June 18 / 19.15 Beverley

19.15

Soft

Beverley Annual Badgeholders Handicap

  • Prize money: £4004
  • 0m 7f 96y
  • Class 6
  • 11 runners
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Beverley Annual Badgeholders Handicap

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

OUR TIP

7/2 (Won)

  • Win: £4.34
  • Place: £1.40

Form: -67452

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 13lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Acts on soft and good to firm; 0-20 since debut win but came close to ending the losing sequence when second at Catterick (7f) ten days ago; clear possibilities off same mark.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

8

(8)

3rd Oct 2026

Good

1m 2f 1y

Class 5

14:17 Redcar

Sunny Orange

9st 1lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

His last four wins have been at Beverley and latest was off 2lb higher (8.4f, good to firm) in April; some creditable efforts across his 14 starts since and his racing too freely offers some excuse for a below-par run over 1m2f at Beverley 16 days ago; yard has had lots of winners in the last fortnight.

8/1

5th

4

(3)

17th Sep 2026

Good

1m 2f 5y

Class 6

17:08 Pontefract

Sunny Orange

9st 10lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

His last four wins have been at Beverley and latest was off this mark (8.4f, good to firm) in April; 0-13 since but he's run plenty of good races including when sixth of 19 at Redcar last week; this step back up in trip is no problem and he's in the mix.

15/2

6th

11

(9)

9th Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 219y

Class 6

16:54 Redcar

Sunny Orange

9st 8lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Tim Easterby

His last four wins have been at Beverley and latest was off this mark (8.4f, good to firm) in April; 0-13 since but he's run plenty of good races including when third at Ripon on his penultimate run; one of two runners for that yard and he could be dangerous.

9/1

10/1

  • Place: £3.00

Form: -55284

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Below par in heavy-ground claimer at Leicester last time, taking record to 0-9; ordinary filly but some of her form gives cause for optimism off this reduced mark.
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No / Draw
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

9

(7)

18th Jun 2024

Soft

0m 7f 96y

Class 6

19:15 Beverley

Emu War

9st 5lb

J: Brandon Wilkie

T: K R Burke

Below par in heavy-ground claimer at Leicester last time, taking record to 0-9; ordinary filly but some of her form gives cause for optimism off this reduced mark.

10/1

4th

5

(1)

28th May 2024

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

15:55 Leicester

Emu War

8st 12lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: K R Burke

in rear

11/2

3rd
8 (12)
Gidwa

5/1

  • Place: £3.20

Form: 821502

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
0-11 on grass; four-time AW winner; went close at Wolverhampton two weeks ago on second start for new stable; has a fighting chance provided that form is transferred back to turf.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

11th

7

(8)

11th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

14:35 Newcastle (AW)

Gidwa

9st 9lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Brian Ellison

prominent

20/1

11th

7

(8)

11th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

14:35 Newcastle (AW)

Gidwa

9st 9lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Brian Ellison

prominent

20/1

7th

7

(6)

10th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

18:15 Newcastle (AW)

Gidwa

9st 0lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Brian Ellison

Has won on both AW surfaces (0-1 here) but has been off his game in three runs since returning from a break, latterly in this new headgear combination; opposable.

10/1

9/1

Form: 905809

Last run: 14 days

W: 10st 0lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Still a maiden and has modest claims on his bare form at about 1m for new yard this year; however, shapes as if he may improve for this drop in distance; interesting off a reduced mark.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

7

(4)

17th Oct 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

18:00 Southwell (AW)

King Sharja

9st 6lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Completed hat-trick here (1m) in September but surged up the weights and was last of six at Newcastle two weeks ago; bit to prove after that last run.

9/1

6th

3

(5)

2nd Oct 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

19:45 Newcastle (AW)

King Sharja

9st 7lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

On a roll after three wins on the bounce, the latest by just under a length at Soutwell (1m, AW); 1lb well in with a penalty, though he is 0-3 here without a place.

11/4

1st

1

(7)

24th Sep 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

16:22 Southwell (AW)

King Sharja

9st 12lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Escaped a penalty for his win in a Musselburgh apprentices' event (1m) this month when he followed up, with not a lot to spare, at Wolverhampton (7f; 13-8 favourite) on Friday; still ahead of the handicapper carrying a 5lb penalty for that latest win; chance.

4/1

11/2

Form: -55810

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 9lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Veteran who was unsuited by fast ground on latest start; comfortably beat younger rivals at Redcar (7f, soft) the time before and remains well treated on historical data.
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Verdict Starting price

11

(8)

28th Oct 2025

Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

14:40 Catterick

Desert Dream

8st 9lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Seb Spencer

Veteran who is 3-15 over C&D on ground ranging from good to soft; hard to predict these days, but capable of running well off if putting his mind to it.

12/1

11

(8)

28th Oct 2025

Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

14:40 Catterick

Desert Dream

8st 9lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Seb Spencer

Veteran who is 3-15 over C&D on ground ranging from good to soft; hard to predict these days, but capable of running well off if putting his mind to it.

12/1

7th

11

(1)

19th Sep 2025

Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:45 Ayr

Desert Dream

8st 9lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Seb Spencer

Went close last time at Catterick (7f, good) but following one good run with another can be challenging these days; has form on soft ground but 7f is his trip.

10/1

33/1

Form: 0450/0

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Far from solid on overall form; missed the 2023 campaign and failed to beat a rival at Pontefract (1m) on belated return to action, taking record to 0-5.
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Verdict Starting price

18th

14

(16)

16th Oct 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

16:48 Redcar

Penny Ghent

9st 5lb

J: George Wood

T: Simon Whitaker

She has been placed over 1m in half of her six starts here and went back-to-back at Ripon (good) and Beverley (good to firm) in May; up in grade when she blew the start 45 days ago but could fare better back in this company; one of three for the yard.

33/1

11th

13

(2)

1st Sep 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:48 Ripon

Penny Ghent

9st 2lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Simon Whitaker

Landed back-to-back handicaps over C&D and at Beverley (8.5f) in May; recorded a good third of seven at Redcar (1m) last time so can't be dismissed.

10/1

3rd

3

(2)

29th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 219y

Class 6

16:50 Redcar

Penny Ghent

9st 7lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Simon Whitaker

Off the mark when making all at Ripon (1m, good) in May and followed up at Beverley (8.5f, good to firm) next time; faded into eighth of 11 at Doncaster (1m, good to firm) 11 days ago but may get an easier time of things in front this time.

7/1

25/1

Form: U0-6P0

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Ex-Irish maiden who has weak claims on overall form; no improvement for new yard and suffered a heavy defeat over 1m2f most recently; drops back in trip.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

10

(2)

18th Jun 2024

Soft

0m 7f 96y

Class 6

19:15 Beverley

Capernoity

9st 3lb

J: Joe Fanning

T: Peter Niven

Ex-Irish maiden who has weak claims on overall form; no improvement for new yard and suffered a heavy defeat over 1m2f most recently; drops back in trip.

25/1

11th

14

(7)

10th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 2f 5y

Class 6

20:30 Pontefract

Capernoity

8st 9lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Peter Niven

Ex-Irish maiden; saddle slipped last time (second run for new yard); holds poor claims on overall form; tongue-tie fitted.

16/1

11

(5)

6th May 2024

Soft

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

16:50 Beverley

Capernoity

8st 9lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Peter Niven

Ex-Irish maiden who holds weak claims on form and is best watched unless the market speaks positively; returns to turf on third start for new stable.

16/1

20/1

Form: -66880

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 13lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Defied higher marks in 2022 and 2023 (good/soft); however, holds weak claims on 2024 form and chance depends on how well he responds to added tongue-tie.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

13

(5)

17th Aug 2024

Good

1m 1f 170y

Class 6

16:24 Ripon

Vondelpark

8st 12lb

J: Harrison Shaw

T: Sara Ender

in touch with leaders

50/1

13

(5)

6th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

14:50 Catterick

Vondelpark

9st 9lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Sara Ender

Runner-up on AW last December but has struggled on his five starts from this April onwards; major turnaround required.

25/1

8th

4

(5)

5th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 96y

Class 6

20:20 Beverley

Vondelpark

9st 10lb

J: Harrison Shaw

T: Sara Ender

in touch with leaders

25/1

14/1

Form: 007-84

Last run: 18 days

W: 8st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
0-7; good fourth at Carilsle (6f, good to soft) most recently, posting his best effort since debut and shaping as if this return to a longer distance is worth exploring; shortlisted.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

10

(5)

1st Mar 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

18:30 Southwell (AW)

Parsons Meadow

9st 0lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Philip Kirby

Has frame possibilities on bits of form but remains an inconsistent maiden; others are more persuasive.

25/1

8th

8

(1)

1st Feb 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:55 Newcastle (AW)

Parsons Meadow

9st 3lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Philip Kirby

dwelt start, in rear

14/1

8th

8

(1)

1st Feb 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:55 Newcastle (AW)

Parsons Meadow

9st 3lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Philip Kirby

dwelt start, in rear

14/1

Form: 4-6663

Last run: 10 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
0-5; improved effort when third in C&D event (good to firm) ten days ago on first attempt beyond sprint distances; mark is unchanged and William Pyle takes off a useful 5lb; respected.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

7

(4)

2nd Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 15y

Class 6

19:50 Musselburgh

Port And Starburd

9st 3lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Craig Lidster

Lightly raced 3yo who has made the frame a couple of times in handicaps, but she needs something extra if she's to get off the mark today.

7/1

8th

11

(12)

24th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 212y

Class 6

17:10 Catterick

Port And Starburd

8st 7lb

J: David Egan

T: Craig Lidster

Lightly raced 3yo who has made the frame a couple of times in handicaps, but she needs something extra if she's to get off the mark today.

12/1

4th

9

(2)

8th Jul 2024

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

20:10 Wolverhampton (AW)

Port And Starburd

9st 1lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Craig Lidster

took keen hold, prominent

12/1

Form: 18-004

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Campaigned on AW since handicapping; won off this mark last August (1m2f); best effort since when fitted with blinkers last time (8.5f); could go well in the retained blinds.
Place /
No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

2

(3)

28th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:12 Pontefract

Frankfreya

9st 8lb

J: Jimmy Quinn

T: Darryll Holland

1m2f AW success last summer; did too much up front in a clear lead over 7f at Wolverhampton most recently, fading into third and leaving the impression this drop to 6f is worth exploring.

7/1

3rd

3

(3)

8th Jul 2024

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

17:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

Frankfreya

9st 9lb

J: Jimmy Quinn

T: Darryll Holland

led

14/1

11th

5

(6)

18th Jun 2024

Soft

0m 7f 96y

Class 6

19:15 Beverley

Frankfreya

9st 10lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Darryll Holland

Campaigned on AW since handicapping; won off this mark last August (1m2f); best effort since when fitted with blinkers last time (8.5f); could go well in the retained blinds.

9/1

Non-runners

Glory Call

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £33.80
Straight Forecast £38.05
Tricast £371.99
Trifecta £235.60

Selections

POSTDATA:

Sunny Orange

SPOTLIGHT:

Port And Starburd

The Star:

Parson's Meadow

Daily Mail:

Gidwa

RP RATINGS:

Port And Starburd

The Guardian:

Port And Starburd

The Times:

Sunny Orange

Telegraph:

Sunny Orange

D Express:

Sunny Orange

Daily Mirror:

Sunny Orange

The Sun:

Sunny Orange

Daily Record:

Sunny Orange