January 21 / 14.20 Catterick

14.20

Good To Soft

Jumps Look Better On Racing TV Handicap Hurdle (Go North Cab On Target Series Qualifier)

  • Prize money: £5281
  • 2m 3f 66y
  • Class 4
  • 15 runners
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Jumps Look Better On Racing TV Handicap Hurdle (Go North Cab On Target Series Qualifier)

Runners: 15 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

7/1 (Won)

  • Win: £7.40
  • Place: £2.70

Form: 952214 C

Last run: 30 days

W: 11st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
Won the 2m handicap hurdle on this card last year; followed two near misses with a pretty convincing win at Sedgefield (2m1f, soft) in December and shaped like this trip is worth another go when fourth at Musselburgh one month ago, respected.
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9th

6

21st Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 189y

Class 2

13:30 Kelso

Bathgate

11st 5lb

J: Ian Power

T: Philip Kirby

Yet to run well at Kelso (three attempts) and well beaten at Catterick last time; however, he had an excuse (bled from the nose) and he won three times in the winter (2m1f/2m3f, soft/good to soft); not written off.

16/1

6th

4

24th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 66y

Class 3

15:30 Catterick

Bathgate

11st 6lb

J: Joe Williamson

T: Philip Kirby

Has won over C&D (good to soft/soft) on his last two starts to make it three wins from his last four outings; did it in good style a fortnight ago and a 7lb rise may not stop this thriving 6yo.

11/4

1st

7

9th Feb 2026

Heavy

2m 3f 66y

Class 4

15:00 Catterick

Bathgate

11st 3lb

J: Joe Williamson

T: Philip Kirby

Has won two of his last three races, the latest over C&D last month (good to soft); back up another 4lb (10lb rise in total); each-way contender.

5/1

11/2

  • Place: £2.40

Form: 53-322 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 11st 8lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
Likeable gelding who can normally be relied on to give it a good go, as he did when narrowly failing to get back up under Murray Dodd at Taunton (2m3f, good) three weeks ago; won't be easy to dominate this big field but he still commands plenty of respect.
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7th

8

24th Apr 2026

Good

3m 2f 127y

Class 3

14:40 Perth

Inferno Sacree

11st 2lb

J: Murray Dodd

T: Nigel Hawke

Front-runner; having his 40th career start but a first over 3m when successful at Taunton and he followed up at Plumpton (3m1f; again good to soft); subsequent defeat, again under Murray Dodd, suggests others in here might be better treated.

10/1

2nd

4

9th Apr 2026

Good

2m 7f 198y

Class 3

16:50 Taunton

Inferno Sacree

11st 2lb

J: Murray Dodd

T: Nigel Hawke

Showed improved form when stepping up to 3m to land his sixth success over hurdles, over C&D (good to soft) in February and followed up at Plumpton (3m1f, good to soft) last month; remains unexposed as a stayer and holds strong claims to land a three-timer.

4/5

1st

2

9th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 217y

Class 4

15:30 Plumpton

Inferno Sacree

11st 13lb

J: Murray Dodd

T: Nigel Hawke

Front-runner who has been consistent this season and ended a long losing streak at Taunton (3m, good to soft) 11 days ago; went up 5lb for that but this track also suits him and he remains unexposed as a stayer.

11/4

66/1

  • Place: £22.40

Form: 345-U0

Last run: 24 days

W: 11st 8lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
Three-time winner for Olly Murphy, once over hurdles, but it was a quiet stable debut when beaten 25l over C&D (good) towards the end of last month; maybe the added tongue-tie will help but not easy to suggest after that.
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5th

11

9th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 28y

Class 3

17:42 Hexham

Gardener

10st 6lb

J: Charlie Maggs

T: Mike Sowersby

Bidding for a C&D hat-trick having won here on last two starts (soft/good); has gone up 9lb but has run well off much higher marks in the past; could go well.

6/1

1st

3

13th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 28y

Class 5

16:30 Hexham

Gardener

11st 12lb

J: Charlie Maggs

T: Mike Sowersby

Five races for his new trainer and back on track, following three third places with a tenacious C&D win (soft) under Charlie Maggs in 14-runner race 19 days ago; back up 4lb but one to consider seriously.

100/30

1st

4

25th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 28y

Class 5

16:11 Hexham

Gardener

11st 10lb

J: Charlie Maggs

T: Mike Sowersby

Ended his time with Olly Murphy under a cloud but back on track for his new handler and he posted a solid third of eight in 2m3f handicap at Catterick last month; considered from an easing mark.

9/1

Form: -82551 D

Last run: 40 days

W: 11st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Favourite or joint-favourite for all three handicaps and he made the breakthrough at Doncaster (about 2m4f, good to soft) six weeks ago; did it comfortably that day and this unexposed sort looks a big player up 7lb.
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4

14th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

16:45 Uttoxeter

Kelijoe

11st 5lb

J: Charlie Hammond

T: Stuart Edmunds

Doesn't always settle but his recent hurdles form features a comfortable win at Doncaster (2m3f, good to soft); ran creditably at Catterick last time; possibilities, provided he takes well to fences.

7/2

Form: 10-533

Last run: 53 days

W: 12st 1lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 111

Form & Verdict
Beaten upwards of 12l in four starts since winning in a tongue-tie at Sedgefield (2m1f, good) in March; stays this trip and he's back down to that winning mark, though; hood (reapplied last time) comes off again.
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1st

3

19th Mar 2026

Good

2m 0f 178y

Class 4

17:10 Sedgefield

Klitschko

11st 13lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Lucinda Hughes

Won this last year when 2lb higher (good); ran well in fifth of 15 at Catterick in January, when not quite seeing out the 2m3f trip, and he unseated mid-race there last time; could have a big part to play.

4/1

5

9th Feb 2026

Heavy

1m 7f 156y

Class 4

16:30 Catterick

Klitschko

11st 4lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Lucinda Hughes

All three wins on good ground but some useful form on soft; first win for this yard at Sedgefield (2m1f; off 2lb higher) last March but he's needed some excuses since; should be suited by the return to a shorter trip but will need to be right on his game to win today.

8/1

5th

2

21st Jan 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 66y

Class 4

14:20 Catterick

Klitschko

12st 1lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Lucinda Hughes

Beaten upwards of 12l in four starts since winning in a tongue-tie at Sedgefield (2m1f, good) in March; stays this trip and he's back down to that winning mark, though; hood (reapplied last time) comes off again.

16/1

Form: -31336

Last run: 26 days

W: 11st 7lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 103

Form & Verdict
Won at Kempton (2m, good) for Daisy Hitchins in October and was picked up for £12,000 out of a Huntingdon claimer the following month; good stable debut when a close third at Sedgefield (2m4f, soft) three weeks later and she ran a bit better than the beaten margin at Market Rasen last time; hood (has run well in one before) reappears alongside an added tongue-tie and she's considered.
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3rd

6

(3)

18th May 2026

Good

1m 6f 32y

Class 5

15:30 Carlisle

As Fast As Wind

9st 0lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Tristan Davidson

Consistent over hurdles for current yard; successful in last two Flat turf attempts, latest at Musselburgh (12.5f, good) last month returned to this code; 1-1 over 1m6f and warrants respect.

11/4

1st

1

(1)

29th Apr 2026

Good

1m 4f 104y

Class 6

14:40 Musselburgh

As Fast As Wind

9st 9lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Tristan Davidson

Won over 1m6f at Salisbury (good to soft) for Daisy Hitchins last summer; has been running creditably in defeat over hurdles since joining Tristan Davidson, including placed twice here; leading claims back on the Flat in a race where her rivals have something to prove.

6/4

3rd

6

11th Apr 2026

Good

2m 0f 190y

Class 4

15:25 Newcastle

As Fast As Wind

10st 11lb

J: Harry Reed

T: Tristan Davidson

Ready Kempton winner (2m novices' handicap, good) for Daisy Hitchins last October; consistent for Tristan Davidson (366233), giving her best when a close third in the Sea Pigeon Series Final at Musselburgh (2m1f, good to soft) recently; 2lb higher but bang there with repeat.

2/1

Form: -91334 D

Last run: 24 days

W: 11st 8lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
Staged a revival when winning on his comeback at Wetherby (about 2m3f, good) in October and has run respectably in three starts since, fourth of 14 over C&D (good; Gardener and Belvedere Blast behind) last time; on the premises again.
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1st

4

6th May 2026

Good

2m 1f 14y

Class 4

16:32 Kelso

Singapore Trip

11st 4lb

J: Alice Stevens

T: Micky Hammond

On a hat-trick having won for today's rider at Wetherby in March (1m7f, good) and at Market Rasen in April (2m3f, good); has gone up 10lb, but these conditions suit and he could go well again.

3/1

1st

4

14th Apr 2026

Good

2m 3f 34y

Class 4

16:30 Market Rasen

Singapore Trip

10st 13lb

J: Alice Stevens

T: Micky Hammond

Five-time hurdle winner who has returned to chasing in recent weeks and was a clearcut winner at Wetherby (1m7f, good) on his latest outing; features prominently in calculations.

11/2

1st

5

27th Mar 2026

Good

1m 7f 36y

Class 4

15:50 Wetherby

Singapore Trip

10st 7lb

J: Alice Stevens

T: Micky Hammond

Somewhat similar to Zero Tolerance, being an exposed sort whose chase record is 0-8; the difference is that he's a five-time hurdles winner, most recently off 5lb higher at Wetherby (2m3f) in October; recent form suggests this drop in trip is worth exploring; interesting back here.

4/1

Form: 5-1212 D

Last run: 47 days

W: 11st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
In-form hurdler who is 2-4 in headgear since October, wins over about this trip at Huntingdon and Southwell (visored) followed by a keeping-on second of 14 in first-time blinkers at Exeter (about 2m2f, soft) last month; 1lb nudge won't stop him being a leading contender.
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3rd

2

12th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 147y

Class 5

16:45 Hereford

Jack Hoola

11st 12lb

J: Stan Sheppard

T: Tom Lacey

Scored twice (around 2m4f) at Huntingdon and Southwell late in 2025 but off since a below-par seventh at Doncaster (2m3f) in January when also not looking the easiest of rides; needs to bounce back after a layoff.

5/1

7th

11

27th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 88y

Class 5

13:50 Doncaster

Jack Hoola

11st 7lb

J: Cameron Iles

T: Tom Lacey

Underwhelming when mid-division at Catterick last month; however, he was in fine form previously, winning twice in the autumn (2m3f/2m4f, good/soft) and finishing second of 14 at Exeter (2m2f, soft) in December; major player if leaving last time behind.

6/1

8th

15

21st Jan 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 66y

Class 4

14:20 Catterick

Jack Hoola

11st 2lb

J: Stan Sheppard

T: Tom Lacey

In-form hurdler who is 2-4 in headgear since October, wins over about this trip at Huntingdon and Southwell (visored) followed by a keeping-on second of 14 in first-time blinkers at Exeter (about 2m2f, soft) last month; 1lb nudge won't stop him being a leading contender.

5/1

Form: 555544

Last run: 67 days

W: 11st 5lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 101

Form & Verdict
Won twice off higher marks last spring; no wins since but he came home well when fourth of 12 at Wetherby (about 2m5f, good) in October and heavy ground was a plausible excuse the following month.
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1

17th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

2m 5f 137y

Class 4

18:40 Exeter

Thank You Blue

12st 0lb

J: Lewis Stones

T: Jennie Candlish

Rattled off a hat-trick at Ludlow (2m) in February but he beat only one off a 7lb higher mark in 2m1f Newcastle handicap six days ago; could bounce back off a 2lb lower mark.

6/1

5th

2

11th Apr 2026

Good

2m 0f 190y

Class 4

15:25 Newcastle

Thank You Blue

11st 13lb

J: Lewis Stones

T: Jennie Candlish

Weakened when third of five (13-8 favourite) in this last year; back to form, completing a February hat-trick (Sedgefield twice and Ludlow, rising steadily in the weights); reportedly "ran flat" when pulling up at Ayr (2m5f, soft; from 5lb lower) latest; needs to bounce back.

4/1

Form: -251P6 D

Last run: 75 days

W: 11st 8lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
Landed a fourth Hexham win when scoring over 2m4f (good) in June but he didn't shine in two starts over that C&D in the autumn; admittedly overdid it on the lead last time but needs to get back on track on this return from a break.
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4th

4

24th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 189y

Class 5

15:37 Kelso

Less Legacy

11st 8lb

J: Nathan Moscrop

T: Susan Corbett

Won four-runner handicap at Hexham last June (2m4f, good to soft; cheekpieces on for first time); disappointing since; needs first-time blinkers to bring about significant improvement.

12/1

10th

3

25th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 28y

Class 5

16:11 Hexham

Less Legacy

11st 12lb

J: Nathan Moscrop

T: Susan Corbett

Captured this prize last year (fourth win at the track) and caught the eye when eighth of 12 in 2m4f handicap at Sedgefield 34 days ago, racing wide and set a lot to do; he's a player off a 2lb lower mark now.

8/1

8th

6

19th Feb 2026

2m 3f 188y

Class 5

15:43 Sedgefield

Less Legacy

11st 11lb

J: Nathan Moscrop

T: Susan Corbett

Four of his five wins have been at Hexham; hasn't been at his best on last three starts; others stronger.

50/1

Form: 24-253 C BF

Last run: 20 days

W: 11st 4lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Eight-time winner here (Flat and jumps) who has been running respectably over further at this venue since November; drop back in trip asks a question but he's impossible to rule out.
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11th

14

21st Jan 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 66y

Class 4

14:20 Catterick

Bollin Neil

11st 4lb

J: Mr William Easterby

T: Tim Easterby

Eight-time winner here (Flat and jumps) who has been running respectably over further at this venue since November; drop back in trip asks a question but he's impossible to rule out.

7/1

5th

3

(3)

28th Oct 2025

Soft

1m 7f 189y

Class 6

15:10 Catterick

Bollin Neil

9st 13lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Prolific winner who arrives seeking a hat-trick, after winning over C&D (soft) and 1m6f (good) here this month; back up a total of 7lb so this looks a tougher assignment but still has pretty strong claims.

9/4

5th

3

(3)

28th Oct 2025

Soft

1m 7f 189y

Class 6

15:10 Catterick

Bollin Neil

9st 13lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Prolific winner who arrives seeking a hat-trick, after winning over C&D (soft) and 1m6f (good) here this month; back up a total of 7lb so this looks a tougher assignment but still has pretty strong claims.

9/4

Form: 540956

Last run: 22 days

W: 12st 2lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 112

Form & Verdict
Ex-Irish gelding who has been safely held in three starts for this yard; mark in freefall, however, and this represents a drop in grade; watch for market clues with his cheekpieces removed.
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6th

8

27th May 2026

Good

2m 6f 31y

Class 4

19:08 Cartmel

Rauzan

11st 2lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Lizzie Quinlan

A tongue-tie is added after his Kelso disappointment and his two previous runs in 2m5f/2m3f handicaps certainly bring him into the equation; unraced here.

10/1

8th

5

20th Apr 2026

Good

2m 6f 151y

Class 4

14:30 Kelso

Rauzan

11st 9lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Lizzie Quinlan

Returned to form with creditable third (just behind Jericoacoara) in valuable series final here (2m5f, good to soft) last month and also ran well when second in small field at Carlisle (2m3f, good to soft) 16 days ago; each-way claims at least.

7/1

2nd

2

4th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 61y

Class 4

16:40 Carlisle

Rauzan

11st 13lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Lizzie Quinlan

Won four in a row over hurdles in Ireland in May-July 2024; down in weights and first sign of promise since coming to Britain when third of 14 over 2m5f at Kelso (good to soft) 14 days ago; well treated if he can build on that.

11/2

Form: 28-32P

Last run: 22 days

W: 12st 0lb

5 yo Mare

OR: 110

Form & Verdict
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Form: 5-2936

Last run: 57 days

W: 11st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
All three qualifying runs came at 2m on good ground and there was promise in the second of them, when third of nine at Hereford in November; had wind surgery since his last start and could show improvement now handicapping over further.
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12

21st Jan 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 66y

Class 4

14:20 Catterick

Hey Buddy

11st 6lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: Fergal O’Brien

All three qualifying runs came at 2m on good ground and there was promise in the second of them, when third of nine at Hereford in November; had wind surgery since his last start and could show improvement now handicapping over further.

11/1

Form: 560-P8

Last run: 26 days

W: 10st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Didn't take to fences when making his handicap debut last month and was beaten over 30l back over hurdles three weeks later; still early days in this sphere but he needs to show more.
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5

20th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 180y

Class 5

14:50 Musselburgh

Sams Falcon

10st 8lb

J: Peter Kavanagh

T: Dianne Sayer

He hasn't had a lot of racing but there have been grim results to his four handicaps; moves up from 2m4f and has headgear first time.

50/1

11th

13

21st Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 62y

Class 5

13:35 Newcastle

Sams Falcon

10st 12lb

J: Peter Kavanagh

T: Dianne Sayer

Hasn't had a lot of racing but was pulled up on chase debut in December and has offered nothing back over hurdles.

40/1

16

21st Jan 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 66y

Class 4

14:20 Catterick

Sams Falcon

10st 9lb

J: Peter Kavanagh

T: Dianne Sayer

Didn't take to fences when making his handicap debut last month and was beaten over 30l back over hurdles three weeks later; still early days in this sphere but he needs to show more.

66/1

Non-runners

Belvedere Blast

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £47.60
Straight Forecast £41.71
Tricast £2476.18
Trifecta £2496.30

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Inferno Sacree

Telegraph:

Kelijoe

POSTDATA:

Bathgate

SPOTLIGHT:

Jack Hoola

TOPSPEED:

As Fast As Wind

Daily Mail:

Klitschko

Daily Mirror:

Bollin Neil

D Express:

Kelijoe

The Star:

Kelijoe

The Sun:

Bathgate

The Times:

Inferno Sacree

The Guardian:

Inferno Sacree

Daily Record:

Inferno Sacree