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

7th

3

(5)

18th Aug 2026

Standard

1m 7f 169y

Class 5

14:30 Lingfield (AW)

Roland Garros

11st 0lb

J: Mr Fletcher Yarham

T: Hayley Burton

Was attempting this far for the first time on the Flat when third of eight at Kempton (2m, Polytrack) at the start of the month, but only fourth of seven back there (1m4f) six days ago; worth another go at the trip and holds each-way claims.

6/1

4th

4

(5)

12th Aug 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 5

21:00 Kempton (AW)

Roland Garros

10st 0lb

J: Alexandra Egan

T: Hayley Burton

Made all at Cattrick (1m4f, good) in April off a mark 3lb lower than today's and he caught the eye finishing strongly into third here over 2m a week ago; the drop back in trip doesn't look an obvious plus on that evidence but has to be respected.

12/1

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

1st

3

(10)

10th Aug 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:15 Ayr

Naturalia

9st 13lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Donald Whillans

Has modest 2-31 strike-rate but scores good marks for her consistency in recent months, having made the frame five consecutive times (once over C&D); probably won't be far away.

6/1

4th

10

(9)

25th Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

13:35 Newcastle (AW)

Naturalia

9st 1lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Donald Whillans

Runner-up three times in a row over 1m3f/1m4f on turf this summer and her 1m2f fourth at Ayr was similar form; big shout on that but the problem is that her AW form (six races, including three last autumn) is at a lower level.

8/1

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.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

4

28th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

2m 3f 188y

Class 4

16:25 Sedgefield

Rock Armour

11st 0lb

J: Joshua Thompson

T: David Thompson

Modest Flat performer at up to 1m6f (only win came on AW early in 2025); not been at best recently; hurdles debut.

25/1

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

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.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
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

8th

9

(2)

20th Aug 2026

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 6

18:19 Newcastle (AW)

Muhib

9st 4lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Olly Williams

28-race maiden but he has been running with credit, finishing in the frame on his last eight starts; acts on AW and he makes more appeal than some.

13/2

3rd

5

(6)

4th Aug 2026

Good

1m 4f 13y

Class 6

16:15 Catterick

Muhib

9st 3lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Olly Williams

27-race maiden but he has been running well, including when a 8l second of seven behind Hansteen at Pontefract (1m4f, good to firm) 18 days ago; has a bit to find to reverse placings with that rival but holds each-way claims back into a handicap.

7/1

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

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

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

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.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3rd

5

(2)

2nd Sep 2026

Soft

1m 3f 15y

Class 6

19:50 Hamilton

Hickton

9st 6lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

1m6f win on AW in April; three heavy defeats have followed and others may have his measure this time.

16/1

5th

1

(11)

20th Aug 2026

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 6

18:19 Newcastle (AW)

Hickton

10st 0lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

All three wins since September and he opened his AW account at Southwell (1m4f, Tapeta) in October; posted a career best when scoring at that track (1m6f) in April but he made no impact in two starts the following month; returns from three-month break.

11/1

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

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
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

10th

8

(2)

19th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 195y

Class 6

15:13 Carlisle

Rajawail

8st 12lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Brian Rothwell

28-race maiden who has been tailed off in her last three starts and the latest was at this track (1m, good) last week; can only be watched.

66/1

7th

7

(2)

11th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 173y

Class 6

14:45 Carlisle

Rajawail

8st 11lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Brian Rothwell

Record of 0-27 and she failed to beat a rival in 1m2f Beverley handicap in June; she's hard to make a case for.

66/1

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

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