August 26 / 15.45 Catterick

15.45

Good

Hats Of Yorkshire Handicap

  • Prize money: £3663.8
  • 1m 5f 192y
  • Class 6
  • 8 runners
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Hats Of Yorkshire Handicap

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

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12/1

  • Place: £2.40

Form: 8-7645

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Best efforts have come at around 1m2f; ran okay when fifth of eight in first-time blinkers at Hamilton (1m4f, good) but they went very steady; might get outstayed over this far.
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5th

8

(3)

3rd Sep 2026

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 6

13:42 Newcastle (AW)

Mr Withington

9st 4lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Ewan Whillans

13-race maiden; behind Satyress when fifth at Hamilton (1m4f, good; first-time blinkers) last month before finishing second to an improving rival at Catterick (1m4f, good to firm) eight days ago; drop in trip won't be an issue and he has each-way claims.

5/1

2nd

3

(3)

26th Aug 2026

Good

1m 5f 192y

Class 6

15:45 Catterick

Mr Withington

9st 6lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Ewan Whillans

Best efforts have come at around 1m2f; ran okay when fifth of eight in first-time blinkers at Hamilton (1m4f, good) but they went very steady; might get outstayed over this far.

12/1

5th

3

(4)

11th Aug 2026

Good To Soft

1m 4f 15y

Class 6

20:30 Hamilton

Mr Withington

9st 9lb

J: Greg Fairley

T: Ewan Whillans

Best efforts have come at around 1m2f and he hasn't looked to see it out in a handful of starts over further, latterly in first-time cheekpieces (switches to blinkers tonight) at Musselburgh 11 days ago; on a competitive mark now otherwise.

10/1

8/1

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 638427

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Came away with the favourite when second over 1m4f here last month but dropped away disappointingly last time; the ability is there to win a race (0-11) if taking the new visor that replaces blinkers.
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1st

9

(2)

30th Sep 2026

Good To Firm

1m 7f 189y

Class 6

15:07 Catterick

Fairydale

8st 13lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

0-13 but her two best efforts this season were at this track when placed from the front on good to firm over 1m4f and 1m6f; not disgraced on AW debut 11 days ago; this is a new trip but she's one to consider.

6/1

5th

3

(3)

19th Sep 2026

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 6

16:45 Newcastle (AW)

Fairydale

9st 6lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

0-12 but ran game race from the front when third in first-time visor at Catterick (1m6f, good to firm) last month and has now been placed on two of his last three starts; can cope with this drop back in trip; contender if suited by switch to Tapeta.

5/1

3rd

5

(4)

26th Aug 2026

Good

1m 5f 192y

Class 6

15:45 Catterick

Fairydale

9st 0lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Came away with the favourite when second over 1m4f here last month but dropped away disappointingly last time; the ability is there to win a race (0-11) if taking the new visor that replaces blinkers.

8/1

4th
8 (7)
Lilykoy

12/1

Form: 0-5683

Last run: 35 days

W: 8st 8lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Modest performer but has shown more in her last two races (1m4f/2m) and now goes in blinkers.
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1st

11

(6)

29th Sep 2026

Standard

2m 0f 120y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Lilykoy

8st 8lb

J: J F Egan

T: Dylan Cunha

Yet to win in nine starts, though a glimmer of ability in her recent outings including over this trip; could sneak into the frame.

10/1

3rd

4

(3)

5th Sep 2026

Standard

2m 0f 56y

Class 6

16:45 Newcastle (AW)

Lilykoy

8st 10lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Dylan Cunha

Exposed maiden who's fared a bit better the past twice since upped in trip, latterly when not beaten far behind Niffler (switched from cheekpieces to blinkers); 6lb better off with the winner today but will do very well to turn things round.

8/1

4th

8

(7)

26th Aug 2026

Good

1m 5f 192y

Class 6

15:45 Catterick

Lilykoy

8st 8lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Dylan Cunha

Modest performer but has shown more in her last two races (1m4f/2m) and now goes in blinkers.

12/1

12/1

Form: 40-653 C

Last run: 53 days

W: 9st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
His last two wins were over 2m and back in early 2024; comfortably held on the Flat and over hurdles in his last four starts; others are preferred.
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5th

1

(6)

26th Aug 2026

Good

1m 5f 192y

Class 6

15:45 Catterick

Animato

9st 12lb

J: David Nolan

T: Donald McCain

His last two wins were over 2m and back in early 2024; comfortably held on the Flat and over hurdles in his last four starts; others are preferred.

12/1

7th

3

18th Jul 2026

Good

2m 1f 46y

Class 5

14:35 Cartmel

Animato

11st 11lb

J: Theo Gillard

T: Donald McCain

Ran well for a long way when third of seven on latest hurdling start, at Doncaster (2m, soft) in February, and will be fine on the faster ground here but recent Flat form has been underwhelming; others appeal more.

10/1

14/1

Form: 6-P054

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Beaten 4l over Ayr's 1m5f in July in only his third run in a handicap; his first run on proper fast ground when disappointing at Leicester, so that could be forgiven.
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4th

9

(4)

2nd Oct 2026

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

13:31 Wolverhampton (AW)

This Rib

9st 3lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: David Loughnane

Nine-race maiden who has yet to be placed and was beaten 11l here (1m6f) two weeks ago; opposable.

12/1

6th

8

(8)

15th Sep 2026

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

This Rib

8st 10lb

J: Laura Pearson

T: David Loughnane

Unplaced in eight starts on turf/Tapeta; another 2lb drop is not enough to tempt.

14/1

6th

6

(1)

26th Aug 2026

Good

1m 5f 192y

Class 6

15:45 Catterick

This Rib

9st 0lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: David Loughnane

Beaten 4l over Ayr's 1m5f in July in only his third run in a handicap; his first run on proper fast ground when disappointing at Leicester, so that could be forgiven.

14/1

7/1

Form: 693656 C

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 11lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
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.
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6th

2

24th Sep 2026

Good

2m 4f 35y

Class 5

17:10 Perth

Zephlyn

11st 13lb

J: Craig Nichol

T: Ewan Whillans

Gave good account when fourth over C&D (good) in April but not seen over hurdles since pulled up at Hexham in June, and last month's two Flat runs were also disappointing.

20/1

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

Form: 8901

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
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Form: 5-5484

Last run: 11 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
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Exacta £6.20
Straight Forecast £5.72
Tricast £16.83
Trifecta £31.20

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