15.15
SoftNewmarket Beacon Thanks Mark Kirkby Handicap
- Prize money: £8100
- 1m 2f 0y
- Class 3
- 8 runners
Runners: 8 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Showers
9/2 (Won)
- Win: £5.60
- Place: £1.50
Form: 1-2051 C
Last run: 35 days
W: 9st 10lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 91
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 1 (2) |
29th Sep 2023 Good To Firm 1m 1f 0y Class 3 |
9st 12lb |
Has a record of 4-7 at this venue, mostly for Chris Wall, including wins in this race for the last two years; out of sorts for new yard this term but a revival is entirely possible off a handy mark back here; hard to leave off the shortlist. |
8/1 |
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8th 1 (2) |
14th Sep 2023 Good To Soft 1m 3f 197y Class 3 |
10st 3lb |
Course scorer for Chris Wall but he's yet to fire in three runs for his current yard, very slowly away when last of ten at Newmarket in June; lots more is required after a break. |
20/1 |
|
10th 2 (8) |
30th Jun 2023 Good To Firm 1m 2f 0y Class 3 |
10st 2lb |
Acts on good to soft; ridden by 7lb claimer Kaiya Fraser on last four outings, winning on the Rowley course at Newmarket on his last two runs of 2022 (for Chris Wall) but below form this term; has a competitive mark if surging back to his best. |
16/1 |
9/2
- Place: £1.90
Form: 320122 CD
Last run: 25 days
W: 9st 11lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 92
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 5 (4) |
2nd Jun 2023 Good 1m 2f 17y Class 2 |
9st 2lb |
Won here last September (1m4f, heavy) and this April (1m2f, soft), while he also went close over C&D on good ground last September; second off this mark at Goodwood four weeks ago confirmed he's been in career-best form, but there would be more for him to prove if the ground is good to firm. |
11/1 |
|
2nd 2 (7) |
6th May 2023 Good To Soft 1m 1f 197y Class 2 |
9st 9lb |
Looked on a tough mark at Epsom last time but he won decisively under a positive ride on soft ground he loves; 5lb higher for this and it's hard to believe everything will pan out quite so favourably once more. |
13/2 |
|
1st 7 (5) |
25th Apr 2023 Good To Soft 1m 2f 17y Class 2 |
8st 12lb |
Respectable fourth in this contest last year and was in good form (won/second) back here in September; weighted to the hilt now, however, and his Doncaster reappearance was poor having raced freely. |
10/1 |
100/30
- Place: £1.10
Form: 229123 D
Last run: 34 days
W: 10st 0lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 95
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 2 (9) |
3rd May 2025 Good 1m 1f 197y Class 2 |
9st 8lb |
Won at Sandown (1m, soft) last May and close second of 17 at York (1m2f, good to firm) in August; made a satisfactory reappearance when seventh at 40-1 in the Lincoln at Doncaster (1m) five weeks ago and is probably effective at this track, so he's one to consider. |
12/1 |
|
3rd 2 (9) |
3rd May 2025 Good 1m 1f 197y Class 2 |
9st 8lb |
Won at Sandown (1m, soft) last May and close second of 17 at York (1m2f, good to firm) in August; made a satisfactory reappearance when seventh at 40-1 in the Lincoln at Doncaster (1m) five weeks ago and is probably effective at this track, so he's one to consider. |
12/1 |
|
7 (1) |
29th Mar 2025 Good To Soft 1m 0f 0y Class 2 |
9st 7lb |
Below best on first and final starts last season but enjoyed a good campaign, winning at Sandown (1m, soft) in May and close second of 17 at York (1m2f, good to soft) in August; should be suited by a strongly run race at this trip and he's an each-way contender if fully tuned up for his return. |
25/1 |
9/1
Form: 400008
Last run: 42 days
W: 8st 8lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 79
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 2 (11) |
18th Oct 2023 Standard To Slow 1m 0f 0y Class 6 |
10st 0lb |
4yo who has regressed and is on a 23-race losing run; however, he went very close at Wolverhampton (8.6f, Tapeta) last month and was a fair fifth at Doncaster (1m) eight days later; effective on Polytrack; chance. |
5/1 |
|
5th 11 (9) |
17th Sep 2023 Soft 1m 0f 0y Class 5 |
11st 7lb |
took keen hold, in touch with leaders |
7/1 |
|
2nd 4 (8) |
9th Sep 2023 Standard 1m 0f 142y Class 6 |
9st 13lb |
On a near two-year losing spell but he's in fair form having made the frame a couple of times in recent starts; on a reduced mark and drops to Class 6 for the first time, so can't be dismissed. |
11/2 |
10/1
Form: 33-219 D
Last run: 69 days
W: 9st 7lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 88
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 2 (2) |
16th May 2026 Good 1m 3f 197y Class 6 |
9st 12lb |
His last win was in July 2022 but he returned to the Flat for new yard with a front-running third at Pontefract (1m2f, good; tongue-tie added) two weeks ago; that was an encouraging effort after a break and he has possibilities if he can build on that. |
7/2 |
|
3rd 4 (4) |
29th Apr 2026 Good 1m 2f 5y Class 5 |
9st 4lb |
Won in France in 2020 and scored over C&D in 2022 but has developed a rocky profile and was in poor form when last seen over hurdles in the autumn; has joined Martin Keighley (same owners) but watching brief advised on this comeback in a tongue-tie. |
33/1 |
|
6 |
15th Oct 2025 Good 3m 0f 26y Class 5 |
11st 4lb |
Dropped out of contention rather tamely at Uttoxeter (2m) last week and is now 0-11 over hurdles; has quite a bit to prove on this first venture beyond about 2m1f. |
16/1 |
11/1
Form: 866120 D
Last run: 22 days
W: 8st 9lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 80
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 7 (3) |
28th Oct 2022 Soft 1m 2f 0y Class 3 |
8st 9lb |
led, ridden and headed 3f out, soon weakened |
11/1 |
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11th 4 (11) |
6th Oct 2022 Standard 1m 2f 0y Class 4 |
9st 10lb |
disputed lead, pressed leader after 1f, led on outer with one circuit to go, edged left and against far rail from over 7f out, increased tempo from over 2f out, pushed along when headed over 1f out, soon weakened quickly and in rear |
5/1 |
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2nd 7 (5) |
22nd Sep 2022 Good 1m 2f 5y Class 3 |
8st 12lb |
led, ridden 2f out, headed 1f out, kept on, no match for winner |
9/1 |
3/1
Form: -13431
Last run: 11 days
W: 9st 4lb
3 yo
OR: 83
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
No Results Found |
16/1
Form: 233-35 BF
Last run: 109 days
W: 8st 9lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 76
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 9 (6) |
11th May 2026 Standard 1m 1f 104y Class 6 |
9st 3lb |
Three-time C&D winner who's getting on and been on the downgrade since missing a year; found his level again lately but is some way down the pecking order. |
16/1 |
|
5th 2 (7) |
10th Apr 2026 Standard 1m 4f 51y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Used to stay this sort of trip; very low-key start for this yard but has gradually found his level and was blinkered when third in 9.5f course selling handicap ten days ago; cheekpieces, previously worn without success, are refitted. |
10/1 |
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3rd 4 (2) |
31st Mar 2026 Standard 1m 1f 104y Class 6 |
9st 5lb |
Won three over C&D and once on turf when trained by Mark Rimell; has not been in the same form since and blinkers now replace cheekpieces; down to a career-low mark but doesn't look ready to take advantage. |
12/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £31.50 |
| Straight Forecast | £31.61 |
| Tricast | £60.99 |
| Trifecta | £89.80 |
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