April 12 / 15.48 Catterick

15.48

Soft

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  • Prize money: £4320
  • 0m 7f 6y
  • Class 5
  • 10 runners
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Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Rain

7/4 (Won)

  • Win: £2.63
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 24-

Last run: 152 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Both starts over 7f on AW last autumn, better effort when clear second at Kempton on debut; holds major claims if back to that form and settling better than last time (raced freely, still wasn't beaten far).
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5th

8

(6)

4th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

16:25 Newmarket (July)

Divine Libra

9st 2lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Charles Hills

Beaten on his last 15 starts going back to May 2024 and only eighth on both starts this season; however, the latest result doesn't tell the whole story as he suffered a frustrating passage in the home straight at Chester; well handicapped on last season's best and he's one to consider.

11/1

8th

6

(9)

6th May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 127y

Class 2

14:05 Chester

Divine Libra

9st 2lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Charles Hills

Has gained both handicap wins at Chester, including over the bare 7f at this meeting (good) in May 2024; respectable fifth in this last year; a reappearance run over 6f at the Newmarket Craven meeting could have put him spot on for this; likely to be in the mix here again.

8/1

9/4

  • Place: £1.10

Form: 30344- BF

Last run: 186 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
0-5 last term but proved consistent in the main and his form, latterly in useful nurseries over 7f/1m, stacks up well; gelded since last run; acts on slow ground; solid contender back at novice level.
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7th

5

(7)

21st Jul 2026

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Three Yorkshiremen

11st 0lb

J: Miss M Boucher

T: Jack Jones

Hit with a sharp rise in the weights after running away with a 0-55 here last backend and has struggled since, including in one go over this far; has moved yards yet again (new trainer also runs Shopaholic) which needs to have helped.

4/1

5th

13

(1)

10th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 6

20:40 Kempton (AW)

Three Yorkshiremen

9st 3lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Ivan Furtado

Took this in 2025 for Michael Wigham; also won for Barry Brennan at Wolverhampton in November but well below par in three runs for that yard this season; starts out for another stable here with something to prove.

16/1

20/1

  • Place: £4.10

Form: 54-

Last run: 217 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Both 2yo appearances came over 6f at Carlisle, better effort when keeping-on fourth latest; gives the impression this extra furlong will suit; could go well.
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6th

7

(3)

25th Sep 2023

Good To Soft

0m 6f 6y

Class 5

16:05 Hamilton

Wurkin Ninetofive

8st 9lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Something of an exposed maiden, with record now 0-10; however, best handicap effort (third off 4lb higher) came over C&D; return to this scenario is the angle for optimism with her.

16/1

4th

3

(3)

23rd Aug 2023

Good

0m 6f 195y

Class 6

16:55 Carlisle

Wurkin Ninetofive

9st 7lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Back on song when sixth of 14 in 1m handicap at Thirsk 12 days ago; hood is reached for now and she can't be discounted off a 2lb lower mark.

6/1

6th

4

(9)

11th Aug 2023

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:40 Thirsk

Wurkin Ninetofive

9st 9lb

J: William Pyle

T: Iain Jardine

The odd promising run, including when a close third of seven at Hamilton last month (6f, good to soft); below par dropped to 5f on Monday but each-way claims if back to her best.

14/1

OUR TIP

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
£115,000 yearling; Mehmas half-brother to Italian 5f/6f winner Lethal Grey; dam 1m AW winner, out of 6f 2yo winner; notable sales price and stable; interesting debutant, especially if strong in the betting.
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5th

6

(10)

30th May 2023

Good To Firm

1m 2f 1y

Class 5

15:20 Redcar

Nine Six Five

9st 9lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: George Boughey

Fourth at Catterick (7f, heavy) in April; left that debut form way behind when winning a nine-runner maiden at Pontefract (1m, good) four weeks ago, looking green, wandering up the straight but getting up late on; despite his pedigree, it could be that this step up in trip will suit him; blinkers are also turned to; in the mix.

4/1

1st

6

(4)

3rd May 2023

Good To Soft

1m 0f 6y

Class 5

16:35 Pontefract

Nine Six Five

9st 3lb

J: Ben Curtis

T: George Boughey

Gelding by Mehmas; 6-1, too green to do himself justice when 11l fourth of ten in a Catterick novice last month (7f, heavy); improvement likely.

13/2

5

(10)

25th Apr 2023

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

19:25 Wolverhampton (AW)

Nine Six Five

9st 7lb

J: Ben Curtis

T: George Boughey

Unraced for Andrew Balding; 6-1 when fourth of ten on his Catterick debut (7f, heavy) 13 days ago, albeit over 10l behind the winner; out of an AW winner, but he needs to improve and the outside stall not helpful.

10/1

5th
3 (3)
Mascani

20/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
£35,000 yearling; Mastercraftsman half-brother to 5f-1m winner Arcanears; dam Listed-placed 6f-7f winner, half-sister to 5f 2yo winner Nestor Protector; one of two newcomers in the field; market helpful.
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Verdict Starting price

6th

9

(5)

13th Oct 2023

Standard To Slow

2m 0f 56y

Class 6

16:20 Newcastle (AW)

Mascani

9st 3lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Grant Tuer

Justified favouritism at Beverley (1m2f) on handicap debut; however, has failed to build on that success in two subsequent outings, latest over 1m4f; bit to prove upped further in distance.

14/1

6th

11

(3)

23rd Sep 2023

Soft

1m 4f 13y

Class 5

16:40 Catterick

Mascani

8st 10lb

J: Andrew Breslin

T: Grant Tuer

in touch with leaders

10/1

Form: 75-

Last run: 162 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Both juvenile starts came over 7f at Redcar, better effort when modest fifth in novice event latest; soundly beaten in claimer on debut; looks a prospect for ordinary handicaps.
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7th

7

(3)

30th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Yorkstone

10st 11lb

J: Mr Eireann Cagney

T: Michael & David Easterby

Made all to win a 7f classified stakes at Newcastle 11 days ago when wearing cheekpieces for the first time; below best in two previous runs over this trip (has won at 1m).

5/1

1st

12

(5)

19th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Yorkstone

9st 9lb

J: Lewis Chalkley

T: Michael & David Easterby

No win since 2023 but he did record his best effort since returning from a 296-day break when second in 1m Southwell classified event 15 days ago; claims if in similar form with cheekpieces added.

8/1

2nd

9

(2)

4th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

14:32 Southwell (AW)

Yorkstone

9st 9lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

C&D winner in December 2023 (all three of his wins came in 2023); struggled on his first two starts since returning from a 296-day break but he ran better at Newcastle (1m, AW) 28 days ago; blinkers removed.

5/1

20/1

Form: 8-6

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Comfortably held in both outings (turf/AW) but she cost 200,000euros as a yearling and may do better yet; possible improver with Wolverhampton reappearance under her belt.
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7th

10

(1)

29th Mar 2024

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 4

16:25 Lingfield (AW)

Intoxicata

9st 1lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Ed Dunlop

Five-time AW winner who made it 3-4 over C&D with a game success last Friday; has a penalty on this step back up in grade but she should get a decent tow into this race and could be in the mix again.

12/1

1st

6

(10)

22nd Mar 2024

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

16:20 Lingfield (AW)

Intoxicata

9st 3lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Ed Dunlop

midfield

11/4

3rd

3

(3)

11th Mar 2024

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Intoxicata

9st 8lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Ed Dunlop

All four wins on the AW including over C&D; has mainly held her form well despite being kept busy and is just 1lb above her last winning mark, but she needs to bounce back from a lesser effort at Southwell (1m, Tapeta) last time.

6/1

Form: 66-

Last run: 162 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Minor form in 7f contests on AW/turf last autumn, finishing sixth both times; similar position awaits unless he has improved over the winter.
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8th

4

(5)

12th Apr 2023

Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

15:48 Catterick

Naughty George

9st 7lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Susan Corbett

midfield

50/1

6th

4

(8)

1st Nov 2022

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

13:50 Redcar

Naughty George

9st 7lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Susan Corbett

Half-brother to four winners over a variety of trips; 33-1, not devoid of promise on debut at Newcastle (7f, AW) when prominent until the race got serious; probably best watched again this time.

33/1

6th

5

(6)

26th Sep 2022

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

Naughty George

9st 5lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Susan Corbett

prominent, ridden over 2f out, outpaced over 1f out, beaten inside final furlong

25/1

50/1

Form: 7

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Unpromising debut (never figured, achieved little on form) in 5f maiden at Thirsk last week; this longer trip needs to prompt a major step forward.
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9th

7

(7)

30th Aug 2023

Good To Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

16:45 Catterick

Loveliest

9st 2lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Ollie Pears

Runner-up in a 5f Thirsk handicap in June but well below par since, 13th in 6f classified event there 19 days ago; she needs to get back on track.

14/1

13th

15

(15)

11th Aug 2023

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

14:10 Thirsk

Loveliest

9st 2lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Ollie Pears

Placed twice over 5f this summer (good to soft and good to firm) but she's run poorly the last twice; something to prove tackling a new trip.

12/1

10th

12

(11)

8th Jul 2023

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

15:25 Beverley

Loveliest

8st 7lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ollie Pears

Speedily bred filly; certainly in the mix on her second of ten on handicap debut at Thirsk (5f, good to firm) in June and she might have been unsuited by the AW at Southwell next time; one of the likelier ones.

9/1

Form: 96-

Last run: 221 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Both 2yo outings came over 7f at Thirsk, better effort when sixth last time; gelded since; needs further progress to make a successful reappearance and may find easier opportunities in handicaps.
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13th

10

(11)

10th Sep 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Headabovetherest

9st 5lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Rebecca Menzies

Exposed maiden; fully effective at this track but he'll need to leave his last two starts behind him; new headgear now tried.

14/1

10th

3

(7)

3rd Sep 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:45 Newcastle (AW)

Headabovetherest

9st 9lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Rebecca Menzies

0-13 but has finished runner-up in two of his four visits here, including after wind surgery in a first-time tongue-tie in April (7f); each way claims if reproducing that form off 3lb lower; stable also runs Loubiere.

11/1

8th

1

(7)

27th Jul 2024

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

16:25 Newcastle (AW)

Headabovetherest

9st 11lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Rebecca Menzies

No wins in 12 but didn't run badly in his first two runs after wind surgery (here over 7f/1m at Ayr) and it wasn't his first poor run on turf softer than good last time at Beverley; off since early May but not ruled out with a hood added.

8/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £4.30
Straight Forecast £3.94
Trifecta £26.60

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Three Yorkshiremen

LAMBOURN:

Divine Libra

NEWMARKET:

Nine Six Five

The Times:

Divine Libra

Telegraph:

Divine Libra

The Sun:

Divine Libra

TOPSPEED:

Three Yorkshiremen

POSTDATA:

Three Yorkshiremen

The Guardian:

Three Yorkshiremen

Daily Mirror:

Three Yorkshiremen

The Star:

Three Yorkshiremen

Daily Mail:

Nine Six Five

D Express:

Nine Six Five

Daily Record:

Nine Six Five