Catterick Bridge Race 2 - Well-Earned Retirement Neal Kidd Nursery
SO TEMPTING (7) Narrowly beaten last time at Chepstow and facing weaker opposition. Jockey Patrick Mcdonald and trainer Tom Ward have shared plenty of success together. Will be trying to topple them late. Goes very close. AURA OF MELANIA (2) Was competitive when 3rd last run at Ripon and lining up against easier rivals. Has plenty of early speed. Will have to carry more weight. No surprise to see a forward showing and one of the main hopes in this race. EEVEE STAR (3) Ran 8th last start at Thirsk. Happy to overlook that run and matched against less formidable competition. Jockey Oisin Orr is in form for this yard. Shows good closing speed. A win wouldn't surprise. INVICTA ROSE (6) Fairly underwhelming when 6th last run at Lingfield but challenged by less formidable competitors. Shows good early pace. Has a good draw. Expect to go close.

Jockey: S H James
Weight: 61.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Came in 4th last start at Nottingham but will appreciate the drop in grade. Has to cope with a weight increase. Could take this out.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 03/08/2026 | - | 2Y CL5 HCP | $7,870.00 | Nottingham | 1223m | GOOD TO FIRM | Stephen Donohoe | 58kg | - | - | 1 |
| 2.29L | $21.00 |
| 4/12 | 23/07/2026 | - | GBB Race | $8,362.00 | Southwell | 1221m | STANDARD | Stephen Donohoe | 60.5kg | - | - | 9 |
| 3.35L | $26.00 |
| 11/11 | 01/07/2026 | - | 2yo | $7,869.00 | Bath | 1152m | FIRM | Luke Morris | 58.5kg | - | - | 10 |
| 12.41L | $8.00 |
| 4/9 | 12/06/2026 | - | GBB Race | $29,511.00 | Chester | 1222m | SOFT | Pierre Louis Jamin | 59kg | - | - | 2 |
| 6L | $4.33 |
| 7/12 | 23/05/2026 | - | GBB Race | $7,869.00 | Windsor | 1217m | GOOD | Rowan Scott | 59kg | - | - | 9 |
| 4L | $12.00 |

Jockey: O Mcsweeney
Weight: 60.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Honest race when 3rd last run at Ripon and matched against lesser competition. Expecting to settle positively. Going up in weight. Solid chance.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 27/07/2026 | - | CL5 | $8,853.00 | Ripon | 1207m | GOOD TO FIRM | Oisin Mcsweeney | 56kg | - | - | 1 |
| 1.3L | $15.00 |
| 5/10 | 14/07/2026 | - | CL6 | $5,902.00 | Leicester | 1408m | GOOD TO FIRM | Oisin Mcsweeney | 61.5kg | - | 4-4-5-5-4-5-5 | 8 |
| 4.75L | $9.00 |
| 4/10 | 25/06/2026 | - | GBB Race | $10,820.00 | Newcastle | 1420m | STANDARD TO SLOW | Oisin Mcsweeney | 58kg | - | - | 6 |
| 8.35L | $26.00 |
| 4/7 | 15/06/2026 | - | GBB Race | $11,805.00 | Wetherby | 1408m | GOOD | Kevin Stott | 58kg | - | - | 1 |
| 5.25L | $26.00 |
| 6/7 | 28/05/2026 | - | GBB Race | $10,821.00 | Ripon | 1207m | GOOD | Oisin Mcsweeney | 58kg | - | - | 2 |
| 13.75L | $29.00 |

Jockey: O J Orr
Weight: 60.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Was $13.00 and finished 8th last start at Thirsk. Happy to overlook that run and up against a less competitive field. Must be considered here.
Last Starts 23 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/12 | 24/07/2026 | - | CL6 | $6,394.00 | Thirsk | 1207m | GOOD TO FIRM | Ryan Sexton | 61.5kg | - | - | 6 |
| 5.8L | $13.00 |
| 5/7 | 03/07/2026 | - | GBB/IRE Incentive Race | $9,837.00 | Beverley | 1005m | GOOD TO FIRM | Silvestre De Sousa | 58kg | - | - | 8 |
| 10.55L | $10.00 |
| 5/8 | 09/06/2026 | - | GBB Race | $12,788.00 | Carlisle | 1005m | GOOD | Connor Beasley | 58kg | - | - | 3 |
| 5.3L | $3.50 |
| 3/8 | 17/05/2026 | - | GBB Race | $10,821.00 | Ripon | 1207m | GOOD | Oisin Orr | 58kg | - | 8-8-8-6-6-3 | 6 |
| 1.45L | $8.00 |

Jockey: D Allan
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Mediocre display when 9th last start at Doncaster but gets the perfect draw. Should muster plenty of early toe. Carrying more weight than last time. Minor claims.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/12 | 01/08/2026 | - | 2yo | $17,706.00 | Doncaster | 1308m | GOOD TO FIRM | Jake Dickson | 55.5kg | - | - | 8 |
| 10.93L | $51.00 |
| 7/10 | 15/07/2026 | - | GBB Race | $7,869.00 | Catterick | 1005m | GOOD TO FIRM | David Allan | 57kg | - | - | 5 |
| 8.65L | $4.00 |
| 7/8 | 25/06/2026 | - | GBB Race | $7,869.00 | Nottingham | 1223m | GOOD TO FIRM | Jake Dickson | 55kg | - | 4-6-8-8-7-7 | 7 |
| 13.1L | $3.50 |
| 3/6 | 17/06/2026 | - | GBB Race | $11,312.00 | Hamilton | 1012m | GOOD | David Allan | 55.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| 5.75L | $4.33 |
| 2/9 | 04/06/2026 | - | GBB Race | $7,869.00 | Wetherby | 1106m | GOOD | David Allan | 55.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| 0.5L | $3.50 |
| 2/9 | 26/05/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Redcar | 1204m | GD/FM(GD PL) | Duran Fentiman | 55.5kg | - | - | 2 |
| 0.3L | $15.00 |
| 5/8 | 17/05/2026 | - | GBB Race | $10,821.00 | Ripon | 1207m | GOOD | Duran Fentiman | 58kg | - | 5-3-5-5-5-5 | 4 |
| 1.95L | $19.00 |
| 5/9 | 20/04/2026 | - | GBB Race | $7,869.00 | Redcar | 1005m | GOOD | Duran Fentiman | 55.5kg | - | 8-7-7-5-5 | 5 |
| 5.1L | $41.00 |

Jockey: Shane Gray
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Odds of $41.00 and came in 6th last run at Beverley. Couldn't have in this.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/11 | 20/07/2026 | - | GBB Race | $7,869.00 | Beverley | 1005m | GOOD TO FIRM | Cieren Fallon | 58kg | - | - | 5 |
| 11.3L | $41.00 |
| 9/12 | 10/07/2026 | - | GBB Race | $14,756.00 | Chester | 1222m | GOOD | David Probert | 58kg | - | - | 11 |
| 9.4L | $41.00 |
| 7/11 | 01/07/2026 | - | 2yo | $7,869.00 | Bath | 1152m | FIRM | Joe Leavy | 57.5kg | - | - | 9 |
| 3.27L | $13.00 |

Jockey: Billy Garritty
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Started at $12.00 and below par when 6th last run at Lingfield but matched against a less competitive field. Should jump out and bowl along. Gets a favourable draw. Expecting a solid performance.
Last Starts 25 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 22/07/2026 | - | CL6 | $6,100.00 | Lingfield | 1003m | GOOD TO FIRM | Hector Crouch | 58kg | - | - | 8 |
| 7.75L | $13.00 |
| 5/11 | 09/07/2026 | - | GBB Race | $11,804.00 | Newbury | 1207m | GOOD TO FIRM | David Probert | 58kg | - | - | 6 |
| 7.25L | $34.00 |
| 6/8 | 27/06/2026 | - | GBB Race | $7,869.00 | Chepstow | 1221m | GOOD TO FIRM | Nicola Currie | 57.5kg | - | - | 2 |
| 10.8L | $19.00 |
| 7/11 | 13/06/2026 | - | CL4 | $24,592.00 | Chester | 1409m | GOOD | Pierre Louis Jamin | 57kg | - | - | 11 |
| 6L | $6.50 |
| 4/11 | 09/06/2026 | - | GBB Race | $8,854.00 | Salisbury | 1207m | SOFT | Billy Loughnane | 57kg | - | - | 2 |
| 7.95L | $17.00 |

Jockey: P J Mcdonald
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Close up last time at Chepstow and competing in a lower grade. Jockey Patrick Mcdonald and trainer Tom Ward are a pair that can't be ignored. Serious contender.
Last Starts 23 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 24/07/2026 | - | CL6 | $6,492.00 | Chepstow | 1221m | GOOD TO FIRM | Ashley Lewis | 53kg | - | 6-6-6-5-5-2 | 2 |
| 0.2L | $7.50 |
| 6/10 | 09/07/2026 | - | GBB Race | $11,804.00 | Newbury | 1207m | GOOD TO FIRM | Pierre Louis Jamin | 57kg | - | - | 10 |
| 11L | $81.00 |
| 6/10 | 23/06/2026 | - | GBB Race | $11,805.00 | Newbury | 1207m | GOOD | Alec Voikhansky | 55.5kg | - | 7-7-7-7-7-6 | 4 |
| 4.65L | $15.00 |
| 8/10 | 20/05/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Kempton | 1207m | GOOD | Alec Voikhansky | 55.5kg | - | - | 8 |
| 5.5L | $34.00 |

Jockey: Joanna Mason
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Odds of $101.00 and came in 7th last time at Southwell. Prefers to settle towards the rear. Considering others.
Last Starts 24 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/12 | 23/07/2026 | - | GBB Race | $8,362.00 | Southwell | 1221m | STANDARD | Mikey Sheehy | 59kg | - | - | 2 |
| 8.6L | $101.00 |
| 5/10 | 25/06/2026 | - | GBB Race | $10,820.00 | Newcastle | 1420m | STANDARD TO SLOW | Oisin Orr | 60.5kg | - | - | 2 |
| 9.35L | $34.00 |
| 6/7 | 13/06/2026 | - | GBB Race | $24,592.00 | York | 1207m | GOOD | Oisin Orr | 60.5kg | - | - | 2 |
| 14.8L | $67.00 |