May 25 / 16.10 Catterick

16.10

Good To Firm

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  • Prize money: £4527.4
  • 0m 5f 212y
  • Class 5
  • 11 runners
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Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

6/1 (Won)

  • Win: £8.20
  • Place: £2.20

Form: 048-28 CD BF

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Multiple sprint winner, two of them over C&D (good/heavy); kept on for second, having led, at Newcastle (6f, AW) on his return from a break earlier this month; below that level when joint favourite over C&D latest; more needed but not easy to rule him out at this venue.
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6th

5

(9)

27th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:30 Newcastle (AW)

Lezardrieux

9st 9lb

J: Sam James

T: Grant Tuer

in touch with leaders

11/2

8

(7)

14th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

15:30 Southwell (AW)

Lezardrieux

9st 9lb

J: Sam James

T: Grant Tuer

Five wins on Tapeta elsewhere but has run only twice on this track; had a slow time of it in 2024 but he's well treated now and emerged from a break with a good run at Newcastle (5f; in refitted blinkers) last week; return to 6f will suit; every chance.

7/1

2nd

8

(7)

8th Feb 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:00 Newcastle (AW)

Lezardrieux

9st 9lb

J: Sam James

T: Grant Tuer

Won a 6f handicap here in November 2023, recording an RPR of 66 in the process; little to celebrate on turf last year but he has gone well fresh in the past and any market confidence would look significant with blinkers given another airing.

7/1

13/2

  • Place: £2.00

Form: 8-3043 D

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 5lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Prolific AW winner who has scored three times on turf (6f/7f) and is not ground dependent; third here (7f, good to soft) latest and should again be competitive from same mark.
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8th

9

(8)

19th Sep 2024

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

15:12 Ayr

Chookie Dunedin

8st 7lb

J: Franny Norton

T: R Mike Smith

raced in last

50/1

13th

14

(10)

10th Aug 2024

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:42 Ayr

Chookie Dunedin

8st 9lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: R Mike Smith

towards rear

100/1

12/1

  • Place: £4.00

Form: 60-847 D

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 1lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Prolific turf sprint winner, mostly on softer ground but does have a fast-ground success to his name; losing run now at 17; drops 3lb and that could bring him into it on an each-way basis.
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7th

11

(10)

21st Sep 2025

Soft

0m 5f 7y

Class 6

14:43 Hamilton

John Kirkup

8st 9lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: David Thompson

Placed at Musselburgh last weekend but recorded a meagre RPR; the veteran remains on a near two-year losing spell.

20/1

10

(10)

13th Sep 2025

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 6

19:22 Musselburgh

John Kirkup

9st 1lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: David Thompson

Veteran who has not won since October 2023 and has finished in rear on his last four outings; others appeal more.

25/1

12

(8)

1st Sep 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

15:30 Carlisle

John Kirkup

9st 0lb

J: David Allan

T: David Thompson

Veteran who is versatile ground-wise but he's not won since October 2023 and has finished in rear in last three starts; down the list.

25/1

8/1

Form: 262-27 D BF

Last run: 125 days

W: 9st 4lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Triple 6f winner, including on fast ground; went close over C&D (soft) last October, when 1lb lower; inconsistent but would be an each-way player if running to his optimum.
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8

(6)

9th Sep 2025

Good

0m 5f 212y

Class 6

16:10 Catterick

Highjacked

9st 4lb

J: David Nolan

T: John Davies

C&D scorer who got back on track when fourth of nine over C&D in July; one to consider off the same mark after a break.

11/2

4th

4

(2)

23rd Jul 2025

Soft

0m 5f 212y

Class 6

17:00 Catterick

Highjacked

9st 8lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: John Davies

In the frame on eight of his 12 course visits but only two of the last five, and about 3l behind Quercus when fifth in this race last year (good to firm; beaten favourite); can't fight the rider as much as he did behind Miss Rainbow on last month's return from a small break.

6/1

2

(11)

27th Jun 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:10 Newcastle (AW)

Highjacked

9st 9lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: John Davies

Defied this mark at Catterick (6f, good) last April but that is his sole win since 2021; may have needed his reappearance run at Catterick in April but he's had another break since then and his AW record stands at 0-12; looks opposable back in this sphere.

16/1

Form: 47-792 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Triple AW sprint winner; placed six times over 6f on turf, mostly on a sound surface; latest was a career-best turf run at Hamilton (good to soft); a similar effort would see him go close and he appeared to handle this track over 5f in 2021.
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2nd

8

(4)

14th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:23 Beverley

So Grateful

9st 2lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Michael & David Easterby

2-39 on turf, but creditable fourth at Ayr last week (6f, good); worth considering.

11/2

4th

8

(7)

6th Jul 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:00 Ayr

So Grateful

9st 1lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Michael & David Easterby

Has course form at 5f; losing run goes back to Thirsk (6f, good to firm) in May 2025 and he's been through troubled times since, despite taking a healthy slide down the weights; risky.

33/1

10th

10

(11)

21st Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

14:05 Pontefract

So Grateful

9st 0lb

J: Lewis Chalkley

T: Michael & David Easterby

Out of sorts since his last win and failed to beat a rival on seasonal debut; best watched unless the betting suggests a revival is likely.

33/1

Form: 99-883 C

Last run: 10 days

W: 8st 10lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Dual 5f course winner who has also won over this trip; came home well to be third over C&D latest (good) and a repeat effort would see him go close.
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1st

4

(8)

31st Oct 2023

Heavy

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

13:42 Catterick

Wades Magic

9st 8lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Tim Easterby

took keen hold, prominent

11/4

2nd

3

(3)

4th Oct 2023

Good To Soft

0m 5f 212y

Class 6

16:50 Catterick

Wades Magic

9st 9lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

dwelt start, midfield after 2f, in touch with leaders on inner

9/4

Form: 212454 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
6f and 7f AW winner; placed three times over 6f on good; made a promising return to turf at Brighton (7f, good to firm) this month but well below that level back there (6f) 24 hours later; drops 2lb; new headgear tried; player if that helps him get back to his better turf form.
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10

(6)

6th Jul 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:45 Kempton (AW)

Jupiter Express

9st 3lb

J: James Doyle

T: Michael Appleby

7th

11

(8)

30th Jun 2023

Good

0m 6f 2y

Class 5

14:10 Doncaster

Jupiter Express

9st 3lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Michael Appleby

Two wins on the AW earlier in year and back off the same mark as when winning at Chelmsford (6f) in February; 0-19 on turf, though, and hasn't shown enough since returning to grass last month to give him compelling claims here.

12/1

6th

4

(5)

10th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 5f 212y

Class 5

17:40 Catterick

Jupiter Express

9st 5lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Michael Appleby

taken down early, awkward start, raced in last

7/1

OUR TIP

Form: 460-78 CD

Last run: 46 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Dual C&D winner (sound surface), the more recent when making all in a 0-70 fillies' handicap last July, when 1lb higher; well below that level on her last two starts last season and her two runs after a break (both AW); could be a different proposition back here from a competitive mark.
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2nd

3

(3)

21st Aug 2023

Soft

0m 5f 212y

Class 6

16:45 Catterick

Woodlands Charm

9st 13lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Nigel Tinkler

Two-time C&D winner who was a good second over C&D in June; not written off given her record here but she hasn't been at her best at Ripon (6f) and here (7f) the last twice, and needs to bounce back.

16/1

9th

2

(4)

26th Jul 2023

Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

15:20 Catterick

Woodlands Charm

10st 2lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

Campaigned mostly over 6f; good second here (good to firm) on penultimate run but has different conditions to deal with at this new trip and others are preferred; was withdrawn after getting loose at Doncaster three weeks ago.

16/1

1

(1)

7th Jul 2023

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

17:15 Doncaster

Woodlands Charm

9st 12lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Nigel Tinkler

Campaigned mostly over 6f; best effort this term when second at Catterick on penultimate start; going into unknown territory over this extra furlong.

14/1

Form: 4-0360

Last run: 38 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
0-16 (placed twice over 6f on fast ground when with Clive Cox); went close for this trainer at Newcastle (6f, AW) in March but that was a spike in performance in his four runs for him; drops 2lb and has conditions to suit but will need a big revival.
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10

(10)

15th Dec 2023

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Churchill Bay

10st 7lb

J: Mr Fletcher Yarham

T: Jessica Macey

0-25 but there have been encouraging signs for his new stable, finishing second twice at Wolverhampton (once for this rider) before a close fourth on Sunday; visor worn there replaced by the blinkers he wore for the earlier seconds; each-way shout again.

4/1

29

10th Dec 2023

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

16:50 Wolverhampton (AW)

Churchill Bay

8st 12lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Jessica Macey

22

10th Dec 2023

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

13:50 Wolverhampton (AW)

Churchill Bay

8st 12lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Jessica Macey

Form: 076-43

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Can certainly be given a chance based on four of her seven efforts when trained by Clive Cox; took a step back in the right direction at Beverley latest (7.5f, soft; first-time cheekpieces) on her second start for this trainer; drops 1lb; not ruled out.
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14th

17

1st Sep 2023

Good

2m 0f 190y

17:00 Down Royal

Stellar Queen

10st 11lb

J: Paul Townend

T: W P Mullins

Limited flat maiden in Britain for Clice Cox and Edward Bethell; 4,800gns buy at Tattersalls July Sales and unusual recruit to top yard but half-sister to winning hurdler Gentleman Joe so could take to this discipline.

6/1

10th

7

(10)

25th May 2023

Good To Firm

0m 5f 212y

Class 5

16:10 Catterick

Stellar Queen

9st 5lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Edward Bethell

Can certainly be given a chance based on four of her seven efforts when trained by Clive Cox; took a step back in the right direction at Beverley latest (7.5f, soft; first-time cheekpieces) on her second start for this trainer; drops 1lb; not ruled out.

9/2

3rd

5

(2)

1st May 2023

Soft

0m 7f 96y

Class 5

16:03 Beverley

Stellar Queen

9st 4lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Edward Bethell

Didn't deliver on her early promise for Clive Cox; didn't run badly when fourth of eight over the extended 1m here on her stable debut 12 days ago and dropped another 2lb for her troubles; any improvement for the application of cheekpieces would bring her into the reckoning.

3/1

20/1

Form: 969054 D

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Sole win came at Salisbury (6f, good) when trained by Ralph Beckett; cheekpieces go on; needs to improve on recent efforts to defy this mark.
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5th

4

(4)

29th Feb 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Amber Dew

9st 9lb

J: Dominique Van Der Kraats

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Broke lengthy losing run at Southwell in January but failed to back that up on either of two subsequent starts; needs to fare better if she's to return to winning ways.

12/1

8th

8

15th Feb 2024

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

16:22 Southwell (AW)

Amber Dew

9st 5lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

midfield, weakened gradually final 110yds

7/1

8th

8

(1)

4th Feb 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Amber Dew

9st 5lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Belatedly added to her 2021 nursery win with narrow success at Southwell (6f; first-time tongue-tie) last month; this race is much more competitive, though, and she needs to prove she can cope with the drop back to 5f.

8/1

Non-runners

Amber Dew

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £48.60
Straight Forecast £42.86
Tricast £388.52
Trifecta £455.30

Selections

The Times:

Wade's Magic

TOPSPEED:

Chookie Dunedin

SPOTLIGHT:

Jupiter Express

Telegraph:

Stellar Queen

RP RATINGS:

Woodlands Charm

D Express:

Jupiter Express

The Guardian:

Wade's Magic

Daily Mail:

Wade's Magic

Daily Mirror:

Wade's Magic

The Star:

Wade's Magic

Daily Record:

Wade's Magic

POSTDATA:

Chookie Dunedin

The Sun:

Chookie Dunedin