Catterick
Tomorrow, May 31, 2025FlatClass 55f
Verdict
Verdict
The Andrew Balding stable is going great guns so PIANOFORTE gets the nod to make light of a long absence under P J McDonald. Farandaway will be a threat if in the same form as when second over 5f here last week, while Wicket Keeper appeals as a likely improver for new trainer Ed Bethell.
Pianoforte
Farandaway
Wicket Keeper
6f Mdn Stks
6f Mdn Stks
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
- 1. PianoforteJ: P. J. McDonaldT: Andrew BaldingF: 5283/3-
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 10-2
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 408
VerdictFairly useful maiden. Good third of 8 in novice at Kempton (6f) in April 2024. Not seen since but a top yard perseveres and he holds leading form claims. - 2. FarandawayJ: Oliver StammersT: Grant TuerF: 22227-82
- Price History:
- 3.25
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 9-7
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 6
VerdictFairly useful maiden. Good second of 5 in novice at this course (5f, good, 11/2) 6 days ago. Should go well again. - 7. Wicket KeeperJ: Kevin StottT: Edward BethellF: 3-
- Price History:
- 4.50
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 9-7
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 252
VerdictPromise when third of 12 in maiden (14/1) at Newbury (6f, good to soft) on debut for Eve Johnson Houghton last September. Likely improver having switched to Ed Bethell in the off season. 
3. ReddeefJ: Stevie DonohoeT: Charlie FellowesF: 63527-6- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 9-7
- Gear:
- visor
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 39
VerdictFair maiden. 22/1, creditable sixth of 12 in novice at Kempton (6f) on reappearance 39 days ago. First-time visor replaces cheekpieces.
10. TanjenJ: S. B. KirraneT: Tim EasterbyF: 94- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 9-2
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 12
VerdictTwice-raced filly. Sent off at 11/4 but ran to keen when fourth of 6 in novice at Ripon (6f, good to firm) 12 days ago. Should have more to offer at some stage.
6. The Sweet EscapeJ: William PyleT: David LoughnaneF: 47- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 9-7
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 18
VerdictTwice-raced gelding. 18/1, seventh of 12 in novice at Windsor (6f, good to firm) 18 days ago.
5. TakteekJ: Kaiya FraserT: Charlie FellowesF: 0- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 9-7
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 25
Verdict25/1, tenth of 12 in maiden at Kempton (6f) on debut 25 days ago. Cheekpieces are quickly reached for. Reddeef looks connections' first string unless the betting hints otherwise.
4. Sand SeaJ: Lewis EdmundsT: David & Nicola Barron- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 9-7
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- -
Verdict2,000 gns Pearl Secret gelding. Dam 5f/6f winner (including at 2 yrs). Best watched on debut unless the betting strongly hints otherwise.,
8. Kennedys PassJ: James SullivanT: John & Sean QuinnF: 85- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 9-2
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 12
VerdictMore one for handicaps judged on her 2 outings this spring.
9. Little Beck AnnieJ: Cam HardieT: Peter NivenF: 6-- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 9-2
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 188
Verdict50/1, sixth of 8 in maiden at Newcastle (6f) on debut in November. Can only watch.- Unnamed Favourite
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