July 19 / 14.52 Catterick

14.52

Good To Soft

AJA Novice Flat Amateur Jockeys’ Handicap (For Riders With No More Than 3 Wins At Start Of Season)

  • Prize money: £3476.9
  • 1m 4f 13y
  • Class 6
  • 13 runners
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AJA Novice Flat Amateur Jockeys’ Handicap (For Riders With No More Than 3 Wins At Start Of Season)

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

8/1 (Won)

  • Win: £8.50
  • Place: £2.60

Form: 4649-3

Last run: 27 days

W: 10st 7lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
Third in this race last year; filled the same position at Ripon (1m4f, good) last month on stable/seasonal debut; has a modest strike-rate but again holds place claims.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

8

(1)

20th Jun 2024

Soft

1m 4f 10y

Class 6

13:35 Ripon

Point Of Honour

9st 13lb

J: Miss Pippa Brown

T: Danny Brooke

midfield

10/1

0

8

11th Nov 2023

Soft

2m 4f 189y

Class 5

14:50 Kelso

Point Of Honour

10st 11lb

J: Miss Pippa Brown

T: Craig Lidster

midfield on outer

25/1

0

11

11th Oct 2023

Good

2m 0f 178y

Class 5

16:40 Sedgefield

Point Of Honour

10st 11lb

J: Miss Pippa Brown

T: Craig Lidster

held up in rear, hit 4th, headway after 4 out, mistake and unseated 3 out

25/1

4/1

  • Place: £1.20

Form: 6-2215 D BF

Last run: 12 days

W: 11st 2lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Rather a disappointing favourite last time but has a solid record otherwise this term and may bounce back; won nicely at Beverley (1m4f, good to firm) on penultimate start.
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

12

(4)

31st May 2026

Good

1m 4f 8y

Class 4

17:15 Thirsk

Valley Of Flowers

8st 4lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Samantha & Jacqueline Coward

Consistent last July-September and nicely treated on that form; however, she hasn't been at the same level on her two outings this year.

20/1

7th

3

(5)

3rd May 2026

Good

1m 3f 15y

Class 5

17:35 Hamilton

Valley Of Flowers

9st 8lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Samantha & Jacqueline Coward

Made the frame four consecutive times last July-September (1m3f-2m), but made a low-key reappearance last week and is probably better suited by a stiffer test of stamina than this now.

7/1

6th

1

(4)

23rd Apr 2026

Good

1m 4f 23y

Class 5

15:52 Beverley

Valley Of Flowers

9st 9lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Samantha & Jacqueline Coward

Ended last season with a spell of consistent efforts and has frame possibilities provided she returns in similar form; whether she can end a losing spell is another matter (no win since 2023).

6/1

11/2

  • Place: £1.80

Form: 24-316 CD

Last run: 28 days

W: 11st 2lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Suited by good/softer; midfield in 1m2f AW contest four weeks ago; 3-3 over this C&D, the most recent success off 3lb lower in May; commands respect back in this ideal scenario.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

5

(2)

12th Sep 2023

Good

1m 4f 13y

Class 6

15:40 Catterick

Jamil

9st 13lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Tina Jackson

Four-time C&D winner, the latest in July, and he's continued in good form here the next twice; solid claims.

9/2

3rd

7

(6)

21st Aug 2023

Soft

1m 4f 13y

Class 5

14:25 Catterick

Jamil

10st 5lb

J: Miss Lois Teal

T: Tina Jackson

Likes it here and has run well over C&D on his last three starts, with a third under Lois Teal (good to soft) being followed by a win (good) and a near miss (good to soft); solid claims off the same mark as last time.

7/1

2nd

2

(8)

8th Aug 2023

Soft

1m 4f 13y

Class 6

17:10 Catterick

Jamil

9st 13lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Tina Jackson

Four wins over C&D, the latest last month when scoring narrowly off a 4lb lower mark (good); suited by good ground or softer but has never won off a mark this high.

7/2

Form: 407-34

Last run: 65 days

W: 10st 7lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Has made the frame in both outings this year, latest over C&D (good) in May; could go well again but it's hard to bank on her winning, with record now 0-19.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

12th

11

(11)

1st Oct 2024

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

17:00 Newcastle (AW)

Milltown Lily

9st 2lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Micky Hammond

30-race maiden; flattered by her third-place finish at Hamilton (1m3f) in August; work to with Violeta, Carlton and Wheres The Crumpet on recent C&D evidence.

33/1

6th

7

(5)

17th Sep 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

17:25 Newcastle (AW)

Milltown Lily

9st 6lb

J: Paula Muir

T: Micky Hammond

Possibilities on some of last year's form including over 1m4f here, but not shown much this term and is now 0-29 under rules.

14/1

Form: 5846/2

Last run: 63 days

W: 10st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced maiden; missed last season; returned to action with a solid effort at Bath (1m2f, good; neck second) two months ago and that form has worked out well; strong chance.
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Verdict Starting price

5th

11

(2)

1st Aug 2023

Good

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

14:00 Beverley

La Forza

9st 12lb

J: Miss Alice Tregoning

T: Marcus Tregoning

Was returning from 652 days off when beaten a neck at Bath (1m2f, good) in May (form worked out very well) and ran with credit when fifth of 12 under Alice Tregoning at Catterick (1m4f, good to soft) 13 days ago; yet to win, but no surprise if he runs well again.

100/30

5th

8

(3)

19th Jul 2023

Good To Soft

1m 4f 13y

Class 6

14:52 Catterick

La Forza

10st 8lb

J: Miss Alice Tregoning

T: Marcus Tregoning

Lightly raced maiden; missed last season; returned to action with a solid effort at Bath (1m2f, good; neck second) two months ago and that form has worked out well; strong chance.

5/2

2nd

11

(4)

17th May 2023

Good To Soft

1m 2f 37y

Class 6

19:10 Bath

La Forza

8st 4lb

J: Rhiain Ingram

T: Marcus Tregoning

in touch with leaders

14/1

Form: -43831 D

Last run: 6 days

W: 11st 0lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Won similar event at Doncaster (2m, good) last week, finally doubling his tally (previous win came in 2020); however, doesn't appear to be crying out for this drop back in trip.
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Verdict Starting price

5th

7

(8)

23rd Aug 2023

Good

1m 3f 39y

Class 6

14:05 Carlisle

Chief Craftsman

10st 8lb

J: Mr Thomas Easterby

T: Tim Easterby

midfield, no impression from over 2f out

8/1

3rd

5

(1)

4th Aug 2023

Good

1m 5f 0y

Class 6

18:10 Musselburgh

Chief Craftsman

10st 3lb

J: Mrs Emily Roberts

T: Tim Easterby

midfield, stayed on from over 1f out, went third inside final 110yds

7/1

OUR TIP

Form: 57/7/8

Last run: 19 days

W: 11st 2lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Sole win came over hurdles four years ago; stays 2m on the Flat and likely found 1m2f too sharp last month on return from long absence; this step back up in trip is a plus.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

9

29th Aug 2023

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

18:20 Worcester

Whiskey And Water

11st 5lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Brian Ellison

Runner-up off 7lb higher on his final run over hurdles in April 2021 but has been well held in three Flat runs since returning from a long absence.

13/2

9th

10

(7)

21st Aug 2023

Soft

1m 4f 13y

Class 5

14:25 Catterick

Whiskey And Water

9st 12lb

J: Miss Kayleigh Rayner

T: Brian Ellison

On a reduced mark and took a step back in the right direction over C&D last month on his second start back from a huge absence, but he was still soundly beaten and needs a bigger performance this afternoon.

20/1

Form: 409709

Last run: 11 days

W: 10st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
0-17 for current yard and badly out of form at present; opposed.
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Verdict Starting price

6

9th Jun 2025

Good

1m 7f 182y

Class 5

15:10 Southwell

Straitouttacompton

10st 2lb

J: James Best

T: Michael Chapman

Poor hurdler and no sign of him making a better chaser at Market Rasen last week.

50/1

5th

8

2nd Jun 2025

Good

2m 1f 43y

Class 5

16:00 Market Rasen

Straitouttacompton

10st 2lb

J: James Best

T: Michael Chapman

The last of his Flat wins was in 2021; poor hurdler and don't see him making a better chaser; out of the weights.

50/1

5th

8

2nd Jun 2025

Good

2m 1f 43y

Class 5

16:00 Market Rasen

Straitouttacompton

10st 2lb

J: James Best

T: Michael Chapman

The last of his Flat wins was in 2021; poor hurdler and don't see him making a better chaser; out of the weights.

50/1

12/1

Form: -58768

Last run: 14 days

W: 11st 1lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Record is 0-23 and he has proved inconsistent in recent times; only eighth of nine at Musselburgh two weeks ago on debut for new stable.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

7

8th Nov 2023

Good To Soft

1m 7f 124y

Class 4

13:40 Musselburgh

Kells

11st 0lb

J: Craig Nichol

T: Iain Jardine

Sole Flat win in 30 attempts came this September in a 1m4f soft-ground handicap at Thirsk; that was a Class 6, however, and he's unlikely to be good enough.

25/1

5th

9

(3)

12th Oct 2023

Heavy

1m 5f 26y

Class 6

17:40 Ayr

Kells

9st 4lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

took keen hold, prominent, pressed leader over 2f out, weakened quickly over 1f out

14/1

3rd

6

(3)

29th Sep 2023

Soft

1m 2f 42y

Class 5

14:00 Haydock

Kells

9st 1lb

J: William Pyle

T: Iain Jardine

Belatedly off the mark with a wide-margin win at Thirsk (1m4f, soft) in the hands of William Pyle; ran a bit flat when only fourth at Hamilton after escaping a penalty and now he's 5lb higher; that Thirsk win might be dodgy form.

5/1

Form: 0/9-70

Last run: 190 days

W: 10st 7lb

12 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Sole success came over fences in 2018; holds dismal claims on 2023 Flat/jumps form.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

11th

13

(3)

1st Aug 2023

Good

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

14:00 Beverley

LEs Fremantle

9st 11lb

J: Miss Roisin Leech

T: Michael Chapman

Sole success in 103 starts came over fences in 2018; no apeal.

100/1

10th

13

(7)

19th Jul 2023

Good To Soft

1m 4f 13y

Class 6

14:52 Catterick

LEs Fremantle

10st 7lb

J: Miss Aaliyah Bowers-Carter

T: Michael Chapman

Sole success came over fences in 2018; holds dismal claims on 2023 Flat/jumps form.

66/1

8th

11

9th Jul 2023

Good

2m 4f 139y

Class 5

14:20 Market Rasen

LEs Fremantle

10st 2lb

J: Alison Clarke

T: Michael Chapman

Yet to add to his shock win over fences here in 2018 and has struggled to get competitive this year.

100/1

Form: 867500

Last run: 23 days

W: 10st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Three-time AW scorer; not solid judged on 2023 form and this return to turf presents an additional question mark.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

10th

5

8th Jun 2024

Good

2m 0f 145y

Class 4

13:40 Bangor-on-Dee

Peruvian Summer

11st 2lb

J: Philip Armson

T: John Stimpson

Three-time winner on the Flat but no win since 2021; struggled off lowly marks last year and has left it rather late in the day to launch his hurdling career.

100/1

11th

11

(10)

11th Dec 2023

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

17:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Peruvian Summer

10st 7lb

J: Mr Adam O’Shea

T: John Stimpson

awkward start and slowly into stride, in rear

50/1

9th

10

(9)

18th Nov 2023

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

16:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Peruvian Summer

10st 4lb

J: Mr Adam O’Shea

T: John Stimpson

Three AW wins, on Fibresand and Tapeta elsewhere but having a slow time of it over a variety of trips in 2023; continues best watched.

40/1

50/1

Form: 8959-6

Last run: 39 days

W: 10st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Only sixth of seven over 2m here last month, taking record to 0-26; others preferred.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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12th

12

(5)

19th Jul 2023

Good To Soft

1m 4f 13y

Class 6

14:52 Catterick

Danking

10st 7lb

J: Mr Shay Halton

T: Andrew Crook

Only sixth of seven over 2m here last month, taking record to 0-26; others preferred.

50/1

6th

8

(4)

10th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

1m 7f 189y

Class 6

14:45 Catterick

Danking

8st 6lb

J: Neeraj Rawal

T: Andrew Crook

in touch with leaders on inner

50/1

11th

10

23rd May 2023

Good

2m 0f 48y

Class 5

20:50 Hexham

Danking

10st 6lb

J: John Kington

T: Andrew Crook

Modest Flat maiden who appears to be going the same way over hurdles (0-5), with him beaten 20l and 24l in his two handicaps.

33/1

Form: 886095

Last run: 15 days

W: 11st 1lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Still a maiden and his handicap record isn't solid; holds weak claims dropped back 4f in distance on second run for new yard.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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9th

3

(10)

4th Aug 2023

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 6

14:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Jersey Gift

9st 8lb

J: Liam Wright

T: Barry Brennan

Maiden who went the wrong way for Jamie Osborne before picked up for just 1,200gns; no immediate promise for his new yard a month ago.

16/1

4

(9)

19th Jul 2023

Good To Soft

1m 4f 13y

Class 6

14:52 Catterick

Jersey Gift

11st 1lb

J: Miss Olive Nicholls

T: Barry Brennan

Still a maiden and his handicap record isn't solid; holds weak claims dropped back 4f in distance on second run for new yard.

16/1

5th

3

(6)

4th Jul 2023

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 6

21:00 Ffos Las

Jersey Gift

9st 1lb

J: Ross Coakley

T: Barry Brennan

prominent, weakened from 2f out

14/1

Non-runners

Jersey Gift

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £35.60
Straight Forecast £28.97
Tricast £97.63
Trifecta £217.90

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

La Forza

Daily Mail:

Valley Of Flowers

THE NORTH:

Jamil

D Express:

Milltown Lily

The Sun:

Point Of Honour

POSTDATA:

Chief Craftsman

Daily Mirror:

Valley Of Flowers

The Star:

Valley Of Flowers

RP RATINGS:

La Forza

Telegraph:

La Forza

Daily Record:

La Forza

The Times:

Jamil

The Guardian:

Jamil