June 24 / 16.15 Beverley

16.15

Good To Firm

Big Racing Weekender Next 4 And 5 July Restricted Maiden Stakes (Bands B, C And D) (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £4320
  • 1m 0f 100y
  • Class 5
  • 7 runners
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Big Racing Weekender Next 4 And 5 July Restricted Maiden Stakes (Bands B, C And D) (GBB Race)

Runners: 7 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

OUR TIP

Form: 65

Last run: 21 days

W: 10st 2lb

4 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Beaten 22l and 12l in maidens at Doncaster and Leicester; probably one for handicaps.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9th

3

(10)

9th Jul 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

20:55 Kempton (AW)

Kurios George

9st 8lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: James Tate

Last of seven in 8.5f Beverley maiden 15 days ago; ventures into handicaps now with plenty more required.

8/1

1

(4)

24th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 100y

Class 5

16:15 Beverley

Kurios George

10st 2lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: James Tate

Beaten 22l and 12l in maidens at Doncaster and Leicester; probably one for handicaps.

25/1

1

(5)

3rd Jun 2025

Good

1m 0f 53y

Class 4

16:17 Leicester

Kurios George

10st 2lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: James Tate

Keen early and weakened to be beaten 22l at Doncaster (7f, good to firm; 22-1); the hood is retained and he's since been gelded; enough to prove.

40/1

Form: 0-0

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Hammered at York and faded out of the picture from a prominent position at Doncaster (1m, good; 200-1); he'll get a mark after this.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

2nd

6

(8)

1st Sep 2026

Good

1m 1f 170y

Class 5

14:10 Ripon

Draupnir

9st 9lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Michael & David Easterby

Sole win from 13 came at Thirsk (7f, soft) last September; placed at Thirsk (7f) in April and Hamilton (1m1f) in June, before a slight dip in form; latest Ayr fifth (1m2f, beaten under 5l) respectable; 2lb lower, with claiming rider Shay Farmer booked, so isn't discounted.

5/1

5th

3

(6)

8th Aug 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

18:30 Ayr

Draupnir

9st 11lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Michael & David Easterby

1-12; fair third over 1m1f at Hamilton three starts back but lesser efforts at York (1m6f and 1m) since; still 3lb above his winning mark and best form is at up to 1m1f; others more appealing.

20/1

10th

14

(16)

25th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 192y

Class 4

15:05 York

Draupnir

9st 2lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Upped markedly in trip here (1m6f) four weeks ago and predictably failed to stay; previous form (7f-1m1f) is solid enough but a wide draw could be difficult to overcome.

28/1

Form: 5

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
7-2 when beaten only 3l at Nottingham (1m, good), running on late in the day; should improve.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3rd

5

(9)

12th Aug 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 3

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Forever Penywern

10st 0lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Warren Greatrex

Runner-up over hurdles in May and took his record to 2-2 on the AW when making all at Southwell (1m3f, AW) last month, pulling clear with one who has since finished second in a Listed race; has now won his last three starts on the Flat and a 6lb rise may not be enough to prevent a bold bid.

5/1

1st

5

(3)

5th Jul 2026

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 4

17:25 Southwell (AW)

Forever Penywern

9st 9lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Warren Greatrex

Came second in a low-grade handicap hurdle in May but his two Flat wins for William Haggas last year came in plating company and he needs to prove he's worth his current mark in this sphere.

9/2

2nd

2

5th May 2026

Good

1m 7f 182y

Class 5

14:48 Ffos Las

Forever Penywern

11st 9lb

J: James Bowen

T: Warren Greatrex

Needed sellers to win on the Flat for William Haggas; four runs over hurdles, the standout being his 7l third in a juvenile race at Stratford; struggled since, latterly on handicap debut.

10/1

Form:

Last run: 73 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Barely sighted when 50-1 for a 1m maiden at Newbury and sported a hood that day as well; hard to trust after that start, but has been gelded in the meantime.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6

(5)

2nd Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 218y

Class 4

14:15 Thirsk

Half Moon King

9st 4lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Julie Camacho

Green on both starts for Harry Charlton but there was some encouragement in his fifth of seven at Beverley (8.4f, good to firm) on the second of them; has since changed hands for 14,000gns and joined a shrewd stable; not ruled out, especially if the market speaks in his favour.

14/1

4

(5)

24th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 100y

Class 5

16:15 Beverley

Half Moon King

9st 6lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Harry Charlton

Barely sighted when 50-1 for a 1m maiden at Newbury and sported a hood that day as well; hard to trust after that start, but has been gelded in the meantime.

10/1

4

(9)

12th Apr 2025

Good

1m 0f 7y

Class 4

15:45 Newbury

Half Moon King

9st 7lb

J: Trevor Whelan

T: Harry Charlton

70,000euros yearling; first foal out of a Spanish 7f-1m winner, half-sister to winners High Strung (Listed-placed 8.5f 2yo) and Pour Vous (1m4f/1m7f); somewhat offputting to see headgear on from the outset.

20/1

Form: 0-3224

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
He's reliable but now fairly exposed after seven defeats, from 7f to 1m2f; rated 76 so still commands the utmost respect in a race of this nature.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

5

(1)

3rd Sep 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

13:53 Salisbury

Special Ghaiyyath

9st 8lb

J: Joe Bradnam

T: P Charalambous & J Clutterbuck

Not yet recaptured form for new connections this year but he's on a useful mark now, 12lb lower than a Haydock win (1m, good) last September; needs to show more than of late, even so.

16/1

7th

6

(1)

14th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:27 Newmarket (July)

Special Ghaiyyath

9st 2lb

J: Rose Dawes

T: P Charalambous & J Clutterbuck

Won off 9lb higher at Haydock (1m, good) last September but he's struggled for new yard this season and was a well-held fourth of five at Leicester last time; has plenty to prove and needs a big turnaround.

16/1

4th

2

(3)

29th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 53y

Class 5

20:40 Leicester

Special Ghaiyyath

9st 12lb

J: Rose Dawes

T: P Charalambous & J Clutterbuck

Signed off for Charlie Johnston/kicked off for James Tate in winning form; last or second last in four starts for current connections (ridden forward each time) and can only be watched; goes without headgear.

25/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
First foal; dam was placed over 7f on the AW (RPR 67) and closely related to 7f 2yo winner Jacqueline Quest (relegated to second in 1,000 Guineas); gelded ahead of his debut but needs checking in the betting.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6

(3)

24th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 100y

Class 5

16:15 Beverley

Proud Power

9st 4lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

First foal; dam was placed over 7f on the AW (RPR 67) and closely related to 7f 2yo winner Jacqueline Quest (relegated to second in 1,000 Guineas); gelded ahead of his debut but needs checking in the betting.

6/1

Form: 5

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
£18,000 breeze-up buy; never that dangerous at Thirsk (7f, good), beaten about 10l; best watched for now.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

7

(4)

14th Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

15:14 Leicester

The Doonan

9st 0lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

Has shown some ability in a couple of maidens in the north; bare form is modest but he's the least exposed contender and may be capable of improvement.

12/1

7

(6)

24th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 100y

Class 5

16:15 Beverley

The Doonan

9st 2lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

£18,000 breeze-up buy; never that dangerous at Thirsk (7f, good), beaten about 10l; best watched for now.

25/1

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Forever Penywern

RP RATINGS:

Special Ghaiyyath

D Express:

Proud Power

POSTDATA:

Special Ghaiyyath

The Guardian:

Special Ghaiyyath

Daily Mirror:

Special Ghaiyyath

NEWMARKET:

Forever Penywern

The Times:

Forever Penywern

Telegraph:

Forever Penywern

Daily Mail:

Forever Penywern

The Sun:

Forever Penywern

The Star:

Forever Penywern

Daily Record:

Forever Penywern