September 10 / 14.20 Catterick

14.20

Good

National Racehorse Week Amateur Jockeys’ Handicap

  • Prize money: £3973.6
  • 1m 5f 192y
  • Class 5
  • 7 runners
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National Racehorse Week Amateur Jockeys’ Handicap

Runners: 7 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

5/2 (Won)

  • Win: £3.00
  • Place: £1.60

Form: 815152 C

Last run: 22 days

W: 10st 11lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Course regular who drew clear to score over 1m4f here (good to soft) in June, his second success this season; placed off today's mark over that trip three weeks ago and 1m6f also suits; probably won't be far away.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

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

OUR TIP

3/1

  • Place: £1.80

Form: 351734 D

Last run: 40 days

W: 11st 3lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
No longer the force of old but came good for Tim Easterby at Thirsk (1m6f, good to firm) in June and probably bettered that performance when placed in 0-85 race at Haydock (1m6f, good) in July; not disgraced in AW Racing League race last time; might be the answer.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

7

(6)

27th May 2026

Good

1m 1f 207y

Class 5

15:45 Beverley

Kitsune Power

8st 7lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Tim Easterby

C&D winner in 2022 but his latest success came nearly two years ago; third on his first two outings this season (1m4f) and did enough to suggest he's still in form when fourth of six at Redcar (1m6f, good) 20 days ago; drop back in trip may not be ideal.

8/1

4th

2

(1)

7th May 2026

Good

1m 5f 218y

Class 5

18:20 Redcar

Kitsune Power

9st 4lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

It has been nearly two years since the last of his four wins but his two starts in 2026 have seen him finish third; conditions won't be an excuse and he's more solid than some.

3/1

3rd

6

(7)

23rd Apr 2026

Good

1m 4f 23y

Class 5

15:52 Beverley

Kitsune Power

9st 1lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Defied a much higher mark at Beverley in 2022; poor strike-rate since but he ran encouragingly when favourite at Catterick (1m4f) on seasonal debut and has possibilities back here, being so nicely weighted.

5/1

Form: 0-904D1

Last run: 61 days

W: 9st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Just held on to finish first under Poppy Wynne at Doncaster (1m6f, good to soft) two months ago but was disqualified for her rider's whip misuse; can go well again here but this race is stronger and, from just out of the weights, she's effectively 4lb higher today.
Place /
No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

5

18th Jun 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:20 Worcester

Swift Tuttle

11st 4lb

J: Toby Wynne

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Won over hurdles off today's mark in 2023 and was placed on the Flat last autumn, but returned from a layoff with a heavy Flat defeat last month and he's tricky to weigh up on this first hurdling start for 603 days; tongue-tie (last used last May) is refitted.

10/1

8th

10

(6)

30th May 2025

Good To Soft

1m 3f 175y

Class 5

17:30 Haydock

Swift Tuttle

10st 0lb

J: Miss Poppy Wynne

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Ridden last six starts by Poppy Wynne, first past the post at Doncaster (1m6f, good to soft) last July but disqualified for whip offence; solid sequence continued but there may be a question over his readiness today after a break; market may guide.

10/1

8th

10

(6)

30th May 2025

Good To Soft

1m 3f 175y

Class 5

17:30 Haydock

Swift Tuttle

10st 0lb

J: Miss Poppy Wynne

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Ridden last six starts by Poppy Wynne, first past the post at Doncaster (1m6f, good to soft) last July but disqualified for whip offence; solid sequence continued but there may be a question over his readiness today after a break; market may guide.

10/1

Form: 612864 CD

Last run: 5 days

W: 10st 3lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Won this race under regular rider Emily Roberts last year (soft ground) and added to his tally at Ripon (1m4f, good to soft) in June; makes quick reappearance after respectable fourth at Haydock (11.6f, good to soft) on Thursday, and holds each-way claims at least.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

6

(7)

28th Oct 2024

Heavy

1m 3f 179y

Class 6

13:05 Leicester

Sameem

10st 11lb

J: Miss Rebecca Burley

T: Tim Easterby

Unraced on heavy but fine on soft; ran moderately last time but has won after similar performances in the past; not handicapped out of it.

10/1

7th

6

(7)

28th Oct 2024

Heavy

1m 3f 179y

Class 6

13:05 Leicester

Sameem

10st 11lb

J: Miss Rebecca Burley

T: Tim Easterby

Unraced on heavy but fine on soft; ran moderately last time but has won after similar performances in the past; not handicapped out of it.

10/1

9th

3

(2)

18th Oct 2024

Soft

1m 2f 1y

Class 6

17:20 Redcar

Sameem

10st 13lb

J: Miss Rebecca Burley

T: Tim Easterby

never better than midfield

7/1

Form: 5/3265 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 10st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Placed under Serena Brotherton on first two starts for new stable this summer (1m5f/1m6f) but two lesser efforts have followed and she needs a boost from the first-time blinkers here.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

6

(2)

29th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 6f 21y

Class 6

15:00 Southwell (AW)

Lindwall

9st 3lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

midfield behind clear leader, headway from 6f out

8/1

4th

6

(2)

29th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 6f 21y

Class 6

15:00 Southwell (AW)

Lindwall

9st 3lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Three staying wins on the AW but they were all in 2021 and his recent runs, especially over C&D last time out, haven't suggested he's about to end the losing run; usual aids left off.

8/1

6th

8

(1)

19th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 6f 21y

Class 5

13:10 Southwell (AW)

Lindwall

9st 0lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Exposed and has tried hurdling; third over 2m here in October and ran as though 1m4f was too sharp last time; can feature.

12/1

Form: 69-800

Last run: 55 days

W: 10st 6lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
12-race maiden who has looked out of sorts in Ireland this year; makes stable debut with huge amount to prove; tongue-tie fitted.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

6

(4)

26th Jun 2025

Good

1m 5f 16y

Class 6

17:45 Hamilton

Fanaigi Linn

10st 0lb

J: Miss Pippa Brown

T: Danny Brooke

20-race maiden; creditable fourth of 13 in 1m4f course handicap (good) three weeks ago but Crystal Guard was ahead in second.

14/1

4th

5

(13)

5th Jun 2025

Good

1m 4f 15y

Class 6

17:17 Hamilton

Fanaigi Linn

9st 4lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Danny Brooke

19-race maiden; ran creditably when sixth at Wolverhampton in November on first run after wind surgery, but has been well beaten since (1m6f/1m4f, AW/turf); hard to fancy.

33/1

4th

5

(13)

5th Jun 2025

Good

1m 4f 15y

Class 6

17:17 Hamilton

Fanaigi Linn

9st 4lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Danny Brooke

19-race maiden; ran creditably when sixth at Wolverhampton in November on first run after wind surgery, but has been well beaten since (1m6f/1m4f, AW/turf); hard to fancy.

33/1

Form: 495666

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 11lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Without a win since 2021 and recent efforts off basement marks do not provide much hope for him from out of the weights here.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6

9th Jun 2025

Good

1m 7f 182y

Class 5

15:10 Southwell

Straitouttacompton

10st 2lb

J: James Best

T: Michael Chapman

Poor hurdler and no sign of him making a better chaser at Market Rasen last week.

50/1

5th

8

2nd Jun 2025

Good

2m 1f 43y

Class 5

16:00 Market Rasen

Straitouttacompton

10st 2lb

J: James Best

T: Michael Chapman

The last of his Flat wins was in 2021; poor hurdler and don't see him making a better chaser; out of the weights.

50/1

5th

8

2nd Jun 2025

Good

2m 1f 43y

Class 5

16:00 Market Rasen

Straitouttacompton

10st 2lb

J: James Best

T: Michael Chapman

The last of his Flat wins was in 2021; poor hurdler and don't see him making a better chaser; out of the weights.

50/1

Non-runners

Enthused, Cosmic Soul

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £9.10
Straight Forecast £8.35
Tricast £24.02
Trifecta £26.60

Selections

POSTDATA:

The Dancing Poet

RP RATINGS:

Enthused

The Times:

Lindwall

SPOTLIGHT:

Kitsune Power

NEWMARKET:

Enthused

Telegraph:

Enthused

Daily Record:

Enthused

Daily Mail:

Lindwall

The Guardian:

The Dancing Poet

D Express:

The Dancing Poet

Daily Mirror:

The Dancing Poet

The Sun:

The Dancing Poet

The Star:

The Dancing Poet