April 03 / 16.27 Catterick

16.27

Soft

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  • Prize money: £4187.2
  • 0m 5f 212y
  • Class 5
  • 10 runners
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Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

13/2 (Won)

  • Win: £4.50
  • Place: £1.80

Form: 724-4

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Close second to Act Of Violence in C&D maiden (soft) last September on second start; hasn't built on that on AW the next twice but perhaps he'll kick on now back on turf for his handicap debut.
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15

(14)

27th Oct 2025

Heavy

1m 0f 73y

13:05 Galway

Shelbourne

8st 11lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Martin Hassett

Sole success came over 6f on heavy ground for former yard in Britain; decent run on similar ground at Gowran last month, trip probably too far both starts since; blinkers now tried and drops back in trip so could improve on recent efforts.

14/1

15

(14)

27th Oct 2025

Heavy

1m 0f 73y

13:05 Galway

Shelbourne

8st 11lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Martin Hassett

Sole success came over 6f on heavy ground for former yard in Britain; decent run on similar ground at Gowran last month, trip probably too far both starts since; blinkers now tried and drops back in trip so could improve on recent efforts.

14/1

9th

13

(6)

20th Oct 2025

Yielding

1m 3f 175y

17:25 Gowran Park

Shelbourne

8st 12lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Martin Hassett

One of two for yard; sole success came over 6f on heavy ground for former yard; ran okay on heavy here (9.5f) on penultimate but failed to build on that at Naas latest; stamina to prove for this trip.

28/1

11/2

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 62831- D

Last run: 190 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Ran six times for Karl Burke last season and won Nottingham nursery (6f, soft) when last seen; sold for 26,000gns last October and gelded since; has conditions to suit on this stable debut and could have a part to play.
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5th

8

(2)

22nd May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 3y

Class 5

19:22 Pontefract

Knicks

8st 12lb

J: Lewis Chalkley

T: Michael & David Easterby

Over two years since the second of his two wins; lurks on a dangerous mark though and his two runs this year have seen him finish within 3l of the winner; has his first run at Pontefract but he is effective around a left-hand turn; can't rule out from a handy draw.

6/1

7th

8

(2)

29th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 4

15:15 Musselburgh

Knicks

8st 9lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

It's a long time since he won but he was a close third over C&D (good to soft) last September and was an encouraging sixth of 18 on reappearance at Thirsk (6f, good); refitted with cheekpieces (which are combined with his tongue-tie) for the first time since a win at Nottingham in autumn 2023; non-runner here on Sunday with a vet's certificate.

10/1

12/1

  • Place: £2.70

Form: 3632-5

Last run: 16 days

W: 8st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
0-7 but placed last autumn in first two handicaps (6f, AW) and fair fifth on recent reappearance (6f, AW); showed some promise on turf last May (on good ground); could build on her latest run and is not discounted.
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2nd

8

(8)

11th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 212y

Class 5

17:00 Catterick

Miss Rainbow

8st 12lb

J: William Pyle

T: Tracy Waggott

Four wins at 5f-7f in 2025, including here; back on her latest winning mark and she ran well over C&D two starts ago so can't be ruled out, albeit she often leads so will need things to fall right from this draw.

7/1

5th

1

(9)

30th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

15:58 Redcar

Miss Rainbow

9st 9lb

J: William Pyle

T: Tracy Waggott

Four wins last June/July (5f-7f) and this front-runner returned to form when third at Catterick (6f, good) three weeks ago on her second start of the season; she can make another bold bid.

9/2

11/1

Form: 15438-

Last run: 137 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Inconsistent last season and soundly beaten when back up to 6f (AW) when last seen; however, her best performances came when tackling slow turf and she's on a handy mark for this reappearance; possible player.
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5th

7

(6)

29th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 5f 212y

Class 4

15:22 Catterick

Princess Alex

9st 6lb

J: Sam James

T: K R Burke

in touch with leaders, raced in second after 2f

7/1

5th

7

(6)

29th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 5f 212y

Class 4

15:22 Catterick

Princess Alex

9st 6lb

J: Sam James

T: K R Burke

in touch with leaders, raced in second after 2f, lost second and weakened from over 1f out

7/1

3rd

5

(8)

14th Oct 2024

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 3

15:50 Musselburgh

Princess Alex

8st 12lb

J: Sam James

T: K R Burke

Won two in a row in the spring (soft/good to soft) and returned to form when second at Beverley (7.4f, good) last month; however, she was soundly beaten at Newmarket (7f, good to soft) recently and has to bounce back.

10/1

12/1

Form: 05665-

Last run: 176 days

W: 8st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Finished no better than fifth across his five 2yo starts and improvement is needed today; however, this half-brother to two winners is in good hands and has been gelded since last seen; not written off on reappearance.
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2

11th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

12:52 Chelmsford (AW)

Batal Dandy

9st 9lb

T: Stuart Williams

2

11th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

12:52 Chelmsford (AW)

Batal Dandy

9st 9lb

T: Stuart Williams

9th

4

(10)

7th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Batal Dandy

9st 9lb

J: Sorin Moldoveanu

T: Stuart Williams

Twice ran well on Polytrack in October, including winning a Kempton handicap (7f), but modest of late including at Southwell (6f, Tapeta) on Friday; visor now given a go, but the draw hasn't been kind.

11/1

OUR TIP

Form: 52-22

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
All four starts on AW, finishing runner-up on last three outings; again didn't look straightforward on recent handicap debut at Newcastle (6f; hung both ways) but perhaps the first-time blinkers will help him tap into the promise in his useful pedigree (wore a visor two starts ago).
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3rd

4

(3)

27th Apr 2024

Heavy

0m 6f 212y

Class 4

15:20 Haydock

Artistic Mission

8st 13lb

J: Shane Gray

T: K R Burke

held up in rear, headway over 4f out

14/1

3rd

4

(3)

27th Apr 2024

Heavy

0m 6f 212y

Class 4

15:20 Haydock

Artistic Mission

8st 13lb

J: Shane Gray

T: K R Burke

held up in rear, headway over 4f out

14/1

6th

2

(4)

18th Apr 2024

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:52 Ripon

Artistic Mission

9st 11lb

J: Brandon Wilkie

T: K R Burke

awkward start

5/1

Form: 81- CD

Last run: 193 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Left debut run behind to win at 10-1 over C&D (soft) last September on his second start; this half-brother to talented sprinter Le Beau Garcon brings potential to his handicap debut and is one to be interested in.
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8th

4

(1)

22nd Jan 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

14:15 Southwell (AW)

Act Of Violence

9st 7lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: David Loughnane

Unable to justify favouritism on his stable debut at Wolverhampton in November; excuse next time and although he ran respectably at Wolverhampton last month, it wasn't a run that conclusively proved his stamina for 7f; now tried in an eyeshield.

8/1

7

(2)

27th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

16:20 Redcar

Act Of Violence

9st 8lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Tim Easterby

Hinted at a revival in latest start and is attractively treated assuming he builds on that effort; gained sole handicap success off 5lb higher (in 2024).

8/1

7

(2)

27th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

16:20 Redcar

Act Of Violence

9st 8lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Tim Easterby

Hinted at a revival in latest start and is attractively treated assuming he builds on that effort; gained sole handicap success off 5lb higher (in 2024).

8/1

Form: 316- C

Last run: 166 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Disappointing in Newcastle novice (7f, AW) last October when last seen but she'd previously shown promise on her first two starts, finishing third at Newcastle (6f, AW) then winning in good style here (7f, good to soft); she could prove to be better than this handicap debut mark.
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3rd

1

(2)

10th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

17:30 Catterick

Last Applause

9st 10lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Brian Ellison

C&D novice winner (good to soft) last October; hasn't kicked on this year, but did shape okay (runner-up) in first-time cheekpieces at Chester (6f, good to soft) three starts back; an easing mark, change of headgear, and the return to Catterick are all reasons to retain faith.

10/1

9th

5

(6)

27th Jun 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

17:50 Newcastle (AW)

Last Applause

9st 8lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Brian Ellison

Seemed to respond well to first-time cheekpieces when second of five at Chester (6f, good) last month, but was below that form there a fortnight ago and has basically been disappointing since her 7f 2yo win in October.

25/1

8th

12

(7)

14th Jun 2024

Good To Soft

0m 6f 17y

Class 5

14:15 Chester

Last Applause

9st 0lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Brian Ellison

Has mixed form in her six starts but she won a Catterick novice (7f, good to soft) last October and was a respectable second over C&D (cheekpieces added) last time; this is a deeper race but mark is sliding and she's in the mix.

10/1

Form: 973

Last run: 12 days

W: 8st 6lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Made debut in February; well beaten on first two starts (1m, AW) but encouraging third of five last time (6f, AW) when dropped in trip; he may have more to offer and is not ruled out on this handicap debut.
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12th

12

(6)

2nd Jan 2025

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 6

14:27 Newcastle (AW)

Born To Charm

9st 6lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Geoffrey Harker

Tailed off in six of his seven starts including in two 1m handicaps here for current yard; has lots to prove now upped to 1m4f and this looks tough on these terms.

50/1

12th

12

(6)

2nd Jan 2025

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 6

14:27 Newcastle (AW)

Born To Charm

9st 6lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Geoffrey Harker

Tailed off in six of his seven starts including in two 1m handicaps here for current yard; has lots to prove now upped to 1m4f and this looks tough on these terms.

50/1

10th

11

(3)

17th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

16:30 Newcastle (AW)

Born To Charm

9st 2lb

J: Sam James

T: Geoffrey Harker

Two heavy defeats in turf handicaps in April; fared no better on his stable debut over C&D last week; cheekpieces now added.

40/1

9/2

Form: 6-9522

Last run: 8 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
0-7 but twice went very close over 6f on AW last month and he can be bang there once more provided the return to turf isn't an issue.
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4th

4

(3)

17th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

17:00 Southwell (AW)

Soul Singer

9st 7lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Tim Easterby

Didn't need to be at his best when finally off the mark in a weak 5f Musselburgh novice last month and took his handicap record to 0-9 when a respectable fourth at Newcastle (6f) since; may again have to settle for minor honours.

6/1

4th

4

(2)

1st Oct 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Soul Singer

9st 5lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

Finally off the mark in a weak 5f novice last time; won't mind the return to 6f or Tapeta (went close over C&D in the spring) but has had plenty of chances off similar ratings.

5/1

1st

3

(3)

15th Sep 2024

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 5

14:45 Musselburgh

Soul Singer

9st 7lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

made virtually all, pushed along and faced challenge over 1f out, ridden inside final furlong, kept on final 110yds, much reduced lead towards finish, always doing enough

9/4

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Payout
Exacta £18.70
Straight Forecast £14.92
Tricast £95.35
Trifecta £142.10

Selections

The Times:

Act Of Violence

POSTDATA:

Shelbourne

RP RATINGS:

Soul Singer

SPOTLIGHT:

Last Applause

The Sun:

Artistic Mission

The Guardian:

Knicks

TOPSPEED:

Princess Alex

Daily Mail:

Last Applause

Daily Mirror:

Act Of Violence

Daily Record:

Act Of Violence

NEWMARKET:

Shelbourne

D Express:

Shelbourne

Telegraph:

Soul Singer

The Star:

Soul Singer