Catterick Races & Results Tomform Tuesday 17th December 2024

There were 23 Races on Tuesday 17th December 2024 across 3 meetings. There was 7 races at Catterick, 7 races at Wincanton, 9 races at Newcastle, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.

Races & Results Tuesday 17th December 2024

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

12:30 Catterick Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 25f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Dist Win % Dist Place % Dist Betfair Place % Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Weight Runs Age Comments
6
1st (6) Be The Difference (13/2 -18%)
Be The Difference

6.5
13/2(-18%)
(6) Be The Difference 13/2, Best run since returning from a long absence when second of 13 at Doncaster (19.5f) 18 days ago, shaping well having met a bit of trouble. Stays this far. Considered.
Returned to form at Doncaster (2m4f, good to soft; runner-up) 18 days ago; possibilities..
3
2nd (3) Copper Beach (17/2 +29%)
Copper Beach

8.5
17/2(+29%)
(3) Copper Beach 17/2, A fair winning hurdler. Hasn't taken to chasing in recent months and remains to be seen whether a return to hurdles sparks a revival.
Struggled over fences in recent times, pulling up at Southwell (2m4f) three weeks ago..
2
3rd (2) Atomic Angel (22/1 -57%)
Atomic Angel

22
22/1(-57%)
(2) Atomic Angel 22/1, Gained reward for a good spell when winning in a big field at Hexham (23f) in May. Shaped as if he needed a recent Haydock outing after 7 months off and should be sharper now.
Hexham winner (3m) in the spring; likely to strip fitter for recent Haydock comeback.
1
4th (1) You Some Girl (6/4 +55%)
You Some Girl

1.5
6/4(+55%)
(1) You Some Girl 6/4, The middle leg of a November hat-trick came over C&D. Improved again when second of 10 at Musselburgh last week, staying on from too far back. Big player from the same mark.
Ran her best race yet when 2nd at Musselburgh (3m; same mark but claimer ridden) last week.
5
5th (5) Ithaka (4/1 -78%)
Ithaka

4
4/1(-78%)
(5) Ithaka 4/1, Placed twice prior to taking advantage of his reduced mark at Market Rasen (23f, soft) 12 days ago. Back up 5 lb but he has won off higher marks in the past.
Doubled career tally when scoring from 5lb lower mark at Market Rasen (2m7f) 12 days ago..
8
6th (8) Rumble B (22/1 -120%)
Rumble B

22
22/1(-120%)
(8) Rumble B 22/1, Notched 3 wins in the first half of 2024 but not seen since finishing seventh of 9 at Cartmel in June. Might be best watched this time.
Freshened up by six-month break since competing at Cartmel (seventh) in June; best watched.
10
7th (10) Release The Kraken (15/2 +38%)
Release The Kraken

7.5
15/2(+38%)
(10) Release The Kraken 15/2, Long-standing maiden but he did make a respectable return from 4 months off when fourth over 20.5f at Leicester 4 weeks ago. Back up in trip now.
Yet to win (0-21); is entitled to strip fitter for recent Leicester comeback (fourth)..
7
8th (7) Twoplacesatonetime (16/1 -100%)
Twoplacesatonetime

16
16/1(-100%)
(7) Twoplacesatonetime 16/1, Low-mileage 6-y-o who upped his game in first-time cheekpieces to score at Hexham (23f) last month. Not in the same form when only fifth at Musselburgh since, though. A visor is tried now.
Hexham winner (first-time cheekpieces) on penultimate start; now tries change of headgear..
4
9th (4) Fugitives Drift (125/1 -150%)
Fugitives Drift

125
125/1(-150%)
(4) Fugitives Drift 125/1, No show in 2 handicap hurdles for this yard last month and can only be watched for now. A first-time visor replaces cheekpieces.
Toiled since returning to rules action for G. Rutherford; handicap mark continues to ease..
9
10th (9) Ange Endormi (12/1 +0%)
Ange Endormi

12
12/1(+0%)
(9) Ange Endormi 12/1, Didn't take to chasing at Hexham last month but had been placed over hurdles there prior to that and ought to be competitive back over the smaller obstacles.
Slight uptick in fortunes since more wind surgery, & cheekpieces; Hexham latest excusable..
LTO Selection:hiden content, hiden content, hiden content, hiden content

12:30 Catterick Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 25f Race Class Flow

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

ITHAKA won in this grade at Market Rasen earlier in the month and he is only 5lb higher for that triumph. The booking of Patrick Mullins catches the eye and if he remains in the same form, then he will prove very difficult to beat. You Some Girl has filled the top two places on each of her last five outings and it would be no surprise to see her have a say. Be The Difference completes the shortlist.

YOU SOME GIRL arguably did well to get second from so far back at Musselburgh last week and can show she's still on a good mark. Be The Difference shaped well at Doncaster last month and is second choice ahead of recent Market Rasen scorer Ithaka.

Having run her best race yet in defeat at Musselburgh last week, YOU SOME GIRL receives the vote for Rebecca Menzies.


13:00 Catterick Conditions Hurdle (Class 4) 16f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Dist Win % Dist Place % Dist Betfair Place % Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Weight Runs Age Comments
3
1st (3) Bust A Move (10/1 +0%)
Bust A Move

10
10/1(+0%)
(3) Bust A Move 10/1, Fairly useful Flat winner who should be up to making his presence felt in a race like this if taking to his new discipline.
Had mixed record during light Flat campaign this year but his best form was useful.
6
2nd (6) Hosaamm (10/11 +74%)
Hosaamm

0.909091
10/11(+74%)
(6) Hosaamm 10/11, Useful performer on Flat (stays 1½m) for Owen Burrows. New connections acquired him for 78,000 gns in October. Interesting hurdle newcomer under Brian Hughes.
Useful form when winning Flat maiden in May; interesting candidate for hurdling.
2
3rd (2) Game Management (11/1 -175%)
Game Management

11
11/1(-175%)
(2) Game Management 11/1, Flat winner for Kevin Ryan who made a successful start over hurdles for new yard when seeing off 6 rivals over C&D last month. Has the potential for better.
Fair Flat racer who scored over C&D (good) on last month's stable/hurdle debut.
5
4th (5) Flowering (8/1 -60%)
Flowering

8
8/1(-60%)
(5) Flowering 8/1, Fair performer on level who made a winning yard/hurdle debut in 6-runner juvenile at Warwick (2m, good) in November. Pulled up in Newbury listed race since but should be competitive back in calmer waters.
Won tactical race on stable/hurdle debut; pulled up in a Listed race since.
7
5th (7) Miaswell (40/1 -233%)
Miaswell

40
40/1(-233%)
(7) Miaswell 40/1, Fair dual 1m Flat winner for David O'Meara. Will need to be quite useful to make a winning start over hurdles against this opposition.
Dual Flat winner this year; ran poorly last time but has possibilities on hurdle debut.
9
6th (9) Sweet Soul Music (14/1 -40%)
Sweet Soul Music

14
14/1(-40%)
(9) Sweet Soul Music 14/1, Only poor on the Flat. Similar standard on her first 2 outings over hurdles but different proposition with a visor added (retained) when 2¾ lengths second of 7 to Game Management over C&D last month.
Well beaten on first two hurdling starts but was second over C&D in a new visor last month.
10
7th (10) Jailbird (200/1 -400%)
Jailbird

200
200/1(-400%)
(10) Jailbird 200/1, Modest Flat winner for Richard Bandey. Well-held fourth on her completed start in juvenile hurdles for current yard and looks up against it here.
Won a low-grade Flat handicap in summer but has made quiet start to hurdling career.
11
8th (11) Takes Time (150/1 -200%)
Takes Time

150
150/1(-200%)
(11) Takes Time 150/1, Modest maiden on the Flat for David Loughnane. Would be a surprise winner on hurdle debut.
Regressive maiden on the Flat; sold for 1,000gns in October; best watched on hurdle debut.
4
9th (4) Calanthe (66/1 -560%)
Calanthe

66
66/1(-560%)
(4) Calanthe 66/1, Fair handicapper on Flat (stays 1m), finishing a creditable third at Kempton last month. Hurdle debut.
Won over 1m on the AW in September and has possibilities if stamina holds out over hurdles.
8
|PU| (8) Skinny Malinka (33/1 -106%)
Skinny Malinka

33
33/1(-106%)
(8) Skinny Malinka 33/1, Fairly useful maiden on Flat (stays 1¼m) for Ed Bethell. That level of Flat ability suggests he can make an impact over hurdles.
Ended six-race Flat career with two good efforts in October; might feature on hurdle debut.
1
|RO| (1) Continuance (11/4 +39%)
Continuance

2.75
11/4(+39%)
(1) Continuance 11/4, Fair Flat winner who struck at the first time of asking over hurdles at Sedgefield in October. Pulled up in a Cheltenham Grade 2 since but much more realistic chance back at this level.
Pulled up in a Grade 2 last month but is a contender if judged on earlier Sedgefield win.
LTO Selection:hiden content, hiden content, hiden content, hiden content

13:00 Catterick Conditions Hurdle (Class 4) 16f Race Class Flow

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

Game Management made a successful hurdling debut over track and trip last month and the three-year-old could have plenty of improvement in him. However, he might find it tough to give 7lb away to HOSAAMM. Adrian Keatley's charge is rated 91 on the level and Brian Hughes is booked for his first start in this sphere. Any market confidence behind Bust A Move would be interesting.

In a race with several possibilities the suggestion is HOSAAMM, who showed useful ability on the Flat and changed hands for 78,000 gns ahead of this switch to hurdles. Game Management did it nicely on his C&D hurdle debut and is second choice. Fellow hurdle winners Continuance and Flowering should find this easier than the Grade 2/listed events they contested last time out.

Useful Flat racer HOSAAMM looks an interesting recruit to this code for Adrian Keatley and might be the answer.


13:30 Catterick Handicap Chase (Class 5) 19f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Dist Win % Dist Place % Dist Betfair Place % Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Weight Runs Age Comments
1
1st (1) Not Staying Long (6/1 +63%)
Not Staying Long

6
6/1(+63%)
(1) Not Staying Long 6/1, Winner of 25.3f novice hurdle here during first stint with Patrick Neville in February 2023 and improved when landing a mares' Ayr handicap over a similar trip for Mike Smith last winter. Below par since, though, and needs to get back on track now switched to fences having rejoined former yard.
Off since May; makes chase debut from workable mark but would appeal more over further.
6
2nd (6) Hazard Collonges (16/1 -60%)
Hazard Collonges

16
16/1(-60%)
(6) Hazard Collonges 16/1, Still looking for first success but been cut plenty of slack by assessor and shaped well when 1¾ lengths last of 4 to Imperial Rule over this C&D last month. Down another 3 lb and reproduction of that effort will see him competitive.
Built up big lead in tactical race here last month but still finished last of four.
8
3rd (8) Baby Chou (40/1 -21%)
Baby Chou

40
40/1(-21%)
(8) Baby Chou 40/1, Successful on one of her 4 starts between the flags but she hasn't shown enough under Rules to warrant serious consideration here.
Well beaten on both starts for new stable last month and now 0-13 under rules.
9
4th (9) Goguenard (14/1 +30%)
Goguenard

14
14/1(+30%)
(9) Goguenard 14/1, Progressed well switched to handicap hurdles last season, again showing a good attitude when scoring for the third time at Stratford (2¾m, heavy) in March. However, there have been very few positives to take from his 3 subsequent appearances, including on chase debut at Market Rasen last time.
Won three slow-ground hurdles in early part of year; pulled up on seasonal/chase debut.
2
5th (2) Natural Ability (85/40 +39%)
Natural Ability

2.125
85/40(+39%)
(2) Natural Ability 85/40, Maiden hurdler/chaser in Ireland who shaped well on the first of 2 starts for Adrian Keatley at Sedgefield (16.4f, good) in September. Finally opened his account starting out for this yard over the same C&D last month and 5 lb rise looks manageable, so he's to consider.
Made winning stable debut last month and a subsequent 5lb rise does not look excessive.
3
|U| (3) Presenting Pete (4/1 +50%)
Presenting Pete

4
4/1(+50%)
(3) Presenting Pete 4/1, Modest handicap hurdler who put in a good shift when runner-up on chase debut at Sedgefield (21f, good to soft) in October. Has failed to build on that in 3 subsequent starts in this sphere but couldn't rule out off this reduced mark (now 10 lb below latest winning hurdles mark) all the same.
Didn't run badly when last of five at Doncaster last month and is on a good mark now.
10
|PU| (10) She Has Notions (4/1 +64%)
She Has Notions

4
4/1(+64%)
(10) She Has Notions 4/1, Left previous efforts behind when scoring at Worcester in July but isn't the most consistent and typically failed to back that up on next 2 starts. Better effort when third with visor refitted at Ludlow last time but whether he will be in the same form here is anybody's guess.
Won in the summer and ran okay last time but is too inconsistent to rely upon.
7
|PU| (7) Largy Valley (8/1 +0%)
Largy Valley

8
8/1(+0%)
(7) Largy Valley 8/1, Overcame greenness to make a winning debut in Ayr bumper for Stuart Crawford in 2022. It's been all downhill since, though, and he'll need to leave the level of form he showed over hurdles well behind in order to make a successful start in this sphere.
Well beaten in three novice hurdles but may fare better in handicap chases.
LTO Selection:hiden content, hiden content, hiden content, hiden content

13:30 Catterick Handicap Chase (Class 5) 19f Race Class Flow

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

NATURAL ABILITY made a victorious start for the Chris Grant stable when scoring in good style over an extended 2m at Sedgefield last month and he only has a 5lb higher mark to contend with. The step up in distance could prove to be a good move and he can record a double. Hawkseye View occupied the runner-up berth in a stronger event at Newcastle last time and has to be respected. Of the remainder, She Has Notions makes the most appeal.

If HAWKSEYE VIEW at least matches the form of his recent Newcastle second he will prove a tough nut to crack. Indeed, a last-fence mistake probably cost him that race and a 2 lb rise is negligible. Having raised his game when scoring on debut for this yard last month, Natural Ability is an obvious threat and Hazard Collonges also makes some appeal having taken a step forward over this C&D last time.

Class-dropper PRESENTING PETE didn't run badly on his latest outing and is now well handicapped on his Sedgefield second in October.


14:00 Catterick Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 19f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Dist Win % Dist Place % Dist Betfair Place % Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Weight Runs Age Comments
2
1st (2) Wise Eagle (1/4 +44%)
Wise Eagle

0.25
1/4(+44%)
(2) Wise Eagle 1/4, Useful performer at up to 2¼m on the Flat who sauntered home in a 2m Musselburgh maiden last month. Could be plenty more to come from him in this sphere and will be hard to beat.
Smart on the Flat at his best and easily won Musselburgh maiden hurdle last month.
1
2nd (1) Serious Chat (7/2 -56%)
Serious Chat

3.5
7/2(-56%)
(1) Serious Chat 7/2, Bumper winner who built on an encouraging Wetherby hurdle debut when winning a weak race back there (2½m, good) last month. Cheekpieces are added now. Likely capable of better again.
Comfortably won modest Wetherby novice last month; should give another good account here.
7
3rd (7) Tyson Magoo (10/1 +60%)
Tyson Magoo

10
10/1(+60%)
(7) Tyson Magoo 10/1, Third in a point in April. Showed a bit when fifth of 13 in 2½m Uttoxeter maiden hurdle in July. Off since. Probably more one for the longer term.
Showed only minor promise on hurdle debut in July and has not raced again since.
6
4th (6) Tanking Along (40/1 -21%)
Tanking Along

40
40/1(-21%)
(6) Tanking Along 40/1, Showed first form when 16½ lengths third of 5 to Serious Chat in novice hurdle at Wetherby (2½m, good) 31 days ago but not reason why he'll turn the tables on that one.
Over 16l behind comfortable winner Serious Chat when third at Wetherby last month.
8
5th (8) Myfavouritesister (80/1 -21%)
Myfavouritesister

80
80/1(-21%)
(8) Myfavouritesister 80/1, Little form in 3 bumpers and hasn't fared much better in 2 hurdles at Sedgefield. Hooded first time.
Not beaten far in weak mares' race on hurdle debut but pulled up since.
5
6th (5) Kiss Me D'ex (125/1 -25%)
Kiss Me D'ex

125
125/1(-25%)
(5) Kiss Me D'ex 125/1, Bumper winner in France but weakened quickly to finish last of 14 in a Stratford novice hurdle for new yard at the end of October. A tongue tie is quickly reached for.
Won French bumper in February but well beaten when 80-1 for stable/hurdle debut.
4
7th (4) Frontier Force (200/1 -300%)
Frontier Force

200
200/1(-300%)
(4) Frontier Force 200/1, Well beaten in 2 bumpers ahead of this hurdle debut.
Flat-bred 4yo who finished last in two good-ground bumpers this autumn.
LTO Selection:hiden content, hiden content, hiden content, hiden content

14:00 Catterick Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 19f Race Class Flow

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

This would appear to be between the two penalised runners WISE EAGLE and Serious Chat, of which the former is preferred. A talented stayer on the Flat, the seven-year-old made a belated return to hurdles at Musselburgh last month and proved far too strong for them. Given his ability on the level, that could be the case once again. Point winner Frisby hasn't been seen since filling the runner-up spot in a bumper at Ayr in February and he requires a market check.

It's tough to get away from WISE EAGLE, whose easy Musselburgh win last month suggests he can match his useful Flat form over hurdles. Wetherby winner Serious Chat is the obvious danger.

It's hard to see beyond very talented Flat stayer WISE EAGLE, who cruised clear in a maiden hurdle at Musselburgh last month.


14:30 Catterick Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 19f - 13 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Dist Win % Dist Place % Dist Betfair Place % Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Weight Runs Age Comments
3
1st (3) Wrappedinrubies (20/1 -100%)
Wrappedinrubies

20
20/1(-100%)
(3) Wrappedinrubies 20/1, Showed some ability on the second of her 3 starts in maiden hurdles but suffered a heavy defeat at Perth when last seen in April. Sizeable step forward needed now pitched into a handicap.
Placed in Haydock maiden in March and open to improvement in handicaps this season.
4
2nd (4) Vanilla Dancer (7/2 +30%)
Vanilla Dancer

3.5
7/2(+30%)
(4) Vanilla Dancer 7/2, Sedgefield bumper winner last November and posted better effort since tackling hurdles when third in the 12-runner handicap won by Apples Moon there last month. Beaten 3¼ lengths by the winner and now 5 lb better off with that rival, so she has a realistic chance of reversing those placings.
0-6 over hurdles but ran well when third behind Apples Moon last month; one to consider.
2
3rd (2) Apples Moon (5/6 +63%)
Apples Moon

0.833333
5/6(+63%)
(2) Apples Moon 5/6, Winner of 2 of her 3 starts since venturing down the handicap route, most recently accounting for 11 rivals with a bit left up her sleeve at Sedgefield (21.2f, good). 5 lb rise manageable and looks nailed-on to give another good account.
Won with a bit left in the tank at Sedgefield last month and is now 2-3 in handicaps.
11
4th (11) Lady's Present (33/1 0%)
Lady's Present

33
33/1(0%)
(11) Lady's Present 33/1, Lightly-raced maiden who has a fair bit to prove having looked all at sea a long way out back from almost 2 years off at Carlisle in October.
Struggled when 100-1 at Carlisle in October, after a long absence.
7
5th (7) Bridgetjoans (18/1 -13%)
Bridgetjoans

18
18/1(-13%)
(7) Bridgetjoans 18/1, Looked rusty after 4 months off when pulled up in handicap hurdle at Perth in September. However, excuses for subsequent defeats at Sedgefield and Hexham not so easy to find and the addition of cheekpieces will need to help spark a major revival if she's to get competitive here.
Second twice in February/April but form has slumped since; headgear switched today.
15
6th (15) Tres Bien (80/1 -142%)
Tres Bien

80
80/1(-142%)
(15) Tres Bien 80/1, Showed a bit when third in a Newton Abbot bumper on debut but has gone sharply downhill since, failing complete on each of her 4 starts in this sphere. 3 lb 'wrong' at the weights for this handicap debut.
Displayed some promise before weakening last time, and has lowly opening mark.
1
7th (1) Our Pink Lady (15/2 +17%)
Our Pink Lady

7.5
15/2(+17%)
(1) Our Pink Lady 15/2, Lightly-raced and improved when landing back-to-back handicaps over 20.4f at Southwell in March. Has found life tougher off higher marks the last twice, though, and others make more appeal on this occasion.
Dual Southwell winner in March; absent since June but further progress remains possible.
14
8th (14) Rhiannon Ring (12/1 +14%)
Rhiannon Ring

12
12/1(+14%)
(14) Rhiannon Ring 12/1, From a good jumping family and finished runner-up sole start in Irish points last year. However, she hasn't shown much at all in 4 runs under Rules to date and needs to raise her game now handicapping.
Showed no significant promise in three maiden hurdles but has a lowly opening mark.
12
9th (12) Spring Wind (18/1 -13%)
Spring Wind

18
18/1(-13%)
(12) Spring Wind 18/1, Fair maiden on the Flat in Ireland but down the field in 3 novice hurdles for new yard in recent weeks. No great surprise were she to step up now switched to handicap company but she's opposable all the same.
Soundly beaten in three novice hurdles but has possibilities if judged on Irish Flat form.
9
10th (9) Belle Na Bann (14/1 -17%)
Belle Na Bann

14
14/1(-17%)
(9) Belle Na Bann 14/1, Successful at Newcastle last December and followed up here (15.7f, heavy) the following month. Bounced back from a couple of below par performances when runner-up at Perth during the spring and, with her Sedgefield reappearance spin likely to have blown away the cobwebs, she's one to consider.
Placed off 2lb higher in May and might have needed last month's reappearance run.
13
|PU| (13) Horizon Dove (28/1 +15%)
Horizon Dove

28
28/1(+15%)
(13) Horizon Dove 28/1, Showed ability in bumpers but it's all been pretty low-key since switched to hurdles and she's one to swerve on debut for new yard following a 14-month absence.
Unplaced all five hurdling starts and absent since 34l defeat in September 2023.
6
|PU| (6) Malina Ocarina (40/1 -100%)
Malina Ocarina

40
40/1(-100%)
(6) Malina Ocarina 40/1, Registered fourth career success when narrowly scoring at Stratford (18.7f, good) in July but well below that level over shorter trip at same course next time. Disgraced herself by refusing to race after a break at Southwell last month and can only be watched for now.
25-1 winner in new cheekpieces in July; well beaten since and refused to race last time.
8
|PU| (8) Ruler Of The River (100/1 -300%)
Ruler Of The River

100
100/1(-300%)
(8) Ruler Of The River 100/1, Stayed on well to open hurdles account in a juvenile maiden at Kelso (16.2f, soft) but more miss than hit since, both in this sphere and on the level.
Became disappointing for Sam England and looks too risky on stable debut.
LTO Selection:hiden content, hiden content, hiden content, hiden content

14:30 Catterick Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 19f Race Class Flow

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

APPLES MOON made it two wins from three in handicaps when on target at Sedgefield last month and, given the manner in which she won that day, a subsequent 5lb rise might prove lenient. Vanilla Dancer, who finished behind the selection in third that day, could get closer on these revised terms, while handicap debutant Rhiannon Ring is another to be interested in.

VANILLA DANCER was beaten 3¼ lengths by Apples Moon at Sedgefield and, now 5 lb better off with that rival, she is taken to emerge on top this time. The latter is still very much respected given her progressive profile and she is the clear main danger ahead of Belle Na Bann, who should be sharper following her reappearance spin and has won round here in the past.

Some are still unexposed but APPLES MOON has made a very good start to her handicap career and is taken to maintain her progress.


15:00 Catterick Handicap Chase (Class 5) 16f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Dist Win % Dist Place % Dist Betfair Place % Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Weight Runs Age Comments
2
1st (2) Flamelco (4/1 -129%)
Flamelco

4
4/1(-129%)
(2) Flamelco 4/1, It's now 14 runs since his last win in 2022 but he built on the mild encouragement of his reappearance/debut for this yard when finding just one too good at Hereford (2m, good to soft) last month. Remains feasibly treated back up 2 lb and he has to enter calculations.
Not the force of old but ran well behind progressive rival at Hereford last time.
1
2nd (1) Langton Wold (10/3 +26%)
Langton Wold

3.333333
10/3(+26%)
(1) Langton Wold 10/3, Fair Flat winner who opened hurdles account in 16.8f Sedgefield maiden on Boxing Day last year. Solid efforts in defeat in handicap hurdles over the same C&D the last twice and he showed an aptitude for this game on sole previous chase start during the summer. Leading claims.
Ran okay on chasing debut in June and reverts to fences after two good hurdling efforts.
7
3rd (7) Prospect House (10/1 +9%)
Prospect House

10
10/1(+9%)
(7) Prospect House 10/1, Off the mark in handicap hurdle at Market Rasen last September but hasn't come close to matching that form since, again safely held on second start in this sphere recently at Musselburgh.
Safely held all three starts since hurdle win in September and yet to convince over fences.
6
4th (6) Iwa (9/1 +25%)
Iwa

9
9/1(+25%)
(6) Iwa 9/1, Fair hurdler/chaser in France but has failed to match that form following 7 starts on these shores.
Travelled strongly in first-time blinkers last month but was safely held in the end.
5
5th (5) Pittsburg (14/1 +13%)
Pittsburg

14
14/1(+13%)
(5) Pittsburg 14/1, Took advantage of his fall in the weights when recording a third win over fences at Uttoxeter (2m, soft) in July. However, it's been a struggle for the most part since and others are more convincing.
Safely held in last two chases but won off today's mark in the summer; can't rule out.
8
6th (8) Getaway Jewel (5/1 +29%)
Getaway Jewel

5
5/1(+29%)
(8) Getaway Jewel 5/1, Losing run stretches back to middle of last year but he has dipped to an attractive mark and hasn't disgraced himself in 5 runs over hurdles/fences this year. Down another 2 lb since latest start and he's a live each-way contender.
Well below best this year but on career-low mark and drying ground will aid his cause.
9
7th (9) Herecomeshogan (16/1 -146%)
Herecomeshogan

16
16/1(-146%)
(9) Herecomeshogan 16/1, Runner-up in a Hereford handicap chase in January but hasn't threated in 7 subsequent starts, unseating rider early on in first-time blinkers (on again here) at Ludlow last time.
Unlucky to come to grief on latest outing but now 0-10 over fences.
3
|PU| (3) Delpotro (9/2 +55%)
Delpotro

4.5
9/2(+55%)
(3) Delpotro 9/2, Successful 2 out of his 3 starts over fences at Nort-sur-Erdre earlier this year. Claimed from Gabriel Leenders for €9,106 and appears to be gradually finding his feet for new connections judged on his latest fourth in a 6-runner Wincanton handicap. Down another 3 lb and he's worth a second look.
Dual chase winner in France; 0-3 in Britain but ran well to a point on last two outings.
4
|PU| (4) Jake Stevens (20/1 -67%)
Jake Stevens

20
20/1(-67%)
(4) Jake Stevens 20/1, Lightly-raced maiden who was runner-up on first completed start under Rules in a Sedgefield novice hurdles last November. Nowhere near that level in 3 subsequent starts, though, and improvement needed now sent chasing with first-time blinkers enlisted.
Well beaten in both handicap hurdles (2m5f/3m); down in trip with blinkers on; chase debut.
LTO Selection:hiden content, hiden content, hiden content, hiden content

15:00 Catterick Handicap Chase (Class 5) 16f Race Class Flow

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

FLAMELCO did himself no favours by jumping left when runner-up at Hereford last month. He should be better suited by this track and the six-year-old looks capable of opening his account over fences. A dual chase winner in France, Delpotro has steadily improved since joining Charlie Longsdon's yard and can feature in the finish, while Langton Wold has placed over hurdles recently and is worthy of consideration back over the larger obstacles.

In good form over hurdles of late and completely unexposed in this sphere, LANGTON WOLD could be the answer. He offered something to work on when making his chase debut at Stratford in June and he's now 7 lb lower in the weights. Flamelco is a live danger on the back of a solid effort at Hereford, while Delpotro and Getaway Jewel are others to consider.

The vote goes to LANGTON WOLD (nap), who was placed on his last two hurdle starts and remains well handicapped for this chase return.


15:29 Catterick NH Flat Race (Class 5) 16f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Dist Win % Dist Place % Dist Betfair Place % Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Weight Runs Age Comments
2
(2) Cobbler's Boy (10/11 +24%)
Cobbler's Boy

0.909091
10/11(+24%)
(2) Cobbler's Boy 10/11, €20,000 3-y-o, £115,000 4-y-o, Diamond Boy gelding. Dam, unraced, closely related to fair hurdler/fairly useful staying chaser Adrenalin Flight. Runner-up sole start in Irish points (Mar 2024). Yard boast a 30% strike rate with bumper runners this term and he's well worth considering.
Cost £115,000 after finishing second in an Irish point; with top stable for rules career.
4
1st (4) Moonbow (2/1 +56%)
Moonbow

2
2/1(+56%)
(4) Moonbow 2/1, Comfortable winner sole start in points and promising first effort under Rules with a tongue strap fitted when second of 7 in bumper at Sedgefield (16.8f) 3 weeks ago, running green. Looks sure to have derived plenty from that and he's of interest.
Winning pointer; good start to rules career when second at Sedgefield last month.
1
2nd (1) Ballynoe Boy (15/2 +6%)
Ballynoe Boy

7.5
15/2(+6%)
(1) Ballynoe Boy 15/2, €5,000 3-y-o, Affinisea gelding. Half-brother to fair chaser Book of Gold and modest 2¼m hurdle winner Frankie Faulkner, stays 3¼m. Dam unraced. Noteworthy newcomer for in-form stable.
Out of half-sister to smart staying chaser Ottowa; stable does well in bumpers.
3
3rd (3) Kosac D'oudairies (3/1 0%)
Kosac D'oudairies

3
3/1(0%)
(3) Kosac D'oudairies 3/1, £90,000 4-y-o, Castle Du Berlais gelding. Successful sole start in Irish points in March and fair form when finishing midfield in 10-runner Newton Abbot bumper (16.7f) 7 weeks ago. In good hands and feasible to think he can improve on that.
Irish point winner; fifth at Newton Abbot on rules debut; open to improvement here.
5
4th (5) Mr Mojo Risin (9/1 -13%)
Mr Mojo Risin

9
9/1(-13%)
(5) Mr Mojo Risin 9/1, €22,000 3-y-o, Pillar Coral gelding. Dam (b88) placed on first of 2 outings in bumpers. Newcomer to note for stable who are no stranger to success in this sphere.
22,000euros 3yo; dam came second in a bumper; stable does well in these races.
6
5th (6) Smart Bucks (66/1 -164%)
Smart Bucks

66
66/1(-164%)
(6) Smart Bucks 66/1, Buck's Boum gelding who stepped up on debut form when fourth of 7 in bumper at Sedgefield (16.8f, good to soft) 21 days ago. Will likely need to pull out more if he's to open his account here, however.
Second run was better than his debut; has over 5l to find with Moonbow.
7
6th (7) Pretty Punctual (66/1 -100%)
Pretty Punctual

66
66/1(-100%)
(7) Pretty Punctual 66/1, Jack Hobbs filly. Half-sister to useful hurdler/top-class chaser Any Second Now, stays 4¼m, and fair hurdler/fairly useful chaser Roxboro Road, stays 3m. Dam (b81) placed in bumper/ran once over hurdles. Likely outsider on racecourse bow.
£1,000 4yo; half-sister to high-class jumper Any Second Now; stable 0-5 in bumpers.
LTO Selection:hiden content, hiden content, hiden content,

15:29 Catterick NH Flat Race (Class 5) 16f Race Class Flow

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

A winner between the flags in Ireland, KOSAC D'OUDAIRIES debuted under Rules with a fifth at Newton Abbot in October. A winner has come out of that race, and Jamie Snowden's charge will likely be thereabouts at the finish with that experience under his belt. Cobbler's Boy has joined Dan Skelton's yard since finishing second in a point-to-point in March and could go well, while last month's Sedgefield runner-up Moonbow is noted too.

COBBLER'S BOY appeals as a likely type on paper with the Skelton yard boasting a 30% strike rate with their bumper representatives this season, so he's selected to come out on top before the benefit of market clues. Moonbow and Kosac d'Oudairies head up the dangers, though confidence behind another couple of newcomers in the shape of Ballynoe Boy and Mr Mojo Risin would also need to be viewed positively.

Dan Sketon's new recruit COBBLER'S BOY was bought for a six-figure sum after his promising Irish point debut and appeals most.


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