June 22 / 16.35 Catterick

16.35

Good

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  • Prize money: £4187.2
  • 1m 7f 189y
  • Class 5
  • 4 runners
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Runners: 4 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

7/4 (Won)

  • Win: £1.73

Form: -48123 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Off the mark when stepping up in trip at Ripon (2m, good; made all) in April; placed twice since, the latest when third of 13 in a Class 3 handicap at Thirsk (2m, good) last month; back in calmer waters here and has plenty to recommend him.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

5

(3)

16th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

2m 1f 27y

Class 3

18:15 Pontefract

Treasure Islands

9st 2lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Won at Ripon (2m, good) in April and Catterick (2m, good to firm) in June but he's not been as good at Newcastle or York (twice) since; back to his last winning mark.

9/1

7th

8

(8)

24th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

2m 0f 56y

Class 4

18:05 York

Treasure Islands

9st 0lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Won at Ripon (2m, good) in April and at Catterick (2m, good to firm) last month; a case can be made on those performances but he hasn't been at the top of his game on his two runs since, including over C&D last time.

14/1

6th

5

(8)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

2m 0f 56y

Class 4

16:20 York

Treasure Islands

9st 1lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

4yo who's relatively lightly raced and has found his niche in 2m races this season, winning at Ripon (good; made all) in April and Catterick (good to firm) last month; didn't show it in the Northumberland Vase at Newcastle two weeks ago but that was on AW and after just a five-day break; 3lb lower today and still has more to offer with stamina tests.

6/1

OUR TIP

2/1

Form: 603-06 C

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 9lb

8 yo Filly

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Latest of four wins came in August 2024; hasn't figured in two runs this year, at York and Thirsk, and although she takes a drop in grade others are more compelling.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

2nd

11

(1)

12th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

1m 4f 63y

Class 4

17:42 Chester

Arrange

10st 7lb

J: Callum Bewley

T: Martin Todhunter

Over two years since her last win but she's on a dangerous mark and hasn't been far away in her last three races, albeit over further (2m/1m6f); she does look vulnerable at this trip and was well beaten in her previous visit here.

8/1

3rd

6

(6)

7th Aug 2026

Good

1m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:18 Haydock

Arrange

10st 10lb

J: Mr Eireann Cagney

T: Martin Todhunter

Won a valuable 2m handicap here in August 2024 (good); hasn't won since, but comes into this in good form (second over 2m on last two starts, with cheekpieces back on last time); no cheekpieces here but on a good mark and one with a chance.

4/1

Form: 6467-0

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Yet to win under rules; showed some ability at 1m2f on the Flat for previous trainer but nothing worthwhile over hurdles for this yard and was beaten 60l on his return to the Flat at Ripon last month; hard to fancy.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

5

14th Sep 2026

Good

2m 0f 178y

Class 5

16:30 Sedgefield

Twilight Safari

10st 13lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Micky Hammond

Launched hurdling career with two inauspicious runs last winter and didn't achieve a great deal when remote third of five over C&D (good) in April; however, he's a fair stayer on the Flat (albeit a maiden) and may yet transfer more of that ability to this code.

7/1

5th

1

(6)

1st Sep 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:18 Ripon

Twilight Safari

10st 2lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Micky Hammond

13-race maiden; gave it a good go but found one stronger late on at Thirsk (1m6f, good to firm; 12-1) six weeks ago; stable continues to go well and this 4yo is only 1lb higher back over 2m; possibilities.

4/1

2nd

5

(5)

24th Jul 2026

Good

1m 6f 0y

Class 5

15:40 Thirsk

Twilight Safari

9st 4lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Micky Hammond

Still a maiden after 12 starts and was last of four in a Doncaster handicap (14.5f, good to firm) two weeks ago; wasn't beaten far in that race but he needs to find more to get off the mark.

15/2

Form: 43-672 C

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 6lb

8 yo Filly

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
No win since completing a three-timer at 1m4f-2m in the autumn of 2023; however, she ran her best race of the year when going close at Thirsk (1m4f, good) last month; has a good run in her back up in trip.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

3

(3)

17th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

14:30 Ayr

Valley Of Flowers

9st 7lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Samantha & Jacqueline Coward

Admirable 8yo who has won two of her last four starts including a cosy success at Beverley (1m4f, soft) last month; 4lb higher on this drop back in trip but she seems as good as ever and could be a big factor again if this sets up for her closing style.

4/1

1st

3

(7)

29th Aug 2026

Good

1m 4f 23y

Class 5

14:20 Beverley

Valley Of Flowers

9st 11lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Samantha & Jacqueline Coward

She recorded the latest of her six wins when readily taking five-runner Carlisle handicap (1m3f, good) last month; not disgraced at York over an extended 2m on her next two starts and now drops back in trip and grade; acts on most ground and warrants consideration.

8/1

6th

9

(9)

24th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

2m 0f 56y

Class 4

18:05 York

Valley Of Flowers

9st 0lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Samantha & Jacqueline Coward

Behind a couple of these when fourth over C&D (good to firm) a fortnight ago but that was still a respectable run and she won at Carlisle (1m3f, good) prior to that; went close in this race in 2024; not ruled out.

14/1

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Payout
Exacta £2.80
Straight Forecast £3.50
Trifecta £23.10

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Valley Of Flowers

SPOTLIGHT:

Treasure Islands

POSTDATA:

Treasure Islands

The Times:

Treasure Islands

Daily Mail:

Treasure Islands

TOPSPEED:

Valley Of Flowers

Telegraph:

Valley Of Flowers

The Guardian:

Valley Of Flowers

D Express:

Valley Of Flowers

Daily Mirror:

Valley Of Flowers

The Star:

Valley Of Flowers

Daily Record:

Valley Of Flowers