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Hugh James Classified Stakes

  • Prize money: £3663.8
  • 0m 7f 6y
  • Class 6
  • 7 runners
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Hugh James Classified Stakes

Runners: 7 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

OUR TIP

Form: 360901 D

Last run: 5 days

W: 10st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Following a two-month break he returned to form and landed a gamble in reapplied cheekpieces (retained) at Wolverhampton (7f, AW) last Thursday; he's never finished better than seventh on turf and the surface switch is a concern, but he'll be tough to beat if reproducing anything like his latest form.
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1

(2)

4th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

14:45 Catterick

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10st 0lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Jennie Candlish

Following a two-month break he returned to form and landed a gamble in reapplied cheekpieces (retained) at Wolverhampton (7f, AW) last Thursday; he's never finished better than seventh on turf and the surface switch is a concern, but he'll be tough to beat if reproducing anything like his latest form.

4/6

1st

2

(3)

30th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

20:07 Wolverhampton (AW)

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9st 13lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Jennie Candlish

Both wins have been over 6f at Kempton when trained by Heather Main; yet to build on his debut for this yard but is now down to a career-low mark; steps back up in trip and cheekpieces return (worn once previously).

14/1

Form: 750489 D

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
A couple of respectable efforts in May/June but she's been well beaten on her last two starts and has won just one of her 24 races.
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2

(6)

4th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

14:45 Catterick

Due Respect

9st 9lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Gary Rutherford

A couple of respectable efforts in May/June but she's been well beaten on her last two starts and has won just one of her 24 races.

14/1

9th

7

(3)

29th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

16:20 Redcar

Due Respect

9st 4lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Gary Rutherford

Ran poorly here at the end of May (7f, good to firm) but she otherwise has a good course record; ought to be well treated now but she isn't a solid option.

12/1

8th

8

(9)

13th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

16:00 Ayr

Due Respect

9st 4lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Gary Rutherford

Belied 33-1 odds when fourth at Musselburgh (7f, good) three weeks ago and is now 2lb lower than for last summer's win at Redcar (7f, good to soft) but her overall profile remains unconvincing.

16/1

Form: 237457 CD BF

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 9lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
9yo who has been beaten on his last 13 starts and hasn't really shone elsewhere on his last two outings; however, this four-time course winner was second in this last year and a respectable fourth over C&D three starts ago; could have a part to play now back here.
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3

(3)

4th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

14:45 Catterick

Rain Cap

9st 9lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: John David Riches

9yo who has been beaten on his last 13 starts and hasn't really shone elsewhere on his last two outings; however, this four-time course winner was second in this last year and a respectable fourth over C&D three starts ago; could have a part to play now back here.

6/1

7th

3

(1)

26th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:00 Pontefract

Rain Cap

9st 8lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: John David Riches

Not beaten far on his last two starts and this veteran is only 1lb higher than for his win in this event last year; well drawn; solid claims.

100/30

5th

1

(5)

16th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 6y

Class 6

16:35 Hamilton

Rain Cap

9st 9lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: John David Riches

Won this race in 2022 and finished runner-up in two of three subsequent runnings; looked to be running into form again when fourth of eight at Catterick (7f, good to firm) 24 days ago and a very good run is likely.

11/2

Form: 6-0323 BF

Last run: 4 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Remains a maiden after 14 starts but she's returned from a break in good form this summer, finishing in the first three on her last three starts (6f/7f, good/good to firm; including here); could be thereabouts.
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4

(4)

4th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

14:45 Catterick

Wait For It

9st 9lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Liam Bailey

Remains a maiden after 14 starts but she's returned from a break in good form this summer, finishing in the first three on her last three starts (6f/7f, good/good to firm; including here); could be thereabouts.

6/1

3rd

7

(7)

31st Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 6

19:55 Musselburgh

Wait For It

9st 0lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Liam Bailey

Exposed maiden but she has run with credit in two 6f handicaps this summer, finishing second of seven at Catterick last week; returning to 7f will be in her favour and she is high on the list.

2/1

2nd

7

(2)

22nd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 212y

Class 6

16:42 Catterick

Wait For It

8st 9lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Liam Bailey

Has proved an inconsistent maiden but ran encouragingly off a reduced mark at Carlisle last time when dropped back to 6f, returned to turf and back from a layoff; possibilities provided she builds on that effort.

5/1

Form: 530790 CD

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 9lb

7 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Two-time course winner who showed some spark when third over C&D in May; however, this 7yo has struggled on her four starts since and hopes are pinned on the first-time visor (replacing cheekpieces) prompting a revival.
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5

(1)

4th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

14:45 Catterick

Without Delay

9st 9lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Tracy Waggott

Two-time course winner who showed some spark when third over C&D in May; however, this 7yo has struggled on her four starts since and hopes are pinned on the first-time visor (replacing cheekpieces) prompting a revival.

14/1

10th

8

(10)

16th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 218y

Class 6

15:38 Thirsk

Without Delay

9st 9lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Tracy Waggott

The most recent of her five wins came at Catterick last July; third there over 7f in May but she's struggled in three outings since, including back at Catterick eight days ago; others have stronger claims.

20/1

9th

7

(8)

8th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

14:00 Catterick

Without Delay

8st 10lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Tracy Waggott

Slow starts are becoming an issue and she's been well beaten on her last two starts; however, she showed spark when third over C&D (good) three runs ago and she won this last year (good to firm); not discounted.

14/1

Form: 779376

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 42

Form & Verdict
She's run some respectable races this season but over shorter; 0-23 and hasn't been shaping as though a first win is imminent.
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6

(5)

4th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

14:45 Catterick

Zivas Star

9st 9lb

J: Andrew Elliott

T: Simon Whitaker

She's run some respectable races this season but over shorter; 0-23 and hasn't been shaping as though a first win is imminent.

40/1

6th

11

(2)

14th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:23 Beverley

Zivas Star

9st 0lb

J: Andrew Elliott

T: Simon Whitaker

22-race maiden; third in a Leicester classified two runs ago (cheekpieces on first time) but well beaten last time.

25/1

7th

12

(8)

21st Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

14:05 Pontefract

Zivas Star

8st 9lb

J: Andrew Elliott

T: Simon Whitaker

Proved resurgent in first-time cheekpieces at Leicester (classified race) most recently but has her limitations and remains a maiden.

33/1

Form: 7-0035

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
13-race maiden who is unraced beyond 6f; after a promising third on stable debut here (6f, good to firm) in June he took a backward step when fifth at Beverley (5f, good to firm) latest, but this 3yo is not ruled out.
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7

(7)

4th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

14:45 Catterick

Our Hero Matty

9st 3lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Tony Culhane & Stella Barclay

13-race maiden who is unraced beyond 6f; after a promising third on stable debut here (6f, good to firm) in June he took a backward step when fifth at Beverley (5f, good to firm) latest, but this 3yo is not ruled out.

15/2

5th

5

(3)

14th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

14:47 Beverley

Our Hero Matty

9st 2lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Tony Culhane & Stella Barclay

Failed to progress as a 2yo and was well held in sprint handicaps on the AW and turf for previous yard; however, he shaped nicely on his debut for this one when third at Catterick (6f, good to firm) in June so now he's of more interest again.

7/1

3rd

5

(2)

22nd Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 212y

Class 6

15:30 Catterick

Our Hero Matty

9st 6lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Tony Culhane & Stella Barclay

Maiden who regressed during a busy first season; well beaten in his two runs this year and has left Brian Ellison since; his mark continues to fall but best watched on stable debut.

20/1

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Payout
Exacta £9.80
Straight Forecast £11.92
Trifecta £34.60

Selections

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