October 28 / 14.10 Catterick

14.10

Soft

Bet At racingtv.com Handicap (GBBPlus Race)

  • Prize money: £5757.4
  • 1m 4f 13y
  • Class 4
  • 8 runners
RTV
View Course
Bet At racingtv.com Handicap (GBBPlus Race)

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

9/4 (Won)

  • Win: £3.75
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 307876 C

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Course winner (1m6f, good to firm) last year; little to get excited about in last five starts and is usually seen over further, but has dropped 2lb lower than when winning the Chester Plate (18.5f, good) in May and no problem with soft ground; shortlisted.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

5

(7)

27th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 5f 188y

Class 4

15:38 York

Gibside

9st 6lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

Handles most surfaces and his eight wins include two here, latterly over 2m in 2024; last scored at Catterick (1m4f) off 3lb higher in October and after some lesser efforts this season he was much more competitive when third back there (1m6f) a fortnight ago; contender to step forward again and he's considered.

10/1

3rd

6

(3)

11th Jun 2026

Good

1m 5f 192y

Class 4

20:23 Catterick

Gibside

9st 0lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Two course wins, including this race off 8lb lower in 2024 (good to firm); highly tried and not been at his best this season but quite interesting down in grade.

10/1

10th

12

(4)

31st May 2026

Good

2m 0f 13y

Class 3

18:15 Thirsk

Gibside

8st 12lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Strong finish from rear secured the Chester Plate (2m2f, good) last May off 3lb higher and he also won over 1m4f on soft at Catterick in October; needs to leave his four efforts this season a long way behind him, however.

20/1

7/4

  • Place: £1.20

Form: 231154

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Twice held off this mark since winning two handicaps over 1m2f on good ground in August; unexposed, but has a question mark against him up in trip (pedigree not encouraging), especially if the ground remains soft.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

2nd

2

(2)

17th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 15y

Class 4

17:30 Hamilton

Nightsinwhitesatin

9st 6lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: Edward Bethell

She remains 5lb higher than for her last win last August but that's because she's been admirably consistent in defeat this year; runner-up at York (1m4f, good to firm) last Friday and she can be bang there.

11/8

2nd

2

(8)

10th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 188y

Class 4

17:40 York

Nightsinwhitesatin

10st 0lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: Edward Bethell

Largely progressive sort in 2025 (when a two-time 1m2f winner) and she's continued on the up stepped up to 1m4f this season, finishing runner-up twice; the Ed Bethell team is in good form, so she should go well back from a seven-week break.

5/1

2nd

2

(5)

21st May 2026

Good

1m 4f 13y

Class 4

15:40 Catterick

Nightsinwhitesatin

9st 9lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Edward Bethell

Largely progressive sort in 2025 (when a two-time 1m2f winner) and she's continued on the up stepped up to 1m4f this season, not enjoying the smoothest of passages when fourth of 15 at Chester 13 days ago; a player off an unchanged mark.

5/2

OUR TIP

5/1

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 508260 C

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 10lb

7 yo Filly

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
First and second in two visits here (1m6f, soft/good to soft); patchy form so far this year and ideally would prefer further, but she has dropped 5lb lower than when last successful; respected.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

2nd

1

(4)

22nd Jun 2026

Good

1m 7f 189y

Class 5

16:35 Catterick

Arrange

9st 9lb

J: David Nolan

T: Martin Todhunter

Latest of four wins came in August 2024; hasn't figured in two runs this year, at York and Thirsk, and although she takes a drop in grade others are more compelling.

2/1

6th

13

(6)

31st May 2026

Good

2m 0f 13y

Class 3

18:15 Thirsk

Arrange

8st 8lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Martin Todhunter

Last won in August 2024; placed in three of eight starts last term and it was a hot race in which she was well beaten at York (40-1) on 2026 return; 15lb below peak mark but others seem to be banging on the door more loudly.

40/1

11th

14

(13)

13th May 2026

Good

1m 3f 188y

Class 4

17:15 York

Arrange

8st 13lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Martin Todhunter

Twice runner-up over 2m from five visits here, plus fourth of 20 in this race in 2024; ran creditably over 1m4f on 2025 return and is 11lb lower for this reappearance, but others seem to be banging on the door more loudly.

20/1

8/1

Form: 108-89 CD

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Enjoyed a prolific 2024 with seven wins over 1m2f-1m4f on a variety of surfaces; back on his last winning mark but quiet in both starts since returning last month and he needs a resurgence.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9th

1

(4)

28th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 43y

Class 5

17:15 Doncaster

Three Dons

10st 0lb

J: Myla Coppins

T: Tony Carroll

Multiple Flat wins at 1m-1m4f, including on heavy; unable to make a significant impact on the Flat last autumn but he's run with credit over hurdles in recent months and is well treated back on the level (6lb below his last winning mark); considered.

10/1

2nd

4

9th Feb 2026

Heavy

1m 7f 156y

Class 4

16:30 Catterick

Three Dons

11st 7lb

J: Craig Nichol

T: Tony Carroll

Multiple Flat wins at 1m-1m4f, including on heavy; switched to hurdling late in the day but he's taken surprisingly well to this game, running two good races at Leicester (extended 1m7f; soft and heavy), and may well improve for this easier stamina test now handicapping; thereabouts.

4/1

3rd

11

20th Jan 2026

Soft

1m 7f 113y

Class 4

14:32 Leicester

Three Dons

11st 8lb

J: Nick Slatter

T: Tony Carroll

8-46 on the Flat; left it rather late in the day to launch his hurdling career but went down fighting over C&D (soft) just after Christmas and has a good chance if in similar form again.

9/2

Form: 010-00 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 10st 2lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
3lb lower than when winning at York (1m2f, soft) a year ago and very likely to have his optimum conditions, but a leap of faith is required following two poor efforts since returning from 308 days off last month.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3rd

1

4th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 61y

Class 4

16:05 Carlisle

Two Brothers

12st 5lb

J: Patrick Wadge

T: Michael & David Easterby

Finished strongly to force a dead heat with Ryebridge over C&D (good to soft) on his handicap hurdle debut 13 days ago; wore cheekpieces on that occasion but they are now replaced by the visor he wore regularly during his Flat career; retains handicapping scope on his useful form in that sphere.

4/1

1st

1

22nd Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 61y

Class 4

14:15 Carlisle

Two Brothers

12st 0lb

J: Patrick Wadge

T: Michael & David Easterby

Has made the frame in two races at Wetherby (2m) since switched to this code; opening hurdles mark is very attractive judged on best Flat form; possibilities.

100/30

5th

1

(2)

28th Oct 2025

Soft

1m 4f 13y

Class 4

14:10 Catterick

Two Brothers

10st 2lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Michael & David Easterby

3lb lower than when winning at York (1m2f, soft) a year ago and very likely to have his optimum conditions, but a leap of faith is required following two poor efforts since returning from 308 days off last month.

6/1

25/1

Form: 6-1280

Last run: 75 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Made a successful handicap debut/reappearance for Jennie Candlish at Musselburgh (1m1f, good) in April and just beaten under a penalty a week later, but modest in two starts on the Flat and one over hurdles since; changed hands for £2,000 in August; watch market on stable debut.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

11

(9)

27th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 4f 98y

Class 5

16:58 Newcastle (AW)

Its Only Fun

9st 3lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Sara Ender

Was having just his third go on AW when taking a Southwell handicap (1m3f, Tapeta) last month and he backed it up with slightly unlucky second at Doncaster (1m4f, good to firm) three weeks ago; 1lb nudge looks no bother at all and he's near the top of the list.

7/1

2nd

4

(1)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 197y

Class 6

17:10 Doncaster

Its Only Fun

9st 11lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Sara Ender

Took advantage of a reduced mark when battling well to score at 20-1 at Southwell (1m3f, AW; cheekpieces reapplied) two weeks ago; back up 4lb in the weights but he remains well treated on old form and his first win was on turf; shortlisted.

5/1

1st

6

(4)

21st May 2026

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 5

17:23 Southwell (AW)

Its Only Fun

10st 3lb

J: Mr Aiden Blakemore

T: Sara Ender

Handicapper quick to ease off this spring and he turned in his best effort for this yard when fourth behind Sisterandbrother at Doncaster last weekend; inclined to over-race back in cheekpieces there and has to prove he can do it on the AW.

10/1

12/1

Form: 350-00

Last run: 38 days

W: 9st 12lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Useful Flat winner in Germany earlier in career and twice runner-up over hurdles during the past year, but now 0-15 since arriving in Britain and modest in two starts back on the Flat last month.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

2

(3)

28th Oct 2025

Soft

1m 4f 13y

Class 4

14:10 Catterick

Nachtgeist

9st 12lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Olly Murphy

Useful Flat winner in Germany earlier in career and twice runner-up over hurdles during the past year, but now 0-15 since arriving in Britain and modest in two starts back on the Flat last month.

12/1

7th

2

(3)

28th Oct 2025

Soft

1m 4f 13y

Class 4

14:10 Catterick

Nachtgeist

9st 12lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Olly Murphy

Useful Flat winner in Germany earlier in career and twice runner-up over hurdles during the past year, but now 0-15 since arriving in Britain and modest in two starts back on the Flat last month.

12/1

12

(7)

20th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 5f 61y

Class 2

14:05 Newbury

Nachtgeist

8st 10lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Olly Murphy

Useful Flat winner in Germany earlier in career but has barely bettered modest form over hurdles in Britain and trailed home well beaten back on the Flat at Doncaster last week; outsider.

100/1

Form: 2-9603

Last run: 31 days

W: 8st 8lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Placed on the Flat as a 2yo in France, but not shown much in two Flat starts for this yard and unseated early on hurdles debut; best watched.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

2nd

1

(4)

19th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 7f 217y

Class 6

14:58 Redcar

Stitching Wheel

9st 9lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: Chris Grant

Ex-French filly who capitalised on a reduced mark when gaining a first win at the 14th attempt in 1m6f handicap here last month; back up 4lb but another bold showing is on the cards with this return to 2m a likely plus.

8/13

1st

5

(3)

20th Jun 2026

Good

1m 5f 218y

Class 6

14:47 Redcar

Stitching Wheel

8st 12lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: Chris Grant

Trainer not saddled a Flat winner in around six years; this maiden has tumbled down the handicap since joining from Andre Fabre but has been giving no indication she's ready to take advantage.

14/1

6th

2

(1)

19th May 2026

Standard

2m 0f 56y

Class 6

14:30 Newcastle (AW)

Stitching Wheel

9st 9lb

J: Zoe Lewis

T: Chris Grant

Trainer not saddled a Flat winner in around six years; this maiden has tumbled down the handicap since joining from Andre Fabre and needs to improve on this spring's turf efforts.

16/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £8.60
Straight Forecast £8.77
Tricast £18.78
Trifecta £26.40

Selections

The Guardian:

Three Dons

The Times:

Two Brothers

TOPSPEED:

Nightsinwhitesatin

SPOTLIGHT:

Arrange

POSTDATA:

Gibside

RP RATINGS:

Arrange

Daily Record:

Gibside

Daily Mail:

Three Dons

Daily Mirror:

Three Dons

The Star:

Three Dons

Telegraph:

Two Brothers

D Express:

Two Brothers