April 23 / 15.52 Beverley

15.52

Good

Rapid Lad Handicap

  • Prize money: £4527.4
  • 1m 4f 23y
  • Class 5
  • 7 runners
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Rapid Lad Handicap

Runners: 7 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

OUR TIP

5/1 (Won)

  • Win: £3.25
  • Place: £1.90

Form: 75617

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Has worn cheekpieces since switched to handicaps, winning at Kempton (1m3f) then below par at Lingfield, both on AW; may rebound and have more to offer, provided he responds well to the fitting of visor.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

4

(4)

1st Jun 2026

Good To Firm

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

16:35 Newbury

Naval Tribute

9st 6lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: James Owen

Has done well since switched to Flat turf for his last two starts with the visor added, winning at Beverley (1m4f, good to firm) in April before second of 12 in an apprentice handicap at Ascot (2m, good) last month (winner followed up at Chester on Saturday); up just another 1lb and high on the list.

11/4

2nd

5

(3)

8th May 2026

Good

1m 7f 209y

Class 4

17:10 Ascot

Naval Tribute

9st 8lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: James Owen

Beaten a nose, a head and a neck in three bumpers; earned his mark over 1m and predictably did better upped in trip when scoring at Kempton (1m3f, AW; first-time cheekpieces) in March; rebounded from a blip next time when going in again at Beverley (1m4f, good to firm; first-time visor) a fortnight ago; dam half-sister to St Leger winner Brian Boru and this new trip could unlock more again; key player.

3/1

1st

2

(6)

23rd Apr 2026

Good

1m 4f 23y

Class 5

15:52 Beverley

Naval Tribute

9st 9lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: James Owen

Has worn cheekpieces since switched to handicaps, winning at Kempton (1m3f) then below par at Lingfield, both on AW; may rebound and have more to offer, provided he responds well to the fitting of visor.

5/1

6/1

  • Place: £2.50

Form: 337-64 C

Last run: 8 days

W: 8st 11lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Gained most recent win in handicap hurdle in December; beaten only 2l over C&D last week, taking Beverley record to 1423234; hasn't scored on Flat since June 2024 but looks a solid contender kept to this venue.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

2

6th Jun 2026

Good

2m 0f 48y

Class 4

18:43 Hexham

Freddy Robinson

12st 0lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Brian Ellison

Dug in to score on his last spin over hurdles at Market Rasen (2m, good to soft; from 3lb lower) in December; runner-up three times in succession on the Flat at Beverley recently, beaten 2l there (1m4f; 13-8 favourite) just ten days ago.

11/4

2nd

2

(1)

27th May 2026

Good

1m 4f 23y

Class 6

16:50 Beverley

Freddy Robinson

9st 9lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Brian Ellison

Sole win on the Flat came here over 1m2f in June 2024 and he's finished runner-up over this C&D on his last two outings; no reason why he can't go well again.

2/1

2nd

3

(3)

4th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 23y

Class 6

16:50 Beverley

Freddy Robinson

9st 8lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Brian Ellison

Course winner who comes here on the back of a good second over C&D 11 days ago; can go well again eased 1lb.

11/4

Form: 3656-3 C BF

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 1lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Defied a much higher mark at Beverley in 2022; poor strike-rate since but he ran encouragingly when favourite at Catterick (1m4f) on seasonal debut and has possibilities back here, being so nicely weighted.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

10th

5

(8)

31st Aug 2026

Good

1m 2f 190y

Class 6

17:50 Ripon

Kitsune Power

10st 12lb

J: Miss Amy Collier

T: Tim Easterby

Ended a long losing run when scoring at Beverley (1m2f, good to firm) last month; respectable efforts in next two starts and he had an excuse here last time, when he got hampered by a faller; now only 1lb higher than for that last success and he's not ruled out.

10/1

10th

3

(4)

15th Aug 2026

Good

1m 1f 170y

Class 6

17:05 Ripon

Kitsune Power

9st 13lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Tim Easterby

Successful at Beverley (1m2f, good to firm) last month and that has been followed by two solid runs, the latest at Beverley on Tuesday; one of three runners for Tim Easterby.

13/2

4th

7

(2)

12th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 207y

Class 5

16:15 Beverley

Kitsune Power

9st 5lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Snapped a losing run when over C&D last month and the race didn't go smoothly for him when third at Redcar; considered.

13/2

12/1

Form: 6615-5 CD

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 5lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Veteran who is 6-23 at Beverley, the most recent success last August in last 1m4f attempt; could go well returned to this scenario with Catterick reappearance (7f) under his belt.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

2

(3)

27th Aug 2026

Good

1m 3f 39y

Class 6

16:30 Carlisle

Dr Rio

9st 11lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

All six wins in Britain have been at Beverley (7.5f-1m4f), the most recent coming last August off a 4lb higher mark than today's, and he posted a solid effort when third there over 1m2f two weeks ago; down the field over this C&D in June.

10/1

3rd

4

(6)

12th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 207y

Class 5

16:15 Beverley

Dr Rio

9st 6lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

Six-time course winner and a regular here; beaten just over 2l over C&D last month when he was on the back foot after starting slowly; hard to rule out.

8/1

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

Form: 1557-2 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Low-mileage 4yo who completed a turf double (1m4f/1m6f) last July; creditable second at Kempton (1m4f, AW) on reappearance; has shown all that best form in Class 6 but may do better still this term; respected.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

4

(2)

20th May 2026

Good To Soft

1m 6f 17y

Class 5

19:10 Yarmouth

Iwantmytimewithyou

9st 6lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Ed Dunlop

Won two handicaps last July (1m4f, good and 1m6f, firm); he has finished second in two of his three runs this year, latterly beaten a short-head at Leicester 11 days ago (1m4f, good to firm); had just one run on slower than good and finished well beaten, so conditions may be a concern.

9/4

2nd

5

(3)

9th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 179y

Class 5

18:55 Leicester

Iwantmytimewithyou

9st 4lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Ed Dunlop

A dual 1m4f/1m6f winner last summer and back in decent form of late, fifth in 1m4f Beverley handicap 16 days ago; possibilities.

8/1

Form: 82443- CD

Last run: 216 days

W: 9st 9lb

8 yo Filly

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Ended last season with a spell of consistent efforts and has frame possibilities provided she returns in similar form; whether she can end a losing spell is another matter (no win since 2023).
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

3

(7)

29th Aug 2026

Good

1m 4f 23y

Class 5

14:20 Beverley

Valley Of Flowers

9st 11lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Samantha & Jacqueline Coward

She recorded the latest of her six wins when readily taking five-runner Carlisle handicap (1m3f, good) last month; not disgraced at York over an extended 2m on her next two starts and now drops back in trip and grade; acts on most ground and warrants consideration.

8/1

6th

9

(9)

24th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

2m 0f 56y

Class 4

18:05 York

Valley Of Flowers

9st 0lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Samantha & Jacqueline Coward

Behind a couple of these when fourth over C&D (good to firm) a fortnight ago but that was still a respectable run and she won at Carlisle (1m3f, good) prior to that; went close in this race in 2024; not ruled out.

14/1

4th

6

(11)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

2m 0f 56y

Class 4

16:20 York

Valley Of Flowers

9st 0lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Samantha & Jacqueline Coward

Five-runner race at Carlisle (1m3f) last Saturday was first win since 2023 and she's a dependable sort who finished a C&D second (twice) and fourth in July 2024 and 2025 on her only three appearances at York; going back up 5lb since Carlisle seems to pose the difficulty but she should be on the premises.

13/2

Form: 259-51 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Needed a drop to Class 6 to open his account in Catterick event (1m4f, good) last time; back up in grade but may build on that win and also have more to offer in the retained cheekpieces.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

3

(5)

18th Aug 2026

Standard

1m 7f 169y

Class 5

14:30 Lingfield (AW)

Roland Garros

11st 0lb

J: Mr Fletcher Yarham

T: Hayley Burton

Was attempting this far for the first time on the Flat when third of eight at Kempton (2m, Polytrack) at the start of the month, but only fourth of seven back there (1m4f) six days ago; worth another go at the trip and holds each-way claims.

6/1

4th

4

(5)

12th Aug 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 5

21:00 Kempton (AW)

Roland Garros

10st 0lb

J: Alexandra Egan

T: Hayley Burton

Made all at Cattrick (1m4f, good) in April off a mark 3lb lower than today's and he caught the eye finishing strongly into third here over 2m a week ago; the drop back in trip doesn't look an obvious plus on that evidence but has to be respected.

12/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £12.60
Straight Forecast £12.69
Trifecta £49.80

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Iwantmytimewithyou

Telegraph:

Naval Tribute

The Times:

Roland Garros

RP RATINGS:

Kitsune Power

TOPSPEED:

Valley Of Flowers

NEWMARKET:

Iwantmytimewithyou

D Express:

Iwantmytimewithyou

Daily Record:

Iwantmytimewithyou

Daily Mail:

Naval Tribute

The Sun:

Naval Tribute

Daily Mirror:

Roland Garros

The Star:

Roland Garros

POSTDATA:

Kitsune Power

The Guardian:

Kitsune Power