15:52 Catterick

Wednesday 19 July 2023

All14:2214:5215:2215:5216:2216:57

5th Regiment Royal Artillery Handicap

Off time: 15:52 | Winning time: 1m 12.26s

(6)

Oso Rapido⁴

Age: 6| Weight: 10-0| J: Jonny Peate⁽³⁾| T: R Fell & S Murray| OR: 74| CD

10/3

Took a step back in the right direction when fifth of 16 in handicap at York (6f, good, 33/1) 4 days ago. Landed this event 12 months ago so he's very much one to consider.

Form: 0-50695

(8)

Showalong¹⁰

Age: 5| Weight: 9-12| J: Sean Kirrane⁽³⁾| T: T D Easterby| OR: 72| D

13/2

Latest win at Nottingham in May. Only fifth of 6 in handicap (7/2) at Ayr (5f, good) 10 days ago. Needs to get back on track.

Form: 99-2165

(1)

Blazing Son²⁹

Age: 5| Weight: 9-11| J: Mark Winn⁽³⁾| T: B Smart| OR: 71| BF| D

7/2

2 wins from 4 runs this year. Latest win at Southwell in May. 7/2, creditable fourth of 7 in handicap at Thirsk (6f, soft) 29 days ago. Can give a good account.

Form: 11-3114

(5)

Prospect¹⁵

Age: 5| Weight: 9-10| J: G Lee| T: P T Midgley| OR: 70| CD

15/2

C&D winner. Latest win here in June. Respectable third of 9 in handicap at Hamilton (6f, good, 10/1) 15 days ago. In the mix.

Form: 572153

(7)

Ecclesiastical¹⁶

Age: 6| Weight: 9-6| J: A Mullen| T: T Davidson| OR: 66| BF

4/1

Latest win at Chester in June. 5/6, creditable third of 6 in handicap at Musselburgh (5f, good to firm) 16 days ago. Can go well again.

Form: 305113

(4)

Quercus^p¹⁴

Age: 6| Weight: 8-10| J: J Fanning| T: Mrs A Duffield| OR: 56| BF| CD

4/1

3-time C&D winner. Latest win here in June. 18/5, creditable second of 12 in handicap at Thirsk (6f, good to firm) 14 days ago. Ought to be in the shake-up once more.

Form: 7-04192

Non-Runners

(2)

Muscika⁴

Weight: 10-0| Age: 9

T: D O'Meara J: D Tudhope

(3)

Catch Cunningham³⁸

Weight: 9-12| Age: 4

T: K A Ryan J: T Eaves

Forecasts

Oso Rapido (10/3), Blazing Son (7/2), Quercus (4/1), Ecclesiastical (4/1), Muscika (6/1), Showalong (13/2), Prospect (15/2), Catch Cunningham (16/1)

OSO RAPIDO took this event 12 months ago and hinted at a revival when fifth in a big field at York last time so gets the nod in a very open handicap. Three-time C&D winner Quercus and in-form Ecclesiastical appeal as the duo to give the selection most to do and can chase hime home in that order.