May 16 / 16.45 Beverley

16.45

Good To Soft

Clearanswer Call Centres Handicap

  • Prize money: £4527.4
  • 1m 1f 207y
  • Class 5
  • 12 runners
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Clearanswer Call Centres Handicap

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Scattered showers

7/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.10
  • Place: £1.50

Form: 316-52

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Fair 1m winner at two; arrives on the back of a good second of nine to Roll It In Glitter over C&D 27 days ago; shortlisted nudged up just 1lb.
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7

(2)

6th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 4

16:20 Kempton (AW)

Orchestra

9st 11lb

J: Fern O’Brien

T: Fergal O’Brien

Absent since finishing 5l behind Caprelo here in May; may put up a better fight in the rematch, having been fresh when gamely making all over C&D earlier in the spring.

8/1

2

(9)

28th May 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 5

20:52 Kempton (AW)

Orchestra

9st 11lb

J: Fern O’Brien

T: Fergal O’Brien

Having his second start back from wind surgery when making all and just holding on over C&D last month (first two clear); has since finished fourth of eight in a slightly better race at Ascot (2m, good to firm); respected, especially if again allowed an uncontested lead.

9/2

6th

2

(9)

28th May 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 5

20:52 Kempton (AW)

Orchestra

9st 11lb

J: Fern O’Brien

T: Fergal O’Brien

Having his second start back from wind surgery when making all and just holding on over C&D last month (first two clear); has since finished fourth of eight in a slightly better race at Ascot (2m, good to firm); respected, especially if again allowed an uncontested lead.

9/2

9/1

  • Place: £4.90

Form: 92814- BF

Last run: 245 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Son of Siyouni who ended 2022 with 1m Carlisle novice success and a solid fourth on his nursery debut at Wolverhampton (9.5f) in September; has since been gelded and he's highly respected on his return with yard going well.
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3rd

5

(7)

9th Sep 2023

Good

1m 3f 211y

Class 2

15:10 Ascot

Perfect Play

8st 8lb

J: Hayley Turner

T: Charlie Johnston

One of three runners for this yard; scored over 1m2f at Chester in May and largely consistent otherwise this term, most recently second at Beverley (upped to 1m4f; good) last Saturday; appears likely to go well again.

10/1

2nd

7

(5)

2nd Sep 2023

Good

1m 4f 23y

Class 2

14:05 Beverley

Perfect Play

8st 7lb

J: Joe Fanning

T: Charlie Johnston

pressed leader, led over 2f out, clear over 1f out, reduced lead final furlong, headed and no extra inside final 110yds

5/1

3rd

5

(3)

25th Aug 2023

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 3

16:25 Newmarket (July)

Perfect Play

9st 4lb

J: Richard Kingscote

T: Charlie Johnston

Can make the running; won on good to firm as 2yo; also scored at Chester in May and best form when runner-up at Redcar and Ripon on his last two starts, all over 1m2f on good; has a competitive mark but some of his rivals are less exposed.

5/1

6/1

  • Place: £1.80

Form: 6368-1 CD

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Took his form up a level when getting off the mark in C&D handicap last month (first run since being gelded); up 3lb but he's respected.
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11th

9

(2)

22nd Aug 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 42y

Class 4

18:15 Newcastle (AW)

Roll It In Glitter

9st 4lb

J: Brandon Wilkie

T: Michael & David Easterby

Won twice over 1m2f on good to soft ground last year, but his four efforts since returning in April have been moderate to say the least; 3lb below his last winning mark but has plenty to prove.

50/1

1

(2)

11th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

1m 3f 39y

Class 5

14:10 Carlisle

Roll It In Glitter

10st 2lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

in touch with leaders, outpaced and dropped to rear over 2f out, lost touch over 1f out, tailed off

13/2

7th

1

(1)

18th Jun 2024

Soft

1m 0f 100y

Class 5

19:45 Beverley

Roll It In Glitter

10st 3lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Michael & David Easterby

Won twice during light campaign last season (1m2f, good to soft; including here); however, he's been well beaten on both outings this year and a major turnaround is needed in first-time cheekpieces.

20/1

20/1

Form: 1112-4 C

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Three-time winner at 2yrs (including twice here) and he returned from eight months off with a solid fourth of eight in 1m2f Redcar handicap 29 days ago; he can build on that and holds solid claims off an unchanged mark.
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11th

11

(1)

1st Sep 2023

Good

0m 7f 218y

Class 6

16:20 Thirsk

Leading Company

9st 4lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John Quinn

Won three in a row at up to 1m on turf (good/good to firm) last summer but not in the same form this season and down the field in last four runs; now 1lb lower than for latest win but major upturn in form needed.

20/1

6th

10

(2)

17th Aug 2023

Good To Firm

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

16:30 Beverley

Leading Company

9st 4lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John Quinn

Completed a hat-trick in nurseries last summer, the first two wins coming here (7.5f, good to firm); mixed record this year but the return to this track could pique his interest.

10/1

Form: 687-32

Last run: 111 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Kickstarted 2023 with a promising third in 1m Chelsmsford handicap and he followed it with a very good second at Newcastle (1m) later in January; weighted to go well again now stepping up in trip and back on turf.
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7th

2

(4)

4th Sep 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 4

18:00 Kempton (AW)

Blueflagflyinghigh

9st 10lb

J: Joe Bradnam

T: Michael Bell

Fairly useful 1m2f handicapper; won at Yarmouth in July and mostly consistent otherwise this term; remains on career-high mark, however, and this longer distance is an unknown.

5/1

2nd

1

(1)

19th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

17:25 Windsor

Blueflagflyinghigh

10st 4lb

J: Joe Bradnam

T: Michael Bell

led

9/2

5th

1

(4)

11th Jul 2024

Soft

1m 0f 113y

Class 5

20:25 Epsom

Blueflagflyinghigh

10st 4lb

J: Joe Bradnam

T: Michael Bell

Doubled his winning tally when easily disposing of three rivals from the front under Joe Bradnam in an apprentice event at Yarmouth (1m2f, good) seven days ago; still 4lb well in despite a 2lb rise, but ground softer than good would pose a question.

11/8

14/1

Form: 3853-1

Last run: 43 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Showed the benefit of wind surgery when gaining his breakthrough success in 1m Newcastle handicap last month; up 4lb but he's much respected back on turf.
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3rd

4

16th Dec 2023

Soft

2m 0f 179y

Class 2

12:05 Cheltenham

Eagle Prince

11st 4lb

J: Henry Brooke

T: Brian Ellison

No great shakes on the Flat and the form of his Sedgefield win (narrowly on good) isn't mindblowing form; however, was ridden more patiently than An Bradan Feasa when 6l off that rival in Grade 2 here last month (on soft) and a mistake at the last flight didn't aid his cause; looks a key player.

6/1

7/1

Form: 16-2

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Made a winning debut in 7f Newcastle maiden in September and she reappeared with an improved second of seven in 1m handicap there last month; very much one to consider now her stamina is drawn out more.
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5

(7)

7th Jul 2023

Good

1m 2f 42y

Class 5

18:05 Haydock

Tiamat

9st 8lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Edward Bethell

AW maiden winner who was runner-up on handicap debut at Newcastle (1m, AW) in April; wears first-time cheekpieces and her stable is in fine form, but she has to bounce back from two lesser performances on turf (1m2f/1m3f).

11/1

5th

3

(2)

29th Jun 2023

Good

1m 3f 15y

Class 5

20:30 Hamilton

Tiamat

9st 4lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Edward Bethell

took keen hold, held up in rear, pushed along briefly 8f out

9/2

4

(5)

31st May 2023

Good To Firm

1m 1f 35y

Class 5

16:50 Hamilton

Tiamat

9st 8lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Edward Bethell

Won debut in Newcastle maiden (7f, AW) in September; second of seven in 1m handicap there last month is the best of her three runs since but 1m2f may have stretched her at Beverley (good to soft) 15 days ago; unraced on good to firm; needs a second look.

5/1

Form: 86-5

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Well-related Roaring Lion colt who has gone with some promise on all three runs, off six months before free-going fifth of 13 (raced centre) in 1m Yarmouth maiden a fortnight ago; has more to offer now handicapping; interesting.
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8th

9

(5)

1st Jul 2023

Good To Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

16:10 Newmarket (July)

Serengeti Sunset

9st 4lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: John & Thady Gosden

Six-race maiden; ran creditably in first-time cheekpieces at Sandown most recently, finishing 3l second to Zara's Return; gets a 6lb pull with that rival and has possibilities in the retained headgear.

5/1

2nd

6

(5)

16th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

1m 1f 209y

Class 4

15:50 Sandown

Serengeti Sunset

9st 1lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: John & Thady Gosden

Unraced on firmer than good; well beaten at Beverley (1m2f; caught out wide) on handicap debut; creditable third of 13 at Chelmsford (1m2f, AW) eight days ago, staying on from the rear, puts him in the picture but gives him 4l to find on runner-up Penzance; cheekpieces enlisted.

11/4

3rd

3

(6)

8th Jun 2023

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

19:20 Chelmsford (AW)

Serengeti Sunset

9st 10lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: John & Thady Gosden

held up in rear

5/1

Form: 874-4

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Australia gelding who made an encouraging return from four months off when fading fourth of six in 1m2f Doncaster handicap 18 days ago; he looks to have more to offer so can't be dismissed.
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3rd

9

(7)

29th Sep 2023

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 5

16:55 Newcastle (AW)

Denis Anthony

9st 4lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: James Fanshawe

Consistent; successful at Ffos Las (1m4f Class 6, good) in June, and has since acquitted himself well around the southern turf circuit (1m4f-1m6f); competes from a joint career-high on just his second attempt on the AW, so it is possible that he'll find a few stronger; first-time cheekpeices.

4/1

4th

6

(1)

6th Sep 2023

Good

1m 6f 0y

Class 5

15:25 Bath

Denis Anthony

9st 7lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: James Fanshawe

Won at Ffos Las (1m4f, good) in June and has continued to run well, latterly not helped by a tepid pace over 1m5f at Lingfield; this trip is worth a go and should be on the scene.

2/1

2nd

1

(5)

12th Aug 2023

Good

1m 5f 0y

Class 5

19:15 Lingfield

Denis Anthony

9st 8lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: James Fanshawe

towards rear, ridden and outpaced 2f out, went third over 1f out, kept on and went second final 110yds, nearest finish

5/2

10th
7 (11)
Vortigan

33/1

Form: 8438-9

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Son of Ulysses who twice made the frame in 7f novice company at 2yrs; suffered a poor run on his seasonal return when ninth of 14 in 1m Haydock handicap 17 days ago and he can take a step forward over this longer distance.
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8th

4

(9)

19th Nov 2023

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

15:14 Newcastle (AW)

Vortigan

9st 8lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Michael Dods

Still to register a win and his recent form in a pair of 7f Wolverhampton handicaps is not encouraging either; others are preferred.

14/1

9th

3

(5)

6th Nov 2023

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Vortigan

9st 8lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Michael Dods

12-race maiden; prominent racer; return to Class 6 company in his favour and he showed some aptitude for the surface here last time; Paul Mulrennan takes over today.

16/1

OUR TIP

12/1

Form: 5477-

Last run: 199 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Twice failed to build on his Sandown 7f novice fourth last July, coming in only seventh in 1m1f Newmarket nursery on his final run; since gelded and 1m2f should suit this son of Sir Percy so he's no forlorn hope.
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5th

8

(10)

18th May 2024

Good

1m 6f 115y

Class 4

19:15 Doncaster

Two Past Eight

9st 0lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Alan King

Scored over hurdles in the autumn and in good form on the AW since, neck second of seven at Southwell (2m) 19 days ago; he ought to be in the shake-up nudged up 1lb.

6/1

5th

8

(10)

18th May 2024

Good

1m 6f 115y

Class 4

19:15 Doncaster

Two Past Eight

9st 0lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Alan King

raced wide, in touch with leaders on outer, headway and pressed leaders over 2f out, no extra over 1f out

6/1

2nd

2

(6)

29th Apr 2024

Standard

2m 0f 102y

Class 5

17:45 Southwell (AW)

Two Past Eight

9st 10lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Alan King

in touch with leaders, headway over 2f out, edged left when led narrowly over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, kept on inside final furlong

4/1

66/1

Form: 44-270

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Fair ex-Irish maiden who has twice failed to build on an encouraging Newcastle 6f effort for his current yard, beating only one in 1m Haydock handicap 17 days ago; he needs to get back on track.
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2nd

10

20th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 1f 87y

Class 2

15:22 Musselburgh

Vampire Slayer

10st 12lb

J: Callum Bewley

T: Daragh Bourke

Won in a first-time visor (retained since) at Catterick (1m7f, soft) in January and easily made all at Sedgefield (2m1f, good to soft) next time; having gone up 9lb he was beaten 9l when third of 14 at Carlisle (2m1f, soft) last time but today's sharper track may help; could make bold bid.

14/1

3rd

6

16th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 1f 0y

Class 4

15:40 Carlisle

Vampire Slayer

11st 7lb

J: Callum Bewley

T: Daragh Bourke

Two from two since visor went on, winning at Catterick (1m7f, soft) and Sedgefield (2m1f, good to soft; won by 13l); put up 9lb for last win but should be competitive again.

100/30

1st

4

4th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 178y

Class 5

14:42 Sedgefield

Vampire Slayer

11st 10lb

J: Callum Bewley

T: Daragh Bourke

0-26 (0-9 over hurdles) prior to getting off the mark in a first-time visor at Catterick (1m7f, soft) a fortnight ago; came clear with the favourite and he's a strong candidate if the headgear maintains its effect.

5/2

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Payout
Exacta £66.30
Straight Forecast £62.57
Tricast £205.60
Trifecta £472.50

Selections

POSTDATA:

Orchestra

SPOTLIGHT:

Serengeti Sunset

The Times:

Tiamat

The Guardian:

Blueflagflyinghigh

The Star:

Roll It In Glitter

RP RATINGS:

Serengeti Sunset

Daily Mirror:

Serengeti Sunset

Daily Mail:

Tiamat

The Sun:

Tiamat

D Express:

Blueflagflyinghigh

NEWMARKET:

Orchestra

Telegraph:

Orchestra

Daily Record:

Orchestra