September 20 / 17.10 Beverley

17.10

Good

Carpe Diem Handicap

  • Prize money: £3186
  • 1m 0f 100y
  • Class 6
  • 16 runners
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Carpe Diem Handicap

Runners: 16 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

7/1 (Won)

  • Win: £7.00
  • Place: £2.30

Form: 4-7142 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 10st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Pretty reliable around this time of year (second in this race last year) and his trainer has her string in fine fettle; 5lb higher than when beating Dogged at Pontefract (1m Class 5, good to firm) three starts back and was runner-up at Carlisle last time.
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8

(7)

16th Sep 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 219y

Class 5

16:35 Redcar

Captain Corelli

9st 7lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Julie Camacho

Completed a hat-trick of wins in this race a year ago (good to firm; 2lb lower mark); not in such good form this season and probably best watched for now.

12/1

9th

6

(8)

24th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 100y

Class 5

16:20 Beverley

Captain Corelli

9st 6lb

J: Joe Fanning

T: Julie Camacho

Ran up a four-timer around this time last year, including two course wins, latterly off a 3lb lower mark; back in form last time and has a fair chance of making it 4-8 round here.

8/1

7/1

  • Place: £2.10

Form: 137384 CD

Last run: 5 days

W: 9st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Useful Beverley form figures (2316233) and sits on the same mark as when scrambling home at Ripon (1m Class 4, good) in June; met late trouble when a creditable fourth of eight at Ayr (1m, good) last week; chance.
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6th

11

(1)

12th Oct 2023

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:05 Ayr

Motarajel

8st 10lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Third off 8lb higher at Carlisle (1m1f, good to soft) in July; also effective on soft; however, he's failed to threaten on his last four starts.

16/1

6th

12

(12)

19th Sep 2023

Good To Firm

0m 7f 219y

Class 5

13:50 Redcar

Motarajel

8st 11lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Tim Easterby

Hasn't won since scoring off 14lb higher at Ripon in July last year (1m, good); well handicapped but recent efforts uninspiring.

25/1

7th

7

(7)

5th Sep 2023

Good

1m 0f 68y

Class 6

19:15 Hamilton

Motarajel

8st 10lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

11lb lower than when winning at Ripon in July last year (1m, good), but hasn't been in top form this year; could revive with regular cheekpieces being replaced by blinkers (second time he's worn them, no improvement on previous occasion three years ago).

8/1

25/1

  • Place: £6.20

Form: -56055

Last run: 23 days

W: 8st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Sole win came at Chelmsford last December; holds a similar (limited) chance to Big Muddy; look elsewhere.
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12th

10

(8)

4th Jun 2024

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Captain St Lucifer

9st 0lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Suzzanne France

Effective over C&D but has an unimpressive strike-rate and his form in the last 12 months is far from consistent; not sure what to expect from him.

20/1

Form: 072212 D

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Went down fighting here (7.5f Class 6, good; beaten by a nose) in July and the model of consistency since (212); is creeping up the weights and possibly vulnerable with stamina reserves far from assured over 8.5f.
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11th

1

(1)

15th Mar 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Available Angel

9st 9lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: John Mackie

raced in last

14/1

7th

1

(7)

3rd Mar 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Available Angel

9st 9lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: John Mackie

towards rear

6/1

9

(6)

17th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Available Angel

9st 0lb

J: Connor Planas

T: John Mackie

Both wins have been over 1m at Yarmouth and latest was in August 2022; reached the frame a few times since November but she's been well held over 7f in last two starts; new headgear is now tried but she's not run over this trip for a long time and others are are preferred.

25/1

16/1

Form: 67387

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Made late headway in a modest maiden here (7.5f; third, 18-1) in July; has failed to better that in two subsequent starts, most latterly in a visor at Thirsk (1m); easing in the weights (3lb lower) and still lightly raced after just five starts.
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4th

1

(7)

18th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 75y

Class 6

19:15 Nottingham

Fifty Sent

9st 9lb

J: Zoe Lewis

T: Thomas Faulkner

Returned to form when winning two classified events at Southwell (1m) last month but he flopped in his hat-trick bid there (handicap) last time; has bit to prove again after that heavy defeat and he's 1-17 on turf.

9/2

9th

1

(9)

21st Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

14:20 Southwell (AW)

Fifty Sent

9st 9lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Thomas Faulkner

Goes well at the track and he arrives chasing a hat-trick after back-to-back C&D wins in classified company; sneaking up the weights but another bold bid is expected.

4/1

Form: 881431 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Twice successful since joining Harriet Bethell, latterly at Ripon (1m2f Class 6, good); sits 3lb higher with this stiff track counteracting the shorter trip; still fairly weighted on turf (compared to AW); merits respect.
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4th

5

(5)

17th May 2026

Good

1m 1f 170y

Class 5

15:17 Ripon

Bearwith

9st 7lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Harriet Bethell

Grand stable servant who wins in his turn; successful at Newcastle (1m2f, AW) in February and has made the frame back on turf on his last two starts; place claims once again.

8/1

4th

1

(5)

29th Apr 2026

Good

1m 2f 5y

Class 5

16:33 Pontefract

Bearwith

9st 9lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Harriet Bethell

Second in the 2024 running of this; nine wins include five on turf, all around this trip on a sound surface; won at Newcastle (AW) in February and it was a fine effort from the widest stall when second of 14 at Nottingham (also 1m2f, good) 11 days ago; big shout.

2/1

2nd

8

(14)

18th Apr 2026

Good

1m 2f 50y

Class 5

18:45 Nottingham

Bearwith

9st 6lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Harriet Bethell

Got his head back in front at Newcastle (1m2f) in February; down the field both starts since, although a wide trip didn't help back on turf at Doncaster three weeks ago; hasn't had much luck with the draw again.

14/1

22/1

Form: 603580 CD

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Just did enough when scoring over C&D (Class 6, good; from a 2lb higher mark) in July; unconvincing since, failing to beat a single rival at Redcar (1m, good to soft) last week; stablemate of Motarajel.
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5

(6)

7th Jul 2023

Good To Firm

0m 7f 96y

Class 6

20:10 Beverley

Stripzee

9st 9lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

9th

8

(2)

23rd Jun 2023

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

13:50 Redcar

Stripzee

8st 11lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

pressed leader

25/1

7th

10

(13)

10th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

15:20 Catterick

Stripzee

9st 4lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

prominent on outer

16/1

Form: 732213 D

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Resumed winning ways at Brighton (1m Class 6, good to firm) on penultimate start but soundly beaten over 1m2f - a plausible excuse - next time; it's possible that her current mark is beyond the reach of her capabilities; others make more appeal.
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7th

1

(3)

10th Oct 2023

Good To Firm

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

15:30 Brighton

Girl Inthe Picture

9st 10lb

J: Neil Callan

T: Ed Dunlop

midfield

12/1

4th

7

(3)

31st Aug 2023

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:06 Bath

Girl Inthe Picture

9st 2lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Ed Dunlop

Won over C&D last season and began this campaign with some very respectable efforts but has looked out of sorts on both outings this month and now has questions to answer; swaps blinkers for refitted visor.

12/1

12th

11

(10)

18th Aug 2023

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:55 Newmarket (July)

Girl Inthe Picture

9st 7lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Ed Dunlop

raced centre, led overall, went clear over 5f out, reduced lead from under 3f out, headed under 2f out, soon weakened

25/1

Form: /0813- C BF

Last run: 427 days

W: 9st 7lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Exploited a career-low mark when scoring over 1m2f here (soft) last summer; was a beaten favourite at Nottingham the following week and has been absent since; may need a run (or more) to reach peak fitness, although it's worth consulting the market for advice.
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1

(9)

18th Sep 2025

Good

1m 2f 5y

Class 6

15:22 Pontefract

Contrast

9st 12lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Veteran who picked up the latest of his eight wins when scoring at Ripon (1m2f, good) last May; hasn't threatened in three starts this year, latterly in cheekpieces, and his powers of destruction may finally be on the wane; blinkers back on for the first time in over four years.

20/1

10

(7)

4th Sep 2025

Good

1m 3f 140y

Class 5

14:00 Haydock

Contrast

10st 11lb

J: Miss Serena Brotherton

T: Michael & David Easterby

Veteran who has picked up a race or two up to 1m2f in most seasons but has had just two runs this term, well beaten; won off 1lb higher last May; now tries cheekpieces (first headgear since 2021) and he's only once been over this sort of trip (2019).

25/1

OUR TIP

4/1

Form: 001343 D

Last run: 8 days

W: 10st 2lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Failed to stay 1m2f here on penultimate start but gave a good account when third at Thirsk (7f Class 5, soft) last week; 4lb above last winning mark which, on the basis of historic form, isn't a barrier to success.
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9th

6

(10)

17th Aug 2023

Good To Firm

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

16:30 Beverley

Zumurud

9st 9lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Mark Walford

Yet to kickstart this campaign and, although he has run well here in the past, others come here with more pressing claims.

16/1

8th

8

(2)

10th Jul 2023

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:20 Ripon

Zumurud

9st 9lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Mark Walford

Bit disappointing at Wetherby on last appearance; last success came off this mark at Nottingham (1m, good to firm) 12 months ago; major player if back to that level of form.

9/1

11/1

Form: 332837 C

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
No win since the summer of 2020; usually saves his best efforts on turf for Beverley (2-7 over 5f-7.5f) but was soundly beaten in a claimer here (blinkered) on penultimate start; stamina reserves are as much of a worry as current form; safer to look elsewhere.
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11th

8

(7)

20th Sep 2022

Good

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

17:10 Beverley

Harry Love

9st 7lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Ollie Pears

always towards rear

11/1

7th

1

(1)

29th Aug 2022

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

13:05 Southwell (AW)

Harry Love

10st 0lb

J: Gianluca Sanna

T: Ollie Pears

towards rear of midfield, ridden and headway over 1f out, no extra inside final 110yds

12/1

3rd

4

(7)

10th Aug 2022

Good To Firm

0m 7f 96y

Class 6

15:10 Beverley

Harry Love

9st 6lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Ollie Pears

reluctant to load, took keen hold, prominent, made challenge going best over 2f out, ridden and found little 1f out, weakened final 110yds

5/1

12th
2 (16)
Dogged

10/1

Form: 262530 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 10st 1lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Ran okay over C&D in May (weakened into fourth) and was in the mix at Carlisle (1m Class 5; good) on penultimate start; struggled in the Leger Legends at Doncaster latest, but it is an overall record of 1-25 which serves to temper enthusiasm most.
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9th

9

(4)

1st Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 99y

Class 6

19:45 Windsor

Dogged

9st 1lb

J: William Carson

T: Tony Carroll

Five-time winner on turf, but losing run now up to 21; makes his debut for another new yard after seven months off and the market should indicate what is expected.

11/1

13th
15 (13)
Sun Rising

16/1

Form: 2646-0 C

Last run: 178 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Shock winner of a nursery here (7.5f, good; 80-1) last summer; placed twice in seven starts since but off the track for six months since toiling at Wolverhampton; difficult to fancy in the circumstances.
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11th

9

(6)

9th Apr 2023

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

17:35 Southwell (AW)

Sun Rising

9st 1lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Craig Lidster

7f turf winner in 2021 but unconvincing for the most part since and reappearance was forgettable.

33/1

8th

13

(2)

30th Mar 2023

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Sun Rising

9st 2lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Craig Lidster

7f turf winner in 2021 but uneven form since and, although she's run well over C&D, she has a bit to prove back up in trip on first run for new trainer.

25/1

10

(4)

10th Oct 2022

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Sun Rising

8st 10lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: David Brown

Turf winner as a 2yo and she also ran well here one year ago (extended 1m); well beaten on her last four starts, however, and she comes here with too much to prove.

25/1

Form: 334131 D

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
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2

(3)

9th Jul 2025

Good To Soft

1m 0f 3y

Class 6

16:10 Yarmouth

Anglo Saxson

9st 9lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Patrick Owens

Has earned four of his five wins here, three over C&D (all on a sound surface); placed again here twice this season but was below par on his penultimate start and finished last 27 days ago (both C&D); questions to answer now.

8/1

6th

6

(3)

12th Jun 2025

Good

1m 0f 3y

Class 6

17:22 Yarmouth

Anglo Saxson

9st 1lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Patrick Owens

Has earned four of his five wins here, three over C&D (all on a sound surface); placed again here twice already this season but also below par here latest; mixed messages but he's not ruled out.

6/1

5th

3

(7)

22nd May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 3y

Class 6

17:00 Yarmouth

Anglo Saxson

9st 6lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Patrick Owens

Successful four times at Yarmouth, including in this race (off 2lb higher) two years ago; finished second, beaten just over 1l, when favourite for C&D contest last week; nicely handicapped and looks a leading player.

11/4

18/1

Form: 621449 D

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Found plenty when breaking the duck at Leicester (1m, Class 6, good to soft; from a 2lb lower mark) in July; a mixed bag since, with the cheekpieces worn at Thirsk recently swiftly discarded; needs to rediscover a spark in order to play a constructive role.
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11th

10

(1)

5th Jun 2023

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Selfish Brian

9st 2lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Stella Barclay

On a modest run of form in final starts for Nigel Tinkler but better treated now than when going close over 1m3f at Southwell in December and new trainer is enjoying a good run; turnaround on the cards.

10/1

8th

8

(7)

5th May 2023

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

17:35 Newcastle (AW)

Selfish Brian

9st 4lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

Had plenty of chances at this sort of level over the winter, mainly over a bit further, and looked to have no complaints behind two of tonight's rivals here three weeks ago.

12/1

7th

5

(4)

13th Apr 2023

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 6

14:10 Newcastle (AW)

Selfish Brian

9st 6lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

Infrequent winner but he has run some good races in defeat this winter and conditions shouldn't be an issue; each-way claims again.

8/1

33/1

Form: 09-R64

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Maiden (0-11) who refused to race when sporting blinkers at Newcastle in May; took a small step forward when fourth over 1m2f here latest but further improvement is required today.
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9th

12

(1)

6th Nov 2023

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Big Muddy

8st 12lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Suzzanne France

15-race maiden who refused to race twice for Seb Spencer last season and has been well beaten in three runs for new yard this year; can only be watched.

40/1

6th

9

(5)

3rd Oct 2023

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Big Muddy

9st 5lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Suzzanne France

slowly away

33/1

10th

10

(7)

8th Sep 2023

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

18:10 Newcastle (AW)

Big Muddy

9st 3lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Suzzanne France

13-race maiden who refused to race in two of his last four runs for Seb Spencer; tailed off on 1m2f course reappearance for his new trainer in June.

50/1

Non-runners

Anglo Saxson, Selfish Brian

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £38.70
Straight Forecast £28.80
Tricast £471.13
Trifecta £752.60

Selections

Telegraph:

Bearwith

SPOTLIGHT:

Motarajel

NEWMARKET:

Girl Inthe Picture

The Times:

Girl Inthe Picture

Daily Express:

Girl Inthe Picture

The Guardian:

Bearwith

The Sun:

Bearwith

The Star:

Bearwith

Daily Record:

Bearwith

RP Ratings:

Motarajel

POSTDATA:

Motarajel

Daily Mail:

Motarajel

Daily Mirror:

Motarajel