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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2nd

8

(5)

20th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

15:42 Ayr

Hale End

9st 4lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Returned from two-month break with a win at Wetherby (1m, good to firm) last month and he went close at Thirsk (1m, good) on Saturday; this C&D winner has very solid claims off the same mark as four days ago.

9/2

2nd

3

(9)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 218y

Class 5

16:12 Thirsk

Hale End

9st 9lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Yard won this or a division of it three times since 2016, including with this one in 2024; successful return to turf at Wetherby (1m, good to firm; second Rajapour was hampered) in April and didn't do much damage to his mark by going back up just 2lb; the stronger the pace the better; respected.

11/2

1st

4

(10)

26th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:35 Wetherby

Hale End

9st 7lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

He was winning for the fifth time when landing a 1m handicap at Southwell in December; not far short of that level in defeat on his next two starts; each-way shout if getting a good pace to aim at.

10/1

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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4th

8

(5)

20th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 20y

Class 4

14:42 Ayr

Pearl Eye

8st 13lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Won six for Darryll Holland, most notably when awarded the Spring Mile in March 2025; lost his way thereafter, and Gay Kelleway (0-4) couldn't rejuvenate; joined Jim Goldie for 13,000gns and there were positive signs when third over 1m here (stable debut) recently; is dangerously handicapped.

9/4

3rd

1

(3)

5th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:00 Ayr

Pearl Eye

9st 9lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Fairly useful for Darryll Holland, then form went markedly awry during a brief spell with Gay Kelleway; sold for 13,000gns since last run; market may prove instructive on debut for another new yard.

8/1

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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4th

7

(8)

27th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

17:00 Newcastle (AW)

Concert Boy

9st 1lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Katie Scott

All five wins have come here, the latest over C&D in December, and he was short-headed over 7f here on March 12; this hold-up horse was on the wrong end of a pace bias when 2l sixth over C&D last Saturday and could play a leading role if this pans out more favourably.

7/1

6th

10

(9)

21st Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Concert Boy

8st 9lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Katie Scott

All of his five wins have been at Newcastle and he produced a strong finish to go close over 7f here last Thursday; only 1lb higher on this step back up in trip and he's an interesting contender.

5/1

2nd

9

(6)

12th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:15 Newcastle (AW)

Concert Boy

9st 4lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Katie Scott

Two Class 6 wins here (including this trip) in late 2025 but recent efforts no more than respectable, including at Wolverhampton on Monday.

8/1

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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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