October 31 / 15.22 Catterick

15.22

Heavy

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  • 1m 7f 189y
  • Class 6
  • 11 runners
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Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

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7/1 (Won)

Form: 653213 BF

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Ended losing run with a game effort over 1m5f at Ayr (heavy) 19 days ago; beaten a long way by the runaway winner here (1m6f) since but still emerged with some credit; stamina for 2m has to be taken on trust but proven effectiveness on the ground a plus.
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4th

8

(5)

21st May 2026

Soft

2m 0f 45y

Class 5

14:00 Haydock

Ebony Maw

8st 9lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: Ewan Whillans

9yo who went 0-11 last year and was soundly beaten on last month's reappearance at Catterick; however, he may have needed that latest run and is on a competitive mark judged on last season's placed form.

9/1

7th

6

(7)

8th Apr 2026

Good

1m 4f 13y

Class 6

15:58 Catterick

Ebony Maw

9st 1lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Ewan Whillans

Course winner who is on a competitive mark on last season's efforts, which came over 1m5f-2m1f; however, this 9yo went 0-11 last term and today's reappearance trip may prove to be inadequate.

16/1

5/1

Form: 483142 D BF

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Reliable stayer at his level and 2m on testing ground will hold no terrors; solid effort over C&D four weeks ago; should be in the thick of it.
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5th

12

(1)

8th May 2026

Good

1m 7f 209y

Class 4

17:10 Ascot

Tarbat Ness

9st 4lb

J: Alex Jary

T: John Berry

All five wins at 2m, including three on soft going, latterly at Catterick in October; went back-to-back at Newcastle (AW) at the start of the year and fourth at Ripon (2m, good) on latest outing was close to his best; same mark, so needs to find extra, but he can't be ruled out.

16/1

4th

2

(6)

25th Apr 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

15:00 Ripon

Tarbat Ness

10st 0lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: John Berry

Out-and-out stayer who won twice at Newcastle (2m, Tapeta) at the start of the year but the handicapper has been winning the argument since; it remains to be seen whether a return to turf makes any difference in that regard.

6/1

6th

13

(1)

3rd Apr 2026

Standard

1m 7f 169y

Class 4

14:05 Lingfield (AW)

Tarbat Ness

9st 1lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: John Berry

Out-and-out stayer who won twice at Newcastle (2m, Tapeta) at the start of the year, but he looks high enough in the weights now and makes a belated Polytrack debut.

20/1

5/1

Form: 486064 C

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Dropped to Class 6 company at Bath two weeks ago he was the subject of good market support but he could only manage a remote fourth; conditions shouldn't be an issue and he's now 8lb lower than for his Salisbury win in May.
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8th

9

(6)

6th Nov 2024

Soft

1m 6f 0y

Class 6

15:50 Nottingham

Tigerten

9st 4lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Michael Blake

midfield, outpaced up the centre 4f out, weakened and eased over 1f out

16/1

8th

9

(6)

6th Nov 2024

Soft

1m 6f 0y

Class 6

15:50 Nottingham

Tigerten

9st 4lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Michael Blake

midfield, outpaced up the centre 4f out, weakened and eased over 1f out

16/1

5th

4

(5)

21st Oct 2024

Heavy

2m 1f 24y

Class 6

14:07 Bath

Tigerten

11st 1lb

J: Mr Fletcher Yarham

T: Michael Blake

in touch with leaders

6/1

11/4

Form: 223654 CD BF

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Two C&D wins last autumn, narrowly justifying short-priced favouritism in this race off a 7lb lower mark; series of good runs in defeat this year and he's on the shortlist; effective on soft, untried on heavy.
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8th

8

(9)

7th May 2026

Standard

2m 0f 102y

Class 6

21:00 Southwell (AW)

Cold Henry

8st 13lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Sara Ender

Made all over hurdles at Catterick in March but pulled up at Hexham next time; bounced back to form returned to the Flat nine days ago, keeping on into fourth over this C&D; each-way chance.

14/1

4th

8

(6)

28th Apr 2026

Standard

2m 0f 102y

Class 6

16:35 Southwell (AW)

Cold Henry

9st 3lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Sara Ender

Returns to the Flat after showing mixed form over hurdles; placed three times in seven visits here including over this trip, but others are more compelling.

11/1

2

25th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 28y

Class 5

16:11 Hexham

Cold Henry

11st 13lb

J: Harry Bannister

T: Sara Ender

Ridden from the front when gaining a breakthrough win over hurdles in 3m1f Catterick handicap 21 days ago; this fair winning stayer on the Flat can make his presence felt despite a 5lb rise.

5/1

5th
8 (2)
Alanine

50/1

Form: 704087

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Big prices and well beaten in middle-distance handicaps on her last three starts; accessories left off on this step up in distance; improvement required.
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0

1

28th Dec 2023

Good

1m 7f 156y

Class 4

14:15 Catterick

Alanine

11st 0lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: John Davies

0-2 in points, 0-7 on the Flat and well beaten on sole completed start over hurdles; difficult to recommend.

100/1

8th

10

17th Dec 2023

Good To Soft

2m 1f 0y

Class 4

11:50 Carlisle

Alanine

10st 7lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: John Davies

0-2 in points and 0-7 on Flat; early faller at Sedgefield on the switch to hurdles; holds weak claims on form.

66/1

0

8

28th Nov 2023

Soft

2m 0f 178y

Class 4

12:15 Sedgefield

Alanine

10st 7lb

J: Callum Bewley

T: John Davies

Beaten in two points before embarking on a fairly forgettable Flat career (1m2f-2m); opposable.

66/1

10/1

Form: 964924

Last run: 54 days

W: 9st 1lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Won a 1m6f handicap at Carlisle for Ed Bethell last summer (good to firm); she has run with credit in three of her last four starts for this yard, including here, and has soft-ground form; unraced on heavy; not dismissed.
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6th

4

(10)

16th Dec 2023

Standard

2m 0f 120y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Oh So Chic

9st 4lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Sara Ender

midfield

6/1

6th

10

(7)

31st Oct 2023

Heavy

1m 7f 189y

Class 6

15:22 Catterick

Oh So Chic

9st 1lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Sara Ender

Won a 1m6f handicap at Carlisle for Ed Bethell last summer (good to firm); she has run with credit in three of her last four starts for this yard, including here, and has soft-ground form; unraced on heavy; not dismissed.

10/1

4th

6

(7)

7th Sep 2023

Good To Firm

1m 6f 32y

Class 6

19:35 Carlisle

Oh So Chic

9st 4lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Sara Ender

C&D winner but she's not been the easiest to catch right this term, running one of her better races when second of eight at Catterick (2m) last month; contender if on her A-game again.

9/2

Form: 711405 C

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Mare

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Won two 1m4f handicaps on slow ground in the spring, the second of them at this track; may have needed her return to action at Newcastle this month but her heavy defeat over 1m6f here ten days ago is harder to forgive; risks now attached.
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8th

9

(10)

15th Apr 2026

Good

1m 4f 23y

Class 6

17:45 Beverley

Sugarpiehoneybunch

8st 11lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Simon West

Won at Hamilton (1m4f) in June when returning from a 227-day break and beaten less than 3l when fourth to Sea Master there (1m5f, also good) next time; not in the same form subsequently but might do better back from her winter break.

16/1

7th

7

(4)

28th Oct 2025

Soft

1m 3f 179y

Class 6

13:20 Leicester

Sugarpiehoneybunch

10st 1lb

J: Miss Rebecca Hitchen

T: Simon West

Last two runs not her best but respected on her two efforts (first and fourth) at Hamilton in the summer; ground will be fine.

16/1

33/1

Form: 0/0/0/

Last run: 1351 days

W: 8st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Not seen on the Flat since February 2020; had some fair hurdle form at a low level last winter (around 3m), including here, and quite possible he can do better in this sphere too; back from eight months off and would want to see market support before getting involved.
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9th

11

7th Feb 2024

Soft

3m 3f 9y

Class 5

16:40 Sedgefield

My Strong Man

10st 6lb

J: Joe Williamson

T: Philip Kirby

Second at Catterick (3m1f, heavy) last month and also ran well when close fifth at Wetherby (3m, soft) a fortnight ago; evidently in good nick but is 0-18 over hurdles now and may have to settle for another minor role.

7/1

5th

9

25th Jan 2024

Soft

3m 0f 26y

Class 5

16:10 Wetherby

My Strong Man

10st 8lb

J: Joe Williamson

T: Philip Kirby

disputed lead, led 4 out, headed 3 out, no extra from 2 out

9/2

2nd

7

1st Jan 2024

Soft

3m 1f 71y

Class 5

15:39 Catterick

My Strong Man

11st 5lb

J: Joe Williamson

T: Philip Kirby

led, faced challenge from 3 out, headed after 2 out, soon ridden, rallied and challenging last, no extra run-in

8/1

Form: 554654

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Seemed to handle soft ground at Ayr on his penultimate start and he ran perfectly well when fourth at Newcastle 18 days ago; should have a big run in him.
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7

(7)

3rd Jul 2024

Good

1m 7f 217y

Class 5

16:40 Musselburgh

Heatherdown Hero

8st 7lb

J: Paula Muir

T: Rebecca Menzies

Ran well to be fourth after completely blowing the start at Ripon (1m4f) and he won over this far on the AW earlier this year when off the same mark; likely to go well.

12/1

4th

6

(6)

20th Jun 2024

Soft

1m 4f 10y

Class 6

13:35 Ripon

Heatherdown Hero

10st 2lb

J: Miss Alex Garven

T: Rebecca Menzies

lost many lengths start

12/1

5th

3

(9)

29th May 2024

Good

1m 4f 23y

Class 6

16:10 Beverley

Heatherdown Hero

9st 8lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Rebecca Menzies

took keen hold, in rear

7/1

5/1

Form: 822023 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
0-15 on turf (3-16 on AW) but has been placed in soft-ground handicaps the last twice and he's another 1lb lower today; stable's only runner on the card and likely to be in the thick of it.
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4th

3

(8)

7th May 2026

Standard

2m 0f 102y

Class 6

21:00 Southwell (AW)

Beggarman

9st 9lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Hughie Morrison

Won twice at Ffos Las last year but he's scored on AW on four occasions, including first time out in 2024; absent since a heavy defeat at Newbury (1m4f, soft) in October but is back on a workable mark for his reappearance.

12/1

14

(2)

25th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

1m 4f 0y

Class 5

12:50 Newbury

Beggarman

10st 6lb

J: Mr Patrick Millman

T: Hughie Morrison

Won twice in small fields at Ffos Las (1m6f/2m) this summer and creditable fourth at Goodwood 13 days ago; placed twice on soft but has a poor record on heavy, including penultimate start, which clouds his each-way claims.

8/1

11th
6 (11)
Gold Ring

12/1

Form: 075-91 C

Last run: 204 days

W: 9st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Course winner (1m6f, good to soft); had a going day when making all to beat Tarbat Ness over 2m at Redcar (soft) in April; 5lb higher mark to deal with after his absence.
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7th

11

16th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 61y

Class 5

13:10 Carlisle

Gold Ring

10st 5lb

J: Charlie Maggs

T: Neil Mechie

Two Flat wins, the latest at 2m in 2023, but he's shown very little in a handful of starts on the Flat and over hurdles since spring 2024.

66/1

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Payout
Straight Forecast £70.02
Tricast £239.06

Selections

The Times:

Cold Henry

The Guardian:

Tarbat Ness

RP RATINGS:

Gold Ring

POSTDATA:

Beggarman

SPOTLIGHT:

Tigerten

Daily Record:

Tarbat Ness

Telegraph:

Cold Henry

Daily Mail:

Cold Henry

D Express:

Cold Henry

Daily Mirror:

Cold Henry

The Sun:

Cold Henry

The Star:

Cold Henry