13:52 Catterick

Wednesday 22 April 2026

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racingtv.com Apprentice Handicap

Off time: 13:52 | Winning time: 58.54s

(3)

Tuscan Point^t,p¹⁷

Age: 4| Weight: 10-0| J: Taryn Langley⁽³⁾| T: Adam Kirby| OR: 65| BF

4/1

Finally opened his account when making a winning start for this yard at Southwell (6f) last month. Unlucky not to follow up over the same C&D next time and, though below par (again at Southwell) recently, he will be a threat if able to fire on all cylinders back on turf.

Form: 563-125

(6)

Birkenhead^p⁴³

Age: 9| Weight: 9-13| J: Rhys Elliott⁽³⁾| T: P T Midgley| OR: 64| CD

9/2

Notched fourth C&D success when landing this race 12 months ago. Same mark this time round and, though well held at Southwell last time (reportedly bled), it would be no surprise were he to bounce back with a bold show returned to this course.

Form: 342-270

(7)

Nacho Nacho Nacho^h1,p1⁷⁵

Age: 4| Weight: 9-12| J: Harry Vigors⁽⁵⁾| T: Jack Morland| OR: 63

6/1

Winner off this mark in a first-time visor at Wolverhampton (7f) in December. Hasn't managed to repeat the dose in 3 subsequent starts but sports new headgear (cheekpieces and a hood replace the visor) and this drop back to the minimum trip is an interesting move.

Form: 361-046

(9)

Fortunate Star^v⁷

Age: 6| Weight: 9-7| J: C J Whiteley⁽⁵⁾| T: S Hanlon| OR: 58| CD

5/2

C&D winner a couple of years ago and has won twice on the all-weather for new yard this year. Solid efforts in defeat last 3 starts (all over this trip) and, provided he's able to continue the good work now returned to turf, this 6-y-o should be on the premises once again.

Form: 511233

(10)

Lucius Aurelius^p¹⁵

Age: 4| Weight: 9-6| J: Jack Nicholls⁽³⁾| T: K A Ryan| OR: 57

11/2

Bits and pieces of fair form to his name, including when placed all 3 visits here in 2025, but efforts so far this season leave much to be desired.

Form: 056-590

(1)

Barmyblade¹²

Age: 4| Weight: 9-6| J: Warren Fentiman| T: T D Easterby| OR: 57| CD

20/1

Enjoyed a purple patch last spring, scoring over this C&D and twice at Ripon. However, ended 2025 campaign on a downer and started this one on an equally sombre note at Thirsk 12 days ago.

Form: 13000-0

(2)

Let's Go Hugo²⁰

Age: 6| Weight: 9-5| J: Tom Kiely-Marshall⁽³⁾| T: Ollie Pears| OR: 56| CD

9/1

Not a regular winner and while he's not badly treated (just 1 lb higher than for his latest success at Newcastle in September) others make more appeal on balance.

Form: 1248-48

(4)

Jamie's Choice¹⁴

Age: 6| Weight: 8-9| J: Lauren Young⁽³⁾| T: Miss Tracy Waggott| OR: 45| D

33/1

Generally struggled last term but has edged down to an attractive mark as a consequence and a line can be drawn through her C&D reappearance 2 weeks ago (encountered traffic problems). She attracted support that day and it'll be interesting if the market again speaks in her favour.

Form: 50570-0

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Non-Runners

(8)

Tommy McJohn⁸⁹

Weight: 9-13| Age: 4

T: A Keatley J: C Horgan

(5)

Miss Rainbow¹⁴

Weight: 9-8| Age: 5

T: Miss Tracy Waggott J: William Pyle

Forecasts

Fortunate Star (5/2), Tuscan Point (4/1), Birkenhead (9/2), Miss Rainbow (9/2), Tommy McJohn (5/1), Lucius Aurelius (11/2), Nacho Nacho Nacho (6/1), Let's Go Hugo (9/1), Barmyblade (20/1), Jamie's Choice (33/1)

Judged on his all-weather efforts during the winter, NACHO NACHO NACHO may well benefit from this return to 5f and the new headgear (equipped with cheekpieces and a hood) is another potential upside, particularly given that his sole career success came when sporting a first-time visor at Wolverhampton in December. Tuscan Point is next on the list ahead of Fortunate Star and Miss Rainbow, while last year's winner Birkenhead also needs a second look.