May 24 / 14.45 Beverley

14.45

Good To Firm

bet365 Two Year Old Trophy EBF Conditions Stakes (Colts & Geldings)

  • Prize money: £25770
  • 0m 5f 0y
  • Class 2
  • 6 runners
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bet365 Two Year Old Trophy EBF Conditions Stakes (Colts & Geldings)

Runners: 6 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

OUR TIP

Form: 1 D

Last run: 40 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
An April foal so did well to make a winning debut last month at Pontefract (5f, good) and in second that day was previous-race contender Saucy Jane who has twice franked the form; certainly not dismissed.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

12

(6)

30th Aug 2026

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

15:55 Beverley

Ice Cold Alex

9st 4lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Ollie Pears

Ran quite well over C&D in May and he is 7lb lower today; that is a result of two lacklustre efforts subsequently and connections now turn to cheekpieces; risky but not impossible.

16/1

12th

12

(13)

20th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

20:24 Newcastle (AW)

Ice Cold Alex

9st 2lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Ollie Pears

A fair 5f juvenile winner; back to form with fourth in 5f Beverley handicap in May and didn't enjoy a smooth run (also stumbled 1f out) when sixth of seven at Pontefract (5f) last time; returns from a break in a competitive race and others may have his measure.

20/1

Form: 1 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Never far away when making a winning debut at Ripon (5f, good; 9-2) but it didn't look a strong race and the form has taken some knocks; will need more here if he's to follow up.
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9th

13

(3)

21st Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:25 York

Raakeb

9st 2lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

Beaten five times since his debut win but has performed creditably when highly tried and being carried left by an errant rival did him no favours in the Super Sprint (had top weight); returning to 6f is a major positive and his stable has a great record in this race.

11/2

6th

1

(8)

19th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 34y

Class 2

15:30 Newbury

Raakeb

9st 5lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

0-4 since debut win (5f, good) but form is on an upward curve, and he ran well facing a stiff task when fifth of seven in Group 2 at Newmarket (7f, good to firm) last week; will need another personal best under top weight.

14/1

4

(4)

12th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

16:00 Newmarket (July)

Raakeb

9st 3lb

J: Sam Hitchcott

T: Richard Hannon

Creditable seventh in the Coventry at Royal Ascot but is now 0-3 since debut win and looking a touch exposed, at least over sprint trips; it remains to be seen whether this longer distance helps.

25/1

Form: 1 CD

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Late-March foal; travelled best and kept on well to collect over C&D a month ago (good; 11-2) when Hilary Needler contender Artista was back in third; difficult to know how good he might be.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

2

(2)

25th Sep 2025

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:18 Pontefract

Tropical Dreamer

9st 8lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

Soundly beaten in sales race at Naas (6f, good to yielding) last time but showed promise on his first three starts (5f/6f good), including a debut win at Beverley and close third in a Thirsk novice; not ruled out.

9/1

15

(7)

4th Aug 2025

Good

0m 5f 205y

16:46 Naas

Tropical Dreamer

9st 0lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

Beverley novice winner on debut over 5f on good; okay fourth in valuable event and ran to a similar level upped in trip at Thirsk, conceding weight all round; needs more.

20/1

1

(4)

2nd Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

14:03 Thirsk

Tropical Dreamer

9st 11lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

Both starts on good ground at Beverley over 5f; made a winning debut in April and built on that when a respectable fourth in the Two Year Old Trophy in May; kept on that day, suggesting this step up to 6f should suit; respected under the penalty.

7/4

Form: 3

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
200,000gns breeze-up buy; beaten a length at Ascot (5f, good to firm) where he only wilted late on after racing prominently; the winner is now 2-2 for Godolphin and presumably bound for Royal Ascot; strong contender.
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5th

13

(12)

19th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

16:45 York

Old Is Gold

8st 5lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Andrew Balding

Slowly away and unplaced on his two outings this season; however, he was strong in the betting for both and it's possible he'll be sharper today in the first-time visor; interesting to see if his backers return.

10/1

10th

10

(1)

30th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

16:10 Goodwood

Old Is Gold

9st 0lb

J: James Doyle

T: Andrew Balding

Sole win in 5f 2yo conditions race at Beverley (good) and later a good third in 6f handicap at this meeting (good to soft); never best placed after a slow start on Sandown comeback when better than the bare result in sixth but he was withdrawn after getting upset in the stalls in May and his chance is likely to depend on what happens before the race starts in earnest.

9/1

4

(13)

15th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

16:40 York

Old Is Gold

9st 5lb

J: James Doyle

T: Andrew Balding

Displayed plenty of ability in his five-race 2yo campaign and well backed ahead of last month's reappearance at Sandown (5f, good), where he was a 3l sixth of nine having been slowly away and denied a clear passage; could have a part to play if things pan out more favourably today.

7/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 8st 13lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Bought for 360,000gns at the Craven Breeze-Up Sale in April and represents the same connections of last year's winner Shareholder, another expensive breeze-up recruit who went on to win the Norfolk at Royal Ascot; this colt is probably pretty smart.
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

6

(4)

31st Aug 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 3y

Class 3

15:00 Epsom

Naval Light

9st 7lb

J: Sam James

T: K R Burke

Could only manage a midfield finish at Goodwood (7f, good to firm) when bidding for a hat-trick; still has relatively low mileage but this is deeper than the Catterick event he won on his penultimate start.

7/2

7th

7

(8)

1st Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

16:10 Goodwood

Naval Light

8st 6lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: K R Burke

Took a while to hit the target but he had some notable maiden form, including at this meeting last year, and now bids for a hat-trick after wins under Jack Nicholls at Pontefract (6f maiden, good to soft) and Catterick (7f handicap; good to firm); further improvement is possible; respected.

13/2

1st

3

(4)

15th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 4

16:10 Catterick

Naval Light

9st 5lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: K R Burke

Wore down a next-time-out winner (pair clear) late on when making it seventh time lucky in 6f Pontefract maiden (good to soft) under Jack Nicholls eight weeks ago; will be equally as effective back at 7f and can be made to look well treated on a few of his runs.

5/2

Form:

Last run:

W: 8st 13lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
First foal out of an ordinary sprinter and half-sister to winners Opal Tiara (1m/1m1f Group 2) and Twentyfirst Lancer (bumper); surprising if he's up to this first time out.
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2nd

2

(7)

12th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

16:45 Beverley

Straight Ahead

9st 9lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Craig Lidster

Just a neck behind Angel Numbers when second at Thirsk (5f, good to firm) last month and he is 7lb better off today; should remain competitive with conditions unlikely to bother him.

6/1

2nd

1

(8)

16th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

15:03 Thirsk

Straight Ahead

9st 9lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Craig Lidster

Ended 2025 with two wins on the AW at Newcastle and reappeared with a good fourth over this C&D in May; failed to build on that at York (5f, good) last month but now drops in grade.

4/1

8th

4

(9)

12th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

16:45 York

Straight Ahead

9st 3lb

J: Sam James

T: Craig Lidster

Ended 2025 with a pair of AW handicap wins; returned from five months off with a good fourth at Thirsk 12 days ago (5f, good); can win more races but perhaps not this one.

12/1

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Payout
Exacta £5.60
Straight Forecast £4.83
Trifecta £15.40

Selections

The Times:

Naval Light

SPOTLIGHT:

Old Is Gold

Daily Record:

Tropical Dreamer

Telegraph:

Naval Light

Daily Mail:

Naval Light

D Express:

Naval Light

The Sun:

Naval Light

The Star:

Naval Light

TOPSPEED:

Old Is Gold

POSTDATA:

Old Is Gold

The Guardian:

Old Is Gold

Daily Mirror:

Old Is Gold