October 18 / 12.23 Catterick

12.23

Good

William Hill Football Final One Standing Handicap (Div I)

  • Prize money: £6184.8
  • 0m 7f 6y
  • Class 4
  • 10 runners
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William Hill Football Final One Standing Handicap (Div I)

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

5/1 (Won)

  • Win: £8.00
  • Place: £2.60

Form: 438641 CD

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 11lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Ended a long losing run over C&D (soft; handles good to firm) 17 days ago, making all; up 5lb but still well treated on the pick of his form and not discounted.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

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

11th

8

(5)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

17:25 Thirsk

Mudamer

9st 1lb

J: Sam James

T: Geoffrey Harker

Notched two wins over this trip at Catterick last October and he has returned in fine form, making much of the running when a close third over C&D (good ground) last month; solid claims again from an unchanged mark.

6/1

OUR TIP

5/1

  • Place: £2.00

Form: 517226 CD BF

Last run: 8 days

W: 10st 2lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Won this race under Sean Kirrane in 2023 and he arrives in decent form after two seconds at Ayr and a sixth in a big field at York where he met trouble; leading contender.
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12th

19

(15)

10th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

14:10 York

Quest For Fun

8st 5lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Two-time C&D winner and has also run with distinction in defeat here on numerous occasions; retains plenty of ability despite his advancing years but he would be better suited by slower conditions.

9/1

12

(9)

12th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

13:50 York

Quest For Fun

9st 6lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Tim Easterby

Plenty of C&D form in big fields, notably wins on good to soft in July of 2023 and 2025; behind Leadman when fifth at the Dante meeting last month but well in front of David O'Meara's charge and looked a bit unlucky (met trouble) when third of 22 back here three weeks ago; solid.

6/1

3rd

10

(7)

23rd May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:00 York

Quest For Fun

9st 6lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

Plenty of C&D form in big fields, notably wins on good to soft in 2023 and July 2025; while not so striking as Leadman, he didn't have the best of runs when fifth of 22 over C&D eight days ago, so might step up a bit today.

10/1

9/1

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 311257 D

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 10lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
7f specialist who won twice in August (both on good ground) and finished on the heels of Havana Prince and Quest For Fun when seventh of 21 at York last Friday; consistent and should be thereabouts again.
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9th

8

(12)

14th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

16:05 Doncaster

Highfield Viking

9st 5lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

Gained last year's two wins over 7f on good ground in August and came second in a 15-runner race next time; Beverley reappearance was promising but he was only midfield in a big field at York three weeks ago; down in class but needs a full revival.

12/1

10th

19

(3)

23rd May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:00 York

Highfield Viking

9st 2lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: John & Sean Quinn

Gained last year's two wins over 7f on good ground in August and came second in a 15-runner race next time; made a respectable return to action one month ago and enters each-way calculations.

16/1

5th

8

(1)

23rd Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 96y

Class 4

15:22 Beverley

Highfield Viking

9st 3lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

Gained last year's two wins in August but has recorded his other two successes (2023/2024) in the month of April; drawn against the inner rail and could be a danger, provided he's in top form on seasonal debut; market support would heighten interest.

7/1

Form: 505753 CD BF

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Won a division of this contest 12 months ago (soft ground; handles good to firm just as well); 0-14 this season but his mark has fallen and he ran pretty well when third to Mudamer here 17 days ago; represents same connections as Quest For Fun; another to consider in an open race.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

10th

7

(3)

1st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

16:40 Thirsk

Vince Le Prince

9st 5lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

7lb below his last winning mark but that was back in October 2024; retains ability and he has been placed in all three C&D runs; should give his running.

7/1

3rd

3

(5)

11th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

20:59 Catterick

Vince Le Prince

9st 8lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Dual C&D winner on soft ground, the latest off a 6lb higher mark in October 2024; plenty of sound runs since (placed over C&D on four occasions); each-way chance.

11/2

5th

7

(2)

18th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 195y

Class 5

17:10 Carlisle

Vince Le Prince

9st 3lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

Has form at different tracks but may be ideally suited by Catterick and, back away from that venue, his consistent spell ended last time; no win since 2024.

8/1

Form: -73260

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Won soft-ground 2yo novice last October and close second over C&D (good to soft) in July, but he was behind several of these in a big field at York last Friday; drying ground might not be ideal.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

4

(7)

30th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 4

16:00 Musselburgh

Native Instinct

9st 2lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Edward Bethell

Still seeking his first handicap success and he has been beaten as favourite in both starts this year; on a dangerous mark and likely to be popular again.

5/1

6th

1

(1)

18th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 195y

Class 5

17:10 Carlisle

Native Instinct

9st 9lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Edward Bethell

Novice winner; 0-8 in handicaps but produced one of his best efforts when 1l second at Hamilton (1m, good) on seasonal debut; possibilities off same mark.

11/4

2nd

1

(8)

3rd May 2026

Good

1m 0f 68y

Class 5

15:53 Hamilton

Native Instinct

9st 9lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Edward Bethell

Novice winner on soft and has gone close in a 7f handicap on good to soft; well beaten upped to 1m at Leicester on final run in October but that was too bad to be true; has dipped to a dangerous mark and, at this trip, may have improvement lurking.

7/2

Form: 724805 D

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Won over 1m at Nottingham in the summer and showed clear signs of a return to form when fifth of 21 at York (7f, good) eight days ago, doing his best work late on; finished second on his only outing at Catterick; should go well.
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Verdict Starting price

14th

11

(8)

23rd May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:00 York

Havana Prince

9st 5lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Tony Coyle & Kaine Wood

Fourth and fifth in his two big-field C&D races last term; Newcastle win in March ensures a career-high mark today but it's hard to judge him harshly on last week's C&D result as he didn't see daylight at various stages.

20/1

16th

17

(12)

15th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

13:45 York

Havana Prince

9st 5lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Tony Coyle & Kaine Wood

Couple of sound performances on Newcastle AW this year, winning over 7f latest; back on career-high mark but he's a five-time turf scorer who has form over C&D and appears to hold solid claims.

10/1

1st

11

(5)

27th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Havana Prince

8st 13lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Tony Coyle & Kaine Wood

Spring has been quite a productive time for him which provides hope that he can build on a promising reappearance third over 6f here 15 days ago; has raced mainly at 7f/1m in recent years so the step back up in trip should help if anything.

16/1

Form: 104008 CD

Last run: 26 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Difficult to recommend judged on last five starts, in which he's beaten very few opponents; supporters will cling to the hope that blinkers (replacing a visor) will help and that his two successes have come at Catterick.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

10

(8)

18th Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 4

12:23 Catterick

Chuti Manika

8st 12lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Charlie Johnston

Difficult to recommend judged on last five starts, in which he's beaten very few opponents; supporters will cling to the hope that blinkers (replacing a visor) will help and that his two successes have come at Catterick.

16/1

2

(6)

22nd Sep 2025

Soft

0m 6f 6y

Class 5

16:43 Hamilton

Chuti Manika

9st 7lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Charlie Johnston

Below par on his last four starts, but Catterick (5f, good) a fortnight ago was a step back in the right direction and he won there (6f, good to soft) in July on his last encounter with slow ground; not ruled out.

10/1

10

(7)

9th Sep 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

14:40 Catterick

Chuti Manika

9st 6lb

J: Joe Fanning

T: Charlie Johnston

6f win here in July off 1lb higher; not beaten many home in three runs since and a visor is now reached for (has been wearing cheekpieces).

20/1

10/1

Form: 42323

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Has run just five times and he's made the frame on each one, fading when third of seven in Chester novice (7f, good) on latest; does not look harshly treated for handicap debut and there may be better still to come.
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Verdict Starting price

1st

20

(14)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:30 York

Magic Boy

9st 1lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Nigel Tinkler

7f winner at Redcar last November; two solid efforts (6f/7f, good ground) last month but he will need more if he is to defy this mark.

20/1

4th

4

(5)

14th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

16:05 Doncaster

Magic Boy

9st 6lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Nigel Tinkler

Ended 2025 with a breakthrough win at Redcar (7f, good); similar form when second of ten at Ripon (6f, good) on his return to action 11 days ago; runs off the same mark today and he is one to take seriously back up to 7f.

7/1

2nd

5

(8)

3rd Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:42 Ripon

Magic Boy

9st 6lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Nigel Tinkler

Runner-up to an odds-on favourite in a C&D maiden (40-1) last June and mostly competitive since; made the breakthrough in a tight finish at Redcar (7f, Class 5, good; 28-1) last November; 2lb higher for seasonal reappearance, representing an in-form trainer.

8/1

14/1

Form: 621329 D

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
3yo who made all in Thirsk maiden (7f, good) in the summer and might have been unsuited by rain-softened ground at Musselburgh five weeks ago; conditions ought to be back in her favour this time and she's respected.
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6th

5

(8)

1st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

16:40 Thirsk

In A Hurry

9st 6lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Won a maiden over C&D last summer; back to form with a front-running second of seven in a fillies' handicap at Catterick (7f, good to firm; tongue tied first time) nine days ago; on a dangerous mark and one of two solid contenders for David O'Meara.

8/1

2nd

4

(1)

22nd Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

16:00 Catterick

In A Hurry

9st 9lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Won a Thirsk maiden last June (7f, good); good third over this C&D next time (good to firm) but has been very disappointing on her last four starts (two of them this season); customary hood is absent and first-time tongue-tie goes on; has plenty to prove.

14/1

Form: 500781 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Well backed when winning over 6f at Leicester (good to soft) 11 days ago; probably just as effective over 7f but he's up 6lb and consistency has not been his strong suit this season.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

10

(13)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:30 York

Wreck It Ryley

9st 6lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Alan Brown

The handicapper has been in command since his runaway win at Leicester (6f, good) in April; today's return to sprinting is in his favour but he's likely to be vulnerable at this level.

40/1

9th

10

(2)

27th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 192y

Class 3

13:55 York

Wreck It Ryley

9st 5lb

J: David Nolan

T: Alan Brown

Raced exclusively at shorter, gaining most wins over 6f; looks likely to be outstayed and outclassed upped in trip/grade.

66/1

8th

4

(3)

6th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 4

14:50 Musselburgh

Wreck It Ryley

9st 9lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Alan Brown

Kept trying when third at Doncaster last time (6f) but was beaten over 3l and he's not looked well handicapped since scoring by 6l in April; he's also only 1-16 over 7f.

10/1

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Payout
Exacta £37.40
Straight Forecast £37.17
Tricast £149.19
Trifecta £152.20

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Vince Le Prince

SPOTLIGHT:

Havana Prince

Telegraph:

Mudamer

The Times:

Native Instinct

The Guardian:

Wreck It Ryley

D Express:

Havana Prince

TOPSPEED:

Vince Le Prince

POSTDATA:

Vince Le Prince

Daily Mail:

Vince Le Prince

Daily Mirror:

Vince Le Prince

The Sun:

Vince Le Prince

The Star:

Vince Le Prince

Daily Record:

Mudamer