July 22 / 16.42 Catterick

16.42

Good To Firm

Racing Again 4th August Handicap

  • Prize money: £3663.8
  • 0m 5f 212y
  • Class 6
  • 7 runners
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Racing Again 4th August Handicap

Runners: 7 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

7/2 (Won)

  • Win: £7.50
  • Place: £2.60

Form: 608210 C BF

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Made all at Thirsk (6f) on penultimate start and was hindered by being pestered for the lead at Beverley latest (eventually dropped away); tactical considerations aside, he remains well treated on peak form and is a course winner.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

2nd

3

(5)

26th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 212y

Class 6

15:15 Catterick

Barmyblade

9st 8lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Front-running wins at Thirsk and over this C&D in July (both on good to firm), the most recent coming off a 3lb lower mark than today's; below his best here on his last two starts but is worth forgiving for the latest effort, having come across to the near side rail; may be able to bounce back.

5/1

7th

7

(3)

17th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 212y

Class 6

15:15 Catterick

Barmyblade

9st 5lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Front-running wins at Thirsk and over C&D last month; only fourth behind Miss Rainbow here 13 days ago but he used up a lot of energy getting to the front from the widest stall; better drawn today and he should have a big run in him.

9/1

4th

3

(8)

4th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 212y

Class 6

15:45 Catterick

Barmyblade

9st 10lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

Made all at Thirsk (6f, good to firm) last month and bounced back from a disappointing effort when winning over this C&D two weeks ago (again made all); can't be dismissed off this 3lb higher mark at a track which suits.

9/2

5/1

  • Place: £2.50

Form: 486-03

Last run: 37 days

W: 8st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Has proved an inconsistent maiden but ran encouragingly off a reduced mark at Carlisle last time when dropped back to 6f, returned to turf and back from a layoff; possibilities provided she builds on that effort.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

14th

12

(13)

20th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:54 Newcastle (AW)

Wait For It

8st 13lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Liam Bailey

15-race maiden; in fair form on turf this summer, placed over 6f twice before fair 7f efforts on her last starts; the return to 6f won't hurt and she did run well on AW once when trained in Ireland.

8/1

4th

4

(4)

4th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

14:45 Catterick

Wait For It

9st 9lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Liam Bailey

Remains a maiden after 14 starts but she's returned from a break in good form this summer, finishing in the first three on her last three starts (6f/7f, good/good to firm; including here); could be thereabouts.

6/1

3rd

7

(7)

31st Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 6

19:55 Musselburgh

Wait For It

9st 0lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Liam Bailey

Exposed maiden but she has run with credit in two 6f handicaps this summer, finishing second of seven at Catterick last week; returning to 7f will be in her favour and she is high on the list.

2/1

OUR TIP

Form: 352103 C

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Largely in good form this season, notably for Thirsk win; respectable third at Carlisle most recently; return to a sharper scenario looks ideal, as her broadly consistent record at Catterick attests; solid claims.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

4

(9)

17th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 212y

Class 6

15:15 Catterick

Miss Rainbow

9st 10lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Tracy Waggott

Two wins this summer, the latest over C&D 13 days ago when having a bit to spare; a 4lb higher mark may prove less of a hindrance than the widest stall.

9/2

1st

2

(1)

4th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 212y

Class 6

15:45 Catterick

Miss Rainbow

9st 11lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Tracy Waggott

Often front-runner; course winner over 7f last June and gained her fifth success when winning at Thirsk (6f, good to firm) five starts ago; behind Barmyblade when third over this C&D before a lesser effort at Thirsk 11 days ago; could bounce back in this lower grade.

5/1

4th

7

(7)

24th Jul 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

16:18 Thirsk

Miss Rainbow

9st 5lb

J: William Pyle

T: Tracy Waggott

Won this race last year and she scored over 5f here (good) last month; can be a bit up and down but she's finished a creditable third in last two runs, including at Catterick (6f, good to firm) on Wednesday; shortlisted.

9/1

Form: -27295 D

Last run: 4 days

W: 8st 12lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Best efforts this term when runner-up at Redcar and Hamilton in May/June; losing run is mounting up but he's capable of taking a serious hand; registered sole success (May 2025) off 8lb higher.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

4

(11)

26th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

16:52 Catterick

Mister Sky Blue

9st 9lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: Gemma Tutty

1-26, the win coming in a handicap at Hamilton (6f, good to firm) last May; close third in a classified event at Thirsk two starts ago before a solid effort in a Beverley handicap (7.5f, good to firm) last time; drops back into a classified with good claims.

7/1

4th

7

(11)

12th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 75y

Class 6

15:15 Beverley

Mister Sky Blue

9st 2lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: Gemma Tutty

Only 1-25; the blinkers were left off when going close over 6f at Thirsk last week; that was a classified race and he's probably better at 6f than 7f.

7/1

3rd

4

(8)

7th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

14:10 Thirsk

Mister Sky Blue

9st 9lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: Gemma Tutty

Close second in a Hamilton handicap (6f, good to soft) in June but he's not come close to that form in three subsequent runs; overall record is now 1-24 and he needs to rediscover his spark; blinkers worn in last three starts are removed.

13/2

Form: 657-00

Last run: 46 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
4yo maiden who has raced mainly at further; two duck eggs this term leave a doubt over current form; chance of revival depends on the effects of this belated return to sprinting, combined with first-time visor.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

11th

10

(1)

8th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Ayr

Highfield Sunshine

9st 6lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

Close up in 7f events as a 3yo but she hasn't been her old self at 7f and 6f this year, in different headgear in two of her last three starts (none today); looks unlikely for now.

20/1

5th

1

(3)

22nd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 212y

Class 6

16:42 Catterick

Highfield Sunshine

9st 9lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

4yo maiden who has raced mainly at further; two duck eggs this term leave a doubt over current form; chance of revival depends on the effects of this belated return to sprinting, combined with first-time visor.

13/2

10th

7

(1)

6th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

17:00 Doncaster

Highfield Sunshine

9st 8lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: John & Sean Quinn

Below best at the end of last season and also well held on 7f Catterick reappearance, taking her record to 0-13; a subsequent wind operation needs to have had a positive effect.

16/1

20/1

Form: 9-1488 D

Last run: 37 days

W: 9st 7lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Seven-time AW winner who is 1-7 on turf; paid for setting a strong pace when returned to this sphere last time but ended up achieving nothing in terms of form and he has become inconsistent.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

5

(4)

4th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 212y

Class 6

15:45 Catterick

Howzak

9st 10lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Liam Bailey

Seven of his eight wins have been on the AW, the most recent coming at Newcastle (6f; first-time tongue-tie) in February; well beaten on his last three starts but he did have an excuse here two weeks ago (blindfold was removed late).

33/1

6th

4

(5)

22nd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 212y

Class 6

16:42 Catterick

Howzak

9st 7lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Liam Bailey

Seven-time AW winner who is 1-7 on turf; paid for setting a strong pace when returned to this sphere last time but ended up achieving nothing in terms of form and he has become inconsistent.

20/1

8th

1

(1)

15th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 182y

Class 6

14:45 Carlisle

Howzak

10st 0lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Liam Bailey

Seemingly aided by first-time tongue-tie when causing 28-1 surprise on AW in February (6f) but absent since running as though something was amiss the following month and has become far too inconsistent to rely upon; not the percentage call on first turf start since summer 2024.

12/1

14/1

Form: 874975 D

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Three-time AW scorer who holds weak claims on her two efforts since joining new yard and returned to turf, last of five at Catterick (5f) latest; 0-8 in this sphere; others preferred.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

3

(7)

22nd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 212y

Class 6

16:42 Catterick

Woodhay Whisper

9st 7lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Ron Barr

Three-time AW scorer who holds weak claims on her two efforts since joining new yard and returned to turf, last of five at Catterick (5f) latest; 0-8 in this sphere; others preferred.

14/1

5th

6

(3)

22nd Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

15:00 Catterick

Woodhay Whisper

9st 0lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Ron Barr

Ex-Jack Jones (bought for 3,600gns in April); all three wins have been on AW; fair run on stable debut when seventh over 6f at Thirsk (good); well drawn and could go well on a rare run at 5f (races mainly at 6f).

16/1

7th

4

(11)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

15:30 Thirsk

Woodhay Whisper

9st 8lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Ron Barr

Won twice for Jack Jones, both times over 6f at Wolverhampton; hung right and weakened when last in action at Southwell (5f) ten weeks ago; changed hands for 3,600gns since; best watched on stable debut.

20/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £38.60
Straight Forecast £35.68
Trifecta £100.30

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Barmyblade

SPOTLIGHT:

Miss Rainbow

Telegraph:

Wait For It

POSTDATA:

Mister Sky Blue

Daily Mail:

Highfield Sunshine

D Express:

Wait For It

The Times:

Mister Sky Blue

The Star:

Highfield Sunshine

Daily Mirror:

Barmyblade

The Sun:

Barmyblade

The Guardian:

Miss Rainbow

Daily Record:

Miss Rainbow