May 31 / 21.00 Catterick

21.00

Soft

Racing Again 8th June Handicap

  • Prize money: £4187.2
  • 0m 5f 212y
  • Class 5
  • 9 runners
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Racing Again 8th June Handicap

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

100/30 (Won)

  • Win: £4.20
  • Place: £1.50

Form: 43-922 C

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Just one win from 16 starts but it came at this track and on soft ground; good seconds at Doncaster and Beverley the last twice and he looks quick enough to cope with this drop in trip; one to take seriously.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

12th

16

(6)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:30 York

Mister Sox

9st 4lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

He has been threatening to add to his six wins, with a third at Pontefract and second at Thirsk on his last two starts; on the downside he has been unplaced in all seven visits to York.

7/1

2nd

11

(11)

1st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

16:10 Thirsk

Mister Sox

9st 0lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

He has run well over C&D in the past, including in May, and he didn't run badly when third of six in a Class 3 handicap at Pontefract (6f, good) ten days ago; each-way shout.

6/1

3rd

7

(1)

21st Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

16:05 Pontefract

Mister Sox

9st 0lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Comfortably beat Rock Opera over C&D in spring 2025, albeit was in better form at the time, that success the middle leg of a hat-trick; not solid on 2026 results but has slipped to an attractive mark.

14/1

4/1

  • Place: £1.50

Form: -25232 C BF

Last run: 8 days

W: 8st 10lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
His losing run is gathering momentum but he goes well at this track and has been banging at the door this year, most recently going down by a head over 7f here last week (soft); blinkers now given a go; yard in form; each-way claims once again.
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5th

7

(12)

16th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 218y

Class 6

15:38 Thirsk

Langholm

9st 9lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Michael Dods

Dual C&D winner; got up late to win a handicap at Beverley (7.5f, good) last month and ran another respectable race when fourth in a classified event at Ayr (1m; Park Lane Penny was second) 11 days ago; claims.

10/1

4th

6

(6)

5th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

15:50 Ayr

Langholm

9st 9lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Michael Dods

Prevailed narrowly in Beverley handicap (7.5f, good) last time, bouncing back to form and showing that his old legs can still operate successfully; 1-1 at classified level; shortlisted.

7/2

1st

10

(5)

16th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 96y

Class 6

19:30 Beverley

Langholm

9st 3lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Michael Dods

Veteran who hasn't yet found his form this term and hasn't won a handicap for nearly two years; others preferred.

25/1

4/1

  • Place: £1.10

Form: 44-322

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Three solid efforts in handicaps for his new stable this year, including at this track and on testing ground; drops back to 6f and cheekpieces return; should give his running.
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6th

10

(13)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:30 York

Wreck It Ryley

9st 6lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Alan Brown

The handicapper has been in command since his runaway win at Leicester (6f, good) in April; today's return to sprinting is in his favour but he's likely to be vulnerable at this level.

40/1

9th

10

(2)

27th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 192y

Class 3

13:55 York

Wreck It Ryley

9st 5lb

J: David Nolan

T: Alan Brown

Raced exclusively at shorter, gaining most wins over 6f; looks likely to be outstayed and outclassed upped in trip/grade.

66/1

8th

4

(3)

6th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 4

14:50 Musselburgh

Wreck It Ryley

9st 9lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Alan Brown

Kept trying when third at Doncaster last time (6f) but was beaten over 3l and he's not looked well handicapped since scoring by 6l in April; he's also only 1-16 over 7f.

10/1

OUR TIP

11/2

Form: 9-5235 D BF

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Won twice as a 2yo but drawn a blank since; running well in defeat in recent starts though and proven ability on slow ground will be an asset; style of racing perhaps not ideally suited to this track though.
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3rd

2

(8)

8th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 182y

Class 5

14:15 Carlisle

Harrys Halo

9st 12lb

J: William Pyle

T: Kevin & Lauren Frost

Has shown most of his form over 6f on ground softer than good; close third in big field over 5f at Doncaster in sole run this term; enters calculations off same mark back up in trip.

9/2

3rd

10

(14)

29th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 3y

Class 5

17:50 Doncaster

Harrys Halo

9st 4lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Kevin Frost

Has had only one run over 5f and it was in this race in 2024 when he finished a well-beaten 2-1 favourite; quiet in a light campaign in 2025; others look stronger.

25/1

10/1

Form: 621045 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Followed a near miss over C&D (heavy) with a game win at Southwell (5f) last month; her form has cooled since but a revival isn't out of the question under these conditions.
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Verdict Starting price

6th

8

(7)

14th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:55 Newcastle (AW)

Mersea

9st 3lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Grant Tuer

50-1 winner over C&D off 11lb higher in February last year; back on a good mark but hasn't been in top form recently.

25/1

7th

3

(2)

4th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:00 Newcastle (AW)

Mersea

9st 8lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Grant Tuer

Well short of her best this winter but that is reflected in her mark and she has too much ability to discount now dropping into a 0-60; betting should be revealing.

12/1

11th

8

(10)

20th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

16:13 Newcastle (AW)

Mersea

9st 0lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Grant Tuer

Backwards since winning at Musselburgh (5f, Class 6, good) in August; kept on from behind to finish fifth of ten at Southwell (5f; 33-1) a fortnight ago; the handicapper continues to give her assistance from a career-low mark.

20/1

Form: 621-24 D

Last run: 128 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Won twice over this trip at Chelmsford in late 2023; sold for 6,000gns since last start; feasibly weighted still but plenty to prove on slow ground (missed intended stable debut here last week on account of soft).
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5th

2

(6)

17th Jul 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:17 Pontefract

Dicko The Legend

9st 9lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Liam Bailey

Yet to score this term but running well, fourth of ten in 5.5f Doncaster handicap eight days ago; he ought to be thereabouts once more.

9/2

4th

2

(6)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 143y

Class 5

17:40 Doncaster

Dicko The Legend

11st 2lb

J: Miss Amy Collier

T: Liam Bailey

Both turf wins have been over 6f at York, the latest last summer off 1lb lower; found some trouble in running when third at Pontefract last time and has another big effort in him.

13/2

3rd

5

(8)

8th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

21:00 Pontefract

Dicko The Legend

9st 3lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Liam Bailey

Both turf wins have been over 6f at York, the latest a 22-runner handicap last July (good) when back after wind surgery; creditable sixth at Redcar last time (6f, good to firm); a possible.

6/1

Form: 966-37 D

Last run: 116 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Started out in handicaps off a tough mark but he's edging down the weights and ran a better race when third at Newcastle in January (6f; Class 6); lesser effort in February and absent since; encouragement on pedigree for soft ground now he makes his turf debut.
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7th

6

(6)

31st May 2024

Soft

0m 5f 212y

Class 5

21:00 Catterick

Yesterdays Hero

9st 3lb

J: Connor Murtagh

T: Richard Fahey

in rear

8/1

7th

7

(5)

5th Feb 2024

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Yesterdays Hero

9st 4lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Richard Fahey

Made a winning debut at Chelmsford; beaten in his five handicaps but got closer when beaten just over a length at Newcastle (6f) last time and he was running on after a slow start; considered.

5/1

3rd

2

(5)

19th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:15 Newcastle (AW)

Yesterdays Hero

9st 9lb

J: David Nolan

T: Richard Fahey

Made a winning debut at Chelmsford (6f) this time last year; has failed to progress since but this drop to Class 6, off a reduced mark, may have positive effect.

12/1

16/1

Form: 0/62-7

Last run: 39 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Promise on good ground and AW for earlier yards; lots more to prove on soft and she was tailed off at Pontefract on her stable debut last month.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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5th

1

(1)

8th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 14y

Class 6

19:36 Chepstow

Nammos

9st 10lb

J: William Carson

T: John & Rhys Flint

Landed her first win on turf at Bath (1m, firm) in May on her stable debut; ran well in two runs back there since but looks vulnerable off 3lb higher.

11/2

5th

5

(3)

13th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:37 Bath

Nammos

9st 5lb

J: William Carson

T: John & Rhys Flint

20-1 for her stable debut here last month but she kept on well to see off nine rivals (1m, firm); similar form when second of four back here 18 days ago; feasible mark still but ground slower than good would be a concern.

9/2

2nd

5

(2)

26th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

14:30 Bath

Nammos

9st 3lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: John & Rhys Flint

20-1 for her stable debut here two weeks ago but she kept on well to see off nine rivals (1m, firm); still has plenty of handicapping scope and she could be the answer.

9/4

Form: /3670-

Last run: 279 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
0-9 but she has shown promise for both Julia Feilden and her current stable; absent for 279 days and unproven on soft so she doesn't look the most solid option.
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2nd

4

(5)

1st Mar 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:45 Newcastle (AW)

Three Beauz

9st 4lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Rebecca Menzies

prominent towards near side, led over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra towards finish

9/4

3rd

5

(5)

8th Feb 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

Three Beauz

9st 4lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Rebecca Menzies

led

7/2

3rd

5

(5)

8th Feb 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

Three Beauz

9st 4lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Rebecca Menzies

led

7/2

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £17.10
Straight Forecast £15.96
Tricast £29.50
Trifecta £37.80

Selections

POSTDATA:

Langholm

Daily Mirror:

Wreck It Ryley

The Times:

Harry's Halo

SPOTLIGHT:

Mister Sox

D Express:

Mersea

The Sun:

Wreck It Ryley

The Star:

Wreck It Ryley

Telegraph:

Harry's Halo

RP RATINGS:

Mister Sox

The Guardian:

Langholm

Daily Mail:

Langholm

Daily Record:

Langholm