Beverley races

The lovely 70s themed evening saw some horses being withdrawn. The results of the races had three favourites winning on the day. Whilst top jockey Danny Tudhope had a double helping him in the title race. The first race the selling stakes had two horses sold, the winner Muatadel and Ajrar.

The 6:40 had the lead Living In The Past for one furlong before this was passed on to Too Shy Shy. These were chased and tracked by Dublin Rocker, Aryaaf, Mighty Spirit. Midfield was Pentewan and Wafrah. The horses went off at a quick pace but Living In The Past led again over two furlongs out taking over from Too Shy Shy. Other horse such as Dearly Beloved, Aryaaf and Pentewan were being pushed along. At one furlong Mighty Spirit challenged Living In The Past whilst Pentewan made headway. In the final furlong Living In The Past kept extending the lead while the rest of the field were either one paced or struggling. First was Living In The Past by 1 1/2 lengths, second Mighty Spirit by 4 1/2 lengths and third Pentewan.

The fourth race saw a long stewards enquiry, however the results were unchanged. Vivacious Spirit set the pace whilst Ollivander chased and Anna Bunina and Hector's Here were all in touch. With Flying Dragon and Hunterwali held up. Vivacious Spirit was 4 lengths clear at four furlongs out, this lead reduced at two furlongs out. At the same time much of the field was moving closer to the leader including Hunterwali and Anna Bunina who managed to give chase. At one furlong out Ollivander had a brief narrow lead before Anna Bunina took this lead. Hector's Here chased. Flying Dragon was one paced and Vivacious Spirit despite its early lead soon dropped away. In the closing stages of the race Anna Bunina and Hectors Here collided which resulted in the stewards enquiry. Ollivander had no more to give. Anna Bunina in the end only managed to narrowly win by a neck to second Hector's Here and third Ollivander by 2 3/4 lengths.

Something to look forward to: an interview with up and coming jockey Cian Macredmond will be available to read mid-next week!