Beverley 3:50 Result
John Allinson 90th Birthday Handicap Stakes
Result
| Pos | Margin | Horse | Jockey | Trainer | Form | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | won | 009130 | — | |||
| 2 | — | 693356 | — | |||
| 3 | — | -55366 | — |
The Verdict
FormCast selectionBattenburg BelleConfidence 4/5Didn't win
Battenburg Belle's form figures 153311 show consistent placing and two recent wins, with rock-solid recent form line ending in back-to-back victories - clear evidence of being in career-best form and well suited to this trip/grade. Jason Hart takes the ride, a strong booking for a yard (Rebecca Menzies) that campaigns 2yo/3yo sprinters effectively. OR of 57 looks workable off this weight, and the pattern of improving/winning form trumps rivals like Under The Radar (form 693356 - moderate, mixed) and Black Missile (dipped form -55366, only fair). Go Victor's 009130 is scrappy with more inconsistency, while Dinamo returns from a 381-day break and Sparkling Wine's finishing position 252400 with a fade suggests questionable stamina/fitness. Battenburg Belle looks the most battle-hardened and in-form runner, drawn widest (6) but over 5f that's less of a concern with a fast-run yard. She looks the yardstick and represents a fair-priced win chance given she's clearly progressive compared to a moderate field.
Runners & Form
| No. | Draw | Horse | Age | Jockey | Trainer | OR | Form | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3 | 3 | 60 | 693356 | — | |||
| 2 | 1 | 3 | 60 | -55366 | — | |||
| 3 | 6 | ★ | 3 | 57 | 153311 | — | ||
| Battenburg Belle's form figures 153311 show consistent placing and two recent wins, with rock-solid recent form line ending in back-to-back victories - clear evidence of being in career-best form and well suited to this trip/grade. | ||||||||
| 4 | 5 | ✓ | 3 | 57 | 009130 | — | ||
| 5 | 2 | 3 | 50 | 14947- | — | |||
| 6 | 4 | 3 | 45 | 252400 | — | |||