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15.15

Good

Jacky Rylance 60th Birthday Celebration Handicap

  • Prize money: £4187.2
  • 1m 7f 189y
  • Class 6
  • 9 runners
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Jacky Rylance 60th Birthday Celebration Handicap

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

11/1

  • Place: £3.40

Form: 6-2564

Last run: 40 days

W: 8st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
1-21, with the win coming in a classified event at Wolverhampton (8.5f, AW; first-time blinkers) last February, but he has been runner-up on three occasions; below his best in recent starts and was last of four at Nottingham in June.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

6

(3)

17th Aug 2026

Standard

1m 7f 169y

Class 6

15:30 Lingfield (AW)

Star Of Jupiter

8st 13lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Mark Loughnane

Sole win from 22 starts was in a classified event at Wolverhampton (9.4f) in February 2025; runner-up over this trip at Catterick (good to firm) 13 days ago but he was beaten 7l and the winner let that form down at Newmarket on Friday night; passed over.

9/1

2nd

8

(3)

4th Aug 2026

Good

1m 7f 189y

Class 6

15:15 Catterick

Star Of Jupiter

8st 9lb

J: William Pyle

T: Mark Loughnane

1-21, with the win coming in a classified event at Wolverhampton (8.5f, AW; first-time blinkers) last February, but he has been runner-up on three occasions; below his best in recent starts and was last of four at Nottingham in June.

11/1

4th

4

(5)

25th Jun 2026

Good

1m 6f 0y

Class 6

11:00 Nottingham

Star Of Jupiter

8st 9lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Mark Loughnane

1-20, with the win coming in a classified event at Wolverhampton (9.5f, AW; first-time blinkers) last February; runner-up on three occasions, including on good to firm at Chepstow last summer, but was well held at Yarmouth (soft) 15 days ago.

9/2

4/1

  • Place: £1.90

Form: -32364

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 6lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Both wins came on the AW in 2023 (8.5f/1m2f); bounced back from a lesser effort at Ayr (1m7f, soft) when a 3l fourth at Carlisle (1m3f, good to firm) last time but she is yet to fully prove she's effective at this trip; visor goes on.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

9

(8)

8th Sep 2026

Good

1m 5f 192y

Class 6

17:51 Catterick

Fleur De Mer

10st 10lb

J: Mr Eireann Cagney

T: Martin Todhunter

Last win was for Hugo Palmer at Newcastle (1m2f) in September 2023; plenty of placed efforts for this trainer, including when runner-up at Newcastle (12.5f; winner has won twice since) 19 days ago; others are better equipped for win purposes.

5/1

2nd

3

(12)

20th Aug 2026

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 6

18:19 Newcastle (AW)

Fleur De Mer

10st 0lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Martin Todhunter

Dual winner although the latest of them came here (1m2f) in 2023; regularly in the frame, however, including when fourth at Carlisle (1m3f) last month and third over 2m at Catterick (also good to firm) a fortnight ago; capable of having a say.

13/2

3rd

3

(7)

4th Aug 2026

Good

1m 7f 189y

Class 6

15:15 Catterick

Fleur De Mer

9st 6lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Martin Todhunter

Both wins came on the AW in 2023 (8.5f/1m2f); bounced back from a lesser effort at Ayr (1m7f, soft) when a 3l fourth at Carlisle (1m3f, good to firm) last time but she is yet to fully prove she's effective at this trip; visor goes on.

4/1

12/1

Form: -26533

Last run: 16 days

W: 8st 10lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Sole win from 33 starts came on the AW at Wolverhampton (around 2m) in October; well-held third on her last two starts, including over C&D in May, but cheekpieces may be able to help; each-way chance.
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

10

28th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

2m 3f 188y

Class 5

19:15 Sedgefield

Lillistar

10st 11lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Micky Hammond

1-34; returns to hurdles (0-13) for the first time in a while; weakened in newly applied cheekpieces (now discarded) when fourth of nine on the Flat at Catterick (2m; 16-1) this month.

13/2

4th

7

(5)

4th Aug 2026

Good

1m 7f 189y

Class 6

15:15 Catterick

Lillistar

8st 10lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Micky Hammond

Sole win from 33 starts came on the AW at Wolverhampton (around 2m) in October; well-held third on her last two starts, including over C&D in May, but cheekpieces may be able to help; each-way chance.

12/1

3rd

3

(3)

19th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 7f 217y

Class 6

14:58 Redcar

Lillistar

9st 1lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Micky Hammond

Winless since a breakthrough victory at Wolverhampton (2m) in October but she got back on song with third of five in 2m Catterick handicap in May; not ruled out.

7/2

Form: 27-450

Last run: 157 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
16-race maiden (Flat/hurdles) but he was runner-up on the Flat at Yarmouth (1m4f, good; first-time cheekpieces) last October; has made the frame over hurdles in recent starts but others look stronger.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

3

14th Sep 2026

Good

2m 0f 178y

Class 5

16:30 Sedgefield

Karthala

11st 2lb

J: William Shanahan

T: Jennie Candlish

Made the frame in all four handicap hurdles but was well held when third at Uttoxeter (2m, good) in July and didn't fire on the Flat last month; probably needs to be perked up by a change of headgear here (usually wears cheekpieces) and Sean Quinlan appears to favour stablemate Expert Analysis.

6/1

5th

2

(8)

4th Aug 2026

Good

1m 7f 189y

Class 6

15:15 Catterick

Karthala

9st 9lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Jennie Candlish

16-race maiden (Flat/hurdles) but he was runner-up on the Flat at Yarmouth (1m4f, good; first-time cheekpieces) last October; has made the frame over hurdles in recent starts but others look stronger.

6/1

3rd

6

15th Jul 2026

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 5

14:48 Uttoxeter

Karthala

11st 1lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Jennie Candlish

15-race maiden under all codes but has reached the frame on all three occasions since switched to handicap hurdles; down another 1lb and back in trip, but needs to find more to open his account.

7/1

5/1

Form: -69365 CD

Last run: 66 days

W: 9st 5lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Dual C&D winner last May, the most recent coming off a 7lb higher mark than today's; failed to beat a rival home here in May and he was pulled up over hurdles when last seen 52 days ago; bit to prove after those efforts.
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Verdict Starting price

7th

2

(2)

26th Aug 2026

Good

1m 5f 192y

Class 6

15:45 Catterick

Zephlyn

9st 11lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Ewan Whillans

Won back-to-back 2m handicaps here in May of last year and those were off higher marks; however, recent efforts leave him with much to prove.

7/1

6th

4

(4)

4th Aug 2026

Good

1m 7f 189y

Class 6

15:15 Catterick

Zephlyn

9st 5lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Ewan Whillans

Dual C&D winner last May, the most recent coming off a 7lb higher mark than today's; failed to beat a rival home here in May and he was pulled up over hurdles when last seen 52 days ago; bit to prove after those efforts.

5/1

3

13th Jun 2026

Good

2m 0f 48y

Class 5

13:42 Hexham

Zephlyn

11st 13lb

J: William Maggs

T: Ewan Whillans

Below par on the AW this year and again failed to fire when last of five on the Flat at Carlisle (2m, good to firm) two weeks ago; however, his earlier fourth on handicap hurdle debut at Perth (2m4f, good) was more encouraging and gives him a chance of making the frame now down in trip.

10/1

9/4

Form: 9444-3

Last run: 193 days

W: 8st 13lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
In good form over hurdles, getting off the mark when winning at Market Rasen (2m7f) and just held on by a head to follow up at Stratford (2m6f) 36 days ago; ran respectably over this C&D for her previous stable and has claims returned to the Flat.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

5

(9)

4th Aug 2026

Good

1m 7f 189y

Class 6

15:15 Catterick

Slack Alice

8st 13lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Mickey Bowen

In good form over hurdles, getting off the mark when winning at Market Rasen (2m7f) and just held on by a head to follow up at Stratford (2m6f) 36 days ago; ran respectably over this C&D for her previous stable and has claims returned to the Flat.

9/4

1st

2

29th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

2m 6f 7y

Class 5

15:40 Stratford

Slack Alice

12st 0lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Mickey Bowen

Off the mark at the seventh attempt over hurdles when justifying support at Market Rasen (2m7f, good) 17 days ago; up 7lb but that was an emphatic success and she's open to more progress; big player.

6/4

1st

4

12th Jun 2026

Good

2m 7f 16y

Class 5

18:16 Market Rasen

Slack Alice

11st 6lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Mickey Bowen

Gradual improvement over hurdles, twice hitting the frame at Ludlow (2m5f-3m), getting to within 3l of Son Of Tyran (beaten by Brionywells since) last month; slightly more needed to make the breakthrough from this 1lb higher mark.

5/1

20/1

Form: 988327

Last run: 4 days

W: 8st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Dual AW winner in France (1m/9.5f); beaten 13l when second of five over this C&D (good to firm) last month and was well beaten at Newcastle (2m, AW) four days ago; others have stronger claims.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

8

(1)

27th Aug 2026

Good

1m 3f 39y

Class 6

16:30 Carlisle

Speechman

8st 12lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Philip Kirby

Dual AW winner in France (1m/9.5f); beaten 12l when second of five at Catterick (2m, good to firm) last month and he's struggled in both starts since; this drop back in trip may help but others are preferred.

16/1

8th

6

(6)

4th Aug 2026

Good

1m 7f 189y

Class 6

15:15 Catterick

Speechman

8st 11lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Philip Kirby

Dual AW winner in France (1m/9.5f); beaten 13l when second of five over this C&D (good to firm) last month and was well beaten at Newcastle (2m, AW) four days ago; others have stronger claims.

20/1

7th

7

(7)

31st Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

2m 0f 56y

Class 6

15:20 Newcastle (AW)

Speechman

8st 7lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Philip Kirby

Dual winner on the AW in France (1m, 9.5f); mainly disappointing for new yard, although fair third of five in first-time visor at Beverley two runs ago (1m4f, good to firm); on a fair mark, but beaten more than 8l on two tries at this trip.

12/1

Form: /00-65

Last run: 7 days

W: 8st 9lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Dual winner over hurdles (2024/2025) when trained by Fergal O'Brien; tailed off here over 1m4f on her stable debut and she was an 11l fifth at Beverley (1m4f) a week ago; step back up in trip needs to help.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

9

(1)

4th Aug 2026

Good

1m 7f 189y

Class 6

15:15 Catterick

Ruler Of The River

8st 9lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Philip Kirby

Dual winner over hurdles (2024/2025) when trained by Fergal O'Brien; tailed off here over 1m4f on her stable debut and she was an 11l fifth at Beverley (1m4f) a week ago; step back up in trip needs to help.

50/1

5th

5

(2)

28th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 23y

Class 6

14:10 Beverley

Ruler Of The River

9st 3lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Philip Kirby

Modest winning hurdler for Fergal O'Brien last autumn; came in last of six for new stable in 1m4f Catterick handicap 13 days ago; not easy to make a case for.

33/1

6th

5

(5)

15th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 13y

Class 5

14:10 Catterick

Ruler Of The River

10st 0lb

J: Mr Jack Loughnane

T: Philip Kirby

Dual hurdle winner but 0-13 on the Flat; didn't offer a great deal in points and a hunter chase for Tom Fife in the spring; others are preferred unless the betting speaks in his favour starting out for Phil Kirby.

20/1

OUR TIP

Form: /9-094

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
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Payout
Exacta £29.80
Straight Forecast £36.52
Tricast £194.03
Trifecta £232.10

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Slack Alice

RP RATINGS:

Fleur De Mer

POSTDATA:

Karthala

Telegraph:

Zephlyn

The Times:

Slack Alice

The Guardian:

Slack Alice

Daily Mail:

Slack Alice

The Sun:

Slack Alice

The Star:

Slack Alice

Daily Record:

Slack Alice

D Express:

Fleur De Mer

Daily Mirror:

Fleur De Mer