May 12 / 16.47 Catterick

16.47

Good To Firm

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  • 0m 5f 212y
  • Class 5
  • 10 runners
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Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

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8/1 (Won)

Form: 928646 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Higher in the weights than when winning his most recent 6f start, at Carlisle (good) in August, but he's been running well off a similar mark to today's over 5f at Musselburgh recently; can be on the premises.
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4

(5)

4th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 7y

Class 5

16:21 Hamilton

Water Of Leith

9st 0lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Won at Wolverhampton (6f, Class 5; 6-4 favourite) in March but below that level in three subsequent starts, 2l fifth of eight at Musselburgh (5f; 15-2) latest; vulnerable on those performances.

7/1

Form: 436161 CD

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Seen more often on AW but he's won his latest two turf starts, at Pontefract (5f, good) and Doncaster (6f, good to firm) this spring; also winner of his only C&D start and looks set for another good effort.
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10th

5

(3)

21st May 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

21:00 Southwell (AW)

One More Dream

9st 7lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: John & Sean Quinn

Dual course winner (6f/7f) and 3lb lower than when successful at Wolverhampton (6f, Tapeta) last September, but he can't be entertained on his performances in the meantime.

25/1

18th

13

(1)

18th Apr 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

14:47 Thirsk

One More Dream

8st 12lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

The winner of 13 races, but just three of them have been on turf; yet to shine this year and he was behind a few of today's rivals over C&D last week.

20/1

12th

14

(12)

10th Apr 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:10 Thirsk

One More Dream

9st 5lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: John & Sean Quinn

Winner of 13 races and just 1lb higher than for the latest, but quiet in two starts at Southwell (6f, AW) since returning in February; needs to step up.

20/1

Form: 146-76 CD

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Unbeaten in three C&D runs when the ground has been good to firm, the last twice for Kaiya Fraser; back on her last winning mark and primed to go well with cheekpieces refitted for the first time this year.
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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

9/1

Form: 34-988 CD

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
C&D winner; two 6f wins in 2024 (good) and has dropped below his latest winning mark; he's been making up the numbers so far this year but Oisin Orr takes over from a 7lb claimer and likely to be more competitive.
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9th

11

(5)

30th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 182y

Class 3

14:00 Carlisle

Havana Rum

9st 1lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Went close at Pontefract (5f, good to soft) on reappearance but had no obvious excuses at Doncaster next time; more exposed than some of these and 6lb above his highest winning mark.

14/1

6th

4

(7)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 2y

Class 4

18:38 Doncaster

Havana Rum

9st 7lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

String of solid efforts for Ethan Tindall, including two wins, in the past nine months; on a career-high mark, having been nudged up another 2lb, but there was nothing wrong with his comeback effort at Pontefract early last month (5f); has to be considered.

4/1

2nd

12

(13)

7th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 3y

Class 2

15:57 Pontefract

Havana Rum

8st 4lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Successful on AW in most recent 5f attempt and is far less exposed at this trip than 6f; however, he's rather in the deep end at this level returned to turf; yet to win above Class 4.

25/1

8/1

Form: 0616-4 CD

Last run: 19 days

W: 8st 12lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
All five turf wins from the front over C&D in the summer months, on ground ranging from good to firm to good to soft; looks very likely to give it a bold shot from a low draw, following a satisfactory comeback.
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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

3/1

Form: 4730-2 CD

Last run: 19 days

W: 8st 10lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Just one win, over C&D in 2023, but he often ran well in defeat for previous yard and his stable debut here, when close behind one who was quite well treated, was encouraging; should be in the thick of it again.
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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

7th
4 (10)
Sir Maxi

12/1

Form: 75212B D

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 4lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Two AW wins in 2025, over 6f and 7f, but he was behind when brought down at Chelmsford last month; arrives from off the pace and his turf wins have come on tracks with stiff finishes so perhaps this one won't be ideal.
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8th

10

(9)

26th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

15:07 Southwell (AW)

Sir Maxi

9st 9lb

J: Kyle McHugh

T: Sam England

Last eight starts in classifieds and he didn't always get the breaks when third over C&D 12 days ago; that was one of his better recent efforts and he's firmly in calculations.

13/2

3rd

6

(5)

14th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Sir Maxi

9st 9lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Sam England

Regressive 8yo; running respectably at this level in 2026 but 2l behind Woodrafff at Newcastle last week; never threatened over 1m2f on Thursday; easy enough to look elsewhere.

8/1

6th

10

(4)

12th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

16:28 Newcastle (AW)

Sir Maxi

9st 9lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Sam England

Spent most of a long career racing at shy of 1m and didn't look to see it out in one try over this far (C&D); not as good now and can miss the break and/or pull hard, so comes with risks attached.

8/1

12/1

Form: 570-09 C

Last run: 19 days

W: 8st 9lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Last four wins, two on this track, have come over 7f; also effective over C&D and he'll be suited by the return to 6f after finding 5f inadequate last time out; this does look competitive, though.
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8th

9

(6)

30th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

17:08 Beverley

Langholm

9st 0lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Ended 2025 below par and yet to hit top form this season, well held in 7f Catterick handicap last time; this course winner needs to take a big step forward.

33/1

10th

14

(13)

11th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

14:30 Catterick

Langholm

8st 11lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: Michael Dods

Three-time C&D winner who may have needed last month's reappearance run at Thirsk, but this 10yo was soundly beaten and his sole win last season came in a classified race (C&D); others are more compelling.

25/1

13th

10

(11)

18th Apr 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:40 Thirsk

Langholm

9st 4lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Course winner but he ended last season with a poor effort in 7f Newcastle handicap; this veteran has gone well fresh though, so is no forlorn hope on his reappearance.

20/1

10/1

Form: 5336-5 C

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 6lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Had a good run of 7f form around this time last year, winning twice, including on this track (good to firm); becoming well treated again and he's not entirely dismissed kept to 6f after losing his chance at the start on reappearance.
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10th

4

(4)

25th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

14:57 Redcar

Patontheback

9st 8lb

J: Sam James

T: Gemma Tutty

Has won three of his 34 races on turf, the latest off this mark at Musselburgh last August (7f, good); should come on for his reappearance run and a possible.

9/1

6th

7

(1)

11th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

14:30 Catterick

Patontheback

9st 10lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Gemma Tutty

He lacks a recent run and was below par more often than not last year; however, he reappears on a handy mark and, with his stable going well, it will be no surprise if this C&D winner is in the mix.

12/1

2

(7)

17th Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

16:35 Redcar

Patontheback

9st 12lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Gemma Tutty

Took advantage of a reduced mark at Musselburgh in August; couple of poor efforts since that win, however, and has proved far from consistent this year.

14/1

12/1

Form: 415-00 CD

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Three C&D wins in the second half of 2024, on good and soft ground; lesser efforts over 5f this year but weighted to win another of these and has to be added to the list.
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4th

8

(5)

21st May 2026

Good

0m 5f 212y

Class 5

15:10 Catterick

Crocodile Power

9st 0lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Seb Spencer

Four C&D wins (mostly on soft), the latest when seeing off Chief Of State last October; has twice finished behind Evocative Spark over 7f here this year, so has work to do with that reopposing rival; latest effort - runner-up - was a definite step back in the right direction.

11/1

2nd

8

(12)

11th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

14:30 Catterick

Crocodile Power

9st 10lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Seb Spencer

His last four wins have come over 6f here (good and soft), the latest last October; reappeared with 5l third of 12 over C&D last month but only seventh of nine over C&D (also good) since; 6f seems his optimum trip.

25/1

7th

7

(6)

22nd Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

15:52 Catterick

Crocodile Power

9st 3lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Seb Spencer

All four of his turf wins have come at Catterick but over 6f; creditable effort back from a break when third (5l behind Evocative Spark) two weeks ago; can build on that but perhaps vulnerable to stronger stayers.

8/1

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Payout
Straight Forecast £39.68
Tricast £178.80

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Dream Deal

Daily Mail:

One More Dream

TOPSPEED:

Patontheback

The Star:

Quercus

RP RATINGS:

Dream Deal

POSTDATA:

Dream Deal

THE NORTH:

Dream Deal

The Times:

Dream Deal

Telegraph:

Dream Deal

The Guardian:

Dream Deal

D Express:

Dream Deal

Daily Record:

Dream Deal

Daily Mirror:

One More Dream

The Sun:

One More Dream