Draw Bias: No significant pattern reported
Pace Forecast: Even – but prominent/handy types typically best at Beverley over this trip. Hold-up horses may need race to fall apart late.


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Overview:

This is a nine-runner 0–65 handicap for 3yos on quick ground. It features a few lightly raced improvers stepping up in trip, notably Zappata seeking a five-timer, alongside some who are either exposed or returning from layoffs.


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Contenders Breakdown:

Zappata (TFR 75p) – Rating: 9/10

George Scott | Jockey: Liam Wright (5)
Streaking through handicaps (won four in quick succession) and still progressing. Timeform notes “hasn’t finished progressing” and is unexposed at this trip. Well suited by pace scenario and prominent run style. Big weight and quick turnaround (4 days) are the only slight concerns.
Tissue: 13/8

Kimeko Glory (TFR 74) – Rating: 7/10

Mark Walford | Jockey: Jack Garritty
Won here over C&D in good style in April and ran respectably next time. Well drawn and could get an ideal stalking position. No excuses last time, but Beverley form earns respect.
Tissue: 11/2

Arundel (TFR 70p) – Rating: 7/10

Ed Dunlop | Jockey: Billy Loughnane
Handicap debutant who shaped with some promise in a maiden at Southwell. Likely to improve significantly for the step up in trip on pedigree. Trainer profitable with turf switchers and trip risers. A market move would be significant.
Tissue: 7/1

U S Grant (TFR 70) – Rating: 6/10

Kevin Ryan | Jockey: Andrew Mullen
Bred to be much better than he’s shown. Bit more promise latest (third in small-field handicap at Newcastle), now drops in trip with a hood. Has had a wind op. Remains of interest off a basement mark but needs to prove turf suitability.
Tissue: 9/1

Cuda Been A Rowlex (TFR 74) – Rating: 6/10

Roger Fell | Jockey: Rowan Scott
Won modest Redcar event in April but was no match for Zappata next time. Likely to be ridden forward and has blinkers to help. Just a place squeak if bouncing back.
Tissue: 10/1

Cangofar (TFR 71) – Rating: 5/10

Tim Easterby | Jockey: David Allan
Caught the eye a bit in stronger company last time (seventh), and pedigree suggests 1¼m suits. Still has a bit to find on bare form.
Tissue: 14/1

Elizabeth’s Legacy (TFR 69) – Rating: 4/10

M&D Easterby | Jockey: Joanna Mason
Exposed and returning from a 189-day break. Previous form only modest and looks up against it on all known evidence.
Tissue: 20/1
Watch for any market support off the layoff.

West Kirby (TFR 72) – Rating: 4/10

Jedd O’Keeffe | Jockey: Connor Beasley
Little sign of promise so far and was tailed off on reappearance (27½ lengths last). Visor now tried but difficult to fancy.
Tissue: 33/1

Grizzieblanca (TFR 65) – Rating: 3/10

K. R. Burke | Jockey: P-L Jamin
Soundly beaten in all starts. Needs to show a major turnaround.
Tissue: 40/1


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Pace & Draw Angles:

Zappata (prominent) likely to control or sit handy.

Kimeko Glory has pace options from stall 7.

Hold-up runners like U S Grant and Grizzieblanca may struggle unless they go hard up front.

No draw bias reported but Beverley’s turning track tends to suit those with tactical speed.



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Interesting Trends/Trainer Notes:

Ed Dunlop: +£86.60 to £1 level stake with horses stepping up in trip.

George Scott (Zappata): Horse has improved 26lbs since start of the season.

Course Winner: Kimeko Glory.



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Each-Way Angle (8+ runners):

Arundel (handicap debut, going up in trip, unexposed) looks a fair each-way angle if 8/1+.



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Summary Ratings (Out of 10):

Horse Rating

Zappata 9
Kimeko Glory 7
Arundel 7
U S Grant 6
Cuda Been A Rowlex 6
Cangofar 5
Elizabeth’s Legacy 4
West Kirby 4
Grizzieblanca 3



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Tissue Estimate:

Zappata – 13/8

Kimeko Glory – 11/2

Arundel – 7/1

U S Grant – 9/1

Cuda Been A Rowlex – 10/1

Cangofar – 14/1

Elizabeth’s Legacy – 20/1

West Kirby – 33/1

Grizzieblanca – 40/1