July 23 / 15.30 Catterick

15.30

Soft

Sky Bet Extra Places Daily Handicap

  • Prize money: £4187.2
  • 0m 7f 6y
  • Class 6
  • 10 runners
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Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

5/1 (Won)

  • Win: £5.50
  • Place: £1.90

Form: 132535 D BF

Last run: 3 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Scored at Thirsk (6f) in April and in good nick until only fifth of eight (when visored) in 6f Redcar handicap three days ago; it would come as no surprise to see him get back on track with the headgear quickly dispensed with.
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6th

2

(6)

16th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

16:10 Thirsk

Emerald Army

9st 11lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Course winner last April when trained by Declan Carroll; runner-up in two of his six starts since joining this stable and shaped as if still in form when sixth of eight at Catterick (7f, good to firm) 24 days ago; can go well if things drop right (usually held up).

6/1

6th

2

(10)

22nd Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

17:10 Catterick

Emerald Army

9st 9lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Ex-Declan Carroll; C&D winner last July (soft); below par at Beverley last week but comes into the reckoning on his two seconds over C&D in May (good).

8/1

8th

2

(12)

16th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 96y

Class 6

19:30 Beverley

Emerald Army

9st 12lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Three wins for previous yard; has encouraging form this term for new stable and last two efforts (runner-up over 7f both times) suggest his turn is near; 3lb below last winning mark; shortlisted.

7/2

2nd
7 (9)
Woodleigh

16/1

  • Place: £3.30

Form: -77038

Last run: 46 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Back on track with 7f Wolverhampton third in May but he beat only one at Doncaster (6f) the following month on his final run for Declan Carroll; cheekpieces go on for his new yard with more needed.
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5th

6

(8)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 213y

Class 6

20:25 Doncaster

Woodleigh

9st 8lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Roger Fell

Won at Redcar (1m2f, good to firm) in May and over C&D in June (good to soft; 18-runner handicap); beaten 8l on AW last time; could bounce back.

9/2

5th

1

(12)

25th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

18:07 Newcastle (AW)

Woodleigh

10st 3lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: Roger Fell

Justified favouritism at Redcar (1m2f; good to firm) before following up at Doncaster (1m, good to soft); carries 5lb extra for latest win (and now rated above this 0-55 grade); Cian Horgan's claim reduces the weight burden; player if able to run to similar level back on AW (0-11).

7/2

1st

12

(7)

14th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 213y

Class 6

17:15 Doncaster

Woodleigh

9st 4lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Roger Fell

Has gained last two wins over 1m2f at Redcar, including latest start; runner-up in most recent 1m attempt so he may be able to remain competitive.

13/2

6/1

  • Place: £2.30

Form: 370613

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Got off the mark in 1m Ayr classified event in July and backed it up with a solid third of 12 in similar company at Thirsk (1m) eight days ago; he can make his presence felt back in handicap company.
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14th

5

(12)

17th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

One More Bottle

9st 6lb

J: Elizabeth Gale

T: Lizzie Quinlan

Series of good runs since fitted with a visor, winning at Ayr in July (1m, good to soft) then finishing third on his next three starts; blinkers were tried here on Tuesday and he ran another good race, albeit no match for the thriving winner; should give another good account.

7/1

4

(4)

14th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

One More Bottle

9st 7lb

J: Elizabeth Gale

T: Lizzie Quinlan

Got off the mark in a classified at Ayr in July in a first-time visor (retained until now), finishing in the frame on all four starts since; first-time blinkers now take over and holds claims if new headgear can eke out further improvement.

6/1

4th

2

(6)

22nd Sep 2025

Soft

1m 0f 68y

Class 6

13:48 Hamilton

One More Bottle

9st 7lb

J: Elizabeth Gale

T: Lizzie Quinlan

Off the mark in first-time visor (retained since) in Ayr classified (1m, good to soft) in July and has continued in good form, finishing third in handicaps at Catterick (7f, soft/good) on last two runs; solid claims.

2/1

Form: 0-6726 CD

Last run: 9 days

W: 10st 1lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
A three-time C&D scorer but he came in last of seven in 1m Ayr handicap nine days ago; he's the sort to bounce back though.
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3rd

1

(3)

10th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:45 Southwell (AW)

Homer Stokes

9st 13lb

J: William Pyle

T: David & Nicola Barron

Revived by the drop to 0-50 classified events, runner-up over 7f at Wolverhampton and then C&D before seeing off six rivals in a 1m event here last week; that was a notably weak race, even for the grade, and he has a bit more on his plate as he bids to defy a penalty.

5/2

1st

3

(7)

4th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

15:02 Southwell (AW)

Homer Stokes

9st 9lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: David & Nicola Barron

No win since 2024 and all his succes has come over 7f; that said, he is effective at this trip and arrives on the back of a pair of runner-up finishes at this level; unlikely to be found a better opportunity to register a first 1m success.

5/4

2nd

3

(2)

24th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

17:00 Southwell (AW)

Homer Stokes

9st 9lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: David & Nicola Barron

Has won three times over C&D; clear of the remainder when runner-up in a Wolverhampton handicap last time; sound chance down in grade.

11/4

5th
10 (10)
Mwafaq

12/1

Form: -73864

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Comes here in decent form without winning, cheekpieces on when fourth of 12 in 7f Carlisle handicap 13 days ago; needs considering off a 2lb lower mark with headgear again fitted.
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1st

6

(9)

3rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 213y

Class 5

14:35 Doncaster

Mwafaq

9st 6lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Progressive 4yo who made it four wins from his last six starts when scoring at Hamilton (8.3f, good to soft) last month; also effective on good/good to firm ground; a 3lb rise should not prevent another big run.

8/1

1st

3

(9)

10th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 68y

Class 6

21:00 Hamilton

Mwafaq

10st 1lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Won reappearance, completing the hat-trick, at Thirsk (7f, good; from 4lb lower) in April; pressed the winner hard at Ayr (1m, good to firm) three weeks ago; this is a slightly longer trip; useful claimer in the saddle.

7/2

20/1

Form: 08-699 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Winless since 2023 and he came in only ninth in 1m Ayr handicap 16 days ago; hood is reached for with lots to prove.
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1st

7

(1)

6th Jul 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

15:00 Ayr

Royal Blaze

9st 11lb

J: David Nolan

T: Ewan Whillans

Needs to rebound from a substandard AW run ten days ago but made the frame on two of three turf starts in the spring (both times over 1m1f) and this longer trip probably suits better; can't be ignored off current mark.

12/1

9th

4

(9)

26th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

17:10 Newcastle (AW)

Royal Blaze

11st 0lb

J: Mr Eireann Cagney

T: Ewan Whillans

Both wins last season were over 1m2f, latterly over C&D in September off 1lb lower than today; two minor honours from three starts this turf season ensure that he has a prominent place in calculations.

6/1

3rd

1

(5)

17th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 1f 35y

Class 6

14:15 Hamilton

Royal Blaze

10st 1lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Ewan Whillans

Both wins last season were over 1m2f; hasn't worn headgear so far this season and was below-par dropped to 7f last time (good to firm; reportedly never travelling) having run creditably when fourth at Ayr after a break 15 days earlier (1m1f); interesting with cheekpieces back on

7/2

Form: 062218

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Ended a losing run at Beverley (7.5f) in July and not seen to ideal effect when eighth of ten in similar company there eight days ago; possibilities.
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2nd

3

(2)

14th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

15:48 Beverley

Sunny Orange

9st 9lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Four-time course winner at up to 8.5f, latest success being in April (8.5f, good to firm); fair form since including when 2l fourth here last time (7.5f, good to firm); tries this trip for first time.

8/1

4th

8

(9)

3rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 96y

Class 6

20:40 Beverley

Sunny Orange

9st 3lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Four of his five wins have been at Beverley and they include this race 12 months ago; only fourth of six here ten days back but that was a Class 5.

7/1

4th

7

(2)

23rd Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 96y

Class 5

14:45 Beverley

Sunny Orange

9st 1lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Four of his five wins have been at this track (two over C&D); returned to form following a couple of lesser efforts when fourth at Wetherby (1m, good to firm) eight days ago but he was behind Roaring Ralph on that occasion.

12/1

Form: 271311 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 10st 1lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Thriving mare bagged her third C&D victory two weeks ago, showing a good attitude too; up another 2lb but she's not taken lightly in her hat-trick bid.
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2nd

3

(4)

16th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

16:10 Thirsk

Coconut Bay

9st 10lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Tristan Davidson

Won four times last year, the most recent coming at Catterick off a 9lb higher mark than today's; her last two efforts have been solid and she's an each-way contender.

4/1

3rd

6

(3)

8th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

14:00 Catterick

Coconut Bay

9st 3lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Tristan Davidson

Won four times last year; this 7yo hasn't been in the same form this season but her recent 3l fourth to Classy Clarets at Musselburgh (7f, good) was a step back in the right direction and she's a three-time winner at Catterick; remains 8lb below her last winning mark and is capable of going well.

7/1

4th

5

(9)

30th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 6

15:30 Musselburgh

Coconut Bay

9st 10lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Tristan Davidson

Won four times last year; promising third at Ayr last month but she hasn't built on it in two subsequent outings; sneaking down the weights but others appeal more for win purposes.

16/1

10/1

Form: 3-6945

Last run: 37 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Remains winless but she arrives in decent form, fifth of ten in 7f Carlisle handicap last month; she's one for the shortlist off a slipping mark.
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9th

3

(3)

19th Feb 2026

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Bella Love

9st 9lb

J: Elle-May Croot

T: Ivan Furtado

20-race maiden; quiet this winter (had a wind op in November) and although last season's turf best gives her claims, she has too much to prove for comfort; cheekpieces now tried.

16/1

10th

3

(2)

5th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

16:25 Southwell (AW)

Bella Love

9st 9lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Ivan Furtado

0-19; recent efforts have seen a few backward steps, including when last of eight here (7f) latest; hood discarded in favour of first-time tongue-tie and visor, which need to have positive effect.

14/1

8th

3

(3)

22nd Jan 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

14:50 Southwell (AW)

Bella Love

9st 9lb

J: Jordan Nason

T: Ivan Furtado

Placed several times but still a maiden and has weak claims on her handicap form since returned to AW; however, this drop to 0-50 classified level may have positive effect.

6/1

OUR TIP

4/1

Form: 853125 C

Last run: 12 days

W: 10st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Resumed winning ways at Wolverhampton (7f) in June and posted a solid fifth of 14 in 7f Chester handicap 12 days ago; very much one to consider off an unchanged mark.
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10

(13)

24th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Petra Celera

9st 5lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Roger Fell

C&D winner who bounced right back to form when second of ten back here eight days ago; already due a 2lb rise for that but stall 13 is far from ideal.

12/1

2nd

8

(5)

16th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

16:55 Southwell (AW)

Petra Celera

9st 5lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Roger Fell

Three Tapeta wins, including C&D; recent form figures not inspiring but she didn't run too badly when sixth of 14 over C&D on her first run back from wind surgery and an excuse emerged last time (reportedly lost action).

18/1

9th

10

(7)

28th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

14:45 Newcastle (AW)

Petra Celera

9st 3lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Roger Fell

Three Tapeta wins at other venues; finished behind Twilight Diamond at Southwell 24 days ago (first run after a wind operation); may get closer this time.

8/1

Non-runners

Uncle Simon

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £67.80
Straight Forecast £54.31
Tricast £242.92
Trifecta £518.00

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Coconut Bay

The Times:

One More Bottle

RP RATINGS:

Homer Stokes

D Express:

Bella Love

Telegraph:

Uncle Simon

POSTDATA:

Sunny Orange

The Guardian:

One More Bottle

The Star:

One More Bottle

Daily Mail:

Coconut Bay

Daily Mirror:

Coconut Bay

The Sun:

Coconut Bay

Daily Record:

Coconut Bay

THE NORTH:

Homer Stokes