April 08 / 15.23 Catterick

15.23

Good

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  • Prize money: £4187.2
  • 0m 7f 6y
  • Class 5
  • 12 runners
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Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

12/1 (Won)

  • Win: £6.60
  • Place: £2.30

Form: 7167-9 CD

Last run: 62 days

W: 8st 13lb

7 yo Colt

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Down the field at Southwell (1m, AW) in February on sole run this year but he's just 1-22 on AW as opposed to 5-31 on turf; won in good style over C&D (soft) last October and, while slow ground would boost confidence in his claims, he may be okay on good going; on the shortlist now back here.
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4th

2

(3)

30th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 212y

Class 5

16:12 Catterick

Evocative Spark

9st 6lb

J: Luke Morris

T: John David Riches

Arrives in great form, having won three of his four turf starts this season, two of those here over 7f and the latest over C&D; up another 4lb but looked like he had a bit more up his sleeve last time; big player.

9/4

1st

5

(2)

21st May 2026

Good

0m 5f 212y

Class 5

15:10 Catterick

Evocative Spark

9st 6lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: John David Riches

Thrives here - form figures 72111 - twice accounting for Vince Le Prince over 7f last month; weakened at Doncaster (7f, good to firm) 19 days ago, but this track is a much better fit, and he's unlikely to be hindered by rain; still fairly treated off 67 based on historic form.

7/1

5/1

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 75342- CD BF

Last run: 162 days

W: 9st 7lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
0-16 last year but runner-up four times, including over C&D last October when last seen; he's run well on his reappearance in each of the last two seasons and this three-time C&D winner could be bang there.
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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

9/1

  • Place: £4.80

Form: 05183- C

Last run: 121 days

W: 9st 2lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
His last four wins have come over 6f here; can't be ruled out given his record here and one of those wins came on good ground, but soft going appears to bring out the best in him and 6f looks to be his optimum trip; races for the first-time since December.
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4th

8

(5)

21st May 2026

Good

0m 5f 212y

Class 5

15:10 Catterick

Crocodile Power

9st 0lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Seb Spencer

Four C&D wins (mostly on soft), the latest when seeing off Chief Of State last October; has twice finished behind Evocative Spark over 7f here this year, so has work to do with that reopposing rival; latest effort - runner-up - was a definite step back in the right direction.

11/1

2nd

8

(12)

11th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

14:30 Catterick

Crocodile Power

9st 10lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Seb Spencer

His last four wins have come over 6f here (good and soft), the latest last October; reappeared with 5l third of 12 over C&D last month but only seventh of nine over C&D (also good) since; 6f seems his optimum trip.

25/1

7th

7

(6)

22nd Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

15:52 Catterick

Crocodile Power

9st 3lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Seb Spencer

All four of his turf wins have come at Catterick but over 6f; creditable effort back from a break when third (5l behind Evocative Spark) two weeks ago; can build on that but perhaps vulnerable to stronger stayers.

8/1

Form: 22444-

Last run: 101 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
13-race maiden who wasn't at his best towards the end of last year; however, he's dropped to a dangerous mark and it will be no surprise if he's in the shake-up on this reappearance, for which he wears a first-time visor.
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5th

7

(5)

4th Jul 2026

Good

1m 1f 0y

Class 5

18:09 Carlisle

Hostility

9st 13lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: David O’Meara

Back in form when second to Krissy over C&D in May and he built on that when getting a fine ride to make his breakthrough here (1m, again good; Bellasio second) 19 days ago; not the easiest but little doubt this new mark still underestimates him.

7/2

1st

5

(12)

15th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 173y

Class 6

15:50 Carlisle

Hostility

9st 7lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Exposed 17-race maiden but he has dropped a long way in the weights and he ran well when second over 1m1f here 17 days ago; others still appeal more for win purposes.

6/1

2nd

6

(9)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 0y

Class 6

14:10 Carlisle

Hostility

9st 8lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: David O’Meara

16-race maiden who can be difficult to settle and was well beaten at Ripon (1m, good) last month on sole previous run beyond 7f; however, he kept on strongly for seventh of 13 at Catterick (7f, good) last time, suggesting this trip might be worth a go, and his mark continues to fall; visor removed.

14/1

20/1

Form: 16615- D

Last run: 203 days

W: 9st 5lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
All six of his wins in Britain, and all ten of his outings last season, have come at Beverley; won over 7.4f/1m4f last summer but this 10yo lacks a recent outing and hasn't really shone on his three previous visits here.
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5th

2

(5)

14th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

15:48 Beverley

Dr Rio

9st 12lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

Has won six races here, from 7.5f to 1m4f, the latest last August (1m4f, good to firm); creditable third here in May (8.5f, good) but below-par last two runs; could go well.

11/1

7th

6

(11)

3rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 96y

Class 6

20:40 Beverley

Dr Rio

9st 6lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

Loves it here and he's fine from this trip up to 1m4f; placed over the extended 1m here in May before finding the ground too slow at Carlisle; a wide draw isn't ideal, though.

10/1

8th

7

(3)

9th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 3f 39y

Class 5

20:12 Carlisle

Dr Rio

9st 2lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

All six wins in Britain have been at Beverley, the latest over 7.5f last August (good); has also won at up to 1m4f there so has a chance following good run last time; soft ground a slight concern.

7/1

6th
14 (8)
Tarlac

25/1

Form: 9476-7

Last run: 18 days

W: 8st 11lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
He's 6lb lower than when winning at Ripon (6f, good to soft) last May and he may have needed his recent comeback run at Newcastle; however, he was also below his best on his final few starts last term and 6f may suit best.
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2nd

3

(7)

16th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 6y

Class 6

16:35 Hamilton

Tarlac

9st 5lb

J: Sam James

T: Katie Scott

Not in the same form as he was in May and June last year but he's on a lowly mark now and, after being pushed along from some way out, he did stick well to the task when fourth over C&D (good to firm) recently; form case to be made down in grade.

7/2

4th

7

(6)

25th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 6y

Class 6

21:00 Hamilton

Tarlac

8st 13lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Katie Scott

Yet to be placed after six starts this season (5f-7f) but won off a much higher mark last spring, at Ripon (6f, good to soft), and may yet turn things around; worth a glance in the betting.

12/1

7th

8

(8)

8th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 195y

Class 6

17:28 Carlisle

Tarlac

9st 0lb

J: Greg Fairley

T: Katie Scott

Campaigned mostly over 6f; inconsistent since sole win; his chance of taking advantage of a reduced mark partly depends on the effects of this return to 7f; record over this trip isn't fully conclusive.

16/1

7th
8 (10)
Yafaarr

8/1

Form: 23123- BF

Last run: 135 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
In fine form for new yard last autumn, predominantly on AW but also when close third at Redcar (7f, good); he can play a leading role if continuing the good work on this return to action.
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7

(1)

19th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 219y

Class 5

15:33 Redcar

Yafaarr

9st 4lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Sam England

Resumed winning ways over C&D in June and backed it up with a solid third of eight at Doncaster (1m) 16 days ago; ought to be thereabouts again.

3/1

3rd

7

(2)

3rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 213y

Class 5

14:35 Doncaster

Yafaarr

9st 5lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Sam England

Sent off favourite and returned to form with a win at Redcar (1m, good) a fortnight ago; he did it a shade readily and can give another good account off this 6lb higher mark if backing up that latest performance.

6/1

1st

7

(15)

20th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 219y

Class 6

17:18 Redcar

Yafaarr

9st 11lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Sam England

Still has a stronger record on AW than on turf and is 0-8 in this sphere; however, gained sole win off current mark and has made the frame in both Redcar attempts; could go well.

14/1

Form: 26777- CD

Last run: 154 days

W: 8st 12lb

7 yo Filly

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
She lost her form last autumn but won four times during a busy 2025, two of them over C&D (good/good to firm), and a break may have helped; she's 3lb below her last winning mark and could have a big say.
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2nd

3

(4)

16th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

16:10 Thirsk

Coconut Bay

9st 10lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Tristan Davidson

Won four times last year, the most recent coming at Catterick off a 9lb higher mark than today's; her last two efforts have been solid and she's an each-way contender.

4/1

3rd

6

(3)

8th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

14:00 Catterick

Coconut Bay

9st 3lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Tristan Davidson

Won four times last year; this 7yo hasn't been in the same form this season but her recent 3l fourth to Classy Clarets at Musselburgh (7f, good) was a step back in the right direction and she's a three-time winner at Catterick; remains 8lb below her last winning mark and is capable of going well.

7/1

4th

5

(9)

30th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 6

15:30 Musselburgh

Coconut Bay

9st 10lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Tristan Davidson

Won four times last year; promising third at Ayr last month but she hasn't built on it in two subsequent outings; sneaking down the weights but others appeal more for win purposes.

16/1

Form: 14973-

Last run: 201 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Progressive after joining this yard last May, winning three times at Ripon (1m, good) and posting a close third at Ayr (1m, soft) in September when last seen; the drop back to 7f might not be ideal on his reappearance but he's one to consider nevertheless.
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8th

8

(5)

6th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:09 Ripon

Precious Spartan

9st 3lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Patrick Neville

Never dangerous over 7f in sole outing this term; has a record of 3-3 over C&D (all on good ground last term; 0-17 elsewhere) and looks very interesting returned to this scenario; favourably treated off 1lb below last winning mark.

5/1

9th

9

(1)

8th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

15:23 Catterick

Precious Spartan

9st 4lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Patrick Neville

Progressive after joining this yard last May, winning three times at Ripon (1m, good) and posting a close third at Ayr (1m, soft) in September when last seen; the drop back to 7f might not be ideal on his reappearance but he's one to consider nevertheless.

11/1

8

(5)

19th Sep 2025

Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:15 Ayr

Precious Spartan

9st 5lb

J: Archie Young

T: Patrick Neville

Returning to 1m from further is a good thing but all his best form is on drier ground.

40/1

Form: 61065- D

Last run: 172 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Inconsistent last year but won at Musselburgh (7f, good) in August on his third handicap start and wasn't beaten far in fifth at Wolverhampton (7f, AW) when last seen; remains lightly raced and could be a contender.
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2nd

6

(4)

5th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

14:32 Southwell (AW)

Wadacre Maestro

9st 6lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Charlie Johnston

Won at Musselburgh (7f, good) last August and also effective on Tapeta; he may have needed his sole run this year (well beaten at Catterick in April) but his profile is very up and down and claims aren't compelling.

9/1

10th

4

(3)

8th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

15:23 Catterick

Wadacre Maestro

9st 7lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Charlie Johnston

Inconsistent last year but won at Musselburgh (7f, good) in August on his third handicap start and wasn't beaten far in fifth at Wolverhampton (7f, AW) when last seen; remains lightly raced and could be a contender.

10/1

2

(8)

18th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Wadacre Maestro

9st 8lb

J: Joe Fanning

T: Charlie Johnston

Raised his game when readily seeing off seven rivals in a 7f handicap at Musselburgh in August; short of that level in two runs since and needs to bounce back quickly.

14/1

Form: 53657-

Last run: 172 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Below best at the end of last season and she's 0-12; wears a first-time hood for this return, having worn blinkers then cheekpieces on final two runs last term; on a handy mark on last season's best efforts (including over C&D) and she's not discounted.
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10th

7

(1)

6th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

17:00 Doncaster

Highfield Sunshine

9st 8lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: John & Sean Quinn

Below best at the end of last season and also well held on 7f Catterick reappearance, taking her record to 0-13; a subsequent wind operation needs to have had a positive effect.

16/1

11th

6

(9)

8th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

15:23 Catterick

Highfield Sunshine

9st 5lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

Below best at the end of last season and she's 0-12; wears a first-time hood for this return, having worn blinkers then cheekpieces on final two runs last term; on a handy mark on last season's best efforts (including over C&D) and she's not discounted.

14/1

6

(2)

18th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Highfield Sunshine

9st 7lb

J: Sam Feilden

T: John & Sean Quinn

11-race maiden; started the season in good form but last two runs have been well short of her best; cheekpieces tried after one go in blinkers; handles Tapeta and well drawn to attack but there are risks attached.

16/1

OUR TIP

12/1

Form: 373538

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 8lb

7 yo Colt

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
He's won just once since making his British debut in October 2023; however, that came this January (7f, AW) and a slow start proved costly when back at 6f at Southwell last Thursday; effective on turf and might not be far away now back up in trip.
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4th

10

(12)

1st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

16:40 Thirsk

Way To Dubai

9st 3lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Michael Appleby

Low-key run at Newmarket (6f, good) 12 days ago; return to a longer trip is in his favour but others are more appealing for win purposes.

20/1

11th

12

(10)

19th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:45 Newmarket (July)

Way To Dubai

9st 5lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: Michael Appleby

Only 1lb higher than for his Lingfield (1m, AW) in January; up and down since that success and could prove vulnerable back sprinting.

20/1

4th

6

(2)

28th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 3y

Class 5

14:12 Yarmouth

Way To Dubai

9st 4lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Michael Appleby

Has won only once since making his British debut in October 2023; has threatened plenty of times but has been very poor in last two races.

14/1

Non-runners

Farandaway, Roundhay Park

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Payout
Exacta £24.70
Straight Forecast £20.01
Tricast £375.12
Trifecta £480.10

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Farandaway

SPOTLIGHT:

Vince Le Prince

TOPSPEED:

Hostility

The Guardian:

Precious Spartan

POSTDATA:

Way To Dubai

Daily Mail:

Farandaway

D Express:

Farandaway

Daily Mirror:

Farandaway

Daily Record:

Farandaway

The Star:

Hostility

The Times:

Vince Le Prince

Telegraph:

Vince Le Prince

The Sun:

Vince Le Prince