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

5th

3

(8)

7th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

19:40 Wolverhampton (AW)

Fancy Dancer

9st 9lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Hayley Burton

Won three minor sprint handicaps for Ollie Sangster last year; poor form in three runs in 2026, the latest at Bath last week, and she arrives with a point to prove.

16/1

8th

4

(5)

1st Jul 2026

Firm

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

19:08 Bath

Fancy Dancer

9st 5lb

J: Jack Gilligan

T: Hayley Burton

Triple winner (one C&D) for Ollie Sangster last year; uncompetitive for new connections, including in first-time tongue-tie (retained) at Nottingham four weeks ago; better options elsewhere.

11/2

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

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

5th

7

(3)

18th Jul 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:35 Ripon

Mister Sky Blue

9st 3lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Gemma Tutty

Just one win from his 22 starts and merely mid-division at Thirsk (6f, good to firm) last time in first-time blinkers (retained); however, he's twice finished runner-up this season and is not ruled out.

8/1

9th

7

(7)

1st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

14:40 Thirsk

Mister Sky Blue

9st 5lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Gemma Tutty

Just one win to his name from 21 attempts but he has finished second in two of his three runs this year and is still on a workable mark; new blinkers could spark something extra (ran well in one attempt in cheekpieces) and he's more appealing than many.

11/2

2nd

4

(9)

10th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 6y

Class 6

18:30 Hamilton

Mister Sky Blue

10st 11lb

J: Miss Amy Collier

T: Gemma Tutty

C&D win last May (good to firm) remains his only win from 20 starts; he has run two solid races in defeat this year, however, and would seem highly likely to run his race once more.

100/30

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

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

4th

4

(2)

16th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 6y

Class 6

16:35 Hamilton

Lady Bouquet

9st 4lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Philip Kirby

All three turf wins at 5f, including on this course, but she has won over this trip on the AW and ran well enough over 6f at Pontefract (good) recently to expect her to be on the premises.

9/2

3rd

7

(3)

29th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:00 Pontefract

Lady Bouquet

9st 3lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Philip Kirby

Has made the frame twice since dropped back to 5f, both times shaping as if this return to 6f is likely to suit; indeed, she gained most recent win over this trip; close fourth at Pontefract latest; in the mix.

5/1

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

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

2nd

8

(6)

8th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

14:00 Catterick

Indys Angel

8st 9lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Philip Kirby

Returned to form with 25-1 second of 18 at Thirsk (6f, good to firm) last week; she can't be dismissed today but she's very inconsistent and has won just one of her 21 races, while the return to 7f also poses a question.

7/1

2nd

16

(19)

1st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

14:40 Thirsk

Indys Angel

9st 0lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Philip Kirby

6f AW winner as a 2yo but her losing run stands at 15 and this year's efforts don't suggest it will be ending any time soon.

33/1

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