May 16 / 16.10 Beverley

16.10

Good To Soft

Happy Birthday Graham Roberts Handicap

  • Prize money: £4527.4
  • 1m 0f 100y
  • Class 5
  • 13 runners
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Happy Birthday Graham Roberts Handicap

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Scattered showers

8/1 (Won)

  • Win: £20.10
  • Place: £4.20

Form: 5545-4 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 8st 12lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Dual 1m AW winner early in 2022 who resumed after six months off with a creditable fourth of six in 1m Yarmouth handicap three weeks ago; he can take a step forward here.
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1st

12

(6)

16th May 2023

Good To Soft

1m 0f 100y

Class 5

16:10 Beverley

Bulleit

8st 12lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: William Jarvis

in rear

8/1

4th

5

(1)

25th Apr 2023

Soft

1m 0f 3y

Class 6

14:05 Yarmouth

Bulleit

9st 4lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: William Jarvis

Dual 1m scorer early in 2022 who largely ran with credit after; goes well fresh too so he's one to consider on his seasonal return.

13/2

5th

9

(8)

27th Oct 2022

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

17:05 Lingfield (AW)

Bulleit

9st 1lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: William Jarvis

slowly away, in rear, headway on inner over 1f out, bit short of room 1f out, weakened inside final 110yds

7/1

7/2

  • Place: £1.60

Form: -75712 CD

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 3lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Has got right back on track of late, 6l scorer at Newcastle (1m2f) before runner-up over 1m there 33 days ago; this C&D winner is firmly in the picture off 2lb lower than last time.
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0

8

(5)

1st Jan 2024

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 5

14:35 Newcastle (AW)

Broctune Red

9st 1lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Gillian Boanas

Six-time course winner who was a good third over C&D on his penultimate run and he had an excuse when returned to 1m4f here last time; now drops back in trip and has possibilities if he gets a good pace and some luck.

12/1

8th

4

(5)

8th Dec 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 4f 98y

Class 5

15:10 Newcastle (AW)

Broctune Red

9st 11lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Gillian Boanas

Won in April and has mostly run respectably since; familiar face here, including with seven wins and nine seconds, but in a 68-race career he's only once (well beaten at 1m4f in 2019) been beyond 1m2f.

8/1

3rd

1

(10)

19th Nov 2023

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

12:25 Newcastle (AW)

Broctune Red

9st 12lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Gillian Boanas

On an 11-race losing run but he's a seven-time course winner (1m/1m2f) who ran well when fourth over 1m here on Tuesday; might not be far away.

9/1

12/1

  • Place: £2.50

Form: 324/05 D

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Fair 1m winner who hinted at a revival (second run back after 20 months off) when fifth of seven in 1m Nottingham handicap 24 days ago; he needs considering off a falling mark.
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7th

7

(7)

27th May 2024

Good

1m 0f 3y

Class 6

13:30 Yarmouth

Alibaba

9st 8lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Julia Feilden

C&D winner who returned from a short break with a front-running second here (1m, good to firm) last month; that was his best effort for a while and he's a big player if he can back that up; his wins have come on good/good to firm but he's versatile ground-wise.

9/2

7th

7

(7)

27th May 2024

Good

1m 0f 3y

Class 6

13:30 Yarmouth

Alibaba

9st 8lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Julia Feilden

C&D winner who returned from a short break with a front-running second here (1m, good to firm) last month; that was his best effort for a while and he's a big player if he can back that up; his wins have come on good/good to firm but he's versatile ground-wise.

9/2

2nd

8

(9)

13th Apr 2024

Good

1m 0f 3y

Class 6

15:40 Yarmouth

Alibaba

9st 3lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Julia Feilden

Both wins in June 2020, including C&D; had fairly low-key time of it on the AW recently but he's well treated on his grass form last summer; wore headgear on last two starts but not today.

6/1

7/1

Form: 500-42 C

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 5lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Course winner in 2021 who arrives on the back of a very good second of seven over C&D 15 days ago; he finished clear of rest there and winner has gone in since so merits serious consideration despite a 2lb rise.
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6th

5

(7)

24th Sep 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 96y

Class 4

16:30 Beverley

Ugo Gregory

9st 5lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

raced in second, weakened over 1f out

9/1

6th

3

(10)

11th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

0m 6f 195y

Class 5

17:33 Carlisle

Ugo Gregory

9st 13lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

prominent, drifted right after 1f

14/1

5th

5

(8)

9th Aug 2024

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 4

15:50 Musselburgh

Ugo Gregory

9st 7lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Tim Easterby

switched right soon after start, took keen hold, led

10/1

Form: 10-806

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Fair 1m2f winner for Kevin Ryan in 2022; visored for the first time and posted his best effort for current yard when sixth of eight in 1m2f Ayr handicap 12 days ago; blinkers are tried now and he's no forlorn hope.
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1

(9)

15th Jul 2023

Soft

1m 0f 68y

Class 6

20:30 Hamilton

Kalahari Prince

10st 7lb

J: Mark Winn

T: David O’Meara

1st

2

(8)

8th Jul 2023

Good

1m 1f 0y

Class 6

20:22 Carlisle

Kalahari Prince

9st 10lb

J: Mark Winn

T: David O’Meara

held up in rear, pushed along and headway 2f out, led and ridden over 1f out, went clear inside final furlong, eased towards finish

3/1

2nd

2

(11)

5th Jul 2023

Good

1m 0f 208y

Class 6

16:05 Musselburgh

Kalahari Prince

9st 6lb

J: David Nolan

T: David O’Meara

1m2f winner (good to soft; first-time cheekpieces) last October, when with Kevin Ryan; below that level of form this season but his better efforts give him an each-way chance.

8/1

20/1

Form: 35-264 C

Last run: 13 days

W: 8st 7lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Arrives in decent nick, not enjoying the clearest of passages when fourth of 12 in 1m Pontefract handicap 13 days ago; this course scorer is not dismissed.
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6th

7

(11)

16th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

21:00 Beverley

Dandys Angel

9st 2lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: John Wainwright

Multiple winner who loves it here and there were signs of a resurgence when third at Hamilton (beaten 4.5l); considered.

5/1

3rd

8

(1)

4th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 15y

Class 6

17:22 Hamilton

Dandys Angel

9st 4lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: John Wainwright

Beverley specialist who hasn't been at the top of her game over 8.4f there on her two starts this season; however, that trip is probably inadequate nowadays and she has a reduced mark to work with back up in trip; has won over C&D and this 9yo is not written off.

9/1

Form: 2469-1 C

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Low-mileage 4yo who was much improved after nine months off when gaining her breakthrough success over 7.5f here 15 days ago; up 4lb but she had something in hand there and rates a player with this slightly longer trip a likely plus too.
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9th

12

9th Nov 2023

Soft

2m 0f 178y

Class 4

13:00 Sedgefield

Jazz Samba

10st 11lb

J: Patrick Wadge

T: Michael & David Easterby

in rear

10/1

Form: 5134-3

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Scored twice last season and resumed with a creditable third of ten in 1m2f Leicester handicap 17 days ago; possibilities.
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10th

6

(10)

30th Jul 2023

Good To Soft

1m 0f 6y

Class 5

14:15 Pontefract

Simulation Theory

9st 7lb

J: Harrison Shaw

T: Declan Carroll

Has an awkward head carriage but he has still won three times from 7f-1m2f; has not found his best form this season and although he might not face much pressure for the lead here, others look stronger.

20/1

12th

7

(8)

7th Jul 2023

Good

0m 7f 213y

Class 5

14:20 Doncaster

Simulation Theory

9st 10lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

took keen hold, led

12/1

8th

6

(1)

16th May 2023

Good To Soft

1m 0f 100y

Class 5

16:10 Beverley

Simulation Theory

9st 5lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

took keen hold, led, pushed along and headed over 2f out, carried head high and weakened from over 1f out

8/1

25/1

Form: 1785-9 D

Last run: 120 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Fair 1m winner for Tim Easterby in 2022 but he's yet to fire in three runs for his current yard, only ninth in 9.5f Wolverhampton handicap in January; others appeal more.
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No Results Found

Form: 14218- CD

Last run: 196 days

W: 9st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
C&D winner but off the track since beating only one at Newcastle (1m) in November; he has gone well fresh though so is no forlorn hope on his seasonal return.
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8

(7)

16th Sep 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 219y

Class 5

16:35 Redcar

Captain Corelli

9st 7lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Julie Camacho

Completed a hat-trick of wins in this race a year ago (good to firm; 2lb lower mark); not in such good form this season and probably best watched for now.

12/1

9th

6

(8)

24th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 100y

Class 5

16:20 Beverley

Captain Corelli

9st 6lb

J: Joe Fanning

T: Julie Camacho

Ran up a four-timer around this time last year, including two course wins, latterly off a 3lb lower mark; back in form last time and has a fair chance of making it 4-8 round here.

8/1

40/1

Form: 420-80 CD

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Yet to fire in two runs this spring, coming in last of 11 on heavy ground at Nottingham (1m) 34 days ago, but this C&D winner is slipping in the weights and can't be discounted under these less testing conditions.
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5th

3

(8)

31st Oct 2023

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

18:15 Newcastle (AW)

Antagonize

9st 8lb

J: Andrew Breslin

T: Bryan Smart

7f course winner whose losing run is up to 19, but he could be given a chance on his fourth of 12 from 4lb higher in a 0-60 over C&D last month; had excuses when well beaten back here (7f) a fortnight ago; shortlisted.

6/1

10th

3

(5)

17th Oct 2023

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

Antagonize

9st 8lb

J: Andrew Breslin

T: Bryan Smart

taken down early

8/1

4th

8

(8)

26th Sep 2023

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Antagonize

9st 4lb

J: Andrew Breslin

T: Bryan Smart

7f course winner; inconsistent form this year from 1m-1m2f; better efforts would give him claims; can probably put a line through latest Beverley effort (slipped on leaving stalls) but there's a bit for him to prove.

14/1

OUR TIP

Form: 00-082 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Quickly got back on track for his new yard when second of 14 in 1m Wetherby handicap 16 days ago; he's in the mix nudged up just 1lb, despite his high draw.
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10th

2

(10)

24th Jan 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:00 Kempton (AW)

Forward Flight

9st 7lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Scored at Yarmouth (1m) in October but he came in last of seven at Newcastle (1m) last month; he needs to get back on track.

16/1

7th

2

(3)

28th Dec 2023

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

16:30 Newcastle (AW)

Forward Flight

9st 11lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

disputed lead

10/1

8th

8

(2)

20th Nov 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:30 Kempton (AW)

Forward Flight

9st 9lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Has gained both wins at Yarmouth, latest in October (penultimate run); almost 9l behind Big Bear Hug at Newmarket last time; something to prove back on AW.

8/1

Form: 02-278

Last run: 75 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
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9th

2

(2)

3rd Dec 2024

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Toophan

9st 7lb

J: Owen Lewis

T: Raphael E Freire

Having second start for fourth different trainer and still seeks first win; recent Tapeta run after over a year off wasn't bad but needs a good step forward.

9/1

9th

2

(2)

3rd Dec 2024

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Toophan

9st 7lb

J: Owen Lewis

T: Raphael E Freire

Having second start for fourth different trainer and still seeks first win; recent Tapeta run after over a year off wasn't bad but needs a good step forward.

9/1

5th

5

(6)

23rd Nov 2024

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

16:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

Toophan

9st 10lb

J: David Probert

T: Raphael E Freire

11-race maiden who was out of sorts in his final three runs last year including a 14l defeat over C&D last time; with another new yard now and has plenty to prove after a year off; tongue-tie removed.

20/1

Non-runners

Forward Flight, Toophan

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £147.10
Straight Forecast £89.98
Tricast £570.22
Trifecta £1324.90

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Jazz Samba

RP RATINGS:

Ugo Gregory

LAMBOURN:

Toophan

NEWMARKET:

Bulleit

POSTDATA:

Dandy's Angel

Daily Mirror:

Broctune Red

TOPSPEED:

Antagonize

Telegraph:

Jazz Samba

The Guardian:

Jazz Samba

D Express:

Jazz Samba

The Star:

Jazz Samba

Daily Record:

Jazz Samba

The Times:

Ugo Gregory

Daily Mail:

Ugo Gregory

The Sun:

Ugo Gregory