September 02 / 14.40 Beverley

14.40

Good

William Hill Beverley Bullet Sprint Stakes (Listed Race)

  • Prize money: £28355
  • 0m 5f 0y
  • Class 1
  • 6 runners
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William Hill Beverley Bullet Sprint Stakes (Listed Race)

Runners: 6 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

1st
6 (1)
Kerdos

4/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.10
  • Place: £1.90

Form: 283265

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 101

Form & Verdict
3yo who put up easily his best effort when second of 26 in the big 5f handicap at Royal Ascot (good to firm) in June; not disgraced when fifth of ten in Group 2 at Goodwood (good to soft) last time and may yet have improvement in him, especially now returning to quicker ground; high on the list.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

5

(9)

12th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

14:00 Dundalk (AW)

Kerdos

9st 3lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Stephen Thorne

Won four for Clive Cox, including the Group 2 Temple Stakes at Haydock in 2024, his last victory; yet to hit those heights for this yard and has been soundly beaten on his last three starts; 0-2 on the AW but did run well here behind Valiant Force in February; blinkers replace cheekpieces worn last time.

16/1

11th

7

(17)

28th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

13:40 Curragh

Kerdos

9st 9lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Stephen Thorne

High-class form for Clive Cox included a Group 2 win at Haydock in 2024; has failed to win since; last four runs for this stable not encouraging; mark sliding but needs to rediscover best; cheekpieces used for first time in Ireland.

12/1

6th

4

(5)

7th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

13:42 Navan

Kerdos

9st 11lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Stephen Thorne

High-class form for Clive Cox included a Group 2 win at Haydock in 2024; hasn't won since and last three runs for this stable not encouraging; mark sliding but needs to rediscover best; tongue tie tried now.

12/1

100/30

  • Place: £1.40

Form: 752294 CD

Last run: 2 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 108

Form & Verdict
Tough customer who usually gives his running; faced a stiff task behind Highfield Princess and co in Goodwood Group 2 last month, but he'd previously run well in defeat in the Dash at Epsom and a 5f Listed race at York; far from disgraced when fourth in a Racing League event at Newcastle on Thursday night; 1-1 at Beverley; unlikely to be far away if turned out again.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

11th

13

(14)

6th May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 1y

Class 3

16:45 Chester

Silky Wilkie

9st 3lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

Campaigned almost exclusively over sprint trips; consistent AW form this year includes two wins; effective on turf but hasn't scored in this sphere for three years and he's not the percentage call back at 7f.

25/1

3rd

5

(5)

3rd Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 3

14:40 Lingfield (AW)

Silky Wilkie

9st 4lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: K R Burke

Ended a long losing run at Newcastle (6f, Tapeta) in January and he also won at Wolverhampton (6f, Tapeta) in February; he's continued in good form on Tapeta on his last two starts and is also effective over this C&D; might have a part to play.

8/1

3rd

7

(5)

7th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 3

14:05 Wolverhampton (AW)

Silky Wilkie

9st 5lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: K R Burke

Ended a long losing run at Newcastle in January and successful again over C&D last month; poorly drawn when fourth at Southwell last time; one to consider.

7/1

Form: 1-3222

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 103

Form & Verdict
Smart sprinter, better than ever this year with four excellent efforts in defeat in hot 6f handicaps, first home in the stand-side group when runner-up in the Stewards' Cup at Goodwood four weeks ago; handles any ground and gives the impression he'll cope with today's drop to 5f (for only the second time); leading contender.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

14th

23

(31)

20th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

17:00 Ascot

Apollo One

9st 1lb

J: Christophe Soumillon

T: P Charalambous & J Clutterbuck

Has contested three of the last four runnings, doing best when runner-up in 2023 (good to firm; also won a Group 3 over C&D on soft); has been a fine stalwart in other top sprint handicaps, including when only just losing out in the 2024 Portland at Doncaster on sole attempt for Christophe Soumillon; it's hard to ignore one with his history at this level.

25/1

9th

5

(13)

6th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 3y

Class 2

17:55 Epsom

Apollo One

9st 6lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: P Charalambous & J Clutterbuck

Acts on any ground; ran okay behind younger rivals at Newmarket last time; losing run is mounting up but he has been placed in this race twice, finishing second in 2023 and third in 2024; again has each-way hopes.

8/1

3rd

4

(9)

2nd May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

13:45 Newmarket

Apollo One

9st 9lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: P Charalambous & J Clutterbuck

Stable star who runs in this race for the fourth time, recording best results when second in 2024 and third in 2023; went without a win in 2025 but the ability was still intact, second in the Portland (5.6f, good) and an Ascot Group 3 (6f, soft); faced some stiff tasks in the Middle East this year but his second in a Listed race at Jebel Ali (5f, dirt) was promising, finishing with a flourish for second; fair mark back on grass; should run well.

16/1

6/1

Form: 79-007 CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 4lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
The Bullet winner in 2021 and 2022 but hasn't been anywhere near his best in three runs this season, beaten 10l into seventh of ten in the Shergar Cup Dash on latest; could be revived by a return to Beverley but carries obvious risks.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

5

(6)

2nd Sep 2023

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

14:40 Beverley

Tis Marvellous

9st 4lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Clive Cox

in touch with leaders

6/1

7th

3

(12)

12th Aug 2023

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

13:35 Ascot

Tis Marvellous

9st 10lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Clive Cox

Magnificent record here and won this race in 2018 and 2021; however, he hasn't beaten a rival in his two runs this year, in a Group 3 and the Wokingham here (twice in the frame in earlier runnings) and is an unknown quantity at present.

5/1

27th

5

(3)

24th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

17:00 Ascot

Tis Marvellous

9st 7lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Clive Cox

Had many happy days here, winning four at 5f (on a variety of ground) and beaten about 1l in this race in 2018 and 2019; well held on reappearance in a Group 3 but has more going for him back on this track; regular rider Adam Kirby switches to Summerghand but Kevin Stott is 1-1 on him.

28/1

Form: 84-130 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Began the season with a win in a 5f handicap at Doncaster (good to firm) but he ran poorly in the Shergar Cup Dash (9-2) three weeks ago and has something to find on the figures with several of these.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

2

(4)

4th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

18:15 Beverley

Bond Chairman

9st 10lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Geoff Oldroyd

Wins both came first time out but he ran poorly for his new yard on comeback five weeks ago, having struggled during a limited campaign last year; often pulls hard and has plenty to prove now.

8/1

11

(4)

31st May 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

14:40 York

Bond Chairman

9st 0lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Geoff Oldroyd

Capable of smart handicap form in 2022 and 2023 (RPR 102); ended 2023 tamely though and no sign of a revival in three runs last year; not a solid option but it's possible a change of stable could have freshened him up and he's thrown in if that's the case.

16/1

11

(4)

31st May 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

14:40 York

Bond Chairman

9st 0lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Geoff Oldroyd

Capable of smart handicap form in 2022 and 2023 (RPR 102); ended 2023 tamely though and no sign of a revival in three runs last year; not a solid option but it's possible a change of stable could have freshened him up and he's thrown in if that's the case.

16/1

25/1

Form: -95234 CD BF

Last run: 8 days

W: 8st 13lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
As good as ever at the age of six and she'll handle these conditions, but faces a stern assignment out of handicap company and the outside stall may only make things harder.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3rd

2

(6)

3rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

19:02 Beverley

Elegant Erin

10st 0lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Paul Midgley

Five wins and a second from nine attempts over C&D; ended 2025 in flying form and returned off a brutal mark as a consequence; handicapper relenting now and her third at Nottingham 13 days ago was a step back in the right direction; this should be run to suit and she's a strong contender.

5/1

3rd

1

(2)

20th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 8y

Class 4

19:45 Nottingham

Elegant Erin

10st 4lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Paul Midgley

Eight-time turf winner including on fast and soft ground; ended last season with a good fourth in a Listed race at Ascot (5f) but she's been out of sorts in her four runs this year; on dangerous mark but she needs to get back on track.

10/1

6th

3

(5)

6th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 3y

Class 3

14:30 Doncaster

Elegant Erin

9st 8lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

Acts on good to firm and soft; ten-time winner but her last four turf wins have been at Beverley and she's been out of sorts in three runs this year; has something to prove and she needs a big turnaround.

12/1

Non-runners

Judicial

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £9.70
Straight Forecast £8.91
Trifecta £19.10

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Apollo One

RP RATINGS:

Silky Wilkie

THE NORTH:

Judicial

LAMBOURN:

Tis Marvellous

Telegraph:

Kerdos

POSTDATA:

Silky Wilkie

D Express:

Silky Wilkie

Daily Mirror:

Silky Wilkie

TOPSPEED:

Apollo One

NEWMARKET:

Apollo One

The Guardian:

Apollo One

Daily Mail:

Apollo One

Daily Record:

Apollo One

The Star:

Tis Marvellous

The Times:

Judicial

The Sun:

Judicial