September 20 / 14.52 Beverley

14.52

Good

Pepperells Solicitors Restricted Novice Stakes (For horses In Bands B, C And D) (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £3510
  • 0m 5f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 11 runners
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Pepperells Solicitors Restricted Novice Stakes (For horses In Bands B, C And D) (GBB Race)

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

2/1 (Won)

  • Win: £1.62
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 361

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 11lb

2 yo Gelding

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Fairly useful RPRs at York the last twice, finishing sixth in Listed grade at the Ebor festival then winning a 5.4f novice event; following the latest race, his trainer said the Cornwallis is a likely target; should progress further; commands respect despite conceding weight all round.
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13th

14

(5)

23rd May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

14:40 York

Squealer

8st 12lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Nigel Tinkler

Only sixth and ninth this year, but he caught the eye on his reappearance and blew the start next time; now 7lb lower than when winning over C&D (good ground) last summer; likely to be doing his best work late on and a leading contender if getting the breaks.

25/1

9th

6

(3)

2nd May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

16:25 Thirsk

Squealer

9st 3lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Nigel Tinkler

Well handicapped on last season's best, including a York win off 4lb higher (5f, good); only midfield at Beverley on his reappearance 17 days ago (5f, good to soft) but the ground would have been slower than ideal and he travelled strongly before plugging on past a few tiring rivals in the final furlong; better expected back on a quicker surface.

8/1

10/1

  • Place: £1.70

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
15,000gns yearling; by No Nay Never and the first foal of a Group-placed 5f 2yo winner; one of three newcomers in the field; major yard; check the market signals.
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4th

11

(3)

18th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 3

16:29 Wolverhampton (AW)

Brooklyn Nine Nine

9st 0lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Richard Fahey

Led late on when winning a 5f handicap at Hamilton in June; best run since when third of ten at Leicester 11 days ago (5f, good to soft); more to prove back over 6f.

10/1

11

(4)

7th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

16:30 Leicester

Brooklyn Nine Nine

9st 2lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Richard Fahey

Can take a nap at the start; best form of 2025 in good 5f Hamilton races during June, going close (good to soft) before leading near the line (good) but he hasn't been running badly in competitive sprints of late; the expected strong pace can suit now he's back at 5f and returned to this grade.

10/1

53

19th Sep 2025

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:40 Ayr

Brooklyn Nine Nine

9st 4lb

T: Richard Fahey

Close second at Hamilton (5f, good to soft) in June and went one better there (5f, good) 11 days later; effective over 6f in the past; however, down the field on his last two outings and needs to get back on track.

33/1

5/1

  • Place: £1.20

Form: 31 D

Last run: 143 days

W: 9st 9lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Absent since his promising runs at this course (third to useful sort) and Thirsk (won by half a length) in April; open to further improvement and has possibilities provided he returns to action in top form; market support should be heeded.
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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

4th
10 (10)
Smooch

14/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 8st 11lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
£24,000 yearling; Gustav Klimt half-sister to five winners (four in Italy) notably Transylvania (Listed-placed 5f 2yo); dam Italian 7f winner, sister to Italian 1m 2yo Listed winner Men's Magazine; check the betting.
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6th

8

(10)

4th Oct 2023

Soft

0m 5f 8y

Class 6

16:12 Nottingham

Smooch

9st 4lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John Quinn

in touch with leaders, pushed along over 2f out, unbalanced and lost ground quickly over 1f out, weakened gradually inside final furlong

4/1

4th

11

(2)

28th Sep 2023

Good To Soft

0m 5f 3y

Class 6

14:10 Pontefract

Smooch

9st 1lb

J: Gianluca Sanna

T: John Quinn

in touch with leaders, outpaced over 1f out, rallied but drifted right final 110yds, ran on, not pace to challenge

12/1

5th

4

(3)

18th Sep 2023

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:05 Thirsk

Smooch

9st 7lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John Quinn

Down the field in similar event over C&D (good) last month, taking record to 0-5; however, may fare better if the surface is riding slower (peak RPR came on soft).

10/1

16/1

Form: 58

Last run: 6 days

W: 8st 11lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Better than bare result suggests at Wolverhampton (AW; had traffic issues) on debut; about 9l behind Havana By The Sea switched to turf here (soft) last week but may improve on this forecast faster ground.
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8th

12

(11)

11th Jul 2023

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

17:25 Wolverhampton (AW)

Bedazzling

8st 9lb

J: Sam James

T: Roger Fell & Sean Murray

midfield

20/1

6th

6

(3)

21st Jun 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:10 Ripon

Bedazzling

9st 2lb

J: Franny Norton

T: Roger Fell & Sean Murray

Good chance on her 2yo form for George Boughey but she's not hit the same heights for her current stable this year; risky but not discounted.

5/1

5th

6

(5)

2nd Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 5f 182y

Class 6

15:25 Carlisle

Bedazzling

9st 4lb

J: Sam James

T: Roger Fell

prominent, pushed along over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, weakened final furlong

11/2

Form: 90

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Down the field here last week in race won by Havana By The Sea, having been gelded and off the track five months since debut; handicaps more suitable after this.
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7th

7

(9)

20th Aug 2023

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

15:05 Southwell (AW)

Amazing Arthur

9st 2lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

Second of eight at Carlisle (6f, good to firm) in June his standout piece of form, but not come within a mile of that in three starts since (in cheekpieces the last twice); switches to blinkers now with lots to prove.

9/1

14th

14

(4)

11th Aug 2023

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

14:10 Thirsk

Amazing Arthur

9st 2lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Tim Easterby

Flicker of promise this summer on fast ground but heavy defeats the last twice and cheekpieces didn't help matters last time.

20/1

Form: 70

Last run: 112 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Just minor promise over C&D on debut then ran below that form at Thirsk (6f) later in May; gelded since; needs improvement on return from layoff.
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8th

10

(8)

7th Jul 2023

Good To Firm

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

19:00 Beverley

Sling Yer Hook

8st 10lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Only seventh of eight when upped to 7f for recent seasonal debut and has now been unplaced all five starts; upped in trip again here; considered only if lively in the betting.

33/1

7th

5

(3)

23rd Jun 2023

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

14:55 Redcar

Sling Yer Hook

9st 6lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Some promise when beaten 5l into seventh of nine on his Beverley debut (5f, good to firm) in May last year but showed little in three subsequent starts; up in trip for this return from nine months off and has plenty to prove.

33/1

15th

9

(18)

4th Oct 2022

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

13:25 Leicester

Sling Yer Hook

9st 6lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

towards rear, outpaced and pushed along before halfway, ridden and struggling from 2f out

25/1

Form: 9

Last run: 20 days

W: 8st 9lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Rare 2yo runner for the stable when soundly beaten at Southwell (6f, AW) three weeks ago; best watched.
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11th

10

(11)

5th Dec 2022

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

17:20 Wolverhampton (AW)

Maryculter

9st 2lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Suzzanne France

Soundly beaten in a couple of sprint races; hard to fancy.

66/1

8th

11

(5)

20th Sep 2022

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

14:52 Beverley

Maryculter

8st 9lb

J: Connor Murtagh

T: Suzzanne France

in touch with leaders, midfield 3f out, pushed along 2f out, weakened quickly final furlong

66/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
£24,000 yearling; by Bated Breath; dam 5f-6f 2yo winner, half-sister to Group 3 winners Cupid's Glory (7f 2yo) and Clinical (8.5f); trainer's first 2yo runner; market can guide.
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10th

11

(1)

17th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

14:55 Newcastle (AW)

The Spinmeister

9st 9lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Tjade Collier

Started 50-1 or bigger each start and just under 8l is the closest he's got to winning; wears same headgear as last time.

40/1

8

(8)

9th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

20:30 Southwell (AW)

The Spinmeister

8st 7lb

J: William Pyle

T: Tjade Collier

Has beaten a total of two rivals in seven starts on turf/Tapeta; additions of cheekpieces needs to make a dramatic difference.

50/1

8th

8

(2)

5th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

14:57 Southwell (AW)

The Spinmeister

8st 11lb

J: William Pyle

T: Tjade Collier

pressed leader

66/1

OUR TIP

Form: 18212 D BF

Last run: 53 days

W: 9st 9lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Proving a consistent filly, with two wins (5f/6f) and two seconds from five starts; ran well at Musselburgh (5f) most recently, going down by only a neck; should give another good account.
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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

8

(7)

17th Oct 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

14:50 Redcar

Miss Brazen

9st 6lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Michael & David Easterby

Course winner but she failed to beat a rival in 5f Ripon handicap 20 days ago; others are preferred.

16/1

Form: 451 CD

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Ran well in sales race at the York Ebor festival (6f, good) on second outing; didn't need to reproduce that form in C&D maiden (on soft ground) last week but stuck on willingly to justify favouritism and may well build on that success; major contender.
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11th

1

(14)

28th Jul 2023

Good To Soft

0m 5f 89y

Class 4

20:20 York

Havana By The Sea

9st 9lb

J: Paul Hanagan

T: Craig Lidster

On a handy mark judged on AW form towards end of last year but hasn't performed at the same level this season and needs to raise her game.

20/1

2

(1)

20th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:55 Thirsk

Havana By The Sea

9st 10lb

J: Paul Hanagan

T: Craig Lidster

Her best efforts have come on AW but she's effective on fast turf; low-key run at York on Saturday; others appeal more for win purposes.

14/1

11th

14

(5)

17th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:25 York

Havana By The Sea

9st 5lb

J: Paul Hanagan

T: Craig Lidster

Pretty useful sprint 2yo last year but hasn't posed a serious threat in three handicap starts over 6f/7f this term, the latest at Newbury only ten days ago; the sole 3yo in the line-up; others more obvious.

16/1

Non-runners

Miss Brazen, Havana By The Sea

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £5.80
Straight Forecast £4.44
Trifecta £10.40

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Squealer

Daily Express:

Zuffolo

POSTDATA:

Havana By The Sea

RP Ratings:

Squealer

TOPSPEED:

Squealer

The Times:

Squealer

Telegraph:

Squealer

The Guardian:

Squealer

Daily Mail:

Squealer

Daily Mirror:

Squealer

The Star:

Zuffolo

Daily Record:

Zuffolo