15y

Class 2

13:30 Chester

Smart Vision

9st 1lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Jessica Macey

Good spell culminated in an October double; form has dipped sharply since and he is due a 2lb drop in future; close second in sole C&D attempt but this is harder and doesn't look as if he's about to add to his tally.

16/1

9th

3

(5)

26th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 8y

Class 3

16:25 Nottingham

Smart Vision

9st 8lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Jessica Macey

Best to forgive reappearance effort (badly hampered); registered three wins apiece in 2024 and 2025 but needs to prove he can defy current mark.

10/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £116.90
Straight Forecast £129.91
Tricast £209.65
Trifecta £302.30

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Corolla Point

Telegraph:

Air Force One

TOPSPEED:

I'm Next

Daily Mirror:

Smart Vision

POSTDATA:

Tiriac

RP RATINGS:

Corolla Point

The Times:

Corolla Point

The Guardian:

Corolla Point

Daily Mail:

Corolla Point

D Express:

Corolla Point

The Sun:

Corolla Point

Daily Record:

Corolla Point

The Star:

Air Force One