This game was a much closer shave than the score-line suggests. The crucial moment in the game was the awarding of an eight point try to Beverley on the stroke of what appeared to be full time on most peoples watches.
Trailing 22-16 the Beverley were throwing the ball around desperately seeking points when Lewis Colrien’s kick towards the corner changed the game.
Beverley again welcomed cyclists into the town for the British Cycling Circuit Race that saw some big names in cycling weave through the streets of Beverley.
The night was also gave riders from Velo Club Beverley to put their skills to the test on their home turf in the Keith Jordan Memorial Circuit Race.
The blue and golds will look to get back to winning ways this Saturday when they make their second trip of the season to Nottingham.
The game has been brought forward from it’s original July 29th date to avoid a clash with the Challenge Cup semi-final.
Tony Coyle plans to saddle two horses in the second staging of a race run in memory of his partner, Jaimie Kerr, at Beverley on Monday evening (July 24).
Jaimie, who was just 38 when she died two years ago, was also Coyle’s assistant at Low Row Stables in Malton, North Yorkshire.
Photos from Beverley Racecourse where a good sized crown enjoyed an afternoon at the races that was complimented by stunning summer weather.
Soaring temperatures were matched by the jockeys and horses as thousands watched the action on the track, complete with a few light refreshments.
Neil Graham was a highlight with his four wickets for Beverley Town Cricket Club third team as they battled their way to a draw at the Norwood Recreation Ground.
Town’s skipper Tim Fordon won the toss and put the visitors, title challengers, Hull Ionians Coal Exporters into bat.
Beverley Town Football Club suffered a 2-0 defeat as they continued their build up to the new Humber Premier League season.
Town were pitted against a much stronger side, Hall Road Rangers, currently managed by Town’s most decorated manager of all time David Ricardo.
David Menuisier is optimistic Corpus Chorister can give the West Sussex trainer a first winner of the year when she runs at Beverley on Tuesday.
Highly-rated Menuisier has endured a painful few months after a virus forced the temporary closure of his Pulborough yard.
An unbeaten 81 from Robert Fish ensured Beverley Town Cricket Club seconds claimed all 30 points at the Norwood Recreation Ground against Heworth.
Batting first after losing the toss Hewroth ended their innings on 185 for 7 with Matthew Saint, Pete Parnaby, James Emery and Joey Franklin all taking wickets for Beverley.
The blue and golds were outplayed by the champions elect Siddal Academy as the visitors secured their second win over Beverley in as many weeks at the Beverley Leisure Centre.
Missing a few frontline players the home side found it difficult to contain their skillful and pacey opponents. However they did rally in the second half and it was to their credit that they kept the score respectable.
The blue and golds will play a quick return fixture against last weeks opponents Siddal Academy this Saturday at the Beverley Leisure Centre in the 2.30PM kick off .
It was a brave effort against Siddal, the league leaders last weekend with Director of Rugby Pat Howdle was saying he was proud of the efforts of his youthful side.
Matthew Mudd took four wickets as Beverley Town Cricket Club secured maximum points against Bolton Percy at the Norwood recreation Ground.
Batting first Bolton Percy set a total of 196 as that included a half-century from Ed Noble (54) and 40 from Matt Howden.
The blue and golds will have no complaints about this one as they were defeated by a well drilled outfit which underlined it’s title credentials.
The attacking machine of Siddal Academy took some containing and Beverley spent long periods of the game defending on their own goal line. It seemed that Siddal had just too many attacking options.
Longcroft Sixth Form pupil, Holly Bentham, has been selected to be part of Team England competing at this year’s Youth Commonwealth Games.
The games are being held in Nassau, The Bahamas, commencing on the 18 July and concluding 5 days later on the 23 July and cover a multitude of sports including athletics, swimming, rugby 7s, tennis, beach volleyball along with Holly’s chosen sport of judo.
Talent Scout will once again attempt to defy his advancing years when he bids for a fifth victory at Beverley on Saturday.
The 11-year-old gelding is now in the twilight of his career but he looked as good as ever at the popular East Yorkshire circuit on June 27.
The blue and golds will head off into the Pennine hills this Saturday to take on YML premier league leaders Siddal Academy.
The task is a tough one but spirits are high in the camp if a little battle scarred followings last weekends heated encounter with Bentley.