January 22 / 15.38 Catterick

15.38

Good To Soft

Download Raceday Ready Today Handicap Hurdle (Go North Sea Pigeon Series Qualifier)

  • Prize money: £3696.7
  • 1m 7f 156y
  • Class 5
  • 12 runners
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Download Raceday Ready Today Handicap Hurdle (Go North Sea Pigeon Series Qualifier)

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

7/2 (Won)

  • Win: £7.00
  • Place: £1.60

Form: 752412

Last run: 40 days

W: 12st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Left clear at the final flight for wide-margin win at Sedgefield (2m1f, good) in November and creditable second to the promising Gentleman Bill (declared 1.38 here today) at Doncaster (2m, good to soft) subsequently; arrives in rude health and could play a leading role.
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9th

6

21st Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 189y

Class 2

13:30 Kelso

Bathgate

11st 5lb

J: Ian Power

T: Philip Kirby

Yet to run well at Kelso (three attempts) and well beaten at Catterick last time; however, he had an excuse (bled from the nose) and he won three times in the winter (2m1f/2m3f, soft/good to soft); not written off.

16/1

6th

4

24th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 66y

Class 3

15:30 Catterick

Bathgate

11st 6lb

J: Joe Williamson

T: Philip Kirby

Has won over C&D (good to soft/soft) on his last two starts to make it three wins from his last four outings; did it in good style a fortnight ago and a 7lb rise may not stop this thriving 6yo.

11/4

1st

7

9th Feb 2026

Heavy

2m 3f 66y

Class 4

15:00 Catterick

Bathgate

11st 3lb

J: Joe Williamson

T: Philip Kirby

Has won two of his last three races, the latest over C&D last month (good to soft); back up another 4lb (10lb rise in total); each-way contender.

5/1

11/4

  • Place: £1.20

Form: 200436

Last run: 83 days

W: 10st 8lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Well beaten in Stratford seller in October to make it 0-12; subsequently claimed out of Daisy Hitchins' yard for £7,000; however, judged on previous ability she's on a competitive mark and it will be interesting to see how she goes in the betting on her first run for top trainer Dan Skelton.
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7

20th May 2025

Good

2m 4f 88y

Class 5

16:50 Southwell

Far Away West

11st 3lb

J: Aaron Anderson

T: Hugh Burns

0-18 over hurdles but seemingly back in decent form on last two appearances; in contention for second before last-flight fall at Kelso (2m5f, good) a fortnight ago and has possibilities if that experience has not dented her confidence.

11/2

7

20th May 2025

Good

2m 4f 88y

Class 5

16:50 Southwell

Far Away West

11st 3lb

J: Aaron Anderson

T: Hugh Burns

0-18 over hurdles but seemingly back in decent form on last two appearances; in contention for second before last-flight fall at Kelso (2m5f, good) a fortnight ago and has possibilities if that experience has not dented her confidence.

11/2

10

7th May 2025

Good

2m 4f 189y

Class 5

15:25 Kelso

Far Away West

10st 7lb

J: Peter Kavanagh

T: Hugh Burns

Maiden; ex-Dan Skelton; best run for this yard when fair seventh in a mares' novice handicap over 2m5f here last time (good); more needed.

20/1

20/1

  • Place: £3.10

Form: 747-68

Last run: 36 days

W: 10st 2lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Point runner-up who didn't run badly when eighth here (2m3f, good) on last month's handicap debut; improvement is possible from this lightly raced 7yo, but very much necessary if she's to win this.
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5th

15

16th Sep 2025

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 5

17:10 Uttoxeter

Rhiannon Ring

10st 4lb

J: Robert Dunne

T: Declan Carroll

0-7 over hurdles; placed twice off today's mark at start of this year (1m7f/2m, good to soft) but absent since a fall in March; tongue-tie fitted for first time here.

16/1

9

26th Mar 2025

Good

2m 4f 139y

Class 5

14:45 Market Rasen

Rhiannon Ring

10st 6lb

J: Robert Dunne

T: Declan Carroll

Third on good to soft at Catterick (2m) and Southwell (2m1f) in the last two of her three handicaps; not so good over this sort of trip on previous two outings but worth a second look.

8/1

3rd

8

3rd Mar 2025

Good To Soft

1m 7f 182y

Class 5

17:15 Southwell

Rhiannon Ring

10st 5lb

J: Jamie Brace

T: Declan Carroll

Good third at Catterick (1m7f; second handicap attempt) last time, improving on previous rules form; has place possibilities on that effort and win possibilities if improving further.

6/1

Form: 33134/ D

Last run: 657 days

W: 11st 9lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Absent since April 2023 but stable had a couple run really well last month after layoffs and he's just 1lb higher than when winning over fences in March 2023; has also won over hurdles; not discounted.
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6

26th Feb 2026

Soft

2m 3f 85y

Class 4

15:35 Wetherby

Onesoc

11st 5lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith

Soft ground may be a negative and well beaten at Catterick 17 days ago, but he might have needed that first outing in nearly a year; in good form last winter, including a win at Catterick (2m3f, good to soft), and no surprise if he bounces back and is in the shake-up; stable won this last year.

9/1

4th

2

9th Feb 2026

Heavy

2m 3f 51y

Class 5

15:30 Catterick

Onesoc

11st 13lb

J: Jack Power

T: Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith

Won this race off a 10lb lower mark in 2025 (good to soft); creditable second at Market Rasen eight days later but hasn't run since; could go well if fully tuned up after nearly a year off.

5/1

3

18th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

2m 3f 34y

Class 5

16:27 Market Rasen

Onesoc

11st 11lb

J: Peter Kavanagh

T: Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith

Confirmed the promise of his reappearance fourth here when beating an odds-on shot seeking a four-timer at Catterick last week (2m3f, good to soft; pair clear); big chance under penalty.

8/11

Form: 55-546

Last run: 65 days

W: 11st 0lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Two-time Flat winner (from 29 attempts); has gone back over hurdles the last twice and wasn't at her best at Leicester in November last time; however, she's had a break since and two starts ago she ran well when 2l fourth of 14 at Newcastle (2m, good); not ruled out each-way.
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4th

5

30th Oct 2025

Good To Firm

2m 0f 190y

Class 5

14:08 Newcastle

Purple Gown

10st 12lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Adam Nicol

Dual Flat winner but 0-9 over hurdles, although fair run last time when 2l third at Sedgefield (2m1f, good to firm; tongue-tie back on); 4lb lower than when fourth in this race last season; each-way chance.

7/1

4th

5

30th Oct 2025

Good To Firm

2m 0f 190y

Class 5

14:08 Newcastle

Purple Gown

10st 12lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Adam Nicol

Dual Flat winner but 0-9 over hurdles, although fair run last time when 2l third at Sedgefield (2m1f, good to firm; tongue-tie back on); 4lb lower than when fourth in this race last season; each-way chance.

7/1

10

8th Oct 2025

Good

2m 0f 178y

Class 5

16:15 Sedgefield

Purple Gown

10st 12lb

J: Charlie Maggs

T: Adam Nicol

Fair maiden hurdler who was very slowly away when only seventh in 1m4f Flat handicap at Catterick in August; tongue tied here; possibilities.

14/1

Form: -5P425

Last run: 27 days

W: 11st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
0-10 but runner-up at Musselburgh (2m4f, good to soft) in November and fair fifth at Wetherby (2m3f, good to soft) since, when not helped by a couple of mistakes; possible contender.
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3rd

2

24th May 2026

Good

2m 5f 133y

Class 4

16:12 Kelso

Looking Splendid

11st 6lb

J: Dylan Johnston

T: Gary Rutherford

Has taken well to fences, winning by 11l here on his chase debut (good) before finishing a clear second (again over C&D) last time; went up 9lb for his win and another 4lb for latest run but is one with a chance.

11/4

2nd

7

20th Apr 2026

Good

2m 5f 133y

Class 4

15:00 Kelso

Looking Splendid

11st 0lb

J: Dylan Johnston

T: Gary Rutherford

Returned from break with career-best performance this month, drawing clear to win by 11l over C&D (good) on chasing debut; 9lb higher in a higher-grade race today but could easily have more to offer over fences.

7/2

1st

5

2nd Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 5f 133y

Class 5

15:40 Kelso

Looking Splendid

11st 8lb

J: Dylan Johnston

T: Gary Rutherford

Won two in a row over hurdles in October (2m5f/2m4f, good; including here) and ran pretty well when third at Newcastle (2m4f, good to soft) in November; unsuited by soft ground when below par at Musselburgh in December; could have a part to play if taking to fences at the first attempt.

13/2

Form: 7-2902 CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 10st 8lb

9 yo Mare

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Four-time hurdle winner who took a step back in the right direction when second of five over C&D (soft) on New Year's Day; however, she was no match for the winner and needs to build on that latest effort.
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50/1

Form: 6UP66B

Last run: 57 days

W: 10st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
He's shown very little worthwhile form in his seven-race career and is 8lb out of the handicap today; highly likely it's best to look elsewhere.
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13

27th Jul 2025

Good

2m 3f 207y

Class 5

16:37 Uttoxeter

Inoue

10st 2lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Iain Jardine

11-race maiden with an unconvincing profile and he's 7lb out of the weights on stable debut.

20/1

14

8th Jun 2025

Good

2m 0f 47y

Class 5

14:12 Perth

Inoue

10st 5lb

J: Lilly Pinchin

T: Paul Robson

Placed only once and even that form gives him something to find; maiden status looks set to persist.

33/1

12

16th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

1m 7f 124y

Class 5

17:00 Musselburgh

Inoue

10st 3lb

J: Edward Austin

T: Paul Robson

Lightly raced 5yo who produced one of his better runs when third of eight at Catterick (1m7f, soft) recently; however, that looked a weak race and he'll need a bigger performance today if he's to get off the mark.

10/1

OUR TIP

Form: 42

Last run: 54 days

W: 12st 0lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Useful 1m2f Flat winner; yet to transfer that form to hurdles but he bumped into a very good horse when 23l second at Musselburgh (1m7f, good to soft) in November on his second hurdle start, and has potential off this modest opening mark in view of his Flat ability; wears first-time cheekpieces.
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8th

9

(8)

20th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 219y

Class 3

15:42 Redcar

Sea Legend

8st 4lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Two wins at Newcastle (1m, AW) this year, including on his latest start last month; 2lb out of the handicap today and he's 0-13 on turf, but has been placed a few times on grass and is not discounted.

6/1

1st

5

(9)

27th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

16:25 Newcastle (AW)

Sea Legend

9st 5lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Just 2-33 but both wins have come here, the latest over C&D last month; found to be lame when down the field two days later and 7f looked too sharp when third here three weeks ago; he's one to consider now back up in trip.

9/2

3rd

7

(6)

6th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

18:00 Newcastle (AW)

Sea Legend

9st 1lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Too strong for his rivals in a Class 6 over a mile here last month; reportedly finished lame when disappointing (13-8f) behind Golden Strike here four weeks ago; revised 3lb higher mark has now kicked in.

6/1

Form: 0-P856

Last run: 47 days

W: 11st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Poor maiden on the Flat and yet to threaten over hurdles, but he's shown some ability the last twice and now goes handicapping off a modest mark; today's race is a first realistic opportunity in this code.
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5th

7

(7)

21st Apr 2026

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Knight Of Magic

9st 2lb

J: William Carson

T: James Owen

Has three wins on AW, including two here (one over C&D); tends to race freely and needs to settle better to fulfil his potential; second over hurdles two weeks ago.

8/1

2nd

4

7th Apr 2026

Good

2m 2f 111y

Class 4

14:40 Exeter

Knight Of Magic

11st 3lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: James Owen

Gained a third win on the AW in February (1m6f) but regressed in his last four starts; 0-6 as a hurdler and returns to this discipline for the first time since pulled up in a handicap last summer for Chris Grant; hardly solid but this is a poor race.

100/30

8th

10

(4)

31st Mar 2026

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Knight Of Magic

9st 2lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: James Owen

Successful three times (1m3f, 1m4f and 1m6f) this January/February, with the last two wins at this track; way below form on last two outings (headstrong on Saturday) but he has bounced back before.

6/1

Form: -759PF D

Last run: 27 days

W: 11st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Hasn't kicked on since winning a novice hurdle at Doncaster (2m, good) in December 2023 but he showed spark in a first-time visor (retained) in a handicap at Sedgefield (2m4f, good to soft) last month, before fading, and is not written off now back down in trip.
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4

22nd Jan 2025

Good To Soft

1m 7f 156y

Class 5

15:38 Catterick

Mister Moodles

11st 9lb

J: Ross Chapman

T: Rebecca Menzies

Hasn't kicked on since winning a novice hurdle at Doncaster (2m, good) in December 2023 but he showed spark in a first-time visor (retained) in a handicap at Sedgefield (2m4f, good to soft) last month, before fading, and is not written off now back down in trip.

12/1

4

22nd Jan 2025

Good To Soft

1m 7f 156y

Class 5

15:38 Catterick

Mister Moodles

11st 9lb

J: Ross Chapman

T: Rebecca Menzies

Hasn't kicked on since winning a novice hurdle at Doncaster (2m, good) in December 2023 but he showed spark in a first-time visor (retained) in a handicap at Sedgefield (2m4f, good to soft) last month, before fading, and is not written off now back down in trip.

12/1

Form: 4526

Last run: 36 days

W: 10st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Improved form in first-time visor (retained since) when 66-1 runner-up in juvenile hurdle over C&D in November on her third jumps start; however, she failed to confirm that promise here last month and needs to bounce back on today's handicap hurdle debut.
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10

22nd Jan 2025

Good To Soft

1m 7f 156y

Class 5

15:38 Catterick

Sweet Soul Music

10st 8lb

J: Craig Nichol

T: Brian Ellison

Improved form in first-time visor (retained since) when 66-1 runner-up in juvenile hurdle over C&D in November on her third jumps start; however, she failed to confirm that promise here last month and needs to bounce back on today's handicap hurdle debut.

12/1

10

22nd Jan 2025

Good To Soft

1m 7f 156y

Class 5

15:38 Catterick

Sweet Soul Music

10st 8lb

J: Craig Nichol

T: Brian Ellison

Improved form in first-time visor (retained since) when 66-1 runner-up in juvenile hurdle over C&D in November on her third jumps start; however, she failed to confirm that promise here last month and needs to bounce back on today's handicap hurdle debut.

12/1

6th

9

17th Dec 2024

Good To Soft

1m 7f 156y

Class 4

13:00 Catterick

Sweet Soul Music

11st 0lb

J: Charlie Maggs

T: Brian Ellison

Well beaten on first two hurdling starts but, with a visor added, belied 66-1 odds when keeping-on second to Game Management over C&D (good) last month; 7lb better off with that rival today and a contender if the headgear continues to aid.

11/1

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Payout
Exacta £15.00
Straight Forecast £10.62
Tricast £44.43
Trifecta £106.20

Selections

The Guardian:

Far Away West

SPOTLIGHT:

Bathgate

The Times:

Sea Legend

POSTDATA:

Looking Splendid

RP RATINGS:

Belle Na Bann

Telegraph:

Bathgate

Daily Record:

Bathgate

Daily Mail:

Far Away West

The Sun:

Far Away West

The Star:

Far Away West

D Express:

Sea Legend

Daily Mirror:

Sea Legend