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Dearing Plastics Celebrating 40 Years Handicap

  • Prize money: £4789.1
  • 1m 1f 207y
  • Class 5
  • 11 runners
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Dearing Plastics Celebrating 40 Years Handicap

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

OUR TIP

Form: 34-113 CD

Last run: 22 days

W: 10st 2lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Took advantage of a reduced mark when bagging his first two starts of the term (Pontefract, 1m2f, good) but couldn't complete the hat-trick when last of three at Newmarket three weeks ago; same mark.
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3rd

1

(1)

7th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

20:22 Newmarket (July)

Shimmering Sands

9st 12lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Michael & David Easterby

All five victories have come over a stiff 1m2f so he has that in his favour, including two round Pontefract in June; never won off a mark this high, though, and an 8lb rise for a wide-margin success in an amateurs' handicap last time will test him.

4/1

Form: 29-703 D BF

Last run: 14 days

W: 10st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
After wind surgery it was a much better effort on his third start of this year when down in grade and attracting support before third of seven at Doncaster (1m2f, good to firm) a fortnight ago; has form on good to soft (no worse) and warrants a second look despite an unhelpful draw.
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3rd

2

(6)

15th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 43y

Class 5

14:00 Doncaster

Project Geofin

9st 7lb

J: Donagh Murphy

T: Geoff Oldroyd

Failed to go on from his reappearance when only tenth in 1m4f York handicap in May; has since undergone wind surgery though so last year's winner can't be discounted now back off the same mark.

5/1

10th

11

(15)

13th May 2026

Good

1m 3f 188y

Class 4

17:15 York

Project Geofin

9st 0lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Geoff Oldroyd

Two wins last summer, with two minor honours in the autumn including one here; ended last year on a low note and started this one with another, while pedigree leaves him with plenty to prove on this first go at 1m4f.

28/1

Form: 643214 D

Last run: 26 days

W: 10st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
In good form of late and he scored at Nottingham (1m2f, good) on his penultimate start; couldn't deal with an inflated mark last time, however, and he'd been an unknown if the heavens have opened.
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4th

1

(4)

3rd Aug 2026

Good

1m 1f 170y

Class 4

16:24 Ripon

Everyoneknowsadave

9st 8lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Jessica Macey

Placed twice in a row before winning by 2l at Nottingham (1m2f, good to firm) last month; he holds solid claims up 6lb for last time.

2/1

1st

3

(6)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 50y

Class 5

20:43 Nottingham

Everyoneknowsadave

9st 8lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Jessica Macey

Has gained all of his three wins on the AW but is knocking on the door for his first turf win; placed on his last two runs, latest when runner-up at Leicester (1m2f, good) last month; claims.

11/4

Form: -41161 CD

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Won three of his last four, twice over C&D on good to firm; new mark demands a little bit extra, and soft ground would be new to him, but otherwise considered.
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1st

3

(4)

12th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 207y

Class 5

16:15 Beverley

Ciao Capo

9st 8lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Won a pair of 1m2f fast-ground Class 6s before found wanting in a Class 4 at York; might still be on a realistic mark and this is easier than last time.

3/1

6th

10

(4)

10th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 56y

Class 4

16:30 York

Ciao Capo

8st 5lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Has landed 1m2f fast-ground handicaps at Beverley and Wetherby in recent months; those were Class 6 events so this is a step up in grade but he had a fair bit in hand last time and there is likely more to come.

5/1

Form: -58251

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Scored on his stable debut in Lingfield maiden (1m, AW) 12 days ago; minor stamina query to answer but his best run in Ireland came on soft ground; player.
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1st

7

(2)

17th Aug 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 5

15:00 Lingfield (AW)

Rapide Vega

9st 5lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

0-6 for Jessica Harrington and well held in handicaps in his last three runs but he sets the standard on his fifth of 15 in a useful maiden at Gowran Park (1m, soft) in May; comes with risks attached but he's a player if he can get back near his best for new yard.

7/2

5th

5

(6)

30th Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 63y

19:00 Roscommon

Rapide Vega

9st 4lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

Promise in maidens at 7f-1m on soft ground; soundly beaten in first two handicaps, his latest second at Gowran (9.5f, yielding) a remote one; eased 1lb and cheekpieces go on; more needed.

8/1

Form: 766

Last run: 86 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
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No Results Found

Form: -25310 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
The switch to this yard immediately paid off when she made all to narrowly land a Wetherby maiden (1m2f, good to firm) last month; well held back in a handicap last time, but she should cope with any softening of conditions.
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10th

14

(10)

10th Aug 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

15:15 Ayr

Ziata

8st 11lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Gemma Tutty

Fair maiden for Ed Walker; made a winning start for new yard in five-runner maiden at Windsor (1m2f) two weeks ago; not out of things back in handicap company, although yard also has Star Cast in here.

7/1

1st

4

(3)

27th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

17:50 Windsor

Ziata

9st 0lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Gemma Tutty

Unraced on ground quicker than good, seemingly best at around 1m on Tapeta and good to soft so far; perhaps found soft ground slower than ideal when well held at Ffos Las (1m2f; first-time blinkers, now discarded) in June; has left Ed Walker for 9,500gns since and still has some trip queries.

100/30

Form: -31153 D

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
He recorded two soft-ground wins (1m1f/1m2f) in June and wasn't discredited over further on AW in two subsequent starts; stiff 1m2f might be his gig and any rain would be a bonus; interesting.
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3rd

7

(4)

31st Jul 2026

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 5

16:20 Wolverhampton (AW)

Fans Favourite

9st 4lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Hugo Palmer

Showed promise on good to firm on reappearance, before last month's soft-ground wins at Lingfield (1m1f) and Ayr (1m2f); he had no answers, however, when fifth of 14 to Roc De Fer at Southwell (1m3f, AW) four days ago.

6/1

Form: 423253 C

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
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.
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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

Form: 836598 CD

Last run: 23 days

W: 8st 11lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Good record here, his seven appearances yielding three wins and two second-place finishes; solid handicapping case to be made on his soft-ground C&D win just over a year ago and it would be no surprise if the return to this venue encouraged a revival.
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8th

11

(11)

6th Aug 2026

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 6

21:00 Southwell (AW)

Distinction

9st 2lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: John Mackie

Three-time AW winner and he's 9lb lower than for the most recent success; never featured from off the pace at Wolverhampton (9.5f, AW) two weeks ago but it would be no surprise to see him bounce back now returning to 1m3f.

16/1

9th

12

(12)

21st Jul 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Distinction

8st 13lb

J: P J McDonald

T: John Mackie

This has always been his time of year and he's a dual C&D winner who's back on a handy mark; it wouldn't be a shock if he popped up.

16/1

Form: -69837 C

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 10lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Course winner who started her career with form figures of 212 but it has mainly been a struggle since; respectable effort when third here (7.5f) last month but she hung and finished last a fortnight ago; stamina to prove on her second go at this trip in an added visor.
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7th

5

(1)

15th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 213y

Class 5

16:45 Doncaster

Lady Hornblower

9st 3lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Jedd O’Keeffe

A fair 7.5f winner as a 2yo; returned to form after wind surgery with third of seven in 7.5f handicap at Beverley 18 days ago; needs to back it up now.

7/1

3rd

5

(5)

28th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 96y

Class 5

15:55 Beverley

Lady Hornblower

9st 4lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Jedd O’Keeffe

C&D novice winner last August (good to firm); hasn't recaptured her form in three handicaps this season (favourite on first occasion) but returns on a 6lb lower mark having had a wind operation.

12/1

Betting Forcast

14/1 Shimmering Sands, 8/1 Project Geofin, 12/1 Everyoneknowsadave, 5/2 Ciao Capo, 7/2 Rapide Vega, 7/1 Musical Accord, 20/1 Ziata, 7/1 Fans Favourite, 14/1 Sunny Orange, 20/1 Distinction, 16/1 Lady Hornblower

Verdict

Sunny Orange (second choice) and Distinction can boast solid course records and need firm consideration, while Rapide Vega and Ciao Capo arrive in good heart and are also respected. The vote goes to FANS FAVOURITE, however, who will be well suited should the forecast rain arrives and can regain the winning thread.[Richard Russell]

Selections

Daily Mirror:

Ciao Capo

The Times:

Rapide Vega

SPOTLIGHT:

Fans Favourite

RP RATINGS:

Distinction

Daily Mail:

Musical Accord

POSTDATA:

Sunny Orange

Telegraph:

Fans Favourite

The Sun:

Ciao Capo

Daily Record:

Ciao Capo

The Guardian:

Rapide Vega

The Star:

Rapide Vega

D Express:

Distinction