April 26 / 13.50 Catterick

13.50

Soft

Racing To School Apprentice Handicap

  • Prize money: £3663.8
  • 0m 5f 0y
  • Class 6
  • 10 runners
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Racing To School Apprentice Handicap

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

14/1 (Won)

  • Win: £10.70
  • Place: £3.10

Form: 279-56

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
6f novice winner (good) last season; 0-18 in handicaps; 2lb lower than when beaten over 4l on soft at Thirsk latest; others preferred.
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12th

8

(9)

28th May 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:10 Beverley

Astapor

8st 12lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: John David Riches

Isn't the most consistent but knows how to win and shaped well after a break of over five months at Wolverhampton in March (form worked out); on a good mark and interesting.

8/1

12th

8

(9)

28th May 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:10 Beverley

Astapor

8st 12lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: John David Riches

Isn't the most consistent but knows how to win and shaped well after a break of over five months at Wolverhampton in March (form worked out); on a good mark and interesting.

8/1

3rd

4

(11)

14th Mar 2025

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

18:50 Wolverhampton (AW)

Astapor

9st 6lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: John David Riches

Lost his way in the second half of last year and doesn't boast a good record first time out down the seasons; stall 11 isn't ideal for a front-runnner either.

16/1

4/1

  • Place: £2.10

Form: 59-931 CD

Last run: 41 days

W: 9st 10lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Prolific winner at around 5f, including on soft; ended a drought when scoring comfortably on Tapeta at Southwell latest; back up 6lb but can still be given a chance based on some of last year's turf form.
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5th

4

(7)

14th Mar 2024

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

20:15 Southwell (AW)

Dapper Man

9st 4lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Roger Fell & Sean Murray

led, went clear halfway, headed over 1f out, weakened gradually inside final furlong

7/2

6th

7

(12)

2nd Mar 2024

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Dapper Man

9st 6lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Roger Fell & Sean Murray

Regularly leads; winning haul well into double figures but better at 5f than 6f and has weakened all three starts at this trip over the winter; best watched.

16/1

7th

11

(2)

27th Feb 2024

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Dapper Man

9st 3lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Roger Fell & Sean Murray

Regularly leads; multiple winner who is well treated with The Tron on 5f course form last May but, like that one, he has much more to prove over 6f, having found little in two C&D runs this winter.

14/1

7/1

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 419815 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Dual turf (both good to firm) and four-time AW winner; not written off based on his form here 12 months ago but his C&D run two weeks ago suggests soft ground is a serious concern.
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8th

9

(10)

25th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Spanish Angel

9st 9lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Conditions to suit and he should be well up to making an impact at this level; drawn wide, however, and others come here with less to prove.

12/1

7th

10

(5)

11th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Spanish Angel

8st 11lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Four-time course scorer who is a stone below last winning mark; however, has weak claims on his bare form this winter.

20/1

7th

10

(5)

11th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Spanish Angel

8st 11lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Four-time course scorer who is a stone below last winning mark; however, has weak claims on his bare form this winter.

20/1

10/1

Form: 41670- CD

Last run: 183 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
5f/6f course winner; prominent racer; back on the same mark as when winning here (soft) last August; form tailed off after that; won here when fresh last year and no surprise if she goes close, at the least.
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8th

3

(6)

28th Aug 2024

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

15:50 Catterick

Golden Gal

9st 9lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Ollie Pears

midfield

16/1

7th

3

(9)

10th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:22 Redcar

Golden Gal

9st 9lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Ollie Pears

Not as good this year and ran poorly on the AW last time; handles these conditions but she's always liked Catterick and would have preferred plenty of rain.

20/1

10th

4

(9)

23rd Jul 2024

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

17:40 Wolverhampton (AW)

Golden Gal

9st 9lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Ollie Pears

Began this season with two down-the-field runs but her handicap third at Ripon (5f, soft) last month was much better; rarely runs on the AW but was a C&D winner in 2022; high on the list.

6/1

14/1

Form: -53407 D

Last run: 51 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Dual AW sprint winner; not easy to fancy based on what he has achieved on turf (0-5).
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4th

8

(2)

6th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Yaahobby

8st 9lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Antony Brittain

No problem with conditions but on a losing run and he needs to step up a level judged on recent efforts.

14/1

6th

9

(2)

19th Feb 2026

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Yaahobby

9st 9lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Antony Brittain

He has run some fair races this winter (had a third wind op prior to his return in October) but he was never in contention behind The Gay Blade over C&D nine days ago; others appeal more for win purposes.

8/1

6th

12

(6)

10th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Yaahobby

9st 9lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Without a win since October 2024 but made the frame over C&D off his basement handicap mark on three of his last four appearances and has each-way claims again in this classified race.

7/1

12/1

Form: 607-67 D

Last run: 90 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
5f fast-ground winner last June when 6lb higher; slid down the handicap on AW over the winter; yet to race on soft (both sire and dam won on it); returns from a break and record suggests she might be better for this run.
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6th

1

(8)

27th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Basholo

9st 9lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Tony Culhane & Stella Barclay

Won twice over C&D in late 2025, the latter success coming off a 2lb higher mark; more recent efforts need bettering but this is likely to be run to suit and dropping back into a 0-60 could see her bounce back to form.

12/1

10th

4

(10)

28th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

17:00 Southwell (AW)

Basholo

9st 6lb

J: Stevie Donohoe

T: Tony Culhane & Stella Barclay

Dual Wolverhampton winner in the autumn but not at her best on her last four starts; slipping in the weights but others still make more appeal.

14/1

4th

2

(4)

2nd Mar 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Basholo

9st 7lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Tony Culhane & Stella Barclay

Dual C&D winner in the autumn but her form has cooled since the turn of the year and she'll probably need a career-best performance to have any chance off her current mark.

20/1

OUR TIP

Form: -84660 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
5f and 6f winner, including on soft; 1lb lower than the last of those, at Hamilton ten months ago; returns to turf from a spell on AW; claims.
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1st

6

(4)

17th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 8y

Class 6

16:40 Nottingham

Sir Benedict

9st 9lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Ben Haslam

All five turf wins have been gained on galloping sprint courses, and he's netted a neck second (off 64) and a win in handicaps from two C&D starts; yet to pick up a classified in nine attempts, however, and not an unlucky loser in one at Southwell latest despite running short of room.

3/1

6th

7

(2)

18th Jun 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

17:55 Southwell (AW)

Sir Benedict

9st 9lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Ben Haslam

Multiple 5f/6f winner; has made a promising start to life with Ben Haslam this season, set a lot to do when fourth of nine in 5.5f Wetherby handicap two weeks ago; drops back into classified company now and this C&D scorer merits serious consideration.

5/2

4th

9

(8)

4th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 110y

Class 6

17:15 Wetherby

Sir Benedict

9st 3lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Ben Haslam

No longer the force of old but has performed well on all four starts since joining Ben Haslam in March, most recently when keeping-on third at Musselburgh (5f, good) a fortnight ago; big player if this race is run to suit usual come-from-behind tactics.

9/2

7/1

Form: 152483 D

Last run: 29 days

W: 8st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Multiple AW winner who scored over 5f (good to firm) on turf; returns to this surface after some competitive efforts on AW but others push stronger claims.
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11

(8)

27th Aug 2025

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 6

17:05 Musselburgh

Blackcurrent

8st 5lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Alan Brown

Veteran who ended a long losing run when making all at Beverley (5f, good) in May; did not repeat the form in his two subsequent outings, also under Shay Farmer, and does not seem the percentage call.

16/1

9

(3)

26th Jul 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:15 Newcastle (AW)

Blackcurrent

9st 2lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Alan Brown

Ended a long losing run when making all on a rare turf outing at Beverley (5f, good) in May but he dropped out on his return visit on Monday; the soft ground may have dulled his powers but he's not easy to predict and others are more solid; change of headgear.

16/1

Form: 0-0553 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Enjoyed a purple patch last August, winning over 5f on AW and turf (good; same mark); he was doing his best work late on over C&D (soft) latest; 1lb lower; each-way player.
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4

(1)

9th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:22 Redcar

Birdie Bowers

9st 9lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: David Thompson

1-25 on turf and he looks up against it on the ratings here.

20/1

4th

9

(2)

1st May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:00 Redcar

Birdie Bowers

8st 9lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: David Thompson

started quickly, led, headed 2f out, soon lost second, weakened gradually inside final furlong

40/1

Form: 409762

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
6f AW winner who is arguably unexposed on turf and put up his best effort on this surface over C&D (soft) latest, when just under 2l ahead of Birdie Bowers; back up 1lb for that and would be interesting if able to be ridden closer to the pace.
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7th

10

(3)

28th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

17:10 Southwell (AW)

Tommytwohoots

8st 10lb

J: Finlay Bassett

T: John Mackie

Last run was too bad to be true and had made a positive start for this yard, and he's closely matched with Dr Ali; possibilities.

10/1

12th

15

(17)

18th Apr 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:40 Thirsk

Tommytwohoots

9st 2lb

J: P J McDonald

T: John Mackie

On a long losing sequence but he has started life well for John Mackie on last two outings, fourth of 12 in 5f Catterick handicap ten days ago; very much one to consider off the same mark with cheekpieces refitted.

10/1

4th

10

(1)

8th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

13:38 Catterick

Tommytwohoots

9st 2lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: John Mackie

Finished second in this race in 2023 (soft) and 2024 (heavy); good second at Wolverhampton on his stable debut (6f) two weeks ago; well drawn back on turf but his 18 turf runs have seen him steer clear of anything faster than good to soft.

6/1

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Payout
Exacta £124.60
Straight Forecast £101.05
Tricast £455.72
Trifecta £872.60

Selections

RP Ratings:

Dapper Man

SPOTLIGHT:

Golden Gal

The Guardian:

Tommytwohoots

D Express:

Basholo

Daily Mirror:

Spanish Angel

The Sun:

Birdie Bowers

POSTDATA:

Blackcurrent

The Times:

Golden Gal

Daily Record:

Tommytwohoots

Telegraph:

Dapper Man

Daily Mail:

Dapper Man

The Star:

Dapper Man