August 27 / 15.45 Catterick

15.45

Good To Firm

Berber Leather Handicap

  • Prize money: £4187.2
  • 1m 5f 192y
  • Class 6
  • 8 runners
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Berber Leather Handicap

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

OUR TIP

Form: 455411 C

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Recent wins under Tom Kiely-Marshall (1m2f, soft; 1m4f, good) were by narrow margins so has only gone up 2lb; made the most of a soft lead here last time and he'll need to see out this longer trip, but clearly a contender.
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5th

5

(14)

11th May 2026

Good

1m 4f 13y

Class 6

16:30 Catterick

Inspiring Speeches

9st 5lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Sara Ender

Won at Beverley (1m2f, soft) last July and followed up over this C&D (good); tailed off here next time and down the field on last month's comeback at Beverley, but he may have needed that latest run; not ruled out.

10/1

9th

6

(4)

15th Apr 2026

Good

1m 4f 23y

Class 6

17:45 Beverley

Inspiring Speeches

9st 0lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Sara Ender

Back-to-back wins last summer came over 1m2f here (soft) and when narrowly making all at Catterick (1m4f, good); both wins came under Tom Kiely-Marshall but they also featured cheekpieces, which are missing for this comeback; mark is fine if he is ready.

8/1

2

(8)

27th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 5f 192y

Class 6

15:45 Catterick

Inspiring Speeches

9st 8lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Sara Ender

Recent wins under Tom Kiely-Marshall (1m2f, soft; 1m4f, good) were by narrow margins so has only gone up 2lb; made the most of a soft lead here last time and he'll need to see out this longer trip, but clearly a contender.

3/1

Form: -50542 CD

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 4lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Three-time winner here on the Flat and stays 3m over hurdles; runner-up over 2m here 22 days ago but could do with softer ground back at this trip.
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11th

14

21st Jan 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 66y

Class 4

14:20 Catterick

Bollin Neil

11st 4lb

J: Mr William Easterby

T: Tim Easterby

Eight-time winner here (Flat and jumps) who has been running respectably over further at this venue since November; drop back in trip asks a question but he's impossible to rule out.

7/1

5th

3

(3)

28th Oct 2025

Soft

1m 7f 189y

Class 6

15:10 Catterick

Bollin Neil

9st 13lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Prolific winner who arrives seeking a hat-trick, after winning over C&D (soft) and 1m6f (good) here this month; back up a total of 7lb so this looks a tougher assignment but still has pretty strong claims.

9/4

5th

3

(3)

28th Oct 2025

Soft

1m 7f 189y

Class 6

15:10 Catterick

Bollin Neil

9st 13lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Prolific winner who arrives seeking a hat-trick, after winning over C&D (soft) and 1m6f (good) here this month; back up a total of 7lb so this looks a tougher assignment but still has pretty strong claims.

9/4

Form: 707539

Last run: 43 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Weak form when placed the once and he was a tailed-off last over 1m2f at Beverley on stable debut (80-1); had wind surgery since then.
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2nd

5

(7)

2nd Jun 2026

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 6

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Havachoc

9st 7lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: Patrick Morris

Completed a hat-trick of wins in January/February, the third off 2lb lower over C&D; has continued in good form and is 2lb better off having been beaten 0.5l by Rubellite at Wolverhampton last time; interesting.

4/1

2nd

1

(7)

8th May 2026

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Havachoc

9st 9lb

J: Donagh Murphy

T: Patrick Morris

Won three times on the AW earlier in the year, including in a classified event here over 1m4f; third over this C&D in March and posted another solid effort when filling that same position at Beverley (1m4f, good to soft) 23 days ago; claims back on the AW.

11/4

Form: 94-683

Last run: 22 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Now 0-7 but the blinkers helped when close up behind Inspiring Speeches here recently (1m4f, good); closely matched with the winner and promises to be suited by this step up in trip.
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10

11th Apr 2026

Good

2m 4f 62y

Class 5

14:07 Newcastle

Toby Two Scoops

10st 11lb

J: Alice Stevens

T: Micky Hammond

Still to register a victory but he comes here after a good second of eight in 2m Wetherby handicap hurdle 44 days ago; he can make his presence felt again reverted to a longer trip.

7/1

2nd

5

26th Feb 2026

Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

15:00 Wetherby

Toby Two Scoops

11st 2lb

J: Joshua Thompson

T: Micky Hammond

Pulled up here (2m3f, soft) last month when more than a possible lack of stamina was amiss; however, prior to that he was placed in his first two handicap hurdles (soft; including C&D); leading player if back on song.

7/2

12

22nd Jan 2026

Soft

2m 3f 154y

Class 5

13:55 Wetherby

Toby Two Scoops

10st 7lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Micky Hammond

4yo who is 0-9 on the Flat and 0-4 over hurdles but he's been showing promise in this code and kept on for third of 11 in handicap against older horses here (2m, soft) four weeks ago; stays well on the Flat and today's extra distance could be right up his street.

4/1

Form: 80863

Last run: 12 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced maiden; kicked off over 7f but latest 4l third at Thirsk was over 1m4f (good to firm); wasn't exactly strong through the line then and has further to go this afternoon.
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12th

7

(12)

15th Apr 2026

Good

1m 4f 23y

Class 6

17:45 Beverley

Highfield Comrade

8st 13lb

J: P J McDonald

T: John & Sean Quinn

Record of 41333 since switched to AW, the win in a Southwell classified over 1m3f in January; respectable third on turf at Thirsk (1m4f, good to firm) in August, however, and he won't lack for fitness back on grass.

7/2

3rd

6

(6)

28th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Highfield Comrade

9st 5lb

J: James Sullivan

T: John & Sean Quinn

Record of 4133 since switched to AW, the highlight an account-opening success over C&D (classified event); may have more to offer back in this scenario and remains of interest at a modest level.

11/2

3rd

5

(12)

15th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

13:42 Newcastle (AW)

Highfield Comrade

9st 5lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: John & Sean Quinn

Looked a hard ride but eventually wore down Hijo De La Luna in a 1m3f classified race at Southwell last month, coming home 2l to the good; beaten at short odds at Wolverhampton ten days later (1m4f) but still ran okay (easy winner has since followed up); now has cheekpieces fitted for the first time.

11/4

Form: 754964

Last run: 22 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
0-15; close fourth over 1m4f here 22 days ago when just behind Inspiring Speeches and Toby Two Scoops; that was steadily run and there were no excuses from a prominent position.
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6th

5

(3)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 39y

Class 6

16:10 Carlisle

Himself

9st 5lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Philip Kirby

Won three in a row over 1m6f on AW early this year; he was returning from a three-month break when weakening over 2m at Catterick this month and drops back down in trip today, but he has to prove he's fully effective on turf.

20/1

8th

4

(3)

11th May 2026

Good

1m 7f 189y

Class 6

15:30 Catterick

Himself

9st 7lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Philip Kirby

Won three in a row over 1m6f on AW early this year and he may have been ready for a break when below par in February when last seen; 0-12 on turf and he needs to transfer his improvement back to grass, but he's not ruled out.

10/1

5th

6

(1)

11th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 6f 21y

Class 6

14:14 Southwell (AW)

Himself

9st 5lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Philip Kirby

No win in his first 18 starts but he's won four of his last five including an apprentice handicap over C&D on Saturday; escapes a penalty for that success and he pulled 8l clear with the runner-up; major player again in his bid for a four-timer.

11/8

Form: 5-6032

Last run: 15 days

W: 8st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
No wins in 11 but placed the last twice and he ran on well over 1m4f at Hamilton two weeks ago after getting outpaced; this far should suit.
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6th

2

(7)

22nd May 2026

Good To Soft

1m 4f 5y

Class 6

20:22 Pontefract

Hickton

9st 8lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

Took a while to get off the mark but he has won three of his last seven starts (1m4f-1m6f); poor run over 2m at Southwell two weeks ago; capable of bouncing back now dropping in distance.

8/1

9th

6

(2)

7th May 2026

Standard

2m 0f 102y

Class 6

21:00 Southwell (AW)

Hickton

9st 6lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

Struggled on his first two starts this year but returned to form here over 1m6f 12 days ago, gaining his second success at this track; up 4lb but has good claims if seeing out this longer trip.

3/1

1st

4

(5)

25th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 6f 21y

Class 6

18:00 Southwell (AW)

Hickton

9st 8lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

Won here (1m4f) off 4lb lower last October; reported to have bled from the nose when beaten 34l over C&D last month, but soundly beaten at Catterick (1m4f, good) since; holds claims if he can return to form.

6/1

Form: 9769

Last run: 32 days

W: 8st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Had wind surgery since her fourth start and it needs to make a big difference; finished last in a classified race latest.
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6th

6

(3)

6th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 6

19:42 Wolverhampton (AW)

Mary Anne Maximus

8st 3lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Brian Ellison

Has achieved little across her five starts and she's been tailed off in a classified race and a handicap on her last two starts.

50/1

9

(3)

27th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 5f 192y

Class 6

15:45 Catterick

Mary Anne Maximus

8st 7lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Brian Ellison

Had wind surgery since her fourth start and it needs to make a big difference; finished last in a classified race latest.

50/1

8

(4)

26th Jul 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

17:55 Newcastle (AW)

Mary Anne Maximus

9st 2lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Brian Ellison

Only made her debut last month and well beaten in three starts over 7f/1m on turf; needs to improve for the drop in grade and switch to the AW.

8/1

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Payout
Exacta £18.40
Straight Forecast £22.03
Tricast £65.46
Trifecta £89.10

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Inspiring Speeches

POSTDATA:

Bollin Neil

NEWMARKET:

Hidden Pearl

SPOTLIGHT:

Hickton

D Express:

Highfield Comrade

The Times:

Himself

Daily Record:

Hickton

Telegraph:

Inspiring Speeches

The Star:

Inspiring Speeches

Daily Mirror:

Bollin Neil

The Sun:

Bollin Neil

The Guardian:

Hidden Pearl

Daily Mail:

Hidden Pearl