August 15 / 14.35 Beverley

14.35

Good To Firm

Andrew Stephenson 90th Year Birthday Celebration Nursery Handicap

  • Prize money: £3742.3
  • 0m 7f 96y
  • Class 6
  • 11 runners
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Andrew Stephenson 90th Year Birthday Celebration Nursery Handicap

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

1st
4 (3)
Greek Gift

4/1 (Won)

  • Win: £3.25
  • Place: £1.30

Form: 705153

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 9lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Won over this trip on nursery debut and ran to a similar level when third to a previous winner at Thirsk over this trip on quick ground last time; should be thereabouts from low draw.
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14

(17)

24th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

17:45 Dundalk (AW)

Greek Gift

9st 3lb

J: Darragh O’Sullivan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Two-time winner on turf for Karl Burke; always in rear on debut for this yard at the Curragh this month; hood goes on now but best watched until she finds her form again.

66/1

20/1

  • Place: £12.60

Form: 600

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Bit of debut promise in race that threw up winners at Wetherby (5.5f) but soundly beaten over 6f both starts since; enough to prove on nursery debut upped again in distance.
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10th

10

(4)

29th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

16:40 Southwell (AW)

Mavetheforcebewivu

9st 0lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Alan Brown

Should be all the better for her recent return to action but is yet to get within a length of winning and others are preferred.

20/1

7th

10

(6)

11th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:15 Southwell (AW)

Mavetheforcebewivu

9st 0lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Alan Brown

Yet to register a victory but she was largely in good form in 2025; returns from eight months off in a change of headgear.

20/1

5th

10

(10)

13th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 96y

Class 6

15:45 Beverley

Mavetheforcebewivu

8st 8lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Alan Brown

Twelve-race maiden who was second in a C&D nursery (good to firm) one year ago; three fair efforts, including here, in June/July but her form nosedived in a Newcastle classified (7f, AW) 18 days ago; not easy to suggest after that, despite both Beverley outings being among her best; 1lb out of the weights.

14/1

10/1

  • Place: £2.80

Form: 665547

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 8lb

2 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Ability at a moderate level in maidens and on nursery debut; switch back to this company unlikely to be an issue but needs to raise game if he's to win this.
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6th

2

(8)

10th Sep 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

16:50 Newcastle (AW)

Bobby Jones

9st 8lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Nigel Tinkler

Finished in front of a few of today's rivals when third at Beverley last month (7.5f, good to firm); not so good tried in this headgear at Chepstow last week but no real surprise to see him bounce back.

6/1

6th

1

(6)

2nd Sep 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 16y

Class 6

14:35 Chepstow

Bobby Jones

9st 9lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

Seven-race maiden; has made the frame off this mark in both nursery attempts, third of 11 at Beverley (7.5f, good to firm) latest; clear possibilities, provided he takes well to first-time headgear.

11/4

3rd

5

(9)

15th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 96y

Class 6

14:35 Beverley

Bobby Jones

9st 8lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Nigel Tinkler

Ability at a moderate level in maidens and on nursery debut; switch back to this company unlikely to be an issue but needs to raise game if he's to win this.

10/1

OUR TIP

Form: 035

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 10lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Best effort came over 7f on good ground on second start at Redcar but he'll have to raise game if he's to win from this mark on nursery debut.
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11th

10

(2)

30th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

17:08 Beverley

Caledonian Dream

9st 0lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: John Dawson

Off for 11 months since a good second in 1m2f handicap here on his final run for Alan Brown; has fitness to prove for his new handler.

11/1

6

(8)

24th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

16:45 Beverley

Caledonian Dream

9st 0lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Alan Brown

Now 0-11 but has run okay now and again, notably when placed at Musselburgh last August (1m, good); latest run needs forgiving but this is such a bad race that he can't be ruled out.

13/2

9

(1)

4th Jun 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

20:52 Ripon

Caledonian Dream

8st 7lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Alan Brown

Ten-race maiden; ran okay over 7f at Redcar last month and should be sharper with that behind him; others look stronger all the same.

20/1

Form: 78522

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Closely matched with Greek Gift on their form at Thirsk last week; has conditions to suit and should give another good account.
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3rd

4

(7)

5th May 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Shielas Well

9st 5lb

J: Toby Moore

T: Ian Williams

She should be well handicapped now and her last two runs have both been respectable; cheekpieces tried last time are now replaced by first-time blinkers; one to consider.

5/2

3rd

4

(1)

30th Apr 2026

Good

1m 1f 21y

Class 6

14:05 Yarmouth

Shielas Well

9st 0lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Ian Williams

With Ian Williams for last two outings, finding 7f too sharp on first occasion and maybe 1m3f too far on second; now she splits the difference and is very well handicapped judged on plenty of form, including a 1m2f win last June; could be dangerous in first-time headgear.

5/1

4th

6

(1)

28th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 6

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Shielas Well

9st 6lb

J: Stevie Donohoe

T: Ian Williams

Ran encouragingly over C&D on final start during brief spell with Thomas Faulkner and found 7f too sharp on debut for Ian Williams; very well handicapped on best form and looks interesting back up in trip.

9/2

9/2

Form: 7630

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 10lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Run of improved efforts came to a halt on nursery debut at York but ddn't get the best of runs that day and, as he's out of a 1m2f winner, the return to this trip could suit; player.
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5th

14

(10)

3rd Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:10 Ripon

Perfidia

8st 11lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Knocking on the door prior to winning at Hamilton (8.3f, good) last month and again ran well when third at Redcar (7f, good to firm) nine days ago; also effective on good to soft ground; could be in the shake-up.

9/1

3rd

5

(10)

25th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

14:57 Redcar

Perfidia

9st 7lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Tim Easterby

Three good runs this year, following up his good C&D second in April (good to firm, Mayo County 1.5l back in third but 4lb better off) by winning at Hamilton last time (8.5f, good; won by short head for today's rider Jake Dickson); chance off 2lb higher.

5/2

1st

5

(5)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 68y

Class 6

21:00 Hamilton

Perfidia

9st 5lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Tim Easterby

Reliable sort who comes here on the back of a good second of 14 in 7f Redcar handicap last month; firmly in the picture off an unchanged mark.

5/2

Form: 505

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Achieved little so far and, although bred to stay 7f, ideally needs to settle better if he's going to last home over this longer trip; best watched.
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11th

2

(5)

15th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

13:42 Newcastle (AW)

Force Of Honour

9st 8lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Ivan Furtado

1m turf win for Craig Lidster as a 2yo; unfancied and beaten 9.25l+ in two runs this winter; only of interest if stronger in the betting.

8/1

5th

1

(10)

5th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

15:50 Southwell (AW)

Force Of Honour

9st 9lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Ivan Furtado

1m turf winner (good), when 1lb lower and with Craig Lidster; 50-1 when returning from a lengthy layoff over C&D recently and beaten over 15l; visor goes on; plenty to prove at present.

50/1

10th

6

(5)

23rd Jan 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

16:45 Southwell (AW)

Force Of Honour

9st 7lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Ivan Furtado

Won a 1m Redcar nursery for Craig Lidster in September 2024 off a 3lb lower mark; gelded during his 477-day absence; not fully exposed and he is worth a market check on his belated return.

12/1

12/1

Form: 0974

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 6lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Best effort came on soft ground on debut and ran as though the race was needed after a break on nursery debut at Thirsk last time; more needed to win over this longer trip, though.
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6th

2

(7)

24th Sep 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

Ettorino

9st 9lb

J: William Pyle

T: Craig Lidster

Beaten 9l and 7l in two nursery runs this summer but a stiff 7.5f stretched his stamina last time and he was up against a handicap blot at Thirsk; gelded since latest start; interesting at this level with cheekpieces now added; AW debut.

5/1

8th

7

(8)

15th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 96y

Class 6

14:35 Beverley

Ettorino

9st 6lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Craig Lidster

Best effort came on soft ground on debut and ran as though the race was needed after a break on nursery debut at Thirsk last time; more needed to win over this longer trip, though.

12/1

Form: 575

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 10lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Has hinted at ability in three Newmarket maiden/novice events and step into nursery company is likely to be in her favour; interesting, especially if the market speaks in her favour.
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9th

8

(8)

10th Jul 2025

Soft

1m 3f 39y

Class 6

15:20 Carlisle

Mystical Queen

9st 0lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Gemma Tutty

3yo who showed improved form when creditable third on her stable and seasonal debut at Wolverhampton last month (9.4f, AW; second handicap start); of interest on that performance but she was tailed off at Southwell (1m4f, AW) since and has to bounce back in first-time blinkers.

10/1

9

(8)

17th Jun 2025

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 6

17:25 Southwell (AW)

Mystical Queen

9st 2lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Gemma Tutty

Out of the frame in four starts over 6f/7f on turf for Darryll Holland last summer, but having been off for 292 days she showed much more when third of eight on stable/AW debut at Wolverhampton (9.5f, Tapeta) a fortnight ago; 1lb lower and makes the shortlist.

5/1

8

(2)

3rd Jun 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Mystical Queen

8st 12lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Gemma Tutty

Out of the frame in four starts over 7f on turf for Darryll Holland last summer; up in trip for her stable/AW debut after 292 days off and this looks a tough ask.

25/1

10th
6 (11)
Hickton

16/1

Form: 490

Last run: 40 days

W: 9st 6lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Bit of promise on soft ground on debut but soundly beaten on both outings on good ground; has been gelded and step up in trip should suit but work to do from widest draw.
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6th

2

(7)

22nd May 2026

Good To Soft

1m 4f 5y

Class 6

20:22 Pontefract

Hickton

9st 8lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

Took a while to get off the mark but he has won three of his last seven starts (1m4f-1m6f); poor run over 2m at Southwell two weeks ago; capable of bouncing back now dropping in distance.

8/1

9th

6

(2)

7th May 2026

Standard

2m 0f 102y

Class 6

21:00 Southwell (AW)

Hickton

9st 6lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

Struggled on his first two starts this year but returned to form here over 1m6f 12 days ago, gaining his second success at this track; up 4lb but has good claims if seeing out this longer trip.

3/1

1st

4

(5)

25th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 6f 21y

Class 6

18:00 Southwell (AW)

Hickton

9st 8lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

Won here (1m4f) off 4lb lower last October; reported to have bled from the nose when beaten 34l over C&D last month, but soundly beaten at Catterick (1m4f, good) since; holds claims if he can return to form.

6/1

12/1

Form: 648

Last run: 22 days

W: 8st 9lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
No more than a hint of ability and she'll have to improve if she's to win this on nursery debut.
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11th

11

(5)

15th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 96y

Class 6

14:35 Beverley

Qumasha

8st 9lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Charlie Johnston

No more than a hint of ability and she'll have to improve if she's to win this on nursery debut.

12/1

8th

10

(8)

24th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

15:10 Catterick

Qumasha

9st 2lb

J: Franny Norton

T: Charlie Johnston

took keen hold, midfield on outer

25/1

4th

6

(3)

10th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:00 Pontefract

Qumasha

9st 2lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Charlie Johnston

Prominent in the betting for Brighton maiden (6f, good) two weeks ago but seemed to need the outing/experience, finishing only sixth of nine; it's reasonable to expect a bigger effort this time.

14/1

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Payout
Exacta £157.20
Straight Forecast £134.18
Tricast £1076.79
Trifecta £734.40

Selections

The Times:

Shielas Well

SPOTLIGHT:

Perfidia

POSTDATA:

Greek Gift

D Express:

Caledonian Dream

The Guardian:

Bobby Jones

Telegraph:

Ettorino

Daily Mail:

Shielas Well

The Sun:

Shielas Well

The Star:

Shielas Well

Daily Record:

Shielas Well

RP RATINGS:

Perfidia

Daily Mirror:

Greek Gift