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
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

2

14th Feb 2025

Soft

2m 5f 133y

Class 2

15:20 Kelso

Prairie Wolf

11st 9lb

J: Peter Kavanagh

T: Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith

Successful under Peter Kavanagh at Haydock (2m) last time, taking chase record to 4-10, and should have no problem with this step back up in distance; however, the drawback is that he's back on career-high mark.

11/4

1st

1

18th Jan 2025

Heavy

2m 0f 67y

Class 3

15:40 Haydock

Prairie Wolf

12st 0lb

J: Peter Kavanagh

T: Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith

Won three times (2m3f/2m4f) during last season's novice campaign, including here (soft); below par on first three runs this season but stable has since taken an upturn and he was in contention when unseating three out at Carlisle (2m5f, soft) last month; possible player off a handy mark.

11/2

1st

1

18th Jan 2025

Heavy

2m 0f 67y

Class 3

15:40 Haydock

Prairie Wolf

12st 0lb

J: Peter Kavanagh

T: Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith

Won three times (2m3f/2m4f) during last season's novice campaign, including here (soft); below par on first three runs this season but stable has since taken an upturn and he was in contention when unseating three out at Carlisle (2m5f, soft) last month; possible player off a handy mark.

11/2

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.
Place /
No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

6

28th Jan 2025

Good To Soft

2m 7f 91y

Class 3

15:30 Newcastle

Carrigeen Castle

11st 2lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Micky Hammond

Record of 3-9 over fences but the wins came at a lower level and he was well behind Santonito at Bangor before finishing a 13l third over C&D when never dangerous; more needed.

14/1

6th

6

28th Jan 2025

Good To Soft

2m 7f 91y

Class 3

15:30 Newcastle

Carrigeen Castle

11st 2lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Micky Hammond

Record of 3-9 over fences but the wins came at a lower level and he was well behind Santonito at Bangor before finishing a 13l third over C&D when never dangerous; more needed.

14/1

3rd

2

14th Dec 2024

Good

2m 7f 91y

Class 4

13:22 Newcastle

Carrigeen Castle

11st 9lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: Micky Hammond

held up in rear, left in third 8th, awkward jump 10th, lost ground 12th, weakened from 3 out

7/1

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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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

6

8th Feb 2025

Soft

3m 0f 0y

Class 2

14:48 Uttoxeter

Cerendipity

10st 9lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith

2-11 over fences, with seconds at Haydock (2m, heavy) and Wetherby (2m4f, soft) on his two starts this season; faded last March when well beaten on his only attempt at 3m, so stamina poses a big question.

8/1

4th

6

8th Feb 2025

Soft

3m 0f 0y

Class 2

14:48 Uttoxeter

Cerendipity

10st 9lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith

2-11 over fences, with seconds at Haydock (2m, heavy) and Wetherby (2m4f, soft) on his two starts this season; faded last March when well beaten on his only attempt at 3m, so stamina poses a big question.

8/1

2nd

7

23rd Jan 2025

Soft

2m 3f 85y

Class 3

13:30 Wetherby

Cerendipity

10st 13lb

J: Nick Scholfield

T: Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith

led narrowly, briefly headed 3rd, headed before 3 out, kept on, no match for winner

5/1

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
Jockey / Trainer
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.
Place /
No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

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

10th

5

18th Jan 2025

Heavy

2m 5f 50y

Class 4

13:20 Haydock

Blue Fin

11st 11lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Donald McCain

Stays 2m4f on soft, unraced on heavy; narrow win at Carlisle (2m1f, soft) on reappearance and his two minor honours since were up with his best form, claimer ridden in all three; wore first cheekpieces when third here (2m3f) last time but that suggests he needs a major career best to win this.

12/1

3rd

2

4th Dec 2024

Heavy

2m 2f 191y

Class 4

15:18 Haydock

Blue Fin

11st 12lb

J: William Maggs

T: Donald McCain

Returned from a break with a narrow win at Carlisle (2m1f, soft) in October and he backed that up with close fourth there last month; looks weighted near best again but he should give it another good shot with cheekpieces added.

4/1

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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