August 30 / 14.05 Beverley

14.05

Good To Firm

William Hill Beverley Bullet Sprint Stakes (Listed Race)

  • Prize money: £39697
  • 0m 5f 0y
  • Class 1
  • 9 runners
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William Hill Beverley Bullet Sprint Stakes (Listed Race)

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

Form: -75580 CD

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
Posted a personal best when winning this race in 2023 and hit a new high when taking the Group 2 Temple Stakes at Haydock the following spring, but winless since and mostly disappointing this year; takes a big drop in class after failing to threaten in the Nunthorpe last week but hard to know what sort of form he's in.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

1

(4)

2nd Oct 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

17:30 Dundalk (AW)

Kerdos

9st 12lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: Stephen Thorne

Won four times for Clive Cox, including Group 2 Temple Stakes in 2024; first win since came in C&D handicap in July, coming off a strong pace; always toward the rear in 6f handicap here latest; good claimer on.

9/1

9th

4

(3)

15th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

14:25 Dundalk (AW)

Kerdos

9st 8lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Stephen Thorne

Won four for Clive Cox, including the Group 2 Temple Stakes in 2024; first win since came here last month in 5f handicap (first-time blinkers) coming off strong pace to reel in long-time leader late on (Collective Power, Fox In Flight and Valiant Force behind); 5lb higher now but still on an okay mark.

5/1

1st

5

(9)

12th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

14:00 Dundalk (AW)

Kerdos

9st 3lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Stephen Thorne

Won four for Clive Cox, including the Group 2 Temple Stakes at Haydock in 2024, his last victory; yet to hit those heights for this yard and has been soundly beaten on his last three starts; 0-2 on the AW but did run well here behind Valiant Force in February; blinkers replace cheekpieces worn last time.

16/1

OUR TIP

Form: 4-3334 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 4lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 114

Form & Verdict
Has made into a high-class, dependable sprinter and he wasn't beaten far in the King Charles III Stakes at Royal Ascot (5f, good to firm) in June; far from disgraced in another Group 1 at Deauville last time when the extended 6f possibly stretched his stamina; all his wins have come on good ground or firmer so rain could jeopardise his chance, but he's the one to beat on form in first-time blinkers.
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

6

(4)

3rd Oct 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

13:50 Ascot

Regional

9st 3lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Edward Bethell

Over three years have passed since his last win but that was in Group 1 company; retains ability and he wasn't beaten far in a 6f Listed race at York four weeks ago; considered back at 5f.

15/2

4th

4

(8)

6th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:50 York

Regional

9st 4lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Edward Bethell

Enjoyed his finest hour when winning the Group 1 Sprint Cup at Haydock three years ago; that remains his last success but he ran well over C&D at the Dante meeting in May and has the class to play a big role at this level.

11/2

10th

12

(2)

20th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:40 Ascot

Regional

9st 5lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Edward Bethell

0-9 since winning the Group 1 Sprint Cup at Haydock (6f, good) in September 2023 but he's often run extremely well in the meantime, finishing placed in the 2024 and 2025 runnings of the King Charles III Stakes here (5f, good to firm) and third on last month's reappearance in the Group 2 Minster Stakes at York (6f, good); each-way contender at a track he obviously relishes.

40/1

Form: 343384 D

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
Often makes the frame and did so again when a never-nearer fourth in Listed race at Newmarket (6f, good to firm) last Friday; at least as effective at 5f; should give his running but others appeal more for the win.
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8th

7

(2)

3rd Oct 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

13:50 Ascot

Shagraan

9st 3lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Clive Cox

Successful in this race 12 months ago when trained by Michael Appleby; best run since returning to Clive Cox when a close second to an improver at Newbury (5f, good to firm; cheekpieces first time) last time; solid claims.

7/2

2nd

4

(4)

19th Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 34y

Class 1

13:02 Newbury

Shagraan

9st 3lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Clive Cox

Record of 0-4 this term for new stable but latest effort can be forgiven (traffic issues); Listed wins flanked his neck second in this race last year; in the mix, provided he takes to first-time headgear.

9/1

11/2

Form: 313432 D BF

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
Has proved a model of consistency; finished a place behind Adrestia when third in handicap at Goodwood in July and ran up to his best when second in French Listed race (5f, good; unraced on softer) three weeks ago; solid candidate for a yard with an excellent record in this race.
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Verdict Starting price

6th

3

(2)

19th Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 34y

Class 1

13:02 Newbury

Redorange

9st 3lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Clive Cox

Better than ever this season, winning useful handicap at Windsor and Listed contest at York; better than the bare result (hampered) in the Nunthorpe last time; possibilities back down in class.

7/2

11th

7

(18)

21st Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

15:35 York

Redorange

10st 1lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Clive Cox

All turf races on good or quicker ground; best form when narrow winner of a C&D Listed race in July but his sights are raised much higher today in this, his first Group race.

25/1

1st

5

(13)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

15:12 York

Redorange

9st 1lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Clive Cox

Built on an eye-catching reappearance (over this C&D) when justifying strong support in handicap at Windsor (5f, good) in May; only fourth to Washington Heights in Listed event at Carlisle next time but has had a break since and may well bounce back; has real possibilities if he does.

13/2

Form: -31325

Last run: 50 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Equally effective at 5f and 6f and has given her running on every start this year, fifth in Group 3 at York on latest; has a bit to find with one or two of these but she may not have reached her ceiling just yet and she will not be inconvenienced if the rain arrives.
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10th

10

(5)

3rd Oct 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

13:50 Ascot

First Instinct

8st 12lb

J: Harry Davies

T: William Haggas

Won a Group 3 at Newbury (5f, good to soft) last September and was placed at that level at York (6f, good to firm) in July; has not matched it since and others appeal more today.

8/1

5th

10

(5)

19th Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 34y

Class 1

13:02 Newbury

First Instinct

9st 0lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: William Haggas

Inconsistent in a light 2026 campaign but showed she retains ability with neck second in 6f Group 3 at York in July; prevailed by a neck in this contest 12 months ago and warrants respect back here.

6/1

5th

2

(4)

23rd Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 205y

16:00 Naas

First Instinct

9st 7lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: William Haggas

4yo represents last year's winning yard; four-time winner including at Listed and Group 3 level; slow start to this season but back on song when denied by a neck by Flora Of Bermuda in a York Group 3 (6f, gd-fm) last month; firmly enters calculations now.

9/4

Form: 222732 CD

Last run: 8 days

W: 8st 13lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Tough 5f handicapper who goes well here and arrives in top form, but she faces a very stiff task on these terms and would be a surprise winner.
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10th

2

(1)

19th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 5f 15y

Class 4

16:17 Chester

Elegant Erin

9st 12lb

J: Liam Wright

T: Paul Midgley

Has won eight times on turf, seven of them over 5f, all on stiff tracks; well drawn, acts well on soft ground, and decent fourth at Beverley last time; interesting in first-time headgear.

9/2

4th

9

(7)

30th Aug 2026

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

14:15 Beverley

Elegant Erin

8st 13lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Paul Midgley

Positives include a penchant for soft ground and a C&D record that reads 1166126113; beaten in a Class 4 handicap last month though and she faces a stiff task in this company.

40/1

3rd

2

(6)

3rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

19:02 Beverley

Elegant Erin

10st 0lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Paul Midgley

Five wins and a second from nine attempts over C&D; ended 2025 in flying form and returned off a brutal mark as a consequence; handicapper relenting now and her third at Nottingham 13 days ago was a step back in the right direction; this should be run to suit and she's a strong contender.

5/1

Form: 23-811 D

Last run: 91 days

W: 8st 13lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Has progressed with virtually every run since joining her current yard in 2023, winning five handicaps; her latest success at York in May was a personal best by some way and showed she's at least as effective at 5f as 6f; in much deeper here but she still looks unexposed and could have a say.
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Verdict Starting price

10th

9

(2)

20th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 34y

Class 1

13:30 Newbury

Habooba

9st 0lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: T J Kent

Has bundles of early speed and she used it to good effect at both Kempton (6f) and York (5f) in the first half of the season; ran better than the 5l defeat suggests behind Shagraan at Beverley last time but, even so, it appeared to highlight her limitations at this level.

40/1

8

(6)

30th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

14:05 Beverley

Habooba

8st 13lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: T J Kent

Has progressed with virtually every run since joining her current yard in 2023, winning five handicaps; her latest success at York in May was a personal best by some way and showed she's at least as effective at 5f as 6f; in much deeper here but she still looks unexposed and could have a say.

14/1

Form: 11816- CD

Last run: 309 days

W: 8st 13lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 109

Form & Verdict
Had a busy 2024 and notched six wins, the last of them in 5.5f Listed race at Ayr; would have real possibilities if repeating that form, although she'll need to hit the ground running after over ten months off.
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Verdict Starting price

9th

12

(9)

24th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

19:15 Dundalk (AW)

Star Of Lady M

9st 11lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: David O’Meara

Eleven-time winner including at Listed level; ran well on seasonal reappearance in the Listed Beverley Bullet but has failed to land a blow the last twice; 3-16 on the AW but could only manage sixth when 5-1 for this last year; needs to rediscover best.

15/2

12th

3

(11)

19th Sep 2025

Soft

0m 5f 110y

Class 1

15:05 Ayr

Star Of Lady M

9st 2lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Made all in this last year (good) and encouraging Listed third at Beverley (5f, good to firm) three weeks ago on her belated reappearance; won on soft ground at the start of her career; her usual visor returns (left off last time) and she has leading claims if building on her comeback run.

4/1

9

(2)

30th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

14:05 Beverley

Star Of Lady M

8st 13lb

J: Mark Winn

T: David O’Meara

Had a busy 2024 and notched six wins, the last of them in 5.5f Listed race at Ayr; would have real possibilities if repeating that form, although she'll need to hit the ground running after over ten months off.

14/1

Form: 5-3142 D

Last run: 32 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Progressive 3yo who saw off 23 rivals in the Palace Of Holyroodhouse Handicap at Royal Ascot and performed better still when beaten a nose in 20-runner handicap at Glorious Goodwood (5f, good; unraced on softer) last month; still relatively low mileage and may have an even bigger run in her.
Place /
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6th

1

(8)

3rd Oct 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

16:10 Ascot

Adrestia

9st 12lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Enjoyed her finest hour when readily seeing off 23 rivals at the Royal meeting last June; her 2026 campaign had been underwhelming but she responded well to the addition of cheekpieces when finding only Ancient State (pair clear) too strong at Doncaster (5f, good) three weeks ago; back up 4lb but likely to be involved again.

9/2

2nd

1

(14)

13th Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 3y

Class 3

13:25 Doncaster

Adrestia

10st 0lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Yet to hit top gear after four runs this term (tongue tied last three) but didn't have the run of the race at Glorious Goodwood last time (9-1 in big field); withdrawn once since when the ground was good to soft, so she is untested on ground slower than good; down the weights and cheekpieces go on.

13/2

Non-runners

Clarendon House

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Regional

NEWMARKET:

Adrestia

The Times:

Kerdos

LAMBOURN:

Redorange

The Guardian:

Adrestia

D Express:

Adrestia

Daily Mirror:

Adrestia

Daily Record:

Redorange

Telegraph:

Kerdos

Daily Mail:

Kerdos

RP RATINGS:

Regional

TOPSPEED:

Regional

POSTDATA:

Regional

The Sun:

Regional

The Star:

Regional