September 23 / 17.15 Catterick

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17.15

Soft

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Prize money: £4004
0m 7f 6y
Class 6
9 runners

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Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly sunny

1st

6 (10)

Shark Two One

J: Ben Sanderson

T: Jessica Macey

6/1 (Won)

Win: £5.00
Place: £1.70

Form: 336235

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict

Capable of RPRs in the 90s over 7f as well as shorter in his 2020-21 pomp, and worth a return to this trip having got outpaced in 6f 0-60s here on his last three starts; effective on slow ground when on song, and mark never lower.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
8th 8 (5)	31st Oct 2023 Heavy 0m 7f 6y Class 5	14:52 Catterick Shark Two One 9st 2lb J: Laura Pearson T: Jessica Macey	midfield	7/2
1st 12 (7)	10th Oct 2023 Good To Soft 0m 7f 0y Class 5	17:40 Leicester Shark Two One 9st 1lb J: Laura Pearson T: Jessica Macey	took keen hold, led, headed 1f out, ridden and rallied inside final furlong, led again final strides	7/1
1st 6 (10)	23rd Sep 2023 Soft 0m 7f 6y Class 6	17:15 Catterick Shark Two One 9st 4lb J: Ben Sanderson T: Jessica Macey	towards rear, outpaced and pushed along 4f out, keeping on up the centre over 2f out, went third 1f out, kept on well to lead final 110yds, comfortably	6/1

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8th

(5)

31st Oct 2023

Heavy

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

9st 2lb

midfield

7/2

1st

(7)

10th Oct 2023

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

9st 1lb

took keen hold, led, headed 1f out, ridden and rallied inside final furlong, led again final strides

7/1

1st

(10)

23rd Sep 2023

Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

9st 4lb

towards rear, outpaced and pushed along 4f out, keeping on up the centre over 2f out, went third 1f out, kept on well to lead final 110yds, comfortably

6/1

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2nd

2 (1)

Direct Hit

J: Ben Robinson

T: Tim Easterby

8/1

Place: £3.80

Form: 50-244

Last run: 167 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 62

Form & Verdict

Spare stamina at 1m, but February's Newcastle near-miss (1m) is the only time in his last four races that he's settled okay; no turf starts since his novice days (best RPR of just 42 on it).

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
5th 10 (5)	20th Oct 2023 Good To Soft 0m 7f 0y Class 6	16:30 Redcar Direct Hit 9st 7lb J: Graham Lee T: Tim Easterby	Ten-race maiden but he has a solid record in handicaps this year including an eyecatching second at Catterick (7f, soft) on his penultimate run; same mark here and he shouldn't be far away.	16/1
5th 11 (6)	10th Oct 2023 Good To Soft 0m 7f 0y Class 5	17:40 Leicester Direct Hit 9st 4lb J: Sean Kirrane T: Tim Easterby	took keen hold, in touch with leaders, outpaced when carried right 2f out, kept on inside final furlong	10/1
2nd 2 (1)	23rd Sep 2023 Soft 0m 7f 6y Class 6	17:15 Catterick Direct Hit 9st 8lb J: Ben Robinson T: Tim Easterby	held up in rear, outpaced and struggling 4f out, still plenty to do when switched to near side over 2f out, wandered around over 1f out, headway inside final furlong, went third final 110yds, went second towards finish, nearest finish	8/1

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5th

(5)

20th Oct 2023

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

9st 7lb

Ten-race maiden but he has a solid record in handicaps this year including an eyecatching second at Catterick (7f, soft) on his penultimate run; same mark here and he shouldn't be far away.

16/1

5th

(6)

10th Oct 2023

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

9st 4lb

took keen hold, in touch with leaders, outpaced when carried right 2f out, kept on inside final furlong

10/1

2nd

(1)

23rd Sep 2023

Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

9st 8lb

held up in rear, outpaced and struggling 4f out, still plenty to do when switched to near side over 2f out, wandered around over 1f out, headway inside final furlong, went third final 110yds, went second towards finish, nearest finish

8/1

3rd

7 (8)

Without Delay

J: Connor Murtagh

T: Tracy Waggott

10/1

Place: £2.20

Form: 664425

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 55

Form & Verdict

Nearly added a C&D classified to her tally last month (good); most meaningful form on soft ground to date back here in handicap company latest, and place claims off the same mark with the cheekpieces retained.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
3rd 6 (8)	16th Oct 2023 Good 0m 7f 33y Class 6	15:35 Musselburgh Without Delay 9st 4lb J: William Pyle T: Tracy Waggott	in touch with leaders	9/2
3rd 7 (8)	23rd Sep 2023 Soft 0m 7f 6y Class 6	17:15 Catterick Without Delay 9st 4lb J: Connor Murtagh T: Tracy Waggott	in touch with leaders	10/1
5th 9 (5)	12th Sep 2023 Good 0m 7f 6y Class 6	14:05 Catterick Without Delay 8st 13lb J: Connor Beasley T: Tracy Waggott	Clear with the winner when runner-up in C&D classified (good) a fortnight ago; could run well once more but she's been unfortunate to go up 5lb for last time, and has won just one of her 21 starts; cheekpieces go on.	11/1

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3rd

(8)

16th Oct 2023

Good

0m 7f 33y

Class 6

9st 4lb

in touch with leaders

9/2

3rd

(8)

23rd Sep 2023

Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

9st 4lb

in touch with leaders

10/1

5th

(5)

12th Sep 2023

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

8st 13lb

Clear with the winner when runner-up in C&D classified (good) a fortnight ago; could run well once more but she's been unfortunate to go up 5lb for last time, and has won just one of her 21 starts; cheekpieces go on.

11/1

4th

3 (9)

All Dunn

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Harriet Bethell

5/2

Form: 052331 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 61

Form & Verdict

Raised his highest mark defied by a further 3lb at Ripon latest (1m, good); effective at this shorter trip, too, and feeling remains he could improve at an accelerated rate if ever consenting to settle again; chance.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
4th 3 (9)	23rd Sep 2023 Soft 0m 7f 6y Class 6	17:15 Catterick All Dunn 9st 7lb J: Aiden Brookes T: Harriet Bethell	in touch with leaders on outer	5/2
1st 2 (4)	5th Sep 2023 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 6	19:30 Ripon All Dunn 9st 7lb J: Joe Fanning T: Harriet Bethell	Three-time AW winner whose record on turf has been patchy; has continued in form since picked up from Jamie Osborne for 16,000gns but has invariably pulled hard over shorter and needs to settle back up in trip.	9/4
3rd 5 (6)	17th Aug 2023 Standard 0m 7f 36y Class 6	17:22 Wolverhampton (AW) All Dunn 9st 6lb J: Joe Fanning T: Harriet Bethell	Won three times over 6f-1m on the AW for Jamie Osborne early in the year and only just denied over C&D last month; made an encouraging debut for this yard when third of eight at Beverley (7f, heavy) 13 days later; non-runner at Beverley Wednesday; shortlisted.	11/4

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4th

(9)

23rd Sep 2023

Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

9st 7lb

in touch with leaders on outer

5/2

1st

(4)

5th Sep 2023

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

9st 7lb

Three-time AW winner whose record on turf has been patchy; has continued in form since picked up from Jamie Osborne for 16,000gns but has invariably pulled hard over shorter and needs to settle back up in trip.

9/4

3rd

(6)

17th Aug 2023

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

17:22 Wolverhampton (AW)

All Dunn

9st 6lb

J: Joe Fanning

T: Harriet Bethell

Won three times over 6f-1m on the AW for Jamie Osborne early in the year and only just denied over C&D last month; made an encouraging debut for this yard when third of eight at Beverley (7f, heavy) 13 days later; non-runner at Beverley Wednesday; shortlisted.

11/4

5th

5 (4)

Asmund

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

4/1

Form: 365322 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict

Has outrun his mark more often than not of late, and nearly 3l ahead of Darbucks over C&D two runs ago (good to soft) despite an unhelpfully wide draw; more in his favour here, including an unchanged mark.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
6th 14 (9)	20th Oct 2023 Good To Soft 0m 7f 0y Class 6	16:30 Redcar Asmund 9st 2lb J: Zak Wheatley T: Declan Carroll	His last success was 12 months ago but that was an emphatic win in this race and he's placed on numerous occasions this season including a close second over C&D last time; plenty to like and another bold bid expected.	9/1
2nd 11 (9)	27th Sep 2023 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 6	17:35 Redcar Asmund 9st 2lb J: Zak Wheatley T: Declan Carroll	prominent, led narrowly after 1f, pressed leader from over 3f out	7/1
5th 5 (4)	23rd Sep 2023 Soft 0m 7f 6y Class 6	17:15 Catterick Asmund 9st 4lb J: Zak Wheatley T: Declan Carroll	in touch with leaders on inner	4/1

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6th

(9)

20th Oct 2023

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

9st 2lb

His last success was 12 months ago but that was an emphatic win in this race and he's placed on numerous occasions this season including a close second over C&D last time; plenty to like and another bold bid expected.

9/1

2nd

(9)

27th Sep 2023

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

9st 2lb

prominent, led narrowly after 1f, pressed leader from over 3f out

7/1

5th

(4)

23rd Sep 2023

Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

9st 4lb

in touch with leaders on inner

4/1

6th

1 (2)

Coaxing

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: David & Nicola Barron

16/1

Form: 233088 CD

Last run: 5 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 60

Form & Verdict

Some of her best turf RPRs have been raised over this C&D, including that of her 2022 maiden win; refusal to settle to the fore on last three starts, and less favoured slow surface offers further grounds to oppose.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
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

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7th

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

(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

(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

7th

8 (5)

Hot Scoop

J: Archie Young

T: Sam England

14/1

Form: 603104 CD

Last run: 5 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 53

Form & Verdict

C&D classified win last month (good) on his first attempt at 7f, but last of 13 returned to handicap company back here next time; effectiveness given cut reaffirmed up to a point in a Thirsk sprint seller latest.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
12th 7 (2)	17th Oct 2023 Standard 1m 0f 5y Class 6	18:30 Newcastle (AW) Hot Scoop 9st 6lb J: Paul Mulrennan T: Sam England	Former sprinter who's not as good now and has become inconsistent; no problem with an easy, turning 7f when winning on turf in August but this is the first time he's been 1m and his stamina will be tested over a straight course.	20/1
7th 8 (5)	23rd Sep 2023 Soft 0m 7f 6y Class 6	17:15 Catterick Hot Scoop 9st 2lb J: Archie Young T: Sam England	in touch with leaders	14/1
4th 1 (11)	18th Sep 2023 Good To Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 6	16:05 Thirsk Hot Scoop 9st 9lb J: Paul Mulrennan T: Sam England	Effective at sprint trips; contrasting performances over 7f at Catterick the last twice, winning a classified event then finishing last of 13 in a handicap; the latest effort tempers enthusiasm.	14/1

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12th

(2)

17th Oct 2023

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

9st 6lb

Former sprinter who's not as good now and has become inconsistent; no problem with an easy, turning 7f when winning on turf in August but this is the first time he's been 1m and his stamina will be tested over a straight course.

20/1

7th

(5)

23rd Sep 2023

Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

9st 2lb

in touch with leaders

14/1

4th

(11)

18th Sep 2023

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

9st 9lb

Effective at sprint trips; contrasting performances over 7f at Catterick the last twice, winning a classified event then finishing last of 13 in a handicap; the latest effort tempers enthusiasm.

14/1

8th

10 (7)

Breath Catcher

J: Thore Hammer Hansen

T: Brian Ellison

40/1

Form: 869760

Last run: 26 days

W: 8st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 47

Form & Verdict

Operating a long way below the early-mid 60s RPRs of her early 2yo campaign; didn't see out 7f on one C&D maiden start back then, but enough encouragement on dam's side to give it another go at least.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
8th 10 (7)	23rd Sep 2023 Soft 0m 7f 6y Class 6	17:15 Catterick Breath Catcher 8st 7lb J: Thore Hammer Hansen T: Brian Ellison	pressed leader	40/1
12th 11 (14)	28th Aug 2023 Standard 0m 6f 16y Class 6	17:00 Southwell (AW) Breath Catcher 9st 1lb J: Ben Robinson T: Brian Ellison	in rear throughout	20/1
6th 10 (5)	20th Aug 2023 Standard 0m 4f 214y Class 6	17:10 Southwell (AW) Breath Catcher 9st 0lb J: Ben Robinson T: Brian Ellison	12-race maiden; has dropped to a good mark after some poor efforts this term; well beaten only previous AW run; plenty to prove.	25/1

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8th

(7)

23rd Sep 2023

Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

17:15 Catterick

Breath Catcher

8st 7lb

J: Thore Hammer Hansen

T: Brian Ellison

pressed leader

40/1

12th

(14)

28th Aug 2023

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

9st 1lb

in rear throughout

20/1

6th

(5)

20th Aug 2023

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

9st 0lb

12-race maiden; has dropped to a good mark after some poor efforts this term; well beaten only previous AW run; plenty to prove.

25/1

9th

9 (3)

Suntory Star

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: Sara Ender

40/1

Form: 0/9398

Last run: 24 days

W: 8st 10lb

5 yo Mare

OR: 47

Form & Verdict

C&D 0-50 classified third at 150-1 last month (good to soft) when having the rail to work with, but well below the same level before and since; bigger ask back in handicap company.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
9th 9 (3)	23rd Sep 2023 Soft 0m 7f 6y Class 6	17:15 Catterick Suntory Star 8st 10lb J: Pierre-Louis Jamin T: Sara Ender	slowly away, raced in last	40/1
8th 6 (2)	30th Aug 2023 Good To Soft 0m 7f 6y Class 6	16:45 Catterick Suntory Star 9st 7lb J: Faye McManoman T: Sara Ender	Remains winless and she's not the easiest to catch right either, beating only one in a 6f Southwell classified event ten days ago.	16/1
9th 5 (1)	20th Aug 2023 Standard 0m 6f 16y Class 6	14:35 Southwell (AW) Suntory Star 9st 5lb J: Faye McManoman T: Sara Ender	13-race maiden who left previous efforts well behind when beaten less than a length into third of 13 in a similar contest at Catterick (7f, good to soft; 150-1) 12 days ago; needs to prove that wasn't a fluke, but a repeat would give her a chance.	10/1

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9th

(3)

23rd Sep 2023

Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

17:15 Catterick

Suntory Star

8st 10lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: Sara Ender

slowly away, raced in last

40/1

8th

(2)

30th Aug 2023

Good To Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

9st 7lb

Remains winless and she's not the easiest to catch right either, beating only one in a 6f Southwell classified event ten days ago.

16/1

9th

(1)

20th Aug 2023

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

9st 5lb

13-race maiden who left previous efforts well behind when beaten less than a length into third of 13 in a similar contest at Catterick (7f, good to soft; 150-1) 12 days ago; needs to prove that wasn't a fluke, but a repeat would give her a chance.

10/1

Non-runners

Darbucks