April 03 / 13.55 Catterick

13.55

Soft

Flat Season Starts Now Apprentice Handicap

  • Prize money: £3663.8
  • 0m 5f 0y
  • Class 6
  • 9 runners
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Flat Season Starts Now Apprentice Handicap

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

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9/2 (Won)

  • Win: £4.00
  • Place: £1.50

Form: 401-17 D BF

Last run: 59 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Disappointing favourite at Newcastle (AW) in February but he's had a break since and went there on a hat-trick; remains unexposed over 5f and has also shown promise on turf (good to soft); one to consider.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

7

(1)

27th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:20 Beverley

King Of The Jungle

9st 2lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Michael & David Easterby

Never involved on reappearance but he'd been off for ten months and he could easily do better today, having been placed in just two C&D runs, including when going close in this race in 2024 (under Lewis Chalkley who switches to So Grateful); not ruled out.

15/2

10th

8

(7)

3rd May 2026

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 6

17:00 Hamilton

King Of The Jungle

9st 0lb

J: Lewis Chalkley

T: Michael & David Easterby

Went winless last season but ran well on occasions and he's handicapped to go in at some point; seems to run well fresh.

8/1

3

(2)

15th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 18y

Class 6

16:10 Nottingham

King Of The Jungle

9st 10lb

J: Lewis Chalkley

T: Michael & David Easterby

Without a win this year but has run well in defeat and Newcastle last time was one of those races, going down by a neck; Lewis Chalkley returns with his claim and these two have combined well in the past.

3/1

10/1

  • Place: £2.00

Form: 056945

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
He has a poor 2-40 strike-rate but has been in fair form at Wolverhampton (6f, AW) the last twice and was runner-up in this race last year (soft); could be in the shake-up.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

10

(3)

28th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

17:10 Southwell (AW)

Tommytwohoots

8st 10lb

J: Finlay Bassett

T: John Mackie

Last run was too bad to be true and had made a positive start for this yard, and he's closely matched with Dr Ali; possibilities.

10/1

12th

15

(17)

18th Apr 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:40 Thirsk

Tommytwohoots

9st 2lb

J: P J McDonald

T: John Mackie

On a long losing sequence but he has started life well for John Mackie on last two outings, fourth of 12 in 5f Catterick handicap ten days ago; very much one to consider off the same mark with cheekpieces refitted.

10/1

4th

10

(1)

8th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

13:38 Catterick

Tommytwohoots

9st 2lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: John Mackie

Finished second in this race in 2023 (soft) and 2024 (heavy); good second at Wolverhampton on his stable debut (6f) two weeks ago; well drawn back on turf but his 18 turf runs have seen him steer clear of anything faster than good to soft.

6/1

3rd
10 (3)
Quanah

25/1

  • Place: £3.10

Form: 6-8556 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
His losing sequence goes back 17 races to May 2022 and he hasn't really been shaping this year as though he's about to return to winning ways.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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6th

5

(4)

29th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

13:12 Catterick

Quanah

9st 0lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Liam Bailey

in touch with leaders, dropped to rear and hung left over 1f out, no chance when eased inside final furlong

12/1

6th

5

(4)

29th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

13:12 Catterick

Quanah

9st 0lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Liam Bailey

in touch with leaders, dropped to rear and hung left over 1f out, no chance when eased inside final furlong

12/1

5th

9

(1)

9th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 6f 18y

Class 6

13:45 Nottingham

Quanah

9st 0lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Liam Bailey

On a long losing run and has a question mark over current form having shown little on AW this autumn (back from layoff); suited by soft/heavy on turf.

33/1

Form: 333-25

Last run: 59 days

W: 9st 2lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
The drop back to 5f poses a question but she's run several good races over 6f since last July and surplus stamina may be no bad thing on the forecast soft ground (on which she's shown promise previously); chance.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

8

(1)

7th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

14:38 Thirsk

One For The Ladies

8st 13lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Michael & David Easterby

Has the ability to win off this mark and she's coming here in good order; does need everything to fall just right though and her strike-rate tempers enthusiasm.

7/1

8

(3)

23rd May 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

14:40 Catterick

One For The Ladies

8st 11lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Michael & David Easterby

Has a modest 2-26 strike-rate and beaten on her last 12 outings, but she's been a good fourth on her last two starts (5f/6f, heavy/soft) and seems versatile ground-wise; could play a leading role.

9/2

2nd

8

(3)

23rd May 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

14:40 Catterick

One For The Ladies

8st 11lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Michael & David Easterby

dwelt start

9/2

Form: 40-740

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Continues to drop down the weights and didn't run badly on stable debut in February (5f, AW), but he has a regressive profile and was well beaten 12 days ago when back in a handicap (6f, AW); others are preferred.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

11th

11

(7)

29th Aug 2024

Good To Soft

0m 7f 173y

Class 6

14:18 Carlisle

Bingley Crocker

10st 5lb

J: Mr Philip Thomas

T: Patrick Morris

dwelt start

33/1

8th

13

(3)

16th Aug 2024

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

15:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Bingley Crocker

8st 4lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Patrick Morris

14-race maiden; failed to get competitive at either Newcastle (first-time hood) or Redcar in recent weeks; nothing obvious to recommend him.

50/1

9th

11

(13)

31st Jul 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

16:25 Redcar

Bingley Crocker

9st 0lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Patrick Morris

Dropped to basement mark following five low-key runs for this yard; hood removed.

33/1

7/2

Form: 217U4- CD BF

Last run: 155 days

W: 9st 7lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Three-time C&D winner (soft/good) who ran well when fourth of 11 over C&D (heavy) last October when last seen; can be thereabouts if fully tuned up for this reappearance outing.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8

(9)

24th Apr 2024

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

14:12 Catterick

Zoom Star

9st 0lb

J: Andrew Breslin

T: Bryan Smart

Three of her four wins have come over C&D, the latest off 3lb higher last May (good; handles soft); may have needed her reappearance three weeks ago and she's more appealing than many.

5/1

8

(9)

24th Apr 2024

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

14:12 Catterick

Zoom Star

9st 0lb

J: Andrew Breslin

T: Bryan Smart

Three of her four wins have come over C&D, the latest off 3lb higher last May (good; handles soft); may have needed her reappearance three weeks ago and she's more appealing than many.

5/1

6th

3

(4)

3rd Apr 2024

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

13:55 Catterick

Zoom Star

9st 7lb

J: Andrew Breslin

T: Bryan Smart

Three-time C&D winner (soft/good) who ran well when fourth of 11 over C&D (heavy) last October when last seen; can be thereabouts if fully tuned up for this reappearance outing.

7/2

Form: 1688-8 CD

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Below best towards end of last season and same story on reappearance three weeks ago; however, that latest run wasn't a bad one and this two-time course winner runs off the same mark as for her last win at Beverley (5f, soft) last July; in the mix if last time has brought her on.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

3

(6)

28th Aug 2024

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

15:50 Catterick

Golden Gal

9st 9lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Ollie Pears

midfield

16/1

7th

3

(9)

10th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:22 Redcar

Golden Gal

9st 9lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Ollie Pears

Not as good this year and ran poorly on the AW last time; handles these conditions but she's always liked Catterick and would have preferred plenty of rain.

20/1

10th

4

(9)

23rd Jul 2024

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

17:40 Wolverhampton (AW)

Golden Gal

9st 9lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Ollie Pears

Began this season with two down-the-field runs but her handicap third at Ripon (5f, soft) last month was much better; rarely runs on the AW but was a C&D winner in 2022; high on the list.

6/1

Form: 427432 CD

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 0lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
Two-time C&D winner (including on soft) who was short-headed at Newcastle (5f, AW) nine days ago; however, the AW seems preferable for this 11yo nowadays, and he's on a 20-race losing sequence.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

10

(3)

25th Mar 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

19:45 Newcastle (AW)

Rockley Point

9st 0lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Katie Scott

Veteran who's had a busy start to the year; has finished placed a couple of times here at big prices but is again some way down the pecking order.

20/1

6th

5

(7)

20th Mar 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Rockley Point

9st 9lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Katie Scott

led

6/1

11th

7

(8)

10th Mar 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Rockley Point

9st 9lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Katie Scott

Veteran who has run some sound races in defeat this winter, including when second over C&D on Thursday; consistency has been an issue though.

8/1

Form: 8328-7 CD

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
C&D winner who holds each-way claims on last year's best efforts and may have needed his recent reappearance outing; however, it was a patchy campaign last term and he's without a win since October 2022.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

10th

10

(11)

19th Jun 2024

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

20:35 Ripon

Captain Corcoran

9st 0lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Stella Barclay

in rear throughout

14/1

7th

13

(3)

1st Jun 2024

Good To Soft

0m 5f 1y

Class 6

13:40 Musselburgh

Captain Corcoran

9st 0lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Stella Barclay

Just 3-48, but his second of eight at Catterick (5f, soft) on his penultimate start shows that he remains capable of a good effort; frame claims if the ground remains testing despite being just out of the weights and drawn low.

12/1

5th

7

(7)

17th May 2024

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 6

17:30 Hamilton

Captain Corcoran

8st 9lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Stella Barclay

3-47 career; reeled in late over C&D (good to soft) last September, and arrives off the back of a respectable effort at Catterick (5f, soft; runner-up, with a couple of these behind); there are reasons to be optimistic, so he could feasibly have a say.

7/2

Non-runners

Stroxx

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £21.70
Straight Forecast £18.95
Tricast £156.76
Trifecta £181.60

Selections

The Times:

Zoom Star

SPOTLIGHT:

Golden Gal

The Guardian:

One For The Ladies

POSTDATA:

Rockley Point

Daily Mirror:

King Of The Jungle

D Express:

Tommytwohoots

Telegraph:

Stroxx

RP RATINGS:

Golden Gal

Daily Mail:

Zoom Star

The Sun:

Zoom Star

The Star:

One For The Ladies

Daily Record:

Rockley Point