Form Snapshot: Successful twice at 7f on good to firm and good ground. Beaten 8l behind Glory Hyde at 16-1 when 10th of 11 on her latest outing at Redcar over 6f (good) in May.
1 14:00 Catterick 08 Jul 2026
Pinker's Pond Apprentice Handicap (Class 6) (4YO plus)
7f 6y Good to firm-good in places
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Form Snapshot: Has won 12 races from 7f to 1m on good to firm and good ground and on the all-weather. Beaten 5l behind The Gay Blade at 7-2jt-fav when seventh of 8 on his latest outing at Carlisle over 7f (good) last month.
Form Snapshot: Winner of five races from 5f to 7f on good ground and on the all-weather. Won on his latest outing when 2-1fav at Musselburgh over 7f (good) last month, beating Monhammer by a neck. Carries a 5lb penalty today for that success. Has won 3 times this season.
Form Snapshot: He has won four times at 7f on good and good to soft ground. Third of 10 behind Mythical Isle beaten 1 1/2l at 10-11fav on his latest outing at Wolverhampton over 7f last month. Has won twice at Catterick this season.
Form Snapshot: A winner at 7f on the all-weather. Finished 8l behind Lumenbourg when fifth of 6 at 22-1 on his latest outing at Carlisle over 6f (good to soft) last month.
Form Snapshot: Winner of seven races from 7f to 1m 2f on good to firm and good ground and on the all-weather. Finished 3l behind Classy Clarets when fourth of 9 at 18-5 on her latest outing at Musselburgh over 7f (good) last month.
Form Snapshot: Winner of five races from 7f to 1m on good to firm and good ground. Beaten 15l behind Mayor Of Maghera at 22-1 when last of 7 on her latest outing at Musselburgh over 1m 1f (good) last month.
Form Snapshot: A winner at 6f on the all-weather. Beaten 1/2l by Barmyblade when second of 18 at 25-1 on her latest outing at Thirsk over 6f (good to firm) earlier this month. Runs from 1lb out of handicap.
Form Snapshot: Placed once in 13 starts. Beaten 8l behind Vitalline at 16-1 when 9th of 13 on his latest outing at Newcastle over 6f last month. Runs from 1lb out of handicap. He is wearing cheekpieces for the first time.
Verdict
Classy Clarets has been in consistent form during 2026 so far having finally won twice on turf, including at Musselburgh last week when Coconut Bay was back in fourth, although a 5lb penalty leaves him requiring more on this occasion. Therefore, the vote goes to FILEY BEACH, who landed a brace of C&D victories in May and it wouldn't be a surprise if he could improve again.
Previous Winners
| Year | Going | Ran | Winner | Draw | Age | Weight | OR | Form | Last run | Trainer (Distance) | Jockey | SP | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Good to Firm | 9 | Without Delay | 11 | 6 | 9 3 | 54 | 8-56592 | 8 days | Miss Tracy Waggott (26 miles) | William Pyle | 15/ 8 | 1:23.00 |
| 2024 | Soft | 12 | Miss Willows | 8 | 5 | 8 9 | 46 | 050-208 | 16 days | S Whitaker (37 miles) | Ben Sanderson | 9/ 1 | 1:27.27 |
Race Favourite Stats
| Year | Favourite Finish Position | Winner Market Position |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 1 |
| 2024 | 9 | 5 |
Race Record
| Distance | Record Time |
|---|---|
| 7f 6y | 1:23.00 |