April 24 / 14.15 Beverley

14.15

Good

Happy Birthday Andrew Hill Handicap

  • Prize money: £5574.2
  • 0m 5f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 13 runners
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Happy Birthday Andrew Hill Handicap

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

Form: 15566- D

Last run: 273 days

W: 9st 10lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Spent much of 2024 tackling stronger opposition and he was successful on his last run in a Class 4 (5f, good to firm); good draw and he's well up to winning off this mark, so is not ruled out; yard ended a losing run at Catterick yesterday.
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6

(3)

4th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 3y

Class 3

14:15 Doncaster

Burning Cash

8st 10lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Paul Midgley

Dual C&D winner of much higher marks in the summer of 2022 including this race; 1-23 since, though, and tardy starts have become a habit (blindfold off late the last twice); 5lb below last winning mark so certainly well handicapped, but risky.

10/1

11th

13

(12)

7th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 3y

Class 3

17:45 Doncaster

Burning Cash

8st 11lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Paul Midgley

This mark in range but he hasn't found his best form so far this year (had blindfold issues behind Castan latest); this looks a tough race in which to bounce back.

14/1

Form: 5161-6 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Ended 2024 in fine form, winning 5f handicaps at Southwell and Chelmsford; just 1-25 on turf though and he never threatened after a slow start (not uncommon for him) at Musselburgh three weeks ago.
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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: 33215- CD BF

Last run: 153 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Comfortable C&D win last May off 13lb lower (good to soft); better than ever when scoring at Newcastle in November (5f; second run after wind surgery) but he underperformed back at Newcastle (6f) 11 days later; can go well fresh and still open to improvement but maybe slower ground would be ideal.
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6th

2

(6)

21st May 2026

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

17:13 Haydock

Brummell

9st 9lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

Two wins last summer (5f, good/good to firm) and didn't see out 6f when third of six on recent reappearance at Doncaster (6f, good to firm); has run well on slow ground in the past and he's a key player back down to 5f.

4/1

3rd

5

(4)

2nd May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 2y

Class 3

18:27 Doncaster

Brummell

9st 5lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

Often inclined to pull hard over this trip in the past and was kept to 5f last year, when winning three times; undergone wind surgery since last seen six months ago and will need to settle in tonight's small field if he's to have a chance off this mark.

16/1

7th

1

(6)

1st Nov 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

17:45 Newcastle (AW)

Brummell

9st 11lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Julie Camacho

C&D winner; three turf victories this year, the latest in a Class 3 at Hamilton in August; disappointing back at Hamilton in September when soft ground shouldn't have been an excuse; the latest run raises a question now.

4/1

Form: 44126- D

Last run: 187 days

W: 9st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Three wins in 5f handicaps on good ground or slower last summer; returns from a six-month absence and may be sharper with this run behind him.
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8

(3)

3rd Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

20:12 Ripon

High Opinion

8st 12lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Bryan Smart

Shaped as if in need of comeback run at Nottingham (5f, good; sixth of eight) in April; has some decent C&D form to his name and is 10lb lower (and claimer ridden) than when seeing off Our Absent Friends here in August 2024; foolish to discount hastily.

10/1

6th

5

(2)

18th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 8y

Class 6

17:45 Nottingham

High Opinion

9st 8lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Bryan Smart

More miss than hit in 2025 but back on a good mark as a result and a record of two wins and two seconds from his five outings over this C&D means a revival can't be ruled out back from four months off.

13/2

6

(3)

29th Oct 2025

Soft

0m 5f 8y

Class 5

13:47 Nottingham

High Opinion

9st 6lb

J: Harrison Shaw

T: Bryan Smart

Acts on soft; three wins in summer 2024, the first over C&D; two creditable minor honours this May/July but opposable on what he's done since.

14/1

Form: 13231- D

Last run: 192 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Got her act together in the second half of 2024, winning at Thirsk (6f, good to firm) and Musselburgh (5f, good to soft) either side of three placed efforts; begins this campaign off an increased mark but it's likely she's capable of better; well drawn; major player.
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7th

3

(5)

28th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

17:20 Ripon

South Parade

9st 7lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

On a dangerous mark but she doesn't look in much form, finishing down the field again at Thirsk (Tees Aggregates several places ahead of her) 12 days ago; needs to rediscover her spark.

10/1

12th

16

(1)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

15:37 Thirsk

South Parade

9st 0lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

On a dangerous mark but she doesn't look in much form, last of 17 at Musselburgh on latest outing; needs to rediscover her spark.

33/1

12th

8

(12)

26th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 4

18:45 Musselburgh

South Parade

8st 12lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

She's dropped back down to a dangerous mark but she struggled on her final three starts last season and did likewise on her reappearance over C&D a fortnight ago; a major turnaround is necessary.

16/1

16/1

Form: 5400-5 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 4lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
2lb lower than for his last success and he made a pleasing return at Wolverhampton (6f) this month from an absence; return to 5f is in his favour but stall 12 isn't.
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9th

4

(1)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

15:10 Carlisle

Digital

9st 6lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Four-time turf winner who won off today's mark at Newcastle (5f, AW) in February; however, he's finished down the field on his last four starts and a major turnaround is necessary.

12/1

11th

3

(13)

3rd May 2026

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 6

17:00 Hamilton

Digital

9st 9lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Won three 5f AW handicaps through the winter but his last three efforts were nothing to shout about; capable on turf but needs to turn a corner.

14/1

9th

10

(6)

2nd Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 4

17:48 Southwell (AW)

Digital

8st 9lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Ruth Carr

In good form for much of the winter, winning three 5f handicaps, but his form has cooled on his last two starts; others look stronger in this grade.

25/1

Form: 062-65 CD BF

Last run: 44 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Broke his maiden over C&D as a 2yo; recorded his first win since when taking a 6f handicap at Doncaster last June; three 6f runs for new yard this winter, showing fairly useful form on his stable debut but less good twice since; should be fine back at 5f; not ruled out.
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3rd

7

(6)

30th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

14:02 Southwell (AW)

Minnesota Lad

9st 5lb

J: David Nolan

T: Ivan Furtado

Good second over C&D last month but not quite in the same form back here 17 days ago; likely to run his race and more minor money could be on the cards; cheekpieces now added.

9/1

5

(5)

31st Oct 2025

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

18:15 Southwell (AW)

Minnesota Lad

9st 6lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Ivan Furtado

Expensive to follow since joining Ivan Furtado but he usually gives his running; dropping back to 5f isn't sure to be of benefit.

10/1

5

(5)

31st Oct 2025

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

18:15 Southwell (AW)

Minnesota Lad

9st 6lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Ivan Furtado

Expensive to follow since joining Ivan Furtado but he usually gives his running; dropping back to 5f isn't sure to be of benefit.

10/1

Form: 07866- D

Last run: 195 days

W: 9st 2lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Prominent racer with 15 wins on his record; hasn't shone at this venue in the past, including in this race on last year's return to action; others appeal more today.
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6th

6

(2)

31st May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

16:45 Thirsk

Copper Knight

9st 5lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Tim Easterby

Grand old veteran who can be forgiven his defeat in a Class 2 at York last time, having won at this level the time before at Beverley (2lb lower); had 119 races and yet this is his first visit here.

16/1

18th

18

(4)

14th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

14:20 York

Copper Knight

8st 6lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Tim Easterby

Hugely admirable 12yo whose seven York wins include this race in 2019 and 2021, and he built upon last month's reappearance second at Ripon (5f, good) to win at Beverley (5f, good to soft) ten days ago; however, there's a suspicion he may find a big-field Class 2 such as this too hot nowadays.

20/1

1st

4

(2)

4th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

16:15 Beverley

Copper Knight

9st 3lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Legendary 12yo who has won 18 of his 117 races; fine second at Ripon on reappearance (5f, good), rain will help and although yet to win in four runs here, wouldn't rule him out.

13/2

Form: -23361 D

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Having dropped a long way in the weights she took advantage when finishing off strongly to beat her 16 rivals at Doncaster last month (5f, good); still has handicapping scope despite a 5lb rise; more appealing than many.
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6th

6

(6)

11th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 42y

Class 4

17:40 Yarmouth

Thunder Star

9st 2lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Jessica Macey

She was returning from a five-month break when finishing in midfield at Doncaster 13 days ago (5f, good to soft), a race where she tired in the final furlong but still did best of the far-side group; two wins and two seconds from her six C&D runs and she has solid claims off a fair mark.

7/1

9th

6

(7)

29th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 3y

Class 5

17:50 Doncaster

Thunder Star

9st 7lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Jessica Macey

Fit from the AW when winning this race 12 months ago (good ground) off a 5lb lower mark; mixed bag afterwards and it looks a stronger contest this time around.

10/1

9/1

Form: 6187-2 D

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 0lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Won twice for the Moores (5f, soft and 6f, AW); had a wind operation prior to his stable debut at Newcastle (5f), a race which he finished off strongly for second; drawn wide back on turf; one of two runners for Paul Midgley.
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2nd

6

(7)

18th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

14:30 Carlisle

Fierce

9st 2lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Paul Midgley

Placed in AW contest on reappearance and has a fighting chance provided he builds on that effort; still well treated on his two wins (handicap/claimer) last summer.

10/1

3rd

8

(6)

7th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 5

17:30 Southwell (AW)

Fierce

9st 3lb

J: John Fahy

T: Paul Midgley

A dual 6f scorer in 2025 but he's been off since coming in last of seven in 6f seller here in October; handily weighted if resurgent after a break though.

16/1

5th

8

(5)

18th Nov 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

19:45 Newcastle (AW)

Fierce

9st 2lb

J: John Fahy

T: Paul Midgley

Went close on his reappearance here in March and has since won a Pontefract handicap (6f, good) and a Wolverhampton claimer (6f, Tapeta); gave the impression a return to further may suit when fifth of nine behind Dark Kestrel over C&D last month.

12/1

33/1

Form: 20100- D

Last run: 189 days

W: 8st 12lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
His sole win from 14 starts came in a three-runner maiden at Chepstow last August (5f, good to soft); well beaten in two handicaps afterwards; seems happiest on good or slower.
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10th

12

(4)

19th May 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

17:35 Newcastle (AW)

Ticktyboo

8st 6lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Jake Thomas Coulson

Regressed for Nigel Tinkler last year; having a first run at beyond sprints trips for his new yard, back from seven months off; doesn't make obvious appeal.

33/1

5th

2

(4)

9th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Ticktyboo

9st 9lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

Sole win came in a three-runner maiden at Chepstow (5f, good to soft) last August; best effort this year came over C&D two weeks ago but he enjoyed a clear run while several of those in behind got in each other's way; more needed to win.

11/2

3rd

4

(5)

25th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Ticktyboo

9st 8lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

Sole win came in a three-runner maiden at Chepstow (5f, good to soft) last August; below his best in four starts this year and others are preferred.

10/1

Form: 0016-0 D

Last run: 25 days

W: 8st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
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.
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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

16/1

Form: 1267-0 D

Last run: 25 days

W: 8st 9lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Conditions shouldn't be an issue and he's feasibly weighted on last season's best; low-key return to action at Doncaster last month (behind Thunder Star) but he has blinkers back on today and the inside stall; one to consider.
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2nd

3

(3)

30th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

15:58 Redcar

Zuffolo

9st 7lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Michael Dods

Last season ended with two disappointing runs and there was no return to form on his recent reappearance; however, he may have needed that latest outing and this two-time C&D winner is back down to last September's last winning mark; not written off.

14/1

8th

9

(4)

13th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Zuffolo

8st 11lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Made all in a first-time visor over C&D last September; ended 2025 quietly and although he is only 1lb higher than for his win, he returns from a break with a point to prove.

33/1

Non-runners

Emeralds Pride, Glorious Angel

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

South Parade

RP RATINGS:

Thunder Star

POSTDATA:

Fierce

D Express:

Thankuappreciate

Daily Mail:

Glorious Angel

THE NORTH:

Emeralds Pride

The Star:

Project Dante

TOPSPEED:

Copper Knight

Telegraph:

South Parade

The Sun:

South Parade

Daily Record:

South Parade

The Times:

Thunder Star

The Guardian:

Thunder Star

Daily Mirror:

Thunder Star