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

2nd

6

(4)

2nd Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 10y

Class 6

15:30 Bath

Fancy Dancer

9st 4lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Hayley Burton

She's failed to shine on turf this year but has finished second at Wolverhampton on two of her last three starts (5f, AW) and she won here last summer; has a big part to play if the return to grass isn't an issue.

9/2

2nd

5

(3)

26th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

14:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Fancy Dancer

9st 4lb

J: Alfie Redman

T: Hayley Burton

Three wins for Ollie Sangster last year, including at this track (6f); best run for new yard when second in a C&D classified race last month and a subsequent defeat in a Newmarket Class 4 is easy to overlook; each-way shout back down in grade.

7/1

10th

10

(4)

15th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:10 Newmarket (July)

Fancy Dancer

8st 2lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Hayley Burton

Dual turf winner who normally plies her trade in a lower grade and her second of six a fortnight ago came in a classified event; 7lb out of the handicap and will likely find this too tall an order.

66/1

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

8

(9)

3rd Sep 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 4

20:10 Southwell (AW)

Flowstate

9st 5lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: David O’Meara

Won four times over 7f on Tapeta at Newcastle in December-March but has fitness to prove after six-month break and may not be ideally suited by this drop back in trip.

7/1

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

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
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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
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Verdict Starting price

4th

4

(11)

26th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

16:52 Catterick

Mister Sky Blue

9st 9lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: Gemma Tutty

1-26, the win coming in a handicap at Hamilton (6f, good to firm) last May; close third in a classified event at Thirsk two starts ago before a solid effort in a Beverley handicap (7.5f, good to firm) last time; drops back into a classified with good claims.

7/1

4th

7

(11)

12th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 75y

Class 6

15:15 Beverley

Mister Sky Blue

9st 2lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: Gemma Tutty

Only 1-25; the blinkers were left off when going close over 6f at Thirsk last week; that was a classified race and he's probably better at 6f than 7f.

7/1

3rd

4

(8)

7th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

14:10 Thirsk

Mister Sky Blue

9st 9lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: Gemma Tutty

Close second in a Hamilton handicap (6f, good to soft) in June but he's not come close to that form in three subsequent runs; overall record is now 1-24 and he needs to rediscover his spark; blinkers worn in last three starts are removed.

13/2

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.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

6

(7)

2nd Sep 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:45 Newcastle (AW)

Lady Bouquet

9st 4lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Philip Kirby

Has won six races (two on the AW), latest over 5f at Musselburgh last week (1lb out of the handicap); stiffer task with her penalty, but not out of it.

3/1

1st

9

(4)

24th Aug 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 1y

Class 6

16:15 Musselburgh

Lady Bouquet

9st 0lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Philip Kirby

Has made the frame in four of her last six starts; just needs to show a little more to get involved.

10/1

9th

11

(9)

18th Jul 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:35 Ripon

Lady Bouquet

9st 0lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Philip Kirby

In good form in the main this year, twice running well at Pontefract (5f/6f, good) last month before respectable fourth of seven at Hamilton (6f, good to firm) on Thursday; possible player.

12/1

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

11th

15

(1)

22nd Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

20:00 Redcar

Indys Angel

9st 0lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Philip Kirby

Only 1-24 and again came up short at Yarmouth (6f) where she was given every chance; looks hard to win with.

12/1

3rd

6

(6)

5th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 3y

Class 6

17:40 Yarmouth

Indys Angel

10st 7lb

J: Mr Jack Loughnane

T: Philip Kirby

Sole win from 23 starts came at Newcastle in September 2024; runner-up at Thirsk (6f, good to firm) and Catterick (7f, good to firm) in July, but ran poorly at Ripon last time; may be able to bounce back.

9/1

7th

9

(4)

18th Jul 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:35 Ripon

Indys Angel

9st 1lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Philip Kirby

Her 22 starts have yielded just one win but she was a close second of 18 at 25-1 at Thirsk (6f, good to firm) two starts ago and backed that up when runner-up to at Catterick (7f, good to firm) last Wednesday, albeit no match for the thriving winner; firmly in calculations given recent showings.

10/1

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