October 02 / 14.13 Catterick

14.13

Good To Soft

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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: Scattered showers

1st
1 (7)
Al Hussar

10/1 (Won)

  • Win: £18.70
  • Place: £4.10

Form: 73180 D

Last run: 74 days

W: 9st 11lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Delivered on earlier promise when making all in Doncaster maiden (5f good to firm) in May but his next run was disappointing and we haven't seen him since his down-the-field finish in Newbury's Super Sprint in July; gelded during break; returns with a point to prove.
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7th

6

(13)

10th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

17:05 York

Al Hussar

9st 11lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Grant Tuer

He has turned in a string of good runs this year, winning a 17-runner event at Thirsk in May; while he should give his running it would be a surprise if one or two weren't better handicapped.

10/1

4th

5

(7)

25th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 3

19:30 Hamilton

Al Hussar

9st 11lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Grant Tuer

Running well in defeat this season prior to narrow win in a big field at Thirsk (5f, good) last month; caught wide at Chester (5f, good to soft) 12 days ago when a respectable sixth of 12; could have a big say.

15/2

6th

5

(9)

13th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 15y

Class 3

16:00 Chester

Al Hussar

9st 6lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: Grant Tuer

Yet to run a bad race after six starts this season, and kept on for last-gasp success in 17-runner Thirsk handicap (5f, good) a fortnight ago; also suited by this C&D and slow ground; stall 9 makes things awkward, though.

8/1

20/1

  • Place: £5.30

Form: 580

Last run: 63 days

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Outran 80-1 odds when very respectable fifth of 12 on debut at Nottingham (5f, good) in June but well beaten over 6f twice since; drops back in trip for nursery debut; needs to take a big step forward.
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8th

5

(1)

9th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Commander Atkinson

9st 6lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Brian Ellison

13-race maiden; didn't see out 7f at Musselburgh last week and this trip should be more suitable but he's not fired on all cylinders this year; others are stronger.

20/1

5

(6)

1st Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 6

14:20 Musselburgh

Commander Atkinson

9st 5lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Brian Ellison

3yo whose 12 starts have been over sprint trips (zero wins), the majority at 5f; however, it's still fairly early days for him with this yard and he's kept on well over 5f on his last two runs; not a forlorn hope.

16/1

5th

1

(7)

23rd Sep 2025

Heavy

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

15:08 Beverley

Commander Atkinson

9st 9lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Brian Ellison

Remains winless and he has yet to fire in three runs for his current yard, sixth of eight in 5f Wolverhampton handicap 17 days ago; others are preferred.

8/1

OUR TIP

4/1

  • Place: £2.00

Form: 168

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 8lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Got up close home to make winning debut at Thirsk (6f, good to firm) in July but two disappointing runs have followed; refused to settle on latter occasion (nursery debut) and now drops in trip.
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6th

7

(2)

30th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Lovat Scout

9st 4lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: K R Burke

Successful over 5f at Southwell in November and showed he's still equally effective at 6f when runner-up there off this mark 24 days ago, both under today's rider Jack Nicholls; another to consider.

11/2

7th

8

(7)

24th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 4

17:55 Southwell (AW)

Lovat Scout

8st 12lb

J: Shane Gray

T: K R Burke

6f turf winner as a 2yo who was returning from 340 days off having been gelded when beaten just over a length into fifth of 14 over C&D last month, doing very well to finish that close after meeting all sorts of trouble; respected with a clearer run.

8/1

5th

9

(7)

21st Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 4f 214y

Class 5

16:37 Southwell (AW)

Lovat Scout

9st 7lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: K R Burke

Lightly raced 3yo; 6f winner on racecourse debut and similar form when third of ten in a soft-ground nursery at Catterick last October; absent since a lesser run on heavy two weeks later; market useful after absence on his AW debut; gelded since last seen.

12/1

14/1

Form: 28628

Last run: 38 days

W: 9st 10lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Gave it a good shot from the front when second of five on nursery debut at Hamilton (5f, good) in July but finished last after racing too freely at Beverley (5f, good to firm) in August; others have more pressing claims.
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1st

3

(1)

13th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 17y

Class 3

13:35 Chester

Station X

8st 13lb

J: David Probert

T: Bryan Smart

His two turf wins (6f) came on soft and heavy; in good form this year and he made all at Southwell (6f, AW) in April; latest fourth at Carlisle was a fair effort on Tuesday and he's well drawn to attack.

7/2

4th

1

(12)

9th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

19:42 Carlisle

Station X

10st 2lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Bryan Smart

All his wins have been at 6f, the latest at Southwell in April, but effective at 5f; goes particularly well on soft/heavy ground so today's conditions should be ideal; fair run last time at Hamilton (1.25l sixth of 13); could go well from his high draw.

6/1

Form: 4103 CD

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 6lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Won soft-ground C&D maiden in the spring and returned from three-month break with good third on nursery debut at Thirsk (5f, good to firm); ought to be in the shake-up again.
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16th

14

(11)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

15:37 Thirsk

Brazilian Belle

9st 2lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

In good form on the AW early this year, winning over 5f at Southwell and Wolverhampton, but she was well held behind Castan back at Southwell last time and could be vulnerable off her current mark.

16/1

6th

7

(1)

7th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 5

17:30 Southwell (AW)

Brazilian Belle

9st 7lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Michael Dods

In fine form since switched to the AW this winter, going in over C&D in February before following up in 5f Wolverhampton handicap 18 days ago; up another 2lb but not taken lightly in her hat-trick bid.

9/2

1st

5

(7)

20th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

16:22 Wolverhampton (AW)

Brazilian Belle

9st 5lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Michael Dods

In-form filly who opened her AW account in Southwell event (5f) last time and remains much less exposed in this sphere than on turf; may build on that success; respected back up just 2lb.

5/1

Form: 635136 D

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Came good on nursery debut at Leicester (5f, good to firm) in July and is only 2lb higher here but weakened rather tamely in final furlong at Thirsk last month and needs to bounce back from that performance.
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7th

5

(7)

6th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

19:40 Ripon

Tees Aggregates

9st 7lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Adrian Nicholls

Prevailed in small field at Catterick (5f) last time; however, no certainty to follow up off revised mark in this deeper race against mostly rivals who already have winning form at Ripon; 0-3 here.

6/1

1st

4

(5)

22nd Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

15:00 Catterick

Tees Aggregates

9st 7lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Adrian Nicholls

All his wins have been over 5f on fast ground, two of them last season (one over C&D, the other at Beverley); good third at Ripon two runs back (5f); fair chance on going that suits.

7/2

3rd

2

(5)

10th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 5

20:00 Hamilton

Tees Aggregates

9st 9lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Adrian Nicholls

Didn't have things go smoothly but stuck on positively down the outer when closing third (Canaria Queen second) at Ripon (5f, good) a fortnight ago; two of his three wins have been at tracks with a stiff uphill finish (Beverley and Leicester) and he's handicapped to go close at the least.

7/2

Form: 54465 BF

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 6lb

2 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Yet to be placed after five starts but did pretty well to finish fifth of 12 on last month's nursery debut at Bath, having persistently been denied a clear run; high on the list here.
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3rd

4

(8)

17th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

19:33 Newmarket (July)

Rogue Bullet

9st 9lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: James Owen

Three wins include a successful stable debut at Brighton (5.5f, good to firm) and he wasn't beaten far under a penalty when fourth of five at Lingfield (5f, AW) three weeks ago; career-high mark but he's respected.

7/2

4th

2

(1)

27th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 4f 217y

Class 5

19:25 Lingfield

Rogue Bullet

9st 12lb

J: Jack Callan

T: James Owen

Yet another to win first time out for this yard when turning in a career-best effort at Brighton last Sunday; makes appeal under a penalty for that, especially with Jack Callan taking off 3lb, and he looks to have Ancient State to worry about.

5/4

1st

4

(3)

21st Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 60y

Class 4

16:56 Brighton

Rogue Bullet

9st 2lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: James Owen

Two wins for Jack Jones last year, a 6f novice (good to firm) at this track and a 5f handicap at Windsor (good to firm); ended 2025 with two lesser efforts and he was again below par on his seasonal return in April; back down the weights as a result and he wouldn't be the first horse to be revived by a move to James Owen (same owners).

7/2

Form: 044

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 1lb

2 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Soundly beaten on debut in the spring but returned from break with two very encouraging fourths in maidens last month (5.7f/5f); he may not be straightforward but is open to more improvement in nurseries.
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1st

1

(7)

13th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

15:00 Ayr

Azuinthejungle

10st 1lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

Three wins last June/July, the third over 5f here (good to soft); just as effective over 6f on fast ground and AW; neck second at Hamilton (5f, good) on Saturday and one to consider.

3/1

2nd

2

(8)

11th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 6

17:40 Hamilton

Azuinthejungle

10st 2lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

Completed a hat-trick at Ayr (5f) last summer; built on earlier promise this season when a very good third of 12 at Newcastle (5f) 15 days ago; big shout off a 2lb lower mark here.

4/1

3rd

10

(7)

26th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

20:03 Newcastle (AW)

Azuinthejungle

9st 0lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

Reeled off a hat-trick last summer (5f-6f, turf and AW) and went close to landing a four-timer when second at Bath in August; below form this term (unable to live up to his market position on last two starts) and he is due to be 2lb lower from the weekend.

12/1

Form: 508312 D BF

Last run: 25 days

W: 8st 10lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Displayed good jolt of improvement to win comfortably at Musselburgh (5f, good) in August, his second nursery, and backed up that performance when second off today's 10lb higher mark at Wolverhampton (5f, AW) last month; up in grade today but might still have more to offer.
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8th

5

(8)

15th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 110y

Class 6

16:15 Wetherby

Solar Biricz

9st 1lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Mark Walford

Two wins at 5f, latest at Doncaster last June; disappointing recently; on a good mark so could go well with blinkers on for first time (fair run when visored first time) but stamina to prove.

15/2

11th

13

(16)

6th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 2y

Class 6

13:20 Doncaster

Solar Biricz

8st 13lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Mark Walford

Better signs for new stable when fourth with visor added at Redcar (5f, good to firm) in April but he finished tailed off at Thirsk (6f, good) three weeks ago; has something to prove again after that and the headgear is now discarded.

33/1

10th
11 (11)
Barmyblade

33/1

Form: 479775

Last run: 48 days

W: 8st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Didn't run badly when fifth of ten in first-time blinkers at Beverley (5f, good to firm) in August (gelded soon afterwards) but has now been unplaced all six starts; 2lb wrong here and needs to find something extra.
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10th

4

(7)

14th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:23 Beverley

Barmyblade

9st 8lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Four wins over 5f/6f last season; back to winning ways at Thirsk last time (6f, good to firm; cheekpieces back on); not ideally drawn but a contender off 4lb higher.

7/2

1st

5

(15)

1st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

14:40 Thirsk

Barmyblade

9st 5lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Won three sprint handicaps last spring and he is now 9lb lower than for the last of them; 2026 had been a struggle until he emerged from the doldrums with a good second at Ripon (6f, good) two weeks ago; now has something to build on.

7/1

2nd

1

(5)

17th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Ripon

Barmyblade

9st 9lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

Won two in a row over 6f at Ripon (good) last May but he's been out of sorts this season and was last eight back here three weeks ago; now 9lb lower than for his last success but he needs a major revival back in trip; cheekpieces reapplied.

10/1

Non-runners

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Payout
Exacta £423.30
Straight Forecast £317.56
Tricast £2513.89
Trifecta £1860.00

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Brazilian Belle

SPOTLIGHT:

Rogue Bullet

POSTDATA:

Brazilian Belle

The Times:

Brazilian Belle

The Guardian:

Brazilian Belle

Daily Mail:

Brazilian Belle

Daily Mirror:

Brazilian Belle

The Sun:

Brazilian Belle

The Star:

Brazilian Belle

Daily Record:

Brazilian Belle

NEWMARKET:

Rogue Bullet

Telegraph:

Rogue Bullet

D Express:

Rogue Bullet