June 16 / 19.30 Beverley

19.30

Good To Soft

Biffa North Handicap

  • Prize money: £4004
  • 0m 7f 96y
  • Class 6
  • 14 runners
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Biffa North Handicap

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

25/1 (Won)

  • Win: £19.00
  • Place: £4.00

Form: 50-008 C

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 3lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Veteran who hasn't yet found his form this term and hasn't won a handicap for nearly two years; others preferred.
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5th

7

(12)

16th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 218y

Class 6

15:38 Thirsk

Langholm

9st 9lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Michael Dods

Dual C&D winner; got up late to win a handicap at Beverley (7.5f, good) last month and ran another respectable race when fourth in a classified event at Ayr (1m; Park Lane Penny was second) 11 days ago; claims.

10/1

4th

6

(6)

5th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

15:50 Ayr

Langholm

9st 9lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Michael Dods

Prevailed narrowly in Beverley handicap (7.5f, good) last time, bouncing back to form and showing that his old legs can still operate successfully; 1-1 at classified level; shortlisted.

7/2

1st

10

(5)

16th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 96y

Class 6

19:30 Beverley

Langholm

9st 3lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Michael Dods

Veteran who hasn't yet found his form this term and hasn't won a handicap for nearly two years; others preferred.

25/1

OUR TIP

25/1

  • Place: £4.60

Form: 751-00

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 12lb

7 yo Filly

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Ended last season with a success; however, two duck eggs this term help to reflect her inconsistency and leave a big doubt over her current form to boot.
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10th

8

(3)

8th Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

16:46 Catterick

Miss Willows

9st 5lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Simon Whitaker

Front-runner who was drawn wide over 1m at Thirsk last month before finding 6f too sharp here latest; today's 7f from stall 3 is fine (dual C&D winner) and, while she has little room for manoeuvre off this mark, any rain would help her chance.

12/1

4th

2

(4)

26th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 212y

Class 6

15:15 Catterick

Miss Willows

9st 8lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Simon Whitaker

Front-runner; all three wins have been over 7f, including two here (soft/good); went close at Beverley (7.5f, good) in June but didn't get home over 1m at Thirsk 12 days ago; chance if coping with the drop back to 6f.

17/2

8th

15

(13)

14th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 218y

Class 5

19:50 Thirsk

Miss Willows

8st 6lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Simon Whitaker

Ended last season with a win and suddenly back to form two months ago when a clear second at Beverley (extended 7f; good); however, she's far from certain to follow one good run with another.

25/1

14/1

  • Place: £2.40

Form: 665587

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 3lb

7 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Drops back in trip having failed to sustain her effort over 8.5f at Beverley last time; has plenty of C&D form, including third-place finish in this race last year; could go well.
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4th

6

(9)

2nd Sep 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

17:15 Newcastle (AW)

Elettaria

9st 2lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: John Wainwright

Scored twice over 7f here in 2025; got back on track with second of 13 in 7f handicap at Beverley three weeks ago; up 2lb but very much one to consider.

9/2

2nd

10

(4)

12th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 75y

Class 6

15:15 Beverley

Elettaria

9st 0lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: John Wainwright

Has done most of her winning on the AW and recent turf form is uninspiring; others preferred.

12/1

5th

7

(4)

29th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 219y

Class 6

16:50 Redcar

Elettaria

8st 9lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: John Wainwright

3-22 on the AW (wins have been at Newcastle over 7f) compared to 1-27 on turf; has been shaping as if she's in form in recent starts and once again has each-way claims.

12/1

Form: 624604

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Well treated on plenty of form but has been unable to take advantage of a steadily declining mark for current connections and latest defeat took his record to 0-24.
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6th

4

(3)

2nd Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 3y

Class 6

15:38 Yarmouth

Valsharah

9st 9lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Michael Appleby

A maiden after 28 starts, with tendencies to start slowly and race too freely, but has made the frame on his last five appearances, including two seconds in this grade at Brighton (6f, good to firm) this summer; fine over 7f and a likely contender once again; has tried various headgear combinations this year; goes in just the refitted cheekpieces today.

6/5

4th

5

(1)

29th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

16:20 Redcar

Valsharah

9st 5lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: Michael Appleby

Exposed 27-race maiden; runner-up in 6f classified events at Brighton on his last two starts (beaten favourite on each occasion); should run his race but others appeal more for win purposes.

7/2

2nd

13

(8)

7th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 215y

Class 6

18:20 Brighton

Valsharah

9st 9lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Michael Appleby

26-race maiden but did remarkably well to snatch second behind Big Time Rascal over C&D (good to firm) last Tuesday, when breaking awkwardly and pulling hard; clearly not the most straightforward and another change of headgear is tried but should go close if he gets the breaks.

2/1

25/1

Form: 7407-0

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
Has made the frame a few times over sprint trips on Wolverhampton AW; well held over 7f on stable/seasonal debut, exacerbating a turf record that is far from solid.
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8th

8

(2)

26th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:00 Pontefract

Summer Rain

9st 3lb

J: David Allan

T: Craig Lidster

0-15 and he hasn't really threatened to put that right this time around; well drawn but likely vulnerable again.

25/1

9th

7

(8)

14th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:04 Leicester

Summer Rain

9st 9lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Craig Lidster

Modest maiden at his best in 2024 and 2025; not so good for new yard this year but latest start, when wearing first-time cheekpieces over 7f, was at least a step back in the right direction.

16/1

5th

9

(1)

8th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

14:00 Catterick

Summer Rain

8st 9lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Craig Lidster

When fifth of 14 at Beverley (7.4f, good) last month he was trapped wide and failed to settle, so that run wasn't without promise, but he's since been well beaten at Newcastle (6f, AW) and is now 0-13; cheekpieces go on; plenty to prove.

25/1

Form: 125367

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
Has a record of 2-8 on AW compared to just 1-13 on turf and ran below par returned to this sphere last time; has produced best results this year in classified events.
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9th

3

(1)

26th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

16:52 Catterick

I Can Boogy

9st 9lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

2-10 on the AW and 1-15 on turf; bounced back from a lesser effort at Thirsk (1m) when third of 13 in a classified event at Newcastle (7f, AW) last month; needs to back that up returned to turf.

7/1

3rd

3

(13)

25th Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

17:45 Newcastle (AW)

I Can Boogy

9st 9lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

Needs to bounce back quickly from duff effort on turf nine days ago but has been placed here three times (7f-1m) since his 1m course win in February and has a big role to play if back on song.

12/1

12th

6

(6)

16th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 218y

Class 6

15:38 Thirsk

I Can Boogy

9st 9lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

Three-time winner, the most recent in a classified at Newcastle (1m, AW) in February; ran well there three weeks ago and has to be considered returned to this level.

8/1

Form: 891-08

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Clear best form when winning at Leicester (7f) on final 2yo start and sole attempt on ground softer than good; only interesting if such conditions materialise.
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3rd

3

(6)

2nd Sep 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

17:15 Newcastle (AW)

Hear The Drums

9st 5lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Bounced back to form to double his tally in 1m Southwell handicap last month; needs to reproduce it now off a 4lb higher mark.

100/30

1st

6

(7)

6th Aug 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

17:04 Southwell (AW)

Hear The Drums

9st 5lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Won off this mark at Leicester (7f, soft) last October and was subsequently gelded; well beaten in three starts this year and on his only previous try on the AW; others preferred.

9/1

7th

12

(7)

16th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 96y

Class 6

19:30 Beverley

Hear The Drums

9st 1lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Clear best form when winning at Leicester (7f) on final 2yo start and sole attempt on ground softer than good; only interesting if such conditions materialise.

12/1

7/2

Form: 0-5422 BF

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 12lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Three wins for previous yard; has encouraging form this term for new stable and last two efforts (runner-up over 7f both times) suggest his turn is near; 3lb below last winning mark; shortlisted.
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1st

8

(9)

1st Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

16:50 Doncaster

Emerald Army

9st 5lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Started off well for Ruth Carr, although did appear to throw away (hung right) a winning opportunity when runner-up at Carlisle (7f, good) in May; better than bare facts - denied a clear run - when sixth of nine at Thirsk latest; fairly treated, so isn't discounted.

15/2

6th

2

(6)

16th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

16:10 Thirsk

Emerald Army

9st 11lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Course winner last April when trained by Declan Carroll; runner-up in two of his six starts since joining this stable and shaped as if still in form when sixth of eight at Catterick (7f, good to firm) 24 days ago; can go well if things drop right (usually held up).

6/1

9th
5 (6)
Bantz

20/1

Form: 880-07

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Scored twice in the first third of 2025 but current mark reflects a deterioration of his form, latterly in both starts this term for new stable.
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3rd

9

(14)

3rd Sep 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

16:35 Newcastle (AW)

Bantz

9st 2lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Alan Brown

Ended his time with Gemma Tutty under a cloud and he has found it tough going for his new yard in 2026; now tried in blinkers (well beaten in one run in cheekpieces); risky.

12/1

7th

11

(2)

24th Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 2y

Class 6

16:45 Musselburgh

Bantz

9st 0lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Alan Brown

Dual 7f winner who's pulled hard and not seen it out in three previous tries over this trip; shown very little in five runs for his current yard in any case.

25/1

11th

8

(13)

12th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 75y

Class 6

15:15 Beverley

Bantz

9st 1lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Alan Brown

Well treated on last year's form but hasn't got anything going since moving yards; now goes in cheekpieces.

33/1

9/2

Form: 5-5412 BF

Last run: 11 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Has shown improvement in last two starts, winning under Jake Dickson at Catterick (7f) then second at Musselburgh (1m) behind a rival who was soon clear and not for catching; respected in current form.
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1st

10

(12)

8th Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

16:11 Catterick

Lope Y Linda

9st 2lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

C&D winner off 7lb lower in May who went in again at Ayr in June (made all on soft ground); back in form when a distant second to Taaklam on Tapeta eight days ago but stall 12 isn't great for one happiest on the sharp end.

8/1

2nd

13

(9)

31st Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

17:35 Southwell (AW)

Lope Y Linda

9st 2lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

Versatile filly who has won twice on turf (7f, good/soft) this season and was a good third over 6f on her penultimate run; flopped at Redcar last time but she's been generally reliable this year and has claims if she can bounce back.

12/1

12th

7

(8)

22nd Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

20:00 Redcar

Lope Y Linda

9st 5lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Tim Easterby

Last win was in a 7f classified event and is probably weighted to her best but she gives her running more often than not irrespective of trip.

10/1

25/1

Form: 0-8788

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Recorded sole success over 6f on AW; has poor claims on 2026 form and folded tamely upped to 7f most recently; enough to prove.
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11th

15

(1)

22nd Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

20:00 Redcar

Indys Angel

9st 0lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Philip Kirby

Only 1-24 and again came up short at Yarmouth (6f) where she was given every chance; looks hard to win with.

12/1

3rd

6

(6)

5th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 3y

Class 6

17:40 Yarmouth

Indys Angel

10st 7lb

J: Mr Jack Loughnane

T: Philip Kirby

Sole win from 23 starts came at Newcastle in September 2024; runner-up at Thirsk (6f, good to firm) and Catterick (7f, good to firm) in July, but ran poorly at Ripon last time; may be able to bounce back.

9/1

7th

9

(4)

18th Jul 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:35 Ripon

Indys Angel

9st 1lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Philip Kirby

Her 22 starts have yielded just one win but she was a close second of 18 at 25-1 at Thirsk (6f, good to firm) two starts ago and backed that up when runner-up to at Catterick (7f, good to firm) last Wednesday, albeit no match for the thriving winner; firmly in calculations given recent showings.

10/1

12th
3 (1)
Oselton

7/2

Form: 148-92

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Registered sole win on AW but he produced a career-best RPR when going down by only a neck at Doncaster (7f, good to soft) most recently; possibilities, provided that form is backed up.
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12th

2

(2)

25th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

18:07 Newcastle (AW)

Oselton

9st 12lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Craig Lidster

Southwell winner (7f); couldn't hold off a late challenge at Doncaster (7f; 13-2) on penultimate start; restless in the stalls and ran too free when favourite at Beverley latest; perhaps a few pounds too high in the weights.

14/1

12th

3

(1)

16th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 96y

Class 6

19:30 Beverley

Oselton

9st 12lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Craig Lidster

Registered sole win on AW but he produced a career-best RPR when going down by only a neck at Doncaster (7f, good to soft) most recently; possibilities, provided that form is backed up.

7/2

2nd

6

(5)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

20:15 Doncaster

Oselton

9st 7lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Craig Lidster

Made the breakthrough with a clearcut success at Southwell (7f, Tapeta) last September but he's not gone on from that and was down the field on Thirsk reappearance (7f, good) last month; still 8lb higher than for his win and others are preferred.

25/1

Form: 637-84

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Inconsistent maiden but produced one of her better efforts when fourth at Ripon (1m) last time; again has frame possibilities, provided she manages to stay in similar form.
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8th

9

(11)

5th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

15:50 Ayr

Crystal Aurora

9st 0lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Ivan Furtado

Inconsistent 3yo maiden who finished last in the Beverley race won by veteran Langholm most recently; has possibilities on best form but isn't a solid option; classified debut.

14/1

14th

13

(8)

16th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 96y

Class 6

19:30 Beverley

Crystal Aurora

9st 1lb

J: Robbie Downey

T: Ivan Furtado

Inconsistent maiden but produced one of her better efforts when fourth at Ripon (1m) last time; again has frame possibilities, provided she manages to stay in similar form.

7/1

4th

2

(4)

28th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

14:35 Ripon

Crystal Aurora

9st 9lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Ivan Furtado

Seven-race maiden; third on 6f Pontefract handicap debut (soft) last autumn but well held in two AW outings over the winter; revival needed after a break.

16/1

20/1

Form: 30970

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
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Payout
Exacta £275.40
Straight Forecast £210.51
Tricast £1587.13
Trifecta £3330.60

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Oselton

RP RATINGS:

Elettaria

Daily Mirror:

Crystal Aurora

Telegraph:

Lope Y Linda

D Express:

Emerald Army

Daily Mail:

Langholm

The Times:

Oselton

The Guardian:

Oselton

The Sun:

Oselton

The Star:

Oselton

Daily Record:

Oselton

POSTDATA:

Elettaria