May 12 / 16.47 Catterick

16.47

Good To Firm

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  • Prize money: £4448.9
  • 0m 5f 212y
  • Class 5
  • 10 runners
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Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

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8/1 (Won)

Form: 928646 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Higher in the weights than when winning his most recent 6f start, at Carlisle (good) in August, but he's been running well off a similar mark to today's over 5f at Musselburgh recently; can be on the premises.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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6th

3

(3)

13th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

15:00 Ayr

Water Of Leith

10st 1lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

12-time winner, latest on AW in March (6f); fair running-on third over 5f here last time (good; Woohoo, who runs in the 2.30, was second); contender back up in trip.

9/2

3rd

4

(4)

5th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

14:11 Ayr

Water Of Leith

10st 10lb

J: Mr Eireann Cagney

T: Jim Goldie

Dual C&D winner; returned from a break with a solid fifth in 5f Hamilton handicap last month; this reliable sort is a player off a 2lb lower mark here with Eireann Cagney up.

4/1

Form: 436161 CD

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Seen more often on AW but he's won his latest two turf starts, at Pontefract (5f, good) and Doncaster (6f, good to firm) this spring; also winner of his only C&D start and looks set for another good effort.
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10th

5

(3)

21st May 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

21:00 Southwell (AW)

One More Dream

9st 7lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: John & Sean Quinn

Dual course winner (6f/7f) and 3lb lower than when successful at Wolverhampton (6f, Tapeta) last September, but he can't be entertained on his performances in the meantime.

25/1

18th

13

(1)

18th Apr 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

14:47 Thirsk

One More Dream

8st 12lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

The winner of 13 races, but just three of them have been on turf; yet to shine this year and he was behind a few of today's rivals over C&D last week.

20/1

12th

14

(12)

10th Apr 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:10 Thirsk

One More Dream

9st 5lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: John & Sean Quinn

Winner of 13 races and just 1lb higher than for the latest, but quiet in two starts at Southwell (6f, AW) since returning in February; needs to step up.

20/1

Form: 146-76 CD

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Unbeaten in three C&D runs when the ground has been good to firm, the last twice for Kaiya Fraser; back on her last winning mark and primed to go well with cheekpieces refitted for the first time this year.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

6

(3)

17th Jul 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:17 Pontefract

One Of Our Own

9st 0lb

J: David Allan

T: Rebecca Menzies

Back to winning ways at Redcar (6f) in May and has continued in good nick, third of 12 there (6f) last time; this C&D scorer needs considering.

10/1

3rd

2

(10)

26th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

17:23 Redcar

One Of Our Own

11st 2lb

J: Miss Rebekah Duffy

T: Rebecca Menzies

Beat Mister Sky Blue by 2l to win over C&D this month but was comfortably held off this 6lb higher mark last week; consistent.

13/2

9/1

Form: 34-988 CD

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
C&D winner; two 6f wins in 2024 (good) and has dropped below his latest winning mark; he's been making up the numbers so far this year but Oisin Orr takes over from a 7lb claimer and likely to be more competitive.
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3rd

6

(5)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:30 York

Havana Rum

9st 7lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Ended 2025 in good form on AW; some solid efforts back on turf this year without suggesting he had much in hand of his mark; minor money perhaps his best hope.

14/1

3rd

5

(5)

1st Jul 2026

Good

0m 6f 3y

Class 4

18:22 Epsom

Havana Rum

9st 10lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Back to his best last year and his reappearance second of 13 at Pontefract (5f) in April sent his mark to new heights; hasn't matched that in three starts since but last time's fifth of ten from the widest stall at Chester (6f, also good to soft; not clear run) suggests this mark isn't beyond him; in the picture.

10/1

5th

7

(10)

13th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 17y

Class 3

13:35 Chester

Havana Rum

8st 9lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

His year started well when bustling up Saturday's Epsom "Dash" winner at Pontefract (5f, good to soft) in April but his two runs last month didn't come close and he has the widest stall.

20/1

8/1

Form: 0616-4 CD

Last run: 19 days

W: 8st 12lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
All five turf wins from the front over C&D in the summer months, on ground ranging from good to firm to good to soft; looks very likely to give it a bold shot from a low draw, following a satisfactory comeback.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

7

(3)

15th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 212y

Class 4

15:40 Catterick

Quercus

9st 1lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Noel Wilson

Loves it here, with all but one of his eight wins coming over C&D; however, failed to build on reappearance when well last of six over C&D at the end of May so his hopes are pinned on a change of stable (has left Stephen Hanlon) sparking a return to form.

25/1

6th

5

(7)

30th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 212y

Class 5

16:12 Catterick

Quercus

9st 0lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: Stephen Hanlon

Loves it here, with all but one of his eight wins coming over C&D; not ground dependent; has been well below par in both starts since last winning (for Ann Duffield) here last September; not ruled out back here with 7lb claimed but it will need one of his better efforts from this mark.

9/1

5th

4

(5)

20th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:30 Newcastle (AW)

Quercus

9st 8lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: Stephen Hanlon

C&D winner in October 2024 and won twice at Catterick last summer; never showed when beating only one rival over C&D when last seen in November; best watched for new trainer after break.

20/1

3/1

Form: 4730-2 CD

Last run: 19 days

W: 8st 10lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Just one win, over C&D in 2023, but he often ran well in defeat for previous yard and his stable debut here, when close behind one who was quite well treated, was encouraging; should be in the thick of it again.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

5

(4)

20th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

19:00 Beverley

Dream Deal

9st 6lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Struggled in Class 4 event last time; in good form in Class 5 otherwise of late, including C&D success in June; drops back to Class 6 but still needs to prove he can win off marks higher than the 50s.

13/2

7th

8

(8)

15th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 212y

Class 4

15:40 Catterick

Dream Deal

9st 0lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Successful at Beverley (5f, good) last month and ever better efforts when runner-up twice at Pontefract (both 5f, good) since; dual C&D winner last year so no reason why his run of good form won't continue.

5/1

2nd

5

(6)

7th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 3y

Class 5

16:48 Pontefract

Dream Deal

9st 7lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

1lb below his previous winning mark when successful at Beverley (5f, good) last month before dead-heating for second with Betweenthesticks behind Hover On The Wind over C&D eight days ago; enjoyed anything but a clear run then and he may emerge best of the trio this time granted more luck.

9/4

7th
4 (10)
Sir Maxi

12/1

Form: 75212B D

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 4lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Two AW wins in 2025, over 6f and 7f, but he was behind when brought down at Chelmsford last month; arrives from off the pace and his turf wins have come on tracks with stiff finishes so perhaps this one won't be ideal.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

10

(9)

26th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

15:07 Southwell (AW)

Sir Maxi

9st 9lb

J: Kyle McHugh

T: Sam England

Last eight starts in classifieds and he didn't always get the breaks when third over C&D 12 days ago; that was one of his better recent efforts and he's firmly in calculations.

13/2

3rd

6

(5)

14th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Sir Maxi

9st 9lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Sam England

Regressive 8yo; running respectably at this level in 2026 but 2l behind Woodrafff at Newcastle last week; never threatened over 1m2f on Thursday; easy enough to look elsewhere.

8/1

6th

10

(4)

12th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

16:28 Newcastle (AW)

Sir Maxi

9st 9lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Sam England

Spent most of a long career racing at shy of 1m and didn't look to see it out in one try over this far (C&D); not as good now and can miss the break and/or pull hard, so comes with risks attached.

8/1

12/1

Form: 570-09 C

Last run: 19 days

W: 8st 9lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Last four wins, two on this track, have come over 7f; also effective over C&D and he'll be suited by the return to 6f after finding 5f inadequate last time out; this does look competitive, though.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

7

(12)

16th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 218y

Class 6

15:38 Thirsk

Langholm

9st 9lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Michael Dods

Dual C&D winner; got up late to win a handicap at Beverley (7.5f, good) last month and ran another respectable race when fourth in a classified event at Ayr (1m; Park Lane Penny was second) 11 days ago; claims.

10/1

4th

6

(6)

5th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

15:50 Ayr

Langholm

9st 9lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Michael Dods

Prevailed narrowly in Beverley handicap (7.5f, good) last time, bouncing back to form and showing that his old legs can still operate successfully; 1-1 at classified level; shortlisted.

7/2

1st

10

(5)

16th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 96y

Class 6

19:30 Beverley

Langholm

9st 3lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Michael Dods

Veteran who hasn't yet found his form this term and hasn't won a handicap for nearly two years; others preferred.

25/1

10/1

Form: 5336-5 C

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 6lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Had a good run of 7f form around this time last year, winning twice, including on this track (good to firm); becoming well treated again and he's not entirely dismissed kept to 6f after losing his chance at the start on reappearance.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

7

(9)

22nd Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 6

15:15 Musselburgh

Patontheback

9st 9lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Gemma Tutty

Dual C&D scorer; made an encouraging return with sixth at Catterick (7f) in May but beat one in 7f Redcar handicap since; needs to bounce back.

12/1

10th

4

(4)

25th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

14:57 Redcar

Patontheback

9st 8lb

J: Sam James

T: Gemma Tutty

Has won three of his 34 races on turf, the latest off this mark at Musselburgh last August (7f, good); should come on for his reappearance run and a possible.

9/1

12/1

Form: 415-00 CD

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Three C&D wins in the second half of 2024, on good and soft ground; lesser efforts over 5f this year but weighted to win another of these and has to be added to the list.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

8

(5)

21st May 2026

Good

0m 5f 212y

Class 5

15:10 Catterick

Crocodile Power

9st 0lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Seb Spencer

Four C&D wins (mostly on soft), the latest when seeing off Chief Of State last October; has twice finished behind Evocative Spark over 7f here this year, so has work to do with that reopposing rival; latest effort - runner-up - was a definite step back in the right direction.

11/1

2nd

8

(12)

11th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

14:30 Catterick

Crocodile Power

9st 10lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Seb Spencer

His last four wins have come over 6f here (good and soft), the latest last October; reappeared with 5l third of 12 over C&D last month but only seventh of nine over C&D (also good) since; 6f seems his optimum trip.

25/1

7th

7

(6)

22nd Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

15:52 Catterick

Crocodile Power

9st 3lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Seb Spencer

All four of his turf wins have come at Catterick but over 6f; creditable effort back from a break when third (5l behind Evocative Spark) two weeks ago; can build on that but perhaps vulnerable to stronger stayers.

8/1

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Payout
Straight Forecast £39.68
Tricast £178.80

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Dream Deal

Daily Mail:

One More Dream

TOPSPEED:

Patontheback

The Star:

Quercus

RP RATINGS:

Dream Deal

POSTDATA:

Dream Deal

THE NORTH:

Dream Deal

The Times:

Dream Deal

Telegraph:

Dream Deal

The Guardian:

Dream Deal

D Express:

Dream Deal

Daily Record:

Dream Deal

Daily Mirror:

One More Dream

The Sun:

One More Dream