January 12 / 13.05 Catterick

13.05

Soft

racingtv.com Mares’ Handicap Hurdle (Go North Lady Buttons Series Qualifier)

  • Prize money: £4039.96
  • 3m 1f 71y
  • Class 5
  • 10 runners
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racingtv.com Mares’ Handicap Hurdle (Go North Lady Buttons Series Qualifier)

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

6/1 (Won)

  • Win: £8.50
  • Place: £2.30

Form: 35246P

Last run: 15 days

W: 10st 13lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Won twice over hurdles last winter (2m7f/3m3f, heavy/good to soft) and runs off her last winning mark; didn't run badly in October on her first two chase starts but she's been well below her best the last twice (hurdles/fences) and a return to form is required.
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3rd

2

17th Dec 2024

Good To Soft

3m 1f 71y

Class 5

12:30 Catterick

Atomic Angel

11st 8lb

J: Miss Natasha Cookson

T: Susan Corbett

took keen hold, prominent, led narrowly before 3rd, headed 5th, soon chased clear leader

16/1

3rd

2

17th Dec 2024

Good To Soft

3m 1f 71y

Class 5

12:30 Catterick

Atomic Angel

11st 8lb

J: Miss Natasha Cookson

T: Susan Corbett

took keen hold, prominent, led narrowly before 3rd, headed 5th, soon chased clear leader

16/1

8th

6

4th Dec 2024

Heavy

3m 0f 58y

Class 4

12:40 Haydock

Atomic Angel

11st 5lb

J: Jack Power

T: Susan Corbett

Game winner at Hexham (2m7f, good to soft) but then well held with no real excuses off this 6lb higher mark at Hexham (race won by Artic Mann); that was a backward step but the cheekpieces had been working well.

12/1

9/4

  • Place: £1.30

Form: P45-42

Last run: 22 days

W: 11st 7lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
0-9 but her best results have come on heavy ground and she bumped into a highly progressive winner when a well-beaten second at Lingfield (2m7f, heavy) three weeks ago; solid claims in what looks a uncompetitive race.
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4th

4

19th Dec 2023

Good To Soft

2m 5f 44y

Class 5

12:40 Fakenham

Brandisova

11st 5lb

J: Bryony Frost

T: Lucy Wadham

prominent, led 4th, headed 3 out, outpaced before 2 out, weakened approaching last

4/1

3rd

4

7th Dec 2023

Soft

2m 7f 191y

Class 5

14:15 Market Rasen

Brandisova

11st 6lb

J: Tom Cannon

T: Lucy Wadham

led, not fluent 2nd

11/2

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7/2

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 346

Last run: 22 days

W: 11st 10lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Placed in both 3m points and has also shown ability on her three hurdle starts (including on soft); looked short of pace when staying on for sixth of 14 on handicap debut at Taunton (2m3f, good) three weeks ago and this step up in trip could be just what she needs; firmly in calculations.
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7th

8

22nd Apr 2026

Good

2m 5f 55y

Class 5

16:00 Ludlow

Imperial Pride

10st 10lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: David Dennis

Veteran who has turned things around over fences recently, with a win at Huntingdon (2m7f, good to soft) followed by a second on similar ground at Plumpton (3m1f); now returns to hurdling but she's lightly raced in this sphere and looks interesting off the same mark as last time.

11/2

2nd

6

16th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

3m 1f 157y

Class 5

16:15 Plumpton

Imperial Pride

10st 9lb

J: Tom Bellamy

T: David Dennis

Out of sorts initially this season but she wasn't without her supporters when back to form and winning at Huntingdon (2m7f, good to soft) two weeks ago, and the 5lb rise looks manageable in her follow-up bid; leading contender if in the same frame of mind.

4/1

1st

5

1st Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 129y

Class 5

15:15 Huntingdon

Imperial Pride

10st 2lb

J: Charlie Maggs

T: David Dennis

Triple point winner but she's 0-12 under rules and hasn't been running well this winter; hard to recommend unless transformed by the cheekpieces.

16/1

9/1

Form: -24P0P CD

Last run: 49 days

W: 11st 12lb

9 yo Mare

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Won this off 3lb higher last year (good to soft) and she's fine on testing ground; not ruled out but she needs to perform considerably better than on her last three starts in the autumn (pulled up/tailed off).
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11th

16

21st Apr 2023

Good To Soft

3m 0f 70y

Class 3

16:45 Ayr

Jessiemac

10st 2lb

J: Alan Doyle

T: Ian Duncan

raced in last

33/1

8th

4

10th Mar 2023

Good

3m 0f 70y

Class 5

13:30 Ayr

Jessiemac

11st 10lb

J: Alexander Thorne

T: Ian Duncan

Five-time hurdle winner (once over C&D); not quite as good as she once was but returned to form with good second over C&D (soft) last month and also ran well when fifth here (good to soft) 11 days ago; in the mix.

10/1

5th

3

27th Feb 2023

Good To Soft

3m 0f 70y

Class 5

16:25 Ayr

Jessiemac

11st 10lb

J: Patrick Wadge

T: Ian Duncan

Five-time hurdle winner (once over C&D); not quite as good as she once was but returned to form with good second over C&D (soft) this month and will also be suited by today's faster ground; major player.

7/2

Form: 64-268

Last run: 17 days

W: 10st 7lb

9 yo Mare

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Has run over fences on her three starts this season; improved form when runner-up at 66-1 on reappearance at Newcastle (2m7f, soft) in November but this 9yo has been unable to back that up the next twice and is now 0-14; reverts to hurdles and others make greater appeal.
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5th

9

12th Jan 2023

Soft

3m 1f 71y

Class 5

13:05 Catterick

Black Opium

10st 7lb

J: Stephen Mulqueen

T: Tina Jackson

held up in rear, steady headway halfway, ridden and outpaced 8th, beaten before 2 out

20/1

8th

13

26th Dec 2022

Good To Soft

3m 0f 45y

Class 5

12:27 Wetherby

Black Opium

10st 2lb

J: Stephen Mulqueen

T: Tina Jackson

Runner-up at 66-1 on last month's reappearance at Newcastle but that performance stands out in her winless 13-race profile and she failed to threaten here next time (2m3f, soft); the percentage call is to oppose.

33/1

6th

6

3rd Dec 2022

Soft

2m 3f 85y

Class 5

12:13 Wetherby

Black Opium

10st 5lb

J: Stephen Mulqueen

T: Tina Jackson

12-race maiden but she ran her best race over fences so far when a 66-1 second from out of the weights at Newcastle (2m7f, soft) on her return last month; 5lb higher here but she pulled clear of the third last time and has possibilities if she can back that up back at this trip.

5/1

Form: -3684U

Last run: 10 days

W: 11st 13lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
0-11 but she's run some fair races, including at 3m, and she was prominent when stumbling/unseating on the turn before three out at Ayr (2m4f, heavy) last Monday on her second start since rejoining this yard; a possible.
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5th

11

13th May 2026

Good

3m 2f 127y

Class 4

15:08 Perth

Maura Jeanne

11st 1lb

J: Callum Bewley

T: Ian Duncan

Thorough stayer whose last win was at Ayr in February 2025 (3m, soft); several good runs since, including when second at Carlisle last month; each-way chance.

12/1

6th

5

22nd Apr 2026

Soft

2m 7f 207y

Class 5

17:12 Perth

Maura Jeanne

11st 6lb

J: Mr S Connor

T: Ian Duncan

Strike-rate of 2-30; has a chance on her second at Carlisle last time (3m1f, good to soft) having also finished runner-up at Ayr in January (3m, heavy); each-way chance.

9/2

2nd

10

4th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

3m 1f 0y

Class 4

13:48 Carlisle

Maura Jeanne

10st 2lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Ian Duncan

Won twice over 3m-plus last season, the first time over 3m2f on good to soft at Kelso; has run a couple of fair races this term and has a chance on her best form with a visor replacing cheekpieces.

20/1

Form: 52-668

Last run: 17 days

W: 12st 0lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Runner-up over C&D (good) in November 2021 and now 10lb lower but she was unable to reproduce that form on her final three starts last year and the testing ground is a likely negative.
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11

16th May 2023

Good

2m 7f 149y

Class 4

16:00 Newcastle

Tomorrows Angel

10st 7lb

J: Harry Reed

T: Tristan Davidson

Badly out of form over hurdles during the winter and also struggled in a recent Flat marathon; very difficult to enthuse over at present.

33/1

8th

7

(10)

24th Apr 2023

Good

2m 5f 139y

Class 6

16:10 Pontefract

Tomorrows Angel

9st 3lb

J: Phil Dennis

T: Tristan Davidson

Something to prove regarding current form as she was a long way below her best over hurdles this winter; however, she's had a break and this strong stayer could prove suited by today's marathon test; not ruled out.

9/1

5th

11

14th Feb 2023

Good To Soft

3m 0f 70y

Class 4

15:55 Ayr

Tomorrows Angel

10st 7lb

J: Harry Reed

T: Tristan Davidson

Has modest 1-19 strike-rate over hurdles and was always towards rear on her last three appearances; needs to turn things around.

33/1

Form: 5-P2PP

Last run: 17 days

W: 11st 1lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
One of her better runs when 18l second in first-time cheekpieces over fences at Lingfield (2m4f, soft) in November; however, pulled up in chases the next twice and has something to prove now back over hurdles in a visor.
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6

12th Jan 2023

Soft

3m 1f 71y

Class 5

13:05 Catterick

The Real Jet

11st 1lb

J: Niall Houlihan

T: Andy Irvine

One of her better runs when 18l second in first-time cheekpieces over fences at Lingfield (2m4f, soft) in November; however, pulled up in chases the next twice and has something to prove now back over hurdles in a visor.

20/1

9

26th Dec 2022

Good To Soft

2m 7f 129y

Class 5

13:15 Huntingdon

The Real Jet

11st 1lb

J: A P Heskin

T: Andy Irvine

jumped left on occasions

40/1

7

5th Dec 2022

Good To Soft

2m 7f 110y

Class 5

15:25 Lingfield

The Real Jet

10st 12lb

J: James Best

T: Andy Irvine

Irish maiden point winner; standout effort when second in a novice hurdle at Plumpton (2m4f, good to soft) in January; down the weights in first-time headgear when second again at this track (2m4f, soft) three weeks ago on second chase start, admittedly beaten 18l but it was a step back in the right direction.

14/1

Form: 33-92P

Last run: 11 days

W: 10st 11lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Pops up with the odd good run and was second of five on her reappearance at Market Rasen (2m7f, soft) in November, but she was pulled up over C&D 11 days ago and is now 0-20; headgear switched.
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0

12

11th Jan 2024

Soft

3m 1f 71y

Class 5

12:45 Catterick

Storm Force One

10st 2lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Peter Niven

Stays well and is on a dangerous mark but she ended last season with a heavy defeat at Southwell in April and that took her record to 0-25; others are more convincing.

25/1

10th

12

28th Apr 2023

Good

3m 0f 60y

Class 5

19:25 Southwell

Storm Force One

10st 2lb

J: Peter Kavanagh

T: Peter Niven

always behind

16/1

Form: 206-30

Last run: 52 days

W: 10st 2lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced 6yo who was beaten about 9l when third at 40-1 on her reappearance at Ayr (3m, good to soft) in October, and the first two (who were clear) both won next time; certainly of interest on that performance but she finished down the field at Musselburgh (3m, good to soft) last time.
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7th

8

5th Apr 2025

Good

2m 7f 149y

Class 5

12:55 Newcastle

Joanna Im Fine

10st 6lb

J: Joshua Thompson

T: Jackie Stephen

prominent, lost position 4 out

10/1

7th

8

5th Apr 2025

Good

2m 7f 149y

Class 5

12:55 Newcastle

Joanna Im Fine

10st 6lb

J: Joshua Thompson

T: Jackie Stephen

prominent, lost position 4 out, no chance from 3 out

10/1

2nd

10

9th Jun 2024

Good

2m 7f 207y

Class 5

17:27 Perth

Joanna Im Fine

10st 6lb

J: Dylan Johnston

T: Jackie Stephen

disputed lead early, prominent after 2nd

16/1

Non-runners

Joanna I'm Fine

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £27.70
Straight Forecast £22.46
Tricast £52.34
Trifecta £108.60

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Imperial Pride

RP Ratings:

Brandisova

D Express:

Storm Force One

POSTDATA:

Imperial Pride

The Times:

Imperial Pride

Telegraph:

Imperial Pride

The Guardian:

Imperial Pride

Daily Mail:

Imperial Pride

Daily Mirror:

Brandisova

The Sun:

Brandisova

The Star:

Brandisova

Daily Record:

Brandisova