Beverley Race 5 - New Whistlejackets Guinness Bar Handicap
HUNDRED CAPS (3) is two from three over course and distance and has placed twice from the past three starts. Posted a decent fifth in this handicap grade at Southwell AW attempting 1200m a month ago. Leading contender. TRILBY (8) ran well producing a smart 1.25L second among this company tackling track and trip. Holds a progressive profile this year and is worth including. Popular veteran COPPER KNIGHT (4) scored three times last season. Recorded a strong 0.75L second on return in the 1000m Ripon Silver Sprint Trophy Handicap last week and warrants respect down in grade. VENTURA EXPRESS (7) is a two-time winner here. Interesting.

Jockey: Billy Garritty
Weight: 62kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after six months 6th of 14 at Musselburgh on April 4 over 1000m, slow going 3 len behind Pilgrim with 55kg at $8.50. Previously second-up scored a big 3.5 len win at Thirsk June 6 over 1200m defeating Sugar Baby carrying 62kg at $2. Generally goes run well second-up and is a definite threat in this line-up.
Last Starts 30 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/14 | 04/04/2026 | 182 | HCP 4U | $127,050.00 | Musselburgh | 1005m | Soft | Billy Garritty | 55kg | 1:00.49 | - | 11 |
| 3.0L | $8.50 |
| 11/11 | 04/10/2025 | 13 | HCP 3U | $81,670.00 | Ascot Uk | 1005m | Soft | Billy Garritty | 59kg | 1:03.46 | 3-4-11 | 14 |
| 8.5L | $10.00 |
| 12/14 | 21/09/2025 | 24 | HCP 3U | $136,120.00 | Southwell | 1005m | NS | Billy Garritty | 56.5kg | 0:57.42 | 9-3-12 | 7 |
| 7.0L | $5.50 |
| 1/14 | 28/08/2025 | 30 | HCP 3U | $136,120.00 | Southwell | 1005m | Neutral | Joanna Mason | 54kg | 0:56.60 | 3-1-1 | 9 |
| 0.2L | $9.50 |
| 5/20 | 29/07/2025 | 10 | HCP 3U | $136,120.00 | Goodwood | 1005m | Good | C Soumillon | 56kg | 0:56.64 | 9-8-5 | 15 |
| 2.3L | $12.00 |
| 10/16 | 19/07/2025 | 31 | HCP 3U | $173,430.00 | Curragh | 1307m | Good | Billy Garritty | 56kg | 1:16.58 | - | 12 |
| 7.5L | $6.50 |
| 1/7 | 18/06/2025 | 12 | HCP 4U | $18,330.00 | Hamilton Park Uk | 1005m | Good | Billy Garritty | 61.5kg | 0:58.57 | 3-1-1 | 2 |
| 1.5L | $2.20 |
| 1/12 | 06/06/2025 | 7 | HCP 4U | $12,920.00 | Thirsk | 1207m | Good | Billy Garritty | 62kg | 1:08.72 | 1-1-1 | 13 |
| 3.5L | $2.00 |
| 1/10 | 30/05/2025 | 214 | HCP 4U | $11,800.00 | Carlisle | 1005m | Good Soft | Billy Garritty | 60kg | 1:01.31 | 1-1-1 | 3 |
| 6.0L | $8.00 |
| 9/9 | 28/10/2024 | 10 | HCP 3U | $18,150.00 | Newcastle | 1005m | NS | Paul Mulrennan | 58kg | 1:00.14 | 3-5-9 | 5 |
| 8.3L | $5.50 |
| 7/12 | 18/10/2024 | 29 | HCP 3U | $13,610.00 | Redcar | 1005m | Soft | Billy Garritty | 61kg | 0:59.44 | 10-11-10-8-7 | 5 |
| 5.8L | $8.50 |

Jockey: K Stott
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 32-day let-up. At the latest run 5th of 10 at Southwell All Weather on April 2 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Musical Touch carrying 61kg at $2.80. The race before that 2nd of 7 at Kempton Park All Weather on March 4 over 1200m, 0.5 len behind City Cyclone with 58.5kg at $5.50. Best form stacks up nicely and deserves another chance.
Last Starts 32 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 02/04/2026 | 29 | HCP 4U | $17,240.00 | Southwell | 1207m | Neutral | Dylan Hogan | 61kg | 1:13.85 | - | 3 |
| 4.5L | $2.75 |
| 2/7 | 04/03/2026 | 26 | HCP 4U | $21,780.00 | Kempton Park | 1207m | NS | Dylan Hogan | 58.5kg | 1:11.07 | - | 6 |
| 0.5L | $5.50 |
| 2/12 | 06/02/2026 | 17 | HCP 4U | $63,520.00 | Newcastle | 1207m | Neutral | Jason Hart | 59.5kg | 1:11.19 | 3-3-2 | 7 |
| 2.3L | $4.33 |
| 1/10 | 20/01/2026 | 103 | APP HCP 4U | $17,240.00 | Southwell | 1207m | Neutral | Dylan Hogan | 59kg | 1:15.04 | 3-3-1 | 10 |
| 1.3L | $26.00 |
| 2/9 | 09/10/2025 | 40 | HCP APP 3U | $13,800.00 | Newcastle | 1005m | Neutral | Ryan Sexton | 60.5kg | 1:00.16 | 1-1-2 | 4 |
| 1.3L | $7.50 |
| 1/11 | 30/08/2025 | 17 | HCP 3U | $15,960.00 | Beverley | 1005m | Good Firm | Kevin Stott | 62kg | 1:02.44 | 4-1-1 | 6 |
| 0.3L | $4.50 |
| 2/7 | 13/08/2025 | 26 | HCP 3 | $15,700.00 | Beverley | 1005m | Good Firm | Ryan Sexton | 61kg | 1:01.13 | 1-3-2 | 1 |
| 3.3L | $2.38 |
| 4/9 | 18/07/2025 | 22 | HCP 3U | $15,680.00 | Haydock Park | 1207m | Good | Harrison Shaw | 59.5kg | 1:12.64 | 2-2-4 | 5 |
| 2.5L | $19.00 |
| 6/11 | 26/06/2025 | 13 | HCP 3 | $16,330.00 | Newcastle | 1005m | Neutral | Sam James | 60kg | 1:01.63 | 10-3-6 | 2 |
| 3.0L | $9.00 |
| 10/12 | 13/06/2025 | 39 | HCP 3 | $27,230.00 | Chester | 1207m | Good | Ryan Sexton | 60.5kg | 1:12.79 | 10-9-10 | 10 |
| 6.0L | $11.00 |
| 1/11 | 05/05/2025 | 164 | HCP 3 | $20,540.00 | Beverley | 1005m | Good Firm | Ryan Sexton | 60kg | 1:02.15 | 4-3-1 | 1 |
| 0.8L | $2.75 |

Jockey: D Allan
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after seven months 2nd of 8 at Ripon on April 25 over 1000m, 0.8 len behind Dream Composer carrying 55.5kg at $9. Previously second-up 4th of 12 at Chester on May 8 over 1000m, 1.75 len behind Roman Dragon carrying 51.5kg at $10. Fitter and worth following up.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 25/04/2026 | 197 | HCP 4U | $54,450.00 | Ripon | 1005m | Good | David Allan | 55.5kg | 0:58.83 | - | 8 |
| 0.8L | $9.00 |
| 12/18 | 10/10/2025 | 6 | HCP 3U | $45,370.00 | York | 1005m | Good | Warren Fentiman | 52kg | 0:58.94 | 5-7-12 | 15 |
| 6.0L | $15.00 |
| 1/10 | 04/10/2025 | 7 | HCP 3U | $18,150.00 | Redcar | 1005m | Good Soft | David Allan | 56.5kg | 0:58.67 | 4-3-1 | 12 |
| 1.0L | $6.50 |
| 2/13 | 27/09/2025 | 7 | HCP 3U | $27,230.00 | Ripon | 1005m | Good | Sean Kirrane | 59.5kg | 0:58.51 | 3-2-2 | 10 |
| 1.3L | $6.00 |
| 4/7 | 20/09/2025 | 15 | HCP 3U | $54,450.00 | Chester | 1005m | Heavy | Sean Kirrane | 56kg | 1:04.57 | 3-3-4 | 8 |
| 2.3L | $7.00 |
| 8/14 | 05/09/2025 | 16 | HCP 3U | $21,780.00 | Haydock Park | 1005m | Good | Jake Dickson | 57.5kg | 0:59.99 | 2-2-8 | 7 |
| 4.0L | $9.00 |
| 9/20 | 20/08/2025 | 10 | HCP 3U | $217,790.00 | York | 1106m | Good Firm | Duran Fentiman | 52kg | 1:03.62 | 5-7-9 | 5 |
| 4.8L | $23.00 |
| 3/13 | 10/08/2025 | 15 | HCP 3U | $54,450.00 | Haydock Park | 1005m | Good Firm | David Allan | 59kg | 0:58.11 | 7-3-3 | 13 |
| 3.0L | $9.00 |
| 4/19 | 26/07/2025 | 15 | HCP 4U | $45,370.00 | York | 1005m | Good | Jamie Hamilton | 74kg | 0:59.19 | 5-4-4 | 10 |
| 2.0L | $5.00 |
| 4/16 | 11/07/2025 | 27 | HCP 3U | $46,130.00 | York | 1005m | Good | Sean Kirrane | 60kg | 0:57.19 | 2-2-4 | 7 |
| 1.0L | $7.00 |
| 1/8 | 14/06/2025 | 5 | HCP 3U | $45,370.00 | Chester | 1005m | Soft | Duran Fentiman | 57kg | 1:02.06 | 4-4-1 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $3.50 |

Jockey: Barry Mchugh
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up 2nd in a small field at Newcastle All Weather on March 19 over 1000m, nose behind Juan Les Pins with 59kg at $34. Second-up 7th of 17 at Musselburgh on April 12 over 1000m, 4.5 len behind Montezuma carrying 61kg at $15. Must improve off a last-start seventh over 1000m at Musselburgh to feature in the finish.
Last Starts 22 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/17 | 12/04/2026 | 24 | HCP 4U | $45,370.00 | Musselburgh | 1005m | Good Soft | Barry Mchugh | 61kg | 0:59.83 | - | 6 |
| 4.5L | $15.00 |
| 2/6 | 19/03/2026 | 169 | HCP 4U | $17,240.00 | Newcastle | 1005m | Neutral | Barry Mchugh | 59kg | 0:59.57 | 6-6-6-4-2 | 7 |
| 0.1L | $34.00 |
| 3/10 | 01/10/2025 | 39 | HCP 3U | $27,750.00 | Bellewstown | 1005m | Soft | Ben Coen | 62kg | 1:03.25 | - | 4 |
| 1.0L | $7.00 |
| 2/12 | 23/08/2025 | 15 | HCP 3U | $34,820.00 | Curragh | 1005m | Good | Ben Coen | 64.5kg | 0:59.43 | - | 1 |
| 0.1L | $6.50 |
| 3/15 | 08/08/2025 | 19 | HCP 3U | $19,940.00 | Tipperary | 1005m | Good | C Geerdharry | 61.5kg | 0:57.60 | - | 14 |
| 2.0L | $5.50 |
| 14/18 | 20/07/2025 | 17 | HCP 3U | $41,300.00 | Curragh | 1005m | GY | Ben Coen | 62kg | 1:01.28 | - | 12 |
| 8.0L | $21.00 |
| 4/8 | 03/07/2025 | 13 | HCP 3U | $39,330.00 | Bellewstown | 1005m | Good | Ben Coen | 63.5kg | 0:59.57 | - | 7 |
| 3.8L | $5.00 |
| 4/5 | 20/06/2025 | 7 | HCP F 3U | $41,180.00 | Down Royal | 1005m | Good | Patrick Mcgettigan | 59.5kg | 0:59.66 | - | 5 |
| 6.5L | $3.25 |
| 4/15 | 13/06/2025 | 17 | HCP 3U | $25,620.00 | Cork | 1005m | Good | Patrick Mcgettigan | 60.5kg | 1:00.38 | - | 4 |
| 1.5L | $7.00 |
| 6/6 | 27/05/2025 | 10 | HCP 3U | $22,550.00 | Tipperary | 1005m | YS | Patrick Mcgettigan | 60kg | 0:59.72 | - | 7 |
| 4.3L | $5.00 |
| 7/9 | 17/05/2025 | 35 | HCP 3U | $27,750.00 | Navan | 1005m | Good | Patrick Mcgettigan | 56.5kg | 1:00.88 | - | 7 |
| 9.3L | $5.50 |

Jockey: Jason Hart
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a break of six-and-a-half months. Finished off last campaign when last of 11 at Catterick October 18 over 1000m, 11 len behind Lexington Blitz with 52.5kg at $13. When resuming last campaign third of 14 at Haydock Park September 5 over 1000m, 0.5 len behind Arnhem with 61kg at $7. Might need a run or two.
Last Starts 198 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/11 | 18/10/2025 | 4 | HCP 3U | $58,080.00 | Catterick Bridge | 1005m | Good | Sean Dylan Bowen | 52.5kg | 0:59.36 | 10-10-11 | 7 |
| 11.5L | $13.00 |
| 6/8 | 14/10/2025 | 39 | HCP APP 3U | $18,450.00 | Lingfield | 1010m | Neutral | Finley Marsh | 60kg | 0:57.93 | 6-5-6 | 2 |
| 4.8L | $3.75 |
| 3/14 | 05/09/2025 | 128 | HCP 3U | $21,780.00 | Haydock Park | 1005m | Good | Kevin Stott | 61kg | 0:59.41 | 1-1-3 | 5 |
| 0.5L | $7.00 |
| 9/9 | 30/04/2025 | 195 | HCP 4U | $20,320.00 | Pontefract | 1005m | Good | Alistair Rawlinson | 61kg | 1:01.39 | 2-2-9 | 2 |
| 11.0L | $4.33 |
| 4/11 | 17/10/2024 | 9 | HCP 3U | $19,960.00 | Chelmsford City | 1207m | Neutral | Lewis Edmunds | 60kg | 1:10.52 | 2-1-1-1-1-4 | 10 |
| 3.8L | $19.00 |
| 4/8 | 08/10/2024 | 11 | HCP 3U | $18,150.00 | Leicester | 1005m | Heavy | Lewis Edmunds | 59kg | 1:03.54 | 3-2-4 | 4 |
| 4.0L | $7.00 |
| 2/8 | 27/09/2024 | 29 | APP HCP 3U | $17,240.00 | Wolverhampton | 1005m | Neutral | Lewis Edmunds | 60kg | 1:00.14 | 1-1-2 | 11 |
| 1.5L | $12.00 |
| 7/8 | 29/08/2024 | 26 | HCP 3 | $19,060.00 | Carlisle | 1207m | Soft | Lewis Edmunds | 60.5kg | 1:15.28 | 4-6-7 | 1 |
| 13.3L | $8.50 |
| 6/8 | 03/08/2024 | 22 | HCP 3 | $19,600.00 | Doncaster | 1408m | Good Firm | Lewis Edmunds | 61kg | 1:24.19 | 4-4-6 | 4 |
| 8.8L | $7.00 |
| 6/9 | 12/07/2024 | 21 | HCP 3U | $54,450.00 | Newmarket Uk | 1005m | Good | Oisin Murphy | 60kg | 0:58.28 | 1-1-1-6-6 | 9 |
| 9.0L | $7.50 |
| 14/28 | 21/06/2024 | 35 | HCP 3 | $199,640.00 | Ascot Uk | 1005m | Good Firm | Lewis Edmunds | 56.5kg | 0:59.60 | 8-6-6-15-13 | 31 |
| 7.0L | $34.00 |

Jockey: P Mulrennan
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 5th of 9 at this track on April 23 over 1000m, 4 len behind I'm Next with 60.5kg at $7. The run before that 3rd in a small field at Newcastle All Weather on March 19 over 1000m, neck behind Juan Les Pins with 59kg at $3.80. In the mix.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 23/04/2026 | 35 | HCP 4U | $19,330.00 | Beverley | 1005m | Good | Jason Hart | 60.5kg | 1:00.28 | - | 1 |
| 3.8L | $7.00 |
| 3/6 | 19/03/2026 | 56 | HCP 4U | $17,240.00 | Newcastle | 1005m | Neutral | David Nolan | 59kg | 0:59.57 | 4-4-4-2-3 | 6 |
| 0.3L | $3.75 |
| 6/8 | 22/01/2026 | 110 | HCP 4U | $17,240.00 | Newcastle | 1005m | Neutral | Paul Mulrennan | 58.5kg | 0:58.20 | 3-7-6 | 3 |
| 3.3L | $19.00 |
| 10/10 | 04/10/2025 | 14 | HCP 3U | $18,150.00 | Redcar | 1005m | Good Soft | Cam Hardie | 60kg | 0:58.67 | 8-10-10 | 6 |
| 10.0L | $17.00 |
| 5/9 | 20/09/2025 | 34 | HCP 3U | $27,230.00 | Chester | 1106m | Soft | Aiden Brookes | 63kg | 1:11.57 | 5-6-5 | 6 |
| 3.5L | $15.00 |
| 3/6 | 17/08/2025 | 21 | HCP 3U | $36,300.00 | Pontefract | 1005m | Good Firm | David Nolan | 60kg | 1:05.10 | 6-5-3 | 4 |
| 2.0L | $5.00 |
| 2/6 | 27/07/2025 | 23 | HCP 3U | $18,150.00 | Pontefract | 1005m | Good | David Nolan | 62.5kg | 1:02.56 | 3-3-2 | 5 |
| 0.1L | $3.75 |
| 2/8 | 04/07/2025 | 27 | HCP 3U | $22,960.00 | Beverley | 1005m | Good Firm | David Nolan | 61kg | 1:02.58 | 8-6-2 | 8 |
| 1.5L | $4.50 |
| 12/14 | 07/06/2025 | 23 | HCP 4U | $33,950.00 | Doncaster | 1008m | Good | Barry Mchugh | 57.5kg | 0:58.51 | 7-8-12 | 4 |
| 5.0L | $26.00 |
| 13/17 | 15/05/2025 | 19 | HCP 4U | $108,900.00 | York | 1005m | Good Firm | Mark Winn | 55kg | 0:58.67 | 12-15-13 | 1 |
| 8.0L | $29.00 |
| 4/7 | 26/04/2025 | 18 | HCP 4U | $55,350.00 | Ripon | 1005m | Good | Kieran O'neill | 53.5kg | 0:57.16 | 3-4-4 | 2 |
| 2.3L | $6.00 |

Jockey: P J Mcdonald
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 2nd of 9 at this track on April 23 over 1000m, 1.3 len behind I'm Next with 59.5kg at $5.50. The run before that 5th of 9 at Catterick on April 8 over 1200m, 5 len behind Sir Garfield with 57kg at $3.80. One of the major hopes.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 23/04/2026 | 15 | HCP 4U | $19,330.00 | Beverley | 1005m | Good | P J McDonald | 59.5kg | 1:00.28 | - | 4 |
| 1.3L | $5.50 |
| 5/9 | 08/04/2026 | 27 | HCP 4U | $16,330.00 | Catterick Bridge | 1207m | Good | Oisin Orr | 57kg | 1:10.94 | - | 1 |
| 4.8L | $3.75 |
| 8/10 | 12/03/2026 | 138 | HCP 4U | $17,240.00 | Newcastle | 1207m | Neutral | Oisin Orr | 60kg | 1:11.97 | - | 6 |
| 5.3L | $8.00 |
| 4/12 | 25/10/2025 | 8 | HCP 3U | $90,750.00 | Doncaster | 1005m | Heavy | Sean Dylan Bowen | 52.5kg | 1:02.94 | 11-10-4 | 8 |
| 1.5L | $4.50 |
| 2/8 | 17/10/2025 | 11 | HCP 3U | $27,220.00 | Haydock Park | 1005m | Good | Billy Loughnane | 56kg | 1:01.11 | 5-4-2 | 5 |
| 1.0L | $5.00 |
| 3/10 | 06/10/2025 | 9 | HCP 3U | $27,680.00 | Pontefract | 1207m | Soft | Oisin Orr | 57.5kg | 1:17.12 | 4-3-3 | 1 |
| 1.0L | $4.00 |
| 3/12 | 27/09/2025 | 13 | HCP 3U | $27,220.00 | Haydock Park | 1207m | Good Soft | Sean Dylan Bowen | 57.5kg | 1:11.65 | 10-6-3 | 13 |
| 2.8L | $6.50 |
| 8/16 | 14/09/2025 | 39 | HCP 3U | $40,590.00 | Doncaster | 1008m | Soft | Jonathan England | 62.5kg | 0:59.68 | 15-13-8 | 17 |
| 1.3L | $10.00 |
| 6/10 | 06/08/2025 | 19 | HCP 4U | $18,150.00 | Pontefract | 1207m | Good Firm | Jonathan England | 61kg | 1:15.78 | 7-6-6 | 10 |
| 4.8L | $13.00 |
| 13/14 | 18/07/2025 | 33 | HCP 3U | $64,580.00 | Hamilton Park Uk | 1212m | Good | Joe Fanning | 55.5kg | 1:09.50 | 10-12-13 | 11 |
| 7.6L | $23.00 |
| 4/12 | 15/06/2025 | 15 | HCP 4U | $63,520.00 | Hamilton Park Uk | 1005m | Good Soft | Joe Fanning | 60kg | 0:59.05 | 9-8-4 | 14 |
| 2.3L | $7.00 |