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.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

2

(3)

30th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 212y

Class 5

16:12 Catterick

Evocative Spark

9st 6lb

J: Luke Morris

T: John David Riches

Arrives in great form, having won three of his four turf starts this season, two of those here over 7f and the latest over C&D; up another 4lb but looked like he had a bit more up his sleeve last time; big player.

9/4

1st

5

(2)

21st May 2026

Good

0m 5f 212y

Class 5

15:10 Catterick

Evocative Spark

9st 6lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: John David Riches

Thrives here - form figures 72111 - twice accounting for Vince Le Prince over 7f last month; weakened at Doncaster (7f, good to firm) 19 days ago, but this track is a much better fit, and he's unlikely to be hindered by rain; still fairly treated off 67 based on historic form.

7/1

7th

6

(3)

2nd May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

20:02 Doncaster

Evocative Spark

9st 6lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: John David Riches

Veteran who has been back in fine form of late, landing a pair of 7f handicaps at Catterick; up another 3lb but he's not taken lightly in his current mood.

3/1

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

5th

7

(2)

18th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 195y

Class 5

17:10 Carlisle

Vince Le Prince

9st 3lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

Has form at different tracks but may be ideally suited by Catterick and, back away from that venue, his consistent spell ended last time; no win since 2024.

8/1

7th

2

(5)

7th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

18:50 Redcar

Vince Le Prince

9st 7lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Has added to his strong record over 7f at Catterick with a pair of runner-up efforts on good last month; successful on his fast-ground C&D debut, which was his only previous visit to Redcar; should go well again.

7/2

2nd

1

(5)

22nd Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

15:52 Catterick

Vince Le Prince

9st 9lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

His C&D record of 112153422 shows his affinity for the track and he made a pleasing return to action when second to the reopposing Evocative Spark here two weeks ago (pair clear); should make his presence felt again off an unchanged mark.

100/30

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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Verdict Starting price

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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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

6

(9)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 0y

Class 6

14:10 Carlisle

Hostility

9st 8lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: David O’Meara

16-race maiden who can be difficult to settle and was well beaten at Ripon (1m, good) last month on sole previous run beyond 7f; however, he kept on strongly for seventh of 13 at Catterick (7f, good) last time, suggesting this trip might be worth a go, and his mark continues to fall; visor removed.

14/1

7th

5

(4)

11th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

14:30 Catterick

Hostility

9st 13lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: David O’Meara

15-race maiden who could do with settling better; however, 1m stretched him at Ripon last time and prior to that he was a fairly encouraging fourth over this C&D (good) on his reappearance; not ruled out back down in trip.

12/1

9th

6

(6)

25th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:45 Ripon

Hostility

9st 5lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: David O’Meara

Maiden (0-14), runner-up five times, including in a 6f Southwell novice last November; ran respectably (keen) when fourth in a newly applied visor at Catterick (7f, good) latest; should stay a mile (first go) and is on a fair mark, more so if factoring in Mason Paetel's 5lb claim.

9/2

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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3rd

7

(1)

12th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 100y

Class 5

16:35 Beverley

Dr Rio

9st 3lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

Veteran who is a multiple winner, from 7.5f to 1m4f, at Beverley; however, latest effort (here) doesn't suggest his old legs are crying out for this 3.5f drop back in trip.

16/1

4th

5

(3)

23rd Apr 2026

Good

1m 4f 23y

Class 5

15:52 Beverley

Dr Rio

9st 5lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

Veteran who is 6-23 at Beverley, the most recent success last August in last 1m4f attempt; could go well returned to this scenario with Catterick reappearance (7f) under his belt.

12/1

5th

7

(7)

8th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

15:23 Catterick

Dr Rio

9st 5lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

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.

20/1

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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7th

3

(4)

28th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:10 Ripon

Tarlac

9st 8lb

J: Kyle McHugh

T: Katie Scott

Sole win from 19 starts came over C&D last May but he's falling in the weights without giving any obvious indication he's likely to take advantage; a first-time visor replaces the blinkers worn last time.

11/1

8th

5

(4)

15th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 6

17:30 Hamilton

Tarlac

9st 5lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Katie Scott

Campaigned mostly over 6f, winning once (off 8lb higher); however, attractively weighted and has possibilities if taking well to first-time blinkers, combined with new trip.

8/1

5th

5

(5)

5th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:30 Ayr

Tarlac

9st 3lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Katie Scott

Record is only 1-17 and there is a question mark over his current form; however, a revival would put him firmly in the picture; gained his success off 8lb higher last May.

6/1

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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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

5

(8)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 0y

Class 6

14:10 Carlisle

Yafaarr

9st 9lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Sam England

Best form has come on AW and he made it 0-6 on turf when fourth of eight, beaten about 4l, at Redcar (7f, good) three weeks ago; however, he kept on well and his last win came over 1m at Newcastle last October; has an each-way shout up in trip.

8/1

4th

7

(7)

7th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

18:50 Redcar

Yafaarr

9st 2lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Sam England

In decent nick on AW for this yard in the second half of 2025 but hasn't been able to translate that to turf on return this spring; being eased 2lb can only help but others are more persuasive.

12/1

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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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

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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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

9

(1)

8th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

15:23 Catterick

Precious Spartan

9st 4lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Patrick Neville

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.

11/1

8

(5)

19th Sep 2025

Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:15 Ayr

Precious Spartan

9st 5lb

J: Archie Young

T: Patrick Neville

Returning to 1m from further is a good thing but all his best form is on drier ground.

40/1

7th

10

(11)

5th Sep 2025

Good

1m 3f 140y

Class 5

17:27 Haydock

Precious Spartan

9st 1lb

J: Archie Young

T: Patrick Neville

Won three at Ripon from his six starts for this yard; those wins were 1m, however, and his form was not as good when tried over 1m2f, including when tailed off on latest start; big questions to answer over new trip.

20/1

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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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

5

(4)

2nd Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

18:45 Chelmsford (AW)

Wadacre Maestro

9st 12lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Charlie Johnston

Won a 7f Musselburgh handicap in August (good) but tailed-off last over same C&D last time (good to soft); AW debut; hard to work out.

12/1

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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11th

6

(9)

8th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

15:23 Catterick

Highfield Sunshine

9st 5lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

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.

14/1

6

(2)

18th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Highfield Sunshine

9st 7lb

J: Sam Feilden

T: John & Sean Quinn

11-race maiden; started the season in good form but last two runs have been well short of her best; cheekpieces tried after one go in blinkers; handles Tapeta and well drawn to attack but there are risks attached.

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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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

6

(2)

28th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 3y

Class 5

14:12 Yarmouth

Way To Dubai

9st 4lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Michael Appleby

Has won only once since making his British debut in October 2023; has threatened plenty of times but has been very poor in last two races.

14/1

12th

2

(11)

8th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

15:23 Catterick

Way To Dubai

9st 8lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Michael Appleby

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.

12/1

8th

9

(5)

2nd Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 4

17:48 Southwell (AW)

Way To Dubai

8st 12lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Michael Appleby

1m win in January and back to his recent best when a close third at Lingfield last week; runs off the same mark today but he would be more appealing over an extra furlong.

5/1

Non-runners

Farandaway, Roundhay Park

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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