October 28 / 15.10 Catterick

15.10

Soft

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  • Prize money: £4004
  • 1m 7f 189y
  • Class 6
  • 10 runners
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Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

5/1 (Won)

  • Win: £5.00
  • Place: £1.40

Form: 6221-2 CD BF

Last run: 197 days

W: 9st 10lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Last year's winner (soft; 5lb lower); in good form across both codes when last seen in the spring; has usually needed his first run after a break (placed once) but if he is tuned up a repeat win is not ruled out.
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2nd

3

(1)

26th Sep 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

17:45 Ripon

Tarbat Ness

9st 8lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: John Berry

He's enjoying a very good season and gained a third win when scoring at Carlisle (2m1f) in July; came in a clear second of four in 2m Newcastle AW handicap 23 days ago; very much one to consider.

7/2

2nd

2

(1)

3rd Sep 2026

Standard

2m 0f 56y

Class 5

15:24 Newcastle (AW)

Tarbat Ness

9st 13lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: John Berry

Struggled at York in July after winning his previous start by a wide margin at Carlisle (2m1f, good), but got back on track with a solid effort at Newmarket last time; he's 2-2 over this C&D, both coming earlier this year, and has to be considered.

9/4

3rd

2

(7)

14th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

20:10 Newmarket (July)

Tarbat Ness

9st 12lb

J: Luke Catton

T: John Berry

Two wins at Newcastle (2m, AW) early this year and another at Carlisle (2m1f, good) last month; struggled at York last time but he had a wide draw and was badly hampered at a crucial stage; can put a line through that and he's not ruled out on this drop back in grade.

9/1

16/1

  • Place: £2.70

Form: 876356

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 1lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
0-16 and comfortably seen off in three recent starts across both codes; looks best watched.
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7th

5

2nd Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 88y

Class 5

15:17 Southwell

Somebodycomegether

11st 7lb

J: Conor Rabbitt

T: Jessica Bedi

Made all for clearcut success at Catterick (2m3f, good to soft) in December, her sixth start over hurdles, and again ran well before fading into fourth at Doncaster (2m3f, soft) ten days ago; likely contender.

5/1

4th

4

23rd Jan 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 88y

Class 5

14:50 Doncaster

Somebodycomegether

11st 9lb

J: Aaron Anderson

T: Jessica Bedi

Runner-up on the Flat and over hurdles in the autumn (including on soft ground) before getting off the mark at the 19th attempt (her sixth run over hurdles) at Catterick (2m3f, good to soft) last month; made all by 4l under Aaron Anderson and she's respected up 7lb.

11/2

2nd

9

(7)

28th Oct 2025

Soft

1m 7f 189y

Class 6

15:10 Catterick

Somebodycomegether

9st 1lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Jessica Bedi

0-16 and comfortably seen off in three recent starts across both codes; looks best watched.

16/1

6/1

  • Place: £2.90

Form: 338398 CD

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 12lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Won this in 2023 (heavy); inconsistent this season but his better efforts would see him involved on his lowest mark for more than two years.
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4th

4

(7)

29th Sep 2026

Soft

1m 7f 0y

Class 6

17:13 Ayr

Ebony Maw

9st 5lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Ewan Whillans

9yo who was disappointing here 11 days ago but in good form previously, including a win here (1m5f, good) in July; his tally of four course wins includes this race in 2024 and he's versatile ground-wise; could bounce back.

7/1

6th

10

(2)

18th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

1m 5f 26y

Class 5

17:20 Ayr

Ebony Maw

9st 0lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Ewan Whillans

Posted course win number four when scoring over C&D (good) in July and he's run well in third at Hamilton (1m4f/1m5f, good/soft) on both outings since; could again be thereabouts.

8/1

3rd

11

(1)

2nd Sep 2026

Soft

1m 5f 16y

Class 5

17:50 Hamilton

Ebony Maw

9st 0lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Ewan Whillans

Finished third behind Perseus Way in this race 12 months ago and he is rated 5lb lower this time around; comes here on the back of three solid efforts, including a 1m5f win at Ayr, and holds each-way claims again.

8/1

10/1

Form: 3693-5 CD

Last run: 47 days

W: 9st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Won this in 2022 (soft), when 3lb higher; hasn't seen much of the racecourse recently, with only one start since May 2024, when beaten over 17l at Newcastle (16.5f, AW) last month; handy mark if he can revive.
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5th

10

(7)

8th Jun 2026

Good

2m 1f 27y

Class 6

20:00 Pontefract

Cold Henry

8st 5lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Sara Ender

Won over hurdles in March but hasn't offered a great deal since, in that discipline and back on the Flat; has become hard to predict.

25/1

8th

8

(9)

7th May 2026

Standard

2m 0f 102y

Class 6

21:00 Southwell (AW)

Cold Henry

8st 13lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Sara Ender

Made all over hurdles at Catterick in March but pulled up at Hexham next time; bounced back to form returned to the Flat nine days ago, keeping on into fourth over this C&D; each-way chance.

14/1

4th

8

(6)

28th Apr 2026

Standard

2m 0f 102y

Class 6

16:35 Southwell (AW)

Cold Henry

9st 3lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Sara Ender

Returns to the Flat after showing mixed form over hurdles; placed three times in seven visits here including over this trip, but others are more compelling.

11/1

OUR TIP

9/4

Form: 210211 CD

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 13lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Prolific winner who arrives seeking a hat-trick, after winning over C&D (soft) and 1m6f (good) here this month; back up a total of 7lb so this looks a tougher assignment but still has pretty strong claims.
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9th

8

(8)

17th Oct 2026

Good

1m 5f 192y

Class 5

17:15 Catterick

Bollin Neil

9st 2lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Tim Easterby

Veteran who has gained most of his wins at this venue, including this race in 2020 and 2025 (same mark as today); hasn't built on his reappearance second at Ripon in two subsequent outings but a revival can't be ruled out back here.

6/1

5th

3

(1)

30th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

1m 5f 216y

Class 6

17:08 Musselburgh

Bollin Neil

9st 10lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

Veteran who has gained most of his wins at Catterick but is 2-2 over this C&D and has possibilities back here; showed signs of retaining ability in the first of his two Flat efforts this year.

7/1

7th

8

(8)

11th Sep 2026

Soft

1m 7f 196y

Class 5

17:03 Chester

Bollin Neil

9st 6lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Tim Easterby

The latest of his 12 wins (Flat/hurdles) came at Catterick (1m6f, good) last October when ridden by Jake Dickson; flattered by proximity to eased-down winner at Ripon (2m, soft) ten days ago, but that rival has won twice again since and this 10yo may step forward from that first run since January.

9/1

16/1

Form: 7-7568

Last run: 100 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
2m hurdle and 1m6f AW winner; wasn't hugely competitive in four previous Flat starts this year; returns from a break on a workable mark as a result, with first-time blinkers swapped for cheekpieces; bit to prove.
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3rd

6

(3)

5th Oct 2026

Good

2m 2f 2y

Class 5

16:56 Pontefract

Bodygroove

8st 12lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Micky Hammond & Becky Smith

Quiet on the Flat and over hurdles in the last 18 months; hard to recommend on the back of last month's quiet return over hurdles.

20/1

10th

8

14th Sep 2026

Good

2m 3f 188y

Class 5

16:00 Sedgefield

Bodygroove

11st 5lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Micky Hammond

Soundly beaten on all three hurdling starts last season (1m7f-3m) and returns from 171-day absence with quite a bit to prove; usually wears some form of headgear but not today.

33/1

9th

3

27th Mar 2026

Good

3m 0f 26y

Class 5

16:50 Wetherby

Bodygroove

11st 9lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: Micky Hammond

Won over 2m here last March but nothing in two runs this season and there are stamina doubts; the return of a hood (fitted for that win) could help.

12/1

66/1

Form: 7-5597

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 2lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
1m3f winner who has been plummeting in the weights but is hard to recommend based on recent efforts.
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8th

8

(3)

28th Jun 2026

Standard

2m 0f 120y

Class 6

15:47 Wolverhampton (AW)

Ebendi

8st 9lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Andrew Wilson

Just 1-30 and nothing for a long time to suggest he can double his tally.

50/1

7th

7

(6)

19th May 2026

Standard

2m 0f 56y

Class 6

14:30 Newcastle (AW)

Ebendi

9st 0lb

J: Matthew Lloyd Slater

T: Andrew Wilson

Useful in Ireland in his younger days but been poor under both codes for this yard for a good while; tailed off behind two of these at Pontefract last time.

50/1

7th

11

(11)

21st Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 5f 139y

Class 6

16:32 Pontefract

Ebendi

8st 10lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Andrew Wilson

He's dropped to a basement mark but his sole win came in 2020 and this 9yo struggled to get competitive last year; first run since last October.

40/1

Form: 64-445

Last run: 19 days

W: 10st 0lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Hurdle winner (good) when trained by Joseph O'Brien; comfortably held in all starts since joining this trainer, the last three in this code (12.5f-1m7f); takes another slight drop in grade so may get more competitive.
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8th

1

(5)

28th Oct 2025

Soft

1m 7f 189y

Class 6

15:10 Catterick

Inspire Hope

10st 0lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Rebecca Menzies

Hurdle winner (good) when trained by Joseph O'Brien; comfortably held in all starts since joining this trainer, the last three in this code (12.5f-1m7f); takes another slight drop in grade so may get more competitive.

8/1

8th

1

(5)

28th Oct 2025

Soft

1m 7f 189y

Class 6

15:10 Catterick

Inspire Hope

10st 0lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Rebecca Menzies

Hurdle winner (good) when trained by Joseph O'Brien; comfortably held in all starts since joining this trainer, the last three in this code (12.5f-1m7f); takes another slight drop in grade so may get more competitive.

8/1

1

(7)

9th Oct 2025

Heavy

1m 5f 26y

Class 6

17:05 Ayr

Inspire Hope

10st 2lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Rebecca Menzies

Good-ground maiden hurdle winner who is lightly raced on the Flat, but she was a 6l last of four here (1m7f, good to firm) in May on her handicap debut in this code and improvement is needed on this first run since.

8/1

9th
10 (10)
Stretch

33/1

Form: 657-54

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
0-8; not disgraced at Redcar (1m6f, good) latest but hard to see her winning this for new trainer back from break.
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9th

10

(10)

28th Oct 2025

Soft

1m 7f 189y

Class 6

15:10 Catterick

Stretch

9st 0lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: John Dawson

0-8; not disgraced at Redcar (1m6f, good) latest but hard to see her winning this for new trainer back from break.

33/1

9th

10

(10)

28th Oct 2025

Soft

1m 7f 189y

Class 6

15:10 Catterick

Stretch

9st 0lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: John Dawson

0-8; not disgraced at Redcar (1m6f, good) latest but hard to see her winning this for new trainer back from break.

33/1

4th

8

(5)

16th Sep 2025

Good To Firm

1m 5f 218y

Class 6

17:35 Redcar

Stretch

9st 0lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Paul Collins

Ex-Jack Channon; not shown a great deal so far and was beaten 26l when last of five on AW in May (2m); off since; needs to improve on debut for new yard.

25/1

11/4

Form: 641743

Last run: 10 days

W: 10st 0lb

9 yo Mare

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Multiple winner at up to 1m6f on varying ground, including soft; 1lb higher than her latest success at Carlisle in June; thereabouts over 1m6f (good) here latest but still has to prove she fully sees out this longer trip.
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6th

6

(4)

4th Jul 2026

Good

2m 1f 47y

Class 5

20:09 Carlisle

Arctic Fox

9st 8lb

J: Josephine Gordon

T: Martin Todhunter

Placed at Catterick (1m6f/2m, good) on first two outings this year but this 10yo needs to shrug off a lesser run over 1m6f here 19 days ago

10/1

9th

13

(2)

15th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 6f 32y

Class 5

15:20 Carlisle

Arctic Fox

8st 7lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Martin Todhunter

Placed at Catterick (1m6f/2m, good) on both appearances this season; back up in grade today but won this race off today's mark a year ago (soft ground); shortlisted.

10/1

3rd

5

(1)

11th May 2026

Good

1m 7f 189y

Class 6

15:30 Catterick

Arctic Fox

9st 7lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Martin Todhunter

10yo who snapped a losing sequence at Carlisle last June and reappeared with a good second here (1m6f, good) last month; she should be fine back up in trip and can be bang there if backing up that latest performance.

11/2

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Payout
Exacta £41.70
Straight Forecast £38.27
Tricast £280.00
Trifecta £320.10

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Bollin Neil

The Times:

Tarbat Ness

RP RATINGS:

Arctic Fox

D Express:

Tarbat Ness

Daily Record:

Tarbat Ness

POSTDATA:

Bollin Neil

Telegraph:

Bollin Neil

Daily Mail:

Bollin Neil

Daily Mirror:

Bollin Neil

The Star:

Bollin Neil

The Guardian:

Arctic Fox

The Sun:

Arctic Fox