Pace & Draw Angles:
Beverley’s 1m2f start has a short run to the first bend, so inside draws are a plus. Likely pace comes from Gincident and possibly Mafting, with Light Speed tracking. Could be an even-to-strong gallop, suiting those ridden just off the speed.
Strongest Contenders
Time Tells All (7/10 – Progressive)
- Two C&D wins this summer, clearly thriving at Beverley.
- By Sea The Stars, stamina assured; 5yo gelding peaking at right time.
- 3lb claimer helps keep weight manageable.
- Looks very solid with conditions ideal.
Mafting (8/10 – Promising)
- Lightly raced 3yo, won maiden in May and competitive in stronger races since.
- Strong run style, should be handy from mid draw.
- Still improving, drops from Ascot into calmer waters.
Light Speed (7/10 – Progressive)
- Just touched off at Chester latest; that was a sharp test, this longer straight may suit better.
- Inside draw (2) a plus, especially if ridden handier.
- Has form at 7f–10f; Beverley track suits grinders.
Main Dangers
Primo Lara (6/10 – Exposed but Classy)
- Last win York May ‘24 off 82; now back on 85.
- Recent runs mixed but latest Goodwood sixth better than it looked.
- Capable of a big run if rediscovering old form, but wide draw (7) not ideal.
Gincident (6/10 – Course Specialist)
- Beverley win in June (beat Individualism).
- Handles good/firm but struggled when upped in class at Haydock and Yarmouth.
- Inside draw helps, but this mark looks about his ceiling.
Sectarius (5/10 – Risky)
- Down in weights, past AW form reads well but turf record patchy.
- Needs a revival; Beverley may suit but risky.
Individualism (4/10 – Inconsistent)
- Beverley 10f form fine (hd second in June), but well beaten last twice over shorter.
- Hard to trust but back up in trip could help.
Runner Scores (Suitability Out of 10)
- Mafting – 8/10 (progressive 3yo, should be strong at trip/class)
- Time Tells All – 7/10 (thriving at Beverley, right setup again)
- Light Speed – 7/10 (Chester run encouraging, well drawn)
- Primo Lara – 6/10 (classy but drawn wide, needs revival)
- Gincident – 6/10 (CD winner, but vulnerable off current mark)
- Sectarius – 5/10 (some old ability, but unreliable)
- Individualism – 4/10 (needs to bounce back, not convincing)
Private Tissue Odds
- Mafting 3/1
- Time Tells All 7/2
- Light Speed 9/2
- Primo Lara 6/1
- Gincident 13/2
- Sectarius 10/1
- Individualism 14/1
Each-Way Angles
With 7 runners, only 2 places on standard terms. Safer to focus win-only unless enhanced place terms offered.
Summary
A competitive Class 4 but with a clear split: the progressive 3yo Mafting versus the in-form Beverley regular Time Tells All. Light Speed is a solid alternative from a good draw, while Primo Lara needs to bounce back.
Smart Play:
- Win bet – Mafting (unexposed 3yo, best form line, drop in class)
- Saver – Time Tells All (C&D specialist, thriving, right conditions)
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