Race Preview – Strong Pace, Draw Bias, and a Wide-Open Heat

This competitive 15-runner 0–80 sprint features a mix of proven 5f performers and seasonal returners, many of whom are versatile regarding ground and trip. With a strong pace forecast and a known bias against high draws at Beverley’s turning 5f, tactics and draw could prove critical—especially for those hoping to pounce late.

There are several habitual front-runners here, including South Parade, Zuffolo, Thankuappreciate, and Copper Knight, so expect an honest, possibly overly-strong gallop. That opens the door for closers or stalkers with a turn of foot.


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Strongest Contender: SOUTH PARADE (Draw 3)

TimeWise Top Ranked 🏇

Trainer: Richard Fahey | Jockey: Oisin James Orr
Timeform Comment: “Having been holding her form well last year, South Parade found some progress when scoring at Musselburgh in October and with more still to offer, she could follow up.”

Progressive 4yo who signed off with back-to-back wins, including a tidy effort at Musselburgh.

Ideal draw for his preferred prominent run style, well suited to the Beverley track.

Fahey has solid stats with favourites, and is profitable with 4yo+ sprinters here.

Lightly raced with scope for more improvement—ticks all the boxes.



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Main Dangers

FIERCE (Draw 14)

Trainer: Paul Midgley | Jockey: Jason Hart
Timeform Comment: “Looked unlucky not to win at Newcastle on stable debut; went left and had to switch, but still finished second after a breathing op.”

Massive eye-catcher last time; tanked through the race before a messy run-in.

Trainer cold, but this one was recently gelded and had a wind op—massive potential upside.

Wide draw a slight concern, but race shape may help offset it.

If he breaks well, he’s a serious player.


THUNDER STAR (Draw 6)

Trainer: Jessica Macey | Jockey: Lewis Edmunds
Timeform Comment: “Bounced back to winning ways at Doncaster last month, leading late.”

Won well in a big field at Doncaster last time out, handles pace pressure well.

Solid middle draw, adaptable run style.

5f specialist who handles a variety of ground types.


GLORIOUS ANGEL (Draw 7)

Trainer: Grant Tuer | Jockey: Sam James
Timeform Comment: “Fairly useful; best at 5f/6f; hasn’t fired this season but consistent profile last year.”

Class dropper, has faced stronger fields and brings useful back form.

Looks well housed in draw 7, with pace to aim at.

Might be peaking after a couple of quiet runs—big price player if the pace collapses.



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Noteworthy Others

EMERALDS PRIDE (Draw 15) – Two-time Beverley winner, loves the course, but stall 15 is a major negative with the current bias. She’ll need to overcome that or get a dream tow across.

THANKUAPPRECIATE (Draw 11) – Course winner and lightly raced for his age. May have needed the run last time and has place claims if sharper here.

PROJECT DANTE – Geoff Oldroyd has a fine one-runner-at-a-meeting record (+£67 LSP); Dante’s form has dipped but he’s quirky and talented.



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Trainers to Note

Richard Fahey (South Parade): Excellent record with sprinters at Beverley; landed this race in 2018 with Watchable.

Julie Camacho (Brummell): Yard in form; won this race in 2022 with Tees Spirit, who had a similar profile to Brummell.



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Key Trends (Last 5 Renewals)

3 of the last 5 winners were drawn in stalls 1–5.

All had run at least twice that calendar year (watch for fitness edge).

4 of the last 5 winners had won at 5f on turf before.



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Verdict

South Parade looks the most solid proposition—he’s progressive, well drawn, tactically versatile, and brings strong form. He’s the right profile for Beverley sprints.

Fierce is the most interesting challenger on raw ability, but stall 14 and trainer form are knocks. Thunder Star is rock solid, while Glorious Angel is the best each-way longshot if this turns into a late burn-up.