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.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3rd

1

(5)

11th Jul 2026

Good

0m 6f 6y

Class 5

18:50 Hamilton

Ingleby Archie

10st 0lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Adrian Nicholls

Ended a long losing run when cosily making all in five-runner handicap at Nottingham (6f) three weeks ago; up 2lb but not taken lightly in his current mood.

11/4

1st

5

(3)

20th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 18y

Class 5

20:15 Nottingham

Ingleby Archie

9st 4lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Adrian Nicholls

Four-time sprint winner who acts on any ground; his last success was 13 months ago but he had a near-miss behind a course specialist at Hamilton (6f, good to soft) last week; only 1lb higher here and he should make another bold bid.

7/2

2nd

3

(4)

10th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 6y

Class 5

20:30 Hamilton

Ingleby Archie

9st 8lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Adrian Nicholls

Scored twice (5f/6f) last May and took a step forward with third of seven in 6f Catterick handicap 20 days ago; not out of things from an easing mark.

11/2

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.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

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

4th

7

(6)

16th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:20 Thirsk

Midnight Lir

9st 6lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

On a long losing sequence but he got back on track in first-time blinkers (tongue-tie also back on) with third of ten in 5f Carlisle handicap 18 days ago; well in the mix off the same mark with headgear retained.

6/1

3rd

7

(2)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

15:10 Carlisle

Midnight Lir

9st 5lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Beaten 19 times since his last win in September 2023 and good runs have been scarce over the last year and a bit; however, it's possible he'll improve for this month's reappearance outing and he's not discounted off a handy mark in a reapplied tongue-tie and first-time blinkers.

9/1

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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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

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

4th

7

(13)

3rd Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:42 Ripon

Keldeo

9st 5lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Ollie Pears

Notched her third Catterick win, fending off Moostar there (6f, good; from 2lb lower) in early April; dropped back to 5f, she has twice finished fourth since, beaten nearly 7l at Carlisle over a fortnight ago; rain would be no major concern, but others appeal more.

14/1

4th

2

(10)

18th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

14:30 Carlisle

Keldeo

9st 6lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Ollie Pears

Has gained all handicap wins at Catterick/Pontefract and those two tracks have been the scene of her last two runs (finished first then fourth); makes first visit to Carlisle.

11/2

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.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

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

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

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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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

3

(9)

14th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:23 Beverley

Opal Storm

9st 9lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Brian Rothwell

5f Southwell winner in April, but last of 12 at Hamilton on latest start (5f, good); bit to prove.

14/1

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

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.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

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

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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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

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

5th

2

(9)

16th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

20:00 Beverley

Miss Brazen

9st 9lb

J: Lewis Chalkley

T: Michael & David Easterby

Made winning return under Lewis Chalkley at Nottingham (5f, good) in April and has remained in form, better than the bare result suggests when sixth of seven at Musselburgh (very slowly away) 11 days ago; in the mix.

7/1

6th

5

(4)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 1y

Class 4

16:15 Musselburgh

Miss Brazen

9st 0lb

J: Lewis Chalkley

T: Michael & David Easterby

Made winning seasonal debut under Lewis Chalkley at Nottingham (5f, good) in April and ran at least as well when close third at Beverley (5f, good to firm) last month; up in grade today but evidently in good nick.

7/1

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.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

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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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

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

1st

8

(1)

15th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 110y

Class 6

16:15 Wetherby

Crafty Spirit

9st 0lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: John Wainwright

Well handicapped on his form for Clive Cox; best run for present yard when second at Beverley on reappearance (5f, good to firm; blinkers back on); well drawn and should go well in an ordinary race.

3/1

2nd

10

(3)

27th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:20 Beverley

Crafty Spirit

8st 9lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: John Wainwright

An AW winner in 2024 for previous yard but he needs to improve on his turf efforts for new connections last year; lack of a recent run is another negative.

25/1

+o+e Accumulators

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