Beverley Race 2 - Beverley Beaker Handicap (Div 1)
AZURE ANGEL (1) finished off last season with a tenth contesting the Listed Golden Rose Stakes at Newcastle AW. Markedly down in class. Leading contender. KING OF TONGA (9) returns to the track since last July. Won nicely by 1.25L at Chester previously. Dangerous. TRILBY (4) did not perform well in two most recent starts both at Doncaster. Won first-up last season. Not discounted. GRACE ANGEL (2) placed 3L third at Bath nine days ago. Possibilities. Something for the Multiples: ELEGANT ERIN (5)

Jockey: Billy Loughnane
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Useful mare. Most recently 3rd of 9 at Bath on April 4 over 1000m, 3 len behind Tourist carrying 61kg at $9. The start before that ran last of 9 at Wolverhampton on March 12 over 1020m, 7 len behind Spartan Arrow with 60.5kg at $11. Made headway last time. Likely to measure up again.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/9 | 04/04/2025 | 23 | HCP 4U | $18,820.00 | Bath | 1014m | Good Firm | Jason Watson | 61kg | 0:58.88 | - | 8 |
| 3.0L | $9.00 |
9/9 | 12/03/2025 | 26 | HCP 4U | $28,040.00 | Wolverhampton | 1024m | Neutral | Jason Watson | 60.5kg | 0:59.92 | - | 4 |
| 7.8L | $11.00 |
5/7 | 14/02/2025 | 32 | HCP 4U | $17,530.00 | Southwell | 1000m | Neutral | Jason Watson | 62kg | 0:59.10 | - | 6 |
| 2.0L | $15.00 |
5/8 | 13/01/2025 | 13 | HCP 4U | $28,040.00 | Lingfield | 1010m | NS | Jason Watson | 59.5kg | 0:57.82 | - | 7 |
| 2.3L | $11.00 |
5/8 | 31/12/2024 | 95 | HCP 3U | $48,420.00 | Lingfield | 1005m | Neutral | David Probert | 56kg | 0:57.27 | - | 2 |
| 2.8L | $41.00 |
5/8 | 27/09/2024 | 10 | APP HCP 3U | $17,240.00 | Wolverhampton | 1005m | Neutral | Liam Wright | 61kg | 1:00.14 | - | 4 |
| 3.0L | $5.00 |
1/9 | 17/09/2024 | 11 | HCP 3U | $19,600.00 | Yarmouth | 1005m | Good | Jason Watson | 63.5kg | 0:58.63 | - | 5 |
| 1.5L | $4.50 |
3/13 | 06/09/2024 | 22 | HCP 3U | $21,780.00 | Haydock Park | 1005m | Good Soft | Jason Watson | 63kg | 0:58.44 | - | 9 |
| 0.5L | $17.00 |
5/11 | 15/08/2024 | 8 | HCP 3U | $63,520.00 | Windsor | 1005m | Good Firm | Richard Kingscote | 62kg | 0:57.25 | - | 10 |
| 4.5L | $13.00 |
1/5 | 07/08/2024 | 11 | HCP 3U | $17,240.00 | Brighton | 1106m | Good Firm | Jason Watson | 61kg | 1:02.86 | - | 3 |
| 1.5L | $4.33 |
4/9 | 27/07/2024 | 51 | HCP 3U | $26,920.00 | Chester | 1005m | Good | Jason Watson | 61kg | 1:01.64 | - | 8 |
| 4.0L | $26.00 |

Jockey: T Eaves
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after five months second last of 9 at Southwell All Weather on March 21 over 1000m, 5 len behind Sevensees carrying 61kg at $34. Previously second-up 12th of 16 at Doncaster on April 27 over 1200m, slow going 14 len behind Magical Spirit carrying 60.5kg at $41. Is a second up winner in the past but others are going much better.
Last Starts 34 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
8/9 | 21/03/2025 | 146 | HCP 4U | $17,240.00 | Southwell | 1005m | Neutral | Benoit De La Sayette | 61kg | 0:57.64 | - | 10 |
| 4.8L | $34.00 |
13/15 | 26/10/2024 | 15 | HCP 3U | $90,750.00 | Doncaster | 1005m | Soft | Joanna Mason | 52.5kg | 1:01.16 | - | 3 |
| 8.0L | $34.00 |
10/17 | 11/10/2024 | 11 | HCP 3U | $45,370.00 | York | 1005m | Soft | David Allan | 57.5kg | 0:59.95 | - | 18 |
| 7.5L | $26.00 |
2/8 | 30/09/2024 | 15 | HCP 3U | $31,370.00 | Hamilton Park Uk | 1011m | Soft | Hollie Doyle | 60kg | 1:01.23 | - | 8 |
| 0.5L | $6.00 |
5/11 | 15/09/2024 | 15 | HCP 3U | $63,520.00 | Doncaster | 1005m | Good | Benoit De La Sayette | 57.5kg | 0:59.18 | - | 3 |
| 3.8L | $9.00 |
1/10 | 31/08/2024 | 7 | HCP 3U | $36,300.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 1005m | Good | Benoit De La Sayette | 61.5kg | 0:59.68 | - | 9 |
| 0.5L | $8.00 |
1/5 | 24/08/2024 | 9 | HCP 3U | $24,840.00 | Newmarket Uk | 1005m | Soft | Benoit De La Sayette | 62.5kg | 1:01.50 | - | 3 |
| 1.5L | $2.88 |
3/11 | 15/08/2024 | 20 | HCP 3U | $63,520.00 | Windsor | 1005m | Good Firm | David Allan | 60kg | 0:57.25 | - | 6 |
| 4.0L | $8.00 |
9/21 | 26/07/2024 | 21 | HCP 4U | $36,300.00 | York | 1207m | Good Firm | Tom Eaves | 61kg | 1:11.48 | - | 13 |
| 4.8L | $17.00 |
6/11 | 05/07/2024 | 13 | HCP 3U | $22,960.00 | Beverley | 1005m | Good Firm | Connor Planas | 60.5kg | 1:01.98 | - | 10 |
| 4.0L | $7.00 |
5/8 | 22/06/2024 | 12 | HCP 4U | $27,220.00 | Redcar | 1005m | Good Firm | Connor Planas | 55kg | 0:56.16 | - | 4 |
| 2.3L | $6.00 |

Jockey: P J Mcdonald
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after five months 12th of 19 at Doncaster on March 30 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Dark Thirty with 56kg at $15. Previously second-up 5th of 8 at Pontefract on April 22 over 1000m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Alafdhal with 61kg at $3.80. Will take a lot from that run and looks tough to beat.
Last Starts 25 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
12/19 | 30/03/2025 | 141 | HCP 4U | $40,840.00 | Doncaster | 1207m | Good | Joe Fanning | 56kg | 1:12.61 | - | 16 |
| 5.3L | $15.00 |
11/15 | 09/11/2024 | 22 | HCP 3U | $81,670.00 | Doncaster | 1207m | Soft | Joe Fanning | 54kg | 1:16.03 | - | 7 |
| 4.0L | $8.50 |
1/8 | 18/10/2024 | 7 | HCP 3U | $18,150.00 | Haydock Park | 1005m | Heavy | Joe Fanning | 60.5kg | 1:03.95 | - | 3 |
| 1.8L | $2.00 |
2/17 | 11/10/2024 | 13 | HCP 3U | $45,370.00 | York | 1005m | Soft | Sean Dylan Bowen | 53.5kg | 0:59.95 | - | 1 |
| 1.3L | $5.50 |
2/12 | 28/09/2024 | 8 | HCP 3U | $27,220.00 | Haydock Park | 1207m | Soft | Richard Kingscote | 58kg | 1:16.11 | - | 12 |
| 1.0L | $3.50 |
7/24 | 20/09/2024 | 21 | HCP 3U | $62,060.00 | Ayr | 1207m | Good | Joe Fanning | 62kg | 1:09.42 | - | 14 |
| 3.3L | $8.00 |
3/9 | 30/08/2024 | 12 | HCP 3U | $30,860.00 | Thirsk | 1207m | Good Firm | Joe Fanning | 56.5kg | 1:09.22 | - | 7 |
| 1.0L | $2.88 |
3/7 | 18/08/2024 | 14 | HCP 3U | $90,750.00 | Pontefract | 1005m | Good Firm | Joe Fanning | 51.5kg | 1:01.26 | - | 1 |
| 1.5L | $8.00 |
1/15 | 04/08/2024 | 22 | HCP 3U | $36,480.00 | Haydock Park | 1207m | Good | Joe Fanning | 57.5kg | 1:11.36 | - | 4 |
| 1.5L | $7.00 |
4/18 | 13/07/2024 | 9 | HCP 4U | $37,210.00 | York | 1207m | Good Soft | Joe Fanning | 57.5kg | 1:13.50 | - | 4 |
| 1.5L | $6.50 |
6/11 | 04/07/2024 | 19 | HCP 4U | $22,140.00 | Haydock Park | 1207m | Good | Shane Gray | 56kg | 1:13.95 | - | 11 |
| 2.6L | $10.00 |

Jockey: D Nolan
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Freshened for 36 days. First-up 5th of 10 at Newcastle All Weather on February 20 over 1000m, 5 len behind Paddy's Day carrying 57kg at $26. Second run from a spell second last in a small field at Southwell All Weather on March 11 over 1200m, 4 len behind Powdering carrying 61kg at $10. Expect she will make amends.
Last Starts 44 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5/6 | 11/03/2025 | 19 | HCP F 4U | $17,240.00 | Southwell | 1207m | Neutral | David Nolan | 61kg | 1:14.96 | - | 3 |
| 3.8L | $10.00 |
5/10 | 20/02/2025 | 96 | HCP 4U | $27,590.00 | Newcastle | 1005m | Neutral | Dougie Costello | 57kg | 0:58.83 | - | 7 |
| 5.0L | $26.00 |
1/9 | 16/11/2024 | 25 | HCP 3U | $27,590.00 | Newcastle | 1005m | Neutral | David Nolan | 58.5kg | 0:59.48 | - | 6 |
| 0.5L | $15.00 |
5/14 | 22/10/2024 | 17 | HCP 3U | $27,590.00 | Newcastle | 1005m | Neutral | Mark Winn | 58kg | 0:59.05 | - | 2 |
| 1.8L | $34.00 |
6/11 | 05/10/2024 | 17 | HCP 3U | $18,150.00 | Redcar | 1005m | Soft | Dougie Costello | 61kg | 0:58.98 | - | 8 |
| 3.0L | $17.00 |
1/10 | 18/09/2024 | 26 | HCP 3U | $19,330.00 | Beverley | 1005m | Good | Mark Winn | 62kg | 1:01.34 | - | 10 |
| 0.3L | $15.00 |
8/9 | 23/08/2024 | 41 | HCP 3U | $36,300.00 | Hamilton Park Uk | 1005m | Heavy | David Nolan | 58.5kg | 1:00.69 | - | 3 |
| 3.5L | $6.50 |
10/18 | 13/07/2024 | 15 | HCP 4U | $37,210.00 | York | 1207m | Good Soft | David Nolan | 61kg | 1:13.50 | - | 18 |
| 6.0L | $17.00 |
1/14 | 28/06/2024 | 28 | HCP 4U | $16,330.00 | Newcastle | 1005m | NS | Daniel Tudhope | 62kg | 1:00.03 | - | 13 |
| 0.3L | $6.00 |
2/9 | 31/05/2024 | 27 | HCP APP F 3U | $19,370.00 | Carlisle | 1005m | Good Soft | Paul Mulrennan | 63kg | 1:01.09 | - | 6 |
| 1.5L | $2.75 |
3/13 | 04/05/2024 | 9 | APP HCP 3U | $32,670.00 | Thirsk | 1005m | Good Soft | David Nolan | 58.5kg | 1:00.77 | - | 1 |
| 1.5L | $11.00 |

Jockey: Daniel Muscutt
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Freshened for 43 days. First-up ran last of 8 at Newcastle All Weather on February 4 over 1000m, 10 len behind Paddy's Day with 59kg at $7. Second run from a spell 4th of 7 at Southwell All Weather on March 4 over 1000m, 2.25 len behind Miss Attitude carrying 56kg at $23. Capable of a strong showing.
Last Starts 51 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/7 | 04/03/2025 | 28 | HCP 4U | $27,590.00 | Southwell | 1005m | Neutral | Callum Shepherd | 56kg | 0:56.84 | - | 4 |
| 2.3L | $23.00 |
8/8 | 04/02/2025 | 200 | HCP 4U | $17,240.00 | Newcastle | 1005m | Neutral | Tommie Jakes | 59kg | 1:00.40 | - | 8 |
| 10.5L | $7.00 |
3/8 | 19/07/2024 | 27 | HCP 3U | $18,330.00 | Hamilton Park Uk | 1005m | Good | Tommie Jakes | 62kg | 0:57.35 | - | 6 |
| 1.8L | $4.50 |
1/7 | 22/06/2024 | 20 | HCP 3U | $17,510.00 | Ayr | 1005m | Good Firm | Tommie Jakes | 60kg | 0:57.87 | - | 4 |
| 0.3L | $5.50 |
5/15 | 02/06/2024 | 71 | HCP 4U | $136,120.00 | Hamilton Park Uk | 1005m | Good | Billy Loughnane | 56.5kg | 0:57.63 | - | 8 |
| 5.8L | $34.00 |
2/10 | 23/03/2024 | 20 | HCP 4U | $29,040.00 | Newcastle | 1005m | Neutral | Robert Havlin | 58.5kg | 1:00.11 | - | 10 |
| 0.1L | $5.00 |
5/12 | 03/03/2024 | 10 | HCP 4U | $48,100.00 | Newcastle | 1005m | Neutral | Tommie Jakes | 56kg | 0:58.67 | - | 3 |
| 1.8L | $4.33 |
2/8 | 22/02/2024 | 18 | HCP 4U | $29,040.00 | Newcastle | 1005m | Neutral | Tommie Jakes | 51.5kg | 0:59.09 | - | 2 |
| 3.0L | $5.50 |
1/11 | 04/02/2024 | 16 | HCP 4U | $48,100.00 | Newcastle | 1005m | Neutral | Tommie Jakes | 56.5kg | 1:01.56 | - | 2 |
| 0.2L | $5.50 |
2/9 | 19/01/2024 | 12 | HCP 4U | $12,890.00 | Newcastle | 1005m | Neutral | Tommie Jakes | 57.5kg | 1:00.33 | - | 4 |
| 0.8L | $2.63 |
2/10 | 07/01/2024 | 46 | HCP 4U | $50,820.00 | Wolverhampton | 1005m | Neutral | Tommie Jakes | 53kg | 0:59.99 | - | 2 |
| 0.5L | $6.00 |

Jockey: J P Sullivan
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Gelding back from a spell of six-and-a-half months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last campaign ninth of 12 at Newcastle All Weather October 3 over 1200m, 7 len behind Rayat with 61.5kg at $5.50. Previously first up; second of 8 at Nottingham May 11 over 1000m, 0.8 len behind Haymaker carrying 60kg at $9.50. Worth keeping in mind.
Last Starts 203 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
9/12 | 03/10/2024 | 18 | HCP 3U | $17,240.00 | Newcastle | 1207m | Neutral | William Pyle | 61.5kg | 1:11.21 | - | 6 |
| 7.3L | $5.50 |
5/14 | 15/09/2024 | 7 | APP HCP 3U | $40,840.00 | Doncaster | 1207m | Soft | William Pyle | 59kg | 1:13.23 | - | 8 |
| 3.8L | $6.50 |
2/18 | 08/09/2024 | 23 | HCP 3U | $45,370.00 | York | 1207m | Good Soft | William Pyle | 59.5kg | 1:15.24 | - | 14 |
| 1.0L | $17.00 |
4/7 | 16/08/2024 | 20 | HCP 3U | $20,870.00 | Epsom Downs | 1207m | Good | William Pyle | 60kg | 1:09.19 | - | 5 |
| 3.5L | $2.75 |
7/9 | 27/07/2024 | 14 | HCP 3U | $26,920.00 | Chester | 1005m | Good | Kevin Stott | 61kg | 1:01.64 | - | 2 |
| 5.8L | $2.88 |
5/8 | 13/07/2024 | 1 | HCP 3U | $27,000.00 | Chester | 1005m | Good Soft | Mia Nicholls | 61kg | 1:03.79 | - | 7 |
| 2.8L | $1.91 |
2/6 | 12/07/2024 | 13 | HCP 4U | $26,920.00 | Chester | 1106m | Good Soft | Kieran O'Neill | 58.5kg | 1:08.72 | - | 3 |
| 0.1L | $3.00 |
5/10 | 29/06/2024 | 14 | HCP 3U | $37,330.00 | Chester | 1207m | Good | Mia Nicholls | 56kg | 1:13.65 | - | 10 |
| 2.8L | $15.00 |
2/11 | 15/06/2024 | 13 | HCP 3U | $44,860.00 | Chester | 1005m | Soft | Hollie Doyle | 60.5kg | 1:02.47 | - | 8 |
| 1.8L | $8.50 |
13/15 | 02/06/2024 | 9 | HCP 4U | $136,120.00 | Hamilton Park Uk | 1005m | Good | William Pyle | 55kg | 0:57.63 | - | 7 |
| 11.0L | $17.00 |
5/6 | 24/05/2024 | 13 | HCP 4U | $18,450.00 | Pontefract | 1008m | Good | William Pyle | 61kg | 1:03.20 | - | 6 |
| 3.0L | $5.50 |

Jockey: D Allan
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Is first-up after a break of seven months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation when last of 9 at Lingfield All Weather September 14 over 1000m, 5.5 len behind The Thames Boatman carrying 58kg at $26. When resuming last campaign second last in a small field at Bath April 7 2024 over 1000m, in the wet; 13 len behind Adaay In Devon with 56kg at $5.50. In the mix on best form.
Last Starts 222 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
9/9 | 14/09/2024 | 16 | HCP 3U | $27,220.00 | Lingfield | 1005m | Neutral | David Probert | 58kg | 0:56.93 | - | 7 |
| 5.5L | $26.00 |
11/13 | 29/08/2024 | 17 | HCP 3U | $136,120.00 | Southwell | 1005m | Neutral | Oisin Murphy | 55kg | 0:56.32 | - | 9 |
| 7.3L | $17.00 |
12/16 | 12/08/2024 | 18 | HCP 3U | $136,120.00 | Windsor | 1207m | Good Firm | Hayley Turner | 53.5kg | 1:09.85 | - | 1 |
| 6.3L | $41.00 |
9/11 | 25/07/2024 | 31 | HCP 3U | $93,510.00 | Yarmouth | 1005m | Good Firm | David Probert | 59kg | 1:01.10 | - | 7 |
| 7.3L | $13.00 |
5/6 | 24/06/2024 | 59 | HCP 3U | $33,390.00 | Windsor | 1005m | Good Firm | Oisin Murphy | 58kg | 0:58.89 | - | 2 |
| 3.3L | $1.91 |
1/9 | 26/04/2024 | 19 | HCP 3 | $81,670.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 1005m | Good | Oisin Murphy | 54.5kg | 1:01.09 | - | 9 |
| 0.8L | $8.50 |
5/6 | 07/04/2024 | 231 | HCP 3 | $49,910.00 | Bath | 1005m | Heavy | David Probert | 56kg | 1:06.08 | - | 5 |
| 13.8L | $5.50 |
3/10 | 20/08/2023 | 37 | HCP NSY 2 | $63,520.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 1005m | Good | Oisin Murphy | 61kg | 1:01.69 | - | 4 |
| 2.3L | $2.50 |
4/7 | 14/07/2023 | 16 | NOV OPEN 2 | $21,530.00 | Chester | 1207m | Soft | David Probert | 60kg | 1:19.73 | - | 5 |
| 3.3L | $1.83 |
1/9 | 28/06/2023 | 15 | NOV OPEN 2 | $54,450.00 | Salisbury | 1207m | Good Firm | Oisin Murphy | 58.5kg | 1:13.96 | - | 9 |
| 0.8L | $1.73 |
2/7 | 13/06/2023 | - | NOV OPEN 2 | $18,150.00 | Salisbury | 1207m | Good Firm | Oisin Murphy | 58.5kg | 1:12.50 | - | 1 |
| 2.0L | $5.00 |