September 24 / 14.10 Beverley

14.10

Good To Firm

Beckside Spa Retreat EBF Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £4050
  • 1m 0f 100y
  • Class 5
  • 7 runners
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Beckside Spa Retreat EBF Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

Runners: 7 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

Form: 45

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Has shown signs of ability in novice events at this course and Thirsk; however, needs improvement to get off the mark and may be more interesting in handicaps shortly.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

5

(3)

23rd Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:15 Chelmsford (AW)

Divine Legacy

9st 9lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

0-8; second of 10 at Doncaster (1m2f, good) in July but below that level since, including when third of four over 1m2f here five weeks ago; the first-time visor needs to spark him back up.

12/1

3rd

3

(2)

18th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

17:25 Chelmsford (AW)

Divine Legacy

9st 2lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

Seven-race maiden; posted best form when close second in Class 4 Doncaster handicap (1m2f, good) in July and has good claims if judged on that performance but dropped out as though something was amiss at Windsor last month; cheekpieces removed after one use; AW debut.

5/1

11th

10

(2)

14th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

17:30 Windsor

Divine Legacy

9st 2lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Julie Camacho

No wins in six but a three-time runner-up and only narrowly missed out last time at Doncaster (1m2f, good); 2lb higher here but cheekpieces might give her a lift.

11/2

OUR TIP

Form: 3

Last run: 49 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
120,000euros breeze-up purchase in May; promising third in Ffos Las maiden (7.4f, soft) seven weeks ago; leading player provided he stays this longer trip (mixed messages in pedigree).
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2nd

4

(4)

14th Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:15 Kempton (AW)

Misty Memories

9st 7lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Richard Hughes

prominent early, steadied and in touch with leaders after 2f, switched left and challenging over 2f out, led over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, kept on final 110yds

3/1

2

(1)

24th Sep 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 100y

Class 5

14:10 Beverley

Misty Memories

9st 7lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Richard Hughes

120,000euros breeze-up purchase in May; promising third in Ffos Las maiden (7.4f, soft) seven weeks ago; leading player provided he stays this longer trip (mixed messages in pedigree).

15/8

3rd

6

(6)

6th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 80y

Class 4

15:05 Ffos Las

Misty Memories

9st 7lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Richard Hughes

in touch with leaders

15/2

Form: 89

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Needs to improve on his Kempton AW efforts and looks set for another supporting role unless the switch to turf has positive effect; the type to flourish in handicaps later on.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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8

(4)

12th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

2m 1f 197y

Class 1

15:00 Doncaster

Pendragon

8st 10lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Sir Mark Prescott Bt

Unraced on softer than good; emphatic wins in his first three handicaps, here on second occasion; the winning sequence ended on latest outing but he was a close second that day to the subsequent Melrose winner; has a fair bit to find on form but this 3yo should be open to further progress and he's a dark horse venturing beyond 14.5f for the first time.

8/1

2nd

2

(1)

24th Jul 2025

Good

1m 6f 0y

Class 3

15:55 Sandown

Pendragon

9st 8lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Sir Mark Prescott Bt

Has been a textbook Prescott improver switched to handicaps this term, posting three emphatic wins, latest over C&D (good to firm); could well defy another big rise in the weights and complete the four-timer.

7/4

1st

4

(3)

4th Jul 2025

Good

1m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:20 Sandown

Pendragon

9st 3lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Sir Mark Prescott Bt

Four 2yo runs at up to 8.5f barely scratched the surface of his potential and he ran out the comfortable winner of two handicaps last month, 1m4f at Ripon and an extended 1m6f at Doncaster last week; 10lb higher this time but still 2lb well in and he has more to offer as a stayer.

10/11

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
16,000euros yearling, 115,000gns 2yo; Calyx half-brother to 2m4f/2m6f hurdle winner Moving Water; unraced dam out of 7f 2yo Group 3 winner; yard is 3-32 with 2yos; check the betting.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

11

(14)

18th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

15:10 Newbury

Rogue Diplomat

9st 5lb

J: Harry Davies

T: James Owen

Progressive 4yo; 5-6 over 7f but showed he's just as effective at 1m when making Urban Lion pull out all the stops in the Lincoln at Doncaster (good to soft) three weeks ago; 1lb better off for a nose defeat and there should be little between the pair again.

7/1

2nd

12

(5)

28th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

15:32 Doncaster

Rogue Diplomat

9st 3lb

J: Harry Davies

T: James Owen

Won over 7f here in September (good to soft) and October (soft) to complete a four-timer; all of those wins came by less than 1l, suggesting he's a type who only just does enough, and there may be more left in the tank; worth another crack at 1m and could be in the mix if seeing it out.

10/1

9

(4)

24th Oct 2025

Heavy

0m 7f 6y

Class 2

15:18 Doncaster

Rogue Diplomat

9st 0lb

J: Harry Davies

T: James Owen

Led towards the finish in competitive field at the Doncaster St Leger meeting (good to soft) last time, completing a hat-trick and taking record over 7f to 4-5; could well continue to progress over this distance; strong contender.

7/2

Form: 543

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Thrice-raced colt who has steadily progressive RPRs; finished third behind the clear form horses in a better contest at York (1m, good to soft) most recently; major contender.
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10th

11

(1)

27th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

13:42 Lingfield (AW)

Springbok

9st 2lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard Fahey

15-race maiden who has been performing respectably in 1m handicaps this winter without strongly suggesting his turn is near; today's longer trip needs to help him pull out a bit more.

12/1

5th

8

(10)

11th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

14:44 Southwell (AW)

Springbok

9st 6lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Richard Fahey

Finished behind a couple of today's rivals at Newcastle last time, but shaped as if he's still in reasonably good form; however, still needs to show he has what it takes to win (record is 0-14).

9/1

5th

5

(12)

31st Jan 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

18:25 Newcastle (AW)

Springbok

9st 7lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Richard Fahey

0-13 but he's on a reduced mark and was an eyecatching third behind Trais Fluors over C&D four weeks ago; that was only his fourth run on AW and has possibilities if he can back that up.

15/2

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
95,000euros yearling, 150,000euros (breeze-up) 2yo; Persian King half-brother to seven winners, notably Syphax (7f 2yo including Group 3); dam US 1m/8.5f turf stakes winner; interesting newcomer.
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Verdict Starting price

5th

5

(2)

1st Jul 2025

Good

1m 0f 208y

Class 2

15:00 Musselburgh

The Trickster

9st 6lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

Consistent 3yo who ran creditably at Epsom (1m2f, good to soft) on Derby day most recently, taking form figures to 11233 while shaping as if this drop back in distance will prove ideal; seems versatile as regards ground; 1-1 over 1m1f and holds solid claims.

11/4

2

(5)

7th Jun 2025

Good

1m 2f 17y

Class 2

17:00 Epsom

The Trickster

9st 7lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

Two from two in novice events last term (one on soft) and creditable placed efforts in 1m2f/1m handicaps on both starts this season; may still do better but the return to this trip isn't guaranteed to help as settling him is still something of an issue.

11/2

3rd

1

(8)

9th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

16:35 Ascot

The Trickster

9st 11lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

took keen hold, in touch with leaders, challenging over 1f out, kept on but lost second towards finish

7/2

Form: 6

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Sole filly in this field; finished only sixth of seven at Goodwood (1m, soft) one month ago, running to an ordinary RPR; may do better with that experience under her belt.
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Verdict Starting price

5

(8)

19th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

1m 4f 0y

Class 1

16:55 Newmarket (July)

Caspi Star

8st 9lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Charlie Johnston

Musselburgh maiden winner (1m4f, good to soft) who was third in a hot running of the Listed Cheshire Oaks in May (11.3f, good); well beaten in Group 2 Ribblesdale at Royal Ascot (1m4f, good to firm) but failed to settle and, in view of the penultimate form, is not ruled out now back down in grade.

12/1

1

(1)

19th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 3f 211y

Class 1

15:40 Ascot

Caspi Star

9st 2lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Charlie Johnston

Second to Lady Vivian in Southwell maiden (1m4f, AW) in March on third start then easily won Musselburgh maiden (12.4f, good to soft); improved again when third in Listed Cheshire Oaks (11.3f, good); mixed messages from that form with Minnie Hauk following up in the Oaks but the runner-up being unplaced in French Group 3; this stiffer stamina test can suit; not ruled out.

9/1

3rd

1

(5)

7th May 2025

Good

1m 3f 75y

Class 1

14:35 Chester

Caspi Star

9st 2lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Charlie Johnston

towards rear but in touch with leaders, ridden and headway 1f out, stayed on and went third inside final furlong

20/1

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Misty Memories

TOPSPEED:

Springbok

The Times:

Caspi Star

NEWMARKET:

Rogue Diplomat

The Star:

The Trickster

The Guardian:

Caspi Star

RP RATINGS:

Misty Memories

Telegraph:

Misty Memories

Daily Mail:

Misty Memories

D Express:

Misty Memories

Daily Mirror:

Misty Memories

Daily Record:

Misty Memories

POSTDATA:

Springbok

The Sun:

Springbok