August 30 / 14.40 Catterick

14.40

Good To Soft

Yorkshire Dales Distillery Handicap

  • Prize money: £5757.4
  • 0m 5f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 10 runners
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Yorkshire Dales Distillery Handicap

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

12/1 (Won)

  • Win: £16.30
  • Place: £4.00

Form: -66360 D

Last run: 47 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Fair 5f juvenile winner but he's yet to build on that form in handicaps this season, tried in cheekpieces when last of 18 at York (5f) in July; others appeal more.
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Verdict Starting price

140

19th Sep 2025

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:40 Ayr

Dickieburd

8st 3lb

T: Ivan Furtado

1

(3)

9th Sep 2025

Good

0m 5f 212y

Class 6

16:10 Catterick

Dickieburd

9st 13lb

J: Stevie Donohoe

T: Ivan Furtado

On a lengthy losing sequence and he came in last of six in 5f handicap at Thirsk 25 days ago; others appeal more.

6/1

6

(5)

15th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

18:35 Thirsk

Dickieburd

8st 12lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Ivan Furtado

Regressive 5yo who has been unplaced all six starts for new stable this year; seemed to respond well to first-time blinkers when fourth at Chester (5f, good) last month, having set a brisk pace, but was well below that form (albeit from a wider draw) there three weeks ago.

11/2

12/1

  • Place: £4.50

Form: 067053 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Scored at Wolverhampton (6f) in March and got back on track when third of 11 there 12 days ago; not ruled out in his bid for a first turf success.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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6th

11

(10)

26th Sep 2024

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Murbih

8st 10lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

midfield

20/1

6th

7

(1)

13th Jun 2024

Good

0m 5f 8y

Class 6

16:55 Nottingham

Murbih

9st 2lb

J: David Nolan

T: Antony Brittain

Still seeking a first turf win after 17 attempts and he's struggled on the grass so far this year; others are more convincing.

25/1

9th

8

(11)

29th May 2024

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:15 Beverley

Murbih

9st 3lb

J: William Pyle

T: Antony Brittain

awkward start, prominent

10/1

4/1

  • Place: £1.30

Form: 133213 D BF

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Gained his third success of 2023 at Thirsk (5f) this month and posted another solid effort when third there 12 days ago; blinkers replace cheekpieces now and he's shortlisted despite a high draw.
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No / Draw
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Verdict Starting price

5th

3

(4)

28th Sep 2025

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

16:15 Ffos Las

Ecclesiastical

9st 11lb

J: Elizabeth Gale

T: Lisa Williamson

Strong traveller with eight wins on his record, the latest off this mark in March (5f, AW); well beaten in three starts for his new stable though and enough to prove at present.

14/1

9

(11)

5th Sep 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

15:15 Haydock

Ecclesiastical

9st 3lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Lisa Williamson

Four-time turf winner who scored at Lingfield (5f, AW) in March; however, he was soundly beaten on his final run for Tristan Davidson and it's been the same story on both outings for this stable.

40/1

8

(3)

26th Jul 2025

Good

0m 5f 15y

Class 4

16:55 Chester

Ecclesiastical

9st 2lb

J: Elizabeth Gale

T: Lisa Williamson

Comfortably saw off six rivals at Lingfield (5f AW) in March but went up 7lb for that and then failed to figure at Wolverhampton and Chepstow; had some traffic issues on his stable debut last time but this is a deeper race and others are preferred.

16/1

Form: -32133 D

Last run: 49 days

W: 8st 13lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Resumed winning ways at Southwell (5f) in February and has performed well when placed at Chelmsford and Yarmouth since; one to consider after another break.
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5th

2

(3)

27th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Dark Side Prince

9st 8lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Jessica Macey

Prolific 5f winner, including over C&D, most recently at Chelmsford in October off 2lb lower; however, he was disappointing back at Chelmsford in February and has a bit to prove this time.

5/1

8th

5

(3)

21st Feb 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

18:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Dark Side Prince

9st 3lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Jessica Macey

Recorded his 11th AW win when narrowly beating Shalaa Asker over C&D in October; been absent since then but he's only 2lb higher than for that last win and he has won after a break in the past; dangerous on return.

4/1

9/2

Form: 466721 CD

Last run: 9 days

W: 8st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Right back on song of late and he capitalised on a reduced mark when an emphatic winner over C&D nine days ago; big shout under a 5lb penalty.
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5th

8

(7)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

15:10 Carlisle

Albegone

9st 5lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

Close second at Newcastle (5f, AW) in February and likewise at Nottingham (5f, good) last month; however, soundly beaten on his three starts since and he needs to raise his game.

12/1

13th

18

(7)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

15:37 Thirsk

Albegone

8st 7lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Close fourth in a division of this contest last year but up and down since and his last two runs have been poor; dangerously well handicapped but opposable on balance.

33/1

8th

4

(2)

9th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 8y

Class 5

16:00 Nottingham

Albegone

9st 5lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

Nine-time winner who scored off 6lb higher at Catterick last May; has been up and down since then but he finished well to go close over C&D (good) on his penultimate run; has possibilities if he can recapture that form and it would be positive if rain arrives.

12/1

OUR TIP

Form: 313004 CD

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
C&D winner in June who got back on track when fourth of 16 in 5f Thirsk handicap latest; can go well again with cheekpieces (absent last time) refitted.
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15th

17

(6)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

15:37 Thirsk

Glory Fighter

9st 0lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Paul Midgley

Admirable veteran who recorded his 11th win when making all at Nottingham (5f, good) last month; not disgraced at Ripon next time; should make another bold bid.

16/1

5th

4

(1)

8th May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

18:45 Ripon

Glory Fighter

9st 7lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Paul Midgley

Admirable veteran who recorded his 11th win when making all at Nottingham (5f, good) last month; there wasn't much separating the first five but he's only 2lb higher here and should give it another good shot.

7/2

1st

2

(4)

8th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 8y

Class 5

14:57 Nottingham

Glory Fighter

9st 9lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Paul Midgley

Ten-time turf winner, including C&D; close third at Newcastle when last seen in February; one to consider.

9/2

11/2

Form: 12-832 CD

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
C&D scorer last September who has improved with each of his three runs this season, beaten a nose at Musselburgh (5f) last month; firmly in the picture off an unchanged mark.
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Verdict Starting price

11th

3

(18)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

15:37 Thirsk

Castan

9st 8lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Bryan Smart

25-1 winner of a division of this race 12 months ago; arrives in form following a success at Southwell and a creditable fourth of eight at Ripon; should be in the thick of things again.

8/1

4th

4

(5)

25th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

16:10 Ripon

Castan

8st 12lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Bryan Smart

Placed three times on AW over the winter before resuming winning ways over 5f at Southwell 18 days ago; hasn't been successful above a mark of 76 so a career best will be needed if he's to follow up.

13/2

1st

4

(3)

7th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 5

17:30 Southwell (AW)

Castan

9st 8lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Bryan Smart

C&D scorer who wasn't seen to ideal effect when eighth of 12 in 5f Newcastle handicap last month, helping set a strong gallop; not out of things eased 1lb.

7/1

33/1

Form: 548967 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 8st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Winless since last spring and he arrives below par too, tried in blinkers when seventh at Newcastle (5f) 15 days ago; he's hard to make a case for.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

11

(5)

30th Aug 2023

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

14:40 Catterick

Jarvis

8st 7lb

J: Andrew Breslin

T: Ann Duffield

Winless since last spring and he arrives below par too, tried in blinkers when seventh at Newcastle (5f) 15 days ago; he's hard to make a case for.

33/1

7th

3

(7)

15th Aug 2023

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

21:00 Newcastle (AW)

Jarvis

9st 9lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Ann Duffield

Ex-Ger Lyons; winner of a four-runner maiden on Dundalk AW in 2021; rather disappointing for present stable recently but is now well handicapped; blinkers replace cheekpieces; needs to bounce back.

16/1

6th

3

(1)

11th Jul 2023

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

15:40 Wolverhampton (AW)

Jarvis

10st 0lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Ann Duffield

took keen hold, disputed lead, pushed along 2f out, ridden over 1f out, weakened final 110yds

12/1

Form: 062-07 D

Last run: 100 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Ended 2022 on the up but she's failed to beat a rival in 5f handicaps at Musselburgh and Redcar this term; she's back from a 100-day layoff with something to prove.
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8th

6

(5)

19th Dec 2023

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Sacred Jewel

9st 8lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

Made a winning stable debut at Leicester in May 2022; record since is patchy but she ran well for second behind an unexposed opponent at Southwell when last seen ten weeks ago; races off the same mark today and claims if returning in similar form.

10/1

2nd

6

(5)

10th Oct 2023

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 5

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Sacred Jewel

9st 3lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Julie Camacho

Interesting on her 3yo form, notably a near miss in a big field at York 13 months ago, but she's been out of sorts in four runs this year; too much to prove.

20/1

7th

8

(2)

27th Sep 2023

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

17:02 Redcar

Sacred Jewel

9st 10lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

Stable back among the winners but this one has plenty to prove after three modest runs this season.

25/1

Form: 148507 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Scored at Musselburgh (5f) in May but she's not been the easiest to catch right since, below-par seventh at Thirsk (5f) 19 days ago; weighted to go well if back on her A-game.
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Verdict Starting price

4th

2

(1)

8th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 42y

Class 6

14:15 Yarmouth

Havagomecca

9st 8lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Clear best among this season's efforts when second at Musselburgh in June and Thirsk in July; perhaps has a bit more to prove these days when on firmer than good, but she's one to take seriously.

3/1

5th

3

(4)

2nd Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 1y

Class 6

20:20 Musselburgh

Havagomecca

9st 11lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Michael Dods

Similar type to Glory Fighter, being a dual C&D winner in higher grades; clear second, off just 2lb lower, at Thirsk (5f) most recently; major contender.

5/2

2nd

4

(5)

17th Jul 2024

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:55 Thirsk

Havagomecca

9st 6lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Her form has gone the wrong way but she's dropped down the weights accordingly and ran well when second at Musselburgh (5f, good) two starts ago; a wide draw excuses her lesser latest effort at Pontefract; has won on soft/good to soft, and in these reapplied cheekpieces, and she's not ruled out.

11/2

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Payout
Exacta £414.50
Straight Forecast £350.55
Tricast £1528.15
Trifecta £971.60

Selections

The Times:

Castan

SPOTLIGHT:

Albegone

TOPSPEED:

Dickieburd

Telegraph:

Castan

The Guardian:

Castan

The Sun:

Castan

The Star:

Castan

Daily Record:

Castan

RP RATINGS:

Albegone

POSTDATA:

Albegone

Daily Mail:

Albegone

D Express:

Albegone

Daily Mirror:

Albegone