Catterick Bridge Race 5 - Ann Whitehouse Memorial Veterans' Handicap
EVOCATIVE SPARK (2) appeals most after a last-start win at Catterick over 1199m, scoring by 1.25L, and he’s a four-time winner at this track. GOOD EARTH (1) is the main danger, coming off a 2L win at Haydock over 1207m and a prior Southwell victory. WEN MOON (4) can run well again after finishing 3rd at Carlisle over 1005m, beaten 1.25L. QUERCUS (5) has strong Catterick credentials with seven wins here and is in the mix.

Jockey: Daniel Muscutt
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 34-day break after winning at Haydock over 1207m on 25 Apr by 2L on good to firm with 60.5kg at $5.50. Also scored at Southwell over 1222m on 26 Mar by 1.37L at $9.50, with a solid fourth in between. Nine-year-old gelding with 16 wins from 99 runs and strong current-season returns (3 wins). Carries 61.5kg here; can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 34 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/11 | 25/04/2026 | 20 | HCP 4U | $18,150.00 | Haydock Park | 1207m | Good Firm | Pierre-Louis Jamin | 60.5kg | 1:13.37 | - | 5 |
| 2.0L | $5.50 |
| 4/9 | 05/04/2026 | 10 | HCP 4U | $13,060.00 | Southwell | 1207m | Neutral | Connor Planas | 61kg | 1:14.02 | - | 3 |
| 2.8L | $6.00 |
| 1/9 | 26/03/2026 | 48 | HCP 4U | $16,330.00 | Southwell | 1207m | Neutral | Connor Planas | 59kg | 1:13.94 | - | 4 |
| 1.5L | $8.00 |
| 6/10 | 06/02/2026 | 7 | HCP 4U | $27,220.00 | Newcastle | 1005m | Neutral | Jason Hart | 58.5kg | 0:58.92 | 4-5-6 | 8 |
| 2.8L | $6.00 |
| 8/11 | 30/01/2026 | 17 | HCP 4U | $10,890.00 | Southwell | 1207m | Neutral | Connor Planas | 59.5kg | 1:15.01 | 10-9-8 | 8 |
| 4.3L | $8.50 |
| 1/9 | 13/01/2026 | 11 | APP HCP 4U | $17,810.00 | Southwell | 1207m | Neutral | Connor Planas | 57.5kg | 1:15.41 | 7-9-1 | 10 |
| 0.5L | $17.00 |
| 4/11 | 02/01/2026 | 25 | APP HCP 4U | $16,330.00 | Wolverhampton | 1207m | Neutral | Connor Planas | 59kg | 1:14.09 | 9-8-4 | 9 |
| 2.5L | $15.00 |
| 8/9 | 08/12/2025 | 34 | HCP 3U | $10,890.00 | Wolverhampton | 1005m | Neutral | Tom Eaves | 61kg | 1:00.56 | 2-2-8 | 10 |
| 4.3L | $13.00 |
| 3/8 | 04/11/2025 | 24 | HCP 3U | $12,890.00 | Wolverhampton | 1207m | Neutral | Dylan Hogan | 59.5kg | 1:13.48 | 4-5-3 | 3 |
| 2.0L | $11.00 |
| 2/8 | 11/10/2025 | 24 | HCP 3U | $11,440.00 | Wolverhampton | 1225m | Neutral | Dylan Hogan | 62.5kg | 1:13.59 | 7-6-2 | 10 |
| 0.5L | $5.00 |
| 6/10 | 17/09/2025 | 5 | HCP 3U | $19,330.00 | Beverley | 1005m | Soft | Tom Eaves | 58.5kg | 1:04.90 | 3-2-6 | 10 |
| 3.5L | $10.00 |

Jockey: L Morris
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a Catterick 1199m win on 21 May by 1.25L on good going with 60kg at $5, defeating Moostar. Earlier scored back-to-back Catterick 1413m Class 5 wins in April, then struggled at Doncaster over 1413m on 2 May when 7th at $5. Track record strong (6:4-1-0) and barrier improves to 3. In with a chance if holding that Catterick form.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 21/05/2026 | 19 | HCP 4U | $14,520.00 | Catterick Bridge | 1207m | Good | Sean Kirrane | 60kg | 1:11.58 | - | 2 |
| 1.3L | $5.00 |
| 7/10 | 02/05/2026 | 10 | HCP 4U | $15,250.00 | Doncaster | 1408m | Good Firm | Ethan Tindall | 57.5kg | 1:24.30 | - | 3 |
| 9.0L | $5.00 |
| 1/9 | 22/04/2026 | 14 | HCP 4U | $14,520.00 | Catterick Bridge | 1408m | Good | Ethan Tindall | 57kg | 1:24.49 | - | 9 |
| 0.8L | $4.33 |
| 1/12 | 08/04/2026 | 62 | HCP 4U | $14,520.00 | Catterick Bridge | 1408m | Good | Ethan Tindall | 54.5kg | 1:23.79 | - | 4 |
| 1.5L | $6.00 |
| 9/11 | 05/02/2026 | 73 | HCP 4U | $12,880.00 | Southwell | 1609m | Neutral | Callum Hutchinson | 56.5kg | 1:41.55 | 9-9-9 | 11 |
| 7.8L | $51.00 |
| 7/11 | 24/11/2025 | 17 | HCP 4U | $18,150.00 | Newcastle | 1408m | Neutral | Sean Kirrane | 59kg | 1:29.39 | 2-6-7 | 6 |
| 2.5L | $29.00 |
| 6/9 | 07/11/2025 | 10 | HCP 3U | $10,890.00 | Newcastle | 1408m | Neutral | Sean Kirrane | 62.5kg | 1:27.89 | 8-8-6 | 6 |
| 8.3L | $5.00 |
| 1/11 | 28/10/2025 | 11 | HCP 3U | $14,520.00 | Catterick Bridge | 1408m | Soft | Sean Kirrane | 58kg | 1:28.95 | 9-5-1 | 6 |
| 2.0L | $7.00 |
| 7/10 | 17/10/2025 | 8 | HCP 3U | $10,890.00 | Redcar | 1408m | Good | Shane Gray | 61kg | 1:23.37 | 5-8-7 | 3 |
| 5.0L | $8.50 |
| 2/10 | 09/10/2025 | 8 | HCP 3U | $11,250.00 | Newcastle | 1207m | Neutral | Ethan Tindall | 56.5kg | 1:13.75 | 4-2-2 | 10 |
| 0.8L | $5.00 |
| 2/12 | 01/10/2025 | 9 | HCP 3U | $18,450.00 | Catterick Bridge | 1413m | Soft | Ethan Tindall | 52.5kg | 1:28.66 | 7-4-2 | 1 |
| 1.8L | $26.00 |

Jockey: William Pyle
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 21-day break after finishing 6th of 8 at Ripon over 1005m on 8 May, beaten 4.25L on good ground with 61kg at $5.50 behind Vince L'amour. Two runs prior were mixed, including a 15th of 15 at Thirsk over 1207m on 10 Apr at $23. Proven at Ripon with wins last August and September, including a Class 4 1005m success under William Pyle. Drops 1kg and draws barrier 2; can feature with a clean break.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 08/05/2026 | 28 | HCP 4U | $16,330.00 | Ripon | 1005m | Good | William Pyle | 61kg | 0:59.35 | - | 3 |
| 4.3L | $5.50 |
| 15/15 | 10/04/2026 | 195 | APP HUNT HCP 4U | $13,610.00 | Thirsk | 1207m | Good | Jack Dace | 62kg | 1:12.65 | - | 2 |
| 15.8L | $23.00 |
| 1/13 | 27/09/2025 | 32 | HCP 3U | $27,230.00 | Ripon | 1005m | Good | William Pyle | 55kg | 0:58.51 | 4-1-1 | 6 |
| 1.3L | $8.50 |
| 1/12 | 26/08/2025 | 25 | HCP 3U | $21,780.00 | Ripon | 1207m | Good Firm | Sam James | 56.5kg | 1:10.74 | 2-1-1 | 9 |
| 0.2L | $5.50 |
| 9/10 | 01/08/2025 | 13 | HCP 4U | $18,150.00 | Southwell | 1408m | Neutral | Shane Gray | 58kg | 1:26.98 | 3-3-9 | 8 |
| 12.8L | $11.00 |
| 2/9 | 19/07/2025 | 30 | HCP 4U | $13,060.00 | Doncaster | 1408m | Good Soft | William Pyle | 59kg | 1:25.61 | 5-4-2 | 6 |
| 0.8L | $11.00 |
| 1/12 | 19/06/2025 | 13 | HCP 4U | $12,920.00 | Ripon | 1207m | Good | Sam James | 58kg | 1:09.88 | 1-1-1 | 12 |
| 1.3L | $6.00 |
| 4/12 | 06/06/2025 | 28 | HCP 4U | $12,920.00 | Thirsk | 1207m | Good | Connor Beasley | 59kg | 1:08.72 | 3-3-4 | 9 |
| 4.5L | $19.00 |
| 10/10 | 09/05/2025 | 150 | HCP 4U | $21,780.00 | Ripon | 1207m | Good | Andrew Mullen | 53kg | 1:10.11 | 9-7-10 | 5 |
| 5.8L | $26.00 |
| 3/12 | 10/12/2024 | 28 | HCP 3U | $16,610.00 | Southwell | 1421m | Neutral | Ethan Jones | 60kg | 1:27.25 | 3-2-3 | 1 |
| 2.5L | $17.00 |
| 7/10 | 12/11/2024 | 340 | HCP 4U | $12,890.00 | Southwell | 1408m | Neutral | Rowan Scott | 59.5kg | 1:26.01 | 6-4-7 | 7 |
| 9.5L | $29.00 |

Jockey: A Mullen
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 3rd at Carlisle over 1005m on 18 May, beaten 1.25L on soft with 59kg at $5.50 behind Harb. Prior run was 15th of 16 at Ripon over 1207m on 16 Apr, beaten 8.65L at $26. Won three back at Musselburgh over 1007m on soft with 61.5kg at $4. Track record reads 2:0-0-1. Can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 18/05/2026 | 32 | HCP 4U | $14,520.00 | Carlisle | 1005m | Good | Andrew Mullen | 59kg | 1:04.61 | - | 1 |
| 1.3L | $5.50 |
| 15/16 | 16/04/2026 | 162 | HCP 4U | $25,410.00 | Ripon | 1207m | Good Soft | Andrew Mullen | 55kg | 1:11.60 | - | 2 |
| 8.8L | $26.00 |
| 1/12 | 05/11/2025 | 15 | HCP 3U | $12,700.00 | Musselburgh | 1005m | Soft | Jason Hart | 61kg | 1:02.32 | 2-2-1 | 5 |
| 1.0L | $4.20 |
| 5/14 | 21/10/2025 | 24 | HCP 3U | $12,890.00 | Newcastle | 1005m | Neutral | Aiden Brookes | 59kg | 0:59.94 | 12-13-5 | 7 |
| 4.3L | $5.00 |
| 6/13 | 27/09/2025 | 22 | HCP 3U | $27,230.00 | Ripon | 1005m | Good | Cam Hardie | 57.5kg | 0:58.51 | 13-11-6 | 9 |
| 4.8L | $15.00 |
| 7/14 | 05/09/2025 | 19 | HCP 3U | $21,780.00 | Haydock Park | 1005m | Good | Aiden Brookes | 56kg | 0:59.41 | 12-11-7 | 11 |
| 4.8L | $11.00 |
| 5/6 | 17/08/2025 | 22 | HCP 3U | $36,300.00 | Pontefract | 1005m | Good Firm | Aiden Brookes | 53.5kg | 1:05.10 | 5-6-5 | 3 |
| 3.8L | $7.00 |
| 16/19 | 26/07/2025 | 15 | HCP 4U | $45,370.00 | York | 1005m | Good | Richie Mclernon | 72.5kg | 0:59.19 | 11-6-16 | 18 |
| 10.3L | $21.00 |
| 12/16 | 11/07/2025 | 41 | HCP 3U | $46,130.00 | York | 1005m | Good | Paul Mulrennan | 59.5kg | 0:57.19 | 10-9-12 | 16 |
| 6.0L | $7.50 |
| 12/20 | 31/05/2025 | 29 | HCP 4U | $45,370.00 | York | 1207m | Good | Andrew Mullen | 61kg | 1:10.20 | 17-5-12 | 22 |
| 7.8L | $17.00 |
| 4/9 | 02/05/2025 | 24 | HCP 4U | $22,140.00 | Musselburgh | 1006m | Good | Paul Mulrennan | 60kg | 0:59.33 | 6-5-4 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $3.50 |

Jockey: C J Whiteley
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 39-day break after finishing 5th at Newcastle over 1207m on 20 Apr, beaten 4.05L with 58kg at $8.50. Strong course record (7 wins, 6 seconds from 26) and proven at the trip (5 wins from 19). Now carries 57.5kg and draws barrier 7; cheek pieces on. Can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 39 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/11 | 20/04/2026 | 170 | APP HCP 4U | $11,250.00 | Newcastle | 1207m | Neutral | Conor Whiteley | 59.5kg | 1:12.03 | - | 5 |
| 4.0L | $8.50 |
| 12/13 | 01/11/2025 | 66 | HCP 3U | $12,890.00 | Newcastle | 1207m | Neutral | Zak Wheatley | 53.5kg | 1:12.62 | 12-10-12 | 7 |
| 18.8L | $29.00 |
| 1/9 | 27/08/2025 | 22 | HCP 3U | $14,520.00 | Catterick Bridge | 1207m | Good | Oisin Mcsweeney | 60kg | 1:12.05 | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 1.8L | $7.00 |
| 2/8 | 05/08/2025 | 13 | HCP 3U | $14,520.00 | Catterick Bridge | 1207m | Good | Oisin Mcsweeney | 61kg | 1:11.95 | 1-1-2 | 3 |
| 0.5L | $4.00 |
| 1/9 | 23/07/2025 | 21 | HCP 3U | $13,890.00 | Catterick Bridge | 1207m | Soft | Oisin Mcsweeney | 58kg | 1:14.75 | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 0.8L | $11.00 |
| 14/18 | 02/07/2025 | 13 | HCP 3U | $12,920.00 | Thirsk | 1207m | Good | Joe Fanning | 61kg | 1:10.81 | 3-9-14 | 17 |
| 8.3L | $8.50 |
| 2/10 | 19/06/2025 | 20 | HCP 4U | $13,840.00 | Wetherby | 1106m | Good | Shane Gray | 60.5kg | 1:05.57 | 1-3-2 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $10.00 |
| 6/8 | 30/05/2025 | 18 | HCP 4U | $14,520.00 | Catterick Bridge | 1207m | Good Soft | Shane Gray | 55.5kg | 1:13.23 | 1-1-6 | 9 |
| 6.3L | $23.00 |
| 5/10 | 12/05/2025 | 19 | HCP 4U | $15,430.00 | Catterick Bridge | 1207m | Good Firm | Joe Fanning | 56kg | 1:10.65 | 1-1-5 | 2 |
| 4.5L | $10.00 |
| 4/9 | 23/04/2025 | 176 | HCP 4U | $16,330.00 | Catterick Bridge | 1207m | Good Firm | Joe Fanning | 54.5kg | 1:11.66 | 1-2-4 | 2 |
| 4.0L | $15.00 |
| 6/10 | 29/10/2024 | 14 | HCP 4U | $10,340.00 | Newcastle | 1207m | NS | Joe Fanning | 62kg | 1:14.55 | 2-1-6 | 10 |
| 6.8L | $5.50 |

Jockey: Tom Kiely-Marshall
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
First-up after 143 days with cheek pieces on. Last start 7th of 9 after leading at Southwell over 1221m on 6 Jan, beaten 4.45L with 59.5kg at $21 by Showtime Mahomes. Prior run held 3rd at Newcastle over 1207m on 21 Oct, 2.05L off Bellagio Man at $17. Draws barrier 1 and drops to 57.5kg; can feature with a clean jump.
Last Starts 143 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 06/01/2026 | 77 | HCP 4U | $12,890.00 | Southwell | 1207m | Neutral | Tom Kiely-Marshall | 57kg | 1:15.23 | 3-1-7 | 6 |
| 4.5L | $21.00 |
| 3/8 | 21/10/2025 | 14 | HCP 3U | $13,800.00 | Newcastle | 1207m | Neutral | Tom Kiely-Marshall | 60kg | 1:13.68 | 1-1-3 | 5 |
| 2.0L | $17.00 |
| 10/14 | 07/10/2025 | 28 | HCP 3U | $12,700.00 | Leicester | 1207m | Good Soft | Tom Kiely-Marshall | 59.5kg | 1:11.49 | 3-4-10 | 11 |
| 8.5L | $8.00 |
| 1/10 | 09/09/2025 | 39 | HCP 3U | $12,700.00 | Leicester | 1207m | Good | Tom Kiely-Marshall | 56.5kg | 1:09.08 | 2-1-1 | 4 |
| 1.3L | $9.00 |
| 2/12 | 01/08/2025 | 12 | HCP 3U | $18,150.00 | Newmarket Uk | 1207m | Good Soft | Tom Kiely-Marshall | 55kg | 1:14.90 | 3-2-2 | 3 |
| 0.5L | $5.00 |
| 1/8 | 20/07/2025 | 12 | HCP APP 3U | $11,800.00 | Redcar | 1207m | Good Soft | Tom Kiely-Marshall | 62.5kg | 1:10.84 | 2-2-1 | 7 |
| 1.3L | $12.00 |
| 5/8 | 08/07/2025 | 21 | HCP APP 3U | $14,520.00 | Pontefract | 1005m | Good | Tom Kiely-Marshall | 59kg | 1:02.51 | 4-5-5 | 4 |
| 5.3L | $15.00 |
| 5/7 | 17/06/2025 | 29 | HCP 4U | $12,920.00 | Thirsk | 1005m | Good | Tom Kiely-Marshall | 60kg | 0:57.15 | 6-6-5 | 7 |
| 5.2L | $15.00 |
| 7/7 | 19/05/2025 | 235 | HCP 4U | $14,760.00 | Carlisle | 1005m | Good Firm | Tom Kiely-Marshall | 58kg | 1:00.45 | 5-7-7 | 3 |
| 16.5L | $26.00 |
| 1/10 | 26/09/2024 | 14 | APP HCP 4U | $12,700.00 | Pontefract | 1005m | Good Soft | Tom Kiely-Marshall | 58kg | 1:04.26 | 2-1-1 | 3 |
| 1.3L | $3.75 |
| 6/8 | 12/09/2024 | 30 | HCP 4U | $10,340.00 | Newcastle | 1005m | NS | Ryan Sexton | 60kg | 0:59.26 | 1-2-6 | 6 |
| 6.8L | $5.00 |

Jockey: Aiden Brookes
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 64-day let-up after finishing 6th at Southwell over 1222m on 26 Mar, beaten 4.2L with 58kg at $11 behind Good Earth. Prior runs solid at Wolverhampton: 5th over 1441m on 17 Mar at $4.50, and 3rd over 1441m on 13 Mar, beaten 0.45L. Won at Wolverhampton over 1441m on 23 Feb, defeating Amaysmont, and was runner-up at Southwell over 1221m on 24 Feb. Drops to 53.5kg here and can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 64 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 26/03/2026 | 9 | HCP 4U | $16,330.00 | Southwell | 1207m | Neutral | Greg Fairley | 58kg | 1:13.94 | - | 3 |
| 4.8L | $10.00 |
| 5/9 | 17/03/2026 | 4 | HCP 4U | $16,330.00 | Wolverhampton | 1408m | Neutral | Greg Fairley | 57.5kg | 1:27.45 | - | 6 |
| 1.3L | $4.50 |
| 3/8 | 13/03/2026 | 17 | HCP 4U | $10,890.00 | Wolverhampton | 1408m | Neutral | Greg Fairley | 60kg | 1:28.56 | - | 1 |
| 0.5L | $10.00 |
| 2/10 | 24/02/2026 | 1 | HCP 4U | $10,890.00 | Southwell | 1207m | Neutral | Greg Fairley | 62kg | 1:14.65 | - | 9 |
| 2.0L | $5.00 |
| 1/10 | 23/02/2026 | 14 | HCP 4U | $10,890.00 | Wolverhampton | 1408m | Neutral | Greg Fairley | 60.5kg | 1:29.40 | 4-4-1 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $8.50 |
| 1/8 | 09/02/2026 | 20 | HCP 4U | $10,890.00 | Wolverhampton | 1207m | Neutral | Greg Fairley | 60kg | 1:13.91 | 5-6-1 | 4 |
| 0.5L | $4.50 |
| 5/8 | 20/01/2026 | 10 | HCP 4U | $16,330.00 | Newcastle | 1207m | Neutral | Rowan Scott | 60kg | 1:13.33 | 3-4-5 | 3 |
| 5.0L | $5.50 |
| 3/8 | 10/01/2026 | 6 | HCP 4U | $16,330.00 | Newcastle | 1207m | Neutral | Jason Hart | 60.5kg | 1:13.13 | 3-2-3 | 1 |
| 0.5L | $6.00 |
| 3/9 | 04/01/2026 | 16 | APP HCP 4U | $18,150.00 | Southwell | 1207m | Neutral | Barry Mchugh | 60.5kg | 1:15.30 | 4-4-3 | 6 |
| 2.0L | $7.50 |
| 5/7 | 19/12/2025 | 10 | APP HCP 3U | $10,890.00 | Newcastle | 1005m | Neutral | Conor Orr | 60kg | 1:00.29 | 4-5-5 | 3 |
| 4.3L | $4.00 |
| 4/11 | 09/12/2025 | 21 | APP HCP 3U | $10,890.00 | Newcastle | 1005m | Neutral | Rowan Scott | 59.5kg | 1:00.78 | 5-5-4 | 9 |
| 1.5L | $6.00 |