May 13 / 15.12 Beverley

15.12

Good To Firm

Annie Oxtoby Memorial Handicap

  • Prize money: £4527.4
  • 0m 5f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 9 runners
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Annie Oxtoby Memorial Handicap

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Sunny

8/1 (Won)

  • Win: £8.50
  • Place: £2.50

Form: 158-27 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Completed a 5f double last summer (maiden previously); inconsistent results since but is capable of being involved; runner-up off this mark at Thirsk (6f) on penultimate start.
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8th

3

(9)

22nd Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 5

19:00 Redcar

Ingleby Archie

9st 10lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Adrian Nicholls

Gained a first victory of 2026 at Nottingham (6f) in June and in good form since, leading for long way when fifth of 21 in 6f York handicap 29 days ago; this course winner can go very well eased 1lb here.

9/2

5th

16

(5)

24th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:15 York

Ingleby Archie

9st 2lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Adrian Nicholls

Had strong handicap form over C&D last summer and he is well handicapped on last July's second here (behind Aberama Gold); running well in small-field events this year; should give it another good go.

10/1

10/1

  • Place: £3.90

Form: 4559-8 CD

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Never landed a blow at Pontefract (race won by Keldeo) on reappearance, extending a losing run that goes back to 2023; certainly holds a good chance off current mark on best form, which includes a C&D win.
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8th

6

(10)

8th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

18:00 Ayr

Midnight Lir

9st 8lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Michael Dods

Without a win since his 2yo days; he has run some sound races in Class 6 handicaps this year but needs to pull out more for the win; stable also runs Keep The Gold.

10/1

4th

1

(3)

24th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:27 Thirsk

Midnight Lir

9st 12lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Michael Dods

Some creditable efforts season including when fourth of ten over C&D (good) on his penultimate run; that form puts him in the picture but overall record is now 2-31 and his last win was in 2023.

7/1

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

3rd
1 (9)
Keldeo

7/2

  • Place: £2.20

Form: 7-5014 CD

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Record is 4-18, the most recent success at Pontefract (5f) last month; close fourth off this mark in higher grade over C&D (good to firm) eight days ago, showing that she's still in form; drawn widest but otherwise holds strong claims.
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4th

1

(4)

17th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

19:10 Wolverhampton (AW)

Keldeo

9st 9lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Ollie Pears

Speedy mare but has done all of her winning on turf, albeit she has only had five opportunities on AW; back to her last winning mark but will be vulnerable to late closers.

8/1

9th

2

(1)

25th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 15y

Class 5

17:33 Chester

Keldeo

10st 0lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Ollie Pears

Five-time turf winner but unraced here; had the cheekpieces back on when always close up to finish second at Beverley last time out; same mark and no excuses on the draw front.

4/1

2nd

1

(8)

16th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

20:00 Beverley

Keldeo

9st 9lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Ollie Pears

Notched her third Catterick win (6f, good) in April, since when she's been a bit below par with three fourth places; handles the 5f course here but needs a revival.

8/1

OUR TIP

4/1

Form: 187-24 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Dual sprint winner (AW/turf) for previous yard; couple of encouraging efforts this season for new stable, keeping-on fourth in higher grade over C&D (good) latest; enters the reckoning.
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2nd

4

(1)

6th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

19:51 Southwell (AW)

Fierce

9st 6lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Paul Midgley

Only sixth at Newcastle (5f, AW) last time but placed over 5f on his other three starts this season; his three wins have come over 6f and he could have a part to play back up in trip; effective here.

6/1

6th

8

(13)

26th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

20:03 Newcastle (AW)

Fierce

9st 3lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Paul Midgley

Placed in all three runs this year, racing wide when third of nine at Beverley (5f, good) ten days ago; trainer, who also saddles Tiriac, has won the last two runnings of this race.

7/1

3rd

3

(7)

16th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

20:00 Beverley

Fierce

9st 8lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Paul Midgley

Came good twice last summer and he's knocking at the door again, doing his best work late on when second at Carlisle (5f, good) four weeks ago; one of the likelier candidates.

9/2

Form: 63-052 CD

Last run: 17 days

W: 8st 7lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Gradually back to form this season, close second at Doncaster (5f) most recently; built up a consistent record (44214) in C&D events last term, the success in August; receives weight all round and has solid claims.
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4th

1

(7)

24th Aug 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 1y

Class 6

16:15 Musselburgh

Opal Storm

9st 9lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Brian Rothwell

Landed her fifth win in a Beverley handicap (5f, good to firm) last month; had excuses subsequently but never showed back there 11 days ago; drops back in class and is on her last winning mark so may well show more.

6/1

9th

12

(10)

13th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

15:45 Beverley

Opal Storm

8st 5lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Brian Rothwell

Won this in 2024 and landed a second C&D win when getting up late to see off nine rivals on good to firm last month; can have a line put through her subsequent effort here as she was repeatedly denied a clear run.

14/1

13/2

Form: 1256-7 D

Last run: 122 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Stagnated on AW in autumn/winter and now returns from four-month break; two attempts on turf have resulted in a success and close second, both over 5f at Redcar; still unexposed in this sphere and looks interesting off a workable mark.
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5th

5

(7)

31st Jul 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 4

16:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

Maris Angel

9st 8lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: Fionn McSharry

Third over C&D on Boxing Day when bidding for a five-timer at this track; still on a competitive mark and her quiet last run was on turf after a break of 158 days; better can be expected back here.

10/1

6th

2

(1)

2nd Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:48 Pontefract

Maris Angel

9st 8lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Fionn McSharry

Absent since a respectable effort on Boxing Day when bidding for a Wolverhampton AW five-timer; only 1-9 on turf and is 12lb higher than last attempt in this sphere.

8/1

1st

1

(6)

4th Nov 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

15:22 Wolverhampton (AW)

Maris Angel

9st 10lb

J: Conor Orr

T: Fionn McSharry

In top form at present, winning her second on the trot, over C&D (fourth course win) last Tuesday; carries 5lb penalty but every chance there is more in the tank and a hat-trick is a real possibility.

7/2

Form: 35350- CD

Last run: 215 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Losing spell goes back to her C&D success (off 7lb higher) two years ago, but she's attractively handicapped and has possibilities returned to this venue on seasonal debut; close third in most recent Beverley attempt; tongue-tie applied.
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3rd

10

(14)

30th Aug 2026

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

15:55 Beverley

Miss Brazen

9st 6lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Has a soft-ground C&D win on her record; well handicapped on this year's best but she has a wide stall to contend with and she needs to step forward from her recent Catterick fifth.

12/1

5th

4

(9)

17th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

16:15 Catterick

Miss Brazen

9st 13lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Michael & David Easterby

Returned to action with a win at Nottingham (5f, good) in April and she ran a cracker at Beverley one month later; not so good twice since and a lower draw would have been preferred.

10/1

5

(5)

2nd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 8y

Class 5

17:15 Nottingham

Miss Brazen

9st 6lb

J: Lewis Chalkley

T: Michael & David Easterby

Won over C&D (good) in April on reappearance before close third at Beverley (5f, good to firm); unplaced on next two starts but she was slowly away when sixth at Musselburgh then drawn widest when fifth at Beverley (5f, good); she's one to consider.

11/2

12/1

Form: 0-3185 D

Last run: 39 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Belatedly regained the winning thread in March (5f, AW); has failed to repeat that form in two subsequent starts, looking less than straightforward returned to turf latest; others preferred.
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5th

2

(6)

21st May 2026

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 6

17:35 Musselburgh

Ganesha

9st 8lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Phillip Makin

Latest 6f run not the one to judge him on and his earlier 5f runs this year were both encouraging enough; on a dangerous mark if the new headgear has the desired effect.

5/1

13th

3

(14)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:57 Thirsk

Ganesha

9st 8lb

J: Sam James

T: Phillip Makin

Just one win since October 2023 and that came on AW; operating off a reduced mark now though and he has been keeping on late in 5f handicaps this spring; has his first 6f start in nearly two years but a tongue-tie is now added and he's not discounted.

8/1

6th

5

(10)

3rd May 2026

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 6

17:00 Hamilton

Ganesha

9st 5lb

J: Sam James

T: Phillip Makin

Four wins divided between turf and the AW; some sign of returning to form from off the pace at Newcastle 20 days ago (5f); possible.

6/1

Form: 24382-

Last run: 217 days

W: 8st 13lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Record of 1-11 for Clive Cox, the win over 6f on AW; sold for 16,000gns since last run but owner retains a share; given that he lacks recent match practice and drops to new trip, the market may prove best guide.
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8th

10

(9)

27th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:00 Carlisle

Crafty Spirit

9st 3lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: John Wainwright

In good form across his four starts this year, scoring twice (5.5f/5f) and being placed on the other two occasions, latterly when third back at Beverley (not clear run) one month ago; all those runs came on good to firm so he probably doesn't want too much of the forecast rain; otherwise hard to knock.

13/2

3rd

8

(1)

28th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

16:30 Beverley

Crafty Spirit

9st 0lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: John Wainwright

Three sound runs this term, winning his last two, at Wetherby in June (5.5f, good to firm) and over C&D two weeks ago (good to firm); this looks a stronger race, but he could go well again.

7/2

1st

7

(8)

14th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:23 Beverley

Crafty Spirit

9st 2lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: John Wainwright

Has run two good races this season, last time getting off the mark on turf at Wetherby (5.5f, good to firm); each-way chance.

5/1

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Payout
Exacta £93.00
Straight Forecast £128.79
Tricast £1052.26
Trifecta £769.90

Selections

THE NORTH:

Opal Storm

SPOTLIGHT:

Maris Angel

RP RATINGS:

Keldeo

Daily Mirror:

Miss Brazen

POSTDATA:

Ingleby Archie

TOPSPEED:

Maris Angel

The Times:

Keldeo

Telegraph:

Opal Storm

The Guardian:

Opal Storm

Daily Mail:

Opal Storm

D Express:

Opal Storm

The Star:

Opal Storm

Daily Record:

Opal Storm

The Sun:

Miss Brazen