January 25 / 14.45 Catterick

14.45

Soft

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  • Prize money: £3960.75
  • 2m 3f 51y
  • Class 5
  • 10 runners
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Runners: 10 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

11/2 (Won)

  • Win: £3.25
  • Place: £1.30

Form: FP-P41 C

Last run: 13 days

W: 11st 7lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
9yo who made it sixth-time lucky over fences when making all over 3m1f here (heavy; third run for current yard) two weeks ago; 6lb higher on this big drop back in trip but he jumped really well last time and still looks feasibly treated on that form; respected.
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1st

6

25th Jan 2023

Soft

2m 3f 51y

Class 5

14:45 Catterick

Roccowithlove

11st 7lb

J: Emma Smith-Chaston

T: Joanne Foster

led but pestered, headed but prominent 6th, pressed leader after 4 out, led 3 out

11/2

1st

2

12th Jan 2023

Soft

3m 1f 54y

Class 5

13:40 Catterick

Roccowithlove

11st 9lb

J: Emma Smith-Chaston

T: Joanne Foster

Big step back in right direction when fourth of 13 at Wetherby (3m, good to soft) on Boxing Day in a first-time tongue-tie on his second stable start; something to find with runner-up Beat The Edge but he could be suited by the stiffer test of stamina on today's deeper ground; one to consider.

8/1

4th

8

26th Dec 2022

Good To Soft

3m 0f 45y

Class 5

12:27 Wetherby

Roccowithlove

11st 2lb

J: Emma Smith-Chaston

T: Joanne Foster

Fair third over hurdles last December after a very long absence but he's failed to complete since on his first four chase starts (stable debut last time); a first-time tongue-tie needs to make a big difference.

66/1

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5/2

  • Place: £1.30

Form: 22F111 CD

Last run: 20 days

W: 11st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
3m hurdle winner who has really got his act together over fences since November, with two C&D wins (soft) followed by a clearcut success over 2m at Ffos Las (heavy) three weeks ago; was unpenalised last time and 10lb rise has now kicked in but he's open to more progress and is a big player again in his bid for a four-timer.
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4th

4

28th Jun 2023

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 4

14:58 Worcester

Bolsover Bill

11st 9lb

J: Dylan Kitts

T: Warren Greatrex

Four wins last season, at up to 2m3f+ (stays 3m); not quite at best in first start after wind surgery and then appeared to find Cartmel not to his liking; can be considered if that latest effort is forgiven.

6/1

8th

5

27th May 2023

Good

2m 5f 34y

Class 4

15:55 Cartmel

Bolsover Bill

11st 9lb

J: Brendan Powell

T: Warren Greatrex

Enjoyed a fine campaign last season with four wins (all at up to 2m3f+ on soft/heavy, acts on good); wind surgery before a third at Ffos Las a month ago; balance of form puts him in with a shout if staying this trip.

5/1

Form: 223-77

Last run: 30 days

W: 11st 13lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
Runner-up four times in maiden/novice hurdles (2m-2m4f) but he's struggled in both his handicaps, most recently at Wetherby (2m3f, good to soft) on Boxing Day; still lightly raced but has something to prove now switched to chasing in headgear.
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3rd

1

17th Apr 2023

Good To Soft

2m 5f 133y

Class 5

14:45 Kelso

Where’s Hector

12st 0lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Michael & David Easterby

took keen hold and jumped right on occasions, prominent, led after 1st

4/1

2nd

3

31st Mar 2023

Soft

3m 0f 45y

Class 5

16:25 Wetherby

Where’s Hector

12st 2lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Michael & David Easterby

0-9 but has run pretty well this year on his first two chase starts (2m3f/2m4f, soft/good to soft) and has shaped as though he could improve for this step up in trip; he's one to be interested in.

6/1

4

17th Mar 2023

Good

2m 7f 214y

Class 5

14:00 Doncaster

Where’s Hector

11st 11lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: Michael & David Easterby

Nine-race maiden who has run creditably on both starts over fences, last time finishing second to an in-form rival at Ayr (2m4f, good to soft); shapes as though the step up to 3m will suit.

11/2

Form: 21-705

Last run: 24 days

W: 10st 10lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Won over hurdles at Newcastle (2m7f, good) last spring but he's been well below form in two staying handicaps this season; overall record now stands at 1-16 and he has something to prove back at this trip on his chase debut.
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3rd

9

16th May 2023

Good

2m 4f 19y

Class 4

15:25 Newcastle

Ribeye

10st 9lb

J: Thomas Dowson

T: Peter Atkinson

led, headed but pressed leader before 8th

5/2

1st

8

6th May 2023

Good To Soft

2m 4f 15y

Class 5

20:10 Hexham

Ribeye

11st 4lb

J: Thomas Dowson

T: Peter Atkinson

Won a novice handicap chase at Market Rasen in February (3m, good to soft; second, third and fourth all won since); went back over hurdles after that but a possible on this return to chasing.

13/2

Form: 8-6563 CD

Last run: 12 days

W: 11st 0lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Dual C&D winner who returned to form with a 3l third at Sedgefield (2m3f, soft; 25-1) two weeks ago; on same mark on this drop back in grade and he has possibilities back at this track.
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6th

8

18th Mar 2023

Soft

2m 4f 19y

Class 4

14:15 Newcastle

Relkadam

10st 2lb

J: Alan Doyle

T: Tim Easterby

Conditions suit and although 2lb out of the handicap is on a good mark; hasn't been in top form this season, though fair run when fourth at Wetherby last time (2m5f, good).

9/1

4th

8

6th Mar 2023

Good

2m 5f 75y

Class 5

14:05 Wetherby

Relkadam

10st 7lb

J: Alan Doyle

T: Tim Easterby

He's dropped to a mark 15lb lower than when winning at Catterick (2m3f, good) last January and there have been some fair efforts this season; not ruled out but it's been a patchy campaign and others appeal more.

10/1

Form: 4223/6

Last run: 28 days

W: 11st 10lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 101

Form & Verdict
Showed clear promise over hurdles two seasons ago but he returned from a long absence with a well-held sixth on his chase debut here (1m7f, soft; 25-1) last month; still lightly raced and this step back up in trip could suit but he's a 10yo now and others are preferred.
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6th

4

25th Jan 2023

Soft

2m 3f 51y

Class 5

14:45 Catterick

Dharan

11st 10lb

J: John Kington

T: Harriet Bethell

in touch with leaders, pushed along 4 out, ridden and no impression before 3 out

16/1

Form: 346-43 D

Last run: 24 days

W: 11st 8lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
Sole win from 24 starts was in a maiden hurdle in 2019 but he's well treated on his best chase form and returned for a new yard with a fair third of 12 at Musselburgh (2m4f, soft) 24 days ago; should benefit from that run and he could be dangerous.
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5th

1

23rd Nov 2023

Heavy

2m 7f 91y

Class 5

13:50 Newcastle

En Meme Temps

12st 0lb

J: Sam Coltherd

T: Susan Corbett

Has modest 2-28 career strike-rate and is not the force of old but his chase win was gained on heavy ground and he posted a sound effort when second at Hexham (2m4f, soft) last month; tries a new trip here; contender if stamina holds out.

3/1

2nd

5

6th Oct 2023

Soft

2m 4f 15y

Class 5

16:55 Hexham

En Meme Temps

11st 7lb

J: Sam Coltherd

T: Susan Corbett

Has a poor strike-rate and a patchy profile and was tailed off at Kelso in April when last seen (2m5f, good; bled from the nose); however, before that he won over C&D (heavy) in March on his sole previous course visit, and he can go well fresh; interesting now back here.

6/1

Form: 04/1-3 BF

Last run: 30 days

W: 11st 4lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Easy hurdle winner at Hexham (2m7f, good to soft) in November 2021; on the sidelines for 13 months after that but he returned to action with a promising third on his chase/stable debut at Newcastle (2m) last month; was the subject of a big gamble in that race and he's an interesting contender on this step back in trip.
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8th

7

25th Jan 2023

Soft

2m 3f 51y

Class 5

14:45 Catterick

McGarry

11st 4lb

J: Ross Chapman

T: Stuart Coltherd

took keen hold, held up in rear, pushed along and struggling 10th, tailed off

3/1

3rd

3

26th Dec 2022

Good To Soft

2m 0f 75y

Class 5

12:50 Newcastle

McGarry

11st 10lb

J: Sam Coltherd

T: Stuart Coltherd

Absent since opening his hurdles account at Hexham (2m7f) in November 2021 for Philip Kirby; now 18lb higher and drops back markedly in trip on chase debut; follow the market signals.

6/1

Form: 2-3744

Last run: 28 days

W: 12st 2lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
Two front-running chase wins at around 2m (good to soft) in autumn 2021 but has mixed record since and was a well-held fourth of four at Leicester (2m, good) last month; now 7lb lower than for last win but he comes with risks attached back up in trip; new headgear.
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5th

3

19th Mar 2023

Soft

2m 1f 0y

Class 5

16:45 Carlisle

Crack Du Ninian

11st 11lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Jennie Candlish

in touch with leaders on outer

3/1

2nd

1

25th Feb 2023

Good To Soft

2m 0f 190y

Class 5

17:15 Newcastle

Crack Du Ninian

12st 2lb

J: Theo Gillard

T: Jennie Candlish

Has something to prove in view of this winter's chase form but he's dropped down the weights and was a good third at Carlisle in October on his last hurdle start; possible contender.

5/1

1

25th Jan 2023

Soft

2m 3f 51y

Class 5

14:45 Catterick

Crack Du Ninian

12st 2lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Jennie Candlish

took keen hold, midfield, ridden and no impression before 5 out, pulled up before 3 out

8/1

Form: 99-0P

Last run: 63 days

W: 10st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Limited maiden who went off at 40-1 for handicap debut over hurdles at Hereford (2m3f, soft) in November and was pulled up; perhaps chasing will see him in a better light, though his point form was modest; 5lb out of the weights.
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7th

8

3rd Jun 2023

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

14:00 Worcester

Dogem By Design

10st 7lb

J: Ben Poste

T: Ryan Potter

Maiden who is 0-6 since switched to chasing, best effort when second in small field at Catterick three outings back; each-way hopes on that form but he's not solid.

10/1

3rd

7

20th May 2023

Good

2m 4f 189y

Class 5

19:35 Uttoxeter

Dogem By Design

10st 7lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Ryan Potter

held up in rear but in touch with leaders, ridden omitted 4 out, left in fourth omitted 2 out, weakened omitted last, finished 4th, placed 3rd

5/1

5th

4

12th Mar 2023

Soft

2m 1f 43y

Class 5

15:50 Market Rasen

Dogem By Design

10st 12lb

J: Caoilin Quinn

T: Ryan Potter

Pulled up in first two chases but has fared better on last couple of outings, more recently when staying-on second of five at Catterick (1m7f, good) 12 days ago; a contender here if coping with the slower ground.

9/4

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Payout
Exacta £10.80
Straight Forecast £9.65
Tricast £42.41
Trifecta £81.10

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Bolsover Bill

The Times:

McGarry

Telegraph:

Roccowithlove

POSTDATA:

Relkadam

RP Ratings:

Bolsover Bill

LAMBOURN:

Bolsover Bill

The Guardian:

Bolsover Bill

Daily Mirror:

Bolsover Bill

The Sun:

Bolsover Bill

The Star:

Bolsover Bill

Daily Record:

Bolsover Bill

D Express:

McGarry

Daily Mail:

Roccowithlove