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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7th

8

18th Oct 2026

Good

2m 0f 178y

Class 3

16:20 Sedgefield

Bathgate

10st 2lb

J: Joe Williamson

T: Philip Kirby

Has lost his form since a productive spell last winter, most recently failing to beat a rival over 2m5f at Sedgefield; however, has a record over 121 over C&D and is back on last winning mark; possibilities provided a revival materialises.

20/1

7th

3

23rd Sep 2026

Good

2m 0f 47y

Class 4

15:22 Perth

Bathgate

11st 11lb

J: Miss Natasha Cookson

T: Philip Kirby

5-26; those wins gained at either Catterick (2m-2m4f) or Sedgefield (2m1f); went clear from the last, winning by over 4l, at Catterick in February (2m4f, soft; from 4lb lower), but ended the season on a slightly downbeat note in a 2m5f Kelso Class 2; back from a six-month break.

16/1

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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9th

7

24th Jul 2026

Good

2m 3f 207y

Class 4

16:25 Uttoxeter

Gardener

11st 9lb

J: Charlie Maggs

T: Mike Sowersby

Bagged a pair of 2m4f Hexham wins in the spring and comes here on the back of a good second of seven to Dream's Ka over C&D last month; enjoys a 2lb weights pull here, so very much one to consider.

9/1

2nd

3

28th Jun 2026

Good

2m 3f 207y

Class 4

17:20 Uttoxeter

Gardener

11st 9lb

J: Charlie Maggs

T: Mike Sowersby

10yo who had two wins at Hexham (soft/good) this spring before a backward step when bidding to complete his hat-trick over that 2m4f; ridden by Charlie Maggs on last four starts; each-way candidate.

6/1

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

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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2nd

4

18th Oct 2026

Good

2m 0f 178y

Class 3

16:20 Sedgefield

Klitschko

10st 11lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Lucinda Hughes

Has a record of 2-2 over C&D when the ground is good, namely wins in the same March contest (Class 4) for the last two years; upped in grade but still looks interesting returned to this scenario with Kelso reappearance (2m5f) under his belt.

11/2

4th

1

4th Oct 2026

Good

2m 4f 189y

Class 4

14:20 Kelso

Klitschko

12st 0lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Lucinda Hughes

Won by 9l at Sedgefield (2m1f, good) in March when last seen; an 8lb higher mark and different trip give him questions to answer on this first outing since but he's not ruled out.

9/2

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

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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4th

4

14th Oct 2026

Good To Firm

1m 7f 36y

Class 3

15:10 Wetherby

Singapore Trip

10st 3lb

J: Alice Stevens

T: Micky Hammond & Becky Smith

Completed a hat-trick, all for today's rider Alice Stevens, when winning off 4lb lower at Kelso in May (2m1f, good); had since had a break, so might be better for today's run although he did win over hurdles here on reappearance last October.

5/2

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

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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5th

2

14th Oct 2026

Good To Firm

2m 3f 154y

Class 3

14:35 Wetherby

Thank You Blue

11st 6lb

J: Ian Power

T: Jennie Candlish

Pulled up after losing a shoe in a handicap chase at Sedgefield last time, having finished in the frame in his five previous races this term, all off much lower marks over fences; went up 19lb when completing a hat-trick in handicap hurdles last season, so although conditions suit, faces a stiffer task now back hurdling.

11/1

3

29th Sep 2026

Good

2m 5f 28y

Class 4

15:15 Sedgefield

Thank You Blue

11st 11lb

J: Ian Power

T: Jennie Candlish

Three hurdle wins at up to 2m4f last season (all with some give in the ground); fair form over fences at up to 3m2f this term (second over 2m3f here two runs back); wouldn't rule out.

2/1

2nd

2

9th Sep 2026

Good

3m 2f 59y

Class 4

15:00 Sedgefield

Thank You Blue

11st 6lb

J: Ian Power

T: Jennie Candlish

Six-time hurdle winner; 0-11 as a chaser and unproven over this far, but he's running well and a late mistake perhaps cost him here last time (2m3f); chance if he can see this out.

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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3rd

10

2nd Oct 2026

Good

2m 4f 28y

Class 4

15:23 Hexham

Less Legacy

10st 10lb

J: Nathan Moscrop

T: Susan Corbett

Gained four of his five hurdle wins here (two over 2m4f); seemingly on the downgrade now but didn't run badly when fifth at Perth (3m, good) in early July and ought to be better suited by this shorter trip; returns from a break on a tempting mark; dangerous to ignore.

10/1

5th

2

2nd Jul 2026

Good

2m 7f 207y

Class 5

17:00 Perth

Less Legacy

11st 11lb

J: Nathan Moscrop

T: Susan Corbett

Continues to slide in the weights, now 10lb below his last winning mark (2m4f, Hexham); Kelso fourth (2m5f; in first-time blinkers) was okay but his latest Hexham effort (2m) was a poor one; plenty to prove, particularly over 3m.

12/1

8th

4

13th Jun 2026

Good

2m 0f 48y

Class 5

13:42 Hexham

Less Legacy

11st 7lb

J: Jack Power

T: Susan Corbett

Successful over 2m4f here nearly a year ago but has struggled to recapture that form since; shaped with a little more promise when fading into fourth over 2m5f at Kelso last month, but he'll need to build on that and this drop back to 2m may not play to his strengths.

20/1

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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9th

8

(8)

17th Oct 2026

Good

1m 5f 192y

Class 5

17:15 Catterick

Bollin Neil

9st 2lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Tim Easterby

Veteran who has gained most of his wins at this venue, including this race in 2020 and 2025 (same mark as today); hasn't built on his reappearance second at Ripon in two subsequent outings but a revival can't be ruled out back here.

6/1

5th

3

(1)

30th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

1m 5f 216y

Class 6

17:08 Musselburgh

Bollin Neil

9st 10lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

Veteran who has gained most of his wins at Catterick but is 2-2 over this C&D and has possibilities back here; showed signs of retaining ability in the first of his two Flat efforts this year.

7/1

7th

8

(8)

11th Sep 2026

Soft

1m 7f 196y

Class 5

17:03 Chester

Bollin Neil

9st 6lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Tim Easterby

The latest of his 12 wins (Flat/hurdles) came at Catterick (1m6f, good) last October when ridden by Jake Dickson; flattered by proximity to eased-down winner at Ripon (2m, soft) ten days ago, but that rival has won twice again since and this 10yo may step forward from that first run since January.

9/1

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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5th

1

14th Oct 2026

Good To Firm

3m 0f 26y

Class 5

16:20 Wetherby

Rauzan

12st 0lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Lizzie Quinlan

Popped up with a win at Cartmel (2m6f, good to soft) in August and his chance can't be dismissed, but that was his first win in just over two years and he's inconsistent; only eighth at Perth (2m4f, good) last time.

10/1

8th

9

23rd Sep 2026

Good

2m 4f 35y

Class 4

14:47 Perth

Rauzan

11st 0lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Lizzie Quinlan

Exploited a reduced mark and snapped a long losing sequence at Cartmel (2m6f, good to soft) last month on his second outing following wind surgery; did it comfortably and remains well treated on his old form following a 6lb rise; major player if backing up that latest performance.

15/2

1st

7

31st Aug 2026

Good

2m 6f 31y

Class 4

15:10 Cartmel

Rauzan

10st 13lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Lizzie Quinlan

Now 7lb lower than when 40-1 third in quite valuable Kelso handicap (2m5f, good to soft) in March but this season's C&D form has been underwhelming; needs to up his game.

14/1

Form: 28-32P

Last run: 22 days

W: 12st 0lb

5 yo Mare

OR: 110

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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