April 24 / 14.12 Catterick

14.12

Soft

Racing To School Apprentice Handicap

  • Prize money: £3663.8
  • 0m 5f 0y
  • Class 6
  • 9 runners
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Racing To School Apprentice Handicap

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

11/2 (Won)

  • Win: £4.01
  • Place: £1.30

Form: 06525-

Last run: 166 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Essentially disappointing for Tim Easterby last season but he's slipped to a good mark and 5f on slow ground looks ideal; rider's 10lb claim helpful and although he's been off for 166 days, he needs a market check.
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8

(3)

24th Oct 2024

Heavy

0m 5f 8y

Class 5

14:38 Nottingham

Object

8st 7lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Tim Easterby

5f winner on soft and acts on heavy; eased down when appearing to lose his action at Redcar (5f, soft) last week; if over that, he's on a competitive mark.

20/1

12th

12

(12)

18th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

14:27 Redcar

Object

9st 0lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Tim Easterby

Conditions will suit and he's been running creditably of late, albeit without quite being at his spring best; not sure stall 12 will be beneficial.

13/2

4th

8

(2)

7th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 5f 3y

Class 5

13:52 Pontefract

Object

9st 3lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Tim Easterby

Has generally remained in form since his soft-ground success (off 1lb lower) in the spring; did well to make the frame at Catterick last week considering he raced alone; ties in with Alafdhal on that effort.

5/1

25/1

  • Place: £3.30

Form: 328-79 CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 8st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
C&D winner who has claims on last season's best; well held in two runs this year though and has enough to prove for now.
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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

4/1

  • Place: £1.20

Form: 7210-6 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 8lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Reliable ten-time winner who is fully effective over C&D; shaped as though the run would bring him on when in midfield here (6f, heavy) three weeks ago; should be in the thick of it.
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11

(1)

9th Jul 2025

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

14:20 Catterick

John Kirkup

8st 9lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: David Thompson

10yo who had produced the odd fair performance this year but has been soundly beaten the last twice and is winless since October 2023.

16/1

8

(3)

6th Jun 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

14:25 Thirsk

John Kirkup

8st 11lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: David Thompson

10yo who is without a win since October 2023; ran okay twice at Redcar this spring but he wasn't at the same level over 6f here three weeks ago; others appeal more.

14/1

14

(10)

17th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:40 Thirsk

John Kirkup

8st 9lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: David Thompson

10yo who is without a win since October 2023; however, he arrives here after two respectable runs at Redcar (6f/5f); each-way possibilities.

14/1

Form: 83245-

Last run: 236 days

W: 8st 9lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Just one win from her 33 starts; ran some good races on AW last season but she's back from 236 days off and others look more persuasive.
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8th

8

(6)

17th May 2024

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 6

17:30 Hamilton

Lancashire Life

8st 9lb

J: William Pyle

T: Stella Barclay

Sole win (1-34) at Newcastle in October 2021; placed on various occasions at Wolverhampton (5f-6f) last year, and could potentially strip fitter for recent Catterick comeback; nevertheless, still has plenty of work to do with stablemate Captain Corcoran.

12/1

8th

8

(6)

17th May 2024

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 6

17:30 Hamilton

Lancashire Life

8st 9lb

J: William Pyle

T: Stella Barclay

Sole win (1-34) at Newcastle in October 2021; placed on various occasions at Wolverhampton (5f-6f) last year, and could potentially strip fitter for recent Catterick comeback; nevertheless, still has plenty of work to do with stablemate Captain Corcoran.

12/1

4th

10

(5)

24th Apr 2024

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

14:12 Catterick

Lancashire Life

8st 9lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Stella Barclay

Just one win from her 33 starts; ran some good races on AW last season but she's back from 236 days off and others look more persuasive.

25/1

12/1

Form: 88-860 D

Last run: 41 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
0-14 on turf but he has shown some promise, including over C&D on soft ground; should be well handicapped but that's been the case for a while.
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6th

11

(10)

26th Sep 2024

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Murbih

8st 10lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

midfield

20/1

6th

7

(1)

13th Jun 2024

Good

0m 5f 8y

Class 6

16:55 Nottingham

Murbih

9st 2lb

J: David Nolan

T: Antony Brittain

Still seeking a first turf win after 17 attempts and he's struggled on the grass so far this year; others are more convincing.

25/1

9th

8

(11)

29th May 2024

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:15 Beverley

Murbih

9st 3lb

J: William Pyle

T: Antony Brittain

awkward start, prominent

10/1

14/1

Form: 02-885

Last run: 39 days

W: 9st 5lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Yet to fire for current stable and not sure a sharp 5f is what he needs (has won over 1m2f).
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1

(2)

4th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

18:50 Beverley

Dr Rio

10st 2lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

Beverley regular, with four course wins (7.5f-1m4f); consistent this year, going closest when runner-up to Edvard Grieg in a 1m4f Class 6 (13-8 favourite) latest; faces a stiff task in selling company on these disadvantageous terms.

16/1

2nd

1

(4)

24th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 4f 23y

Class 6

15:15 Beverley

Dr Rio

9st 9lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

All his British wins have come here and he did well to be close up after starting slowly here a month ago; that was over the extended 1m and this is more his trip.

5/2

2

(6)

28th May 2025

Good

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

16:10 Beverley

Dr Rio

9st 9lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

All wins have been at this venue, all over different distances, but hasn't been at best on either start here this season; should be spot on now but needs to raise game.

7/1

Form: 7/286-

Last run: 275 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Ran well for second in a small-field C&D handicap one year ago but failed to back it up in two subsequent runs last year; went through the sales ring for £10,000 in September (partnership dissolved; runs in same colours here); nine-month absence to defy on stable debut.
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9th

4

(5)

27th Aug 2024

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 6

14:40 Musselburgh

Grandad Bob

9st 6lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Tristan Davidson

prominent

12/1

10th

3

(10)

27th Jul 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:30 Newcastle (AW)

Grandad Bob

9st 9lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Tristan Davidson

raced near side, in rear

6/1

4th

7

(2)

17th Jul 2024

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:55 Thirsk

Grandad Bob

9st 1lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Tristan Davidson

Down the field last summer on final two runs for Paul Midgley and same story this spring on both outings for new yard; however, he's had wind surgery since last time and is 8lb lower than when runner-up at Catterick (5f, soft) last April, which came after his first wind op; tongue-tie goes on.

25/1

OUR TIP

Form: 19669- CD

Last run: 169 days

W: 9st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Capable front-runner on his day and he won four handicaps (two over C&D) in a productive 2023 campaign; lots of other pace to deal with today but he's drawn highest and could grab the stands' rail if the field head that way; others preferred on his return all the same.
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12th

8

(9)

28th May 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:10 Beverley

Astapor

8st 12lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: John David Riches

Isn't the most consistent but knows how to win and shaped well after a break of over five months at Wolverhampton in March (form worked out); on a good mark and interesting.

8/1

12th

8

(9)

28th May 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:10 Beverley

Astapor

8st 12lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: John David Riches

Isn't the most consistent but knows how to win and shaped well after a break of over five months at Wolverhampton in March (form worked out); on a good mark and interesting.

8/1

3rd

4

(11)

14th Mar 2025

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

18:50 Wolverhampton (AW)

Astapor

9st 6lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: John David Riches

Lost his way in the second half of last year and doesn't boast a good record first time out down the seasons; stall 11 isn't ideal for a front-runnner either.

16/1

Form: 17U4-6 CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 0lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
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.
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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

Non-runners

Wakai Umi, Tommytwohoots

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £37.60
Straight Forecast £37.37
Tricast £118.21
Trifecta £139.80

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Zoom Star

SPOTLIGHT:

Tommytwohoots

Telegraph:

John Kirkup

The Guardian:

Grandad Bob

D Express:

Dr Rio

The Times:

Zoom Star

Daily Mail:

Zoom Star

The Sun:

Zoom Star

POSTDATA:

Tommytwohoots

Daily Record:

Tommytwohoots

Daily Mirror:

John Kirkup

The Star:

John Kirkup