August 17 / 14.30 Beverley

14.30

Good To Firm

Beverley Racecourse Sculpture Trail Nursery Handicap

  • Prize money: £3742.3
  • 0m 5f 0y
  • Class 6
  • 13 runners
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Beverley Racecourse Sculpture Trail Nursery Handicap

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Scattered showers

11/2 (Won)

  • Win: £4.50
  • Place: £1.80

Form: 0492

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Improved form when second to a progressive winner on last month's nursery debut at Bath (5f, good to soft); has shown ability on good going; runs off the same mark as last time and he's a solid contender.
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10th

6

(10)

21st May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

19:40 Chepstow

Macarone

9st 5lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Grace Harris

Four wins (one on turf) include two at Wolverhampton (6f, AW) for Ivan Furtado; tried this headgear combination for the first time when fourth back there (5f) last month and subsequently joined this yard for 2,000gns; acts with ease in the ground and nothing wrong with this mark.

10/1

4th

5

(6)

27th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Macarone

9st 7lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Ivan Furtado

Won two 6f handicaps here last autumn and he is now 4lb lower than for the latter win; more recent efforts leave him with a point to prove but the fitting of a tongue-tie could give him a lift and Silvestre De Sousa is a positive booking.

7/1

11/2

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 05833 BF

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 9lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Third on nursery debut at Nottingham (6f, soft) last month and at Ffos Las (6f, soft; albeit beaten 5l) last time; could be sharper in the first-time visor and he's shown promise on fast ground; a possible.
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7th

12

(10)

20th May 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Charlie Mason

8st 11lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Tony Carroll

Usually a reliable sort whose five wins have all been over 6f; beaten a head over 5f at Wolverhampton in March and a shade disappointing back on turf subsequently but should give a better performance here.

7/1

10

(8)

8th May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:15 Ripon

Charlie Mason

8st 12lb

J: Myla Coppins

T: Tony Carroll

All five wins have been this trip but he had a near-miss over 5f at Wolverhampton in March; only 1lb higher today but he was a disappointing favourite back on turf at Doncaster (5f, good to soft) last time; has a bit to prove again after that and this is a step back up in grade.

7/1

9/2

  • Place: £2.50

Form: 703032

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 1lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
0-6 and her form has been up and down, but she was a good second in a nursery at Bath (5f, good to soft) last Wednesday and holds leading claims if reproducing that effort; has also run well on fast ground.
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9th

6

(5)

13th Oct 2025

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 6

17:30 Musselburgh

Zaphea

9st 4lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Got involved too soon in the strongly run C&D race won by Ski Angel last time; inconsistent this term but is attractively treated (last two wins off 16lb higher).

10/1

6th

4

(5)

1st Oct 2025

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 6

17:13 Musselburgh

Zaphea

9st 3lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Effective on fast ground but all five wins have been on good or slower including three over C&D; 0-10 this season but he travelled well for a long way when third off this reduced mark at Hamilton ten days ago; usually races prominently and he could make another bold bid back at this track.

3/1

3rd

7

(5)

21st Sep 2025

Soft

0m 5f 7y

Class 6

14:43 Hamilton

Zaphea

9st 3lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Productive 2024 campaign featured two wins over C&D; far from solid on 2025 form and is perhaps best watched unless the market speaks positively.

14/1

15/2

Form: 669

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Down the field over 6f on all three starts and improvement is needed now in a nursery, but he cost £160,000 last year and could benefit from the drop in trip; no surprise if he plays a leading role.
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3rd

2

(6)

22nd Oct 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:55 Newcastle (AW)

Space Ninja

9st 7lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Roger Fell

Gained a deserved breakthrough success at Musselburgh (7f) in September but he came in only sixth of ten there eight days ago; he's the sort to bounce back though.

4/1

6th

5

(6)

14th Oct 2024

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 6

16:20 Musselburgh

Space Ninja

9st 5lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Roger Fell

Lightly raced 3yo; has improved since upped to 7f for new yard, going close on reappearance at Carlisle (good) then off the mark over C&D last month, both efforts advertised since (the winner of the Carlisle race now on a 15lb higher mark); up 3lb; good chance.

11/4

1st

4

(9)

15th Sep 2024

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 6

17:35 Musselburgh

Space Ninja

9st 6lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Roger Fell & Sean Murray

Lightly raced; first run for this yard and gelded when runner-up at Carlisle (7f, good), coming clear with the winner who has impressed since; off just 2lb higher he makes plenty of appeal.

3/1

5th
12 (6)
Swiftly

14/1

Form: 6777

Last run: 12 days

W: 8st 10lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Soundly beaten on all four starts, last time seventh of ten on nursery debut at Doncaster (6f, soft); however, she's in good hands and the drop back in trip, better ground and first-time cheekpieces are possible positives.
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7th

9

(3)

16th Sep 2023

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 6

16:50 Musselburgh

Swiftly

8st 4lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Richard Fahey

squeezed out start, in rear

10/1

8th

9

(8)

30th Aug 2023

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 6

14:30 Musselburgh

Swiftly

8st 9lb

J: Joe Fanning

T: Richard Fahey

Low-level maiden after five starts; ran in handicaps on last two and her fifth of 13 at Beverley (5f, good to firm) last time was easily her closest finish, in cheekpieces first time; needs to build on that.

6/1

5th

12

(6)

17th Aug 2023

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

14:30 Beverley

Swiftly

8st 10lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Richard Fahey

Soundly beaten on all four starts, last time seventh of ten on nursery debut at Doncaster (6f, soft); however, she's in good hands and the drop back in trip, better ground and first-time cheekpieces are possible positives.

14/1

10/1

Form: 7794

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 6lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
About 5l fourth of five on recent nursery debut at Leicester (5f, soft; led early); down in grade on better ground and trainer is among the winners.
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8th

7

(1)

23rd Jul 2024

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

19:40 Wolverhampton (AW)

Damia

9st 4lb

J: Rhiain Ingram

T: Roger Ingram

Placed in 6f Lingfield handicap for Victor Dartnall in April and gave another good account on turf a fortnight later; makes stable debut after three-month break but has a big role to play if fully tuned up.

7/1

Form: 5754

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Displayed some ability on first three starts (6f/7f, good) and was fair fourth on recent nursery debut at Doncaster (6f, soft); faded in the closing stages last time and this first crack at 5f is worth a go; chance.
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10th

11

(2)

20th May 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

16:30 Redcar

Carnaby Princess

8st 11lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Tim Easterby

Has not finished closer than 4l to a winner in her six starts, including three sprint handicaps; has dropped in the weights but she returns after 236 days off and needs to significantly raise her game back up in trip; one of two runners for Tim Easterby.

20/1

10th

11

(2)

20th May 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

16:30 Redcar

Carnaby Princess

8st 11lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Tim Easterby

Has not finished closer than 4l to a winner in her six starts, including three sprint handicaps; has dropped in the weights but she returns after 236 days off and needs to significantly raise her game back up in trip; one of two runners for Tim Easterby.

20/1

6th

12

(1)

27th Sep 2023

Good To Firm

0m 5f 217y

Class 5

14:05 Redcar

Carnaby Princess

8st 5lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Has shown no more than minor promise so far, including in nurseries on her last two starts; drops 3lb but only market support would pique interest.

25/1

OUR TIP

Form: 556

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 11lb

2 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
He's not obviously well treated for this nursery debut judged on his three runs, but today is a first realistic assignment for this half-brother to two winners and he's open to improvement; one to watch in the betting.
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9th

11

(3)

18th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

15:40 Redcar

Sergeant Mayer

9st 4lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

Best known as a 5f performer but has won over 6f; always behind on last month's reappearance outing and finished last of six after racing too freely in refitted cheekpieces a fortnight later (also 5f); on good mark but needs to get his season up and running.

16/1

6th

8

(4)

21st Apr 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 3y

Class 5

17:05 Pontefract

Sergeant Mayer

9st 2lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

Off six months and went without his usual cheekpieces when 11th over C&D two weeks ago; he scored twice at Ripon (5f) last May so no surprise to see him take a step forward here in refitted headgear.

14/1

11th

2

(10)

7th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 3y

Class 6

17:35 Pontefract

Sergeant Mayer

9st 8lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

Came to hand early last year and he returns from a 168-day break off a mark just 1lb higher than for his Ripon win 11 months ago; the absence of cheekpieces tempers enthusiasm this time.

10/1

Form: 70387

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Third in C&D claimer (good to firm) in May and the inside draw is a positive now back here, but she's been well beaten in her first two nurseries (5f, good) and needs to leave those efforts well behind.
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7th

9

(5)

14th Oct 2023

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Naval Flight

8st 4lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: David O’Meara

Eight-race maiden who isn't progressing and she needs the addition of cheekpieces to give her a lift.

25/1

9th

8

(9)

3rd Oct 2023

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

17:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Naval Flight

8st 10lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: David O’Meara

No progress for the switch to nurseries in recent starts; dropping down the weights but with too much to prove for comfort.

20/1

7th

8

(2)

7th Sep 2023

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:05 Carlisle

Naval Flight

8st 13lb

J: Mark Winn

T: David O’Meara

Arrives well below par in nurseries, ninth of 13 at Beverley (5f) three weeks ago; in good hands but plenty more is needed despite a falling mark.

11/1

10/1

Form: 0968

Last run: 30 days

W: 8st 10lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Well beaten in first-time cheekpieces (retained) on nursery debut at Nottingham, failing to settle; however, this pacy sort shaped well two starts ago and the drop to 5f and return to better ground could bear fruit; drawn well.
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10th

13

(2)

17th Aug 2023

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

14:30 Beverley

Master Eli

8st 10lb

J: Graham Lee

T: Mark Walford

Well beaten in first-time cheekpieces (retained) on nursery debut at Nottingham, failing to settle; however, this pacy sort shaped well two starts ago and the drop to 5f and return to better ground could bear fruit; drawn well.

10/1

8th

7

(9)

18th Jul 2023

Soft

0m 6f 18y

Class 6

18:55 Nottingham

Master Eli

8st 12lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Mark Walford

took keen hold, in touch with leaders against near rail, jinked left after 1f

12/1

6th

5

(4)

5th Jul 2023

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

14:45 Thirsk

Master Eli

9st 7lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Mark Walford

Has cut little ice in C&D maiden and 6f Ripon novice this summer.

33/1

Form: U867

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Getting better with each run and beaten only 4l when seventh of nine in 6f AW novice last time; enjoyed the run of the race in front but the drop back to 5f could be a plus; might be in the mix on nursery debut.
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12th

7

(5)

28th Sep 2023

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

17:30 Southwell (AW)

Regal Solitaire

8st 9lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Phillip Makin

More tractable nowadays but yet to see out her races all that well, including returned to this trip on her nursery debut last time.

33/1

11th

7

(5)

17th Aug 2023

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

14:30 Beverley

Regal Solitaire

9st 3lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Phillip Makin

Getting better with each run and beaten only 4l when seventh of nine in 6f AW novice last time; enjoyed the run of the race in front but the drop back to 5f could be a plus; might be in the mix on nursery debut.

12/1

7th

9

(8)

3rd Aug 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:45 Newcastle (AW)

Regal Solitaire

9st 0lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Phillip Makin

Took a step in the right direction when sixth at Beverley last time but didn't show enough to suggest she'll be posing a threat here.

100/1

25/1

Form: 2709

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 1lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Second of five on debut at Hamilton (5f, good to firm) in June but form has gone the wrong way since and she was well beaten at Musselburgh (5f, good) last time on her first nursery outing.
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12th

10

(3)

17th Aug 2023

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

14:30 Beverley

Riverview Law

9st 1lb

J: Sam James

T: Grant Tuer

Second of five on debut at Hamilton (5f, good to firm) in June but form has gone the wrong way since and she was well beaten at Musselburgh (5f, good) last time on her first nursery outing.

25/1

9th

9

(7)

25th Jul 2023

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 5

16:15 Musselburgh

Riverview Law

8st 11lb

J: William Pyle

T: Grant Tuer

awkward start, took keen hold, in touch with leaders

50/1

12

(1)

12th Jul 2023

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

14:40 Catterick

Riverview Law

9st 0lb

J: Sam James

T: Grant Tuer

led narrowly, headed and pushed along over 2f out

14/1

Form: 0909

Last run: 37 days

W: 8st 8lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Beaten a long way at big odds on first three starts and it was the same story in first-time blinkers (retained) on his nursery debut.
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9th

7

(4)

14th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Ifonlytheycudtalk

9st 0lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

1-29, but ran well when third back on AW at Southwell (6f) last month; has claims if able to reproduce that effort.

10/1

13

(14)

27th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:00 Ripon

Ifonlytheycudtalk

8st 9lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Tim Easterby

5f win at Beverley 12 months ago; best effort in 2025 when third of 11 at Southwell three weeks ago (6f, AW); has the rail draw but not sure to be in the same form this time.

16/1

3rd

10

(10)

4th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

15:20 Southwell (AW)

Ifonlytheycudtalk

9st 3lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Off the mark at Beverley (5f, good) last September but he's yet to be in the first three in nine starts this year; cheekpieces back on; best watched.

20/1

Non-runners

Come On Irene, Equiart

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £16.10
Straight Forecast £14.33
Tricast £89.85
Trifecta £83.00

Selections

POSTDATA:

Charlie Mason

Telegraph:

Space Ninja

RP RATINGS:

Zaphea

D Express:

Carnaby Princess

SPOTLIGHT:

Master Eli

NEWMARKET:

Damia

The Sun:

Space Ninja

The Star:

Space Ninja

The Times:

Charlie Mason

Daily Mirror:

Charlie Mason

Daily Record:

Charlie Mason

The Guardian:

Zaphea

Daily Mail:

Zaphea