May 14 / 17.15 Beverley

17.15

Good To Firm

All-New Lexus LBX Self-Charging Hybrid Handicap

  • Prize money: £4004
  • 1m 4f 23y
  • Class 6
  • 9 runners
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All-New Lexus LBX Self-Charging Hybrid Handicap

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

OUR TIP

5/2 (Won)

  • Win: £2.75
  • Place: £1.30

Form: 80-761 C

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 13lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Modest in his first four starts, but cheekpieces had an immediate effect when winning over 1m2f here (good to soft) eight days ago (backed to do so); more to do upped again in trip under a 6lb penalty, but remains open to further progress.
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6

14th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 62y

Class 5

14:45 Newcastle

Spartan Warrior

11st 7lb

J: Peter Kavanagh

T: Maurice Barnes

Won twice on the Flat (1m2f-1m4f) for Ollie Sangster and once over hurdles (2m2f, Kelso) for Rebecca Menzies; beaten 22l and 76l in two starts for new trainer; easing mark isn't enough to recommend.

50/1

10th

11

3rd Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 1f 0y

Class 4

15:35 Carlisle

Spartan Warrior

10st 4lb

J: Peter Kavanagh

T: Maurice Barnes

Won at Kelso last May (2m2f, good) when with Rebecca Menzies; well beaten on stable debut last time and perhaps best watched for now.

50/1

5

30th Sep 2025

Good

2m 0f 178y

Class 5

14:07 Sedgefield

Spartan Warrior

11st 9lb

J: Callum Pritchard

T: Rebecca Menzies

1-8 over hurdles, the win gained off 1lb lower mark at Kelso (2m2f, good) in May; disappointed on both recent Flat starts, though, and arrives here with a point to prove.

8/1

11/2

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 4897-4

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Went backwards from a mildly encouraging debut here last summer, but having been off for eight months she showed more when fourth of nine on handicap debut at Yarmouth (1m2f, good) a fortnight ago; stepping up again in trip shouldn't be an issue and she's shortlisted.
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8th

5

(14)

31st May 2026

Good

2m 0f 40y

16:50 Listowel

Miss Gitana

9st 9lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Joseph Anthony Murray

Three Flat wins, twice in Britain and over this trip at Tramore last July for Gordon Elliott; poor in two runs for new yard; tongue tie goes on but others preferred.

25/1

9th

3

(14)

20th May 2026

Good

1m 5f 170y

19:50 Gowran Park

Miss Gitana

9st 13lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Joseph Anthony Murray

Three Flat wins, twice in Britain and over 2m at Tramore last April for Gordon Elliott; disappointing over hurdles on last two starts in 2025; down the field on stable debut in the Navan race in which Celtic Druid was fourth.

20/1

16th

12

(21)

25th Apr 2026

Yielding

1m 5f 0y

17:25 Navan

Miss Gitana

9st 11lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: Joseph Anthony Murray

Three Flat wins, twice in Britain and over 2m at Tramore last April for Gordon Elliott; disappointing over hurdles on last two starts in 2025; makes stable debut.

14/1

15/2

  • Place: £2.50

Form: 466-6

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Some ability in three starts for Tom Clover late last year, but having been gelded he didn't improve on stable/handicap debut at Yarmouth (1m, good) a fortnight ago; cheekpieces given a go and his pedigree suggests he could improve for the big step up in trip.
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1st

1

4th Oct 2024

Good To Soft

2m 1f 162y

Class 4

15:10 Fontwell

Rogue King

11st 7lb

J: Mr Alex Chadwick

T: James Owen

raced in second, led 3 out, ridden before 2 out, clear when not fluent and jumped left last, eased run-in, headed 3 out

Evs

1st

4

22nd Sep 2024

Good

2m 1f 164y

Class 4

15:20 Plumpton

Rogue King

11st 0lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: James Owen

Won on the Flat in first-time visor in June (1m4f, AW; RPR 73) and made pretty good start to hurdling career when clear second at Stratford (2m, good) in July; the one to beat.

Evs

5/1

Form: 707-83

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Limited encouragement in two starts on turf for Joseph O'Brien and first two on the AW for this yard, but cheekpieces seemed to make a difference when third of seven at Windsor (11.4f, good) last time; visor now given a go and claims if building on that latest effort.
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6th

2

(7)

27th Sep 2024

Soft

1m 6f 1y

Class 3

16:00 Haydock

Walter Hartright

9st 8lb

J: David Egan

T: Ed Dunlop

Races prominently and can make the running; much improved since blinkered, completing a four-timer in June/July before two good seconds and a creditable sixth in warm C&D race on latest outing (behind Filibustering); his only runs on worse than good to soft were last October at start of career (well beaten) so there is something to prove in the mud.

8/1

6th

3

(4)

7th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

1m 6f 1y

Class 2

13:50 Haydock

Walter Hartright

9st 7lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: Ed Dunlop

Races prominently and can make the running; much improved since blinkered, completing a four-timer in June/July; advanced his form again when second in both starts since; all of that improvement was over about 1m4f but he shapes as if worth a go at 1m6f; considered.

8/1

2nd

5

(4)

31st Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 4f 23y

Class 2

13:30 Beverley

Walter Hartright

8st 5lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Ed Dunlop

raced in third and in touch with leaders, pushed along over 3f out, went second over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, challenging final furlong, stayed on

9/4

Form: 6444-6

Last run: 50 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
In the frame in his first three nurseries on the AW last autumn, but having been gelded was well held on his return from four months off at Newcastle (1m2f, AW) in March; should stay this far but others look a bit more progressive.
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1st

14

(13)

24th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Bath

Made In China

8st 12lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: Charlie Johnston

Began the year with three heavy defeats but has posted a couple of solid placed efforts over 1m4f since wearing blinkers; beaten too far out to blame the trip alone on sole 1m6f attempt; although he doesn't look the most straightforward, he's of interest.

5/1

3rd

4

(7)

18th Jun 2024

Good To Soft

1m 4f 13y

Class 6

17:25 Catterick

Made In China

9st 7lb

J: Franny Norton

T: Charlie Johnston

Began the year with three heavy defeats but blinkers were added over C&D ten days ago (good to firm) and he ran much better, finishing second of seven behind a well-supported handicap debutant from a Newmarket yard; head carriage was a bit ungainly on that occasion but he'll be in the mix with a repeat.

7/2

2nd

5

(7)

8th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 4f 13y

Class 6

17:40 Catterick

Made In China

8st 13lb

J: Franny Norton

T: Charlie Johnston

Made the frame in four consecutive nurseries on the AW last autumn, but has shown little in three starts since returning from a gelding operation; may not have coped with the soft ground when beaten miles at Redcar (1m6f) last time, but still hard to warm to; blinkers are given a go.

12/1

Form: -75422

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Progressive this spring, especially since the visor went on, finishing second of eight on turf debut at Doncaster (1m2f, good to soft) 12 days ago; longer trip no problem on breeding and he should go well again despite another 2lb rise.
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7

(5)

9th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 5

16:55 Newcastle (AW)

Solar Bentley

9st 7lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Brian Ellison

0-9 on AW; reportedly benefited from removal of blinkers with narrow win at Pontefract (1m4f; front pair clear) a fortnight ago but underwhelmed over 1m2f (also good to soft) at Redcar on Saturday; step back up to this trip should help.

5/1

7

(1)

4th Oct 2025

Good

1m 2f 1y

Class 5

14:11 Redcar

Solar Bentley

9st 6lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Brian Ellison

Reportedly benefited from removal of blinkers when returning to form with narrow win at Pontefract (1m4f, good to soft; front pair clear) nine days ago; recent 4lb rise is manageable and the forecast overnight rain will be very much in his favour.

9/2

9

(7)

25th Sep 2025

Soft

1m 4f 5y

Class 5

17:05 Pontefract

Solar Bentley

9st 4lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Brian Ellison

1-18; respectable effort when fourth in first-time blinkers at Carlisle (1m3f, good to soft) in May but was beaten 12l, when things didn't go his way, in amateur riders' handicap at Newcastle (AW) next time; weakened a long way from home on his return at Doncaster 11 days ago.

16/1

Form: 34-873

Last run: 8 days

W: 8st 10lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Placed in two of her six starts as when third of six behind Spartan Warrior here (1m2f, good to soft) eight days ago; bred to stay this far, but a 6lb pull for a beating of over 5l doesn't look enough.
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8

22nd Oct 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

15:10 Worcester

Miss Galiway

10st 13lb

J: Stan Sheppard

T: Matt Sheppard

Poor on the Flat and has shown nothing in either of her runs over hurdles.

100/1

7

5th Sep 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

18:00 Worcester

Miss Galiway

11st 2lb

J: Richard Patrick

T: Matt Sheppard

Lowly rated maiden on the Flat for Harry Eustace; makes stable/hurdle debut after 444-day absence; can only be watched.

25/1

4th

8

(8)

18th Jun 2024

Good To Soft

1m 4f 13y

Class 6

17:25 Catterick

Miss Galiway

8st 13lb

J: Sam James

T: Harry Eustace

No improvement since switched to handicaps this year; dropping down the weights but others look safer.

20/1

Form: 874-8

Last run: 12 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Fourth of eight in a Thirsk novice (7f, good) last August, but her other three efforts have been underwhelming including on handicap debut/reappearance at Redcar (1m, soft) 12 days ago; bred to appreciate this sort of trip but improvement is needed.
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9

25th Jun 2024

Good

2m 0f 167y

Class 4

14:30 Newton Abbot

Happy Helen

10st 9lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: David Pipe

Ordinary five-race maiden for Michael Dods and best form was at 7f; bred to stay though and new trainer fits a hood for hurdling debut.

9/2

8th

7

(9)

14th May 2024

Good To Firm

1m 4f 23y

Class 6

17:15 Beverley

Happy Helen

8st 13lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

always behind

16/1

8th

7

(9)

14th May 2024

Good To Firm

1m 4f 23y

Class 6

17:15 Beverley

Happy Helen

8st 13lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Fourth of eight in a Thirsk novice (7f, good) last August, but her other three efforts have been underwhelming including on handicap debut/reappearance at Redcar (1m, soft) 12 days ago; bred to appreciate this sort of trip but improvement is needed.

16/1

Form: 6-8906

Last run: 8 days

W: 8st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Hasn't beaten very many in five starts over 6f-1m2f and was tailed off behind two of these here (1m2f, good to soft) eight days ago; new headgear combination will need to make a dramatic difference.
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9th

9

(8)

8th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

19:15 Newcastle (AW)

Turkish Tiger

8st 12lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Brian Rothwell

in touch with leaders on near side of group, weakened 3f out, tailed off

50/1

9

(8)

8th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

19:15 Newcastle (AW)

Turkish Tiger

8st 12lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Brian Rothwell

Exposed as a low-grade maiden; makes no appeal.

50/1

4th

3

(1)

1st Nov 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

16:15 Newcastle (AW)

Turkish Tiger

9st 3lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Brian Rothwell

pushed along briefly soon after start, soon recovered and in touch with leaders, weakened quickly from 2f out

50/1

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Payout
Exacta £11.60
Straight Forecast £10.04
Tricast £52.92
Trifecta £65.10

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Solar Bentley

RP RATINGS:

Spartan Warrior

NEWMARKET:

Miss Gitana

Daily Mail:

Rogue King

The Sun:

Walter Hartright

POSTDATA:

Solar Bentley

The Times:

Solar Bentley

The Guardian:

Solar Bentley

The Star:

Solar Bentley

Telegraph:

Spartan Warrior

D Express:

Spartan Warrior

Daily Mirror:

Spartan Warrior

Daily Record:

Miss Gitana