July 26 / 16.30 Catterick

16.30

Soft

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  • Prize money: £4004
  • 1m 4f 13y
  • Class 6
  • 7 runners
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Runners: 7 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

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1st
3 (5)
Jamil

5/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.60
  • Place: £2.10

Form: 4-3163 CD

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 7lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Has won three times over C&D and although only third here last week, he could well bounce back on soft going that will suit.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

5

(2)

12th Sep 2023

Good

1m 4f 13y

Class 6

15:40 Catterick

Jamil

9st 13lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Tina Jackson

Four-time C&D winner, the latest in July, and he's continued in good form here the next twice; solid claims.

9/2

3rd

7

(6)

21st Aug 2023

Soft

1m 4f 13y

Class 5

14:25 Catterick

Jamil

10st 5lb

J: Miss Lois Teal

T: Tina Jackson

Likes it here and has run well over C&D on his last three starts, with a third under Lois Teal (good to soft) being followed by a win (good) and a near miss (good to soft); solid claims off the same mark as last time.

7/1

2nd

2

(8)

8th Aug 2023

Soft

1m 4f 13y

Class 6

17:10 Catterick

Jamil

9st 13lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Tina Jackson

Four wins over C&D, the latest last month when scoring narrowly off a 4lb lower mark (good); suited by good ground or softer but has never won off a mark this high.

7/2

7/2

  • Place: £1.50

Form: -22152 D BF

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Good second despite pulling hard over C&D last week (good to soft; Jamil 0.5l back in third) and should go well again.
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1st

3

(7)

29th Aug 2026

Good

1m 4f 23y

Class 5

14:20 Beverley

Valley Of Flowers

9st 11lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Samantha & Jacqueline Coward

She recorded the latest of her six wins when readily taking five-runner Carlisle handicap (1m3f, good) last month; not disgraced at York over an extended 2m on her next two starts and now drops back in trip and grade; acts on most ground and warrants consideration.

8/1

6th

9

(9)

24th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

2m 0f 56y

Class 4

18:05 York

Valley Of Flowers

9st 0lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Samantha & Jacqueline Coward

Behind a couple of these when fourth over C&D (good to firm) a fortnight ago but that was still a respectable run and she won at Carlisle (1m3f, good) prior to that; went close in this race in 2024; not ruled out.

14/1

4th

6

(11)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

2m 0f 56y

Class 4

16:20 York

Valley Of Flowers

9st 0lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Samantha & Jacqueline Coward

Five-runner race at Carlisle (1m3f) last Saturday was first win since 2023 and she's a dependable sort who finished a C&D second (twice) and fourth in July 2024 and 2025 on her only three appearances at York; going back up 5lb since Carlisle seems to pose the difficulty but she should be on the premises.

13/2

Form: 6-6121

Last run: 6 days

W: 10st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
In good form this year with two wins over 1m3f at Hamilton (good to firm/good to soft) and a close second at Musselburgh (1m4f, good) to his credit; form chance but this soft ground not sure to suit.
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2nd

4

(11)

2nd Sep 2026

Soft

1m 5f 16y

Class 5

17:50 Hamilton

Spanish Hustle

9st 8lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Six-time course winner who is lurking on a lowly mark; 2026 campaign yet to gather any momentum but Paul Mulrennan back on board and better could be forthcoming.

16/1

5th

4

(2)

17th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 13y

Class 5

14:15 Catterick

Spanish Hustle

10st 10lb

J: Miss Kayleigh Williams

T: Jim Goldie

9lb lower than for his Hamilton win last summer; struggling for form so far this season, however, and others bring more pressing claims.

16/1

5th

8

(1)

1st Aug 2026

Good

1m 5f 16y

Class 4

19:00 Hamilton

Spanish Hustle

9st 3lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Jim Goldie

Six of his eight wins have come over 1m3f/1m4f here and is 6lb lower than for the most recent, but yet to click since returning in May; dual-handed stable won this in 2022 and 2023.

16/1

Form: 8-0595 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
On a good mark at present and comes into the reckoning after his best run of the season, when a close fifth at Chester last time (1m4f, soft).
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9

(6)

21st Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 5f 218y

Class 6

14:14 Redcar

Bamboo Bay

8st 7lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Tracy Waggott

C&D winner but he arrives below par, only sixth of eight in 14f Carlisle handicap 33 days ago; he's not easy to make a case for.

20/1

8

(1)

19th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 6f 32y

Class 6

16:00 Carlisle

Bamboo Bay

8st 6lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Tracy Waggott

Three wins on the Flat, the latest at Redcar last September (1m6f, good to firm); hasn't been at his best this year, although fair run when 10l fourth of 12 at Beverley last time (good to firm).

10/1

8

(1)

19th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 6f 32y

Class 6

16:00 Carlisle

Bamboo Bay

8st 6lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Tracy Waggott

Three wins on the Flat, the latest at Redcar last September (1m6f, good to firm); hasn't been at his best this year, although fair run when 10l fourth of 12 at Beverley last time (good to firm).

10/1

9/1

Form: 980128

Last run: 37 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Won at Windsor off 5lb lower in June (1m3f, good to firm, second-time cheekpieces) and was a good second at Yarmouth next time (1m3f, good to firm); can be forgiven latest poor run (race said to have come too soon) and he handles soft ground so a possible contender.
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12

(3)

1st Oct 2024

Soft

1m 5f 11y

Class 6

13:30 Bath

Gilbert

8st 12lb

J: Mia Nicholls

T: Adam West

4-38; no win since last summer and yet to score beyond 11.5f; has struggled through the majority of this year, finishing last on three occasions, including at Windsor (11.5f, good to firm; 16-1) four weeks ago; others are far more obvious candidates.

25/1

11th

11

(8)

2nd Sep 2024

Good

1m 3f 99y

Class 6

17:00 Windsor

Gilbert

8st 11lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Adam West

took keen hold, soon towards rear

12/1

4th

14

(4)

13th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 2f 50y

Class 6

14:30 Nottingham

Gilbert

10st 7lb

J: Miss Milica Jovana Dusanovic

T: Adam West

The odd encouraging effort this year without being at his best; others bring more pressing claims.

16/1

12/1

Form: 263226 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 12lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
Doesn't have the best of strike-rates but he stays 1m4f and acts on soft ground, and is better than he showed here last time (2m, good to firm) when sixth of 13.
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11

(8)

26th May 2025

Good

1m 2f 1y

Class 6

17:45 Redcar

Visitant

8st 9lb

J: Joe Fanning

T: David Thompson

Runs well now and again but he's a 12yo who has become hard to win with; opposable.

33/1

11

(8)

26th May 2025

Good

1m 2f 1y

Class 6

17:45 Redcar

Visitant

8st 9lb

J: Joe Fanning

T: David Thompson

Runs well now and again but he's a 12yo who has become hard to win with; opposable.

33/1

6th

9

(4)

27th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 6

13:35 Newcastle (AW)

Visitant

9st 0lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: David Thompson

midfield

14/1

Form: 0-4068

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Creditable fourth on stable debut (1m2f, soft) at Ripon in May but not in such good form more recently; well treated now but a bit to prove.
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6th

9

(12)

16th Sep 2023

Good

1m 3f 137y

Class 6

13:40 Bath

Cedar Rapids

10st 9lb

J: Miss Becky Smith

T: Micky Hammond

Continues to drop down the weights but has poor 1-30 strike-rate and hasn't been shaping of late as though a win is imminent.

25/1

8th

10

(10)

29th Aug 2023

Good

1m 1f 170y

Class 5

14:15 Ripon

Cedar Rapids

8st 9lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Micky Hammond

took keen hold, prominent, led after 2f, increased tempo and 3 lengths ahead over 3f out, much reduced lead 2f out, headed over 1f out, soon weakened

33/1

7th

2

(2)

26th Jul 2023

Soft

1m 4f 13y

Class 6

16:30 Catterick

Cedar Rapids

9st 8lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Micky Hammond

Creditable fourth on stable debut (1m2f, soft) at Ripon in May but not in such good form more recently; well treated now but a bit to prove.

8/1

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Payout
Exacta £12.50
Straight Forecast £10.55
Trifecta £23.20

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Jamil

POSTDATA:

Spanish Hustle

D Express:

Gilbert

Daily Mail:

Visitant

Telegraph:

Spanish Hustle

Daily Mirror:

Spanish Hustle

Daily Record:

Spanish Hustle

RP RATINGS:

Jamil

The Times:

Jamil

The Guardian:

Jamil

The Sun:

Jamil

The Star:

Jamil