Catterick Races & Results 1 Wednesday 22nd January 2025 UK Horse Racing Speed Ratings & Tips

Catterick Races & Results Tomform Wednesday 22nd January 2025

There were 22 Races on Wednesday 22nd January 2025 across 3 meetings. There was 8 races at Lingfield, 7 races at Catterick, 7 races at Kempton, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.

Races & Results Wednesday 22nd January 2025

The data in the racecards below is for the past year. View the racecard key.

13:08 Catterick Handicap Chase (Class 4) 25f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
6 1st (6) (4/1 +38%) Siberian Star	4 4/1(+38%)	(6) Siberian Star 4/1, Point winner who has offered plenty over hurdles for new yard, plugging on when fifth of 11 in handicap at Ffos Las (20f, heavy) 11 days ago. Not discounted back over fences/returned to this longer trip. Reasonably competitive in hurdle races this winter and moves back up in trip.
3 2nd (3) (16/1 +60%) Rostello	16 16/1(+60%)	(3) Rostello 16/1, Not straightforward but put it all together under a good ride when winning 4-runner Southwell handicap in April. Took little interest there following month, however, and well held both starts upon joining present yard. Hard to warm to at present. Pulled up final start for previous yard and has not shown enough in two starts this winter.
1 3rd (1) (12/1 -167%) Back On The Lash	12 12/1(-167%)	(1) Back On The Lash 12/1, Dual Cross-Country winner at Cheltenham who returned to form when third back there in November. However, his record is distinctly patchy and already losing his position when unseating in race won by Skyhill at Kelso (26.2f) 24 days ago. Cheekpieces back on but he's hard to predict. Scant form these days but last time he had a luckless first run down in Class 4 since 2019.
4 4th (4) (7/2 -87%) Skyhill	3.5 7/2(-87%)	(4) Skyhill 7/2, Veteran C&D winner who ended last season in a lull but bounced right back to best after 8 months off when winning 8-runner handicap chase at Kelso (26.2f) 24 days ago, switch to front running serving him well. Definite possibilities up 6 lb. Longer-term record dents confidence but he won at Kelso last time and is 2-3 at Catterick.
5 5th (5) (20/1 -25%) Mister Bells	20 20/1(-25%)	(5) Mister Bells 20/1, Took advantage of a much-reduced mark having his first start in veterans' company in this race last season. Well below his best in pair of starts this winter, detached for most of the way when last of 3 returned to this C&D in November. Easily won this race (soft) last year off the same mark as today; showed little this term.
2 \|U\| (2) (10/11 +52%) Champagnesuperover	0.909091 10/11(+52%)	(2) Champagnesuperover 10/11, Dual chase winner around 3m in spring 2022 (including over C&D). Lightly raced since and didn't find race run to suit when third of 8 in handicap chase at Leicester (20.1f) 25 days ago, never on terms with front 2. One to consider back up in trip. Two chase wins (one C&D) in 2022; not so hot in a light career since but down the weights.

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13:08 Catterick Handicap Chase (Class 4) 25f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.

A 6lb rise in the ratings for SKYHILL's 14-length romp at Kelso 24 days ago looks on the lenient side and this is a suitable opportunity for him to complete a brace. Champagnesuperover arrives on the back of a fair third over an inadequate 2m4f at Leicester and this trip should see the C&D winner in a better light. Olly Murphy's gelding is feared most, ahead of Siberian Star.

C&D winner CHAMPAGNESUPEROVER didn't shape at all badly with a view to stepping back up to this trip when third at Leicester, and Olly Murphy's 10-y-o is selected to strike having fallen to a career-low mark. Skyhill benefited from positive tactics when winning on return at Kelso and he's feared, as is Siberian Star back over larger obstacles.

His longer-term record may not be that great but SKYHILL was clearly on very good terms with himself at Kelso 24 days ago.

13:38 Catterick Novices Hurdle (Class 4) 19f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
2 1st (2) (2/5 +45%) Jarrive De Mee	0.4 2/5(+45%)	(2) Jarrive De Mee 2/5, Authorized gelding made a highly promising hurdling debut when most impressive winner of 7-runner novice at Thurles (15.9f, good) in November. Irish raider has lots more to offer and is hard to side against. Readily made all on hurdle debut at Thurles and that form has been boosted by the second.
1 2nd (1) (11/4 +8%) Gentleman Bill	2.75 11/4(+8%)	(1) Gentleman Bill 11/4, Winning pointer who made it 2-3 in this sphere with an easy success in 2m novice at Doncaster 40 days ago. Has more to come and looks a likely player. 3-4 under rules and this 3m point winner is open to further improvement now up in trip.
4 3rd (4) (40/1 -186%) The Clonmel Kid	40 40/1(-186%)	(4) The Clonmel Kid 40/1, 13/2, second of 10 in bumper at Newcastle 39 days ago. Much respected on his hurdles debut. Fair second on last month's bumper debut but faces a tough task against the top two today.
5 4th (5) (7/1 +50%) Tyson Magoo	7 7/1(+50%)	(5) Tyson Magoo 7/1, Third in an Irish point and took a step forward from hurdling debut when third in 7-runner novice over C&D 36 days ago. Likely to progress further. Possibilities. Fair third over C&D last month but a chunk of improvement is needed to threaten today.
7 5th (7) (250/1 -100%) Intertwine	250 250/1(-100%)	(7) Intertwine 250/1, Poor hurdler. 150/1, first run since leaving Declan Queally when patiently-ridden tenth of 14 in novice hurdle at Uttoxeter (15.8f, heavy) 33 days ago. Back up in trip. May do better. Runner-up in Punchestown bumper in 2023 but unable to replicate that form over hurdles.
6 6th (6) (300/1 -200%) Fancy Nancy Pants	300 300/1(-200%)	(6) Fancy Nancy Pants 300/1, Well held in 2 bumpers and on Sedgefield hurdling debut. Significantly more is required. Well beaten on all four starts, over hurdles the last twice.
3 7th (3) (300/1 -100%) Arnie	300 300/1(-100%)	(3) Arnie 300/1, Malinas gelding was placed in a point but offered little in a Sedgefield bumper on his Rules debut 26 days ago. Third on debut in British maiden point last May but down the field on both rules runs.

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13:38 Catterick Novices Hurdle (Class 4) 19f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.

Having justified cramped odds on his hurdles bow at Thurles in November, JARRIVE DE MEE makes plenty of appeal on his follow-up bid. Willie Mullins' gelding had previously scored over 3m between the flags, so this distance is unlikely to prevent another bold display. The progressive Gentleman Bill had little difficulty when scoring on his handicap debut at Doncaster last month and the seven-year-old isn't taken lightly, despite having to concede 5lb to the selection. The Clonmel Kid may fare best of the remainder.

Willie Mullins' JARRIVE DE MEE created an excellent impression when making a winning hurdles debut at Thurles and is impossible to side against with considerably more to come in all likelihood. Gentleman Bill also has better days ahead of him and appeals as the one to chase him home ahead of C&D third Tyson Magoo and newcomer The Clonmel Kid.

Willie Mullins sends his first runner to Catterick and JARRIVE DE MEE earns the vote, having impressed at Thurles in November.

14:08 Catterick Handicap Chase (Class 5) 25f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
8 1st (8) (10/3 +52%) Emotional Roller	3.333333 10/3(+52%)	(8) Emotional Roller 10/3, Solid second over hurdles at Carlisle in November and backed that up when again finding just one too good in a Wetherby handicap (19.4f, heavy) on chase debut. However, consistency isn't his forte and he's not run to the same level either start since. Twice 2nd (once chase debut) but both subsequent runs over fences have been disappointing.
4 2nd (4) (7/2 +13%) Hobb's Delight	3.5 7/2(+13%)	(4) Hobb's Delight 7/2, Progressive over hurdles and only just touched off on chase debut at Plumpton (25.7f) in October. Bad mistake didn't help his cause next time but back on track when fourth at Wincanton (25.1f) 5 weeks ago. Cheekpieces go on now and of interested re-united with James Bowen. Pipped on chase debut; excused next start and ran respectably latest; first-time headgear.
2 3rd (2) (4/1 +43%) Super Citizen	4 4/1(+43%)	(2) Super Citizen 4/1, Winning start for this yard in a Kelso hunter (23.4f, heavy) 12 months ago and largely consistent in defeat since, staying on latter stages when third in a C&D handicap chase 25 days ago. Fancied to go well again from 2 lb lower mark. Ran creditably on his last two outings (C&D latest) and is in serious calculations.
3 4th (3) (10/1 -82%) Big Bee Hive	10 10/1(-82%)	(3) Big Bee Hive 10/1, Won at Southwell and Cartmel in the spring and essentially in better heart than recent form figures suggest, a couple of late errors finishing him off when pulled up back at Southwell (24.3f) 3 weeks ago. Certainly not one to write off. Showed his form once (three runs ago) this autumn/winter; big shout if back to his best.
11 5th (11) (25/1 -39%) Ideal De Romay	25 25/1(-39%)	(11) Ideal De Romay 25/1, Irish point winner who is winless under Rules but one of better efforts when second of 7 in handicap chase at Newcastle (23.4f) in December. Pulled up back over hurdles at Ayr (21.4f) 16 days ago, and this not easy once more from out of the weights. 0-15 under rules; second at Newcastle before pulled up over hurdles latest; 7lb wrong.
1 6th (1) (12/1 -20%) Tedwin Hills	12 12/1(-20%)	(1) Tedwin Hills 12/1, Opened his account at Huntingdon (24f) in October 2023 before almost a year off the track after his next outing. Folded rather tamely on his comeback/stable debut at Uttoxeter this October but given time and he's not one to write off. Led until a bad mistake three out at Uttoxeter last time and reportedly had a leg wound.
10 7th (10) (28/1 -40%) Wexford Park	28 28/1(-40%)	(10) Wexford Park 28/1, Placed both starts in points but little show under Rules so far, never travelling/jumping with fluency after 8 months off when pulled up in handicap chase at Southwell (24.3f, heavy) 21 days ago. Plenty to prove with cheekpieces fitted. Accomplished little in six runs under rules, pulled up in both his chases; cheekpieces now.
6 8th (6) (18/1 -157%) Aazza	18 18/1(-157%)	(6) Aazza 18/1, Twice a winner over hurdles for Rose Dobbin and better for return/stable debut effort equipped with cheekpieces when third of 7 in handicap hurdle at Musselburgh (23.8f) in November. Step back up in trip ought to suit returned to larger obstacles. Went the wrong way over fences in 2022; arrested slide over hurdles in cheekpieces latest.
5 9th (5) (14/1 +30%) Benefit Ben	14 14/1(+30%)	(5) Benefit Ben 14/1, Maiden Irish pointer who showed ability in maiden/novice hurdles last winter but hasn't really kicked on, only fourth despite jumping adequately on chasing debut at Musselburgh last time. Others make more appeal. 0-5 in points and 0-6 under rules, well below form in his three handicaps; new trip.
7 10th (7) (22/1 -300%) Batman For Ever	22 22/1(-300%)	(7) Batman For Ever 22/1, Fair winning hurdler/chaser at up to 2½m in France in 2021. Belatedly confirmed he still has something to offer on third start for new yard when third of 13 in handicap chase at Uttoxeter (3m) in June and the betting can prove a useful guide back from 7 months off. Uttoxeter third (3m, good) last June gives him a place chance if he's okay after the break.
9 \|PU\| (9) (13/2 +46%) Don Brocco	6.5 13/2(+46%)	(9) Don Brocco 13/2, Poor maiden handicap chaser who wasn't disgraced when fifth of 13 at Carlisle (26.2f, soft) in December. Similar form when sixth in a big-field handicap hurdle at Hexham 6 weeks ago and likely he'll come up short for win purposes returned to this sphere. Cheekpieces/tongue tie applied. 0-11 over fences; not disgraced on latest start and has another career-low mark this time.

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14:08 Catterick Handicap Chase (Class 5) 25f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.

Batman For Ever was a respectable third at Uttoxeter in June and a similar performance on his reappearance should see him in the thick of the action. However, HOBB'S DELIGHT is a more solid proposition after last month's fourth at Wincanton and a 2lb drop in the ratings may prove fruitful for Neil Mulholland's inmate. Fellow in-form rival Super Citizen should also make his presence felt.

HOBB'S DELIGHT showed he's got a race of this nature within reach when just touched off at Plumpton 3 starts ago and, arriving having performed creditably when fourth at Wincanton 5 weeks ago, he rates one of the likelier types with cheekpieces fitted for the first time. Tedwin Hills if bouncing back and Super Citizen are others to consider, with Aazza another to note on her second stint chasing.

The top two options in what looks a weak race are probably SUPER CITIZEN and Hobb's Delight.

14:38 Catterick Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 19f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
2 1st (2) (11/4 +21%) Komedy Kicks	2.75 11/4(+21%)	(2) Komedy Kicks 11/4, Confirmed the promise of her stable debut when landing 7-runner handicap hurdle at Kelso (18.1f, good to soft) 24 days ago, in command when wandered into headwind run-in. Looks capable of winning again. Did it in tidy style at Kelso (2m2f, good to soft) latest and could now have more to offer.
6 2nd (6) (22/1 -57%) Final Edgar	22 22/1(-57%)	(6) Final Edgar 22/1, Hasn't taken to chasing but interesting from a reduced mark back over hurdles. Chasing lately did not go so well; last season makes him a big player back in this sphere.
1 3rd (1) (5/1 +17%) Diamond Koda	5 5/1(+17%)	(1) Diamond Koda 5/1, Fairly useful form when runner-up all 3 starts in bumpers and yet to finish outside placings on all completed starts over hurdles, conceding first run in steadily-run race at Market Rasen (16.6f) latterly. Should remain competitive back in a handicap. Placed in all completed starts (bumpers and hurdle races); needs extra and back up in trip.
5 4th (5) (11/1 -22%) My Friend Yeats	11 11/1(-22%)	(5) My Friend Yeats 11/1, Back on track in first-time cheekpieces and tongue strap when second of 7 in C&D handicap (good) 25 days ago, just failing. Visor on for 1st time and in the mix with a repeat. Twice a close second from six starts over hurdles, including C&D latest; headgear switch.
4 5th (4) (10/1 -25%) Ridin Solo	10 10/1(-25%)	(4) Ridin Solo 10/1, Point winner who has shown fair form over hurdles, placed on 5 of 6 starts, latterly in 8-runner maiden at Sedgefield (19.8f, soft). Cheekpieces on for 1st time. Consistent in his six hurdle races; a bit extra is needed and headgear is given a call-up.
12 6th (12) (22/1 +12%) Evenwood Sonofagun	22 22/1(+12%)	(12) Evenwood Sonofagun 22/1, Long-standing maiden but better signs for new yard when second of 7 at Musselburgh (24f) in November and again ran with credit when fifth of 12 at same venue 44 days ago. No forlorn hope. Player on best efforts but five 2nds over hurdles (22 attempts) and still no won.
3 7th (3) (11/1 -57%) Achnamara	11 11/1(-57%)	(3) Achnamara 11/1, Fair handicapper on Flat and belatedly ran to similar level over hurdles when runner-up at Sedgefield (19.8f) in November. Below-par next time, but left that behind when scoring easily back at Sedgefield on Boxing Day. Good claims if turning up in a similar mood. Inconsistent but much his best hurdles form when winning easily last time (2m4f); up 13lb.
9 8th (9) (4/1 +60%) Aquitaine Boy	4 4/1(+60%)	(9) Aquitaine Boy 4/1, Belied odds of 40/1 back from nearly 3 years off when making a winning start for this yard in a 15.8f novice at Southwell (good) in May and got back on the up when landing 10-runner handicap at Newcastle (20.3f) last week, just holding on. Should remain competitive under a penalty. 2-3 for this yard; narrowly won handicap at Newcastle (2m4f, good to soft) six days ago.
10 9th (10) (16/1 -14%) Walk In The Valley	16 16/1(-14%)	(10) Walk In The Valley 16/1, Not disgraced both starts in points in spring 2023 and showed a bit more than previously over hurdles when third of 5 on handicap debut here (15.7f) 3 weeks ago. Bred to be suited by the step up in trip and could have further improvement in him. Needs to build upon his 3rd on handicap debut but bred to stay and is one to consider.
11 \|F\| (11) (25/1 -233%) Love True	25 25/1(-233%)	(11) Love True 25/1, Fairly useful Flat winner at up to 13f in France. Stepped up on reappearance when second of 5 at Market Rasen (16.6f, soft) last month (winner got first run). Still relatively lightly raced in this sphere and should go well again. Looked well worth a go over this longer trip last time and now has her tongue tied.
8 10th (8) (28/1 -133%) Tommy Johnson	28 28/1(-133%)	(8) Tommy Johnson 28/1, Lightly-raced maiden who showed promise on 3 of 4 starts last season, including when fifth in 9-runner handicap at Newcastle when last seen a year ago. May yet do better. 2nd on debut; three lesser efforts have followed, latest on handicap debut 382 days ago.
7 11th (7) (15/2 +46%) Kazontherazz	7.5 15/2(+46%)	(7) Kazontherazz 15/2, Thirteen runs since last win in 2021 but turned in his best effort of the season when third of 8 in handicap hurdle at Ludlow (21.2f, soft, 20/1) 35 days ago. Merits consideration off same mark. Both wins were in 2021; back to some form on latest outing and last winter's reads well.

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14:38 Catterick Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 19f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.

Achnamara scored readily over a similar trip at Sedgefield on Boxing Day but a 13lb higher mark looks harsh on the face value of what he actually achieved. With that in mind, fellow last-time-out winner KOMEDY KICKS shades the vote after winning a deeper race at Kelso most recently. A 5lb higher mark looks manageable for the Dan Skelton-trained mare, who may find further improvement over this longer trip. Diamond Koda and My Friend Yeats are other solid each-way contenders.

KOMEDY KICKS confirmed the promise of her stable debut with a last-to-first success at Kelso just over 3 weeks ago and a 5 lb rise may not be enough to prevent the follow up with further progress in the offing. Diamond Koda is proving consistent and should give another good account off top weight back in a handicap, with Kazontherazz and Final Edgar others to note.

There are possibilities almost throughout this line-up but KOMEDY KICKS may well have had more in the tank when she won last time.

15:08 Catterick Handicap Chase (Class 5) 19f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
6 1st (6) (20/1 -25%) Bravethewaves	20 20/1(-25%)	(6) Bravethewaves 20/1, Maiden hurdler but running well (in fourth) when fell 2 out in handicap chase at Wetherby (19.4f, soft) on his debut over fences 27 days ago. Possibilities. On a reduced mark but has struggled after absence, including on chase debut latest.
5 2nd (5) (7/2 +22%) Mr Mahler	3.5 7/2(+22%)	(5) Mr Mahler 7/2, Points runner-up who shaped encouragingly when fourth of 6 in handicap chase here (15.7f, good) on his debut over fences 25 days ago, staying on late. Open to improvement back over further. Likely player. Ran okay on last month's chase debut here; can improve if jumping more fluently.
3 3rd (3) (9/2 +10%) Just Gino	4.5 9/2(+10%)	(3) Just Gino 9/2, Tongue tied/cheekpieces on for 1st time when an improved second of 4 in handicap chase over C&D (good to soft) 21 days ago. Ought to be in the shake-up once more. Point winner who ran best race yet under rules when 1l second of four over C&D 3 weeks ago.
9 4th (9) (9/1 +44%) Eric Carmen	9 9/1(+44%)	(9) Eric Carmen 9/1, Unreliable individual who was pulled up in handicap chase at Market Rasen (17.2f, good to soft) 5 days ago. Cheekpieces go back on now with work to do. Some fair form this season but pulled up last time and has a poor strike-rate.
4 5th (4) (3/1 +25%) Get A Superstar	3 3/1(+25%)	(4) Get A Superstar 3/1, Arrives in good nick, coming in third of 8 in handicap over C&D on his debut over fences 25 days ago. Not taken lightly off a 2 lb lower mark. Third over C&D on last month's chase debut; another 2lb lower today; could be in the mix.
8 6th (8) (12/1 +33%) You Say Its Over	12 12/1(+33%)	(8) You Say Its Over 12/1, Still looking for first success but runner-up 4 times last season. Little to shout about this term so needs this switch to fences to spark major improvement. On a handy mark on best hurdle form but below par this season and now 0-17.
10 7th (10) (125/1 -150%) Edmond Dantes	125 125/1(-150%)	(10) Edmond Dantes 125/1, Only seventh of 11 in handicap chase (100/1) at Carlisle (15.9f, good to soft) 64 days ago. Blinkers are reached for now. A long time since he's shown any worthwhile form; blinkers need to prompt a transformation.
2 8th (2) (11/4 -10%) I'm Too Tired	2.75 11/4(-10%)	(2) I'm Too Tired 11/4, Got off the mark in this sphere in 4-runner handicap chase (5/4) at Sedgefield (16.4f, good to soft) 27 days ago. Expected to be bang there despite a 3 lb rise. 2m win at Sedgefield on second chase start; could have more to offer now back up in trip.
7 9th (7) (50/1 +0%) Comeonrita	50 50/1(+0%)	(7) Comeonrita 50/1, Maiden hurdler who came in a well-held fourth of 6 on her yard debut in handicap hurdle at Leicester (15.5f, heavy) 48 days ago. More required now going chasing. Hint of encouragement last time but others are more compelling than this nine-race maiden.
1 \|PU\| (1) (9/1 -100%) Goodtimes Badtimes	9 9/1(-100%)	(1) Goodtimes Badtimes 9/1, Unreliable type but he posted a good second of 8 in handicap chase at Sedgefield (21.1f, good to soft) 94 days ago. Tongue strap back on and needs to back it up. Went close at Sedgefield in October and he's a key player on this first outing since.

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15:08 Catterick Handicap Chase (Class 5) 19f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.

GOODTIMES BADTIMES returned from a break with a game second-placed finish at Sedgefield in October and can go one better. Running off 1lb below his last winning mark (over hurdles), the enthusiastic 10-year-old has a live chance of coping with top-weight in this modest event. I'm Too Tired also has a proven liking for Sedgefield and is feared most nudged up 3lb after winning over the extended 2m there on Boxing Day. Just Gino and Mr Mahler complete the shortlist.

MR MAHLER made a promising start over fences when a staying-on fourth here last time out and can build on it to gain a breakthrough victory now his stamina is unlocked more. I'm Too Tired is feared most on the back of his Sedgefield success ahead of in-form pair Get A Superstar and Just Gino.

The 5yo I'M TOO TIRED (nap) won at Sedgefield last month on his second chase start and is open to further improvement in this sphere.

15:38 Catterick Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 16f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (1) (11/2 -57%) Bathgate	5.5 11/2(-57%)	(1) Bathgate 11/2, Took a step forward when opening his account at Sedgefield in November and ran well when second to a handicap debutant at Doncaster (16.6f, good to soft) 40 days ago. Could be in the mix once more in his current form. A win and a good second the last twice and he could play a leading role.
11 2nd (11) (4/5 +68%) Far Away West	0.8 4/5(+68%)	(11) Far Away West 4/5, Returned to form when making the frame at Stratford in September and backed that up when third at Exeter (16.7f, good) next time. Well held in seller back at Stratford on latest outing, but she's one to note on first start since leaving Daisy Hitchins. 0-12 but interesting to see how she goes in the betting on first run for Dan Skelton.
12 3rd (12) (9/1 +59%) Rhiannon Ring	9 9/1(+59%)	(12) Rhiannon Ring 9/1, From a good jumping family and finished runner-up sole start in Irish points. However, she hasn't offered much under Rules to date, failing to improve for the switch to a handicap when eighth of 13 at this course (19.3f, good) in December. Point runner-up who didn't run badly here on handicap debut, but improvement is needed.
5 4th (5) (16/1 -33%) Onesoc	16 16/1(-33%)	(5) Onesoc 16/1, Hurdles winner at Southwell in June 2022 and opened chase account at the fourth time of asking there (15.8f) later the same season. However, held back by his jumping on final outing and absent 21 months ahead of return over hurdles. Absent since April 2023 but stable had a couple run really well last month after layoffs.
8 5th (8) (28/1 -133%) Purple Gown	28 28/1(-133%)	(8) Purple Gown 28/1, Isn't straightforward but she won on the Flat last summer and encouragement on first 2 starts back hurdling this season, including when fourth at Newcastle (16.9f, good) in October. Wasn't ideally placed at Leicester last time so she's not ruled out. Below best last time but ran well when 4th at Newcastle previously; not ruled out each-way.
3 6th (3) (12/1 -50%) Looking Splendid	12 12/1(-50%)	(3) Looking Splendid 12/1, Remains a maiden but has been shown more in handicaps on his last 3 starts, running creditably when fifth of 9 at Wetherby (19.7f, soft) on Boxing Day. Can give another good account as he drops in trip. 0-10 but recent form has been encouraging and he's a possible contender.
9 7th (9) (20/1 -25%) Belle Na Bann	20 20/1(-25%)	(9) Belle Na Bann 20/1, Successful at Newcastle in December 2023 before following up over C&D. Form has been in and out since, but one of better races when bumping into an improver back at this C&D (good to soft) 3 weeks ago. Task is now to build on latest effort. Step back in right direction when second of five over C&D but was no match for winner.
13 8th (13) (40/1 -21%) Inoue	40 40/1(-21%)	(13) Inoue 40/1, Down the field both starts in bumpers and has fared little better over hurdles, well held when brought down after the last in handicap at Sedgefield (16.8f, good to soft) in November. Looks to be up against it. Has shown very little worthwhile form in his seven-race career and is 8lb out of the h'cap.
2 9th (2) (16/1 -220%) Sea Legend	16 16/1(-220%)	(2) Sea Legend 16/1, Fairly useful on Flat and in the frame both starts over hurdles, having a wind op prior to finishing a remote second at Musselburgh (15.6f, good to soft) last time (winner has scored again since). One to consider with cheekpieces added as he goes handicapping. Has potential off this modest opening hurdle mark in view of his useful Flat ability.
6 10th (6) (33/1 -18%) Knight Of Magic	33 33/1(-18%)	(6) Knight Of Magic 33/1, Maiden on the Flat and hasn't made much impact in 4 starts over hurdles so far, sixth of 9 in maiden at Sedgefield (16.8f, soft) 47 days ago. Needs to leave previous form behind as he makes handicap hurdle debut. Poor on Flat but has shown some ability over hurdles and goes handicapping off modest mark.
4 \|PU\| (4) (12/1 +33%) Mister Moodles	12 12/1(+33%)	(4) Mister Moodles 12/1, Winner at Doncaster on second start over hurdles last season but has yet to fire in handicaps this term, doing too much too soon in first-time visor when falling at the last at Sedgefield (19.8f, good to soft) on Boxing Day. Back down in trip. Showed spark over 2m4f at Sedgefield before fading; not written off now back down in trip.
10 \|PU\| (10) (28/1 -133%) Sweet Soul Music	28 28/1(-133%)	(10) Sweet Soul Music 28/1, Modest form on the Flat but, with a visor added, showed more than on first 2 starts over hurdles when runner-up in juvenile at this C&D (good to firm) in November. Failed to repeat that effort back here last time, but he could fare better now handicapping. 66-1 runner-up over C&D in November but failed to back that up here last time; h'cap debut.

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15:38 Catterick Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 16f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.

BATHGATE was denied by four lengths into second in a stronger event at Doncaster last month and is only 2lb higher. Philip Kirby's five-year-old will appreciate this drop in grade and it would be no surprise to see him make it two wins from his last three starts. Sea Legend produced a better effort to finish second at Musselburgh in November and could get involved. Of the remainder, Far Away West makes the most appeal.

FAR AWAY WEST produced 2 of her better efforts when making the frame in handicaps in September/October, so she looks an interesting contender on her first outing since joining Dan Skelton. She can leave behind her latest run as she starts off for her leading yard, with the in-form Bathgate next on the list, ahead of Sea Legend.

The in-form BATHGATE is taken to add to his win at Sedgefield in November. Far Away West is feared most on her debut for Dan Skelton

16:08 Catterick NH Flat Race (Class 5) 16f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
3 1st (3) (11/1 -38%) Connect The Dots	11 11/1(-38%)	(3) Connect The Dots 11/1, £15,000 3-y-o, Elusive Pimpernel gelding. Half-brother to 3 winners, including fairly useful chaser Brother Pat and modest hurdler Bathgate. Dam, 10.5f winner on Flat in France, half-sister to temperamental/fairly useful hurdler (stayed 2½m) Marseillais. £15,000 May 3yo; 5th foal; half-brother to 3 winners; major yard and needs a market check.
6 2nd (6) (15/8 +69%) Naval Tribute	1.875 15/8(+69%)	(6) Naval Tribute 15/8, 16,000 gns 3-y-o, Sea The Stars gelding. Half-brother to 2 winners on Flat, including smart 13f winner Waltham. Dam, 10.3f winner who stayed 14.5f, half-sister to untrustworthy but useful hurdler/chaser (stayed 3¼m) Leo Luna. Considered. 16,000gns May 3yo; with some stamina and class in the pedigree and a trainer to note.
11 3rd (11) (9/1 -20%) Regal River	9 9/1(-20%)	(11) Regal River 9/1, Golden Horn filly who showed ability when 5½ lengths fourth of 10 to Merely A Detail in bumper at Doncaster (16.6f, good) in November, no extra only late on. Should take a step forward on that initial effort so she's one to consider. 15-2, weakened into fourth of ten at Doncaster (good) as Merely A Detail raced clear.
4 4th (4) (10/1 +80%) Emerald Time	10 10/1(+80%)	(4) Emerald Time 10/1, £9,500 3-y-o, Time Test gelding. Half-brother to 7f winner Ring of Gold. Dam, dual bumper winner, from family of top-class sprinter Marwell and very smart miler Marling. £9,500 May 3yo; half-brother to 7f winner Ring Of Gold (RPR 82); dam dual bumper winner.
9 5th (9) (9/2 0%) Dilly's Gunner	4.5 9/2(0%)	(9) Dilly's Gunner 9/2, Dartmouth filly who produced a promising first effort amidst greenness when second of 9 in bumper at Wetherby (16f, heavy) last month, keeping on after shuffled back home turn. Yard's newcomers normally come on plenty for their initial experience, so she holds leading claims. Got loose before intended debut; shaped nicely in second at Wetherby (soft) one week later.
10 6th (10) (25/1 -25%) Night Burlesque	25 25/1(-25%)	(10) Night Burlesque 25/1, £8,000 3-y-o, Outstrip filly. Half-sister to 7f-1¼m winner Nayade. Dam, unraced, half-sister to useful hurdler/chaser (stayed 2½m) Nexius. Worth a second look on debut. £8,000 May 3yo; her trainer's last bumper wins were in the 2021-22 season.
5 7th (5) (16/1 -220%) Merely A Detail	16 16/1(-220%)	(5) Merely A Detail 16/1, Belied a big price to make a successful debut at Doncaster in November but ran no sort of race when tailed-off last of 16 in listed bumper at Cheltenham (16.8f, soft) 3 weeks ago. Hood applied and fancied to bounce back returned to calmer waters. Won well at Doncaster (good) but tailed off in Listed event at Cheltenham (soft); hood now.
1 8th (1) (10/3 -11%) Tilehurst	3.333333 10/3(-11%)	(1) Tilehurst 10/3, Bated Breath gelding who overcame inexperience to make a winning debut in 4-runner bumper at Market Rasen (16.6f, good) back in October, leading approaching final 1f then forging clear. Sold from Henry Daly for 30,000 gns the following month and should progress under a penalty. 2-1, won well at Market Rasen (good) in October; sold out of Henry Daly's for 30,000gns.
2 9th (2) (14/1 +0%) Casting	14 14/1(+0%)	(2) Casting 14/1, Desinvolte gelding. Dam 17f/19f hurdle/chase winner. Likely outsider on debut. The yard's two wins this season were in bumpers in May, one landing a gamble on debut.
8 10th (8) (25/1 0%) The Three J's	25 25/1(0%)	(8) The Three J's 25/1, Blue Bresil gelding. Dam unraced half-sister to bumper winner/smart hurdler (stayed 3m) Indefatigable. Worth a market check on debut. Trainer had an easy bumper winner in October and this representative needs a check.
7 11th (7) (100/1 -300%) One More Bottle	100 100/1(-300%)	(7) One More Bottle 100/1, Mukhadram gelding who was easy to back and shaped like a non-stayer when well beaten in bumper at Newcastle (16.9f, good) in November. Easy to look elsewhere. 100-30, beaten 30l in five-runner bumper at Newcastle (good) in November; a lot to learn.

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16:08 Catterick NH Flat Race (Class 5) 16f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.

TILEHURST made a strong impression when bolting up on his debut at Market Rasen in October and has since switched to the Neil Mulholland yard. With any amount of improvement to come, he can defy his 7lb penalty. Dilly's Gunner shaped with lots of promise when finishing second on her debut at Wetherby last month and should go well, while any market confidence behind newcomer Connect The Dots would be interesting.

DILLY'S GUNNER hails from a yard whose newcomers normally come on plenty for their initial experience so, having shaped with plenty of promise when runner-up at Wetherby on debut, she gets the vote to go one better at the expense of Merely A Detail, who caused a shock when scoring on debut but found listed company all too much at Cheltenham on New Year's Day. Stable-switcher Tilehurst and Regal River can both get involved, too.

Wetherby second DILLY'S GUNNER might upstage the penalised winners but there is also a batch of interesting newcomers to take heed of.

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