August 30 / 13.40 Catterick

13.40

Good To Soft

Dave Watson Memorial/EBF Restricted Maiden Stakes (For horses In Bands C & D) (Qualifier) (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £4320
  • 0m 5f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 8 runners
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Dave Watson Memorial/EBF Restricted Maiden Stakes (For horses In Bands C & D) (Qualifier) (GBB Race)

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

13/8 (Won)

  • Win: £1.73
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 32

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Made a promising start when third at Musselburgh (7f, good) four weeks ago and he built on that when a front-running second at Ayr (6f, good); sets the standard on that close call and he's open to more progress on this drop to 5f; big player
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

5

29th May 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

20:25 Wolverhampton (AW)

Curious Rover

9st 8lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Katie Scott

Useful 5f turf form in 2025 but his season slowed down later in the year and he's been below best, despite the reduced mark, this term; 0-3 on Newcastle AW but he did handle that Tapeta earlier in his career, so perhaps the switch to this track might pay off in first-time headgear.

8/1

4th

9

(17)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

15:37 Thirsk

Curious Rover

9st 5lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Katie Scott

Second to Castan in a division of this race in 2025; led for a long way when fourth of eight at Musselburgh 17 days ago; 6lb below his last winning mark; has plenty in his favour.

10/1

7/2

  • Place: £1.40

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
19,000gns half-sister to winners Lucy Lulu (5f 2yo; RPR 75) and Lufu (7f 2yo AW; 67); dam 6f 2yo winner (including Group 3; 99), half-sister to 1m Listed winner Lustrous and useful 6f-7f winners Ustinov and Nobleman's Nest; represents in-form yard and needs watching in the market on debut.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

9

(8)

14th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 6

14:22 Southwell (AW)

Nasneen

9st 7lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Ian Williams

led, headed over 1f out, soon weakened then lost position

12/1

8th

9

(8)

14th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 6

14:22 Southwell (AW)

Nasneen

9st 7lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Ian Williams

led, headed over 1f out, soon weakened then lost position

12/1

26

27th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Nasneen

8st 12lb

T: Ian Williams

20/1

  • Place: £9.70

Form: 68

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Got outpaced at Beverley (5f, soft) on her debut and she was well held again when eighth at Musselburgh (7f, good; 17-2) last time; still very early days but she needs a transformation on this drop back in trip.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

4

(3)

21st May 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

17:27 Catterick

Blufferonthebus

9st 9lb

J: Sam James

T: Craig Lidster

A three-time 7f scorer in 2025; hinted at a revival when sixth of 13 in 8.5f handicap at Beverley nine days ago, finishing well from a poor draw; very much one to consider.

7/1

6th

10

(13)

12th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 100y

Class 5

16:35 Beverley

Blufferonthebus

9st 2lb

J: Sam James

T: Craig Lidster

Respectable fourth at Newcastle (7f, AW) last time, with reappearance under her belt; has form over C&D but the forecast ground isn't ideal; has gained most turf wins on soft.

14/1

4th

9

(4)

1st May 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

19:33 Newcastle (AW)

Blufferonthebus

8st 7lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Craig Lidster

The last of three wins in 2025 came here off only 1lb lower, albeit in a Class 6; offered little since then.

14/1

Form: 04

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Well held on soft and fast ground in both his runs, most recently when a 6l fourth of ten at Beverley (5f) two weeks ago; has plenty to find and nurseries look the way forward after this.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

3

(8)

23rd Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Mereside Madness

9st 8lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Scott Dixon

Won four times for his previous stable, three of which came on the AW at Newcastle; ended his time with that yard with some lesser efforts and he's been well held in two starts for Scott Dixon; dropped another 3lb.

33/1

10th

6

(5)

14th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

18:00 Southwell (AW)

Mereside Madness

9st 7lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

Four wins for the Barrons, three of them over 7f on the Tapeta at Newcastle; 28-1 for his stable debut two weeks ago (first run after a 175-day break) and he weakened as though it was needed; likely to bounce back at some point.

14/1

Form: 3345

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Showed ability in his first three starts but he didn't progress in those runs and his form went the wrong way when a well-held fifth at Beverley (5f, good to firm; 2-1) last time; others preferred.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

4

(4)

8th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

15:55 Catterick

Whogoesthere

9st 7lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Declan Carroll

Good third at Southwell on his reappearance in April but two runs since have been short of that level; headgear experiment quickly aborted; chance if he can return to the Southwell form.

12/1

8th

1

(10)

20th May 2024

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

15:30 Redcar

Whogoesthere

9st 11lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

Respectable 5f form as 2yo without progressing; went down narrowly after making the running on Southwell AW reappearance but he didn't find much back on turf at Musselburgh (5f, good) since and there are likely to be stronger finishers in this field; first-time blinkers fitted.

8/1

8th

1

(10)

20th May 2024

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

15:30 Redcar

Whogoesthere

9st 11lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

Respectable 5f form as 2yo without progressing; went down narrowly after making the running on Southwell AW reappearance but he didn't find much back on turf at Musselburgh (5f, good) since and there are likely to be stronger finishers in this field; first-time blinkers fitted.

8/1

100/30

Form: 32

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Profitable filly who has shown ability in both her runs, most recently when a front-running second at Beverley (5f, good to firm) two weeks ago; beaten just over 5l but that was behind a useful odds-on rival and she should have more to offer; in the mix.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

8

(8)

30th Aug 2023

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

13:40 Catterick

Mia Toretto

9st 0lb

J: Mark Winn

T: David O’Meara

prominent

100/30

2nd

13

(8)

16th Aug 2023

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

14:00 Beverley

Mia Toretto

9st 0lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Ability at an ordinary level on debut at Pontefract (5f, good to soft) but, while she should improve, she looks more a place prospect than a win-only one.

6/1

3rd

5

(4)

30th Jul 2023

Good To Soft

0m 5f 3y

Class 4

13:45 Pontefract

Mia Toretto

9st 2lb

J: Richard Oliver

T: David O’Meara

7,000gns yearling; dam a 1m-1m2f winner (RPR 73); stable's 2yos operating at a modest strike-rate this year though; others appeal more.

10/1

Form:

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Failed to beat a rival when 66-1 at Nottingham (6f, good to soft) on recent debut and he was withdrawn after getting upset in the stalls at Beverley six days later; can only be watched.
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9

(1)

16th Jun 2025

Good To Soft

1m 0f 14y

Class 6

17:05 Chepstow

Mist Rollin In

9st 1lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Steph Hollinshead

Nine-race maiden who finished last on first two starts for new stable this year (1m3f/8.4f); big leap of faith required to support him.

50/1

8

(2)

28th May 2025

Good

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

16:10 Beverley

Mist Rollin In

8st 11lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Steph Hollinshead

Yet to win and well beaten on stable debut/reappearance on AW last time; plenty more needed.

33/1

8

(2)

28th May 2025

Good

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

16:10 Beverley

Mist Rollin In

8st 11lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Steph Hollinshead

Yet to win and well beaten on stable debut/reappearance on AW last time; plenty more needed.

33/1

OUR TIP

Form: 5

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Weak 18-1 shot at Hamilton (6f, soft) on his recent debut and always behind before finishing a remote fifth of six.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

11

(8)

19th Jun 2024

Soft

1m 2f 50y

Class 6

19:50 Nottingham

Adaay With Michael

8st 11lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Michael & David Easterby

Poor form in three maiden/novice runs (5f-7f); bred to do better at some stage but not easily recommended now handicapping.

33/1

11th

5

(3)

20th May 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 195y

Class 5

20:30 Carlisle

Adaay With Michael

9st 4lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Michael & David Easterby

Achieved little in a couple of sprint maidens last August; new trip needs to have major effect.

50/1

11th

5

(3)

20th May 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 195y

Class 5

20:30 Carlisle

Adaay With Michael

9st 4lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Michael & David Easterby

Achieved little in a couple of sprint maidens last August; new trip needs to have major effect.

50/1

Non-runners

Miss Woo Woo

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £4.50
Straight Forecast £3.98
Trifecta £113.90

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Curious Rover

The Times:

Mist Rollin In

RP RATINGS:

Curious Rover

POSTDATA:

Curious Rover

Telegraph:

Curious Rover

The Guardian:

Curious Rover

Daily Mail:

Curious Rover

D Express:

Curious Rover

Daily Mirror:

Curious Rover

The Sun:

Curious Rover

The Star:

Curious Rover

Daily Record:

Curious Rover