Beverley

14:12

Runners: 11 Distance: 5f Stakes Going: GD/FM(GD PL)

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: With improvement on the cards, SOCIETY OF HONOR is taken to give Richard Fahey another success in this race. Poatan is second pick.

Society Of Honor

Jockey: O J Orr Trainer: Richard Fahey Age/Wt: 2/9-4 F: 3

6 tips

15/8

Comment: Started favourite in small field at Ayr (good) where he took a long time to find his stride but eventually finished strongly and hit the line a clear third, beaten only 1l; stable has landed this race for last three years; respected with progress on the cards.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
28/04/25	Ayr / Unknown / F		5	3 / 5	9/4	-

Artista

Jockey: S H James Trainer: Ollie Sangster Age/Wt: 2/8-13 F: 3

10/3

Comment: Promising third of 12, beaten just 2l, in C&D event (good) last month despite being forced to race wide from the highest draw; hasn't fared much better on that front but otherwise looks one of the main players.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
24/04/25	Beverley / Unknown / F		5	3 / 12	4/1	-

Blue To Blue

Jockey: C Lee Trainer: K. R. Burke Age/Wt: 2/9-11 F: 1

1 tip

4/1

Comment: Blue Point colt who beat four rivals at Southwell (AW) despite showing signs of greenness by jumping a shadow and hanging left; stiffer task under a penalty in this field but is open to progress.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
20/04/25	Southwell / Unknown / F		3	1 / 5	4/1	-

Poatan

Jockey: D Egan Trainer: George Scott Age/Wt: 2/9-4

2 tips

9/2

Comment: 72,000euros foal, 180,000gns yearling; Lucky Vega half-brother to five winners, notably Once More For Luck (6f including 2yo; RPR 103); dam maiden half-sister to Middle Park winner; wears tongue-tie; interesting debutant.

Ameeq

Jockey: K Stott Trainer: Kevin Ryan Age/Wt: 2/9-4

1 tip

15/2

Comment: £50,000 yearling; by Mehmas and sibling to three winners, notably Tell William (1m/8.5f; 83); dam 1m AW winner; withdrawn (upset in stalls) at Thirsk last month; has the worst of the draw.

Homestrait

Jockey: Ben Robinson Trainer: Brian Ellison Age/Wt: 2/8-13 F: 2

2 tips

11/1

Comment: Belied her 80-1 odds with second of 12 in C&D maiden (good to firm) eight days ago, proving no match for the winner but faring best of the newcomers; clear possibilities, provided that apparent promise is confirmed.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
05/05/25	Beverley / Unknown / F		4	2 / 12	80/1	-

Edens Choice

Jockey: Joanna Mason Trainer: Michael & David Easterby Age/Wt: 2/8-13

50/1

Comment: Magna Grecia half-sister to three winners, notably Flash Gordon (6f; RPR 102); dam 7f 2yo scorer (78), half-sister to Cheveley Park winner Seazun; yard also runs Head For Freedom; market instructive.

Head For Freedom

Jockey: Billy Garritty Trainer: Michael & David Easterby Age/Wt: 2/9-4

60/1

Comment: 14,000gns foal; brother to 5f-6f winner Prop Forward (including AW; RPR 108), out of 5f/6f winner (including 2yo/Listed; 106); one of two newcomers for this yard; check the betting.

Dabbling

Jockey: Cam Hardie Trainer: Ollie Pears Age/Wt: 2/8-13

60/1

Comment: 2,000gns yearling; by Ghaiyyath and first foal of unraced half-sister to winners Leyhaimur (6f 2yo) and Impressive Act (6f) and daughter of 7f Group 3 scorer; connections had a 2yo debut winner (SP 15-2) last month.

Captain Bruce

Jockey: Rowan Scott Trainer: Nigel Tinkler Age/Wt: 2/9-4

80/1

Comment: £24,000 yearling; Awtaad half-brother to 7f/8.5f winner Stayincotai (including US turf; RPR 98); unraced dam's siblings include Listed-placed 7f 2yo scorer Private Alexander; market helpful.

Spartacus Warrior

Jockey: D Nolan Trainer: Tony Coyle & Kaine Wood Age/Wt: 2/9-4 F: 9

100/1

Comment: Brings the worst form having finished down the field in Thirsk contest, recording a modest RPR; needs a big step forward.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
03/05/25	Thirsk / Unknown / F		5	9 / 10	9/1	-

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Beverley

14:42

Runners: 7 Distance: 5f Stakes Going: GD/FM(GD PL)

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 2 PLACES

Verdict: The Verdict comprises the only previous winners in the field, namely LARCHILL LASS and Butterfly Jasmine.

Larchill Lass

Jockey: Billy Garritty Trainer: Michael & David Easterby Age/Wt: 3/9-4 F: 26-65 OR: 72

11 tips

4/5

Comment: Registered maiden win last May; inconsistent since but ran respectably in C&D handicap most recently (second start for new yard); leading form contender in first-time headgear.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
05/05/25	Beverley / Handicap / F	5	5 / 11	8/1	72
17/04/25	Ripon / Handicap / F	4	6 / 9	28/1	74
21/10/24	Pontefract / Handicap / F	5	6 / 9	15/2	75
07/10/24	Pontefract / Handicap / F	4	2 / 11	9/1	73
20/09/24	Ayr / Handicap / F	4	7 / 9	12/1	75
04/09/24	Hamilton / Unknown / F	4	3 / 5	15/8	76

Bust A Moon

Jockey: Billy Loughnane Trainer: David Evans Age/Wt: 3/9-4 F: 4-2537 OR: 60

1 tip

7/2

Comment: Eight-race maiden; has something to find at the weights but is one of the better options on 2025 evidence, having been placed twice in handicaps this year.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
07/05/25	Kempton / Handicap / F	6	7 / 11	20/1	60
26/04/25	Haydock / Handicap / F	5	3 / 12	40/1	61
04/04/25	Southwell / Handicap / F	6	5 / 8	11/8	59
27/03/25	Chelmsford / Handicap / F	6	2 / 8	15/8	59
23/11/24	Wolverhampton / Handicap / F	6	4 / 11	8/1	60
31/10/24	Chelmsford / Unknown / F	5	8 / 11	20/1	-

Commander Atkinson

Jockey: P J McDonald Trainer: Geoff Oldroyd Age/Wt: 3/9-4 F: 230-7 OR: 70

1 tip

5/1

Comment: Down the field on reappearance but may take a step forward with that outing under his belt; best 2yo form, namely two placed efforts, puts him in the picture.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
23/04/25	Catterick / Handicap / F	5	7 / 8	9/2	72
13/12/24	Southwell / Handicap / F	5	12 / 12	10/3	73
28/10/24	Southwell / Handicap / F	4	3 / 10	18/1	72
02/10/24	Catterick / Handicap / F	5	2 / 10	22/1	69
31/07/24	Redcar / Unknown / F	4	13 / 13	25/1	-
27/06/24	Newcastle / Unknown / F	4	8 / 12	5/1	-

Butterfly Jasmine

Jockey: Ben Robinson Trainer: Brian Ellison Age/Wt: 3/9-4 F: 140- OR: 72

15/2

Comment: Thrice-raced filly who faced a stiff task in the Two Year Old Trophy when last seen; won on debut (5f, AW) and has possibilities at this level on reappearance.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
05/10/24	Redcar / Listed / F	1	17 / 19	125/1	76
03/09/24	Newcastle / Unknown / F	5	4 / 7	14/1	-
25/03/24	Newcastle / Unknown / F	3	1 / 6	22/1	-

Rosezan

Jockey: Harrison Shaw Trainer: Adrian Keatley Age/Wt: 3/8-13 F: 76-577 OR: 55

25/1

Comment: Has failed to see out her races (all handicaps) over 6f-1m this term, taking record to 0-6; may last longer in this seller dropped to 5f but brings a modest rating.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
06/05/25	Wolverhampton / Handicap / F	6	7 / 11	20/1	55
07/04/25	Redcar / Handicap / F	6	7 / 11	22/1	58
18/02/25	Wolverhampton / Handicap / F	6	5 / 9	25/1	60
21/12/24	Wolverhampton / Unknown / F	5	6 / 8	150/1	-
10/12/24	Southwell / Unknown / F	5	7 / 8	125/1	-
11/11/24	Newcastle / Unknown / F	4	8 / 10	150/1	-

Nobodys Business

Jockey: Oliver Stammers Trainer: Jessica Macey Age/Wt: 3/9-4 F: 788- OR: 50

30/1

Comment: Thrice-raced gelding whose weak form claims are reflected by an opening mark that would see him receive weight from most of these rivals if this were a handicap.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
11/11/24	Newcastle / Unknown / F	5	8 / 9	200/1	-
29/10/24	Newcastle / Unknown / F	5	8 / 9	80/1	-
21/10/24	Pontefract / Unknown / F	5	7 / 8	66/1	-

Diamond Dude

Jockey: Connor Beasley Trainer: Tracy Waggott Age/Wt: 3/9-4 F: 899-7 OR: 33

50/1

Comment: Has the worst chance on ratings, having shown a poor level of form over 6f; drop in distance needs to have major effect.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
21/04/25	Redcar / Handicap / F	6	7 / 15	50/1	46
28/12/24	Newcastle / Unknown / F	5	9 / 11	150/1	-
06/12/24	Newcastle / Unknown / F	4	9 / 9	200/1	-
23/11/24	Newcastle / Unknown / F	5	8 / 8	33/1	-

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Beverley

15:12

Runners: 9 Distance: 5f HCap Handicap Going: GD/FM(GD PL)

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: Being nicely weighted and still unexposed on turf, MARIS ANGEL (nap) looks particularly interesting. Miss Brazen is second choice.

Maris Angel

Jockey: J Garritty Trainer: Mark Walford Age/Wt: 4/9-2 F: 256-7 OR: 65

2 tips

7/2

Comment: Stagnated on AW in autumn/winter and now returns from four-month break; two attempts on turf have resulted in a success and close second, both over 5f at Redcar; still unexposed in this sphere and looks interesting off a workable mark.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
11/01/25	Wolverhampton / Handicap / F	4	7 / 8	12/1	68
28/12/24	Newcastle / Handicap / F	5	6 / 9	22/1	70
10/10/24	Southwell / Handicap / F	5	5 / 12	5/1	71
25/09/24	Redcar / Handicap / F	5	2 / 11	7/4	67
17/09/24	Redcar / Handicap / F	6	1 / 10	9/1	63
09/09/24	Wolverhampton / Handicap / F	6	1 / 9	7/2	57

Miss Brazen

Jockey: Joanna Mason Trainer: Michael & David Easterby Age/Wt: 5/9-5 F: 35350- OR: 68

2 tips

4/1

Comment: Losing spell goes back to her C&D success (off 7lb higher) two years ago, but she's attractively handicapped and has possibilities returned to this venue on seasonal debut; close third in most recent Beverley attempt; tongue-tie applied.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
10/10/24	Southwell / Handicap / F	5	10 / 12	15/2	69
25/09/24	Redcar / Handicap / F	5	5 / 11	9/2	70
31/08/24	Beverley / Handicap / F	5	3 / 11	11/2	70
16/08/24	Thirsk / Handicap / F	4	5 / 9	7/1	71
30/07/24	Beverley / Handicap / F	5	3 / 7	3/1	72
08/07/24	Ripon / Handicap / F	4	6 / 13	13/2	73

Keldeo

Jockey: Cam Hardie Trainer: Ollie Pears Age/Wt: 4/9-9 F: 7-5014 OR: 72

2 tips

9/2

Comment: Record is 4-18, the most recent success at Pontefract (5f) last month; close fourth off this mark in higher grade over C&D (good to firm) eight days ago, showing that she's still in form; drawn widest but otherwise holds strong claims.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
05/05/25	Beverley / Handicap / F	4	4 / 13	11/2	72
14/04/25	Pontefract / Handicap / F	5	1 / 10	10/1	70
30/03/25	Doncaster / Handicap / F	5	11 / 17	18/1	71
07/03/25	Newcastle / Handicap / F	5	5 / 6	22/1	72
23/09/24	Hamilton / Handicap / F	5	7 / 7	7/1	72
10/09/24	Catterick / Handicap / F	5	1 / 9	15/2	69

Fierce

Jockey: D Nolan Trainer: Paul Midgley Age/Wt: 5/9-7 F: 187-24 OR: 70

9/2

Comment: Dual sprint winner (AW/turf) for previous yard; couple of encouraging efforts this season for new stable, keeping-on fourth in higher grade over C&D (good) latest; enters the reckoning.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
24/04/25	Beverley / Handicap / F	4	4 / 13	14/1	71
22/03/25	Newcastle / Handicap / F	5	2 / 11	14/1	70
15/10/24	Leicester / Unknown / F	4	7 / 9	14/1	71
06/09/24	Kempton / Handicap / F	5	8 / 8	5/1	71
22/08/24	Lingfield / Handicap / F	6	1 / 10	4/1	66
11/07/24	Epsom / Handicap / F	4	6 / 7	5/1	69

Opal Storm

Jockey: Aiden Brookes Trainer: Brian Rothwell Age/Wt: 5/8-7 F: 63-052 OR: 56

7 tips

9/2

Comment: Gradually back to form this season, close second at Doncaster (5f) most recently; built up a consistent record (44214) in C&D events last term, the success in August; receives weight all round and has solid claims.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/04/25	Doncaster / Handicap / F	5	2 / 11	9/1	55
14/04/25	Pontefract / Handicap / F	5	5 / 10	4/1	55
30/03/25	Doncaster / Handicap / F	5	12 / 17	22/1	56
26/09/24	Pontefract / Handicap / F	6	3 / 10	6/1	57
10/09/24	Catterick / Handicap / F	6	6 / 10	6/1	58
31/08/24	Beverley / Handicap / F	5	4 / 11	12/1	58

Ingleby Archie

Jockey: Harrison Shaw Trainer: Adrian Nicholls Age/Wt: 4/9-8 F: 158-27 OR: 71

1 tip

10/1

Comment: Completed a 5f double last summer (maiden previously); inconsistent results since but is capable of being involved; runner-up off this mark at Thirsk (6f) on penultimate start.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
30/04/25	Pontefract / Handicap / F	4	7 / 9	7/1	72
12/04/25	Thirsk / Handicap / F	5	2 / 10	11/2	71
26/08/24	Ripon / Handicap / F	5	8 / 10	11/1	73
03/08/24	Doncaster / Handicap / F	5	5 / 9	4/1	73
17/07/24	Thirsk / Handicap / F	5	1 / 8	4/1	69
21/06/24	Redcar / Handicap / F	5	1 / 10	10/1	66

Midnight Lir

Jockey: Connor Beasley Trainer: Michael Dods Age/Wt: 4/9-0 F: 4559-8 OR: 63

10/1

Comment: Never landed a blow at Pontefract (race won by Keldeo) on reappearance, extending a losing run that goes back to 2023; certainly holds a good chance off current mark on best form, which includes a C&D win.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
14/04/25	Pontefract / Handicap / F	5	8 / 10	11/1	65
09/12/24	Newcastle / Handicap / F	5	9 / 12	11/1	67
07/11/24	Newcastle / Handicap / F	5	5 / 10	12/1	68
23/09/24	Hamilton / Handicap / F	5	5 / 7	7/1	70
10/09/24	Catterick / Handicap / F	5	4 / 9	6/1	72
25/08/24	Beverley / Handicap / F	4	9 / 16	18/1	73

Ganesha

Jockey: Rowan Scott Trainer: Phillip Makin Age/Wt: 4/9-6 F: 0-3185 OR: 69

22/1

Comment: Belatedly regained the winning thread in March (5f, AW); has failed to repeat that form in two subsequent starts, looking less than straightforward returned to turf latest; others preferred.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/04/25	Leicester / Handicap / F	5	5 / 6	4/1	70
22/03/25	Newcastle / Handicap / F	5	8 / 11	15/2	70
07/03/25	Newcastle / Handicap / F	5	1 / 6	9/4	67
14/02/25	Newcastle / Handicap / F	5	3 / 10	15/2	67
06/12/24	Newcastle / Handicap / F	5	11 / 12	10/1	70
28/10/24	Newcastle / Handicap / F	5	4 / 9	10/3	72

Crafty Spirit

Jockey: D C Costello Trainer: John Wainwright Age/Wt: 4/8-13 F: 24382- OR: 62

66/1

Comment: Record of 1-11 for Clive Cox, the win over 6f on AW; sold for 16,000gns since last run but owner retains a share; given that he lacks recent match practice and drops to new trip, the market may prove best guide.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
08/10/24	Southwell / Handicap / F	6	2 / 8	10/3	61
25/09/24	Kempton / Handicap / F	6	8 / 10	15/8	62
20/08/24	Kempton / Handicap / F	5	3 / 7	15/8	62
11/08/24	Leicester / Handicap / F	5	4 / 11	13/2	62
16/07/24	Kempton / Handicap / F	6	2 / 12	15/8	59
04/07/24	Kempton / Handicap / F	5	6 / 12	7/1	60

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Beverley

15:42

Runners: 12 Distance: 1m 1/2f HCap Handicap Going: GD/FM(GD PL)

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: It may be worth taking a chance with CASILLI. The prospect of a disputed lead should help and she has dropped to a dangerous mark.

Alfie Boy

Jockey: D Allan Trainer: Tim Easterby Age/Wt: 4/9-4 F: 8-411 OR: 65

5 tips

2/1

Comment: Bids for hat-trick after recent wins over C&D (good) and at Ayr (1m, good to firm); back up 3lb; made all for both victories and may face competition for the lead here but still hard to dismiss in his current mood.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
01/05/25	Ayr / Handicap / F	6	1 / 6	13/8	62
24/04/25	Beverley / Handicap / F	6	1 / 11	11/4	57
07/04/25	Redcar / Handicap / F	5	4 / 13	12/1	58
22/11/24	Catterick / Unknown / H	4	P / 7	22/1	-
05/11/24	Redcar / Handicap / F	6	8 / 8	10/3	60
28/10/24	Leicester / Handicap / F	4	3 / 8	10/1	60

Bobacious

Jockey: Billy Loughnane Trainer: Ed Dunlop Age/Wt: 5/9-5 F: 35-524 OR: 66

1 tip

4/1

Comment: Front-runner who has proved most consistent since last summer, which included wins at Brighton and Windsor (1m2f, good to firm); may face competition for the lead, though, and something to prove back in trip.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
29/04/25	Nottingham / Handicap / F	5	4 / 9	3/1	67
12/04/25	Nottingham / Handicap / F	5	2 / 8	11/4	67
05/04/25	Yarmouth / Handicap / F	5	5 / 8	3/1	68
14/10/24	Wolverhampton / Handicap / F	5	5 / 9	9/4	69
14/09/24	Lingfield / Handicap / F	6	3 / 11	13/8	69
02/09/24	Windsor / Handicap / F	6	1 / 9	6/5	60

Park Street

Jockey: T Eaves Trainer: Tina Jackson Age/Wt: 6/9-4 F: 2777-0 OR: 65

2 tips

11/2

Comment: Won twice here in 2023, the latest over this trip from 3lb higher; hung badly right on his Thirsk return ten days ago but no surprise if he fares better back at this track.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/05/25	Thirsk / Handicap / F	5	14 / 15	8/1	67
05/10/24	Redcar / Handicap / F	2	7 / 10	22/1	70
31/08/24	Beverley / Handicap / F	4	7 / 11	15/2	71
17/08/24	Ripon / Handicap / F	4	7 / 8	11/4	71
10/08/24	Redcar / Handicap / F	4	2 / 9	5/1	71
22/07/24	Beverley / Handicap / F	4	6 / 10	10/3	72

Casilli

Jockey: Billy Garritty Trainer: Michael & David Easterby Age/Wt: 8/9-4 F: 5230-6 OR: 65

3 tips

13/2

Comment: Five of her six wins have come here including three over this trip; losing run is up to 14 but she has dropped to a dangerous mark and could benefit if there is a contested lead up front.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
16/04/25	Beverley / Handicap / F	5	6 / 11	13/2	67
05/10/24	Redcar / Handicap / F	5	11 / 14	10/1	68
18/08/24	Pontefract / Handicap / F	5	3 / 13	14/1	69
07/08/24	Pontefract / Handicap / F	4	2 / 6	5/1	69
22/07/24	Beverley / Handicap / F	5	5 / 9	13/2	70
09/10/23	Pontefract / Handicap / F	5	7 / 16	20/1	71

Coolree

Jockey: L Morris Trainer: Lemos De Souza Age/Wt: 6/9-1 F: 36-594 OR: 62

1 tip

17/2

Comment: Has a wide draw but that was also the case when he won this race for Amy Murphy last year (good); 4lb lower this time around and wasn't beaten far into fourth of eight at Thirsk (1m, good) three weeks ago; interesting.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
22/04/25	Thirsk / Handicap / F	5	4 / 8	7/2	62
24/03/25	Lingfield / Handicap / F	5	9 / 11	25/1	64
13/03/25	Chelmsford / Handicap / F	5	5 / 6	22/1	66
03/09/24	Goodwood / Handicap / F	5	6 / 15	12/1	66
19/08/24	Yarmouth / Handicap / F	5	3 / 9	14/1	66
09/07/24	Pontefract / Handicap / F	5	9 / 9	5/1	67

Tees George

Jockey: Harrison Shaw Trainer: Adrian Nicholls Age/Wt: 5/9-2 F: 310-6 OR: 63

9/1

Comment: Won easily in first-time cheekpieces over C&D (good) last September but went up 8lb as a result and has been well held in both outings since, albeit he may have needed his Thirsk return three weeks ago; others preferred.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
22/04/25	Thirsk / Handicap / F	5	6 / 8	6/1	64
24/10/24	Southwell / Handicap / F	5	12 / 12	6/1	64
18/09/24	Beverley / Handicap / F	6	1 / 14	15/8	56
03/09/24	Newcastle / Handicap / F	6	3 / 11	3/1	56
19/07/24	Pontefract / Handicap / F	6	5 / 9	15/2	56
05/07/24	Beverley / Handicap / F	6	2 / 8	15/8	54

Speeding Bullet

Jockey: D Nolan Trainer: Paul Midgley Age/Wt: 4/9-8 F: 6858-7 OR: 69

14/1

Comment: Hasn't lived up to his name since making a successful nursery debut for Richard Hannon at Newmarket (7f, soft) in October 2023; well held on last month's stable debut after six months off and is still to convince over this far.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
23/04/25	Catterick / Handicap / F	5	7 / 9	18/1	71
23/10/24	Kempton / Handicap / F	5	8 / 9	4/1	73
12/09/24	Epsom / Handicap / F	5	5 / 9	4/1	75
14/08/24	Kempton / Handicap / F	4	8 / 11	14/1	79
21/06/24	Newmarket (July) / Handicap / F	3	6 / 6	7/1	82
09/06/24	Goodwood / Handicap / F	3	5 / 8	13/2	82

Northbound

Jockey: C Horgan Trainer: Roger Fell Age/Wt: 7/9-3 F: 148612 OR: 64

18/1

Comment: Two wins at around 1m on the AW this year; just 1-21 on turf but only beaten a short head back on grass at Wetherby (7f, good to firm) 16 days ago; 2lb higher on stable debut (same owner); each-way claims.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
27/04/25	Wetherby / Handicap / F	6	2 / 8	9/4	62
19/04/25	Wolverhampton / Handicap / F	6	1 / 12	16/1	54
02/04/25	Southwell / Handicap / F	6	6 / 10	10/3	55
12/03/25	Wolverhampton / Handicap / F	6	8 / 12	16/1	56
14/02/25	Southwell / Handicap / F	6	4 / 10	10/3	56
07/02/25	Southwell / Handicap / F	6	1 / 9	18/1	52

Dr Rio

Jockey: Zak Wheatley Trainer: Declan Carroll Age/Wt: 9/9-0 F: 1854-7 OR: 61

18/1

Comment: Last four wins have come at this track and is back off the same mark as when successful here (1m2f, good) last September; may need a stiffer test than this now, though.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
16/04/25	Beverley / Handicap / F	5	7 / 7	16/1	62
19/12/24	Southwell / Handicap / F	5	4 / 11	9/1	63
10/12/24	Southwell / Handicap / F	5	5 / 10	18/1	63
28/10/24	Southwell / Handicap / F	6	8 / 12	12/1	63
24/09/24	Beverley / Handicap / F	6	1 / 11	11/2	61
31/08/24	Beverley / Handicap / F	6	2 / 9	5/1	59

Evelyns Phoenix

Jockey: D Fentiman Trainer: Tim Easterby Age/Wt: 4/9-4 F: 44107- OR: 65

25/1

Comment: Handy sort who won three times over 7f-1m2f last year, but has fitness to prove after eight months off; Alfie Boy looks the stable's main hope.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
18/09/24	Beverley / Handicap / F	5	7 / 10	15/2	66
28/08/24	Musselburgh / Handicap / F	6	10 / 11	11/4	67
11/08/24	Ripon / Handicap / F	6	1 / 7	7/2	62
05/08/24	Ripon / Handicap / F	6	4 / 8	3/1	62
30/07/24	Beverley / Handicap / F	6	4 / 13	3/1	62
11/07/24	Carlisle / Handicap / F	6	1 / 6	10/3	60

Makalu

Jockey: J P Sullivan Trainer: Ruth Carr Age/Wt: 6/9-0 F: 78-180 OR: 61

1 tip

28/1

Comment: Four wins last year included one over C&D; made a winning return at Southwell (1m, AW) in March but well beaten back on turf twice since; not quite sure what to expect.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/05/25	Thirsk / Handicap / F	5	11 / 15	20/1	62
22/04/25	Thirsk / Handicap / F	5	8 / 8	9/1	63
28/03/25	Southwell / Handicap / F	6	1 / 8	20/1	60
17/10/24	Southwell / Handicap / F	5	8 / 12	20/1	62
30/09/24	Hamilton / Handicap / F	5	7 / 11	9/1	63
11/09/24	Carlisle / Handicap / F	5	8 / 12	4/1	62

Dandys Angel

Jockey: Tom Kiely-Marshall Trainer: John Wainwright Age/Wt: 8/8-13 F: 119-07 OR: 60

40/1

Comment: Five-time winner over 1m2f here and completed a hat-trick over 1m2f-1m4f elsewhere last autumn; last three performances leave plenty to be desired, though, and she needs further than this in any case; drawn widest.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
30/04/25	Pontefract / Handicap / F	5	7 / 7	50/1	62
16/04/25	Beverley / Handicap / F	5	11 / 11	50/1	64
10/10/24	Ayr / Handicap / F	6	9 / 10	8/1	63
05/10/24	Redcar / Handicap / F	5	1 / 14	6/1	59
30/09/24	Hamilton / Handicap / F	6	1 / 7	5/2	52
27/09/24	Haydock / Handicap / F	5	1 / 6	15/2	53

Cosmos Raj

Jockey: D Tudhope Trainer: David O'Meara Age/Wt: 7/9-13 F: 73221 OR: 70

1 tip

Comment: Took his record on turf to 7-34 when successful at Hamilton (8.3f, good to firm) nine days ago; 4lb penalty puts him on the same mark as when winning on the AW early last year; should go well despite his wide draw.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/05/25	Hamilton / Handicap / F	5	1 / 8	11/2	69
27/04/25	Wetherby / Handicap / F	5	2 / 10	15/2	69
31/03/25	Wolverhampton / Handicap / F	5	2 / 7	12/1	69
12/03/25	Wolverhampton / Handicap / F	5	3 / 8	16/1	70
17/02/25	Wolverhampton / Handicap / F	5	7 / 10	50/1	72
18/01/25	Wolverhampton / Handicap / F	5	11 / 11	66/1	75

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Beverley

16:12

Runners: 9 Distance: 1m 2f HCap Handicap Going: GD/FM(GD PL)

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: Thriving Zappata could well complete a five-timer, provided he stays the new trip. KIMEKO GLORY is a solid alternative.

Zappata

Jockey: Liam Wright Trainer: George Scott Age/Wt: 3/10-5 F: 621111 OR: 63

7 tips

5/4

Comment: Justified favouritism at Ripon (good) on Friday, completing a quickfire 1m four-timer and taking handicap record to 4-5; incurs a double penalty and goes into unknown territory over this longer trip but again commands respect given his excellent productivity and progress this spring.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
09/05/25	Ripon / Handicap / F	6	1 / 9	10/11	66
05/05/25	Bath / Handicap / F	6	1 / 7	2/9	60
01/05/25	Redcar / Handicap / F	6	1 / 8	4/5	52
27/04/25	Wetherby / Handicap / F	6	1 / 12	5/2	46
22/04/25	Yarmouth / Handicap / F	6	2 / 12	11/2	46
26/03/25	Kempton / Unknown / F	5	6 / 12	125/1	-

Kimeko Glory

Jockey: J Garritty Trainer: Mark Walford Age/Wt: 3/9-9 F: 304-14 OR: 65

5 tips

23/10

Comment: Opened her account with a comfortable win over C&D (good) on turf/seasonal debut; below that form at Redcar since but wasn't entirely disgraced and may do better still in this sphere; enters calculations back at the scene of her strongest display.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
01/05/25	Redcar / Handicap / F	5	4 / 8	4/1	65
24/04/25	Beverley / Handicap / F	6	1 / 9	18/1	59
10/12/24	Southwell / Handicap / F	6	4 / 7	66/1	62
31/10/24	Southwell / Unknown / F	5	10 / 10	22/1	-
27/09/24	Wolverhampton / Unknown / F	5	3 / 9	66/1	-
12/09/24	Newcastle / Unknown / F	5	7 / 10	200/1	-

Arundel

Jockey: Billy Loughnane Trainer: Ed Dunlop Age/Wt: 3/9-2 F: 0-39 OR: 58

1 tip

5/1

Comment: Best AW result when third at Southwell (1m) on penultimate outing; related to winners for his connections and looks open to improvement now handicapping; interesting contender.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
19/04/25	Wolverhampton / Unknown / F	4	9 / 12	200/1	-
14/03/25	Southwell / Unknown / F	5	3 / 7	9/1	-
19/12/24	Chelmsford / Unknown / F	4	10 / 13	50/1	-

Cangofar

Jockey: D Allan Trainer: Tim Easterby Age/Wt: 3/9-8 F: 665-7 OR: 64

13/2

Comment: Four-race maiden who is bred to do better still, being a brother to a winner for his connections; may be capable of improvement with Redcar reappearance under his belt; market support should be heeded.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
01/05/25	Redcar / Handicap / F	5	7 / 8	14/1	66
28/10/24	Redcar / Unknown / F	5	5 / 8	50/1	-
18/10/24	Haydock / Unknown / F	4	6 / 6	40/1	-
09/10/24	Nottingham / Unknown / F	2	6 / 8	50/1	-

U S Grant

Jockey: A Mullen Trainer: Kevin Ryan Age/Wt: 3/8-4 F: 697-63 OR: 45

18/1

Comment: Six-race maiden who showed improvement with third-place finish in small field at Newcastle (12.5f, AW) most recently, shaping as if this return to shorter will suit; possibilities.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
10/04/25	Newcastle / Handicap / F	6	3 / 4	9/4	46
10/03/25	Newcastle / Handicap / F	6	6 / 9	7/2	46
01/11/24	Newcastle / Handicap / F	6	7 / 7	2/1	45
08/09/24	York / Unknown / F	2	9 / 9	150/1	-
23/08/24	Hamilton / Unknown / F	4	6 / 6	25/1	-
28/06/24	Doncaster / Unknown / F	4	6 / 6	40/1	-

Cuda Been A Rowlex

Jockey: Rowan Scott Trainer: Roger Fell Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 055517 OR: 48

25/1

Comment: Opened his account in Redcar contest (1m2f) but failed to back up that form and didn't seem beaten entirely by the drop back to 1m at Wetherby later in April; not sure what to expect.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
27/04/25	Wetherby / Handicap / F	6	7 / 12	5/1	48
07/04/25	Redcar / Handicap / F	6	1 / 9	6/1	46
17/03/25	Wolverhampton / Handicap / F	6	5 / 10	20/1	46
15/02/25	Southwell / Handicap / F	6	5 / 8	33/1	45
01/02/25	Wolverhampton / Handicap / F	6	5 / 9	28/1	47
04/01/25	Southwell / Handicap / F	6	12 / 12	28/1	51

West Kirby

Jockey: Connor Beasley Trainer: Jedd O'Keeffe Age/Wt: 3/8-9 F: 9606-0 OR: 51

40/1

Comment: Modest form at best as a 2yo for previous yard and ran dismally (last of 12) over 1m on reappearance; combination of new trip and first-time cheekpieces needs to have major effect.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
27/04/25	Wetherby / Handicap / F	6	12 / 12	8/1	54
15/09/24	Bath / Handicap / F	6	6 / 12	33/1	56
27/08/24	Lingfield / Unknown / F	5	11 / 12	33/1	-
27/07/24	Lingfield / Unknown / F	5	6 / 9	22/1	-
11/07/24	Newbury / Unknown / F	4	9 / 12	33/1	-

Grizzieblanca

Jockey: Pierre-Louis Jamin Trainer: K. R. Burke Age/Wt: 3/8-7 F: 8678 OR: 49

40/1

Comment: Has weak form claims, exacerbated by a heavy defeat in the C&D event won by Kimeko Glory most recently; needs a big step forward in this second handicap attempt.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
24/04/25	Beverley / Handicap / F	6	8 / 9	18/1	52
09/04/25	Catterick / Unknown / F	5	7 / 10	50/1	-
29/03/25	Newcastle / Unknown / F	5	6 / 12	150/1	-
22/03/25	Wolverhampton / Unknown / F	5	8 / 9	22/1	-

Elizabeths Legacy

Jockey: Joanna Mason Trainer: Michael & David Easterby Age/Wt: 3/9-0 F: 5766- OR: 56

50/1

Comment: Failed to improve for the switch to handicap level in final 2yo start, having been weak in the betting; perhaps best watched on reappearance unless the market signals go the other way.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
05/11/24	Redcar / Handicap / F	5	6 / 8	33/1	59
16/10/24	Nottingham / Unknown / F	5	6 / 9	150/1	-
18/09/24	Beverley / Unknown / F	5	7 / 11	150/1	-
25/08/24	Beverley / Unknown / F	4	5 / 5	22/1	-

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Beverley

16:42

Runners: 8 Distance: 1m 4f HCap Handicap Going: GD/FM(GD PL)

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: The Verdict comprises the interesting handicap newcomers ANALOGICAL and Rommie The Miracle.

Analogical

Jockey: L Morris Trainer: Sir Mark Prescott Bt Age/Wt: 3/9-6 F: 799- OR: 57

5 tips

4/7

Comment: Prescott runner who made no impact in 7f events last autumn; like so many from his yard, he looks the type to improve markedly now handicapping and upped in distance; respected, especially if strong in the betting.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
02/11/24	Southwell / Unknown / F	4	9 / 11	80/1	-
12/10/24	Chelmsford / Unknown / F	5	9 / 12	80/1	-
05/10/24	Redcar / Unknown / F	4	7 / 11	100/1	-

Maundy Thursday

Jockey: Pierre-Louis Jamin Trainer: Tom Dascombe Age/Wt: 3/9-6 F: 8675 OR: 57

13/2

Comment: Out of a 1m4f winner; four-race maiden who has shown bits of promise, including in Windsor handicap (11.5f) most recently; may build on that effort; similar type to Arie Gordye.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
28/04/25	Windsor / Handicap / F	5	5 / 8	10/1	59
26/03/25	Kempton / Unknown / F	5	7 / 11	125/1	-
14/03/25	Southwell / Unknown / F	5	6 / 7	50/1	-
12/02/25	Southwell / Unknown / F	5	8 / 9	18/1	-

Rommie The Miracle

Jockey: J Fanning Trainer: Charlie Johnston Age/Wt: 3/9-9 F: 042 OR: 60

3 tips

7/1

Comment: Form figures of 042 reflect her steady progress, runner-up to easy winner at Ripon (1m2f) most recently; interesting handicap debutante, with another step forward plausible.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/04/25	Ripon / Unknown / F	5	2 / 6	66/1	-
10/04/25	Lingfield / Unknown / F	5	4 / 6	100/1	-
05/03/25	Kempton / Unknown / F	5	10 / 11	20/1	-

Call Me Audrey

Jockey: K Stott Trainer: Rebecca Menzies Age/Wt: 3/8-13 F: 544052 OR: 50

4 tips

9/1

Comment: Six-race maiden; posted an improved effort, neck second, at Wolverhampton (upped to 1m4f, AW) most recently; may remain competitive, provided that form is backed up.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
28/04/25	Wolverhampton / Handicap / F	6	2 / 7	28/1	48
07/04/25	Redcar / Handicap / F	6	5 / 9	40/1	50
22/03/25	Newcastle / Handicap / F	6	12 / 12	33/1	54
08/02/25	Newcastle / Unknown / F	4	4 / 7	200/1	-
01/02/25	Newcastle / Unknown / F	4	4 / 4	50/1	-
11/01/25	Newcastle / Unknown / F	5	5 / 6	66/1	-

Arie Gordye

Jockey: Harrison Shaw Trainer: Adrian Nicholls Age/Wt: 3/9-9 F: 949-5 OR: 60

1 tip

12/1

Comment: Closely related to a winner at up to 1m4f; has shown promise on a couple of occasions, including at Beverley (1m2f) on handicap/seasonal debut; possibilities if building on that effort

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
24/04/25	Beverley / Handicap / F	6	5 / 9	18/1	63
23/11/24	Newcastle / Unknown / F	5	9 / 9	40/1	-
04/11/24	Southwell / Unknown / F	5	4 / 11	250/1	-
03/10/24	Newcastle / Unknown / F	5	9 / 11	250/1	-

Gungnir

Jockey: D Allan Trainer: Tim Easterby Age/Wt: 3/9-1 F: 7873- OR: 52

12/1

Comment: Absent since showing some improvement in first-time blinkers at Redcar (third over 1m; handicap debut) in September; now goes in cheekpieces; could go well again, provided he stays the longer distance.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
25/09/24	Redcar / Handicap / F	6	3 / 10	9/1	53
30/08/24	Thirsk / Unknown / F	5	7 / 8	200/1	-
14/08/24	Beverley / Unknown / F	4	8 / 9	150/1	-
24/07/24	Catterick / Unknown / F	5	7 / 11	66/1	-

Captious Cantor

Jockey: Billy Loughnane Trainer: Ed Dunlop Age/Wt: 3/9-4 F: 050-8 OR: 55

33/1

Comment: All four outings on AW; shaped much better than the bare result in Wolverhampton handicap (9.5f) latest, keeping on when badly hampered (eased thereafter); looks open to improvement.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
21/04/25	Wolverhampton / Handicap / F	6	8 / 8	40/1	55
28/12/24	Southwell / Unknown / F	5	10 / 12	125/1	-
18/12/24	Kempton / Unknown / F	5	5 / 7	66/1	-
21/11/24	Wolverhampton / Unknown / F	5	10 / 12	80/1	-

Max The Tiger

Jockey: A Mullen Trainer: Iain Jardine Age/Wt: 3/8-9 F: 7758-4 OR: 45

80/1

Comment: Five-race maiden who still hasn't managed to beat a rival; accordingly, has the worst chance on bare figures.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
10/04/25	Newcastle / Handicap / F	6	4 / 4	25/1	46
27/08/24	Musselburgh / Handicap / F	6	8 / 8	50/1	45
29/07/24	Ayr / Unknown / F	5	5 / 5	200/1	-
19/07/24	Hamilton / Unknown / F	4	7 / 7	150/1	-
02/07/24	Hamilton / Unknown / F	5	7 / 7	100/1	-

Belle Amie

Jockey: Warren Fentiman Trainer: David Menuisier Age/Wt: 3/9-2 F: 095 OR: 53

Comment: Related to several winners for her yard; hasn't lived up to that pedigree in AW novice events (finished last each time) but could well improve significantly now switched to handicap level; has an attractive opening mark judged on breeding; market support would heighten interest.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
07/04/25	Kempton / Unknown / F	5	5 / 5	150/1	-
12/03/25	Wolverhampton / Unknown / F	5	9 / 9	125/1	-
27/02/25	Chelmsford / Unknown / F	5	13 / 13	66/1	-

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