February 02 / 14.05 Catterick

14.05

Soft

Raceday Ready Juvenile Maiden Hurdle (Go North Grey Bomber Juvenile Hurdle Series Qualifier) (GBB)

  • Prize money: £4356.8
  • 1m 7f 156y
  • Class 4
  • 7 runners
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Raceday Ready Juvenile Maiden Hurdle (Go North Grey Bomber Juvenile Hurdle Series Qualifier) (GBB)

Runners: 7 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Windy

Form: 2

Last run: 29 days

W: 10st 12lb

4 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Dual Flat scorer for the Gosdens; promising clear second at Hereford (good to soft) on the switch to hurdles and that form needs marking up slightly (hampered by the winner on run-in); respected.
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2nd

3

(5)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 198y

Class 5

15:20 Brighton

Maasai Mara

9st 8lb

J: William Carson

T: John O’Shea

Regressed over hurdles last year but there was some encouragement with a hood deployed when fourth of seven at Wolverhampton (1m4f, AW) on his Flat return last month; blinkers (retained) were back on when a pace bias and wide draw did for him at Chester three weeks ago; not entirely ruled out.

14/1

12th

7

(12)

8th May 2026

Good

1m 4f 63y

Class 4

17:20 Chester

Maasai Mara

9st 10lb

J: Alec Voikhansky

T: John O’Shea

Lost his way over hurdles last year and made only a mildly encouraging return to the Flat when keeping-on fourth of seven at Wolverhampton (1m4f, AW; first-time hood) last month; not the most obvious answer.

40/1

4th

4

(5)

4th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 4

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Maasai Mara

9st 2lb

J: William Carson

T: John O’Shea

Lost his way over hurdles, running poorly in two runs back from a break last November; the usual cheekpieces are replaced by a first-time hood and it's hard to believe he's still up to this sort of mark on the Flat.

33/1

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Form:

Last run:

W: 10st 12lb

4 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Fairly useful on Flat for Ian Williams, winning five times at 1m-1m2f; ran well on last appearance; sold for 100,000gns since; big player provided he takes well to hurdles at the first attempt.
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3

28th May 2025

Good To Soft

2m 6f 31y

Class 4

19:10 Cartmel

Golden Maverick

11st 11lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Jamie Snowden

Rewarded determined ride when keeping on strongly from poor position to lead on the post at Carlisle (2m1f, soft; visored) in February but again raced lazily at Stratford (2m, good to soft; first-time blinkers) in March, where he was beaten before final-flight fall; worth a go over this longer trip but it's hard to predict the extent to which he'll warm to the task; visor refitted.

11/2

3

28th May 2025

Good To Soft

2m 6f 31y

Class 4

19:10 Cartmel

Golden Maverick

11st 11lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Jamie Snowden

Rewarded determined ride when keeping on strongly from poor position to lead on the post at Carlisle (2m1f, soft; visored) in February but again raced lazily at Stratford (2m, good to soft; first-time blinkers) in March, where he was beaten before final-flight fall; worth a go over this longer trip but it's hard to predict the extent to which he'll warm to the task; visor refitted.

11/2

2

10th Mar 2025

Good To Soft

2m 0f 70y

Class 3

15:20 Stratford

Golden Maverick

11st 9lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Jamie Snowden

raced lazily at times, prominent, hit 3rd, reminder before 4 out, lost ground on turn before last, weakening when fell last

4/1

Form: 442

Last run: 45 days

W: 10st 12lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Three Flat wins in France; 0-7 (Flat/hurdles) in Britain and was only a modest second, no match for the winner, in C&D event (good to soft) most recently; something to find on British form.
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3rd

7

18th Jul 2024

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

18:45 Worcester

Mandega

10st 10lb

J: Alice Stevens

T: Micky Hammond

Fair Flat-racer who has made the frame on all five hurdling starts, most recently when close third at Cartmel (2m1f, soft) in May; that form isn't anything out of the ordinary but, nevertheless, he has each-way claims again.

4/1

7th

5

(2)

27th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 6f 0y

Class 5

14:10 Nottingham

Mandega

9st 10lb

J: Dominique Van Der Kraats

T: Micky Hammond

Ran creditably last month at Doncaster (1m4f) and Cartmel (2m1f novice hurdle); not far away on that evidence but others are preferred for the win.

11/2

Form:

Last run:

W: 10st 12lb

4 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Successful in two 1m4f handicaps on Flat in France last year for Mikel Delzangles; sold for 70,000euros and gelded since last run; interesting recruit and market confidence should be heeded.
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1

21st Sep 2025

Good To Firm

2m 4f 116y

Class 5

16:20 Plumpton

Mr Le Philosophe

12st 0lb

J: Alex Chadwick

T: James Owen

Typically for new recruits for this yard, he hit the ground running; however, he has struggled the last twice after surging up the weights; others appeal more.

10/1

4

4th Sep 2025

Good

2m 3f 188y

Class 4

19:00 Sedgefield

Mr Le Philosophe

11st 3lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: James Owen

Heavy defeat at Worcester last time was his first blip for this yard and reportedly unsuited by ground that was considered softer than the official good; won his previous two races and still on a competitive mark if back on song.

4/1

Form: 3

Last run: 35 days

W: 10st 5lb

4 yo Filly

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Form & Verdict
Consistent Flat form in France included three wins; finished third in fillies' juvenile hurdle at Doncaster (good to soft) for new yard; may build on that effort and can't be dismissed.
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4

22nd Jun 2025

Good

2m 0f 48y

Class 5

14:18 Hexham

Love True

11st 11lb

J: William Maggs

T: Rebecca Menzies

Three-time Flat winner; 0-10 as a hurdler but first run for this yard when faring quite well in a 2m1f novice at Cartmel; has shown she can be competitive off this mark.

4/1

4th

11

28th May 2025

Good To Soft

2m 1f 46y

Class 4

17:40 Cartmel

Love True

10st 9lb

J: Nathan Moscrop

T: Rebecca Menzies

0-9 over hurdles and seemingly exposed now but she was consistent on good/good to soft ground last season and won't be far away if conditions remain suitable for her here.

5/1

4th

11

28th May 2025

Good To Soft

2m 1f 46y

Class 4

17:40 Cartmel

Love True

10st 9lb

J: Nathan Moscrop

T: Rebecca Menzies

0-9 over hurdles and seemingly exposed now but she was consistent on good/good to soft ground last season and won't be far away if conditions remain suitable for her here.

5/1

Form: 6

Last run: 41 days

W: 10st 5lb

4 yo Filly

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Form & Verdict
Showed some promise with her sixth-place finish, despite big odds, in junior bumper at Newcastle (good) six weeks ago; however, needs to improve against some fairly useful types in this field.
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4th

8

9th May 2026

2m 0f 48y

Class 5

18:47 Hexham

Breadalbane Lass

10st 11lb

J: Toby Wynne

T: R Mike Smith

Off the mark over hurdles at 12th attempt, with clearcut success at Perth (2m, good) last month; 8lb rise demands more from her here but something may have clicked.

4/1

1st

14

23rd Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 47y

Class 5

16:40 Perth

Breadalbane Lass

10st 2lb

J: Toby Wynne

T: R Mike Smith

Remains a maiden after 12 starts but she ran well when fourth at Carlisle (2m1f, good to soft) last month and could get closer to the target today if staying straight (hung badly left on the run-in last time).

10/1

4th

11

22nd Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 1f 0y

Class 5

14:45 Carlisle

Breadalbane Lass

10st 2lb

J: Toby Wynne

T: R Mike Smith

Finished second over C&D 13 months ago when in first-time cheekpieces but precious little to crow about since then; opposable.

25/1

Form: 36

Last run: 22 days

W: 10st 5lb

4 yo Filly

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Form & Verdict
Minor form on Flat; similar story in two juvenile hurdles at this venue, behind Mandega on first occasion; plenty to find on the figures.
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6

7th Mar 2024

Soft

2m 1f 0y

Class 5

15:45 Carlisle

Expert Lady

10st 10lb

J: Craig Nichol

T: Micky Hammond

Cut little ice on the Flat and only poor form shown in two hurdling runs at Catterick before unseating early there last time; this switch to handicaps needs to spark improvement.

12/1

6

2nd Feb 2024

Soft

1m 7f 156y

Class 4

14:05 Catterick

Expert Lady

10st 5lb

J: Craig Nichol

T: Micky Hammond

pressed leader, hit and jockey lost iron 2nd, soon unseated

50/1

6th

14

11th Jan 2024

Soft

1m 7f 156y

Class 4

12:10 Catterick

Expert Lady

10st 5lb

J: Craig Nichol

T: Micky Hammond

Didn't show much in light Flat career and modest form when well-beaten third at 200-1 on last month's hurdle debut over C&D (good to soft).

20/1

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Payout
Straight Forecast £4.33

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Maasai Mara

POSTDATA:

Golden Maverick

RP RATINGS:

Maasai Mara

The Times:

Maasai Mara

D Express:

Maasai Mara

The Sun:

Maasai Mara

The Star:

Maasai Mara

Daily Record:

Maasai Mara

LAMBOURN:

Golden Maverick

Telegraph:

Golden Maverick

The Guardian:

Golden Maverick

Daily Mail:

Golden Maverick

Daily Mirror:

Golden Maverick