June 08 / 15.55 Catterick

15.55

Good To Firm

W G Spink Memorial Handicap

  • Prize money: £3663.8
  • 0m 5f 0y
  • Class 6
  • 14 runners
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W G Spink Memorial Handicap

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

7/2 (Won)

  • Win: £4.50
  • Place: £1.70

Form: 0016-2 D

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Won a Carlisle nursery last season (5f, good to firm) and he made a pleasing return to action when second of ten, with a few reopposing rivals in behind, over C&D last month; drawn wider today but not ruled out.
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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

50/1

  • Place: £7.80

Form: 648-67

Last run: 8 days

W: 8st 5lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Her best turf effort came at this track (6f, good to soft) but she was well held on her return from a 101-day break eight days ago (33-1) and has plenty to prove on balance.
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8th

7

(2)

6th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Lady Of The Garr

9st 9lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Tracy Waggott

C&D winner; big player on her 2025 best and she was successful over C&D on her last foray into 0-50 company; absent 80 days but has run well after similar breaks in the past; withdrawn having got upset in the stalls on last intended outing.

9/2

14th

10

(10)

27th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

19:15 Newcastle (AW)

Lady Of The Garr

9st 2lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Tracy Waggott

Won a 0-50 classified event over C&D in January and a handicap at Wetherby (5.5f, good to firm) in July; only beaten just over a length off this mark back here the last twice, but she may struggle to confirm latest running with Bibendum; cheekpieces given a go.

10/1

14th

10

(10)

27th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

19:15 Newcastle (AW)

Lady Of The Garr

9st 2lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Tracy Waggott

Won a 0-50 classified event over C&D in January and a handicap at Wetherby (5.5f, good to firm) in July; only beaten just over a length off this mark back here the last twice, but she may struggle to confirm latest running with Bibendum; cheekpieces given a go.

10/1

OUR TIP

6/1

  • Place: £1.40

Form: 573-43 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
C&D winner last May; ran well over C&D on her reappearance (behind Secret Command) and her latest run can be excused (6f in Class 4 company); should go well back at this level.
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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

33/1

Form: 07-67

Last run: 19 days

W: 8st 4lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
Showed some speed on her handicap debut at Redcar 19 days ago but eventually dropped away to finish seventh of the nine runners; the addition of a hood isn't enough to tempt.
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6th

12

(8)

22nd Oct 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

18:25 Newcastle (AW)

Sassy Soprano

9st 0lb

J: David Allan

T: Ann Duffield

Exposed 13-race maiden; bits of form that bring her into the reckoning but her best efforts have come over 6f.

16/1

9th

10

(12)

1st Oct 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Sassy Soprano

9st 3lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Ann Duffield

Consistent maiden who's capable off this mark if she settles early from an outside stall, switched from the usual hood to first-time blinkers; is one to consider.

8/1

5th

10

(5)

11th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

15:55 Carlisle

Sassy Soprano

8st 8lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Ann Duffield

towards rear, headway 2f out, disputing fourth over 1f out, no extra final 110yds

9/1

Form: 5275-7

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Failed to kick on after her second in a 6f Thirsk nursery (soft) in September and she could never land a blow when seventh in 5f Beverley handicap on last month's return; drops in class and well drawn so wouldn't write her off prematurely.
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3

(10)

8th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

18:15 Newcastle (AW)

Meccas Duchess

9st 9lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Michael Dods

Exposed maiden; down the field over C&D 17 days ago and she could prove vulnerable again; stable also run Stallone.

16/1

11th

3

(10)

8th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

18:15 Newcastle (AW)

Meccas Duchess

9st 9lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Michael Dods

midfield, weakened over 1f out

16/1

10th

4

(5)

22nd Oct 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

18:25 Newcastle (AW)

Meccas Duchess

9st 7lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Michael Dods

16-race maiden but she's been threatening of late and 5f on Tapeta isn't an issue; one of two solid chances for Michael Dods.

6/1

5/1

Form: 81-576 CD

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Won two nurseries here as a 2yo (5f and 6f; both good to soft); slow start to this campaign but there was more encouragement when tried in blinkers at Redcar last time, travelling well but short of room on a couple of occasions in the penultimate furlong; dropped 1lb and he's of interest back at this track.
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7th

1

(6)

14th Oct 2024

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 6

16:55 Musselburgh

Crack The Kode

9st 11lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

Won two nurseries on turf last season; mixed form on grass this year but he's dropped down the weights and returned from a break with a fair fourth at Southwell (5f, AW) last Tuesday; could be involved.

5/1

4th

1

(6)

8th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

16:20 Southwell (AW)

Crack The Kode

9st 9lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Kevin Ryan

Two Catterick wins on good to soft ground as a 2yo; now 9lb lower than for the second of them but that is a result of a quiet campaign this year; down in grade after an 80-day break and a revival may be predicted by the market.

14/1

9th

9

(5)

20th Jul 2024

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:05 Ripon

Crack The Kode

9st 2lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

Won twice on good to soft at Catterick as a juvenile (5f, 6f); rather disappointing in cheekpieces or blinkers this season (beaten 10l when last at Pontefract last time); headgear switched here but plenty to prove.

14/1

Form: 57-348

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Good third at Southwell on his reappearance in April but two runs since have been short of that level; headgear experiment quickly aborted; chance if he can return to the Southwell form.
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7th

4

(4)

8th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

15:55 Catterick

Whogoesthere

9st 7lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Declan Carroll

Good third at Southwell on his reappearance in April but two runs since have been short of that level; headgear experiment quickly aborted; chance if he can return to the Southwell form.

12/1

8th

1

(10)

20th May 2024

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

15:30 Redcar

Whogoesthere

9st 11lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

Respectable 5f form as 2yo without progressing; went down narrowly after making the running on Southwell AW reappearance but he didn't find much back on turf at Musselburgh (5f, good) since and there are likely to be stronger finishers in this field; first-time blinkers fitted.

8/1

8th

1

(10)

20th May 2024

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

15:30 Redcar

Whogoesthere

9st 11lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

Respectable 5f form as 2yo without progressing; went down narrowly after making the running on Southwell AW reappearance but he didn't find much back on turf at Musselburgh (5f, good) since and there are likely to be stronger finishers in this field; first-time blinkers fitted.

8/1

50/1

Form: 90907-

Last run: 292 days

W: 8st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Poor form in six 2yo runs, including in headgear; gelded since last seen but plenty to prove and drawn widest.
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9th

7

(4)

14th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Ifonlytheycudtalk

9st 0lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

1-29, but ran well when third back on AW at Southwell (6f) last month; has claims if able to reproduce that effort.

10/1

13

(14)

27th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:00 Ripon

Ifonlytheycudtalk

8st 9lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Tim Easterby

5f win at Beverley 12 months ago; best effort in 2025 when third of 11 at Southwell three weeks ago (6f, AW); has the rail draw but not sure to be in the same form this time.

16/1

3rd

10

(10)

4th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

15:20 Southwell (AW)

Ifonlytheycudtalk

9st 3lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Off the mark at Beverley (5f, good) last September but he's yet to be in the first three in nine starts this year; cheekpieces back on; best watched.

20/1

Form: 2-42

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Has made the frame on all three starts, runner-up in 5f Musselburgh maiden 36 days ago; well drawn for her handicap debut and of more interest than many.
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13th

14

(4)

18th Nov 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Northerner

9st 0lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Brian Ellison

Maiden who has bits of respectable 5f form at Newcastle; gives the impression this return to 6f is worth exploring on first run since wind surgery; one for the shortlist.

10/1

14

(2)

19th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

20:15 Newcastle (AW)

Northerner

9st 3lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Brian Ellison

0-13 but she has shown winning potential, including over C&D; respectable effort in a handicap here 11 days ago but she was behind Lady Of The Garr on that occasion.

10/1

3rd

10

(6)

8th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

20:40 Newcastle (AW)

Northerner

8st 10lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Brian Ellison

12-race maiden; effective over C&D but she has work to do with Dorothy May on their recent C&D run.

8/1

Form: 490-5

Last run: 26 days

W: 8st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Unconsidered 40-1 shot on his handicap and seasonal debut last month but he shaped quite nicely, beaten 3l in a stronger race despite a wide trip; dropped 2lb for his troubles and could take a good step forward.
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Verdict Starting price

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

20/1

Form: 478-57

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Down the field in two handicap runs this spring; work to do with some of his reopposing rivals.
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2nd

8

(5)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 195y

Class 6

17:15 Carlisle

Emerald Army

8st 11lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Still 5lb below his last winning mark and was having only his third start for the yard when beaten a neck by a much better-fancied stablemate at Catterick (7f, good) eight days ago; already due a 2lb rise for that and no surprise if he steps up again; major player.

7/2

2nd

7

(11)

21st May 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

16:50 Catterick

Emerald Army

9st 2lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Ruth Carr

Won over C&D (for Declan Carroll) last July and he competes here from a 5lb lower mark; lacked the pace to challenge on first two starts for Ruth Carr (who also saddles Filey Beach) so stepping back up to 7f rates as a positive move; wide draw, yet still merits respect.

11/2

4th

4

(7)

7th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

17:50 Redcar

Emerald Army

9st 8lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Mixed bag for his former stable but he looked a cut above this level on occasions; joint-favourite for his stable/seasonal debut at Thirsk 19 days ago and ran on for a never-dangerous fifth; he will need to build on that effort to win here but that is not out of the question.

5/1

Form: 777-0

Last run: 20 days

W: 8st 9lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
No improvement for the switch to handicaps when tenth of 14 at Ripon three weeks ago (6f, good); plenty to prove and drawn out wide.
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7th

12

(6)

1st Oct 2024

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

17:00 Newcastle (AW)

Uwaittillplaytime

8st 12lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

Yet to win (0-8); slight uptick since competing over 1m, but he still didn't appear the easiest to handle when only fourth of seven in a weak 0-55 at Musselburgh (good); tackles 1m2f for the first time on AW debut.

16/1

4th

6

(4)

15th Sep 2024

Good

1m 0f 2y

Class 6

14:10 Musselburgh

Uwaittillplaytime

9st 0lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

Seven-race maiden from 5f to 1m; no excuses when fifth to Oceanic Wonder last time.

7/1

5th

9

(6)

10th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 219y

Class 6

14:37 Redcar

Uwaittillplaytime

9st 0lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

No better for going beyond sprint trips for the first time here three weeks ago (7f) and is seemingly exposed as moderate.

50/1

10/1

Form: 788-

Last run: 325 days

W: 8st 4lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Bred to be much better than she showed in three runs last summer; betting to guide now handicapping at a low level.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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5th

10

(10)

10th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:22 Redcar

Missterious

9st 6lb

J: Sam James

T: Kevin Ryan

Better in first-time cheekpieces at Hamilton early last month but failed to back that up at the same course next time; needs to find more.

10/1

6th

8

(3)

18th Jul 2024

Good To Soft

0m 5f 7y

Class 6

16:25 Hamilton

Missterious

8st 7lb

J: Joe Fanning

T: Kevin Ryan

took keen hold, disputed lead early, led narrowly after 1f

11/4

2nd

7

(6)

2nd Jul 2024

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 6

16:52 Hamilton

Missterious

8st 9lb

J: Sam James

T: Kevin Ryan

led but pestered, ridden against near rail over 1f out, headed inside final 110yds, kept on

14/1

16/1

Form: 0937-0 D

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Didn't progress after her Chepstow maiden win for Rod Millman last summer; dropped away to be beaten over 15l at Beverley on her stable/seasonal debut last month; not easily recommended on the back of that.
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5th

4

(2)

26th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:55 Thirsk

Crooked Crown

8st 13lb

J: Liam Wright

T: Paul Midgley

pressed leader, lost second over 1f out, weakened quickly inside final furlong

8/1

4th

12

(12)

6th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

14:50 Beverley

Crooked Crown

8st 11lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Paul Midgley

raced in last

20/1

8th

9

(12)

16th Jun 2024

Good

0m 6f 2y

Class 6

17:10 Doncaster

Crooked Crown

9st 1lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Paul Midgley

slowly away

16/1

Non-runners

Unavailable

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Payout
Exacta £144.80
Straight Forecast £101.33
Tricast £234.36
Trifecta £553.80

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Secret Command

Telegraph:

Northerner

SPOTLIGHT:

Crack The Kode

POSTDATA:

Alfa Moonstone

Daily Mail:

Missterious

D Express:

Northern Prince

Daily Record:

Northerner

The Times:

Secret Command

The Guardian:

Secret Command

The Sun:

Secret Command

The Star:

Secret Command

Daily Mirror:

Crack The Kode