June 20 / 20.45 Beverley

20.45

Good To Firm

Connexin Smart Infrastructure Handicap

  • Prize money: £4004
  • 1m 1f 207y
  • Class 6
  • 10 runners
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Connexin Smart Infrastructure Handicap

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Rain

11/4 (Won)

  • Win: £3.00
  • Place: £1.50

Form: /50-74 D

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Returned to form on his second start of the season when close fourth of 11 at Bath (1m2f, good) last month; that form has worked out well and he's firmly in calculations off the same mark here; unraced on fast ground.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

1

(4)

10th Jul 2024

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

18:50 Ffos Las

Out Of Sight

10st 0lb

J: Hayley Turner

T: Alex French

in touch with leaders, midfield after 4f

10/1

6th

4

(4)

18th Jul 2023

Soft

1m 2f 50y

Class 6

18:25 Nottingham

Out Of Sight

9st 8lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Alex French

Prominent racer who was gaining his second career success when gamely seeing off a persistent challenger at Beverley four weeks ago (1m2f, soft); 2lb rise shouldn't prevent another bold bid.

5/2

1st

1

(6)

20th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

20:45 Beverley

Out Of Sight

9st 11lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Alex French

Returned to form on his second start of the season when close fourth of 11 at Bath (1m2f, good) last month; that form has worked out well and he's firmly in calculations off the same mark here; unraced on fast ground.

11/4

8/1

  • Place: £2.10

Form: -64582

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Inconsistent and 0-15 on turf, but he ran well when second of six under Archie Young at Carlisle (1m1f, good to firm) last time and this step back up in trip is worth a go; might not be far away if on another going day.
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9th

12

(9)

27th May 2024

Good To Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

17:55 Leicester

Dark Company

9st 0lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Mark Loughnane

took keen hold, towards rear on inner

16/1

9th

12

(9)

27th May 2024

Good To Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

17:55 Leicester

Dark Company

9st 0lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Mark Loughnane

took keen hold, towards rear on inner

16/1

Form: 264631 CD

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 7lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Inconsistent and can be slowly away; was winning for just the third time in 45 attempts when scoring over C&D (good to firm) ten days ago, which tempers enthusiasm regarding follow-up victory, but she often runs well here and has gone up just 2lb for last time; capable if again on a going day.
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12th

8

(10)

4th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

17:56 Beverley

Dandys Angel

9st 0lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: John Wainwright

Six-time course winner (all 1m2f) who goes on any ground; never involved on her C&D reappearance last month, but she should be sharper this time and is now 11lb lower than for her win here last summer; could be dangerous if she gets a good pace and some luck.

20/1

8th

10

(4)

15th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 100y

Class 5

17:10 Beverley

Dandys Angel

8st 7lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: John Wainwright

Six-time course winner (all 1m2f) who goes on any ground and finished second in this on her first start of 2023; 0-10 since her last win in July, however, and she was 50-1 when suffering big defeat on her reappearance in this race last year; nothing wrong with this mark if she is ready to roll.

25/1

Form: 330-80 D BF

Last run: 50 days

W: 9st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Well handicapped on form as recent as last November but campaign ended with a disappointing run and it's been the same story on both starts this season; major turnaround needed.
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10th

10

(10)

17th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Star Of St James

9st 9lb

J: Elle-May Croot

T: Ivan Furtado

took keen hold, led, headed over 2f out, weakened over 1f out

12/1

10th

10

(10)

17th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Star Of St James

9st 9lb

J: Elle-May Croot

T: Ivan Furtado

took keen hold, led, headed over 2f out, weakened over 1f out

12/1

10th

10

(9)

21st Dec 2024

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

16:05 Wolverhampton (AW)

Star Of St James

9st 2lb

J: Elle-May Croot

T: Ivan Furtado

A dual 1m/1m2f turf scorer in the summer and not seen to best effect when tenth in 1m2f Chelmsford handicap nine days ago, helping set a strong pace; he can't be discounted off a 3lb lower mark.

20/1

33/1

Form: 9/350- C

Last run: 231 days

W: 9st 0lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Course winner who didn't run badly on a couple of occasions last autumn but this 10yo returns from some time off and is without a win since 2020.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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5th

10

(4)

20th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

20:45 Beverley

Bigbadboy

9st 0lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Clive Mulhall

Course winner who didn't run badly on a couple of occasions last autumn but this 10yo returns from some time off and is without a win since 2020.

33/1

10th

11

(6)

1st Nov 2022

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 6

14:10 Southwell (AW)

Bigbadboy

10st 2lb

J: Miss Alice Stevens

T: Clive Mulhall

prominent, pushed along 3f out, ridden and weakened from 2f out

16/1

Form: 222628 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Ran well here last September and some solid AW form this year; however, he was well beaten back on turf here three weeks ago and has won just one of his 30 starts; others arrive with strong credentials.
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12th

10

(8)

4th Jun 2024

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Captain St Lucifer

9st 0lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Suzzanne France

Effective over C&D but has an unimpressive strike-rate and his form in the last 12 months is far from consistent; not sure what to expect from him.

20/1

25/1

Form: -6844P CD

Last run: 48 days

W: 9st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Has won over C&D but that was back in 2021 and is his sole victory from 39 starts; it's probably best to look elsewhere.
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9th

5

19th Aug 2023

Good

2m 0f 125y

Class 4

17:30 Market Rasen

Le Bayou

11st 0lb

J: Aaron Anderson

T: Mike Sowersby

Pulled up behind Roll With It here last month and finished tailed off back here 13 days ago.

100/1

8th

4

6th Aug 2023

Good

2m 0f 125y

Class 4

14:10 Market Rasen

Le Bayou

11st 4lb

J: Aaron Anderson

T: Mike Sowersby

always behind, tailed off

100/1

0

6

22nd Jul 2023

Good

2m 4f 139y

Class 4

16:25 Market Rasen

Le Bayou

11st 2lb

J: Aaron Anderson

T: Mike Sowersby

1-40 on the Flat; struggled off basement mark on last couple of starts for Ian McInnes and can't be recommended on today's stable/hurdle debut.

100/1

OUR TIP

Form: 064-55 CD

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Returned from break with fair fifth at Ripon last month and his two visits to Beverley last season (both C&D) yielded a short-head defeat and a win; on a handy mark and could have a big say.
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2nd

10

(1)

15th Apr 2026

Good

1m 4f 23y

Class 6

17:45 Beverley

Irv

8st 9lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Micky Hammond

Course winner in 2022 who last won at Pontefract (also 1m2f, good to firm) in June 2024; 50-1 when beaten 10l on his comeback in a Wolverhampton classified (1m4f, AW) in January; others look safer.

33/1

7th

4

(3)

16th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Irv

9st 9lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Micky Hammond

Runner-up in a Catterick handicap (1m4f, good to soft) in July but he finished down the field in his final three runs during the summer; has won when fresh in the past but his last success was 19 months ago and this veteran is 1-14 on AW.

25/1

7th

4

(7)

29th Aug 2025

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

Irv

9st 6lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Micky Hammond

Well treated on his wins at Wolverhampton (9.5f, Tapeta) and Pontefract (1m2f, good to firm) last year; second of seven from 5lb out of the weights at Catterick (1m4f, good to soft) last month, but modest otherwise this year; not quite sure what to expect.

12/1

Form: /83604 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Mare

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Patchy profile this year since returning from absence but ran well for a long way at Thirsk (1m4f, good to firm) a fortnight ago and this drop back in trip could prove the right move; she's one to consider.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

10

(11)

15th Aug 2023

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

17:25 Newcastle (AW)

Her Way

9st 3lb

J: Tommie Jakes

T: Gemma Tutty

took keen hold, held up in rear

14/1

1st

9

(4)

3rd Aug 2023

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

16:56 Newcastle (AW)

Her Way

9st 5lb

J: Tommie Jakes

T: Gemma Tutty

Dual trip winner on turf for Roger Charlton; missed all of last year and has been hit and miss since returning; well held of late.

10/1

6th

7

(1)

8th Jul 2023

Good To Firm

1m 2f 50y

Class 6

18:12 Nottingham

Her Way

9st 8lb

J: Miss Amy Collier

T: Gemma Tutty

Missed all of last year and has a very mixed record since returning in January; weakened into well-held sixth when joint-favourite at Ripon (1m4f, good) last month; others appeal more.

8/1

Form: 754221 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
It was just his second win (from 29 starts) when landing a recent Brighton classified (1m2f, good to firm); however, he was in good form in handicaps previously and there's every chance he'll be bang there once more.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

6

(1)

10th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Sun Festival

9st 9lb

J: Kyle McHugh

T: Joseph Parr

Course winner (9.5f) but losing run up to 20 and rarely seen over this far; look elsewhere.

14/1

6th

9

(3)

23rd Feb 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Sun Festival

9st 9lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Joseph Parr

Winless since 2023 but he ran a big race at a big price when third in classified event at Lingfield (1m2f) last month; that was eyecatching from off the pace and he has each-way claims again if he can repeat that form.

6/1

3rd

6

(9)

21st Jan 2026

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

14:05 Lingfield (AW)

Sun Festival

9st 9lb

J: Zacharia Clarke

T: Joseph Parr

Winless since 2023 and he beat only one after six months off in 1m2f classified event at Chelmsford ten days ago; he's not easy to make a case for.

33/1

Non-runners

Irv, Her Way, Sun Festival

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £10.30
Straight Forecast £9.36
Tricast £18.79
Trifecta £24.30

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Sun Festival

The Guardian:

Dandy's Angel

RP RATINGS:

Irv

The Sun:

Out Of Sight

POSTDATA:

Sun Festival

NEWMARKET:

Sun Festival

The Times:

Sun Festival

Telegraph:

Sun Festival

Daily Record:

Sun Festival

Daily Mail:

Dandy's Angel

Daily Mirror:

Dandy's Angel

D Express:

Irv

The Star:

Irv