August 18 / 15.15 Catterick

15.15

Good To Firm

John Smith’s Catterick – Raise A Pint Handicap

  • Prize money: £4187.2
  • 0m 5f 212y
  • Class 6
  • 9 runners
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John Smith’s Catterick – Raise A Pint Handicap

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

OUR TIP

Form: 426527 BF

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Slow start did him for him when 13-8 at Pontefract last time (5f, good to firm) having previously finished second there over 6f; has won over as far as 7f; good to firm ground perhaps not ideal for him.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

11th

12

(8)

18th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

15:40 Redcar

Profiteer

9st 1lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Failed to win last season and absent since 17l defeat in first-time cheekpieces (retained) on AW in November; others have much less to prove.

25/1

11th

11

(4)

1st Nov 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Profiteer

8st 13lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Won three times last year but he has gone without success in 12 runs in 2025; down the weights and last month's Pontefract effort can be upgraded, making up ground towards the middle of the track (slowly away after the blindfold was removed late too); dropped 1lb despite the promise of that effort and his dam was an AW winner; cheekpieces replace the blinkers worn on his last two starts; could be interesting.

12/1

Form: -79660

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 11lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
On a dangerous mark but this season's struggles continued at York last time in a race in which he had an excellent record; reservations remain.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9th

10

(3)

26th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

17:23 Redcar

Soul Seeker

10st 2lb

J: Mr Daniel Perrin

T: Philip Kirby

Regressive 9yo who hasn't been offering much for a while now.

33/1

7th

9

(9)

21st May 2026

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 6

17:35 Musselburgh

Soul Seeker

8st 9lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Philip Kirby

Regressive 9yo; beaten around 4l on his last two starts and needs to up his game to trouble the principals.

33/1

7th

8

(9)

11th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:00 Catterick

Soul Seeker

9st 0lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Philip Kirby

Down to a basement mark and he's one to watch in the betting, but it's been a long time since this regressive 9yo has been competitive.

25/1

Form: 80-073 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Maiden winner who is 0-9 in handicaps; did finish a 3l third at Ripon over 5f and this might be more her trip.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

8

(3)

5th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

16:33 Lingfield (AW)

Back Before Dark

8st 10lb

J: William Carson

T: Andy Irvine

A fair 6f winner at her best but she ended her time with Grant Tuer below par and came in last of eight for her new yard over C&D eight days ago; she's not easy to make a case for.

33/1

8th

1

(10)

25th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

16:12 Lingfield (AW)

Back Before Dark

9st 9lb

J: Jude Fernandes

T: Andy Irvine

Inconsistent for former stable and hasn't added to her maiden win back in June 2023; unraced at further than 7f (tailed off in on attempt) but pedigree offers hope she will stay.

33/1

Form: 812161 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Made it three handicap wins this year when delivered from off the pace at Brighton 12 days ago (extended 5f, good to firm); got off lightly with just a 2lb rise.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

6

(9)

3rd Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 18y

Class 6

17:18 Nottingham

Fancy Dancer

9st 7lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Hayley Burton

Won three times for Ollie Sangster (5.5f/6f); solid effort when beaten only 2l at Wolverhampton on her stable debut in December but she's not built on that in two starts since; tongue-tie added.

16/1

5th

6

(6)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

17:10 Newmarket

Fancy Dancer

9st 6lb

J: Alfie Redman

T: Hayley Burton

Three wins last May-August (5f-6f, including on good/firm) and she's 2lb below her last winning mark; however, she hasn't been at the top of her game on her last five starts, the latest in December.

12/1

10th

2

(1)

16th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Fancy Dancer

9st 8lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Ollie Sangster

Successful once on AW and twice on turf this term; hindered by wide trip returned to this sphere last time; still on highest mark but good jockey booking with first-time cheekpieces also added.

7/1

Form: -43464 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Off a much reduced mark he was bang there at Thirsk (6f, good to firm) when visored for the first time; strong in the market that day and needs respecting.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

3

(2)

6th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

Flowstate

9st 6lb

J: Mark Winn

T: David O’Meara

Only fourth off this mark at Southwell last week but this track seems to suit him ideally and he is 3-4 over C&D; not sure he is fully exposed at 7f just yet and he looks a major player.

9/4

4th

1

(5)

28th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

16:55 Southwell (AW)

Flowstate

9st 11lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: David O’Meara

Invigorated by a step up to 7f this winter, winning three times at Newcastle; latest success was smooth and a 4lb rise does not look harsh; leading contender again if proving equally effective at Southwell.

4/1

Form: 2-0664

Last run: 41 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Ex-George Boughey and Charlie Clover; was looking regressive until finishing a 3l fourth at Brighton (7f) but whether he'll build on that remains to be seen, especially back at 6f.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3rd

8

(8)

27th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:00 Newcastle (AW)

Pit Boss

8st 12lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: Liam Bailey

Won over C&D last month and placed on next four starts prior to winning over C&D last Saturday; it was an apprentice handicap last time, so he escapes a penalty today; solid contender.

4/1

1st

4

(8)

21st Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Pit Boss

9st 7lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: Liam Bailey

Just one win from 25 starts but that came over C&D last month and he's been placed here in all four subsequent runs, including a close third over 7f last week; on same mark on this drop back in trip and he's a key player.

11/4

3rd

11

(8)

12th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:15 Newcastle (AW)

Pit Boss

9st 2lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Liam Bailey

Well backed when getting up late to win 6f course handicap last month; three solid placed efforts have followed (including C&D) and he could be on the premises again.

7/1

Form: 157438 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Hamilton handicap winner in May (6f, good to firm); hasn't quite returned to that level since and was entitled to run better last time, even at 7f.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

9

(12)

26th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

17:23 Redcar

Mister Sky Blue

10st 7lb

J: Miss Amy Collier

T: Gemma Tutty

Entitled to win races off his current mark and kept on well for second (behind One Of Our Own) here 19 days ago after a break; thereabouts.

7/2

2nd

7

(5)

7th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

17:15 Redcar

Mister Sky Blue

9st 5lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Gemma Tutty

Just over 12 months since he recorded his only success, namely a 6f handicap at Hamilton (good to firm); that win came off a 6lb higher mark and he was second at Newcastle off 2lb higher in November; absent 142 days but he ran well on last season's return; more appealing than many.

7/1

3

(3)

18th Nov 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Mister Sky Blue

9st 7lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Gemma Tutty

Made the frame in C&D event last time (second AW attempt); gained sole turf win off 4lb higher and Jack Callan is taking off a bonus 5lb; attractively treated and one to consider.

9/2

Form: 377814 C

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
It was over 5f when back to form here last month and ran respectably off this 4lb higher mark at Pontefract (6f); this easier and a sharper 6f should be beneficial.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

6

(2)

26th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:50 Redcar

Lady Bouquet

9st 3lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Philip Kirby

Still off the same mark as when successful at Wolverhampton (6f, AW) in December; three-time winner on turf and ran well to finish third of 11 on her return from a break at Catterick (5f, good) 15 days ago; not the most consistent, but her best form would make her a big player.

9/4

3rd

4

(6)

11th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:00 Catterick

Lady Bouquet

9st 2lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Philip Kirby

Below par on final few outings in the winter but she may have been ready for a break; posted a C&D win and a good 6f second here last summer and is well treated on that form; capable of having a say.

6/1

10th

8

(7)

26th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

16:25 Wolverhampton (AW)

Lady Bouquet

9st 3lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Philip Kirby

Turned things around with a win over C&D last month but she's finished a well-held sixth on Tapeta in both subsequent runs; has a bit to prove again and needs first-time cheekpieces to give her a lift.

25/1

Form: 7-4296 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Nursery winner last September (6f, AW); ran okay here to start this campaign but well held in two races following a break.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

11

(1)

21st May 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

16:50 Catterick

Indys Angel

8st 9lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Philip Kirby

Sole win from 18 starts came at Newcastle (6f nursery) in September 2024; hasn't offered much in three runs this year (6f), so cheekpieces are added seeking a basic spark; stablemate East Tyrone is a better option.

25/1

8th

9

(3)

7th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

17:15 Redcar

Indys Angel

9st 0lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Philip Kirby

Ended her 2025 campaign with a modest effort and she hasn't fired in either run this year; enough to prove for now.

12/1

7th

7

(3)

20th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:30 Newcastle (AW)

Indys Angel

9st 1lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Philip Kirby

Sole success came over C&D in September 2024 off a 5lb higher mark; has deteriorated since and although now on a career-low mark she doesn't look ready to take advantage.

14/1

Non-runners

Miss Rainbow

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £27.40
Straight Forecast £30.13
Tricast £98.77
Trifecta £127.80

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Fancy Dancer

RP RATINGS:

Flowstate

D Express:

Miss Rainbow

The Times:

Back Before Dark

POSTDATA:

Flowstate

Telegraph:

Fancy Dancer

The Guardian:

Fancy Dancer

Daily Mail:

Fancy Dancer

Daily Mirror:

Fancy Dancer

The Sun:

Fancy Dancer

Daily Record:

Fancy Dancer

The Star:

Miss Rainbow