17:00 Catterick

Monday 10 May 2021

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Racing TV Profits Returned To Racing Apprentice Handicap

Off time: 17:01 | Winning time: 1m 30.84s

(2)

Thrave^b³²

Age: 6| Weight: 9-12| J: Frederick Larson⁽⁸⁾| T: M Appleby| OR: 75| BF| D

10/1

11/4, creditable third of 7 in handicap at Southwell (6.1f) 32 days ago, not seen to maximum effect. Interesting back on turf with young Larson (twice a winner on him) taking off 8 lb.

Form: 132553

(3)

Tathmeen^p⁹

Age: 6| Weight: 9-12| J: Harry Russell| T: A Brittain| OR: 75

12/1

Latest win at Wolverhampton in April. Good third of 16 in handicap at Thirsk (6f, good, 14/1) 9 days ago, running on. Could go well again.

Form: 371453

(7)

Business³²¹

Age: 4| Weight: 9-11| J: Sean Kirrane| T: J & S Quinn| OR: 74| BF

7/1

Lightly-raced maiden. Disappointing in Beverley handicap when last seen 10 months ago but earlier form reads well and he's worth another chance on return having been gelded.

Form: 4237-

(5)

The Great Heir^p⁴³

Age: 5| Weight: 9-11| J: Laura Coughlan⁽³⁾| T: Adrian Nicholls| OR: 74| D

7/2

Last win back in 2018 but was knocking on the door on AW this winter for Kevin Ryan and not seen to best effect at Doncaster for new yard 43 days ago. Cheekpieces back on.

Form: 22-6280

(6)

Donnelly's Rainbow¹⁰

Age: 8| Weight: 9-10| J: Andrew Breslin| T: Harvey Bastiman| OR: 73| D

20/1

Fifth of 6 in handicap at Musselburgh (7.2f, good, 10/1) 10 days ago, not ideally placed. Has work to do.

Form: 1227-75

(4)

Zumurud^p¹⁹

Age: 6| Weight: 9-9| J: Ella McCain⁽³⁾| T: M Walford| OR: 72| C

7/2

Course winner. 9/2 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, respectable fourth of 8 in handicap at this course (6f, good) 19 days ago, slowly away. On a good mark but this trip is a concern.

Form: 5500-64

(9)

Equidae^p,t¹⁴

Age: 6| Weight: 9-7| J: Shannon Watts⁽⁸⁾| T: I Jardine| OR: 70| D

5/1

Latest win at Southwell in February. Creditable fourth of 14 in handicap at Southwell (7.1f, 18/1) 14 days ago. Interesting if granted a lead.

Form: 314234

(8)

Nordic Fire^p¹⁰

Age: 5| Weight: 9-1| J: John Shinnick⁽⁵⁾| T: R Fell & S Murray| OR: 64

8/1

Off 3 months, 6/1, below form eighth of 13 in handicap at Newcastle (6f) 10 days ago. Return to 7f will suit, career-low mark and young rider has enjoyed success.

Form: 23-2258

(1)

Etikaal^h1¹⁴

Age: 7| Weight: 8-8| J: Oliver Stammers| T: Grant Tuer| OR: 57| D

17/2

Fifteen runs since last win in 2019. 11/1, bit below form sixth of 15 in handicap at Thirsk (7f, good to firm) 14 days ago, making effort earlier than ideal. Hood on 1st time.

Form: 4336-56

Non-Runners

(10)

King Of Tonga²

Weight: 9-12| Age: 5

T: D O'Meara J: Joanna Mason

Forecasts

Zumurud (7/2), The Great Heir (7/2), Equidae (5/1), Business (7/1), Nordic Fire (8/1), King Of Tonga (8/1), Etikaal (17/2), Thrave (10/1), Tathmeen (12/1), Donnelly's Rainbow (20/1)

BUSINESS was disappointing when well backed on his handicap debut when last seen 10 months ago but remains with potential for 2021 having been gelded and is worth chancing. Thrave is interesting back on turf with his young rider able to claim 8 lb. Nordic Fire is another to consider.