October 01 / 16.50 Catterick

16.50

Good To Soft

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  • 0m 7f 6y
  • Class 5
  • 12 runners
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Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

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Form: 061337 CD

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 13lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
C&D winner; off the mark for 2025 when seeing off ten rivals at Doncaster in July (7f, good); two placed efforts followed but his form dipped at Musselburgh last month; needs to bounce back quickly and he's drawn wide.
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2nd

2

(5)

14th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 3y

Class 5

17:48 Epsom

Red Mirage

10st 1lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

Seven-time winner; yet to build upon his pleasing seasonal reappearance in March but ran quite well when fourth at Southwell (7f, AW) three weeks ago and switches back to turf on a good mark; can't be ruled out.

7/1

4th

4

(3)

23rd Jul 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

16:53 Southwell (AW)

Red Mirage

9st 10lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: John & Sean Quinn

All four AW wins on Polytrack, the latest more than four years ago, and he's likely to need more than a respectable sixth at Newcastle in May, when having a rare run on Tapeta, and also on his Chester form since; headgear returns for the first time since last July.

20/1

8th

2

(5)

12th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 127y

Class 5

17:28 Chester

Red Mirage

9st 8lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

Has a win over C&D but that was over four years ago; hasn't backed up an encouraging third at Doncaster (7f, good to soft) in March in two runs since but has dropped to a career-low mark so all is not lost.

8/1

12/1

Form: 10-006 D

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 12lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Useful 2yo form, including a 7f novice win on AW; three heavy defeats in handicaps this year have seen him drop down the handicap and he now tackles his first Class 5 handicap; a revival may be foretold by the betting.
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2

(5)

1st Oct 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

16:50 Catterick

Mr Fantastic

9st 12lb

J: Sam James

T: K R Burke

Useful 2yo form, including a 7f novice win on AW; three heavy defeats in handicaps this year have seen him drop down the handicap and he now tackles his first Class 5 handicap; a revival may be foretold by the betting.

12/1

6th

6

(11)

1st Sep 2025

Good

0m 5f 182y

Class 4

15:00 Carlisle

Mr Fantastic

9st 2lb

J: Sam James

T: K R Burke

Landed the odds in a Wolverhampton novice (7f, AW) last September but he's struggled in three subsequent runs, including two handicaps; record is now 1-7 and has plenty to prove back in trip.

25/1

10th

5

(7)

6th Jun 2025

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 4

19:50 Doncaster

Mr Fantastic

9st 5lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: K R Burke

Came good with 7f Tapeta novice win in September, his fourth start; well down the field when dropped back to 6f on that surface for seasonal/handicap debut in April, though, and arrives here with a point to prove.

25/1

Form: 521-45 CD

Last run: 144 days

W: 9st 12lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Won the 7f novice on this card 12 months ago (soft ground); not quite at that level in two handicap runs in the spring but he drops in class on this return from a break and his yard is going well; still has time to fulfil last year's promise.
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2nd

4

(4)

3rd Sep 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 4

20:10 Southwell (AW)

Kirkdale

9st 8lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Edward Bethell

In excellent form in April, winning at Wolverhampton (blinkered) and over C&D (visor); could still have more improvement to come but subsequent 145-day break may have checked his momentum.

5/1

Form: 243864 BF

Last run: 38 days

W: 9st 11lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Over two years since his last win; well handicapped on even this season's best but he couldn't justify favouritism at Beverley in August and dropping back in trip isn't sure to help.
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7th

3

(2)

29th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 75y

Class 4

16:10 Beverley

Mudamer

10st 0lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Geoffrey Harker

C&D winner in the past; began this campaign with two solid efforts and he is well treated if bouncing back; more recent efforts not quite so good though and he goes without headgear today; well drawn and handles soft ground so there are positives as well as negatives.

14/1

3rd

1

(2)

15th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 4

16:10 Catterick

Mudamer

9st 11lb

J: David Allan

T: Geoffrey Harker

Dual C&D winner from the front last October; mostly creditable efforts in defeat this year and should give it a good shot back at a venue which suits, particularly if he can obtain an uncontested lead.

9/2

6th

8

(5)

20th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 4

19:30 Doncaster

Mudamer

9st 6lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Geoffrey Harker

A dual 7f Catterick scorer in October; back in very good form this season, and probably best forgiven his latest 11th in 7f Thirsk handicap when missing the start and unable to lead; the sort to bounce back.

11/1

Form: -02831 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Prominent racer; off the mark at the sixth attempt when the decisive winner of a 7f handicap at Thirsk 16 days ago (soft ground); up 5lb but could well have more to offer at this distance.
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2nd

6

(8)

1st Sep 2026

Good

1m 1f 170y

Class 5

14:10 Ripon

Draupnir

9st 9lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Michael & David Easterby

Sole win from 13 came at Thirsk (7f, soft) last September; placed at Thirsk (7f) in April and Hamilton (1m1f) in June, before a slight dip in form; latest Ayr fifth (1m2f, beaten under 5l) respectable; 2lb lower, with claiming rider Shay Farmer booked, so isn't discounted.

5/1

5th

3

(6)

8th Aug 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

18:30 Ayr

Draupnir

9st 11lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Michael & David Easterby

1-12; fair third over 1m1f at Hamilton three starts back but lesser efforts at York (1m6f and 1m) since; still 3lb above his winning mark and best form is at up to 1m1f; others more appealing.

20/1

10th

14

(16)

25th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 192y

Class 4

15:05 York

Draupnir

9st 2lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Upped markedly in trip here (1m6f) four weeks ago and predictably failed to stay; previous form (7f-1m1f) is solid enough but a wide draw could be difficult to overcome.

28/1

Form: -56605 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Five-time handicap winner, all off BHA marks in the 70s; two runs for his new stable after six months off, running a solid race at Thirsk 16 days ago; more will be needed to overcome his wide stall here though.
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7th

6

(8)

2nd Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 5y

Class 5

16:48 Pontefract

The Cookstown Cafu

9st 4lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Fionn McSharry

Campaigned only over 7f-1m; justified favouritism at Newcastle (AW) on seasonal debut, registering a first win since joining current yard; back up 5lb but remains well treated on peak form and he's 2-3 at Pontefract; should remain competitive, provided he stays the new trip.

5/1

1st

1

(10)

13th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

The Cookstown Cafu

9st 9lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Fionn McSharry

Way down the weights now but hasn't won since October 2024 (C&D) and had a quiet end to last season.

14/1

Form: 850575 CD BF

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Five runs over C&D have yielded three wins, a second and a close fifth; back down to a handy mark after some lesser efforts and he should have a big run in him back here.
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3rd

1

(11)

25th Aug 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 15y

Class 6

16:15 Musselburgh

Vince Le Prince

9st 9lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Placed several times this term, including in higher grade at Catterick last week; continues on a long losing run but remains 8lb below last winning mark; again in the mix.

8/1

3rd

9

(4)

17th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

16:45 Catterick

Vince Le Prince

9st 9lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Three C&D wins on his record, including in this race in 2024; near miss over C&D last month and his subsequent Redcar defeat came in a Class 4; big player.

13/2

11th

14

(9)

8th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 219y

Class 4

15:12 Redcar

Vince Le Prince

9st 2lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Gained all five wins over 7f; went close over that trip in Class 6 event at regular haunt Catterick (good to firm) last month but went up 2lb for that and looks vulnerable over 1m in this stronger race.

16/1

Form: 118622 CD

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 3lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Four wins this year, two of them coming over C&D; near misses off a 1lb lower mark over C&D and at Thirsk on her last two starts; drying ground would be in her favour.
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9th

10

(5)

25th Aug 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 15y

Class 6

16:15 Musselburgh

Coconut Bay

8st 11lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Tristan Davidson

Losing run is mounting up; however, well treated on best form and last few efforts (432) suggest her turn may be near; runner-up at Thirsk (7f) latest; not dismissed.

7/1

2nd

3

(4)

16th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

16:10 Thirsk

Coconut Bay

9st 10lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Tristan Davidson

Won four times last year, the most recent coming at Catterick off a 9lb higher mark than today's; her last two efforts have been solid and she's an each-way contender.

4/1

3rd

6

(3)

8th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

14:00 Catterick

Coconut Bay

9st 3lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Tristan Davidson

Won four times last year; this 7yo hasn't been in the same form this season but her recent 3l fourth to Classy Clarets at Musselburgh (7f, good) was a step back in the right direction and she's a three-time winner at Catterick; remains 8lb below her last winning mark and is capable of going well.

7/1

Form: 023230 C

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 1lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Had a purple patch here in the second half of 2024, winning three 6f handicaps; several good runs in defeat this time around too but never a threat back up to 7f at Ayr two weeks ago; more needed back up in class.
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4th

8

(5)

21st May 2026

Good

0m 5f 212y

Class 5

15:10 Catterick

Crocodile Power

9st 0lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Seb Spencer

Four C&D wins (mostly on soft), the latest when seeing off Chief Of State last October; has twice finished behind Evocative Spark over 7f here this year, so has work to do with that reopposing rival; latest effort - runner-up - was a definite step back in the right direction.

11/1

2nd

8

(12)

11th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

14:30 Catterick

Crocodile Power

9st 10lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Seb Spencer

His last four wins have come over 6f here (good and soft), the latest last October; reappeared with 5l third of 12 over C&D last month but only seventh of nine over C&D (also good) since; 6f seems his optimum trip.

25/1

7th

7

(6)

22nd Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

15:52 Catterick

Crocodile Power

9st 3lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Seb Spencer

All four of his turf wins have come at Catterick but over 6f; creditable effort back from a break when third (5l behind Evocative Spark) two weeks ago; can build on that but perhaps vulnerable to stronger stayers.

8/1

Form: 27-006

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 1lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
0-12 (Flat and hurdles) for current stable; edging down the weights but she doesn't look in the sort of form required to capitalise, especially from the widest stall.
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10

(1)

10th Aug 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:15 Ayr

Shes Got Bottle

9st 6lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Lizzie Quinlan

Regressive mare who was badly out of form when last seen in the autumn; needs to have been revitalised by subsequent break, and could be considered only if attracting market support.

40/1

6

(8)

17th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Shes Got Bottle

9st 3lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Lizzie Quinlan

Disappointing (0-13) since joining Lizzie Quinlan, last of 12 at Catterick (7f, soft; 50-1) over a fortnight ago; hopes pinned squarely on these newly applied cheekpieces and an AW return (0-7) providing the spark; risky even from this plummeting mark.

66/1

11

(13)

1st Oct 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

16:50 Catterick

Shes Got Bottle

9st 1lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Lizzie Quinlan

0-12 (Flat and hurdles) for current stable; edging down the weights but she doesn't look in the sort of form required to capitalise, especially from the widest stall.

33/1

Form: 751553

Last run: 16 days

W: 8st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Two Class 6 wins at Beverley this summer; comparable form when a close third at Thirsk 16 days ago (7f, soft); has form over C&D and helps form a strong team for Tim Easterby.
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4th

9

(3)

29th Aug 2026

Good

1m 1f 207y

Class 5

14:55 Beverley

Sunny Orange

9st 0lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Course regular who has registered four wins and five places from 21 starts here, including when scoring over 8.5f in April; has proved his stamina for 1m2f since July and has soft ground form too; may well make an impact.

14/1

3rd

1

(5)

15th Aug 2026

Good

1m 1f 170y

Class 6

17:05 Ripon

Sunny Orange

10st 0lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Off the mark for the year at Beverley (8.4f, good to firm) in April and he has run several good races in defeat since; he should be in the thick of the action once more.

9/2

5th

6

(1)

12th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 207y

Class 5

16:15 Beverley

Sunny Orange

9st 5lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Four wins here and nearly made that five last month on two occasions, since when he's again gone close at Pontefract; likely contender off the same mark as for last two runs.

6/1

Form: 893774 D

Last run: 9 days

W: 8st 11lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
No better for a visor at Hamilton last week (6f, soft); should be well handicapped and his apprentice takes off a useful 7lb; risky but not impossible.
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9th

2

(6)

17th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

16:45 Catterick

Evocative Spark

10st 0lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: John David Riches

Three course wins in the first half of the year, the latest (6f, good) off a 3lb lower mark; his form has dipped on his last two starts but a revival wouldn't be a great surprise.

8/1

7th

7

(3)

7th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 212y

Class 5

20:38 Haydock

Evocative Spark

9st 6lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: John David Riches

Three wins at Catterick this spring (7f/6f, good); reportedly never travelling when below par there at the end of May and has had a break since; runner-up here in 2024 on sole previous Haydock visit; not ruled out.

10/1

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Payout
Straight Forecast £157.13
Tricast £454.22

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Vince Le Prince

SPOTLIGHT:

Draupnir

D Express:

Kirkdale

Daily Mail:

Coconut Bay

The Guardian:

Mudamer

Telegraph:

Sunny Orange

POSTDATA:

Patontheback

Daily Record:

Draupnir

Daily Mirror:

Kirkdale

The Star:

Coconut Bay

TOPSPEED:

Vince Le Prince

The Times:

Vince Le Prince

The Sun:

Mudamer