June 10 / 15.20 Catterick

15.20

Good To Firm

Maurice Fixter 80th Birthday Handicap

  • Prize money: £4187.2
  • 0m 7f 6y
  • Class 6
  • 13 runners
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Maurice Fixter 80th Birthday Handicap

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

8/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.50
  • Place: £1.60

Form: 70-072 CD

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Two-time C&D scorer last summer who comes here on the back of a good second to Mutanaaseq over C&D 16 days ago; now 6lb better off with that rival and must enter calculations.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

2

(2)

5th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 96y

Class 6

20:50 Beverley

Liberty Breeze

9st 11lb

J: Phil Dennis

T: Simon Whitaker

All three wins on turf have come at Catterick; returned from a break with a close fourth there (7f, good to firm) last month but she failed to back that up at Thirsk (eighth of nine) last time; has something to prove again after that and others are preferred.

13/2

8th

9

(4)

24th Jun 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

16:30 Thirsk

Liberty Breeze

9st 5lb

J: Phil Dennis

T: Simon Whitaker

prominent

13/2

4th

7

(10)

8th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

15:20 Catterick

Liberty Breeze

9st 5lb

J: Phil Dennis

T: Simon Whitaker

raced wide early, midfield, towards rear after 1f, outpaced over 3f out, switched right when good headway over 1f out, kept on well

10/1

11/2

  • Place: £1.80

Form: -66621 CD

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 8lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Capitalised on a much-reduced mark when landing 13-runner handicap over C&D from Liberty Breeze 16 days ago, suited by coming off a good pace; hiked back up 7lb now but he's still handily treated on his old form.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6

(4)

18th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

15:37 Redcar

Mutanaaseq

9st 1lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Suited by soft ground and 7f, and on a very good mark now (13lb lower than when winning at Catterick in September 2023); mainly out of form this season; probably best watched.

12/1

9th

10

(9)

24th Sep 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Mutanaaseq

9st 3lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Ruth Carr

Four 7f wins at Catterick in 2023 but he's been struggling since the spring and his much-reduced mark isn't helping him much at the moment; 0-11 on AW and has it to prove at present.

7/1

6th

2

(3)

10th Sep 2024

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

18:05 Catterick

Mutanaaseq

9st 8lb

J: David Nolan

T: Ruth Carr

Has an excellent record at this track and won this 12 months ago off a 10lb higher mark (on soft); powers are on the wane now a 9yo and he's not made much of an impact this year, including when third here 22 days ago.

7/1

6/1

  • Place: £3.10

Form: 5-5764 CD

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Hinted at a revival when fourth of 11 in 8.5f Beverley handicap ten days ago; this C&D winner needs considering now eased 1lb.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

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

Form: 37-317 CD BF

Last run: 25 days

W: 10st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Back to winning ways at Beverley (7.5f) and he failed to last home upped to 1m when seventh at Wetherby later in May; he's one for the shortlist back down in trip.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1

(3)

30th Sep 2024

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Swinging Eddie

10st 0lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Grant Tuer

Back to form to win at Catterick last time (7f, good to firm); just as effective on the AW (C&D winner last December); chance.

3/1

1st

9

(3)

24th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

16:10 Catterick

Swinging Eddie

9st 9lb

J: Sam James

T: Grant Tuer

C&D scorer who hinted at a revival when seventh of 12 over C&D two weeks ago; he's very much one to consider off a 2lb lower mark.

10/1

Form: 6-0670 D

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Comes here out of sorts, only tenth in 7.5f Beverley handicap ten days ago; others appeal more.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

10

(10)

18th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

15:45 Ayr

Temper Trap

8st 9lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Tim Easterby

A bit underwhelming at Hamilton a fortnight ago but went there in good form, having won at Musselburgh (1m, good) previously; has won over C&D on soft ground and can be a contender if leaving latest run behind.

11/2

6th

3

(6)

3rd Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 0f 68y

Class 6

19:15 Hamilton

Temper Trap

9st 9lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

This is his time of year and, after a close second over C&D (good) last month, he went one better at Musselburgh (1m, good) last Tuesday; fully at home on slow ground and firmly in calculations under a 4lb penalty.

2/1

OUR TIP

Form: 0-0363 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 10st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Got back on track in a first-time hood when third of ten in 7f Ayr handicap 18 days ago; that form has worked out well so he's very much one to consider off a 2lb lower mark if the headgear does the trick again.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

7

(3)

26th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

17:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

Fiftyshadesofred

9st 4lb

J: Ben Sanderson

T: Kevin Frost

Made a successful stable debut at Newcastle (7f, Tapeta) in March 2022, but 0-16 since and recent efforts don't suggest a return to winning form is imminent.

16/1

7th

6

(8)

9th Dec 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Fiftyshadesofred

9st 7lb

J: Ben Sanderson

T: Kevin Frost

took keen hold, disputed lead, prominent after 1f

14/1

5th

4

(2)

22nd Nov 2023

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Fiftyshadesofred

9st 10lb

J: Ben Sanderson

T: Kevin Frost

Sole win came on Tapeta last year; two good thirds this term (Polytrack/turf); weak in the betting and failed to land a blow two runs back from a break recently, with 1m2f against him latest; may do better in reapplied headgear.

12/1

16/1

Form: 5807-3 D

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Ended 2022 below par but she resumed from nine months off with a creditable third in 7f Musselburgh handicap a week ago; she's worth considering off a 2lb lower mark.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5

(6)

7th Jul 2023

Good To Firm

0m 7f 96y

Class 6

20:10 Beverley

Stripzee

9st 9lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

9th

8

(2)

23rd Jun 2023

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

13:50 Redcar

Stripzee

8st 11lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

pressed leader

25/1

7th

10

(13)

10th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

15:20 Catterick

Stripzee

9st 4lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

prominent on outer

16/1

8th
9 (4)
Dr Rio

25/1

Form: 107-76 D

Last run: 88 days

W: 9st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Yet to hit top form in two runs this term, sixth in 7f Southwell handicap last time; he's slipping in the weights though and it would come as no surprise if he takes a step forward here.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3rd

7

(1)

12th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 100y

Class 5

16:35 Beverley

Dr Rio

9st 3lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

Veteran who is a multiple winner, from 7.5f to 1m4f, at Beverley; however, latest effort (here) doesn't suggest his old legs are crying out for this 3.5f drop back in trip.

16/1

4th

5

(3)

23rd Apr 2026

Good

1m 4f 23y

Class 5

15:52 Beverley

Dr Rio

9st 5lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

Veteran who is 6-23 at Beverley, the most recent success last August in last 1m4f attempt; could go well returned to this scenario with Catterick reappearance (7f) under his belt.

12/1

5th

7

(7)

8th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

15:23 Catterick

Dr Rio

9st 5lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

All six of his wins in Britain, and all ten of his outings last season, have come at Beverley; won over 7.4f/1m4f last summer but this 10yo lacks a recent outing and hasn't really shone on his three previous visits here.

20/1

66/1

Form: -60880

Last run: 19 days

W: 8st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Winless after 29 starts and he's yet to make the frame in five outings this season; others are much preferred.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

12th

11

(2)

8th Aug 2023

Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

15:25 Catterick

Sir Dotti

9st 2lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Andrew Crook

32-race maiden who has plenty to find on recent form and would be a surprise winner.

50/1

8th

10

(2)

12th Jul 2023

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

17:10 Catterick

Sir Dotti

8st 9lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Andrew Crook

31-race maiden who has poor claims on recent form and can be readily opposed.

50/1

8th

12

(2)

20th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

20:15 Beverley

Sir Dotti

9st 0lb

J: Neeraj Rawal

T: Andrew Crook

Longstanding maiden who has yet to make the frame this season; very opposable.

50/1

25/1

Form: 9-0487 C

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Course winner but he's been largely below form this season, only seventh over C&D 16 days ago; he needs to get back on track.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3rd

7

(3)

6th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

16:50 Wolverhampton (AW)

Rain Cap

9st 1lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: John David Riches

Getting on and hard to win with these days; back in form over C&D last time but in a weak-looking 0-55 handicap and that took his record on the AW to 0-17.

6/1

2nd

5

(4)

23rd Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Rain Cap

9st 5lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: John David Riches

Eight wins on turf but he's 0-16 on AW and he failed to beat a rival over 7f here last month; has something to prove again after that laboured effort and others are more convincing.

16/1

11th

8

(7)

6th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

15:17 Wolverhampton (AW)

Rain Cap

9st 6lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: John David Riches

Eight wins on turf but 0-15 on AW; latest fourth of 12 over C&D was creditable, but others hold more compelling claims.

8/1

4/1

Form: 38-224 CD BF

Last run: 26 days

W: 10st 1lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Likeable sort who made all in this event 12 months ago and he arrives in very good nick this time around, collared only late on when fourth of ten over 6f here last time; he's a player from his inside berth.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

9

(6)

30th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

17:08 Beverley

Langholm

9st 0lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Ended 2025 below par and yet to hit top form this season, well held in 7f Catterick handicap last time; this course winner needs to take a big step forward.

33/1

10th

14

(13)

11th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

14:30 Catterick

Langholm

8st 11lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: Michael Dods

Three-time C&D winner who may have needed last month's reappearance run at Thirsk, but this 10yo was soundly beaten and his sole win last season came in a classified race (C&D); others are more compelling.

25/1

13th

10

(11)

18th Apr 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:40 Thirsk

Langholm

9st 4lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Course winner but he ended last season with a poor effort in 7f Newcastle handicap; this veteran has gone well fresh though, so is no forlorn hope on his reappearance.

20/1

Form: -03609

Last run: 16 days

W: 10st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Long-standing maiden who arrives below form for his current yard, beating only one in 6f handicap here 16 days ago; it's easy to look elsewhere.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

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: 450-81

Last run: 16 days

W: 10st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Ended a long losing run in 6f Wolverhampton handicap 16 days ago; up 5lb and has a high draw but he's still handily weighted on his old form so must enter calculations back on turf for a yard among the winners.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

1

(6)

13th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Surprise Picture

9st 9lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Grant Tuer

Four wins at Wolverhampton include this race (off 1lb higher) last year; not solid on recent form but is interesting returned to this venue and back down in grade (3-5 in Class 6).

7/1

4th

1

(6)

13th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Surprise Picture

9st 9lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Grant Tuer

Four wins at Wolverhampton include this race (off 1lb higher) last year; not solid on recent form but is interesting returned to this venue and back down in grade (3-5 in Class 6).

7/1

9th

6

(10)

28th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

15:45 Southwell (AW)

Surprise Picture

9st 6lb

J: Sam James

T: Grant Tuer

midfield

33/1

Non-runners

End Zone

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £19.00
Straight Forecast £16.93
Tricast £148.69
Trifecta £180.20

Selections

The Guardian:

Fiftyshadesofred

Daily Mirror:

Clotherholme

The Times:

Liberty Breeze

SPOTLIGHT:

Langholm

Telegraph:

Surprise Picture

RP RATINGS:

Mutanaaseq

Daily Mail:

Fiftyshadesofred

D Express:

Fiftyshadesofred

The Sun:

Liberty Breeze

The Star:

Clotherholme

Daily Record:

Clotherholme

POSTDATA:

Langholm