January 22 / 14.08 Catterick

14.08

Good To Soft

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  • Prize money: £4224.8
  • 3m 1f 54y
  • Class 5
  • 11 runners
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Runners: 11 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

Form: 2313-P

Last run: 96 days

W: 12st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Made all in good style at Huntingdon (3m, good; 3lb higher today) in October 2023 but has run poorly in both starts since, absent 11 months in between; led until a bad mistake three out at Uttoxeter (15-2) on latest and reportedly had a wound on his right-fore; 10lb claimer is enlisted.
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1st

8

4th Nov 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

15:02 Warwick

Tedwin Hills

10st 13lb

J: James Bowen

T: Warren Greatrex

Not much went to plan on his three starts for for Warren Greatrex in the spring but he looked in excellent nick when winning easily by 8l at Stratford (2m6f, good) last month; likely contender off 10lb higher mark here.

4/1

1st

8

4th Nov 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

15:02 Warwick

Tedwin Hills

10st 13lb

J: James Bowen

T: Warren Greatrex

Not much went to plan on his three starts for for Warren Greatrex in the spring but he looked in excellent nick when winning easily by 8l at Stratford (2m6f, good) last month; likely contender off 10lb higher mark here.

4/1

1st

8

4th Nov 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

15:02 Warwick

Tedwin Hills

10st 13lb

J: James Bowen

T: Warren Greatrex

Not much went to plan on his three starts for for Warren Greatrex in the spring but he looked in excellent nick when winning easily by 8l at Stratford (2m6f, good) last month; likely contender off 10lb higher mark here.

4/1

Form: -32333

Last run: 25 days

W: 12st 0lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Won a Kelso hunter chase last January and second in one last May; having run creditably in December on his last two outings, third of 13 over C&D on latest, he is in serious calculations.
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3rd

1

4th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 110y

Class 5

15:27 Carlisle

Super Citizen

12st 0lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: Lucinda Hughes

Long in the tooth now but won here (3m2f, soft; refitted cheekpieces) in the autumn and was placed over C&D (good to soft) on last two appearances, more recently when keeping on to snatch modest second in higher-grade company; ought to make his presence felt again.

7/1

2nd

7

8th Mar 2026

Soft

3m 0f 110y

Class 4

16:25 Carlisle

Super Citizen

10st 9lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Lucinda Hughes

Veteran C&D winner who arrives in good nick, third of 14 over C&D last month; he can go well again off an unchanged mark.

4/1

3rd

3

3rd Feb 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 110y

Class 5

16:04 Carlisle

Super Citizen

11st 10lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Lucinda Hughes

Inconsistent 12yo who was well beaten at Kelso last time; however, two visits to Carlisle have yielded two wins (3m/3m2f, good/soft), the latest in November; firmly in calculations now back here.

8/1

OUR TIP

Form: 12P45P D BF

Last run: 21 days

W: 11st 11lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Record switched fences in the first half of 2024 read 12112; he's shown that sort of form only once (three starts back) this autumn/winter, despite starting favourite last time, but conditions look fine and he'd be a leading player if back to his best.
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4

23rd Aug 2025

Good

3m 1f 83y

Class 5

15:20 Cartmel

Big Bee Hive

11st 5lb

J: Jonathan England

T: Sam England

Scored off much reduced mark when back over hurdles at Southwell (3m, good) in June but all three subsequent runs were disappointing and he now has questions to answer again; new headgear tried.

14/1

5

24th Jul 2025

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 5

17:17 Worcester

Big Bee Hive

11st 6lb

J: Miss Rebecca Hitchen

T: Sam England

Won off much reduced mark when back over hurdles at Southwell (3m, good) last month and is still well handicapped on older form, but was soundly beaten on his last two outings and now has questions to answer again.

10/1

4

20th Jun 2025

Good

2m 7f 16y

Class 5

14:40 Market Rasen

Big Bee Hive

11st 2lb

J: Jonathan England

T: Sam England

Exploited some help from the handicapper when back over hurdles at Southwell (3m, good) this month and is still on a workable mark after going back up 5lb but needs to rebound quickly from disappointing run on Saturday.

7/1

Form: -42284 D BF

Last run: 36 days

W: 11st 8lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Very lightly raced for his age; a good six-month spell over hurdles (on mostly good to soft) preceded his extremely close call off this mark on chase debut at Plumpton (3m1f, good) in October; soft ground may have been against him next time and he ran respectably at Wincanton; firmly in the picture if he takes to the first-time headgear.
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6

2nd Feb 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 60y

Class 5

16:27 Southwell

Hobbs Delight

11st 0lb

J: Bradley Harris

T: Neil Mulholland

Has won twice over hurdles, the second a C&D novice handicap at this meeting in 2024; some fair runs over fences last term, but has yet to find his form this season.

25/1

3rd

2

17th Mar 2025

Good

3m 1f 210y

Class 5

16:20 Fontwell

Hobbs Delight

12st 0lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: Neil Mulholland

Did not fire at Uttoxeter last month and is now 0-5 over fences but his clear second at Catterick (3m1f, good to soft; first-time cheekpieces) two starts ago was a good effort and he'll be suited by the forecast good ground here.

3/1

6th

3

8th Feb 2025

Soft

3m 0f 0y

Class 5

15:58 Uttoxeter

Hobbs Delight

11st 10lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: Neil Mulholland

Sent chasing over 3m+ for last four starts, beaten a nose on first occasion and good second with first-time headgear at Catterick on latest; that requires respect but worse than good to soft ground would be a worry.

4/1

Form: 268-94

Last run: 21 days

W: 11st 4lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
0-5 in points and 0-6 under rules, well below form in his three handicaps; latest was his chase debut in first-time cheekpieces and leaves him with a lot to prove on this third run for current yard; unraced beyond an extended 2m4f under rules.
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4th

1

2nd Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 5f 133y

Class 5

15:40 Kelso

Benefit Ben

12st 0lb

J: Ryan Mania

T: Adam Nicol

Won at Musselburgh (2m7f, soft) in December and returned to form at Sedgefield (2m5f, good) a fortnight ago, when he was narrowly in front when falling two out; won over hurdles here last May and he's on the shortlist.

5/2

1

19th Mar 2026

Good

2m 5f 28y

Class 5

16:40 Sedgefield

Benefit Ben

12st 0lb

J: Ryan Mania

T: Adam Nicol

He's failed to shine on his three starts since his chase win at Musselburgh in December, last time tailed off over hurdles here; however, he won three times last year, including over hurdles here, and is not written off.

5/1

10th

8

19th Feb 2026

2m 3f 188y

Class 5

15:43 Sedgefield

Benefit Ben

11st 10lb

J: Joshua Thompson

T: Adam Nicol

Three wins, the first over this C&D on soft, last year; hasn't been at his best on last two starts but has an each-way chance.

11/2

Form: 40-793 D

Last run: 55 days

W: 11st 4lb

9 yo Mare

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Went the wrong way in autumn 2022 in her only three chases under rules; arrested her slide over hurdles when third of seven at Musselburgh (3m, good to soft) on latest start, wearing first-time cheekpieces on second run for this yard; place chance if that form is transferred to chasing.
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1

27th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

2m 4f 28y

Class 5

18:15 Hexham

Aazza

12st 0lb

J: Ryan Mania

T: Paul Robson

Course scorer and also a dual 3m winner at Wetherby and Southwell in the spring; lost her chance with a blunder 3 out at Perth (3m) 11 days ago so can't be ruled out.

14/1

10th

5

16th Aug 2025

Good

2m 7f 207y

Class 5

17:35 Perth

Aazza

11st 10lb

J: Charlie Maggs

T: Paul Robson

Hard to knock her last five efforts in handicap hurdles at about 3m and no reason why she won't give another good account of herself; might be a tad high in the weights now.

13/2

4th

1

3rd Jun 2025

Good

3m 0f 60y

Class 5

17:00 Southwell

Aazza

12st 0lb

J: Edward Austin

T: Paul Robson

Revitalised 9yo who ended last season with two good-ground wins (one over C&D) and posted another good effort when second to progressive rival at Bangor (2m7f, good) last month; obvious contender in current form.

2/1

Form: /696-3

Last run: 230 days

W: 11st 2lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Ex-French; last April's win was in a point and he's 0-9 under rules in Britain; third of 13 in handicap at Uttoxeter (3m, good) last June on latest outing, which gives him a place chance if he's okay after the break.
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10th

7

22nd Jan 2025

Good To Soft

3m 1f 54y

Class 5

14:08 Catterick

Batman For Ever

11st 2lb

J: Sam Coltherd

T: Stuart Coltherd

Ex-French; last April's win was in a point and he's 0-9 under rules in Britain; third of 13 in handicap at Uttoxeter (3m, good) last June on latest outing, which gives him a place chance if he's okay after the break.

5/1

7

22nd Jan 2025

Good To Soft

3m 1f 54y

Class 5

14:08 Catterick

Batman For Ever

11st 2lb

J: Sam Coltherd

T: Stuart Coltherd

Ex-French; last April's win was in a point and he's 0-9 under rules in Britain; third of 13 in handicap at Uttoxeter (3m, good) last June on latest outing, which gives him a place chance if he's okay after the break.

5/1

3rd

6

6th Jun 2024

Good

3m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:50 Uttoxeter

Batman For Ever

11st 3lb

J: Sam Coltherd

T: Stuart Coltherd

Won a 2m3f chase (soft) when trained by Guillaume Macaire; unable to replicate his French form for either Rebecca Menzies or Stuart Coltherd but did win a point for the latter in April; more needed back under rules.

9/1

Form: 9922P5 BF

Last run: 25 days

W: 10st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Second over about 2m4f at Carlisle (hurdles) in November and Wetherby (chase debut) in December but his two subsequent runs over fences have been disappointing, both of them over about 3m and he's yet to prove his stamina; career strike-rate now stands at 0-18, including six points.
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5th

8

15th Jan 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 19y

Class 5

15:10 Newcastle

Emotional Roller

11st 2lb

J: Peter Kavanagh

T: Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith

Made the frame on first two starts this season (3m2f/3m1f) and ran better than eventual 27l defeat might suggest when fifth at Uttoxeter (3m, good to soft) a fortnight ago; big player if combination of drop back in trip and change of headgear has desired effect.

6/1

Form: 65-656 D

Last run: 42 days

W: 10st 8lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Both of his wins were over hurdles early in 2022 when cheekpieces first went on and he's 0-11 over fences; switch to blinkers did not get the same response over hurdles on latest outing (he's back in cheekpieces today) but he was not disgraced and has another career-low mark this time.
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5

19th May 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 41y

Class 5

19:20 Hexham

Don Brocco

10st 8lb

J: Bruce Lynn

T: Gary Rutherford

1-20 over fences and although he finished second here (4m) in March, he has run below that since at Carlisle and back over hurdles at Perth; requires an extreme test to be seen at his best.

33/1

8th

9

22nd Apr 2026

Soft

2m 7f 207y

Class 5

16:40 Perth

Don Brocco

10st 5lb

J: Miss Lucy Brown

T: Gary Rutherford

Both hurdle wins came over 3m/3m1f on soft back in 2022; fair second in a 4m h'cap chase at Hexham last month (soft), but not so good last time.

16/1

5th

5

4th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 110y

Class 5

15:27 Carlisle

Don Brocco

11st 0lb

J: Edward Austin

T: Gary Rutherford

Belied 40-1 odds when keeping-on second (no threat to winner) at Hexham (4m, soft) last month and is also well suited by this track but is far too inconsistent to rely upon and would appeal more on soft/heavy ground.

9/1

Form: 458-PP

Last run: 21 days

W: 10st 3lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Placed in his two Irish points in 2023 but has accomplished little in six races under rules, pulled up this term in both his chases (3m, soft); now tries cheekpieces.
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7

13th Feb 2025

Soft

2m 4f 25y

Class 5

13:30 Leicester

Wexford Park

10st 10lb

J: James Best

T: Gary Hanmer

0-7 under rules and showed little in two chase starts last month, since a break; visor replaces cheekpieces; others preferred.

50/1

7th

10

22nd Jan 2025

Good To Soft

3m 1f 54y

Class 5

14:08 Catterick

Wexford Park

10st 3lb

J: James Best

T: Gary Hanmer

Placed in his two Irish points in 2023 but has accomplished little in six races under rules, pulled up this term in both his chases (3m, soft); now tries cheekpieces.

33/1

10

22nd Jan 2025

Good To Soft

3m 1f 54y

Class 5

14:08 Catterick

Wexford Park

10st 3lb

J: James Best

T: Gary Hanmer

Placed in his two Irish points in 2023 but has accomplished little in six races under rules, pulled up this term in both his chases (3m, soft); now tries cheekpieces.

33/1

Form: 56682P

Last run: 16 days

W: 10st 2lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Won an Irish point in 2023 but low-level maiden after 15 races under rules; while his second at Newcastle (extended 2m7f) on penultimate start offers some hope, he pulled up over hurdles next time and is 7lb out of the weights today.
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12

24th Apr 2025

Good To Soft

2m 7f 180y

Class 4

15:25 Perth

Ideal De Romay

10st 2lb

J: Alan Doyle

T: Leonard Kerr

towards rear

100/1

12

24th Apr 2025

Good To Soft

2m 7f 180y

Class 4

15:25 Perth

Ideal De Romay

10st 2lb

J: Alan Doyle

T: Leonard Kerr

towards rear

100/1

14th

15

13th Mar 2025

Good To Soft

2m 7f 63y

Class 5

17:00 Hexham

Ideal De Romay

10st 2lb

J: Benjamin Macey

T: Leonard Kerr

prominent, hit 6th, not fluent 8th

66/1

Selections

POSTDATA:

Hobb's Delight

The Star:

Batman For Ever

SPOTLIGHT:

Super Citizen

The Times:

Benefit Ben

The Guardian:

Tedwin Hills

Daily Mirror:

Big Bee Hive

Telegraph:

Aazza

Daily Mail:

Hobb's Delight

D Express:

Hobb's Delight

The Sun:

Hobb's Delight

Daily Record:

Batman For Ever

RP RATINGS:

Super Citizen