January 01 / 15.39 Catterick

15.39

Soft

Racing Again 11th January Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £4039.96
  • 3m 1f 71y
  • Class 5
  • 7 runners
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Racing Again 11th January Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 7 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

15/8 (Won)

  • Win: £3.25
  • Place: £1.50

Form: 4-4012 D BF

Last run: 32 days

W: 11st 11lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Won an Irish point in March 2022 (3m, good to yielding); has improved for the step up to 3m+, getting off the mark over hurdles off 8lb lower at Plumpton in November (3m1f, good to soft) and then good second at Taunton ten days later (3m, good); a possible but testing ground is a slight concern.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5

3rd Apr 2025

Good

3m 0f 217y

Class 5

15:05 Plumpton

Abbeyhill

10st 13lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: Neil Mulholland

Dual hurdle winner last season (once over C&D) but was pulled up on reappearance outing in October and has largely been disappointing over fences since (five starts); seems very versatile regarding ground but reverts to hurdling with quite a bit to prove; swaps cheekpieces for first-time blinkers.

7/2

4th

5

3rd Apr 2025

Good

3m 0f 217y

Class 5

15:05 Plumpton

Abbeyhill

10st 13lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: Neil Mulholland

led, awkward jump and reminders 1st, headed 1st, bad mistake and lost ground 10th, weakened before 2 out

7/2

4th

4

23rd Feb 2025

Soft

3m 1f 210y

Class 5

16:30 Fontwell

Abbeyhill

10st 6lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: Neil Mulholland

Won two staying handicap hurdles last winter, on good to soft and heavy; hasn't reached the same heights this season (sent chasing for last four runs) but the upside is that he's back on a very good mark.

9/2

8/1

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 2642-7

Last run: 39 days

W: 11st 5lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
22-race maiden who was runner-up to Just Jess (who's now 4lb better off) in this race last season (soft); also a good second at Ayr in March (3m, good) but below form last two runs (first on the Flat here); needs to bounce back.
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Verdict Starting price

9th

11

7th Feb 2024

Soft

3m 3f 9y

Class 5

16:40 Sedgefield

My Strong Man

10st 6lb

J: Joe Williamson

T: Philip Kirby

Second at Catterick (3m1f, heavy) last month and also ran well when close fifth at Wetherby (3m, soft) a fortnight ago; evidently in good nick but is 0-18 over hurdles now and may have to settle for another minor role.

7/1

5th

9

25th Jan 2024

Soft

3m 0f 26y

Class 5

16:10 Wetherby

My Strong Man

10st 8lb

J: Joe Williamson

T: Philip Kirby

disputed lead, led 4 out, headed 3 out, no extra from 2 out

9/2

2nd

7

1st Jan 2024

Soft

3m 1f 71y

Class 5

15:39 Catterick

My Strong Man

11st 5lb

J: Joe Williamson

T: Philip Kirby

led, faced challenge from 3 out, headed after 2 out, soon ridden, rallied and challenging last, no extra run-in

8/1

Form: 159-85 CD

Last run: 18 days

W: 11st 0lb

12 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
C&D winner off 8lb higher in January 2021 (soft); 6lb lower than for latest win which was at Market Rasen in December 2022 (2m7f, good to soft); not in the best of form recently.
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No / Draw
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Verdict Starting price

5th

10

28th Mar 2024

Soft

3m 0f 26y

Class 5

17:05 Wetherby

Olivers Island

10st 2lb

J: Aaron Anderson

T: Jessica Bedi

12yo who has been unable to threaten this season but has been in fair form of late, finishing fourth to Kinder Kid over C&D (soft) last Tuesday from 3lb out of the handicap (same today); each-way possibilities.

12/1

4th

8

19th Mar 2024

Soft

3m 0f 26y

Class 5

16:15 Wetherby

Olivers Island

10st 2lb

J: Aaron Anderson

T: Jessica Bedi

Runner-up twice in recent weeks (3m3f/3m1f) and is effectively 1lb lower today but was no match for the easy winner on either occasion and younger rivals in this line-up appeal more.

8/1

2nd

8

3rd Mar 2024

Soft

3m 1f 10y

Class 5

16:15 Huntingdon

Olivers Island

10st 2lb

J: Aaron Anderson

T: Jessica Bedi

Five-time hurdle winner; gave good account when second of four at Sedgefield (3m3f, soft) nine days ago but was no match for the winner (who was 0-26 over hurdles beforehand) and is out of the weights again here; younger rivals are much more appealing.

16/1

Form: 31P-62

Last run: 25 days

W: 11st 7lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Newcastle winner off 4lb lower in March (2m7f, heavy); showed her best form since when close second in refitted cheekpieces (retained) at Market Rasen last time (2m7f, soft); chance.
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9

28th Mar 2024

Soft

3m 0f 26y

Class 5

17:05 Wetherby

Howzat Hiris

10st 3lb

J: Alice Stevens

T: Micky Hammond

Won at Newcastle (2m7f, heavy) last March and second to It's Maisy at Market Rasen (2m7f, soft) in December; well treated on those efforts but soundly beaten on her three runs since and needs to turn things around.

8/1

8th

16

9th Mar 2024

Soft

3m 0f 70y

Class 5

16:18 Ayr

Howzat Hiris

10st 4lb

J: Emma Smith-Chaston

T: Micky Hammond

Off the mark over hurdles at 15th attempt when making all at Newcastle (2m7f, heavy) last March; posted best effort since when second at Market Rasen (2m7f, soft) in December but has merely underlined her inconsistency when well held twice since.

16/1

6th

12

7th Feb 2024

Soft

3m 3f 9y

Class 5

16:40 Sedgefield

Howzat Hiris

10st 5lb

J: Emma Smith-Chaston

T: Micky Hammond

Off the mark over hurdles at 15th attempt when making all at Newcastle (2m7f, heavy) last March and posted best effort since when second at Market Rasen (2m7f, soft) in December; well beaten last month, though, and not the percentage call today.

12/1

Form: 642505

Last run: 45 days

W: 12st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Two good runs over 2m4f at Market Rasen last year; not disgraced back from a break when fifth at Doncaster last time (2m4f, good); not sure this trip will suit (tailed off only go at 2m7f) and testing ground is also a concern.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

10th

9

25th Apr 2024

Good

2m 3f 137y

Class 5

18:15 Huntingdon

Magna Moralia

10st 8lb

J: Aaron Anderson

T: Mike Sowersby

2m hurdle winner (good to soft) but currently on a long losing sequence; not easy to make a case for him based on his last three starts.

50/1

10th

9

25th Apr 2024

Good

2m 3f 137y

Class 5

18:15 Huntingdon

Magna Moralia

10st 8lb

J: Aaron Anderson

T: Mike Sowersby

2m hurdle winner (good to soft) but currently on a long losing sequence; not easy to make a case for him based on his last three starts.

50/1

13th

12

31st Mar 2024

Good To Soft

2m 2f 140y

Class 5

15:54 Market Rasen

Magna Moralia

10st 4lb

J: Aaron Anderson

T: Mike Sowersby

Exposed sort; has won three times on the Flat and once over hurdles (2m Kelso handicap in March 2021); fair fifth at Doncaster in November (2m5f, good) but well beaten since; probably needs better ground.

50/1

Form: FPPPP-

Last run: 270 days

W: 11st 11lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Fair hurdler at his best in Ireland; has become disappointing and has plenty to prove back from a break, despite good mark.
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0

4

1st Jan 2024

Soft

3m 1f 71y

Class 5

15:39 Catterick

Choungaya

11st 11lb

J: Tom Midgley

T: Mike Sowersby

towards rear, reminder after 7th, struggling after 7th, pulled up before 9th

66/1

8

6th Apr 2023

Good To Soft

3m 0f 26y

Class 5

16:20 Wetherby

Choungaya

11st 1lb

J: Aaron Anderson

T: Mike Sowersby

Well handicapped on his old Irish form but that's a fading memory and he was 150-1 when pulled up behind Fiadh here the last time.

100/1

3

21st Mar 2023

Soft

3m 0f 26y

Class 5

16:35 Wetherby

Choungaya

11st 7lb

J: Aaron Anderson

T: Mike Sowersby

Well handicapped on his old Irish form but he's been struggling more recently and a major turnaround is needed.

66/1

Form: 56-P0P

Last run: 36 days

W: 11st 6lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Hasn't shown a great deal and needs to improve for this longer trip and the addition of blinkers.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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0

6

1st Jan 2024

Soft

3m 1f 71y

Class 5

15:39 Catterick

Brasingaman Bella

11st 6lb

J: Stephen Mulqueen

T: Jedd O’Keeffe

raced in second, bumped and lost position 8th, weakened quickly after 4 out, tailed off when pulled up before 2 out

20/1

0

7

26th Nov 2023

Heavy

2m 3f 207y

Class 5

15:20 Uttoxeter

Brasingaman Bella

10st 10lb

J: Henry Brooke

T: Jedd O’Keeffe

in touch with leaders, dropped to last 4th, detached after 5th, tailed off when pulled up before 3 out

10/1

Non-runners

Just Jess

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £10.00
Straight Forecast £8.80
Tricast £21.59
Trifecta £30.70

Selections

The Times:

Abbeyhill

SPOTLIGHT:

Just Jess

The Star:

Howzat Hiris

Daily Mirror:

Magna Moralia

Telegraph:

Abbeyhill

The Guardian:

Abbeyhill

D Express:

Abbeyhill

The Sun:

Abbeyhill

Daily Record:

Abbeyhill

RP RATINGS:

Just Jess

POSTDATA:

Just Jess

Daily Mail:

Just Jess