August 27 / 16.45 Catterick

16.45

Good To Firm

Oops A Daisy Classified Stakes

  • Prize money: £4187.2
  • 0m 7f 6y
  • Class 6
  • 14 runners
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Oops A Daisy Classified Stakes

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

8/1 (Won)

  • Win: £9.10
  • Place: £2.90

Form: 6-4374 BF

Last run: 4 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 44

Form & Verdict
No wins in 14 but beaten between 2l and 5l in his four runs for Ruth Carr, at 6f and 7f; should be thereabouts.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

4

(9)

8th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

14:00 Catterick

Filey Beach

9st 8lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: Ruth Carr

Won two in a row over C&D (good) in May, taking record here to 3-4; beaten favourite in AW classified since but he may well be superior on turf; high on the list returned to grass.

7/4

3rd

4

(6)

2nd Jun 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Filey Beach

9st 9lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Bids for a hat-trick after winning two handicaps at Catterick (7f, good) last month; respected if able to transfer that form back to the AW (0-6).

5/4

1st

6

(2)

21st May 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

16:50 Catterick

Filey Beach

9st 3lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

3-23; did too much too soon at Musselburgh (7f; fourth, 6-4 favourite; third has won since) on penultimate start; made amends over C&D ten days ago, beating Crocodile Power (runs in the 3.10pm) by over 2l; that was an apprentices' handicap so he escapes a penalty (is due a 5lb rise); key player.

9/4

9/1

  • Place: £3.50

Form: 619735 D BF

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 9lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
Front-runner who seems a bit better on the AW than turf; had no excuses from the front when favourite for a similar race last time.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

9

(6)

22nd Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

17:10 Catterick

Martins Brig

9st 0lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: David Thompson

Two wins in 2025, the second over 7f on good to firm at Wetherby; hasn't done as well this year, although fair efforts the last twice, most recently over 7f at Redcar (good to firm) last month.

20/1

6th

11

(5)

25th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

14:57 Redcar

Martins Brig

8st 9lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: David Thompson

Winner at Wetherby in April 2025 (7f, good to firm) and some fair runs since; hasn't been in much form on the AW this year and perhaps best watched for now.

33/1

7th

13

(7)

20th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Martins Brig

9st 0lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: David Thompson

Triple C&D winner but he's finished in rear in his last three runs and and his last win was 12 months ago; one of three runners for the yard and he needs to turn things around.

16/1

4/1

  • Place: £2.30

Form: 473792

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
16-race maiden but has been competitive in classified races, including when second last time at Ffos Las (1m); might need a mile these days but respected.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

2

(5)

15th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

15:12 Newcastle (AW)

Bandello

9st 9lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Jennie Candlish

Exposed 21-race maiden; went close in 7f handicap at Wolverhampton in November but raced freely and dropped away over that C&D last month; down in grade but he will need to settle better back up in trip.

8/1

5th

5

(6)

27th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

17:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Bandello

9st 3lb

J: George Wood

T: Jennie Candlish

0-20 but was running well when last seen in November and has a solid record at this track; thereabouts.

100/30

4th

6

(6)

20th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

16:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

Bandello

9st 2lb

J: William Pyle

T: Jennie Candlish

18-race maiden but placed in four of his last six starts (all in classified events from 6f-9.5f); experienced apprentice booked and he's more appealing than many.

7/1

12/1

Form: 315306 D

Last run: 43 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
6f/7f winner on the AW; third in a classified race three runs back and handicapping since then, last time at Thirsk not helped by the draw.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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5th

9

(3)

5th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

16:25 Southwell (AW)

Korroor

9st 9lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Julie Camacho

Triple Tapeta winner over 6f/7f; inconsistent since winning at Newcastle in November and was a beaten favourite in this grade latest; one of his better efforts would see him involved again.

6/1

4th

5

(6)

24th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:35 Newcastle (AW)

Korroor

9st 9lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Julie Camacho

All three wins at this track, one over 7f and two over 6f in 2025; respectable third over 6f three weeks ago; drops in trip and likely to give another good account.

4/1

5

(11)

18th Nov 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:15 Newcastle (AW)

Korroor

9st 4lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Julie Camacho

Last two AW attempts comprise wins over C&D in March and in latest start, taking record in this sphere to 3-12; remains well treated on historical data; respected kept to this scenario.

5/2

OUR TIP

Form: 7-6603

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 44

Form & Verdict
Inconsistent 20-race maiden but was third after a break in a 6f handicap here 22 days ago and he has form at 7f.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

7

(9)

22nd Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

17:10 Catterick

Blue Jay Way

9st 3lb

J: Mikkel Mortensen

T: John David Riches

Won over 6f here last autumn (soft) and also shaped well when fourth over C&D in May (good); not at his best over 5f on AW last time; could go well back up in trip.

14/1

9th

1

(11)

1st Jun 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Blue Jay Way

9st 9lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: John David Riches

Only run over 5f once, when well held over C&D two years ago, and has done most recent racing over 7f; resumed in decent form and this is easier if anything but the drop back in trip from the outside stall would have to be a worry; headgear returns.

13/2

4th

8

(6)

21st May 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

16:50 Catterick

Blue Jay Way

9st 0lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: John David Riches

Won back-to-back, here (6f) and Wolverhampton (7f), last October; higher in the weights now and Ethan Tindall is booked for Ideal Guest; raced freely when seventh of nine at Wolverhampton (7f; 16-1) two months ago; others more obvious.

12/1

Form: -99554

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 44

Form & Verdict
Yet to place in 14 runs but was fourth of 12 at Redcar last time (6f handicap) and returning to 7f can help.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8

(8)

25th Sep 2025

Soft

0m 5f 3y

Class 6

14:08 Pontefract

Brazen Rascal

8st 9lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Simon Whitaker

He's produced some reasonable performances this season, including over 6f here, but he remains a maiden after 15 starts and needs something extra today in first-time cheekpieces.

10/1

6th

3

(2)

27th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

16:45 Catterick

Brazen Rascal

9st 9lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Simon Whitaker

Yet to place in 14 runs but was fourth of 12 at Redcar last time (6f handicap) and returning to 7f can help.

8/1

10

(12)

30th Jul 2025

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

16:35 Redcar

Brazen Rascal

9st 0lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Simon Whitaker

Unplaced in all 13 starts but his last two efforts have been respectable, finishing fifth at Ripon (6f, good) and Pontefract (6f, good to firm); place chance.

7/1

Form: 554713 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Only 1-33 but the win came in a classified race on his penultimate start (7f AW) and hit the frame back on turf here 22 days ago; shouldn't be far away.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

14

(18)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

20:15 Doncaster

Starshot

9st 1lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: Lawrence Mullaney

Just one win from 43 starts but he's reached the frame on AW at Southwell (1m/7f) in his last two runs; usually comes from off the pace and has claims if he transfers his recent form back to turf.

10/1

4th

9

(9)

7th May 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Starshot

9st 2lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Lawrence Mullaney

One win from 42 starts but he's posted some good placed efforts this year, including when third of ten here over 1m eight days ago; drops back in trip with place claims but he may prove vulnerable from a win perspective.

7/1

3rd

8

(8)

29th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

16:40 Southwell (AW)

Starshot

9st 3lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Lawrence Mullaney

1-41; back-to-back good runs under Sean Kirrane in March but gave himself no chance of troubling the judge last week by failing to settle; usual tongue-tie returns.

12/1

9/2

Form: 087752 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 9lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Won this race last year and followed up in a handicap on his return visit; an 11yo now but ran another sound race in handicap company last time.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

11

(8)

28th Oct 2025

Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

14:40 Catterick

Desert Dream

8st 9lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Seb Spencer

Veteran who is 3-15 over C&D on ground ranging from good to soft; hard to predict these days, but capable of running well off if putting his mind to it.

12/1

11

(8)

28th Oct 2025

Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

14:40 Catterick

Desert Dream

8st 9lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Seb Spencer

Veteran who is 3-15 over C&D on ground ranging from good to soft; hard to predict these days, but capable of running well off if putting his mind to it.

12/1

7th

11

(1)

19th Sep 2025

Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:45 Ayr

Desert Dream

8st 9lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Seb Spencer

Went close last time at Catterick (7f, good) but following one good run with another can be challenging these days; has form on soft ground but 7f is his trip.

10/1

Form: 056

Last run: 41 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 35

Form & Verdict
Tailed off at huge odds in a 7f maiden and two 1m novices; sights are lowered but has a lot to prove.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

7

(6)

16th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 6y

Class 6

16:35 Hamilton

Bring Her Home

9st 3lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Minor form in a handful of starts, including at classified level and in handicaps, but this is only her third run for Jim Goldie and the return to 6f could suit on second run since wind surgery; may yet improve; cheekpieces fitted.

66/1

9th

11

(7)

5th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

17:35 Ayr

Bring Her Home

9st 3lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Jim Goldie

Unplaced all seven starts and absent since low-key stable debut off today's basement mark in October (1m, AW); needs December's wind operation to have made a big difference.

50/1

6th

8

(6)

27th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

19:45 Newcastle (AW)

Bring Her Home

8st 4lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Jim Goldie

Achieved little from 5f to 1m for the Lucinda Russell/Michael Scudamore team; makes stable debut (same owner) but best watched.

33/1

12/1

Form: 4-0844 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Won an AW maiden for Philip Makin on his second start; downhill since then and looked awkward when fourth of five in the new visor last time.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

2

(2)

17th Jul 2026

Good

1m 4f 5y

Class 6

18:00 Pontefract

Coverbridge

9st 9lb

J: Alfie Redman

T: Peter Winks

Sole success came in June 2024 but he arrives in decent nick, fifth of 11 in C&D handicap ten days ago; not out of things.

7/1

5th

10

(3)

7th Jul 2026

Good

1m 4f 5y

Class 6

15:48 Pontefract

Coverbridge

9st 1lb

J: Ben Ffrench Davis

T: Peter Winks

0-15 since winning a Newcastle maiden (7f, AW) as a 2yo, but was beaten less than a length into third of eight at Leicester (1m4f, good to firm) 12 days ago; could play a part if building on that.

10/1

3rd

9

(1)

25th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 179y

Class 6

19:15 Leicester

Coverbridge

9st 1lb

J: Ben Ffrench Davis

T: Peter Winks

14-race losing run now stretches back two years, with no trip this year (tried between 7f and 1m6f, including C&D) provoking a revival.

33/1

Form: 7-9908 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Two wins from 33 starts; had wind surgery before finishing some way behind Desert Dream last time.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

7

(2)

25th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Twilight Jazz

8st 9lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Mike Sowersby

Two wins from 34 starts; she's struggled this year and now returns to AW with the blinkers (worn once before) back on.

33/1

11th

9

(1)

27th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

16:45 Catterick

Twilight Jazz

9st 9lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Mike Sowersby

Two wins from 33 starts; had wind surgery before finishing some way behind Desert Dream last time.

33/1

8th

5

(2)

13th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 96y

Class 6

15:45 Beverley

Twilight Jazz

9st 1lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Mike Sowersby

Finished a narrow second in this race last year for previous connections; failed to beat a rival in three starts (all C&D) since returning for this yard in May; well treated now but she's very hard to recommend at present, with wind surgery the only obvious straw to clutch at.

25/1

10/1

Form: 278217 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Another in here who can be hard to predict but she won a 7f Musselburgh handicap earlier this month; got unruly before finishing last at Ayr.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

10th

13

(15)

4th Nov 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 219y

Class 6

15:57 Redcar

Unthinkable

8st 8lb

J: William Pyle

T: Philip Kirby

Rediscovered winning ways at Musselburgh (7f, good; 16-1) in August but she has proved troublesome since, failing to offer anything positive at Ayr, Catterick or Musselburgh (7f-1m); clear and obvious risks attached.

25/1

10th

13

(15)

4th Nov 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 219y

Class 6

15:57 Redcar

Unthinkable

8st 8lb

J: William Pyle

T: Philip Kirby

Rediscovered winning ways at Musselburgh (7f, good; 16-1) in August but she has proved troublesome since, failing to offer anything positive at Ayr, Catterick or Musselburgh (7f-1m); clear and obvious risks attached.

25/1

10th

13

(15)

4th Nov 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 219y

Class 6

15:57 Redcar

Unthinkable

8st 8lb

J: William Pyle

T: Philip Kirby

Rediscovered winning ways at Musselburgh (7f, good; 16-1) in August but she has proved troublesome since, failing to offer anything positive at Ayr, Catterick or Musselburgh (7f-1m); clear and obvious risks attached.

25/1

66/1

Form: 98478

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 37

Form & Verdict
Only eighth of the ten when visored in a classified race at Thirsk; these terms aren't favourable.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

11th

8

(5)

7th Jul 2026

Good

1m 4f 5y

Class 6

15:48 Pontefract

Princess Vivi

9st 3lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

0-11, but has shown some ability and didn't seem to lack for stamina when a close fourth of six at Beverley (1m4f, good) a fortnight ago; could make the frame again.

16/1

4th

5

(3)

23rd Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 23y

Class 6

15:45 Beverley

Princess Vivi

9st 1lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Ten-race maiden but she ran one of her better races when second of seven (beaten 3l) here over 8.5f 27 days ago; doesn't appear to be crying out for this step up in trip but she has claims if seeing it out.

15/2

2nd

8

(6)

27th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

16:15 Beverley

Princess Vivi

8st 9lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

First real signs of promise when fourth in a couple of minor AW events in March; not at her best 16 days ago and she is not a solid option back on turf.

25/1

16/1

Form: 8849

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Has the fewest convictions of these but failed to raise her modest profile when behind Desert Dream at Beverley.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

14th

12

(7)

27th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

16:45 Catterick

Hallucinate

9st 4lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Has the fewest convictions of these but failed to raise her modest profile when behind Desert Dream at Beverley.

16/1

9th

9

(3)

13th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 96y

Class 6

15:45 Beverley

Hallucinate

8st 12lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

The least exposed of these; very modest form in three qualifying runs around this trip but it was a good Chester maiden she was beaten in last time and that represented a step forward; not dismissed on handicap debut.

7/1

6

(5)

28th Jun 2025

Good

0m 7f 127y

Class 3

14:30 Chester

Hallucinate

9st 1lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

Poor form in finishing down the field in maidens over similar trips at Thirsk and Beverley; low-grade handicaps await.

100/1

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Payout
Exacta £98.70
Straight Forecast £84.43
Trifecta £566.80

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Desert Dream

Daily Mail:

Unthinkable

D Express:

Brazen Rascal

Daily Record:

Bandello

The Sun:

Korroor

The Times:

Starshot

Daily Mirror:

Unthinkable

The Star:

Brazen Rascal

RP RATINGS:

Desert Dream

POSTDATA:

Desert Dream

Telegraph:

Desert Dream

The Guardian:

Desert Dream