August 27 / 16.35 Beverley

16.35

Good To Firm

Martin Hale Celebrating His Final British Racecourse Handicap

  • Prize money: £4789.1
  • 1m 0f 100y
  • Class 5
  • 10 runners
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Martin Hale Celebrating His Final British Racecourse Handicap

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

7/2 (Won)

Form: 413213 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 12lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Progressive; winner twice over 1m at Haydock this year (good to firm, heavy) the latest in cheekpieces (retained); good third over same C&D last time (form sound); chance.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

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

4/1

Form: -34132 D

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Has improved for cheekpieces, winning by 4l at Hamilton last month (8.5f, good, went up 10lb); good second off 1lb lower at Doncaster last week (1m, good); strong chance.
Place /
No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

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: 244497

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
11-race maiden; fair fourth (of six) at Doncaster on return to the turf in June (1m2f, good), but rather disappointing dropped to 1m last twice; well treated; others stronger.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

2

(2)

15th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 173y

Class 6

15:50 Carlisle

Soames Forsyte

9st 9lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Michael Herrington

Popped up at Southwell (1m) off a 2lb higher mark in January; the odd good run since but he needs to bounce back from a lacklustre AW run last month.

14/1

10th

8

(4)

7th May 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

18:30 Southwell (AW)

Soames Forsyte

9st 4lb

J: William Pyle

T: Michael Herrington

Gained his fourth win at his track when coming from off the pace to win by a neck here in January; kept on into fifth behind Avatar Jet over C&D 12 days ago and has each-way claims if this is run to suit.

16/1

5th

6

(6)

25th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Soames Forsyte

9st 5lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Michael Herrington

Four-time course winner, all in the winter months, latterly off this mark in January; usually misses the break and again hung left when behind Marry The Night over C&D last time; a stronger pace would help for last year's winning yard.

10/1

6/1

Form: 338423 CD

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 10lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Has won five times here, four over this trip, including this race off 1lb lower last year; fair runs without winning this season; should go well
Place /
No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

6

(5)

18th Jul 2026

Good

1m 1f 170y

Class 4

15:53 Ripon

Poets Dawn

9st 2lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

11yo who has been up and down this season but has won twice, including over C&D (good), and he ran pretty well when third here (1m, good) last time; finished third in this last year and he could give a good account.

7/1

3rd

4

(6)

6th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:09 Ripon

Poets Dawn

9st 6lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Veteran whose 2026 wins at Ripon (1m2f) and Musselburgh (1m1f) show that he retains plenty of vitality; form dipped when back at this venue last time, so needs to rebound.

8/1

6th

3

(5)

18th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 1f 170y

Class 5

14:50 Ripon

Poets Dawn

9st 9lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

Best when allowed to dominate, so this track suits his style of running; two wins already this year, here and at Musselburgh (1m1f); sits 3lb above his last winning mark, but still posted a creditable effort in a stronger race than this at York (sixth of 18; 28-1) last week.

7/1

Form: 432573 CD

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Hasn't won since scoring off 1lb higher over C&D last August (good to firm); plenty of decent efforts this season, including when third over C&D last week (good); each-way chance.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

6

(6)

4th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Strangerontheshore

9st 1lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Nigel Tinkler

towards rear

9/1

2nd

3

(6)

24th Sep 2024

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Strangerontheshore

9st 6lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Nigel Tinkler

Has lacked consistency this term and finished only eighth here most recently; defied a 5lb higher mark over C&D last October (sole AW win) and has a good chance if back to that form.

8/1

OUR TIP

14/1

Form: 60-795

Last run: 88 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Winner for Ger Lyons in Ireland in June last year (7f, yielding); not been in great form in handicaps in Britain (first two for Kevin Ryan); ran a bit better in visor here last time (7.5f, good to firm); on a good mark, but no headgear this time; others preferred.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

3

(14)

20th Oct 2023

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

16:30 Redcar

Culcor

9st 12lb

J: David Nolan

T: David O’Meara

Sole win was in an Irish maiden 16 months ago but he's very well treated on his best form and was back on track with a good third at Leicester (7f, good to soft) ten days ago; same mark now back down in grade; in the mix.

10/1

3rd

6

(6)

10th Oct 2023

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

17:07 Leicester

Culcor

9st 9lb

J: David Nolan

T: David O’Meara

in touch with leaders, pushed along over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, briefly went second inside final 110yds, weakened towards finish, just held third

14/1

10th

2

(12)

25th Sep 2023

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

16:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

Culcor

10st 0lb

J: Neil Callan

T: David O’Meara

Won 7f maiden in Ireland as 3yo; modest form in 7f and 1m handicaps for both yards in Britain, despite dropping down the weights; switches to AW under a cloud but from an excellent family and his dam won her only AW start so not impossible he will improve; visor refitted.

12/1

12/1

Form: 616013 CD BF

Last run: 12 days

W: 8st 13lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
C&D winner off 9lb lower in May (good to firm) and has since won over 1m at Newcastle; others look better handicapped.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9th

1

(1)

6th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:09 Ripon

Urban Road

9st 9lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Alan Brown

Posted duck eggs at York the last twice but this is a drop back in class and he's on last winning mark; however, still has a much better strike-rate on AW than on turf and his losing run is mounting up.

12/1

11th

9

(9)

27th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 56y

Class 4

16:50 York

Urban Road

10st 8lb

J: Mr David Dunsdon

T: Alan Brown

He's 8-50 on the AW and only 1-13 on turf; he was bang there over this far and off this mark at Redcar in April but he's another in here on a recovery mission after two lesser efforts.

40/1

15th

13

(1)

12th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 56y

Class 4

17:18 York

Urban Road

9st 2lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Alan Brown

Eight of his nine wins have been on the AW, including a hat-trick in February last year; pulled too hard when well beaten last time but had run two sound races ar Redcar prior to that (1m2f, good to firm); worth considering from his inside draw.

25/1

Form: 226716 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Heavy-ground winner at Nottingham two runs back (8.5f) and probably didn't stay when upped to 1m2f last time; needs some rain.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

13

(1)

10th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 6

20:40 Kempton (AW)

Three Yorkshiremen

9st 3lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Ivan Furtado

Took this in 2025 for Michael Wigham; also won for Barry Brennan at Wolverhampton in November but well below par in three runs for that yard this season; starts out for another stable here with something to prove.

16/1

Form: 1345 C

Last run: 38 days

W: 10st 1lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Won a 7.5f maiden here on debut (good to firm) and fair runs in handicaps over 7.5f and 1m2f on next two starts (below par on good to soft last time); drop back in trip may suit and a possible.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3rd

2

(10)

18th Sep 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Bobbys Blessing

9st 11lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Charlie Johnston

Made a successful debut at Beverley (7f, good to firm) in May, but not built on it in four starts since and particularly disappointing on a soft surface the last twice; makes his AW debut in a first-time visor, but others make greater appeal.

16/1

9th

1

(10)

27th Aug 2023

Good To Firm

1m 0f 100y

Class 5

16:35 Beverley

Bobbys Blessing

10st 1lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Charlie Johnston

Won a 7.5f maiden here on debut (good to firm) and fair runs in handicaps over 7.5f and 1m2f on next two starts (below par on good to soft last time); drop back in trip may suit and a possible.

9/1

9/1

Form: 7-4320

Last run: 172 days

W: 9st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Better on the AW but 10lb better handicapped on turf; some decent AW form earlier in the year but sold for only 2,200gns in July; best watched on stable debut after a break.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

4

(10)

20th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Sense Of Worth

9st 7lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Seb Spencer

Blows hot and cold but he is 2lb lower than for his last win (8.6f here in June) and fully effective over C&D; not solid but couldn't discount with confidence.

14/1

2

(9)

9th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 5

16:55 Newcastle (AW)

Sense Of Worth

9st 10lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Seb Spencer

0-10 here but scored at Wolverhampton (1m4f, Tapeta) in February; campaigned over shorter since March and won again at that venue (8.5f) in June; case to be made now he's back on that winning mark.

20/1

5th

8

(9)

15th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:00 Kempton (AW)

Sense Of Worth

9st 8lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Seb Spencer

Retains a fair chunk of ability aged nine but all of his 2025 AW form is at Wolverhampton, winning twice; not sure quite what to expect back elsewhere.

20/1

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Payout
Straight Forecast £16.63
Tricast £372.68

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Hale End

D Express:

Strangerontheshore

The Times:

Three Yorkshiremen

NEWMARKET:

Pearl Eye

The Star:

Culcor

POSTDATA:

Poet's Dawn

RP RATINGS:

Hale End

Telegraph:

Hale End

The Sun:

Hale End

Daily Record:

Hale End

Daily Mirror:

Strangerontheshore