April 08 / 15.23 Catterick

15.23

Good

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  • Prize money: £4187.2
  • 0m 7f 6y
  • Class 5
  • 12 runners
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Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

12/1 (Won)

  • Win: £6.60
  • Place: £2.30

Form: 7167-9 CD

Last run: 62 days

W: 8st 13lb

7 yo Colt

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Down the field at Southwell (1m, AW) in February on sole run this year but he's just 1-22 on AW as opposed to 5-31 on turf; won in good style over C&D (soft) last October and, while slow ground would boost confidence in his claims, he may be okay on good going; on the shortlist now back here.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

7

(9)

30th Sep 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

15:42 Catterick

Evocative Spark

9st 6lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: John David Riches

Good course record, with four wins (three at 7f) and a second from eight starts; caught wide when he ran poorly over C&D last month but it was a step back in the right direction when fifth at Thirsk a fortnight ago, and he's down to the mark he won a 6f course handicap from in May; draw not overly helpful but he's considered.

7/1

5th

4

(7)

14th Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

17:21 Thirsk

Evocative Spark

9st 7lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: John David Riches

A three-time 6f/7f winner in the first half of 2026; caught wide throughout when last of nine in 7f Catterick handicap four weeks ago and no surprise to see him bounce back here.

11/1

9th

2

(6)

17th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

16:45 Catterick

Evocative Spark

10st 0lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: John David Riches

Three course wins in the first half of the year, the latest (6f, good) off a 3lb lower mark; his form has dipped on his last two starts but a revival wouldn't be a great surprise.

8/1

5/1

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 75342- CD BF

Last run: 162 days

W: 9st 7lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
0-16 last year but runner-up four times, including over C&D last October when last seen; he's run well on his reappearance in each of the last two seasons and this three-time C&D winner could be bang there.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

9

(8)

17th Oct 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 4

16:10 Catterick

Vince Le Prince

8st 13lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Excels over C&D, only once out of the frame in 14 runs and his fourth win coming on latest start here (good), when making all from Indefensible; still well treated and can go well in the bid to repeat his 2024 win.

9/2

1st

8

(7)

30th Sep 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

16:15 Catterick

Vince Le Prince

9st 2lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

13 starts here have yielded three wins and eight places, albeit the latest success came nearly two years ago; arrives in form after a string of solid efforts and he's likely to make his presence felt again.

11/2

4th

1

(1)

17th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

16:30 Ayr

Vince Le Prince

9st 12lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Getting on for nearly two years since his last win but running well of late, reaching the frame for the fourth time in his last five starts when fourth of ten at Musselburgh (7f, good) last Saturday; should be thereabouts again.

5/1

9/1

  • Place: £4.80

Form: 05183- C

Last run: 121 days

W: 9st 2lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
His last four wins have come over 6f here; can't be ruled out given his record here and one of those wins came on good ground, but soft going appears to bring out the best in him and 6f looks to be his optimum trip; races for the first-time since December.
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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

Form: 22444-

Last run: 101 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
13-race maiden who wasn't at his best towards the end of last year; however, he's dropped to a dangerous mark and it will be no surprise if he's in the shake-up on this reappearance, for which he wears a first-time visor.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

2

(4)

13th Oct 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 53y

Class 5

16:14 Leicester

Hostility

9st 7lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: David O’Meara

Landed a couple of 1m handicaps at Carlisle in the summer; had a valid excuse for tame effort sandwiched between two thirds at Carlisle and Redcar and has place claims at least.

9/2

3rd

1

(3)

3rd Oct 2026

Good

1m 2f 1y

Class 5

14:50 Redcar

Hostility

10st 0lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: David O’Meara

Two 1m wins at Carlisle (good) this summer, including under Conor Whiteley; another good run over that C&D when third in August but stopped quickly back there last time.

4/1

9th

5

(7)

9th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 173y

Class 5

16:47 Carlisle

Hostility

9st 7lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Two C&D wins on good ground this summer and he ran right up to his best when third of nine here three weeks ago (good to soft); a 3lb higher mark has kicked in now but he still seems likely to run well.

11/2

20/1

Form: 16615- D

Last run: 203 days

W: 9st 5lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
All six of his wins in Britain, and all ten of his outings last season, have come at Beverley; won over 7.4f/1m4f last summer but this 10yo lacks a recent outing and hasn't really shone on his three previous visits here.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

8

(3)

16th Sep 2026

Good

1m 1f 207y

Class 5

14:08 Beverley

Dr Rio

9st 4lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

Multiple course winner who comes here on the back of an emphatic victory in 1m3f handicap at Carlisle 20 days ago; up 6lb but not taken lightly in his current mood.

8/1

1st

2

(3)

27th Aug 2026

Good

1m 3f 39y

Class 6

16:30 Carlisle

Dr Rio

9st 11lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

All six wins in Britain have been at Beverley (7.5f-1m4f), the most recent coming last August off a 4lb higher mark than today's, and he posted a solid effort when third there over 1m2f two weeks ago; down the field over this C&D in June.

10/1

3rd

4

(6)

12th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 207y

Class 5

16:15 Beverley

Dr Rio

9st 6lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

Six-time course winner and a regular here; beaten just over 2l over C&D last month when he was on the back foot after starting slowly; hard to rule out.

8/1

6th
14 (8)
Tarlac

25/1

Form: 9476-7

Last run: 18 days

W: 8st 11lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
He's 6lb lower than when winning at Ripon (6f, good to soft) last May and he may have needed his recent comeback run at Newcastle; however, he was also below his best on his final few starts last term and 6f may suit best.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

7

(5)

7th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

14:10 Thirsk

Tarlac

9st 9lb

J: Olivia Haines

T: Katie Scott

Just one win from 23 starts but he made a bold bid and was only narrowly denied in a Hamilton handicap (6f, good to firm) three weeks ago; has leading claims if he can back that up.

11/4

2nd

3

(7)

16th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 6y

Class 6

16:35 Hamilton

Tarlac

9st 5lb

J: Sam James

T: Katie Scott

Not in the same form as he was in May and June last year but he's on a lowly mark now and, after being pushed along from some way out, he did stick well to the task when fourth over C&D (good to firm) recently; form case to be made down in grade.

7/2

4th

7

(6)

25th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 6y

Class 6

21:00 Hamilton

Tarlac

8st 13lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Katie Scott

Yet to be placed after six starts this season (5f-7f) but won off a much higher mark last spring, at Ripon (6f, good to soft), and may yet turn things around; worth a glance in the betting.

12/1

7th
8 (10)
Yafaarr

8/1

Form: 23123- BF

Last run: 135 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
In fine form for new yard last autumn, predominantly on AW but also when close third at Redcar (7f, good); he can play a leading role if continuing the good work on this return to action.
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Verdict Starting price

4th

7

(3)

16th Oct 2026

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 4

16:43 Newcastle (AW)

Yafaarr

9st 8lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Sam England

1m winner here last October; saw off his 18 rivals at Redcar (1m) in September and stylishly won a nine-runner race there (1m2f) 13 days ago; raised another 7lb today but reinstalling cheekpieces for those last two races received a big response and he's in the form of his life.

4/1

1st

2

(5)

3rd Oct 2026

Good

1m 2f 1y

Class 5

14:17 Redcar

Yafaarr

9st 12lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Sam England

Second 1m course win of this year when seeing off 18 rivals in this headgear combination on good ground 24 days ago; never involved over this C&D prior to that, though, and has yet to prove he's fully effective over 1m2f.

7/2

1st

3

(11)

9th Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 219y

Class 6

16:54 Redcar

Yafaarr

9st 13lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Sam England

Has a patchy profile and he's been well in last two runs (1m2f), but both wins have been at this trip and latest was over C&D (good) in June; has claims if he can recapture that form and he's in this mix on this drop back in trip and grade; cheekpieces added.

14/1

Form: 26777- CD

Last run: 154 days

W: 8st 12lb

7 yo Filly

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
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.
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9th

10

(9)

12th Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 5

18:20 Musselburgh

Coconut Bay

8st 11lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Tristan Davidson

Two close calls over C&D in 2025; in the frame four times this year but soundly beaten here recently and others higher up the list.

12/1

9th

10

(5)

25th Aug 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 15y

Class 6

16:15 Musselburgh

Coconut Bay

8st 11lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Tristan Davidson

Losing run is mounting up; however, well treated on best form and last few efforts (432) suggest her turn may be near; runner-up at Thirsk (7f) latest; not dismissed.

7/1

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

Form: 14973-

Last run: 201 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Progressive after joining this yard last May, winning three times at Ripon (1m, good) and posting a close third at Ayr (1m, soft) in September when last seen; the drop back to 7f might not be ideal on his reappearance but he's one to consider nevertheless.
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Verdict Starting price

9th

13

(6)

14th Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

17:21 Thirsk

Precious Spartan

8st 8lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Patrick Neville

A three-time 1m scorer in 2025; little to enthuse about this season however and he came in last of seven at Ripon (1m2f) last time; blinkers are reached for now.

40/1

7th

8

(5)

1st Sep 2026

Good

1m 1f 170y

Class 5

14:10 Ripon

Precious Spartan

9st 1lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: Patrick Neville

Won three times here (1m) in his first four starts for this trainer in 2025; has found life tough from an elevated mark since; "stopped quickly" in added cheekpieces at Ayr (1m2f; 22-1, beaten 36l) latest; risky proposition.

25/1

11th

4

(9)

10th Aug 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:15 Ayr

Precious Spartan

9st 13lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Patrick Neville

Did well for new stable last season, winning three times over 1m at Ripon; also suited by 1m2f, but launched this campaign with two low-key runs (7f/1m) and needs a good boost from the new cheekpieces.

12/1

Form: 61065- D

Last run: 172 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Inconsistent last year but won at Musselburgh (7f, good) in August on his third handicap start and wasn't beaten far in fifth at Wolverhampton (7f, AW) when last seen; remains lightly raced and could be a contender.
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2nd

6

(4)

5th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

14:32 Southwell (AW)

Wadacre Maestro

9st 6lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Charlie Johnston

Won at Musselburgh (7f, good) last August and also effective on Tapeta; he may have needed his sole run this year (well beaten at Catterick in April) but his profile is very up and down and claims aren't compelling.

9/1

10th

4

(3)

8th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

15:23 Catterick

Wadacre Maestro

9st 7lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Charlie Johnston

Inconsistent last year but won at Musselburgh (7f, good) in August on his third handicap start and wasn't beaten far in fifth at Wolverhampton (7f, AW) when last seen; remains lightly raced and could be a contender.

10/1

2

(8)

18th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Wadacre Maestro

9st 8lb

J: Joe Fanning

T: Charlie Johnston

Raised his game when readily seeing off seven rivals in a 7f handicap at Musselburgh in August; short of that level in two runs since and needs to bounce back quickly.

14/1

Form: 53657-

Last run: 172 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Below best at the end of last season and she's 0-12; wears a first-time hood for this return, having worn blinkers then cheekpieces on final two runs last term; on a handy mark on last season's best efforts (including over C&D) and she's not discounted.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

11th

10

(1)

8th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Ayr

Highfield Sunshine

9st 6lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

Close up in 7f events as a 3yo but she hasn't been her old self at 7f and 6f this year, in different headgear in two of her last three starts (none today); looks unlikely for now.

20/1

5th

1

(3)

22nd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 212y

Class 6

16:42 Catterick

Highfield Sunshine

9st 9lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

4yo maiden who has raced mainly at further; two duck eggs this term leave a doubt over current form; chance of revival depends on the effects of this belated return to sprinting, combined with first-time visor.

13/2

10th

7

(1)

6th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

17:00 Doncaster

Highfield Sunshine

9st 8lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: John & Sean Quinn

Below best at the end of last season and also well held on 7f Catterick reappearance, taking her record to 0-13; a subsequent wind operation needs to have had a positive effect.

16/1

OUR TIP

12/1

Form: 373538

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 8lb

7 yo Colt

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
He's won just once since making his British debut in October 2023; however, that came this January (7f, AW) and a slow start proved costly when back at 6f at Southwell last Thursday; effective on turf and might not be far away now back up in trip.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

4

(6)

28th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 3y

Class 6

17:25 Yarmouth

Way To Dubai

10st 0lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Michael Appleby

Better effort when fourth of ten at Thirsk (7f, good to firm) this month and now 2lb below his last winning mark, but he is just 1-42 in Britain.

6/1

4th

10

(12)

1st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

16:40 Thirsk

Way To Dubai

9st 3lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Michael Appleby

Low-key run at Newmarket (6f, good) 12 days ago; return to a longer trip is in his favour but others are more appealing for win purposes.

20/1

11th

12

(10)

19th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:45 Newmarket (July)

Way To Dubai

9st 5lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: Michael Appleby

Only 1lb higher than for his Lingfield (1m, AW) in January; up and down since that success and could prove vulnerable back sprinting.

20/1

Non-runners

Farandaway, Roundhay Park

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £24.70
Straight Forecast £20.01
Tricast £375.12
Trifecta £480.10

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Farandaway

SPOTLIGHT:

Vince Le Prince

TOPSPEED:

Hostility

The Guardian:

Precious Spartan

POSTDATA:

Way To Dubai

Daily Mail:

Farandaway

D Express:

Farandaway

Daily Mirror:

Farandaway

Daily Record:

Farandaway

The Star:

Hostility

The Times:

Vince Le Prince

Telegraph:

Vince Le Prince

The Sun:

Vince Le Prince