May 25 / 14.40 Catterick

14.40

Good To Firm

Racing To School Handicap

  • Prize money: £4004
  • 0m 5f 0y
  • Class 6
  • 8 runners
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Racing To School Handicap

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

9/4 (Won)

  • Win: £3.50
  • Place: £1.60

Form: 9-5614 CD

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Posted a career best when scoring over C&D (good to soft) last month and the form of that race looks solid; returned to be a close fourth (C&D, good) from this mark latest, despite his saddle having slipped; acts on fast ground and looks a leading player.
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12th

8

(9)

28th May 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:10 Beverley

Astapor

8st 12lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: John David Riches

Isn't the most consistent but knows how to win and shaped well after a break of over five months at Wolverhampton in March (form worked out); on a good mark and interesting.

8/1

12th

8

(9)

28th May 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:10 Beverley

Astapor

8st 12lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: John David Riches

Isn't the most consistent but knows how to win and shaped well after a break of over five months at Wolverhampton in March (form worked out); on a good mark and interesting.

8/1

3rd

4

(11)

14th Mar 2025

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

18:50 Wolverhampton (AW)

Astapor

9st 6lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: John David Riches

Lost his way in the second half of last year and doesn't boast a good record first time out down the seasons; stall 11 isn't ideal for a front-runnner either.

16/1

OUR TIP

7/2

  • Place: £1.30

Form: 670-43 CD

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Dual winner here on soft ground; probably needed her reappearance when beaten 3l by Astapor last month (C&D, good to soft); just shaded third from the same opponent latest, on same terms; acts on fast ground; contender.
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8th

3

(6)

28th Aug 2024

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

15:50 Catterick

Golden Gal

9st 9lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Ollie Pears

midfield

16/1

7th

3

(9)

10th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:22 Redcar

Golden Gal

9st 9lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Ollie Pears

Not as good this year and ran poorly on the AW last time; handles these conditions but she's always liked Catterick and would have preferred plenty of rain.

20/1

10th

4

(9)

23rd Jul 2024

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

17:40 Wolverhampton (AW)

Golden Gal

9st 9lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Ollie Pears

Began this season with two down-the-field runs but her handicap third at Ripon (5f, soft) last month was much better; rarely runs on the AW but was a C&D winner in 2022; high on the list.

6/1

9/1

  • Place: £2.70

Form: 6216-6 D

Last run: 35 days

W: 8st 13lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Broke her duck at the 12th attempt at Beverley (5f, good) last August; well below that level on her final start last season and again on her reappearance (5f, AW); 3lb higher than her winning mark; more needed.
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9th

8

(8)

8th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

16:20 Southwell (AW)

The Grey Lass

9st 3lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Michael & David Easterby

Won a modest C&D handicap in August; placed at Redcar one week later but she's finished down the field over C&D the last twice.

12/1

8th

12

(13)

26th Sep 2024

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

The Grey Lass

8st 10lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

towards rear

20/1

11th

8

(10)

30th Aug 2024

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

18:33 Southwell (AW)

The Grey Lass

8st 13lb

J: Lewis Chalkley

T: Michael & David Easterby

reared in stalls before start, towards rear

8/1

11/2

Form: 32324-

Last run: 246 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
0-7 but probably has a race like this in him; went closest to winning at Ripon (5f, good to soft) last August and held that form for a couple more starts, until a below-par effort when last seen eight months ago; will need to improve on his form when fresh to win this.
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6th

4

(8)

26th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

17:23 Redcar

Dream Deal

11st 0lb

J: Mr Thomas Easterby

T: Tim Easterby

Had 12 races for current yard and won two of them; never threatened to add another when beaten 16l only last week; that was after a break.

9/1

14th

2

(15)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:57 Thirsk

Dream Deal

9st 9lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Joined Tim Easterby before a good second at Catterick on last spring's reappearance and went on to win two 6f handicaps at that track in August/September; he will need to be cherry ripe to defy this mark on his return though and the blinkers worn to victory are now replaced with cheekpieces.

10/1

8

(5)

17th Oct 2025

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 5

15:25 Redcar

Dream Deal

9st 5lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

2-5 since blinkers went on in August, both wins over 6f on good ground at Catterick; held in fifth at Ripon last time but he didn't get the best of runs and wasn't far behind Flowstate; probably still has some room to manoeuvre off this mark and he's on the shortlist.

11/2

Form: 055399 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 8st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
5f winner on both turf (good) and AW; placed over C&D (soft) last month, when 3lb higher; well below that level in two subsequent starts; revival needed.
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4

(1)

9th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:22 Redcar

Birdie Bowers

9st 9lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: David Thompson

1-25 on turf and he looks up against it on the ratings here.

20/1

4th

9

(2)

1st May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:00 Redcar

Birdie Bowers

8st 9lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: David Thompson

started quickly, led, headed 2f out, soon lost second, weakened gradually inside final furlong

40/1

12/1

Form: 5863-0 CD

Last run: 43 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Four time turf winner (5f-6f), including on fast ground, most recently over C&D last August; ended last season going close here when 1lb higher; ran no sort of race when last over C&D (soft) on reappearance; has been given a break since and is not ruled out.
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12th

7

(2)

17th Oct 2023

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

Hot Scoop

9st 6lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Sam England

Former sprinter who's not as good now and has become inconsistent; no problem with an easy, turning 7f when winning on turf in August but this is the first time he's been 1m and his stamina will be tested over a straight course.

20/1

7th

8

(5)

23rd Sep 2023

Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

17:15 Catterick

Hot Scoop

9st 2lb

J: Archie Young

T: Sam England

in touch with leaders

14/1

4th

1

(11)

18th Sep 2023

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:05 Thirsk

Hot Scoop

9st 9lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Sam England

Effective at sprint trips; contrasting performances over 7f at Catterick the last twice, winning a classified event then finishing last of 13 in a handicap; the latest effort tempers enthusiasm.

14/1

Form: 0-7975

Last run: 21 days

W: 8st 9lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Unplaced in 20 attempts and difficult to make a case for her.
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7th

8

(8)

25th May 2023

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

14:40 Catterick

Pacopash

8st 9lb

J: Laura Coughlan

T: Lisa Williamson

Unplaced in 20 attempts and difficult to make a case for her.

50/1

5th

6

(2)

4th May 2023

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 6

19:05 Lingfield (AW)

Pacopash

8st 9lb

J: J F Egan

T: Lisa Williamson

She wasn't beaten far behind Battle Point here 16 days ago but it still wasn't an effort that suggested she was ready to break her duck.

40/1

7th

8

(7)

18th Apr 2023

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 6

15:45 Lingfield (AW)

Pacopash

8st 9lb

J: J F Egan

T: Lisa Williamson

Unplaced in all 18 starts, including two for this yard last month.

50/1

Form: 0011-5 D

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
5f turf (fast ground) and dual AW winner; respectable recent reappearance effort at Hamilton (5f, good); could come on for that run and no surprise if he is a serious player this time.
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10th

9

(9)

2nd May 2024

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

14:22 Ayr

Aconcagua Mountain

8st 7lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

dwelt start, in rear, headway on near side of group and prominent over 3f out, edged left and weakened over 1f out

8/1

10th

9

(9)

2nd May 2024

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

14:22 Ayr

Aconcagua Mountain

8st 7lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

dwelt start, in rear, headway on near side of group and prominent over 3f out, edged left and weakened over 1f out

8/1

9th

6

(1)

25th Mar 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Aconcagua Mountain

10st 12lb

J: Mr Dominic Hislop

T: Iain Jardine

Won a 20-runner handicap off 5lb higher at Ayr (5f, good to soft) last September but he's not matched that since including on Tapeta in his last seven starts; has some questions to answer and all of his wins have been at 5f.

8/1

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Payout
Exacta £11.50
Straight Forecast £11.08
Tricast £62.95
Trifecta £74.50

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Golden Gal

SPOTLIGHT:

Astapor

Daily Mirror:

Aconcagua Mountain

D Express:

Dream Deal

Daily Record:

Aconcagua Mountain

POSTDATA:

Golden Gal

The Times:

Golden Gal

The Guardian:

Golden Gal

Daily Mail:

Golden Gal

Telegraph:

Astapor

The Sun:

Astapor

The Star:

Astapor