Beverley 3:20 Result

Priapos is in career-best form with a 741100 sequence - two wins in his last two starts, both clearly showing progression. Top-rated in the field on 85 alongside Nostrum but with far superior recent form (Nostrum's 025800 shows he's gone the wrong way, well beaten in recent starts). Priapos carries top weight deservedly given he's proven he handles this class and is fit having run 29 days ago. Draw 3 is workable at Beverley over a mile. Sam James riding suggests confidence. The step up in class hasn't stopped him winning last twice, and there's no obvious reason he can't defy a rise in the weights given the scope shown. Rivals like Financer and On The River are in fair form but lack the polish of a horse winning back-to-back. Panelli's draw 13 is a big concern on this tricky Beverley mile, and Hot Cash/Golden Redemption both have questionable recent form (dashes indicating breaks or non-completions). Heavy ground is a leveller but Priapos's home trainer Phillip Makin has had him primed and the improving profile makes him the one to beat. Market should have him towards head of market and rightly so - this is backing genuine solid form over hoping for an each-way angle.