August 31 / 14.35 Beverley

14.35

Good To Firm

Constant Security Handicap (Div I)

  • Prize money: £4527.4
  • 0m 5f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 11 runners
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Constant Security Handicap (Div I)

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly sunny

7/2 (Won)

  • Win: £4.60
  • Place: £1.80

Form: 851921 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced 4yo; steady progress this term, winning at Bath (5f, good) in June and Nottingham (5f, good to firm) in August; had fair bit in hand last time and 6lb rise does not look insurmountable; could follow up.
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8th

3

(10)

24th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

14:40 Beverley

Frank The Spark

9st 10lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Paul Midgley

Handicapper had his say after an easy Nottingham win (2-2 there) early last month and this 5yo has been held since; often dropped in (may well be again from a wide stall) and would then be reliant on the race setting up for him, as well as some luck.

12/1

4th

9

(4)

9th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

15:47 Redcar

Frank The Spark

8st 10lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Paul Midgley

Won at Nottingham (5f, good to firm) in July but that wasn't much of a race and he has not repeated the form; now wears cheekpieces; others preferred.

14/1

4

(2)

2nd Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

15:25 Thirsk

Frank The Spark

9st 10lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Paul Midgley

Gained his fourth career success at Nottingham (5f, good to firm) in July and 6f will have been too far for him at York next time; however, he's still 7lb higher than for the win and others make more obvious appeal.

8/1

9/1

  • Place: £4.10

Form: 446526 CD

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Not the easiest to predict but heavy ground might have been to blame for a poor effort last time and he'd previously performed well from the front when second to Opal Storm over C&D; well drawn near the rail for a similar run; has to be considered.
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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

8/1

  • Place: £1.80

Form: 503635 CD

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Winless this year but well handicapped on last season's form which included a C&D success; faded only late on last time and had gone close here (good to firm) the time before; could be ready to strike.
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3rd

3

(8)

12th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

16:00 Beverley

Miss Brazen

9st 9lb

J: Lewis Chalkley

T: Michael & David Easterby

Defied a higher mark over C&D three years ago; modest strike-rate since but regained the winning thread at Nottingham (5f, good) on reappearance and may remain competitive.

11/2

1st

1

(6)

18th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 8y

Class 6

17:45 Nottingham

Miss Brazen

9st 12lb

J: Lewis Chalkley

T: Michael & David Easterby

Out of sorts when last seen in the autumn but has dipped to 1lb below the mark she defied at Thirsk (5f, good) last summer; well handicapped if reviving after six months off.

10/1

Form: 442621 CD

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Ended long losing run for yard when beating Sound Reason and Let's Go Hugo over C&D two weeks ago; that was a deserved reward for a string of creditable efforts; up just 4lb and should remain competitive.
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12th

9

(8)

3rd May 2026

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 6

17:00 Hamilton

Opal Storm

9st 0lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Brian Rothwell

Arrived late to win at Southwell (5f) and only faded late on at Doncaster last week (good to firm); remains in form and she is proven on a stiff 5f.

7/1

5th

3

(8)

24th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 3y

Class 6

13:40 Doncaster

Opal Storm

9st 9lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Brian Rothwell

Produced late when winning a 5f handicap at Southwell three weeks ago; has the ability to defy a 3lb rise and she has run well over C&D in the past; one for the shortlist.

10/1

1st

10

(8)

2nd Apr 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

18:48 Southwell (AW)

Opal Storm

9st 1lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Brian Rothwell

Yet to shine on AW but she has slipped to a tempting mark and last month's return to action (6f) should have blown away any cobwebs; the return to 5f is in her favour too and she could run a big race at a price.

25/1

Form: -17561 CD

Last run: 6 days

W: 10st 2lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Loves it here and was gaining a third C&D success when scoring convincingly (good to firm) last Sunday, soon recovering from a characteristically slow start; solid chance under a 5lb penalty.
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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

OUR TIP

Form: 475509

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 13lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Her three wins have been over 6f/7f on Newcastle's AW (0-11 on turf); seems to be going through the motions at present and the fitting of a first-time hood at Doncaster two weeks ago failed to have a positive effect.
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3rd

2

(4)

4th Nov 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

14:57 Redcar

Sibyl Charm

9st 9lb

J: Mohammed Tabti

T: Iain Jardine

Three-time AW winner; only 1-17 on turf but gained the success off current mark at Ayr (6f, good) in August; good chance provided she returns to that form.

10/1

3rd

2

(4)

4th Nov 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

14:57 Redcar

Sibyl Charm

9st 9lb

J: Mohammed Tabti

T: Iain Jardine

Three-time AW winner; only 1-17 on turf but gained the success off current mark at Ayr (6f, good) in August; good chance provided she returns to that form.

10/1

Form: 71-908 CD

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Scored three times as a 2yo on all types of ground, including over C&D; slim pickings this year but she was poorly drawn at York (wore cheekpieces/tongue-strap) last time and has since had wind surgery; quite interesting from a falling mark.
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9th

3

(1)

10th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

18:15 Newcastle (AW)

Travel Candy

9st 9lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Brian Ellison

Three wins on turf but not a lot to show from her three attempts on the AW and others look better equipped.

14/1

9th

3

(1)

10th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

18:15 Newcastle (AW)

Travel Candy

9st 9lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Brian Ellison

Three wins on turf but not a lot to show from her three attempts on the AW and others look better equipped.

14/1

8th

3

(3)

28th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

19:45 Southwell (AW)

Travel Candy

9st 8lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Brian Ellison

prominent, weakened from over 1f out

12/1

Form: 34355-

Last run: 303 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Cost 450,000gns as a yearling; six-race maiden; ended 2023 (for Bryan Smart) in a lull but wasn't beaten far in a C&D nursery last summer; now makes her reappearance and debut for a new stable, and she could still be unexposed.
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1st

2

(9)

20th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:30 Newcastle (AW)

Lady Nunthorpe

9st 8lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Geoff Oldroyd

5f Tapeta winner in autumn but tailed off following a slow start here in November; back on track returned to Southwell last time (fourth won next time) but not certain to back that up.

6/1

3rd

4

(1)

17th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 5

18:00 Southwell (AW)

Lady Nunthorpe

9st 7lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Geoff Oldroyd

in touch with leaders

14/1

3rd

4

(1)

17th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 5

18:00 Southwell (AW)

Lady Nunthorpe

9st 7lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Geoff Oldroyd

in touch with leaders, lost position halfway, headway over 1f out, weakened final 110yds

14/1

Form: 144423 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
5f specialist; scored at Newcastle in April and has been knocking at the door since, chasing home Opal Storm and Sound Reason here (good to firm) two weeks ago; should be in the thick of things again.
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8th

6

(11)

26th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

17:23 Redcar

Lets Go Hugo

10st 9lb

J: Miss Chelsea Brooks

T: Ollie Pears

All wins at 5f and he was only tenth over C&D recently, finishing behind One Of Our Own and Mister Sky Blue.

10/1

10th

1

(7)

7th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

17:15 Redcar

Lets Go Hugo

9st 9lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Ollie Pears

All wins at 5f but he has run well over C&D; yet to shine in 2026 but dropping into 0-55 company will help; not ruled out.

10/1

10/1

Form: 040758 CD

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Started the season in top form, beaten narrowly over C&D before winning at Ripon; however, he seems to have gone off the boil, performing below market expectations when only eighth at Newcastle last week; needs a revival.
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4

(8)

27th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Mattice

9st 6lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Ian McInnes

Has been in grand form since winning at Carlisle (6f, good to soft) in July and landed his third win of the year (and first on AW) over C&D last time; up 6lb but must come into the equation on this hat-trick bid.

100/30

4

(8)

27th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Mattice

9st 6lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Ian McInnes

Has been in grand form since winning at Carlisle (6f, good to soft) in July and landed his third win of the year (and first on AW) over C&D last time; up 6lb but must come into the equation on this hat-trick bid.

100/30

1

(13)

2nd Oct 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Mattice

9st 13lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Ian McInnes

Went very close on stable debut over C&D last November; made all at Carlisle (good to soft) in July and kept on well to win at Ripon (also 6f, good) on Saturday; 5lb penalty but this drop back to 5f is likely no bother; should give it a good go.

9/2

Form: 525-85 CD

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
C&D winner, well treated on best form from last year, but his two runs this season have not promised a great deal (off over two months in between); has slipped below last winning mark but needs to get back on track.
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4th

7

(5)

20th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:30 Newcastle (AW)

Show Me Show Me

9st 5lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Richard Fahey

Reliable sort who broke losing run over C&D last month; didn't improve for the return to 6f last time but he'll be happier back at this trip and he's not without a chance.

11/2

3rd

5

(2)

8th Feb 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Show Me Show Me

9st 8lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Richard Fahey

Hasn't raced over 6f since the 2023 Ayr Bronze Cup; some solid 5f form this winter and, while the trip is a slight query (0-16), he was placed in a 0-85 in July 2022; today's rider knows him and is good value for his claim, especially in an apprentice race; could go well.

12/1

3rd

5

(2)

8th Feb 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Show Me Show Me

9st 8lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Richard Fahey

Hasn't raced over 6f since the 2023 Ayr Bronze Cup; some solid 5f form this winter and, while the trip is a slight query (0-16), he was placed in a 0-85 in July 2022; today's rider knows him and is good value for his claim, especially in an apprentice race; could go well.

12/1

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Payout
Exacta £63.20
Straight Forecast £47.10
Tricast £243.15
Trifecta £392.20

Selections

The Times:

Frank The Spark

RP RATINGS:

Emeralds Pride

SPOTLIGHT:

Miss Brazen

The Sun:

Opal Storm

POSTDATA:

Let's Go Hugo

The Guardian:

Frank The Spark

The Star:

Frank The Spark

Daily Record:

Frank The Spark

Telegraph:

Miss Brazen

Daily Mail:

Emeralds Pride

D Express:

Emeralds Pride

Daily Mirror:

Emeralds Pride