Catterick Bridge Race 2 - Hugh James Classified Stakes
ICONIC TIMES (1) landed a considerable gamble when scoring by 1L at Wolverhampton on Thursday (1400m). Can race off a much lower rating on turf courtesy of a less impressive record on this surface. Nonetheless finds a very modest race to follow up. RAIN CAP (3) is a four-time course winner who should benefit greatly for this drop into classified company. The biggest threat. WAIT FOR IT (4) made the frame on all three starts this season including latterly when 3L third at Musselburgh tackling the trip on Friday. One to consider. WITHOUT DELAY (5) arrives well below peak form. Brings a good past record at this venue and first-time visor could revive.
Jockey: S D Bowen
Weight: 63.5kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run favourite; won by 1.0 len at Wolverhampton July 30 over 1400m defeating Velvet Skies carrying 63kg at $3. Before that 10th of 12 at Wolverhampton on June 1 over 1200m, 7 len behind Beyond Borders carrying 57.5kg at $29. Back in form and can make it two on the bounce.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/12 | 30/07/2026 | 59 | APP HCP 3U | $13,060.00 | Wolverhampton | 1408m | Neutral | Sean Dylan Bowen | 63kg | 1:28.60 | 4-3-1 | 3 |
| 1.0L | $3.00 |
| 10/12 | 01/06/2026 | 11 | HCP 4U | $13,800.00 | Wolverhampton | 1207m | Neutral | Sean Dylan Bowen | 57.5kg | 1:13.02 | - | 13 |
| 7.0L | $29.00 |
| 9/11 | 21/05/2026 | 15 | HCP 4U | $12,700.00 | Southwell | 1207m | Neutral | Sean Dylan Bowen | 61kg | 1:13.61 | - | 2 |
| 7.0L | $10.00 |
| 11/14 | 06/05/2026 | 11 | HCP 4U | $21,780.00 | Kempton Park | 1408m | NS | Joey Haynes | 55kg | 1:25.20 | - | 12 |
| 6.5L | $41.00 |
| 6/10 | 25/04/2026 | 42 | HCP 4U | $15,250.00 | Southwell | 1609m | Neutral | George Wood | 60kg | 1:40.91 | - | 9 |
| 4.3L | $9.50 |
| 3/11 | 14/03/2026 | 12 | HCP 4U | $15,250.00 | Southwell | 1408m | Neutral | Saffie Osborne | 61kg | 1:26.72 | 4-1-2-2-1-1-3 | 10 |
| 1.8L | $15.00 |
| 5/7 | 02/03/2026 | 23 | HCP 4U | $14,520.00 | Kempton Park | 1408m | NS | Billy Loughnane | 58.5kg | 1:24.95 | - | 4 |
| 4.5L | $4.50 |
| 3/9 | 07/02/2026 | 17 | HCP 4U | $15,250.00 | Lingfield | 1408m | Neutral | Saffie Osborne | 60kg | 1:26.00 | 4-4-3 | 3 |
| 2.3L | $10.00 |
| 8/11 | 21/01/2026 | 131 | HCP 4U | $14,520.00 | Kempton Park | 1207m | NS | Oisin Murphy | 60kg | 1:11.94 | 5-5-8 | 7 |
| 6.3L | $9.00 |
| 8/10 | 12/09/2025 | 9 | HCP 3U | $27,680.00 | Chester | 1223m | Good | Alec Voikhansky | 60.5kg | 1:15.70 | 5-7-8 | 5 |
| 7.5L | $11.00 |
| 5/7 | 03/09/2025 | 12 | HCP 3 | $21,780.00 | Kempton Park | 1408m | NS | Warren Fentiman | 55kg | 1:26.50 | 3-4-5 | 3 |
| 5.3L | $9.50 |

Jockey: C Lee
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run ran last of 9 at Redcar on July 29 over 1200m, 9 len behind Night Emperor with 59kg at $9. The start before that ran second last of 9 at Ayr on July 13 over 1400m, 10 len behind Imperial Guard with 59kg at $15. Better off looking at others.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 29/07/2026 | 16 | APP HCP 4U | $10,890.00 | Redcar | 1207m | Good Firm | Amie Waugh | 59kg | 1:11.15 | 3-5-9 | 3 |
| 9.3L | $9.00 |
| 8/9 | 13/07/2026 | 21 | HCP 3U | $12,700.00 | Ayr | 1408m | Good Firm | Jason Hart | 59kg | 1:27.46 | 8-8-8 | 9 |
| 10.3L | $15.00 |
| 4/9 | 22/06/2026 | 28 | HCP 3U | $12,700.00 | Musselburgh | 1408m | Good | Amie Waugh | 57kg | 1:26.28 | 2-2-4 | 7 |
| 3.0L | $34.00 |
| 11/11 | 25/05/2026 | 18 | HCP 4U | $10,890.00 | Redcar | 1408m | Good Firm | Rhys Elliott | 55.5kg | 1:22.16 | - | 3 |
| 13.5L | $13.00 |
| 5/12 | 07/05/2026 | 8 | APP HCP 4U | $10,890.00 | Redcar | 1207m | Good | Jason Hart | 60.5kg | 1:09.93 | - | 10 |
| 2.8L | $7.00 |
| 7/11 | 29/04/2026 | 227 | HCP 4U | $12,700.00 | Musselburgh | 1408m | Good | Rhys Elliott | 58kg | 1:28.14 | - | 6 |
| 5.8L | $19.00 |
| 8/10 | 14/09/2025 | 34 | HCP 3U | $12,920.00 | Musselburgh | 1422m | Good Soft | Greg Fairley | 58kg | 1:29.83 | 7-9-8 | 11 |
| 22.5L | $13.00 |
| 9/9 | 11/08/2025 | 10 | HCP 3U | $14,520.00 | Ayr | 1207m | Good | Rhys Elliott | 56kg | 1:13.44 | 3-6-9 | 11 |
| 17.5L | $12.00 |
| 4/7 | 01/08/2025 | 12 | HCP 3U | $12,700.00 | Musselburgh | 1408m | Good | Rhys Elliott | 55kg | 1:28.41 | 4-5-4 | 4 |
| 1.8L | $3.75 |
| 1/10 | 20/07/2025 | 13 | HCP APP 3 | $11,800.00 | Redcar | 1408m | Good Soft | Rhys Elliott | 56kg | 1:23.35 | 4-1-1 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $6.50 |
| 7/16 | 07/07/2025 | 1 | HCP 3U | $16,460.00 | Ayr | 1207m | Good Soft | Rhys Elliott | 54kg | 1:14.57 | 1-1-7 | 10 |
| 2.5L | $3.50 |

Jockey: Ethan Tindall
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 7th of 11 at Pontefract on July 26 over 1200m, 6 len behind Go Victor carrying 61kg at $3.30. Before that 5th of 7 at Hamilton Park on July 16 over 1200m, 3 len behind Doon The Glen with 59kg at $3. In the mix.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/11 | 26/07/2026 | 10 | HCP 3U | $11,800.00 | Pontefract | 1207m | Good Firm | Sean Kirrane | 61kg | 1:15.23 | 5-4-7 | 1 |
| 6.5L | $3.25 |
| 5/7 | 16/07/2026 | 24 | HCP 4U | $12,700.00 | Hamilton Park Uk | 1207m | Good Firm | Ethan Tindall | 59kg | 1:10.54 | 2-1-5 | 5 |
| 3.0L | $3.00 |
| 4/8 | 22/06/2026 | 7 | HCP 4U | $12,700.00 | Catterick Bridge | 1408m | Good Firm | Ethan Tindall | 57.5kg | 1:24.41 | 5-5-4 | 8 |
| 1.8L | $10.00 |
| 7/9 | 15/06/2026 | 70 | HCP 3U | $11,800.00 | Carlisle | 1207m | Good | Sean Kirrane | 60kg | 1:12.98 | 7-9-7 | 6 |
| 6.3L | $6.00 |
| 3/9 | 06/04/2026 | 14 | HCP 4U | $18,150.00 | Wolverhampton | 1207m | Neutral | Sean Kirrane | 57.5kg | 1:13.51 | - | 3 |
| 2.3L | $15.00 |
| 2/9 | 23/03/2026 | 45 | HCP 4U | $10,890.00 | Wolverhampton | 1207m | Neutral | Sean Kirrane | 59.5kg | 1:13.09 | - | 4 |
| 0.5L | $9.50 |
| 11/11 | 06/02/2026 | 67 | HCP 4U | $10,890.00 | Wolverhampton | 1408m | Neutral | Callum Hutchinson | 60kg | 1:29.21 | 8-9-11 | 7 |
| 7.8L | $29.00 |
| 4/12 | 01/12/2025 | 27 | HCP 3U | $11,920.00 | Wolverhampton | 1408m | Neutral | Sean Kirrane | 60kg | 1:28.06 | 9-9-4 | 9 |
| 1.8L | $21.00 |
| 2/10 | 04/11/2025 | 7 | HCP 3U | $10,890.00 | Redcar | 1207m | Good | Sean Kirrane | 57.5kg | 1:10.34 | 5-5-2 | 7 |
| 1.3L | $6.00 |
| 5/10 | 28/10/2025 | 14 | HCP 3U | $13,890.00 | Catterick Bridge | 1207m | Soft | Sean Kirrane | 57.5kg | 1:16.31 | 7-3-5 | 5 |
| 3.0L | $6.50 |
| 8/9 | 14/10/2025 | 48 | HCP 4U | $11,440.00 | Newcastle | 1207m | Neutral | Oisin Orr | 60.5kg | 1:13.17 | 2-4-8 | 2 |
| 6.5L | $7.00 |

Jockey: Billy Garritty
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. Last start 3rd of 7 at Musselburgh on July 31 over 1400m, 3 len behind Monhammer carrying 57kg at $3.80. The start before that 2nd of 7 at this track on July 22 over 1200m, neck behind Barmyblade carrying 55kg at $5.50. Worth plenty of thought.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 31/07/2026 | 9 | HCP 4U | $12,700.00 | Musselburgh | 1408m | Good | Billy Garritty | 57kg | 1:27.64 | - | 7 |
| 3.0L | $3.75 |
| 2/7 | 22/07/2026 | 37 | HCP 4U | $12,700.00 | Catterick Bridge | 1207m | Good Firm | Andrew Mullen | 55kg | 1:11.35 | - | 2 |
| 0.3L | $5.50 |
| 3/9 | 15/06/2026 | 165 | HCP 3U | $11,800.00 | Carlisle | 1207m | Good | Dougie Costello | 57kg | 1:12.98 | 9-4-3 | 2 |
| 2.8L | $29.00 |
| 11/11 | 01/01/2026 | 23 | HCP 4U | $14,880.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Billy Garritty | 59kg | 1:44.98 | 8-5-11 | 3 |
| 43.0L | $34.00 |
| 6/8 | 09/12/2025 | 21 | HCP 3 | $14,110.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Andrew Mullen | 53kg | 1:41.01 | 7-6-6 | 7 |
| 8.3L | $51.00 |
| 8/11 | 18/11/2025 | 17 | HCP 3 | $10,890.00 | Newcastle | 1408m | Neutral | Dougie Costello | 61kg | 1:29.09 | 11-6-8 | 6 |
| 7.3L | $29.00 |
| 4/7 | 01/11/2025 | 40 | HCP 3U | $10,890.00 | Newcastle | 1408m | Neutral | Billy Garritty | 61kg | 1:27.28 | 5-5-4 | 1 |
| 8.8L | $34.00 |
| 9/9 | 22/09/2025 | 19 | HCP 3 | $16,260.00 | Hamilton Park Uk | 1207m | Soft | Daniel Tudhope | 57.5kg | 1:13.03 | 7-7-9 | 5 |
| 16.5L | $29.00 |
| 4/4 | 03/09/2025 | 63 | HCP F 3U | $14,070.00 | Hamilton Park Uk | 1207m | Good Soft | Billy Garritty | 59kg | 1:13.42 | 2-3-4 | 4 |
| 12.0L | $13.00 |
| 8/13 | 02/07/2025 | 11 | HCP F 3U | $20,810.00 | Tipperary | 1508m | Good Firm | Colin Keane | 60.5kg | 1:36.46 | - | 9 |
| 4.0L | $12.00 |
| 7/8 | 21/06/2025 | 48 | HCP 3 | $22,550.00 | Limerick | 1408m | Good | Donagh O'connor | 59kg | 1:30.58 | - | 5 |
| 13.8L | $15.00 |

Jockey: Connor Beasley
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run raced on the pace before fading 10th of 13 at Thirsk on July 16 over 1600m, 5.5 len behind Park Lane Penny with 61kg at $19. Before that ran last of 9 at this track on July 8 over 1400m, 8 len behind Classy Clarets carrying 54kg at $10. Hard to make a case.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/13 | 16/07/2026 | 8 | OPEN 3U | $12,700.00 | Thirsk | 1609m | Good Firm | Jason Hart | 61kg | 1:39.20 | 5-1-10 | 10 |
| 5.5L | $19.00 |
| 9/9 | 08/07/2026 | 8 | APP HCP 4U | $13,890.00 | Catterick Bridge | 1408m | Good Firm | Lauren Young | 54kg | 1:23.12 | 9-9-9 | 8 |
| 8.8L | $10.00 |
| 7/7 | 30/06/2026 | 40 | HCP 4U | $12,700.00 | Musselburgh | 1810m | Good | Amie Waugh | 52.5kg | 1:52.84 | 5-6-7 | 4 |
| 14.8L | $23.00 |
| 10/11 | 21/05/2026 | 10 | HCP 4U | $12,700.00 | Catterick Bridge | 1408m | Good | Amie Waugh | 55kg | 1:25.39 | - | 3 |
| 9.3L | $13.00 |
| 3/13 | 11/05/2026 | 12 | APP HCP 4U | $13,610.00 | Catterick Bridge | 1408m | Good | Lauren Young | 56kg | 1:25.30 | - | 2 |
| 2.3L | $15.00 |
| 5/11 | 29/04/2026 | 9 | HCP 4U | $12,700.00 | Musselburgh | 1408m | Good | William Pyle | 59.5kg | 1:28.14 | - | 9 |
| 5.3L | $9.50 |
| 11/14 | 20/04/2026 | 151 | HCP 4U | $12,700.00 | Redcar | 1408m | Good Firm | Barry Mchugh | 57kg | 1:23.78 | 11-8-12-12-12-13-11 | 2 |
| 8.3L | $29.00 |
| 10/13 | 20/11/2025 | 14 | HCP 4U | $11,070.00 | Newcastle | 1421m | Neutral | Jack Nicholls | 57.5kg | 1:27.78 | 6-9-10 | 4 |
| 8.1L | $51.00 |
| 6/12 | 06/11/2025 | 24 | HCP 3U | $10,890.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Amie Waugh | 59.5kg | 1:40.65 | 4-2-6 | 1 |
| 8.3L | $41.00 |
| 2/8 | 13/10/2025 | 30 | HCP 3U | $12,920.00 | Musselburgh | 1422m | Good | Amie Waugh | 56.5kg | 1:28.72 | 2-1-2 | 8 |
| 1.0L | $13.00 |
| 6/11 | 13/09/2025 | 18 | HCP APP 4U | $12,920.00 | Musselburgh | 1611m | Good | William Pyle | 61kg | 1:42.36 | 10-8-6 | 7 |
| 8.5L | $6.50 |

Jockey: A Elliott
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th of 10 at Beverley on July 14 over 1000m, 3.5 len behind Crafty Spirit with 57kg at $23. The race before that 7th of 11 at Pontefract on June 21 over 1200m, 7 len behind Instant Bond with 55kg at $51. Might struggle again.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 14/07/2026 | 23 | HCP 4U | $13,890.00 | Beverley | 1005m | Good Firm | Andrew Elliott | 57kg | 1:01.80 | 7-8-6 | 2 |
| 3.3L | $23.00 |
| 7/11 | 21/06/2026 | 13 | HCP 4U | $11,800.00 | Pontefract | 1207m | Good | Andrew Elliott | 55kg | 1:15.67 | 5-6-7 | 8 |
| 7.0L | $51.00 |
| 3/9 | 08/06/2026 | 23 | OPEN 3U | $9,530.00 | Leicester | 1005m | Good | Andrew Elliott | 61kg | 1:00.54 | 6-7-3 | 4 |
| 3.5L | $8.50 |
| 9/13 | 16/05/2026 | 9 | HCP 4U | $16,330.00 | Doncaster | 1408m | Good Soft | Andrew Elliott | 57kg | 1:26.33 | - | 10 |
| 9.5L | $26.00 |
| 7/12 | 07/05/2026 | 13 | APP HCP 4U | $10,890.00 | Redcar | 1207m | Good | Oisin Mcsweeney | 57kg | 1:09.93 | - | 11 |
| 3.8L | $34.00 |
| 7/14 | 24/04/2026 | 139 | HCP 4U | $13,060.00 | Doncaster | 1005m | Good Firm | Lewis Edmunds | 57kg | 0:59.69 | - | 17 |
| 3.8L | $51.00 |
| 11/11 | 06/12/2025 | 16 | HCP 3U | $11,070.00 | Wolverhampton | 1226m | Neutral | Zak Wheatley | 56kg | 1:14.33 | 11-11-11 | 7 |
| 6.4L | $67.00 |
| 3/8 | 20/11/2025 | 14 | HCP 3 | $11,070.00 | Newcastle | 1005m | Neutral | Barry Mchugh | 55kg | 1:00.70 | 8-8-3 | 2 |
| 4.0L | $34.00 |
| 11/14 | 06/11/2025 | 40 | HCP 3U | $16,330.00 | Newcastle | 1207m | Neutral | Rowan Scott | 57kg | 1:12.67 | 12-13-11 | 6 |
| 10.0L | $81.00 |
| 9/12 | 27/09/2025 | 4 | HCP 3U | $18,150.00 | Ripon | 1207m | Good | Rhys Elliott | 51.5kg | 1:12.49 | 10-11-9 | 7 |
| 6.0L | $41.00 |
| 3/9 | 23/09/2025 | 22 | HCP 3 | $14,790.00 | Beverley | 1005m | Soft | Rowan Scott | 55.5kg | 1:04.29 | 7-7-3 | 3 |
| 4.3L | $9.50 |

Jockey: Barry Mchugh
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th of 8 at Beverley on July 14 over 1000m, 3.5 len behind What A Tahoo carrying 58kg at $13. Before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 7 at this track on June 22 over 1200m, 1.0 len behind Battenburg Belle carrying 60kg at $19. Can improve and should figure in the finish.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 14/07/2026 | 22 | HCP 3 | $13,890.00 | Beverley | 1005m | Good Firm | Barry Mchugh | 58kg | 1:02.36 | 3-4-5 | 3 |
| 3.5L | $13.00 |
| 3/7 | 22/06/2026 | 34 | HCP 3 | $12,700.00 | Catterick Bridge | 1207m | Good Firm | Barry Mchugh | 60kg | 1:12.54 | 2-2-3 | 2 |
| 1.0L | $19.00 |
| 11/12 | 19/05/2026 | 31 | HCP 3 | $11,250.00 | Newcastle | 1005m | Neutral | Ben Robinson | 57kg | 0:59.34 | - | 11 |
| 13.0L | $13.00 |
| 10/17 | 18/04/2026 | 203 | HCP 3 | $11,800.00 | Nottingham | 1005m | Good | Ben Robinson | 60kg | 1:00.89 | - | 4 |
| 8.0L | $17.00 |
| 7/9 | 27/09/2025 | 15 | HCP NSY 2 | $11,250.00 | Southwell | 1005m | Neutral | Harry Russell | 58.5kg | 0:59.36 | 1-1-1-2-6 | 2 |
| 5.5L | $6.00 |
| 7/9 | 12/09/2025 | 14 | NOV 2 | $27,680.00 | Chester | 1223m | Good | Paul Mulrennan | 59.5kg | 1:14.94 | 2-3-7 | 4 |
| 11.8L | $15.00 |
| 3/5 | 29/08/2025 | 33 | HCP APP NSY 2 | $13,800.00 | Newcastle | 1207m | Neutral | Ben Robinson | 56.5kg | 1:15.76 | 1-1-3 | 5 |
| 5.3L | $10.00 |
| 6/11 | 27/07/2025 | 2 | MDN 2 | $25,410.00 | Pontefract | 1005m | Good | Ben Robinson | 60.5kg | 1:03.04 | 1-2-6 | 2 |
| 6.3L | $15.00 |
| 10/12 | 25/07/2025 | 34 | NOV 2 | $18,150.00 | Thirsk | 1207m | Good | Ben Robinson | 59kg | 1:09.88 | 3-7-10 | 3 |
| 16.8L | $67.00 |
| 6/10 | 21/06/2025 | 23 | OPEN NOV 2 | $12,920.00 | Redcar | 1203m | Good Firm | Harry Russell | 59.5kg | 1:08.42 | 5-4-6 | 9 |
| 8.5L | $7.50 |
| 2/13 | 29/05/2025 | 3 | OPEN NOV 2 | $23,060.00 | Carlisle | 1171m | Good Soft | Ben Robinson | 60.5kg | 1:15.92 | 2-2-2 | 5 |
| 1.0L | $7.50 |