Catterick Races & Results 1 Saturday 23rd September 2023 UK Horse Racing Speed Ratings & Tips

Catterick Races & Results Tomform Saturday 23rd September 2023

There were 60 Races on Saturday 23rd September 2023 across 8 meetings. There was 7 races at Newbury, 8 races at Listowel, 7 races at York, 8 races at Catterick, 8 races at Curragh, 8 races at Ayr, 7 races at Newmarket, 7 races at Wolverhampton, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.

Races & Results Saturday 23rd September 2023

The data in the racecards below is for the past year. View the racecard key.

13:45 Catterick Handicap (Class 5) 7f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	5 1st (5) (10/3 +17%) Lady Ava	3.333333 10/3(+17%)	(5) Lady Ava 10/3, Lightly-raced maiden. Cheekpieces on for 1st time, creditable third of 8 in nursery (3/1) at Thirsk (6f, soft) 5 days ago. Step up in trip rates as a positive and she should be in the mix. Creditable 3rd in headgear after being hampered at Thirsk on Monday (6f, soft); chance.
2	3 2nd (3) (11/2 -22%) Half Moon Rising	5.5 11/2(-22%)	(3) Half Moon Rising 11/2, Lightly-raced maiden. 22/1, creditable fourth of 8 in nursery at Newcastle (7.1f) 39 days ago, going enthusiastically. Not fully ruled out, though suspicion is he may benefit from drop in trip. Fair form to date including close fourth on h'cap debut at Newcastle last time; a possible.
3	4 3rd (4) (6/1 -33%) Vintage Love	6 6/1(-33%)	(4) Vintage Love 6/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 85/40, creditable third of 8 in minor event at Carlisle (5.8f, good) 22 days ago. Likely improver now handicapping over a longer trip. Decent 3rd on last two starts (6f); first run on soft, over 7f and in a h'cap; a possible.
4	2 4th (2) (8/1 +6%) Dark Before Dawn	8 8/1(+6%)	(2) Dark Before Dawn 8/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Good sixth of 13 in minor event at Windsor (6f, good to firm, 80/1) 68 days ago, not knocked about. Type to improve now handicapping. Needs to improve for step up in trip on h'cap debut as has shown only modest form so far.
5th	8 5th (8) (4/1 +27%) Brandaisy	4 4/1(+27%)	(8) Brandaisy 4/1, Much improved when runner-up at Haydock on nursery debut and hasn't really been seen to best effect either outing since (slowly away at Beverley/tack issue at Wolverhampton. Not fully discounted. Good second on heavy ground on handicap debut; lesser efforts since; may well bounce back..
6th	6 6th (6) (20/1 +29%) Madame Christine	20 20/1(+29%)	(6) Madame Christine 20/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 50/1, run best excused when tenth of 12 in nursery at Southwell (7.1f) 10 days ago, poorly drawn. Bit more needed. Shaped quite well over 6f/7f on the AW; disappointing on handicap debut last time (7f, AW).
7th	7 7th (7) (20/1 +29%) Oceanic Wonder	20 20/1(+29%)	(7) Oceanic Wonder 20/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Good second Beverley (7.4f, good to soft) on penultimate outing but proved disappointing when eighth of 9 in nursery (8/1) at Thirsk (7f, good to firm) 43 days ago. Needs a couple of these to falter. Good 2nd over 7.5f on h'cap debut (soft); needs to bounce back from lesser run last time.
8th	1 8th (1) (11/2 -22%) Line Sheet	5.5 11/2(-22%)	(1) Line Sheet 11/2, Improved to get off the mark on first run since leaving Ralph Beckett in 5-runner nursery at Leicester (7f, soft, 9/2) 11 days ago. 4 lb rise looks manageable. Won 5-runner nursery on soft last time; chance of following up off this 4lb higher mark.
9th	9 9th (9) (11/1 +31%) Fighting Wren	11 11/1(+31%)	(9) Fighting Wren 11/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Sixth of 9 in minor event (50/1) at Southwell (7.1f) 17 days ago. Makes handicap debut. Must improve. Modest form to date; needs to improve on h'cap debut; well beaten on previous run on soft.

LTO Selection:

13:45 Catterick Handicap (Class 5) 7f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.

LINE SHEET built on her nursery debut when scoring over 7f at Leicester last time and she can continue her upward trajectory. George Scott's charge has been raised 4lb for that one and three quarters of a length success and that could prove lenient on this progressive two-year-old. Vintage Love rates as the biggest danger after running consistently in her career to date and she could have a change of fortunes on her nursery bow, while Lady Ava can build on an encouraging first nursery start.

VINTAGE LOVE enters nurseries from a fair-looking mark and has shaped as if the step up to 7f may unlock some improvement, so gets the nod ahead of Lady Ava, who found 6f an inadequate test on her nursery bow at Thirsk earlier in the week. Line Sheet won a relatively weak affair at Leicester last week but should prove up to making her presence felt again in this company.

This can go to BRANDAISY who ran really well when second on heavy ground on her nursery debut. Line Sheet looks her main threat.

13:45 Catterick Handicap (Class 5) 7f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:20 Catterick Maiden (Class 5) 6f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (10/1 +50%) Act Of Violence	10 10/1(+50%)	(1) Act Of Violence 10/1, Outstrip gelding. Eighth of 12 in minor event at Thirsk (6f, good to soft, 125/1) on debut 57 days ago. More needed. Well beaten at 125-1 on Thirsk debut (6f, soft) and improvement needed..
2	4 2nd (4) (2.25/1 +50%) Shelbourne	2.25 2.25/1(+50%)	(4) Shelbourne 2.25/1, Cotai Glory gelding. Seventh of 11 in minor event (50/1) at Yarmouth (7f, good) on debut 27 days ago, not unduly punished. Should progress. Cotai Glory gelding; shaped with some promise at 50-1 on Yarmouth debut; should go well.
3	2 3rd (2) (0.83/1 -46%) Dr Foster	0.83 0.83/1(-46%)	(2) Dr Foster 0.83/1, Advertise colt. 20/1, second of 14 in maiden at Newmarket (6f, good to firm) 43 days ago. Will take all the beating. Improved on debut run when excellent 2nd in Newmarket maiden (6f); the one to beat.
4	6 4th (6) (8.5/1 -42%) Blufferonthebus	8.5 8.5/1(-42%)	(6) Blufferonthebus 8.5/1, Thrice-raced filly. Third of 8 in maiden at this course (5f, good, 66/1) 24 days ago, nearest finish. Player. Fair third in a 5f maiden here last time (good; 66-1); more needed to take this.
5th	5 5th (5) (50/1 +24%) Bella Grazia	50 50/1(+24%)	(5) Bella Grazia 50/1, Twice-raced filly. Eighth of 12 in maiden at Kempton (6f, 125/1) 10 days ago, not knocked about. Looks to be being brought along gradually. Hasn't shown much so far and looks one for middle-distance handicaps next season.
6th	3 6th (3) (14/1 -56%) La La Lucrative	14 14/1(-56%)	(3) La La Lucrative 14/1, Foaled January 23. €21,000 foal, Profitable colt. Dam 6f winner (including at 2 yrs). Not an obvious debut winner on paper. Colt by Profitable; 21,000euros foal; likely to need the experience.
7th	7 7th (7) (66/1 +0%) Flocon	66 66/1(+0%)	(7) Flocon 66/1, Mondialiste filly. Sixth of 8 in minor event at Carlisle (5.8f, good, 80/1) 22 days ago. Must improve. Hasn't shown much in her two runs so far and looks more one for handicaps.

LTO Selection:

14:20 Catterick Maiden (Class 5) 6f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.

This contest seems to revolve around the performance of DR FOSTER, who was a very good second on his second start over 6f at Newmarket and he can go one better today. Michael Appleby's runner was only beaten three quarters of a length when running on gamely on that occasion and he sets a high bar for the rest to aim at. Blufferonthebus shaped as if this step up in trip would suit when third over 5f at this venue last time and she is fancied to give the selection the most to think about, while Shelbourne heads the remainder.

DR FOSTER sets a clear standard on the form of his Newmarket second and will take all the beating if arriving in the same form, though George Scott's Shelbourne showed ability on his debut and should have more to offer, with Blufferonthebus fancied to round out the placings.

Following his excellent second at Newmarket last time DR FOSTER should go one better but is likely to be a warm order to do so.

14:20 Catterick Maiden (Class 5) 6f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:55 Catterick Handicap (Class 6) 6f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	3 1st (3) (11/4 +21%) Eldeyaar	2.75 11/4(+21%)	(3) Eldeyaar 11/4, Improved on recent efforts to win 14-runner handicap (12/1) at Ripon (6f, good to firm) 18 days ago by ½ length from Wade's Magic, having positional advantage. Player again. Off the mark on turf last time but not sure to confirm placings with Wade's Magic (second).
2	5 2nd (5) (4/1 -20%) Wade's Magic	4 4/1(-20%)	(5) Wade's Magic 4/1, C&D winner. Latest win here in August. Not disgraced when third of 6 in handicap (5/2) at this C&D (soft) 11 days ago. Possible his busy spell is starting to catch up with him but is respected nonetheless. 3l to find with Langholm on recent run here but could still go well.
3	2 3rd (2) (13/8 +1%) Langholm	1.625 13/8(+1%)	(2) Langholm 13/8, Course winner. Sixteen runs since last win in 2022. 5/2, creditable second of 6 in handicap at this C&D (soft) 11 days ago. Shortlist material. Placed six times without winning here this term (2nd over 6f latest); should go well again.
4	4 4th (4) (7/1 +50%) Autumn Flight	7 7/1(+50%)	(4) Autumn Flight 7/1, Ninth of 12 in handicap at Southwell (6.1f, 20/1) 26 days ago. Has fallen back below last winning mark but others are more persuasive. Cost 6,000gns in May having just won at Brighton; some fair form since; below best latest.
5th	1 5th (1) (10/1 -11%) Laura's Breeze	10 10/1(-11%)	(1) Laura's Breeze 10/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 16/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, seventh of 10 in handicap at Yarmouth (7f, good) 27 days ago. First-time visor needs to generate some progress. Modest efforts over 7f (best run on soft on debut); down in trip with visor tried.
6th	6 6th (6) (28/1 -75%) Fircombe Hall	28 28/1(-75%)	(6) Fircombe Hall 28/1, Didn't show too much on return from 14-month absence when ninth of 13 in handicap at Newcastle (6f, 40/1) 12 days ago. Best watched again. 6f AW winner last season; should come on for recent reappearance run; best on fast ground.
7th	7 7th (7) (28/1 +30%) Point Of Woods	28 28/1(+30%)	(7) Point Of Woods 28/1, Fifteen runs since last win in 2022. 8½ lengths twelfth of 14 to Eldeyaar in handicap at Ripon (6f, good to firm, 40/1) 18 days ago. Hard to see him getting involved. On a lengthy losing run; finished well beaten at Ripon last time; others stronger.

LTO Selection:

14:55 Catterick Handicap (Class 6) 6f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.

Eldeyaar was a good winner over 6f at Ripon last time and he appears primed to offer another bold bid, but he may be susceptible to some better treated rivals and the nod goes to LANGHOLM. Michael Dods' charge has been raised 1lb for a length second over C&D last time and this consistent performer appears likely to be hard to beat today. Wade's Magic has form that ties in with both of the aforementioned runners and he's likely to be in the mix again.

LANGHOLM was beaten only by a unexposed 3-y-o here last time and he's fancied to gain his first win of the season. Eldeyaar held a positional advantage when beating course specialist Wade's-Magic at Ripon when they last met and that pair head the list of dangers.

This looks a good opportunity for course regular LANGHOLM to get off the mark for the year after a series of good runs here.

14:55 Catterick Handicap (Class 6) 6f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:30 Catterick Handicap (Class 5) 5f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	5 1st (5) (8/1 +20%) Travel Candy	8 8/1(+20%)	(5) Travel Candy 8/1, C&D winner in July. 6/1, found run of good form coming to a halt when seventh of 8 in nursery at Wolverhampton (5.1f) 37 days ago. Has had a breathing operation since so may well bounce back.
2	8 2nd (8) (7/1 +30%) Zaphea	7 7/1(+30%)	(8) Zaphea 7/1, 11/2, found some improvement to get off the mark in 9-runner nursery at Musselburgh (5f, good to soft) 7 days ago, leading entering final 1f. Can make presence felt now up and running.
3	4 3rd (4) (5/2 -11%) Cool Run	2.5 5/2(-11%)	(4) Cool Run 5/2, 7/4, third of 9 in minor event at Haydock (6f, good to soft) 64 days ago, faring the better of the 2 pace-forcers. She's been expensive to follow so far, but it wouldn't be a huge surprise if she puts that right now handicapping back at the minimum trip.
4	3 4th (3) (9/2 -13%) Vice Captain	4.5 9/2(-13%)	(3) Vice Captain 9/2, Career best when winning 4-runner maiden at Bath (5f, good to firm, 11/4) 10 days ago, leading over 1f out and well on top finish. Shortlist material.
5th	2 5th (2) (6/1 +45%) Newport Bay	6 6/1(+45%)	(2) Newport Bay 6/1, Is progressing gradually, latest when close fourth of 5 in minor event (11/1) at Wolverhampton (5.1f) 3 weeks ago, Makes handicap debut.
6th	1 6th (1) (5/1 -25%) Keldeo	5 5/1(-25%)	(1) Keldeo 5/1, 1 win from 3 runs this year. 11/1, ran at least as well in defeat when third of 7 in minor event at Beverley (5f, good to firm) 37 days ago. Makes handicap debut and will need to take another step forward.
7th	6 7th (6) (15/2 +46%) Whogoesthere	7.5 15/2(+46%)	(6) Whogoesthere 15/2, Lightly-raced maiden. Again ran below form when fifth of 8 in maiden (13/2) at this C&D (good) 24 days ago. Makes handicap debut. Must improve.
8th	7 8th (7) (33/1 -106%) Very Blue Moon	33 33/1(-106%)	(7) Very Blue Moon 33/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 14/1, wasn't in the same form as previously when seventh of 9 in minor event at Thirsk (5f, good to firm) 43 days ago. Makes handicap debut.

LTO Selection:

15:30 Catterick Handicap (Class 5) 5f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.

ZAPHEA deservedly got off the mark with a commanding display at Musselburgh last week, and reverting to nursery company should hold no fears as she looks to go in again. Soft ground may be a question mark, but as long as she handles it, the daughter of Dandy Man should have too much for the unexposed Cool Run and Vice Captain, who arrives with similar claims on the back of a comfortable success at Bath.

VICE CAPTAIN found a bit extra for the drop to the minimum trip when getting off the mark in a Bath maiden 10 days ago and he looks the way to go back in handicap company. Cool Run has been expensive to follow so far but she's fancied to go very close on nursery debut, with Zaphea and C&D winner Travel Candy completing the shortlist.

Judged on breeding there should still be progress to come from COOL RUN (nap). Second choice is Newport Bay.

15:30 Catterick Handicap (Class 5) 5f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:05 Catterick Handicap (Class 4) 14f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (6/1 -20%) Arrange	6 6/1(-20%)	(1) Arrange 6/1, Back to best when winning 11-runner handicap at Carlisle (11.2f, good, 10/1) just over 3 weeks ago, produced to lead under 2f out and always holding on. Up in trip. Refused to race after banging her head on penultimate start (in cheekpieces) so does come with risks attached. Game winner at Carlisle last time; best form on good or faster.
2	5 2nd (5) (2/1 -6%) Dreams Adozen	2 2/1(-6%)	(5) Dreams Adozen 2/1, Off the mark in a Hamilton maiden (11.1f) last month and didn't need to find any progress when following up back in a handicap at Bath (14f, firm) just over 2 weeks ago. Ran at least as well in defeat when runner-up at Chester last week and can continue her good work. Progressive sort; followed up her two wins with close second at Chester last week; chance.
3	3 3rd (3) (11/4 +21%) Big Cheese	2.75 11/4(+21%)	(3) Big Cheese 11/4, 7/2 and blinkered for 1st time, found the drop in grade liberating as he got off the mark in 10-runner handicap at this C&D (good) 24 days ago, leading entering final 1f and forging clear. 6 lb higher here but could well have more to offer if the blinkers continue to work. Consistent; C&D winner on good last time; acts on soft; chance despite 6lb rise.
4	2 4th (2) (9/4 +25%) Muzaffar	2.25 9/4(+25%)	(2) Muzaffar 9/4, Duly confirmed previous promise when winning 6-runner handicap (15/8) at Thirsk (14f, good to soft) 2 weeks ago, value for a bit extra too having to come from last to first in a steadily-run contest. Looks sure to go well again. Came from behind to win over 1m6f last time; 3lb higher; another good run on the cards.
5th	4 5th (4) (18/1 +10%) Gastronomy	18 18/1(+10%)	(4) Gastronomy 18/1, Never looked likely to get involved in the finish when fourth of 8 in handicap at Newcastle (12.4f, 10/1) 12 days ago. Mark continues to fall and needs to get back on track. 0-9; on a fair mark and trying this trip for the first time, but not been in best of form.

LTO Selection:

16:05 Catterick Handicap (Class 4) 14f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.

Narrowly denied over slightly further at Chester last week, DREAMS ADOZEN is unlucky not to be arriving on a four-timer, but she can continue her excellent run of form on ground that should suit. A taking winner over C&D last month, Big Cheese can give her the most to think about off 6lb higher, along with Muzaffar, who bounced back to winning ways himself with a fine performance at Thirsk off a 3lb lower mark.

MUZAFFAR was value for a bit extra having come from last to first in a steadily-run contest when doubling his tally at Thirsk a fortnight ago and this represents a good opportunity for Richard Fahey's 4-y-o to follow up. Dreams Adozen is going through a good spell at present, so she looks the main danger, with Big Cheese taken to fill third spot.

In a tricky contest DREAMS ADOZEN, who is still on the upgrade, is taken to beat recent winners Muzaffar and Big Cheese.

16:05 Catterick Handicap (Class 4) 14f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:40 Catterick Handicap (Class 5) 12f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	9 1st (9) (13/8 +41%) Sanction	1.625 13/8(+41%)	(9) Sanction 13/8, First run since leaving William Haggas when 9/2, career best when cosily winning 11-runner handicap at Nottingham (10.2f, good to soft) just over 6 weeks ago. She's unexposed and may do better yet. Nottingham handicap debut winner latest (1m2f, good) and scope to do a lot better still.
2	4 2nd (4) (9/2 -50%) Squeezebox	4.5 9/2(-50%)	(4) Squeezebox 9/2, 2 wins from 6 runs this year. Latest win at Newmarket in July. 3/1, ran well switched to positive tactics when second of 8 in handicap at Newmarket (10f, good) just over 5 weeks ago, headed over 2f out. Up in trip. Win and close second at Newmarket since upped to 1m2f; tries a new trip this time.
3	6 3rd (6) (11/1 +56%) Don't Look Back	11 11/1(+56%)	(6) Don't Look Back 11/1, Fared little better ridden more prominently than is usually the case when eighth of 12 in handicap at Newcastle (10.2f, 20/1) 15 days ago. Mark contimues to ease. 3lb lower than for May's near-miss at Hamilton, and going looks perfect; new trip.
4	7 4th (7) (11/2 +50%) The Dancing Poet	5.5 11/2(+50%)	(7) The Dancing Poet 11/2, 4-time C&D winner, latest when taking advantage of a drop in the weights in 11-runner handicap (soft, 10/3) 11 days ago, leading approaching last ½f. Effectively only 1 lb higher taking in to account his rider's claim so impossible to dismiss. Latest success (soft) took C&D record to 1313141; chance if on another going day.
5th	1 5th (1) (9/1 +50%) Molinari	9 9/1(+50%)	(1) Molinari 9/1, Cheekpieces on for 1st time, creditable fourth of 13 in handicap at Doncaster (10.2f, good to firm, 18/1) 5 weeks ago. Yet to put good runs together all year though, so others make more appeal. Would make more appeal with better ground on a longer track; back to form latest.
6th	11 6th (11) (14/1 -40%) Mascani	14 14/1(-40%)	(11) Mascani 14/1, Winner at Beverley in July. 11/2, below form 11 lengths sixth of 11 to Sanction in handicap at Nottingham (10.2f, good to soft) 44 days ago, left behind before final 1f. Needs to get back on track. Sound surface perhaps the issue latest; up from 0-60 class but step up to 1m4f is a plus.
7th	3 7th (3) (7/1 +72%) Heathen	7 7/1(+72%)	(3) Heathen 7/1, Probably failed to see out the longer trip when sixth of 8 in handicap at Kempton (16f, 18/1) 2 weeks ago, going in snatches. Back down in trip and now 1 lb below his last winning mark, he's one to look out for should market support arrive. Dual 1m4f Tapeta winner but less compelling on turf; hood of both wins is missing.
8th	10 8th (10) (18/1 -13%) Peripeteia	18 18/1(-13%)	(10) Peripeteia 18/1, Better for run when 8½ lengths fourth of 11 to The Dancing Poet in handicap at this C&D (soft, 13/2) 11 days ago. Could well hit the frame. More compelling on AW; latest fourth to The Dancing Poet took C&D record to 69484.
9th	2 9th (2) (66/1 -65%) Ring Fenced	66 66/1(-65%)	(2) Ring Fenced 66/1, Off the mark at Kempton in January but not in the same form 3 weeks later when fifth of 7 in handicap at Southwell (12.1f) First run for yard after leaving Andrew Balding (£2,000) and probably will need this outing after 8 months off. 1m3f Kempton winner off 5lb lower in January; hasn't any experience of slow turf yet.

LTO Selection:

16:40 Catterick Handicap (Class 5) 12f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.

The Kevin Phillipart De Foy stable can do little wrong at present and this looks like an ideal opportunity for the consistent SHAZAM to regain the winning thread. She may not be proven on this ground, but this represents a drop in grade and she may have too much for course specialist The Dancing Poe and Squeezebox, who has won two of his last four starts. Molinari and Sanction can also have a say in proceedings.

SANCTION justified support on her handicap debut for an in-form yard at Nottingham juts over 6 weeks ago and with further progress anticipated, Ed Bethell's 3-y-o gets the nod to follow up as her stamina is further drawn out. Squeezbox is in fine form at present so Mick Appleby's 4-y-o could be the one to give the selection most to think about, with The Dancing Poet and Shazam another couple worthy of consideration.

Assuming trip and ground are within range, SANCTION could prove a bit better than this. C&D regular The Dancing Poet is next best.

16:40 Catterick Handicap (Class 5) 12f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:15 Catterick Handicap (Class 6) 7f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	6 1st (6) (4/1 +20%) Shark Two One	4 4/1(+20%)	(6) Shark Two One 4/1, Twenty-seven runs since last win in 2020. 11/2, creditable fifth of 12 in handicap at this course (6f, good) 24 days ago. His losing streak tempers enthusiasm somewhat but he's well worth another crack at this trip and is down to a career-low mark. Line has come too soon over 6f here the last thrice; slower ground shouldn't be a problem.
2	2 2nd (2) (22/1 -144%) Direct Hit	22 22/1(-144%)	(2) Direct Hit 22/1, 5/1, creditable fourth of 11 in handicap at Southwell (8.1f), hampered. Off 167 days and will need to improve for the fitting of blinkers now returned to turf if he's to get off the mark. Spare stamina at 1m, but can pull away his chances; no strong form on turf as yet.
3	7 3rd (7) (15/2 +63%) Without Delay	7.5 15/2(+63%)	(7) Without Delay 15/2, One win from 22 Flat runs. Thirteen runs since last win in 2022. Cheekpieces on for 1st time, good fifth of 13 in handicap (8/1) at this C&D (soft) 11 days ago. Others preferred on this occasion. C&D classified second last month (good); has run to similar level here again on soft since.
4	3 4th (3) (16/5 -16%) All Dunn	3.2 16/5(-16%)	(3) All Dunn 16/5, Four wins from 14 runs this year. 3/1, career best when winning 7-runner handicap at Ripon (8f, good to firm) 18 days ago, kept up to work. 4 lb rise by no means the end of the world and he's high on the shortlist. New career best in victory at Ripon latest (1m) despite not settling again; shortlisted.
5th	5 5th (5) (11/4 +39%) Asmund	2.75 11/4(+39%)	(5) Asmund 11/4, Twelve runs since last win in 2022. 13/2, creditable second of 13 in handicap at Southwell (7.1f) 17 days ago. Enters calculations off the same mark here. Nearly 3l ahead of Darbucks over C&D two runs ago (good to soft); in good heart just now.
6th	1 6th (1) (9/2 +72%) Coaxing	4.5 9/2(+72%)	(1) Coaxing 9/2, C&D winner. Eighth of 15 in handicap at Thirsk (7f, soft, 16/1) 5 days ago. Needs to bounce back in a major way. C&D maiden winner in spring 2022 on far quicker ground; refused to settle the last thrice.
7th	8 7th (8) (9/1 +36%) Hot Scoop	9 9/1(+36%)	(8) Hot Scoop 9/1, C&D winner in August. Creditable fourth of 10 in handicap (13/2) at Thirsk (6f, soft) 5 days ago. No more than an each-way squeak. C&D classified win last month (good) but last in handicap back here next time; handles cut.
8th	10 8th (10) (40/1 +39%) Breath Catcher	40 40/1(+39%)	(10) Breath Catcher 40/1, Twelfth of 13 in handicap at Southwell (6.1f, 28/1) 26 days ago and it's easy enough to look elsewhere. Still to rediscover early 2yo form; no harm in giving this second step up to 7f a go.
9th	9 9th (9) (50/1 +24%) Suntory Star	50 50/1(+24%)	(9) Suntory Star 50/1, 11½ lengths eighth of 9 to Hot Scoop in minor event at this C&D (good, 10/1) 24 days ago. Can give a good account without posing serious threat to principals. C&D 0-50 classified third at 150-1 last month; well below the same level before and since.

LTO Selection:

17:15 Catterick Handicap (Class 6) 7f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.

Trainer Tim Easterby has been in among the winners in recent weeks and if first-time blinkers bring any improvement in Direct Hit, the Lightning Spear gelding could have a say. All Dunn might prove popular after winning comfortably at Ripon earlier this month but he has another 4lb here and a chance is taken on DARBUCKS. Caught late on over a mile last time out, he has a 2lb rise to deal with but crucially he handles plenty of cut in the ground and that may give him the advantage.

ALL DUNN notched his fourth win of the season at Ripon earlier this month and the way he went about his business there suggested that this 4 lb higher mark will be within reach. There's been plenty of water under the bridge since Shark Two One last hit the target but he's been in good form over 6f here of late and is feared back at this trip off a career-low mark. Asmund and Darbucks have both been knocking on the door too, and are others with claims in a competitive heat.

Assuming the return to 7f really rates a plus, SHARK TWO ONE can score a first win since his 2yo days, perhaps ahead of Asmund.

17:15 Catterick Handicap (Class 6) 7f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:50 Catterick Handicap (Class 6) 7f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	6 1st (6) (15/2 +12%) Mister Sox	7.5 15/2(+12%)	(6) Mister Sox 15/2, 3/1, seventh of 10 in handicap at Carlisle (6.9f, good to firm) 31 days ago. Yard saddles a slightly stronger candidate in the shape of Obee Jo. Below part latest, but went close at Beverley and Ripon last month on ground with cut.
2	2 2nd (2) (13/2 +0%) Obee Jo	6.5 13/2(+0%)	(2) Obee Jo 13/2, Three-time C&D winner, the latest in July. 9/1, creditable fourth of 13 in handicap back here (soft) 11 days ago and no reason to believe he won't be in the mix once more. Dual C&D winner in 2023, and better than bare form back here latest, if not unlucky.
3	3 3rd (3) (10/3 +0%) Liberty Breeze	3.333333 10/3(+0%)	(3) Liberty Breeze 10/3, Three-time C&D winner, most recently in June. Creditable second of 13 in handicap (9/2) at this C&D (soft) 11 days ago, slowly away. Another bold show on the cards. C&D record of 3-9, and over 1l ahead of Obee Jo here latest (soft); not on a winning mark.
4	1 4th (1) (4/1 +11%) Bomb Squad	4 4/1(+11%)	(1) Bomb Squad 4/1, 10/3, career best when winning 13-runner handicap at Southwell (6.1f) 26 days ago. Shade more needed having been raised 5 lb for that but he's proving consistent and has to enter calculations. Southwell win latest (6f) was his best form yet; can win at 7f, if maybe not off new mark.
5th	7 5th (7) (7/2 -17%) Spartakos	3.5 7/2(-17%)	(7) Spartakos 7/2, C&D winner. 9/4, career best when winning 6-runner handicap at Musselburgh (7.2f, soft) 6 days ago, comfortably. This is a deeper race but, with Ryan Sexton's claim partially negating the penalty, he has to go on the shortlist. Wins over 7f with cut include C&D classified and (latest) Musselburgh handicap; respected.
6th	4 6th (4) (13/2 +59%) Magical Effect	6.5 13/2(+59%)	(4) Magical Effect 13/2, C&D winner. Twelve runs since last win in 2022. Bit below form seventh of 13 in handicap (11/1) at this C&D (soft) 11 days ago. Now at the veteran stage and looks vulnerable. One-time C&D scorer on heavy, but has been somewhat below par back here the last twice.
7th	5 7th (5) (12/1 -20%) Mrs Trump	12 12/1(-20%)	(5) Mrs Trump 12/1, 22/1, ninth of 11 in handicap at Doncaster (5.6f, good) 6 days ago. Back up in trip and she's opposable from a win point of view. Easier task than sole previous 7f start, but no certainty she wants as far as this.
8th	8 8th (8) (66/1 -65%) Fai Fai	66 66/1(-65%)	(8) Fai Fai 66/1, Fifteen runs since last win in 2021. Ninth of 12 in handicap (16/1) at Newcastle (5f) 12 days ago. Significantly up in trip and it's easy enough to look elsewhere. 0-15 since August 2021 debut in France; doesn't win on form level shown on Tapeta lately.
9th	9 9th (9) (33/1 -32%) Sharrabang	33 33/1(-32%)	(9) Sharrabang 33/1, Thirty runs since last win in 2021. 16/1, sixth of 13 in handicap at Newcastle (6f) 12 days ago. Losing run looks set to continue. Partial return to form at Newcastle latest (6f) but has lost last 30 now.

LTO Selection:

17:50 Catterick Handicap (Class 6) 7f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.

SPARTAKOS is hard to oppose here after the five-year-old won by close to three lengths at Musselburgh last time out when sent clear three furlongs out. A 5lb penalty may be less than he gets when reassessed and jockey Ryan Sexton claims 3lb back form the saddle. Bomb Squad also won last time out but he has never scored over seven furlongs and may have to settle for another place, possibly leaving Obee Jo to follow them home at a track where he has won four times.

LIBERTY BREEZE goes well here and is appealing on the back of a near-miss over C&D 11 days ago. Next on the list is Obee Jo, who was around 1½ lengths adrift of the selection in fourth that day and should make his presence felt once again. The consistent Bomb Squad is third choice ahead of Spartakos, who snapped a losing run in decisive fashion at Musselburgh recently.

17:50 Catterick Handicap (Class 6) 7f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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