April 23 / 16.52 Beverley

16.52

Good

Connexin’s ‘No Lagging Behind’ Handicap (Div II)

  • Prize money: £5574.2
  • 1m 0f 100y
  • Class 6
  • 8 runners
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Connexin’s ‘No Lagging Behind’ Handicap (Div II)

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

8/1 (Won)

  • Win: £7.50
  • Place: £1.80

Form: 3839-6 CD

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Three-time course winner, albeit in the summer months; may not be ready to strike but it's difficult to rule out a good effort with Thirsk reappearance (sixth of 14) under his belt.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

2nd

3

(2)

14th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

15:48 Beverley

Sunny Orange

9st 9lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Four-time course winner at up to 8.5f, latest success being in April (8.5f, good to firm); fair form since including when 2l fourth here last time (7.5f, good to firm); tries this trip for first time.

8/1

4th

8

(9)

3rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 96y

Class 6

20:40 Beverley

Sunny Orange

9st 3lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Four of his five wins have been at Beverley and they include this race 12 months ago; only fourth of six here ten days back but that was a Class 5.

7/1

4th

7

(2)

23rd Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 96y

Class 5

14:45 Beverley

Sunny Orange

9st 1lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Four of his five wins have been at this track (two over C&D); returned to form following a couple of lesser efforts when fourth at Wetherby (1m, good to firm) eight days ago but he was behind Roaring Ralph on that occasion.

12/1

OUR TIP

4/1

  • Place: £1.20

Form: 53429-

Last run: 148 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Sold for 9,000gns since his sole start (2m) for Micky Hammond; still a maiden and drops back markedly in trip but has possibilities on the pick of his form for William Knight; wears new headgear on debut for Ed Bethell; market may offer further guidance.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

3

(13)

26th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

17:10 Newcastle (AW)

Glitter Code

11st 1lb

J: Miss Nell Biker

T: Edward Bethell

Second five times at up to 1m2f, including in first blinkers at Beverley in April on yard debut; heavy defeat over 1m4f four weeks ago sees a visor return today; 0-21 tally (0-5 on AW) is probably the bottom line.

16/1

10th

10

29th May 2026

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 5

18:05 Wolverhampton (AW)

Glitter Code

10st 5lb

T: Edward Bethell

Remains winless but he shaped well in first-time blinkers for his new yard when second of eight in 8.5f handicap at Beverley last month; can go well again in retained headgear if his stamina holds out over this much longer trip.

5/1

2nd

2

(5)

23rd Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

16:52 Beverley

Glitter Code

9st 8lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Edward Bethell

Sold for 9,000gns since his sole start (2m) for Micky Hammond; still a maiden and drops back markedly in trip but has possibilities on the pick of his form for William Knight; wears new headgear on debut for Ed Bethell; market may offer further guidance.

4/1

5/1

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 4668-7 CD

Last run: 107 days

W: 9st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Took AW score to 0-16 with two below-par efforts on AW for new stable during the winter; record over C&D, all off higher marks in Class 5, reads 112; interesting back in this scenario and in this lower grade, with a return to form on the cards.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

7

(4)

4th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 96y

Class 4

17:10 Beverley

Coolree

8st 12lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Sam England

A four-time scorer over 8.5f here (including twice in May); recorded another very good effort with second of six to Tattie Bogle over C&D 11 days ago; very much one to consider nudged up 1lb.

5/1

2nd

5

(6)

23rd Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 96y

Class 5

14:45 Beverley

Coolree

9st 9lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Sam England

Four of his five wins have been here over 8.5f (good to soft/good to firm), the most recent last month off 4lb lower, and he was runner-up to This Farh over C&D next time; well held at Chester (7.5f, soft) 11 days ago but it would be no surprise to see him bounce back returned to this track.

7/1

Form: 0-0093 D

Last run: 5 days

W: 8st 9lb

7 yo Colt

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Has an each-way shout, having shown signs of a revival with placed effort at Nottingham (1m) last Saturday returned to turf; whether he can win is another matter, with his strike-rate still poor.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

4

(3)

8th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 3y

Class 6

16:15 Yarmouth

Bizarre Law

9st 6lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Michael Herrington

Came from an unpromising position to win a 7f handicap at Doncaster (good to soft) in May; has not matched it in two runs since and this isn't sure to set up for him.

11/2

10th

17

(9)

14th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 213y

Class 6

17:15 Doncaster

Bizarre Law

9st 0lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Michael Herrington

Below par last weekend when bidding for a Doncaster 7f double; a possible threat if he rebounds but others are higher up the list.

14/1

7th

13

(2)

6th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

17:00 Doncaster

Bizarre Law

8st 10lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Michael Herrington

Edged out a next-time-out scorer (pair 4l clear) when coming from well off the pace to get up late over C&D (good to soft) three weeks ago; he's been an infrequent winner over the years but he retains handicapping scope after a 5lb rise.

11/1

Form: 226-35 CD

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Record is 4-23, the most recent win last September in sole C&D attempt (soft); generally consistent since, respectable fifth at Doncaster (1m2f) most recently; gained other turf success on good ground; solid.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

11

(13)

16th Jun 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

17:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

Hashtagnotions

9st 13lb

J: Miss Isla Clarkson

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Dual Newcastle winner who added two turf victories last autumn, all off lower marks; consistently below market expectations of late and will want to settle better than over C&D last time, coming from stall 13 under a jockey taking just her third ride.

20/1

7th

11

(4)

1st Jun 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Hashtagnotions

9st 4lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Dual Newcastle winner who added two turf victories last autumn, all off lower marks; will want a good test over this trip round here and hasn't been at his best on grass lately.

12/1

7th

4

(10)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 68y

Class 6

21:00 Hamilton

Hashtagnotions

9st 5lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Scored twice (around 1m) at Ayr and Beverley last summer; back in decent nick in 2026, fifth in 8.5f Beverley handicap 22 days ago; ought to be in the shake-up again from an easing mark.

5/1

8/1

Form: 765-00 CD

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 8lb

9 yo Mare

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Couple of duck eggs this term leave a doubt over her current form; however, gained one of her five wins in 2025 over this C&D and she holds a good chance off current mark provided a resurgence materialises; runner-up in this race 12 months ago.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

3

(7)

11th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 68y

Class 6

20:20 Hamilton

Hostelry

9st 6lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: Ruth Carr

Scored five times last season (twice over C&D) but yet to hit top form this term, just a fair fifth of nine to Daring Leader at Pontefract (1m) 12 days ago; needs to take a step forward.

7/1

5th

2

(9)

29th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 6y

Class 6

17:30 Pontefract

Hostelry

9st 12lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Ruth Carr

Ten-time winner; kept on for never-dangerous fifth, beaten under 3l, when favourite for the latest Beverley race won by Anificas Beauty; closely matched with that rival on the revised terms.

13/2

5th

1

(3)

16th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

20:30 Beverley

Hostelry

9st 9lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Ruth Carr

9yo mare whose C&D form includes one of her five wins last term and a resurgent effort on penultimate start; latest race didn't pan out favourably; runner-up in this contest three years ago; likely player.

9/2

14/1

Form: 135-79 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 12lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Best form, including sole success, on ground softer than good; perhaps unsuited by AW this year but again seems unlikely to have ideal conditions and removal of usual hood presents another question mark.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

6

(2)

4th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 50y

Class 5

20:00 Nottingham

Dinah Myte

8st 4lb

J: William Pyle

T: John Gallagher

Popped up at a big price in a busy finish on Tapeta (1m) last month but she didn't hit the same level when fourth at Chepstow (1m, good; 5-2 favourite) last time; that wasn't a bad effort but she needs to find more back up in trip; 1lb out of the weights.

5/1

4th

10

(10)

15th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 14y

Class 6

17:05 Chepstow

Dinah Myte

9st 2lb

J: George Bass

T: John Gallagher

Inconsistent filly who popped up at a big price in a busy finish on Tapeta a fortnight ago; there can't be any complaints about a 2lb rise but history suggests she's no certainty to repeat the dose.

6/1

1st

14

(1)

2nd Jun 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:45 Newcastle (AW)

Dinah Myte

9st 0lb

J: George Bass

T: John Gallagher

Sole win from 12 came in the mud at Ffos Las (1m, heavy) last September; didn't offer much in her first three starts this year, and only a smidgen more when sixth of nine at Kempton (1m; 28-1, beaten 3l) four weeks ago.

16/1

14/1

Form: 80-060 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
One win apiece for his previous two yards but looks far from solid on 2026 form for another new stable; best watched unless the betting suggests a big run is likely.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

11

(7)

25th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

18:45 Leicester

Mini Mac

9st 1lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Jessica Macey

A repeat of the form which netted him a C&D second last month (good to firm) off today's mark would take him close; hard to blame his Doncaster flop since on the return to a 1m trip he has won over before.

8/1

11th

15

(3)

14th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 213y

Class 6

17:15 Doncaster

Mini Mac

9st 1lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Jessica Macey

Back in better form over 7f at Doncaster and Leicester the last twice; still attractively treated, having gained sole handicap win off 12lb higher (over 1m); respected.

5/1

2nd

8

(7)

25th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

15:04 Leicester

Mini Mac

9st 5lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Jessica Macey

His form has deteriorated since his last win last May but he took a step back in the right direction when fourth of 16 at Doncaster (7f, good to soft) nine days ago; has another career-low mark today and is not ruled out.

7/1

Non-runners

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Payout
Exacta £19.40
Straight Forecast £16.32
Tricast £58.91
Trifecta £109.10

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Coolree

The Times:

Sunny Orange

POSTDATA:

Bizarre Law

Telegraph:

Glitter Code

TOPSPEED:

Mini Mac

Daily Mail:

Glitter Code

RP RATINGS:

Coolree

Daily Mirror:

Coolree

The Sun:

Coolree

D Express:

Sunny Orange

The Star:

Sunny Orange

The Guardian:

Bizarre Law

Daily Record:

Bizarre Law