Beverley Races & Results Tomform Thursday 27th April 2023
There were 44 Races on Thursday 27th April 2023 across 6 meetings. There was 8 races at Perth, 8 races at Warwick, 7 races at Beverley, 8 races at Punchestown, 6 races at Taunton, 7 races at Chelmsford-City, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.
Races & Results Thursday 27th April 2023
The data in the racecards below is for the past year. View the racecard key.
(7) Vitarli 4/1, €18,000 yearling, Adaay filly. Dam maiden half-sister to useful 5f/6f winner Snap Shots. Second of 8 in novice event at Redcar (5f, heavy, 13/2) on debut 10 days ago. Big shout on that form. Second of eight at 13-2 on debut at Redcar and that form gives her leading claims here.
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2nd (1) (1/1 -25%) Anfaal
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1/1(-25%)
(1) Anfaal 1/1, 10,000 gns foal, 37,000 gns yearling, Dark Angel filly. Dam ran once. 7/1, third of 9 in novice event at Kempton (5f) on debut 17 days ago, green and nearest finish. Open to improvement and obvious claims. Did well to finish 3rd on debut after getting a bump at the start; firmly in calculations.
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3rd (3) (6/1 +45%) Hooray For Hazel
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6/1(+45%)
(3) Hooray For Hazel 6/1, Foaled March 17. 21,000 gns yearling, Expert Eye filly. Dam, 7f winner who stayed 1½m, half-sister to useful 1m-1¾m winner (stayed 16.5f) Eagle Court out of useful 1¼m winner Classic Remark. One to note. From powerful northern yard & could go well on debut, especially if strong in the betting.
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4th (2) (22/1 -57%) Chat Up Line
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22/1(-57%)
(2) Chat Up Line 22/1, 7,000 gns foal, James Garfield filly. Half-sister to several winners, including 1¼m winner Too Friendly and winner up to 1¼m Ay Ay, both useful. Fifth of 8 in novice event (25/1) at Redcar (5f, heavy) on debut 10 days ago, met some trouble. Open to progress. Improvement needed on second start but there's potential in her pedigree; not written off.
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5th (4) (7.5/1 +46%) Lyndsanda
7.5
7.5/1(+46%)
(4) Lyndsanda 7.5/1, €44,000 yearling, Dandy Man filly. Half-sister to 2-y-o 6f winner Nap Hand. Dam, 1m winner, closely related to useful winner up to 1½m (stayed 1¾m) Highgarden. Seventh of 8 in novice event at Redcar (5f, heavy, 5/2) on debut 10 days ago. Disappointing on debut but ran without right-fore shoe; could leave that run miles behind.
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6th (6) (20/1 -67%) Bellestarr
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20/1(-67%)
(6) Bellestarr 20/1, Foaled April 9. Outstrip filly. Half-sister to 2-y-o 7f winner Lightening Gesture. Dam unraced half-sister to smart 6f winner Louis The Pious. Debut; connections also run the standard-setting Vitarli so the betting may be informative.
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7th (5) (12/1 +0%) Naval Flight
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12/1(+0%)
(5) Naval Flight 12/1, Foaled February 13. £22,000 yearling, U S Navy Flag filly. Dam, 6f winner, half-sister to useful 6f winner Mustallib. Interesting newcomer. £22,000 yearling; bred to be speedy and he's a possible contender on debut.
LTO Selection:
13:50 Beverley Stakes (Class 5) 5f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
Based on the summary, 3.5/1 (7) VITARLI seems to have the strongest form and is a possible contender for the race. 0.8/1 (1) ANFAAL also did well on debut and may have obvious claims. 12/1 (5) NAVAL FLIGHT and 11/1 (3) HOORAY FOR HAZEL are interesting newcomers that could also do well. 12/1 (6) BELLESTARR's performance may depend on the betting, while 14/1 (2) CHAT UP LINE and 14/1 (4) LYNDSANDA have potential to improve.
Lyndsanda (seventh), Vitarli (second) and Chat Up Line (fifth) met each other at Redcar on their racecourse debuts. The former was well supported, but, having lost a shoe heading down to post, she failed to live up to market expectations. It would be no surprise were she to post an improved effort here, however, the vote goes to ANFAAL. Tom Clover's charge made a promising debut at Kempton earlier this month, finishing third, and the Dark Angel filly is fancied to make an immediate impact now switched to the turf.
ANFAAL caught the eye with her running-on third at Kempton on debut earlier this month and is preferred to Vitarli, who also made a promising start at Redcar. Naval Flight is bred for speed and may do best of the newcomers.
Having been bumped at the start and come from a difficult position to finish third at Kempton on her debut, ANFAAL earns the vote.
(5) Le Beau Garcon 9/1, C&D winner who shaped as if needing the run after 7 months off when well held at Musselburgh (5f, soft) 19 days ago. Market check advised on second start of the year but has to leave comeback run well behind.
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1st (9) (18/1 +45%) The Dunkirk Lads
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18/1(+45%)
(9) The Dunkirk Lads 18/1, Successful from a 3 lb higher mark at Nottingham in June but below form both starts on all-weather this year. Below last winning mark and the return to turf could help, but has something to prove.
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2nd (1) (3.5/1 +56%) Sir Titus
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3.5/1(+56%)
(1) Sir Titus 3.5/1, Fairly useful handicapper who had only 4 starts for new yard in 2022 and the latest of those can easily be excused having had the worst of the draw. Went close on comeback last season. Absent since two below-par runs last summer but has a good record when fresh in the spring.
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3rd (8) (6.5/1 -8%) Princess Karine
6.5
6.5/1(-8%)
(8) Princess Karine 6.5/1, Looked unlucky not to win when third of 11 in handicap at Newcastle (5f) on reappearance 27 days ago, keeping on after not clear run over 1f out. Clearly on a fair mark and one to consider. Reappeared with very close third on AW and this lightly raced 4yo could have more to offer.
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4th (4) (3.5/1 +22%) Dandy Dinmont
3.5
3.5/1(+22%)
(4) Dandy Dinmont 3.5/1, Latest win at Newcastle in October and good efforts all 3 starts since, including back on turf when third of 16 over C&D last week. Should remain competitive. Third of 16 over C&D last Wednesday and this in-form 4yo holds solid claims.
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5th (2) (5.5/1 +0%) Beattie Is Back
5.5
5.5/1(+0%)
(2) Beattie Is Back 5.5/1, Resumed winning ways with a career best at Wolverhampton in December and ran at least as well in defeat under a penalty at Newcastle (7.1f) next time. Drop in trip is a major concern, though. Improved form over 7f on AW last December; remains to be seen whether 5f will suit.
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6th (3) (12/1 -20%) May Blossom
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12/1(-20%)
(3) May Blossom 12/1, Successful 3 times in 2022, including over C&D. Possibly unsuited by testing ground when below form at Leicester on final outing and ran well on reappearance last season, so can't be dismissed with handy 5-lb claimer up. Three wins last year and has good record here; not ruled out but visor absent on return.
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7th (6) (22/1 -38%) Soul Seeker
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22/1(-38%)
(6) Soul Seeker 22/1, Last of 5 in handicap at Wolverhampton (5.1f, 17/2) 22 days ago. Tongue strap back on and can make presence felt back on turf. AW may not be his thing; could play leading role off reduced mark now back on grass.
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8th (7) (2.75/1 +0%) Ventura Flame
2.75
2.75/1(+0%)
(7) Ventura Flame 2.75/1, Ran well after 6 months off when second of 16 in handicap (7/1) at this C&D (good to soft) last week. Won this corresponding event in 2021 and needs taking seriously. Won this two years ago and second of 16 over C&D on reappearance; key player.
LTO Selection:
14:20 Beverley Handicap (Class 4) 5f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
Based on the summary, 2.75/1 (7) VENTURA FLAME and 4.5/1 (4) DANDY DINMONT seem to be the strongest contenders, both having recent solid performances over the same course and distance. 6/1 (8) PRINCESS KARINE also looks promising with a close third on her reappearance, while 16/1 (6) SOUL SEEKER may also be a contender if he can perform on grass. The other horses have some concerns such as a drop in trip, needing to leave a poor run behind, or having something to prove.
VENTURA FLAME was no match for an impressive winner when finishing second over C&D eight days ago, but she remains on a fair mark and could go one better down in class. The six-year-old had Dandy Dinmont (third) in behind that day and he's another who looks set to go well. The relatively unexposed Le Beau Garcon has been eased in the handicap and should not be underestimated, while Beattie Is Back merits respect too.
VENTURA FLAME has an excellent course record (won this race in 2021) and usually comes to hand early, so she's the percentage call to go one better than on her reappearance last week. Soul Seeker is interesting back on turf, with Princess Karine completing the shortlist in an open sprint handicap.
(1) Sea Flawless 0.57/1, Sea The Stars filly who impressively landed the odds in 6-runner minor event at Newcastle (10.2f) in February but met her match in attempting to concede a penalty to one that has won again since at Lingfield (12f, AW, 4/6) earlier this month. Should go close. Won on debut in February and bumped into classy prospect at Lingfield last time.
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2nd (4) (4/1 -60%) Liseo
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4/1(-60%)
(4) Liseo 4/1, Below his best back on all-weather when third of 5 in maiden at Chelmsford City (10f, 10/11) when last seen 9 months ago. In top hands so he's one to look out for on return. Absent since disappointing run last July but leading claims judged on earlier promise.
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3rd (6) (11/1 -57%) Umax
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11/1(-57%)
(6) Umax 11/1, Was an expensive yearling and showed a lot more over a much longer trip on first start for this yard when third of 7 in minor event at Kempton (12f, 3/1) 78 days ago, slowly away. Further progress anticipated provided he stands his racing. Close third at Kempton in February on belated second start and could have more to offer.
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4th (5) (12/1 +0%) Mr Cuddihy
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12/1(+0%)
(5) Mr Cuddihy 12/1, Gleneagles gelding who shaped with promise amidst greenness when fifth of 11 in minor event at Kempton (11f) on 16 months ago. First run for yard after leaving David Simcock 40,000 gns and while his debut form has worked out well, he may need this. Promise in 2021 on sole start; check betting on yard debut but others are more compelling.
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5th (3) (8.5/1 +23%) Evident
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8.5/1(+23%)
(3) Evident 8.5/1, $320,000 yearling, Not This Time colt. Half-brother to 2 minor winners in North America by Parading. Dam US 5f winner from a very good US family. This is a belated debut but he cost $320,000 in 2020 so he has to be of interest.
LTO Selection:
14:50 Beverley Stakes (Class 5) 10f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
1.38/1 (1) SEA FLAWLESS and 7/1 (6) UMAX are both likely to do well based on their recent performances and potential for further progress. 2.5/1 (4) LISEO and 8/1 (2) AULD TOON LOON may also be in the mix for a place, while 11/1 (3) EVIDENT is an intriguing debutant with an impressive price tag. 12/1 (5) MR CUDDIHY may need this run and is not as compelling as the others.
William Haggas sends just the one up from his Newmarket base in the form of SEA FLAWLESS, and she would appear to hold leading claims. The Sea The Stars filly made a striking debut when winning at Newcastle in February and she lost nothing in defeat when finishing second to the Andrew Balding-trained Old Harrovian last time. The switch to turf should be in her favour and she can repel the likely challenge of Liseo. Umax defied a lengthy absence to finish a good third at Kempton 78 days ago and he remains open to further improvement.
This can go the way of SEA FLAWLESS, who made an impressive winning debut at Newcastle and found only the now smart Old Harrovian too strong when attempting to follow up under a penalty at Lingfield earlier this month. She can regain the winning thread at the expense of Liseo, who finished runner-up twice last year and could well have a say on reappearance. Evident is an interesting newcomer so he completes the shortlist.
Newcastle winner SEA FLAWLESS bumped into an exciting prospect at Lingfield this month and is taken to return to winning ways.
(3) In These Shoes 1.75/1, Starspangledbanner filly who confirmed promise of opening 2 runs when landing a 7f Redcar maiden in September. Below best on second start in handicaps when third in 5-runner Newmarket nursery (7f) in October but still early days ahead of return. Form dipped on final start as 2yo; player if straight back to best.
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2nd (1) (4/1 -45%) Feel The Need
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4/1(-45%)
(1) Feel The Need 4/1, All the better for debut when landing 6-runner Ayr maiden (7.2f) in July. Set a stiff task in Acomb Stakes next time but shaped much better than bare result when ninth in 11-runner Ayr nursery (1m) final start. Gelded ahead of return and he's one to be interested in. Gelded since final 2yo start; needs improvement but probably has more to give.
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3rd (4) (7/1 +36%) Common Acclaim
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7/1(+36%)
(4) Common Acclaim 7/1, Fair form on 2 of his 3 starts in novice/maiden company last summer but never figured albeit in class 2 company when eleventh of 14 in nursery at York (7f, good, 18/1) on final start in August. Gelded ahead of seasonal bow but stable's runners so far have tended to need a run. Fair form on second and third 2yo starts; no show on nursery debut at York; gelded since.
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4th (2) (4/1 +38%) Phoenix Fire
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4/1(+38%)
(2) Phoenix Fire 4/1, Left first 2 efforts well behind when landing 9-runner novice event (15/2) at Redcar (7f, heavy), unchallenged. Off 177 days. Makes handicap debut and mark doesn't appear to be over generous. Easily made all in Redcar novice (7f, heavy) in November; got loose intended reappearance.
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5th (5) (6.5/1 -8%) Honour Your Dreams
6.5
6.5/1(-8%)
(5) Honour Your Dreams 6.5/1, Fair winner at 6f during a busy 2-y-o campaign last summer and solid return to action when fourth in 9-runner Newcastle handicap (7f) 24 days ago, just tiring a little late on following 7 months off. Entitled to strip fitter now having his first crack at 7f. None of his ten races have been beyond 6f and this longer trip is a concern.
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6th (6) (8.5/1 -21%) Belinda Bell
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8.5/1(-21%)
(6) Belinda Bell 8.5/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 5/1, again ran some way below pick of her form when fifth of 11 in minor event at Leicester (6f) in October, underfoot conditions a plausible excuse. Interesting what the market makes of her on return/handicap debut now. Two major backward steps after debut but has a good mark if roaring back to form.
LTO Selection:
15:25 Beverley Handicap (Class 4) 7f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
It is difficult to make a clear prediction as there are multiple horses with potential. 2/1 (3) IN THESE SHOES has proven ability but had a disappointing final start as a 2-year-old, while Starspangledbanner filly has shown promise in previous runs. 2.75/1 (1) FEEL THE NEED has been gelded and may improve, and 6.5/1 (2) PHOENIX FIRE has had an impressive start to its career but is untested in handicaps. 4.5/1 (5) HONOUR YOUR DREAMS has shown solid form in previous races and may benefit from stepping up to 7f. 8/1 (6) BELINDA BELL has had a setback in form but has a good mark if it can return to previous form, and 11/1 (4) COMMON ACCLAIM has shown potential in novice/maiden company but may need a run. It may be best to wait and see how the market reacts to their respective returns/handicap debut before making a prediction.
Phoenix Fire shed his maiden tag in fine style when last seen in November, but he will face very different conditions this time which could catch him out on his handicap debut. Therefore, preference is for the Charlie Johnston-trained IN THESE SHOES, who was sent off a warm favourite at Newmarket in October last year. The daughter of Starspangledbanner was dropped 1lb for that effort and looks set to go very close. Honour Your Dreams is an interesting contender stepping up in distance.
FEEL THE NEED patently shaped better than the bare result on his final start at Ayr in the autumn, still plenty to do 2f out and no chance having been denied a run soon after. Gelded ahead of return, he's very much the type to improve again as a 3-y-o and could well be up to making a winning return. In These Shoes, for Charlie Johnston, and Honour Your Dreams, with a reappearance run under his belt, head up the dangers.
(1) Pillar Of Hope 6.5/1, Dual winner at up to 10f who ended last year below his best on AW. However, better effort on back of 4 months off when fifth of 10 in handicap at Newcastle (1m) in March and possible he'll sharpen up for that here and he's now 2 lb below his last winning mark. Took step back in right direction on reappearance and now below his last winning mark.
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2nd (3) (6.5/1 +46%) Crownthorpe
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6.5/1(+46%)
(3) Crownthorpe 6.5/1, Fine start on AW for new yard, gaining third success since January at Chelmsford (1m) at the start of the month. Not in quite the same form when fifth in 9-runner Redcar handicap (1m) latest, though. Has done well on AW for new yard this year but only fifth when back on turf last week.
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3rd (7) (25/1 -127%) Golden Sands
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25/1(-127%)
(7) Golden Sands 25/1, Three wins from 14 runs last year. Latest win at Kempton (1m) in February. Creditable fourth of 13 in handicap back at that venue 15 days ago. Effective on turf but all 4 career victories have come on all weather. In good form on AW in this headgear combination and he's also effective on turf.
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4th (9) (16/1 +43%) King Of York
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16/1(+43%)
(9) King Of York 16/1, Maiden. 11/1, tenth of 12 in handicap at Doncaster (7f, heavy) 25 days ago, underfoot conditions a plausible excuse. Eased 3 lb since and handy draw to operate from if he can leave that effort behind. Has twice failed to threaten since returning from absence and needs something extra.
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5th (6) (8.5/1 -13%) Ibiza Rocks
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8.5/1(-13%)
(6) Ibiza Rocks 8.5/1, First run since leaving Edward Bethell when very good third of 7 in handicap at Wolverhampton (7.2f, 7/1) 19 days ago, hampered over 1f out and weakening. That was a definite step back in the right direction and operating from career-low mark if he can build on it now. Disappointing campaign last year but may be able to build on encouraging stable debut 3rd.
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6th (5) (6.5/1 +19%) Challet
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6.5/1(+19%)
(5) Challet 6.5/1, Eleven runs since last win in 2021. Tenth of 14 in handicap at Redcar (7f, heavy, 12/1) 17 days ago. Back up in trip. Well treated on placed efforts last April-June but no return to peak form on comeback.
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7th (8) (10/1 +29%) Crown Princess
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10/1(+29%)
(8) Crown Princess 10/1, C&D winner. Respectable third of 11 in handicap (14/1) at this course (7.4f, good) in September, keeping on without matching the principals. Mark is about right but she's a consistent sort and each-way claims on return/following a wind op. Third on reappearance in this last year after wind surgery; returns after another wind op.
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8th (2) (4.5/1 -13%) Hortzadar
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4.5/1(-13%)
(2) Hortzadar 4.5/1, 6/1, creditable ¾-length second of 12 to Dogged in handicap at Ripon (1m, soft) 7 days ago, caught further back than ideal. Expected to be bang there from same mark despite his wide draw for yard who won this 12 months ago. Runner-up at Ripon on reappearance; likes it there but still respected on first visit here.
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9th (11) (3.33/1 +17%) Dogged
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3.33/1(+17%)
(11) Dogged 3.33/1, 10/1, improved on recent efforts to win 12-runner handicap at Ripon (8f, soft) 7 days ago by ¾ length from Hortzadar, well ridden. Not taken lightly. Won apprentice handicap at Ripon last week and obvious claims off the same mark here.
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10th (4) (18/1 -100%) Emperor Caradoc
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18/1(-100%)
(4) Emperor Caradoc 18/1, 6f novice winner at 2yrs and progressed again to double career tally at Carlisle (6.9f, good to soft) last summer. Never figured faced with very testing ground on return from 6 months off at Leicester (8.2f) 2 weeks ago but likely type to bounce back. Improved form last autumn but he was tailed off on his recent reappearance at Leicester.
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11th (10) (18/1 +45%) Temper Trap
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18/1(+45%)
(10) Temper Trap 18/1, Successful 4 times during a real purple patch last summer before the handicapper caught up with him in the autumn. Not much to shout about back over hurdles thereafter and possible he'll strip fitter for this first start for 4 months. On a competitive mark but all nine of his wins have come in the second half of the year.
LTO Selection:
16:00 Beverley Handicap (Class 4) 8f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
4/1 (11) DOGGED has the best chance of doing well based on the summary as they won the apprentice handicap at Ripon last week and have obvious claims off the same mark here. They also improved on recent efforts to win a 12-runner handicap at Ripon just seven days ago.
A chance can be taken on CROWN PRINCESS, who ran into the places at this track when last seen in September off a 1lb higher mark. The five-year-old mare has undergone a wind operation since and is now 1lb lower than her last winning rating. Pillar Of Hope is a player now 2lb lower for a solid fifth at Newcastle last time, while last-time-out winner Dogged also warrants respect.
HORTZADAR marked himself down as one to be interested in from his career-low mark when ¾-length second of 12 to Dogged in handicap at Ripon (1m) 7 days ago, having been caught further back than ideal. He gets the nod to reverse those placings here, with the latter-named a lead threat nevertheless. Ibiza Rocks and Emperor Caradoc are others to consider.
Having won an apprentice handicap under Elle-May Croot at Ripon last week, DOGGED (nap) runs off the same mark here and can follow up.
(2) The Nu Form Way 5.5/1, Made winning start for this yard at Chester last July but largely struggled in handful of starts thereafter. Took step back in the right direction when fifth of 10 in handicap (11/1) at Pontefract (12f, heavy) on return 16 days ago and he could well build on that dropped back in trip. Step back in right direction on recent reappearance & not ruled out now back down in trip.
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2nd (4) (8.5/1 +47%) Where's Jeff
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8.5/1(+47%)
(4) Where's Jeff 8.5/1, C&D winner. Thirteen runs since last win in 2021. 13/2, below form sixth of 12 in handicap at Carlisle (9f, good) in August, weakening over 1f out. Back on last winning mark for return to action and the betting may prove a useful guide. Went close over C&D last July and yard had two winners at the meeting here last Wednesday.
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3rd (11) (28/1 +0%) Bit Of A Quirke
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28/1(+0%)
(11) Bit Of A Quirke 28/1, Veteran, 6-time C&D winner. 5/1, seventh of 9 in handicap at this C&D (good to firm) in August, weakening final 1f. Absent since and he's often needed his first run of the season to put him spot on. Absent since last August but trainer's horses running well and he's a six-time C&D winner.
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4th (8) (8.5/1 +61%) Bollin Margaret
8.5
8.5/1(+61%)
(8) Bollin Margaret 8.5/1, Enjoyed a very productive 2021, successful 4 times at around 10f. Winless last year though, creditable fifth in 10-runner Southwell handicap (11.1f) in October. Absent since and she's often needed her first run of the campaign. Down in the weights but last season was a regressive campaign; perhaps best watched.
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5th (1) (8/1 +27%) Freak Out
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8/1(+27%)
(1) Freak Out 8/1, Back to winning ways at Newcastle (10f) in October but not in same form on AW more recently, well held last of 6 in handicap at that venue back in March. Needs to bounce back returned from a short break. Won off 5lb higher last October but more recent AW form hasn't been up to scratch.
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6th (12) (6/1 +40%) Dandy's Angel
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6/1(+40%)
(12) Dandy's Angel 6/1, C&D winner. 7/1, creditable second of 8 in handicap at this course (8.4f, good to soft) 8 days ago, suited by way race developed. Can often be relied upon to give her running around here but she's an infrequent winner as a rule. Won over C&D last year and reappeared with good second here last Wednesday; solid claims.
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7th (5) (11/1 -57%) Strangerontheshore
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11/1(-57%)
(5) Strangerontheshore 11/1, Course winner. Three wins from 12 runs last year. 7/1, creditable second of 6 in handicap at Newcastle (8f) 24 days ago, pushed along 2f out and keeping on. Up in trip and expected to give another good account. Two-time 8.4f course winner; she's a player if seeing out this new trip.
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8th (3) (40/1 -264%) Mawkeb
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40/1(-264%)
(3) Mawkeb 40/1, Both career victories gained at Chelmsford (1m) the latest in January. 6/1, last of 5 in handicap at Lingfield (12f, AW) 54 days ago, unproven at the trip. Visor goes on here but he still needs to prove his effectiveness on turf. Unproven on turf and needs something extra than on last three starts, but visor may help.
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9th (9) (2.75/1 +21%) Contrast
2.75
2.75/1(+21%)
(9) Contrast 2.75/1, C&D winner. Latest win at Nottingham in October. Creditable second of 13 in handicap at Redcar (10f, heavy, 12/1) 10 days ago, making effort earlier than ideal. Nicely clear of remainder then and big shout off same mark. C&D winner who was 2nd at Redcar last Monday after a break; could be bang there once more.
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10th (6) (12/1 -85%) Oliver's Army
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12/1(-85%)
(6) Oliver's Army 12/1, Lightly-raced maiden on Flat. Eyeshields/hood on, proved he retains ability when respectable eighth of 15 in handicap (66/1) at Pontefract (8f, heavy) 16 days ago, plodding on. Expected to be suited by this step up to 1¼m. Didn't run badly a fortnight ago and could build on that now back on better ground.
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11th (7) (11/1 +31%) Kalahari Prince
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11/1(+31%)
(7) Kalahari Prince 11/1, First run since leaving Kevin Ryan when eighth of 9 in handicap (5/1) at Doncaster (10.2f, heavy) 26 days ago. Return to a sounder surface/refitting of cheekpieces should help now and he's operating from last winning mark. Could leave stable debut run well behind now back in cheekpieces and back on better ground.
LTO Selection:
16:35 Beverley Handicap (Class 5) 10f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
It is difficult to predict which horse will do well based on this summary as there are several contenders with decent past performances and varying current form. However, some horses to keep an eye on include the C&D winner who was second at Redcar last Monday, 10/1 (12) DANDY'S ANGEL who won over C&D last year and reappeared with a good second here last Wednesday, and 7/1 (5) STRANGERONTHESHORE who has won twice at the course and comes off a creditable second at Newcastle. 28/1 (11) BIT OF A QUIRKE, a six-time C&D winner, also has potential but has been absent since last August.
Slow starts have blighted some of BEARWITH's most recent performances but he still has the ability to be a key player at this level and may be worth chancing on his return to turf. He's fared well with a handy draw and notably was successful the only previous time he was partnered with Ben Curtis in the saddle. Contrast has form that ties in with the selection and is feared most, while Dandy's Angel and Strangerontheshore are also considered.
CONTRAST returned from 10 weeks off with a good second at Redcar last week, reeled in late on having made his effort earlier than ideal. Nicely on top of the remainder that day, he could well be the answer operating from the same mark. Harriet Bethell has her string in good order and the returning Bearwith rates a threat, with The Nu Form Way and Strangerontheshore completing the shortlist.
This could go to the very lightly raced OLIVER'S ARMY who has shown potential for this sort of trip. Dandy's Angel is feared.
(1) Cantora 1.38/1, Promising type who won a brace of nurseries on slow ground last term and all the better for return when good second of 8 in handicap at Redcar (10f, heavy) 10 days ago, no extra close home. Sound claims from same mark. Near-miss at Redcar last Monday and major player if this different ground isn't an issue.
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2nd (4) (16/1 -78%) Crosstitch
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(4) Crosstitch 16/1, 17/2, first run since leaving Ivan Furtado when 3 lengths fourth of 6 to Papa Ricco in handicap at Nottingham (10.2f, heavy) 22 days ago, no extra late on. May strip fitter for that here and each-way claims. Step back in right direction three weeks ago; may be able to build on that but needs to.
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3rd (3) (5/1 -100%) Papa Ricco
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(3) Papa Ricco 5/1, Son of Almanzor who was well served by step up in trip/switch to handicaps when winning 6-runner handicap (4/1) at Nottingham (10.2f, heavy) 22 days ago, leading last ½f and asserting close home. Further progress certainly possible and he's one to consider. Won on handicap debut three weeks ago and could have lots more left in the tank.
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4th (9) (11/1 +67%) Master Sheridan
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(9) Master Sheridan 11/1, Nearer last than first all 3 starts in novice/maiden events, including when sixth of 7 returning from 6 months off/having been gelded at Pontefract (10f) 16 days ago. Switch to handicaps rates a plus but would need to see market support behind him to make him of interest. Has shown very little but dam won six times for connections; check betting on h'cap debut.
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5th (7) (18/1 -29%) Future Times
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(7) Future Times 18/1, Respectable fifth of 12 in handicap at Wolverhampton (8.6f, 16/1) 47 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Has failed to threaten in his four handicaps; goes up in trip in first-time cheekpieces.
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6th (6) (14/1 +44%) Breathtaker
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(6) Breathtaker 14/1, Modest form on 2 of his 3 starts in maiden/novice company at up to 7f during second half of last year but easy to back and didn't find any notable progress for marked step up in trip when fifth in 8-runner Southwell handicap (12f) in January. More needed returned to turf. Soundly beaten fifth of eight on AW on handicap debut and improvement is needed.
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7th (5) (6/1 +57%) Mayjority
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(5) Mayjority 6/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Seventh of 13 in minor event at Doncaster (7f, heavy, 200/1) 25 days ago, driven halfway and never dangerous. Switch to handicaps rates a plus now but he does need to start with more efficiency. Significantly up in trip. Improvement needed on handicap debut but he could be suited by the step up in trip.
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8th (8) (18/1 +28%) Eyeofthebeholder
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(8) Eyeofthebeholder 18/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Fifth of 8 in handicap (12/1) at Redcar (8f, heavy) 17 days ago, weakening over 1f out. May well strip fitter for that and blinkers could put an extra edge on him. Didn't run badly on h'cap debut; dam's side of pedigree suggests this longer trip can suit.
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9th (10) (40/1 -21%) Wadacre Inca
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(10) Wadacre Inca 40/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Ninth of 12 in handicap (12/1) at Thirsk (12f, soft) 23 days ago, dropping away under 2f out. Much more needed. Unexposed and in top hands but well beaten on all four starts (handicap debut last time).
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10th (2) (8.5/1 -31%) Mickey Mongoose
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(2) Mickey Mongoose 8.5/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Had wind op/gelded, failed to improve for switch to handicaps when fifth in 7-runner handicap at Lingfield (1m, AW) 24 days ago, headed final 1f and fading. May sharpen up a little for that now tackling this longer trip. Needs to better his comeback run but could improve for this longer trip; not ruled out.
LTO Selection:
17:08 Beverley Handicap (Class 6) 10f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.
2.5/1 (3) PAPA RICCO and 1.63/1 (1) CANTORA are the most promising based on their recent wins and form in their last races. 25/1 (8) EYEOFTHEBEHOLDER and 9/1 (4) CROSSTITCH could also be considered for each-way bets based on their potential to improve and recent performances. The others would need to show significant improvement to be competitive.
Papa Ricco (winner) undoubtedly improved for the step up in trip when he landed a similar race at Nottingham 22 days ago and warrants respect despite lining up off 6lb higher. However, the revised terms give CROSSTITCH (fourth) a reasonably strong chance of reversing the form and he edges the vote of confidence with this stiffer finish potentially in his favour. Breathtaker, Future Times and Eyeofthebeholder all try headgear for the first time and merit some respect.
A dual heavy ground winner late last year, CANTORA stepped up plenty on her comeback run when runner-up at Redcar 10 days ago and a repeat may well be enough to see her go one place better from the same mark. Papa Ricco improved for the switch to handicaps/longer trip when scoring at Nottingham recently and he's the chief threat, ahead of Crosstitch.
The step up to 1m2f prompted a first win from PAPA RICCO at Nottingham and this well-bred sort can take a 6lb rise in his stride.
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