April 15 / 16.35 Beverley

16.35

Good

Diony Dash Handicap

  • Prize money: £4527.4
  • 0m 7f 96y
  • Class 5
  • 12 runners
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Diony Dash Handicap

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

10/1 (Won)

  • Win: £8.00
  • Place: £2.60

Form: 56322- BF

Last run: 196 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Ended 2025 with a second to the reopposing Willowinghurn on 7f Musselburgh handicap debut (soft); may have more to offer in 2026 but the betting is perhaps the best guide as to whether he's likely to be fully primed for this first outing in 196 days (has been gelded).
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1st

9

(9)

4th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 96y

Class 4

17:25 Beverley

Lyrical Song

9st 0lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Took a big step forward after seven months off/gelded when getting off the mark in C&D handicap 19 days ago; this son of Lope Y Ferndanez can make his presence felt despite a 5lb rise.

11/2

1st

7

(12)

15th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 96y

Class 5

16:35 Beverley

Lyrical Song

9st 5lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Ended 2025 with a second to the reopposing Willowinghurn on 7f Musselburgh handicap debut (soft); may have more to offer in 2026 but the betting is perhaps the best guide as to whether he's likely to be fully primed for this first outing in 196 days (has been gelded).

10/1

1

(3)

1st Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 5

14:55 Musselburgh

Lyrical Song

9st 9lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

Third at Catterick (7f, soft) in July on third start then runner-up in maiden over this C&D (good) last time; can give another good account and could be in the mix on nursery debut.

9/2

20/1

  • Place: £4.00

Form: 536- BF

Last run: 211 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Left debut behind when promising third of 13 at Newcastle (6f) last August; went off favourite for a Wolverhampton novice (6f again) the following month but stopped quickly and finished sixth; absent for seven months ahead of this handicap and turf debut.
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1st

4

(2)

19th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

14:23 Redcar

Indefensible

9st 5lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Ollie Pears

Capable of fair form but not proving the easiest to catch right; one of his better efforts when third of nine in 7f Catterick handicap 11 days ago; however, only third of four when favourite for 6f maiden at Ripon on Saturday.

13/8

1

(2)

18th Jul 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:40 Ripon

Indefensible

9st 7lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Ollie Pears

Beaten eight times and the drop back to 6f isn't an obvious positive, but he's run some good races and was third in a handicap at Catterick (7f, good to firm) last Wednesday; prominent in calculations.

2/1

3rd

3

(9)

8th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

15:30 Catterick

Indefensible

9st 9lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Ollie Pears

Maiden who has a chance on his form when second at Beverley on his handicap debut (7.5f, good to soft) and when runner-up in a Thirsk maiden (7f, good) two runs ago.

12/1

12/1

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 37723-

Last run: 177 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Kept busy as a 2yo with 12 runs, winning a 7f Chester seller (good to firm); left the impression a stiff 1m at Pontefract (soft) just stretched him on final start; this slightly shorter trip could therefore suit on reappearance but he has a much more exposed profile than most; has been gelded.
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4th

8

(4)

12th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 127y

Class 4

15:12 Chester

Ubetterseethis

8st 12lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Craig Lidster

Course scorer at 2yrs; returned with a good third at Beverley (7.5f) in April but beat only one in 20-runner handicap at York (7f) 20 days ago; needs to get back on track.

25/1

19th

22

(3)

23rd May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

15:50 York

Ubetterseethis

8st 13lb

J: William Pyle

T: Craig Lidster

1-13; showed he retains all his ability when third of ten at Beverley (7.4f, good to soft) on reappearance, in the firing line throughout; this is warmer but he could make the frame again.

20/1

3rd

9

(8)

15th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 96y

Class 5

16:35 Beverley

Ubetterseethis

9st 4lb

J: Sam James

T: Craig Lidster

Kept busy as a 2yo with 12 runs, winning a 7f Chester seller (good to firm); left the impression a stiff 1m at Pontefract (soft) just stretched him on final start; this slightly shorter trip could therefore suit on reappearance but he has a much more exposed profile than most; has been gelded.

12/1

Form: 542-

Last run: 264 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Advanced her RPR with each start last summer, finishing second of 16 in a restricted novice at York (7f, good) in July; while that York form hasn't really worked out, she still brings unexposed potential to this handicap debut after nearly nine months off; check the betting.
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2nd

7

(2)

4th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 100y

Class 5

16:35 Beverley

Sandy Craic

9st 3lb

J: Mark Winn

T: David O’Meara

Gamely gained a breakthrough win at the ninth attempt in 7f Carlisle handicap 19 days ago; this consistent sort must enter calculations despite a 2lb rise.

3/1

1st

5

(4)

15th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 195y

Class 5

16:23 Carlisle

Sandy Craic

9st 7lb

J: Mark Winn

T: David O’Meara

Slightly disappointing when tried in cheekpieces (removed here) ten days ago and now 0-8 but posted three good efforts beforehand (6f-7f) and will be dangerous off this mark if quickly back on song.

7/2

14/1

Form: -42150

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Won 7f Lingfield (AW) maiden on his third start for Dylan Cunha but hasn't reproduced that in two subsequent AW handicaps; needs to resume his progress back on turf.
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1st

6

(12)

17th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

14:43 Wolverhampton (AW)

King Of Chaos

9st 6lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Dylan Cunha

Has been kept busy and scored for the second time this year when successful over C&D last month off 6lb lower; not disgraced in better company at Epsom eight days ago but may need to come back down the weights.

12/1

7th

5

(5)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 3y

Class 4

19:50 Epsom

King Of Chaos

9st 5lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Dylan Cunha

Exploited reduced mark with clearcut win at Wolverhampton (6f, AW) last month; evidently in good nick but went back up 6lb for that and this return to turf may not be ideal.

5/1

1st

10

(1)

16th Jun 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

18:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

King Of Chaos

9st 5lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Dylan Cunha

Only finished placed once from nine runs in handicaps (over C&D in the winter) and is fully exposed; hasn't always looked straightforward, hanging right more than once, and remains vulnerable to improvers.

8/1

Form: 2120- CD

Last run: 193 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Won a fast-ground C&D novice last August and bumped into subsequent Listed runner-up Caim when second under a penalty back here (soft) in September; never involved in a big-field sales race at Newmarket final start but those C&D performances provide hope that she could go well now handicapping after a six-month break.
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8th

9

(6)

22nd May 2026

Soft

1m 2f 42y

Class 5

16:40 Haydock

Lady Hornblower

9st 2lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Jedd O’Keeffe

7.4f Beverley maiden winner (good to firm; acts on soft) from four 2yo starts; faded when favourite for handicap/seasonal debut there in April and her Doncaster 1m run three weeks ago was a good deal worse, so she's best watched for the time being.

25/1

9th

8

(4)

2nd May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 213y

Class 5

16:35 Doncaster

Lady Hornblower

9st 4lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Jedd O’Keeffe

Started favourite when well held behind Indefensible on her comeback/turf debut recently; 2lb better off with that one and now goes beyond 7f for the first time (dam won twice over 1m on soft ground).

12/1

6th

8

(4)

15th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 96y

Class 5

16:35 Beverley

Lady Hornblower

9st 5lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Jedd O’Keeffe

Won a fast-ground C&D novice last August and bumped into subsequent Listed runner-up Caim when second under a penalty back here (soft) in September; never involved in a big-field sales race at Newmarket final start but those C&D performances provide hope that she could go well now handicapping after a six-month break.

6/1

14/1

Form: 22189-

Last run: 177 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Second success when making all from Lyrical Song in 7f Musselburgh handicap (soft) last October but well beaten in both subsequent starts and Danny Tudhope, who was on board at Musselburgh, partners stablemate Sandy Craic.
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5th

9

(2)

30th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 6

15:30 Musselburgh

Willowinghurn

9st 5lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Won twice as a 2yo, including a C&D nursery (soft) off a 7lb higher mark; only one effort of note this year and hopes rest on the new cheekpieces sparking a revival.

7/1

12th

11

(5)

14th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

15:30 Doncaster

Willowinghurn

9st 5lb

J: Mark Winn

T: David O’Meara

Proved somewhat resurgent in the Redcar event won by Rousham and is now 4lb below the mark she won off last October (7f, soft); looks a possible danger.

14/1

5th

4

(12)

26th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

16:20 Redcar

Willowinghurn

9st 7lb

J: Mark Winn

T: David O’Meara

Two wins last season, a 6f maiden here in May (good to firm) and a 7f Musselburgh nursery in October (soft); disappointing so far this season.

16/1

20/1

Form: 3066- BF

Last run: 264 days

W: 8st 10lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Failed to progress from his opening third in three subsequent starts for Brian Ellison last year, despite being 7-4 favourite for handicap debut at Thirsk (6f, good) in August when last seen; returns from nearly nine months off, under the care of a new trainer.
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6th

6

(4)

14th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 96y

Class 5

16:58 Beverley

Solar Cooper

9st 2lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Mark Walford

Faded over C&D on his yard debut following a break and has been kept to 6f since, improving for the fitting of cheekpieces when winning at Ripon (good) in May; in nothing like the same form in two starts since, though.

10/1

9th

4

(6)

14th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 2y

Class 6

17:45 Doncaster

Solar Cooper

9st 8lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Mark Walford

One win from eight starts, namely a 6f handicap at Ripon last month when wearing cheekpieces for the first time; the headgear was absent when sixth back at Ripon 17 days ago and no surprise to see it back in place today; respected.

10/1

6th

9

(2)

28th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

15:07 Ripon

Solar Cooper

9st 4lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Mark Walford

Started off for new stable with two down-the-field runs last month but bounced back to form with clear C&D (good) win in first-time cheekpices 11 days ago; not ideally drawn today and goes without cheekpieces this time but still respected under 6lb penalty (due to go up that amount anyway).

7/2

5/1

Form: 044-

Last run: 197 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Three outings over 6f last year, showing promise when keeping on for close fourth at Carlisle (good) on second start; blew the start at Ayr (soft) four weeks later, so can have that fourth of eight marked up slightly; subsequently gelded; potential improver and one of the more likely types, particularly if backed.
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8th

6

(11)

9th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 1f 0y

Class 5

20:42 Carlisle

Cosmic Man

9st 6lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

Best 2yo run came when keeping on for close fourth here (6f, good) in September; however, he's struggled elsewhere on both runs this season (7.4f/7f, good to soft/AW) and a dramatic revival is needed back at Carlisle.

10/1

10th

2

(8)

7th May 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Cosmic Man

9st 9lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Kevin Ryan

Showed promise in two of three starts last year (over 6f) but he never figured on handicap debut at Beverley (7.5f, good to soft; had been gelded) recently after a slow start; needs to bounce back on his AW debut.

9/1

9th

5

(3)

15th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 96y

Class 5

16:35 Beverley

Cosmic Man

9st 6lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Kevin Ryan

Three outings over 6f last year, showing promise when keeping on for close fourth at Carlisle (good) on second start; blew the start at Ayr (soft) four weeks later, so can have that fourth of eight marked up slightly; subsequently gelded; potential improver and one of the more likely types, particularly if backed.

5/1

Form: 36439-

Last run: 144 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Well held on AW in November but did show some promise at up to on turf prior to that; off for five months ahead of this handicap debut, with the betting perhaps the best guide to expectations.
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7th

7

(4)

10th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

20:50 Chester

Top Lad

9st 5lb

J: Lewis Chalkley

T: Michael & David Easterby

Six-race maiden; placed over 7f on soft ground as a 2yo but was always behind on seasonal/handicap debut at Beverley (7.4f, good to soft) in April and will need a much more dynamic performance here.

20/1

10th

11

(10)

15th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 96y

Class 5

16:35 Beverley

Top Lad

9st 1lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Michael & David Easterby

Well held on AW in November but did show some promise at up to on turf prior to that; off for five months ahead of this handicap debut, with the betting perhaps the best guide to expectations.

12/1

OUR TIP

Form: 413

Last run: 44 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
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Form: 3-0656

Last run: 2 days

W: 8st 6lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
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Payout
Exacta £90.50
Straight Forecast £91.19
Tricast £634.73
Trifecta £679.80

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Stay Salty

THE NORTH:

Sandy Craic

Telegraph:

Cosmic Man

D Express:

Solar Cooper

The Guardian:

Lyrical Song

TOPSPEED:

Ubetterseethis

RP RATINGS:

Stay Salty

POSTDATA:

Stay Salty

NEWMARKET:

Stay Salty

The Times:

Stay Salty

Daily Mail:

Stay Salty

The Sun:

Cosmic Man

Daily Mirror:

Sandy Craic

The Star:

Sandy Craic

Daily Record:

Sandy Craic