Catterick Bridge Race 1 - Racing To School Nursery
AURA OF MELANIA (3) Tidy run when 2nd last time at this venue and has been racing in stronger company. Will be positive in the run early. Form has been improving over recent runs. Inclined to respect any betting moves and presents good prospects. SPECTACULAR DIVER (4) Tailed off to finish 7th last time at Musselburgh. Should improve from the last run and lining up against easier rivals. Likely to be well placed early. Goes close. CHEEKY CHESCA (5) Started off strong but faded towards the end when 3rd last start at Beverley. Underrated. MICK'S THE BOY (2) Ran 5th last time at Ayr. Capable of a strong comeback. Has plenty of early speed. Can measure up to this company.

Jockey: Jason Hart
Weight: 61.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Jumped at $11.00 and below par when 5th last run at Ripon but competing in an easier class. Drawn nicely. Hoping that the added weight won't hurt. Hard to have.
Last Starts 43 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 27/07/2026 | - | CL5 | $8,853.00 | Ripon | 1207m | GOOD TO FIRM | Clifford Lee | 57.5kg | - | - | 2 |
| 4.8L | $11.00 |
| 6/9 | 11/06/2026 | - | GBB Race | $7,869.00 | Nottingham | 1013m | SOFT | Paul Mulrennan | 59kg | - | - | 5 |
| 8.55L | $4.20 |
| 7/11 | 30/05/2026 | - | GBB Race | $39,348.00 | Chester | 1222m | GOOD | Hector Crouch | 60.5kg | - | - | 6 |
| 7.3L | $26.00 |
| 6/6 | 01/05/2026 | - | GBB Race | $29,511.00 | Goodwood | 1005m | GOOD | Saffie Osborne | 60.5kg | - | - | 2 |
| 6L | $15.00 |

Jockey: Billy Garritty
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Odds of $6.50 and came in 5th last time at Ayr. Capable of a strong comeback. Won't be far away during the run. Very capable of taking this out.
Last Starts 31 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 08/08/2026 | - | GBB Race | $7,870.00 | Ayr | 1207m | GOOD | Jake Dickson | 58kg | - | 2-3-3-3-5-5 | 5 |
| 6.5L | $6.50 |
| 6/10 | 15/07/2026 | - | GBB Race | $7,869.00 | Catterick | 1005m | GOOD TO FIRM | Lewis Chalkley | 56kg | - | - | 1 |
| 7.4L | $2.88 |
| 2/10 | 01/07/2026 | - | 2Y CL5 NOV (DIV 2) | $7,869.00 | Thirsk | 1207m | GOOD TO FIRM | Billy Garritty | 57.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| 3.43L | $15.00 |
| 8/15 | 12/06/2026 | - | CL3 | $24,592.00 | York | 1207m | GOOD | Billy Garritty | 59kg | - | - | 2 |
| 7.3L | $34.00 |

Jockey: K Stott
Weight: 60.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Was competitive when 2nd last time here and up against a less competitive field. Displays good tactical speed. On an upward trajectory in recent races. Expect support.
Last Starts 22 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 17/08/2026 | - | CL6 | $6,886.00 | Catterick | 1199m | GOOD | Oisin Mcsweeney | 60.5kg | - | 2-2-2-3-2-2 | 4 |
| 2L | $4.50 |
| 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: Sean Kirrane
Weight: 60.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Odds of $5.50 and weakened under pressure when 7th last time at Musselburgh. Should improve from the last run and facing less formidable opponents. Should come to hand quickly. Good prospects.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 25/08/2026 | - | CL6 | $6,886.00 | Musselburgh | 1006m | GOOD | Jason Hart | 61.5kg | - | 6-5-4-5-7 | 2 |
| 15L | $5.50 |
| 3/10 | 12/08/2026 | - | GBB Race | $8,854.00 | Beverley | 1005m | GOOD TO FIRM | David Allan | 59kg | - | 9-8-7-5-3 | 6 |
| 2.25L | $15.00 |
| 6/7 | 03/06/2026 | - | 2Y CL4 NOV | $10,821.00 | Ripon | 1005m | GOOD | David Allan | 60.5kg | - | - | 7 |
| 6.4L | $21.00 |
| 5/6 | 13/05/2026 | - | CL2 | $39,348.00 | York | 1005m | GOOD | David Allan | 58kg | - | - | 2 |
| 12.25L | $5.00 |
| 2/4 | 29/04/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Pontefract | 1008m | GOOD | David Allan | 60.5kg | - | - | 2 |
| 1.25L | $17.00 |

Jockey: D Allan
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Good result placing 3rd last start at Beverley. Good chance and definitely has claims.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/13 | 30/08/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Beverley | 1005m | HEAVY | David Allan | 58kg | - | 1-1-1-2-3 | 13 |
| 3.8L | $9.00 |
| 3/8 | 17/08/2026 | - | CL6 | $6,886.00 | Catterick | 1199m | GOOD | David Allan | 59.5kg | - | 5-5-6-5-5-3 | 1 |
| 3.25L | $7.50 |
| 9/12 | 01/08/2026 | - | GBB Race | $17,706.00 | Doncaster | 1308m | GOOD TO FIRM | Jake Dickson | 55.5kg | - | 1-2-1-2-7-9 | 8 |
| 12.2L | $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: Jack Nicholls
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Jumped at $34.00 and only fair when 5th last time at Chester but gets a favourable draw. Not likely to pull off the victory.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 22/08/2026 | - | GBB Race | $19,674.00 | Chester | 1019m | GOOD TO SOFT | Paul Mulrennan | 58kg | - | 5-4-4-4-5 | 5 |
| 8.05L | $34.00 |
| 7/8 | 10/08/2026 | - | GBB Race | $10,821.00 | Ayr | 1207m | GOOD TO SOFT | S H James | 58kg | - | 3-3-3-2-7-7 | 4 |
| 7.6L | $51.00 |
| 7/8 | 10/07/2026 | - | GBB Race | $29,511.00 | York | 1207m | GOOD TO FIRM | S H James | 58kg | - | - | 4 |
| 13.45L | $10.00 |

Jockey: O Mcsweeney
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Backing up quickly for this race. Jumped at $9.50 and struggled with the pace when 11th last start at Newcastle but back in an easier grade. Not at all out of this race.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/11 | 02/09/2026 | - | CL6 | $6,100.00 | Newcastle | 1207m | STANDARD | Joanna Mason | 58.5kg | - | 8-8-9-9-11-11 | 11 |
| 9.55L | $9.50 |
| 7/10 | 13/08/2026 | - | CL6 | $7,526.00 | Beverley | 1005m | GOOD TO FIRM | Joanna Mason | 57.5kg | - | 5-5-6-6-7 | 5 |
| 9.35L | $13.00 |
| 4/10 | 15/07/2026 | - | GBB Race | $7,869.00 | Catterick | 1005m | GOOD TO FIRM | Joanna Mason | 59kg | - | - | 8 |
| 5.85L | $81.00 |
| 6/7 | 25/06/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Newcastle | 1207m | STANDARD TO SLOW | Oisin Mcsweeney | 60.5kg | - | - | 6 |
| 11.6L | $151.00 |
| 10/11 | 18/06/2026 | - | GBB Race | $8,854.00 | Ripon | 1207m | GOOD | Joanna Mason | 57.5kg | - | - | 9 |
| 11.05L | $19.00 |

Jockey: P J Mcdonald
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Didn't attack the line when 7th last start at Wolverhampton. Displays good closing speed. Not threatening these.
Last Starts 22 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 17/08/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Wolverhampton | 1441m | STANDARD | Stephen Donohoe | 58kg | - | 2-1-1-1-2-6-7 | 2 |
| 21L | $34.00 |
| 3/10 | 04/08/2026 | - | GBB Race | $10,820.00 | Lingfield | 1409m | STANDARD | Stephen Donohoe | 58kg | - | 1-1-1-1-1-2-3 | 4 |
| 3L | $19.00 |
| 7/12 | 23/07/2026 | - | 2yo | $8,362.00 | Southwell | 1221m | STANDARD | Stephen Donohoe | 57kg | - | - | 13 |
| 6.95L | $51.00 |