July 16 / 17.00 Catterick

17.00

Good To Firm

Racing Again 23rd July Handicap

  • Prize money: £5234
  • 0m 7f 6y
  • Class 4
  • 10 runners
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Racing Again 23rd July Handicap

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

Form: 515464 D BF

Last run: 15 days

W: 10st 3lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Won three times over 7f on turf as a juvenile (good to firm/good to soft); only success since was off a 3lb lower mark on AW in May; creditable fourth at Musselburgh last time (7f, good); each-way chance.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

2

(2)

5th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Benacre

9st 9lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Charlie Johnston

Recent efforts have not been his best but he's a dual C&D winner who has never been this low in the weights; a revival would come as no surprise.

10/1

5th

5

(3)

20th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:00 Ayr

Benacre

9st 6lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Charlie Johnston

No turf win since 2022 but he has won three AW handicaps in the last 14 months; should be well treated but recent efforts haven't been his best; this is a drop in class so not dismissed, even though the return of cheekpieces wouldn't be an obvious plus based on previous usage.

9/1

4th

5

(4)

4th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 173y

Class 4

19:09 Carlisle

Benacre

9st 5lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Charlie Johnston

Not won on turf since his 2yo days but it was a fairly close third at Musselburgh (7f, good) in April; now 4lb lower after four lesser runs; handicapping case can be made but percentage call is to oppose.

9/1

OUR TIP

Form: 300206 D

Last run: 24 days

W: 10st 3lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Only 1-36 on turf and not particularly consistent; good second of five at Brighton in May (7f, good to soft) but well beaten since; others preferred.
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Verdict Starting price

12th

15

(2)

26th Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

14:49 Ripon

Intervention

8st 9lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Michael Appleby

On a losing sequence but seemed rejuvenated by the refitting of a hood when a good third of ten in 7f Beverley handicap last month, nearest finish having had to wait for a run over 1f out; course winner who is effective over this shorter trip and a likely player off a reduced mark.

7/1

3rd

11

(8)

12th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 75y

Class 4

15:45 Beverley

Intervention

9st 0lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael Appleby

Hurtling down the weights but for good reason as this multiple winner is looking very regressive.

33/1

15th

17

(1)

24th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:32 York

Intervention

8st 10lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Michael Appleby

Fully 15lb lower than when winning at Lingfield (6f, AW) last December but this 9yo has regressed in recent months; has to turn things around.

40/1

Form: 962228 CD

Last run: 6 days

W: 10st 2lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Won three times, including twice over C&D, last season; not scored so far this term, but mainly in good form (below par latest); should go well despite being on fairly tough mark.
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No / Draw
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

9

(8)

17th Oct 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 4

16:10 Catterick

Vince Le Prince

8st 13lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Excels over C&D, only once out of the frame in 14 runs and his fourth win coming on latest start here (good), when making all from Indefensible; still well treated and can go well in the bid to repeat his 2024 win.

9/2

1st

8

(7)

30th Sep 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

16:15 Catterick

Vince Le Prince

9st 2lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

13 starts here have yielded three wins and eight places, albeit the latest success came nearly two years ago; arrives in form after a string of solid efforts and he's likely to make his presence felt again.

11/2

4th

1

(1)

17th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

16:30 Ayr

Vince Le Prince

9st 12lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Getting on for nearly two years since his last win but running well of late, reaching the frame for the fourth time in his last five starts when fourth of ten at Musselburgh (7f, good) last Saturday; should be thereabouts again.

5/1

Form: -18364 C

Last run: 11 days

W: 10st 0lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Won off 2lb higher over 1m on AW in March; hasn't run quite as well since although fair fourth of six after meeting trouble at Beverley last time (8.5f, good to firm); place chance.
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16th

4

(20)

13th Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 1

15:05 Doncaster

Bellarchi

9st 4lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Grant Tuer

Made it four wins for the year (good to soft/good) with 7f Listed success at Chester in June; however, a career best is needed this afternoon and she may have gone off the boil judged on her last two starts.

20/1

12th

1

(4)

20th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

17:20 York

Bellarchi

10st 0lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: Grant Tuer

Acts on most ground; has won three handicaps at Musselburgh this season and gained her first Listed success when scoring at Chester (7f, good) in June, but she was below that level at Pontefract (1m) last month; has a better draw than she did when down the field in this contest last year but is now 11lb higher than when last seen in handicap company.

22/1

6th

1

(3)

7th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 6y

Class 1

14:48 Pontefract

Bellarchi

9st 5lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Grant Tuer

Could hardly be coming into this in better form, winning four of her last five starts including another Listed event at Chester (7f, good) ten days ago; still favoured on these terms despite her 3lb penalty and although the stiffer mile is one small question mark, she is a major player nonetheless.

5/2

Form: 6-5431 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Off the mark for the season when scoring off 4lb lower at Chelmsford last time (7f, standard to soft); two previous wins were over 7f/1m on good to firm; a possible.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

5

(10)

28th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

14:13 Newcastle (AW)

Finbars Lad

9st 11lb

J: Sam Feilden

T: John & Sean Quinn

Only 2lb higher than for his front-running win at Chelmsford in July but he hasn't matched it in three runs since, including back at Chelmsford 17 days ago; others appeal more.

16/1

2

(3)

11th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

16:50 Chelmsford (AW)

Finbars Lad

9st 12lb

J: Neil Callan

T: John & Sean Quinn

Returned to winning form when making all over C&D in July; twice held on turf in the meantime, but one for the shortlist if the return here galvanises him.

10/1

Form: 531-73

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
6f novice winner at Redcar last October; fair efforts both starts this term, last time pulling quite hard when third over 6f at Pontefract (good to firm); down in grade; probably better at 6f but quite interesting back up in trip.
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8th

6

(4)

5th Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:00 Thirsk

Native Instinct

9st 5lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Edward Bethell

Recorded his first handicap success when landing a 7f event a Musselburgh in June; only fourth at Carlisle 17 days ago but that doesn't tell the whole tale as he anticipated the start and ended up losing a lot of ground as a consequence; hadn't had any issues at the start before that and he is treated as still being in top form; good chance.

11/4

4th

8

(2)

19th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 195y

Class 4

16:20 Carlisle

Native Instinct

9st 5lb

J: Sam James

T: Edward Bethell

Added to his 2yo novice win when making all to justify support at Musselburgh (7f, good) in June; this is a deeper race but a 3lb rise looks fair and he's well drawn to attack; respected.

9/2

1st

4

(7)

30th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 4

16:00 Musselburgh

Native Instinct

9st 2lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Edward Bethell

Still seeking his first handicap success and he has been beaten as favourite in both starts this year; on a dangerous mark and likely to be popular again.

5/1

12/1

Form: 0-9697 D

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Won at Thirsk (7f, good to firm) and Galway (7f, yielding) last summer; not been in quite such good form so far this term but is back on a good mark; not out of it.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

3

(6)

27th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

20:35 Chepstow

Reidh

9st 8lb

J: Tom Queally

T: Adam Kirby

Won twice over 7f for Richard Fahey in 2024; not added to that tally since, and has been below-par in three starts for new yard; tries a new trip and runs with first-time tongue-tie and blinkers which need to have a positive impact.

7/1

7th

6

(2)

8th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 3y

Class 6

18:30 Pontefract

Reidh

9st 6lb

J: Alexandra Egan

T: Adam Kirby

Won twice over 7f for Richard Fahey in 2024; not added to that tally since, and has been below-par on both starts for new yard (7f); takes a marked drop in trip.

7/1

9th

9

(10)

19th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

16:45 Lingfield

Reidh

9st 2lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Adam Kirby

Won twice for Richard Fahey in the summer of 2024 but lost his way; sold for 10,000gns to join new yard in October; gambled on but well held on stable debut at Thirsk (7f, good) last month in first-time cheekpieces (now removed); may be worth another chance off sliding mark.

6/1

Form: 507564

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Won a 1m3f novice at Southwell last December; campaigned without success from 1m1f to 2m this season; on a good mark now and quite interesting on first run at 7f.
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Verdict Starting price

10th

2

(7)

10th Aug 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:15 Ayr

King Chaos

10st 1lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Rebecca Menzies

Scored over extended 1m4f on Tapeta in January and probably found 8.6f too sharp on that surface last month, after a break; should be fine back on turf but others have more persuasive profiles all the same.

16/1

8th

3

(5)

30th Jul 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

17:10 Wolverhampton (AW)

King Chaos

9st 10lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Rebecca Menzies

Ended a lengthy losing run at Newcastle (1m4f, Tapeta) in January but disappointed when favourite back there (1m2f) later in month; no headgear on this return from 191 days off and this trip looks on the sharp side.

9/1

7th

11

(9)

20th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 5

12:43 Newcastle (AW)

King Chaos

9st 2lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Rebecca Menzies

Runner-up to Golspie over C&D and then did well (fourth) from a poor track position at Southwell, before things slotted neatly into place for a cosy 12.5f win here (7-4 favourite; from 3lb lower) 11 days ago; given a decent gallop to aim at, should be there or thereabouts.

7/2

Form: -62126

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Three wins have been over 5f/6f, the latest at Redcar in May (6f, good to firm); not at his best last time (6f, good to firm); first run at 7f.
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

2

(3)

17th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

16:50 Southwell (AW)

Willolarupi

9st 11lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

Had just three AW starts and one of them yielded a C&D win; 7f stretched him at Catterick last month and he's one to consider now back down into a Class 6 handicap.

7/1

5th

8

(1)

17th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

16:45 Catterick

Willolarupi

9st 9lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

1lb lower than for his last win; never in the hunt at Pontefract (6f, good to firm) last month on his return from 284 days on the sidelines; stamina for 7f still to be proven.

14/1

Form: 5355

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Unexposed; third in an Ayr maiden in May (6f, good to firm); wasn't disgraced when just over 5l fifth of ten at Doncaster last time (good to firm; 25-1) on handicap/7f debut; further progress likely.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

1

(1)

2nd Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Mister Invincible

9st 9lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: David O’Meara

Eight-race maiden; creditable third in a 7f handicap last month on only previous run here; can be forgiven a below-par run back on turf on first try at 1m last time (soft ground); needs to find a bit more.

12/1

8th

5

(2)

19th Sep 2025

Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:45 Ayr

Mister Invincible

9st 7lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Not progressing in handicaps, despite making the frame at Newcastle last week (7f); unraced on ground this slow and has stamina to prove.

10/1

3

(3)

11th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

21:00 Newcastle (AW)

Mister Invincible

9st 9lb

J: David Nolan

T: David O’Meara

Six-race maiden who hasn't really progressed since handicapping; didn't look suited by the drop back to 6f at Doncaster (good to firm) 40 days ago and now steps back up in trip on this second AW run.

8/1

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Payout
Straight Forecast £61.33
Tricast £1379.01

Selections

Telegraph:

Finbar's Lad

The Sun:

Native Instinct

SPOTLIGHT:

Vince Le Prince

D Express:

King Chaos

The Times:

Reidh

RP RATINGS:

Benacre

The Star:

Native Instinct

POSTDATA:

Vince Le Prince

The Guardian:

Finbar's Lad

Daily Mail:

Finbar's Lad

Daily Mirror:

Finbar's Lad

Daily Record:

Finbar's Lad