October 19 / 13.30 Catterick

13.30

Soft

Go Racing In Yorkshire Future Stars Apprentice Handicap

  • Prize money: £4187.2
  • 1m 5f 192y
  • Class 5
  • 10 runners
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Go Racing In Yorkshire Future Stars Apprentice Handicap

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Scattered showers

6/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.40
  • Place: £1.70

Form: 553/52

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Maiden on Flat and over jumps; however, only a neck behind Bamboo Bay at Redcar (good to firm; first go over 1m6f) most recently and finished clear of third-placed Normandy Vista; possibilities off just 2lb higher.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

12th

2

7th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 47y

Class 5

14:42 Perth

Morandi Second

11st 9lb

J: Charlie Maggs

T: Patrick Neville

0-11 over hurdles and absent since weakening fifth at Uttoxeter (2m, good) last summer; current mark is workable but others have more pressing claims.

20/1

3

16th Jul 2025

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 5

16:38 Uttoxeter

Morandi Second

11st 9lb

J: Lee Edwards

T: Patrick Neville

Pulled up on latest hurdling start in February but the form of his Market Rasen second (2m, good to soft) a fortnight earlier worked out well, and he was placed twice on the Flat last month; a possible.

10/1

2nd

1

(4)

26th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 6f 0y

Class 5

17:07 Nottingham

Morandi Second

9st 9lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Patrick Neville

Mostly in good form since the blinkers went on last autumn and ran a solid race in defeat at Catterick last time (2m, good); the reopposing runner-up Cosmic Soul nearly went one better last weekend.

9/2

11/4

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 86416 BF

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Newmarket raider; disappointing on AW last time but won at Musselburgh (12.5f, good; handicap debut) earlier in September, shaping as if 1m6f will suit, and may have more to offer back on turf; remains of interest.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

5

6th Jun 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

16:15 Worcester

Molten Sea

11st 2lb

J: Liam Harrison

T: Fergal O’Brien

Won three on the Flat for William Haggas; sold for 20,000gns to join this yard last October and scored on her second hurdles start at Kempton (2m good) in March; another good run when runner-up at Chepstow (2m, good to soft) the following month and should run her race.

7/2

2nd

1

11th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 16y

Class 4

13:05 Chepstow

Molten Sea

11st 7lb

J: Tom Broughton

T: Fergal O’Brien

Quite a useful handicapper at up to 2m for William Haggas on the Flat; well-held fifth of 13 on hurdling debut at Hereford in February but she left that form well behind when justifying favouritism with a 14l win at Kempton (2m, good) last month; has a penalty but that was an impressive win and she could have a lot more to offer in this sphere; strongly respected.

7/4

1st

5

14th Mar 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

13:33 Kempton

Molten Sea

11st 0lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: Fergal O’Brien

Quite a useful handicapper at up to 2m for William Haggas on the Flat; ran to only a modest level when 15l fifth of 13 on her 2m Hereford hurdle debut (soft) 20 days ago but she's entitled to come on for the experience.

15/2

5/1

  • Place: £2.70

Form: -74872

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 11lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Has done his winning at 1m2f-1m4f but ran respectably over C&D three years ago; good chance if able to build on latest effort (second at Pontefract); last success came off 12lb higher.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

9

(7)

19th Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

19:17 Ayr

Molinari

8st 12lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Martin Todhunter

In fairly good form on AW at Newcastle towards end of last year, making the frame over 1m2f on three of his last four appearances, but has fitness to prove after six-month absence.

25/1

12/1

Form: 233005

Last run: 39 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Competitively weighted on best AW form but still needs to prove he can reach the same level on turf; seemed unsuited by drop back to 1m2f last time.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

9

(5)

19th May 2026

Good

1m 3f 133y

Class 5

14:10 Lingfield

Upepo

8st 12lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Tony Carroll

Well backed when winning here on the AW over 1m4f in December but never featured when beating only one rival home 19 days ago; 0-9 on turf and others are preferred.

12/1

7th

3

(5)

30th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

18:10 Lingfield (AW)

Upepo

9st 6lb

J: Myla Coppins

T: Tony Carroll

Well backed when winning over C&D in December off a 2lb lower mark (ridden by Myla Coppins); the odd solid effort since and he can't be ruled out.

5/1

9th

3

(13)

8th Apr 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 6

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Upepo

9st 5lb

J: Myla Coppins

T: Tony Carroll

Not the most consistent, but has won six times on the AW including five over 1m4f/1m5f at Lingfield; has run well here, but stall 13 isn't ideal even over this trip.

12/1

Form: 144257 CD

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 2lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Acts on soft; has plenty of Catterick form, including most of his runs this term; ran poorly last time but generally consistent otherwise and may rebound; won this race in 2021.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

8

(2)

19th Oct 2024

Soft

1m 5f 192y

Class 5

13:30 Catterick

Lord Torranaga

9st 2lb

J: William Pyle

T: Philip Kirby

prominent

12/1

7th

1

(10)

2nd Oct 2024

Good To Soft

1m 7f 189y

Class 6

15:23 Catterick

Lord Torranaga

9st 11lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Philip Kirby

1m6f course winner; not quite at his best here last time, having raced freely when second over C&D prior to that; a similar effort to that penultimate start would give him claims.

9/2

5th

3

(9)

6th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 7f 189y

Class 6

15:25 Catterick

Lord Torranaga

9st 7lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Philip Kirby

Has a good record here and was third in this last year; won here (1m6f, good to soft) this May and runner-up over today's C&D (soft) last time; seems versatile ground-wise; could play a leading role.

11/4

OUR TIP

Form: -15653

Last run: 21 days

W: 10st 4lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Acts on heavy ground; won off 1lb higher at Hamilton (1m5f) in May when last seen in Class 5; below that form since but the return to this level may have positive effect.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

5

6th Jun 2026

Good

2m 0f 48y

Class 4

18:43 Hexham

Two Auld Pals

11st 9lb

J: Gregor Walkingshaw

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Handled testing conditions best, bounding clear to make it 2-3 over C&D (soft; a 23l winner) four weeks ago; the handicapper has reacted, and he's now 9lb higher moving up into a Class 4; still enters calculations though, with 10lb claimer Gregor Walkingshaw retaining the ride.

7/4

1st

1

9th May 2026

2m 0f 48y

Class 5

18:47 Hexham

Two Auld Pals

12st 0lb

J: Gregor Walkingshaw

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Not really firing on all cylinders when last seen in the winter but returns from 12-week break on a good mark and is versatile regarding ground; gained his only hurdle win over C&D; no surprise if he features.

8/1

8th

12

16th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 1f 0y

Class 4

15:40 Carlisle

Two Auld Pals

11st 4lb

J: Gregor Walkingshaw

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Five-time Flat winner who has a consistent profile over hurdles; handles soft ground but has a bit to find with He's Bresilian on last month's Ayr form.

10/1

9/1

Form: 067935 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 10st 2lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Acts on heavy; similar type to Two Auld Pals, having won his last Class 5 attempt (now 4lb lower) but failed to repeat the form since; drop back to this grade may do the trick.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

2

(6)

19th Oct 2024

Soft

1m 5f 192y

Class 5

13:30 Catterick

Dark Jedi

10st 2lb

J: Morgan Cole

T: Tim Easterby

slowly away, held up in rear

9/1

5th

4

(9)

5th Oct 2024

Soft

1m 5f 218y

Class 4

17:05 Redcar

Dark Jedi

9st 9lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

slowly into stride, held up in rear, no impression from over 2f out

12/1

3rd

4

(4)

28th Sep 2024

Soft

1m 6f 1y

Class 4

17:00 Haydock

Dark Jedi

9st 6lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Disappointing favourite in this race last year but he does stay the trip and acts on heavy going; Thirsk in May saw his first win since 2022 but he's underperformed on last four outings; the last two were admittedly on AW and he's back to that last winning mark.

6/1

9th
3 (1)
King Me

25/1

Form: 8/36-6

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 13lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced maiden who has largely regressive form at up to 1m3f; chance depends on whether he improves for new trip on second start for new yard.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

3

(1)

19th Oct 2024

Soft

1m 5f 192y

Class 5

13:30 Catterick

King Me

9st 13lb

J: Poppy Scott

T: Alex Hales

led

25/1

6th

3

(3)

26th Sep 2024

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 5

18:00 Southwell (AW)

King Me

10st 0lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Alex Hales

Regressive five-race maiden for the Johnston yard; sold for 10,500gns in July 2023; best watched on return from 15-month absence, unless the market suggests otherwise.

20/1

6th

3

(4)

23rd Jun 2023

Good

1m 0f 208y

Class 5

20:25 Musselburgh

King Me

9st 9lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Charlie Johnston

took keen hold, prominent

4/1

7/1

Form: 423416 D BF

Last run: 17 days

W: 8st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Disappointing favourite last time but largely consistent otherwise this season for new yard and may bounce back; won from Morandi Second at Redcar (1m6f, good to firm) on penultimate start, ending a long losing spell.
Place /
No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9

(6)

21st Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 5f 218y

Class 6

14:14 Redcar

Bamboo Bay

8st 7lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Tracy Waggott

C&D winner but he arrives below par, only sixth of eight in 14f Carlisle handicap 33 days ago; he's not easy to make a case for.

20/1

8

(1)

19th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 6f 32y

Class 6

16:00 Carlisle

Bamboo Bay

8st 6lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Tracy Waggott

Three wins on the Flat, the latest at Redcar last September (1m6f, good to firm); hasn't been at his best this year, although fair run when 10l fourth of 12 at Beverley last time (good to firm).

10/1

8

(1)

19th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 6f 32y

Class 6

16:00 Carlisle

Bamboo Bay

8st 6lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Tracy Waggott

Three wins on the Flat, the latest at Redcar last September (1m6f, good to firm); hasn't been at his best this year, although fair run when 10l fourth of 12 at Beverley last time (good to firm).

10/1

Form: 762335

Last run: 18 days

W: 8st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
3yo maiden who finished about 6l behind Bamboo Bay and Morandi Second at Redcar, then well held at Ayr; however, has shown best handicap form at this track, including a close second off 2lb higher (1m6f); interesting back here.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

5

(6)

24th Feb 2024

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 4

18:05 Southwell (AW)

Normandy Vista

8st 11lb

J: Joe Fanning

T: Charlie Johnston

in touch with leaders on outer

4/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £15.80
Straight Forecast £12.96
Tricast £97.31
Trifecta £67.80

Selections

NEWMARKET:

Molten Sea

SPOTLIGHT:

Normandy Vista

POSTDATA:

Morandi Second

Telegraph:

Dark Jedi

Daily Record:

Two Auld Pals

The Guardian:

Molinari

The Times:

Molten Sea

Daily Mail:

Molten Sea

The Sun:

Molten Sea

The Star:

Molten Sea

RP RATINGS:

Normandy Vista

Daily Mirror:

Morandi Second

D Express:

Dark Jedi