October 18 / 11.00 Catterick

11.00

Good

EBF ‘Confined’ Restricted Maiden Stakes (Bands C And D With No More Than Three Runs) (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £4320
  • 0m 7f 6y
  • Class 5
  • 10 runners
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EBF ‘Confined’ Restricted Maiden Stakes (Bands C And D With No More Than Three Runs) (GBB Race)

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

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6/4 (Won)

  • Win: £2.20
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 25

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Went close on debut at Leicester (7f, good to soft) last month; last of five at Newmarket (7f, good) since but wasn't beaten far in that slowly run race, which was a warm little contest, and has leading claims today.
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2nd

3

(6)

19th Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:45 Newmarket

Sierra Sands

9st 8lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Ed Dunlop

Having a good season, winning over 6f/7f here in June/July (good to firm); two creditable runs since (both over 7f); interesting.

10/1

4th

2

(1)

2nd Sep 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Sierra Sands

9st 8lb

J: David Egan

T: Ed Dunlop

Won two in a row at Newmarket (6f/7f, good to firm) this summer but he was well held in his hat-trick bid there (fourth of six) last month; that was behind a big improver, but he needs to find more to defy this mark and is untried on AW.

10/1

4th

2

(3)

1st Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

15:23 Newmarket (July)

Sierra Sands

9st 8lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Ed Dunlop

Thriving on this course this summer, and beat Lion Of Mali a neck over C&D three weeks ago; edging up the weights only slowly and should give another good account of himself.

100/30

7/2

  • Place: £1.40

Form: 50

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Kept on for encouraging fifth on debut at Kempton (6f, AW) on October 1; down the field in Listed race at Redcar (6f, good to soft) three days later; retains potential for good yard now up in trip and back down in grade; the hood worn on first two starts is left off; could have a part to play.
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2nd

7

(6)

18th Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

11:00 Catterick

Mystical Eye

9st 5lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Andrew Balding

Kept on for encouraging fifth on debut at Kempton (6f, AW) on October 1; down the field in Listed race at Redcar (6f, good to soft) three days later; retains potential for good yard now up in trip and back down in grade; the hood worn on first two starts is left off; could have a part to play.

7/2

11

(6)

4th Oct 2025

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 1

15:20 Redcar

Mystical Eye

8st 8lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Andrew Balding

Showed something to build on when never-nearer fifth of 12 in novice at Kempton (6f, AW; 28-1; hooded) on Wednesday, but needs a major leap forward just three days on.

28/1

7

(6)

1st Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:55 Kempton (AW)

Mystical Eye

9st 4lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Andrew Balding

Third foal; closely related to 5f/6f winner Resilience (including 2yo/AW; RPR 89), half-brother to 5f winner Expert Opinion (including AW; 78); dam 5.7f 2yo winner (85), half-sister to smart 1m/1m2f winner Sinjaari; hooded for debut and with Oisin Murphy on board stablemate Lifeguard perhaps he is one for the longer term.

10/1

11/2

  • Place: £1.90

Form: —

Last run: —

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Gelding

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Fifth foal; Cable Bay brother to 1m/1m1f winner Milteye (RPR 81), half-brother to 7f-1m winner Yanifer (100); dam from useful family; Lambourn trainer is 2-2 here in the last five seasons; could go well on debut.
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2nd

3

(3)

17th Oct 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 4

15:25 Catterick

Eagle Bay

9st 12lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Harriet Bethell

Made all in maiden and novice events at about 7f (good to soft and good) in June but his handicap career hasn't got off the ground in three attempts since; dropping down the weights but has it to prove.

14/1

7th

8

(8)

1st Oct 2026

Good

1m 0f 75y

Class 4

15:43 Nottingham

Eagle Bay

9st 8lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Harriet Bethell

Won at Thirsk (7f, good to soft) in June on second start and again did it easily in a novice at Chester (7.5f, good) later that month; disappointing in his first two handicaps but this 3yo shouldn't be discounted in view of his significant previous promise.

12/1

5th

3

(9)

12th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 127y

Class 4

17:10 Chester

Eagle Bay

9st 9lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Harriet Bethell

Easy wins in a 7f maiden (good to soft) and C&D novice (good); made favourite for handicap debut at Musselburgh and perhaps went off a bit quick; better can be expected.

13/2

16/1

Form: 59

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Kept on for encouraging fifth of 15 on debut at Thirsk in August (6f, good to firm; 25-1) but a lesser run followed there last month (6f, good; 25-1), when racing awkwardly; needs to raise his game.
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5th

2

(5)

15th Oct 2026

Good To Soft

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

15:50 Brighton

Deep Sleep

9st 6lb

J: George Wood

T: James Owen

Failed to win in seven runs for Tim Easterby and he has been well beaten in two runs since joining James Owen; may yet come good and the return of cheekpieces can help.

10/1

8th

5

(2)

7th Sep 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Deep Sleep

9st 7lb

J: Luke Morris

T: James Owen

Has claims on his best form for Tim Easterby, but he's still a maiden after eight starts and was tailed off on his stable debut at Thirsk (1m, hood added; 9-2) ten days ago; that was after a break, but he has something to prove and is untried on AW; headgear removed.

16/1

10th

3

(9)

28th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 218y

Class 6

14:13 Thirsk

Deep Sleep

11st 1lb

J: Miss Ruby Criscuolo

T: James Owen

Seven-race maiden for Tim Easterby; has shown reasonably positive signs in ordinary handicaps; a possible danger, provided he improves for first-time hood on debut for new yard.

9/2

12/1

Form: —

Last run: —

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR: —

Form & Verdict
18,000gns foal, 22,000gns yearling, 30,000euros 2yo breeze-ups; by Ardad; second foal; dam 1m AW winner (RPR 79), half-sister to Italian Listed-placed 6f-1m winner Rabiosa Fiore (dam of 6f Group 3 winner Rage Of Bamby); makes debut with yard's horses running well (including 2yos); not ruled out.
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6th

6

(2)

14th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

15:45 Lingfield (AW)

Uncle Nader

9st 6lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Jack Jones

He has improved for the step up to 1m, application of headgear and switch to handicaps, finishing second at Chelmsford in November (blinkered) before going one better over C&D last month (cheekpieces, retained); that was an authoritative display and although a 6lb rise asks a stiffer question, he may be up to the task.

3/1

1st

6

(8)

21st Jan 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

15:08 Lingfield (AW)

Uncle Nader

9st 6lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Jack Jones

Blinkered and advanced his form on his first go in handicaps when second of eight at Chelmsford (1m) in November; this son of Ardad is very much one to consider with cheekpieces now sported.

7/1

16/1

Form: 84

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Not devoid of ability on his first two starts (7f, AW) but hasn't shown enough to suggest he's the one to be on today.
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4th

9

(4)

2nd Oct 2026

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

13:31 Wolverhampton (AW)

This Rib

9st 3lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: David Loughnane

Nine-race maiden who has yet to be placed and was beaten 11l here (1m6f) two weeks ago; opposable.

12/1

6th

8

(8)

15th Sep 2026

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

This Rib

8st 10lb

J: Laura Pearson

T: David Loughnane

Unplaced in eight starts on turf/Tapeta; another 2lb drop is not enough to tempt.

14/1

6th

6

(1)

26th Aug 2026

Good

1m 5f 192y

Class 6

15:45 Catterick

This Rib

9st 0lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: David Loughnane

Beaten 4l over Ayr's 1m5f in July in only his third run in a handicap; his first run on proper fast ground when disappointing at Leicester, so that could be forgiven.

14/1

7th
10 (9)
Lilykoy

40/1

Form: —

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Filly

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Connections have done very well with her half-brother Silver Sword but she was always in rear at 28-1 on debut at Southwell (7f, AW) last week.
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10

(6)

19th Oct 2026

Good

2m 1f 24y

Class 6

13:47 Bath

Lilykoy

9st 13lb

J: Mr Fletcher Yarham

T: Dylan Cunha

Had been showing some ability before coming good at the tenth attempt, at Wolverhampton (2m, AW) last month; up 3lb on this return to turf and holds every chance of following up.

9/4

1st

11

(6)

29th Sep 2026

Standard

2m 0f 120y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Lilykoy

8st 8lb

J: J F Egan

T: Dylan Cunha

Yet to win in nine starts, though a glimmer of ability in her recent outings including over this trip; could sneak into the frame.

10/1

3rd

4

(3)

5th Sep 2026

Standard

2m 0f 56y

Class 6

16:45 Newcastle (AW)

Lilykoy

8st 10lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Dylan Cunha

Exposed maiden who's fared a bit better the past twice since upped in trip, latterly when not beaten far behind Niffler (switched from cheekpieces to blinkers); 6lb better off with the winner today but will do very well to turn things round.

8/1

Form: —

Last run: —

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR: —

Form & Verdict
21,000gns yearling; third foal; Zoustar sister to French 6f-10.7f winner Agoria (RPR 84); dam 5.5f-7f including US turf stakes (99), closely related to Group-placed 6f 2yo-1m6f winner Battle Of Marathon; check the betting but takes on males on debut and likely to improve for the experience.
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7th

8

(5)

30th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 18y

Class 6

16:55 Nottingham

Wagyu Star

9st 0lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: John & Sean Quinn

Has had issues at the start in all three runs and she's been beaten 13l or more in all of them; now goes handicapping with blinkers added but she needs lots of improvement after another break.

16/1

9th

10

(11)

12th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

17:45 Newcastle (AW)

Wagyu Star

8st 9lb

J: James Sullivan

T: John & Sean Quinn

Issues at the start in two turf runs last autumn, finishing well behind; dam progressed once fitted with headgear in handicap company.

66/1

15

(14)

4th Nov 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 217y

Class 5

12:25 Redcar

Wagyu Star

8st 13lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: John & Sean Quinn

Never counted at Catterick on debut and she's dropping back in trip this afternoon; unlikely.

33/1

Form: —

Last run: —

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR: —

Form & Verdict
10,000gns yearling; second foal; dam half-sister to winners Encke (St Leger) and Genius Beast (1m2f Group 3), out of Irish Oaks/Vermeille winner Shawanda; trainer enjoying a good season with 2yos and the betting may be informative regarding this Galileo Gold newcomer.
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9th

6

(4)

18th Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

11:00 Catterick

Galileo Blue

9st 5lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Hugo Palmer

10,000gns yearling; second foal; dam half-sister to winners Encke (St Leger) and Genius Beast (1m2f Group 3), out of Irish Oaks/Vermeille winner Shawanda; trainer enjoying a good season with 2yos and the betting may be informative regarding this Galileo Gold newcomer.

6/1

Form: —

Last run: —

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR: —

Form & Verdict
£7,000 yearling; seventh foal; Golden Horn half-brother to four winners including Statuario (7f/1m Flat, RPR 91; 2m-3m jump) and Arabescato (1m2f-2m2f; 83); dam 7f 2yo/1m AW winner (74); probably best watched on debut.
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1st

11

(10)

19th Sep 2026

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 6

16:45 Newcastle (AW)

West Sleekburn Lad

9st 0lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Peter Niven

Well beaten on first two starts (7f/1m2f) and achieved little when well-held third of five at Thirsk (1m, good) last month; makes handicap debut from basement mark but still needs good progress over the new trip.

12/1

3rd

5

(4)

1st Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 218y

Class 4

14:43 Thirsk

West Sleekburn Lad

9st 4lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Peter Niven

Huge prices and failed to beat a rival in his first two starts (7f/1m2f) eight months apart; handicaps beckon.

100/1

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Payout
Exacta £5.20
Straight Forecast £5.21
Trifecta £18.20

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Sierra Sands

The Star:

Deep Sleep

The Sun:

Mystical Eye

D Express:

Galileo Blue

RP RATINGS:

Sierra Sands

POSTDATA:

Sierra Sands

NEWMARKET:

Sierra Sands

The Times:

Sierra Sands

Telegraph:

Sierra Sands

The Guardian:

Sierra Sands

Daily Mail:

Sierra Sands

Daily Mirror:

Sierra Sands

Daily Record:

Sierra Sands