There were 230 Races on across 29 meetings. There was 8 races at Assiniboia Downs first race 01:30, 8 races at Auteuil first race 12:55, 8 races at Beverley first race 13:40, 1 races at Club Hipico first race 01:00, 10 races at Concepcion first race 17:38, 7 races at Fairmount Park first race 19:00, 9 races at Finger Lakes first race 18:00, 8 races at Fontwell first race 13:20, 7 races at Fort Erie first race 20:00, 12 races at Funabashi first race 06:45, 3 races at Gavea first race 01:00, 9 races at Horseshoe Indianapolis first race 19:10, 6 races at Kolkata first race 09:45, 7 races at Leeton first race 04:55, 7 races at Listowel first race 14:00, 7 races at Louisiana Downs first race 22:05, 12 races at Mizusawa first race 03:50, 12 races at Mombetsu first race 06:35 Monbetsu, 8 races at Mountaineer first race 01:15, 9 races at Newcastle first race 16:10, 9 races at Philadelphia first race 17:40, 8 races at Presque Isle Downs first race 20:00, 8 races at Swan Hill first race 04:30, 8 races at Thistledown first race 17:50, 8 races at Vaal first race 11:30, 8 races at Vichy first race 10:51, 8 races at Vincennes first race 15:35, 8 races at Warwick first race 13:47, 7 races at Yeppoon first race 04:07, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner. TomForm.com uses a custom rating system for each runner.
Race 1: 13:40 Beverley Churchill Tyres Apprentice Handicap (0-65) (6) 3yo+ GB 1m 1f 207y
11th (11)  Beguiling | | |  | | | 3 | Amie Waugh | Tim Easterby | 3yo maiden who has poor claims on her 7f handicap efforts; combination of new trip and first-time tongue-tie/cheekpieces needs to help. |
8th (7)  Panama City | | | | | | 5 | Harry Burns | Ian McInnes | Scored three times on AW last autumn/winter; far from solid on his form this summer and it's over two years since his sole turf win. |
3rd (4)  Another Beautiful | | | | | | 4 | Elle-May Croot | Ivan Furtado | Regressive maiden on AW; combination of the switch to turf and first-time cheekpieces needs to make a difference. |
7th (1)  Just Hiss | | | | | | 11 | Morgan Cole | Tim Easterby | Veteran who is 0-5 this term but went close at Nottingham (1m2f, good) in July; favourably treated, being 2lb below last winning mark. |
2nd (3)  Etretat | | | | | | 3 | Archie Young | Charlie Johnston | Ordinary 3yo; record is just 1-18, the win gained off 3lb lower in 8.5f maiden handicap on AW; not the percentage call in this scenario. |
10th (8)  Regency Boy | | | | | | 4 | Joe Leavy | Steph Hollinshead | Eight-race maiden; best handicap effort when neck second over C&D (good to soft) in June; that form gives him a fighting chance. |
5th (6)  Love Yours | | | | | | 3 | Rhys Elliott | Gemma Tutty | Opened her account with narrow win off 3lb lower over C&D (good to firm) in July; however, has failed to repeat the form in two runs since. |
1st (2)  Dr Rio | | | | | | 8 | Zak Wheatley | Declan Carroll | Respectable record at Beverley includes three wins, all on good/firmer, the most recent in July; close second over C&D last time; in the mix. |
9th (5)  Olympicus | | | | | | 5 | Frederick Larson | Michael Appleby | Hindered by often failing to settle but is well handicapped granted a return to best; sole success came off 6lb higher. |
4th (10)  Dandy's Angel | | | | | | 7 | Mark Winn | John Wainwright | Acts on any ground; five-time C&D winner, most recently off 8lb higher a year ago; running respectably at present; possibilities. |
6th (9)  Jez Bomb | | | | | | 3 | Oisin McSweeney | Sam England | Record of 31241 since wearing cheekpieces, the wins at Redcar (1m1f, good) and Wolverhampton (9.5f, AW); respected in the retained headgear. |
The 4yo maiden REGENCY BOY has encouraging form, including over C&D, in a light 2024 campaign and is taken to get off the mark. The weather forecast for Monday includes plenty of rain, which is a plus for the selection who seems to require ground softer than good. Dandy's Angel, a multiple C&D scorer who handles any going, is second choice. Jez Bomb and Dr Rio may ideally need good/firmer but they are strong contenders on recent form.[Steve Boow]
Race 2: 14:10 Beverley Beckside Spa Retreat EBF Novice Stakes (GBB Race) GB 1m 100y
(3)  Pendragon | | | | | | 2 | Luke Morris | Sir Mark Prescott Bt | Needs to improve on his Kempton AW efforts and looks set for another supporting role unless the switch to turf has positive effect; the type to flourish in handicaps later on. |
1st (6)  The Trickster | | | | | | 2 | Jason Hart | John & Sean Quinn | 95,000euros yearling, 150,000euros (breeze-up) 2yo; Persian King half-brother to seven winners, notably Syphax (7f 2yo including Group 3); dam US 1m/8.5f turf stakes winner; interesting newcomer. |
3rd (4)  Rogue Diplomat | | | | | | 2 | Sean D Bowen | James Owen | 16,000euros yearling, 115,000gns 2yo; Calyx half-brother to 2m4f/2m6f hurdle winner Moving Water; unraced dam out of 7f 2yo Group 3 winner; yard is 3-32 with 2yos; check the betting. |
2nd (1)  Divine Legacy | | | | | | 2 | Callum Rodriguez | Edward Bethell | Has shown signs of ability in novice events at this course and Thirsk; however, needs improvement to get off the mark and may be more interesting in handicaps shortly. |
(7)  Caspi Star | | | | | | 2 | P J McDonald | Charlie Johnston | Sole filly in this field; finished only sixth of seven at Goodwood (1m, soft) one month ago, running to an ordinary RPR; may do better with that experience under her belt. |
(5)  Springbok | | | | | | 2 | Oisin Orr | Richard Fahey | Thrice-raced colt who has steadily progressive RPRs; finished third behind the clear form horses in a better contest at York (1m, good to soft) most recently; major contender. |
4th (2)  Misty Memories | | | | | | 2 | Finley Marsh | Richard Hughes | 120,000euros breeze-up purchase in May; promising third in Ffos Las maiden (7.4f, soft) seven weeks ago; leading player provided he stays this longer trip (mixed messages in pedigree). |
Provided his Ffos Las promise is confirmed over this longer distance, MISTY MEMORIES holds a leading chance. Springbok is the biggest threat on form, while The Trickster is an interesting newcomer.[Steve Boow]
Race 3: 14:45 Beverley Suzanne Winnard Memorial Restricted Novice Stakes (For horses In Bands B, C And D) (GBB Race) GB 5f
2nd (11)  Genius Mistake | | | | | | 2 | Duran Fentiman | Tim Easterby | 1,000gns yearling; third foal; Land Force half-sister to 1m winner Haughty (RPR 69); dam 1m winner (76); bolted before start and withdrawn from intended debut at Ripon last month (125-1 at the time); others preferred. |
(1)  Andalseeyagraham | | | | | | 2 | Alex Jary | Nigel Tinkler | 62,000euros yearling; 11th foal; Profitable half-brother to four winners including Sir Busker (6f-1m2f including 2yo/Group 2) and Nag's Wag (5f/6f including 2yo; 78); trainer's 2yos usually need their debut outings. |
(4)  Elouise's Prince | | | | | | 2 | Ray Dawson | Robert Cowell | 8,500gns yearling; fourth foal; dam Italian 7f-1m1f winner (RPR 81), half-sister to 7f/1m winner (86); he's perhaps best watched on debut. |
(10)  Coul Harswell | | | | | | 2 | Luke Morris | Roger Fell & Sean Murray | Not devoid of ability but hasn't shown enough on her first two starts (5f, good/good to firm) to suggest she'll be winning this. |
(7)  Bella Fortunata | | | | | | 2 | Oisin Orr | Richard Fahey | Slowly away and always behind on this month's debut at Wolverhampton (6f, AW); however, she was well backed and represents a powerful northern yard; it will be interesting to see if her backers return. |
4th (2)  Just King High | | | | | | 2 | Rhys Clutterbuck | Dylan Cunha | 45,000gns yearling; by Kodiac; first foal; dam sprint maiden (RPR 73) from talented family; makes debut with trainer among the winners and he's one to watch in the betting; wears a tongue-tie. |
(8)  Fair Call | | | | | | 2 | Daniel Tudhope | Julie Camacho | First foal; dam unplaced 7f (RPR 53), half-sister to winners Mobsta (6f Group 2) and Cincuenta Pasos (6f/7f; RPR 93); trainer has had a few 2yo newcomers run well at decent odds this season and it will be no surprise if this Soldier's Call filly is in the mix. |
3rd (9)  Pearly Squirrel | | | | | | 2 | Shane Gray | Craig Lidster | Well beaten on both starts (6f/6.5f, good to firm/good); had tough task in Doncaster sales race last time but others have far more substance to their claims; wears a first-time tongue-tie. |
(6)  Monetize | | | | | | 2 | Andrew Breslin | Bryan Smart | Third on last month's debut at Thirsk (5f, good to firm) and again showed promise when occupying the same position at Newcastle (6f, AW) last Tuesday; she's a leading form player this afternoon. |
(5)  Maddelina | | | | | | 2 | Jason Hart | John & Sean Quinn | 10-1, kept on for promising third on debut at Carlisle (6f, soft) a fortnight ago; on that evidence today's drop to 5f isn't an obvious plus, but she's a half-sister to two useful 5f winners and could be sharper this time. |
1st (3)  Nala Star | | | | | | 2 | P J McDonald | Ollie Sangster | Improved form in these cheekpieces the last twice, winning Catterick maiden (5f, good) then going very close in Bath nursery (5f, good); unraced on slow ground; leading claims despite the 7lb penalty. |
Having been a promising third on her recent debut at Carlisle, MADDELINA earns the vote ahead of the Catterick maiden winner Nala Star. Fair Call is an interesting newcomer, while Monetize can give another good account.[Ben Hutton]
Race 4: 15:20 Beverley Eddie And Violet Smith Conditions Stakes (GBB Race) GB 5f
3rd (4)  King Of Stars | | | | | | 7 | Alistair Rawlinson | Michael Appleby | Absent since December 2022 and it remains to be seen how much ability he retains; however, he was a good Listed third over C&D (good) in August 2022 and today's opponents aren't rock-solid, so it will be no surprise if he has a part to play on this return to action; has won on good to soft. |
4th (1)  Clarendon House | | | | | | 6 | Ray Dawson | Robert Cowell | Below par on his last three runs, with slow starts proving an issue; however, he's won twice this term (5f, good/good to yielding), including a Listed race, and this C&D winner will be a key player if anywhere near the top of his game in a first-time visor; versatile ground-wise. |
1st (2)  Tees Spirit | | | | | | 6 | Mia Nicholls | Adrian Nicholls | Something to find on these terms and Mia Nicholls can't claim usual 5lb; however, this front-runner has won two handicaps this year (5f, good) and was a good third at Doncaster last time; won in 2022 on sole run here; could make a bold bid if conditions suit (may not want slow ground nowadays). |
2nd (3)  Emaraaty Ana | | | | | | 8 | Saffie Osborne | Jamie Osborne | Won a local Group 3 in Qatar (6f, good) in February on second start for this yard and returned to form with very close Listed third over C&D (good to firm) last month; unproven on slow ground; he'll be tough to beat if reproducing that latest form. |
King Of Stars (second choice) is interesting receiving weight all round on this first start since 2022 but preference is for EMARAATY ANA, who was a close Listed third here last time. Clarendon House can play a leading role if back on song in a first-time visor.[Ben Hutton]
Race 5: 15:55 Beverley Biffa Area 1 Handicap (0-60) (6) 3yo GB 5f
(11)  Ninety Nine | | | | | | 3 | Mark Winn | John Wainwright | Runner-up in a C&D seller in May but has struggled in handicaps on her four starts since and is hard to fancy on that evidence. |
(13)  Sally Anne's Dream | | | | | | 3 | Rhys Elliott | Simon Whitaker | Not disgraced when mid-division at Newcastle (5f, AW) recently but that's the best she's shown thus far; needs another step forward here. |
(1)  Sacred Melody | | | | | | 3 | Jason Hart | Ruth Carr | Very lightly raced filly; displayed some promise on soft ground on sole 2yo start and didn't run badly when eight of 11 on recent handicap and stable debut at Newcastle (5f, AW); however, others are more compelling. |
(9)  Louella | | | | | | 3 | Luke Morris | Alan Brown | Good third at Ripon (6f, good to soft) in July and now 5lb lower; however, she finished down the field on her final two runs for the Fell/Murray yard and it was the same story on her recent stable debut; now 0-17 and needs to turn things around in first-time blinkers (replacing a hood). |
1st (12)  Ifonlytheycudtalk | | | | | | 3 | Duran Fentiman | Tim Easterby | 16-race maiden who wasn't at his best at Redcar last Tuesday; however, he's often run well this season (on ground from good to soft through to good to firm) and can be in the shake-up if leaving last time behind. |
(10)  Stoneacre Girl | | | | | | 3 | Lewis Edmunds | Jessica Macey | Remains a maiden after eight starts but ran one of her better races when runner-up in first-time blinkers (retained) at Musselburgh (5f, good) four weeks ago; unraced on slow ground; that latest form reads well and today's stiffer track should suit; firmly in calculations. |
3rd (4)  La Boo | | | | | | 3 | Joanna Mason | Michael & David Easterby | 0-11 and has had a disappointing turf campaign in the main, but in this headgear combination she was a very close fifth at Redcar (5f, good to firm) last Tuesday; contender if reproducing that form; unraced on slow ground. |
2nd (6)  Sergeant Mayer | | | | | | 3 | Saffie Osborne | Nigel Tinkler | Won at Nottingham (6f, good to firm) last month and he's also run well on good to soft going; wears first-time cheekpieces and could give a good account, but he's won just one of his 17 starts and can be inconsistent. |
(8)  Northern Prince | | | | | | 3 | David Allan | Tim Easterby | 0-12 but has run well more often than not in handicaps and he was a close third at Redcar (5f, good to firm) last Tuesday; also effective on good to soft ground; wears a first-time eyeshield; he's one to consider. |
(5)  Marching Mac | | | | | | 3 | Grace McEntee | Phil McEntee | Off the mark at tenth attempt with 33-1 win in apprentice handicap at Brighton (6f, good) last Tuesday, for which he escapes a penalty; has run okay on soft ground; inconsistent but holds leading claims if backing up last week's performance. |
(2)  Macarone | | | | | | 3 | Joe Fanning | Craig Lidster | Two nursery wins last season (including C&D), and he's versatile ground-wise; however, his form has been mixed this term and he needs to better his recent performances now in headgear for the first time. |
(3)  Blue Force | | | | | | 3 | Alex Jary | Antony Brittain | Runner-up at Southwell (6f, AW) last month on second handicap start then went one better at Newcastle (5f, AW); the big question is whether he can transfer his improvement back to grass (well beaten on both turf starts). |
4th (7)  Musical Diva | | | | | | 3 | Daniel Tudhope | David O'Meara | Beaten on her last 14 starts but has often run well in that spell, including when third at Wolverhampton (5f, AW) a fortnight ago; also effective on turf (unproven on slow ground); could be thereabouts. |
The filly STONEACRE GIRL kept on for a good second at Musselburgh last time and can get off the mark with this stiffer track set to suit. Fellow maiden Northern Prince often runs well and is second choice. Blue Force won at Newcastle recently but now needs to prove himself on turf, while Marching Mac escapes a penalty for last Tuesday's 33-1 win at Brighton.[Ben Hutton]
Race 6: 16:30 Beverley Ward Homes Yorkshire Handicap (Div I) (0-78) (4) 3yo+ GB 7f 96y
7th (3)  Legend Of Leros | | | | | | 4 | P J McDonald | David Evans | Continues to drop down the weights but his form went the wrong way for Marco Botti and he's struggled on both outings for this yard. |
(6)  Yaajooz | | | | | | 3 | Joanna Mason | Michael & David Easterby | It was a very weak selling handicap he won at Thirsk (1m, good to firm) in July on his final run for George Boughey, but he did it easily and 1m2f may not have been ideal at Haydock on his stable debut; has run well on soft ground; not ruled out now back down in distance. |
(8)  Blufferonthebus | | | | | | 3 | Shane Gray | Craig Lidster | 3yo who made it three wins for the season over C&D (soft) in July; didn't shine the next twice but she looked threatening at Hamilton (6f, good to soft) yesterday prior to being badly hampered; versatile ground-wise. |
6th (5)  Ugo Gregory | | | | | | 8 | David Allan | Tim Easterby | Soundly beaten on his last three starts (the first of them here) but before those he went close over C&D (soft) and he has a good record here, including a win in this race in 2021 (good) and a second-place finish last year (soft) |
3rd (2)  Enola Grey | | | | | | 4 | Connor Beasley | Gemma Tutty | Won two in a row on AW in March and she's below her last winning mark; good third over C&D in July but she's gone off the boil on her three outings since and needs to get back on track. |
4th (1)  Youarenotforgiven | | | | | | 6 | Gina Mangan | Tony Carroll | His form can be up and down but he won at Leicester (1m, good to firm) in July and was a fair sixth of 14 at Newbury (1m, good to firm) most recently; unproven on slow ground; not ruled out. |
2nd (4)  Finbar's Lad | | | | | | 5 | Jason Hart | John & Sean Quinn | Slowly away and disappointing at Thirsk last time but went there on the back of two good placed efforts (7f, good to firm); unproven on slow ground; no surprise if he bounces back with a big run today. |
1st (9)  Captain Corelli | | | | | | 7 | Tom Kiely-Marshall | Julie Camacho | Made it three wins in a row (1m, good to firm/good) when landing apprentice handicap under Tom Kiely-Marshall at Redcar last Tuesday; escapes a penalty and holds strong claims at a track where he's won twice in the past; effective on good to soft ground, unproven on softer. |
5th (7)  Capital Guarantee | | | | | | 4 | Daniel Tudhope | David O'Meara | Predominantly disappointing since winning three in a row last summer but he's tumbled down the weights and returned to form with a close second off this mark at Thirsk (7f, good to soft) last week in reapplied cheekpieces (retained); has to be on the shortlist after that revival. |
It is hard to look beyond CAPTAIN CORELLI (nap), who is on a four-timer and escapes a penalty for last Tuesday's win at Redcar. Capital Guarantee returned to form when runner-up at Thirsk last week and is second choice ahead of Finbar's Lad and Ugo Gregory, who has a good record in this race.[Ben Hutton]
Race 7: 17:02 Beverley Ward Homes Yorkshire Handicap (Div II) (0-78) (4) 3yo+ GB 7f 96y
9th (9)  Obee Jo | | | | | | 8 | Amie Waugh | Tim Easterby | Couldn't get into it at Catterick (7f, soft) a fortnight ago but was squeezed out at the start; he's just 2lb higher than when winning at Leicester (7f, heavy) in May and might not be far away; won on good ground last year. |
7th (7)  Ravishing Beauty | | | | | | 3 | Finley Marsh | Jedd O'Keeffe | Kept on for promising third in Salisbury novice (7f, good to firm) in June on final outing for Harry Charlton; soundly beaten on recent stable debut at Wolverhampton (8.6f, AW) but could improve for that run and also today's drop back in distance; unraced on slow ground; not discounted. |
4th (6)  Paladin | | | | | | 3 | Joe Fanning | Charlie Johnston | Won 2yo novice at Haydock (7f, soft) in July 2023 and fair fourth in AW handicap that September; however, he's been absent since (gelded in interim) and it's hard to know what to expect on this return. |
8th (5)  Harswell Duke | | | | | | 6 | Jonny Peate | Roger Fell & Sean Murray | Runner-up twice in a row in April (1m, soft) and he's on a competitive mark on that form; not at the same level since but he was returning from a break when fifth at Carlisle (7f, soft) last time and could improve for that outing; one to consider if getting his preferred testing ground. |
3rd (2)  Powdering | | | | | | 4 | Lewis Edmunds | Michael Herrington | She won three in a row in May (good-soft), two of them over C&D, and the return to this track offers some hope; however, she's been well beaten the last twice (the latest last Wednesday) and needs to get back on track. |
6th (8)  Overlooked | | | | | | 3 | Joanna Mason | Harriet Bethell | Struggled on his three starts in the spring and sold out of Tom Dascombe's yard for 7,500gns in July; however, perhaps he'll have been perked up by a change of scenery and he's well treated on last year's 2yo form. |
2nd (4)  Princess Alex | | | | | | 3 | Shane Gray | K R Burke | Completed a double when winning over C&D (good to soft) in May and she's dropped back down the weights, having been hit by the handicapper for her Listed sixth at Musselburgh (7f, good) in June; however, she needs to improve upon her most recent efforts if she's to prevail today. |
1st (1)  It Just Takes Time | | | | | | 6 | Jack Garritty | Mark Walford | Prominent-racer who returned to form when second at Ripon (6f, good to firm) last month and good fourth of 18 at York (6f, good to soft) since; it's a long time since he ran over this far but he won over C&D in 2022 and can be bang there if still possessing the necessary stamina. |
5th (3)  Magical Merlin | | | | | | 4 | Callum Rodriguez | Harry Charlton | Beaten on his last 11 starts but has often run well in that spell, including on fast ground and when third at Chepstow (1m, good to soft) last time; there's every chance he'll be in the shake-up. |
Magical Merlin holds sound claims but this can go to IT JUST TAKES TIME, who has run really well in defeat over 6f the last twice and won over C&D in 2022. Obee Jo may also be involved.[Ben Hutton]
Race 8: 17:37 Beverley End Of Season Handicap (0-65) (6) 3yo GB 1m 100y
(13)  Timely Chance | | | | | | 3 | George Rooke | Steph Hollinshead | Didn't run badly when seventh here two starts ago but well beaten at Doncaster since and now 0-7; the hood needs to prompt improvement. |
3rd (9)  Jalaybee | | | | | | 3 | Zak Wheatley | Declan Carroll | Ex-Dermot Weld gelding who is 0-11, but the way he stayed on for second at Catterick (7f, soft; albeit well beaten) a fortnight ago suggests he's worth a go at this new trip, and he's not ruled out. |
4th (4)  Colorada Dancer | | | | | | 3 | Oisin Orr | Richard Fahey | Won York maiden (1m, soft) on final start last season and has dropped down the weights, but for good reason in view of this season's form. |
(6)  Zous Juice | | | | | | 3 | Joanna Mason | Michael & David Easterby | Below par on final novice start and same story on handicap debut at Pontefract in July; however, he's very lightly raced and showed promise on his first two outings this May/June (7f, good); not written off. |
(10)  Made All | | | | | | 3 | Alex Jary | Antony Brittain | Eight-race maiden who has a patchy profile; however, he was a close third at Ripon (1m, good) in May and ran okay from a wide draw when midfield over this C&D (good to firm) last month; gelded since; not discounted. |
(5)  Ribble Radiant | | | | | | 3 | David Allan | Tim Easterby | 0-7 since winning on debut here (7.4f, good to firm) in June 2023; however, she didn't run badly last time and is back here for the first time since that debut victory, so may be worth a second look. |
(12)  Oceanic Wonder | | | | | | 3 | Jason Hart | Tim Easterby | Tailed off at Musselburgh nine days ago but didn't look at home on that track; in good form previously and she won at Redcar (1m, good to firm) two starts ago; runner-up on soft ground here last July; could bounce back and play a leading role. |
(1)  Stratocracy | | | | | | 3 | Lewis Edmunds | Kevin Frost | Well-beaten last of four when upped to 1m2f at Nottingham last time but he won at Ripon (1m, good) earlier last month and is not ruled out now back down in distance; unproven on slow ground. |
(2)  Straight A | | | | | | 3 | Alistair Rawlinson | Michael Appleby | Soundly beaten on first two starts for this yard but trainer tends to do well with recruits from other stables and things should click at some stage; has dropped to a dangerous mark. |
2nd (11)  Inspiring Speeches | | | | | | 3 | Connor Beasley | Michael Dods | Made it 0-11 when not quite at his best in first-time blinkers at Musselburgh last time but he's back in cheekpieces today, in which he twice went close earlier last month (1m, good/good to firm); has also run well on good to soft ground; could be involved. |
(8)  Hardman | | | | | | 3 | David Nolan | David & Nicola Barron | Off the mark at the eighth attempt at Chelmsford (1m2f, AW) last month and won easily at Musselburgh nine days ago (1m, good; unraced on softer); strong claims under a 6lb penalty. |
(3)  Edvard Grieg | | | | | | 3 | Rhys Clutterbuck | Dylan Cunha | Encouraging second behind a well-handicapped winner on last month's stable debut at Nottingham (8.3f, good); showed some promise on testing ground in Ireland; on the shortlist after that latest performance. |
| 1st (7) Claxton Bay | | | | | | 3 | P J McDonald | David Evans | Remains a maiden after 13 starts but he's run well on both outings for this stable, going close at Salisbury (1m, good to firm) most recently; unraced on slow ground; every chance he'll be bang there once more. |
The improving HARDMAN won in good style at Musselburgh recently and is taken to defy a 6lb penalty and complete a hat-trick. Claxton Bay has been running well since joining David Evans and may be the chief danger ahead of Edvard Grieg and Oceanic Wonder.[Ben Hutton]
