July 24 / 15.10 Catterick

15.10

Good To Firm

Bradford Club Optimists’ Corner Restricted Maiden Stakes (For horses In Bands C And D) (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £4050
  • 0m 7f 6y
  • Class 5
  • 11 runners
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Bradford Club Optimists’ Corner Restricted Maiden Stakes (For horses In Bands C And D) (GBB Race)

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly sunny

4/5 (Won)

  • Win: £2.88
  • Place: £1.30

Form: 2 BF

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Late foal; co-favourite when beaten a neck in ten-runner novice at Ayr (7f, good to firm) 16 days ago, making most; that promising debut is clearly the best form in this line-up.
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7th

10

(8)

18th Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 4

12:23 Catterick

Chuti Manika

8st 12lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Charlie Johnston

Difficult to recommend judged on last five starts, in which he's beaten very few opponents; supporters will cling to the hope that blinkers (replacing a visor) will help and that his two successes have come at Catterick.

16/1

2

(6)

22nd Sep 2025

Soft

0m 6f 6y

Class 5

16:43 Hamilton

Chuti Manika

9st 7lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Charlie Johnston

Below par on his last four starts, but Catterick (5f, good) a fortnight ago was a step back in the right direction and he won there (6f, good to soft) in July on his last encounter with slow ground; not ruled out.

10/1

10

(7)

9th Sep 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

14:40 Catterick

Chuti Manika

9st 6lb

J: Joe Fanning

T: Charlie Johnston

6f win here in July off 1lb higher; not beaten many home in three runs since and a visor is now reached for (has been wearing cheekpieces).

20/1

7/2

  • Place: £1.30

Form: 402

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Well beaten on his only AW outing but took minor honours either side of that at Pontefract (6f, good) and Brighton (7f, soft ran on well, never nearer); good each-way chance judged on those better efforts.
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10th

5

(6)

20th May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 3y

Class 5

20:10 Yarmouth

Tactical Plan

9st 7lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Ed Dunlop

Won twice on slow ground in the autumn of 2024; in and out in his three runs this year but his Leicester fourth last month (7f, good) brings him into the reckoning; a visor is now tried (ran well in one attempt in cheekpieces); further rainfall would aid his chance.

10/1

8th

4

(6)

30th Apr 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:15 Kempton (AW)

Tactical Plan

9st 7lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ed Dunlop

Campaigned mostly on turf and over 7f, winning twice (as a 2yo); latest effort was better than reappearance and suggested this return to 1m is worth exploring; could go well, provided he's as effective back on AW.

10/1

4th

2

(5)

13th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

16:22 Leicester

Tactical Plan

9st 7lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ed Dunlop

On a losing sequence and he failed to beat a rival on his return in 16-runner handicap at Doncaster (7f) 15 days ago; needs to take a big step forward.

6/1

10/1

  • Place: £2.50

Form: 077

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
80-1, fared a bit better when 6l seventh of 11 in maiden at Yarmouth (6f, good) three weeks ago on third start, never dangerous from the rear, but still has major work to do; blinkers enlisted.
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4th

7

(11)

12th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 31y

18:40 Killarney

Toy Soldier

9st 9lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Maurice Andrew Ahern

Won a maiden and a claimer in Britain; no worthwhile form in seven runs for current yard.

25/1

13th

22

(10)

15th Mar 2026

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

17:30 Curragh

Toy Soldier

9st 1lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: Maurice Andrew Ahern

Two-time winner for George Scott has suffered heavy defeats at long odds in all six starts for this stable; unlikely.

50/1

Form: 50

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Faded late on when fifth of 12 in maiden at Doncaster (7f, good to firm; 16-1) in June, which showed some ability on debut, but she was disappointing at Ripon (6f, good) nine days later.
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9th

7

(10)

4th Sep 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

17:03 Southwell (AW)

Harvesting

9st 5lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Michael & David Easterby

Has shown ability in two of her four starts on turf, both over this trip; half-sister to two AW winners and worth keeping an eye on now making her nursery debut, especially if attracting support.

8/1

6th

8

(6)

7th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:40 Pontefract

Harvesting

9st 2lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Has displayed some ability on two of her three starts but not enough to suggest she's the one to be on this afternoon.

16/1

4th

11

(10)

24th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

15:10 Catterick

Harvesting

9st 0lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Michael & David Easterby

dwelt start, towards rear

16/1

Form: 76

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Weakened to be beaten 11l at Haydock (7f, good to firm) and Brighton (7f, soft); needs much better.
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5th

11

11th May 2026

Good

1m 7f 182y

Class 5

16:42 Southwell

Glenridding

10st 10lb

J: Callum Bewley

T: Ewan Whillans

1m winner in 2024; well held in both handicaps over hurdles and tries a tongue-tie; risky.

14/1

5th

10

20th Apr 2026

Good

2m 2f 25y

Class 5

16:30 Kelso

Glenridding

10st 8lb

J: Callum Bewley

T: Ewan Whillans

1m Flat winner in September 2024 when trained by the Kublers; yet to make the frame in four starts over hurdles but has time on his side; hood worn on last two starts is left off; may do better at some point.

16/1

8th

10

31st Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 190y

Class 5

17:35 Newcastle

Glenridding

10st 13lb

J: Tristan Durrell

T: Ewan Whillans

1m Flat winner in 2024; has run three times over hurdles, on second occasion showing modest form on New Year's Day on debut for this yard; not so good when hooded on soft ground next time and he refused to enter the stalls for a Flat race four weeks ago; bit to prove.

8/1

20/1

Form: 7

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
16-1, some promise from rear when seventh of ten in novice at Ayr (7f, good to firm) 16 days ago but runner-up Chuti Manika was just over 5l ahead.
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6th

5

(3)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 39y

Class 6

16:10 Carlisle

Himself

9st 5lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Philip Kirby

Won three in a row over 1m6f on AW early this year; he was returning from a three-month break when weakening over 2m at Catterick this month and drops back down in trip today, but he has to prove he's fully effective on turf.

20/1

8th

4

(3)

11th May 2026

Good

1m 7f 189y

Class 6

15:30 Catterick

Himself

9st 7lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Philip Kirby

Won three in a row over 1m6f on AW early this year and he may have been ready for a break when below par in February when last seen; 0-12 on turf and he needs to transfer his improvement back to grass, but he's not ruled out.

10/1

5th

6

(1)

11th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 6f 21y

Class 6

14:14 Southwell (AW)

Himself

9st 5lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Philip Kirby

No win in his first 18 starts but he's won four of his last five including an apprentice handicap over C&D on Saturday; escapes a penalty for that success and he pulled 8l clear with the runner-up; major player again in his bid for a four-timer.

11/8

33/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
1,100gns foal; by Lightning Spear; sixth foal; dam placed at 5f-7f AW (including 2yo; RPR 69), closely related to useful 6f 2yo winner Signs In The Sand, half-sister to 6f Group 1 winner Glen Shiel, out of 8.5f Group 3 winner; late foal and stable suggests he'll be one for later on.
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7th

7

(9)

13th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 4f 23y

Class 6

16:42 Beverley

Gungnir

9st 1lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Absent since showing some improvement in first-time blinkers at Redcar (third over 1m; handicap debut) in September; now goes in cheekpieces; could go well again, provided he stays the longer distance.

8/1

7th

7

(9)

13th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 4f 23y

Class 6

16:42 Beverley

Gungnir

9st 1lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Absent since showing some improvement in first-time blinkers at Redcar (third over 1m; handicap debut) in September; now goes in cheekpieces; could go well again, provided he stays the longer distance.

8/1

3rd

5

(3)

25th Sep 2024

Good

0m 7f 219y

Class 6

13:40 Redcar

Gungnir

9st 7lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

led against far rail, faced challenge 3f out, headed 2f out, no extra when lost second 1f out, weakened gradually final 110yds

10/1

25/1

Form: 64

Last run: 44 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Low-level form in 6f maidens at Brighton (second favourite) and Pontefract (again 6f on good; 18-1) 13 days later; no claims on that.
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11th

11

(5)

15th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 96y

Class 6

14:35 Beverley

Qumasha

8st 9lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Charlie Johnston

No more than a hint of ability and she'll have to improve if she's to win this on nursery debut.

12/1

8th

10

(8)

24th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

15:10 Catterick

Qumasha

9st 2lb

J: Franny Norton

T: Charlie Johnston

took keen hold, midfield on outer

25/1

4th

6

(3)

10th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:00 Pontefract

Qumasha

9st 2lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Charlie Johnston

Prominent in the betting for Brighton maiden (6f, good) two weeks ago but seemed to need the outing/experience, finishing only sixth of nine; it's reasonable to expect a bigger effort this time.

14/1

Form: 9

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Best of the dam's progeny have been useful but this one dropped away to be 12l ninth of 14 in maiden at Kempton (7f, AW; 33-1) four weeks ago.
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2

(11)

14th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

14:00 Lingfield (AW)

Infantry Officer

9st 9lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Michael Bell

Two wins at Wolverhampton in March (9.5f and 1m4f) but form has tailed off significantly (pulled hard on last two starts) and he's hard to fancy at present.

16/1

2

(4)

23rd Sep 2025

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 6

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Infantry Officer

9st 9lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Michael Bell

Won twice at Wolverhampton in March but not so good in four starts since; only 1lb higher than for last success so not entirely out of this.

11/2

7th

6

(7)

30th Aug 2025

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

17:40 Chelmsford (AW)

Infantry Officer

9st 5lb

J: Joe Bradnam

T: Michael Bell

Record of 114 in AW handicaps, the wins at Wolverhampton; has failed to transfer the form back to turf the last twice; may still have more to offer in this sphere and can't be dismissed.

11/2

OUR TIP

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
38,000euros yearling; seventh foal; Cotai Glory half-brother to winners Reconcile (6f AW; RPR 86), Consoling (7f-1m1f including 2yo/AW/KSA; 71) and Shosanna (Czech 7f); dam placed at 8.6f/9.4f AW (including as 2yo; 68), half-sister to useful winners at 1m4f-1m5f and 11.4f-2m; probably one for later.
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9

(4)

7th Apr 2025

Good

1m 2f 1y

Class 5

15:57 Redcar

One True Thing

8st 9lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Ollie Pears

Big odds and beaten a long way on his first two starts.

200/1

11th

9

(4)

7th Apr 2025

Good

1m 2f 1y

Class 5

15:57 Redcar

One True Thing

8st 9lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Ollie Pears

Big odds and beaten a long way on his first two starts.

200/1

8th

5

(3)

7th Mar 2025

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 4

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

One True Thing

9st 4lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Ollie Pears

Never in the hunt when 66-1 for his Catterick debut (7f, good to firm) last July; best watched.

100/1

33/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
11,000euros yearling; fifth foal; Ribchester half-brother to winners Sioux Spirit (5f 2yo/6f; RPR 90), Biloxi Boy (5f 2yo; 76) and River Chorus (7f AW; 70); dam French 12.5f winner (including AW; 73); trainer is much better known for jumpers and has not yet had a 2yo runner.
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11th

11

(10)

9th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

19:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Kings Square

8st 12lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: D J Jeffreys

Finished behind a couple of these rivals at Southwell (1m, Tapeta) latest, his handicap debut; 3lb drop will help; cheekpieces go on but more is needed.

25/1

11th

11

(10)

9th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

19:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Kings Square

8st 12lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: D J Jeffreys

Finished behind a couple of these rivals at Southwell (1m, Tapeta) latest, his handicap debut; 3lb drop will help; cheekpieces go on but more is needed.

25/1

8th

10

(5)

20th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

11:00 Southwell (AW)

Kings Square

9st 3lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: D J Jeffreys

Hinted at promise when fifth of seven in a Newmarket seller (7f, good) in August, but well held either side; makes his nursery/AW debut after four months off having been gelded; probably only of interest if backed.

20/1

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Payout
Exacta £5.70
Straight Forecast £4.72
Trifecta £25.90

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Chuti Manika

NEWMARKET:

Tactical Plan

RP RATINGS:

Chuti Manika

POSTDATA:

Chuti Manika

The Times:

Chuti Manika

Telegraph:

Chuti Manika

The Guardian:

Chuti Manika

Daily Mail:

Chuti Manika

D Express:

Chuti Manika

Daily Mirror:

Chuti Manika

The Sun:

Chuti Manika

The Star:

Chuti Manika

Daily Record:

Chuti Manika