August 06 / 16.00 Catterick

16.00

Good To Firm

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  • Prize money: £4187.2
  • 0m 5f 212y
  • Class 6
  • 11 runners
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Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Scattered showers

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5/1

Form: 09-092 CD

Last run: 13 days

W: 10st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Won this in 2021 and runner-up in 2022; back to form when second over C&D (good to firm) recently and this five-time course winner is a key player.
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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

5th

4

(5)

20th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:30 Newcastle (AW)

Quercus

9st 8lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: Stephen Hanlon

C&D winner in October 2024 and won twice at Catterick last summer; never showed when beating only one rival over C&D when last seen in November; best watched for new trainer after break.

20/1

12th

14

(7)

1st Nov 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Quercus

8st 9lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Ann Duffield

Has run to form only once on AW but that did yield a C&D win last October; won 6f handicaps at Catterick this summer on two of his last three starts; lower mark in this sphere and can't be discounted.

16/1

Form: 244231 D

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 11lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
In good form this summer prior to winning at Leicester (6f, good to firm) last Wednesday; that was just a second win from 27 starts but it came in an apprentice handicap so she escapes a penalty; on the shortlist.
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6

(5)

4th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 6y

Class 5

14:51 Hamilton

Carlton And Co

9st 3lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Michael & David Easterby

Down the field on last month's reappearance at Catterick but may have needed that run; won three times in the second half of last year (6f/7f, good/AW) and is not discounted; has run well on good to soft going.

16/1

9th

2

(10)

11th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

14:30 Catterick

Carlton And Co

10st 0lb

J: Lewis Chalkley

T: Michael & David Easterby

She won three times in the second half of last year (6f/7f, good/AW) and her current mark isn't necessarily beyond her; a market check is advised but she may need this comeback run.

16/1

Form: -81008 C

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Two-time course winner who made all at Hamilton (5f, good) in May; has the inside stall today and could pop up with another big run at some stage, but he's been beaten a long way on each of his last three runs.
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12th

8

(9)

28th May 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:10 Beverley

Astapor

8st 12lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: John David Riches

Isn't the most consistent but knows how to win and shaped well after a break of over five months at Wolverhampton in March (form worked out); on a good mark and interesting.

8/1

12th

8

(9)

28th May 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:10 Beverley

Astapor

8st 12lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: John David Riches

Isn't the most consistent but knows how to win and shaped well after a break of over five months at Wolverhampton in March (form worked out); on a good mark and interesting.

8/1

3rd

4

(11)

14th Mar 2025

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

18:50 Wolverhampton (AW)

Astapor

9st 6lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: John David Riches

Lost his way in the second half of last year and doesn't boast a good record first time out down the seasons; stall 11 isn't ideal for a front-runnner either.

16/1

Form: -62547 CD

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Just one win from his 19 starts and not at the top of his game of late; however, his sole win came over C&D (last August) and he didn't enjoy a clear run at Pontefract last month on his first run since wind surgery; now 3lb lower than when going close at Ayr this May and he's not ruled out.
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6th

4

(8)

26th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

17:23 Redcar

Dream Deal

11st 0lb

J: Mr Thomas Easterby

T: Tim Easterby

Had 12 races for current yard and won two of them; never threatened to add another when beaten 16l only last week; that was after a break.

9/1

14th

2

(15)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:57 Thirsk

Dream Deal

9st 9lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Joined Tim Easterby before a good second at Catterick on last spring's reappearance and went on to win two 6f handicaps at that track in August/September; he will need to be cherry ripe to defy this mark on his return though and the blinkers worn to victory are now replaced with cheekpieces.

10/1

8

(5)

17th Oct 2025

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 5

15:25 Redcar

Dream Deal

9st 5lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

2-5 since blinkers went on in August, both wins over 6f on good ground at Catterick; held in fifth at Ripon last time but he didn't get the best of runs and wasn't far behind Flowstate; probably still has some room to manoeuvre off this mark and he's on the shortlist.

11/2

Form: 752614 CD BF

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Won over C&D (good to firm) last month in first-time tongue-tie (retained since) and solid fourth of seven under a 5lb penalty behind Carlton And Co at Leicester (6f, good to firm) last Wednesday; she's 2lb lower than last time and could be thereabouts.
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3rd

2

(10)

26th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

17:23 Redcar

One Of Our Own

11st 2lb

J: Miss Rebekah Duffy

T: Rebecca Menzies

Beat Mister Sky Blue by 2l to win over C&D this month but was comfortably held off this 6lb higher mark last week; consistent.

13/2

6th

10

(6)

18th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

15:40 Redcar

One Of Our Own

9st 4lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Rebecca Menzies

Largely consistent mare who had edged her way down to a good mark before clearcut C&D (good) win 11 days ago; evidently in good nick but moves up from 0-55 grade today and recent 6lb rise might leave her vulnerable.

9/2

1st

4

(9)

7th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

17:15 Redcar

One Of Our Own

9st 8lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Rebecca Menzies

C&D winner; two creditable fourth-place finishes this year; likely to give it another good go under suitable conditions.

7/2

Form: 260311

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Won apprentice handicap at Beverley (5f, good to firm) in June and followed up off the same mark at Hamilton (5f, good) seven days later; she's 5lb higher than for those wins but this in-form filly has to be respected.
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6th

6

(2)

26th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:50 Redcar

Lady Bouquet

9st 3lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Philip Kirby

Still off the same mark as when successful at Wolverhampton (6f, AW) in December; three-time winner on turf and ran well to finish third of 11 on her return from a break at Catterick (5f, good) 15 days ago; not the most consistent, but her best form would make her a big player.

9/4

3rd

4

(6)

11th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:00 Catterick

Lady Bouquet

9st 2lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Philip Kirby

Below par on final few outings in the winter but she may have been ready for a break; posted a C&D win and a good 6f second here last summer and is well treated on that form; capable of having a say.

6/1

10th

8

(7)

26th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

16:25 Wolverhampton (AW)

Lady Bouquet

9st 3lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Philip Kirby

Turned things around with a win over C&D last month but she's finished a well-held sixth on Tapeta in both subsequent runs; has a bit to prove again and needs first-time cheekpieces to give her a lift.

25/1

Form: 824903 CD

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 7lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
10yo; inconsistent this season but this eight-time course winner returned to form when third over C&D recently; each-way claims once more.
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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: 194914 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Three wins on Newcastle AW this year, the latest in June; fair fourth over this C&D (good to firm) since but was behind a couple of these and he's just 1-23 on turf.
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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

2nd

6

(1)

23rd Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Fircombe Hall

8st 12lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Philip Kirby

Won twice at Wolverhampton (6f) last month and he was unfortunate not to finish closer when sixth over this C&D on his penultimate start; beaten a neck at Newcastle (6f, AW) three days ago and there's no reason why he can't go well again.

5/1

Form: 219777

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
3yo who won a claimer at Dundalk (7f, AW) in March but he's struggled in Britain on his four starts since and has plenty to prove.
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1

(7)

11th Aug 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

14:00 Ayr

Dandy Lichious

9st 9lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Tristan Davidson

Just one win from 30 starts but he's struggled here (7f handicap) and at Newcastle (1m classified) in last two runs; passed over.

16/1

7th

2

(3)

1st Aug 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

15:53 Newcastle (AW)

Dandy Lichious

9st 9lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Tristan Davidson

Just one win from his 29 starts but close fourth in handicap at Ayr (7f, good) two starts ago and slow ground may not have suited there subsequently; has run well here in the past and could be involved.

11/2

9th

12

(3)

21st Jul 2025

Good

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

15:00 Ayr

Dandy Lichious

9st 0lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: Tristan Davidson

Only 1-28 but it was his second run after wind surgery when close up in Spun To Gold's race here last week; soft ground would not be ideal should it get wet.

14/1

Form: 274937

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
15-race maiden who is inconsistent and was below par at Redcar last week; however, she's popped up with a few good runs this year and perhaps this prominent-racer will be aided by the first-time cheekpieces and her low draw.
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11th

9

(12)

24th Sep 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

15:55 Beverley

Louella

8st 13lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Alan Brown

Good third at Ripon (6f, good to soft) in July and now 5lb lower; however, she finished down the field on her final two runs for the Fell/Murray yard and it was the same story on her recent stable debut; now 0-17 and needs to turn things around in first-time blinkers (replacing a hood).

20/1

9th

4

(9)

12th Sep 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:00 Newcastle (AW)

Louella

9st 7lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Alan Brown

0-16 for her former stable but she has plenty of placed form, including over C&D; this represents a drop in class and her new yard (same owner) try her in a hood; one to consider.

10/1

10

(3)

6th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 212y

Class 6

16:00 Catterick

Louella

9st 2lb

J: Sam James

T: Roger Fell & Sean Murray

15-race maiden who is inconsistent and was below par at Redcar last week; however, she's popped up with a few good runs this year and perhaps this prominent-racer will be aided by the first-time cheekpieces and her low draw.

12/1

Form: 0/0685

Last run: 15 days

W: 8st 12lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced 4yo who drops back in trip but she's hard to fancy on what she's shown over 7.4f/1m this season.
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3rd

1

(9)

30th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

17:08 Beverley

Penny Ghent

10st 0lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Simon Whitaker

On the up since front-running tactics were adopted and comfortably landed handicaps at Ripon and over C&D this month; not dismissed lightly in his hat-trick bid saddling a 5lb penalty.

2/1

1st

6

(1)

27th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

16:15 Beverley

Penny Ghent

8st 13lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Simon Whitaker

Off the mark at the 27th attempt when running away with a Ripon handicap ten days ago (1m, good); well in under a penalty and she is ideally drawn to attack again but it remains to be seen if she can repeat the feat.

5/2

1st

14

(6)

17th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

16:50 Ripon

Penny Ghent

9st 0lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Simon Whitaker

26-race maiden; two poor efforts on turf this year; easy to dismiss.

33/1

Non-runners

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Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Quercus

The Times:

Carlton And Co

Daily Mail:

Lady Bouquet

POSTDATA:

Dream Deal

Daily Record:

Lady Bouquet

Telegraph:

Carlton And Co

D Express:

Carlton And Co

The Sun:

Carlton And Co

RP RATINGS:

Quercus

The Guardian:

Quercus

Daily Mirror:

Quercus

The Star:

Quercus