May 01 / 15.28 Beverley

15.28

Soft

In The Box With Martin Spencer Handicap

  • Prize money: £4527.4
  • 0m 7f 96y
  • Class 5
  • 9 runners
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In The Box With Martin Spencer Handicap

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

11/8 (Won)

  • Win: £3.25
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 9523-2

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Good second at Catterick (6f, heavy) on reappearance, taking his form figures in handicaps to 232 (the other placed efforts came over 7f at Leicester); holds solid claims off unaltered mark back up in distance.
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55

22nd Sep 2023

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:25 Ayr

River Usk

8st 12lb

T: Richard Fahey

12th

8

(12)

15th Sep 2023

Soft

0m 6f 17y

Class 4

14:45 Chester

River Usk

9st 3lb

J: Connor Murtagh

T: Richard Fahey

Off since a poor effort ten weeks ago; the return to softer ground should help but his spring win came from the front over a stiff 7.4f and he'll do well to dictate from stall 12.

10/1

10th

10

(10)

8th Jul 2023

Good

0m 7f 37y

Class 3

17:00 Haydock

River Usk

8st 8lb

J: David Egan

T: Richard Fahey

Readily made all at Beverley (7.4f, soft) in May, for which he went up 8lb to this mark; back to form with solid fourth at Chester (7.5f, good) last Friday but needs something extra to come out on top today.

14/1

16/1

  • Place: £5.00

Form: 13896-

Last run: 240 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Fair form over 5f on fast ground last spring, including debut win; well below par over 6f/7f subsequently; sold out of Ralph Beckett's stable for 18,000gns in October; enough to prove in this scenario.
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7th

12

(4)

27th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 96y

Class 5

15:15 Beverley

Sunny Orange

8st 9lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

4-15 at Beverley, with the wins all in Class 6; the most recent win was last month (8.4f) but he's taken two backward steps since and most form in the last two years suggests a supporting role.

16/1

11th

11

(7)

12th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 100y

Class 5

16:35 Beverley

Sunny Orange

9st 1lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Successful four times at Beverley, all in Class 6, most recently on penultimate start; placed in Class 5 at Thirsk latest; could go well but this isn't his ideal grade.

12/1

3rd

6

(1)

2nd May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 218y

Class 5

17:00 Thirsk

Sunny Orange

9st 1lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Four of his five wins have come at Beverley, the latest nine days ago (8.5f, good to firm); 4lb higher in a stronger race but as the only last-time-out winner in the field he has to come right into the reckoning.

9/2

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11/2

  • Place: £2.30

Form: 13844-

Last run: 166 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Record of 1-9 last year, the win gained at Carlisle (7f, good); gelded since last start; withdrawn from Epsom race last week due to soft going; somewhat exposed but drops in grade off a workable mark.
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3rd

2

(2)

27th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 5f 16y

Class 4

15:35 Hamilton

Ludos Landing

9st 7lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Charlie Johnston

Dipped into Class 5 company at Newcastle in March and won comfortably (extended 1m4f); two disappointing runs have followed and he now has a point to prove; has run well in two course visits, at least.

10/1

4th

4

(2)

1st May 2026

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 4

17:53 Newcastle (AW)

Ludos Landing

9st 2lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Charlie Johnston

Won for blinkers first being fitted and did so again for them going back on over C&D two months ago; lacked consistency in recent times and there's not much wiggle room off this mark but he's capable if on a going day.

10/1

10/1

Form: -82462

Last run: 17 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
AW form includes two placed efforts over 7f; distant second in heavy-ground claimer over 6f at Leicester on turf debut (wore blinkers) but may benefit from this step back up in trip; now goes in cheekpieces.
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4th

8

(8)

1st May 2023

Soft

0m 7f 96y

Class 5

15:28 Beverley

Tondeuse

8st 12lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

AW form includes two placed efforts over 7f; distant second in heavy-ground claimer over 6f at Leicester on turf debut (wore blinkers) but may benefit from this step back up in trip; now goes in cheekpieces.

10/1

2nd

4

(8)

14th Apr 2023

Heavy

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:45 Leicester

Tondeuse

9st 4lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

in rear, soon pushed along

8/1

6th

5

(2)

6th Apr 2023

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Tondeuse

9st 6lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

took keen hold, prominent

10/1

Form: 5330-

Last run: 196 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Consistent efforts at maiden/novice level, including here; form dipped sharply in Pontefract handicap (1m) when last seen but may bounce back; check the market signals.
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9th

4

(1)

30th Apr 2024

Good To Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

19:25 Catterick

Slingsbytoo

9st 4lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Ended last season with two down-the-field sprint runs and ought to have coped a bit better with the heavy ground when struggling here (6f) four weeks ago; this return to 7f won't be a problem but the cheekpieces (worn for his only win) are missing again and he has a lot more to prove than some.

16/1

9th

4

(1)

30th Apr 2024

Good To Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

19:25 Catterick

Slingsbytoo

9st 4lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Ended last season with two down-the-field sprint runs and ought to have coped a bit better with the heavy ground when struggling here (6f) four weeks ago; this return to 7f won't be a problem but the cheekpieces (worn for his only win) are missing again and he has a lot more to prove than some.

16/1

9th

6

(7)

3rd Apr 2024

Soft

0m 5f 212y

Class 5

17:00 Catterick

Slingsbytoo

9st 1lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Down the field on final two runs last season but he won here (5f, good to soft) last July and is also effective over 6f and on soft ground; this lightly raced 4yo can be involved if returning to form on his reappearance.

10/1

Form: 54-3

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Form figures of 543 reflect her steady improvement at novice level, most recently third at Catterick (7f, heavy) on seasonal debut; another step forward is far from impossible; not ruled out.
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6th

7

(3)

25th Sep 2023

Good To Soft

0m 6f 6y

Class 5

16:05 Hamilton

Wurkin Ninetofive

8st 9lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Something of an exposed maiden, with record now 0-10; however, best handicap effort (third off 4lb higher) came over C&D; return to this scenario is the angle for optimism with her.

16/1

4th

3

(3)

23rd Aug 2023

Good

0m 6f 195y

Class 6

16:55 Carlisle

Wurkin Ninetofive

9st 7lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Back on song when sixth of 14 in 1m handicap at Thirsk 12 days ago; hood is reached for now and she can't be discounted off a 2lb lower mark.

6/1

6th

4

(9)

11th Aug 2023

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:40 Thirsk

Wurkin Ninetofive

9st 9lb

J: William Pyle

T: Iain Jardine

The odd promising run, including when a close third of seven at Hamilton last month (6f, good to soft); below par dropped to 5f on Monday but each-way claims if back to her best.

14/1

Form: 38304-

Last run: 242 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Made the frame (on fast ground) in three of his five juvenile starts, close fourth over 7f at Haydock latest (wore cheekpieces, now goes in hood); gelded since; likely player if handling the slower surface.
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5th

14

(16)

24th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

14:15 Doncaster

Reginald Charles

9st 6lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Geoff Oldroyd

0-16 on turf but he went mighty close at Redcar (good) in October; narrow winner at Southwell (also 7f, AW) on next start in December and it was a good effort when third to Wrydcroft over latter C&D last time; that did come after another two-month break but he's a player if backing it up 17 days on.

8/1

3rd

6

(7)

7th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Reginald Charles

9st 7lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Geoff Oldroyd

Record on the AW last year read 1161 including two wins over C&D; not at his best when behind two of these back here in February, but more than capable of making an impact if bouncing back.

4/1

6th

5

(1)

5th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Reginald Charles

9st 7lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Geoff Oldroyd

Back from nearly two months off with a second C&D success in 14-runner handicap in December, getting up late on; up 3lb but very much one to consider after another break.

5/1

Form: 33-7

Last run: 106 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Stablemate of Tondeuse; placed in two of her three AW runs during the winter; may be capable of progress now handicapping on turf; interesting contender, especially if the market speaks favourably.
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10th

9

(6)

5th Dec 2023

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Tilt At Windmills

9st 6lb

J: Georgia Dobie

T: John O’Shea

Got off the mark for her current yard at Bath (1m) but she came in only seventh under a penalty in 1m Windsor handicap later in October; may still do better.

20/1

7th

2

(10)

23rd Oct 2023

Heavy

1m 0f 31y

Class 6

17:00 Windsor

Tilt At Windmills

9st 8lb

J: Charlie Bennett

T: John O’Shea

Much better since tackling slower ground, building on her big-priced Ffos Las fourth with a win from the front on heavy ground last Wednesday; this looks a bit more competitive under a penalty but conditions won't pose a problem.

7/4

1st

9

(5)

18th Oct 2023

Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:10 Bath

Tilt At Windmills

8st 7lb

J: Charlie Bennett

T: John O’Shea

Lost her way after making a reasonably bright start for Karl Burke; seems to be working her way back to form for this trainer, running well at Ffos Las (7.5f, soft; 50-1) last month; should stay this trip, so isn't without a chance for a place at least.

7/1

Form: 16000-

Last run: 205 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Made a winning debut at Redcar (7f, good to firm) last July; failed to progress afterwards; gelded since last run; this drop in class may help and the win shows he's possibly one to catch fresh.
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5th

7

(2)

18th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 195y

Class 5

17:10 Carlisle

Vince Le Prince

9st 3lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

Has form at different tracks but may be ideally suited by Catterick and, back away from that venue, his consistent spell ended last time; no win since 2024.

8/1

7th

2

(5)

7th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

18:50 Redcar

Vince Le Prince

9st 7lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Has added to his strong record over 7f at Catterick with a pair of runner-up efforts on good last month; successful on his fast-ground C&D debut, which was his only previous visit to Redcar; should go well again.

7/2

2nd

1

(5)

22nd Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

15:52 Catterick

Vince Le Prince

9st 9lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

His C&D record of 112153422 shows his affinity for the track and he made a pleasing return to action when second to the reopposing Evocative Spark here two weeks ago (pair clear); should make his presence felt again off an unchanged mark.

100/30

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £57.20
Straight Forecast £58.75
Tricast £243.87
Trifecta £304.30

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

River Usk

D Express:

Tilt At Windmills

Daily Mail:

Wurkin Ninetofive

RP Ratings:

River Usk

TOPSPEED:

River Usk

POSTDATA:

River Usk

The Times:

River Usk

Telegraph:

River Usk

The Guardian:

River Usk

Daily Mirror:

River Usk

The Sun:

River Usk

The Star:

River Usk

Daily Record:

River Usk