July 22 / 15.10 Catterick

15.10

Good To Firm

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  • Prize money: £4187.2
  • 0m 7f 6y
  • Class 6
  • 8 runners
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Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

14/1 (Won)

  • Win: £19.90
  • Place: £4.90

Form: 8-0568

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Ex-John Ryan; yet to hit top form for new yard, but his handicap mark has dropped significantly; could go well with a visor on for first time.
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3rd

5

(2)

29th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

16:08 Ayr

Wise Crack

9st 10lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Ruth Carr

Won at Catterick (7f, good to firm) in July and finished to good effect when fifth of 13 at Yarmouth (7f, good) recently, indicating he'll be suited by the stiffer test of stamina on today's ground, provided he acts on it.

12/1

5th

4

(12)

17th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 3y

Class 6

16:45 Yarmouth

Wise Crack

9st 11lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Ruth Carr

Tends to race too freely but came good in first-time visor at Catterick (7f, good to firm) in July and has made the frame twice over 1m since (wore cheekieces last time); back in trip with no headgear on here; a possible.

8/1

4th

5

(8)

31st Aug 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

16:25 Southwell (AW)

Wise Crack

9st 5lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Ruth Carr

Better for a visor going on the last twice, despite being inclined to pull hard in it; much will hinge on how he settles over today's more demanding 1m switched to cheekpieces.

8/1

4/1

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 227530 CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 13lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Three-time C&D winner (twice on soft, once on good to firm); runner-up over C&D on first two starts this season (good); also a good third here two runs back but ran poorly latest, on his first run on good to firm this season; perhaps ideally suited by softer nowadays.
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2nd

9

(8)

17th Oct 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 4

16:10 Catterick

Vince Le Prince

8st 13lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Excels over C&D, only once out of the frame in 14 runs and his fourth win coming on latest start here (good), when making all from Indefensible; still well treated and can go well in the bid to repeat his 2024 win.

9/2

1st

8

(7)

30th Sep 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

16:15 Catterick

Vince Le Prince

9st 2lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

13 starts here have yielded three wins and eight places, albeit the latest success came nearly two years ago; arrives in form after a string of solid efforts and he's likely to make his presence felt again.

11/2

4th

1

(1)

17th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

16:30 Ayr

Vince Le Prince

9st 12lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Getting on for nearly two years since his last win but running well of late, reaching the frame for the fourth time in his last five starts when fourth of ten at Musselburgh (7f, good) last Saturday; should be thereabouts again.

5/1

11/2

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 327412 D

Last run: 37 days

W: 9st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Two good runs in June, winning at Wolverhampton (7f) and finishing a close second at Carlisle (7f, good) to a subsequent winner; a possible.
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6th

4

(2)

26th Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:05 Ripon

Good Karma

9st 10lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: John David Riches

Back to winning ways at Wolverhampton (7f, AW) in June and has continued in good nick, third of 12 in 6f Pontefract handicap nine days ago; ought to be in the shake-up again.

4/1

3rd

7

(2)

17th Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

14:08 Pontefract

Good Karma

9st 7lb

J: Joe Bradnam

T: John David Riches

Won at Wolverhampton in June and he's also had some close calls this season including at Thirsk (7f, good to soft) 12 days ago; now drops back in trip but he was only just caught after setting a strong pace last time and is a key player off unchanged mark.

9/2

3rd

10

(1)

5th Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:00 Thirsk

Good Karma

8st 4lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: John David Riches

Found out by the drop back to 6f at Catterick 19 days ago; in good form over this trip beforehand but in a lower grade; could prove vulnerable in Class 4 company.

12/1

11/4

Form: 647821 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 13lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Won his first race since September 2024 when scoring at Chester last time (7f, good; third run in cheekpieces, runner-up third there the next day); up 3lb; goes well on fast ground; a possible.
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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

Form: 0-3041 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 8lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Off the mark for the season when making all at Pontefract last time (6f, good); his other five wins have all been over 7f (two sound runs on both C&D starts); well drawn; a possible.
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10th

9

(10)

17th Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

14:08 Pontefract

Ideal Guest

9st 5lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Harriet Bethell

Front-runner who scored over C&D (good) in June but that was a Class 6 and he's been vulnerable in both runs since; still 3lb higher than for that last success and he has some work to do back up in grade.

6/1

4th

6

(1)

8th Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 212y

Class 6

15:36 Catterick

Ideal Guest

9st 9lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Harriet Bethell

Front-runner who's landed the inside stall; did a lot of his winning in the past over 7f but may be happiest over this trip now, as when making all for Ethan Tindall off 3lb lower in June; one to consider back from a short break.

4/1

5th

5

(2)

22nd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

15:10 Catterick

Ideal Guest

9st 8lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Harriet Bethell

Off the mark for the season when making all at Pontefract last time (6f, good); his other five wins have all been over 7f (two sound runs on both C&D starts); well drawn; a possible.

9/2

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9/1

Form: 608074 D

Last run: 9 days

W: 10st 0lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Last turf win was at Redcar in September 2024 (6f, good to firm; blinkers on for the first time); ran one of his best races this season when fourth over 1m at Ayr last week (1m, good to firm; visor on); same headgear; each-way chance.
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14

(8)

20th Oct 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

17:30 Newcastle (AW)

Gressington

9st 4lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Katie Scott

C&D winner off a 13lb higher mark last December; rather disappointing earlier in the season, but better efforts on last three starts and has a chance off his current good mark.

9/1

4th

2

(1)

1st Oct 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Gressington

9st 9lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Katie Scott

While his 2026 campaign has been underwhelming, he has dropped down the weights and three of his last four runs have been creditable; each-way claims back into Class 6 company.

10/1

5th

8

(3)

5th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Gressington

9st 1lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Katie Scott

Should be well handicapped but slow starts are holding him back; did well to finish fourth at Musselburgh recently but he seems risky these days.

12/1

16/1

Form: 07-606 CD

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 4lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
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.
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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: 33504

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 64

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Payout
Exacta £97.10
Straight Forecast £79.11
Tricast £267.86
Trifecta £507.40

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Vega Storm

The Guardian:

Good Karma

SPOTLIGHT:

Ideal Guest

POSTDATA:

Vince Le Prince

D Express:

Wise Crack

Telegraph:

Kings Merchant

The Times:

Vega Storm

The Star:

Vega Storm

Daily Mail:

Vince Le Prince

Daily Mirror:

Good Karma

The Sun:

Good Karma

THE NORTH:

Ideal Guest

Daily Record:

Ideal Guest