Catterick Races & Results Tomform Saturday 28th December 2024

There were 51 Races on Saturday 28th December 2024 across 7 meetings. There was 7 races at Newbury, 6 races at Leicester, 7 races at Leopardstown, 6 races at Catterick, 7 races at Limerick, 9 races at Newcastle, 9 races at Southwell, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.

Races & Results Saturday 28th December 2024

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

12:25 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 (10/11 +27%)
Not Staying Long

0.909091
10/11(+27%)
(1) Not Staying Long 10/11, Fair winner over hurdles, successful at Ayr (24.3f) last season when trained by R. Mike Smith. Having rejoined former trainer, took very well to chasing on return when a wide-margin winner at this C&D (good) 11 days ago. Leading contender.
Suited by the strong pace winning by 20l over C&D on recent chasing debut.
5
2nd (5) Beat The Edge (13/2 -86%)
Beat The Edge

6.5
13/2(-86%)
(5) Beat The Edge 13/2, Only the one win from 27 starts, but after 6 months off he ran creditably on first outing since leaving Tim Easterby when runner-up at Sedgefield (21.1f, good to soft) in November. Task is now to back up his latest effort.
Ran well in defeat on last month's stable debut at Sedgefield and this track also suits.
2
3rd (2) Get A Superstar (11/2 +31%)
Get A Superstar

5.5
11/2(+31%)
(2) Get A Superstar 11/2, Yet to add to his bumper victory but has largely acquitted himself with credit in handicap hurdles since the spring. Lesser effort when mid-field at Carlisle (20f, good to soft) in November, but he could be in the mix as he makes his chase debut.
0-8 over hurdles; ran well two starts ago but needs to find something extra on chase debut.
3
4th (3) Hazard Collonges (11/1 +8%)
Hazard Collonges

11
11/1(+8%)
(3) Hazard Collonges 11/1, Still looking for first success but from his falling mark he was beaten only 1¾ lengths when last of 4 at this C&D in November. No match for Not Staying Long here (good) last time, but he could make another bold bid having been eased a further 2 lb.
Built up big lead over C&D 11 days ago but was comfortably reeled in by Not Staying Long.
6
|PU| (6) Kingofthegame (9/2 +31%)
Kingofthegame

4.5
9/2(+31%)
(6) Kingofthegame 9/2, Ex-pointer who, following a quick switch to chasing, showed encouragement when making the frame in handicaps first 2 starts this season. Sent off odds on but lost both front shoes when pulled up last time, so he could bounce back with cheekpieces added.
Ran as though something was amiss last time but made good start to chase career in October.
8
|PU| (8) Agirlcalledchloe (22/1 +33%)
Agirlcalledchloe

22
22/1(+33%)
(8) Agirlcalledchloe 22/1, Remains a maiden under Rules and, making first start since leaving P. J. Rothwell, was again pulled up at Wetherby (24.2f, heavy) 3 weeks ago. Back down in trip having had a wind operation since last time.
0-28 under rules in Ireland; pulled up (breathing issue) on stable debut; had wind op.
7
|PU| (7) Zara's Universe (40/1 -60%)
Zara's Universe

40
40/1(-60%)
(7) Zara's Universe 40/1, Gained a third success over fences at Southwell (15.8f) in March but her form has been mixed since (including over hurdles), well held back chasing at Market Rasen (19.2f, soft) 23 days ago. Others more persuasive.
Won off this mark in March but is very inconsistent and would appeal more on slow ground.
4
|PU| (4) Ritson (50/1 +0%)
Ritson

50
50/1(+0%)
(4) Ritson 50/1, Gained his only success in handicap chase at Newcastle (16.3f) on Boxing Day 2022 but has largely struggled for form since, faring no better having joined current yard on last 2 starts. Has enough to prove.
Well beaten on both starts foir new stable this autumn; not the most obvious answer.
LTO Selection:hiden content, hiden content, hiden content, hiden content

12:25 Catterick Handicap Chase (Class 5) 19f Race Class Flow

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

An impressive winner on her chase debut over C&D recently, NOT STAYING LONG is likely to have plenty more improvement forthcoming and she can follow up off 10lb higher. The excellent form of her stable is another plus, and she may have too much for Beat The Edge, who shaped very well on his debut for new connections when second at Sedgefield last month. Kingofthegame cannot be ruled out either.

NOT STAYING LONG showed much improved form when scoring easily at this C&D on her chasing debut last time and she can go on to follow up with further progress to come. Kingofthegame had excuses on his latest outing so he could be worth another chance in first-time cheekpieces, with Hazard Collonges the pick of the remainder.

The suggestion is BEAT THE EDGE, who ran well on last month's stable debut and remains well handicapped.


13:00 Catterick Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 19f - 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
5
1st (5) Kdeux Saint Fray (2/1 +33%)
Kdeux Saint Fray

2
2/1(+33%)
(5) Kdeux Saint Fray 2/1, Point winner who made a successful start under Rules when rallying to lead again close home in 6-runner bumper at Ascot (15.7f, good) last month. Respected as he goes up in trip for his hurdling debut.
Battled well for narrow success in Ascot bumper on rules debut; obvious contender here.
9
2nd (9) Tamarind Bay (6/4 +40%)
Tamarind Bay

1.5
6/4(+40%)
(9) Tamarind Bay 6/4, Fair form on 2 of his 3 outings in bumpers and has made a promising start over hurdles, building on her initial experience when runner-up to a fellow improver in novice at Market Rasen (20.6f, soft) 23 days ago. Major player.
Good second at Market Rasen this month and looks set to play a major role here.
3
3rd (3) Frisby (9/2 +31%)
Frisby

4.5
9/2(+31%)
(3) Frisby 9/2, Successful on sole outing in points a year ago and produced a promising first effort under Rules when second in an Ayr bumper (16f, heavy) in February. Off since but he's one to note on his hurdling debut.
Point winner; second in heavy-ground bumper in February; makes hurdle debut after layoff.
7
4th (7) Shattered Soldier (7/1 +0%)
Shattered Soldier

7
7/1(+0%)
(7) Shattered Soldier 7/1, Wide-margin winner on fifth start in Irish points in April and showed ability sent hurdling when third of 4 in novice at Musselburgh (19.8f, good to soft) a month ago. Entitled to progress with his recent run behind him.
Wide-margin point winner in April and made quite encouraging rules debut last month.
4
5th (4) Jamesieconn (150/1 +0%)
Jamesieconn

150
150/1(+0%)
(4) Jamesieconn 150/1, Winning Irish pointer but has made a low-key start under Rules, again finishing well held when eleventh of 14 in maiden at Uttoxeter (15.8f, heavy) 8 days ago. Up in trip.
Irish point winner in April but has not shown much on his two recent hurdling starts.
8
6th (8) Supreme George (9/1 -64%)
Supreme George

9
9/1(-64%)
(8) Supreme George 9/1, Irish point recruit who posted best effort under Rules so far when runner-up in novice hurdle at Doncaster (16.6f, good) last time. Bred to be suited by this longer distance so there could be further improvement to come.
Ran well from the front when second at Doncaster last month; likely contender here.
2
7th (2) Donny's Fortune (150/1 0%)
Donny's Fortune

150
150/1(0%)
(2) Donny's Fortune 150/1, Dual point winner but has offered little in 2 maiden hurdles this season, pulled up at Hexham (20.1f, soft) 17 days ago. Looks to be up against it.
2-12 in points; a well-beaten outsider in two maiden hurdles for new stable this autumn.
10
8th (10) Snapaudaciaheros (66/1 -230%)
Snapaudaciaheros

66
66/1(-230%)
(10) Snapaudaciaheros 66/1, Made the frame all 3 starts in bumpers, matching previous form under an enterprising ride when third of 7 at Sedgefield (16.8f, good to soft) last time. Hood applied as she makes the switch to hurdling.
Made the frame in all three bumpers but improvement is needed on this hurdling debut.
1
|PU| (1) Dante's Inferno (100/1 0%)
Dante's Inferno

100
100/1(0%)
(1) Dante's Inferno 100/1, Ran to a fair level first 2 starts in bumpers but well held on final outing last season. After 8 months off (left Georgina Nicholls), finished down the field at Uttoxeter (15.8f, soft) on hurdles bow 18 days ago. Needs to get back on track.
Well beaten on recent stable/hurdle debut; moves up from 2m today.
6
|PU| (6) Marquee Lights (250/1 -150%)
Marquee Lights

250
250/1(-150%)
(6) Marquee Lights 250/1, Sent off at 100/1 for debut and made a bad mistake sixth before pulled up in maiden hurdle at Newcastle (16.9f, good to soft) 2 weeks ago. Hood now reached for, but he's likely to need more time.
Struggled to get competitive when 100-1 for hurdling debut at Newcastle (2m1f).
LTO Selection:hiden content, hiden content, hiden content, hiden content

13:00 Catterick Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 19f Race Class Flow

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

A point-to-point winner over 2m4f in May, KDEUX SAINT FRAY should have no issue with this rise in distance following a determined win over 2m on his Rules debut at Ascot last month. The immediate switch to hurdling looks like a good move and it may be that Tamarind Bay gives him the most to think about following a strong runner-up effort at Market Rasen earlier in the month. Doncaster second Supreme George is noted too.

Having shown fair form in bumpers, TAMARIND BAY improved from his hurdling debut when second at Market Rasen last time, finishing with running left after a mistake at the last, and he can continue his progress to get off the mark. He is preferred to point/bumper winner Kdeux Saint Fray, while Shattered Soldier also merits consideration.

Preference is for KDEUX SAINT FRAY, who displayed tenacity to win an Ascot bumper on last month's rules debut.


13:33 Catterick Handicap Chase (Class 5) 16f - 6 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
5
1st (5) Pescatorius (11/4 +58%)
Pescatorius

2.75
11/4(+58%)
(5) Pescatorius 11/4, Getaway gelding who failed to better poor form over hurdles but not seen to best effect when seventh of 13 in handicap chase at Hereford (20.9f, good to soft) on debut over fences 17 days ago. Down in trip.
Unexposed all seven hurdling starts, and was unable to land a telling blow on chase debut.
7
2nd (7) Cofficionado (11/4 -57%)
Cofficionado

2.75
11/4(-57%)
(7) Cofficionado 11/4, Failed to kick on from a promising handicap debut effort over hurdles but back on track when fourth of 7 in handicap chase at Sedgefield (16.4f, good) on debut over fences 44 days ago, likely to have placed with better jumps at last 2. May do better in this sphere.
Became rather disappointing over hurdles but ran quite well on last month's chase debut.
1
3rd (1) Low Mileage (9/1 +55%)
Low Mileage

9
9/1(+55%)
(1) Low Mileage 9/1, Fairly useful maiden chaser in Ireland but offered little all 3 starts for current connections, pulled up in handicap chase at Carlisle (26f) 4 weeks ago. Cheekpieces/tongue tie now reached for but he's hard to warm to.
Well beaten all three stable starts (2m4f-3m2f); drops back in trip with headgear added.
3
4th (3) Mr Mahler (11/4 -10%)
Mr Mahler

2.75
11/4(-10%)
(3) Mr Mahler 11/4, Modest maiden hurdler who showed benefit of a recent run when third of 12 in handicap hurdle at Newcastle (16.9f, good to soft) 14 days ago. Has a background in points (runner-up sole outing) and he's one to note tackling larger obstacles with his yard amongst the winners.
0-7 over hurdles but shaped well when placed this month; now makes chasing debut.
6
5th (6) Berliet Express (8/1 +68%)
Berliet Express

8
8/1(+68%)
(6) Berliet Express 8/1, Dual winner over hurdles but remains a maiden over fences, only ninth of 13 in handicap chase at Worcester (16.5f, good) 108 days ago. Others preferred.
In rear throughout when 66-1 for latest race in September and remains winless since 2022.
2
|PU| (2) Conquer The Breeze (10/1 +17%)
Conquer The Breeze

10
10/1(+17%)
(2) Conquer The Breeze 10/1, A fair maiden hurdler but he's yet to complete in trio of chase tries, pulled up on the back of 5 months at Carlisle (2m) 39 days ago. Needs to brush up on his jumping if he's to play a part.
Second over hurdles in May but has form-figures of FPP since switched to handicap chases.
LTO Selection:hiden content, hiden content, hiden content, hiden content

13:33 Catterick Handicap Chase (Class 5) 16f Race Class Flow

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

A promising third over hurdles at Newcastle last time out, former pointer MR MAHLER runs for an in-form yard and is of high interest on his first go over the larger obstacles under Rules. Cofficionado was not disgraced on his chasing bow at Sedgefield and can also figure prominently with another step forward. Berliet Express posted some respectable efforts over fences during his time in Ireland and is suggested as best of the rest.

MR MAHLER is an intriguing chase debutant for a stable in form. Cofficionado is feared most.

Placed over hurdles on his latest outing, MR MAHLER is taken to make a winning chase debut.


14:10 Catterick Maiden 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
8
1st (8) Siog Geal (4/9 +64%)
Siog Geal

0.444444
4/9(+64%)
(8) Siog Geal 4/9, £80,000 buy after winning sole outing in Irish points in February and has shown plenty in a couple of bumpers at top tracks, latterly finishing second in a listed contest at Cheltenham (16.4f, good). Will be a danger to all granted a clean round of jumping on this hurdles debut.
Second in two good-quality bumpers this autumn; could be hard to beat on hurdling debut.
10
2nd (10) Surrey Belle (4/1 +27%)
Surrey Belle

4
4/1(+27%)
(10) Surrey Belle 4/1, Fairly useful handicapper on Flat (stays 2m), successful twice this year. Possibly found race coming too soon when below par on latest start at York in October. Sold from Hughie Morrison's yard for 70,000 gns later that month and she could be a force here if taking to this game.
Flat winner in September; bought for 70,000gns in October; makes stable/hurdle debut.
2
3rd (2) Reel Rosie (13/2 -86%)
Reel Rosie

6.5
13/2(-86%)
(2) Reel Rosie 13/2, Fairly useful handicapper on the Flat (stays 1½m) and made second hurdles start a winning one at Sedgefield (19.8f, good) where the emphasis on speed worked in her favour. Likely she has more to offer in this sphere and she's a key player, despite the penalty.
Clearcut winner of modest mares' maiden at Sedgefied last month; back in trip here.
3
4th (3) Aunty Christine (22/1 +56%)
Aunty Christine

22
22/1(+56%)
(3) Aunty Christine 22/1, Little impact in a couple of bumpers and she was beaten a fair way when third of 7 on hurdles debut in a 19.6f Huntingdon novice on return last month. Again beaten some way at Doncaster next time and she's presumably being brought along gradually with handicaps in mind.
Has shown ability on both hurdling starts (2m3f) but needs to learn to settle better.
1
5th (1) Nellie Bluesky (28/1 -133%)
Nellie Bluesky

28
28/1(-133%)
(1) Nellie Bluesky 28/1, Left modest bumper form behind when springing a surprise on hurdles at Perth (2½m, good to soft) in May. However, that wasn't much of a race and she rather predictably came up short under a penalty on return at Kelso.
Shock winner on hurdle debut in May (2m4f) but well beaten when reappearing this month.
4
6th (4) Chalk That Down (18/1 +18%)
Chalk That Down

18
18/1(+18%)
(4) Chalk That Down 18/1, Half-sister to useful hurdler/smart chaser Born Survivor and fairly useful hurdler/chaser Theatre Flame. Runner-up on the first of her 2 starts in bumpers but only reached the second flight on hurdles debut following 22 months at Wetherby. Now tried in a hood. Yard also saddles Lady Buttercup.
Second in a bumper in 2022 but fell at the second flight when 40-1 for recent hurdle debut.
11
7th (11) Susiesparkle (25/1 -56%)
Susiesparkle

25
25/1(-56%)
(11) Susiesparkle 25/1, Fair 1½m Flat winner and has shown an aptitude for hurdling, making the frame in maidens at Musselburgh and Newcastle. Wasn't knocked about on either occasion and she's likely to do better in due course, particularly when going down the handicap route.
Low-grade Flat winner; has shown some hurdling ability but needs to improve.
6
8th (6) Lady Buttercup (66/1 -100%)
Lady Buttercup

66
66/1(-100%)
(6) Lady Buttercup 66/1, Left previous bumper form well behind when landing 6-runner contest at Warwick in September. However, she hasn't shown much in 2 starts over hurdles since and Brian Hughes prefers Chalk That Down.
Surprise bumper winner in September but safely held on first two hurdling starts.
9
9th (9) Spinnova (200/1 -33%)
Spinnova

200
200/1(-33%)
(9) Spinnova 200/1, No show in a couple of bumpers for Paul Webber during the spring and fared no better on last month's hurdles debut for new yard at Huntingdon.
Well down the field in both bumpers and also struggled on stable/hurdle debut.
7
10th (7) She's Got Bottle (100/1 -25%)
She's Got Bottle

100
100/1(-25%)
(7) She's Got Bottle 100/1, Fair Flat winner but she has offered precious little in 2 starts since switched to hurdles.
Five-time winner on the Flat but well beaten on both hurdling attempts.
5
|PU| (5) Ghidora (150/1 -200%)
Ghidora

150
150/1(-200%)
(5) Ghidora 150/1, Fair third on debut in a Perth bumper in August but she failed to take a step forward when only fifth of 7 at Kelso the following month. Opposable starting out over hurdles here.
Placed on bumper debut in August but was below that form on second start; hurdle debut.
LTO Selection:hiden content, hiden content, hiden content, hiden content

14:10 Catterick Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 16f Race Class Flow

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

SIOG GEAL has offered plenty of promise on her runner-up efforts in bumpers at Aintree and Cheltenham and she could prove hard to beat debuting over hurdles. Fergal O'Brien's mare was a winner of her sole start between the flags and it's fellow hurdles debutant Surrey Belle who is feared most. The four-year-old has proved progressive on the Flat this year and sustained market support would be interesting. Penalised winner Reel Rosie should give another good account.

With experience on her side, REEL ROSIE is taken to see off hurdling debutantes Siog Geal and Surrey Belle. The selection travelled well prior to quickly putting the race to bed on her second start in this sphere at Sedgefield and, on that evidence, she looks capable of going in again under a penalty. Surrey Belle was of a similar level of ability to Reel Rosie on the level and will be a threat if finding fluency but point-winner Siog Geal, who has shown plenty in two bumpers, is feared most.

Irish point winner SIOG GEAL looked very promising in bumpers in the autumn and is a good prospect for novice hurdles.


14:45 Catterick Handicap Chase (Class 5) 25f - 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
6
1st (6) Poetry Man (20/1 -100%)
Poetry Man

20
20/1(-100%)
(6) Poetry Man 20/1, Failed to trouble the judge over hurdles but more like it with cheekpieces enlisted/sent chasing, placed in pair of Newcastle handicaps during the spring. Unseated both starts at Hexham thereafter but still has time on his side and he is interesting here back from a 7-month break.
0-6 over fences and absent since unseating rider twice in the spring.
5
2nd (5) Ribeye (4/1 +33%)
Ribeye

4
4/1(+33%)
(5) Ribeye 4/1, More good efforts than bad ones to his name over fences and looked better than ever when readily accounting for his 9 rivals at Musselburgh (23.6f, good to soft) earlier this month. Hard to quibble with a 5 lb rise and while more will be needed here, he should make his presence felt.
Back in peak form with Musselburgh win this month; this C&D also suits.
3
3rd (3) Super Citizen (9/1 -29%)
Super Citizen

9
9/1(-29%)
(3) Super Citizen 9/1, Successful twice over fences for previous connections in Ireland. Winning start for this yard in a Kelso hunter in January and stepped up on his reappearance run when third in handicap company at Market Rasen (3m, soft). Place possibilities here off 3 lb lower mark.
Won hunter chase in January and recent handicap runs were respectable; each-way claims.
4
4th (4) Catch Catchfire (9/2 -29%)
Catch Catchfire

4.5
9/2(-29%)
(4) Catch Catchfire 9/2, From a good jumping family and left his uneventful hurdles exploits well behind sent chasing in first-time cheekpieces at Leicester (22.7f, soft) where he landed an 8-runner handicap in decisive fashion. Gone up 8 lb for that but he's completely unexposed and probably has more to offer.
Improved to win by 8l on recent chase/handicap debut (2m6f); up in trip again here.
10
5th (10) Emotional Roller (4/1 +56%)
Emotional Roller

4
4/1(+56%)
(10) Emotional Roller 4/1, 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 it was therefore no major surprise that he followed that with a poor effort at Uttoxeter.
Second on this month's chasing debut (2m3f) but pulled up since (3m); now 0-17 overall.
1
6th (1) Zwicky (15/2 +38%)
Zwicky

7.5
15/2(+38%)
(1) Zwicky 15/2, Multiple hurdles winner and opened chase account at Sedgefield in October. Last-fence mistake probably cost him when runner-up at the same course next time but he then misfiried tried in cheekpieces (retained here) back hurdling at Carlisle earlier this month. Opposable.
Tailed off over hurdles this month but had been in good form over fences beforehand.
8
7th (8) Coolmoyne (9/1 +10%)
Coolmoyne

9
9/1(+10%)
(8) Coolmoyne 9/1, Gained a deserved breakthrough success for Simon Waugh at Hexham during the spring and posted a good second for his new handler in handicap chase at Sedgefield (26.3f, soft) in October. Excuses at Market Rasen since but his strike rate (1-24) is off-putting in any case.
Finished tired on soft ground last time but was good second on stable debut in October.
13
8th (13) Henry Brown (50/1 -100%)
Henry Brown

50
50/1(-100%)
(13) Henry Brown 50/1, Just the one win to his name from 26 starts over fences and he looks up against it from 10 lb out of the handicap.
Made low-key reappearance in October but will be suited by today's ground; not ruled out.
12
9th (12) Halfway House Lad (16/1 +36%)
Halfway House Lad

16
16/1(+36%)
(12) Halfway House Lad 16/1, Poor chaser who was a most fortuitous winner after 6 months off in 4-runner handicap chase at Newcastle (23.4f, good) last month, nearly 50 lengths down when left alone 2 out. Wasn't disgraced in first-time cheekpieces (retained) behind Ribeye at Musselburgh recently but he's opposable all the same.
Lucky to win two starts ago and safely held since; 9lb wrong here; others look stronger.
2
|PU| (2) Elleon (11/1 +0%)
Elleon

11
11/1(+0%)
(2) Elleon 11/1, Winner of back-to-back 3m handicaps at Hexham during the summer and placed on several occasions since, including when a clear second to an unexposed novice from the Skelton yard at Carlisle in October. Jumping issues in evidence at Newcastle last time but he could have a say granted a clear round.
Didn't jump well enough last time but has generally been in good form since the spring.
9
|PU| (9) Ocean Legacy (16/1 -14%)
Ocean Legacy

16
16/1(-14%)
(9) Ocean Legacy 16/1, Winless since May 2023 and while he performed with credit on a couple of occasions for Dermot McLoughlin earlier this year, his second run for present connections at Hexham last month left an awful lot to be desired.
Remote when third on stable debut and has since been pulled up; others have less to prove.
11
|PU| (11) Iturgeon Du Breuil (28/1 +20%)
Iturgeon Du Breuil

28
28/1(+20%)
(11) Iturgeon Du Breuil 28/1, Placed on second of 2 starts in points and also finished in the money in couple of handicap hurdles earlier this year. Form dipped pretty badly in the autumn, though, and he offered little on chase debut at Carlisle 27 days ago.
Had possible ground excuse when pulled up on chase debut but is 6lb wrong here.
7
|PU| (7) Archie Brown (100/1 -203%)
Archie Brown

100
100/1(-203%)
(7) Archie Brown 100/1, Landed a Market Rasen handicap chase off 12 lb higher in February 2021 but seen out just 3 times since and best watched following a 19-month absence.
Very lightly raced 10yo who was out of form when last seen in spring 2023.
LTO Selection:hiden content, hiden content, hiden content, hiden content

14:45 Catterick Handicap Chase (Class 5) 25f Race Class Flow

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

RIBEYE impressed when scoring over an extended 2m7f at Musselburgh earlier this month, travelling strongly into contention before finding plenty in the closing stages, and the suspicion is that a 5lb rise may not be enough to anchor him. The unexposed Catch Catchfire was sporting first-time cheekpieces (retained) when scoring readily on his handicap/chase debut at Leicester recently and he commands respect. The class-dropping Elleon is also noted.

The vote goes to unexposed 5-y-o CATCH CATCHFIRE, who looked a different proposition switched to fences with cheekpieces enlisted at Leicester and, with the promise of better to come, he looks more than capable of following up off this 8 lb higher mark. Super Citizen has been given a chance by the handicapper and he is next on the list ahead of Musselburgh-scorer Ribeye, while Coolmoyne and Elleon are each-way contenders.

Sam England's ELLEON was never in a good jumping rhythm at Newcastle last time but he's on a workable mark if all goes to plan here.


15:20 Catterick Handicap 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
3
1st (3) Achille Des Rocs (5/1 -43%)
Achille Des Rocs

5
5/1(-43%)
(3) Achille Des Rocs 5/1, Placed 3 times in maiden points and built on fourth of 12 on hurdles debut (16.6f) when producing a much improved effort to land a novice event at Southwell (15.8f, good) 32 days ago. Looked like a stayer in the making that day, and no surprise to see him up in trip today. One for the shortlist.
Won 2m Southwell maiden on second rules start; should have progress to come in handicaps.
6
2nd (6) My Friend Yeats (6/1 +57%)
My Friend Yeats

6
6/1(+57%)
(6) My Friend Yeats 6/1, Modest point winner. Bettered hurdles debut effort when going close in a Cartmel novice (22.1f). Respectable fifth on handicap debut at Carlisle (20f, good to soft) in October and ran to similar level when up in trip when seventh of 10 at Haydock (24.3f) 24 days ago. Down in trip and cheekpieces on.
Safely held in first two handicaps (2m4f/3m); tongue-tie/cheekpieces added here.
4
3rd (4) Got Your Back (10/3 +0%)
Got Your Back

3.333333
10/3(+0%)
(4) Got Your Back 10/3, Off the mark in novice company at Musselburgh (19.8f) last December and has shaped with promise in handicaps (without winning) running better than the bare result when sixth at Carlisle (19.3f, soft) 27 days ago. On a fair enough mark and can go well if taking to first-time blinkers/tongue tie.
Back from break with two pretty good efforts at Carlisle this autumn; new headgear today.
2
4th (2) Klitschko (12/1 -50%)
Klitschko

12
12/1(-50%)
(2) Klitschko 12/1, Debut bumper winner and looked to be going the right way over hurdles but below-par on final couple of starts for Alan King last season. Well-backed on debut for new yard but never involved. New connections quick to opt for wind surgery and first time tongue-tie, hood (previously worn) also returns.
Dropped out tamely on stable debut; had wind op soon afterwards; has a point to prove.
1
5th (1) Fourofakind (3/1 -9%)
Fourofakind

3
3/1(-9%)
(1) Fourofakind 3/1, Has taken his form up a notch since joining current yard, winning a pair of handicap hurdles at Perth (20.2f). Good effort when fourth of 9 at Carlisle (20f, good to soft) and ran with credit back down in grade at Ayr (20.5f, good to soft) last month. Can be competitive again off short break.
Dual winner for new stable this season; still in good form; likely contender again.
7
6th (7) Lone Star (10/3 +52%)
Lone Star

3.333333
10/3(+52%)
(7) Lone Star 10/3, Thirteen runs since her last win in March 2023 and has slipped to a handy mark. Needed the run when last of 5 at Musselburgh (15.6f) 19 days ago and this trip will be more suitable. Has a better chance than her form figures might suggest and is entitled to run well if leaving comeback effort behind.
Yet to add to her five wins during 2022-23 season; needs to up her game.
5
7th (5) Hourless (25/1 +24%)
Hourless

25
25/1(+24%)
(5) Hourless 25/1, Dual winner over hurdles for Alan King. Back from 11 months off when unseating rider (looked to be coming to end of his tether) in November. Modest effort from out of the handicap when fourth of 8 in handicap hurdle at Carlisle (17f, soft) 27 days ago and yet to look like winning for current yard.
Free-goer; unseated rider on first two stable starts; latest run was respectable at best.
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15:20 Catterick Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 19f Race Class Flow

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

This doesn't look the deepest race and a chance is taken on the unexposed ACHILLE DES ROCS. He was last seen scoring gamely in a Southwell maiden over 2m last month and it will be no surprise if he has enough in the locker to score on his handicap debut. The capable but inconsistent Klitschko has the ability to play a hand in a race of this nature. Fourofakind is respected most of the remainder.

This could be the day for GOT YOUR BACK to get his head in front again, having showed up well for a long way at Carlisle last time, and he can capitalise on his falling handicap mark with Brian Hughes back aboard. Lone Star should strip fitter for her reappearance and could be dangerous while Fourofakind can be competitive at this level once again.

He finished tired at Carlisle last time but GOT YOUR BACK (nap) ran well there and can be seen to better effect on this easier track.


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