August 17 / 15.30 Beverley

15.30

Good To Firm

Robin And Wendy Adams 40th Anniversary Handicap

  • Prize money: £4527.4
  • 0m 5f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 13 runners
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Robin And Wendy Adams 40th Anniversary Handicap

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Scattered showers

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7/2 (Won)

  • Win: £4.20
  • Place: £1.60

Form: 233312 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Fitted with first-time cheekpieces when winning the jump jockeys' Nunthorpe (for the second time) at York last month; touched off from a 4lb higher mark at Newmarket (5f, soft) subsequently; 2lb higher again today, seeking to continue that consistent spell.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

10

(3)

26th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

17:23 Redcar

Soul Seeker

10st 2lb

J: Mr Daniel Perrin

T: Philip Kirby

Regressive 9yo who hasn't been offering much for a while now.

33/1

7th

9

(9)

21st May 2026

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 6

17:35 Musselburgh

Soul Seeker

8st 9lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Philip Kirby

Regressive 9yo; beaten around 4l on his last two starts and needs to up his game to trouble the principals.

33/1

7th

8

(9)

11th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:00 Catterick

Soul Seeker

9st 0lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Philip Kirby

Down to a basement mark and he's one to watch in the betting, but it's been a long time since this regressive 9yo has been competitive.

25/1

20/1

  • Place: £9.90

Form: 80-160

Last run: 48 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Returned from lengthy break to make all at Doncaster (6f, good; 33-1; stable debut) in June; fared okay (sixth) at Pontefract next time; very disappointing latest though; others are more convincing.
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3rd

7

(3)

26th Sep 2024

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Crypto Quest

9st 7lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

in touch with leaders

8/1

8/1

  • Place: £2.00

Form: -58453 D

Last run: 5 days

W: 8st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Didn't get the in-running breaks when fifth to Texas Man at Musselburgh last month; turned out swiftly after posting another creditable effort (third) at Ayr on Saturday; one to consider.
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10th

9

(9)

2nd May 2024

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

14:22 Ayr

Aconcagua Mountain

8st 7lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

dwelt start, in rear, headway on near side of group and prominent over 3f out, edged left and weakened over 1f out

8/1

10th

9

(9)

2nd May 2024

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

14:22 Ayr

Aconcagua Mountain

8st 7lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

dwelt start, in rear, headway on near side of group and prominent over 3f out, edged left and weakened over 1f out

8/1

9th

6

(1)

25th Mar 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Aconcagua Mountain

10st 12lb

J: Mr Dominic Hislop

T: Iain Jardine

Won a 20-runner handicap off 5lb higher at Ayr (5f, good to soft) last September but he's not matched that since including on Tapeta in his last seven starts; has some questions to answer and all of his wins have been at 5f.

8/1

10/1

Form: 424345 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 8st 11lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
No win since May 2022 (Musselburgh); placed on various occasions this year, including when beaten a neck at Carlisle (5f, good to soft), so will pop up again eventually but it is difficult to pinpoint when; others are more persuasive.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

11

(10)

21st Sep 2025

Soft

0m 5f 7y

Class 6

14:43 Hamilton

John Kirkup

8st 9lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: David Thompson

Placed at Musselburgh last weekend but recorded a meagre RPR; the veteran remains on a near two-year losing spell.

20/1

10

(10)

13th Sep 2025

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 6

19:22 Musselburgh

John Kirkup

9st 1lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: David Thompson

Veteran who has not won since October 2023 and has finished in rear on his last four outings; others appeal more.

25/1

12

(8)

1st Sep 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

15:30 Carlisle

John Kirkup

9st 0lb

J: David Allan

T: David Thompson

Veteran who is versatile ground-wise but he's not won since October 2023 and has finished in rear in last three starts; down the list.

25/1

5th
11 (3)
Sherdil

14/1

Form: 595698 CD

Last run: 16 days

W: 8st 12lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Slipped back to a workable mark and, although behind both King Of Tonga and The Dunkirk Lads over C&D last time, a positive showing couldn't be ruled out at a track which suits; sits 4lb below his last winning mark, with Beverley formfigures of 11258; stablemate of Indian Sounds.
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1st

3

(1)

13th May 2024

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

15:47 Catterick

Sherdil

9st 8lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Paul Midgley

Won classified events at Newcastle (AW) the last twice; well treated on best handicap form but doesn't have his ideal scenario back on grass, having gained both turf wins at Beverley.

3/1

1st

3

(1)

13th May 2024

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

15:47 Catterick

Sherdil

9st 8lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Paul Midgley

Won classified events at Newcastle (AW) the last twice; well treated on best handicap form but doesn't have his ideal scenario back on grass, having gained both turf wins at Beverley.

3/1

1st

7

(6)

12th Mar 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

20:15 Newcastle (AW)

Sherdil

9st 9lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Paul Midgley

Finally capitalised on his tumble down the weights when sweeping through to win a similar race here three weeks ago; should get a good pace to aim at and more appealing than many kept to this level.

3/1

Form: 648547 D

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 8lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Plenty of ability but has had many chances since winning the Portland at Doncaster (5.5f, good) in September 2020; continues to frustrate, rearing leaving the stalls when last of seven at Doncaster (5f, soft) four weeks ago; first run at Beverley.
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1st

3

(1)

6th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Stone Of Destiny

9st 8lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Michael Appleby

held up in rear, headway against near rail over 1f out, ridden and led narrowly final 110yds, just did enough

9/1

1st

3

(1)

6th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Stone Of Destiny

9st 8lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Michael Appleby

Only one win since landing the 2022 Portland; reached the frame twice over C&D around the turn of the year but only 4l fifth last time.

9/1

Form: 713048 CD

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Came from off the pace to win over C&D in April and made the frame here twice since, all on good to soft; very little to find with King Of Tonga on penultimate start; just 2lb above his last winning mark and had a valid excuse (slowly away) for a moderate Pontefract effort last time; chance.
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3rd

4

(2)

9th Oct 2023

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

17:40 Pontefract

The Dunkirk Lads

9st 6lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

dwelt start, towards rear

8/1

4th

8

(9)

28th Sep 2023

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:40 Pontefract

The Dunkirk Lads

9st 0lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

towards rear

8/1

5th

2

(10)

17th Sep 2023

Soft

0m 5f 143y

Class 5

17:20 Doncaster

The Dunkirk Lads

9st 12lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

5f winner at Beverley in April and he went close at Carlisle 16 days ago (winner was well treated); 2lb rise not ideal but he's fine on soft; additional yardage should suit at this flat track.

6/1

6/1

Form: 706501 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Took advantage of a falling mark when resuming winning ways at Musselburgh (5f, good); given the narrow winning margin (a nose), a 2lb rise looks fair; should be thereabouts; stablemate of Resilience.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

5

(5)

3rd Oct 2023

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Texas Man

9st 8lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Craig Lidster

Came from off the pace to win a 5f handicap at Musselburgh in July; not so good twice since and earlier AW efforts unconvincing.

12/1

4th

6

(1)

12th Sep 2023

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

16:15 Catterick

Texas Man

9st 6lb

J: William Pyle

T: Craig Lidster

C&D winner who scored at Musselburgh two starts ago, but good runs have been scarce this season and he was merely mid-division at Beverley latest.

11/1

8th

8

(6)

17th Aug 2023

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

15:30 Beverley

Texas Man

9st 8lb

J: William Pyle

T: Craig Lidster

Took advantage of a falling mark when resuming winning ways at Musselburgh (5f, good); given the narrow winning margin (a nose), a 2lb rise looks fair; should be thereabouts; stablemate of Resilience.

6/1

Form: 048522 D

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 10lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Six career wins (5f-7f); runner-up on both starts since further wind surgery, including when headed close home over C&D (The Dunkirk Lads fourth) on penultimate start; contender from a 1lb higher mark.
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No Results Found
10th
3 (9)
Sun Power

25/1

Form: 678768

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 10lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Yet to win on turf (0-16) and continues to ease in the weights; wasn't beaten all that far at 50-1 when finishing in midfield on last attempt over 5f, here three starts back; visor applied on fourth start for this trainer.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

2

(11)

29th Sep 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:00 Newcastle (AW)

Sun Power

9st 13lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Alan Brown

Off the mark for his new stable when readily landing a 7f handicap here ten days ago; not well in under his penalty but still more likely than some to give his running.

4/1

1st

3

(10)

19th Sep 2023

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Sun Power

9st 11lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Alan Brown

midfield, smooth headway to lead over 1f out, ridden out final 110yds

9/2

2nd

4

(7)

8th Sep 2023

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

15:20 Newcastle (AW)

Sun Power

9st 12lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Alan Brown

took keen hold, prominent

11/2

8/1

Form: 005205 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Runner-up off this mark at Musselburgh (5f, good) last month and ran well enough back there (fifth) in a Class 3 latest; both turf wins have come on good to firm and this looks a slightly easier option (Class 5); stablemate of Texas Man.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

6

(1)

8th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 212y

Class 5

18:10 Catterick

Resilience

9st 1lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Craig Lidster

Two-time turf winner (5f, good to firm) who was running well in defeat on AW in the winter; back up in grade for his reappearance but he's still feasibly weighted and the betting will be useful.

7/1

12/1

Form: 944110 CD

Last run: 41 days

W: 9st 8lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Notched back-to-back wins (Pontefract and Ripon; 5f-6f) before stepping up into a Class 4 over C&D last time; he anticipated the start there, reportedly banging his head leaving the stalls, so it is easy to draw a line through that effort; stablemate of Sherdil.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

9

(4)

10th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 3y

Class 5

18:30 Pontefract

Indian Sounds

8st 10lb

J: Elle-May Croot

T: Paul Midgley

Clear signs of a return to form in big field at Thirsk last month, finishing third (best of the near-side runners); defied a 7lb higher mark in this contest last year (good to firm) on sole start under Elle-May Croot; respected.

7/2

3rd

9

(18)

18th May 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:02 Thirsk

Indian Sounds

9st 6lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Paul Midgley

taken down early

33/1

3rd

9

(18)

18th May 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:02 Thirsk

Indian Sounds

9st 6lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Paul Midgley

taken down early, raced near side

33/1

Form: 811658 D

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Hit form early in the season, winning in blinkers at Wetherby (5.5f, good to soft) and Nottingham (6f, heavy); has done okay since without really threatening to add to that tally; lost a shoe when seemingly finding 5f too sharp at Catterick last month.
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4th

8

(1)

2nd Aug 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

16:55 Southwell (AW)

Dandy Spirit

8st 7lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Roger Fell & Sean Murray

Capable of running well but he's not as good as he was and is becoming hard to predict.

25/1

14th

12

(15)

21st Jul 2024

Good To Soft

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

16:27 Redcar

Dandy Spirit

9st 1lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Roger Fell & Sean Murray

Not as good now but is straightforward and arrives in form, having made a lot of the running off this mark at Newcastle last time; holds claims on that.

8/1

3rd

5

(8)

28th Jun 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:20 Newcastle (AW)

Dandy Spirit

9st 6lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Roger Fell & Sean Murray

Dual AW winner who went back-to-back on turf last spring and wasn't far away in two sprints before a lesser show at Thirsk last time; has a big run in him.

10/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £95.40
Straight Forecast £128.17
Tricast £742.86
Trifecta £2075.80

Selections

The Times:

Soul Seeker

D Express:

Aconcagua Mountain

The Guardian:

Texas Man

RP RATINGS:

King Of Tonga

Telegraph:

Resilience

SPOTLIGHT:

The Dunkirk Lads

TOPSPEED:

Dandy Spirit

POSTDATA:

Indian Sounds

The Star:

Aconcagua Mountain

Daily Mirror:

Texas Man

The Sun:

Soul Seeker

Daily Record:

Soul Seeker

Daily Mail:

King Of Tonga