October 18 / 13.20 Catterick

13.20

Good

William Hill Catterick Dash Handicap

  • Prize money: £16492.8
  • 0m 5f 0y
  • Class 2
  • 11 runners
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William Hill Catterick Dash Handicap

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

Form: 717725 CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Seeking a hat-trick of wins in this race; the two successes were gained on much deeper ground than he's likely to encounter this afternoon but his Shergar Cup in August shows he's equally as effective under quicker conditions; close second at Southwell under Ethan Tindall last month and the run may have come too soon when only fifth at Haydock six days later; bold show likely.
Place /
No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

11th

11

(11)

23rd May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

14:40 York

Vintage Clarets

9st 3lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Prolific winner over the years, including over C&D; no impact yet this season but he wasn't disgraced from a wide draw at Chester last time and he's tumbling in the weights; solid each-way claims.

12/1

7th

8

(11)

7th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 15y

Class 2

13:30 Chester

Vintage Clarets

9st 1lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Close third off 6lb higher (from stall 5) in this contest two years ago and 2-4 at Chester overall; however, has a big doubt over current form, reflected in two duck eggs this season; wide draw adds uncertainty.

25/1

12th

7

(10)

4th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 1y

Class 2

15:42 Musselburgh

Vintage Clarets

8st 12lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Ten-time winner whose mark is now 3lb lower than for his latest success; probably needed the run when well held at Southwell two weeks ago, but didn't show much and may require another before hitting his stride.

14/1

Form: 702303 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Off the mark for 2025 when winning at Ripon (5f, good) in April; back in form since fitted with cheekpieces, including third to Vintage Clarets at Ascot (5f, good to firm) in August; another fine Ascot effort when third of 11 over 5f on soft ground a fortnight ago; should give another good account.
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8th

6

(5)

15th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

15:25 Beverley

Venture Capital

8st 13lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Kevin Ryan

Below par in three AW outings this year but is well treated on last year's turf exploits if first-time blinkers spark him back to life.

9/1

11th

8

(11)

27th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Venture Capital

9st 5lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Kevin Ryan

Below par in two AW outings this year but might have been building up his fitness and this former course scorer is starting to look well treated on the pick of last year's turf form; no shock were he to bounce back to form.

12/1

7th

9

(9)

4th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 3

16:02 Southwell (AW)

Venture Capital

9st 2lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Kevin Ryan

Got the better of Pilgrim at Ripon (5f, good) last April off a mark 2lb higher than today's, and he ended the season with some solid placed efforts; faded at Newcastle (5f, AW) last month on his first start for 111 days but he may well have needed it.

10/1

OUR TIP

16/1

Form: 301036 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 8st 9lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Faded in the closing stages over 6f at Newmarket last time but 5f is more her trip and her latest attempt over the minimum distance resulted in a creditable third at Lingfield (AW) at the beginning of September; has dropped to only 1lb above the mark she defied on turf at Lingfield in August.
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3

(11)

18th Oct 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

13:20 Catterick

Jumbeau

8st 9lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Tom Clover

Faded in the closing stages over 6f at Newmarket last time but 5f is more her trip and her latest attempt over the minimum distance resulted in a creditable third at Lingfield (AW) at the beginning of September; has dropped to only 1lb above the mark she defied on turf at Lingfield in August.

16/1

6th

4

(3)

25th Sep 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:00 Newmarket

Jumbeau

9st 6lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Tom Clover

Has placed form over the trip but she's 0-9 over 6f+ as opposed to 3-16 at 5f; didn't run badly on AW three weeks ago but perhaps vulnerable to stronger stayers this time.

12/1

1

(8)

4th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 3

18:20 Lingfield (AW)

Jumbeau

9st 9lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Tom Clover

Turf win here last month (5f, good); not so good at York a fortnight ago but that was a warm race; promise in each of her three AW starts thus far; not ideally drawn though and others perhaps stronger for win purposes.

13/2

Form: 493100 CD

Last run: 41 days

W: 8st 8lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
C&D winner at the start of his career but well behind Vintage Clarets in this last year; back to winning ways at Musselburgh (5f, good) in August but well held in two runs since (stumbled at start on latest) so needs to bounce back.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

5

29th May 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

20:25 Wolverhampton (AW)

Curious Rover

9st 8lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Katie Scott

Useful 5f turf form in 2025 but his season slowed down later in the year and he's been below best, despite the reduced mark, this term; 0-3 on Newcastle AW but he did handle that Tapeta earlier in his career, so perhaps the switch to this track might pay off in first-time headgear.

8/1

4th

9

(17)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

15:37 Thirsk

Curious Rover

9st 5lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Katie Scott

Second to Castan in a division of this race in 2025; led for a long way when fourth of eight at Musselburgh 17 days ago; 6lb below his last winning mark; has plenty in his favour.

10/1

4th

3

(8)

29th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 4

15:15 Musselburgh

Curious Rover

9st 7lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Katie Scott

Behind Al Hussar on his C&D reappearance 25 days ago but he did leave the impression the run would bring him on, weakening having led for a long way.

8/1

Form: 050222 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Raced only at 5f; yet to win a handicap but he's knocked on door with runner-up efforts on his last three outings, including here on penultimate start in first-time cheekpieces (back on now); should give another good account.
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Verdict Starting price

1st

10

(2)

1st May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

15:15 Goodwood

Lexington Blitz

8st 7lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Robert Cowell

Gained a deserved success at Catterick (5f) in October and resumed from five months off with a good third of 14 in 5f Musselburgh handicap 27 days ago; a likely player off an unchanged mark.

4/1

3rd

11

(4)

4th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 1y

Class 2

15:42 Musselburgh

Lexington Blitz

8st 9lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Robert Cowell

A third representative in this field for Robert Cowell; came good at Catterick (5f, good) last autumn after several near misses; possibly found heavy ground against him at Doncaster on final start and has since been gelded; not ruled out if ready to do himself justice after a break.

20/1

8

(6)

25th Oct 2025

Heavy

0m 5f 3y

Class 2

13:30 Doncaster

Lexington Blitz

9st 0lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Robert Cowell

Two minor wins as a 2yo; gained compensation for a string of near misses when winning last week's Catterick Dash (5f, good) in fine style; this will be a very different test of his skillset though and a 5lb rise may find him out; unraced on slower than good to soft.

15/2

12/1

Form: 558262 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 8st 8lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Regularly leads; runner-up off this mark on two of his last three starts, including at Leicester (5f, good to soft) 11 days ago; Jack Dace takes a handy 5lb off now and his trainer has won this race in recent years.
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No / Draw
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Verdict Starting price

7

(8)

31st Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 3

17:45 Southwell (AW)

Hiya Maite

9st 7lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Roy Bowring

On a losing run and he has yet to win over this trip; sent off favourite for the corresponding race 12 months ago but faded into tenth; 6lb lower this time around and he has finished second in two of his last four starts; vulnerable to stronger stayers.

10/1

6th

7

(8)

31st Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 3

17:45 Southwell (AW)

Hiya Maite

9st 7lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Roy Bowring

On a losing run and he has yet to win over this trip; sent off favourite for the corresponding race 12 months ago but faded into tenth; 6lb lower this time around and he has finished second in two of his last four starts; vulnerable to stronger stayers.

10/1

Form: 323244 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 8st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Thoroughly consistent for new yard, reaching the frame on all eight starts since his Thirsk success (5f, good to firm) in May; the handicapper hasn't budged as a result, though, so he'll need to pull out more for first-time cheekpieces to get his head back in front.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

10th

11

(9)

8th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

15:25 Ascot

Kodiac Thriller

8st 10lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Mark Walford

Had a good season for new yard in 2025, winning on second start and running two excellent races at Ripon when returned to 6f, notably when first home on his side in the Great St Wilfrid (good to firm) in August; confirmed his liking for that course when winning there three weeks ago and needs to prove he's the same horse elsewhere.

8/1

1st

9

(8)

16th Apr 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:45 Ripon

Kodiac Thriller

9st 3lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Mark Walford

Prominent-racer; did well for this yard last year, winning at Thirsk in May and running several good races in defeat, notably when best of the stands' rail group in the Great St Wilfrid over C&D; he needs to leave his low-key seasonal return well behind if he is to feature today though.

33/1

17th

16

(5)

29th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 2y

Class 3

17:15 Doncaster

Kodiac Thriller

8st 9lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Mark Walford

Prominent-racer; did well for this yard last year, winning at Thirsk in May and running several good races in defeat, notably when best of the stands' rail group in the Great St Wilfrid at Ripon; 1lb lower today and a big run could be forthcoming.

12/1

Form: 310163 D BF

Last run: 52 days

W: 8st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Front-runner who has had a good year, winning five times; latest C&D third of eight on good ground shows shows he's still on a competitive mark and William Pyle takes 3lb off this time.
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1st

2

(5)

8th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 17y

Class 4

15:40 Chester

Rosenpur

9st 7lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Jennie Candlish

Well suited by a left-hand turn, winning twice here over 5f last summer; promising seasonal return at Catterick (6f, good) but he wasn't in the same form at Musselburgh (5f, good) nine days ago; handy draw and he can't be discounted.

11/2

6th

1

(4)

29th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 4

15:15 Musselburgh

Rosenpur

9st 9lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jennie Candlish

Five wins, all around a left-hand bend (5f-5.5f), in a productive 2025 campaign; his near miss on 6f Catterick reappearance (good) last Wednesday suggests he's unlikely to be long in opening his account for 2026; same mark today.

2/1

2nd

1

(2)

22nd Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 212y

Class 4

16:25 Catterick

Rosenpur

9st 9lb

J: George Wood

T: Jennie Candlish

Five wins, all around a left-hand bend (5f-5.5f; has form over much further), in a productive 2025 campaign; effective at this track and not impossibly treated returning from 170 days off; one to consider.

6/1

Form: 130219 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 8st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Steadily progressive sort who notched win number three at Musselburgh (5f, good to soft) last month; raced wide of where the main action unfolded when well held in a Haydock Class 2 since and worth another chance for a yard which won this with a 3yo in 2019.
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Verdict Starting price

20th

17

(7)

14th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

14:20 York

Im Next

8st 6lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

He's been an improved model this year and won a shade cosily at Beverley (5f, good) last month; his subsequent run at Musselburgh (5f, good) three days later, when fourth, may have come too soon and further progress can't be ruled out, but it's necessary with this step up in grade.

20/1

4th

3

(4)

26th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 4

18:45 Musselburgh

Im Next

9st 7lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Won over C&D (good to soft) last September on sole previous course visit and reappeared with near-miss at Beverley (5f, good to soft) on April 15 before winning there (5f, good) on Thursday; did it a shade cosily last time and this progressive 4yo could take a 5lb penalty in his stride.

4/1

Form: 44-936 D

Last run: 4 days

W: 8st 4lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Left a low-key stable debut in April behind when third of 14 at Haydock (5f, good; hooded first time) four months later but not in the same form when only sixth on AW at Lingfield on Tuesday.
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10th

2

29th May 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

20:25 Wolverhampton (AW)

Hedge Fund

9st 8lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Michael Appleby

Won over 6f on this track as 2yo; winless since that season but he's shown enough to think he can be placed to advantage off a reduced mark; had a troubled start to the season at Beverley but it's too soon to write him off; hood refitted with cheekpieces added.

10/1

7th

6

(8)

4th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

16:15 Beverley

Hedge Fund

9st 1lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Michael Appleby

Not a prolific winner; rather disappointing for this yard in a light campaign last season, best run when third at Haydock in September (5f, good; hood on for first time); no hood this time; on a good mark and could go well.

7/1

20/1

Form: 327764 CD

Last run: 25 days

W: 8st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Four wins since cheekpieces were added; latest Southwell fourth was respectable but he's competing from 3lb out of the handicap here.
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11th

3

(18)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

15:37 Thirsk

Castan

9st 8lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Bryan Smart

25-1 winner of a division of this race 12 months ago; arrives in form following a success at Southwell and a creditable fourth of eight at Ripon; should be in the thick of things again.

8/1

4th

4

(5)

25th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

16:10 Ripon

Castan

8st 12lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Bryan Smart

Placed three times on AW over the winter before resuming winning ways over 5f at Southwell 18 days ago; hasn't been successful above a mark of 76 so a career best will be needed if he's to follow up.

13/2

1st

4

(3)

7th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 5

17:30 Southwell (AW)

Castan

9st 8lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Bryan Smart

C&D scorer who wasn't seen to ideal effect when eighth of 12 in 5f Newcastle handicap last month, helping set a strong gallop; not out of things eased 1lb.

7/1

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Lexington Blitz

The Times:

Venture Capital

Daily Mail:

Vintage Clarets

SPOTLIGHT:

I'm Next

TOPSPEED:

Hiya Maite

Telegraph:

Lexington Blitz

Daily Record:

Lexington Blitz

POSTDATA:

I'm Next

The Guardian:

Venture Capital

Daily Mirror:

Venture Capital

The Sun:

Hiya Maite

D Express:

Vintage Clarets

The Star:

Vintage Clarets