August 25 / 14.05 Beverley

14.05

Good

Churchill Tyres Sprint Handicap

  • Prize money: £13085
  • 0m 5f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 16 runners
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Churchill Tyres Sprint Handicap

Runners: 16 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

8/1 (Won)

  • Win: £10.00
  • Place: £2.10

Form: 1-1756 CD

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Made a winning return over C&D in May and she signalled she's ready to strike again when an encouraging sixth of ten here ten days ago, racing wide from a poor draw; has a low berth now so she's interesting.
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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meeting trouble in running; should be thereabouts again, although plenty of rain would be a negative as she's been withdrawn several times due to soft/heavy ground.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

7/1

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 008334 BF

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Winless this season but he's back in good form, coming in fourth of nine in 5f Thirsk handicap nine days ago; he's very much one to consider eased 1lb.
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1st

2

(4)

17th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 7y

Class 4

20:25 Hamilton

Rock Of England

9st 6lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Paul Midgley

6yo who has enjoyed a renaissance in 2026, winning twice (5f, AW/good) and posting a close second at Ripon (5f, good) latest; there remains mileage in his mark judged on old form and this course winner is respected.

3/1

2nd

6

(5)

6th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

19:40 Ripon

Rock Of England

9st 6lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Paul Midgley

Has a record of 2-4 this term and scored over C&D (good) most recently; creeping back up the weights but remains well handicapped on historical data (peak mark was 15lb higher); major contender.

9/2

1st

6

(8)

3rd Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

20:12 Ripon

Rock Of England

9st 5lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Paul Midgley

Resumed winning ways on AW at Newcastle (5f; beating stablemate Herakles) in April; ran well from this revised mark at Pontefract (5f; third, reportedly bled from the nose) subsequently; trainer won this in 2021, 2022, and 2024, so he's one to have on the shortlist.

4/1

14/1

  • Place: £3.60

Form: 360545 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Arrives in decent nick without winning, headgear switched (first-time visor) when fifth of eight at Chepstow (5f) 17 days ago; she ought to be thereabouts once more.
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6th

2

(6)

8th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

16:30 Catterick

Ziggys Queen

10st 1lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

In good form on AW over the winter, winning at Wolverhampton (6f) and Lingfield (7f); 1lb lower than for the latter win but she hasn't maintained her form back on turf this summer, including behind Velvet Rhythm over C&D 16 days ago.

14/1

5th

3

(3)

22nd Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

16:00 Catterick

Ziggys Queen

10st 1lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

1-21 on turf and showed only modest form on her last two starts at Thirsk and Carlisle last month; all headgear removed and hard to fancy.

8/1

8th

5

(6)

30th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 195y

Class 3

16:20 Carlisle

Ziggys Queen

9st 1lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Two narrow AW wins at 6f and 7f over the winter months; never involved back on turf at Thirsk (7f, good) recently and although this is less competitive her stamina for a tough 7f like this still has to be proved.

16/1

25/1

  • Place: £6.80

Form: 3401-7 D

Last run: 64 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Ended 2023 with 5f Wolverhampton success in November but gelded and looked in need of the run on his belated return when only seventh of eight at Redcar (5f) in June; he needs to take a big step forward.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1

(12)

31st Oct 2025

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

18:15 Southwell (AW)

Good Point

9st 9lb

J: Oliver Carmichael

T: Bryan Smart

Yet to win a handicap but he has been in good form this year, including when picked off late at Wolverhampton two weeks ago (winner gone in again since); each-way claims again.

9/2

1

(12)

31st Oct 2025

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

18:15 Southwell (AW)

Good Point

9st 9lb

J: Oliver Carmichael

T: Bryan Smart

Yet to win a handicap but he has been in good form this year, including when picked off late at Wolverhampton two weeks ago (winner gone in again since); each-way claims again.

9/2

2nd

4

(6)

18th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Good Point

9st 8lb

J: Harrison Shaw

T: Bryan Smart

C&D winner; the odd encouraging run on turf this year, including at Hamilton last month (5f, soft), but he will need more if he is to come out on top tonight.

8/1

14/1

Form: 144028 CD BF

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
C&D winner in May who didn't enjoy the rub of the green when eighth of ten at Pontefract (6f) a week ago; she's one to consider.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

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

OUR TIP

Form: 00/096 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
A debut 5f winner for Bryan Smart but he's yet to fire in three runs for his current yard, beating only one at Thirsk (5f) 16 days ago; others are much preferred.
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Verdict Starting price

13th

14

(13)

24th Apr 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

14:15 Beverley

Project Dante

8st 11lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Geoff Oldroyd

Suited by the drop to a Class 5 at Redcar on penultimate 2024 start, finally adding to his debut win; not judged too harshly on reappearance effort behind Thunder Star as he went without blinkers; the aids are back on today but he's drawn wide.

20/1

14

(13)

24th Apr 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

14:15 Beverley

Project Dante

8st 11lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Geoff Oldroyd

Suited by the drop to a Class 5 at Redcar on penultimate 2024 start, finally adding to his debut win; not judged too harshly on reappearance effort behind Thunder Star as he went without blinkers; the aids are back on today but he's drawn wide.

20/1

14th

6

(15)

30th Mar 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 3y

Class 5

18:00 Doncaster

Project Dante

9st 6lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Geoff Oldroyd

Suited by the drop to this grade at Redcar on penultimate 2024 start, finally adding to his debut win, but the blinkers he wore towards the end of last season are now removed; others preferred.

10/1

Form: 701142 D

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Irish challenger who scored twice over 5f in July and posted a very good second of ten in 5f Newbury handicap eight days ago; beat only one home at York yesterday but is in a much lower grade today.
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Verdict Starting price

12th

10

(5)

11th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 180y

14:57 Navan

Reinforce

9st 2lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Miss Katy Brown

Won here over 5f two years ago on fast ground, later winning at Down Royal (both times for today's rider); lightly raced in recent years, entitled to come on for last month's Naas comeback run.

12/1

15th

2

(24)

24th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 5f 0y

17:40 Naas

Reinforce

10st 1lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: Miss Katy Brown

Dual winner over this trip in 2024; lost his form soon afterwards and has been absent almost a year so is best watched unless market support comes.

28/1

5

(5)

3rd Jul 2025

Good

0m 5f 3y

19:07 Bellewstown

Reinforce

9st 8lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Miss Katy Brown

Dual winner last year has been mostly well below form on last number of starts, including at Cork last time; has to stage a revival.

16/1

7/1

Form: 525342 CD

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
It's now 12 starts since his last victory but he comes here on the back of a good second of nine in 5f Thirsk handicap nine days ago; this reliable C&D winner ought to be in the shake-up.
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Verdict Starting price

8th

10

(3)

16th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

16:42 Thirsk

Khabib

9st 1lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Ray Craggs

Fair and consistent for Ray Craggs in 2024; off 20 months before coming in last of nine, on sole outing for David Thompson, over 6f here last month; has rejoined his former yard with lots to find.

25/1

9th

9

(2)

2nd May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:55 Thirsk

Khabib

8st 11lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: David Thompson

All six wins over 5f; also second over 5f here (good) in August of 2024 but hasn't been seen since a poor run at Beverley later that month; previously trained by his owner; can only really watch after such a long time off.

25/1

5

(10)

25th Aug 2024

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

14:05 Beverley

Khabib

9st 7lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Ray Craggs

It's now 12 starts since his last victory but he comes here on the back of a good second of nine in 5f Thirsk handicap nine days ago; this reliable C&D winner ought to be in the shake-up.

7/1

Form: 436204

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Without a victory since 2022 but he got back on track when fourth of eight in 5f Doncaster handicap eight days ago; he can make his presence felt eased 1lb despite being drawn widest of all.
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5th

2

(9)

11th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

19:45 Southwell (AW)

Thankuappreciate

9st 9lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

Stable yet to get rolling for the year but he was a bright spot when springing a surprise over C&D off 3lb lower in February; not entirely convinced over 7f a couple of times since and holds each-way claims.

10/1

4th

7

(6)

11th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

20:15 Southwell (AW)

Thankuappreciate

9st 5lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

6f winner here on his penultimate start and he didn't fail through a lack of stamina when third at Chelmsford 13 days ago; he was well positioned in a race where nothing challenged from the rear there though and others appeal more for win purposes.

8/1

3rd

6

(3)

26th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

19:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Thankuappreciate

9st 5lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

Strong at the finish when winning a 6f handicap at Southwell two weeks ago; the subsequent 4lb rise looks less of a concern than the additional furlong.

8/1

Form: 277137 D

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Resumed winning ways at Newmarket (5f) in August but saw his run of good form come to an end when seventh at Thirsk (5f) nine days ago; he's the sort to bounce back quickly though.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

10th

10

(8)

6th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

Catch Cunningham

8st 11lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Michael Herrington

C&D scorer but his recent form is far from encouraging, beating only two in 5f Southwell handicap 17 days ago; hood goes back on; work to do.

14/1

7th

1

(2)

20th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Catch Cunningham

9st 9lb

J: Connor Planas

T: Michael Herrington

Possibly needed latest run (when back from a break); losing sequence is mounting up but this drop in class may do the trick; interesting at this level off 11lb below last winning mark.

13/2

14

(3)

21st Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 4f 214y

Class 5

17:07 Southwell (AW)

Catch Cunningham

9st 2lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Michael Herrington

Needs things to fall just right for him but he is on a lowly mark and some of this summer's form gives him leading claims; wouldn't judge him too harshly on latest Leicester run and he holds each-way claims again.

10/1

Form: 467146 D

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Ended a long losing sequence at Doncaster (5f) in July and not discredited when sixth in 5f Thirsk handicap nine days ago; he's one for the shortlist.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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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

Form: 745173 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Comes here on the back of a good third in 5f Hamilton handicap 22 days ago; also scored at Pontefract (5f) in July so he needs considering.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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5th

10

(5)

11th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

14:08 Dundalk (AW)

Cavalier Approach

9st 10lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Paul W Flynn

Won four times in Britain; weak form in Ireland last year; best watched on stable debut, and first run since last of 14 behind Sovereign Banter here in October.

25/1

14th

5

(14)

24th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

18:15 Dundalk (AW)

Cavalier Approach

9st 12lb

J: Julian Pietropaolo

T: Maurice Andrew Ahern

Won four times in Britain for Ed Bethell; poor form in three turf runs in Ireland this season; failed to land a blow at Newcastle three days ago; the jury is out at present.

25/1

5

(4)

21st Oct 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

Cavalier Approach

9st 8lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Maurice Andrew Ahern

One of his four wins for earlier trainers came over C&D; poor form in three turf runs in Ireland this season but he ran off 68 on the first of them and gets in here off just 54; interesting to see if there is any market support with headgear returning.

8/1

Form: 048335 CD

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Yet to score this season but he arrives in good order, not enjoying a clear run when fifth of seven at Bath (5f) eight days ago; this C&D winner must enter calculations.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

7

(1)

5th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

14:11 Ayr

Midnight Lir

10st 7lb

J: Mr Matt Brown

T: Michael Dods

It's now 21 starts since his last success but he comes here in good form, fourth of ten in 5f Thirsk handicap 19 days ago; well in the mix.

5/1

4th

7

(6)

16th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:20 Thirsk

Midnight Lir

9st 6lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

On a long losing sequence but he got back on track in first-time blinkers (tongue-tie also back on) with third of ten in 5f Carlisle handicap 18 days ago; well in the mix off the same mark with headgear retained.

6/1

3rd

7

(2)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

15:10 Carlisle

Midnight Lir

9st 5lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Beaten 19 times since his last win in September 2023 and good runs have been scarce over the last year and a bit; however, it's possible he'll improve for this month's reappearance outing and he's not discounted off a handy mark in a reapplied tongue-tie and first-time blinkers.

9/1

Form: 132042 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Has held his form well since going in at Redcar (5f) in May, runner-up over C&D 11 days ago; up 2lb but he's not taken lightly.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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11

(11)

5th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

17:37 Redcar

Scoops Ahoy

8st 13lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: David O’Meara

Beat Ticktyboo over C&D (soft) in May and he's run well in defeat in three of his last four starts; wouldn't look to have much in hand of this mark though.

10/1

4

(6)

23rd Sep 2024

Good To Soft

0m 5f 7y

Class 5

16:08 Hamilton

Scoops Ahoy

9st 8lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

His form can be up and down but he won at Redcar (5f, soft) in May and went close at Beverley (5f, good to firm) last month; he didn't enjoy the best of passages when close fifth at Beverley (5f, good to firm) last time in a first-time visor (retained) and he could be in the shake-up.

6/1

Form: 989243 CD

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 2lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
C&D winner who arrives in good order, third of seven at Yarmouth (5f) last time; he's one for the shortlist.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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5

(7)

30th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

0m 5f 7y

Class 5

16:45 Hamilton

Majeski Man

9st 7lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

Two wins over 5f on good/good to soft in spring of 2023; a couple of fair efforts this season, including when second at Redcar last time (5f, good to firm); on a good mark; each-way chance.

9/2

2nd

2

(1)

17th Sep 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:13 Redcar

Majeski Man

9st 12lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Paul Midgley

Hindered by unfavourable draw at Beverley last time and is better judged on his consistent spell leading up to that; interesting in this grade off 8lb below last winning mark.

11/2

16

(15)

25th Aug 2024

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

14:05 Beverley

Majeski Man

9st 2lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Paul Midgley

C&D winner who arrives in good order, third of seven at Yarmouth (5f) last time; he's one for the shortlist.

9/1

Form: 940019 D

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Back to winning ways at Pontefract (5f) in August and not disgraced when ninth of 16 (second home in his group) in 6f handicap at Ripon since; he's in the mix.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

8

(10)

24th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

18:00 Southwell (AW)

Glendown

9st 1lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Five wins include one on AW, over C&D in late 2024; beaten under a length three times on turf in 2025 and he wasn't far away in a recent C&D classified event after a short break; weights chance back in a handicap.

10/1

3rd

7

(7)

5th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

16:25 Southwell (AW)

Glendown

9st 9lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Multiple turf sprint and C&D winner; losing run stands at 18 starts and although he went close on turf at Redcar in November, he was below par in two AW starts since.

16/1

6

(8)

18th Nov 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:15 Newcastle (AW)

Glendown

9st 4lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Close second at Redcar last time; 0-15 this year and ran poorly in last four AW attempts but defied a 10lb higher mark at Southwell a year ago; very attractively handicapped and enters calculations.

4/1

Non-runners

Knicks

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Payout
Exacta £45.70
Straight Forecast £56.58
Tricast £791.04
Trifecta £816.60

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Emeralds Pride

POSTDATA:

Cavalier Approach

The Sun:

Khabib

Daily Mirror:

Rock Of England

TOPSPEED:

Reinforce

The Times:

Glendown

The Star:

Project Dante

Telegraph:

Cavalier Approach

RP RATINGS:

Emeralds Pride

D Express:

Emeralds Pride

Daily Record:

Khabib