April 23 / 16.52 Beverley

16.52

Good

Connexin’s ‘No Lagging Behind’ Handicap (Div II)

  • Prize money: £5574.2
  • 1m 0f 100y
  • Class 6
  • 8 runners
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Connexin’s ‘No Lagging Behind’ Handicap (Div II)

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

8/1 (Won)

  • Win: £7.50
  • Place: £1.80

Form: 3839-6 CD

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Three-time course winner, albeit in the summer months; may not be ready to strike but it's difficult to rule out a good effort with Thirsk reappearance (sixth of 14) under his belt.
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4th

9

(3)

29th Aug 2026

Good

1m 1f 207y

Class 5

14:55 Beverley

Sunny Orange

9st 0lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Course regular who has registered four wins and five places from 21 starts here, including when scoring over 8.5f in April; has proved his stamina for 1m2f since July and has soft ground form too; may well make an impact.

14/1

3rd

1

(5)

15th Aug 2026

Good

1m 1f 170y

Class 6

17:05 Ripon

Sunny Orange

10st 0lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Off the mark for the year at Beverley (8.4f, good to firm) in April and he has run several good races in defeat since; he should be in the thick of the action once more.

9/2

5th

6

(1)

12th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 207y

Class 5

16:15 Beverley

Sunny Orange

9st 5lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Four wins here and nearly made that five last month on two occasions, since when he's again gone close at Pontefract; likely contender off the same mark as for last two runs.

6/1

OUR TIP

4/1

  • Place: £1.20

Form: 53429-

Last run: 148 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Sold for 9,000gns since his sole start (2m) for Micky Hammond; still a maiden and drops back markedly in trip but has possibilities on the pick of his form for William Knight; wears new headgear on debut for Ed Bethell; market may offer further guidance.
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1st

9

(2)

31st Aug 2026

Good

1m 2f 190y

Class 6

17:50 Ripon

Glitter Code

10st 10lb

J: Miss Nell Biker

T: Edward Bethell

Runner-up at Beverley (8.4f, good to firm) on stable debut in April, but he's not come close to that form in three runs since and his overall record is now 0-23; opposable in another switch of headgear.

8/1

6th

3

(5)

5th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 5y

Class 6

14:45 Pontefract

Glitter Code

11st 0lb

J: Miss Nell Biker

T: Edward Bethell

22-race maiden (placed at up to 11.5f) whose better efforts over the past 12 months would give him each-way claims; needs to bounce back after a couple of below-par AW efforts.

5/1

7th

3

(13)

26th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

17:10 Newcastle (AW)

Glitter Code

11st 1lb

J: Miss Nell Biker

T: Edward Bethell

Second five times at up to 1m2f, including in first blinkers at Beverley in April on yard debut; heavy defeat over 1m4f four weeks ago sees a visor return today; 0-21 tally (0-5 on AW) is probably the bottom line.

16/1

5/1

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 4668-7 CD

Last run: 107 days

W: 9st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Took AW score to 0-16 with two below-par efforts on AW for new stable during the winter; record over C&D, all off higher marks in Class 5, reads 112; interesting back in this scenario and in this lower grade, with a return to form on the cards.
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3rd

6

(8)

29th Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 100y

Class 5

16:45 Beverley

Coolree

9st 7lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Sam England

Has gained all four handicap wins over C&D, including two this May (good to soft/good to firm); also ran well over the extended 7f here in midsummer and has been given a chance by the handicapper on the back of a poor run at Pontefract five weeks ago; his C&D record affords him plenty of respect.

12/1

7th

1

(1)

26th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 6y

Class 5

15:30 Pontefract

Coolree

10st 1lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Sam England

Has gained all four handicap wins over the extended 1m at Beverley, two this May; underwhelming prospects judged on two runs here, admittedly back in 2024 but he looks opposable seeing as he may well need a career best.

6/1

3rd

5

(5)

20th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 96y

Class 4

19:30 Beverley

Coolree

8st 8lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Sam England

Ties in with some of today's rivals on recent C&D form but is still seeking a first success at this trip; has gained all Beverley wins over the extended 1m.

5/1

Form: 0-0093 D

Last run: 5 days

W: 8st 9lb

7 yo Colt

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Has an each-way shout, having shown signs of a revival with placed effort at Nottingham (1m) last Saturday returned to turf; whether he can win is another matter, with his strike-rate still poor.
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6th

6

(11)

3rd Sep 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

16:35 Newcastle (AW)

Bizarre Law

9st 5lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Michael Herrington

Narrow win at Doncaster (7f, good to soft; 0-55 handicap); not so good since, including in a classified race last week, and others are preferred for win purposes.

10/1

8th

1

(9)

26th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

16:52 Catterick

Bizarre Law

9st 9lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Michael Herrington

Came from well off the pace to win a handicap at Doncaster (7f, good to soft) in May, but he hasn't matched that level in three starts since and this track isn't sure to suit his hold-up style; others preferred.

6/1

4th

4

(3)

8th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 3y

Class 6

16:15 Yarmouth

Bizarre Law

9st 6lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Michael Herrington

Came from an unpromising position to win a 7f handicap at Doncaster (good to soft) in May; has not matched it in two runs since and this isn't sure to set up for him.

11/2

Form: 226-35 CD

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Record is 4-23, the most recent win last September in sole C&D attempt (soft); generally consistent since, respectable fifth at Doncaster (1m2f) most recently; gained other turf success on good ground; solid.
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8th

11

(13)

16th Jun 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

17:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

Hashtagnotions

9st 13lb

J: Miss Isla Clarkson

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Dual Newcastle winner who added two turf victories last autumn, all off lower marks; consistently below market expectations of late and will want to settle better than over C&D last time, coming from stall 13 under a jockey taking just her third ride.

20/1

7th

11

(4)

1st Jun 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Hashtagnotions

9st 4lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Dual Newcastle winner who added two turf victories last autumn, all off lower marks; will want a good test over this trip round here and hasn't been at his best on grass lately.

12/1

7th

4

(10)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 68y

Class 6

21:00 Hamilton

Hashtagnotions

9st 5lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Scored twice (around 1m) at Ayr and Beverley last summer; back in decent nick in 2026, fifth in 8.5f Beverley handicap 22 days ago; ought to be in the shake-up again from an easing mark.

5/1

8/1

Form: 765-00 CD

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 8lb

9 yo Mare

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Couple of duck eggs this term leave a doubt over her current form; however, gained one of her five wins in 2025 over this C&D and she holds a good chance off current mark provided a resurgence materialises; runner-up in this race 12 months ago.
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6th

3

(3)

24th Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 2y

Class 6

16:45 Musselburgh

Hostelry

9st 8lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Ruth Carr

Combination of a first-time visor and drop to 0-50 classified company enough to see her end a losing run a fortnight ago; win last August came off a stone-higher mark and she's shortlisted now back in the groove.

7/2

1st

5

(10)

10th Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

14:15 Ayr

Hostelry

9st 9lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Ruth Carr

Ten-time winner; on the downgrade now but fairly consistent in handicaps in recent months; went without her usual cheekpieces on last two outings; big player in this grade if first-time visor has any positive effect.

11/4

5th

3

(8)

1st Aug 2026

Good

1m 1f 35y

Class 6

21:00 Hamilton

Hostelry

9st 9lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Ruth Carr

Dual winner over the extended 1m here; losing run up to 13, but 16lb below her last winning mark and looked unlucky not to finish closer when fourth of six here (1m, good) three weeks ago; stays this far and could go well.

7/1

14/1

Form: 135-79 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 12lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Best form, including sole success, on ground softer than good; perhaps unsuited by AW this year but again seems unlikely to have ideal conditions and removal of usual hood presents another question mark.
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6th

2

(1)

28th Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

15:45 Ffos Las

Dinah Myte

9st 9lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: John Gallagher

The winner of two 1m handicaps, on Newcastle AW and here on heavy; capable of going well back at 1m, having raced too freely over 1m4f last time.

6/1

6th

3

(5)

11th Aug 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

16:00 Lingfield (AW)

Dinah Myte

9st 9lb

J: Luke Morris

T: John Gallagher

Running consistently well in recent months including winning a handicap at Newcastle (1m, Tapeta) in June; yet to attempt this far, but still one for the shortlist down to this level for the first time.

4/1

3rd

5

(1)

28th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 23y

Class 6

16:20 Yarmouth

Dinah Myte

8st 12lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: John Gallagher

Both wins over 1m, at Ffos Las (heavy) last September and at Newcastle (AW) last month; finished second of six at Nottingham (1m2f, good to firm) this month and she is one for the shortlist off the same mark.

4/1

14/1

Form: 80-060 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
One win apiece for his previous two yards but looks far from solid on 2026 form for another new stable; best watched unless the betting suggests a big run is likely.
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4th

11

(7)

25th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

18:45 Leicester

Mini Mac

9st 1lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Jessica Macey

A repeat of the form which netted him a C&D second last month (good to firm) off today's mark would take him close; hard to blame his Doncaster flop since on the return to a 1m trip he has won over before.

8/1

11th

15

(3)

14th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 213y

Class 6

17:15 Doncaster

Mini Mac

9st 1lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Jessica Macey

Back in better form over 7f at Doncaster and Leicester the last twice; still attractively treated, having gained sole handicap win off 12lb higher (over 1m); respected.

5/1

2nd

8

(7)

25th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

15:04 Leicester

Mini Mac

9st 5lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Jessica Macey

His form has deteriorated since his last win last May but he took a step back in the right direction when fourth of 16 at Doncaster (7f, good to soft) nine days ago; has another career-low mark today and is not ruled out.

7/1

Non-runners

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Payout
Exacta £19.40
Straight Forecast £16.32
Tricast £58.91
Trifecta £109.10

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Coolree

The Times:

Sunny Orange

POSTDATA:

Bizarre Law

Telegraph:

Glitter Code

TOPSPEED:

Mini Mac

Daily Mail:

Glitter Code

RP RATINGS:

Coolree

Daily Mirror:

Coolree

The Sun:

Coolree

D Express:

Sunny Orange

The Star:

Sunny Orange

The Guardian:

Bizarre Law

Daily Record:

Bizarre Law