April 30 / 17.10 Catterick

17.10

Good To Soft

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  • Prize money: £3663.8
  • 0m 7f 6y
  • Class 6
  • 13 runners
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Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

14/1 (Won)

  • Win: £7.00
  • Place: £2.10

Form: 870-99

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Doesn't have the best of strike-rates and is best watched after two ordinary AW runs this year; cheekpieces back on.
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9

(7)

29th May 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:20 Ripon

Variety Island

9st 4lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Simon Whitaker

Not at his best in two visits to Ripon, including when sixth in the corresponding race 12 months ago; comes here on the back of two good fast-ground runs this year and rain won't faze him.

5/1

9

(7)

29th May 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:20 Ripon

Variety Island

9st 4lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Simon Whitaker

Not at his best in two visits to Ripon, including when sixth in the corresponding race 12 months ago; comes here on the back of two good fast-ground runs this year and rain won't faze him.

5/1

2nd

13

(1)

12th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

13:47 Catterick

Variety Island

8st 11lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Simon Whitaker

led early, soon prominent

9/1

9/4

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 770-25 CD BF

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 13lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Has a good record in 7f handicaps here, particularly when there is give in the ground (second on heavy over C&D on reappearance); not easy to win with these days but has a chance in this grade.
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8th

9

(6)

30th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

17:08 Beverley

Langholm

9st 0lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Ended 2025 below par and yet to hit top form this season, well held in 7f Catterick handicap last time; this course winner needs to take a big step forward.

33/1

10th

14

(13)

11th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

14:30 Catterick

Langholm

8st 11lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: Michael Dods

Three-time C&D winner who may have needed last month's reappearance run at Thirsk, but this 10yo was soundly beaten and his sole win last season came in a classified race (C&D); others are more compelling.

25/1

13th

10

(11)

18th Apr 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:40 Thirsk

Langholm

9st 4lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Course winner but he ended last season with a poor effort in 7f Newcastle handicap; this veteran has gone well fresh though, so is no forlorn hope on his reappearance.

20/1

5/1

  • Place: £3.10

Form: 985-39 D BF

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Only win was over 7f at Newcastle last August; good third at Southwell on reappearance but not so good last time; softish ground not sure to suit.
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9th

15

(10)

19th Aug 2024

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

16:45 Catterick

Rockin Rosa

8st 11lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Ruth Carr

Placed several times this season but she was 4l behind Coconut Bay when third over C&D (first-time blinkers) last time and that took her record to 1-22; others look stronger.

16/1

10

(2)

6th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

14:50 Catterick

Rockin Rosa

9st 9lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Third over C&D three times in a row earlier in the season and an each-way case can be made on that form; however, below par elsewhere the last twice and she has to turn things around now blinkered (replacing cheekpieces).

9/1

7th

6

(7)

27th Jul 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

17:00 Newcastle (AW)

Rockin Rosa

9st 9lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

towards rear, ridden and headway on outer over 2f out

10/1

OUR TIP

6/1

Form: 2526-4 D

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Hasn't the best of strike-rates (3-45 on turf); suited by 7f around here, acts on soft ground and should come on for his reappearance run when a close fourth at Southwell in March (7f).
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9th

9

(12)

1st Nov 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Asmund

9st 4lb

J: David Nolan

T: Declan Carroll

Recent efforts not so hot, but he did win a 0-50 classified event at Leicester (6f, good to soft) in July and is 7lb lower than when a close fourth of 12 at Southwell (7f, Tapeta) in March; worth a second look.

16/1

9th

9

(12)

1st Nov 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Asmund

9st 4lb

J: David Nolan

T: Declan Carroll

Recent efforts not so hot, but he did win a 0-50 classified event at Leicester (6f, good to soft) in July and is 7lb lower than when a close fourth of 12 at Southwell (7f, Tapeta) in March; worth a second look.

16/1

9th

8

(4)

18th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

16:12 Redcar

Asmund

8st 10lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Declan Carroll

Won a 0-50 classified event at Leicester (6f, good to soft) in July but he's come up short in handicaps since; won this race in 2022 but others look safer.

12/1

50/1

Form: /0040-

Last run: 211 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Fair fourth over C&D in August (good) but mainly ordinary efforts otherwise; best watched on return from a break.
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5th

13

(4)

30th Apr 2024

Good To Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

17:10 Catterick

Miss Snuggles

9st 5lb

J: David Nolan

T: Ann Duffield

Fair fourth over C&D in August (good) but mainly ordinary efforts otherwise; best watched on return from a break.

50/1

5th

13

(4)

30th Apr 2024

Good To Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

17:10 Catterick

Miss Snuggles

9st 5lb

J: David Nolan

T: Ann Duffield

Fair fourth over C&D in August (good) but mainly ordinary efforts otherwise; best watched on return from a break.

50/1

12th

11

(5)

2nd Oct 2023

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Miss Snuggles

9st 1lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Ann Duffield

Bit better in the visor last time, when slowly away over an easy 7f on tough terms; ran fairly here last summer too and it wouldn't be the biggest shock to see her involved.

16/1

Form: 135-66 CD

Last run: 53 days

W: 9st 10lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Dual C&D winner (good to firm/good to soft), the latest in August 2022; won at Newcastle last year (7f) but not at her best on last three starts; a bit to prove.
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12

(3)

3rd Jun 2024

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

19:00 Wetherby

Key Look

8st 12lb

J: Sam James

T: Geoffrey Harker

held up in rear, lost action and pulled up soon after start

10/1

14/1

Form: 4-5840 CD

Last run: 39 days

W: 9st 6lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Last win was over C&D on good to soft in August last year; below par on the AW last time, but had been in decent form earlier in the winter; tried visored last twice, but left off here; chance.
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11

(8)

9th Sep 2025

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

17:10 Catterick

Rum Runner

8st 7lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Geoffrey Harker

Won just once since getting up late in a C&D classified stakes (good to soft) in August 2023; not disgraced but hasn't done enough to suggest that his turn is forthcoming in four starts this year.

33/1

7th

7

(6)

13th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 96y

Class 6

15:45 Beverley

Rum Runner

9st 0lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Geoffrey Harker

Track regular who won over C&D just over one year ago; wasn't beaten far when sixth of nine behind Dumfries over C&D (also good to firm) on his June return but two lesser runs have followed; needs to turn the ship around; 1lb out of the weights.

12/1

7

(1)

5th Aug 2025

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

15:00 Catterick

Rum Runner

9st 9lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Geoffrey Harker

10yo who won over C&D in 2023; wasn't beaten far when sixth of nine at Beverley (7.5f, good to firm) in June but he failed to come on for that run when seventh of 11 over that same C&D 32 days ago.

33/1

50/1

Form: 96-800 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Ex-Marco Botti; poor form for current yard; blinkers now tried; others stronger.
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5th

7

(4)

24th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 16y

Class 6

16:15 Chepstow

Essencial

9st 0lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Liam Bailey

led, headed inside final furlong, soon lost position then weakened

20/1

8th

12

(12)

30th Apr 2024

Good To Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

17:10 Catterick

Essencial

9st 5lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Liam Bailey

Ex-Marco Botti; poor form for current yard; blinkers now tried; others stronger.

50/1

Form: -50840

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Only modest form so far, including on turf debut at Thirsk last time (6f, soft); others look stronger.
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9th

6

(4)

29th Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Hailey Ya Mal

9st 4lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Antony Brittain

took keen hold, prominent

14/1

9th

6

(4)

29th Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Hailey Ya Mal

9st 4lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Antony Brittain

took keen hold, prominent

14/1

9th

11

(7)

15th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

Hailey Ya Mal

9st 4lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Still seeking a first win but he finished second at Wolverhampton last month (6f); less good last time but the addition of headgear could give him a lift.

12/1

14/1

Form: 5147-0 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Better on the AW these days but 12lb lower on turf; has raced mainly over 6f in recent outings, including last time when tailed off at Thirsk (heavy); effective at 7f, but has a wide draw and needs to improve on recent efforts.
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12th

4

(2)

22nd Oct 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:25 Newcastle (AW)

Mr Trevor

9st 8lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Ann Duffield

Has always been happier on Tapeta than turf but he's handicapped accordingly (12lb higher than for his latest Ripon run); may well be on the downgrade and is some way down the pecking order.

16/1

9th

9

(8)

28th Sep 2024

Heavy

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:40 Ripon

Mr Trevor

8st 7lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Ann Duffield

sweating

11/2

2nd

8

(1)

10th Sep 2024

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

17:30 Catterick

Mr Trevor

8st 11lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Ann Duffield

ducked right start, soon led, clear after 2f, going best when switched to near side over 2f out, ridden against near rail over 1f out, much reduced lead inside final furlong, no extra when headed final 110yds

10/1

11th
11 (10)
Megatron

50/1

Form: 9/007-

Last run: 209 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
3,500gns buy from Ed Bethell's yard in October 2022; modest form so far and best watched after a break.
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7th

12

(1)

23rd May 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

17:15 Catterick

Megatron

9st 0lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Ron Barr

Poor maiden who was well held on C&D reappearance 23 days ago; easy to look elsewhere.

40/1

7th

12

(1)

23rd May 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

17:15 Catterick

Megatron

9st 0lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Ron Barr

always behind, switched to near side and lost touch over 2f out

40/1

11th

11

(10)

30th Apr 2024

Good To Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

17:10 Catterick

Megatron

9st 5lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Ron Barr

3,500gns buy from Ed Bethell's yard in October 2022; modest form so far and best watched after a break.

50/1

Form: 0-8804

Last run: 4 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Maiden; best run for a while on return to turf when 1l fourth at Doncaster on Friday (7f, soft; rider dropped whip); chance on that form.
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9th

14

(6)

21st Jun 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

13:45 Redcar

Shotley Royale

8st 7lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Ruth Carr

Close fourth when 33-1 at Doncaster (7f, soft) in April but he flopped when favourite at Catterick four days later and was only eighth of 15 over C&D last time; record now stands at 0-11 and others are more convincing.

16/1

8th

14

(8)

27th May 2024

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

13:45 Redcar

Shotley Royale

8st 11lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Ruth Carr

Enters calculations on his good Doncaster fourth (7f) in April but very slowly away when beating only one at Catterick (7f) last time; not discounted in search of a breakthrough win if he can get away on level terms.

12/1

8th

14

(8)

27th May 2024

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

13:45 Redcar

Shotley Royale

8st 11lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Ruth Carr

Enters calculations on his good Doncaster fourth (7f) in April but very slowly away when beating only one at Catterick (7f) last time; not discounted in search of a breakthrough win if he can get away on level terms.

12/1

Form: 65004-

Last run: 231 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
12-race maiden; best form at shorter (tailed off only try at 7f); back from a break on debut for new yard; others stronger.
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2

(13)

6th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

14:50 Catterick

Chattel Village

9st 9lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Ian McInnes

17-race maiden who has finished no better than tenth across his five starts this year; new headgear is applied.

50/1

13th

14

(11)

27th Jul 2024

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

16:25 Newcastle (AW)

Chattel Village

9st 0lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Ian McInnes

With a new yard but he's a longstanding maiden who hasn't been in any sort of form of late.

50/1

10th

9

(9)

3rd Jul 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:25 Thirsk

Chattel Village

9st 0lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: John Wainwright

Has basically struggled since placed in his first two 2yo runs and that early promise was for a different yard; opposable.

50/1

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Payout
Exacta £26.80
Straight Forecast £26.30
Tricast £190.08
Trifecta £172.20

Selections

The Times:

Asmund

Daily Mail:

Langholm

Telegraph:

Shotley Royale

SPOTLIGHT:

Rum Runner

D Express:

Key Look

Daily Mirror:

Shotley Royale

The Guardian:

Asmund

Daily Record:

Asmund

The Sun:

Langholm

The Star:

Langholm

POSTDATA:

Rum Runner