August 19 / 14.15 Catterick

14.15

Good

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  • Prize money: £3973.6
  • 1m 4f 13y
  • Class 5
  • 11 runners
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Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Scattered showers

7/2 (Won)

  • Win: £4.00
  • Place: £1.50

Form: 311-52 D

Last run: 51 days

W: 11st 0lb

9 yo Mare

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Ended last season with wins in amateur races at Windsor (11.4f, good to firm) and Haydock (11.6f, good); has had only two runs this season but the first was a fair fifth at Doncaster and she built on that when runner-up at Windsor in June; that latest form has been well advertised by the winner since and she's on the shortlist.
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5th

5

(4)

18th Sep 2024

Good

1m 3f 104y

Class 4

16:40 Yarmouth

Shes A Novelty

9st 7lb

J: Ben Sanderson

T: Fergal O’Brien

Ended last season with wins in amateur races at Windsor (11.4f, good to firm) and Haydock (11.6f, good); has had only three runs this season but came second at Windsor in June and went one better at Catterick (1m4f, good to firm) one month ago; far from ruled out with 3lb rise.

11/2

1st

7

(10)

19th Aug 2024

Good

1m 4f 13y

Class 5

14:15 Catterick

Shes A Novelty

11st 0lb

J: Miss Brodie Hampson

T: Fergal O’Brien

took keen hold, raced in second, led over 3f out, ridden from over 1f out, kept on gamely

7/2

2nd

1

(1)

29th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 3f 99y

Class 5

17:00 Windsor

Shes A Novelty

10st 2lb

J: Ben Sanderson

T: Fergal O’Brien

Comfortably won an amateur's race over C&D (good to firm) last August on her only run at Windsor, before also scoring at Haydock next time; respectable return four weeks ago and major player if back to her peak.

4/1

15/2

  • Place: £3.10

Form: -81515 CD

Last run: 53 days

W: 11st 2lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Won this in 2021 and 2022; well held in three of his five runs this season but he won the other two including an amateurs' event over C&D on penultimate run; was eased down for that comfortable success and he still looks feasibly treated on that form; respected back at this track.
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9th

2

(3)

30th May 2025

Good To Soft

1m 3f 175y

Class 5

17:30 Haydock

The Dancing Poet

11st 2lb

J: Mr Matt Brown

T: Brian Ellison

The last three of his ten wins were last May-September (two over 1m4f then one at 1m6f) and he's 6-18 at Catterick, unraced here since two placed efforts in 2020; well beaten at three other tracks this term but he's now back to his last winning mark.

14/1

9th

2

(3)

30th May 2025

Good To Soft

1m 3f 175y

Class 5

17:30 Haydock

The Dancing Poet

11st 2lb

J: Mr Matt Brown

T: Brian Ellison

The last three of his ten wins were last May-September (two over 1m4f then one at 1m6f) and he's 6-18 at Catterick, unraced here since two placed efforts in 2020; well beaten at three other tracks this term but he's now back to his last winning mark.

14/1

20/1

  • Place: £3.90

Form: 831077 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 11st 1lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Cashed in on reduced mark at Doncaster (1m4f, good to soft) in May, but he's been well beaten in three subsequent runs and has plenty to prove again; cheekpieces reapplied.
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2nd

6

(3)

14th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 5

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Southern Voyage

9st 10lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Richard Fahey

Scored at Doncaster (1m4f, good to soft) in May off 2lb higher mark; has only been placed once in seven starts since and finds himself on a career-low mark; doesn't seem ready to take advantage and best watched.

10/1

7th

2

(3)

4th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 5

16:15 Newcastle (AW)

Southern Voyage

10st 0lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Richard Fahey

took keen hold, prominent, ridden and weakened over 1f out

11/2

6th

3

(1)

20th Sep 2024

Good

1m 5f 26y

Class 5

17:20 Ayr

Southern Voyage

10st 1lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

Still just 1lb above his last winning mark and far from disgraced when fourth of 12 in a 0-80 at Southwell (1m4f, AW) last time; each-way claims if seeing out the longer trip.

10/1

OUR TIP

Form: 964786

Last run: 24 days

W: 11st 3lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Won a 1m maiden in Ireland last May; 0-9 since but he's dropped down the weights and made some good late headway at Sandown (1m2f, good) last time; beaten less than 3l in that race and he's not ruled out back up in trip; first-time cheekpieces.
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6th

8

14th May 2026

Good

1m 6f 44y

Class 3

14:40 Salisbury

Just An Hour

8st 11lb

J: George Wood

T: Rod Millman

Four-time winner who last scored over 1m2f at Windsor (good to firm) off just 1lb lower in July; runner-up over C&D in October, however, and confirmed this trip holds no fears when second again at Nottingham (also good) 18 days ago; player.

7/1

2nd

6

(2)

26th Apr 2026

Good

1m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:25 Nottingham

Just An Hour

8st 13lb

J: George Wood

T: Rod Millman

Had 1m2f wins last April (here), June and July; kept his form well, including when second in October on his only attempt at 1m6f; recent reappearance was another creditable show here and he has each-way claims.

4/1

4th

8

(4)

8th Apr 2026

Good

1m 2f 50y

Class 4

17:10 Nottingham

Just An Hour

9st 0lb

J: George Wood

T: Rod Millman

Generally consistent gelding who won three times last season including on his reappearance over C&D (good; 3-1) last April; still looks on a workable mark and it wouldn't be a surprise if he made a bold bid after 166 days off.

8/1

Form: 312411 D

Last run: 27 days

W: 10st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Three wins from his last five runs including at Nottingham (1m2f, good) and Wolverhampton (1m6f, AW) the last twice; up another 3lb but that was a smooth success last time and he's strongly respected back in trip.
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3

(2)

10th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 3f 179y

Class 5

15:30 Leicester

Liberated Lad

9st 11lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: B F Brookhouse

Versatile trip-wise, he ran well when third of 11 at Newbury (1m2f, good to firm) in June but was a shade disappointing when fourth at Doncaster (14.5f, good) last month when longer trip was expected to suit; still not out of this if putting his best foot forward.

11/2

4th

1

(4)

10th Jul 2025

Good To Soft

1m 6f 115y

Class 6

13:30 Doncaster

Liberated Lad

11st 2lb

J: Mr Bradley Furniss

T: B F Brookhouse

Multiple winner and a versatile sort trip-wise; shaped as though coming to hand over 1m2f (under Bradley Furniss) at Newbury last time, a race that threw up several winners, and won't mind the step back up in distance; seems to handle most ground and is a player.

8/1

3rd

9

(10)

12th Jun 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

13:30 Newbury

Liberated Lad

10st 10lb

J: Mr Bradley Furniss

T: B F Brookhouse

Four wins last year (1m2f-1m6f, including on turf) and this versatile sort was back on the scoresheet at Newcastle (2m, AW) in January; fair efforts on last two starts (1m/1m6f) and he might not be far away.

20/1

25/1

Form: 455289

Last run: 6 days

W: 10st 5lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Good second at Carlisle (1m1f, good) in his final start for Rebecca Menzies but he's been disappointing in two runs at Nottingham since; pulled hard over 1m2f last time and has plenty to prove back up in trip.
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8th

8

(3)

9th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 53y

Class 6

20:25 Leicester

Star Start

9st 3lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

A dual 1m2f scorer in 2025; back to form when third of nine in 1m Pontefract handicap ten days ago so ought to be thereabouts eased 1lb.

10/1

3rd

7

(5)

29th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 6y

Class 6

17:08 Pontefract

Star Start

9st 4lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Six turf wins include one here (1m2f, good to firm) in August; had wind surgery before a fair comeback at Doncaster (1m, good to soft) in March and built on that when fifth of 14 at Nottingham (1m2f, good) 11 days ago; drop back in trip no reason to rule him out and he's respected.

5/1

5th

13

(2)

18th Apr 2026

Good

1m 2f 50y

Class 5

18:45 Nottingham

Star Start

9st 0lb

J: William Pyle

T: Ruth Carr

In good form with a pair of 1m2f fast-ground wins last summer; ought to be sharper for Doncaster reappearance 13 days ago and on a workable mark if back close to his best.

22/1

Form: 2-3326 D BF

Last run: 33 days

W: 11st 4lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Defied this mark at Thirsk (1m3f, AW) last July; plenty of creditable efforts since and he had an excuse in a slowly run event at Thirsk last month; should get a decent tow into this race and has claims if he can get back near best.
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6th

6

(3)

9th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 5f 66y

Class 5

20:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Genesius

9st 5lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Sir Mark Prescott Bt

towards rear

9/2

6th

6

(3)

9th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 5f 66y

Class 5

20:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Genesius

9st 5lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Sir Mark Prescott Bt

towards rear

9/2

8

(3)

26th Oct 2024

Heavy

1m 4f 0y

Class 5

16:50 Newbury

Genesius

11st 0lb

J: Miss Grace Littmoden

T: Sir Mark Prescott Bt

Last win came at Thirsk (1m4f, soft; acts on heavy) in June 2023 off 4lb higher mark; usually apprentice ridden and has been largely consistent this year, so has reasonable each-way claims.

8/1

14/1

Form: 789028 D

Last run: 37 days

W: 11st 2lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Returned to form with a second at Epsom (1m4f, good) last month, but he flopped when well backed at Chester ten days later; has something to prove again after that heavy defeat and his last win was over two years ago.
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2nd

3

(4)

5th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 6

18:00 Southwell (AW)

Haliphon

9st 6lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Ian Williams

0-17 on AW but he returned to form with a staying-on third here (1m6f) last month; now drops back in trip but he's 1lb lower than last time and has possibilities if this sets up for his closing style; visor reapplied.

9/2

3rd

2

(7)

20th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 6f 21y

Class 6

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Haliphon

9st 7lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Ian Williams

On losing run and 0-16 on AW, unable to justify favouritism at Chelmsford 12 days ago; another 2lb lower today and too much ability to discount.

9/2

Form: 609-36

Last run: 16 days

W: 10st 12lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Returned from a lengthy absence with close third at Thirsk (1m4f, good to soft) last month, but he failed to back that up over same C&D (well-held sixth) two weeks later; that took his record to 0-12 and others are more convincing.
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1st

2

(6)

22nd Sep 2024

Good To Soft

1m 3f 15y

Class 4

15:12 Hamilton

Kingsley Pride

9st 9lb

J: Archie Young

T: Charlie Johnston

Successful in five-runner handicap at Musselburgh (12.5f, good) last Sunday, opening his account at the 15th attempt; clear possibilities in his bid for a quickfire Scottish double.

2/1

1st

2

(5)

15th Sep 2024

Good

1m 4f 104y

Class 6

17:05 Musselburgh

Kingsley Pride

9st 7lb

J: Archie Young

T: Charlie Johnston

raced in third behind clear leaders, pressed leaders against rail 3f out, edged right when disputed lead 2f out, sustained duel with runner-up from over 1f out, led final 110yds, won going away

5/1

3rd

1

(2)

4th Sep 2024

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 6

15:55 Southwell (AW)

Kingsley Pride

9st 9lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Charlie Johnston

Looked as though he might be on the way back when third of eight on return from 320 days off at Thirsk (1m4f, good to soft) in July, but has gone quiet again twice since; now 0-13 and hard to warm to despite dropping into a Class 6 for the first time.

7/2

8/1

Form: 612635 C

Last run: 16 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Versatile mare who won in first-time visor at Doncaster (1m2f, soft) in April, but she's not really gone on from that and was well held at Thirsk (1m4f, good) last time; edging back down the weights but she needs to find more to a make big impact here; visor is removed and cheekpieces return.
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7th

6

(5)

12th Feb 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 5

19:30 Kempton (AW)

Turner Girl

9st 12lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Ed Dunlop

Backed out of contention rather quickly the last twice and several others are higher on the list; visor the headgear of choice.

14/1

6th

3

(2)

1st Feb 2025

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 5

18:40 Wolverhampton (AW)

Turner Girl

9st 11lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ed Dunlop

Doesn't win very often but is usually there or thereabouts; fourth of six at Southwell (1m4f, Tapeta) five weeks ago not amongst her best efforts and better will be required.

8/1

6th

3

(2)

1st Feb 2025

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 5

18:40 Wolverhampton (AW)

Turner Girl

9st 11lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ed Dunlop

prominent

8/1

Form: /54/2-

Last run: 582 days

W: 10st 13lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Fairly useful dual hurdle winner; tailed off at Haydock (3m, good) when last seen in May but that was in a valuable handicap and she's still lightly raced in this sphere; looks on a dangerous mark back on the Flat and she's one to keep an eye on.
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6th

3

(10)

10th Oct 2024

Soft

2m 1f 24y

Class 6

13:25 Bath

Zestful

10st 0lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Martin Keighley

Dual hurdle winner; only 6l away last time at Pontefract (2m1f, good to firm) on ground that would have been on the lively side for her; can see her going well.

15/2

5th

6

(2)

19th Sep 2024

Good

2m 1f 27y

Class 5

16:05 Pontefract

Zestful

9st 11lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Martin Keighley

took keen hold, midfield, headway after 8f, outpaced over 2f out, kept on

10/1

11th

8

(9)

19th Aug 2024

Good

1m 4f 13y

Class 5

14:15 Catterick

Zestful

10st 13lb

J: Mr Freddie Keighley

T: Martin Keighley

midfield, outpaced then weakened over 3f out

12/1

Non-runners

Sameem

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £36.80
Straight Forecast £54.97
Tricast £514.03
Trifecta £569.70

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

She's A Novelty

NEWMARKET:

Liberated Lad

D Express:

Zestful

The Star:

The Dancing Poet

POSTDATA:

Sameem

Telegraph:

Liberated Lad

The Sun:

Liberated Lad

Daily Record:

Liberated Lad

The Times:

She's A Novelty

The Guardian:

She's A Novelty

Daily Mail:

She's A Novelty

Daily Mirror:

She's A Novelty