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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13th

2

(10)

7th Sep 2023

Good To Firm

0m 5f 182y

Class 6

16:35 Carlisle

Lezardrieux

9st 9lb

J: Sam James

T: Grant Tuer

towards rear of midfield

20/1

10th

4

(12)

21st Aug 2023

Soft

0m 5f 212y

Class 6

16:45 Catterick

Lezardrieux

9st 12lb

J: Sam James

T: Grant Tuer

Has dropped to a mark 2lb lower than when winning over C&D in May but his form has gone the wrong way since and he needs to get back on track.

16/1

12th

16

(5)

11th Aug 2023

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

16:10 Thirsk

Lezardrieux

8st 11lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Grant Tuer

Made most to win a 6f handicap at Catterick in May (good to firm); not so convincing since and dropping to 5f isn't sure to be of benefit.

25/1

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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9th

6

(11)

21st Sep 2023

Good

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

16:45 Ayr

Chookie Dunedin

9st 9lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: R Mike Smith

Too well handicapped to be dismissed, particularly as his last win came over C&D on soft, but he hardly shaped like a winner in waiting at Musselburgh last Saturday.

25/1

8th

11

(2)

16th Sep 2023

Good

0m 7f 33y

Class 4

18:00 Musselburgh

Chookie Dunedin

8st 8lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: R Mike Smith

took keen hold, towards rear

25/1

10th

3

(10)

24th Jul 2023

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:15 Ayr

Chookie Dunedin

10st 0lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: R Mike Smith

The last of his 13 wins was over 7f (soft) last May but that was off 9lb higher at this track; has been generally consistent this year and was a good third over 5f at Musselburgh last month on his final run for Keith Dalgleish; now goes back up in trip and he has possibilities for new yard.

7/1

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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4th

11

(11)

2nd Sep 2023

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

15:15 Beverley

John Kirkup

8st 12lb

J: Ben Curtis

T: David Thompson

Latest win was off a 19lb higher mark at Musselburgh in May 2022 (5f, good to firm); has run several good races this season, notably when second over 6f at Catterick on Wednesday (6f, good; pulled hard); a possible but high draw a negative.

5/1

2nd

8

(2)

30th Aug 2023

Good To Soft

0m 5f 212y

Class 6

15:10 Catterick

John Kirkup

9st 5lb

J: Phil Dennis

T: David Thompson

pulled hard, prominent, went second over 2f out, led 1f out, kept on well but headed final strides, just failed

8/1

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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7th

1

(7)

26th Jul 2023

Soft

0m 5f 212y

Class 6

17:05 Catterick

Highjacked

10st 0lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: John Davies

raced wide, in touch with leaders, hung right and lost position home turn, no impression when raced awkwardly over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong

9/1

4th

8

(8)

25th May 2023

Good To Firm

0m 5f 212y

Class 5

16:10 Catterick

Highjacked

9st 4lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: John Davies

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.

8/1

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

9

(12)

21st Sep 2023

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

14:25 Ayr

So Grateful

9st 9lb

J: Lewis Chalkley

T: Michael & David Easterby

Three-time AW scorer; only 1-21 on turf and the success came in lower grade (on fast ground); balance of recent Class 5 form suggests he's not the answer to this competitive race.

16/1

5th

4

(3)

1st Sep 2023

Good

0m 5f 182y

Class 5

14:00 Carlisle

So Grateful

9st 12lb

J: Lewis Chalkley

T: Michael & David Easterby

midfield, headway up the centre over 1f out, weakened final furlong

8/1

4th

6

(1)

9th Aug 2023

Good To Soft

0m 5f 3y

Class 5

16:50 Pontefract

So Grateful

9st 8lb

J: Lewis Chalkley

T: Michael & David Easterby

Three-time AW winner who gained his first turf success (at the 18th attempt) over C&D (good to firm) in July; seemed to pay for a mid-race surge when only sixth of 11 at Doncaster on Saturday and probably remains in form; well drawn for a prominent racer.

6/1

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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2nd

5

(1)

23rd Sep 2023

Soft

0m 5f 212y

Class 6

14:55 Catterick

Wade’s Magic

9st 2lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Tim Easterby

in touch with leaders on inner

7/2

3rd

9

(6)

12th Sep 2023

Good

0m 5f 212y

Class 6

15:10 Catterick

Wade’s Magic

8st 13lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Pipped Langholm to win over C&D (good to soft) in early August and has remained in good form since; holds no secrets from the handicapped but was good second at Ripon (6f, good) a week ago and probably won't be far away.

9/2

2nd

7

(3)

5th Sep 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:30 Ripon

Wade’s Magic

9st 6lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Has done a lot of his winning around this time of year, including over C&D, and arrives in form; again didn't get much luck last time and is one of the more interesting runners drawn low.

6/1

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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0

2

(3)

11th Sep 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Churchill Bay

9st 9lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Ronald Thompson

Close third over C&D in March when fully 16lb higher; however, he's struggled since and has been soundly beaten here the last twice.

25/1

10th

6

(4)

3rd Aug 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:45 Newcastle (AW)

Churchill Bay

9st 6lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Ronald Thompson

Only one effort of note for this yard but it came over C&D in March off a 13lb higher mark; more recent efforts make him harder to recommend.

33/1

8th

1

(3)

30th Jun 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:20 Newcastle (AW)

Churchill Bay

10st 0lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Ronald Thompson

Longstanding maiden who has generally struggled for a new yard this year and was beaten 17l at Catterick (7f, good to firm) last time; mark is tumbling but he needs to turn things around back on AW.

25/1

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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11th

7

(5)

13th Jun 2023

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

17:05 Southwell (AW)

Amber Dew

8st 13lb

J: Elisha Whittington

T: Scott Dixon

12lb lower than when beaten a head at Wolverhampton (6f, Tapeta) last November, but has fared no better since and is now 1-25; best form has come over shorter and she is vulnerable to an improver.

20/1

9

(11)

25th May 2023

Good To Firm

0m 5f 212y

Class 5

16:10 Catterick

Amber Dew

9st 4lb

J: Phil Dennis

T: Scott Dixon

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.

20/1

4th

2

(2)

15th May 2023

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

16:10 Wolverhampton (AW)

Amber Dew

9st 7lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

in touch with leaders

10/1

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