October 18 / 11.28 Catterick

11.28

Good

Every Race Live On Racing TV Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £4320
  • 0m 5f 212y
  • Class 5
  • 9 runners
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Every Race Live On Racing TV Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Half-brother to Ahamoment, a multiple 7f winner in these silks; this is a very belated debut but worth a precautionary betting check in a race lacking depth.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

2

(7)

5th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

15:50 Ayr

Approaching Dawn

9st 9lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Low-mileage 6yo who tends to start slowly but has respectable recent handicap form at Musselburgh, namely a 1m win and two efforts in the frame; reasonably solid.

7/2

4th

7

(7)

30th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 208y

Class 6

14:00 Musselburgh

Approaching Dawn

8st 6lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Yet to master the start; it was seventh-time lucky over 1m here this month and quickly bounced back from a soft-ground disappointment to be third under same conditions as win last week; extra furlong here gives him more time to catch up; not ruled out.

4/1

3rd

6

(5)

22nd Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 2y

Class 6

17:15 Musselburgh

Approaching Dawn

8st 8lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

More settled without headgear when gaining a first win, over C&D this month; very slowly away when failing to beat a rival in 1m Ayr handicap three days ago though so has it to prove now.

5/1

Form: 0-4

Last run: 39 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Completely tailed off on his 7f Newcastle debut last year and finished a remote last of four in C&D maiden on his return 39 days ago.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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2

(2)

18th Oct 2025

Good

0m 5f 212y

Class 5

11:28 Catterick

Benjamin Brodie

9st 6lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Brian Rothwell

Completely tailed off on his 7f Newcastle debut last year and finished a remote last of four in C&D maiden on his return 39 days ago.

100/1

4

(2)

9th Sep 2025

Good

0m 5f 212y

Class 5

15:40 Catterick

Benjamin Brodie

9st 3lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Brian Rothwell

Completely tailed off on his Newcastle debut (7f, AW; 100-1) in June last year and not seen since.

100/1

10th

1

(8)

27th Jun 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

14:30 Newcastle (AW)

Benjamin Brodie

9st 7lb

J: William Pyle

T: Brian Rothwell

Second foal; dam unplaced 7f-1m4f (RPR 42), half-sister to smart 6f/7f (inc 2yo/HK) winner Deposer; gelded ahead of debut and he wouldn't be the obvious answer to this.

100/1

OUR TIP

Form: 6

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
This Bungle Inthejungle gelding went off at 125-1 and offered no short-term promise on his recent AW debut.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

2

(6)

13th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 10y

Class 6

14:30 Bath

Harry Mole

9st 10lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Steph Hollinshead

Low-mileage 4yo who took a step forward with second of 12 in 5f Thirsk handicap eight days ago; not taken lightly despite a 2lb weights rise.

11/2

2nd

9

(8)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

14:50 Thirsk

Harry Mole

9st 3lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Steph Hollinshead

Low key (peak RPR 55); hasn't that many miles on the clock (0-5) but failed to figure at Carlisle (5f, good; 22-1, fifth of ten, beaten 7l) latest; is easing slowly in the weights.

20/1

5th

11

(6)

18th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

14:30 Carlisle

Harry Mole

8st 5lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Steph Hollinshead

Down the field at Haydock (6f) on handicap/seasonal debut, failing to back up his autumn novice form; however, may do better with the outing under his belt.

20/1

Form: 55

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Modest fifth in two outings last month and likely he's more one for handicaps after this.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

4

(6)

15th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 13y

Class 5

14:10 Catterick

Hes Our Cracker

10st 6lb

J: Mr Freddie Robson

T: Jennie Candlish

Cheekpieces seemed to have a positive effect early in the year, notably for a 1m2f win at Chelmsford under Freddie Robson; has lost his way since (cheekpieces off here) but is back on the mark he defied at Chelmsford so a revival wouldn't surprise in this uncompetitive race.

9/2

8th

5

(12)

26th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

17:10 Newcastle (AW)

Hes Our Cracker

11st 0lb

J: Mr Freddie Robson

T: Jennie Candlish

Cheekpieces seemed to have a positive effect early in the year, notably for a 1m2f win on Chelmsford Polytrack, but he was soundly beaten in them on penultimate start and below form when hooded on latest; now he has cheekpieces plus a first-time tongue-tie; lightly raced but none too solid.

11/1

6th

5

(2)

21st May 2026

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 5

17:23 Southwell (AW)

Hes Our Cracker

10st 5lb

J: Mr Freddie Robson

T: Jennie Candlish

Cheekpieces had a positive effect early in the year and he switches to a first-time hood tonight off the back of a below-par effort at Leicester; should be happier back on the AW under Freddie Robson, who's currently a combined 2-7 under both codes.

12/1

Form: 4

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Unable to sustain effort late on when fair fourth on 7f Redcar debut (good to soft) 24 days ago so this drop to 6f could suit; potential improver.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

6

(1)

24th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 173y

Class 4

15:30 Carlisle

Pension Pot

9st 8lb

J: William Pyle

T: David & Nicola Barron

Lightly raced 4yo who is yet to score but has shown ability across his six starts; latest third of 11 at Chester (7.5f, soft; acts on quicker) was a respectable effort and it's impossible to say he's not capable of better.

10/1

3rd

3

(8)

12th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 127y

Class 5

17:28 Chester

Pension Pot

9st 8lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: David & Nicola Barron

Faded into 3l fifth of nine on handicap/seasonal debut at Nottingham in April and this headstrong sort also looked stretched by 1m at Thirsk last time; the return to shorter looks the right move for this lightly raced 4yo, who is a possible player.

14/1

Form: 53-43

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Ordinary form when reaching the frame in 6f/7f AW novices on return this autumn but good chance if bouncing back to anywhere near the level he achieved in two turf novices early last summer.
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No / Draw
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Verdict Starting price

4th

5

(4)

27th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

16:45 Newcastle (AW)

Proud To Be Fox

9st 7lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

In the frame in his last four starts including twice on Tapeta (6f/7f); drop to 5f shouldn't be an issue on breeding, but he is starting to look exposed.

9/2

4th

5

(4)

27th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

16:45 Newcastle (AW)

Proud To Be Fox

9st 7lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

In the frame in his last four starts including twice on Tapeta (6f/7f); drop to 5f shouldn't be an issue on breeding, but he is starting to look exposed.

9/2

6

(1)

18th Oct 2025

Good

0m 5f 212y

Class 5

11:28 Catterick

Proud To Be Fox

9st 6lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

Ordinary form when reaching the frame in 6f/7f AW novices on return this autumn but good chance if bouncing back to anywhere near the level he achieved in two turf novices early last summer.

11/4

25/1

Form: 55

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Beaten over 8l in two outings over 7f on AW in recent weeks; improvement needed switching to turf.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7

(8)

18th Oct 2025

Good

0m 5f 212y

Class 5

11:28 Catterick

Nanyuki

9st 1lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Ann Duffield

Beaten over 8l in two outings over 7f on AW in recent weeks; improvement needed switching to turf.

25/1

8

(3)

3rd Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

18:15 Southwell (AW)

Nanyuki

8st 13lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Ann Duffield

Modest form in a 7f maiden at Newcastle on her debut two weeks ago; a big step forward is required to feature.

50/1

5

(3)

19th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

18:15 Newcastle (AW)

Nanyuki

9st 2lb

J: David Nolan

T: Ann Duffield

45,000euros yearling; second foal; half-sister to 1m2f winner Dolce Far Niente (RPR 60); dam unplaced 6f (54), sister to 5f 2yo Group 2 winner Sir Prancealot; would be a surprise winner on debut.

50/1

Form: 9- BF

Last run: 465 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Slowly away, green and in rear throughout on her 6f Kempton debut last July but the fact she went off 15-8 favourite suggests a lot better was expected from this 300,000gns breeze-up purchase; it's taken a long time to get her back but still no surprise were she to prove a totally different proposition second time up
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

1

(3)

28th Jan 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Savannah Grey

9st 9lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Ollie Sangster

Low-mileage 4yo who was too green to justify favouritism here (6f) on her debut in 2024; much better when off the mark in four-runner Chelmsford novice (7f, Polytrack) two months ago and now enters handicaps open to plenty of progress; tongue-tie goes on; player.

11/4

8

(7)

18th Oct 2025

Good

0m 5f 212y

Class 5

11:28 Catterick

Savannah Grey

9st 1lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Ollie Sangster

Slowly away, green and in rear throughout on her 6f Kempton debut last July but the fact she went off 15-8 favourite suggests a lot better was expected from this 300,000gns breeze-up purchase; it's taken a long time to get her back but still no surprise were she to prove a totally different proposition second time up

3/1

Form: 3235

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Only fifth on 7f Leicester handicap debut 26 days ago but made steady progress in maiden/novice races over 6f/7f (good/AW) prior to that and holds leading form claims back in a novice.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9

(3)

18th Oct 2025

Good

0m 5f 212y

Class 5

11:28 Catterick

Secret Sonata

9st 1lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Andrew Balding

Only fifth on 7f Leicester handicap debut 26 days ago but made steady progress in maiden/novice races over 6f/7f (good/AW) prior to that and holds leading form claims back in a novice.

7/4

1

(4)

22nd Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

17:05 Leicester

Secret Sonata

9st 11lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Andrew Balding

Steady progress with each of her three starts, most recently finishing third of nine at Southwell 18 days ago (7f, AW; made the running); makes her handicap debut at a realistic level and she is greatly respected.

3/1

3rd

8

(4)

4th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

15:55 Southwell (AW)

Secret Sonata

9st 2lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Andrew Balding

Twice-raced filly who went down by only half a length at Carlisle (6f) last time; bred to do better still (related to several winners for her owner) and to stay this longer trip; ought to go close at the least.

11/4

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £9.00
Straight Forecast £8.37
Trifecta £16.30

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Secret Sonata

Telegraph:

Pension Pot

D Express:

Savannah Grey

The Times:

Proud To Be Fox

The Star:

Pension Pot

RP RATINGS:

Secret Sonata

POSTDATA:

Secret Sonata

The Guardian:

Secret Sonata

Daily Mail:

Secret Sonata

Daily Record:

Secret Sonata

Daily Mirror:

Savannah Grey

The Sun:

Proud To Be Fox