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Hannah Blanchard 21st Birthday Handicap

  • Prize money: £4004
  • 0m 5f 212y
  • Class 6
  • 8 runners
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Hannah Blanchard 21st Birthday Handicap

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

OUR TIP

Form: 06-231

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Ran well on his stable debut at Wetherby (5.5f, good to firm) in June and built on that when winning at Thirsk (7f; fifth and sixth have won since) 19 days ago; this drop back in trip won't be an issue and he has good claims off a 4lb higher mark.
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1

(2)

4th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 212y

Class 6

15:45 Catterick

Captain Cess

9st 12lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

Ran well on his stable debut at Wetherby (5.5f, good to firm) in June and built on that when winning at Thirsk (7f; fifth and sixth have won since) 19 days ago; this drop back in trip won't be an issue and he has good claims off a 4lb higher mark.

5/2

1st

1

(3)

16th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

16:10 Thirsk

Captain Cess

9st 12lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

Ten-race maiden but he went close at Chepstow (6f, good to soft) on his final start for Adrian Wintle, and ran well at Wetherby (5.5f, good to firm; didn't get the clearest run) last month on his stable debut; this trip will be no issue and he's considered.

11/4

3

(4)

22nd Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

17:10 Catterick

Captain Cess

9st 9lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

Ex-Adrian Wintle; ten-race maiden; sound efforts on last two starts, notably on stable debut when third at Wetherby last week (5.5f, good to firm; 11-8 favourite, not clearest of runs); seems to stay 7f; a possible.

5/2

Form: 210334 C

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 11lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Often front-runner; course winner over 7f last June and gained her fifth success when winning at Thirsk (6f, good to firm) five starts ago; behind Barmyblade when third over this C&D before a lesser effort at Thirsk 11 days ago; could bounce back in this lower grade.
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2

(1)

4th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 212y

Class 6

15:45 Catterick

Miss Rainbow

9st 11lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Tracy Waggott

Often front-runner; course winner over 7f last June and gained her fifth success when winning at Thirsk (6f, good to firm) five starts ago; behind Barmyblade when third over this C&D before a lesser effort at Thirsk 11 days ago; could bounce back in this lower grade.

5/1

4th

7

(7)

24th Jul 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

16:18 Thirsk

Miss Rainbow

9st 5lb

J: William Pyle

T: Tracy Waggott

Won this race last year and she scored over 5f here (good) last month; can be a bit up and down but she's finished a creditable third in last two runs, including at Catterick (6f, good to firm) on Wednesday; shortlisted.

9/1

3rd

2

(1)

22nd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 212y

Class 6

16:42 Catterick

Miss Rainbow

9st 9lb

J: William Pyle

T: Tracy Waggott

Largely in good form this season, notably for Thirsk win; respectable third at Carlisle most recently; return to a sharper scenario looks ideal, as her broadly consistent record at Catterick attests; solid claims.

9/4

Form: 082101 CD

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Made all at Thirsk (6f, good to firm) last month and bounced back from a disappointing effort when winning over this C&D two weeks ago (again made all); can't be dismissed off this 3lb higher mark at a track which suits.
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3

(8)

4th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 212y

Class 6

15:45 Catterick

Barmyblade

9st 10lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

Made all at Thirsk (6f, good to firm) last month and bounced back from a disappointing effort when winning over this C&D two weeks ago (again made all); can't be dismissed off this 3lb higher mark at a track which suits.

9/2

1st

5

(6)

22nd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 212y

Class 6

16:42 Catterick

Barmyblade

9st 3lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Made all at Thirsk (6f) on penultimate start and was hindered by being pestered for the lead at Beverley latest (eventually dropped away); tactical considerations aside, he remains well treated on peak form and is a course winner.

7/2

10th

4

(7)

14th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:23 Beverley

Barmyblade

9st 8lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Four wins over 5f/6f last season; back to winning ways at Thirsk last time (6f, good to firm; cheekpieces back on); not ideally drawn but a contender off 4lb higher.

7/2

Form: 010389 C

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Sole win from 21 starts came in a 5f handicap here in April off the same mark as today's but he's mostly struggled since; has failed to beat a rival on his last two outings and the headgear is now removed.
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4

(7)

4th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 212y

Class 6

15:45 Catterick

Lucius Aurelius

9st 10lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Kevin Ryan

Sole win from 21 starts came in a 5f handicap here in April off the same mark as today's but he's mostly struggled since; has failed to beat a rival on his last two outings and the headgear is now removed.

12/1

9th

6

(9)

15th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:40 Catterick

Lucius Aurelius

9st 9lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Kevin Ryan

Hasn't finished out of the first three in five starts here, including a win over this trip on good in April; well beaten at Pontefract in first-time blinkers latest but his course record affords him respect with regular cheekpieces also back in place.

9/1

8th

7

(3)

29th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 3y

Class 5

16:30 Pontefract

Lucius Aurelius

9st 6lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Kevin Ryan

Seems ideally suited by Catterick, the scene of his April win and bronze medal latest start; has an unconvincing record at Pontefract; new headgear needs to make a difference.

8/1

Form: -14886 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 10lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Seven of his eight wins have been on the AW, the most recent coming at Newcastle (6f; first-time tongue-tie) in February; well beaten on his last three starts but he did have an excuse here two weeks ago (blindfold was removed late).
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5

(4)

4th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 212y

Class 6

15:45 Catterick

Howzak

9st 10lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Liam Bailey

Seven of his eight wins have been on the AW, the most recent coming at Newcastle (6f; first-time tongue-tie) in February; well beaten on his last three starts but he did have an excuse here two weeks ago (blindfold was removed late).

33/1

6th

4

(5)

22nd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 212y

Class 6

16:42 Catterick

Howzak

9st 7lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Liam Bailey

Seven-time AW winner who is 1-7 on turf; paid for setting a strong pace when returned to this sphere last time but ended up achieving nothing in terms of form and he has become inconsistent.

20/1

8th

1

(1)

15th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 182y

Class 6

14:45 Carlisle

Howzak

10st 0lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Liam Bailey

Seemingly aided by first-time tongue-tie when causing 28-1 surprise on AW in February (6f) but absent since running as though something was amiss the following month and has become far too inconsistent to rely upon; not the percentage call on first turf start since summer 2024.

12/1

Form: 235622 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
3-29 on the AW compared to 1-23 on turf, the last two successes coming at Southwell in January (6f/7f); went close at Salisbury (7f, good to firm) two weeks ago and will have no issue with the drop back in trip; respected.
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6

(6)

4th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 212y

Class 6

15:45 Catterick

Call Glory

9st 9lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Ian Williams

3-29 on the AW compared to 1-23 on turf, the last two successes coming at Southwell in January (6f/7f); went close at Salisbury (7f, good to firm) two weeks ago and will have no issue with the drop back in trip; respected.

4/1

2nd

2

(8)

21st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 213y

Class 6

18:21 Salisbury

Call Glory

11st 2lb

J: Mr Bradley Furniss

T: Ian Williams

Three-time AW winner who is only 1-22 on turf but has been placed a few times since returned to this sphere, runner-up at Leicester most recently; fighting chance off current mark in this field.

11/4

2nd

7

(11)

25th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

18:45 Leicester

Call Glory

9st 5lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Ian Williams

Better on turf than a 1-21 record might suggest; two recent backward steps (never travelling here latest) but recorded a pair of near misses here before those, including over C&D off 2lb higher.

6/1

Form: 597-53

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Six-race maiden; refused to settle and built up a clear lead at Beverley (7.5f, good to firm) three weeks ago, but was caught inside the final furlong and finished third of eight; there was plenty of encouragement to be taken from that effort and he should be suited by the drop back in trip.
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7

(5)

4th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 212y

Class 6

15:45 Catterick

Enjoy The Night

9st 5lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Seb Spencer

Six-race maiden; refused to settle and built up a clear lead at Beverley (7.5f, good to firm) three weeks ago, but was caught inside the final furlong and finished third of eight; there was plenty of encouragement to be taken from that effort and he should be suited by the drop back in trip.

9/1

3rd

8

(1)

14th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 96y

Class 5

16:58 Beverley

Enjoy The Night

8st 10lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Seb Spencer

All races at 5f and he hasn't achieved much in either handicap, for previous yard and this one; some encouragement in pedigree for a step up in trip but probably best watched even so.

12/1

5th

1

(8)

11th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

19:22 Catterick

Enjoy The Night

9st 9lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Seb Spencer

Down the field in three novice/maiden events and it was a similar tale in added tongue-tie on handicap debut at Thirsk (5f; 28-1) last September; has left the Quinns since; hard to be interested in him back from an absence unless the market speaks favourably; has been gelded.

16/1

Form: 222153 CD

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
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Selections

RP RATINGS:

Barmyblade

SPOTLIGHT:

Captain Cess

POSTDATA:

Battenburg Belle

Telegraph:

Enjoy The Night

The Guardian:

Miss Rainbow

The Times:

Battenburg Belle

THE NORTH:

Captain Cess

D Express:

Captain Cess

The Star:

Captain Cess

Daily Mail:

Barmyblade

Daily Mirror:

Barmyblade

The Sun:

Barmyblade

Daily Record:

Barmyblade