May 14 / 15.45 Beverley

15.45

Good To Firm

Annie Oxtoby Memorial Handicap (Div II)

  • Prize money: £4527.4
  • 0m 5f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 10 runners
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Annie Oxtoby Memorial Handicap (Div II)

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

12/1 (Won)

  • Win: £9.00
  • Place: £2.70

Form: 12-138 CD

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
This stiff 5f suits her well and it wasn't too much like hard work when she forged clear in July (good to soft); lost out in a blanket finish here (good to firm) the following month but higher in the weights now and she didn't run well on soft at Doncaster recently.
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5th

3

(8)

8th Feb 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Bella Kopella

9st 10lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

sweating

5/1

5th

3

(8)

8th Feb 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Bella Kopella

9st 10lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

sweating

5/1

2nd

4

(1)

23rd Jan 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

14:21 Newcastle (AW)

Bella Kopella

9st 7lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Nigel Tinkler

taken down early, towards rear, headway over 1f out, short of room and switched right inside final furlong, pressed winner final strides, just held

5/1

8/1

  • Place: £3.40

Form: 84538- D BF

Last run: 225 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Losing turf run goes back nearly two years but he's finished in the frame in all four C&D starts and was quick out of the blocks in 2023; weighted to go well and he might easily play a part.
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10th

2

(3)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

15:10 Carlisle

Dandy Dinmont

9st 8lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Nigel Tinkler

He's inconsistent but he was back on song when winning at Beverley (5f, good to firm) this month; he's just 2lb higher today and is a leading player if backing up that latest performance.

11/4

1st

8

(4)

12th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

16:00 Beverley

Dandy Dinmont

9st 1lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Nigel Tinkler

Modest strike-rate since 2022 and his form thus far this term hasn't continued the broad consistency he showed in 2025; no certainty to take advantage of a reduced mark.

14/1

7th

7

(3)

25th Apr 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

16:55 Haydock

Dandy Dinmont

9st 2lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Nigel Tinkler

Conditions shouldn't be an excuse and he didn't run badly at Bath (5f, good) three weeks ago after a short break; Tom Marquand a notable booking; each-way shout.

9/2

5/1

  • Place: £1.60

Form: -16623 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Both wins on AW; 0-8 on turf but tracks with stiff finishes aren't a problem and the return to a quicker surface will probably suit after his third of eight on soft at Pontefract in April (just ahead of the reappearing Sound Reason); of interest for yard that has won three of the last five runnings.
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4th

2

(4)

28th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

17:20 Ripon

Herakles

9st 8lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Paul Midgley

C&D winner; consistent in defeat on AW before making a successful return to turf at Nottingham (5f, good) 19 days ago, with reopposing Dc Cogent and Marajito behind in third and fifth; did that quite comfortably but a 6lb rise puts him 3lb above his highest win mark of 66; has also yet to score back-to-back in his 41-race career.

2/1

1st

7

(9)

9th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 8y

Class 5

16:00 Nottingham

Herakles

9st 2lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Paul Midgley

Has reached the frame on AW in his last six starts including when a close second at Newcastle (5f; tongue-tie added) last month; record of 1-21 on turf but conditions should be fine back in this sphere and he had a close call off 1lb higher at Beverley last summer; interesting contender for yard that has won this race in the last two years.

3/1

2nd

5

(2)

13th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Herakles

9st 1lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Paul Midgley

Three of his four wins have come over C&D; not beaten far at Southwell on his last two starts; dropped another 1lb and he's a leading contender back at this track; stable runs three here.

4/1

16/1

Form: 49146- D

Last run: 229 days

W: 8st 6lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Had just four handicap runs, winning the second of them, at Carlisle (5f, good to firm) in September; has left Chris Fairhurst since last seen later that month; unknown quantity for new yard in first-time tongue-tie.
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12th

9

(8)

3rd May 2026

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 6

17:00 Hamilton

Opal Storm

9st 0lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Brian Rothwell

Arrived late to win at Southwell (5f) and only faded late on at Doncaster last week (good to firm); remains in form and she is proven on a stiff 5f.

7/1

5th

3

(8)

24th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 3y

Class 6

13:40 Doncaster

Opal Storm

9st 9lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Brian Rothwell

Produced late when winning a 5f handicap at Southwell three weeks ago; has the ability to defy a 3lb rise and she has run well over C&D in the past; one for the shortlist.

10/1

1st

10

(8)

2nd Apr 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

18:48 Southwell (AW)

Opal Storm

9st 1lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Brian Rothwell

Yet to shine on AW but she has slipped to a tempting mark and last month's return to action (6f) should have blown away any cobwebs; the return to 5f is in her favour too and she could run a big race at a price.

25/1

Form: 89-841 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Took a serious hit in the weights for his Nottingham win (5f, soft) last May and he was up against it for the rest of 2023; finally back on that winning mark at Catterick (5f, good; blinkers refitted) recently when a clearcut winner in the end; has more to prove back up 5lb from the widest draw on a stiffer track than he's used to.
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8th

6

(9)

22nd Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

13:52 Catterick

Fortunate Star

9st 7lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: Stephen Hanlon

C&D winner who also finished third in this last year; has been in good nick since the visor went on, winning a classified at Southwell and Newcastle (February/March) and placed in three handicaps (also 5f, AW) subsequently; can take a grip so today's likely good pace will suit and he gets on well with Conor Whiteley; player.

9/2

3rd

1

(9)

15th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

17:57 Southwell (AW)

Fortunate Star

9st 9lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: Stephen Hanlon

Won classified events over C&D in February and at Newcastle in March; placed in handicap company on both starts since, latest when a close third of 13 here 13 days; good claims once again.

7/2

3rd

3

(2)

2nd Apr 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

18:48 Southwell (AW)

Fortunate Star

9st 7lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: Stephen Hanlon

Won classified events over C&D and at Newcastle (penalised) before being brushed aside by Little Mi Mi at Newcastle three weeks ago; a 5lb turnaround in the weights should see things finish closer today.

9/2

Form: 424-06

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Maiden who was hooded and tongue-tied on final four starts for William Haggas, going close in two of them (5f/6f); well held on turf and AW (made the running) for new yard with aids left off; dropping in the weights but there may be other days for him.
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9th

7

(9)

4th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Never This Way

9st 3lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

awkward start, lost many lengths start, in rear

10/1

10th

10

(1)

15th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

15:45 Beverley

Never This Way

8st 7lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Yet to win and form this year has been uneven; not beaten far in a first-time hood at Newcastle last time but hardly a solid betting proposition.

16/1

7th

2

(2)

27th Jul 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:30 Newcastle (AW)

Never This Way

9st 10lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

mounted in chute and taken down early, raced far side, led

8/1

Form: 8530-4 CD

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Five wins for Kevin Ryan included two over C&D (good to firm) but he lost his edge after the latest of them last July; now 4lb lower and he should be all the better since his yard debut at Pontefract 22 days ago (made the running; tactically versatile); good claims with cheekpieces refitted.
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8th

6

(8)

30th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 5f 8y

Class 5

15:38 Nottingham

Sound Reason

9st 3lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: David O’Meara

Acts on fast and soft ground; had some close calls off higher marks this summer but he's not threatened in last three runs and is now 0-20 since his last win 15 months ago; down the list.

10/1

8th

6

(8)

30th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 5f 8y

Class 5

15:38 Nottingham

Sound Reason

9st 3lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: David O’Meara

Acts on fast and soft ground; had some close calls off higher marks this summer but he's not threatened in last three runs and is now 0-20 since his last win 15 months ago; down the list.

10/1

9th

9

(3)

18th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

14:27 Redcar

Sound Reason

9st 5lb

J: Jason Watson

T: David O’Meara

Better drawn today than when sixth behind Project Dante here three weeks ago; unable to justify favouritism at Newcastle eight days later; dangerous mark but his losing run is mounting up.

7/1

9/1

Form: 19-559 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Has run respectably over C&D but he's probably better on sharper tracks and hasn't been at his best on turf since winning at Redcar (5f, good) last May; at least he's 4lb lower now so there is a weights case.
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2nd

3

(3)

30th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

15:58 Redcar

Zuffolo

9st 7lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Michael Dods

Last season ended with two disappointing runs and there was no return to form on his recent reappearance; however, he may have needed that latest outing and this two-time C&D winner is back down to last September's last winning mark; not written off.

14/1

8th

9

(4)

13th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Zuffolo

8st 11lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Made all in a first-time visor over C&D last September; ended 2025 quietly and although he is only 1lb higher than for his win, he returns from a break with a point to prove.

33/1

Form: 0756-7 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 2lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Four 5f turf wins elsewhere on various ground and she acts perfectly well here, one ancient run giving her much the same chance as Sound Reason; well treated on her form last spring and looks a likely player.
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4th

2

(1)

8th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 42y

Class 6

14:15 Yarmouth

Havagomecca

9st 8lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Clear best among this season's efforts when second at Musselburgh in June and Thirsk in July; perhaps has a bit more to prove these days when on firmer than good, but she's one to take seriously.

3/1

5th

3

(4)

2nd Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 1y

Class 6

20:20 Musselburgh

Havagomecca

9st 11lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Michael Dods

Similar type to Glory Fighter, being a dual C&D winner in higher grades; clear second, off just 2lb lower, at Thirsk (5f) most recently; major contender.

5/2

2nd

4

(5)

17th Jul 2024

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:55 Thirsk

Havagomecca

9st 6lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Her form has gone the wrong way but she's dropped down the weights accordingly and ran well when second at Musselburgh (5f, good) two starts ago; a wide draw excuses her lesser latest effort at Pontefract; has won on soft/good to soft, and in these reapplied cheekpieces, and she's not ruled out.

11/2

OUR TIP

Form: 54-479 D

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Handles most ground and she's gone close in two of her three C&D starts, but neither of her turf starts (on heavy; has handled the surface) this year have matched up, with and without cheekpieces (back on today); reservations for now.
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10th

2

(1)

14th May 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

15:45 Beverley

Ey Up Its Maggie

9st 9lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Tony Coyle & Kaine Wood

Handles most ground and she's gone close in two of her three C&D starts, but neither of her turf starts (on heavy; has handled the surface) this year have matched up, with and without cheekpieces (back on today); reservations for now.

14/1

10th

2

(1)

14th May 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

15:45 Beverley

Ey Up Its Maggie

9st 9lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Tony Coyle & Kaine Wood

Handles most ground and she's gone close in two of her three C&D starts, but neither of her turf starts (on heavy; has handled the surface) this year have matched up, with and without cheekpieces (back on today); reservations for now.

14/1

9th

10

(2)

18th Apr 2024

Heavy

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:17 Ripon

Ey Up Its Maggie

9st 4lb

J: Tommie Jakes

T: Tony Coyle & Kaine Wood

Five-time turf winner, the latest of them over 5f here last summer off 2lb higher; 6f on heavy ground might just stretch her stamina.

14/1

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Payout
Exacta £74.70
Straight Forecast £98.04
Tricast £544.62
Trifecta £514.60

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Sound Reason

POSTDATA:

Herakles

Telegraph:

Fortunate Star

The Sun:

Havagomecca

The Guardian:

Herakles

Daily Record:

Fortunate Star

RP RATINGS:

Sound Reason

TOPSPEED:

Sound Reason

The Times:

Sound Reason

Daily Mail:

Sound Reason

D Express:

Sound Reason

Daily Mirror:

Sound Reason

The Star:

Sound Reason