Beverley Racecourse staged an engaging six-race programme on Tuesday, 28 July, with competitive action across handicaps, maiden and novice contests. The Yorkshire venue once again delivered close finishes and notable performances, while jockey Jason Hart enjoyed a memorable afternoon by riding three winners on the card.
Beverley race results 28 July 2026
The meeting featured races ranging from amateur riders’ handicaps to novice and maiden events, giving experienced campaigners and promising young horses the opportunity to shine. Several runners produced impressive displays, while others demonstrated the potential to progress further as the season continues.
The afternoon opened with The Lady Jane Bethell Memorial Amateur Jockeys’ Handicap Stakes (Class 6) over 1m 1f 214y. Alazwar (IRE) emerged victorious under a confident ride from Miss Brodie Hampson, producing a determined late effort to secure the opening contest. Racing prominently before making a decisive move in the closing stages, Alazwar showed plenty of resilience to hold off the challengers. The success provided an excellent start to the meeting and highlighted another assured performance from the experienced amateur rider.
The second race, The Thank You Kathy Burne Selling Handicap Stakes (Class 6) over 1m 4f 30y, saw Head Girl claim top honours under Jason Hart. The winner travelled comfortably throughout the contest before asserting in the home straight with a sustained run. Hart judged the pace perfectly, ensuring Head Girl remained within striking distance before asking for maximum effort at the ideal moment. The victory marked the first leg of what would become an outstanding afternoon for the jockey.
Attention then turned to the juveniles in The EBF Restricted Maiden Stakes (Class 5) over five furlongs. The race showcased emerging young talent, with Black Velvet Boy (IRE) producing an impressive display to break through under Jason Hart. Displaying excellent early speed, the youngster quickly established a prominent position and maintained a strong gallop throughout the sprint. Despite pressure from rivals in the closing stages, Black Velvet Boy found extra when required to record a convincing maiden success. The performance suggested considerable promise for future assignments over sprint distances.
The feature novice event, The 30 Years of the Hurn Racing Club EBF Novice Stakes (Class 3) over 7f 62y, produced another encouraging performance from a developing youngster. Vega King (IRE), partnered by Sam James, impressed with a composed display to take the honours. Racing patiently before making steady headway, Vega King showed maturity beyond experience by responding strongly when challenged. The victory represented an important step forward and hinted at further progression as the colt gains valuable racecourse experience. Sam James timed his challenge to perfection, ensuring the horse had enough in reserve to finish strongly.
The fifth race, The Hoof Hustle Handicap Stakes (Class 5) over 7f 62y, belonged to Norcross Brow, who handed Jason Hart his third winner of the afternoon. Once again displaying excellent race awareness, Hart positioned his mount perfectly before producing a decisive challenge inside the final furlong. Norcross Brow responded generously and stayed on powerfully to secure victory, completing a remarkable personal treble for the rider. The success capped another polished ride from one of the afternoon’s standout performers.
The card concluded with The It’s Ladies Day Next on 12 August Handicap Stakes (Class 5) over five furlongs, where Azuinthejungle stormed home under Alex Jary. The sprint produced an exciting finish as the field travelled at a strong pace from the outset. Azuinthejungle demonstrated impressive acceleration in the closing stages, moving through the field before taking command near the finish. Jary’s well-timed ride ensured the gelding finished strongly to end the meeting on a high note.
Jason Hart undoubtedly stole the headlines by registering a superb treble through Head Girl, Black Velvet Boy (IRE) and Norcross Brow. His confident riding, tactical awareness and ability to deliver his mounts at precisely the right moment proved decisive throughout the afternoon. It was a performance that underlined his consistency during the summer campaign and showcased his effectiveness across a variety of race conditions.
Elsewhere, victories for Miss Brodie Hampson, Sam James and Alex Jary ensured the winners’ enclosure featured a variety of successful riders, reflecting the competitive nature of the Beverley fixture. From experienced handicappers to exciting young prospects, the meeting offered an entertaining mix of racing and provided valuable opportunities for horses to enhance their profiles.
Beverley Racecourse has long been recognised for its unique uphill finish and welcoming atmosphere, characteristics that regularly produce competitive racing and memorable performances. Tuesday’s programme continued that tradition, with several winners showing determination and professionalism in testing finishes.
As the Flat season progresses, connections of the successful runners will look forward with confidence following encouraging displays at Beverley. Whether stepping into stronger company or continuing their development at similar levels, Tuesday’s winners have provided their trainers with plenty of reasons for optimism.
The six-race card concluded with memorable performances across every division, highlighted by Jason Hart’s treble and a series of polished victories from talented horses and riders alike. Beverley once again delivered an enjoyable afternoon of competitive racing, leaving racegoers with plenty of standout moments from another successful meeting.
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