June 18 / 20.45 Beverley

20.45

Soft

Connexin Broadband For The Brave Handicap

  • Prize money: £4004
  • 1m 1f 207y
  • Class 6
  • 10 runners
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Connexin Broadband For The Brave Handicap

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

3/1 (Won)

  • Win: £2.75
  • Place: £1.30

Form: /09-43

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
0-14 on the Flat, but has won twice on soft ground over hurdles, latest in January; creditable efforts last two starts, including when third at Pontefract last week (1m2f, good); chance in a modest event.
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Verdict Starting price

5th

2

6th Jun 2026

Good

2m 0f 48y

Class 4

18:43 Hexham

Freddy Robinson

12st 0lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Brian Ellison

Dug in to score on his last spin over hurdles at Market Rasen (2m, good to soft; from 3lb lower) in December; runner-up three times in succession on the Flat at Beverley recently, beaten 2l there (1m4f; 13-8 favourite) just ten days ago.

11/4

2nd

2

(1)

27th May 2026

Good

1m 4f 23y

Class 6

16:50 Beverley

Freddy Robinson

9st 9lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Brian Ellison

Sole win on the Flat came here over 1m2f in June 2024 and he's finished runner-up over this C&D on his last two outings; no reason why he can't go well again.

2/1

2nd

3

(3)

4th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 23y

Class 6

16:50 Beverley

Freddy Robinson

9st 8lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Brian Ellison

Course winner who comes here on the back of a good second over C&D 11 days ago; can go well again eased 1lb.

11/4

5/1

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 0860-4

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Unexposed; showed best form since debut when fourth of 12 at Leicester on second run in a handicap last time (1m2f, good to soft; pulled hard in first-time blinkers); headgear retained; a possible.
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10th

8

(11)

24th Sep 2024

Good To Firm

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

13:40 Beverley

Regency Boy

9st 6lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Steph Hollinshead

Eight-race maiden; best handicap effort when neck second over C&D (good to soft) in June; that form gives him a fighting chance.

9/1

6th

7

(4)

16th Jul 2024

Soft

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

15:30 Beverley

Regency Boy

9st 9lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Steph Hollinshead

Unexposed 4yo; sound effort when second over C&D on latest start in May (good to soft; not best of runs); had Three Platoon behind in third that day and fourth has won since, so form is fair; visor now replaces blinkers; respected.

5/1

16/1

  • Place: £9.20

Form: 8/80-5

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Hasn't been in much form on the Flat (turf and AW) or over hurdles and fences since late 2022; on a fair mark; plenty to prove.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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8th

1

(4)

12th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 6

11:47 Newcastle (AW)

Three Platoon

10st 0lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Rebecca Menzies

took keen hold

20/1

8th

1

(4)

12th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 6

11:47 Newcastle (AW)

Three Platoon

10st 0lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Rebecca Menzies

took keen hold, never better than midfield

20/1

11th

1

(12)

23rd Nov 2024

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

15:33 Newcastle (AW)

Three Platoon

9st 12lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Rebecca Menzies

Won twice over C&D not all that long ago but can lose his form, as has happened since on the Flat and over hurdles; bit risky.

20/1

OUR TIP

Form: 033509

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Looked quite promising for the Meades (second in a Newbury maiden over 1m on soft on 2023 reappearance); has become disappointing and hard to fancy after three poor efforts on last three starts including over this trip on soft at Leicester; blinkers now tried (has worn a visor and cheekpieces).
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Verdict Starting price

1st

4

(9)

2nd Sep 2024

Good

1m 3f 99y

Class 6

16:30 Windsor

Escarpment

9st 10lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Michael Appleby

midfield, headway over 2f out, led narrowly and ridden over 1f out, kept on well final 110yds

7/1

5th

4

(2)

18th Jul 2024

Soft

1m 3f 179y

Class 6

15:45 Leicester

Escarpment

9st 8lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Michael Appleby

Finally off the mark at the 16th attempt at Musselburgh (12.5f, good) 15 days ago; 3lb higher and closely matched with Lincoln Rockstar on previous Beverley running; shouldn't be far away.

3/1

Form: 3250-1 D

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Off the mark on tenth start when short-head winner at Windsor last time (1m2f, good to firm); 3lb higher; could go well, but different ground to contend with (first run on soft).
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4th

4

(9)

10th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 4

20:10 Kempton (AW)

Caramay

9st 11lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: William Muir & Chris Grassick

Resumed winning ways over 1m3f here in February and in good form since, not seen to ideal effect when fifth of nine in 1m4f Goodwood handicap 19 days ago; she ought to be thereabouts.

10/1

5th

7

(10)

22nd May 2026

Soft

1m 3f 218y

Class 3

15:42 Goodwood

Caramay

9st 1lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: William Muir & Chris Grassick

Consistent AW handicapper and a seven-time winner in that sphere; only 1-9 on turf and appears to have a difficult task off current mark, especially in this grade, returned to this sphere.

16/1

3rd

5

(5)

4th May 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 3

17:30 Kempton (AW)

Caramay

9st 5lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: William Muir & Chris Grassick

Tough mare who has been in good form on the AW since December (13341333), the wins coming at Southwell (1m4f, Tapeta) and here (1m3f); return to this trip should suit and unlikely to be far away.

11/2

Form: 470098

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Ten-race maiden; poor runs on the turf this year (well behind Freddy Robinson at Pontefract last week); on a fair mark but others stronger.
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11th

14

(9)

20th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 219y

Class 6

17:18 Redcar

Wath Court

8st 11lb

J: Andrew Elliott

T: Philip Kirby

Longstanding maiden whose poor form continues; opposed.

50/1

10th

11

(4)

4th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 15y

Class 6

17:22 Hamilton

Wath Court

9st 0lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Philip Kirby

Longstanding maiden who has been well beaten on all four starts this year and would be a surprise winner today.

50/1

Form: 432515 D

Last run: 46 days

W: 9st 1lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Off the mark on 17th attempt when winning at Newcastle with cheekpieces back on in March (1m2f) having run well on the same course during the winner; lesser run there last time; has been well beaten last two starts on turf.
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8th

8

(6)

4th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 173y

Class 6

18:39 Carlisle

Wheres The Crumpet

10st 0lb

J: Lexie Clarkson

T: David Thompson

Two runs here feature a defeat of Top Gun Tina over C&D (good to soft) last May and a fourth in a division of this race last year; return to this venue will need to prompt a revival after some moderate efforts, however.

33/1

9th

10

(10)

2nd Jun 2026

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

18:15 Newcastle (AW)

Wheres The Crumpet

9st 9lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: David Thompson

Scored at Carlisle (1m) last May but her more recent form is much less encouraging, beating just one in 1m2f Redcar handicap eight days ago; this C&D scorer needs to take a major step forward.

25/1

11th

9

(2)

25th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 1y

Class 6

17:18 Redcar

Wheres The Crumpet

9st 0lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: David Thompson

Creditable third at Southwell in January (1m) but not so good since; seems to stay 1m2f and wouldn't rule out.

16/1

8/1

Form: 05-954 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 0lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Strike rate of 1-30, her win coming at Epsom in July 2022 (1m2f, good to firm); has run well on soft and fair efforts last twice, so not without a chance.
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5th

5

(6)

23rd Aug 2024

Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:20 Ffos Las

Rita Rana

9st 9lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Adrian Wintle

mounted in chute and taken down early, in touch with leaders, switched to near side 4f out, weakening when hung left over 2f out

20/1

5th

4

(3)

13th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 3f 133y

Class 6

16:15 Lingfield

Rita Rana

9st 9lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Adrian Wintle

pushed along briefly soon after start, led, headed over 2f out, weakened quickly inside final furlong

14/1

5th

7

(4)

17th Jul 2024

Good

1m 3f 137y

Class 6

17:00 Bath

Rita Rana

9st 3lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Adrian Wintle

Sole win was at Epsom (1m2f, good to firm) two years ago; she ran well when runner-up in this race 12 months ago but not yet doing as well this year and has nowhere to go from a handicapping perspective.

10/1

Form: -60798

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 10lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Took a while to find his form last season, then landed a hat-trick on soft ground in July/August; again slow to come to hand and 8lb lower than last winning mark so could bounce back with the ground in his favour; yet to win over this trip.
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10

(10)

18th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

15:45 Ayr

Temper Trap

8st 9lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Tim Easterby

A bit underwhelming at Hamilton a fortnight ago but went there in good form, having won at Musselburgh (1m, good) previously; has won over C&D on soft ground and can be a contender if leaving latest run behind.

11/2

6th

3

(6)

3rd Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 0f 68y

Class 6

19:15 Hamilton

Temper Trap

9st 9lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

This is his time of year and, after a close second over C&D (good) last month, he went one better at Musselburgh (1m, good) last Tuesday; fully at home on slow ground and firmly in calculations under a 4lb penalty.

2/1

25/1

Form: -98397

Last run: 50 days

W: 9st 1lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Not a regular winner and her best form has been on the AW, although was a creditable third here in April 2022 (8.5f, good); others more convincing.
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3rd

6

(3)

25th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

16:04 Newcastle (AW)

Stand Free

9st 1lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ivan Furtado

Turned things around with a 33-1 win over C&D (classified) last August but she's finished down the field in both runs since, including a 16l defeat at Southwell 11 days ago; has something to prove again and she needs another bolt from the blue.

9/1

3rd

6

(3)

25th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

16:04 Newcastle (AW)

Stand Free

9st 1lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ivan Furtado

Turned things around with a 33-1 win over C&D (classified) last August but she's finished down the field in both runs since, including a 16l defeat at Southwell 11 days ago; has something to prove again and she needs another bolt from the blue.

9/1

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Payout
Exacta £15.80
Straight Forecast £16.00
Tricast £416.26
Trifecta £356.40

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Freddy Robinson

The Times:

Caramay

POSTDATA:

Temper Trap

Telegraph:

Caramay

The Guardian:

Caramay

Daily Mirror:

Caramay

RP RATINGS:

Freddy Robinson

Daily Mail:

Freddy Robinson

D Express:

Freddy Robinson

The Sun:

Freddy Robinson

The Star:

Freddy Robinson

Daily Record:

Freddy Robinson