April 08 / 16.33 Catterick

16.33

Good

Every Race Live On Racing TV Handicap (Div II)

  • Prize money: £3663.8
  • 1m 4f 13y
  • Class 6
  • 8 runners
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Every Race Live On Racing TV Handicap (Div II)

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

4/1 (Won)

  • Win: £3.75
  • Place: £1.40

Form: 7259-5

Last run: 53 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Maiden who returned from wind surgery to finish a respectable fifth on AW Flat and backed that up when 15l second in a 2m maiden hurdle at Southwell (soft) last month; a lesser effort in a handicap hurdle at Wetherby three weeks ago needs forgiving but he dips into a Class 6 for the first time now back on the Flat and has the ability to make his mark at this level; cheekpieces rejoin the tongue-tie.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

3

1st Jul 2026

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

16:25 Worcester

Roland Garros

11st 6lb

J: Jack Quinlan

T: Hayley Burton

Won a Class 6 handicap in April (1m4f, good) but tailed off in his next Flat race and suffered the same fate back over hurdles at Uttoxeter (first-time blinkers now removed); looks risky.

14/1

10th

3

13th Jun 2026

Good

2m 3f 207y

Class 5

18:42 Uttoxeter

Roland Garros

11st 10lb

J: Jack Quinlan

T: Hayley Burton

Has shown promise in five runs over hurdles, but was beaten 35l on handicap debut at Wetherby (2m, good to soft) in March; has won low-grade handicap on the Flat since; first-time blinkers replace cheekpieces; steps up in trip and not out of this.

8/1

7th

3

(5)

23rd Apr 2026

Good

1m 4f 23y

Class 5

15:52 Beverley

Roland Garros

9st 7lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Hayley Burton

Needed a drop to Class 6 to open his account in Catterick event (1m4f, good) last time; back up in grade but may build on that win and also have more to offer in the retained cheekpieces.

4/1

16/1

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 24990-

Last run: 153 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
1m5f winner at Ayr (good) off this mark last summer; ended 2025 out of sorts on AW but feasibly handicapped if returning to form back on turf after five months off.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

2

(3)

6th Jul 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

15:00 Ayr

Naturalia

10st 2lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Donald Whillans

Runner-up three consecutive times in recent weeks, perhaps most notably when losing out only by a head in higher-grade company at Carlisle (1m3f, good to soft) two starts ago; also suited by this C&D; likely contender.

7/2

2nd

3

(6)

22nd Jun 2026

Good

1m 4f 104y

Class 6

15:45 Musselburgh

Naturalia

9st 6lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Donald Whillans

Gained her sole success at Ayr (1m5f) last July and she's back in very good form, a strong-travelling second of ten in 1m3f Carlisle handicap 13 days ago; a likely player nudged up 1lb.

5/2

2nd

9

(11)

9th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 3f 39y

Class 5

20:12 Carlisle

Naturalia

9st 0lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Donald Whillans

Not the best of strike-rates but two sound runs this season, latest when runner-up over C&D 11 days (good); could go well but not particularly consistent; softer ground no problem.

6/1

16/1

  • Place: £5.60

Form: 770-70

Last run: 27 days

W: 8st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Expensive to follow for John Butler, aside from a 1m2f Newcastle win last February, and has struggled in six runs for this yard; remains to be seen whether a return to turf improves matters.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

12th

10

(1)

25th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 1y

Class 6

17:18 Redcar

Rock Armour

9st 0lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: David Thompson

Nine-race maiden on turf, best recent run when third at Catterick in April (1m4f, good); hasn't done as well since.

14/1

6th

10

(10)

11th May 2026

Good

1m 4f 13y

Class 6

16:30 Catterick

Rock Armour

9st 0lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: David Thompson

Just one win from his 25 starts but he was a good third over C&D last month and didn't see out 1m6f when fifth to Free Pic here last time; each-way claims back down in trip.

14/1

5th

5

(1)

22nd Apr 2026

Good To Firm

1m 5f 192y

Class 6

17:00 Catterick

Rock Armour

8st 5lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: David Thompson

In the hands of John Butler when sporting first-time blinkers to score at Newcastle (1m2f, AW) in February; that's her only success but a keeping-on third here (1m4f, good) was a respectable effort a fortnight ago and this new trip is probably worth a go.

9/2

Form: -11162

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 5lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Won three classified events at up to 9.4f in the space of four days in January when trained by Daragh Bourke; better effort in handicaps for new yard when second off 11 at Wolverhampton (8.6f) 19 days ago; good shout on that form buts need to prove that he's as effective on turf (0-9) and that he has the stamina for this much longer trip.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

2

(1)

28th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 6

16:05 Southwell (AW)

Eagles Whistle

9st 7lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Joey Ramsden

Rattled up a hat-trick in 0-50 classified events on Tapeta for Daragh Bourke (7f-9.5f) in January; has run with credit in her last three starts for this yard, but still has to conclusively prove she wants this far.

9/1

3rd

5

(3)

21st Apr 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Eagles Whistle

9st 7lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Joey Ramsden

Rattled up a hat-trick for Daragh Bourke (7f-9.5f) earlier in the year; similar level of form since joining this trainer, runner-up over 8.5f here on penultimate start, and perhaps found 1m4f too far at Catterick (6-4 favourite) a fortnight ago; chance.

5/2

4th

4

(1)

8th Apr 2026

Good

1m 4f 13y

Class 6

16:33 Catterick

Eagles Whistle

9st 5lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Joey Ramsden

Won three classified events at up to 9.4f in the space of four days in January when trained by Daragh Bourke; better effort in handicaps for new yard when second off 11 at Wolverhampton (8.6f) 19 days ago; good shout on that form buts need to prove that he's as effective on turf (0-9) and that he has the stamina for this much longer trip.

7/4

9/1

Form: 0-0943

Last run: 29 days

W: 8st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
0-18 but the fact he arrives on the back of creditable in-frame efforts over 1m4f at Newcastle and Wolverhampton in recent months makes him of some interest in race where most have something to prove.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

2nd

3

(5)

17th Jul 2026

Good

1m 4f 5y

Class 6

18:00 Pontefract

Muhib

9st 9lb

J: Joe Bradnam

T: Olly Williams

Is 0-26 but comes here in good form, third of 11 in C&D handicap ten days ago; needs considering dropping back into classified company.

9/2

3rd

11

(9)

7th Jul 2026

Good

1m 4f 5y

Class 6

15:48 Pontefract

Muhib

9st 1lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Olly Williams

Often makes the frame and would have found 1m6f too far at Nottingham 12 days ago, but he is now 0-25; others preferred.

20/1

3rd

5

(3)

25th Jun 2026

Good

1m 6f 0y

Class 6

11:00 Nottingham

Muhib

8st 9lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Olly Williams

24-race maiden but he has posted some solid efforts, including when third of 14 at Catterick (1m4f, good) last month; now tries 1m6f for the first time.

8/1

OUR TIP

Form: 96038-

Last run: 162 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Displayed early promise on the Flat in France but hasn't shown much since coming to Britain, including over hurdles; first outing for 138 days.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

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

3/1

Form: 3131-7 D

Last run: 26 days

W: 8st 12lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
In good form last autumn, including 1m4f wins Hamilton (soft) and Southwell (AW); the fact he bled when well beaten on his reappearance back at Southwell is a concern but he's a major player on his 2025 form.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

2

(7)

22nd May 2026

Good To Soft

1m 4f 5y

Class 6

20:22 Pontefract

Hickton

9st 8lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

Took a while to get off the mark but he has won three of his last seven starts (1m4f-1m6f); poor run over 2m at Southwell two weeks ago; capable of bouncing back now dropping in distance.

8/1

9th

6

(2)

7th May 2026

Standard

2m 0f 102y

Class 6

21:00 Southwell (AW)

Hickton

9st 6lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

Struggled on his first two starts this year but returned to form here over 1m6f 12 days ago, gaining his second success at this track; up 4lb but has good claims if seeing out this longer trip.

3/1

1st

4

(5)

25th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 6f 21y

Class 6

18:00 Southwell (AW)

Hickton

9st 8lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

Won here (1m4f) off 4lb lower last October; reported to have bled from the nose when beaten 34l over C&D last month, but soundly beaten at Catterick (1m4f, good) since; holds claims if he can return to form.

6/1

33/1

Form: 7860-0

Last run: 52 days

W: 8st 4lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Regressive maiden who trailed throughout on her return from a break at Newcastle in February.
Place /
No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

10th

11

(5)

16th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

21:00 Beverley

Rajawail

9st 0lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Brian Rothwell

1lb out of the weights and this longstanding maiden hasn't been remotely threatening this season.

50/1

6th

6

(6)

27th May 2026

Good

1m 4f 23y

Class 6

16:50 Beverley

Rajawail

8st 10lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Brian Rothwell

25-race maiden who was well held here over 8.5f (good to soft) 23 days ago; steps back up in trip and others are preferred.

40/1

10th

15

(15)

4th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

17:56 Beverley

Rajawail

8st 9lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Brian Rothwell

24-race maiden who has been tried at all manner of different trips and was never involved when dropped back to 1m at Pontefract (good; 150-1) last week; opposable.

50/1

Non-runners

Gastronomy

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £20.70
Straight Forecast £18.65
Tricast £314.94
Trifecta £203.40

Selections

Telegraph:

Eagles Whistle

SPOTLIGHT:

Roland Garros

TOPSPEED:

Rock Armour

The Times:

Naturalia

RP RATINGS:

Gastronomy

The Guardian:

Eagles Whistle

Daily Mail:

Eagles Whistle

D Express:

Eagles Whistle

The Sun:

Eagles Whistle

The Star:

Eagles Whistle

POSTDATA:

Roland Garros

Daily Mirror:

Roland Garros

Daily Record:

Roland Garros