October 29 / 14.12 Catterick

14.12

Soft

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  • Prize money: £4187.2
  • 0m 7f 6y
  • Class 5
  • 11 runners
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Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

8/1 (Won)

  • Win: £8.10
  • Place: £2.40

Form: 783423 D BF

Last run: 19 days

W: 8st 12lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Last win was at Musselburgh in August 2023 off 5lb higher mark; has been knocking on the door recently, latest start when a close third at Ayr (1m, good) this month; should go well.
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5th

1

(2)

8th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 195y

Class 6

17:28 Carlisle

Rwenearlytheredad

9st 9lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

Had wind surgery prior to Ayr reappearance effort that seemed to be needed; gained most recent success off 4lb higher over C&D (good to soft) just over a year ago and looks interesting back here.

4/1

6th

8

(4)

20th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 50y

Class 5

16:42 Ayr

Rwenearlytheredad

9st 1lb

J: Harry Smith

T: Declan Carroll

His form went the wrong way after he made a winning reappearance at Carlisle last May but he returns having had wind surgery and the break may have helped; 2lb lower than when last successful and could be involved.

9/1

8th

4

(10)

4th Oct 2025

Good

1m 2f 1y

Class 5

14:46 Redcar

Rwenearlytheredad

9st 7lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

Made virtually all off 1lb higher on seasonal debut at Carlisle (7f, good to soft) in May but not really firing on all cylinders since (six more runs) and has stamina to prove on first venture beyond 1m.

10/1

8/1

  • Place: £3.60

Form: 702035

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Has had three wins and latest was in June 2023 off 16lb higher when with previous trainer; two seconds this summer but now on a career-low mark after failing to take to first-time visor (removed) over C&D last time; others preferred.
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3

(8)

22nd Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

14:10 Leicester

Beltane

9st 9lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Mark Walford

Placed five tims this season but his losing run stretches back over two years and he wasn't at his best at Redcar when last seen eight weeks ago; on a dangerous mark but others appeal more for win purposes.

13/2

7th

5

(4)

30th Jul 2025

Good

0m 7f 219y

Class 6

17:10 Redcar

Beltane

10st 13lb

J: Miss Alice Cooke

T: Mark Walford

Latest of his three wins came at Beverley (8.5f, soft) over two years ago but he's been placed on five occasions this year; below his best at Ayr (7f, good) 16 days ago and he now goes back up to 1m with the headgear removed.

5/1

7/2

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 441511 CD

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Landed his third soft-ground C&D win four weeks ago (they are all his three 2024 wins); nudged up another 2lb but does only enough and must be tricky for the handicapper to assess; must be considered again in present mood.
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3rd

1

(3)

10th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:45 Southwell (AW)

Homer Stokes

9st 13lb

J: William Pyle

T: David & Nicola Barron

Revived by the drop to 0-50 classified events, runner-up over 7f at Wolverhampton and then C&D before seeing off six rivals in a 1m event here last week; that was a notably weak race, even for the grade, and he has a bit more on his plate as he bids to defy a penalty.

5/2

1st

3

(7)

4th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

15:02 Southwell (AW)

Homer Stokes

9st 9lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: David & Nicola Barron

No win since 2024 and all his succes has come over 7f; that said, he is effective at this trip and arrives on the back of a pair of runner-up finishes at this level; unlikely to be found a better opportunity to register a first 1m success.

5/4

2nd

3

(2)

24th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

17:00 Southwell (AW)

Homer Stokes

9st 9lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: David & Nicola Barron

Has won three times over C&D; clear of the remainder when runner-up in a Wolverhampton handicap last time; sound chance down in grade.

11/4

5/1

Form: 124425 CD

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Both wins have come on slow ground at this track (7f/6f) and latest was in May; performed with credit to reach the frame on his next four starts but his form dipped when fifth of nine over C&D (soft) ten days ago and he needs to bounce back.
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12th

16

(6)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:30 York

Mister Sox

9st 4lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

He has been threatening to add to his six wins, with a third at Pontefract and second at Thirsk on his last two starts; on the downside he has been unplaced in all seven visits to York.

7/1

2nd

11

(11)

1st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

16:10 Thirsk

Mister Sox

9st 0lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

He has run well over C&D in the past, including in May, and he didn't run badly when third of six in a Class 3 handicap at Pontefract (6f, good) ten days ago; each-way shout.

6/1

3rd

7

(1)

21st Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

16:05 Pontefract

Mister Sox

9st 0lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Comfortably beat Rock Opera over C&D in spring 2025, albeit was in better form at the time, that success the middle leg of a hat-trick; not solid on 2026 results but has slipped to an attractive mark.

14/1

Form: 323935

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Hasn't won since her debut in June 2023 but has been placed five times this year between 6f-1m; on a career-low mark and has place claims at least.
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2nd

4

(1)

3rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

19:35 Beverley

Catton Lady

9st 11lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Michael & David Easterby

Infrequent winner; fair return to action when fifth over C&D in April but she looks to face an uphill task at these weights.

10/1

5th

3

(3)

15th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 100y

Class 5

17:10 Beverley

Catton Lady

9st 6lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Kept on well to beat Blufferonthebus at Carlisle (her only other win also came there) in June; good effort when second of 11 at Thirsk (also 1m, soft) in September when last seen; also ran well on her return in 2024 but could beat only Dandy's Angel when making her comeback in this race last year; any rain would help and market may guide on this reappearance.

11/2

2nd

3

(10)

15th Sep 2025

Good

0m 7f 218y

Class 5

16:50 Thirsk

Catton Lady

9st 10lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Kept on well to win a 1m handicap at Carlisle (soft) in June; not so good twice since and vulnerable to the 3yos this time.

14/1

OUR TIP

12/1

Form: 640154 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Back to winning ways at Musselburgh (7f, good) in August; chance compromised by being slowly away on his last two starts but he would not be out of this if he gets out on terms.
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11th

11

(9)

24th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

15:42 Newcastle (AW)

Showtime Mahomes

8st 13lb

J: Sam James

T: Grant Tuer

Resumed winning ways at Southwell (6f; 10-1, from a 2lb lower mark) early in the New Year, having regularly caught the eye here prior; no obvious excuses when fourth over C&D latest (14-1); others more appealing.

20/1

4th

4

(6)

10th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:15 Newcastle (AW)

Showtime Mahomes

9st 6lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Grant Tuer

Came from off the pace to score at Southwell last month, his seventh success; probably still on a workable mark but his latest run was below par and his record in recent months is very mixed.

8/1

10/1

Form: 531132 CD

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 2lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Has three wins over C&D, the latest (soft) off 4lb lower mark last month; two good runs since when placed at Chelmsford (7f, AW) and over C&D (soft) ten days ago; splendid servant to the yard and in fine fettle at present; should run well.
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11

(8)

28th Oct 2025

Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

14:40 Catterick

Desert Dream

8st 9lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Seb Spencer

Veteran who is 3-15 over C&D on ground ranging from good to soft; hard to predict these days, but capable of running well off if putting his mind to it.

12/1

11

(8)

28th Oct 2025

Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

14:40 Catterick

Desert Dream

8st 9lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Seb Spencer

Veteran who is 3-15 over C&D on ground ranging from good to soft; hard to predict these days, but capable of running well off if putting his mind to it.

12/1

7th

11

(1)

19th Sep 2025

Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:45 Ayr

Desert Dream

8st 9lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Seb Spencer

Went close last time at Catterick (7f, good) but following one good run with another can be challenging these days; has form on soft ground but 7f is his trip.

10/1

Form: 222821 CD

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Scored over C&D (soft) in July and, having finished as runner-up four times, won again at Ayr (7f, good) four weeks ago; 2lb rise is not harsh and he should go close.
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6th

8

(6)

17th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 6y

Class 2

19:15 Hamilton

Sir Garfield

8st 11lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

Reappeared with a win at Catterick (6f, good) in April and then made all at Epsom (6f, good) this month; his stable is a dab hand when it comes to older horses progressing through the ranks and, with the Epsom form having been franked, a 3lb rise could prove lenient for this thriving 5yo.

7/2

1st

6

(1)

1st Jul 2026

Good

0m 6f 3y

Class 4

18:22 Epsom

Sir Garfield

9st 8lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: John & Sean Quinn

Six-time winner who improved last year and was better than ever when scoring at Catterick (6f, good) on his reappearance nearly three months ago; subsequently absent but unlikely he'd be making the journey down without good reason and may be capable of better yet.

15/2

1st

9

(6)

8th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 212y

Class 4

17:05 Catterick

Sir Garfield

8st 12lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

Three wins last year included one at Catterick (7f) and one off this mark (6f, good); absent five months and he will need to be at his best to make a winning return.

12/1

Form: 197770 D

Last run: 84 days

W: 8st 10lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Won a 7f claimer in Ireland on final run for Paul Flynn but he's struggled badly in his five British starts; tongue-tie and cheekpieces now back on (tried once each for previous yard); hard to fancy.
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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

20/1

Form: 219657 CD

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 4lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Dual C&D winner on good to firm; won at Thirsk (7f, good to soft) in July off 2lb lower mark but moderate effort when seventh behind Homer Stokes over C&D (soft) this month; looks held.
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5th

7

(12)

16th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 218y

Class 6

15:38 Thirsk

Langholm

9st 9lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Michael Dods

Dual C&D winner; got up late to win a handicap at Beverley (7.5f, good) last month and ran another respectable race when fourth in a classified event at Ayr (1m; Park Lane Penny was second) 11 days ago; claims.

10/1

4th

6

(6)

5th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

15:50 Ayr

Langholm

9st 9lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Michael Dods

Prevailed narrowly in Beverley handicap (7.5f, good) last time, bouncing back to form and showing that his old legs can still operate successfully; 1-1 at classified level; shortlisted.

7/2

1st

10

(5)

16th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 96y

Class 6

19:30 Beverley

Langholm

9st 3lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Michael Dods

Veteran who hasn't yet found his form this term and hasn't won a handicap for nearly two years; others preferred.

25/1

Form: 637734

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Won four-runner Nottingham novice in May 2023 (5f, soft); left Raphael E Freire for 4,800gns in August and shaped better than the bare result when in the frame at Thirsk (1m, good to soft) and Redcar (7f, soft) recently for current trainer; has dropped to a career-low mark but may do better when stepping back up in trip.
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8th

4

(1)

2nd Jan 2025

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

13:52 Newcastle (AW)

Treasure Storm

9st 8lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Philip Kirby

Won a Nottingham novice (5f, soft) in May 2023 but she's 0-11 since and has not posed a threat in six runs for current yard; still unexposed at this trip and mark continues to fall but others are preferred.

16/1

8th

4

(1)

2nd Jan 2025

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

13:52 Newcastle (AW)

Treasure Storm

9st 8lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Philip Kirby

Won a Nottingham novice (5f, soft) in May 2023 but she's 0-11 since and has not posed a threat in six runs for current yard; still unexposed at this trip and mark continues to fall but others are preferred.

16/1

4th

8

(4)

17th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 5

15:23 Newcastle (AW)

Treasure Storm

8st 5lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Philip Kirby

Placed at Thirsk (1m, good to soft) on her second start for current yard but she's not gone on from that in three runs since; wasn't beaten far here last time but she's now 1-12 and needs to find more back up in trip.

25/1

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Payout
Exacta £59.30
Straight Forecast £104.35
Tricast £481.36
Trifecta £435.70

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Homer Stokes

POSTDATA:

Sir Garfield

The Times:

Rwenearlytheredad

RP RATINGS:

Catton Lady

The Sun:

Sir Garfield

Daily Record:

Sir Garfield

The Guardian:

Rwenearlytheredad

D Express:

Rwenearlytheredad

THE NORTH:

Homer Stokes

Telegraph:

Homer Stokes

Daily Mail:

Homer Stokes

Daily Mirror:

Homer Stokes

The Star:

Homer Stokes