May 28 / 16.40 Beverley

16.40

Good

Hurn Handicap

  • Prize money: £4004
  • 1m 4f 23y
  • Class 6
  • 11 runners
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Hurn Handicap

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

Form: 73-652 D

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Won back-to-back handicaps at Hamilton last June and, although he's not added to his tally, ran his best race this year over 1m6f at Carlisle last week (winner touched off next time); big chance down in trip/grade from same mark.
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3rd

3

(7)

9th Sep 2025

Good

1m 5f 192y

Class 6

14:10 Catterick

Twoforthegutter

10st 8lb

J: Miss Serena Brotherton

T: Christopher Kellett

Kept on well to score at his beloved Hamilton (1m4f, good) four weeks ago; a 5lb rise will make life tougher as he seeks to win away from that Lanarkshire venue for the first time; down the field (sixth) behind Stellarmasterpiece over 1m4f here in April.

7/2

1

(2)

12th Aug 2025

Good

1m 4f 15y

Class 6

20:10 Hamilton

Twoforthegutter

9st 12lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Christopher Kellett

Dual course winner (1m4f/1m5f); form has dipped slightly since finishing runner-up at Carlisle (1m6f, good to firm) in May but, on recent evidence, he's closely matched with today's rivals Crystal Guard and Sugarpiehoneybunch; foolish to dismiss.

12/1

OUR TIP

Form: 060760 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Disappointing this year and down in the weights but, although the switch back to turf and refitting of tongue-tie could help, he'll have to show a more before he's a betting proposition; of interest only if the market speaks in his favour.
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2

6th Sep 2025

Good To Firm

2m 2f 148y

Class 5

16:12 Stratford

Laser Focus

11st 0lb

J: Alex Chadwick

T: James Owen

Won on the Flat in May but was safely held on both hurdling starts this year (both in 2m handicaps in July) and reverts to this code after a very poor Flat run last month; stablemate Chillhi looks a safer option.

6/1

6

(2)

9th Aug 2025

Good

1m 6f 0y

Class 5

16:50 Newmarket (July)

Laser Focus

9st 7lb

J: Laura Pearson

T: James Owen

Had a good run of form in 1m2f-1m5f handicaps (1423) before tailed off in his last two hurdle races and he's a dual winner in that scene; some wellbeing concerns all of a sudden.

8/1

7th

1

24th Jul 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

14:55 Worcester

Laser Focus

11st 8lb

J: Alex Chadwick

T: James Owen

Won twice over hurdles in the autumn (2m4f/2m7f) and has been in good form on the Flat in recent weeks but was well beaten when back over hurdles on Saturday (2m; raced too freely) and has a point to prove here.

16/1

Form: 630-52

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Turned in just about best effort when second upped to this trip for the first time at Catterick on most recent outing; up 2lb but no reason why he won't give a good account.
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7

(3)

16th Jun 2025

Standard

2m 0f 120y

Class 6

18:40 Wolverhampton (AW)

Star Delta

8st 13lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: David O’Meara

Nine-race maiden who is bred to be a sprinter but he's finding stamina from somewhere and was a keeping-on second at Chelmsford (1m6f) 11 days ago; only 1lb higher and he's not ruled out on this step up to 2m.

5/1

3

(7)

5th Jun 2025

Standard

1m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:05 Chelmsford (AW)

Star Delta

9st 5lb

J: Jason Watson

T: David O’Meara

Fair effort on his only AW start (9.5f); bred to be a sprinter but he's finding stamina from somewhere and recorded just about his best effort upped to 1m4f when second at Catterick (good to firm) two starts back; not so good over that trip at Beverley (good) next time, though, and he's got a bit to prove up in distance again.

5/1

3

(7)

5th Jun 2025

Standard

1m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:05 Chelmsford (AW)

Star Delta

9st 5lb

J: Jason Watson

T: David O’Meara

Fair effort on his only AW start (9.5f); bred to be a sprinter but he's finding stamina from somewhere and recorded just about his best effort upped to 1m4f when second at Catterick (good to firm) two starts back; not so good over that trip at Beverley (good) next time, though, and he's got a bit to prove up in distance again.

5/1

Form: 42-835 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Turf and AW winner last spring but, although yet to match that level, ran as though latest race (stable debut) after a break was just needed; on a good mark if that can be built on.
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3rd

6

(6)

23rd Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 23y

Class 6

15:45 Beverley

Arch Legend

9st 1lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Dual winner for Charlie Johnston in 2024; runner-up over this C&D last May on his second start for this yard but he's lost his way since, albeit it was his first start for 301 days when beating only one rival home at Newcastle three weeks ago.

10/1

10th

9

(11)

2nd Jun 2026

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 6

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Arch Legend

8st 12lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Ruth Carr

Two wins for Charlie Johnston in 2024, including over 1m4f on Tapeta; mixed form since and may be better for the run after 301-day break; refused to enter stalls on intended reappearance.

20/1

10

(10)

11th May 2026

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Arch Legend

8st 7lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Ruth Carr

Course winner for Charlie Johnston; struggled for this yard last summer and returns from nine months off tonight; did win first time out as a 3yo but would want to see some support before considering him.

25/1

Form: 67072 BF

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Unexposed sort who ran well on only second handicap start at Brighton over this trip last time; Rossa Ryan rides and reproduction of that should ensure she gives another good account.
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6

(5)

23rd Oct 2025

Soft

1m 6f 0y

Class 5

16:00 Nottingham

Sawgrass

9st 7lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Hughie Morrison

Below par at Ripon (2m, good) last time but failed to settle and she was progressive previously, finishing third of 13 at Salisbury in August following a break (1m6f, good to soft; unraced on softer); retains potential; dam was a Listed winner on soft ground for connections.

13/2

6th

9

(2)

27th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

17:15 Ripon

Sawgrass

9st 3lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: Hughie Morrison

Much improved since sent beyond 1m2f and back to something approaching her best when close up after a break at Salisbury (1m6f, good to soft); in the mix.

4/1

3rd

4

29th Aug 2025

Good

1m 6f 44y

Class 5

19:43 Salisbury

Sawgrass

9st 12lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Hughie Morrison

Much improved since sent beyond 1m2f and perhaps ready for a break when turned over at prohibitive odds in a three-runner race at Lingfield (2m) in June; has an 8lb higher mark to deal with now but could still have improvement in her; all turf runs on good or faster.

5/1

Form: 95673-

Last run: 311 days

W: 9st 6lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Low-grade form over hurdles this year and although he resumes on the Flat on a career-low mark, his sole win came on second start in 2019; opposable.
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7th

6

(1)

20th Jun 2026

Good

1m 5f 218y

Class 6

14:47 Redcar

Mythical

8st 9lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Samantha & Jacqueline Coward

Smart on the Flat in his prime but modest in recent times; has been pulled up in three hurdles since joining this yard; hard to fancy.

20/1

9

2nd Jun 2026

Good

3m 0f 60y

Class 5

16:30 Southwell

Mythical

10st 2lb

J: Joe Williamson

T: Samantha & Jacqueline Coward

Smart on the Flat in his prime but has been pulled up on both starts for this yard over hurdles; hard to fancy.

50/1

10

9th May 2026

2m 0f 48y

Class 5

18:47 Hexham

Mythical

10st 3lb

J: Joe Williamson

T: Samantha & Jacqueline Coward

Smart on the Flat in his prime but struggled off lowly mark on stable/handicap hurdle debut in March (3m1f); may benefit from this steep drop back in trip but still has too much to prove.

66/1

Form: 2265-5

Last run: 146 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Regressive 16-race maiden for Michael Dods and didn't improve for the step up to 1m2f when last seen in January; enough to prove from wide draw on yard debut.
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10th

2

(3)

31st Aug 2026

Good

1m 1f 170y

Class 6

16:45 Ripon

Inspiring Speeches

9st 9lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Sara Ender

Completed a low-grade handicap double on turf last summer and has proved consistent in the main this season, latterly on AW; solid claims returned to this sphere.

7/1

4th

4

(3)

31st Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

14:10 Newcastle (AW)

Inspiring Speeches

9st 9lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Sara Ender

Both wins came in turf handicaps around this time last year (1m2f/1m4f); has run with credit lately including when fourth of 13 in a 0-60 handicap over C&D five weeks ago; one of the likelier winners.

5/2

20/1

Form: 10647- D

Last run: 225 days

W: 9st 5lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Dual winner last August at Catterick and Thirsk but has run well at this stiffer venue; below best since last win and off since October so, although yard going well, this one has a bit to prove (no great record fresh).
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11

(4)

26th Jul 2025

Good

1m 4f 63y

Class 5

13:30 Chester

Jamih

8st 12lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Tina Jackson

Won two in a row on turf last August and latest was off 2lb lower; generally disappointing since last success but he made some late headway when fourth at Beverley (1m4f, good to firm) last month; that was more like it and he has each-way claims if he can build on that.

14/1

Form: 3623-3 CD

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 3lb

7 yo Filly

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Triple winner at Brighton but has also won over this C&D; respectable effort after a six-month break at the south-coast venue last time (winner a dual winner since) and can't rule out.
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7

(1)

12th Sep 2026

Good

2m 1f 24y

Class 6

15:45 Bath

Cloudy Rose

9st 2lb

J: Liam Wright

T: John Berry

Well handicapped on her two turf wins (1m4f/1m6f) last summer and she got back on track with a close fourth at Chepstow (1m4f, good to soft) last month; this is a different test but she's versatile ground-wise and has form at up to 2m; in the mix.

8/1

4th

7

(5)

29th Aug 2026

Good

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

19:15 Chepstow

Cloudy Rose

9st 2lb

J: Liam Wright

T: John Berry

Well handicapped on her two turf wins (1m4f/1m6f) last summer, but she's been out of sorts in last four runs and was beaten 11l at Yarmouth last time; has something to prove and she needs to turn things around.

25/1

7th

7

(3)

5th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 6f 17y

Class 6

19:40 Yarmouth

Cloudy Rose

9st 1lb

J: David Probert

T: John Berry

An 8yo who hasn't been at her best of late, on slow and fast ground; however, very capable off this sort of mark if staging a revival.

12/1

Form: 13958- D

Last run: 253 days

W: 9st 2lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
1m2f winner who has scored over hurdles and who has run respectably over this C&D; out of sorts when last seen over hurdles in November, though, and best watched.
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12th

16

2nd Nov 2025

Good

3m 1f 10y

Class 5

16:05 Huntingdon

Lord Warburton

10st 6lb

J: Aaron Anderson

T: Mike Sowersby

Rarely seen over hurdles away from Market Rasen, his last win coming there (2m3f, good) from well out of the handicap in September last year; unexposed over this far, but his form has an uneven look to it; others stronger; stable also runs Fox's Socks.

25/1

12th

16

2nd Nov 2025

Good

3m 1f 10y

Class 5

16:05 Huntingdon

Lord Warburton

10st 6lb

J: Aaron Anderson

T: Mike Sowersby

Rarely seen over hurdles away from Market Rasen, his last win coming there (2m3f, good) from well out of the handicap in September last year; unexposed over this far, but his form has an uneven look to it; others stronger; stable also runs Fox's Socks.

25/1

12th

16

2nd Nov 2025

Good

3m 1f 10y

Class 5

16:05 Huntingdon

Lord Warburton

10st 6lb

J: Aaron Anderson

T: Mike Sowersby

Rarely seen over hurdles away from Market Rasen, his last win coming there (2m3f, good) from well out of the handicap in September last year; unexposed over this far, but his form has an uneven look to it; others stronger; stable also runs Fox's Socks.

25/1

Form: 0/046-

Last run: 324 days

W: 9st 0lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Hurdle winner last March but yet to win on the Flat; off since December and only of interest if there's plenty of market support on this stable debut.
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9th

9

(1)

4th Aug 2026

Good

1m 7f 189y

Class 6

15:15 Catterick

Ruler Of The River

8st 9lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Philip Kirby

Dual winner over hurdles (2024/2025) when trained by Fergal O'Brien; tailed off here over 1m4f on her stable debut and she was an 11l fifth at Beverley (1m4f) a week ago; step back up in trip needs to help.

50/1

5th

5

(2)

28th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 23y

Class 6

14:10 Beverley

Ruler Of The River

9st 3lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Philip Kirby

Modest winning hurdler for Fergal O'Brien last autumn; came in last of six for new stable in 1m4f Catterick handicap 13 days ago; not easy to make a case for.

33/1

6th

5

(5)

15th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 13y

Class 5

14:10 Catterick

Ruler Of The River

10st 0lb

J: Mr Jack Loughnane

T: Philip Kirby

Dual hurdle winner but 0-13 on the Flat; didn't offer a great deal in points and a hunter chase for Tom Fife in the spring; others are preferred unless the betting speaks in his favour starting out for Phil Kirby.

20/1

Non-runners

Sassy Glory

Selections

Telegraph:

Sawgrass

The Times:

Arch Legend

The Sun:

Star Delta

RP RATINGS:

Laser Focus

SPOTLIGHT:

Twoforthegutter

NEWMARKET:

Cloudy Rose

Daily Mail:

Sawgrass

Daily Mirror:

Sawgrass

The Star:

Sawgrass

Daily Record:

Star Delta

The Guardian:

Arch Legend

D Express:

Arch Legend

POSTDATA:

Laser Focus