February 27 / 14.50 Catterick

14.50

Soft

Easby Abbey Novices’ Limited Handicap Chase (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £7079.8
  • 2m 3f 51y
  • Class 3
  • 5 runners
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Easby Abbey Novices’ Limited Handicap Chase (GBB Race)

Runners: 5 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

11/10 (Won)

  • Win: £2.20
  • Place: £1.10

Form: -23314 C

Last run: 31 days

W: 11st 10lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 123

Form & Verdict
Delivered on earlier chasing promise when eased-down winner at Doncaster in December and his subsequent fourth in a hot race at Cheltenham (also 2m4f, good to soft) was very respectable; back in calmer waters today; good chance.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

5

21st Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 187y

Class 2

14:25 Newbury

Prairie Wolf

11st 6lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith

Northern runner who has looked as good as ever in winning two of his last three races, taking chase record to 6-18; did it quite readily at Newcastle (2m4f, good to soft) latest; ran respectably at Newbury in November; likely player in current form.

5/1

1st

3

21st Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 19y

Class 3

15:58 Newcastle

Prairie Wolf

11st 8lb

J: Callum Bewley

T: Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith

5-17 over fences and his win at Aintree (2m4f, good to soft) on Boxing Day was up there with his best efforts; ran poorly at Cheltenham four weeks later but in the mix if bouncing back.

5/1

3/1

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 7/8311 D

Last run: 24 days

W: 10st 10lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 109

Form & Verdict
Ex-Irish 8yo who has struck form for Micky Hammond since the turn of the year, winning Class 5 races at Newcastle (2m4f, soft) and Wetherby (2m3f, soft); takes a big step up in grade today but still respected in current mood.
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1

14th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 20y

Class 5

16:55 Perth

Carrigeen Castle

12st 0lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Micky Hammond

10yo who was in and out last season but returned to form when second at Hexham (2m4f, soft) in March last time; could have a part to play if conditions are suitable (he's unraced on good ground under rules).

11/4

OUR TIP

Form: -313PF C

Last run: 30 days

W: 11st 4lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 117

Form & Verdict
Made good start to chasing career in the autumn, notably when winning at Wetherby (1m7f, soft); arrives here after two non-completions and now has a point to prove but he's on a workable mark and will be suited by today's trip; helps to give Sue Smith a strong hand.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

11

4th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

3m 1f 125y

Class 3

17:05 Haydock

Cerendipity

11st 2lb

J: Peter Kavanagh

T: Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith

Well treated on his best form, now 9lb lower than when winning at Newcastle (2m7f, good to soft) in March 2025, but he has been struggling, including with his jumping; cheekpieces off, tongue-strap on.

12/1

9th

4

22nd Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 210y

Class 2

16:27 Carlisle

Cerendipity

11st 9lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith

Has lacked fluency at times this season; otherwise an interesting type as he's on a very handy mark and this looks the time to catch him (gained last two wins in spring months).

9/1

5th

12

14th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 203y

Class 3

13:28 Haydock

Cerendipity

10st 13lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith

Yet to score this term but he arrives in decent nick, scuppered by a bad error when sixth over C&D last month; possibilities off a 2lb lower mark.

20/1

Form: 4-U45P C

Last run: 69 days

W: 10st 5lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 103

Form & Verdict
Returned from layoff with two disappointing runs towards end of last year, latterly when pulled up on his chasing debut, but was given a wind op last month and has become dangerously well handicapped on some of his hurdling form.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

2

25th Jun 2024

Good

2m 4f 216y

Class 5

15:30 Newton Abbot

American Gerry

12st 0lb

J: Freddie Gingell

T: Hughie Morrison

This was the trip for his Taunton win in April (good) and he might have even surpassed that form with his recent seconds over C&D; has the same mark as last time and should have a big say.

9/2

2nd

3

5th Jun 2024

Good

2m 4f 216y

Class 4

15:40 Newton Abbot

American Gerry

11st 0lb

J: Freddie Gingell

T: Hughie Morrison

Good second over C&D 16 days ago ridden by Freddie Gingell, keeping on well; could prove vulnerable for the win back up 3lb but with his chase experience he's likely to be thereabouts.

5/2

2nd

7

20th May 2024

Soft

2m 4f 216y

Class 4

15:43 Newton Abbot

American Gerry

11st 8lb

J: Freddie Gingell

T: Hughie Morrison

midfield

9/1

Form: 13C-26 BF

Last run: 72 days

W: 11st 5lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 118

Form & Verdict
Flopped when warm favourite at Carlisle (2m, good to soft) in December but was creditable second to smart rival on seasonal/chase debut there (2m4f, soft) in November and still has potential.
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1

16th Oct 2025

Good

2m 1f 33y

Class 4

13:22 Carlisle

Blue Fin

12st 0lb

J: William Maggs

T: Donald McCain

Won this last year (soft) on his reappearance and ran well in the main subsequently, finishing fourth here in March when last seen (2m3f, good to soft); can have a big say if handling conditions (unraced on good ground).

9/2

4th

4

9th Mar 2025

Good To Soft

2m 3f 61y

Class 4

15:30 Carlisle

Blue Fin

11st 10lb

J: William Maggs

T: Donald McCain

Won over 2m1f here on his reappearance and that was off only 3lb lower; held his form after that but the wheels came off at Haydock last time; possibilities if back on song.

10/1

10th

5

18th Jan 2025

Heavy

2m 5f 50y

Class 4

13:20 Haydock

Blue Fin

11st 11lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Donald McCain

in touch with leaders on inner, weakened 3 out

12/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £5.60
Straight Forecast £5.97
Trifecta £15.70

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Prairie Wolf

TOPSPEED:

Cerendipity

RP RATINGS:

Carrigeen Castle

D Express:

Cerendipity

The Star:

Cerendipity

POSTDATA:

Prairie Wolf

The Times:

Prairie Wolf

The Guardian:

Prairie Wolf

Daily Mail:

Prairie Wolf

Daily Mirror:

Prairie Wolf

Daily Record:

Prairie Wolf

Telegraph:

Carrigeen Castle

The Sun:

Carrigeen Castle