April 19 / 17.10 Beverley

17.10

Soft

Racing Again Next Thursday Handicap

  • Prize money: £4527.4
  • 0m 7f 96y
  • Class 5
  • 13 runners
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Racing Again Next Thursday Handicap

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly sunny

12/1 (Won)

  • Win: £6.50
  • Place: £2.30

Form: 636-77

Last run: 88 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Looked in need of further when third at Doncaster (6f, heavy) in November but has flattered to deceive since returned to 7f; needs to raise his game.
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10th

10

(6)

25th Jun 2023

Good

1m 0f 6y

Class 4

18:15 Pontefract

Royal Cay

8st 9lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Richard Fahey

Got up late to win a 7.5f handicap at Beverley in April (good to soft), his ninth start; last of six at Ayr one month later; stable have stronger claims elsewhere.

20/1

6th

5

(3)

8th May 2023

Good To Firm

0m 7f 50y

Class 5

16:35 Ayr

Royal Cay

9st 5lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

Showed improved form to win at Beverley on reappearance (7.5f, good to soft), staying on well to get up close home; this easier 7f may not be ideal.

7/2

1st

9

(10)

19th Apr 2023

Soft

0m 7f 96y

Class 5

17:10 Beverley

Royal Cay

9st 6lb

J: David Nolan

T: Richard Fahey

Looked in need of further when third at Doncaster (6f, heavy) in November but has flattered to deceive since returned to 7f; needs to raise his game.

12/1

4/1

  • Place: £2.30

Form: 564

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Beaten under 5l in her first three runs and inmates from this yard can improve markedly once handicapping; cheekpieces added and she has to be of interest.
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5th

3

(4)

18th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 6f 213y

Class 5

14:50 Salisbury

Abbadia

9st 8lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: George Boughey

started quickly, took keen hold, led, headed but prominent after 2f

3/1

1st

6

(7)

10th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 7f 96y

Class 5

13:30 Beverley

Abbadia

9st 1lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: George Boughey

made all, pushed along 2f out, ridden final furlong, kept on well

11/4

6th

1

(9)

19th May 2023

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

17:05 Newmarket

Abbadia

9st 11lb

J: Ben Curtis

T: George Boughey

Unexposed filly who ran a fine race when a front-running second of 12 at Beverley on her handicap debut last month (7.5f, good to soft; cheekpieces for the first time); up 3lb but still capable of better.

11/2

9/2

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 0553-

Last run: 182 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Close up on his nursery debut at Newmarket (7f, good) when trained by Richard Hannon, whom he left for 27,000gns; should win races for his new yard.
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1st

1

(1)

20th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:00 Ayr

Hale End

9st 9lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Michael Dods

In good form in the spring, winning at Wetherby (1m, good to firm) before near misses at Thirsk and over C&D; not at his best on his last two starts but this is an ease in class and he's a major player in his bid to win this race for a second time (successful in 2024).

7/2

7th

8

(11)

5th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

17:00 Ayr

Hale End

9st 3lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Michael Dods

In a consistent vein of form over 1m until below par over 1m1f last time; went very close over C&D on penultimate start and could go well returned to his usual trip.

10/1

10th

12

(5)

13th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 177y

Class 4

16:50 York

Hale End

9st 0lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Returned from two-month break with a win at Wetherby (1m, good to firm) in April; good runner-up efforts at Thirsk (1m, good) and Ayr (1m, good to firm) since; the line came a couple of strides too soon for his strong finish at Ayr and the extra yardage this afternoon may help; enters calculations.

8/1

Form: 5061-3

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
His first run over this distance when winning an AW nursery in September, doing well to overcome a wide trip; ran okay behind a promising 3yo when in blinkers back at Wolverhampton two weeks ago; soft ground an unknown but respected.
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1st

1

(3)

13th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

16:30 Ayr

Pearl Eye

10st 2lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Came good for Jim Goldie at third attempt, in refitted cheekpieces at Hamilton last month, and bettered that form when close third in competitive race at York (also 1m1f, good) soon afterwards; not quite at same level over the extended 1m2f at York last time but still a major player here.

2/1

6th

7

(12)

27th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 56y

Class 4

16:50 York

Pearl Eye

10st 11lb

J: Miss Kayleigh Williams

T: Jim Goldie

Only his third run for Jim Goldie when scoring at Hamilton (1m1f, good) and off a 2lb rise he was a closing third over 1m1f here (good) when not assisted by his track position; bang in form and should run well.

15/8

3rd

15

(13)

13th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 177y

Class 4

16:50 York

Pearl Eye

8st 12lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Just his third run for Jim Goldie when taking advantage of his reduced mark at Hamilton (1m1f, good) nine days ago; only nudged up 2lb and remains well treated on old form (won last year's Spring Mile at Doncaster off 10lb higher); top of the list.

13/2

Form: 3-46

Last run: 46 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Showed promise in two AW races (6f-7f) but was entitled to run better the final time at Wolverhampton (6f); has a fair bit to prove off this mark switching to soft turf.
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5th

7

(11)

19th Apr 2023

Soft

0m 7f 96y

Class 5

17:10 Beverley

Lady Beechfield

9st 6lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Showed promise in two AW races (6f-7f) but was entitled to run better the final time at Wolverhampton (6f); has a fair bit to prove off this mark switching to soft turf.

10/1

6th

7

(10)

4th Mar 2023

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 3

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Lady Beechfield

8st 11lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Has shown clear promise in a couple of AW races, finishing third over 6f at Chelmsford then 2l fourth over 7f at Newcastle; beaten favourite last time but still ran creditably; major contender on the figures.

5/2

4th

9

(7)

14th Feb 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

18:00 Newcastle (AW)

Lady Beechfield

8st 8lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

slightly awkward start and slowly into stride, soon recovered and in touch with leaders

9/2

16/1

Form: 564-80

Last run: 12 days

W: 8st 10lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Made it 0-8 when again down the field last time and wouldn't be the obvious answer.
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4

(7)

1st Oct 2025

Good

1m 5f 216y

Class 6

16:38 Musselburgh

Rory The Cat

9st 3lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Went close off 8lb higher in this race (good) last year but he's generally struggled since (Flat and hurdles) and was a remote fourth of five here last time; that took his losing run to 12 and others are preferred.

15/2

4

(4)

14th Sep 2025

Good

1m 4f 104y

Class 6

15:25 Musselburgh

Rory The Cat

8st 11lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Won over 1m6f here last August off 3lb higher but below form since; showed a bit more when third of five over C&D (good) 19 days ago, however, and a further 2lb drop in the weights gives him a fighting chance.

5/2

2

(3)

26th Aug 2025

Good

1m 4f 104y

Class 6

16:50 Musselburgh

Rory The Cat

9st 9lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Now 1lb lower than his win here over 1m6f (good) last August but he's been well beaten in three starts this summer, on this track and at Ayr; bit to prove.

10/1

Form: 344-

Last run: 174 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Sufficient promise in all his runs last season (5f-6f) to believe he'll have a future in handicaps and has been gelded during the winter; interesting to see how he moves in the betting.
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7th

6

(4)

6th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

16:00 Ayr

Concert Boy

9st 8lb

J: Greg Fairley

T: Katie Scott

Well handicapped on pick of this year's AW form but finished well down the field on both starts last month (1m1f/7f) and is now 0-23 on turf.

40/1

8th

6

(8)

22nd Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 6

15:15 Musselburgh

Concert Boy

9st 10lb

J: Sam James

T: Katie Scott

Kept busy and largely in good form without winning on the AW this season; beat one back on turf in 1m1f Carlisle handicap two weeks ago though so has a bit to prove.

25/1

Form: 860-

Last run: 237 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Best run at two when mid-division in a 6f novice at Redcar (good to firm; unraced on softer than good); bred to appreciate this extra furlong and open to improvement.
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6th

8

(5)

20th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

18:30 Southwell (AW)

Whatacracker

9st 7lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Mark Walford

Acts on this surface but his sole win came over 1m3f at Carlisle in 2023 and mostly campaigned at that trip and further since; major query back at 1m for first time in the best part of three years.

16/1

4

(12)

14th Oct 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

17:15 Leicester

Whatacracker

9st 7lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Mark Walford

Only win was over 1m3f at Carlisle in July 2023 (good to soft); several decent placed efforts this season, and would have a chance on that form, but rather disappointing on last two starts.

20/1

10th

14

(14)

17th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 1f 207y

Class 5

17:24 Beverley

Whatacracker

9st 4lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Mark Walford

Placed in four of his last six starts including a close call over C&D (soft) in July; on same mark here but he didn't fire at Ayr last time and that took his record to 1-21; tongue-tie worn last time is removed.

16/1

OUR TIP

Form: 72649-

Last run: 207 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Two reasonable efforts in maidens (7f AW; 1m soft) but offered little on his handicap debut on final 2yo run and has been gelded; probably best watched.
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10th

4

(11)

18th Jul 2023

Soft

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

15:10 Beverley

Bowland Prince

9st 8lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

Of interest on the pick of his 2yo form but he's been struggling this year; down to a good mark but he has stamina to prove and there are risks involved.

16/1

10th

3

(2)

29th Jun 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

17:05 Newcastle (AW)

Bowland Prince

9st 8lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Second of ten in a maiden over C&D last summer but has gone badly the wrong way since (gelded before penultimate outing); cheekpieces given a go but a major turnaround is required.

16/1

9th

6

(1)

22nd May 2023

Good

0m 7f 173y

Class 5

16:10 Carlisle

Bowland Prince

9st 6lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

Not badly treated on a couple of her maiden efforts; however, down the field in two handicap attempts, latest at Beverley (7.5f) on seasonal debut; doesn't look a solid option.

16/1

10th
8 (13)
Bryce

14/1

Form: 044-5

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Finished closer in each of his runs last season, latterly under 3l off the winner over 5f here (soft); reportedly hung right-handed throughout when only fifth at Southwell ten days ago (6f).
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11th

4

(12)

4th Feb 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Bryce

9st 2lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Helen Cuthbert

0-13 when trained by Nigel Tinkler; went close in turf handicap last summer but today's stable debut comes after a six-month absence and he's entitled to need this outing; hood added to cheekpieces.

10/1

8th

5

(2)

10th Aug 2023

Good To Soft

0m 6f 3y

Class 6

16:55 Yarmouth

Bryce

9st 7lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Nigel Tinkler

towards rear

9/2

10/1

Form: 54-4

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Not a lot was expected in her qualifying runs (from 16s to 100-1) but there were signs of ability, including on soft ground; could be a player on her handicap debut.
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10th

8

(2)

10th Aug 2023

Soft

1m 2f 50y

Class 6

16:10 Nottingham

Greek Siren

9st 4lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Brian Ellison

First-time blinkers brought about improvement when runner-up on soft ground over C&D last time; she's previously finished tailed off behind Star Start at Beverley, however, and whether she repeats the effort is the question.

8/1

2nd

13

(13)

21st Jul 2023

Soft

1m 2f 50y

Class 6

16:40 Nottingham

Greek Siren

9st 3lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Brian Ellison

Ran respectably in a Beverley handicap (1m2f, good to firm) last month but was behind Lincoln Rockstar in that race and she flopped back at that track (soft) on Tuesday; has something to prove again after that heavy defeat and others are preferred; blinkers added.

20/1

9th

11

(10)

18th Jul 2023

Soft

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

15:10 Beverley

Greek Siren

9st 1lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Brian Ellison

Ran her best race in handicaps when sixth of ten over C&D three weeks ago (good to firm); has shown promise on soft; needs more to win but her pedigree offers hope that it could be forthcoming at some stage.

12/1

10/1

Form: 44674-

Last run: 183 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Didn't really progress after a likeable debut here and the blinkers that helped in his second handicap (6f, good to soft) are left at home this time; goes over 7f for the first time and rather watch.
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10th

6

(6)

6th Jul 2023

Good

0m 6f 212y

Class 5

17:20 Haydock

Professor Pesca

9st 4lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Kevin Ryan

Promising fourth in Yarmouth nursery (6f, good to soft) on final 2yo start on sole run in blinkers; no headgear on reappearance at Beverley (7.4f, good to soft) in April, when tailed off; cheekpieces return here but they didn't have a positive impact last July; his claims aren't compelling.

14/1

12th

10

(8)

19th Apr 2023

Soft

0m 7f 96y

Class 5

17:10 Beverley

Professor Pesca

9st 4lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

Didn't really progress after a likeable debut here and the blinkers that helped in his second handicap (6f, good to soft) are left at home this time; goes over 7f for the first time and rather watch.

10/1

4th

2

(11)

18th Oct 2022

Soft

0m 6f 3y

Class 5

15:55 Yarmouth

Professor Pesca

9st 7lb

J: Neil Callan

T: Kevin Ryan

pressed leader, lost ground and prominent 4f out, ridden and no extra from 2f out

16/1

10/1

Form: 4-37

Last run: 97 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Plenty to like about his first two runs at Newcastle (6f/7f) before disappointing back there over 1m; brings potential into handicaps.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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6th

5

(6)

29th Sep 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

17:30 Newcastle (AW)

Sunfyre

9st 7lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Brian Ellison

Began his career with two encouraging efforts at this track and also ran well on his handicap debut at Ayr (7f, good) in May; absent since finishing well beaten at Haydock four months ago (badly hampered and eased); each-way claims if running near his best.

5/1

10th

5

(5)

25th May 2023

Good To Firm

0m 6f 212y

Class 5

17:40 Haydock

Sunfyre

9st 8lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Brian Ellison

Bits of promise on Tapeta at Newcastle during the winter; made an encouraging turf/handicap debut at Ayr (7f, good; finished third) on return from break; still unexposed; interesting off the same mark.

12/1

3rd

6

(6)

8th May 2023

Good To Firm

0m 7f 50y

Class 5

16:35 Ayr

Sunfyre

9st 3lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Brian Ellison

Showed best form when third in a 7f Newcastle novice in January (pulled hard); not so good next time (1m) and is having first run on turf on handicap debut; bit to prove

8/1

Non-runners

Sunfyre

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £45.10
Straight Forecast £35.22
Tricast £151.77
Trifecta £245.10

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Abbadia

The Times:

Hale End

RP Ratings:

Royal Cay

The Guardian:

Pearl Eye

Telegraph:

Greek Siren

TOPSPEED:

Rory The Cat

POSTDATA:

Abbadia

NEWMARKET:

Abbadia

Daily Mail:

Abbadia

The Star:

Abbadia

D Express:

Royal Cay

Daily Mirror:

Hale End

The Sun:

Hale End

Daily Record:

Pearl Eye