May 04 / 17.25 Beverley

17.25

Good To Firm

Brian Dixon Memorial Handicap

  • Prize money: £10308
  • 0m 7f 96y
  • Class 4
  • 9 runners
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Brian Dixon Memorial Handicap

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

11/2 (Won)

  • Win: £11.00
  • Place: £2.10

Form: 6322-1 CD

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
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.
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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

13/2

  • Place: £2.40

Form: 32-3

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Frankel colt who has shaped promisingly when placed on each of his three outings, sticking to his task well when third of 11 in 7f Catterick maiden on his return last month; capable of better now stepping into handicap company, especially over this stiffer track; big player.
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1st

6

(9)

1st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 218y

Class 4

14:08 Thirsk

North Force

9st 4lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Fairly useful form when placed on first four starts, notably second of nine on 7.5f Beverley handicap debut (good to soft) in May; his run of consistent efforts came to an abrupt halt at Nottingham last time and cheekpieces are reached for on the back of that; shouldn't be far away if back to his best but still likely vulnerable to an improver.

11/2

8th

5

(9)

19th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 75y

Class 4

15:50 Nottingham

North Force

9st 6lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Four placed efforts in the north reflect a consistent start to his career, good second in Beverley handicap (7.5f) most recently; related to a couple of winners for his owner and has shown enough to suggest he can emulate them; solid.

9/2

2nd

10

(5)

4th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 96y

Class 4

17:25 Beverley

North Force

9st 0lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Frankel colt who has shaped promisingly when placed on each of his three outings, sticking to his task well when third of 11 in 7f Catterick maiden on his return last month; capable of better now stepping into handicap company, especially over this stiffer track; big player.

13/2

10/1

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 111-24

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Completed a hat-trick at Doncaster (6f) in November to end 2025 and he's continued in very good form this spring when in the frame in 7f handicaps at Southwell and Newbury; ought to be in the shake-up again.
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2nd

2

(9)

12th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 127y

Class 4

15:47 Chester

The Resdev Scholar

9st 7lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Completed a hat-trick at Doncaster (6f) in November and continued in very good form when placed in four handicaps this season, including when third of 14 at York (7f) in May. Came in well held there (7f) last time but he's the sort to bounce back.

7/1

16th

4

(1)

23rd May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

15:50 York

The Resdev Scholar

9st 8lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Reliable type who again gave his running when third of 14 over C&D at the Dante meeting (good); nudged up 1lb but that should not prevent another bold bid.

8/1

Form: 222-51 CD

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Reliable sort who gained an all-the-way win in 1m handicap at Haydock nine days ago; has a career-high mark to overcome now but this C&D winner can't be ruled out.
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4th

4

(4)

11th Jul 2026

Good

1m 5f 16y

Class 4

19:20 Hamilton

Dunkeld Dreamer

8st 13lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: K R Burke

Gained a second success of the season on her first go over 1m4f in nine-runner York handicap four weeks ago; up 2lb but she must enter calculations if her stamina holds out over this longer trip.

5/2

1st

8

(3)

13th Jun 2026

Good

1m 3f 188y

Class 3

13:50 York

Dunkeld Dreamer

8st 12lb

J: Miss Sophie Dobson

T: K R Burke

Three nursery wins last year (7.4f-8.4f) and back on the scoresheet at Haydock (1m, good to firm) in April; again ran well when fourth at Nottingham (1m2f, good) recently; in the mix if seeing out this new trip.

5/1

Form: 1-1444

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Made a winning start for current yard in 6f Southwell novice in January and he's continued in good form, fourth of 14 in 6f Newcastle handicap last month; this return to 7f promises to suit so he's firmly in the picture.
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3rd

4

(3)

4th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:10 Sandown

Jungle Ruler

9st 4lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: Michael Appleby

Won first two starts (both AW; trained by Joseph O'Brien on debut) but his form has levelled off; latest fourth over 7.5f at Chester (good to soft) came in a useful 3yo handicap but he'll need to pull out a bit more to get his head back in front.

9/1

4th

8

(11)

13th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 127y

Class 2

14:10 Chester

Jungle Ruler

8st 11lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Michael Appleby

First five starts on AW; made it 2-2 when scoring at Southwell (6f) on his stable debut in January and he's continued to run respectably, including when beaten 3l on his turf debut at Beverley (7.5f, good to soft) six weeks ago; needs more from widest stall in this warmer event but yard did have a welcome winner at Epsom last Saturday.

28/1

5th

1

(6)

4th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 96y

Class 4

17:25 Beverley

Jungle Ruler

9st 11lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Michael Appleby

Made a winning start for current yard in 6f Southwell novice in January and he's continued in good form, fourth of 14 in 6f Newcastle handicap last month; this return to 7f promises to suit so he's firmly in the picture.

8/1

14/1

Form: 218-

Last run: 220 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Ghaiyyath filly who got off the mark in 7f Thirsk maiden in July; faced a stiff task when eighth in the Rockel Stakes at Newmarket in September and she remains with potential returning for her handicap debut after three starts.
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4th

2

(4)

14th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 207y

Class 4

15:17 Beverley

Mandarin Spirit

9st 8lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Kevin Ryan

Won a 7f Thirsk maiden last July (good); hasn't progressed since going handicapping and was beaten nearly 5l over 1m at Thirsk last time (good); may improve at 1m2f.

9/1

9th

8

(6)

31st May 2026

Good

0m 7f 218y

Class 4

18:45 Thirsk

Mandarin Spirit

9st 1lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

Won a maiden here (7f, good) last July on second start; well beaten in Group 2 next time; she could improve for this month's reappearance sixth on handicap debut at Beverley (7.4f, good to soft) but her claims aren't compelling on the back of that.

33/1

6th

3

(1)

4th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 96y

Class 4

17:25 Beverley

Mandarin Spirit

9st 6lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Kevin Ryan

Ghaiyyath filly who got off the mark in 7f Thirsk maiden in July; faced a stiff task when eighth in the Rockel Stakes at Newmarket in September and she remains with potential returning for her handicap debut after three starts.

14/1

Form: 31-1

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Upwardly mobile Ribchester colt who went 2-3 when comfortably making all in 1m Musselburgh handicap on his recent return; hiked up 7lb but well in the mix again.
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4th

4

(7)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 43y

Class 4

15:55 Doncaster

Suddenly I See

9st 3lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Charlie Johnston

Successful handicap debut at Musselburgh in April when making all off 4lb lower; below that level since, including when able to lead at Lingfield last time (1m1f, good to firm) on the back of a gelding operation.

14/1

4th

3

(4)

27th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 0y

Class 4

18:25 Lingfield

Suddenly I See

9st 3lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: Charlie Johnston

Made all off 6lb lower round Musselburgh in April; has not been able to lead on either run since (fluffed the start at Beverley; said to have stopped quickly at Sandown a month ago) and has since been gelded; too soon to write him off.

6/1

12th

2

(1)

28th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

20:20 Sandown

Suddenly I See

9st 9lb

J: William Buick

T: Charlie Johnston

Signed off last term by landing a Musselburgh maiden (7f) and reappeared at that track when making a winning handicap debut (1m, also good) in April; raised to this mark when only sixth at Beverley next time but softer conditions were a plausible excuse; not dismissed back on a sounder surface with William Buick taking over.

11/2

Form: 7813-

Last run: 205 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
125-1-winner of 7f Newbury novice but he backed it up with a solid third of five in 1m York handicap later in the autumn on his final run for Richard Hannon; gelded/changed hands for 48,000gns since and needs considering for his new yard.
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10th

7

(5)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 4

18:55 Doncaster

Night Patrol

9st 5lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Julie Camacho

Won a Newbury novice (7f, good to soft) for Richard Hannon last September but that was a shock at 125-1 and he's not gone on from that in two handicaps since; still lightly raced but he was out the back on recent stable debut at Beverley (first run since gelded) and others are preferred.

25/1

8th

4

(2)

4th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 96y

Class 4

17:25 Beverley

Night Patrol

9st 6lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Julie Camacho

125-1-winner of 7f Newbury novice but he backed it up with a solid third of five in 1m York handicap later in the autumn on his final run for Richard Hannon; gelded/changed hands for 48,000gns since and needs considering for his new yard.

14/1

4

(3)

11th Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 192y

Class 2

14:40 York

Night Patrol

8st 12lb

J: Alec Voikhansky

T: Richard Hannon

Left his first two runs (1m, good/heavy) miles behind to win at 125-1 at Newbury (7f, good to soft) three weeks ago; has an attractive pedigree, so that latest performance is unlikely to be a one-off, and he has the potential to be better than this opening mark.

6/1

OUR TIP

Form: 4-1843

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Kickstarted 2026 with 7f Southwell victory and comes here on the back of a solid third of four in 8.5f Wolverhampton handicap in March; not out of things with cheekpieces added.
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7th

8

(9)

27th May 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Gorey Gold

9st 6lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Jonathan Portman

Much the most exposed of these and arrives here off the back of a particularly poor run; cheekpieces introduced last time are now removed.

20/1

9th

2

(10)

4th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 96y

Class 4

17:25 Beverley

Gorey Gold

9st 7lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Jonathan Portman

Kickstarted 2026 with 7f Southwell victory and comes here on the back of a solid third of four in 8.5f Wolverhampton handicap in March; not out of things with cheekpieces added.

16/1

3rd

2

(3)

23rd Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 4

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Gorey Gold

9st 8lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Jonathan Portman

Added to his Bath maiden win when landing a 7f handicap at Southwell (Tapeta) in January; only 2lb higher today but he's been well held in his last two runs and has stamina to prove at this new trip.

7/1

Non-runners

Cool Molly

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £77.80
Straight Forecast £98.92
Tricast £426.04
Trifecta £347.80

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Suddenly I See

TOPSPEED:

Dunkeld Dreamer

The Times:

Lyrical Song

D Express:

Jungle Ruler

SPOTLIGHT:

North Force

POSTDATA:

Dunkeld Dreamer

The Star:

Lyrical Song

THE NORTH:

Suddenly I See

Telegraph:

Suddenly I See

The Guardian:

Suddenly I See

Daily Mail:

Suddenly I See

Daily Mirror:

Suddenly I See

The Sun:

Suddenly I See

Daily Record:

Suddenly I See