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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Sky Bet Extra Places Daily Handicap

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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2nd

8

(5)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 195y

Class 6

17:15 Carlisle

Emerald Army

8st 11lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Still 5lb below his last winning mark and was having only his third start for the yard when beaten a neck by a much better-fancied stablemate at Catterick (7f, good) eight days ago; already due a 2lb rise for that and no surprise if he steps up again; major player.

7/2

2nd

7

(11)

21st May 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

16:50 Catterick

Emerald Army

9st 2lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Ruth Carr

Won over C&D (for Declan Carroll) last July and he competes here from a 5lb lower mark; lacked the pace to challenge on first two starts for Ruth Carr (who also saddles Filey Beach) so stepping back up to 7f rates as a positive move; wide draw, yet still merits respect.

11/2

4th

4

(7)

7th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

17:50 Redcar

Emerald Army

9st 8lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Mixed bag for his former stable but he looked a cut above this level on occasions; joint-favourite for his stable/seasonal debut at Thirsk 19 days ago and ran on for a never-dangerous fifth; he will need to build on that effort to win here but that is not out of the question.

5/1

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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1st

5

(5)

25th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 1y

Class 6

17:18 Redcar

Woodleigh

9st 7lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Roger Fell

Dual turf winner, latest success over C&D last October (good to soft); fair second over 1m at Ripon last time; ideally needs give in the ground.

4/1

2nd

3

(9)

17th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

16:50 Ripon

Woodleigh

9st 8lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Roger Fell

Scored off this mark at Redcar (1m2f, good to soft) last October; kept on well on his last two starts at Beverley over 8.5f suggesting that a step back up in trip may be beneficial.

7/1

5th

7

(7)

4th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

17:56 Beverley

Woodleigh

9st 3lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Roger Fell

Only 1lb higher than for his Redcar win (1m2f, good to soft) in October but he's finished down the field in all four subsequent runs; wasn't beaten far over C&D 11 days ago but he's an infrequent winner and others are more persuasive.

10/1

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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2nd

3

(8)

20th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:15 Ayr

Mwafaq

9st 11lb

J: Alfie Redman

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Completed a hat-trick when narrowly prevailing at Thirsk (7f, good) and his chance was compromised at Southwell by a wide trip; remains of interest, and he stays 1m.

4/1

5th

4

(9)

23rd Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Mwafaq

9st 6lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Won two 7f handicaps at Wolverhampton in October and completed the hat-trick when winning on his return at Thirsk (7f, good) 13 days ago; can remain competitive back on the AW following a 2lb rise.

3/1

1st

1

(12)

10th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

17:35 Thirsk

Mwafaq

9st 9lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Lost his first ten races but won his last two, 7f handicaps at Wolverhampton in October (under Ethan Tindall); seems as effective on grass and just a question of how fit he'll be after his break; mark remains workable; not drawn great.

10/1

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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8th

9

(5)

20th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 50y

Class 5

16:12 Ayr

Royal Blaze

8st 12lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Ewan Whillans

His two wins last August/September (including here) came over 1m2f but he travelled well when fourth over 1m1f here (good to firm) on his recent return to action, when short of room close home, and he may have versatility in terms of trip; interesting contender.

11/2

4th

6

(1)

5th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 20y

Class 6

15:30 Ayr

Royal Blaze

9st 5lb

J: David Nolan

T: Ewan Whillans

Winner over 1m2f at Ayr (good; cheekpieces on) and Newcastle (tongue-tie and cheekpieces) last term; some fair AW runs after that but off since January and perhaps best watched this time (no cheekpieces).

12/1

7

(2)

1st Nov 2025

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

15:35 Newcastle (AW)

Royal Blaze

9st 10lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Ewan Whillans

Won at Ayr in August and he responded well to a tongue-tie when scoring over C&D the following month; still looks feasibly treated but he flopped here (last of nine) and needs to bounce back after that laboured effort.

9/1

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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7th

12

(4)

27th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 96y

Class 5

15:15 Beverley

Sunny Orange

8st 9lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

4-15 at Beverley, with the wins all in Class 6; the most recent win was last month (8.4f) but he's taken two backward steps since and most form in the last two years suggests a supporting role.

16/1

11th

11

(7)

12th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 100y

Class 5

16:35 Beverley

Sunny Orange

9st 1lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Successful four times at Beverley, all in Class 6, most recently on penultimate start; placed in Class 5 at Thirsk latest; could go well but this isn't his ideal grade.

12/1

3rd

6

(1)

2nd May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 218y

Class 5

17:00 Thirsk

Sunny Orange

9st 1lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Four of his five wins have come at Beverley, the latest nine days ago (8.5f, good to firm); 4lb higher in a stronger race but as the only last-time-out winner in the field he has to come right into the reckoning.

9/2

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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11th

11

(9)

11th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

14:30 Catterick

Coconut Bay

9st 6lb

J: Lexie Clarkson

T: Tristan Davidson

Two of last summer's three wins came over C&D (good/good to firm) and she returned to form when third at Ayr (7f, good to firm) last Tuesday on her second start of the season; she's on the shortlist.

8/1

3rd

4

(5)

5th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

15:00 Ayr

Coconut Bay

9st 3lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Tristan Davidson

Enjoyed a purple patch last summer, winning three 7f handicaps (including here); 5lb lower than for the last of them and last month's return to action should have sharpened her up.

4/1

8th

13

(14)

8th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

15:23 Catterick

Coconut Bay

8st 12lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Tristan Davidson

She lost her form last autumn but won four times during a busy 2025, two of them over C&D (good/good to firm), and a break may have helped; she's 3lb below her last winning mark and could have a big say.

12/1

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