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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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

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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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

1

(4)

16th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 96y

Class 6

19:30 Beverley

Miss Willows

9st 12lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Simon Whitaker

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.

25/1

10th

13

(3)

3rd Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:42 Ripon

Miss Willows

8st 5lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Simon Whitaker

Made all, scrambling home at Redcar (7f, Class 6, good to soft; from 3lb lower) last September; showed that same speed before weakening on seasonal reappearance at Thirsk (7f, good; 11th of 14; 25-1) in April; has a tricky draw to navigate, unless electing to go far side.

33/1

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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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

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

4th

7

(6)

29th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 6y

Class 6

17:30 Pontefract

Elettaria

9st 4lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: John Wainwright

Ran respectably in this contest last year (finished fifth) and at Beverley latest start; however, this three-time Newcastle AW winner is only 1-26 on turf, the success registered in 2023.

10/1

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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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

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

2nd

8

(1)

30th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 215y

Class 6

14:43 Brighton

Valsharah

9st 9lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Michael Appleby

In the frame in four of his last six starts and drops to this level for the first time, but a record of 0-25 raises doubts even in this company; visor given a go this time.

5/1

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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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

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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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

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

3rd

10

(3)

25th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

18:07 Newcastle (AW)

I Can Boogy

9st 3lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

Came from off a strong pace to win over C&D (16-1; from 2lb higher) in February, and maintained a similar level of form (253) for a short while afterwards; less convincing on turf lately, only sixth of 14 at Beverley last week; stablemate of Shimmering Spirit.

16/1

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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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

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

8th

1

(4)

21st May 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

16:15 Catterick

Hear The Drums

9st 9lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Nursery winner at Leicester (7f, soft; from 4lb lower) last October; gelded over the winter and failed to see out 1m (good to firm) on seasonal reappearance at Redcar; may strip fitter, forecast rain is helpful, and Ethan Tindall claims a handy 5lb.

10/1

10th

6

(4)

20th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 219y

Class 6

14:42 Redcar

Hear The Drums

9st 5lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Improved to win at 11-2 at Leicester (7f, soft) last October on his second nursery start; gelded since; he's on quicker ground for this reappearance but his pedigree provides optimism that he has more to offer.

9/1

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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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

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

6th

2

(10)

22nd Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

17:10 Catterick

Emerald Army

9st 9lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Ex-Declan Carroll; C&D winner last July (soft); below par at Beverley last week but comes into the reckoning on his two seconds over C&D in May (good).

8/1

8th

2

(12)

16th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 96y

Class 6

19:30 Beverley

Emerald Army

9st 12lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

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.

7/2

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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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

9

(7)

13th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

16:00 Ayr

Bantz

9st 2lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Alan Brown

Well handicapped on some of last year's form for Gemma Tutty but left that stable after some disappointing runs in the autumn and there has been no upturn after three starts for new trainer this year.

25/1

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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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

2

(2)

22nd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 53y

Class 6

18:50 Leicester

Lope Y Linda

9st 9lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Tim Easterby

Doubled her tally when making all in a soft-ground classified event at Ayr (7f) last month before finishing a good second in a handicap there (good) next time; below her best over 7f here last week and this free-going sort will need to settle now back at 1m.

7/2

4th

2

(6)

14th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

15:57 Leicester

Lope Y Linda

9st 8lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

Front-runner on last two outings; not proven on firmer than good after three attempts, two before she went handicapping and the other on reappearance; it's therefore possible to forgive those and, after two wins (7f) and two seconds from her last five starts, she needs major respect.

5/2

2nd

8

(3)

5th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

17:35 Ayr

Lope Y Linda

9st 3lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Two wins this season, the latter when making all in C&D (soft) classified a fortnight ago; faces tougher assignment in this handicap but won't mind if the ground is quicker.

5/1

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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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

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

2nd

8

(6)

8th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

14:00 Catterick

Indys Angel

8st 9lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Philip Kirby

Returned to form with 25-1 second of 18 at Thirsk (6f, good to firm) last week; she can't be dismissed today but she's very inconsistent and has won just one of her 21 races, while the return to 7f also poses a question.

7/1

2nd

16

(19)

1st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

14:40 Thirsk

Indys Angel

9st 0lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Philip Kirby

6f AW winner as a 2yo but her losing run stands at 15 and this year's efforts don't suggest it will be ending any time soon.

33/1

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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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

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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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

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