June 22 / 17.10 Catterick

17.10

Good

Racing Again 8th July Handicap

  • Prize money: £3663.8
  • 0m 7f 6y
  • Class 6
  • 9 runners
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Racing Again 8th July Handicap

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

9/2 (Won)

  • Win: £3.07
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 072173 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Winner over 7f at Musselburgh in April (good) and sound run back up to 1m there last time (good); below par tried in cheekpieces in between; can be involved.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9th

3

(4)

13th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

16:00 Ayr

War Memorial

9st 11lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: Lawrence Mullaney

2-4 since returned to turf in April, the latter win gained at Catterick (7f, good for firm) three weeks ago; effectively 6lb higher here if Conor Whiteley's reduced claim is considered but ought to go well again.

9/2

1st

5

(2)

22nd Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

17:10 Catterick

War Memorial

9st 7lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: Lawrence Mullaney

Winner over 7f at Musselburgh in April (good) and sound run back up to 1m there last time (good); below par tried in cheekpieces in between; can be involved.

9/2

3rd

1

(10)

6th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 2y

Class 6

17:15 Musselburgh

War Memorial

9st 9lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: Lawrence Mullaney

Backed when winning over 7f here in April (good) and first-time cheekpieces perhaps backfired at Doncaster; those aids are now left off but has stamina to prove over this far.

4/1

14/1

  • Place: £2.00

Form: 60-066

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 0lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Not a frequent winner and hasn't been at her best in recent runs so although well handicapped at present, others make greater appeal.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

6

(1)

31st Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 6

19:55 Musselburgh

Misemerald

9st 0lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Philip Kirby

Over three years since her last win but she has run with credit on her last three starts; others still preferred for win purposes.

6/1

4th

7

(1)

16th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

16:10 Thirsk

Misemerald

9st 3lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Philip Kirby

Yet to win in handicap company but she's been placed on her last two outings, most recently at Carlisle (1m, good) 12 days ago; drops back in trip with each-way claims.

7/1

3rd

6

(3)

4th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 173y

Class 6

18:39 Carlisle

Misemerald

10st 0lb

J: Miss Natasha Cookson

T: Philip Kirby

Yet to win a handicap but she finished second at Catterick (7f, good to firm) 12 days ago; profile suggests a repeat isn't guaranteed but possibilities if she does back that up.

11/2

4/1

  • Place: £3.20

Form: 669651 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Second over C&D last September, but poor form on other three outings on turf; most of his racing has been on AW and comes into this having won at Wolverhampton three weeks ago.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

4

(5)

31st Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 6

19:55 Musselburgh

Sanditon

9st 8lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Charlie Johnston

Two 7f AW wins this year; had few chances on turf but he has run well at Catterick in the past, including last month; still looked in top form when meeting trouble in running at Wolverhampton last time; contender.

9/2

5th

8

(5)

14th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

Sanditon

9st 5lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Charlie Johnston

Both his wins have come on AW, the latest here in June off 5lb lower; current mark will be no excuse and a greater concern would be his last run at Musselburgh.

15/2

7th

4

(1)

30th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 6

15:30 Musselburgh

Sanditon

9st 11lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Charlie Johnston

Both his wins have come on AW but he has had few chances on the grass and seems effective on good or quicker, as when third of eight at Catterick (7f) last week; in the mix with a repeat.

9/4

Form: 4-0237 CD

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 6lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Four of his seven wins have been here, three over 6f and the other at this trip; should come on for his run at Carlisle a week ago (6f, good) when returning from a 70-day break; can go well.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3

(3)

4th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

14:45 Catterick

Rain Cap

9st 9lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: John David Riches

9yo who has been beaten on his last 13 starts and hasn't really shone elsewhere on his last two outings; however, this four-time course winner was second in this last year and a respectable fourth over C&D three starts ago; could have a part to play now back here.

6/1

7th

3

(1)

26th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:00 Pontefract

Rain Cap

9st 8lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: John David Riches

Not beaten far on his last two starts and this veteran is only 1lb higher than for his win in this event last year; well drawn; solid claims.

100/30

5th

1

(5)

16th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 6y

Class 6

16:35 Hamilton

Rain Cap

9st 9lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: John David Riches

Won this race in 2022 and finished runner-up in two of three subsequent runnings; looked to be running into form again when fourth of eight at Catterick (7f, good to firm) 24 days ago and a very good run is likely.

11/2

Form: 331324 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Has won over 6f on Tapeta and 5f (good) at Hamilton this season; fair efforts over 5f/6f on last two starts; pulled hard on last try at 7f, although still a creditable third at Musselburgh in April; not out of it.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

2

(7)

16th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 7y

Class 6

14:15 Hamilton

Classy Clarets

10st 2lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Iain Jardine

Enjoying a fine season and his fifth win (including over C&D) of the campaign came at Wolverhampton (7f) two days ago when completing a quick hat-trick; leading claims turned out under a 5lb penalty.

6/5

1st

3

(2)

14th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

19:25 Wolverhampton (AW)

Classy Clarets

9st 8lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Iain Jardine

Arrives seeking a hat-trick after 7f turf wins at Musselburgh (good) and Catterick (good to firm), the latter with ease and his best effort for almost two years; still well treated on this first AW start since March and a repeat of either of his last two efforts would make him tough to beat.

6/5

1st

3

(5)

8th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

14:00 Catterick

Classy Clarets

9st 9lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Iain Jardine

Won at Hamilton (5f, good) in May and he was back on the scoresheet at Musselburgh (7f, good) last Tuesday, making virtually all under Jack Nicholls; yard continues in flying form and he's respected under a penalty.

100/30

8/1

Form: -54228 CD

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Ex-Declan Carroll; C&D winner last July (soft); below par at Beverley last week but comes into the reckoning on his two seconds over C&D in May (good).
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

8

(9)

1st Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

16:50 Doncaster

Emerald Army

9st 5lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Started off well for Ruth Carr, although did appear to throw away (hung right) a winning opportunity when runner-up at Carlisle (7f, good) in May; better than bare facts - denied a clear run - when sixth of nine at Thirsk latest; fairly treated, so isn't discounted.

15/2

6th

2

(6)

16th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

16:10 Thirsk

Emerald Army

9st 11lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Course winner last April when trained by Declan Carroll; runner-up in two of his six starts since joining this stable and shaped as if still in form when sixth of eight at Catterick (7f, good to firm) 24 days ago; can go well if things drop right (usually held up).

6/1

6th

2

(10)

22nd Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

17:10 Catterick

Emerald Army

9st 9lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Ex-Declan Carroll; C&D winner last July (soft); below par at Beverley last week but comes into the reckoning on his two seconds over C&D in May (good).

8/1

Form: 18-749 C

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 3lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Won over 6f here last autumn (soft) and also shaped well when fourth over C&D in May (good); not at his best over 5f on AW last time; could go well back up in trip.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

7

(9)

22nd Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

17:10 Catterick

Blue Jay Way

9st 3lb

J: Mikkel Mortensen

T: John David Riches

Won over 6f here last autumn (soft) and also shaped well when fourth over C&D in May (good); not at his best over 5f on AW last time; could go well back up in trip.

14/1

9th

1

(11)

1st Jun 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Blue Jay Way

9st 9lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: John David Riches

Only run over 5f once, when well held over C&D two years ago, and has done most recent racing over 7f; resumed in decent form and this is easier if anything but the drop back in trip from the outside stall would have to be a worry; headgear returns.

13/2

4th

8

(6)

21st May 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

16:50 Catterick

Blue Jay Way

9st 0lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: John David Riches

Won back-to-back, here (6f) and Wolverhampton (7f), last October; higher in the weights now and Ethan Tindall is booked for Ideal Guest; raced freely when seventh of nine at Wolverhampton (7f; 16-1) two months ago; others more obvious.

12/1

Form: 8-9876 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 0lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Two wins in 2025, the second over 7f on good to firm at Wetherby; hasn't done as well this year, although fair efforts the last twice, most recently over 7f at Redcar (good to firm) last month.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

9

(6)

22nd Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

17:10 Catterick

Martins Brig

9st 0lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: David Thompson

Two wins in 2025, the second over 7f on good to firm at Wetherby; hasn't done as well this year, although fair efforts the last twice, most recently over 7f at Redcar (good to firm) last month.

20/1

6th

11

(5)

25th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

14:57 Redcar

Martins Brig

8st 9lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: David Thompson

Winner at Wetherby in April 2025 (7f, good to firm) and some fair runs since; hasn't been in much form on the AW this year and perhaps best watched for now.

33/1

7th

13

(7)

20th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Martins Brig

9st 0lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: David Thompson

Triple C&D winner but he's finished in rear in his last three runs and and his last win was 12 months ago; one of three runners for the yard and he needs to turn things around.

16/1

OUR TIP

Form: 406-23 BF

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Ex-Adrian Wintle; ten-race maiden; sound efforts on last two starts, notably on stable debut when third at Wetherby last week (5.5f, good to firm; 11-8 favourite, not clearest of runs); seems to stay 7f; a possible.
Place /
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Verdict Starting price

1

(2)

4th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 212y

Class 6

15:45 Catterick

Captain Cess

9st 12lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

Ran well on his stable debut at Wetherby (5.5f, good to firm) in June and built on that when winning at Thirsk (7f; fifth and sixth have won since) 19 days ago; this drop back in trip won't be an issue and he has good claims off a 4lb higher mark.

5/2

1st

1

(3)

16th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

16:10 Thirsk

Captain Cess

9st 12lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

Ten-race maiden but he went close at Chepstow (6f, good to soft) on his final start for Adrian Wintle, and ran well at Wetherby (5.5f, good to firm; didn't get the clearest run) last month on his stable debut; this trip will be no issue and he's considered.

11/4

3

(4)

22nd Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

17:10 Catterick

Captain Cess

9st 9lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

Ex-Adrian Wintle; ten-race maiden; sound efforts on last two starts, notably on stable debut when third at Wetherby last week (5.5f, good to firm; 11-8 favourite, not clearest of runs); seems to stay 7f; a possible.

5/2

Non-runners

Wath Court

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £14.20
Straight Forecast £14.50
Tricast £112.36
Trifecta £156.40

Selections

The Times:

War Memorial

RP RATINGS:

Emerald Army

The Sun:

Sanditon

SPOTLIGHT:

Rain Cap

D Express:

Captain Cess

Daily Record:

Sanditon

POSTDATA:

Emerald Army

The Star:

Emerald Army

Telegraph:

War Memorial

The Guardian:

War Memorial

Daily Mirror:

War Memorial

Daily Mail:

Rain Cap