September 26 / 15.25 Beverley

15.25

Good To Soft

McCabe 20th Wedding Anniversary Restricted Novice Stakes (Bands B,C & D) (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £4050
  • 0m 5f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 12 runners
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McCabe 20th Wedding Anniversary Restricted Novice Stakes (Bands B,C & D) (GBB Race)

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

6/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.50
  • Place: £1.60

Form: 63

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Improved on debut run when third at Redcar last week (5f, good; neck behind runner-up Circus Lion); this stiffer track should suit and is one with a chance.
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1

(10)

23rd Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 4

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Pals Battalion

10st 0lb

J: Mark Winn

T: David O’Meara

Mixed results in higher grades on turf of late; has a better strike-rate (4-10) on AW and looks interesting returned to this sphere off 1lb below last winning mark.

10/1

5

(6)

27th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

14:40 Haydock

Pals Battalion

9st 8lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: David O’Meara

Never in contention in the Ayr Silver Cup last week; mark not beyond him judged on this year's best but he has few secrets now.

20/1

18th

21

(17)

20th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:25 Ayr

Pals Battalion

9st 6lb

J: David Nolan

T: David O’Meara

Has a useful strike-rate on the AW but just 1-18 on turf; suffered some interference over C&D on his latest 6f start in July but he looks to have his share of weight relative to the company he keeps today.

40/1

14/1

  • Place: £1.80

Form: 65

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Two fair runs over 6f, latest on good to soft ground at Chester (bit slipped through his mouth); needs to improve for this drop in trip.
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9th

9

(6)

31st Jul 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

20:30 Sandown

Ottoman Force

9st 2lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Darryll Holland

Runner-up in 5f novice in September but has become disappointing this season and was well beaten when upped to 1m on Polytrack a week ago; has too much to prove.

33/1

7th

5

(9)

24th Jul 2024

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

14:20 Lingfield (AW)

Ottoman Force

9st 7lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: Darryll Holland

Runner-up in Beverley novice last September and he's dropping down the weights after failing to make much impact this season; his sole AW run (final 2yo start) was worse; some recent headgear but none today and he is upped in trip.

25/1

33/1

  • Place: £4.80

Form:

Last run:

W: 8st 9lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Filly by Mondialiste; sixth foal; sister to 6f AW 2yo winner Oahu; likely to be better for this first run.
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5th

5

(4)

31st Oct 2023

Heavy

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

13:07 Catterick

Moku Manu

8st 11lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Brian Ellison

bumped start, held up in rear

8/1

3rd

13

(1)

26th Sep 2023

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

15:25 Beverley

Moku Manu

8st 9lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Brian Ellison

Filly by Mondialiste; sixth foal; sister to 6f AW 2yo winner Oahu; likely to be better for this first run.

33/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Invincible Spirit colt; 32,000gns yearling; fifth foal; half-brother to 2 winners; stable's juveniles in good form but looks the second string
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2nd

1

(7)

25th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

16:04 Newcastle (AW)

The Bobster

9st 9lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

Off the mark on AW debut when landing a C&D handicap in September; creditable fifth of 12 at Wolverhampton (9.4f, AW) next time and he had an excuse in tough conditions at Nottingham (1m2f, soft) in final run in the autumn; that was a major blip but he's had a break since and could bounce back with a big run on his return.

7/4

2nd

1

(7)

25th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

16:04 Newcastle (AW)

The Bobster

9st 9lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

Off the mark on AW debut when landing a C&D handicap in September; creditable fifth of 12 at Wolverhampton (9.4f, AW) next time and he had an excuse in tough conditions at Nottingham (1m2f, soft) in final run in the autumn; that was a major blip but he's had a break since and could bounce back with a big run on his return.

7/4

6th

4

(3)

24th Oct 2024

Heavy

1m 2f 50y

Class 6

17:35 Nottingham

The Bobster

9st 5lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Richard Fahey

Off the mark on his first go on the AW in 1m2f handicap at Newcastle last month; creditable fifth of 12 at Wolverhampton (9.4f, AW) latest and he probably acts on soft; seriously considered in this weak race.

3/1

Form: 3

Last run: 54 days

W: 8st 13lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Mayson filly; creditable 5l-third of five at Nottingham on debut (5f, heavy, 12-1); likely improver
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7th

1

(1)

9th Nov 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

18:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Westend Avenue

9st 11lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Adrian Nicholls

No progress in sprint races on very slow turf but gives the impression this sharper test will suit on AW/handicap debut now back at 5f; open to improvement in the new scenario and has possibilities.

8/1

7th

14

(9)

20th Oct 2023

Good To Soft

0m 5f 217y

Class 5

14:45 Redcar

Westend Avenue

9st 2lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Adrian Nicholls

Both starts over 5f; unplaced favourite at Beverley (soft) latest but ties in with The Bobster on that effort; however, doesn't shape as if she's crying out for 6f yet.

10/1

Form: 173

Last run: 43 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
6f Chepstow winner on debut (good to soft) and fair run when seventh in Ascot Group 3 next time (6f, good); hung right when third at Windsor last time (6f, good, showed plenty of speed); interesting on first run at 5f.
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3rd

1

(1)

21st Oct 2023

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

17:25 Wolverhampton (AW)

Gladly Ever After

9st 9lb

J: Taylor Fisher

T: Archie Watson

It wasn't a strong maiden that she won at Chepstow on debut in July (6f, good to soft) and she hasn't progressed since; likely vulnerable once more on this AW debut.

8/1

6th

4

(10)

26th Sep 2023

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

15:25 Beverley

Gladly Ever After

9st 4lb

J: Joshua Bryan

T: Archie Watson

6f Chepstow winner on debut (good to soft) and fair run when seventh in Ascot Group 3 next time (6f, good); hung right when third at Windsor last time (6f, good, showed plenty of speed); interesting on first run at 5f.

5/1

5

(7)

5th Sep 2023

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 4

16:40 Hamilton

Gladly Ever After

9st 3lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Archie Watson

Ready winner of a 6f maiden at Chepstow on her debut in July; couldn't cope with Group 3 company next time but she ran creditably at Windsor three weeks ago (6f, good); drop to 5f shouldn't be an issue; considered.

3/1

Form: 98

Last run: 27 days

W: 8st 11lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Bought for 2,000gns out of John Butler's yard this month; hasn't shown much in two AW maidens over 7f; may do better down in trip.
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7th

9

(8)

9th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:40 Thirsk

Queen Of Africa

9st 5lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

Seven-race maiden; well beaten on last three starts (5f/7f); others looks stronger.

16/1

6th

13

(8)

18th Jul 2024

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

17:25 Leicester

Queen Of Africa

9st 0lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

Well beaten in most of her six starts at up to 7f; others preferred.

50/1

8th

10

(4)

11th May 2024

Good To Soft

0m 5f 8y

Class 6

17:15 Nottingham

Queen Of Africa

9st 1lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Declan Carroll

in rear, outpaced and detached over 3f out, no impression

25/1

OUR TIP

Form: 47

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Beaten 10l when fourth of five on Pontefract debut (5f, good to firm, 5-1) and was 3l behind Circus Lion when seventh at Redcar last week (5f, good); a bit to find.
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2nd

8

(5)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 195y

Class 6

17:15 Carlisle

Emerald Army

8st 11lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Still 5lb below his last winning mark and was having only his third start for the yard when beaten a neck by a much better-fancied stablemate at Catterick (7f, good) eight days ago; already due a 2lb rise for that and no surprise if he steps up again; major player.

7/2

2nd

7

(11)

21st May 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

16:50 Catterick

Emerald Army

9st 2lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Ruth Carr

Won over C&D (for Declan Carroll) last July and he competes here from a 5lb lower mark; lacked the pace to challenge on first two starts for Ruth Carr (who also saddles Filey Beach) so stepping back up to 7f rates as a positive move; wide draw, yet still merits respect.

11/2

4th

4

(7)

7th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

17:50 Redcar

Emerald Army

9st 8lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Mixed bag for his former stable but he looked a cut above this level on occasions; joint-favourite for his stable/seasonal debut at Thirsk 19 days ago and ran on for a never-dangerous fifth; he will need to build on that effort to win here but that is not out of the question.

5/1

Form: 87

Last run: 39 days

W: 8st 13lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Well beaten at long odds in her two starts so far and looks more the sort for handicaps.
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9th

7

(5)

11th May 2026

Good

1m 4f 13y

Class 6

16:30 Catterick

Sassy Glory

9st 3lb

J: Kyle McHugh

T: Mark Walford

Won at Newcastle (1m, AW) last September and she's been effective over this far and on turf in the past; however, she's won just one of her 28 races and has to improve upon this year's form (1m-1m2f).

10/1

4th

12

(10)

27th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Sassy Glory

10st 7lb

J: Miss Amy Collier

T: Mark Walford

Breakthrough win at Newcastle (1m, AW) last September was her 23rd career start; not so hot since, so it's probably best to look elsewhere for win purposes.

20/1

5th

9

(7)

13th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Sassy Glory

9st 2lb

J: Kyle McHugh

T: Mark Walford

Breakthrough win over C&D in September was her 23rd career start; not so hot since, so it's probably best to look elsewhere for win purposes.

10/1

40/1

Form: 79

Last run: 20 days

W: 8st 13lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Modest efforts over 5f at Yarmouth (good, backed at long odds, met trouble in running) and on the AW at Lingfield; improvement needed.
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9th

5

(10)

27th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 3y

Class 6

17:15 Yarmouth

Unavailable

9st 9lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Chelsea Banham

Three-time Polytrack winner who has plenty of toe and does a lot of her racing over 5f, as when turning in her best turf effort to date last time (not saying much); may be vulnerable late but should be able to grab the stand rail in front if that's the plan.

12/1

6

(9)

2nd Jun 2025

Good

0m 5f 60y

Class 6

17:15 Brighton

Unavailable

9st 9lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Chelsea Banham

Three-time Lingfield winner last year who's achieved little in four runs on turf; this is easier back in cheekpieces but stall 9 isn't ideal for a front-runner and she wasn't at her best when last seen.

8/1

100/1

Form: 00

Last run: 7 days

W: 8st 9lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Poor form to date and plenty to find with several of these on last week's form at Redcar (5f, good).
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10th

10

(5)

3rd Nov 2023

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:45 Newcastle (AW)

Spin Off

8st 8lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

prominent

50/1

11th

14

(8)

26th Sep 2023

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

15:25 Beverley

Spin Off

8st 9lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

Poor form to date and plenty to find with several of these on last week's form at Redcar (5f, good).

100/1

13th

13

(12)

19th Sep 2023

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

14:25 Redcar

Spin Off

8st 12lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

Showed speed over 6f here last month but was beaten before the furlong pole and achieved little in the end; now drops to 5f.

100/1

40/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 8st 9lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
13,000gns yearling; fourth foal; closely related to 5f-7f winner Indian Sounds; stable's horses usually improve for a run.
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8th

11

(11)

3rd Nov 2023

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:45 Newcastle (AW)

Caradonna

8st 8lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Derek Shaw

in rear

50/1

8th

6

(1)

18th Oct 2023

Soft

0m 5f 10y

Class 5

15:27 Bath

Caradonna

8st 13lb

J: Rose Dawes

T: Derek Shaw

Finished tailed off at big prices at Beverley (5f, soft) and Newmarket (6f, good to firm) this autumn; that last run was a tough task in a valuable sales race but she can only be watched until she shows some positive signs.

100/1

22th

20

(17)

7th Oct 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:05 Newmarket

Caradonna

8st 2lb

J: Mollie Phillips

T: Derek Shaw

80-1, tailed off in novice at Beverley (5f, soft) 11 days ago.

200/1

Non-runners

Ziggy's Condor, Circus Lion

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £22.30
Straight Forecast £19.25
Trifecta £296.70

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Ziggy's Condor

SPOTLIGHT:

Pals Battalion

Daily Mirror:

Circus Lion

LAMBOURN:

Gladly Ever After

The Times:

Pals Battalion

Telegraph:

Pals Battalion

TOPSPEED:

Ziggy's Condor

POSTDATA:

Ziggy's Condor

The Guardian:

Ziggy's Condor

Daily Mail:

Ziggy's Condor

D Express:

Ziggy's Condor

The Sun:

Ziggy's Condor

Daily Record:

Ziggy's Condor

The Star:

Circus Lion