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.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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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.
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4th

3

(4)

3rd Oct 2026

Good

1m 2f 1y

Class 5

14:17 Redcar

Naturalia

9st 10lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Donald Whillans

Consistent sort who gained a first success of 2026 in 1m2f handicap at Ayr (good to soft) in August; soft-ground winner in the past but possible she simply failed to cope with heavy when below par at Haydock since.

10/1

8th

10

(4)

4th Sep 2026

Soft

1m 3f 140y

Class 5

16:53 Haydock

Naturalia

9st 6lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Donald Whillans

Consistent sort who gained a first success of 2026 in 1m2f handicap at Ayr last month; up 3lb but runner-up has gone in since so must enter calculations.

6/1

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

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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3

18th Oct 2026

Good

2m 3f 188y

Class 4

13:50 Sedgefield

Rock Armour

11st 0lb

J: Joshua Thompson

T: David Thompson

Has a basement Flat mark and was beaten 23l and 20l in his first two runs over hurdles; 40-1 when unseating early in a Hexham novice last week.

33/1

3rd

1

9th Sep 2026

Good

2m 5f 34y

Class 4

14:00 Sedgefield

Rock Armour

11st 4lb

J: Joshua Thompson

T: David Thompson

Modest on the Flat and 100-1 when well behind Datstheholyallofit here 12 days ago.

100/1

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

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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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.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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5th

6

(10)

30th Sep 2026

Good To Firm

1m 7f 189y

Class 6

15:07 Catterick

Muhib

9st 3lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Olly Williams

Plenty of minor honours this term, mostly at 1m4f; one 1m6f attempt casts doubt on him over this new trip and it's hard to ignore that this is his 31st attempt to get off the mark.

5/1

4th

7

(6)

14th Sep 2026

Good

1m 4f 8y

Class 6

14:21 Thirsk

Muhib

9st 4lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Olly Williams

Largely running well this season but only eighth of 12 in 1m4f Newcastle handicap last month; more is needed if he's to gain a first win at the 30th attempt.

10/1

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

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.
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5th

9

(4)

17th Oct 2026

Good

1m 5f 192y

Class 5

17:15 Catterick

Stitching Wheel

9st 0lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: Chris Grant

Got off the mark at the 14th attempt, at Redcar (1m6f, good) in June; good second over 2m there next time but two lesser efforts have followed; now has first-time cheekpieces added to her regular tongue-tie.

12/1

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

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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7th

3

(1)

28th Sep 2026

Soft

1m 4f 15y

Class 6

17:13 Hamilton

Hickton

9st 8lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

Ties in with Uncle Liam on course form two starts ago; similar effort, again finishing third, at Thirsk last time; recorded sole turf success in this race last year (soft) and holds solid claims.

8/1

3rd

2

(7)

14th Sep 2026

Good

1m 4f 8y

Class 6

14:21 Thirsk

Hickton

9st 12lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: Declan Carroll

Scored at Southwell (1m6f) in April; back to form with third of eight in 1m3f handicap at Hamilton 12 days ago; not out of things eased 1lb.

6/1

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

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.
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7th

7

(6)

15th Oct 2026

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 6

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Rajawail

8st 4lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Brian Rothwell

0-32 and finished just over 11l behind Norflondonforever over C&D nine days ago; no appeal.

100/1

10th

10

(6)

2nd Oct 2026

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

16:05 Newcastle (AW)

Rajawail

8st 12lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Brian Rothwell

Tailed off when 3000-1 for C&D handicap a week ago and now 0-30; swaps visor for refitted cheekpieces today; can't be recommended.

100/1

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