April 03 / 14.55 Catterick

14.55

Soft

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  • Prize money: £3663.8
  • 1m 4f 13y
  • Class 6
  • 11 runners
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Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

9/2 (Won)

  • Win: £2.88
  • Place: £1.30

Form: 9674-

Last run: 343 days

W: 9st 7lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced on the Flat (0-4) and was a close fourth on his handicap debut over C&D last April; he should be on a good mark given the level he's reached over hurdles, including a win in December; quite interesting with conditions suitable; now tongue tied.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

1

9th Nov 2024

Good To Soft

2m 4f 189y

Class 3

12:07 Kelso

Clear White Light

12st 0lb

J: Craig Nichol

T: Ewan Whillans

in touch with leaders, not fluent 4th

16/1

4th

1

9th Nov 2024

Good To Soft

2m 4f 189y

Class 3

12:07 Kelso

Clear White Light

12st 0lb

J: Craig Nichol

T: Ewan Whillans

in touch with leaders, not fluent 4th

16/1

7th

5

(1)

3rd Sep 2024

Standard To Slow

2m 0f 56y

Class 5

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Clear White Light

9st 5lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Ewan Whillans

First four wins came over hurdles but he proved he could do it on the Flat when successful at Catterick (1m4f, heavy) in April; finished last of seven (behind three of these) on stable debut over C&D last month and needs to do much better.

33/1

8/1

  • Place: £4.20

Form: /21/4- D

Last run: 333 days

W: 9st 11lb

9 yo Mare

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Win and placed form over hurdles this winter and she's a dual Flat winner (1m4f/1m6f) who enjoys soft ground; on a reasonable mark and the return of cheekpieces is no bad thing.
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Verdict Starting price

4th

5

26th Aug 2024

Soft

3m 1f 83y

Class 5

15:27 Cartmel

Joie De Vivre

10st 13lb

J: Callum Bewley

T: Martin Todhunter

Reliable 9yo who won at Sedgefield (2m5f, soft) in November and ran respectably on most recent start when a 13l fourth of nine here (2m6f, good; reapplied visor, retained) in June, shaping as though she'd be worth a try over this longer trip; needs considering off 2lb lower.

7/1

4th

6

28th Jun 2024

Good

2m 6f 31y

Class 5

14:30 Cartmel

Joie De Vivre

11st 3lb

J: Callum Bewley

T: Martin Todhunter

Did pretty well to score at Sedgefield (2m5f, soft) in November, having been hampered by You Some Girl's penultimate-flight fall, and is only 2lb higher here; also suited by good ground but has a point to prove after last month's poor Flat run.

8/1

9th

3

(9)

24th May 2024

Good

1m 4f 5y

Class 5

19:15 Pontefract

Joie De Vivre

9st 8lb

J: David Nolan

T: Martin Todhunter

dwelt start, in rear throughout

3/1

14/1

  • Place: £4.10

Form: 665027

Last run: 3 days

W: 8st 5lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Made a welcome return to form when second in a 1m2f classified race on the AW last month but rather typical of him to fare less well back there three days ago.
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8

(5)

29th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 4f 15y

Class 6

17:20 Hamilton

Hot Team

9st 0lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Patrick Morris

Has won eight races, including four over 1m1f here; third to Dandy's Angel in this race last term, but not been in the best of form this season; others appeal more.

33/1

5

(5)

2nd Aug 2025

Good

1m 1f 35y

Class 6

21:00 Hamilton

Hot Team

9st 3lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Patrick Morris

Has won plenty during his career but a 9yo now and he's been out of form for a while.

20/1

Form: -08966 CD

Last run: 22 days

W: 8st 4lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Won this 12 months ago but that was on the back of a win and yet she hasn't achieved a great deal since then; 1lb out of the weights.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

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

Form: 01302-

Last run: 177 days

W: 9st 4lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Dual Flat and hurdle winner; ideally wants further than 1m4f these days and she's finished down the field in both handicap hurdles this year.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

10

11th Dec 2024

Soft

2m 4f 28y

Class 4

12:20 Hexham

Bonne Vitesse

11st 5lb

J: Emma Smith-Chaston

T: Micky Hammond

took keen hold, prominent, led before 4th, faced challenge and ridden last, headed and no extra inside final 110yds

14/1

2nd

10

11th Dec 2024

Soft

2m 4f 28y

Class 4

12:20 Hexham

Bonne Vitesse

11st 5lb

J: Emma Smith-Chaston

T: Micky Hammond

took keen hold, prominent, led before 4th, faced challenge and ridden last, headed and no extra inside final 110yds

14/1

7th

1

(5)

29th Oct 2024

Soft

1m 7f 189y

Class 6

14:47 Catterick

Bonne Vitesse

10st 0lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Micky Hammond

midfield, outpaced and lost ground quickly 4f out, soon no impression

7/2

12/1

Form: 1800-6

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Two Hamilton wins last year over 1m3f with ease underfoot; however, has been well beaten since the second of those and now has questions to answer.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

10

(8)

10th Oct 2024

Good

1m 5f 26y

Class 6

17:08 Ayr

Lunacy

8st 12lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Dual 1m3f winner on soft; stays 16.5f; not ruled out of the prize-money but will have to raise the bar to win this; ideally wants rain.

10/1

4th

9

(5)

2nd Oct 2024

Good To Soft

1m 7f 189y

Class 6

15:23 Catterick

Lunacy

9st 1lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Iain Jardine

1m3f winner; stays 16.5f; performing to a consistent level for the most part of late but has not got close to winning; not ruled out each-way.

8/1

3rd

7

(8)

17th Sep 2024

Standard To Slow

2m 0f 56y

Class 6

18:00 Newcastle (AW)

Lunacy

9st 1lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Losing run up to 13, but not disgraced in finishing fourth in his last three starts over 1m2f-1m4f on turf; attempts this far for the first time, but each-way claims if seeing it out.

7/1

Form: 6709-4

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Has only won an AW seller but he made a positive return when just missing out on the Southwell AW (1m4f); unproven on soft ground but trainer knew the score when declaring.
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Verdict Starting price

7th

7

(9)

30th Apr 2024

Good To Soft

1m 3f 198y

Class 6

15:35 Brighton

Lexington Hero

9st 5lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Jack Channon

Gained only win from 13 starts in a Tapeta seller but ran quite well when third (albeit no threat to clear winner) at Bath (11.6f, good) 11 days ago; continues to edge down the weights; each-way claims at least.

5/1

Form: -95412

Last run: 16 days

W: 8st 13lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Comes here on the back of some good efforts on the AW (1m4f to 2m) but he's never been placed in ten starts on turf, which reduces his appeal.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

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

33/1

Form: 0607-6

Last run: 65 days

W: 8st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Ex-Irish maiden; not shown enough in three AW runs for this yard to make the shortlist here over a trip he might not stay.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

11

(7)

3rd Apr 2024

Soft

1m 4f 13y

Class 6

14:55 Catterick

Ard Mhacha

8st 7lb

J: Paddy Mathers

T: Patrick Morris

Ex-Irish maiden; not shown enough in three AW runs for this yard to make the shortlist here over a trip he might not stay.

33/1

9th

11

(7)

3rd Apr 2024

Soft

1m 4f 13y

Class 6

14:55 Catterick

Ard Mhacha

8st 7lb

J: Paddy Mathers

T: Patrick Morris

Ex-Irish maiden; not shown enough in three AW runs for this yard to make the shortlist here over a trip he might not stay.

33/1

7

(9)

29th Jan 2024

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Ard Mhacha

9st 5lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Patrick Morris

Ex-Irish maiden who hasn't threatened in two races here for new stable; best watched unless the betting speaks favourably.

20/1

10th
8 (5)
Carlton

8/1

Form: 78-314 D

Last run: 67 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Dictated a steady gallop when off the mark over 1m4f at Newcastle (AW) and couldn't repeat those tactics back there in January; will do well to make all in this bigger field.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

9

(1)

8th May 2026

Good

2m 2f 140y

Class 2

16:10 Chester

Carlton

9st 5lb

J: David Probert

T: James Owen

Highly fruitful in his two and a half years with this yard, including two wins (Flat/hurdles) this February/March; needs to bounce back from a rare flop but the chief concern is his 0-15 record on Flat turf.

18/1

5th

4

(4)

9th Apr 2026

Standard

2m 0f 102y

Class 4

16:25 Southwell (AW)

Carlton

9st 9lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: James Owen

Thriving at present and he followed up 1m6f Chelmsford success in February with an emphatic victory over hurdles at Huntingdon last month; big shout once more.

9/4

Form: 7/2/1/ C

Last run: 1993 days

W: 9st 8lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Has won all sorts during his long career but was out of form when last seen in May of last year and has since left Neil King for £1,500; best watched.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7

26th Aug 2024

Soft

3m 1f 83y

Class 5

14:52 Cartmel

The Knot Is Tied

10st 7lb

J: Conor Ring

T: Ryan Potter

Became very disappointing for Neil King last year and has been soundly beaten in two Flat races, a chase and a hurdle for new stable this spring; has huge amount to prove but still worth a glance in the betting.

16/1

6th

6

1st Jun 2024

Heavy

2m 7f 63y

Class 5

19:07 Hexham

The Knot Is Tied

10st 9lb

J: Miss Ella McGarty-Jones

T: Ryan Potter

Flat, hurdle and chase winner at up to 2m4f; not ground dependent; below par in two Flat starts and a chase since joining this trainer; others preferred.

16/1

3rd

8

11th May 2024

Good

3m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:35 Warwick

The Knot Is Tied

10st 12lb

J: Alice Stevens

T: Ryan Potter

Very versatile 9yo who has two chases among his seven career wins; signed off for Neil King with some disappointing efforts over jumps last spring and was well beaten on both Flat starts for new stable last month; considered only if lively in the betting.

12/1

Non-runners

Farhhfromforgotten, Bearaway

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Payout
Exacta £36.40
Straight Forecast £34.63
Tricast £487.14
Trifecta £418.70

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Clear White Light

POSTDATA:

Heatherdown Hero

RP RATINGS:

Sugarpiehoneybunch

The Guardian:

Carlton

Telegraph:

Lexington Hero

Daily Record:

Joie De Vivre

TOPSPEED:

Hot Team

Daily Mail:

The Knot Is Tied

Daily Mirror:

Heatherdown Hero

The Times:

Clear White Light

The Star:

Clear White Light

D Express:

Sugarpiehoneybunch