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
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

1

(1)

3rd Oct 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

13:50 Ascot

Air Force One

9st 3lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Geoff Oldroyd

A sprinter on a sharp upward curve, winning notable handicaps at York and Doncaster (extended 5f; good) in recent months; likely to make his mark at this level in time and he is one to take seriously.

10/1

1st

5

(17)

12th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 143y

Class 2

14:20 Doncaster

Air Force One

9st 7lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Geoff Oldroyd

Enjoyed his finest hour when rattling home to win a 5.4f handicap at York's Ebor meeting last month; more prominently ridden over 6f three days later and didn't quite see it out on good to soft ground; still has time to do better but this mark does demand it.

10/1

8th

17

(3)

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:10 York

Air Force One

9st 4lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Geoff Oldroyd

In good form this year and he took it to a new level when powering home to win the 5.4f handicap here on Wednesday; has had few chances at 6f (third to Stratusnine over C&D last month) and will be fine on good to soft (more to prove should it get slower); respected under a 5lb penalty.

6/1

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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Verdict Starting price

5th

1

(14)

16th Oct 2026

Heavy

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

16:37 Haydock

Im Next

9st 9lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Mixed form across his last few starts and down the field at Ripon (6f, good) three weeks ago, however, seven days earlier he was a creditable fifth of 23 in the Ayr Silver Cup (6f, heavy) and he won twice over 5f in the summer (good/good to firm); not ruled out.

9/1

9th

5

(2)

26th Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:28 Ripon

Im Next

9st 4lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Gained a third success of 2026 at Beverley (5f) in July; runner-up in Great St Wilfrid over this C&D last month and posted another very good effort with fifth of 23 in the Silver Cup at Ayr (6f) one week ago; well in the mix eased 1lb.

9/1

5th

10

(12)

19th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:30 Ayr

Im Next

9st 7lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Front-runs; all five wins at 5f, including on heavy; useful 6f form when runner-up in the Great St Wilfrid at Ripon last month, albeit helped by racing against the stands' rail; dropped right out in the Portland at Doncaster since and this is also highly competitive; yard has won two of the last seven runnings.

33/1

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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2nd

5

(9)

19th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 89y

Class 2

13:50 York

Corolla Point

9st 8lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Edward Bethell

Successful in 5f handicaps twice last September having moved to Ed Bethell; beaten favourite on his first three starts this year, including here, but still ran to a useful level; managed to put his head in front, just, at Hamilton (5f, good) 18 days ago and although a 3lb rise didn't look overly generous, the third has won since; still has potential after just nine runs.

11/2

1st

1

(11)

1st Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 2

19:30 Hamilton

Corolla Point

10st 0lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Edward Bethell

Won 5f handicaps at Haydock (good) and here (soft) on his first two runs for Ed Bethell last September; has recorded even better form in defeat this year, notably his close second of 14 in the Gosforth Park Cup (5f) five weeks ago; won't be inconvenienced should any of the forecast showers arrive; gets the vote.

5/2

2nd

6

(4)

26th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

19:28 Newcastle (AW)

Corolla Point

9st 8lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Edward Bethell

Won 5f handicaps at Haydock (good) and Hamilton (soft) on his first two runs for Ed Bethell last September; beaten favourite in both starts this year, latterly at York six weeks ago which is a strong piece of form; no obvious reason why he won't handle AW and he is one to take seriously.

3/1

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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Verdict Starting price

7th

9

(4)

16th Oct 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Sports Coach

9st 3lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Runner-up over C&D (to Little Mi Mi) and at York in June/July; has lost his form on turf this autumn but is well handicapped again and a good AW record (3-9) provides the hope for better this time.

10/1

11th

9

(10)

3rd Oct 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

17:40 Redcar

Sports Coach

9st 0lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Needs to bounce back from a poor run at York, but his previous three efforts were all creditable, including when narrowly beaten in a blanket finish over C&D; not ruled out.

16/1

16th

4

(17)

6th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 89y

Class 4

14:05 York

Sports Coach

9st 9lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Antony Brittain

All three wins on AW but he has run a couple of good races on turf this summer, including at York (5f, good to firm); each-way shout again.

12/1

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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4th

8

(7)

16th Oct 2026

Heavy

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

17:07 Haydock

Duran

9st 6lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Nigel Tinkler

He's fully 12lb lower than when going close at Doncaster (5f, heavy) last October; however, he's had an underwhelming campaign in the main this season and others arrive with more pressing claims.

12/1

8th

8

(10)

13th Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 3y

Class 4

16:50 Doncaster

Duran

9st 7lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

Lacklustre campaign in the main but he has a reduced mark to work with as a result and was an encouraging seventh of 21 in a first-time visor (retained) at York (5.4f, good to soft) last Sunday, when suffering interference and away from the main action; ran two big races here last autumn; interesting.

7/1

7th

11

(15)

6th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 89y

Class 4

14:05 York

Duran

9st 7lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

Twice a course winner, including over this trip; started his campaign with a promising run at Beverley but three lacklustre runs have followed; well handicapped if the addition of a visor sparks a revival.

25/1

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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10th

8

(3)

15th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 143y

Class 4

16:10 Doncaster

Squealer

8st 13lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Nigel Tinkler

A fairly useful 5f winner in 2025; yet to hit top form this season though, third of four in 5f Nottingham handicap last month; more is needed despite a tumbling mark.

9/1

3rd

2

(1)

21st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 8y

Class 5

17:50 Nottingham

Squealer

9st 13lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Nigel Tinkler

York win last summer came off 15lb higher, which shows how things have gone in the meantime; can miss the break (including in first-time headgear latest; now removed) but this race is easier than he's used to; career-low mark.

7/1

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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6th

5

(17)

13th Oct 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

15:39 Leicester

Tiriac

9st 8lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Paul Midgley

Multiple 5f-6f winner who acts on slow ground; 0-9 in 2026 but his better efforts in that period would give him each-way claims, if the forecast slower ground proves to be advantageous.

10/1

4th

7

(12)

1st Oct 2026

Good

0m 6f 18y

Class 5

16:50 Nottingham

Tiriac

9st 8lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Paul Midgley

Two 6f wins earlier in career but he does most of his racing over 5f these days; some promise over that trip at Hamilton in August but he hasn't looked like coining in on a favourable mark since; remains with queries.

12/1

6th

10

(4)

13th Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 3y

Class 4

16:15 Doncaster

Tiriac

9st 0lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Paul Midgley

He's on a dangerous mark and will be right at home if slow ground prevails; things may click again at some point but slow starts are an issue and his form has been patchy this season.

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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8th

6

(3)

16th Oct 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Venture Capital

9st 5lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Kevin Ryan

Should be well treated but little to cheer this season; latest fifth of 16 at Doncaster (5f, good) was a bit better but he was subsequently reported to have bled from the nose.

10/1

5th

16

(13)

13th Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 3y

Class 3

13:25 Doncaster

Venture Capital

8st 13lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Kevin Ryan

Twice ran well over C&D (good/soft) in 2024, winning this race on first occasion; thrown in on that form but little to cheer this season, given a wind operation (his second) before penultimate start; latest was at least a step back in the right direction.

25/1

4th

2

(5)

1st Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:13 Ripon

Venture Capital

9st 13lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Kevin Ryan

Scored over 5f here last April; without a victory since though and beat only one on the back of a wind operation in 5f Hamilton handicap last time; others appeal more.

11/1

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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7th

7

(11)

16th Oct 2026

Heavy

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

17:07 Haydock

Smart Vision

9st 7lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Jessica Macey

Down the field at Newcastle four weeks ago but was in a first-time visor and his usual cheekpieces return today; he was in pretty good heart prior to last time and won on heavy ground last October; not discounted.

12/1

8th

2

(3)

19th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

Smart Vision

9st 9lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Jessica Macey

Well handicapped on his best form last year and he's finished a creditable fourth in last two runs including over C&D; needs to find a bit extra but he's still lightly raced on AW and new headgear could give him a boost.

8/1

4th

7

(3)

13th Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 3y

Class 4

16:50 Doncaster

Smart Vision

9st 7lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Jessica Macey

Three wins in the second half of last year (various ground; the final one over C&D); he's struggled to get competitive for most of this year but has dropped down the weights and ran well when fourth of 13 at Newcastle (5f, AW) last time; another 2lb lower today and he's one to consider.

10/1

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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