July 24 / 17.10 Catterick

17.10

Good To Firm

Racing Again 8th August Handicap

  • Prize money: £3663.8
  • 0m 5f 212y
  • Class 6
  • 11 runners
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Racing Again 8th August Handicap

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly sunny

13/2 (Won)

Form: 8-7526 D

Last run: 3 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Just one win from her 21 starts but that came off this mark last August (6f, good to firm) and she's looked in good heart the last twice, most recently at Redcar on Sunday; a tongue-tie is added; could be involved.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

6

(5)

17th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 212y

Class 6

15:15 Catterick

One Of Our Own

9st 7lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Rebecca Menzies

Ran on well when winning a 6f handicap at Redcar in May; well held at Pontefract last month but that was in Class 5 company; 4lb lower than for her win in this race in 2024; should go well.

10/1

6th

6

(3)

17th Jul 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:17 Pontefract

One Of Our Own

9st 0lb

J: David Allan

T: Rebecca Menzies

Back to winning ways at Redcar (6f) in May and has continued in good nick, third of 12 there (6f) last time; this C&D scorer needs considering.

10/1

16/1

Form: 109-09 CD

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 13lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Ended last season with two poor runs and it's been the same story on her two runs this year (both here); however, this five-time course winner has dropped back down to the same mark as when making all in this race 12 months ago, and he shouldn't be written off.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

5

(2)

17th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 212y

Class 6

15:15 Catterick

Quercus

9st 10lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Ann Duffield

Multiple C&D winner, including this race back in 2021; well drawn to attack but he is yet to fire in 2026; now back in the care of Ann Duffield.

14/1

5th

7

(3)

15th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 212y

Class 4

15:40 Catterick

Quercus

9st 1lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Noel Wilson

Loves it here, with all but one of his eight wins coming over C&D; however, failed to build on reappearance when well last of six over C&D at the end of May so his hopes are pinned on a change of stable (has left Stephen Hanlon) sparking a return to form.

25/1

6th

5

(7)

30th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 212y

Class 5

16:12 Catterick

Quercus

9st 0lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: Stephen Hanlon

Loves it here, with all but one of his eight wins coming over C&D; not ground dependent; has been well below par in both starts since last winning (for Ann Duffield) here last September; not ruled out back here with 7lb claimed but it will need one of his better efforts from this mark.

9/1

Form: -82490 CD

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 7lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
10yo who has been well beaten at Carlisle and Ripon the last twice but Catterick brings out the best in this eight-time course winner and he's lower in the weights than when running well here in April/May; chance.
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No / Draw
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Verdict Starting price

1st

10

(3)

2nd Oct 2024

Good To Soft

0m 5f 212y

Class 6

16:30 Catterick

Redrosezorro

9st 4lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Christopher Kellett

Standing dish at the track, having earned eight of his 10 wins here on good or softer; a long way below par since finishing third over C&D in July (good to firm) but on a handy mark if he can be revived.

16/1

7th

5

(1)

10th Sep 2024

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

18:05 Catterick

Redrosezorro

9st 3lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Christopher Kellett

Has won eight times at this track but he's been beaten a long way on his last two visits; 0-8 this year and not crying out to be backed.

12/1

14th

14

(7)

19th Aug 2024

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

16:45 Catterick

Redrosezorro

9st 3lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Christopher Kellett

Eight-time course winner (6f/7f), who was placed here last month but he was laboured back at this track last time; goes back up in trip off a dangerous mark, but this veteran is not easy to predict these days and others are more solid.

25/1

Form: 719491 D

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Showed some spark on turf at Ripon in May and he won at Newcastle (6f, AW) last time; however, his last six wins (including three this year) have all come on Tapeta and he may be vulnerable now back on grass.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

8

(5)

18th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:38 Ripon

Fircombe Hall

8st 12lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Philip Kirby

Only one of his ten wins has been on turf (record of 1-27); beaten less than 2l when fifth of 12 at Redcar on most recent turf run, but poor effort back on AW next time; others preferred.

8/1

9th

11

(2)

1st Jun 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Fircombe Hall

9st 4lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Philip Kirby

C&D win was sole 7f success among eight others over 6f; however, he stayed on well and only just failed to get up over Newcastle's stiff 6f in April so a good run isn't impossible in first 7f run since March 2025.

12/1

5th

5

(9)

26th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

17:23 Redcar

Fircombe Hall

10st 11lb

J: Miss Natasha Cookson

T: Philip Kirby

Has been running well on the AW but that's more his thing, the scene of nine of his ten wins; could still have a part to play.

5/1

7/2

Form: 8-5102 CD

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 13lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Won over C&D (good) in April and bounced back from lesser run at Thirsk to go close over C&D (good to soft) last month; also effective on fast ground; likes it here and could play another leading role.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8

(6)

9th Sep 2025

Good

0m 5f 212y

Class 6

16:10 Catterick

Highjacked

9st 4lb

J: David Nolan

T: John Davies

C&D scorer who got back on track when fourth of nine over C&D in July; one to consider off the same mark after a break.

11/2

4th

4

(2)

23rd Jul 2025

Soft

0m 5f 212y

Class 6

17:00 Catterick

Highjacked

9st 8lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: John Davies

In the frame on eight of his 12 course visits but only two of the last five, and about 3l behind Quercus when fifth in this race last year (good to firm; beaten favourite); can't fight the rider as much as he did behind Miss Rainbow on last month's return from a small break.

6/1

2

(11)

27th Jun 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:10 Newcastle (AW)

Highjacked

9st 9lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: John Davies

Defied this mark at Catterick (6f, good) last April but that is his sole win since 2021; may have needed his reappearance run at Catterick in April but he's had another break since then and his AW record stands at 0-12; looks opposable back in this sphere.

16/1

Form: 669090

Last run: 17 days

W: 8st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
12-race maiden who has been operating from a basement mark this year and has been unable to finish any better than sixth (six starts).
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

10th

12

(2)

26th May 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

14:50 Redcar

Too Much Too Young

8st 9lb

J: William Pyle

T: Katie Scott

7f classified winner at Catterick last August but he's struggled to get competitive on his four starts this year; others are preferred.

33/1

10th

12

(2)

26th May 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

14:50 Redcar

Too Much Too Young

8st 9lb

J: William Pyle

T: Katie Scott

7f classified winner at Catterick last August but he's struggled to get competitive on his four starts this year; others are preferred.

33/1

11th

14

(5)

9th Apr 2025

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

16:13 Catterick

Too Much Too Young

8st 7lb

J: Andrew Breslin

T: Katie Scott

Just 1-22 but on the plus side that win came over C&D (good; 40-1) last August, when wearing first-time cheekpieces; three AW runs since the turn of the year temper confidence.

50/1

Form: 714255 C

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Won here (5f, heavy) in April and runner-up at Beverley (5f, soft) in May; however, he's been below par at Carlisle (6f, soft/good) the last twice and the forecast quick ground may not be ideal.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

10th

3

(4)

21st Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 6

20:15 Hamilton

King Of The Jungle

9st 13lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Bids for a hat-trick after wins at Beverley in May (5f, good to firm) and Ayr in June (5f, soft); up 11lb (5lb rise for last win); each-way chance.

11/2

1st

2

(2)

20th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

14:18 Ayr

King Of The Jungle

9st 11lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Michael & David Easterby

Ran out the easy winner of a handicap at Beverley (5f, good to firm) last month; up 6lb but slower ground won't faze him and he can't be ruled out.

100/30

Form: 663074

Last run: 16 days

W: 8st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced 3yo who has made the frame a couple of times in handicaps, but she needs something extra if she's to get off the mark today.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

7

(4)

2nd Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 15y

Class 6

19:50 Musselburgh

Port And Starburd

9st 3lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Craig Lidster

Lightly raced 3yo who has made the frame a couple of times in handicaps, but she needs something extra if she's to get off the mark today.

7/1

8th

11

(12)

24th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 212y

Class 6

17:10 Catterick

Port And Starburd

8st 7lb

J: David Egan

T: Craig Lidster

Lightly raced 3yo who has made the frame a couple of times in handicaps, but she needs something extra if she's to get off the mark today.

12/1

4th

9

(2)

8th Jul 2024

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

20:10 Wolverhampton (AW)

Port And Starburd

9st 1lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Craig Lidster

took keen hold, prominent

12/1

25/1

Form: -09940

Last run: 23 days

W: 8st 12lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
12-race maiden who has struggled more often than not; however, she was a fair fourth at Carlisle (6f, good) last month and 1m stretched her at Pontefract subsequently; not ruled out each-way now back down in trip.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

10th

12

(7)

26th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:25 Chelmsford (AW)

Grand Style

8st 10lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Michael Wigham

Unplaced in all 17 starts for former stables; current wellbeing a query and not sure new yard have had her long enough to turn things around.

33/1

8th

8

(6)

4th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Grand Style

8st 7lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Philip Kirby

prominent

25/1

8th

9

(6)

10th Sep 2024

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

17:30 Catterick

Grand Style

8st 11lb

J: Andrew Breslin

T: Philip Kirby

took keen hold, held up in rear, rapid headway and prominent behind clear leader after 2f

33/1

Form: 0-2081 C

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Went close here (7f, soft) in May and bounced back from two lesser runs on fast ground (including here) to win here (7f, soft) latest; did it readily but she's likely to be back on a sound surface today which is a worry.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

2

(4)

26th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 212y

Class 6

15:15 Catterick

Miss Willows

9st 8lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Simon Whitaker

Front-runner; all three wins have been over 7f, including two here (soft/good); went close at Beverley (7.5f, good) in June but didn't get home over 1m at Thirsk 12 days ago; chance if coping with the drop back to 6f.

17/2

8th

15

(13)

14th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 218y

Class 5

19:50 Thirsk

Miss Willows

8st 6lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Simon Whitaker

Ended last season with a win and suddenly back to form two months ago when a clear second at Beverley (extended 7f; good); however, she's far from certain to follow one good run with another.

25/1

2nd

1

(4)

16th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 96y

Class 6

19:30 Beverley

Miss Willows

9st 12lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Simon Whitaker

Ended last season with a success; however, two duck eggs this term help to reflect her inconsistency and leave a big doubt over her current form to boot.

25/1

OUR TIP

40/1

Form: 953-9

Last run: 38 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Displayed ability for Ralph Beckett last October in 7f AW novice races; however, he was tailed off on last month's handicap/stable debut at Doncaster (7f, good; 66-1) and needs to leave that performance miles behind.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

12th

5

(10)

15th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

14:40 Southwell (AW)

Falcon

9st 9lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Olly Williams

Very modest form in 2024 and the drop to classified company was no help over C&D 11 days ago; all to prove with visor replacing cheekpieces.

33/1

12th

5

(10)

15th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

14:40 Southwell (AW)

Falcon

9st 9lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Olly Williams

Very modest form in 2024 and the drop to classified company was no help over C&D 11 days ago; all to prove with visor replacing cheekpieces.

33/1

10th

5

(4)

4th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

15:22 Southwell (AW)

Falcon

9st 9lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Olly Williams

prominent, weakened over 1f out

40/1

Non-runners

Soul Singer

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Straight Forecast £38.69
Tricast £394.20

Selections

Telegraph:

Highjacked

RP RATINGS:

King Of The Jungle

SPOTLIGHT:

Soul Singer

The Times:

Quercus

Daily Record:

Soul Singer

POSTDATA:

King Of The Jungle

D Express:

King Of The Jungle

The Star:

Quercus

The Guardian:

Highjacked

Daily Mail:

Highjacked

Daily Mirror:

Highjacked

The Sun:

Highjacked