Beverley Sport

Dozy And Spencer Claim Big Race Success

May 25, 2011

Dozy and Jamie Spencer claimed the top prize at Beverley Racecourse tonight (Wednesday). Spencer brought home the Kevin Ryan-trained two year-old to its second victory in two races in the Hilary Needler Trophy Conditional Stakes. The filly came in at 9-2, well clear of favourite Frankie Dettori on Vocational. Pass Muster and Royston Ffrench claimed the 7pm race, the Kevin Donkin Memorial Handicap. [nggallery id=1501]

Dettori Guns For Westwood Double

May 25, 2011

The appearance of Frankie Dettori at Beverley Racecourse’s Hilary Needler Trophy night could spell double trouble for the bookies. Dettori returned to the Westwood last season after a five-year break from the course and claimed four winners from five rides early in the season. He’s back for two rides tonight and it’s his first, Solicitor in the 7pm Kevin Donkin Memorial Handicap, that is generating the most interest. Solicitor won…

Rodmell Slashes Three seconds Off PB In Windermere

May 25, 2011

Beverley Athletic Club’s Darren Rodmell also recorded a new personal best for a marathon last weekend. He crossed the finishing line in Windermere in 3:12:30, three seconds faster than his previous best which was set in Windermere last year. He finished in the top fifty overall and was 23rd in his age category. He said “I felt like I was running well for twenty miles but the last six were…

Brant Sets New PB in Edinburgh Marathon

May 25, 2011

Andrew Brant of Beverley Athletic Club is celebrating after setting a new personal best in the Edinburgh Marathon on Sunday. It was his sixth marathon and the first time he had run the distance in less than four hours. He completed the 26 mile course in 3:53:59 – an amazing 10 minutes faster than his time in last month’s London Marathon. Brant has come a long way since his first…

Superbikes With James Westmoreland

May 25, 2011

Beverley born racer James Westmoreland took park in the third round of the British superbikes held at the Croft circuit in north Yorkshire, and claimed his best position so far finishing 12th in both of the races. HU17 was at Croft Circuit to capture the very best action images from the days racing. James now rides for the Motorpoint Yamaha team (bike #27) alongside fellow rider Loris Baz, from France….

Bell Leads by Example As Tickton Clinch Title

May 24, 2011

AFC Tickton secured the league title as they beat Pelican Boys at Tickton Playing Fields. Johnny Avison put the home side on their way to victory as he headed home from curling Jack Bell corner. The home side added a second through skipper Bell who picked up the Man of the Match award to cap off a great season. Order Photos – Click here Johnny Avison scores the goal that…

Roe Four Not Enough To Avoid Defeat

May 24, 2011

Beverley Town Cricket Club’s Under 15s were beaten by Cottingham despite a four-wicket haul from spin bowler Jamie Roe. Cottingham batted first and were bowled out for a creditable 108 from their twenty overs. Beverley managed to score 80 runs in reply, losing the game by 28 runs. The Under 15s return to action in two weeks time at the Norwood Recreation Ground as they host Fenner. [nggallery id=1497]

Beverley 1st XI Drew With Stamford Bridge

May 24, 2011

Recent encounters between these two sides have been close fought affairs and this game proved no exception. The visitors won the toss and elected to bowl first. The powerful top three for Beverley made decent starts but failed to capitalize on the good batting conditions. The returning Olly Grantham showed his class with an impressive 93 and he was well supported by Tony Spence (38). Their century partnership put the…

Local Runners Maintain Dominance

May 23, 2011

The second round of Orienteering’s East Yorkshire Short Race Series took place on Saturday (21st May). Organised by Humberside and Lincolnshire Orienteers (HALO), the event consisted of two races of 3km with a handicapped start calculated for the second race. Local knowledge seemed to have been a big advantage in the event on Beverley Westwood. The technically demanding Newbegin Pits area of the Beverley Westwood caught many a runner unawares…

Good Week For Beverley Town Tennis Club

May 23, 2011

Beverley LTC teams continued the grass court season in the Driffield League with wins for three out of the four teams this week. Beverley Mixed won a very sporting away encounter against Market Weighton B 5-4, with Sharon Lockwood and Paul Miller taking all three sets, helping to maintain an unbeaten run so far. The Men’s A team went to play Rudston A conceding 3 sets, with Nicholson having to…

Mohicans Scalp Springhead In Plate Cup Final

May 22, 2011

Beverley Town Mohicans under-13s were on top of their game to win the Plate Cup at Hall Road Rangers’ Dene Park ground today (Sunday). They coped with windy conditions far better than opponents Springhead FC on a bobbly pitch to claim a fully-deserved 4-2 victory. Man of the Match Danny Naldrett and Will Collingwood led the way for Beverley with a double apiece, and an all-round display of bravery and…

Mitchell And Grantham Star In Hard-Earned Draw For Beverley CC

May 22, 2011

Beverley Town Cricket Club 1st XI made leaders Stamford Bridge work hard for a share of the points at the Norwood Recreation Ground on Saturday. Batting first against their powerful East Yorkshire rivals, Beverley Town made a solid start until a flurry of wickets – including the loss of Jamie Mitchell for a classy 33 – put them on the back foot. But into the fray came left-hander Ollie Grantham….

Experienced Middle Order Of Fordon & Simpson Help Earn Beverley A Draw

May 22, 2011

Beverley Town Cricket Club’s 4XI entertained Driffield and set a formidable target when they posted 235 for 7 on another good Norwood track. RJ Thompson (31) and James Broekhuizen gave Beverley a decent start and their good work was built upon by the experienced middle order of Tim Fordon (76, 11×4, 3×6) and captain Rich Simpson (66, 10×4, 2×6). Their partnership put Beverley in a commanding position and a last-over…

Hodgsons Reserves Lose Out To East Ella

May 21, 2011

Hodgsons FC Reserves lost out on cup glory as they were beaten in the League Cup Final 3 – 1 by Eastella Rangers. The Tanners started well, although they soon found themselves two goals down much to the disappointment of their supporters who had travelled to the Queensgate for the game. With half time approaching Hodgsons FC got themselves back into the game when Rob Whiting scored a sweet free-kick…

Mixed Results For Beverley Braves Juniors

May 20, 2011

Beverley Braves under 8s were beaten 11-4 at Longcroft by West Hull A who were just the better team on the night, despite this the boys never gave in which was good to see. Charlie Barker had a good go in defence and scored a try, with William Cohen (2) and the very quick Alexie Rawlings getting the other scores. The Skilful Shamus Blades was the coaches pick for star…

New PB For Claire Traynor In Jane Tomlinson Hull 10k

May 18, 2011

Hull played host to the second Hull 10k road race last Sunday. One of a series of Run for All events in Yorkshire organised by the Jane Tomlinson Appeal, the race attracted a field of over 3000 people, most of them running to raise money for charity. A small group of athletes from Beverley Athletic Club also took part, some running as members of corporate teams, some running for charity…

Sides Settle For Draw As Rain Rules

May 17, 2011

Both Beverley Town Cricket Club teams (2ndXI and 3rd XI) had to settle for draws on Saturday after heavy rain caused both games to be abandoned. Beverley will be slightly disappointed with proceedings as both teams posted good totals before the rain came. The 2nd XI posted 214 for 7 off 45 overs. After loosing quick wickets Ben Fish (43) and Pete Hynes (56) rebuilt the innings with positive play….

Centre Of Excellence End Season With Home Fixture

May 17, 2011

Hull College Girls Centre of Excellence completed their season with a home fixture against York City. Next season will see a change to how the women’s game is developed, with the number of Centres of Excellence being reduced to help concentrate the talent at grassroots level. This season Hull College Centre of Excellence have hosted the likes of Manchester United, Blackburn Rovers, Liverpool, Newcastle United and Everton at Beverley’s Longcroft…

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