April 26 / 16.30 Catterick

16.30

Soft

Every Race Live On Racing TV Handicap

  • Prize money: £4187.2
  • 0m 7f 6y
  • Class 5
  • 11 runners
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Every Race Live On Racing TV Handicap

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

7/1 (Won)

  • Win: £6.80
  • Place: £2.50

Form: 418-54

Last run: 62 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Fast-ground winner on turf who won over 1m at Southwell (AW) last December when on this mark; non-runner due to soft ground at Redcar last week, which has to be a concern if she takes her chance.
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8th

2

(4)

29th Dec 2023

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

16:30 Southwell (AW)

Miss Britain

9st 9lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Ian McInnes

0-9 for current stable but has become well treated, having gained all wins off higher marks; shaped encouragingly at Newcastle (7f) most recently while leaving the impression this return to 1m will suit; not ruled out.

10/1

4th

7

(2)

9th Dec 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Miss Britain

9st 6lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Ian McInnes

dwelt start, switched sharply right soon after start, in rear

25/1

11th

3

(11)

19th Nov 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

14:38 Newcastle (AW)

Miss Britain

9st 9lb

J: Harry Burns

T: Ian McInnes

Triple winner at up to 1m, including on Tapeta; back on a handy mark and she showed signs of a revival last time, so not written off.

14/1

2/1

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 2638-2 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Multiple winner at up to 1m2f, including twice over C&D; best three RPRs all here, including when 1l second to an improving and in-form opponent on his recent reappearance (heavy); big player from same mark.
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8th

9

(6)

30th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

17:08 Beverley

Langholm

9st 0lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Ended 2025 below par and yet to hit top form this season, well held in 7f Catterick handicap last time; this course winner needs to take a big step forward.

33/1

10th

14

(13)

11th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

14:30 Catterick

Langholm

8st 11lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: Michael Dods

Three-time C&D winner who may have needed last month's reappearance run at Thirsk, but this 10yo was soundly beaten and his sole win last season came in a classified race (C&D); others are more compelling.

25/1

13th

10

(11)

18th Apr 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:40 Thirsk

Langholm

9st 4lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Course winner but he ended last season with a poor effort in 7f Newcastle handicap; this veteran has gone well fresh though, so is no forlorn hope on his reappearance.

20/1

10/1

  • Place: £2.40

Form: 68-304 D

Last run: 44 days

W: 8st 12lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Prolific AW winner who is 3-48 on turf (latest success over 7f on soft); handy mark for this return to turf; acts here; not ruled out.
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8th

9

(8)

19th Sep 2024

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

15:12 Ayr

Chookie Dunedin

8st 7lb

J: Franny Norton

T: R Mike Smith

raced in last

50/1

13th

14

(10)

10th Aug 2024

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:42 Ayr

Chookie Dunedin

8st 9lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: R Mike Smith

towards rear

100/1

OUR TIP

7/2

Form: 85231- D

Last run: 151 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced and is 2-8, having landed a Redcar novice event (6f, good; when with Karl Burke) on debut and most recently a Wolverhampton handicap (7f, AW) with a career best; usually races prominently; returns to turf after a break; up 4lb; big player if handling soft ground.
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1

(7)

30th May 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

14:45 Carlisle

Milbanke

9st 9lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Paul Midgley

Three-time winner but has beaten one rival in three starts this year and blinkers clearly need to do something.

20/1

1

(7)

30th May 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

14:45 Carlisle

Milbanke

9st 9lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Paul Midgley

Three-time winner but has beaten one rival in three starts this year and blinkers clearly need to do something.

20/1

9th

1

(10)

27th Apr 2025

Good

0m 5f 110y

Class 5

16:30 Wetherby

Milbanke

9st 8lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

Yet to beat a rival in two runs for new stable this year; dropped 6lb but need to see more before getting involved.

33/1

5/1

Form: 434427

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
6f soft-ground winner who sees out 1m; no obvious excuses when well held over the latter trip at Pontefract (soft) latest; despite that defeat his record suggests he should not be written off.
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5th

10

(3)

2nd Jun 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

19:45 Newcastle (AW)

Barneys Bay

9st 1lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Derek Shaw

1-34 on the AW, that win coming over 6f at Southwell in April 2021; rather out of sorts over 6f-1m this year and now tries 5f for the first time since May 2024.

33/1

11th

11

(9)

11th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:15 Southwell (AW)

Barneys Bay

9st 0lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Derek Shaw

Without a victory since 2023 and he has yet to make the frame in seven starts in 2026; hard to warm to.

33/1

6th

9

(5)

23rd Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Barneys Bay

9st 0lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Derek Shaw

Minor classified form at 1m, 7f and 6f this year and it's 13 months since he posed a serious threat in a handicap (over 7f at Southwell); up against it.

25/1

16/1

Form: 6-6367 D

Last run: 41 days

W: 8st 13lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
7f winner on turf (good to soft) and AW; same mark as the latter success last December; inconsistent since but best form gives him a chance if handling conditions (unraced on soft).
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8th

4

(3)

23rd Jun 2023

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

14:20 Redcar

Like A Lion

9st 8lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Third in a 1m selling handicap here last month but beaten about 6l, and remains that bit more compelling at the 7f of his two career successes, the latest on Tapeta before Christmas; down to a new career-low mark.

16/1

5th

7

(3)

1st Jun 2023

Good

1m 1f 170y

Class 5

15:20 Ripon

Like A Lion

9st 2lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Tim Easterby

He's 2lb lower than when winning at Newcastle (7f, AW) last December and didn't run badly when third of seven in selling handicap at Redcar (1m) last time; however, he needs something extra here and is untested beyond 1m.

14/1

3rd

1

(1)

4th May 2023

Soft

0m 7f 219y

Class 6

14:55 Redcar

Like A Lion

9st 9lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Largely below par on the AW this winter and again returned to turf in a change of headgear when sixth in 7f Catterick handicap eight days ago; handily weighted now so he can't be totally dismissed.

3/1

50/1

Form: 0190-0 CD

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 11lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Prolific winning veteran (including C&D) who is 2lb higher than his latest win, at Musselburgh last October; well below that level on his last three starts; has bounced back before but there's a bit to prove at present.
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2nd

1

(12)

31st Oct 2023

Heavy

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

14:52 Catterick

Muntadab

9st 13lb

J: Joe Fanning

T: Roger Fell & Sean Murray

started quickly, led

4/1

2nd

7

(4)

28th Oct 2023

Heavy

0m 7f 6y

Class 4

17:28 Doncaster

Muntadab

9st 8lb

J: Ben Curtis

T: Roger Fell & Sean Murray

led, headed over 1f out, no extra final 110yds

12/1

4th

1

(4)

12th Oct 2023

Heavy

0m 7f 50y

Class 5

16:30 Ayr

Muntadab

10st 2lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Roger Fell & Sean Murray

11yo who returned to form when third off this mark at Musselburgh (7f, good to soft) last month; also effective on soft ground; patchy profile this year and he likes Musselburgh, but he's not ruled out.

8/1

33/1

Form: 1250-8

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Triple turf winner at around 1m, with "good" in the going description each time; back on her last winning mark; well beaten on heavy on final start last season and over C&D on her recent reappearance; bit to prove on soft.
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4th

2

(8)

13th Sep 2025

Good

1m 0f 2y

Class 6

16:10 Musselburgh

Shahnaz

9st 8lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Daragh Bourke

Needs to rebound from a poor run six weeks ago and is seemingly better suited by stiffer tracks than this but has slipped to a good mark and can't be ruled out.

7/1

5th

2

(3)

4th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 1f 0y

Class 6

20:45 Carlisle

Shahnaz

9st 9lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Daragh Bourke

Won twice last season, the second over C&D off a 3lb lower mark in July (good); hasn't added to her tally this time, but not disgraced in three 8.5f handicaps at Hamilton on first three starts (7f too short last time); interesting.

4/1

20/1

Form: 5408-9

Last run: 22 days

W: 8st 5lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Yet to find any consistency but he did start last season with a third on good to soft (7f) at Haydock, when 7lb higher; little chance based on his last three starts; big revival needed.
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7th

3

(3)

11th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

17:00 Newcastle (AW)

Brunello Breeze

9st 8lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Liam Bailey

All three of wins have been at this track (two over C&D) but the latest was over two years ago; reported to have finished lame when a respectable fifth here 46 days ago; often slowly away but he holds each-way claims.

12/1

5th

3

(1)

24th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

16:05 Newcastle (AW)

Brunello Breeze

9st 8lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Liam Bailey

All three wins have come at Newcastle but the latest was nearly two years ago; usually blows the start and not sure he is in the form required to exploit his reduced mark.

20/1

8

(3)

3rd Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 5f 16y

Class 5

17:45 Hamilton

Brunello Breeze

9st 11lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Liam Bailey

Third at Haydock in May on final run for Tom Tate and he's of interest on that form; didn't run badly when sixth of seven at Chelmsford (1m2f, AW) a fortnight ago on second stable start but needs something extra.

20/1

10th
6 (2)
Cubanista

8/1

Form: 2640-3 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
7f soft-ground winner (first-time cheekpieces) last June when 9lb lower; went close from this mark next time but has been unable to get back to that level since; plenty to prove after hefty defeats on his last two starts.
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8th

6

(3)

21st Jul 2025

Good

0m 7f 96y

Class 6

19:50 Beverley

Cubanista

9st 6lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Olly Williams

Sole win from 39 starts was in June 2022 and he's been beaten 13l or more in his last four runs; opposable.

25/1

7th

2

(2)

12th Jun 2025

Good

0m 6f 18y

Class 6

17:08 Nottingham

Cubanista

9st 9lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Olly Williams

Of interest on last year's best but he ended 2024 with a whimper and neither AW run this March suggested he was the answer.

20/1

11th

12

(9)

28th Mar 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:45 Southwell (AW)

Cubanista

8st 11lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Olly Williams

took keen hold, in rear throughout

16/1

Form: 4219-0

Last run: 88 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Made all in 7.5f maiden (good to firm) at Beverley last May; well beaten back over that C&D on his handicap debut next time and again when last of 13 on AW (1m) in January; looks best watched at present.
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0

5

(4)

8th Sep 2023

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

15:55 Newcastle (AW)

Spells At Dawn

9st 11lb

J: George Wood

T: Alex French

Promising last spring, including a Beverley win (7.5f, good to firm); only seen twice in the last 15 months though and he's finished tailed off on each occasion; too much to prove for comfort.

33/1

9th

1

(10)

7th Jul 2023

Good

0m 6f 212y

Class 5

21:00 Haydock

Spells At Dawn

9st 11lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Alex French

Lightly raced 4yo who won a 7.4f maiden at Beverley last May; however, he was well beaten in a handicap at Kempton (1m, AW) in January when back from an absence and was withdrawn having refused to enter the stalls at Catterick in April (20-1 at the time); perhaps best watched.

33/1

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Payout
Exacta £29.30
Straight Forecast £21.72
Tricast £142.11
Trifecta £222.50

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Langholm

RP Ratings:

Chookie Dunedin

The Times:

Cubanista

POSTDATA:

Langholm

Telegraph:

Langholm

The Guardian:

Langholm

Daily Mail:

Langholm

D Express:

Langholm

Daily Mirror:

Langholm

The Sun:

Langholm

The Star:

Langholm

Daily Record:

Langholm

TOPSPEED:

Chookie Dunedin