July 26 / 15.20 Catterick

15.20

Soft

Sky Bet Extra Places Every Day Handicap

  • Prize money: £4004
  • 0m 7f 6y
  • Class 6
  • 12 runners
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Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

13/2 (Won)

  • Win: £4.00
  • Place: £1.90

Form: 212542 CD

Last run: 5 days

W: 9st 9lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Scored in good style when beating Liberty Breeze over C&D (good to firm) in May; has held his form fairly well since then and was runner-up on soft ground at Nottingham (6f) last Friday; on same mark here and he's respected back up in trip.
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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

14/1

  • Place: £3.20

Form: 668826 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 7lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Veteran who appeared to be in better form when runner-up at Thirsk (7f, good to firm; 16-1) three weeks ago but he was never involved after a slow start over C&D last time; down the list.
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7th

12

(10)

31st Oct 2023

Heavy

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

14:52 Catterick

Magical Effect

8st 7lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Ruth Carr

in touch with leaders

25/1

7th

15

(2)

20th Oct 2023

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

16:30 Redcar

Magical Effect

9st 0lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Ruth Carr

On a dangerous mark and conditions should be fine but this veteran has not won since last autumn and he's been well held in his last three runs; others look stronger.

33/1

6th

4

(7)

23rd Sep 2023

Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

17:50 Catterick

Magical Effect

9st 4lb

J: Ben Sanderson

T: Ruth Carr

taken down early

16/1

OUR TIP

8/1

  • Place: £3.70

Form: 05-123 CD

Last run: 33 days

W: 10st 0lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
C&D winner who had a win and near miss at Southwell (7f, AW) early this year and was a good third back on turf at Redcar (7f, good) on return last month; 1lb lower here and has each-way claims back on soft ground.
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7th

8

23rd Oct 2023

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

13:35 Wolverhampton (AW)

Coaxing

9st 8lb

T: David & Nicola Barron

Seemingly back in good form at Southwell (6f) a fortnight ago, where she was denied a clear run before keeping on for fourth; remains 5lb below her last winning mark and will be suited by today's return to 7f; good chance.

5/1

4th

3

(8)

10th Oct 2023

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Coaxing

9st 6lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: David & Nicola Barron

took keen hold, midfield

7/1

6th

1

(2)

23rd Sep 2023

Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

17:15 Catterick

Coaxing

9st 9lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: David & Nicola Barron

led at fast pace

16/1

Form: 904148

Last run: 9 days

W: 10st 3lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Handles most ground and won at Hamilton (8.3f; off 4lb lower) in May but he didn't fire after a slow start at Ayr (1m, good to soft) last Monday; has bit to prove now and he will need a good pace back at this trip.
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3rd

2

(5)

1st Nov 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

End Zone

9st 8lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Roger Fell

11lb below his last winning mark and ran well when a close fourth of ten over C&D early last month, but twice held over 1m back here since; not quite sure what to expect.

10/1

3rd

2

(5)

1st Nov 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

End Zone

9st 8lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Roger Fell

11lb below his last winning mark and ran well when a close fourth of ten over C&D early last month, but twice held over 1m back here since; not quite sure what to expect.

10/1

5th

2

(2)

28th Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

19:15 Newcastle (AW)

End Zone

9st 8lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Roger Fell

Finished well for fourth over 7f here two starts ago ago but faded into sixth when back up to 1m in refitted blinkers here last time and remains without a win this year; cheekpieces given another whirl today.

8/1

9/1

Form: 746-76

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Has ability but tendency to race freely holds him back, having weakened in both handicaps (1m/7f) this season; drops back in grade off a falling mark but needs to raise his game; untried on slower than good to soft.
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6th

6

(4)

3rd May 2024

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 6

14:15 Musselburgh

New Tycoon

9st 2lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Liam Bailey

dwelt start, in rear throughout

20/1

6th

6

(4)

3rd May 2024

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 6

14:15 Musselburgh

New Tycoon

9st 2lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Liam Bailey

dwelt start, in rear throughout

20/1

6th
6 (10)
Star Sound

8/1

Form: -32725

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Record of 0-7 but she's had some close calls in maidens and was runner-up in a soft-ground handicap at Leicester (7f) in May; was only fifth of nine over C&D last time but she ran well for a long way in that Class 5 event and is not ruled out on this drop back in grade.
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6th

6

(10)

26th Jul 2023

Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

15:20 Catterick

Star Sound

9st 10lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

Record of 0-7 but she's had some close calls in maidens and was runner-up in a soft-ground handicap at Leicester (7f) in May; was only fifth of nine over C&D last time but she ran well for a long way in that Class 5 event and is not ruled out on this drop back in grade.

8/1

5th

9

(1)

12th Jul 2023

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

15:40 Catterick

Star Sound

9st 1lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

took keen hold, led, pushed along over 2f out, ridden and headed over 1f out, kept on

7/1

2nd

8

(2)

19th Jun 2023

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

14:40 Wolverhampton (AW)

Star Sound

9st 2lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Kevin Ryan

Finished placed in her first four starts (including over C&D) but her form slumped when last of seven in a Leicester handicap (7f, good to firm) 20 days ago; has something to prove after that and faces fairly tough task back in a maiden.

9/2

4/1

Form: 135714 CD

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Seven-time winner on good or slower ground; has hit the target twice over C&D this season, including when beating Liberty Breeze on his penultimate run; down the field back here last time but he didn't get the best of runs and still looks on a workable mark; dangerous.
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10

(4)

28th Oct 2025

Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

14:40 Catterick

Obee Jo

8st 9lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Tim Easterby

Four-time winner here (6f/7f); looked to be on the way back when just edged out at Hamilton (1m, soft) last month and the winner has gone in again four times since, but he needs to put a poor effort at Ayr (1m, soft) this month behind him.

25/1

10

(4)

28th Oct 2025

Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

14:40 Catterick

Obee Jo

8st 9lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Tim Easterby

Four-time winner here (6f/7f); looked to be on the way back when just edged out at Hamilton (1m, soft) last month and the winner has gone in again four times since, but he needs to put a poor effort at Ayr (1m, soft) this month behind him.

25/1

10

(3)

9th Oct 2025

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

16:30 Ayr

Obee Jo

9st 0lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Tim Easterby

9yo who is on a 15-race losing sequence going back to May 2024 but that last win came on heavy ground and he was short-headed at Hamilton (1m, soft) last month; in the shake-up if backing up that latest form.

13/2

14/1

Form: 19-096 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
3-7 on AW compared to just 1-25 on turf; ran into some trouble when fifth at Haydock (7f, good) last time and now drops back in grade but others are more persuasive.
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12th

4

(2)

22nd Oct 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:25 Newcastle (AW)

Mr Trevor

9st 8lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Ann Duffield

Has always been happier on Tapeta than turf but he's handicapped accordingly (12lb higher than for his latest Ripon run); may well be on the downgrade and is some way down the pecking order.

16/1

9th

9

(8)

28th Sep 2024

Heavy

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:40 Ripon

Mr Trevor

8st 7lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Ann Duffield

sweating

11/2

2nd

8

(1)

10th Sep 2024

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

17:30 Catterick

Mr Trevor

8st 11lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Ann Duffield

ducked right start, soon led, clear after 2f, going best when switched to near side over 2f out, ridden against near rail over 1f out, much reduced lead inside final furlong, no extra when headed final 110yds

10/1

Form: -78827 C

Last run: 34 days

W: 10st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
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.
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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: -07212 CD BF

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Won this race last year and has form figures of 212 over C&D in last three runs, including a close second behind Obee Jo two weeks ago; still looks feasibly treated but her wins have come on good/good to firm and this return to soft ground is a concern.
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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

20/1

Form: 233559 D

Last run: 6 days

W: 8st 11lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Several creditable efforts on fast and slow ground this season but he's been well held in his last three runs and is 0-26 since his last win in May 2021.
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10th

7

(11)

17th Oct 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Sharrabang

9st 4lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Stella Barclay

Ran okay behind Blackcurrent here last month but he's since finished tailed off over 7f at Catterick; each-way claims if on a good day.

12/1

9th

9

(5)

23rd Sep 2023

Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

17:50 Catterick

Sharrabang

8st 9lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: Stella Barclay

Lost his way from the end of June onwards until staging a partial revival at Newcastle latest (6f), rallying close home; losing run of 30 is off-putting.

20/1

14/1

Form: -22400 CD

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 11lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Versatile type who made all off 2lb higher over C&D last May; has recorded numerous placed efforts (6f/7f) since then but he's been out of sorts in his last two starts and needs to get back on track.
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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

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Payout
Exacta £29.50
Straight Forecast £30.42
Tricast £257.16
Trifecta £298.20

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Mutanaaseq

The Times:

Star Sound

The Guardian:

Liberty Breeze

POSTDATA:

End Zone

RP RATINGS:

Langholm

THE NORTH:

Magical Effect

Daily Mail:

Star Sound

The Sun:

Liberty Breeze

Telegraph:

End Zone

The Star:

Langholm

Daily Mirror:

Mutanaaseq

Daily Record:

Mutanaaseq

D Express:

Magical Effect