August 15 / 15.20 Catterick

15.20

Good To Firm

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  • Prize money: £3726
  • 0m 7f 6y
  • Class 6
  • 11 runners
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Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

4/1 (Won)

  • Win: £6.00
  • Place: £1.90

Form: 655582 CD

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Mare

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Can be slowly away and in the main she's failed to threaten this year, but her second at Doncaster (7f, good) two weeks ago was much more like it and she remains below her last winning mark; firmly in calculations.
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12

(3)

3rd Jun 2024

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

19:00 Wetherby

Key Look

8st 12lb

J: Sam James

T: Geoffrey Harker

held up in rear, lost action and pulled up soon after start

10/1

OUR TIP

12/1

  • Place: £4.20

Form: 202540

Last run: 47 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Below best on final few starts for David O'Meara and unproven on turf; however, he's on a handy mark and perhaps he'll be perked up by a change of stables; Gemma Tutty is enjoying a good first season; not ruled out.
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10th

4

(4)

25th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

14:57 Redcar

Patontheback

9st 8lb

J: Sam James

T: Gemma Tutty

Has won three of his 34 races on turf, the latest off this mark at Musselburgh last August (7f, good); should come on for his reappearance run and a possible.

9/1

6th

7

(1)

11th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

14:30 Catterick

Patontheback

9st 10lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Gemma Tutty

He lacks a recent run and was below par more often than not last year; however, he reappears on a handy mark and, with his stable going well, it will be no surprise if this C&D winner is in the mix.

12/1

2

(7)

17th Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

16:35 Redcar

Patontheback

9st 12lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Gemma Tutty

Took advantage of a reduced mark at Musselburgh in August; couple of poor efforts since that win, however, and has proved far from consistent this year.

14/1

7/1

  • Place: £2.10

Form: 311562 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Kept on from the rear for wins in June over C&D (good) and at Beverley (8.4f, good to firm), and he was a good second at Carlisle (1m, good) a fortnight ago; he may prefer further than 7f but is respected nevertheless.
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8th

11

(10)

1st Nov 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Clotherholme

9st 3lb

J: David Allan

T: Ann Duffield

Losing run up to 26 and 0-11 on the AW, but he was placed in all three starts over C&D this time last year and is slightly lower in the weights now; could sneak into the frame.

11/1

8th

11

(10)

1st Nov 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Clotherholme

9st 3lb

J: David Allan

T: Ann Duffield

Losing run up to 26 and 0-11 on the AW, but he was placed in all three starts over C&D this time last year and is slightly lower in the weights now; could sneak into the frame.

11/1

4th

11

(9)

18th Sep 2024

Good

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

13:40 Beverley

Clotherholme

9st 1lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Ann Duffield

No win since June 2022 (that was over C&D) but runner-up on four occasions, including when beaten by a nose here (7.5f) in July; recent Catterick form ties in closely with Elettaria and perhaps the newly applied visor can assist; no back number.

8/1

5/1

Form: 213534 CD BF

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 10lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Had to wait for a run when a close third over C&D (good to firm) last month and again ran well when fourth at Redcar last time; back at his favourite venue today (has won here five times) and he's a key player.
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7th

5

(8)

15th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Mr Strutter

9st 4lb

J: Andrew Elliott

T: David Thompson

1-17 here, the win coming off this mark over this trip in June last year; some fair efforts on turf this season and 1m2f would have been too far on his return to this venue a fortnight ago, but others are still more solid; stable also runs Wheres The Crumpet.

14/1

9th

2

(7)

1st Oct 2024

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

17:00 Newcastle (AW)

Mr Strutter

9st 8lb

J: Andrew Elliott

T: David Thompson

Course winner (1m, June 2023); consistent over 7f-1m1f lately, shaping as if in need of a greater stamina test when third over 7f at Catterick (soft); head carriage isn't always alluring, but he is worth another go over 1m2f; stablemate of Wheres The Crumpet.

8/1

3rd

6

(9)

10th Sep 2024

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

17:30 Catterick

Mr Strutter

9st 2lb

J: Andrew Elliott

T: David Thompson

in touch with leaders, outpaced and lost position when edged left after 3f

13/2

14/1

Form: -60453 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 8st 11lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Has dropped down the weights and he was third in a C&D classified two weeks ago; however, today's race is tougher and this 10yo is on a 15-race losing sequence; others make greater appeal.
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7th

12

(10)

31st Oct 2023

Heavy

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

14:52 Catterick

Magical Effect

8st 7lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Ruth Carr

in touch with leaders

25/1

7th

15

(2)

20th Oct 2023

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

16:30 Redcar

Magical Effect

9st 0lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Ruth Carr

On a dangerous mark and conditions should be fine but this veteran has not won since last autumn and he's been well held in his last three runs; others look stronger.

33/1

6th

4

(7)

23rd Sep 2023

Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

17:50 Catterick

Magical Effect

9st 4lb

J: Ben Sanderson

T: Ruth Carr

taken down early

16/1

6th
11 (7)
Audit

6/1

Form: 857362

Last run: 16 days

W: 8st 9lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
0-10 but he was a close third over C&D (good) last month and bounced back from a lesser run at Ayr when runner-up at Thirsk (1m, good to soft) most recently in first-time cheekpieces (retained); might not be far away.
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8th

14

(10)

27th Oct 2022

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Audit

8st 12lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

took keen hold, held up in midfield, pushed along when hampered and switched left over 1f out, no impression and well held final furlong

12/1

8th

13

(9)

8th Oct 2022

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

17:25 Chelmsford (AW)

Audit

8st 13lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Ruth Carr

midfield on outer, lost position and dropped to rear 2f out, ridden over 1f out, no chance but kept on final 110yds

10/1

4th

9

(1)

29th Sep 2022

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Audit

8st 7lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

took keen hold, in touch with leaders, ridden over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, not pace to challenge

14/1

7/1

Form: 416/86 D

Last run: 45 days

W: 8st 12lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Deserves credit for last month's close sixth of 14 at Beverley (7.4f, good) on her second start back from a long absence, where she was caught wide and didn't settle; won off 2lb higher in 2020; one to be interested in.
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10th

9

(5)

18th Jun 2024

Soft

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

20:15 Beverley

Josiebond

9st 0lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Mark Walford

Won this race off a 7lb higher mark in 2023; bit disappointing so far this season, including over C&D last time; stable going well so no surprise if she were to bounce back.

6/1

7th

6

(7)

29th May 2024

Good

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

15:40 Beverley

Josiebond

9st 2lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Mark Walford

prominent, lost position gradually over 1f out, weakened final 110yds

7/1

5th

7

(3)

23rd May 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

17:50 Catterick

Josiebond

9st 2lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Mark Walford

in touch with leaders, switched to near side over 2f out, no extra inside final furlong

9/1

Form: 54-646 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 10st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
His mark continues to fall and he's run some fair races this summer, but he needs to find something extra to return to winning ways today.
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3rd

5

(4)

21st May 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Turbo Command

9st 5lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Alison Hamilton

Losing run up to 14, but three of his five wins have come over C&D and he performed much better when second of 11 back here a fortnight ago; a player from the same mark.

11/4

2nd

6

(2)

7th May 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Turbo Command

9st 4lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Alison Hamilton

Three-time C&D winner in 2023; well held in two starts since returning from a 364-day break, including here 26 days ago; dropped another 2lb.

10/1

9th

5

(11)

11th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:15 Southwell (AW)

Turbo Command

9st 7lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Alison Hamilton

Veteran three-time C&D winner; off 12 months before a well-held fifth of seven in 6f Newcastle handicap last month; needs to take a big step forward.

10/1

14/1

Form: 40-070 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 3lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Reduced mark appeals on form as recent as last autumn but he's struggled to get competitive on his three starts last year; headgear switched.
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2nd

5

(8)

1st Aug 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

15:53 Newcastle (AW)

Flavius Titus

9st 9lb

J: Sam Feilden

T: Danny Brooke

Dead-heated for first in this race 12 months ago; he's one to keep an eye on in the betting and his chance is not dismissed, but this 10yo has struggled in the main this season.

12/1

9th

9

(11)

27th Jul 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:55 Pontefract

Flavius Titus

9st 3lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Danny Brooke

Needs to improve on his 2025 efforts; however, won this race (off 4lb higher) last year and has a good chance if back to that form.

20/1

4th

11

(2)

19th Jul 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:38 Ripon

Flavius Titus

8st 12lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Danny Brooke

Chased home Gis A Sub in the corresponding race 12 months ago; not really got going in 2025 and others appeal more for win purposes.

25/1

Form: 247221

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 11lb

5 yo Mare

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Front-runner who was runner-up twice in a row over 7f before comfortably making all under Aiden Brookes at Ayr (1m, good) 11 days ago; she was at a big advantage by avoiding the trouble at the start at Ayr but she's only 3lb higher here and can make another bold bid.
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9th

9

(1)

17th Jul 2023

Soft

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

16:55 Ayr

Far From A Ruby

9st 5lb

J: Joe Fanning

T: Katie Scott

Defied a 10lb higher mark at this course (1m, good) last August; placed effort in 0-50 classified event here (1m, good to soft) eight days ago is inferior form; however, well treated if raising her game.

10/1

3rd

4

(8)

9th Jul 2023

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

15:40 Ayr

Far From A Ruby

9st 9lb

J: Phil Dennis

T: Katie Scott

Her form has gone the wrong way this year and she's been well beaten at Musselburgh the last twice; however, she doesn't have a good record there whereas she's run several good races here, including when fourth of six over C&D as recently as May; could play a major role now back here.

13/2

7th

8

(7)

23rd Jun 2023

Good

0m 7f 33y

Class 6

21:00 Musselburgh

Far From A Ruby

9st 2lb

J: Phil Dennis

T: Katie Scott

mounted on course and taken down early, awkward start, soon recovered and prominent

10/1

14/1

Form: 255174

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Second over C&D in May and won at Musselburgh (1m, good to firm) in June; the step up to 1m2f may not have suited at Doncaster latest but she was also well beaten over 1m there the run before; has to get back on track.
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10th

9

(3)

21st May 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

16:50 Catterick

Without Delay

8st 12lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Tracy Waggott

Most effective at sharp tracks; justified favouritism when fending off Ideal Guest over C&D (good to firm) last July and now 5lb lower; step back in the right direction when third to Filey Beach over C&D (14-1, beaten over 2l) ten days ago; interesting to see if she can back that up.

15/2

3rd

13

(2)

11th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

14:30 Catterick

Without Delay

8st 12lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Tracy Waggott

Two-time C&D winner, the latest last July when 5lb higher; however, she has to better what she's achieved on her two runs this year.

20/1

5th

7

(9)

29th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 6

17:00 Musselburgh

Without Delay

9st 5lb

J: William Pyle

T: Tracy Waggott

Favourably handicapped on last summer's form but hard to draw any positives from last week's Redcar reappearance after wind surgery.

16/1

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Payout
Exacta £81.40
Straight Forecast £65.68
Tricast £327.05
Trifecta £598.20

Selections

POSTDATA:

Far From A Ruby

The Times:

Audit

RP Ratings:

Key Look

Daily Record:

Clotherholme

SPOTLIGHT:

Josiebond

The Guardian:

Magical Effect

The Sun:

Audit

The Star:

Audit

Telegraph:

Far From A Ruby

Daily Express:

Far From A Ruby

Daily Mirror:

Far From A Ruby

Daily Mail:

Key Look