15:30 Catterick

Wednesday 8 July 2026

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All Races Live On Racing TV Handicap

Off time: 15:31 | Winning time: 1m 23.55s

(4)

Master Of Entropy¹³

Age: 3| Weight: 9-9| J: Jason Hart| T: J & S Quinn| OR: 72

13/2

Placed just one from 5 starts and while he's beaten just one rival in both handicap starts, he ran creditably when fourth at Nottingham (6f, good to firm) just under a fortnight ago. Back up in trip but others look stronger.

Form: 9-3564

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(8)

Starryfield⁶²

Age: 3| Weight: 9-9| J: O J Orr| T: James Owen| OR: 72| BF

6/1

Placed in a trio of sprint maiden/novice events first 3 starts but didn't convince with his stamina upped to 7f on handicap bow and disappointed back at 6f last time. Freshened up since but has questions to answer.

Form: 22-373

(9)

Indefensible²²

Age: 3| Weight: 9-9| J: Harry Russell| T: Ollie Pears| OR: 72

25/1

Ran up to his best when second of 10 in maiden at Thirsk last month, although he was rather outbattled. Not in the same form in a deeper maiden at Beverley (7.4f, good to firm) since and now returns to a handicap with the headgear worn last time discarded.

Form: 36-2725

(3)

Beyond The Bar²¹

Age: 3| Weight: 9-9| J: D Allan| T: T D Easterby| OR: 72

11/2

A fair 1m winner at Redcar as a juvenile, but that very much a standout in relation to overall profile and, having been gelded prior to return, hasn't made much impact in handicaps this season (did too much too soon on latest). Drops back in trip.

Form: 216-775

(7)

Masaban¹⁷

Age: 3| Weight: 9-6| J: D Tudhope| T: E Bethell| OR: 69| BF

4/1

Promising ex-Irish gelding who was much improved when landing big gamble on handicap debut at Ripon (1m) in May. Ran to a similar level when third of 14 at Doncaster (1m, good) 8 days later but latest Pontefract effort was a backward step (raced freely up with a strong pace).

Form: 58-6135

(6)

Magistery⁴⁸

Age: 3| Weight: 9-6| J: Connor Beasley| T: M Dods| OR: 69

80/1

Won a 6f Carlisle handicap (soft) last season but well held on 3 outings since, including on reappearance. Back up in trip.

Form: 26150-0

(2)

Dacres Cross⁴⁶

Age: 3| Weight: 9-5| J: K Stott| T: K A Ryan| OR: 68

4/1

A fair 6f juvenile winner who stepped up markedly on his reappearance when fourth of 20 in handicap at York (7f, good) in May. Handicapper drops him 2 lb for that effort and fancied to go close down in grade.

Form: 1076-04

(10)

Harswell Angel¹⁸

Age: 3| Weight: 9-4| J: Joanna Mason| T: Roger Fell| OR: 67

9/2

Winner at Redcar on his penultimate start at 2 yrs and hasn't had things go his way this year, though he didn't have any excuses for Doncaster effort last month. Handicapper eases his grip further and this is his first start in class 5 company. Considered.

Form: 7-48885

(1)

Vega Storm¹⁸

Age: 3| Weight: 9-2| J: Warren Fentiman⁽³⁾| T: R A Fahey| OR: 65

9/1

Took a step forward in form terms when fifth of 11 in novice over C&D in May but didn't settle well enough to be competitive when tenth of 13 on handicap debut at Doncaster (7f, good to firm) 18 days ago. Down 2 lb and it remains very early days.

Form: 3350

Non-Runners

(5)

Bye Law¹¹

Weight: 9-4| Age: 3

T: T D Easterby J: Sean Kirrane

Forecasts

Masaban (4/1), Dacres Cross (4/1), Harswell Angel (9/2), Beyond The Bar (11/2), Starryfield (6/1), Master Of Entropy (13/2), Vega Storm (9/1), Bye Law (12/1), Indefensible (25/1), Magistery (80/1)

DACRES CROSS stepped up markedly on his reappearance when fourth in a big-field York handicap in May and back in calmer waters, Kevin Ryan's charge gets the vote to double his tally. Harswell Angel has his first start in class 5 company, so he could be the one to offer most resistance, with Masaban rounding off the shortlist provided he's able to put a lesser effort behind him.