May 14 / 15.15 Beverley

15.15

Good To Firm

Annie Oxtoby Memorial Handicap (Div I)

  • Prize money: £4527.4
  • 0m 5f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 9 runners
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Annie Oxtoby Memorial Handicap (Div I)

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

11/2 (Won)

  • Win: £11.00
  • Place: £2.20

Form: 79111- CD

Last run: 238 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Ended last season on a high with cheekpieces refitted, completing a hat-trick over 5f including a win here (good); off eight months, but she has won after a similar absence and is shortlisted from her 3lb higher mark.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

9

(8)

4th Oct 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

17:37 Redcar

Emeralds Pride

9st 3lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Michael Dods

Returns from six weeks off but she was in good form when last seen, third at Beverley despite meeting trouble in running; should be thereabouts again, although plenty of rain would be a negative as she's been withdrawn several times due to soft/heavy ground.

4/1

16/1

  • Place: £3.00

Form: 2-4237

Last run: 35 days

W: 8st 13lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
A 5yo but she only made her debut last October; 0-6 and well held on turf debut at Thirsk (6f, heavy) five weeks ago; hard to know what she will make of the likely different conditions.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

10

(8)

14th May 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

15:15 Beverley

Mattella

8st 13lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

A 5yo but she only made her debut last October; 0-6 and well held on turf debut at Thirsk (6f, heavy) five weeks ago; hard to know what she will make of the likely different conditions.

16/1

2nd

10

(8)

14th May 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

15:15 Beverley

Mattella

8st 13lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

A 5yo but she only made her debut last October; 0-6 and well held on turf debut at Thirsk (6f, heavy) five weeks ago; hard to know what she will make of the likely different conditions.

16/1

7th

3

(2)

9th Apr 2024

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

15:45 Thirsk

Mattella

9st 8lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Consistent on AW without really progressing; beaten 4l into third on her handicap debut at Newcastle 25 days ago; suitability of slow turf remains to be seen.

9/2

9/2

  • Place: £1.40

Form: 4503-4

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Mainly consistent despite a record of 1-16 and he again ran well when fourth of 13 on his Thirsk return (6f, soft) last month; dropped another 1lb since but possible that an extra furlong suits him better now.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

2

(9)

11th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

19:45 Southwell (AW)

Thankuappreciate

9st 9lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

Stable yet to get rolling for the year but he was a bright spot when springing a surprise over C&D off 3lb lower in February; not entirely convinced over 7f a couple of times since and holds each-way claims.

10/1

4th

7

(6)

11th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

20:15 Southwell (AW)

Thankuappreciate

9st 5lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

6f winner here on his penultimate start and he didn't fail through a lack of stamina when third at Chelmsford 13 days ago; he was well positioned in a race where nothing challenged from the rear there though and others appeal more for win purposes.

8/1

3rd

6

(3)

26th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

19:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Thankuappreciate

9st 5lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

Strong at the finish when winning a 6f handicap at Southwell two weeks ago; the subsequent 4lb rise looks less of a concern than the additional furlong.

8/1

Form: -73413 D

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 3lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Suited by a stiff 5f or 6f and regained winning form over the longer trip at Thirsk (heavy) last month; again ran well when third of seven behind a subsequent winner at Hamilton (6f, good to soft) nine days ago, but ground faster than good may not be ideal.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

1

(7)

20th Jun 2024

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

14:40 Ripon

Burj Malinka

9st 10lb

J: Paddy Mathers

T: Adrian Nicholls

led against near rail

11/2

3rd

11

(11)

6th Jun 2024

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 5

14:55 Hamilton

Burj Malinka

9st 3lb

J: Paddy Mathers

T: Adrian Nicholls

Extended his run of creditable efforts last time, when he divided Huddle Up and Count d'Orsay at Carlisle; no problems with ground/track/trip and likely to give it his best shot again.

5/1

3rd

6

(9)

30th May 2024

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

17:55 Carlisle

Burj Malinka

10st 12lb

J: Mr Jack Nicholls

T: Adrian Nicholls

Back to winning form at Thirsk (6f, heavy) last month and has twice run well since, fourth of nine on ground that would have been quick enough at Beverley (5f) last time; considered under his promising amateur.

7/2

5/1

Form: 73-693 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 10lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Seems to acts on any ground; hasn't won on turf since August 2021, but he ran well on his third start for this yard when third of six at Wetherby (5.5f, soft) last time; still 1lb lower than when successful on the AW last October and respected down in grade.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9th

4

(1)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

15:10 Carlisle

Digital

9st 6lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Four-time turf winner who won off today's mark at Newcastle (5f, AW) in February; however, he's finished down the field on his last four starts and a major turnaround is necessary.

12/1

11th

3

(13)

3rd May 2026

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 6

17:00 Hamilton

Digital

9st 9lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Won three 5f AW handicaps through the winter but his last three efforts were nothing to shout about; capable on turf but needs to turn a corner.

14/1

9th

10

(6)

2nd Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 4

17:48 Southwell (AW)

Digital

8st 9lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Ruth Carr

In good form for much of the winter, winning three 5f handicaps, but his form has cooled on his last two starts; others look stronger in this grade.

25/1

OUR TIP

Form: 257213 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Has done well since returned to turf with blinkers fitted in March, winning at Bath (5f, heavy) and being placed in both starts either side; good or faster ground would be a question mark, though.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

9

(7)

11th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 15y

Class 5

14:10 Chester

Maharajas Express

9st 6lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Ian Williams

Drawn wide when winning this race 12 months ago off a 1lb higher mark; not hit top gear yet in 2026 but this should be run to suit him and a revival would come as no surprise.

8/1

9th

6

(8)

6th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Maharajas Express

9st 6lb

J: David Egan

T: Ian Williams

Three of his four wins on AW have been over 5f at this track; has pulled too hard to give himself a chance in his two runs this year; needs revival on return to this track.

7/1

7th

11

(5)

18th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

18:40 Windsor

Maharajas Express

9st 3lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Ian Williams

Runner-up in this race last year and he scored off 1lb lower at Chester (5f, good) last July; never a threat on his reappearance at Lingfield (6f) last month but he pulled hard and this drop back in trip is a positive; usually comes from off the pace and has claims if he gets the breaks.

11/2

9/1

Form: 4281-7 CD

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
C&D winner; hasn't shown much in three starts on the AW so his effort on last month's Newcastle return is not hard to forgive; ended last season with a narrow success at Redcar (5f, good to firm), but is still 5lb higher so he needs to pull out a bit more.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

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

Form: 7-2116

Last run: 67 days

W: 9st 4lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Veteran who is best known for his Newcastle AW exploits (11 wins); just 3-55 on turf, though, so he makes little appeal under these conditions.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9

(5)

18th Nov 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Athollblair Boy

9st 2lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Nigel Tinkler

Veteran who is a multiple course winner and perhaps needed latest run (back from layoff); losing sequence is mounting up, however.

12/1

9th

4

(11)

2nd May 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

21:00 Newcastle (AW)

Athollblair Boy

9st 5lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

Veteran winner of 11 races here, mostly over this trip; hasn't got his nose in front for 15 months but was placed over C&D when just 1lb lower earlier in the year; not ruled out.

7/1

9th

4

(11)

2nd May 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

21:00 Newcastle (AW)

Athollblair Boy

9st 5lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

took keen hold, prominent, not clear run over 2f out, weakened final 110yds

7/1

10/1

Form: 338242 BF

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Three wins for David Simcock and makes his debut for his new yard having changed hands for 10,000gns this month; returns to turf (2-9) for the first time since last August, but another furlong may suit him ideally and he has the outside stall; stable also runs J R Cavagin.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

8

(7)

19th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 8y

Class 6

16:55 Nottingham

Masterclass

9st 3lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Paul Midgley

Ended a long losing run in this race last year but he's 0-15 since and has been hard to predict; now 3lb lower than for that last success but he faded at Doncaster last time and he comes with risks attached.

11/2

8th

8

(9)

24th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 3y

Class 6

13:40 Doncaster

Masterclass

9st 5lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Paul Midgley

Ended a losing run when the comfortable winner of a 5f handicap at Nottingham last May (5f, good to firm) off a 1lb higher mark; he was returning from a short break when fourth of 13 at Pontefract 17 days ago and that effort can be upgraded as he was wider than ideal as the field turned for home; each-way shout.

8/1

4th

14

(5)

7th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 3y

Class 6

17:35 Pontefract

Masterclass

8st 10lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Paul Midgley

Hold-up sprinter who is on the same mark as when seeing off nine rivals at Nottingham last May (5f, good to firm); in and out afterwards but the return of blinkers should help now back from 138 days off.

14/1

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Payout
Exacta £80.00
Straight Forecast £91.26
Tricast £347.81
Trifecta £590.30

Selections

TOPSPEED:

Emeralds Pride

SPOTLIGHT:

Digital

D Express:

Ghathanfar

RP RATINGS:

Thankuappreciate

NEWMARKET:

Maharajas Express

POSTDATA:

Masterclass

The Star:

Burj Malinka

Telegraph:

Emeralds Pride

Daily Mail:

Emeralds Pride

The Sun:

Emeralds Pride

Daily Record:

Emeralds Pride

The Times:

Digital

The Guardian:

Digital

Daily Mirror:

Ghathanfar