October 28 / 14.10 Catterick

14.10

Soft

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  • 1m 4f 13y
  • Class 4
  • 8 runners
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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.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
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Verdict Starting price

6th

6

(4)

11th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 6f 32y

Class 4

16:45 Carlisle

Gibside

9st 5lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Course winner but he's yet to hit top form this season and came in a never-dangerous third of five in 1m6f handicap at Thirsk 18 days ago; not easy to make a case for despite a falling mark.

8/1

3rd

1

(3)

24th Jul 2026

Good

1m 6f 0y

Class 5

15:40 Thirsk

Gibside

10st 0lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Tim Easterby

Eight wins at up to 2m2f and he's versatile ground-wise; his last success was off 5lb higher at Catterick (1m4f) last autumn but he's been out of sorts this season and was tailed off at York last time; now drops back in grade but he needs a major revival.

7/1

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

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.
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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

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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.
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3rd

6

(6)

7th Aug 2026

Good

1m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:18 Haydock

Arrange

10st 10lb

J: Mr Eireann Cagney

T: Martin Todhunter

Won a valuable 2m handicap here in August 2024 (good); hasn't won since, but comes into this in good form (second over 2m on last two starts, with cheekpieces back on last time); no cheekpieces here but on a good mark and one with a chance.

4/1

2nd

4

(5)

31st Jul 2026

Good

1m 7f 217y

Class 5

20:25 Musselburgh

Arrange

9st 3lb

J: David Nolan

T: Martin Todhunter

On a losing run and her latest Catterick second came in a four-runner race; she will need more to come out on top this time.

5/1

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.
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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.
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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.
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9th

3

(6)

31st Aug 2026

Good

1m 2f 190y

Class 6

17:50 Ripon

Its Only Fun

11st 1lb

J: Mr Aiden Blakemore

T: Sara Ender

Added to his Musselburgh win last spring when scoring at Southwell (1m3f, AW) in May; mixed results in four subsequent runs but he didn't get the breaks when fifth at Southwell last time; that was an eye-catching effort and he could be dangerous back on turf.

15/2

5th

7

(4)

6th Aug 2026

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 6

21:00 Southwell (AW)

Its Only Fun

9st 6lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Sara Ender

Two wins, including one over this C&D in May off a 5lb lower mark than today's; respectable effort when fourth behind younger rivals over 1m6f at Southwell ten days ago and won't mind this drop back in trip; could go well.

10/1

4th

3

(4)

27th Jul 2026

Standard

1m 6f 21y

Class 5

14:30 Southwell (AW)

Its Only Fun

9st 9lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Sara Ender

Resumed winning ways over 1m3f here in May; turned in a rare poor run with eighth of 12 in 1m4f handicap at Newcastle last time; the sort to bounce back, though.

14/1

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.
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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.
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5th

4

(5)

8th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 6f 0y

Class 5

17:23 Newmarket (July)

Stitching Wheel

9st 4lb

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 at Redcar (good) in June; creditable second of four over 2m there (good to firm) since, both under today's rider Cian Horgan.

8/1

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

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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