July 18 / 17.25 Beverley

17.25

Soft

Racing Again On Monday Evening Handicap

  • Prize money: £4527.4
  • 0m 7f 96y
  • Class 5
  • 13 runners
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Racing Again On Monday Evening Handicap

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

OUR TIP

5/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.70
  • Place: £1.60

Form: -42425 CD BF

Last run: 38 days

W: 9st 13lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Three C&D wins (good and soft ground) include this race two years ago; just missed out back here in May and was never left alone up front when a fader on his latest visit 38 days ago; has a big run in him.
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Verdict Starting price

6th

5

(7)

24th Sep 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 96y

Class 4

16:30 Beverley

Ugo Gregory

9st 5lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

raced in second, weakened over 1f out

9/1

6th

3

(10)

11th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

0m 6f 195y

Class 5

17:33 Carlisle

Ugo Gregory

9st 13lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

prominent, drifted right after 1f

14/1

5th

5

(8)

9th Aug 2024

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 4

15:50 Musselburgh

Ugo Gregory

9st 7lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Tim Easterby

switched right soon after start, took keen hold, led

10/1

14/1

  • Place: £4.30

Form: 170-08

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Trip/ground fine but he's hard to trust after beating only one rival in his last four appearances.
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10th

5

(7)

2nd Feb 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

First Greyed

9st 6lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Thomas Faulkner

Eight-time winner with first four on turf and latest four on Tapeta; his last success was by 3l here (9.4f) in December but he's been disappointing in both subsequent runs and needs to bounce back near his best.

14/1

8th

10

(4)

16th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 4

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

First Greyed

8st 9lb

J: Zoe Lewis

T: Thomas Faulkner

Eight-time winner with first four on turf and last four on Tapeta; his last success was by 3l here (9.4f) last month but he flopped when favourite over C&D ten days ago; a switch to more prominent tactics may have backfired in that race but he needs to bounce back after that disappointing effort.

9/1

2

(8)

28th Sep 2025

Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

13:55 Ffos Las

First Greyed

11st 9lb

J: Mr Sam Burton

T: Thomas Faulkner

In excellent form in refitted visor on Tapata when last seen in spring, winning three in a row (1m-8.6f); has fitness and stamina to prove today but the return to turf on the slow side of good won't be a problem.

11/2

6/1

  • Place: £3.10

Form: 7-0061 CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 10st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
AW nursery winner for the Gosdens and bounced back to form when a 40-1 winner over C&D (good to firm) three weeks ago, coming from last to first; 4lb higher but may have turned a corner; something to prove on soft.
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11

(5)

16th Sep 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 219y

Class 5

16:35 Redcar

Park Street

9st 2lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Tina Jackson

Record of 2-27 on turf, his last win coming at Beverley in September 2023 (1m, good); has run a few fair races since wind surgery in September last year; others look stronger.

12/1

5th

5

(11)

29th Aug 2025

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

21:00 Newcastle (AW)

Park Street

9st 9lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Tina Jackson

3-38 under rules and stuck on a losing run; was third over 1m at Beverley five days ago but he pulled himself into a clear lead; risky from a win perspective.

13/2

3rd

9

(2)

24th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 100y

Class 5

16:20 Beverley

Park Street

9st 0lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Tina Jackson

Dry since a C&D win two years ago and has been turned over as favourite no fewer than seven times in the interim, latterly behind Sunny Orange ten days ago; that race didn't pan out his way from a wide stall but there can only be so many excuses.

8/1

7/1

Form: 3-338

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Third in all of her novice runs (7f/1m); can take a good hold and that told late on when a weakener over 8.6f on her switch to handicaps at Wolverhampton; this trip is probably a better fit; soft ground is a first.
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8th

7

(6)

20th Jan 2024

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 2

15:10 Lingfield (AW)

Storymaker

9st 2lb

J: Tommie Jakes

T: George Boughey

Has taken off in recent weeks, making it four wins in a row (the last three under Tommie Jakes) when fending off another in-form filly (pair clear) at Southwell (1m) 11 days ago; steps up in grade and trip here but further progress can't be discounted.

6/1

1

(2)

9th Jan 2024

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 4

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Storymaker

9st 12lb

J: Tommie Jakes

T: George Boughey

Has taken off in recent weeks, winning her last three starts, the last two under Tommie Jakes including a cosy success over 7f here on Saturday; no problem with the return to this trip and respected in her bid for the four-timer despite the penalty.

2/1

1st

5

(5)

6th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Storymaker

9st 7lb

J: Tommie Jakes

T: George Boughey

Took a while to get off the mark but now on a hat-trick after wins at Wolverhampton (extended 1m) and Lingfield (7f; Sixties Chic third) last month; the latter success came under today's rider Tommie Jakes; another good runs is on the cards.

3/1

Form: 424732

Last run: 3 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Perhaps not entirely straightforward but 7f on soft ground is up his street and he only just missed out over Hamilton's extended 1m last time; must have a chance.
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6th

2

(8)

18th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 14y

Class 6

15:50 Chepstow

Look Back Smiling

9st 9lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Neil Mulholland

Has done his winning at trips between 6f and 1m; losing run goes back to March 2024 but, following a spell in the doldrums for previous yard and this one, he's been back in better form of late, doing some good late work on the AW at Kempton (1m) and Wolverhampton (about 1m1f); can be involved with Tom Marquand up for the first time

11/4

7th

10

(9)

21st Jul 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Look Back Smiling

9st 4lb

J: Alexandra Egan

T: Neil Mulholland

Better with each of his three runs for this yard and wasn't beaten far at Kempton a fortnight ago, despite hanging right; stays this far and is quite happy on Tapeta, so he's one to consider.

6/1

Form: 3-9062

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Can sometimes lack concentration as was again the case when runner-up to the odds-on favourite at Doncaster (7f, good to firm); likely to have competition for the lead and soft conditions don't look ideal.
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12th

8

(2)

13th Jun 2024

Good

0m 6f 18y

Class 6

16:20 Nottingham

Shes The Danger

9st 12lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Roy Bowring

Prominent racer who blows hot and cold; two Southwell wins (5f/6f) over the winter and when down the field at Doncaster 12 days ago she went without headgear; blinkers return today; capable off this mark.

16/1

8th

6

(5)

1st Jun 2024

Good To Soft

0m 6f 2y

Class 6

20:20 Doncaster

Shes The Danger

9st 7lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Roy Bowring

Her turf win came at this track (7f, good) and she won twice on AW over the winter; not so good the last twice but it wouldn't be a major shock were she to go well.

7/1

5th

3

(1)

14th Mar 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

17:45 Southwell (AW)

Shes The Danger

9st 6lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Roy Bowring

took keen hold, in touch with leaders

5/1

Form: 007

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Showed more when seventh at Wolverhampton (7f AW) and this well-bred gelding could improve for a hood now sent into handicaps; market needs checking.
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10th

7

(10)

19th Oct 2023

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

17:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Golden Moon

9st 2lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: William Knight

0-9; has bits of modest form and has edged down the weights, with easily his closest finish coming when fourth of 13 over C&D on penultimate start; those are hardly pressing claims, though.

7/1

8th

4

(9)

30th Sep 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Golden Moon

9st 7lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: William Knight

Unplaced in all eight starts but he was in there fighting until the closing stages in a 7f handicap here nine days ago; drop to 6f needs to spark something extra.

5/1

4th

7

(6)

21st Sep 2023

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

18:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Golden Moon

9st 4lb

J: David Egan

T: William Knight

prominent, disputed lead over 1f out, weakened final furlong

12/1

Form: 5659

Last run: 24 days

W: 8st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Yet to finish closer than 8l and trailed home last on her handicap debut at Haydock (1m2f, good); unconvincing despite this probably being a better trip for her.
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9th

9

(5)

28th Aug 2023

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

14:00 Southwell (AW)

Lady Douglas

8st 13lb

J: Lewis Chalkley

T: Michael & David Easterby

Six-race maiden but she ran her best race so far when a 3l fifth of 13 at Redcar (1m, good) 16 days ago; 2lb lower here but she was never dangerous last time and needs to build on that on this drop back in trip.

11/1

5th

7

(8)

12th Aug 2023

Good To Soft

0m 7f 219y

Class 6

17:02 Redcar

Lady Douglas

9st 6lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Michael & David Easterby

towards rear

33/1

8th

13

(3)

18th Jul 2023

Soft

0m 7f 96y

Class 5

17:25 Beverley

Lady Douglas

8st 9lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Michael & David Easterby

upset in stalls, in touch with leaders

25/1

Form: 7-849

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Just one run for Kevin Ryan; respectable fourth in a Leicester maiden (7f, soft) but went off 66-1 for handicap debut at Haydock (7f, good to firm) and beat only one home; hood now applied and, returned to soft ground, he's no forlorn hope.
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9th

4

(9)

25th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

17:15 Newcastle (AW)

Indrapura Star

9st 2lb

J: Harry Burns

T: Patrick Morris

Modest maiden at his best but he's yet to fire in four runs for his current yard, only sixth of eight in 1m handicap here eight days ago; it's easy to look elsewhere.

14/1

6th

7

(8)

17th Jan 2024

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

15:30 Newcastle (AW)

Indrapura Star

8st 11lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Patrick Morris

took keen hold, raced in second

25/1

8th

6

(6)

4th Jan 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

18:40 Newcastle (AW)

Indrapura Star

9st 2lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Patrick Morris

pulled extremely hard, midfield

20/1

33/1

Form: 757

Last run: 18 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Down the field in her qualifying runs and there have been some quirks shown; others preferred.
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6

7th Mar 2024

Soft

2m 1f 0y

Class 5

15:45 Carlisle

Expert Lady

10st 10lb

J: Craig Nichol

T: Micky Hammond

Cut little ice on the Flat and only poor form shown in two hurdling runs at Catterick before unseating early there last time; this switch to handicaps needs to spark improvement.

12/1

6

2nd Feb 2024

Soft

1m 7f 156y

Class 4

14:05 Catterick

Expert Lady

10st 5lb

J: Craig Nichol

T: Micky Hammond

pressed leader, hit and jockey lost iron 2nd, soon unseated

50/1

6th

14

11th Jan 2024

Soft

1m 7f 156y

Class 4

12:10 Catterick

Expert Lady

10st 5lb

J: Craig Nichol

T: Micky Hammond

Didn't show much in light Flat career and modest form when well-beaten third at 200-1 on last month's hurdle debut over C&D (good to soft).

20/1

11th
7 (12)
Shahnaz

25/1

Form: 886465

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Should be well handicapped but her struggles continue and others appeal as more likely winners.
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4th

2

(8)

13th Sep 2025

Good

1m 0f 2y

Class 6

16:10 Musselburgh

Shahnaz

9st 8lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Daragh Bourke

Needs to rebound from a poor run six weeks ago and is seemingly better suited by stiffer tracks than this but has slipped to a good mark and can't be ruled out.

7/1

5th

2

(3)

4th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 1f 0y

Class 6

20:45 Carlisle

Shahnaz

9st 9lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Daragh Bourke

Won twice last season, the second over C&D off a 3lb lower mark in July (good); hasn't added to her tally this time, but not disgraced in three 8.5f handicaps at Hamilton on first three starts (7f too short last time); interesting.

4/1

Form: 746-76

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Has ability but his tendency to race freely continues to hold him back, having weakened in his handicaps at 1m and 7f; however, the raw ability is there to win races off this sort of mark and he should get a strong pace to chase here; quite interesting.
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6th

6

(4)

3rd May 2024

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 6

14:15 Musselburgh

New Tycoon

9st 2lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Liam Bailey

dwelt start, in rear throughout

20/1

6th

6

(4)

3rd May 2024

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 6

14:15 Musselburgh

New Tycoon

9st 2lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Liam Bailey

dwelt start, in rear throughout

20/1

6/1

Form: -76841 CD

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 3lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Never lower in the weights when returning to winning ways over C&D 11 days ago (good to firm; handles soft); 4lb rise is not the end of the world but he's promoted to a Class 5 this time.
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1st

2

(3)

27th Aug 2026

Good

1m 3f 39y

Class 6

16:30 Carlisle

Dr Rio

9st 11lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

All six wins in Britain have been at Beverley (7.5f-1m4f), the most recent coming last August off a 4lb higher mark than today's, and he posted a solid effort when third there over 1m2f two weeks ago; down the field over this C&D in June.

10/1

3rd

4

(6)

12th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 207y

Class 5

16:15 Beverley

Dr Rio

9st 6lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

Six-time course winner and a regular here; beaten just over 2l over C&D last month when he was on the back foot after starting slowly; hard to rule out.

8/1

5th

2

(5)

14th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

15:48 Beverley

Dr Rio

9st 12lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

Has won six races here, from 7.5f to 1m4f, the latest last August (1m4f, good to firm); creditable third here in May (8.5f, good) but below-par last two runs; could go well.

11/1

Non-runners

New Tycoon, Dr Rio

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £90.50
Straight Forecast £76.82
Tricast £678.16
Trifecta £547.50

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Ugo Gregory

Telegraph:

Look Back Smiling

NEWMARKET:

Storymaker

SPOTLIGHT:

New Tycoon

The Guardian:

Park Street

Daily Record:

Look Back Smiling

POSTDATA:

Ugo Gregory

The Times:

Ugo Gregory

Daily Mail:

Ugo Gregory

D Express:

Ugo Gregory

Daily Mirror:

Ugo Gregory

The Star:

Ugo Gregory