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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12th

4

(4)

8th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

18:00 Ayr

Water Of Leith

9st 9lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Should be making a big impact off this mark and although he has been a shade underwhelming on turf this summer he has too much ability to leave out of calculations at this level.

6/1

5th

3

(7)

27th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

14:45 Ayr

Water Of Leith

9st 12lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Jim Goldie

12-time winner, three of them here (5f/6f); not beaten far on last two starts and is on a fair mark so could go well.

7/1

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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11th

10

(7)

17th Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

14:08 Pontefract

One Of Our Own

9st 4lb

J: Finlay Bassett

T: Rebecca Menzies

C&D winner who got back on track with a close third from off the pace at Catterick (6f, good to soft) last week; has leading claims if she can repeat that form and this return to quicker is a positive (all six wins have been on good/good to firm).

11/2

3rd

8

(5)

8th Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 212y

Class 6

15:36 Catterick

One Of Our Own

9st 8lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Rebecca Menzies

Three-time C&D winner, all in late summer 2024; remains 4lb above her last successful mark and has lost her way of late, so will need a revival.

10/1

5th

6

(5)

17th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 212y

Class 6

15:15 Catterick

One Of Our Own

9st 7lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Rebecca Menzies

Ran on well when winning a 6f handicap at Redcar in May; well held at Pontefract last month but that was in Class 5 company; 4lb lower than for her win in this race in 2024; should go well.

10/1

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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4th

12

(3)

19th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 6f 17y

Class 4

15:46 Chester

Havana Rum

9st 2lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

A fairly useful 5f/6f winner in 2025; yet to add to that in 2026 but comes here in decent nick, staying on into eighth of 21 in 5.5f York handicap 13 days ago; can go well off a 2lb lower mark here with this return to 6f also a plus.

6/1

8th

8

(7)

6th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 89y

Class 4

14:05 York

Havana Rum

9st 8lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

He hasn't won yet in 2026 but he has looked to retain plenty of ability and his latest Pontefract second (6f, good to firm) was a solid effort; should appreciate this intermediate trip and he has a big run in him.

13/2

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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10th

10

(10)

17th Oct 2026

Good

0m 5f 212y

Class 4

14:45 Catterick

Quercus

8st 8lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Ann Duffield

Eight C&D wins on varying ground, mostly from the front and the latest when back with a former trainer; that was the highest mark he's won off though and he's gone back up 3lb since so the task looks a tough one.

10/1

1st

5

(2)

17th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 212y

Class 6

15:15 Catterick

Quercus

9st 10lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Ann Duffield

Multiple C&D winner, including this race back in 2021; well drawn to attack but he is yet to fire in 2026; now back in the care of Ann Duffield.

14/1

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

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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8th

4

(5)

26th Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:40 Ripon

Dream Deal

9st 9lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Three wins at Catterick and one (this June) at Beverley; last three outings (back in Class 6 last time) don't suggest he's about to score today.

12/1

7th

3

(8)

8th Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 212y

Class 6

15:36 Catterick

Dream Deal

9st 12lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Three-time C&D winner, including this race last year off a 5lb lower mark; latest heavy-ground effort may be best overlooked and he's one to consider back round here.

5/1

7th

14

(1)

30th Aug 2026

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

15:55 Beverley

Dream Deal

9st 1lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Overcame a slow start to win a C&D handicap in June; runner-up off this mark on his next two starts and another solid C&D run last month; stiff task latest and this should be more suitable; contender.

8/1

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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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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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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8th

8

(8)

22nd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

15:10 Catterick

Patontheback

9st 4lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Gemma Tutty

C&D winner in June 2024 (good to firm) and 7f Musselburgh winner last August; has not been in the best of form this season, but 4lb lower than last winning mark.

16/1

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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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