October 01 / 16.18 Catterick

16.18

Good To Soft

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  • Prize money: £4187.2
  • 0m 5f 212y
  • Class 6
  • 9 runners
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Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

Form: 344-97

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
4yo who is 0-8; beat only one rival home at Wolverhampton (6f, AW) in June and dropped away inside the final furlong there over 5f last time following a wind operation/three weeks off; back on turf having been dropped another 3lb.
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1

(4)

1st Oct 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 212y

Class 6

16:18 Catterick

Elegant Call

9st 9lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Michael Appleby

4yo who is 0-8; beat only one rival home at Wolverhampton (6f, AW) in June and dropped away inside the final furlong there over 5f last time following a wind operation/three weeks off; back on turf having been dropped another 3lb.

10/1

5

(3)

16th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Elegant Call

9st 7lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Michael Appleby

Lightly raced 4yo (0-7) who only beat one home on her return from six months off here (6f) in June; off another three months having undergone wind surgery and it needs to have made a difference.

16/1

2

(9)

16th Jun 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

20:40 Wolverhampton (AW)

Elegant Call

9st 13lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Michael Appleby

0-6 and has mixed record, but she's well treated on her stand-out effort for Tim Easterby and wasn't disgraced in a Southwell maiden (5f) when last seen in December; now goes handicapping on her return and needs watching in market back up in trip.

10/1

Form: 079321 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Runner-up at Newcastle (6f, AW) before going one better to end a lengthy losing run over that same C&D 12 days ago; has won on turf, so the switch to grass is no issue and she's still on a nice mark on her old form following a 4lb rise.
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2

(10)

1st Oct 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 212y

Class 6

16:18 Catterick

Bazball

9st 8lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith

Runner-up at Newcastle (6f, AW) before going one better to end a lengthy losing run over that same C&D 12 days ago; has won on turf, so the switch to grass is no issue and she's still on a nice mark on her old form following a 4lb rise.

7/2

1st

7

(2)

19th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:15 Newcastle (AW)

Bazball

8st 12lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith

Placed efforts on her last two starts, latterly behind Asadjumeirah over C&D; may have to make do with more minor money.

6/1

2nd

4

(2)

8th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:40 Newcastle (AW)

Bazball

9st 4lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith

It's now 18 runs since her last success but retried in headgear when a solid third of ten in 6f classified event at Thirsk ten days ago; she can't be ruled out in another headgear change.

6/1

OUR TIP

Form: 453531 D

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Off the mark at the 26th attempt when winning a classified event at Thirsk (6f, good) 33 days ago, beating a subsequent winner; running well since joining this yard and has claims returned to a handicap.
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1st

6

(8)

16th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:20 Thirsk

Crocus Time

9st 6lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Ron Barr

Thriving for her current yard and she arrives on a hat-trick after landing handicaps at Redcar (5f) and Wetherby (5.5f); up another 4lb but this course scorer remains handily weighted on old form; player.

5/1

1st

1

(4)

4th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 110y

Class 6

17:15 Wetherby

Crocus Time

9st 11lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Ron Barr

Left low-key reappearance run behind when scoring at Redcar (5f, good to firm) nine days ago and is now 2-7 for Ron Barr; carries 5lb penalty here but is due to go up by that amount anyway and the slightly longer trip should be in her favour; likely contender.

4/1

1st

2

(10)

26th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:50 Redcar

Crocus Time

9st 7lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Ron Barr

May have needed her Thirsk reappearance ten days ago, but just 1-28 and this is just her second attempt at 5f; others preferred.

11/2

Form: 395155 C

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 7lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Often front-runner who made all in a 7f classified event here in August; fifth at Southwell and Newcastle on the AW over 7f on his last two starts; respected on the drop back to 6f.
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5th

7

(12)

16th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 218y

Class 6

15:38 Thirsk

Langholm

9st 9lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Michael Dods

Dual C&D winner; got up late to win a handicap at Beverley (7.5f, good) last month and ran another respectable race when fourth in a classified event at Ayr (1m; Park Lane Penny was second) 11 days ago; claims.

10/1

4th

6

(6)

5th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

15:50 Ayr

Langholm

9st 9lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Michael Dods

Prevailed narrowly in Beverley handicap (7.5f, good) last time, bouncing back to form and showing that his old legs can still operate successfully; 1-1 at classified level; shortlisted.

7/2

1st

10

(5)

16th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 96y

Class 6

19:30 Beverley

Langholm

9st 3lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Michael Dods

Veteran who hasn't yet found his form this term and hasn't won a handicap for nearly two years; others preferred.

25/1

Form: 247344

Last run: 205 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Both of his wins for this stable have been over 7f at Wolverhampton but he did win on turf twice when trained in Ireland (both 7f); off since finishing fourth of ten at Newcastle (7f, AW) in March and has since had wind surgery; may prefer an extra furlong.
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4th

5

(6)

5th May 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Bossy Parker

9st 4lb

J: Matthew Lloyd Slater

T: Tony Culhane & Stella Barclay

Winning for the third time at Wolverhampton, and his first over further than 7f, when landing a C&D handicap in March; his stamina looked stretched by 9.4f when fourth 18 days ago; not ruled out back down in distance.

5/2

4th

8

(5)

17th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

17:35 Wolverhampton (AW)

Bossy Parker

9st 4lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Tony Culhane & Stella Barclay

His third win here when holding on grimly last month (8.6f), ending a two-year losing streak; only 2lb higher but he wouldn't be an obvious one to follow up and has never raced over quite this far.

12/1

1st

3

(3)

30th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Bossy Parker

9st 9lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Tony Culhane & Stella Barclay

All four wins at 7f, two on this track, but he lost out only narrowly over C&D in January (Lhebayeb third); found less over 1m at Newcastle (favourite) last month but is of more interest back at Wolverhampton.

5/1

Form: 499063 D

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
5-43; returned to form at Pontefract (5f, good to soft) six days ago, finishing well for third and shaping like the return to 6f will suit; he's on a handy mark (10lb below his last win) and should be suited by the likely strong pace; major contender.
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9th

8

(10)

24th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

18:00 Southwell (AW)

Glendown

9st 1lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Five wins include one on AW, over C&D in late 2024; beaten under a length three times on turf in 2025 and he wasn't far away in a recent C&D classified event after a short break; weights chance back in a handicap.

10/1

3rd

7

(7)

5th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

16:25 Southwell (AW)

Glendown

9st 9lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Multiple turf sprint and C&D winner; losing run stands at 18 starts and although he went close on turf at Redcar in November, he was below par in two AW starts since.

16/1

6

(8)

18th Nov 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:15 Newcastle (AW)

Glendown

9st 4lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Close second at Redcar last time; 0-15 this year and ran poorly in last four AW attempts but defied a 10lb higher mark at Southwell a year ago; very attractively handicapped and enters calculations.

4/1

Form: 737923

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
17-race maiden but he's ran well in classified events on his last two starts, finishing second of nine at Ffos Las (1m, good; first-time hood) and third of 14 here over 7f (good); drop back to 6f isn't sure to prove ideal.
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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

Form: 705986 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
6f AW winner in 2024 when trained by Clive Cox; on a good mark now but he's not been threatening in recent starts; back up to 6f; others preferred.
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1st

7

(8)

14th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:23 Beverley

Crafty Spirit

9st 2lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: John Wainwright

Has run two good races this season, last time getting off the mark on turf at Wetherby (5.5f, good to firm); each-way chance.

5/1

1st

8

(1)

15th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 110y

Class 6

16:15 Wetherby

Crafty Spirit

9st 0lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: John Wainwright

Well handicapped on his form for Clive Cox; best run for present yard when second at Beverley on reappearance (5f, good to firm; blinkers back on); well drawn and should go well in an ordinary race.

3/1

2nd

10

(3)

27th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:20 Beverley

Crafty Spirit

8st 9lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: John Wainwright

An AW winner in 2024 for previous yard but he needs to improve on his turf efforts for new connections last year; lack of a recent run is another negative.

25/1

Form: 603588

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
23-race maiden but he was third over C&D in August before finishing fifth of 14 here over 7f next time; struggled on his last two outings but he holds each-way claims returned to this track.
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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

Non-runners

Pinjarra

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £22.00
Straight Forecast £18.79
Tricast £107.87
Trifecta £143.50

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Langholm

Telegraph:

Crocus Time

SPOTLIGHT:

Glendown

The Times:

Elegant Call

D Express:

Bazball

The Sun:

Crocus Time

Daily Record:

Crocus Time

The Guardian:

Glendown

Daily Mirror:

Glendown

POSTDATA:

Langholm

Daily Mail:

Langholm

The Star:

Langholm