July 04 / 17.10 Beverley

17.10

Good To Firm

Weatherbys Racing Bank Handicap

  • Prize money: £6280.8
  • 0m 7f 96y
  • Class 4
  • 8 runners
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Weatherbys Racing Bank Handicap

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

5/1 (Won)

  • Win: £8.50
  • Place: £2.10

Form: 511042

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Won back-to-back 1m handicaps at Nottingham and Ripon in April and continues in good form, runner-up in 1m1f handicap at Musselburgh 12 days ago; can go well again nudged up 1lb.
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Verdict Starting price

5th

4

(8)

21st Sep 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

19:12 Wolverhampton (AW)

Highland Olly

9st 10lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Grant Tuer

Three wins this season, the latest off a 10lb higher mark at Beverley (7.4f) in July; although he has been unplaced in all five AW runs, he has shown some aptitude for this surface; shouldn't be far away.

6/1

17th

5

(15)

11th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 43y

Class 4

17:20 Doncaster

Highland Olly

9st 13lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Grant Tuer

All six wins have been on good ground or quicker, the most recent at Beverley (7.5f) in July, but he was third of 11 there on heavy ground last time (8.5f; cheekpieces back on); step up to 1m2f isn't sure to suit.

20/1

3rd

8

(5)

30th Aug 2026

Soft

1m 0f 100y

Class 4

15:20 Beverley

Highland Olly

9st 1lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Grant Tuer

Three victories this year and just 1lb higher than for the most recent; has run with credit on soft ground, but all wins have come on good or faster.

16/1

6/1

  • Place: £1.40

Form: 077194 CD

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 8lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Ended a long losing run over C&D in May and posted another solid effort (in a refitted hood) when fourth of 14 in 1m Carlisle handicap ten days ago; this keen-going sort is not out of things off an unchanged mark.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

1

(3)

22nd Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 75y

Class 4

17:00 Beverley

Glenfinnan

10st 2lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Three C&D runs have yielded two wins and a second; pulled too hard and beaten a long way at Ascot 17 days ago but that was a Class 2 and this should be more suitable; big run expected.

4/1

8th

10

(2)

5th Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

13:40 Ascot

Glenfinnan

8st 5lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Michael Dods

Two course wins feature one at 7f, but both his wins this term came in Class 4 handicaps at Beverley (7.5f, good to firm), including on his last outing 24 days ago; arrives in good heart but this is a notable step back up in grade.

20/1

OUR TIP

3/1

  • Place: £1.30

Form: 086022 CD

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 9lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
A three-time C&D scorer; right back to his best of late when runner-up in 7f handicaps at Wetherby and Thirsk, caught only late on latter occasion; up 2lb but another bold showing is on the cards.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

13

(2)

15th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:25 Ripon

It Just Takes Time

8st 2lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Mark Walford

C&D winner; runner-up on this card 12 months ago; having a solid campaign but surprising if he was up to winning.

33/1

9th

10

(8)

1st Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

15:47 Thirsk

It Just Takes Time

9st 3lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Mark Walford

8yo who was knocking on the door prior to making all in fine style at Beverley (7.4f, good to firm) 12 days ago; had just three rivals to beat last time and he's 4lb higher in a tougher race today, but is clearly in good heart and is a two-time winner at Thirsk; could go well.

11/1

1st

2

(2)

20th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 96y

Class 4

19:30 Beverley

It Just Takes Time

9st 5lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Mark Walford

Back in form with three placed efforts this summer; the latest one took his C&D record to 1113; this front-running 8yo remains just 1lb above last winning mark; solid chance.

5/2

4th
7 (4)
Coolree

5/1

Form: 311262 C

Last run: 11 days

W: 8st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
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.
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1st

10

(5)

22nd Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 75y

Class 4

16:25 Beverley

Coolree

9st 0lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Sam England

His four course wins (8.4f) have all come in the month of May; creditable third 24 days ago but more will be needed back up in class.

12/1

3rd

6

(8)

29th Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 100y

Class 5

16:45 Beverley

Coolree

9st 7lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Sam England

Has gained all four handicap wins over C&D, including two this May (good to soft/good to firm); also ran well over the extended 7f here in midsummer and has been given a chance by the handicapper on the back of a poor run at Pontefract five weeks ago; his C&D record affords him plenty of respect.

12/1

7th

1

(1)

26th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 6y

Class 5

15:30 Pontefract

Coolree

10st 1lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Sam England

Has gained all four handicap wins over the extended 1m at Beverley, two this May; underwhelming prospects judged on two runs here, admittedly back in 2024 but he looks opposable seeing as he may well need a career best.

6/1

25/1

Form: 046668

Last run: 9 days

W: 8st 4lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Scored three times at 7f/1m on the AW in 2025 but his more recent form is far less encouraging, last of eight in 1m handicap at Nottingham last month; visor goes on the first time here.
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3rd

4

(1)

25th Sep 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

19:15 Newcastle (AW)

Bajan Bandit

9st 8lb

J: David Nolan

T: Patrick Morris

Kept on to beat Barleybrown by 1l in C&D apprentice race last Saturday, registering a second win at Newcastle; escapes a penalty and future mark is 2lb higher; respected.

4/1

1st

2

(1)

19th Sep 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Bajan Bandit

9st 13lb

J: Alexandra Egan

T: Patrick Morris

Runner-up on AW at Wolverhampton (8.6f) and Lingfield (1m) this summer, but he was well below form at Southwell last time and that took his losing run up to 16; others preferred.

10/1

12th

11

(4)

31st Aug 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

15:17 Southwell (AW)

Bajan Bandit

9st 4lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Patrick Morris

The visor has had a positive effect and he may have bumped into one when a clear second off this mark 11 days ago (Polytrack); goes well here and is one of the likelier winners.

7/1

Form: -02090

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 6lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
A three-time 7f/1m winner in 2025; mainly well below par this season though, only 14th in 1m1f York handicap last month; has it to prove at present.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

10th

7

(8)

17th Sep 2026

Good

1m 0f 6y

Class 4

16:08 Pontefract

Capital Guarantee

9st 12lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: David O’Meara

Exposed seven-time winner; last win in July was off 3lb lower and when partnered by a 5lb claimer; good third last time at Thirsk when not helped by the drop back to 7f, but others are more tempting.

8/1

3rd

3

(8)

5th Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:35 Thirsk

Capital Guarantee

9st 7lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: David O’Meara

Only six ran when he won over 1m here in August (Class 5) and he has come up short in Class 4 events twice since; others may have his measure back at 7f.

10/1

6th

4

(11)

15th Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

15:55 Ripon

Capital Guarantee

9st 10lb

J: Mark Winn

T: David O’Meara

Back to winning ways at Thirsk (1m, good to firm) last month; only sixth off this mark at Redcar last Saturday but the fact he won this race off 2lb higher last year provides hope; draw could have been kinder.

16/1

Form: 823212 CD BF

Last run: 3 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Ridden more patiently than usual when gaining a second success of 2026 over C&D in June and backed it up with a very good second of ten in 7f Thirsk handicap three days ago; a player off an unchanged mark.
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4th

4

(6)

22nd Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 75y

Class 4

17:00 Beverley

Tattie Bogle

9st 11lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Charlie Johnston

Three wins this year, including C&D, and he was well on top at the finish when scoring at Brighton (7f, good) three weeks ago; a 4lb rise in a deeper race could leave him vulnerable.

4/1

1st

3

(4)

1st Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 210y

Class 5

18:45 Brighton

Tattie Bogle

9st 13lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Charlie Johnston

Hard to win with (3-30) but had a consistent campaign and suffered interference last time at Beverley; 7f specialist.

7/2

8th

7

(10)

12th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 75y

Class 4

15:45 Beverley

Tattie Bogle

9st 10lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Charlie Johnston

Versatile tactically and his last win was here in June; 6lb higher now but was runner-up off this mark at Lingfield four days ago (7f AW) when in first-time cheekpieces; each-way claims.

11/2

Form: 603050

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Keen-going type who is winless since 2024; not proving the easiest to catch right this season too, beating just one in 1m Carlisle handicap ten days ago.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

5

(10)

26th Sep 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Degale

9st 12lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: David & Nicola Barron

Ripon novice (1m) in 2024 is his only win from 16 races; inconsistent this year but way down the weights and fourth of 19 at Redcar (1m) last time was a reminder that he can be competitive on turf; much more to prove on his slight AW record; hooded first time today.

10/1

4th

2

(12)

9th Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 219y

Class 6

16:54 Redcar

Degale

10st 0lb

J: William Pyle

T: David & Nicola Barron

Won a Ripon novice (1m, good) in August 2024, but he's 0-12 since and was tailed off in a similar race at Thirsk (16-1) last time; down the list.

25/1

14th

11

(6)

14th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 218y

Class 5

19:50 Thirsk

Degale

9st 1lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: David & Nicola Barron

Novice winner in 2024; his form has dipped quite markedly since a good run in defeat at Nottingham in May.

16/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £36.00
Straight Forecast £32.93
Tricast £75.92
Trifecta £105.40

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Tattie Bogle

POSTDATA:

Highland Olly

The Star:

Capital Guarantee

TOPSPEED:

Bajan Bandit

RP RATINGS:

Tattie Bogle

The Times:

Tattie Bogle

Telegraph:

Tattie Bogle

The Guardian:

Tattie Bogle

Daily Mail:

Tattie Bogle

D Express:

Tattie Bogle

Daily Mirror:

Tattie Bogle

Daily Record:

Tattie Bogle