April 26 / 14.50 Catterick

14.50

Soft

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  • Prize money: £4187.2
  • 0m 5f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 7 runners
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Runners: 7 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

6/4 (Won)

  • Win: £2.00
  • Place: £1.20

Form: 439-21 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
On the up this term and she got off the mark in 5f Nottingham novice (5f, soft) a fortnight ago, travelling strongly long way; she's a big player now going handicapping off a handy-looking mark.
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11th

7

(1)

3rd Nov 2023

Heavy

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

12:15 Newmarket

Sera Dawn

9st 3lb

J: George Bass

T: Jack Channon

in rear towards far side

13/2

3rd

6

(4)

16th Oct 2023

Soft

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

16:50 Windsor

Sera Dawn

9st 5lb

J: David Probert

T: Jack Channon

Soft ground was no issue back in the spring when winning in novice and handicap company; progress has rather stalled but it wasn't a bad run last time and she's on a decent mark.

13/2

7/1

  • Place: £2.90

Form: 043-5

Last run: 22 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Hinted at promise as 2yo and posted his best effort when fifth of nine in 5f Thirsk handicap (soft) on return 22 days ago despite not enjoying the clearest of passages; he's not discounted off a 2lb lower mark here.
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8th

6

(9)

22nd Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

13:52 Catterick

Fortunate Star

9st 7lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: Stephen Hanlon

C&D winner who also finished third in this last year; has been in good nick since the visor went on, winning a classified at Southwell and Newcastle (February/March) and placed in three handicaps (also 5f, AW) subsequently; can take a grip so today's likely good pace will suit and he gets on well with Conor Whiteley; player.

9/2

3rd

1

(9)

15th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

17:57 Southwell (AW)

Fortunate Star

9st 9lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: Stephen Hanlon

Won classified events over C&D in February and at Newcastle in March; placed in handicap company on both starts since, latest when a close third of 13 here 13 days; good claims once again.

7/2

3rd

3

(2)

2nd Apr 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

18:48 Southwell (AW)

Fortunate Star

9st 7lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: Stephen Hanlon

Won classified events over C&D and at Newcastle (penalised) before being brushed aside by Little Mi Mi at Newcastle three weeks ago; a 5lb turnaround in the weights should see things finish closer today.

9/2

Form: 4199-8

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Fair 6f juvenile winner for Tim Easterby but came in last of nine on yard debut in 6f Southwell handicap 22 days ago; unraced on softer than good; has something to prove.
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12th

9

(3)

30th Jun 2023

Good

0m 6f 2y

Class 6

17:05 Doncaster

Crime Fiction

9st 5lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Adrian Nicholls

slowly away, towards rear, headway into midfield after 1f

14/1

5th

6

(7)

17th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

18:25 Leicester

Crime Fiction

9st 6lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Adrian Nicholls

Made it 2-8 when scoring in first-time cheekpieces at Musselburgh (5f, good) last month, but that was a very narrow success and she didn't really fire off this revised mark at Thirsk last time.

7/1

6th

1

(6)

5th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:35 Thirsk

Crime Fiction

9st 11lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Adrian Nicholls

Took well to first-time cheekpieces at Musselburgh (5f, good) three weeks ago, getting up on the line and adding to her 6f 2yo win; can remain competitive up just 2lb in the retained headgear.

7/2

OUR TIP

Form: 463311 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Arrives on a hat-trick after recent 5f AW wins at Southwell and Wolverhampton (seller); visor replaces blinkers now and this reliable sort is weighted to go well back in handicap company; acts on good to soft, unraced on worse.
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13th

10

(9)

25th Mar 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Doctor Mozart

9st 1lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Philip Kirby

prominent, weakened quickly over 1f out

8/1

6th

8

(3)

11th Mar 2024

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Doctor Mozart

9st 3lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Philip Kirby

took keen hold, pressed leader, ridden when bumped and badly hampered inside final furlong, soon weakened

9/2

4th

7

(4)

4th Mar 2024

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Doctor Mozart

9st 6lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Philip Kirby

Close fifth over C&D two weeks ago, bouncing back from a couple of poor efforts; successful off this mark here in December and has a major chance provided that form is repeated.

7/1

16/1

Form: 29250-

Last run: 210 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Modest maiden who came in last of ten in 6f Nottingham nursery on his final start of 2022; others are preferred.
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8th

6

(8)

18th Sep 2023

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:05 Thirsk

Howyadoin

9st 4lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Michael Appleby

0-3 for current stable and 0-18 overall; however, looks attractively treated on some of his form, including creditable third off 3lb higher over C&D in July; first win is not out of the question.

4/1

7th

13

(9)

11th Sep 2023

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Howyadoin

8st 12lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Michael Appleby

This is just his third start for Mick Appleby, who does well with recruits from other yards, however, he made it 0-17 when fourth of seven at Wolverhampton (5f, Tapeta) ten days ago and needs to raise his game.

7/1

4th

5

(1)

1st Sep 2023

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Howyadoin

8st 11lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael Appleby

0-16; the pick of his form would entitle him to consideration but his inconsistency is a concern; supported when beaten 7l on debut for this trainer at Thirsk (6f, good) latest; visor goes on (has worn blinkers and cheekpieces); more needed.

13/2

Form: 2200-3

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Ended 2022 out of sorts but he got back on track when third of six in C&D handicap a fortnight ago; shortlisted.
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11th

8

(6)

20th Oct 2023

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

15:20 Redcar

Premier Option

9st 5lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Lightly raced maiden; has ability but has had two breaks since reappearing in April and he didn't run well either side of his latest one (on AW last week); plenty of work to do.

25/1

8th

2

(1)

13th Oct 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Premier Option

9st 11lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Tim Easterby

ducked left start, towards rear on far side of group, hung left and weakened over 2f out

10/1

12th

13

(8)

28th Jul 2023

Good To Soft

0m 5f 89y

Class 4

20:20 York

Premier Option

8st 9lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Tim Easterby

Returned to form with close fourth from the front at Catterick (5f, good to soft) last Wednesday when wearing this headgear for first time; however, needs something extra if he's to break his duck in this better race.

25/1

Form: 4-5636

Last run: 51 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Remains winless and he came in only sixth of eight in 6f Wolverhampton handicap last month; needs to get back on track.
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11th

13

(14)

29th Sep 2023

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Turbo Tiger

9st 1lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Antony Brittain

Exposed 16-race maiden; ran well tried in blinkers for the first time when third of 11 at Wolverhampton in July; 3lb lower today but still looks vulnerable.

16/1

3rd

7

(3)

25th Jul 2023

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Turbo Tiger

9st 1lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

0-15; finished second over C&D in April off a 3lb higher mark; he has run poorly on turf the last twice and hopes are pinned on the change of headgear having a positive effect.

16/1

10th

10

(6)

18th Jul 2023

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:20 Beverley

Turbo Tiger

9st 1lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Regressive maiden who ran poorly back on turf six weeks ago; has done most racing on faster surfaces and makes no obvious appeal.

25/1

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Payout
Exacta £8.70
Straight Forecast £7.03
Trifecta £58.20

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Sera Dawn

TOPSPEED:

Premier Option

The Guardian:

Doctor Mozart

RP Ratings:

Sera Dawn

POSTDATA:

Sera Dawn

LAMBOURN:

Sera Dawn

Telegraph:

Sera Dawn

The Sun:

Sera Dawn

The Star:

Sera Dawn

Daily Record:

Sera Dawn

D Express:

Doctor Mozart

The Times:

Premier Option

Daily Mail:

Premier Option

Daily Mirror:

Premier Option