August 15 / 15.45 Beverley

15.45

Good To Firm

Rob Burrow Dare To Dream Handicap

  • Prize money: £4527.4
  • 0m 5f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 10 runners
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Rob Burrow Dare To Dream Handicap

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

9/2 (Won)

  • Win: £7.50
  • Place: £1.90

Form: -44262 D

Last run: 24 days

W: 8st 7lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Consistent sort who is closely matched with Refuge on their form over C&D from last month; has run well over C&D on quick ground and claims if things pan out favourably.
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7

(13)

20th Oct 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Opal Storm

9st 5lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Brian Rothwell

Four wins this year, including 20-runner Ayr handicap (5f, good to soft) last month and career-best performance at Southwell (5f) ten days ago; recent 6lb rise demands even more from her here, though.

5/1

7th

6

(7)

3rd Oct 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Opal Storm

9st 4lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Brian Rothwell

C&D winner who's back on a career-high mark but who arrives in good form, having run well when way out of her depth last time; goes on the shortlist.

8/1

5th

6

(5)

22nd Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

15:15 Beverley

Opal Storm

9st 0lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Brian Rothwell

C&D winner in July and better form when seeing off 19 rivals at Ayr (5f, soft) last week; biting off more than she can chew here though.

66/1

8/1

  • Place: £3.60

Form: 764465 CD

Last run: 37 days

W: 9st 3lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Has had plenty of chances since winning over C&D just over a year ago but, although 10lb lower now, he hasn't been at best on last two starts (excuses for Pontefract run); bit to prove.
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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

9/2

  • Place: £2.30

Form: 014442 D BF

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Often loses ground at the start but running respectably since winning at Newcastle in April; creditable effort at a meeting which favoured front-running last time and claims if there's plenty of pace on.
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2nd

2

(8)

26th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

16:10 Southwell (AW)

Lets Go Hugo

9st 9lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Ollie Pears

Newcastle winner this time last year who's been in fine form since cheekpieces went back on, winning three times in the past month or so; latest Polytrack victory boosted by the second winning since and he's shortlisted upped another 3lb.

9/4

1st

1

(4)

10th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 6

18:05 Lingfield (AW)

Lets Go Hugo

9st 9lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Ollie Pears

Won 5f handicaps here and at Wolverhampton last month and only failed narrowly in his hat-trick bid at Newcastle last week; 3lb well in and should make another bold bid.

9/2

2nd

1

(3)

2nd Sep 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:45 Newcastle (AW)

Lets Go Hugo

10st 0lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Ollie Pears

Has won 5f classified events at Wolverhampton and Lingfield on last two starts; a possible, but faces a stiffer task with a 5lb penalty in this handicap.

11/4

OUR TIP

Form: 922212 D

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Extended run of creditable efforts at Doncaster last time, one place in front of a next-time-out winner; drawn wide, though, and record suggests he's best with good ground or softer.
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1st

13

(6)

3rd Oct 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

17:40 Redcar

Emperor Caradoc

8st 6lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Paul Midgley

Recent form-figures look unappealing but he's probably in better heart than they suggest, ending up with too much to do at Ripon last week; successful on only previous start at Redcar, much earlier in career, and he's now 6lb lower than when winning at Thirsk in the spring; no forlorn hope.

12/1

8th

12

(10)

26th Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

14:49 Ripon

Emperor Caradoc

9st 2lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Paul Midgley

Off the mark for 2026 at Thirsk (5f) in May and has proved reliable since; had usual headgear left off when well held at Beverley (5f) ten days ago and no surprise to see him bounce back in refitted cheekpieces.

40/1

10th

9

(12)

16th Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

16:18 Beverley

Emperor Caradoc

9st 4lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Paul Midgley

Scored at Thirsk (6f) in May and largely in good form since, coming home third in his group when midfield in 20-runner handicap at Ripon (6f) last time; can make his presence felt off a 2lb lower mark for yard that has taken past two runnings.

20/1

12/1

Form: 199780 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Both turf wins have been at sharp courses but has won twice on stiffer Newcastle on AW; however, below best since last win and, although he didn't get best of runs at York last time, he has a bit to prove.
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2nd

2

(1)

16th Oct 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

15:37 Redcar

Castan

9st 9lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Bryan Smart

Nine-time winner who scored at Southwell (5f, AW) in April but he's not matched that form since and was out the back at Newcastle last month; now 4lb lower than for his last success but he needs to turn things around.

20/1

9th

5

(2)

19th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

Castan

9st 6lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Bryan Smart

Four of his nine wins have been over C&D but he's not easy to predict and was well held here last time; now 2lb lower than for his win at Southwell in April but he comes with risks attached.

14/1

8th

11

(10)

20th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

20:24 Newcastle (AW)

Castan

9st 8lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Bryan Smart

Multiple C&D winner; ran his best race for some time when third of ten at Beverley last week; major player back on AW.

9/2

Form: 11-175 CD

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Picked up where she left off last year when winning on reappearance over C&D in May but below that level both runs since; drop back to 5f should suit but she'll have to better those runs.
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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

Form: 004515 CD

Last run: 2 days

W: 9st 2lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Notched first win in just over a year over C&D last month but below that level at Hamilton on Tuesday, where he helped to set things up for the closers.
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7th

11

(11)

13th Oct 2025

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 6

17:30 Musselburgh

Refuge

9st 2lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Posted a second-place finish in May but isn't particularly solid on the rest of his 2025 form; further drop in weights takes him to 10lb below last winning mark.

16/1

6

(1)

1st Oct 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

13:58 Catterick

Refuge

10st 7lb

J: Miss Serena Brotherton

T: Michael & David Easterby

Runner-up at Hamilton (5f, good to firm) in May but he has been below his best in five starts since; needs a return to form with the visor back on for the first time since 2021.

7/1

10th

8

(12)

21st Sep 2025

Soft

0m 5f 7y

Class 6

14:43 Hamilton

Refuge

9st 0lb

J: Lewis Chalkley

T: Michael & David Easterby

Four-time C&D winner; runner-up here in May but not in anything like the same form since and needs to stage a revival.

16/1

Form: 608286 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Not won for over a year but has slipped in the weights and shaped with more encouragement at Doncaster (soft) last month; below that level since and may find one or two too good back in trip.
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11th

8

(8)

10th Oct 2024

Good

0m 7f 50y

Class 5

16:00 Ayr

Sparkling Red

9st 10lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

taken down early, dwelt start

5/1

1st

8

(10)

16th Sep 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

17:20 Thirsk

Sparkling Red

9st 7lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Has won on firm but seems suited by some give in the ground these days; sound run when about 3l fourth at Haydock last time on first run at this trip (good to soft); on a really good mark at present and one with a chance.

11/2

4th

1

(9)

6th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

0m 6f 212y

Class 5

16:55 Haydock

Sparkling Red

9st 12lb

J: David Nolan

T: Michael Dods

Two-time 5f winner who continues to drop down the weights and has shown the odd sign of spark this season; however, it's been a disappointing campaign overall and she's going into the unknown now tackling 7f.

11/1

Form: 424600

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Sole win in 29 starts came over two years ago and hasn't been at best on last three starts, remains to be seen whether drop back to 5f will be in his favour.
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12th

5

(13)

30th Aug 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

16:13 Southwell (AW)

Buckshaw Village

9st 9lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

Drops into a Class 6 for the first time on the AW, but has been running poorly lately and his record of 1-30 is another negative; needs the blinkers and returning tongue-tie to make a big difference.

14/1

9th

8

(7)

15th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

15:45 Beverley

Buckshaw Village

9st 0lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

Sole win in 29 starts came over two years ago and hasn't been at best on last three starts, remains to be seen whether drop back to 5f will be in his favour.

25/1

12th

12

(11)

2nd Aug 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

15:45 Southwell (AW)

Buckshaw Village

8st 11lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

Has regressed since finishing second of ten from 4lb higher at Leicester (7f, good) in May; record of 1-28 another reason to be cautious.

16/1

16/1

Form: 668907

Last run: 19 days

W: 8st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
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.
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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

Non-runners

Equitys Darling

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Payout
Exacta £80.30
Straight Forecast £74.98
Tricast £452.29
Trifecta £589.30

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Emeralds Pride

The Times:

Opal Storm

TOPSPEED:

Never This Way

SPOTLIGHT:

Let's Go Hugo

Daily Mirror:

Emperor Caradoc

The Star:

Refuge

Daily Mail:

Opal Storm

POSTDATA:

Never This Way

The Guardian:

Let's Go Hugo

The Sun:

Emperor Caradoc

Telegraph:

Emeralds Pride

D Express:

Emeralds Pride

Daily Record:

Refuge