April 23 / 15.22 Beverley

15.22

Good

Alan McGuinness And Robin Lunness Memorial Handicap

  • Prize money: £8066
  • 0m 7f 96y
  • Class 4
  • 10 runners
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Alan McGuinness And Robin Lunness Memorial Handicap

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

OUR TIP

7/1 (Won)

  • Win: £10.40
  • Place: £3.10

Form: 1220-8 CD

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Low-mileage 4yo whose last two efforts, latest on stable/seasonal debut, can be excused; steadily progressive RPRs otherwise and gained sole success over C&D (good to firm); interesting back down in class and returned to this scenario.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

10

(11)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 3y

Class 2

17:50 Epsom

A War Eagle

9st 0lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Michael & David Easterby

Made all at Beverley (7.4f, good to firm) in April on second stable start; respectable efforts when fifth on his next two outings but he needs something extra today and is unproven on slow ground.

40/1

5th

9

(5)

6th May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 1y

Class 3

16:45 Chester

A War Eagle

9st 4lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Michael & David Easterby

Suited by good/firmer; has quickly found his form this season for new yard and ran creditably in the Thirsk Hunt Cup (1m) last Saturday when attempting to follow up his Beverley success (7.5f); may do better still.

9/1

5th

14

(12)

2nd May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 218y

Class 2

14:40 Thirsk

A War Eagle

8st 8lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Michael & David Easterby

Low-mileage 4yo who was having only his second start for this yard when clinging on over the extended 7f at Beverley (good to firm) nine days ago; only raised 3lb but this is a step up from that Class 4 and his draw isn't ideal for one who usually races close to the pace.

12/1

16/1

  • Place: £4.20

Form: 3908-0

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 8lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Has failed to show his form in last four appearances but ground softer than good wasn't ideal on seasonal debut latest; 2lb below last winning mark and holds a fighting chance provided he rebounds.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

8

(1)

30th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 96y

Class 4

16:00 Beverley

Capital Guarantee

9st 4lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: David O’Meara

Three-time 7f/1m winner in 2025; good C&D runner-up in April but beat only one in 1m Thirsk handicap two weeks ago; needs to bounce back.

16/1

12th

10

(10)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 218y

Class 3

16:47 Thirsk

Capital Guarantee

9st 0lb

J: Mark Winn

T: David O’Meara

Had excuses for the fizzling out of his season in 2025 but he'd been a ready winner of his sole C&D start, last May, and later won off this mark in August; appreciated the return to good to firm ground when only narrowly failing to get up at Beverley (about 7f) last month; on the premises.

8/1

2nd

6

(5)

23rd Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 96y

Class 4

15:22 Beverley

Capital Guarantee

9st 8lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: David O’Meara

Has failed to show his form in last four appearances but ground softer than good wasn't ideal on seasonal debut latest; 2lb below last winning mark and holds a fighting chance provided he rebounds.

16/1

7/2

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 239-21

Last run: 83 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Has won over middle distances, including on turf, but seems to need shorter nowadays and made all over 1m at Southwell (AW) when last seen; could make a bold bid on this track provided he again goes from the front; stable going very well (3-5 with big LSP) this month; respected.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

4

(1)

12th May 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 4

19:20 Lingfield (AW)

Frostmagic

9st 7lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Ismail Mohammed

Handy sort who has mainly run well since the autumn, including a win at Southwell (1m, Tapeta) in January and a good third of ten on last month's Beverley return (7f, good to firm); shouldn't be far away.

5/1

3rd

7

(4)

23rd Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 96y

Class 4

15:22 Beverley

Frostmagic

9st 7lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Ismail Mohammed

Has won over middle distances, including on turf, but seems to need shorter nowadays and made all over 1m at Southwell (AW) when last seen; could make a bold bid on this track provided he again goes from the front; stable going very well (3-5 with big LSP) this month; respected.

7/2

1st

6

(9)

30th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

13:32 Southwell (AW)

Frostmagic

9st 7lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Ismail Mohammed

Two wins over further last summer; has run some good races over 1m at Kempton since September but he is edging up the weights and needs another step forward to win.

4/1

4th
4 (9)
Nyman

14/1

Form: 2401-6

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Ex-Irish 4yo whose form (three attempts) for new yard features a win at Newmarket (7f, good to soft) last backend; possibilities returned to turf with AW reappearance (midfield) under his belt.
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No / Draw
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Verdict Starting price

6th

5

(6)

26th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 219y

Class 4

15:50 Redcar

Nyman

9st 2lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Roger Fell

Ex-Irish; not a regular winner, but ran a sound race when 2.5l fourth over C&D earlier this month (good); only a pound higher than when winning at Newmarket last autumn (7f, good to soft); place chance.

7/1

17th

9

(20)

15th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

13:45 York

Nyman

9st 8lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Roger Fell

Ex-Irish 4yo whose form for new stable features a success at Newmarket (7f, good to soft) last autumn and creditable fourth-place finishes in last two outings (7.5f/1m); again has frame possibilities.

10/1

4th

8

(7)

7th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 219y

Class 3

19:20 Redcar

Nyman

8st 12lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Roger Fell

Ex-Irish 4yo whose came good at the second attempt for Roger Fell in 7f Newmarket handicap (good to soft) last backend; has returned with respectable efforts on AW and turf in recent months and now only 1lb above the mark he defied at Newmarket; cheekpieces are refitted for the first time in Britain.

9/1

Form: 25736- D

Last run: 170 days

W: 9st 3lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Gained last year's two wins in August but has recorded his other two successes (2023/2024) in the month of April; drawn against the inner rail and could be a danger, provided he's in top form on seasonal debut; market support would heighten interest.
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Verdict Starting price

10th

19

(3)

23rd May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:00 York

Highfield Viking

9st 2lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: John & Sean Quinn

Gained last year's two wins over 7f on good ground in August and came second in a 15-runner race next time; made a respectable return to action one month ago and enters each-way calculations.

16/1

5th

8

(1)

23rd Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 96y

Class 4

15:22 Beverley

Highfield Viking

9st 3lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

Gained last year's two wins in August but has recorded his other two successes (2023/2024) in the month of April; drawn against the inner rail and could be a danger, provided he's in top form on seasonal debut; market support would heighten interest.

7/1

6th

3

(4)

4th Nov 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

13:25 Redcar

Highfield Viking

9st 12lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

Won twice in August (both on good ground) and ran on for third at Catterick last time; this is his trip and fine on all ground.

5/1

25/1

Form: 60456-

Last run: 173 days

W: 8st 10lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Gained sole turf success in 2021 and it's two years since last AW win; 0-4 for current stable and lacks recent match practice having been absent since November; probably best watched unless the market suggests otherwise.
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Verdict Starting price

8th

4

(9)

7th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

18:50 Redcar

Tropez Power

9st 4lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Mark Walford

Gained sole turf success in 2021 and it's two years since last AW win; 0-5 for current stable but he could strip fitter for his Beverley reappearance a fortnight ago.

12/1

6th

11

(7)

23rd Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 96y

Class 4

15:22 Beverley

Tropez Power

8st 10lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Mark Walford

Gained sole turf success in 2021 and it's two years since last AW win; 0-4 for current stable and lacks recent match practice having been absent since November; probably best watched unless the market suggests otherwise.

25/1

9/1

Form: 95112-

Last run: 125 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Proved suited by the switch to AW towards the end of his 2025 campaign and nearly completed a 1m hat-trick on final outing; chance depends on whether he can keep up the good form returned to turf; only 1-12 in this sphere and 10lb higher than last attempt.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

5

(8)

30th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 173y

Class 4

17:28 Carlisle

Priapos

9st 7lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Phillip Makin

Has done well over 1m for new connections, finding plenty for two wins on sand at Newcastle in late 2025; given a break after and two turf runs since, at Beverley and when fourth at Ayr ten days ago, suggest he isn't just an AW pony; can go well.

6/1

4th

4

(7)

20th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

15:42 Ayr

Priapos

9st 8lb

J: Sam James

T: Phillip Makin

Rejuvenated on AW late last year, winning two in a row at Newcastle (1m); it's possible he'll improve for last month's outing at Beverley (7.4f, good to firm; seventh of ten), which was his first of the year, but he needs to prove he can transfer his AW resurgence back to turf.

16/1

7th

5

(2)

23rd Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 96y

Class 4

15:22 Beverley

Priapos

9st 9lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Phillip Makin

Proved suited by the switch to AW towards the end of his 2025 campaign and nearly completed a 1m hat-trick on final outing; chance depends on whether he can keep up the good form returned to turf; only 1-12 in this sphere and 10lb higher than last attempt.

9/1

Form: 27327-

Last run: 188 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Gained sole win in July 2024 on final start for previous yard; record of 0-9 for current stable doesn't tell the whole story as he's posted a few second-place finishes that represent peak form; capable of going well.
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Verdict Starting price

16

(14)

4th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

16:42 Wetherby

Yaajooz

9st 0lb

J: Lewis Chalkley

T: Michael & David Easterby

Won a 1m selling handicap (good to firm) at Thirsk when with George Boughey; has gone close a couple of times for this yard, including here (1m, good) 12 months ago when 3lb higher; below par in both starts this season but not written off.

20/1

9th

5

(10)

19th May 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

17:35 Newcastle (AW)

Yaajooz

9st 7lb

J: Lewis Chalkley

T: Michael & David Easterby

Went close off this mark over C&D last backend and a good test over this trip is fine; quiet on his turf comeback and only has a selling handicap win to his name but he's quite capable.

16/1

8th

10

(8)

23rd Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 96y

Class 4

15:22 Beverley

Yaajooz

9st 3lb

J: Lewis Chalkley

T: Michael & David Easterby

Gained sole win in July 2024 on final start for previous yard; record of 0-9 for current stable doesn't tell the whole story as he's posted a few second-place finishes that represent peak form; capable of going well.

14/1

8/1

Form: 33662- C

Last run: 173 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Campaigned mostly over sprint trips and gained his Beverley win at 5f (also effective at 6f); close second at Newmarket when last seen but doesn't appear to be crying out for this step back up in distance.
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Verdict Starting price

1st

12

(6)

23rd May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

13:30 York

Lord Roxby

9st 7lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Nigel Tinkler

Generally performed with great credit last season, including a 6f Hamilton win in May off the same mark as today; never involved in either start this year but his stable's good recent form provides some hope.

14/1

13th

1

(8)

9th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:40 Ascot

Lord Roxby

9st 9lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

Generally performed with great credit last season, winning a 6f handicap at Hamilton last May off 2lb lower and ending his campaign with a second of nine at Newmarket; never in contention at Beverley on his return to action 16 days ago (7.4f, good to firm) and likely best watched for a yard having a quiet year.

16/1

9th

3

(11)

23rd Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 96y

Class 4

15:22 Beverley

Lord Roxby

9st 10lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Nigel Tinkler

Campaigned mostly over sprint trips and gained his Beverley win at 5f (also effective at 6f); close second at Newmarket when last seen but doesn't appear to be crying out for this step back up in distance.

8/1

14/1

Form: 1/285- CD

Last run: 282 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced 4yo whose solid record in novice events, including 2yo success over C&D, has not been transferred to two handicaps; sold out of Ed Bethell's yard for £6,000 since last run; return to this scenario may have positive effect on stable/seasonal debut.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

6

(13)

18th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 182y

Class 5

15:00 Carlisle

Surprised

9st 6lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Bryan Smart

High in weights when first handicapping, following a Beverley novice win (about 7f) as 2yo, but was down 10lb from her opening mark when a never-nearer sixth at Catterick (6f, good) last week on second run for yard; this stiff test looks sure to suit and she has a good run in her.

14/1

6th

3

(7)

11th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 212y

Class 5

17:00 Catterick

Surprised

9st 11lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Bryan Smart

Won Beverley novice (about 7f) as a 2yo and ran well over 7f on this track subsequently; well held in all three handicaps, though, including on yard debut back at Beverley 18 days ago; trip query dropped to 6f and might need another run or two.

16/1

10th

9

(3)

23rd Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 96y

Class 4

15:22 Beverley

Surprised

9st 3lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Bryan Smart

Lightly raced 4yo whose solid record in novice events, including 2yo success over C&D, has not been transferred to two handicaps; sold out of Ed Bethell's yard for £6,000 since last run; return to this scenario may have positive effect on stable/seasonal debut.

14/1

Non-runners

Milteye

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £148.50
Straight Forecast £108.56
Tricast £413.61
Trifecta £1317.40

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Frostmagic

RP RATINGS:

Milteye

TOPSPEED:

Tropez Power

The Star:

Surprised

Telegraph:

Capital Guarantee

The Times:

Highfield Viking

NEWMARKET:

Frostmagic

The Guardian:

Frostmagic

Daily Mail:

Frostmagic

Daily Record:

Frostmagic

POSTDATA:

Milteye

Daily Mirror:

Milteye

The Sun:

Milteye

D Express:

Tropez Power