June 08 / 14.45 Catterick

14.45

Good To Firm

Congratulations Erin On Getting Married Handicap (Div I)

  • Prize money: £3663.8
  • 0m 7f 6y
  • Class 6
  • 11 runners
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Congratulations Erin On Getting Married Handicap (Div I)

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

8/1 (Won)

  • Win: £6.50
  • Place: £2.00

Form: 00-700 D

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Prominent in the market over C&D last month but having been held up in last, he met some trouble in the home straight and couldn't land a blow; missing the break again could be problematic from stall 2.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

8

(8)

22nd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

15:10 Catterick

Patontheback

9st 4lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Gemma Tutty

C&D winner in June 2024 (good to firm) and 7f Musselburgh winner last August; has not been in the best of form this season, but 4lb lower than last winning mark.

16/1

6th

7

(9)

22nd Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 6

15:15 Musselburgh

Patontheback

9st 9lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Gemma Tutty

Dual C&D scorer; made an encouraging return with sixth at Catterick (7f) in May but beat one in 7f Redcar handicap since; needs to bounce back.

12/1

10th

4

(4)

25th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

14:57 Redcar

Patontheback

9st 8lb

J: Sam James

T: Gemma Tutty

Has won three of his 34 races on turf, the latest off this mark at Musselburgh last August (7f, good); should come on for his reappearance run and a possible.

9/1

10/1

  • Place: £5.20

Form: 203-03 CD

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 6lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
C&D win off 5lb lower last summer; running himself into form this year, most recently third over 5f here last month; one to consider back up in trip.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

5

(8)

3rd Sep 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:40 Newcastle (AW)

Rain Cap

9st 5lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: John David Riches

0-18 on AW but handles the surface and he arrives on the back of a solid 7f run at Catterick last month; each-way shout.

11/1

3rd

3

(3)

4th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

14:45 Catterick

Rain Cap

9st 9lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: John David Riches

9yo who has been beaten on his last 13 starts and hasn't really shone elsewhere on his last two outings; however, this four-time course winner was second in this last year and a respectable fourth over C&D three starts ago; could have a part to play now back here.

6/1

10/1

  • Place: £1.80

Form: 5-3933 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
1lb lower than for her Newcastle success last summer (7f); placed in three of her four runs this year, including C&D the last twice; capable of a big run but her tendency to blow the start makes her too risky for comfort.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

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

Form: 8-5023 CD BF

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Two wins last autumn, including C&D, and he comes here on the back of two placed efforts at Leicester; capable of a prominent showing but he's better on good or slower.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

6

(5)

29th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 6y

Class 6

17:30 Pontefract

Shark Two One

9st 5lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Jessica Macey

Placed in sole 1m attempt, raced over shorter otherwise; ran respectably last time in a Leicester classified event he'd landed 12 months earlier; hasn't won a handicap since 2023.

13/2

3rd

6

(13)

8th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

16:00 Leicester

Shark Two One

9st 9lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Jessica Macey

All five wins have been on turf and latest was in this race last year; his form nosedived at Doncaster last month but he has a striking record at this track and is versatile ground-wise; big player if he can bounce back.

13/2

11th

12

(4)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

20:15 Doncaster

Shark Two One

9st 3lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Jessica Macey

All five wins have been on turf, the last three over this trip; only 2lb higher than for his latest success (June 2025) and he reappeared with a promising effort over 6f at Leicester (good to firm) last month; looks interesting on this step back up in trip and he's versatile ground-wise.

10/1

14/1

Form: -99166 CD

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Well positioned throughout when winning over C&D in April; less good twice since and stall 11 isn't ideal this time.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

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

OUR TIP

Form: 124186 C

Last run: 22 days

W: 10st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Best known for his AW exploits but his turf win came at this track last summer (6f); had another good spell on AW, winning three times in March; below par on turf at Newmarket three weeks ago but had an inexperienced apprentice on board; better expected in this Class 6 event.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

10th

5

(3)

21st May 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

21:00 Southwell (AW)

One More Dream

9st 7lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: John & Sean Quinn

Dual course winner (6f/7f) and 3lb lower than when successful at Wolverhampton (6f, Tapeta) last September, but he can't be entertained on his performances in the meantime.

25/1

18th

13

(1)

18th Apr 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

14:47 Thirsk

One More Dream

8st 12lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

The winner of 13 races, but just three of them have been on turf; yet to shine this year and he was behind a few of today's rivals over C&D last week.

20/1

12th

14

(12)

10th Apr 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:10 Thirsk

One More Dream

9st 5lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: John & Sean Quinn

Winner of 13 races and just 1lb higher than for the latest, but quiet in two starts at Southwell (6f, AW) since returning in February; needs to step up.

20/1

20/1

Form: 5-2808

Last run: 99 days

W: 10st 2lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Ran well when second of eight at Newcastle in January (7f) but that wasn't backed up on his next three starts; drawn widest on the return to turf; down in class but opposable.
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Verdict Starting price

6th

1

(1)

31st Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

14:10 Newcastle (AW)

Arranmore

9st 9lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Micky Hammond

Took this race last year and landed a handicap at Southwell (1m3f, Tapeta) in March; well beaten over 1m here last Saturday and, although this trip should suit him better, he needs to put that performance behind him; blinkers return.

7/1

10th

7

(4)

25th Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

16:35 Newcastle (AW)

Arranmore

9st 4lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Micky Hammond

His last two wins have come on Tapeta but over longer trips, the latest (1m3f, Southwell) in March off 3lb lower; could prove vulnerable back at 1m.

10/1

7th

8

(12)

18th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 4f 10y

Class 6

13:40 Ripon

Arranmore

10st 0lb

J: Miss Becky Smith

T: Micky Hammond

No turf win since August 2021; kept on well when winning on AW at Southwell (1m3f; from 3lb lower) in March; perhaps found 1m (here) and 1m2f at Pontefract on the sharp side since; Becky Smith now takes the mount.

12/1

25/1

Form: 8-6079 D

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Promise over C&D last month but he failed to back it up at Beverley ten days ago; type to pop up soon but others appeal more today.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

10

(10)

18th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

15:45 Ayr

Temper Trap

8st 9lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Tim Easterby

A bit underwhelming at Hamilton a fortnight ago but went there in good form, having won at Musselburgh (1m, good) previously; has won over C&D on soft ground and can be a contender if leaving latest run behind.

11/2

6th

3

(6)

3rd Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 0f 68y

Class 6

19:15 Hamilton

Temper Trap

9st 9lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

This is his time of year and, after a close second over C&D (good) last month, he went one better at Musselburgh (1m, good) last Tuesday; fully at home on slow ground and firmly in calculations under a 4lb penalty.

2/1

Form: 046-30 BF

Last run: 56 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Didn't quite get home over 1m at Southwell on his handicap debut in March; beaten favourite at Yarmouth two weeks later when racing too freely; hood and cheekpieces now tried and 7f could suit; boasts a different profile to his rivals and he needs serious consideration.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

2

(1)

28th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

16:30 Lingfield (AW)

Cuban Fiesta

9st 9lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Denis Quinn

Back on form when second in a C&D handicap last month; possibly unsuited by a drop to 6f for the first time in well over two years when seventh at Kempton since; good shout if recapturing the previous C&D form.

3/1

7th

7

(8)

4th Feb 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:15 Kempton (AW)

Cuban Fiesta

9st 5lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: Denis Quinn

Raced over further since handicapping and his sole success came over 1m last May; second of seven at Lingfield last time (7f), well positioned in a race that was steadily run to halfway; on a competitive mark but dropping to 6f is the query.

7/1

2nd

6

(8)

24th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

15:26 Lingfield (AW)

Cuban Fiesta

9st 5lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Denis Quinn

Well handicapped on his Newcastle win (1m) last May but he's hard to predict and was beaten 10l at Southwell (7f) last time; that took his record to 1-23 and others are preferred.

12/1

4/1

Form: 5-5581 CD

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 3lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
All his turf wins, including a C&D win in 2022, have come on good or slower and it was soft when he won decisively at Redcar 12 days ago (for today's rider); 6lb rise, wide draw and faster ground to deal with so could prove vulnerable.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

11

(8)

28th Oct 2025

Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

14:40 Catterick

Desert Dream

8st 9lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Seb Spencer

Veteran who is 3-15 over C&D on ground ranging from good to soft; hard to predict these days, but capable of running well off if putting his mind to it.

12/1

11

(8)

28th Oct 2025

Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

14:40 Catterick

Desert Dream

8st 9lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Seb Spencer

Veteran who is 3-15 over C&D on ground ranging from good to soft; hard to predict these days, but capable of running well off if putting his mind to it.

12/1

7th

11

(1)

19th Sep 2025

Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:45 Ayr

Desert Dream

8st 9lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Seb Spencer

Went close last time at Catterick (7f, good) but following one good run with another can be challenging these days; has form on soft ground but 7f is his trip.

10/1

Form: 4500-9

Last run: 25 days

W: 8st 11lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Little solid form and she dropped away having raced prominently at Ayr last month (first run at 7f); well drawn and new headgear could help but others look much safer.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

11th

12

(1)

8th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

14:45 Catterick

Bloomin Robbery

8st 11lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: R Mike Smith

led, headed over 2f out, soon weakened

50/1

9th

14

(6)

14th May 2024

Good

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

20:30 Ayr

Bloomin Robbery

8st 4lb

J: Richard Oliver

T: R Mike Smith

Only had the eight starts but last season faded away and she's unraced beyond 6f.

66/1

9th

14

(6)

14th May 2024

Good

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

20:30 Ayr

Bloomin Robbery

8st 4lb

J: Richard Oliver

T: R Mike Smith

Only had the eight starts but last season faded away and she's unraced beyond 6f.

66/1

Non-runners

Bits And Bobs

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £118.00
Straight Forecast £100.96
Tricast £532.45
Trifecta £895.00

Selections

POSTDATA:

Shark Two One

Daily Mail:

Desert Dream

SPOTLIGHT:

One More Dream

RP RATINGS:

Patontheback

NEWMARKET:

Cuban Fiesta

The Times:

Rockin Rosa

The Star:

Temper Trap

Telegraph:

One More Dream

D Express:

Patontheback

The Guardian:

Shark Two One

The Sun:

Shark Two One

Daily Mirror:

Desert Dream

Daily Record:

Desert Dream