May 13 / 15.17 Catterick

15.17

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

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

1st
2 (1)
Keldeo

4/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.50
  • Place: £1.30

Form: 136-52 D

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Beverley novice winner last August (5f, good to soft); close second to Zaphea (3lb worse off) at Musselburgh on latest start (5f, good) and should go well from plum draw.
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2nd

1

(8)

16th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

20:00 Beverley

Keldeo

9st 9lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Ollie Pears

Notched her third Catterick win (6f, good) in April, since when she's been a bit below par with three fourth places; handles the 5f course here but needs a revival.

8/1

4th

7

(13)

3rd Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:42 Ripon

Keldeo

9st 5lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Ollie Pears

Notched her third Catterick win, fending off Moostar there (6f, good; from 2lb lower) in early April; dropped back to 5f, she has twice finished fourth since, beaten nearly 7l at Carlisle over a fortnight ago; rain would be no major concern, but others appeal more.

14/1

4th

2

(10)

18th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

14:30 Carlisle

Keldeo

9st 6lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Ollie Pears

Has gained all handicap wins at Catterick/Pontefract and those two tracks have been the scene of her last two runs (finished first then fourth); makes first visit to Carlisle.

11/2

8/1

  • Place: £3.50

Form: 00016- D BF

Last run: 240 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Won at Carlisle on handicap debut last September (5f, good to firm); lesser effort on good to soft later that month; not seen since but still a possible.
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4th

7

(3)

17th Sep 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:13 Redcar

Secret Command

9st 8lb

J: Mia Nicholls

T: Adrian Nicholls

Respectable third at Beverley last time; very attractively weighted, as he's back on last winning mark and Mia Nicholls takes off a bonus 5lb; one to consider.

5/1

3rd

8

(3)

14th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

17:20 Beverley

Secret Command

9st 2lb

J: Connor Murtagh

T: Adrian Nicholls

Dual 5f winner on good to firm and latest was in a 14-runner race at Catterick in June; only 1lb higher than for that success but he's been well below form in last two starts and needs to get back near best.

12/1

OUR TIP

3/1

  • Place: £1.30

Form: 538-42

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Runner-up in maiden/novice company last season, including over C&D (good to soft); caught close home after going clear in first-time blinkers at Beverley last week (5f, good to soft); headgear retained; poorly drawn but this easier track will suit and he should go well.
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4th

4

(4)

17th Jul 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:17 Pontefract

Willolarupi

9st 7lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

Scored at Redcar (6f) last May and signed off for 2025 with a good third of 13 over C&D in October; needs to hit the ground running after nine months off though.

10/1

10

(3)

23rd Oct 2025

Soft

0m 6f 18y

Class 5

14:30 Nottingham

Willolarupi

9st 8lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

Didn't run badly at Pontefract 17 days ago (6f, soft) and he's not handicapped out of things on the best of this year's form; this might be a shade too competitive though.

10/1

Form: 46573- CD

Last run: 193 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Won C&D maiden fillies' event last May (good to firm); bit disappointing after that, although fair third on AW when last seen in November.
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2

(3)

30th Aug 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

19:40 Chelmsford (AW)

Alfa Moonstone

9st 9lb

J: Liam Wright

T: Stephanie Cassidy

Won 5f Catterick maiden as a 2yo; has struggled in handicaps for more than a year but the drop to this grade could help and first-time cheekpieces may also assist.

10/1

5th

5

(7)

2nd Aug 2025

Good

0m 4f 217y

Class 6

20:15 Lingfield

Alfa Moonstone

9st 6lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Stephanie Cassidy

Much lower in the weights than when making the frame in her first three starts last year, but that's for a good reason with her form in four outings for this yard since last November decidedly moderate; look elsewhere.

16/1

12th

5

(8)

16th Jul 2025

Firm

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

15:20 Bath

Alfa Moonstone

9st 9lb

J: Sam Hitchcott

T: Stephanie Cassidy

Big prices and well held in three runs for this stable since November; returns from four months off with enough to prove.

33/1

Form: 490-

Last run: 350 days

W: 8st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Modest form last term; gelded since; handicap debut; no easy task after a break from worst draw.
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3rd

5

(9)

8th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

16:20 Southwell (AW)

Northern Prince

9st 6lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Tim Easterby

Still seeking his first win and he was over 4l behind his reopposing stablemate Ifonlytheycudtalk at Beverley two weeks ago; his best efforts do bring him right into the reckoning though and he ran well in one attempt on AW this summer.

10/1

6th

8

(7)

24th Sep 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

15:55 Beverley

Northern Prince

9st 0lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

0-12 but has run well more often than not in handicaps and he was a close third at Redcar (5f, good to firm) last Tuesday; also effective on good to soft ground; wears a first-time eyeshield; he's one to consider.

6/1

3rd

9

(2)

17th Sep 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

15:43 Redcar

Northern Prince

8st 11lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

3yo maiden; below par last time but has bits of encouraging form otherwise this summer, including close second over C&D (classified event) on penultimate run.

8/1

Form: 1262-2 D

Last run: 30 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Showed improved form on the AW last autumn (5f Wolverhampton winner in October); sound run after a break on same track last month (5f) but yet to show she is as effective on turf.
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9th

11

(9)

18th Jul 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:35 Ripon

Lady Bouquet

9st 0lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Philip Kirby

In good form in the main this year, twice running well at Pontefract (5f/6f, good) last month before respectable fourth of seven at Hamilton (6f, good to firm) on Thursday; possible player.

12/1

4th

4

(2)

16th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 6y

Class 6

16:35 Hamilton

Lady Bouquet

9st 4lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Philip Kirby

All three turf wins at 5f, including on this course, but she has won over this trip on the AW and ran well enough over 6f at Pontefract (good) recently to expect her to be on the premises.

9/2

3rd

7

(3)

29th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:00 Pontefract

Lady Bouquet

9st 3lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Philip Kirby

Has made the frame twice since dropped back to 5f, both times shaping as if this return to 6f is likely to suit; indeed, she gained most recent win over this trip; close fourth at Pontefract latest; in the mix.

5/1

Form: 478-5

Last run: 23 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Modest form in novices last season; no improvement on last month's handicap debut (5f, soft); others stronger.
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6th

2

(6)

16th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

16:10 Thirsk

Emerald Army

9st 11lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Course winner last April when trained by Declan Carroll; runner-up in two of his six starts since joining this stable and shaped as if still in form when sixth of eight at Catterick (7f, good to firm) 24 days ago; can go well if things drop right (usually held up).

6/1

6th

2

(10)

22nd Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

17:10 Catterick

Emerald Army

9st 9lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Ex-Declan Carroll; C&D winner last July (soft); below par at Beverley last week but comes into the reckoning on his two seconds over C&D in May (good).

8/1

8th

2

(12)

16th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 96y

Class 6

19:30 Beverley

Emerald Army

9st 12lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Three wins for previous yard; has encouraging form this term for new stable and last two efforts (runner-up over 7f both times) suggest his turn is near; 3lb below last winning mark; shortlisted.

7/2

Form: 0-4120 D

Last run: 60 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Ex-James Tate; won for this yard at Newcastle in February (5f) and good second there next time; well drawn; seems to handle most surfaces.
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4th

3

(8)

17th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 8y

Class 6

16:40 Nottingham

Desert Master

9st 9lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Yet to win away from Tapeta, and while June's half-length second in a Doncaster handicap (6f, good to firm) represents his nearest ever miss on turf, it's been diminishing returns from him again since.

8/1

7th

14

(11)

1st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

14:40 Thirsk

Desert Master

9st 1lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Three-time AW winner but 0-14 on turf; his last two runs on grass have offered hope that he can win a small race on fast ground though and he is one for the shortlist.

9/1

4th

6

(9)

15th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 110y

Class 6

15:40 Wetherby

Desert Master

9st 1lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Has won three times on AW, but 0-13 on turf; however, went close last time when beaten 0.5l at Doncaster (6f, good); each-way chance.

9/1

4/1

Form: 288-31 D

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Both wins over 5f at Musselburgh, the latest ten days ago when beating Keldeo (now 3lb worse off) by a half-length, the pair clear; not sure to confirm the form off 5lb higher.
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9th

6

(5)

13th Oct 2025

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 6

17:30 Musselburgh

Zaphea

9st 4lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Got involved too soon in the strongly run C&D race won by Ski Angel last time; inconsistent this term but is attractively treated (last two wins off 16lb higher).

10/1

6th

4

(5)

1st Oct 2025

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 6

17:13 Musselburgh

Zaphea

9st 3lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Effective on fast ground but all five wins have been on good or slower including three over C&D; 0-10 this season but he travelled well for a long way when third off this reduced mark at Hamilton ten days ago; usually races prominently and he could make another bold bid back at this track.

3/1

3rd

7

(5)

21st Sep 2025

Soft

0m 5f 7y

Class 6

14:43 Hamilton

Zaphea

9st 3lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Productive 2024 campaign featured two wins over C&D; far from solid on 2025 form and is perhaps best watched unless the market speaks positively.

14/1

10th
5 (8)
Koji

12/1

Form: 98-150

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Ex-Roger Charlton; best form on the AW, winning over 7f at Wolverhampton on stable debut in March; not as good since; fair effort on previous try at 5f but others stronger.
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7th

8

(3)

19th Feb 2026

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Koji

8st 12lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Noel Wilson

The winner of three of her 23 starts, with the wins coming at 33-1, 20-1 and 66-1; on a feasible mark and should be sharper for last month's return to action/stable debut; not ruled out.

50/1

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Payout
Exacta £55.30
Straight Forecast £42.81
Tricast £99.09
Trifecta £178.00

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Willolarupi

The Times:

Keldeo

Telegraph:

Zaphea

D Express:

Emerald Army

The Guardian:

Keldeo

Daily Record:

Keldeo

RP RATINGS:

Willolarupi

POSTDATA:

Willolarupi

Daily Mirror:

Willolarupi

The Sun:

Willolarupi

The Star:

Willolarupi

Daily Mail:

Zaphea