August 24 / 13.00 Catterick

13.00

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Oops A Daisy Florists EBF Restricted Maiden Stakes (For horses In Bands C And D) (EBF Qual’) (GBB)

  • Prize money: £3780
  • 0m 5f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 11 runners
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Oops A Daisy Florists EBF Restricted Maiden Stakes (For horses In Bands C And D) (EBF Qual’) (GBB)

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

7/4 (Won)

  • Win: £1.84
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 6322

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Fair form when placed on his last three runs in 6f novice company, leading for a long way when runner-up at Kempton 22 days ago; this Oasis Dream colt merits serious consideration back at 5f.
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Verdict Starting price

1st

3

(4)

14th Sep 2022

Good To Soft

0m 6f 3y

Class 4

17:00 Yarmouth

Delirious Dream

9st 5lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

pressed leader, shaken up when led under 2f out, soon edged left, pushed along from over 1f out, drifted left inside final furlong, kept on and always doing enough

3/1

1st

3

(6)

24th Aug 2022

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

13:00 Catterick

Delirious Dream

9st 7lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

raced centre, disputed lead, shaken up over 1f out, ridden and wandered around inside final furlong, kept on, led post

7/4

OUR TIP

100/30

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 82

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
10-1, much improved from his debut when second of eight in 5f Ripon novice 16 days ago; likely to do better still so is firmly in the picture from his low draw.
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11th

8

(6)

20th Oct 2023

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

15:20 Redcar

Premier Option

9st 5lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Lightly raced maiden; has ability but has had two breaks since reappearing in April and he didn't run well either side of his latest one (on AW last week); plenty of work to do.

25/1

8th

2

(1)

13th Oct 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Premier Option

9st 11lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Tim Easterby

ducked left start, towards rear on far side of group, hung left and weakened over 2f out

10/1

12th

13

(8)

28th Jul 2023

Good To Soft

0m 5f 89y

Class 4

20:20 York

Premier Option

8st 9lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Tim Easterby

Returned to form with close fourth from the front at Catterick (5f, good to soft) last Wednesday when wearing this headgear for first time; however, needs something extra if he's to break his duck in this better race.

25/1

20/1

  • Place: £5.10

Form: 7

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
40-1 and looked in need of the experience when seventh of eight in novice at Ripon (5f, good to firm) 16 days ago; can build on his initial effort here.
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6th

1

(5)

16th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Dark Crusade

9st 9lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

Eight-race maiden; not far off his best when fifth of 11 at Southwell last month but he'll need to raise his game if he's to break his duck in this field.

7/1

5th

3

(10)

21st Dec 2023

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

16:45 Southwell (AW)

Dark Crusade

9st 9lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

midfield

10/1

9th

3

(3)

28th Sep 2023

Good To Soft

0m 5f 3y

Class 6

14:10 Pontefract

Dark Crusade

9st 10lb

J: Ben Sanderson

T: Paul Midgley

Lightly raced 3yo who has run creditably in both 5f handicaps this year, more recently 2l behind Opal Storm at Carlisle three weeks ago; needs more to win but that's not out of the question.

6/1

20/1

Form: 04

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
40-1, hinted at promise when fourth of ten in 5f Beverley maiden a fortnight ago; needs another step forward if he's to figure.
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7th

4

(1)

20th Mar 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Glory Call

9st 9lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Ollie Pears

All three wins have been at Wolverhampton but ran well behind Pockley over C&D last month; not ideally drawn when below best last time but couldn't rule out here.

6/1

7

(9)

17th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Glory Call

9st 0lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Ollie Pears

All three wins have come at this track (6f/7f) and he's run respectably in classified events on Tapeta in last two starts; on dangerous mark back in a handicap and has possibilities if he can find something extra.

7/1

4th

4

(5)

8th Feb 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:00 Newcastle (AW)

Glory Call

9st 9lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Ollie Pears

He didn't run badly in a classified event at Wolverhampton two weeks ago (cheekpieces refitted) and returning to 5f could help; has course form and he's not ruled out.

9/1

20/1

Form: 5

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Showcasing colt who came home a well-held fifth of seven on his debut in 5f Windsor maiden (good to firm, 14-1) 30 days ago; needs to take a big step forward.
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8th

4

(2)

25th Sep 2022

Good To Soft

0m 5f 42y

Class 6

13:49 Yarmouth

Baaraka

9st 5lb

J: Stefano Cherchi

T: Stuart Williams

led, ridden and hung left when headed under 2f out, soon lost position, weakened and dropped to last inside final furlong

7/1

3rd

2

(2)

3rd Sep 2022

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

17:16 Wolverhampton (AW)

Baaraka

9st 7lb

J: Stefano Cherchi

T: Stuart Williams

prominent, pushed along from 2f out, kept on and went third 1f out, made no telling impression

15/2

5th

1

(10)

24th Aug 2022

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

13:00 Catterick

Baaraka

9st 7lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Stuart Williams

towards rear of midfield, pushed along before halfway, headway over 1f out, ridden briefly and no impression inside final furlong

20/1

Form: 49

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Failed to build on his debut fourth over 6f here when only ninth in 6f Newcastle novice three weeks ago; shouldn't be written off back on turf.
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9th

10

(11)

24th Oct 2022

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Knights Artist

8st 9lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

towards rear throughout

25/1

9th

10

(6)

4th Oct 2022

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

14:00 Leicester

Knights Artist

8st 12lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

midfield, ridden and dropped to rear over 3f out, soon no chance

25/1

13th

17

(7)

12th Sep 2022

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

14:15 Thirsk

Knights Artist

9st 0lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

awkward start, in touch with leaders on far side of group, pushed along from 3f out, ridden and weakened from over 1f out

12/1

6/1

Form: 3

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
12-1, made a promising start when third of four in maiden at Hamilton (6f, good to soft) eight days ago, leading for a long way; has a fair bit to find on form with the principals but this drop to 5f should suit so needs considering.
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6th

3

(1)

23rd May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 6

16:57 Windsor

Liosa

9st 9lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Zoe Hawkins

Trainer off the mark in the week with another who was formerly under the charge of Stuart Kittow; this three-time AW winner made it 0-10 on turf when some way off the front three on comeback (won first time out last season); needs a deal more.

12/1

4th

9

(3)

13th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

15:22 Leicester

Liosa

9st 1lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Zoe Hawkins

Winning reappearance on AW in 2025 and there's other evidence that shows he goes well fresh; however, he's 0-9 on turf and is hard to weigh up, having left Stuart Kittow since some so-so runs in the autumn.

10/1

9

(4)

23rd Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 4

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Liosa

9st 8lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Stuart Kittow

Largely consistent record on AW features four wins, including one over C&D last October; placed twice at Kempton since returned to this sphere; solid claims.

8/1

Form: 00

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Has cut little ice on both his runs, soon ridden when 11th in 5f Beverley novice 29 days ago; in good hands but lots more is required.
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8th

10

(4)

20th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

14:12 Ayr

Bernie The Bear

8st 9lb

J: Jamie Gormley

T: Linda Perratt

Yet to win on turf (0-17) and his 'most recent' AW win was at Wolverhampton (6f) in December 2023; nothing positive to take from his last four starts, including when weakening quickly at Musselburgh (7f; 40-1) three weeks ago.

50/1

9th

10

(3)

29th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 6

17:00 Musselburgh

Bernie The Bear

9st 0lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Linda Perratt

All three wins came on AW in 2023 when trained by Richard Fahey; only narrowly denied by The Gay Blade over 6f at Newcastle in February but hasn't been in same form since, including behind that reopposing rival there last week.

14/1

6th

8

(2)

20th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:30 Newcastle (AW)

Bernie The Bear

9st 0lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Linda Perratt

All three wins came on AW in 2023 when trained by Richard Fahey; has run poorly on last two starts; best watched for now.

25/1

Form: 56

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Off four months and still looked green when never-dangerous sixth of eight in 5f Ripon novice 16 days ago; may do better and is no forlorn hope.
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7th

6

(3)

4th Apr 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

18:12 Dundalk (AW)

Villemacho

9st 7lb

J: Colin Keane

T: John James Feane

Ex-French-trained has been regressive for this yard and drops in trip; the champion jockey will have to conjure plenty more.

16/1

7th

6

(3)

4th Apr 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

18:12 Dundalk (AW)

Villemacho

9st 7lb

J: Colin Keane

T: John James Feane

Ex-French-trained has been regressive for this yard and drops in trip; the champion jockey will have to conjure plenty more.

16/1

10th

9

(7)

28th Mar 2025

Standard

1m 2f 150y

20:30 Dundalk (AW)

Villemacho

9st 7lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: John James Feane

midfield

7/1

14/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
£10,500 yearling; Profitable half-sister to several winners, notably fairly useful duo Betsey Totter (5.7f-6f) and Tilly Trotter (5f-6f); dam 5f 2yo winner (RPR 101), is half-sister to 5f 2yo Group 2 winner Green Door; plenty to like on paper but market can guide for this newcomer.
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8th

8

(2)

11th Oct 2022

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

19:05 Newcastle (AW)

Giselles Gotit

8st 13lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

took keen hold, prominent, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out

100/1

10th

10

(8)

24th Aug 2022

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

13:00 Catterick

Giselles Gotit

9st 0lb

J: Jamie Gormley

T: Iain Jardine

pressed leaders on near side of group, pushed along halfway, weakened over 1f out (vet reported filly was struck into on her right-hind)

14/1

8/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Prince Of Lir filly; dam placed at 5f at 2yrs (RPR 68), is half-sister to 1m Listed winner Audacia and multiple 7f winner Fingals Cave; one of three for this yard and betting is likely to prove a good indicator.
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11th

11

(1)

21st Oct 2022

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:15 Newcastle (AW)

Princess Luna

8st 8lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Richard Fahey

prominent, lost position and in rear from over 3f out, soon shaken up, pushed along when weakened from over 1f out

20/1

11th

14

(6)

28th Sep 2022

Good

0m 5f 8y

Class 4

13:00 Nottingham

Princess Luna

9st 2lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

midfield, ridden and no impression from 2f out

50/1

6th

10

(4)

7th Sep 2022

Good

0m 5f 182y

Class 5

13:40 Carlisle

Princess Luna

9st 0lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Richard Fahey

dwelt start, shaken up after halfway, no impression up the centre 2f out, drifted left over 1f out, not pace to challenge

12/1

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Payout
Exacta £4.90
Straight Forecast £3.21
Trifecta £49.00

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Delirious Dream

Telegraph:

Premier Option

Daily Express:

Liosa

RP Ratings:

Delirious Dream

POSTDATA:

Delirious Dream

NEWMARKET:

Delirious Dream

The Times:

Delirious Dream

The Guardian:

Delirious Dream

Daily Mirror:

Delirious Dream

The Sun:

Delirious Dream

Daily Mail:

Premier Option

The Star:

Premier Option

Daily Record:

Premier Option