May 30 / 16.00 Beverley

16.00

Good To Firm

Happy Birthday Colin “Spud” Stamford Handicap

  • Prize money: £6621
  • 0m 7f 96y
  • Class 4
  • 11 runners
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Happy Birthday Colin “Spud” Stamford Handicap

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

9/1 (Won)

  • Win: £13.00
  • Place: £3.10

Form: 49-077

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 2lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Winless since August 2024 but he's hinted at promise of late, set plenty to do (also slipped on bend) when seventh of 12 in 7f Thirsk handicap two weeks ago; needs considering off a falling mark.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

1

(3)

22nd Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 75y

Class 4

17:00 Beverley

Glenfinnan

10st 2lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Three C&D runs have yielded two wins and a second; pulled too hard and beaten a long way at Ascot 17 days ago but that was a Class 2 and this should be more suitable; big run expected.

4/1

8th

10

(2)

5th Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

13:40 Ascot

Glenfinnan

8st 5lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Michael Dods

Two course wins feature one at 7f, but both his wins this term came in Class 4 handicaps at Beverley (7.5f, good to firm), including on his last outing 24 days ago; arrives in good heart but this is a notable step back up in grade.

20/1

8/1

  • Place: £2.50

Form: 07-003

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 1lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Has rejoined Micky Fenton and not seen to ideal effect under an aggressive ride when third of seven in 7f Yarmouth handicap 17 days ago; can make his presence felt off a 2lb lower mark here.
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9

(1)

5th Oct 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

15:50 Pontefract

Physique

9st 4lb

J: Grace McEntee

T: Micky Fenton

Comfortable win in a 7f handicap at Newmarket (made all) in June off a 5lb lower mark; not so good since but he is well drawn for this return to 6f; considered.

9/1

10th

1

(1)

23rd Sep 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

19:30 Kempton (AW)

Physique

9st 12lb

J: Grace McEntee

T: Micky Fenton

Three-time turf winner but he's had only three runs on the AW, the most recent coming when a respectable fourth of 13 over this C&D last time; still 7lb higher than for June's Newmarket success but he has each-way claims.

10/1

4th

4

(6)

4th Sep 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

19:24 Kempton (AW)

Physique

9st 9lb

J: Grace McEntee

T: Micky Fenton

Dictated the pace and ran out an easy winner in a 7f handicap at Newmarket in June; well held twice since and he looks high in the weights.

16/1

4/1

  • Place: £1.80

Form: 187-03

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Enjoyed a fine 2025 when a six-time winner (from 5f to 7f); ended up with a lot to do when good third of 13 in 1m Thirsk handicap two weeks ago so he's a player off an unchanged mark.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

2nd

3

(7)

25th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

19:45 Newcastle (AW)

Frankies Dream

10st 0lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Jennie Candlish

His 2025 campaign, where he won six times in the first half of the year, was always going to be a tough act to follow; 0-9 this time round but there have been some fine runs along the way; drops back into Class 5 company this time and a big run looks likely.

9/2

4th

5

(3)

5th Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:00 Thirsk

Frankies Dream

9st 6lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Jennie Candlish

Won six times in the first half of 2025; 0-8 this year but there have been some good runs along the way; last time wasn't one of them though and he is opposable despite a drop in the weights.

8/1

4th
1 (2)
Goldmoyne

8/1

Form: 111395

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 11lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Completed a four-timer on the AW at Lingfield in March; posted another solid effort when fifth of 11 in 7f Newmarket handicap two weeks ago so he can't be ruled out.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

9

(18)

2nd Oct 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:10 Ascot

Goldmoyne

9st 2lb

J: George Wood

T: James Owen

Can lead; won two big-field 7f handicaps in Ireland earlier in career and shone on AW for this yard over the winter, winning six times at 6f to 1m; plenty of creditable efforts in defeat on turf since, notably his close second of 23 in the Ayr Silver Cup (6f, heavy; acts on good to firm) 13 days ago; bold show likely if in similar form.

7/1

2nd

14

(1)

19th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:30 Ayr

Goldmoyne

9st 6lb

J: Jason Hart

T: James Owen

Can lead; won two big-field 7f handicaps in Ireland earlier in career and has shone on AW for this yard over the winter, winning six times at 6f to 1m; has looked to have his share of weight since back on turf but this is his first 6f run since an AW win last December and the strong pace will suit.

14/1

6th

8

(3)

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 127y

Class 2

14:05 Chester

Goldmoyne

9st 0lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: James Owen

Hasn't won on turf for over two years but landed a four-timer on the AW in the spring; has been running consistently on turf since, admittedly starting to look exposed but he should run his race.

9/1

11/1

Form: 0054-6 CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 4lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
C&D winner; back from five months off with respectable sixth of ten in 7f Haydock handicap three weeks ago; can build on it from an easing mark.
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8th

11

(10)

19th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:30 Ayr

Havana Blue

9st 7lb

J: David Egan

T: Julie Camacho

In top form with 6f wins on last two starts, at Newmarket and Ascot, but they were both on good to firm and it's rare to see him on ground slower than good; needs new skills today but this mark shouldn't be beyond him, despite being 2lb badly in under penalty.

8/1

1st

11

(12)

5th Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:35 Ascot

Havana Blue

9st 0lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

He had finished second on three consecutive occasions (twice here over 7f) prior to his Newmarket win (6f, good to firm) three weeks ago; a 5lb rise against stronger opposition may find him out.

8/1

1st

1

(8)

15th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:10 Newmarket (July)

Havana Blue

9st 12lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

Campaigned mostly over 7f; on a two-year losing spell but he's finished runner-up on his last three outings, including when dropped back to 6f here (good to firm) last Friday; races from the same mark and this previous course winner looks sure to be involved.

3/1

Form: 5336-9

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Ayr Bronze Cup winner in 2024 who also posted some good efforts without winning in 2025; beat one on his return in 7f Haydock handicap after nine months off but he should strip sharper now.
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Verdict Starting price

6th

4

(2)

15th Oct 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 4

17:00 Southwell (AW)

Diligent Resdev

9st 12lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Has become well handicapped, but also expensive to follow since his last win in September 2024; made no show in his only previous attempt over this far.

12/1

6th

3

(1)

3rd Sep 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 4

20:10 Southwell (AW)

Diligent Resdev

9st 9lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Yet to hit top gear after three runs this season (7f-7.4f); on good mark and can cope with combination of drop back to 6f and return to Tapeta but others have less to prove.

12/1

7th
2 (4)
Billyb

12/1

Form: 7351-8 CD

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 10lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Signed off for 2025 with 1m win at Southwell; looked rusty after five months off when eighth of nine in 1m Pontefract handicap last month; took this prize in 2024 so not dismissed with usual cheekpieces refitted.
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2nd

5

(1)

17th Sep 2026

Good

1m 0f 6y

Class 4

16:08 Pontefract

Billyb

10st 0lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Craig Lidster

On a mark we know he can win off but hasn't been that threatening this season, including here in his final race when fourth of the six runners; bit to prove.

16/1

4th

1

(1)

17th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 6y

Class 4

19:42 Pontefract

Billyb

9st 11lb

J: Sam James

T: Craig Lidster

Ended 2025 with 1m Southwell win and largely in good nick this season, seventh of 14 in 1m Carlisle handicap last month; not ruled out from a slipping mark.

10/1

OUR TIP

Form: -17963 CD

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 8lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Kickstarted 2026 with 6f success at Southwell and comes here on the back of a good third of 11 in 7f Kempton handicap; this three-time C&D scorer must enter calculations.
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Verdict Starting price

8

(8)

5th Oct 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

15:50 Pontefract

Bell Shot

9st 4lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Michael Appleby

He has finished second to The Good Biscuit (runs 3.15) over C&D twice this summer, more recently 11 days ago; 2lb higher today but should make another bold bid.

4/1

2nd

8

(11)

24th Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:03 Pontefract

Bell Shot

9st 9lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Michael Appleby

Races prominently; has recorded some creditable efforts in defeat this year, including chasing home The Good Biscuit over C&D (good to firm) in July, but well beaten at Beverley latest; first outing for six weeks.

20/1

10th

3

(9)

12th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 75y

Class 4

15:45 Beverley

Bell Shot

10st 3lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Michael Appleby

Races prominently; easy winner of this 12 months ago when only 2lb lower and he returns on the back of some solid efforts, the latest over 6f which has to bode well; good chance.

6/1

Form: 08-020

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 4lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
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.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

10th

7

(8)

17th Sep 2026

Good

1m 0f 6y

Class 4

16:08 Pontefract

Capital Guarantee

9st 12lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: David O’Meara

Exposed seven-time winner; last win in July was off 3lb lower and when partnered by a 5lb claimer; good third last time at Thirsk when not helped by the drop back to 7f, but others are more tempting.

8/1

3rd

3

(8)

5th Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:35 Thirsk

Capital Guarantee

9st 7lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: David O’Meara

Only six ran when he won over 1m here in August (Class 5) and he has come up short in Class 4 events twice since; others may have his measure back at 7f.

10/1

6th

4

(11)

15th Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

15:55 Ripon

Capital Guarantee

9st 10lb

J: Mark Winn

T: David O’Meara

Back to winning ways at Thirsk (1m, good to firm) last month; only sixth off this mark at Redcar last Saturday but the fact he won this race off 2lb higher last year provides hope; draw could have been kinder.

16/1

Form: 0-5343

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Has started 2026 in very good nick, third of six in 6f Southwell handicap last month; not out of things eased 1lb.
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6th

4

(8)

29th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:40 Ayr

Roberto Caro

9st 10lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

He's dropped to a favourable mark and there is every chance that he will exploit it at some point, but he was a soundly beaten fourth of eight behind Belsito at Hamilton (6f, soft) eight days ago and has work to do here.

12/1

4th

4

(4)

21st Sep 2026

Soft

0m 6f 6y

Class 4

16:30 Hamilton

Roberto Caro

9st 10lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Encouraging return to turf when never-nearer close fourth at Ripon (6f, good to soft; has won on soft) in April and he wasn't far away in a big field back there in August; on a favourable mark now; not far away.

8/1

7th

8

(18)

15th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:55 Ripon

Roberto Caro

9st 8lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Well handicapped on this year's best, including a close fourth over C&D in April; has had the odd excuse since and he ran perfectly well over an inadequate 5f at York three weeks ago (not well drawn); a big run could be on the cards.

12/1

11/1

Form: 160355

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 2lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Scored at Newcastle (7f) in February and in good form since until a below-par fifth in 7f Musselburgh handicap nine days ago; he's the sort to bounce back but drawn wide here.
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9th

2

(2)

5th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Benacre

9st 9lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Charlie Johnston

Recent efforts have not been his best but he's a dual C&D winner who has never been this low in the weights; a revival would come as no surprise.

10/1

5th

5

(3)

20th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:00 Ayr

Benacre

9st 6lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Charlie Johnston

No turf win since 2022 but he has won three AW handicaps in the last 14 months; should be well treated but recent efforts haven't been his best; this is a drop in class so not dismissed, even though the return of cheekpieces wouldn't be an obvious plus based on previous usage.

9/1

4th

5

(4)

4th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 173y

Class 4

19:09 Carlisle

Benacre

9st 5lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Charlie Johnston

Not won on turf since his 2yo days but it was a fairly close third at Musselburgh (7f, good) in April; now 4lb lower after four lesser runs; handicapping case can be made but percentage call is to oppose.

9/1

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Payout
Exacta £102.50
Straight Forecast £103.83
Tricast £391.94
Trifecta £407.90

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Frankies Dream

TOPSPEED:

Diligent Resdev

Daily Mail:

Bell Shot

NEWMARKET:

Goldmoyne

The Star:

Capital Guarantee

The Guardian:

Physique

POSTDATA:

Benacre

D Express:

Havana Blue

Daily Mirror:

Billyb

RP RATINGS:

Frankies Dream

The Times:

Frankies Dream

Daily Record:

Frankies Dream

Telegraph:

Diligent Resdev

The Sun:

Bell Shot