July 10 / 16.20 Catterick

16.20

Good To Firm

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  • Prize money: £4187.2
  • 1m 7f 189y
  • Class 6
  • 12 runners
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Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

16/1 (Won)

  • Win: £15.30
  • Place: £3.30

Form: 586766

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Yet to win beyond 1m6f and is on a lengthy losing sequence; slipped 15lb in the weights in five turf starts this year, the latest of which came when sixth of eight at Chester (2m, good); stablemate of Lord Torranaga.
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8th

3

25th May 2026

Good

2m 6f 31y

Class 5

14:13 Cartmel

Achnamara

11st 8lb

J: Ian Power

T: Philip Kirby

Didn't run badly in a low-grade Flat marathon last month but he ended the last jumps season with two disappointing runs (both 2m4f) and has a bit more to prove than some of these.

14/1

3rd

8

(1)

21st Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 5f 139y

Class 6

16:32 Pontefract

Achnamara

9st 0lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Philip Kirby

Well beaten over hurdles on his last two starts but hasn't run badly on his last two Flat outings (1m4f/2m, AW) and his trainer has won two of the last six runnings of this race; not discounted.

14/1

9th

3

11th Apr 2026

Good

2m 4f 62y

Class 5

14:07 Newcastle

Achnamara

11st 11lb

J: Conor Rabbitt

T: Philip Kirby

Scored twice over hurdles (at about 2m4f) in 2024-25 but has failed to fire this term and beat just two in 2m4f Sedgefield handicap hurdle ten days ago; others appeal more.

25/1

8/1

  • Place: £1.70

Form: -53144 C

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 6lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Justified favouritism, beating Sugarpiehoneybunch, in a modest five-runner 1m6f handicap (Class 6) here in May; consistent since (from this mark), so rates as the clear pick of the Phil Kirby duo; fourth of 13 in this race last year.
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5th

8

(2)

19th Oct 2024

Soft

1m 5f 192y

Class 5

13:30 Catterick

Lord Torranaga

9st 2lb

J: William Pyle

T: Philip Kirby

prominent

12/1

7th

1

(10)

2nd Oct 2024

Good To Soft

1m 7f 189y

Class 6

15:23 Catterick

Lord Torranaga

9st 11lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Philip Kirby

1m6f course winner; not quite at his best here last time, having raced freely when second over C&D prior to that; a similar effort to that penultimate start would give him claims.

9/2

5th

3

(9)

6th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 7f 189y

Class 6

15:25 Catterick

Lord Torranaga

9st 7lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Philip Kirby

Has a good record here and was third in this last year; won here (1m6f, good to soft) this May and runner-up over today's C&D (soft) last time; seems versatile ground-wise; could play a leading role.

11/4

11/2

  • Place: £2.10

Form: -06516 BF

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Kept on from off the pace to down today's rival Rory The Cat (third) at Pontefract (2m1f, good; from a 3lb lower mark) last month; keen when a beaten favourite at Redcar (behind Carlton and Major Snugfit) since; still relatively low mileage.
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5th

4

(3)

27th Aug 2024

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:00 Ripon

Sam Sarphati

9st 7lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Sara Ender

Won at Pontefract (2m1f, good) in June when upped in trip on third handicap start; mixed form since but he ran well when third at Catterick (2m, soft) two starts ago and is not discounted.

9/2

9th

13

(12)

5th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

2m 1f 47y

Class 5

17:50 Carlisle

Sam Sarphati

9st 6lb

J: Laura Pearson

T: Sara Ender

took keen hold, midfield, raced wide with one circuit to go, in touch with leaders 2f out, weakened final furlong

10/1

3rd

8

(5)

10th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

1m 7f 189y

Class 6

16:20 Catterick

Sam Sarphati

9st 2lb

J: Harrison Shaw

T: Sara Ender

took keen hold, pressed leader, led narrowly 4f out, headed over 1f out, edged right and no extra inside final furlong

11/2

20/1

Form: 44/0-5 C

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 1lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Formerly with Rebecca Menzies; latest win came over hurdles at Hexham (2m, good) in June 2022; fared okay back on the Flat (fifth) at Redcar recently, a form line which ties in with Carlton and Sam Sarphati; others make more appeal.
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7th

1

(4)

19th Jul 2024

Good

1m 5f 16y

Class 6

20:50 Hamilton

Major Snugfit

9st 12lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: David Thompson

He has won three times over hurdles since his last Flat success; signs of retaining ability the last twice but others look stronger, even at this level.

8/1

4th

10

(12)

10th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

1m 7f 189y

Class 6

16:20 Catterick

Major Snugfit

9st 1lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: David Thompson

prominent on outer, weakened gradually over 1f out

20/1

5th

6

(10)

22nd Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 5f 218y

Class 6

17:30 Redcar

Major Snugfit

9st 1lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: David Thompson

A fair Flat/hurdles winner for Rebecca Menzies but he's yet to offer much in three runs for his current yard, well held in a pair of 2m handicap hurdles last month; he's hard to warm to.

33/1

Form: 96-642 C

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 3lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Capable dual-purpose performer; has slipped to a workable mark (12lb below his last winning one) and gave a good account when second best to a progressive rival at Hamilton (1m5f) three weeks ago; 2-8 (25%) under today's rider Paul Mulrennan.
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13

21st Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 189y

Class 2

13:30 Kelso

The Navigator

10st 10lb

J: Peter Kavanagh

T: Dianne Sayer

11yo who was tailed off over C&D (good to soft) in November and pulled up at 100-1 at Ayr (2m4f, soft) last month on his sole start since; however, the drying conditions are a positive, with his last five wins coming on good ground, and he won two in a row over C&D last autumn to take his winning tally at Kelso to four; no surprise if he bounces back with a bold show.

50/1

5

23rd Feb 2026

Soft

2m 4f 100y

Class 4

16:00 Ayr

The Navigator

11st 8lb

J: Peter Kavanagh

T: Dianne Sayer

11yo who won three times last August-October (2m1f/2m5f, good); however, tailed off at Kelso (2m5f, good to soft) in November when last seen and there's a suspicion he may not want testing ground nowadays.

16/1

8

17th Sep 2025

Good

2m 4f 189y

Class 2

16:25 Kelso

The Navigator

10st 2lb

J: Charlie Maggs

T: Dianne Sayer

Back to winning ways at Cartmel (2m1f) in August and followed it up with a good third of nine in 2m4f handicap at Sedgefield 13 days ago; this C&D scorer can't be discounted.

10/1

13/2

Form: 523-36

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Latest win came over hurdles (juvenile) at Musselburgh on New Year's Day; shaped encouragingly on return from wind surgery at Pontefract (2m1f, good; close third to Sam Sarphati); less competitive at Hamilton since; forecast rain should suit; chance.
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4

(7)

1st Oct 2025

Good

1m 5f 216y

Class 6

16:38 Musselburgh

Rory The Cat

9st 3lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Went close off 8lb higher in this race (good) last year but he's generally struggled since (Flat and hurdles) and was a remote fourth of five here last time; that took his losing run to 12 and others are preferred.

15/2

4

(4)

14th Sep 2025

Good

1m 4f 104y

Class 6

15:25 Musselburgh

Rory The Cat

8st 11lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Won over 1m6f here last August off 3lb higher but below form since; showed a bit more when third of five over C&D (good) 19 days ago, however, and a further 2lb drop in the weights gives him a fighting chance.

5/2

2

(3)

26th Aug 2025

Good

1m 4f 104y

Class 6

16:50 Musselburgh

Rory The Cat

9st 9lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Now 1lb lower than his win here over 1m6f (good) last August but he's been well beaten in three starts this summer, on this track and at Ayr; bit to prove.

10/1

12/1

Form: 6-7245

Last run: 21 days

W: 8st 13lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Maiden (0-11); runner up at Ayr (1m5f, good) in May, but form has dipped since and has masses to find with The Navigator based on Hamilton evidence; others more obvious.
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7th

9

(4)

10th Jun 2025

Good To Soft

1m 4f 13y

Class 5

18:10 Catterick

Laudable

8st 12lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Tristan Davidson

Completed a three-timer when winning over C&D (soft) last September off 5lb lower mark; good second over distance short of his best at Ayr (1m, good to firm) last month and should run well back up in trip.

4/1

2nd

4

(4)

21st May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:17 Ayr

Laudable

9st 9lb

J: Alfie Redman

T: Tristan Davidson

Won three (1m2f/1m4f) on the spin last August/September; disappointing in his last two races last year and again on reappearance three weeks ago, with 1m (he's unraced over this short since June 2023) a major worry today.

7/1

2nd

4

(4)

21st May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:17 Ayr

Laudable

9st 9lb

J: Alfie Redman

T: Tristan Davidson

Won three (1m2f/1m4f) on the spin last August/September; disappointing in his last two races last year and again on reappearance three weeks ago, with 1m (he's unraced over this short since June 2023) a major worry today.

7/1

Form: 4/194- BF

Last run: 314 days

W: 9st 1lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Ex Irish (John Joseph Murphy); won at a similar level over 1m3f at Limerick (soft) last spring, and is unexposed as a stayer (dam won between 1m6f and 2m1f); lengthy absence to overcome, so let the market offer a guide.
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5th

8

22nd May 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

20:41 Worcester

Fond Farewell

11st 2lb

J: Toby Wynne

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Yet to get off the mark over hurdles but unseated two out when travelling easily at Huntingdon (2m, good) in March; pulled up at Uttoxeter since but could be dangerous off bottom weight.

12/1

4

28th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

1m 7f 168y

Class 5

13:30 Uttoxeter

Fond Farewell

11st 0lb

J: Charlie Maggs

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

1m3f Flat winner who is unexposed over hurdles; missed last year but he attracted support on his comeback at Huntingdon (2m, good; equipment added) 17 days ago and was travelling when he unseated two out; on same mark here and he's an interesting contender for in-form yard.

7/4

11

11th Mar 2026

Good

1m 7f 171y

Class 5

15:38 Huntingdon

Fond Farewell

10st 11lb

J: Craig Nichol

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Ex-Irish gelding who's yet to show anything for this yard, which boasts a decent record round here; well worth a look in the market, back from a lengthy absence and going in a first-time tongue-tie and hood.

12/1

Form: 447326 C

Last run: 30 days

W: 8st 9lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Back-to-back wins last spring (Thirsk and Catterick) and, while she has limitations, she's reasonably consistent; has a couple of lengths to find with Lord Torranaga from their recent clash, but more work to do with Sam Sarphati and Rory The Cat from Pontefract.
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8th

9

(10)

15th Apr 2026

Good

1m 4f 23y

Class 6

17:45 Beverley

Sugarpiehoneybunch

8st 11lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Simon West

Won at Hamilton (1m4f) in June when returning from a 227-day break and beaten less than 3l when fourth to Sea Master there (1m5f, also good) next time; not in the same form subsequently but might do better back from her winter break.

16/1

7th

7

(4)

28th Oct 2025

Soft

1m 3f 179y

Class 6

13:20 Leicester

Sugarpiehoneybunch

10st 1lb

J: Miss Rebecca Hitchen

T: Simon West

Last two runs not her best but respected on her two efforts (first and fourth) at Hamilton in the summer; ground will be fine.

16/1

28/1

Form: 118-70 D

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 9lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
No turf win since August 2019; won three times on the AW (2m) last year, but it's difficult to draw a great deal of confidence from either of his two efforts since returning to action; look elsewhere.
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10th

1

(11)

10th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

1m 7f 189y

Class 6

16:20 Catterick

Victoriano

9st 9lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Brian Ellison

No turf win since August 2019; won three times on the AW (2m) last year, but it's difficult to draw a great deal of confidence from either of his two efforts since returning to action; look elsewhere.

28/1

10th

8

(10)

8th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 5f 192y

Class 5

16:30 Catterick

Victoriano

9st 2lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Brian Ellison

raced wide early, pressed leaders, lost ground after 5f, disputed lead after 6f

20/1

100/1

Form: 6/06-9

Last run: 34 days

W: 8st 9lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Tailed-off last of nine at Hamilton (1m4f, good; 66-1) last month; has a mountain to climb with The Navigator; unappealing.
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3

2nd Jun 2025

Good

2m 2f 140y

Class 4

13:40 Market Rasen

Coeur De Coeurs

11st 4lb

J: William Maggs

T: Neil Mechie

Modest form on the Flat at up to 2m and unlikely to be making a winning start over hurdles.

100/1

3

2nd Jun 2025

Good

2m 2f 140y

Class 4

13:40 Market Rasen

Coeur De Coeurs

11st 4lb

J: William Maggs

T: Neil Mechie

Modest form on the Flat at up to 2m and unlikely to be making a winning start over hurdles.

100/1

OUR TIP

Form: 8710-0 C

Last run: 188 days

W: 9st 8lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
1lb higher than when scoring on Tapeta at Newcastle (2m; 28-1) last November; soundly beaten on both subsequent starts and fitness must be taken on trust returning to turf after a six-month absence.
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2nd

5

(8)

5th Sep 2024

Standard

1m 7f 169y

Class 6

14:00 Lingfield (AW)

Gift Of Raaj

9st 4lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Roger Fell & Sean Murray

disputed lead early, prominent after 2f

8/1

4th

5

(5)

15th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

2m 0f 32y

Class 6

16:20 Beverley

Gift Of Raaj

9st 7lb

J: Sam James

T: Roger Fell & Sean Murray

prominent

12/1

4th

3

(4)

10th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 5f 218y

Class 6

16:55 Redcar

Gift Of Raaj

9st 12lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Roger Fell & Sean Murray

Won this in 2021; tends to be all or nothing these days and his latest C&D fourth at a big price, when getting no peace in front (King Of Unicorns behind), was more like it on his second run back from a break.

8/1

Non-runners

Carlton

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £63.80
Straight Forecast £42.50
Tricast £194.27
Trifecta £295.60

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Lord Torranaga

Telegraph:

Fond Farewell

The Star:

Sam Sarphati

SPOTLIGHT:

Rory The Cat

Daily Record:

The Navigator

The Guardian:

Fond Farewell

Daily Mail:

Fond Farewell

D Express:

Fond Farewell

POSTDATA:

Lord Torranaga

The Times:

Lord Torranaga

Daily Mirror:

Lord Torranaga

The Sun:

Lord Torranaga