August 27 / 15.25 Beverley

15.25

Good To Firm

Beverley Lions Handicap (Div II)

  • Prize money: £4265.7
  • 0m 5f 0y
  • Class 6
  • 11 runners
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Beverley Lions Handicap (Div II)

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

8/1 (Won)

  • Win: £6.50
  • Place: £2.30

Form: 106-42 BF

Last run: 16 days

W: 8st 13lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Low-mileage 4yo who arrives on the back of a good second of 15 in 6f classified event at Thirsk 16 days ago; he ought to be in the shake-up reverting to handicap company.
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18

(9)

2nd Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:48 Thirsk

Chester Le Streak

9st 0lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Seb Spencer

Two wins for Craig Lidster and he's run well here before but it's been a struggle for this yard and he can't be recommended at present.

25/1

7th

8

(5)

16th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 7y

Class 6

17:35 Hamilton

Chester Le Streak

8st 9lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Seb Spencer

Won twice over 5f/6f for Craig Lidster in 2023, but not shown much in three starts for this yard since returning from 18 months off in March; something to prove.

20/1

7th

8

(5)

16th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 7y

Class 6

17:35 Hamilton

Chester Le Streak

8st 9lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Seb Spencer

Won twice over 5f/6f for Craig Lidster in 2023, but not shown much in three starts for this yard since returning from 18 months off in March; something to prove.

20/1

13/2

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 854574 CD

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
C&D winner who got back on song when fourth of eight in 5f Pontefract handicap four weeks ago; he's one for the shortlist eased 1lb.
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8th

1

(3)

17th Jul 2024

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:55 Thirsk

J R Cavagin

9st 9lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

Tailed off at Doncaster last time but he reared at the start so has an excuse; prior to that he was a good third at Nottingham (5f, good) and can be in the mix if reproducing that form; ran well on soft last year.

13/2

9th

11

(7)

28th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 2y

Class 5

13:35 Doncaster

J R Cavagin

9st 3lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

5.6f course winner; returned to form when third at Nottingham (5f) last time; however, he could be vulnerable to stronger stayers back up to 6f.

6/1

3rd

2

(8)

2nd Jun 2024

Good To Soft

0m 5f 8y

Class 6

15:25 Nottingham

J R Cavagin

9st 10lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Paul Midgley

Usually takes a while to come to hand and two runs in Class 5 handicaps this year have seen him finish a modest seventh; conditions won't faze him and he's one to consider for a yard in form.

7/1

12/1

  • Place: £3.20

Form: 100965 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Four-time 5f AW winner early in the year who took a step back in the right direction when fifth of eight in 5f Pontefract handicap 18 days ago, not enjoying the best of runs in the straight; considered off a 3lb lower mark.
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8th

9

(7)

1st Jan 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:10 Newcastle (AW)

Elzaal

8st 9lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Paul Midgley

Five-time C&D winner but the last was in March 2023; mark has bottomed out but he will need to better his two C&D runs this autumn to win.

7/1

8th

9

(7)

1st Jan 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:10 Newcastle (AW)

Elzaal

8st 9lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Paul Midgley

Five-time C&D winner but the last was in March 2023; mark has bottomed out but he will need to better his two C&D runs this autumn to win.

7/1

7

(9)

8th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

18:15 Newcastle (AW)

Elzaal

9st 4lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

Multiple C&D winner but the last of them was back in March 2023; sent off favourite for a 0-55 here on his return from a break last month and ran creditably; dangerous off a lowly mark.

7/1

Form: 874564 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Yet to score in 2023 and he comes here below par, last of four in 5f Hamilton handicap 13 days ago; others are more persuasive.
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8th

3

(5)

6th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

17:25 Wolverhampton (AW)

Gustav Graves

9st 7lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Derek Shaw

Course regular who's going beyond 5f for the first time in almost two years; remains consistent and is on a winning mark but others are preferred over this trip.

10/1

6th

8

(8)

20th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

16:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

Gustav Graves

8st 9lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Derek Shaw

In-form 8yo, placed at Wolverhampton and Newcastle on his last two starts; goes back up in class but it's difficult to rule out this eight-time course winner who should get a good pace to aim at.

10/1

3rd

1

(7)

11th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Gustav Graves

9st 9lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Derek Shaw

Eight of his nine wins on the AW have been at Wolverhampton and the other came over this C&D; ran well but was no match for the winner when second of nine at Wolverhampton (5f, AW) nine days ago; claims off his last winning mark.

11/2

Form: 331232 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Largely progressive sort who opened his account at Wolverhampton (5f) in May and was collared only late on in 6f Yarmouth handicap 17 days ago; big shout with this return to 5f a likely plus for this sweet traveller.
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7th

8

(8)

24th Oct 2023

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Mucky Mulconry

9st 5lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Michael Wigham

Sole win in 14 starts came over C&D in May and placed in his next three starts on turf, but only beat one home at Southwell (5f, Tapeta) a fortnight ago; still 6lb above his winning mark; blinkers now given a go.

13/2

2

23rd Oct 2023

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

15:35 Wolverhampton (AW)

Mucky Mulconry

9st 11lb

T: Michael Wigham

10th

2

(10)

10th Oct 2023

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Mucky Mulconry

9st 10lb

J: Adam Farragher

T: Michael Wigham

He failed to fire at Beverley six weeks ago but he'd turned in a series of good runs beforehand, including a Wolverhampton win in this grade in May; should make a bold bid.

9/2

12/1

Form: 657593 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 8st 11lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Recorded a fair third of nine in 5f Redcar classified event 15 days ago but it's now 16 starts since his last success.
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9th

8

(6)

29th Aug 2023

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 6

18:30 Musselburgh

James Watt

9st 2lb

J: Graham Lee

T: Paul Midgley

It's now 17 runs since his last win and he's been placed just once from his ten outings this term; others are more persuasive.

6/1

6th

10

(5)

27th Aug 2023

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

15:25 Beverley

James Watt

8st 11lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Paul Midgley

Recorded a fair third of nine in 5f Redcar classified event 15 days ago but it's now 16 starts since his last success.

12/1

3rd

3

(2)

12th Aug 2023

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:24 Redcar

James Watt

9st 5lb

J: Graham Lee

T: Paul Midgley

The odd false dawn this summer but essentially he's regressing quickly; this is a drop in grade but there are risks attached.

7/1

16/1

Form: 743270 CD

Last run: 16 days

W: 8st 9lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Winless since 2021 and he's been well below par at Pontefract and Thirsk on his last two outings; this C&D scorer needs to bounce back.
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No / Draw
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12th

9

(2)

13th Feb 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Muatadel

9st 9lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: John Wainwright

Veteran with a modest strike-rate on AW; not at his best when last seen and others have more obvious claims.

66/1

10th

10

(7)

30th Oct 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Muatadel

9st 0lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: John Wainwright

Two-time C&D winner but this 10yo is 0-28 since scoring here in October 2021 and has been out of form on his last few starts.

33/1

10th

10

(7)

30th Oct 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Muatadel

9st 0lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: John Wainwright

Two-time C&D winner but this 10yo is 0-28 since scoring here in October 2021 and has been out of form on his last few starts.

33/1

7/1

Form: 245916 CD

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Resumed winning way over C&D in July but she beat only two at Catterick (5f) 19 days ago; she's the sort to bounce back so must enter calculations.
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Verdict Starting price

8th

3

(6)

28th Aug 2024

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

15:50 Catterick

Golden Gal

9st 9lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Ollie Pears

midfield

16/1

7th

3

(9)

10th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:22 Redcar

Golden Gal

9st 9lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Ollie Pears

Not as good this year and ran poorly on the AW last time; handles these conditions but she's always liked Catterick and would have preferred plenty of rain.

20/1

10th

4

(9)

23rd Jul 2024

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

17:40 Wolverhampton (AW)

Golden Gal

9st 9lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Ollie Pears

Began this season with two down-the-field runs but her handicap third at Ripon (5f, soft) last month was much better; rarely runs on the AW but was a C&D winner in 2022; high on the list.

6/1

OUR TIP

Form: 951155 D

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Gained a third success of 2023 at Yarmouth (6f) in June but he's been below par both runs since, fifth at Bath (5.7f) eight days ago; he needs to get back on track.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

1

(6)

24th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Bernard Spierpoint

9st 9lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Jim & Suzi Best

Nine-time winner; good runs few and far between in 2025 and he made a low-key return to action over C&D two weeks ago; revival not out of the question but others look safer.

16/1

7th

2

(7)

10th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Bernard Spierpoint

9st 9lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Jim & Suzi Best

Most recent wins were over 5f/5.5f for Darryll Holland in August and September 2024; some fair runs since and just as effective at 6f but lacks a recent outing; back with a former yard.

10/1

6th

2

(10)

11th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

15:10 Chelmsford (AW)

Bernard Spierpoint

9st 8lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Darryll Holland

Nine-time winner, including once here (5f), and currently 6lb lower than for his last success; returned to Darryll Holland ahead of his fourth of eight at Brighton 11 days ago; market useful with the stable also running Kodi Red.

15/2

10th
4 (10)
Urban Dandy

5/1

Form: 0-1715 D BF

Last run: 145 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Dual 5f/6f AW scorer this winter; he's been off for 145 days since posting a fair fourth at Southwell (5f) but can't be discounted back on turf.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6

(6)

30th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Urban Dandy

9st 6lb

J: David Nolan

T: Tony Coyle & Kaine Wood

In consistent form in the spring when finishing a close second five times, including over C&D, as well as winning a 1m classified event at Newcastle; however, he hasn't been in the same form since back from a break, drastically so last time out; others are much preferred.

16/1

6

(6)

30th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Urban Dandy

9st 6lb

J: David Nolan

T: Tony Coyle & Kaine Wood

In consistent form in the spring when finishing a close second five times, including over C&D, as well as winning a 1m classified event at Newcastle; however, he hasn't been in the same form since back from a break, drastically so last time out; others are much preferred.

16/1

Form: 567546

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Still a maiden and he came in last of six in 1m Ripon handicap 20 days ago; drops markedly in trip now and others appeal more.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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11th

7

(4)

27th Aug 2023

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

15:25 Beverley

Global Crisis

9st 3lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

Still a maiden and he came in last of six in 1m Ripon handicap 20 days ago; drops markedly in trip now and others appeal more.

25/1

6th

5

(4)

7th Aug 2023

Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:40 Ripon

Global Crisis

9st 3lb

J: Harrison Shaw

T: Declan Carroll

in touch with leaders

12/1

4th

3

(6)

26th Jul 2023

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:20 Leicester

Global Crisis

9st 10lb

J: Harrison Shaw

T: Declan Carroll

in touch with leaders

8/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £24.80
Straight Forecast £20.42
Tricast £151.42
Trifecta £234.70

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Chester Le Streak

D Express:

J R Cavagin

SPOTLIGHT:

Mucky Mulconry

NEWMARKET:

Bernard Spierpoint

POSTDATA:

Muatadel

Telegraph:

Chester Le Streak

Daily Record:

Mucky Mulconry

Daily Mirror:

J R Cavagin

The Star:

J R Cavagin

The Times:

Bernard Spierpoint