May 12 / 16.35 Beverley

16.35

Good To Firm

Napoleons Casino And Restaurant Hull Handicap

  • Prize money: £4527.4
  • 1m 0f 100y
  • Class 5
  • 13 runners
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Napoleons Casino And Restaurant Hull Handicap

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

1st
8 (10)
Coolree

4/1 (Won)

  • Win: £6.00
  • Place: £2.30

Form: 68-731 CD

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 3lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Prevailed by half a length last week, taking C&D record to 11231; successful in this race for the last two years and commands respect, even under a 4lb penalty, kept to his ideal scenario.
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6th

10

(4)

16th Oct 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 4

18:15 Newcastle (AW)

Coolree

9st 2lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Sam England

Enhanced his fine Beverley record with a win over the extended 7f last month but a 0-16 AW record suggests that even a 2lb nudge may leave him vulnerable for win purposes here.

12/1

1st

10

(5)

22nd Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 75y

Class 4

16:25 Beverley

Coolree

9st 0lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Sam England

His four course wins (8.4f) have all come in the month of May; creditable third 24 days ago but more will be needed back up in class.

12/1

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

8/1

  • Place: £4.60

Form: 24-27 BF

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Four-race maiden; best efforts when second on AW on two occasions; didn't live up to market expectations last time (handicap debut) but progress is still a possibility.
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6th

1

(1)

26th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 43y

Class 5

12:15 Doncaster

Superfortress

9st 9lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Six-race maiden who has bits of encouraging form; good second, despite traffic issues, at Beverley (8.5f) on penultimate start and was possibly unsuited by Ripon latest; first win is not inconceivable.

6/1

11th

1

(6)

3rd Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:10 Ripon

Superfortress

9st 9lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Didn't live up to market expectations on handicap debut in April (1m, AW), when he reared at the start, but this very lightly raced 5yo showed what he is capable of when second at Beverley (8.4f, good to firm) three weeks ago, when denied a clear run; unproven on slow ground; on the shortlist.

4/1

2nd

3

(4)

12th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 100y

Class 5

16:35 Beverley

Superfortress

9st 7lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Four-race maiden; best efforts when second on AW on two occasions; didn't live up to market expectations last time (handicap debut) but progress is still a possibility.

8/1

16/1

  • Place: £5.10

Form: 615-54 C

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 3lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Veteran who is a multiple winner, from 7.5f to 1m4f, at Beverley; however, latest effort (here) doesn't suggest his old legs are crying out for this 3.5f drop back in trip.
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5th

8

(3)

16th Sep 2026

Good

1m 1f 207y

Class 5

14:08 Beverley

Dr Rio

9st 4lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

Multiple course winner who comes here on the back of an emphatic victory in 1m3f handicap at Carlisle 20 days ago; up 6lb but not taken lightly in his current mood.

8/1

1st

2

(3)

27th Aug 2026

Good

1m 3f 39y

Class 6

16:30 Carlisle

Dr Rio

9st 11lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

All six wins in Britain have been at Beverley (7.5f-1m4f), the most recent coming last August off a 4lb higher mark than today's, and he posted a solid effort when third there over 1m2f two weeks ago; down the field over this C&D in June.

10/1

3rd

4

(6)

12th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 207y

Class 5

16:15 Beverley

Dr Rio

9st 6lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

Six-time course winner and a regular here; beaten just over 2l over C&D last month when he was on the back foot after starting slowly; hard to rule out.

8/1

Form: 157-93 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Low-mileage 4yo who completed a double last August; did well to finish third, having met traffic issues, at Ripon (1m, good) with reappearance under his belt; enters the reckoning.
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7th

3

(13)

5th Oct 2026

Good

1m 0f 6y

Class 5

16:21 Pontefract

Amidst The Chaos

9st 12lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Nigel Tinkler

Scored over C&D (good) in first-time cheekpieces in June; didn't fire on latest outing but was placed twice over 1m2f beforehand and looks interesting now back at this track and with the cheekpieces back on.

8/1

14th

8

(10)

11th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 43y

Class 4

17:20 Doncaster

Amidst The Chaos

9st 10lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Nigel Tinkler

Three wins include one at this track over 1m and in first-time cheekpieces at Pontefract (1m) in June; solid efforts on his last couple of outings, the penultimate when runner-up over this C&D, and once again has each-way claims, although ground slower than good would pose a question mark.

12/1

3rd

3

(4)

3rd Sep 2026

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 5

14:17 Newcastle (AW)

Amidst The Chaos

9st 8lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Nigel Tinkler

Had cheekpieces on for the first time when winning over 1m at Pontefract in June and went close at Doncaster (1m, good to firm) next time; bounced back from a couple of lesser efforts when runner-up there over 1m2f last time and may have a bit more to offer at this trip.

5/1

14/1

Form: 25-936 C

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 4lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Campaigned mostly over middle distances and she's a dual 1m2f winner at Beverley; placed over C&D on penultimate start but the ground was on the slow side; others preferred.
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9th

4

(2)

19th Sep 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Princess Niyla

9st 10lb

J: Kyle McHugh

T: Alan Brown

Several creditable efforts this season, and she had an excuse when stepped back up to 1m4f here (did too much too soon) last time; has possibilities if she can bounce back but she's not easy to predict and all of her three wins have come on turf; cheekpieces reapplied.

25/1

6th

7

(4)

5th Sep 2026

Standard

1m 4f 99y

Class 5

16:10 Newcastle (AW)

Princess Niyla

8st 8lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Alan Brown

Wins have come on turf in the summer and her record on Tapeta would be mixed at best; generally been running consistently of late but over shorter and this is a different test upped from 1m1f.

5/1

3rd

8

(8)

24th Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 208y

Class 5

15:15 Musselburgh

Princess Niyla

9st 2lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Alan Brown

Record of 3-33 on turf; good third at Doncaster in July (1m, good to firm) but well beaten last time (1m2f, good to firm); lacks consistency.

20/1

14/1

Form: 110-94 C

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Respectable fourth at Newcastle (7f, AW) last time, with reappearance under her belt; has form over C&D but the forecast ground isn't ideal; has gained most turf wins on soft.
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2nd

6

(2)

17th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

16:30 Ayr

Blufferonthebus

9st 8lb

J: Sam James

T: Craig Lidster

Second at Carlisle (1m, soft) in June but well held on all three outings since; bounce back needed.

20/1

7th

8

(1)

19th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 173y

Class 5

17:30 Carlisle

Blufferonthebus

9st 8lb

J: Sam James

T: Craig Lidster

Chased home Ravishing Beauty here (soft) in June; 1lb lower today but that run has been followed by two disappointing efforts; the more rain to fall the better.

12/1

3rd

2

(4)

3rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

19:35 Beverley

Blufferonthebus

10st 5lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: Craig Lidster

Won twice over 7f last November; comparable form when second at Carlisle (1m, soft) last month; not so good last time and she faces a stiff task at the weights; slower ground ideal too.

7/1

12/1

Form: 423-

Last run: 287 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
All starts last July, best effort when close second at Ripon (1m, good) on penultimate; that form isn't strong but she could have something to offer in handicaps; check the market signals.
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13th

7

(4)

1st Sep 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:48 Ripon

Hopeful Joy

9st 7lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Mark Walford

Low-mileage 4yo; didn't enjoy the smoothest of passages when a good fifth of nine over C&D in July; also placed twice here last summer so can't be ruled out in her bid for a breakthrough success.

14/1

5th

7

(2)

6th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:09 Ripon

Hopeful Joy

9st 4lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Mark Walford

Five-race maiden who has failed to progress in two handicaps this season; perhaps best watched unless the market suggests a bigger effort is likely.

14/1

9th

6

(4)

22nd May 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 6y

Class 5

20:52 Pontefract

Hopeful Joy

9st 2lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Mark Walford

Looked rusty on her seasonal/handicap debut at Beverley ten days ago (8.4f, good to firm; 40-1); kept on well enough to think this mark was in range; not yet exposed.

12/1

Form: 27-341 CD

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
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.
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7th

1

(3)

19th Sep 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Tees George

10st 0lb

J: Oliver Carmichael

T: Adrian Nicholls

Won at Beverley (8.4f, good to firm) in April and he's run plenty of good races since including a close second behind an improver at Thirsk (1m, good) three weeks ago; remains feasibly treated off only 1lb higher and he has won at this track in the past; respected.

4/1

2nd

2

(3)

28th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 218y

Class 6

14:13 Thirsk

Tees George

11st 2lb

J: Mr Jack Lander

T: Adrian Nicholls

Raced mainly on stiff/galloping tracks; largely consistent winning off current mark at Beverley (8.5f, good to firm) in April; in the mix, provided he's as effective back on a sharper course.

6/1

4th

5

(4)

11th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 173y

Class 6

14:45 Carlisle

Tees George

9st 11lb

J: Oliver Carmichael

T: Adrian Nicholls

Resumed winning ways at Beverley (8.5f) in April and has continued in good form, runner-up in 1m Redcar handicap 13 days ago; winner has gone in since so a bold showing is on the cards off an unchanged mark.

9/4

Form: 834332

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Record of 0-9 on turf but she transferred her recent AW consistency back to turf last week, going close from the front at Ayr (1m, good to firm); clear possibilities off the same mark.
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2nd

3

(9)

13th Oct 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 53y

Class 5

16:14 Leicester

Donna Nook

9st 7lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: David O’Meara

Landed her first turf win at Ripon (1m, good) in June off 2lb higher; has made the frame in all races since bar one; has dropped to a career-low mark and should be thereabouts.

7/1

3rd

3

(5)

14th Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 218y

Class 5

16:51 Thirsk

Donna Nook

9st 12lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Modest strike rate of 2-27 but generally consistent; landed her first win on turf at Ripon (1m, good) in June and looks sure to run her race; holds place claims.

7/1

9th

2

(5)

1st Sep 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:48 Ripon

Donna Nook

10st 0lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Resumed winning ways over C&D in June and has continued in good form, drawn wide when third of 15 in 1m Thirsk handicap 18 days ago; that form is working out well so she merits serious consideration off a 1lb lower mark.

7/2

OUR TIP

10/1

Form: 599-55

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Maiden who has posted a couple of fifth-place finishes back on turf this term; needs to raise his game somewhat and best form remains on AW.
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12th

12

(10)

11th Aug 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 6y

Class 4

20:00 Hamilton

Not Me

8st 8lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Alan Brown

Off the mark when winning on his stable debut at Chester (7.5f, soft) in June before finishing behind Iris Dancer here next time; below his best on the AW two weeks ago and cheekpieces are now reached for.

25/1

8th

11

(14)

27th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

18:05 Southwell (AW)

Not Me

9st 5lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Alan Brown

Been around a bit in recent times and tried over various trips, often pulling hard; got it together for his current trainer but will need to settle better, with just daylight on his outside from stall 14, back on the AW.

16/1

4th

2

(4)

11th Jul 2026

Good

0m 6f 6y

Class 5

18:50 Hamilton

Not Me

9st 13lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Alan Brown

Gained a breakthrough success on his yard debut (formerly with Ivan Furtado) in 7.5f handicap at Chester last month; needs to back it up dropped to 6f here off a 4lb higher mark.

4/1

12/1

Form: 39-613 CD

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 1lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Successful four times at Beverley, all in Class 6, most recently on penultimate start; placed in Class 5 at Thirsk latest; could go well but this isn't his ideal grade.
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8th

8

(8)

3rd Oct 2026

Good

1m 2f 1y

Class 5

14:17 Redcar

Sunny Orange

9st 1lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

His last four wins have been at Beverley and latest was off 2lb higher (8.4f, good to firm) in April; some creditable efforts across his 14 starts since and his racing too freely offers some excuse for a below-par run over 1m2f at Beverley 16 days ago; yard has had lots of winners in the last fortnight.

8/1

5th

4

(3)

17th Sep 2026

Good

1m 2f 5y

Class 6

17:08 Pontefract

Sunny Orange

9st 10lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

His last four wins have been at Beverley and latest was off this mark (8.4f, good to firm) in April; 0-13 since but he's run plenty of good races including when sixth of 19 at Redcar last week; this step back up in trip is no problem and he's in the mix.

15/2

6th

11

(9)

9th Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 219y

Class 6

16:54 Redcar

Sunny Orange

9st 8lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Tim Easterby

His last four wins have been at Beverley and latest was off this mark (8.4f, good to firm) in April; 0-13 since but he's run plenty of good races including when third at Ripon on his penultimate run; one of two runners for that yard and he could be dangerous.

9/1

20/1

Form: 149-00

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
One win for previous yard; two duck eggs this season for new stable leave a big doubt over his current form; best watched unless the market suggests a resurgence is likely.
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3rd

10

(3)

16th Oct 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

16:48 Redcar

Sir David

9st 8lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Nigel Tinkler

Won at Carlisle (7f, good) last year for Stella Barclay and it was another August win when taking Beverley handicap (7.5f, good to firm) for this yard two months ago; went close at Leicester (7f) on his penultimate start but finished well adrift of Moostar back over that C&D ten days ago, which tempers confidence.

20/1

2nd

4

(2)

21st Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

17:17 Leicester

Sir David

9st 9lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

Game effort to win a minor event at Beverley (7.4f, good to firm) last month; never in the hunt at Musselburgh two weeks later; could prove vulnerable again.

14/1

Form: 57246-

Last run: 167 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Record of 1-12 for Ian Williams, the success off current mark in 1m2f Class 6 last June; still in same ownership; bit to prove in this scenario on stable/seasonal debut.
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9th

7

(1)

27th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

17:20 Ayr

Betty Bassett

9st 6lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Christopher Kellett

Well treated on her best form for Ian Williams but she's failed to beat a rival in both runs for current yard; overall record is now 1-14 and she needs a major revival in new headgear.

50/1

12th

9

(3)

15th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 173y

Class 6

15:50 Carlisle

Betty Bassett

9st 4lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Christopher Kellett

Chance on her best form for Ian Williams but she was tailed off on her seasonal/stable debut last month; questions to answer despite dropping back into a Class 6.

33/1

13th

12

(5)

12th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 100y

Class 5

16:35 Beverley

Betty Bassett

9st 1lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Christopher Kellett

Record of 1-12 for Ian Williams, the success off current mark in 1m2f Class 6 last June; still in same ownership; bit to prove in this scenario on stable/seasonal debut.

16/1

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Payout
Exacta £78.60
Straight Forecast £59.18
Tricast £848.58
Trifecta £986.10

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Coolree

Telegraph:

Amidst The Chaos

D Express:

Donna Nook

The Star:

Not Me

POSTDATA:

Sunny Orange

Daily Mail:

Dr Rio

Daily Mirror:

Amidst The Chaos

The Sun:

Amidst The Chaos

Daily Record:

Donna Nook

RP RATINGS:

Coolree

The Times:

Coolree

The Guardian:

Coolree