July 04 / 18.50 Beverley

18.50

Good To Firm

Ward Homes Yorkshire Selling Stakes

  • Prize money: £3510
  • 1m 0f 100y
  • Class 6
  • 6 runners
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Ward Homes Yorkshire Selling Stakes

Runners: 6 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

Form: 4-7842 C BF

Last run: 10 days

W: 10st 2lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Beverley regular, with four course wins (7.5f-1m4f); consistent this year, going closest when runner-up to Edvard Grieg in a 1m4f Class 6 (13-8 favourite) latest; faces a stiff task in selling company on these disadvantageous terms.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

2

(5)

14th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

15:48 Beverley

Dr Rio

9st 12lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

Has won six races here, from 7.5f to 1m4f, the latest last August (1m4f, good to firm); creditable third here in May (8.5f, good) but below-par last two runs; could go well.

11/1

7th

6

(11)

3rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 96y

Class 6

20:40 Beverley

Dr Rio

9st 6lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

Loves it here and he's fine from this trip up to 1m4f; placed over the extended 1m here in May before finding the ground too slow at Carlisle; a wide draw isn't ideal, though.

10/1

8th

7

(3)

9th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 3f 39y

Class 5

20:12 Carlisle

Dr Rio

9st 2lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

All six wins in Britain have been at Beverley, the latest over 7.5f last August (good); has also won at up to 1m4f there so has a chance following good run last time; soft ground a slight concern.

7/1

Form: 427323 D

Last run: 10 days

W: 10st 2lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Veteran (6-73; all wins 7f-1m); impossible to knock for consistency, making the frame in each of his last three starts, including twice here over 7.5f, the most recent when third to the 15-8 favourite A War Eagle; second top-rated from a handicapping perspective; obvious chance.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

2

(3)

27th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Orbaan

9st 12lb

J: Sean Levey

T: David O’Meara

Veteran who dipped into a seller for his latest win, at Beverley (8.4f, good to firm) in July; current handicap mark is workable but his AW strike-rate is 0-13 and he needs to rebound from two down-the-field runs.

16/1

2

(3)

27th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Orbaan

9st 12lb

J: Sean Levey

T: David O’Meara

Veteran who dipped into a seller for his latest win, at Beverley (8.4f, good to firm) in July; current handicap mark is workable but his AW strike-rate is 0-13 and he needs to rebound from two down-the-field runs.

16/1

6

(11)

14th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 4

16:00 Lingfield (AW)

Orbaan

9st 9lb

J: J F Egan

T: David O’Meara

Veteran who won a Beverley seller in July; some fair handicap runs since but others may have his measure back on AW (0-12 in this sphere).

12/1

OUR TIP

Form: /0-116 BF

Last run: 64 days

W: 10st 2lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Beaten on first 16 starts but made an immediate impact when winning his first two for this trainer at Southwell and Newcastle (7f, AW); reportedly "never travelling" when last in competitive action two months ago, so it is a bit disconcerting he reappears in this turf seller.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

5

(8)

3rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 96y

Class 6

20:40 Beverley

Reginald Charles

9st 6lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Geoff Oldroyd

Three AW wins and 0-18 on turf after finishing second to Travis at Redcar; the winner comfortably had his measure but a 5lb pull could make it interesting.

5/1

2nd

7

(1)

19th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

14:15 Redcar

Reginald Charles

9st 5lb

J: Sam James

T: Geoff Oldroyd

All three wins have come on AW and he is 0-17 on turf, though he has been placed in both visits here including when beaten just a short head over this trip last October; each-way claims again.

10/1

5th

14

(16)

24th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

14:15 Doncaster

Reginald Charles

9st 6lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Geoff Oldroyd

0-16 on turf but he went mighty close at Redcar (good) in October; narrow winner at Southwell (also 7f, AW) on next start in December and it was a good effort when third to Wrydcroft over latter C&D last time; that did come after another two-month break but he's a player if backing it up 17 days on.

8/1

Form: 598205 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 10st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Without a win since April 2024, but that did come in a competitive 7f Class 4 at Southwell (AW); ran well (second) in first-time blinkers at Redcar (1m, good to firm) in May, but underwhelming at York and Thirsk since; Beverley form figures read 32 (7.5f), so it's possible he offers the solution.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

4

(3)

3rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 96y

Class 6

20:40 Beverley

Tropez Power

9st 7lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Mark Walford

Won on turf in 2021 and his last AW win was in April 2024; on a career-low mark but ran moderately last time.

20/1

8th

4

(9)

7th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

18:50 Redcar

Tropez Power

9st 4lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Mark Walford

Gained sole turf success in 2021 and it's two years since last AW win; 0-5 for current stable but he could strip fitter for his Beverley reappearance a fortnight ago.

12/1

Form: 676718

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Dropped into a claimer at Leicester (7f, good to soft) on penultimate start and seized the opportunity, winning readily; weakened when back in handicap company at Newmarket (7f; eighth of nine, 16-1) subsequently and he appears vulnerable going beyond a mile for the first time.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

5

(8)

20th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:30 Ayr

Toy Soldier

9st 11lb

J: Lexie Clarkson

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Won twice over 7f when trained by George Scott; initially struggled in Ireland but finished second in a couple of handicaps at around 7f last month; beaten favourite over 7f here two week ago, after which he left Maurice Ahern; stamina for 1m2f has to be taken on trust and he goes without headgear on his stable debut.

12/1

6th

2

(4)

5th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

17:35 Ayr

Toy Soldier

9st 11lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Maurice Andrew Ahern

Irish raider who comes here after three good efforts, looking a shade unlucky when close second of 15 in first-time visor at Roscommon (7.5f, good) on Tuesday the latest time; big player of the same mark.

15/8

2nd

9

(8)

30th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 94y

18:30 Roscommon

Toy Soldier

9st 10lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Maurice Andrew Ahern

Won a maiden and a claimer in Britain; poor form for this yard until 2l fourth of 15 at Killarney last month; backed that up with a second placing at Down Royal; strong contender.

11/4

Form: -57819

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Scrambled home in a 7f Class 5 fillies' handicap at Carlisle (soft) last month but bombed out 48 hours later at Hamilton (8.5f; first-time visor); eased in grade with that headgear discarded seeking a revival; realistic chance at the weights factoring in allowances.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6

(3)

4th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

18:50 Beverley

Sands Of Indi

9st 2lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

Scrambled home in a 7f Class 5 fillies' handicap at Carlisle (soft) last month but bombed out 48 hours later at Hamilton (8.5f; first-time visor); eased in grade with that headgear discarded seeking a revival; realistic chance at the weights factoring in allowances.

5/1

9

(1)

18th Jun 2025

Good To Soft

1m 0f 68y

Class 5

16:40 Hamilton

Sands Of Indi

9st 7lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: K R Burke

Early promise but her progress had stalled prior to rewarding market support at Carlisle on Monday (7f, soft); showed a good attitude there, especially as she raced freely early on, and can't discount despite a penalty; now tried in a visor.

4/1

3

(6)

16th Jun 2025

Soft

0m 6f 195y

Class 5

16:50 Carlisle

Sands Of Indi

9st 7lb

J: Sam James

T: K R Burke

Second in maidens on first two starts last season, the first over 6f on good to firm at Pontefract, the second over 7f on standard to slow at Newcastle; hasn't progressed since going handicapping; bit to prove now.

12/1

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Payout
Exacta £14.30
Straight Forecast £15.18
Trifecta £60.80

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Tropez Power

The Guardian:

Orbaan

NEWMARKET:

Toy Soldier

Telegraph:

Dr Rio

RP RATINGS:

Tropez Power

POSTDATA:

Tropez Power

The Times:

Tropez Power

Daily Mirror:

Tropez Power

The Sun:

Tropez Power

Daily Mail:

Orbaan

D Express:

Orbaan

The Star:

Orbaan

Daily Record:

Orbaan