May 04 / 15.40 Beverley

15.40

Good To Firm

We Love A Bank Holiday Handicap

  • Prize money: £5154
  • 0m 5f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 14 runners
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We Love A Bank Holiday Handicap

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

9/1 (Won)

  • Win: £7.00
  • Place: £2.50

Form: -67113 D

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Won AW handicaps at Southwell in February (5f) and Newcastle in March (6f); beaten 1.5l off this mark when third in a 5f Southwell handicap last time (Artista fourth) and could go well if as effective on turf.
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3rd

7

(1)

11th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 15y

Class 5

14:10 Chester

Alfa Duplicate

9st 8lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Ivan Furtado

Three handicap wins this year, the latest at Beverley (5f, good to soft) in May; solid efforts twice since and she is well drawn to attack; should put up a bold show back down in class.

3/1

6th

14

(8)

27th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

14:25 York

Alfa Duplicate

8st 5lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Ivan Furtado

Held on gamely at Beverley to add to her AW wins; respectable sixth to Naana's Shadow at Epsom since, albeit without showing any further progress; has perhaps reached her ceiling.

16/1

6th

14

(1)

5th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

13:30 Epsom

Alfa Duplicate

8st 10lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Ivan Furtado

Two AW wins at 5f/6f this spring; met her match in Call Margot at Southwell (5f, AW) in April but showed her fighting spirit when refusing to give up her lead back on turf at Beverley (5f, good to soft) since; much bigger question here, up 4lb in a better race on a very different track.

11/1

9/1

  • Place: £4.10

Form: 594-42

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Two fair runs in handicaps this season, following a promising fourth at Bath (5f, good) with a 0.5l second at Southwell (5f); interesting from stall one but may need luck in running.
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9th

2

(2)

19th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

17:15 Redcar

Believeinmenow

9st 10lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Nigel Tinkler

In the frame in six of his ten starts and 1lb higher than when going close over this trip at Southwell (AW) and Beverley (good to soft) in the spring; no headgear for the first time since his third start as a 2yo; each-way claims again.

6/1

3rd

2

(5)

2nd Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 3y

Class 5

17:18 Pontefract

Believeinmenow

9st 7lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Nigel Tinkler

Nine-race maiden whose second-place finishes over 5f in April/May suggest there may be a contest of this nature in him; form dipped when returned to 6f last time.

5/1

7th

2

(10)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 2y

Class 5

19:08 Doncaster

Believeinmenow

9st 10lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Nigel Tinkler

Consistent maiden who was always well positioned from a rail draw when going close off 3lb lower at Beverley 12 days ago; needs more on just his second go beyond 5f.

6/1

11/2

  • Place: £2.10

Form: 543-3

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Unexposed; best efforts have been on the AW, notably when close third over 6f at Southwell last time; back down in trip but could go well from stall 2 if as effective on turf.
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5th

12

(8)

27th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:15 York

Explosive Finnish

8st 13lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Kevin & Lauren Frost

He was stuck in the placings when running well this spring and again couldn't quite put it to bed when runner-up at Chester (6f, soft; acts on quicker) a fortnight ago; mark is creeping up but it would be no surprise to see him in the thick of it once more.

12/1

2nd

7

(2)

12th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 17y

Class 5

16:55 Chester

Explosive Finnish

9st 5lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Kevin & Lauren Frost

More than capable of winning a similar race judged on his three handicap runs this year, latterly a second of 12 in a Class 4 at Thirsk 12 days ago (5f, good; third-placed horse has won since); handles good to soft but untried on slower; solid contender.

3/1

2nd

12

(6)

31st May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

16:15 Thirsk

Explosive Finnish

8st 9lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Kevin & Lauren Frost

Son of Pinatubo who has shaped with promise when third on both his starts this season, not enjoying a clear passage when third of 14 in 5f Beverley handicap 27 days ago; a likely player off an unchanged mark.

7/1

20/1

Form: 5244-6 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Won a 5f Pontefract novice on debut in April 2025 (good); some fair form after that and could go well despite high draw.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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6th

4

(4)

2nd Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 3y

Class 5

17:18 Pontefract

Ice Cold Alex

9st 7lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Ollie Pears

Sole attempt at Pontefract resulted in his 2yo debut success (5f); 0-7 since but ran respectably at Beverley most recently and is interesting off a reduced mark returned to this venue.

13/2

Form: 344-

Last run: 159 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Three fair efforts in maiden/novices last season, notably when third at Leicester on debut (5f, good to soft); unexposed; quite interesting on handicap debut.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

6

(7)

17th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 18y

Class 5

16:02 Nottingham

Black Missile

9st 5lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

Unimproved for the addition of cheekpieces (retained here nonetheless) at Ripon in May, and wind surgery resorted to since; effectiveness over a galloping 6f yet to be tested, but 2lb lower mark looks competitive judged against the RPR of last autumn's Leicester debut (5f).

7/1

5th

2

(6)

28th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

15:07 Ripon

Black Missile

9st 8lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

Made the frame on all three 2yo starts (5f-6f) and again showed clear promise when fifth of 14 on recent seasonal/handicap debut at Beverley (5f, good to soft), despite racing too freely in the early stages and hanging left at the business end; back up in trip and 2lb lower here; a possible.

7/1

5th

10

(6)

4th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

15:40 Beverley

Black Missile

9st 4lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Julie Camacho

Three fair efforts in maiden/novices last season, notably when third at Leicester on debut (5f, good to soft); unexposed; quite interesting on handicap debut.

14/1

OUR TIP
6th
2 (13)
Bye Law

18/1

Form: 1975-6

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Won Ayr maiden and Redcar novice last August (6f, good/good to firm); didn't progress in nurseries but was highly tried; gelded after and made a fair reappearance; stall 13 not ideal and return to 5f is a concern.
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Verdict Starting price

13th

14

(1)

27th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:15 York

Bye Law

8st 8lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Tim Easterby

Won Ayr maiden and Redcar novice last summer; 0-8 in handicaps but he's started to knock on the door from this reduced mark with a pair of third-place finishes this month; this is a better race but newly applied cheekpieces might eke out more.

25/1

3rd

6

(2)

17th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:30 Ripon

Bye Law

9st 2lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

Won Ayr maiden and Redcar novice last summer; 0-7 in handicaps but he's on a reduced mark and was a creditable third of 13 at Thirsk (6f, good) two weeks ago; that was his best run for some time and he has claims if he can build on it.

4/1

Form: 24234- BF

Last run: 163 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
In the frame on all five starts last season, best run when a clear second in a Redcar novice in September (5f, good); has a chance on that form but lacks a recent run.
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4th

1

(5)

2nd Jun 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

19:15 Newcastle (AW)

Star Noir

9st 9lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

In the frame on all five starts last season, including when fourth on handicap debut over C&D on final outing (2-1 favourite); pulled hard when below-par on Beverley reappearance (5f, good to soft) but should come on for the run; interesting down in grade.

3/1

7th

15

(9)

4th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

15:40 Beverley

Star Noir

9st 1lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Michael & David Easterby

In the frame on all five starts last season, best run when a clear second in a Redcar novice in September (5f, good); has a chance on that form but lacks a recent run.

12/1

3

(2)

28th Oct 2025

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

13:10 Catterick

Star Noir

9st 5lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Michael & David Easterby

Three promising runs in sprint maiden/novice events, showing his best form when chasing home a 78-rated rival at Redcar six weeks ago (5f, good); a repeat of that form would give him leading claims here; promise on good to soft, unraced on slower.

5/4

8th
14 (10)
Houndhill

14/1

Form: 8432-6

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Placed in a couple of small-field nurseries at Newcastle in December; didn't fare as well back on turf at Haydock last month (6f, good to firm) after a break but should come on for the run.
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Verdict Starting price

8th

5

(6)

16th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

15:03 Thirsk

Houndhill

9st 5lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

Had a visor on for the first time when winning at Newcastle (5f, AW) in May but he's been well beaten in both starts since, including here over 6f last time; headgear is now discarded.

20/1

11th

4

(5)

1st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

15:10 Thirsk

Houndhill

9st 8lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Nigel Tinkler

The addition of a visor saw him break his duck in a 5f handicap at Newcastle in May; always on the back foot after an awkward start at York 19 days ago; this is weaker and he should be fine back at 6f but others appeal as being better treated.

14/1

10th

8

(6)

12th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

16:45 York

Houndhill

8st 13lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

Off the mark at the eighth attempt - his first run in a visor - when fending off 11 rivals at Newcastle last month (5f, AW; Class 6; front pair clear); a 6lb rise against stronger opposition could find him out.

12/1

Form: 3220-4 CD

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Won a C&D claimer on his second start as a 2yo last May (good); three good runs in nurseries after that; finished in front of a couple of today's rivals when a creditable fourth at Ripon on reappearance (6f, good to soft); interesting back at 5f.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

7

(9)

14th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 2y

Class 6

17:45 Doncaster

Head For Freedom

9st 6lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Won a 5f claimer at Beverley last spring; on a good mark on his best handicap form and his latest Ripon fourth can be upgraded (not ideally positioned); each-way shout.

12/1

4th

8

(4)

28th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

15:07 Ripon

Head For Freedom

9st 4lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Made encouraging seasonal debut when fourth of 13 over C&D (good to soft) last month and had some excuses when below that form over 5f at Beverley 24 days ago (suffered interference in first half of race); on a good mark now and enters calculations.

9/1

9th

13

(7)

4th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

15:40 Beverley

Head For Freedom

9st 1lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Won a C&D claimer on his second start as a 2yo last May (good); three good runs in nurseries after that; finished in front of a couple of today's rivals when a creditable fourth at Ripon on reappearance (6f, good to soft); interesting back at 5f.

10/1

10th
5 (5)
Showtown

11/2

Form: 8223-2 BF

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Placed on all four starts since his debut run, all over 6f, on reappearance finishing runner-up in a Pontefract novice (good to soft); drop to 5f could suit; interesting with headgear tried on handicap debut.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

1

(11)

1st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

15:10 Thirsk

Showtown

9st 9lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

Yet to win but he has finished second three times in novice/maiden company; cheekpieces have been worn for his three handicap runs and he has finished unplaced, albeit a bit of mid-race interference didn't help his cause over C&D four weeks ago; now drops into a 0-70 and could yet come good.

8/1

5th

2

(10)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

17:20 Thirsk

Showtown

9st 9lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Kevin Ryan

Down the field on his handicap debut at Beverley (5f, good to soft; first-time cheekpieces) last month but ran a bit better when fourth of 11 at Haydock (6f, soft) 15 days ago; better still needed.

11/2

4th

6

(3)

21st May 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

16:38 Haydock

Showtown

9st 7lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Kevin Ryan

Made it 0-6 when disappointing favourite in first-time cheekpieces (retained) on recent handicap debut at Beverley (5f, good to soft); it's hard to be confident on the back of that but he was runner-up three times previously and is effective on soft ground, so it's too soon to write him off.

7/1

Form: 7276-7

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Some fair efforts at up to 7f for Richard Fahey and Charlie Clover last season; bought for 16,000gns in October; had no luck in running on Catterick reappearance (5f, good) and is much better than he showed there; interesting from good draw.
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12th
1 (15)
Hvar

33/1

Form: 541-0

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Bought for 26,000gns after winning five-runner Wolverhampton novice in October (6f; carried head awkwardly) for Ralph Beckett; well beaten at Ripon on stable debut last month (6f, good to soft) but should come on for the run; poorly drawn.
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9th

2

(1)

6th Jul 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:52 Ripon

Hvar

9st 9lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

AW winner on final 2yo start for previous yard; has achieved little in turf handicaps this term and is perhaps best watched unless the market suggests a resurgence is likely; drops to Class 6.

14/1

13th

8

(1)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

17:20 Thirsk

Hvar

9st 6lb

J: James Sullivan

T: John & Sean Quinn

Off the mark at the third attempt when winning a novice at Wolverhampton (6f) in October on his final start for Ralph Beckett, but he's struggled in three handicaps since joining this stable; others have stronger claims.

25/1

7th

8

(6)

21st May 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

16:38 Haydock

Hvar

9st 6lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

6f AW novice winner last October for Ralph Beckett; a market check is advised but he's been beaten a long way in handicaps this spring on his first two starts for this yard.

33/1

Form: 44321- D

Last run: 215 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Won a four-runner 5f fillies' novice at Musselburgh last October (soft) for Kevin Philippart De Foy before sold for 25,000gns; unexposed; makes handicap debut but lacks a run and has a bad draw.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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5th

7

(9)

16th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

15:03 Thirsk

Yellow Diamonds

9st 3lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

Won a fillies' novice at Musselburgh (5f, soft) on her final start for Kevin Philippart de Foy and has posted some respectable efforts for this stable, including when fourth at Newcastle three weeks ago; place claims.

6/1

4th

3

(4)

25th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

17:32 Newcastle (AW)

Yellow Diamonds

9st 7lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

Ready winner of a four-runner 5f fillies' novice at Musselburgh (soft) last autumn (final run for Kevin Philippart de Foy); seems to be gradually getting her act together for her new yard, with latest York fourth (I'm Dan Dare 4l ahead in second) of 13 another slight step back in the right direction; a further 2lb ease in her mark will help her get more competitive.

9/1

4th

9

(10)

12th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

16:45 York

Yellow Diamonds

8st 13lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

Ready winner of a four-runner 5f fillies' novice at Musselburgh last October (soft ground; final run for Kevin Philippart de Foy); two runs for new stable have been well short of that level; others look stronger.

25/1

16/1

Form: 750-49

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Unexposed; shaped well when fourth at Catterick in April (5f, good) but not so well in a 5f handicap at Newcastle last time (stumbled at the start); tongue-tie now tried; poorly drawn.
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

9

(9)

19th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

17:15 Redcar

O Fortuna

8st 10lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Not beaten far into fourth of ten on his Catterick reappearance (5f, good) in April, but hasn't fared any better in three outings since; stable has won two of the last six runnings; no headgear today.

10/1

4

(6)

30th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

14:27 Catterick

O Fortuna

9st 7lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Tim Easterby

Best of his seven runs was on second handicap start when 3.25l fifth of nine at Nottingham last time (5f, good; cheekpieces on for first time and retained); each-way chance.

9/2

5th

5

(7)

9th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 8y

Class 6

16:35 Nottingham

O Fortuna

9st 3lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

Reappeared with a promising fourth on handicap debut at Catterick (5f, good) last month but he's finished out the back in both subsequent runs; a tongue-tie didn't work last time and he needs major revival with cheekpieces now tried.

25/1

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Payout
Exacta £85.10
Straight Forecast £100.88
Tricast £385.06
Trifecta £240.90

Selections

Telegraph:

Artista

RP RATINGS:

Showtown

SPOTLIGHT:

Head For Freedom

D Express:

Black Missile

The Times:

Star Noir

TOPSPEED:

Come On Over

The Guardian:

Alfa Duplicate

The Star:

Head For Freedom

POSTDATA:

Showtown

Daily Mirror:

Showtown

Daily Mail:

Artista

The Sun:

Artista

Daily Record:

Artista