August 25 / 17.00 Beverley

17.00

Good

25 Years Trouble & Strife Martin & Anne Handicap

  • Prize money: £4789.1
  • 1m 0f 100y
  • Class 5
  • 10 runners
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25 Years Trouble & Strife Martin & Anne Handicap

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

14/1 (Won)

  • Win: £5.50
  • Place: £2.00

Form: 7123-7 D

Last run: 125 days

W: 10st 3lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Placed on consecutive starts after last summer's breakthrough win at Pontefract (1m, good) but can't really blame the soft ground for his disappointing reappearance in April and has been off for another four months since.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

5

(3)

28th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

16:21 Southwell (AW)

Lerwick

9st 7lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Mark Loughnane

0-13 on AW and 0-11 for current yard, runner-up both starts here; largely consistent this autumn/winter at Kempton and Newcastle but others are more persuasive for the win.

9/1

5th

2

(7)

6th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

17:30 Newcastle (AW)

Lerwick

9st 8lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Mark Loughnane

Record of 0-12 on AW and 0-10 for current yard but he has proved largely consistent at Kempton since returned to this sphere; frame possibilities if staying at the same level and win possibilities on best form.

11/2

4th

3

(11)

19th Jan 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

16:08 Kempton (AW)

Lerwick

9st 9lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Mark Loughnane

Losing run up to 16 but much better when third of 12 over C&D last month; that race has produced winners since and he races off the same mark, but the outside stall presents a problem; blinkers return.

5/1

OUR TIP

5/1

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 470-P3 C

Last run: 25 days

W: 10st 3lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Pulled up on seasonal debut in June (bled from the nose) but put that run behind him when third of 11 at Redcar (1m2f, good to firm) last month; ran very well on both previous visits to Beverley and goes on the shortlist today; hooded for first time.
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Verdict Starting price

1st

2

(2)

29th Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 5y

Class 5

14:30 Pontefract

Shimmering Sands

11st 1lb

J: Mr Henry Callan

T: Michael & David Easterby

Stuck his neck in front in the final strides over C&D (good) on seasonal debut, ending a three-year losing spell; still well handicapped on peak form and commands respect under very promising young amateur Henry Callan, who has built up an impressive strike-rate.

5/2

1st

4

(6)

8th Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 5y

Class 6

20:30 Pontefract

Shimmering Sands

9st 7lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

No wins since 2023 and although he was running well when last seen, that was late last year; probably one to watch unless backed.

5/1

9/2

  • Place: £1.50

Form: -34353 D

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Delivered on debut promise when winning 8.6f AW novice in the autumn; yet to make any significant progress this year and her tendency to race too freely is a nagging concern but she kept on well for third at Sandown (1m2f, good to firm) last month and will probably be on the premises again here; tongue-tie removed.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7

(2)

30th Sep 2024

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Winterfair

9st 9lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Sole success came over C&D last October; has been running consistently well on turf and she has scope to improve further back on AW; runs without hood worn on last three starts; holds claims.

9/2

3rd

7

(1)

25th Aug 2024

Good

1m 0f 100y

Class 5

17:00 Beverley

Winterfair

9st 10lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: William Haggas

Delivered on debut promise when winning 8.6f AW novice in the autumn; yet to make any significant progress this year and her tendency to race too freely is a nagging concern but she kept on well for third at Sandown (1m2f, good to firm) last month and will probably be on the premises again here; tongue-tie removed.

9/2

4th
3 (5)
Shaladar

8/1

Form: -20574 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 10st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Now 7lb lower then when second of six over C&D (soft; also suited by good) on seasonal debut in April but has not been firing on all cylinders since and remains without a win since September 2022.
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4th

3

(12)

23rd Oct 2025

Soft

1m 0f 75y

Class 6

15:30 Nottingham

Shaladar

9st 11lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Kevin Ryan

Short-headed at Carlisle (1m, good) in August and he's also gone close on soft ground in the past; however, he's failed to threaten on his last two outings and this 6yo remains without a win since September 2022.

12/1

16

(6)

3rd Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

14:20 Ascot

Shaladar

10st 6lb

J: Mr Henry Callan

T: Kevin Ryan

Below par returned to Ascot (1m) most recently; still on a three-year losing spell but is very attractively weighted, being 12lb lower than when favourite for this contest 12 months ago (finished third).

12/1

10

(1)

5th Sep 2025

Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

13:45 Ascot

Shaladar

9st 9lb

J: Miss Becky Smith

T: Kevin Ryan

Bettered his 2023 third in this when runner-up (under Becky Smith) to Terries Royale in last year's soft-ground renewal; last win came off a 13lb higher mark in September 2022 but he went mighty close at Carlisle (1m, good) one month ago and this has likely been a target; player again despite stall 1 probably not being ideal.

4/1

Form: 221054 C

Last run: 9 days

W: 10st 0lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Free-going front-runner who has won three times this year, most recently here (7.4f, good to firm) in June; suffered worrying dip in form afterwards but steadied the ship with respectable fourth at Epsom (7f, good) last week and will be fine over today's trip; no surprise if he makes a bold bid.
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Verdict Starting price

1st

3

(6)

3rd Sep 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 16y

Class 4

14:00 Chepstow

Island Native

9st 11lb

J: Frederick Larson

T: Michael Appleby

Got off the mark on turf at Beverley (7.5f, good to firm) in June off 1lb lower mark when making all; he had to use up energy to lead from a wide stall and didn't have much left once headed when fifth at Beverley (8.5f, good to firm) nine days ago; chance if able to dominate from the front.

8/1

5th

6

(9)

25th Aug 2024

Good

1m 0f 100y

Class 5

17:00 Beverley

Island Native

10st 0lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Michael Appleby

Free-going front-runner who has won three times this year, most recently here (7.4f, good to firm) in June; suffered worrying dip in form afterwards but steadied the ship with respectable fourth at Epsom (7f, good) last week and will be fine over today's trip; no surprise if he makes a bold bid.

8/1

4th

3

(1)

16th Aug 2024

Good

0m 7f 3y

Class 5

16:35 Epsom

Island Native

9st 13lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Michael Appleby

Triple all-the-way winner already in 2024 and perfectly drawn to attack this time, but can sometimes prove too free for his own good and hasn't beaten anything home since the most recent success; risks attached.

7/1

5/1

Form: 532214 D

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Belatedly came good in maiden handicap at Wolverhampton (8.6f, AW) last month, his 15th start, and his recent fourth at Epsom (8.5f, good) was perfectly respectable; suited by this C&D; each-way claims at least.
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Verdict Starting price

1

27th May 2026

Good

2m 1f 46y

Class 4

18:08 Cartmel

Etretat

11st 4lb

J: Derek Fox

T: Andrew Hamilton

Left Charlie Johnston for 1,000gns; 150-1 on hurdle debut at Perth and performed accordingly.

50/1

1

14th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 47y

Class 4

13:58 Perth

Etretat

11st 5lb

J: William Maggs

T: Andrew Hamilton

Fairly useful four-time AW Flat winner for Charlie Johnston but 0-17 on turf for that yard; ran poorly at Lingfield (AW) 16 days ago and changed hands for 1,000gns since; best watched on hurdles debut.

33/1

10th

5

(2)

28th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

19:20 Lingfield (AW)

Etretat

9st 7lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Charlie Johnston

Four AW wins, including C&D, and returns from a six-month break on a manageable mark; more good runs than bad at this track and he's not discounted.

9/1

Form: 65757

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Yet to be placed after five starts but never really got a clear shot at the leaders when 3l-seventh at Kempton (1m, AW) this month and is another 3lb lower here; might be building up to something.
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Verdict Starting price

7th

1

(6)

16th May 2026

Good

1m 3f 197y

Class 6

16:50 Doncaster

Cavalry Call

10st 0lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: Patrick Morris

Won at Chelmsford (1m2f, AW) last spring but he's struggled in his last eight starts including over hurdles in last two runs; now 10lb lower than for his last success but he needs a big turnaround for new yard (has changed hands and left Mike Smith); hood removed and cheekpieces return.

16/1

9th

3

2nd Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 51y

Class 4

14:40 Kelso

Cavalry Call

11st 3lb

J: Toby Wynne

T: R Mike Smith

Two Flat wins but form went the wrong way in that code from last August onwards and he was pulled up at 150-1 on hurdle debut four weeks ago.

100/1

8th
10 (6)
Kokinelli

6/1

Form: 834

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Unexposed 3yo who displayed ability in all three qualifying races, perhaps most notably when fourth in tactical race at Nottingham (8.3f, good to firm) this month; should has some improvement to come in handicaps.
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6th

2

(3)

18th Oct 2025

Good

1m 5f 192y

Class 5

10:30 Catterick

Kokinelli

9st 13lb

J: Liam Wright

T: Hugo Palmer

Pipped at Chester (1m4f, good) in July and returned to form at Southwell (upped to 1m6f, AW) 15 days ago, getting off the mark at 14th attempt; back up 5lb but may have more to offer at this trip.

2/1

6

(9)

3rd Oct 2025

Standard

1m 6f 21y

Class 5

20:15 Southwell (AW)

Kokinelli

9st 6lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Hugo Palmer

Just missed out at Chester (12.3f, good) in July but her form has slipped in the wrong direction in three subsequent runs; edging back down the weights but she's now 0-13 and has stamina to prove at this new trip.

10/1

Form: -00059

Last run: 16 days

W: 10st 1lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Lurks on a dangerous mark and hinted at possible return to form when running-on fifth here (7.4f, good to firm) last month but his subsequent Haydock run was disappointing and he now has it all to prove again over this new trip.
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Verdict Starting price

1st

1

(3)

16th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 218y

Class 5

16:45 Thirsk

Capital Guarantee

9st 9lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: David O’Meara

A three-time 7f/1m winner in 2025, including over this C&D; mainly below his best this season but he didn't run too badly when sixth at Beverley (7.5f, good to firm) 12 days ago; on a handy mark and now drops in grade.

5/1

6th

3

(5)

4th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 96y

Class 4

17:10 Beverley

Capital Guarantee

9st 6lb

J: Mark Winn

T: David O’Meara

A three-time 7f/1m winner in 2025; mainly well below par this season though, only 14th in 1m1f York handicap last month; has it to prove at present.

25/1

14th

8

(7)

13th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 177y

Class 4

16:50 York

Capital Guarantee

9st 3lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: David O’Meara

Three-time 7f/1m winner in 2025; good second at Beverley (7.5f, good to firm) in April but well beaten behind some of today's rivals on his two outings since.

33/1

13/2

Form: 897002 D

Last run: 51 days

W: 10st 1lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Looked useful when winning 1m AW handicap for Sir Michael Stoute in spring 2023 but has largely been disappointing for new stable this year; went close in C&D seller (good to firm) last month but almost certainly needs to better that performance in this handicap.
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9th

6

(10)

24th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Assessment

9st 6lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Archie Watson

Struggled for Archie Watson this year, his one placed effort coming when second in a Beverley seller in July (8.5f, good to firm); last of ten back in a handicap in August; too much to prove.

16/1

10th

5

(8)

25th Aug 2024

Good

1m 0f 100y

Class 5

17:00 Beverley

Assessment

10st 1lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Archie Watson

Looked useful when winning 1m AW handicap for Sir Michael Stoute in spring 2023 but has largely been disappointing for new stable this year; went close in C&D seller (good to firm) last month but almost certainly needs to better that performance in this handicap.

13/2

2nd

3

(2)

5th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

18:35 Beverley

Assessment

10st 2lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Archie Watson

soon led

7/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £28.60
Straight Forecast £27.12
Tricast £68.06
Trifecta £87.70

Selections

NEWMARKET:

Winterfair

RP RATINGS:

Shaladar

TOPSPEED:

Island Native

SPOTLIGHT:

Cavalry Call

The Star:

Assessment

Daily Mirror:

Shimmering Sands

The Times:

Winterfair

Telegraph:

Winterfair

The Sun:

Winterfair

Daily Record:

Winterfair

POSTDATA:

Shaladar

D Express:

Shaladar