August 31 / 14.35 Beverley

14.35

Good To Firm

Constant Security Handicap (Div I)

  • Prize money: £4527.4
  • 0m 5f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 11 runners
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Constant Security Handicap (Div I)

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly sunny

7/2 (Won)

  • Win: £4.60
  • Place: £1.80

Form: 851921 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced 4yo; steady progress this term, winning at Bath (5f, good) in June and Nottingham (5f, good to firm) in August; had fair bit in hand last time and 6lb rise does not look insurmountable; could follow up.
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8th

3

(10)

24th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

14:40 Beverley

Frank The Spark

9st 10lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Paul Midgley

Handicapper had his say after an easy Nottingham win (2-2 there) early last month and this 5yo has been held since; often dropped in (may well be again from a wide stall) and would then be reliant on the race setting up for him, as well as some luck.

12/1

4th

9

(4)

9th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

15:47 Redcar

Frank The Spark

8st 10lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Paul Midgley

Won at Nottingham (5f, good to firm) in July but that wasn't much of a race and he has not repeated the form; now wears cheekpieces; others preferred.

14/1

4

(2)

2nd Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

15:25 Thirsk

Frank The Spark

9st 10lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Paul Midgley

Gained his fourth career success at Nottingham (5f, good to firm) in July and 6f will have been too far for him at York next time; however, he's still 7lb higher than for the win and others make more obvious appeal.

8/1

9/1

  • Place: £4.10

Form: 446526 CD

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Not the easiest to predict but heavy ground might have been to blame for a poor effort last time and he'd previously performed well from the front when second to Opal Storm over C&D; well drawn near the rail for a similar run; has to be considered.
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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

8/1

  • Place: £1.80

Form: 503635 CD

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Winless this year but well handicapped on last season's form which included a C&D success; faded only late on last time and had gone close here (good to firm) the time before; could be ready to strike.
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5

(4)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 1y

Class 4

16:15 Musselburgh

Miss Brazen

9st 0lb

J: Lewis Chalkley

T: Michael & David Easterby

Made winning seasonal debut under Lewis Chalkley at Nottingham (5f, good) in April and ran at least as well when close third at Beverley (5f, good to firm) last month; up in grade today but evidently in good nick.

7/1

3rd

3

(8)

12th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

16:00 Beverley

Miss Brazen

9st 9lb

J: Lewis Chalkley

T: Michael & David Easterby

Defied a higher mark over C&D three years ago; modest strike-rate since but regained the winning thread at Nottingham (5f, good) on reappearance and may remain competitive.

11/2

1st

1

(6)

18th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 8y

Class 6

17:45 Nottingham

Miss Brazen

9st 12lb

J: Lewis Chalkley

T: Michael & David Easterby

Out of sorts when last seen in the autumn but has dipped to 1lb below the mark she defied at Thirsk (5f, good) last summer; well handicapped if reviving after six months off.

10/1

Form: 442621 CD

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Ended long losing run for yard when beating Sound Reason and Let's Go Hugo over C&D two weeks ago; that was a deserved reward for a string of creditable efforts; up just 4lb and should remain competitive.
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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: -17561 CD

Last run: 6 days

W: 10st 2lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Loves it here and was gaining a third C&D success when scoring convincingly (good to firm) last Sunday, soon recovering from a characteristically slow start; solid chance under a 5lb penalty.
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7th

9

(8)

4th Oct 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

17:37 Redcar

Emeralds Pride

9st 3lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Michael Dods

Returns from six weeks off but she was in good form when last seen, third at Beverley despite meeting trouble in running; should be thereabouts again, although plenty of rain would be a negative as she's been withdrawn several times due to soft/heavy ground.

4/1

OUR TIP

Form: 475509

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 13lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Her three wins have been over 6f/7f on Newcastle's AW (0-11 on turf); seems to be going through the motions at present and the fitting of a first-time hood at Doncaster two weeks ago failed to have a positive effect.
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3rd

2

(4)

4th Nov 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

14:57 Redcar

Sibyl Charm

9st 9lb

J: Mohammed Tabti

T: Iain Jardine

Three-time AW winner; only 1-17 on turf but gained the success off current mark at Ayr (6f, good) in August; good chance provided she returns to that form.

10/1

3rd

2

(4)

4th Nov 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

14:57 Redcar

Sibyl Charm

9st 9lb

J: Mohammed Tabti

T: Iain Jardine

Three-time AW winner; only 1-17 on turf but gained the success off current mark at Ayr (6f, good) in August; good chance provided she returns to that form.

10/1

Form: 71-908 CD

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Scored three times as a 2yo on all types of ground, including over C&D; slim pickings this year but she was poorly drawn at York (wore cheekpieces/tongue-strap) last time and has since had wind surgery; quite interesting from a falling mark.
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9th

3

(1)

10th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

18:15 Newcastle (AW)

Travel Candy

9st 9lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Brian Ellison

Three wins on turf but not a lot to show from her three attempts on the AW and others look better equipped.

14/1

9th

3

(1)

10th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

18:15 Newcastle (AW)

Travel Candy

9st 9lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Brian Ellison

Three wins on turf but not a lot to show from her three attempts on the AW and others look better equipped.

14/1

8th

3

(3)

28th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

19:45 Southwell (AW)

Travel Candy

9st 8lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Brian Ellison

prominent, weakened from over 1f out

12/1

Form: 34355-

Last run: 303 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Cost 450,000gns as a yearling; six-race maiden; ended 2023 (for Bryan Smart) in a lull but wasn't beaten far in a C&D nursery last summer; now makes her reappearance and debut for a new stable, and she could still be unexposed.
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1st

2

(9)

20th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:30 Newcastle (AW)

Lady Nunthorpe

9st 8lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Geoff Oldroyd

5f Tapeta winner in autumn but tailed off following a slow start here in November; back on track returned to Southwell last time (fourth won next time) but not certain to back that up.

6/1

3rd

4

(1)

17th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 5

18:00 Southwell (AW)

Lady Nunthorpe

9st 7lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Geoff Oldroyd

in touch with leaders

14/1

3rd

4

(1)

17th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 5

18:00 Southwell (AW)

Lady Nunthorpe

9st 7lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Geoff Oldroyd

in touch with leaders, lost position halfway, headway over 1f out, weakened final 110yds

14/1

Form: 144423 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
5f specialist; scored at Newcastle in April and has been knocking at the door since, chasing home Opal Storm and Sound Reason here (good to firm) two weeks ago; should be in the thick of things again.
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8th

6

(11)

26th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

17:23 Redcar

Lets Go Hugo

10st 9lb

J: Miss Chelsea Brooks

T: Ollie Pears

All wins at 5f and he was only tenth over C&D recently, finishing behind One Of Our Own and Mister Sky Blue.

10/1

10th

1

(7)

7th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

17:15 Redcar

Lets Go Hugo

9st 9lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Ollie Pears

All wins at 5f but he has run well over C&D; yet to shine in 2026 but dropping into 0-55 company will help; not ruled out.

10/1

10/1

Form: 040758 CD

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Started the season in top form, beaten narrowly over C&D before winning at Ripon; however, he seems to have gone off the boil, performing below market expectations when only eighth at Newcastle last week; needs a revival.
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4

(8)

27th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Mattice

9st 6lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Ian McInnes

Has been in grand form since winning at Carlisle (6f, good to soft) in July and landed his third win of the year (and first on AW) over C&D last time; up 6lb but must come into the equation on this hat-trick bid.

100/30

4

(8)

27th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Mattice

9st 6lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Ian McInnes

Has been in grand form since winning at Carlisle (6f, good to soft) in July and landed his third win of the year (and first on AW) over C&D last time; up 6lb but must come into the equation on this hat-trick bid.

100/30

1

(13)

2nd Oct 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Mattice

9st 13lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Ian McInnes

Went very close on stable debut over C&D last November; made all at Carlisle (good to soft) in July and kept on well to win at Ripon (also 6f, good) on Saturday; 5lb penalty but this drop back to 5f is likely no bother; should give it a good go.

9/2

Form: 525-85 CD

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
C&D winner, well treated on best form from last year, but his two runs this season have not promised a great deal (off over two months in between); has slipped below last winning mark but needs to get back on track.
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4th

7

(5)

20th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:30 Newcastle (AW)

Show Me Show Me

9st 5lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Richard Fahey

Reliable sort who broke losing run over C&D last month; didn't improve for the return to 6f last time but he'll be happier back at this trip and he's not without a chance.

11/2

3rd

5

(2)

8th Feb 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Show Me Show Me

9st 8lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Richard Fahey

Hasn't raced over 6f since the 2023 Ayr Bronze Cup; some solid 5f form this winter and, while the trip is a slight query (0-16), he was placed in a 0-85 in July 2022; today's rider knows him and is good value for his claim, especially in an apprentice race; could go well.

12/1

3rd

5

(2)

8th Feb 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Show Me Show Me

9st 8lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Richard Fahey

Hasn't raced over 6f since the 2023 Ayr Bronze Cup; some solid 5f form this winter and, while the trip is a slight query (0-16), he was placed in a 0-85 in July 2022; today's rider knows him and is good value for his claim, especially in an apprentice race; could go well.

12/1

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Payout
Exacta £63.20
Straight Forecast £47.10
Tricast £243.15
Trifecta £392.20

Selections

The Times:

Frank The Spark

RP RATINGS:

Emeralds Pride

SPOTLIGHT:

Miss Brazen

The Sun:

Opal Storm

POSTDATA:

Let's Go Hugo

The Guardian:

Frank The Spark

The Star:

Frank The Spark

Daily Record:

Frank The Spark

Telegraph:

Miss Brazen

Daily Mail:

Emeralds Pride

D Express:

Emeralds Pride

Daily Mirror:

Emeralds Pride