May 14 / 15.45 Beverley

15.45

Good To Firm

Annie Oxtoby Memorial Handicap (Div II)

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

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

12/1 (Won)

  • Win: £9.00
  • Place: £2.70

Form: 12-138 CD

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
This stiff 5f suits her well and it wasn't too much like hard work when she forged clear in July (good to soft); lost out in a blanket finish here (good to firm) the following month but higher in the weights now and she didn't run well on soft at Doncaster recently.
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5th

3

(8)

8th Feb 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Bella Kopella

9st 10lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

sweating

5/1

5th

3

(8)

8th Feb 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Bella Kopella

9st 10lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

sweating

5/1

2nd

4

(1)

23rd Jan 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

14:21 Newcastle (AW)

Bella Kopella

9st 7lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Nigel Tinkler

taken down early, towards rear, headway over 1f out, short of room and switched right inside final furlong, pressed winner final strides, just held

5/1

8/1

  • Place: £3.40

Form: 84538- D BF

Last run: 225 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Losing turf run goes back nearly two years but he's finished in the frame in all four C&D starts and was quick out of the blocks in 2023; weighted to go well and he might easily play a part.
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10th

9

(10)

20th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

19:00 Beverley

Dandy Dinmont

9st 5lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Nigel Tinkler

Far from consistent this season but got up in the final strides over C&D (good to firm; off 1lb higher) in May; possibilities provided he's back in similar form and the race again pans out favourably.

12/1

5th

6

(8)

7th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 3y

Class 5

16:48 Pontefract

Dandy Dinmont

9st 7lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Nigel Tinkler

Back off the same mark as when winning narrowly at Beverley (5f, good) in May, but he hasn't proved very consistent so far this year so not quite sure what to expect.

16/1

9th

2

(3)

16th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:20 Thirsk

Dandy Dinmont

9st 8lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

Resumed winning ways at Beverley (5f) in May but failed to beat a rival in ten-runner handicap at Carlisle (5f) 18 days ago; this course scorer has a bit to prove now.

11/1

5/1

  • Place: £1.60

Form: -16623 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Both wins on AW; 0-8 on turf but tracks with stiff finishes aren't a problem and the return to a quicker surface will probably suit after his third of eight on soft at Pontefract in April (just ahead of the reappearing Sound Reason); of interest for yard that has won three of the last five runnings.
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4th

2

(4)

28th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

17:20 Ripon

Herakles

9st 8lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Paul Midgley

C&D winner; consistent in defeat on AW before making a successful return to turf at Nottingham (5f, good) 19 days ago, with reopposing Dc Cogent and Marajito behind in third and fifth; did that quite comfortably but a 6lb rise puts him 3lb above his highest win mark of 66; has also yet to score back-to-back in his 41-race career.

2/1

1st

7

(9)

9th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 8y

Class 5

16:00 Nottingham

Herakles

9st 2lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Paul Midgley

Has reached the frame on AW in his last six starts including when a close second at Newcastle (5f; tongue-tie added) last month; record of 1-21 on turf but conditions should be fine back in this sphere and he had a close call off 1lb higher at Beverley last summer; interesting contender for yard that has won this race in the last two years.

3/1

2nd

5

(2)

13th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Herakles

9st 1lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Paul Midgley

Three of his four wins have come over C&D; not beaten far at Southwell on his last two starts; dropped another 1lb and he's a leading contender back at this track; stable runs three here.

4/1

16/1

Form: 49146- D

Last run: 229 days

W: 8st 6lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Had just four handicap runs, winning the second of them, at Carlisle (5f, good to firm) in September; has left Chris Fairhurst since last seen later that month; unknown quantity for new yard in first-time tongue-tie.
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1st

10

(2)

20th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

19:00 Beverley

Opal Storm

8st 13lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Brian Rothwell

Scored on AW in April; inconsistent otherwise of late; has plenty of C&D form, including in this contest, but posted a substandard effort returned to this scenario last time.

20/1

8th

3

(9)

14th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:23 Beverley

Opal Storm

9st 9lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Brian Rothwell

5f Southwell winner in April, but last of 12 at Hamilton on latest start (5f, good); bit to prove.

14/1

12th

9

(8)

3rd May 2026

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 6

17:00 Hamilton

Opal Storm

9st 0lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Brian Rothwell

Arrived late to win at Southwell (5f) and only faded late on at Doncaster last week (good to firm); remains in form and she is proven on a stiff 5f.

7/1

Form: 89-841 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Took a serious hit in the weights for his Nottingham win (5f, soft) last May and he was up against it for the rest of 2023; finally back on that winning mark at Catterick (5f, good; blinkers refitted) recently when a clearcut winner in the end; has more to prove back up 5lb from the widest draw on a stiffer track than he's used to.
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8th

6

(9)

22nd Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

13:52 Catterick

Fortunate Star

9st 7lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: Stephen Hanlon

C&D winner who also finished third in this last year; has been in good nick since the visor went on, winning a classified at Southwell and Newcastle (February/March) and placed in three handicaps (also 5f, AW) subsequently; can take a grip so today's likely good pace will suit and he gets on well with Conor Whiteley; player.

9/2

3rd

1

(9)

15th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

17:57 Southwell (AW)

Fortunate Star

9st 9lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: Stephen Hanlon

Won classified events over C&D in February and at Newcastle in March; placed in handicap company on both starts since, latest when a close third of 13 here 13 days; good claims once again.

7/2

3rd

3

(2)

2nd Apr 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

18:48 Southwell (AW)

Fortunate Star

9st 7lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: Stephen Hanlon

Won classified events over C&D and at Newcastle (penalised) before being brushed aside by Little Mi Mi at Newcastle three weeks ago; a 5lb turnaround in the weights should see things finish closer today.

9/2

Form: 424-06

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Maiden who was hooded and tongue-tied on final four starts for William Haggas, going close in two of them (5f/6f); well held on turf and AW (made the running) for new yard with aids left off; dropping in the weights but there may be other days for him.
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9th

7

(9)

4th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Never This Way

9st 3lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

awkward start, lost many lengths start, in rear

10/1

10th

10

(1)

15th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

15:45 Beverley

Never This Way

8st 7lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Yet to win and form this year has been uneven; not beaten far in a first-time hood at Newcastle last time but hardly a solid betting proposition.

16/1

7th

2

(2)

27th Jul 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:30 Newcastle (AW)

Never This Way

9st 10lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

mounted in chute and taken down early, raced far side, led

8/1

Form: 8530-4 CD

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Five wins for Kevin Ryan included two over C&D (good to firm) but he lost his edge after the latest of them last July; now 4lb lower and he should be all the better since his yard debut at Pontefract 22 days ago (made the running; tactically versatile); good claims with cheekpieces refitted.
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8th

6

(8)

30th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 5f 8y

Class 5

15:38 Nottingham

Sound Reason

9st 3lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: David O’Meara

Acts on fast and soft ground; had some close calls off higher marks this summer but he's not threatened in last three runs and is now 0-20 since his last win 15 months ago; down the list.

10/1

8th

6

(8)

30th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 5f 8y

Class 5

15:38 Nottingham

Sound Reason

9st 3lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: David O’Meara

Acts on fast and soft ground; had some close calls off higher marks this summer but he's not threatened in last three runs and is now 0-20 since his last win 15 months ago; down the list.

10/1

9th

9

(3)

18th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

14:27 Redcar

Sound Reason

9st 5lb

J: Jason Watson

T: David O’Meara

Better drawn today than when sixth behind Project Dante here three weeks ago; unable to justify favouritism at Newcastle eight days later; dangerous mark but his losing run is mounting up.

7/1

9/1

Form: 19-559 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Has run respectably over C&D but he's probably better on sharper tracks and hasn't been at his best on turf since winning at Redcar (5f, good) last May; at least he's 4lb lower now so there is a weights case.
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3rd

8

(1)

15th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:40 Catterick

Zuffolo

9st 5lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Michael Dods

Back on track with second at Redcar (5f) in April but has finished down the field twice since; bounce back needed.

16/1

8th

1

(5)

22nd Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 6

16:15 Musselburgh

Zuffolo

9st 9lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Fair 5f scorer who got back on track with second at Redcar (5f) in April; not best drawn when tenth in 5f Thirsk handicap since and remains one to be interested in off a 2lb lower mark.

9/2

10th

8

(12)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

14:50 Thirsk

Zuffolo

9st 6lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Michael Dods

Won off this mark at Newcastle (5f; 7-1; first-time visor) last September but mostly disappointing since until chasing home Beerwah at Redcar (5f, good to firm; 16-1) five weeks ago; is 5lb better off with that rival here; one of two for trainer Michael Dods.

7/1

Form: 0756-7 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 2lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Four 5f turf wins elsewhere on various ground and she acts perfectly well here, one ancient run giving her much the same chance as Sound Reason; well treated on her form last spring and looks a likely player.
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4th

2

(1)

8th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 42y

Class 6

14:15 Yarmouth

Havagomecca

9st 8lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Clear best among this season's efforts when second at Musselburgh in June and Thirsk in July; perhaps has a bit more to prove these days when on firmer than good, but she's one to take seriously.

3/1

5th

3

(4)

2nd Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 1y

Class 6

20:20 Musselburgh

Havagomecca

9st 11lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Michael Dods

Similar type to Glory Fighter, being a dual C&D winner in higher grades; clear second, off just 2lb lower, at Thirsk (5f) most recently; major contender.

5/2

2nd

4

(5)

17th Jul 2024

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:55 Thirsk

Havagomecca

9st 6lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Her form has gone the wrong way but she's dropped down the weights accordingly and ran well when second at Musselburgh (5f, good) two starts ago; a wide draw excuses her lesser latest effort at Pontefract; has won on soft/good to soft, and in these reapplied cheekpieces, and she's not ruled out.

11/2

OUR TIP

Form: 54-479 D

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Handles most ground and she's gone close in two of her three C&D starts, but neither of her turf starts (on heavy; has handled the surface) this year have matched up, with and without cheekpieces (back on today); reservations for now.
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10th

2

(1)

14th May 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

15:45 Beverley

Ey Up Its Maggie

9st 9lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Tony Coyle & Kaine Wood

Handles most ground and she's gone close in two of her three C&D starts, but neither of her turf starts (on heavy; has handled the surface) this year have matched up, with and without cheekpieces (back on today); reservations for now.

14/1

10th

2

(1)

14th May 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

15:45 Beverley

Ey Up Its Maggie

9st 9lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Tony Coyle & Kaine Wood

Handles most ground and she's gone close in two of her three C&D starts, but neither of her turf starts (on heavy; has handled the surface) this year have matched up, with and without cheekpieces (back on today); reservations for now.

14/1

9th

10

(2)

18th Apr 2024

Heavy

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:17 Ripon

Ey Up Its Maggie

9st 4lb

J: Tommie Jakes

T: Tony Coyle & Kaine Wood

Five-time turf winner, the latest of them over 5f here last summer off 2lb higher; 6f on heavy ground might just stretch her stamina.

14/1

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Payout
Exacta £74.70
Straight Forecast £98.04
Tricast £544.62
Trifecta £514.60

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Sound Reason

POSTDATA:

Herakles

Telegraph:

Fortunate Star

The Sun:

Havagomecca

The Guardian:

Herakles

Daily Record:

Fortunate Star

RP RATINGS:

Sound Reason

TOPSPEED:

Sound Reason

The Times:

Sound Reason

Daily Mail:

Sound Reason

D Express:

Sound Reason

Daily Mirror:

Sound Reason

The Star:

Sound Reason