May 11 / 14.30 Catterick

14.30

Good

Racing Welfare Reminiscence Day Apprentice Handicap

  • Prize money: £3925.5
  • 0m 7f 6y
  • Class 6
  • 14 runners
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Racing Welfare Reminiscence Day Apprentice Handicap

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

8/1 (Won)

  • Win: £10.50
  • Place: £3.30

Form: 200-84 CD BF

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Two wins last August/September, the first of them over C&D (good), and he was back on song when fourth of 11 at Musselburgh (7f, good) 12 days ago on his second outing of the year; every chance he'll be thereabouts.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

11th

9

(8)

16th Oct 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

16:48 Redcar

Filey Beach

9st 8lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Ruth Carr

Catterick specialist who was scoring for the fourth time there when landing 7f handicap (good to soft) in September; has form elsewhere but he wasn't able to show it when finishing lame at Musselburgh a fortnight ago; same mark.

12/1

8th

1

(2)

30th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 15y

Class 6

14:48 Musselburgh

Filey Beach

9st 9lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

C&D winner 12 months ago; his three wins for Ruth Carr this year have all come at Catterick over 7f, the latest when overcoming traffic issues three weeks ago; the third has won since; one to consider despite his 3lb rise.

6/1

1st

6

(1)

8th Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

16:46 Catterick

Filey Beach

9st 5lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Two wins in May, each off a mark 2lb lower, took his record over C&D to 3-5; continued in good form since, latterly in cheekpieces (removed on today's drop back in trip), and is one to consider.

5/1

25/1

  • Place: £3.60

Form: 183-37 C

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 10lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
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.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

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

20/1

  • Place: £4.00

Form: 260-05 CD

Last run: 12 days

W: 8st 12lb

7 yo Filly

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Two-time C&D winner, the latest last July when 5lb higher; however, she has to better what she's achieved on her two runs this year.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

5

(7)

30th Sep 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 212y

Class 6

16:50 Catterick

Without Delay

9st 3lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Tracy Waggott

Course regular whose 23 appearances have seen her placed eight times, including two wins at 7f; she finished second and third in two course classified events (7f) last month and can't be dismissed back in a handicap, albeit this first crack at 6f since her three qualifying runs in 2021 poses a question.

4/1

3rd

8

(6)

26th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

16:52 Catterick

Without Delay

9st 9lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Tracy Waggott

Dual C&D winner and she returned to form in a first-time visor (replaced cheekpieces) when narrowly denied in a similar event three weeks ago; has to be considered.

7/2

2nd

5

(1)

4th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

14:45 Catterick

Without Delay

9st 9lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Tracy Waggott

Two-time course winner who showed some spark when third over C&D in May; however, this 7yo has struggled on her four starts since and hopes are pinned on the first-time visor (replacing cheekpieces) prompting a revival.

14/1

Form: 0-7456

Last run: 10 days

W: 10st 0lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
He needs to produce a bigger performance than he's managed over 6f on his four starts this spring but he hasn't been running badly and is dropping down the weights; showed promise over 7f at Carlisle last September and the step back up in trip may be a positive move; possible player.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

10

(8)

17th Oct 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 4

15:25 Catterick

Kings Merchant

8st 13lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Philip Kirby

Mostly running well since cheekpieces were fitted in June, winning over 7f (good) in July and 6f (good to soft) in September; will probably need extra for another win, though.

10/1

3rd

1

(6)

26th Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:40 Ripon

Kings Merchant

10st 0lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: Philip Kirby

Has found a bit extra in cheekpieces this summer and ended a losing run at Chester (7f, good) in July; went in again at Catterick (6f, good to soft) 18 days ago, narrowly once more, and goes on the shortlist.

3/1

1st

1

(2)

8th Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 212y

Class 6

15:36 Catterick

Kings Merchant

9st 13lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Philip Kirby

Cheekpieces have helped this summer and he ended a losing run off 2lb lower at Chester in July; yard going well but maybe another furlong is optimal these days, especially round an easy, turning course.

5/1

7/1

Form: 832354

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
15-race maiden who didn't look an easy ride when 2l fourth of nine over C&D (good) last month and needs to prove he can get the job done; however, he often runs well and might not be far away.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

13

(7)

26th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 4

18:18 Newcastle (AW)

Asian Journey

8st 11lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Sam England

Had been expensive to follow but he got off the mark at the 17th attempt at Wolverhampton (8.6f, Tapeta) this month and has since been runner-up there (9.4f); also effective here and he's an each-way player.

10/1

2nd

8

(7)

16th Jun 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

20:54 Wolverhampton (AW)

Asian Journey

9st 2lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Sam England

String of defeats at short prices before finally off the mark over 8.6f here a fortnight ago off a 2lb lower mark in 0-60 company; has not always looked the easiest and has to prove his stamina going into a deeper race.

4/1

1st

3

(1)

1st Jun 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Asian Journey

9st 8lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Sam England

String of defeats at short prices this spring, remains a maiden and hasn't always looked the easiest; the return to Tapeta and step back up from 7f will help, though, and he holds claims under Tom Marquand.

4/1

12/1

Form: 92607- CD

Last run: 146 days

W: 9st 10lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
He lacks a recent run and was below par more often than not last year; however, he reappears on a handy mark and, with his stable going well, it will be no surprise if this C&D winner is in the mix.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

8

(8)

22nd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

15:10 Catterick

Patontheback

9st 4lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Gemma Tutty

C&D winner in June 2024 (good to firm) and 7f Musselburgh winner last August; has not been in the best of form this season, but 4lb lower than last winning mark.

16/1

6th

7

(9)

22nd Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 6

15:15 Musselburgh

Patontheback

9st 9lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Gemma Tutty

Dual C&D scorer; made an encouraging return with sixth at Catterick (7f) in May but beat one in 7f Redcar handicap since; needs to bounce back.

12/1

10th

4

(4)

25th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

14:57 Redcar

Patontheback

9st 8lb

J: Sam James

T: Gemma Tutty

Has won three of his 34 races on turf, the latest off this mark at Musselburgh last August (7f, good); should come on for his reappearance run and a possible.

9/1

Form: 444-49

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 13lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
15-race maiden who could do with settling better; however, 1m stretched him at Ripon last time and prior to that he was a fairly encouraging fourth over this C&D (good) on his reappearance; not ruled out back down in trip.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

2

(4)

13th Oct 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 53y

Class 5

16:14 Leicester

Hostility

9st 7lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: David O’Meara

Landed a couple of 1m handicaps at Carlisle in the summer; had a valid excuse for tame effort sandwiched between two thirds at Carlisle and Redcar and has place claims at least.

9/2

3rd

1

(3)

3rd Oct 2026

Good

1m 2f 1y

Class 5

14:50 Redcar

Hostility

10st 0lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: David O’Meara

Two 1m wins at Carlisle (good) this summer, including under Conor Whiteley; another good run over that C&D when third in August but stopped quickly back there last time.

4/1

7/2

Form: 411312 BF

Last run: 8 days

W: 10st 0lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Three 6f AW wins this year for new yard and short-headed at Hamilton (5f, good) eight days ago when back on turf; there can be optimism that he will be fine back up to 7f and he's a strong contender.
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8th

11

(8)

2nd Sep 2026

Soft

0m 6f 6y

Class 6

17:20 Hamilton

Mount Ruapehu

9st 0lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Iain Jardine

In fine form in the spring, winning three 6f handicaps at Southwell before finishing second over 5f here off a 9lb higher mark; his form has gone the wrong way since, including when backed into favouritism at Newcastle 13 days ago; not solid.

12/1

8th

7

(7)

20th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:54 Newcastle (AW)

Mount Ruapehu

9st 6lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Iain Jardine

Won three sprint handicaps at Southwell in the spring; form has dipped more recently but he has slipped in the weights and Jack Nicholls takes off a handy 5lb; market instructive.

12/1

8th

11

(7)

1st Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 5

20:00 Hamilton

Mount Ruapehu

8st 7lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Iain Jardine

1lb below his last winning mark, but is another who would have made more appeal on the AW (5-10) than turf (1-40).

12/1

OUR TIP

Form: 95120- D

Last run: 146 days

W: 10st 0lb

7 yo Filly

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
She won three times in the second half of last year (6f/7f, good/AW) and her current mark isn't necessarily beyond her; a market check is advised but she may need this comeback run.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

2

(3)

3rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 2y

Class 6

16:20 Doncaster

Carlton And Co

9st 13lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Weighted to her best still, despite having run poorly in two starts back; the visor worn for last year's three wins returns today, which is an obvious plus point and could bring about an improved showing.

16/1

9th

6

(5)

4th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 6y

Class 5

14:51 Hamilton

Carlton And Co

9st 3lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Michael & David Easterby

Down the field on last month's reappearance at Catterick but may have needed that run; won three times in the second half of last year (6f/7f, good/AW) and is not discounted; has run well on good to soft going.

16/1

9th

2

(10)

11th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

14:30 Catterick

Carlton And Co

10st 0lb

J: Lewis Chalkley

T: Michael & David Easterby

She won three times in the second half of last year (6f/7f, good/AW) and her current mark isn't necessarily beyond her; a market check is advised but she may need this comeback run.

16/1

10th
14 (13)
Langholm

25/1

Form: 5550-0 CD

Last run: 23 days

W: 8st 11lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Three-time C&D winner who may have needed last month's reappearance run at Thirsk, but this 10yo was soundly beaten and his sole win last season came in a classified race (C&D); others are more compelling.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

7

(12)

16th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 218y

Class 6

15:38 Thirsk

Langholm

9st 9lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Michael Dods

Dual C&D winner; got up late to win a handicap at Beverley (7.5f, good) last month and ran another respectable race when fourth in a classified event at Ayr (1m; Park Lane Penny was second) 11 days ago; claims.

10/1

4th

6

(6)

5th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

15:50 Ayr

Langholm

9st 9lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Michael Dods

Prevailed narrowly in Beverley handicap (7.5f, good) last time, bouncing back to form and showing that his old legs can still operate successfully; 1-1 at classified level; shortlisted.

7/2

1st

10

(5)

16th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 96y

Class 6

19:30 Beverley

Langholm

9st 3lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Michael Dods

Veteran who hasn't yet found his form this term and hasn't won a handicap for nearly two years; others preferred.

25/1

Form: 777-83 CD

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 6lb

7 yo Filly

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Two of last summer's three wins came over C&D (good/good to firm) and she returned to form when third at Ayr (7f, good to firm) last Tuesday on her second start of the season; she's on the shortlist.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

10

(9)

12th Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 5

18:20 Musselburgh

Coconut Bay

8st 11lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Tristan Davidson

Two close calls over C&D in 2025; in the frame four times this year but soundly beaten here recently and others higher up the list.

12/1

9th

10

(5)

25th Aug 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 15y

Class 6

16:15 Musselburgh

Coconut Bay

8st 11lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Tristan Davidson

Losing run is mounting up; however, well treated on best form and last few efforts (432) suggest her turn may be near; runner-up at Thirsk (7f) latest; not dismissed.

7/1

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

Form: 27P429 D

Last run: 61 days

W: 10st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Runner-up at Kempton (7f, AW) two starts ago and he has a 9lb lower mark to work with on turf; however, he's been inconsistent this year and his sole turf win (from 15 attempts) came back in 2023.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

11th

10

(10)

12th Aug 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

19:00 Kempton (AW)

How Impressive

8st 12lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Hugo Palmer

Seven-time AW winner who was runner-up over C&D in March but has lost his way with heavy defeats in his last three runs; has a lot to prove and he needs to get back on track.

25/1

10th

5

(5)

10th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

20:12 Chester

How Impressive

9st 8lb

J: David Probert

T: Hugo Palmer

Seven-time AW winner but sole turf win was in 2023 and he was tailed off back in this sphere at Catterick (7f, good) in May; has something to prove after another break and others are preferred.

20/1

12th

4

(8)

11th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

14:30 Catterick

How Impressive

10st 0lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: Hugo Palmer

Runner-up at Kempton (7f, AW) two starts ago and he has a 9lb lower mark to work with on turf; however, he's been inconsistent this year and his sole turf win (from 15 attempts) came back in 2023.

8/1

Form: 7-6365 C

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 9lb

7 yo Filly

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Won here in 2023 and she scored twice at Wolverhampton (7f/6f, AW) last June; good third at Wolverhampton in March but not at the same level there on either start since and she needs to raise her game.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

10th

10

(5)

2nd Sep 2026

Soft

0m 6f 6y

Class 6

17:20 Hamilton

White Umbrella

9st 0lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Christopher Kellett

Back to winning ways at Ayr (6f, good to soft) last month and she would surely have gone close to following up at Newcastle 13 days ago granted a clearer passage, motoring home having had to sit and suffer at a crucial stage of the race; handles soft ground and she's a key player.

6/1

7th

8

(1)

20th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:54 Newcastle (AW)

White Umbrella

9st 5lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Christopher Kellett

Four AW wins (all at Wolverhampton) to her name; arrives on the back of a good win at Ayr (6f, good to soft) ten days ago and should be fine at this track; one to consider under her penalty.

6/1

1st

8

(2)

10th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

15:45 Ayr

White Umbrella

9st 4lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Christopher Kellett

A dual 6f/7f AW winner in 2025; only eighth of 12 in 7f Wolverhampton handicap 11 days ago, and she's not proving easy to catch right this season.

33/1

Form: 232-25 D

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Just two wins from 31 starts but this front-runner often runs well and he was a close second on his reappearance at Newcastle (7f, AW) in March; had to work hard early to lead from wide draw at Thirsk (1m, good) last time so that fifth of 13 was a creditable performance; he's one to consider.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

13th

11

(14)

16th Oct 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

16:48 Redcar

Travis

9st 7lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Geoffrey Harker

Popped up over C&D (good) when beating Reginald Charles in June but after a subsequent run of placings he appears to have gone off the boil; did show a bit more on AW three weeks ago, however, and he's dipped below that winning mark; might go well at attractive odds.

33/1

6th

1

(10)

25th Sep 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

19:15 Newcastle (AW)

Travis

9st 9lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Geoffrey Harker

Had a brief consistent spell that was initiated by Redcar success but his form has dipped sharply in last two starts; yet to win beyond 7f.

12/1

11th

7

(15)

9th Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

13:51 Redcar

Travis

9st 10lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Geoffrey Harker

Three-time winner whose last success came over this C&D (good; possibly flattered by racing in a small breakaway group) in June; only 2lb higher but he stopped abruptly over a mile last time; may do better back at 7f.

16/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £134.00
Straight Forecast £114.72
Tricast £1302.97
Trifecta £1535.10

Selections

The Times:

Mount Ruapehu

RP RATINGS:

Coconut Bay

SPOTLIGHT:

Travis

The Star:

Filey Beach

Daily Mail:

Travis

Telegraph:

Mount Ruapehu

The Guardian:

Mount Ruapehu

D Express:

Mount Ruapehu

The Sun:

Mount Ruapehu

Daily Record:

Mount Ruapehu

POSTDATA:

Coconut Bay

Daily Mirror:

Coconut Bay