May 12 / 16.00 Beverley

16.00

Good To Firm

Annie Oxtoby Memorial Handicap

  • Prize money: £4527.4
  • 0m 5f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 10 runners
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Annie Oxtoby Memorial Handicap

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

14/1 (Won)

  • Win: £5.50
  • Place: £1.90

Form: 45-057 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 1lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Modest strike-rate since 2022 and his form thus far this term hasn't continued the broad consistency he showed in 2025; no certainty to take advantage of a reduced mark.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

6

(8)

7th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 3y

Class 5

16:48 Pontefract

Dandy Dinmont

9st 7lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Nigel Tinkler

Back off the same mark as when winning narrowly at Beverley (5f, good) in May, but he hasn't proved very consistent so far this year so not quite sure what to expect.

16/1

9th

2

(3)

16th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:20 Thirsk

Dandy Dinmont

9st 8lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

Resumed winning ways at Beverley (5f) in May but failed to beat a rival in ten-runner handicap at Carlisle (5f) 18 days ago; this course scorer has a bit to prove now.

11/1

16/1

  • Place: £3.20

Form: 7-8167 CD

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 5lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Scored over C&D (off 1lb higher) last summer and at Pontefract this spring but has proved inconsistent otherwise during that period; no banker to give his running.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

6

(4)

16th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

20:00 Beverley

Jojo Rabbit

9st 5lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Never the slightest threat at Wolverhampton last time but there's nothing wrong with his two previous turf runs which included an unlucky second here; big player off the same mark if on a going day.

11/2

8th

9

29th May 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

20:25 Wolverhampton (AW)

Jojo Rabbit

9st 1lb

J: William Pyle

T: Ruth Carr

Four C&D wins but the latest was back in 2024 and he's struggled a bit here off this sort of mark in recent attempts; has been running well on turf of late, though, and he shouldn't be that far away.

8/1

2nd

7

(1)

22nd May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 3y

Class 5

19:22 Pontefract

Jojo Rabbit

9st 0lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Ruth Carr

Made all to win a Class 6 handicap over C&D last month; not so good on his next two starts but returned to his recent best when a close second at Beverley ten days ago; runs off the same mark today and he's ideally drawn to attack; should go well.

5/1

11/2

  • Place: £4.10

Form: 4808-1 CD

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Defied a higher mark over C&D three years ago; modest strike-rate since but regained the winning thread at Nottingham (5f, good) on reappearance and may remain competitive.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5

(5)

2nd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 8y

Class 5

17:15 Nottingham

Miss Brazen

9st 6lb

J: Lewis Chalkley

T: Michael & David Easterby

Won over C&D (good) in April on reappearance before close third at Beverley (5f, good to firm); unplaced on next two starts but she was slowly away when sixth at Musselburgh then drawn widest when fifth at Beverley (5f, good); she's one to consider.

11/2

5th

2

(9)

16th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

20:00 Beverley

Miss Brazen

9st 9lb

J: Lewis Chalkley

T: Michael & David Easterby

Made winning return under Lewis Chalkley at Nottingham (5f, good) in April and has remained in form, better than the bare result suggests when sixth of seven at Musselburgh (very slowly away) 11 days ago; in the mix.

7/1

6th

5

(4)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 1y

Class 4

16:15 Musselburgh

Miss Brazen

9st 0lb

J: Lewis Chalkley

T: Michael & David Easterby

Made winning seasonal debut under Lewis Chalkley at Nottingham (5f, good) in April and ran at least as well when close third at Beverley (5f, good to firm) last month; up in grade today but evidently in good nick.

7/1

4th
7 (6)
Sherlock

11/2

Form: 541942 D

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Ran well, half-length second in big field, at Thirsk (6f, good) returned to turf last time; registered sole success (on AW in February) in his only 5f attempt; no mystery if his tally is doubled.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

6

(7)

4th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 182y

Class 5

20:39 Carlisle

Sherlock

10st 2lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: Kevin Ryan

Won a 5f AW event off 6lb lower in February and there was no disgrace in chasing home a Hamilton legend at that track (6f, good to firm) in returning blinkers (retained) nine days ago; he is another that cannot be discounted.

13/2

2nd

3

(1)

25th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 6y

Class 6

21:00 Hamilton

Sherlock

9st 13lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Kevin Ryan

Belatedly opened account at Newcastle (5f, AW) in February and has largely remained in good form since, albeit he was a shade disappointing when only sixth of ten at Ripon (6f, good; favourite) three weeks ago; can make his presence felt.

7/2

6th

3

(8)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

15:30 Thirsk

Sherlock

9st 8lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Kevin Ryan

Made the breakthrough at Newcastle (5f) in February and fairly consistent since; couldn't master Yes I'm Mali over C&D (runner-up; 18-1) on penultimate start and boxed on from further back (fourth) at Beverley subsequently; a possible.

7/2

9/2

Form: 60-501 CD

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Proved resurgent with neck success at Wetherby (5.5f, good to firm) most recently and remains competitively treated on peak form, which features a C&D win; likely player from the inside draw.
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Verdict Starting price

15th

3

(15)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:30 York

Glory Hyde

9st 8lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Roger Fell

Arrives on the crest of a wave having won four of her last five starts; a 4lb rise for her small-field Class 5 win at Ripon last month could just find her out here, though.

13/2

1st

1

(4)

17th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:30 Ripon

Glory Hyde

10st 2lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Roger Fell

5yo who has won three of her last four starts including a clearcut success over C&D (good) two weeks ago; up 7lb but that was a personal best last time and she seems versatile ground-wise; big player.

6/4

1st

11

(12)

3rd Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:42 Ripon

Glory Hyde

9st 2lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Roger Fell

Didn't get the breaks at Beverley (5f, good to firm) on penultimate start, but she pounced late to continue her consistent spell at Redcar (6f, good; from 3lb lower) subsequently, justifying favouritism; is well drawn in stall 12, so should have a positive role to play.

9/2

16/1

Form: 181644 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 8st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Five-time AW winner who was unable to take advantage of his lower turf mark last time and it remains three years since his only success in this sphere; others preferred.
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Verdict Starting price

8th

3

(6)

6th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Dark Kestrel

9st 9lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Antony Brittain

Has won here but at his best at Newcastle where he has gained his last four wins; can ruin chance by starting slowly but is not firing on all cylinders at present anyway; best to wait until he returns to Newcastle.

16/1

3rd

1

(2)

15th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 110y

Class 6

16:15 Wetherby

Dark Kestrel

9st 9lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Better on the AW, but has a 15lb lower rating on turf; Newcastle winner in March; not disgraced on latest turf start at Beverley last month, but modest effort in a visor (on again) on Tapeta last time; a possible.

6/1

7th

6

29th May 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

20:25 Wolverhampton (AW)

Dark Kestrel

9st 6lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Antony Brittain

C&D winner whose five AW wins include two this year; often slowly away; has been running respectably off his lower turf mark of late but probably needs a bit more for the adding of a visor.

16/1

Form: 7256-3 CD

Last run: 16 days

W: 8st 12lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Ties in with Glory Hyde on Wetherby reappearance running; has done all her winning in Class 6 but she's 2-3 over C&D and could go well from a good draw back here.
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Verdict Starting price

7th

1

(10)

14th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:23 Beverley

Without Flaw

9st 9lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Tina Jackson

Dual C&D winner last season (soft/good to firm); not been in quite such good form this time, but is on a good mark as a result; wide draw not ideal.

9/2

7th

8

(1)

29th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 3y

Class 5

16:30 Pontefract

Without Flaw

9st 3lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Tina Jackson

Not quite in top form this term, beaten favourite at Thirsk most recently; went close over C&D last autumn but her ideal level is Class 6, as a record of 0-18 in higher grades reflects.

10/1

4th

5

(1)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

14:50 Thirsk

Without Flaw

9st 7lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Tina Jackson

Two of her three wins have come at Beverley (5f, good to firm/soft) and she has dropped back below her last winning mark; ran well on seasonal reappearance at Wetherby (5.5f; third) but had no in-running luck at Beverley subsequently; isn't a forlorn hope.

8/1

Form: 35-024 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Close second at Pontefract and respectable fourth over C&D since wearing blinkers; losing run is mounting up but he again has frame possibilities in the retained headgear.
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Verdict Starting price

9th

12

(11)

16th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

16:02 Thirsk

Fuji Mountain

9st 3lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

Without a victory since 2024 and he arrives well below par; reared and unseated rider at the start in 6f Wolverhampton handicap 15 days ago.

20/1

5

(3)

1st Jun 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

21:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Fuji Mountain

9st 6lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

Decent 2yo who proved hard to place last year and has again lacked consistency this spring; the blinkers come off as he makes his AW debut off a career-low mark and it's hard to know what to expect in truth.

14/1

7th

6

(4)

22nd May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 3y

Class 5

19:22 Pontefract

Fuji Mountain

9st 4lb

J: Harry Smith

T: Declan Carroll

Won twice at Chester as a 2yo; just missed out over C&D last month (blinkers first time) when finding only Betweenthesticks too strong; ran okay at Beverley next time and he was drawn wide when disappointing back there ten days ago; stable also run Changeofmind.

10/1

8/1

Form: 5120-5 D

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Record of 2-3 on AW; 0-9 on turf but finished first in her group at Goodwood (5f, good) on seasonal debut and looks a possible danger provided this race pans out better.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

7

(3)

26th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

20:03 Newcastle (AW)

Tanjen

9st 5lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Two wins from three AW starts (including C&D) as opposed to 0-11 on turf; has a higher mark in this sphere as a result but it is probably still in range; one to note for market confidence.

10/1

7th

4

(2)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

16:45 Thirsk

Tanjen

9st 11lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Tim Easterby

Both wins have been on the AW (2-3 in that sphere); did best of the group of four at Goodwood (5f, good) on her reappearance but failed to back that up at Beverley (5f, good to firm) 24 days ago; needs to bounce back.

10/1

9th

4

(5)

12th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

16:00 Beverley

Tanjen

9st 6lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Record of 2-3 on AW; 0-9 on turf but finished first in her group at Goodwood (5f, good) on seasonal debut and looks a possible danger provided this race pans out better.

8/1

OUR TIP

Form: 81-773 CD

Last run: 60 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Close third, despite traffic issues, in AW contest when last seen two months ago; defied a 2lb higher mark over C&D (good to firm) last May and warrants respect back here.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

7

(4)

17th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 3y

Class 3

19:07 Pontefract

Hover On The Wind

8st 9lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Paul Midgley

Right back to his best of late, landing back-to-back C&D handicaps; this is tougher under a 5lb penalty but he can't be dismissed in his hat-trick attempt.

6/1

1st

1

(4)

7th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 3y

Class 5

16:48 Pontefract

Hover On The Wind

10st 2lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

Made the most of dropping 2lb below his previous winning mark when beating the dead-heaters Betweenthesticks and Dream Deal by a length over C&D (good) eight days ago; 5lb penalty shouldn't preclude another big effort given he has twice won from 1lb higher.

7/2

1st

2

(7)

29th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 3y

Class 5

16:30 Pontefract

Hover On The Wind

9st 12lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

Attractively treated, having gained all wins off current mark or higher; has rather lacked consistency this year but holds a good chance provided he turns up in top form.

12/1

Non-runners

Beerwah

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £72.50
Straight Forecast £55.34
Tricast £669.85
Trifecta £745.40

Selections

The Times:

Without Flaw

TOPSPEED:

Hover On The Wind

Daily Mirror:

Beerwah

SPOTLIGHT:

Glory Hyde

RP RATINGS:

Miss Brazen

The Guardian:

Jojo Rabbit

The Star:

Beerwah

Daily Record:

Glory Hyde

Telegraph:

Without Flaw

Daily Mail:

Without Flaw

The Sun:

Without Flaw

POSTDATA:

Hover On The Wind

D Express:

Hover On The Wind