January 21 / 15.20 Catterick

15.20

Good To Soft

Download Raceday Ready Today Handicap Hurdle (Go North Sea Pigeon Series Qualifier)

  • Prize money: £4224.8
  • 1m 7f 156y
  • Class 5
  • 13 runners
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Download Raceday Ready Today Handicap Hurdle (Go North Sea Pigeon Series Qualifier)

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

16/1 (Won)

  • Win: £11.00
  • Place: £3.90

Form: 856-55

Last run: 69 days

W: 11st 10lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Twice finished runner-up on the Flat last year but merely fifth in the autumn on his last two hurdle starts and he's now 0-26 overall following a below-par run on AW last month; a first-time visor replaces cheekpieces.
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2nd

10

20th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 1f 87y

Class 2

15:22 Musselburgh

Vampire Slayer

10st 12lb

J: Callum Bewley

T: Daragh Bourke

Won in a first-time visor (retained since) at Catterick (1m7f, soft) in January and easily made all at Sedgefield (2m1f, good to soft) next time; having gone up 9lb he was beaten 9l when third of 14 at Carlisle (2m1f, soft) last time but today's sharper track may help; could make bold bid.

14/1

3rd

6

16th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 1f 0y

Class 4

15:40 Carlisle

Vampire Slayer

11st 7lb

J: Callum Bewley

T: Daragh Bourke

Two from two since visor went on, winning at Catterick (1m7f, soft) and Sedgefield (2m1f, good to soft; won by 13l); put up 9lb for last win but should be competitive again.

100/30

1st

4

4th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 178y

Class 5

14:42 Sedgefield

Vampire Slayer

11st 10lb

J: Callum Bewley

T: Daragh Bourke

0-26 (0-9 over hurdles) prior to getting off the mark in a first-time visor at Catterick (1m7f, soft) a fortnight ago; came clear with the favourite and he's a strong candidate if the headgear maintains its effect.

5/2

5/2

  • Place: £1.80

Form: -24561 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 12st 0lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Improved upon previous hurdle form to get off the mark at the 11th attempt in this code at Windsor (2m, good) on New Year's Day; did it readily and there remains mileage in his mark (now 9lb higher) judged on his Flat ability; has shown hints of promise on soft/good to soft ground.
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4th

1

5th Apr 2026

Good

2m 4f 116y

Class 5

17:10 Plumpton

Rukaana

12st 0lb

J: Jonjo O’Neill Jr

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Arrives here on the back of three very solid runs, winning at Windsor (2m, good) and going down narrowly since on soft and good ground; off the same mark as last time and it's just a question of whether he'll stay this far (Flat bred).

6/4

3rd

1

23rd Mar 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

15:00 Kempton

Rukaana

12st 0lb

J: Benjamin Macey

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Showed improved form in January, winning readily on good ground at Windsor then clear second on softer going at Catterick; hit with another rise in the weights but Benjamin Macey takes off a useful 5lb; respected.

7/4

2nd

2

21st Jan 2026

Good To Soft

1m 7f 156y

Class 5

15:20 Catterick

Rukaana

12st 0lb

J: Jonjo O’Neill Jr

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Improved upon previous hurdle form to get off the mark at the 11th attempt in this code at Windsor (2m, good) on New Year's Day; did it readily and there remains mileage in his mark (now 9lb higher) judged on his Flat ability; has shown hints of promise on soft/good to soft ground.

5/2

8/1

  • Place: £3.20

Form: 5F3447 D

Last run: 30 days

W: 11st 7lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
10yo whose losing sequence goes back 17 races to April 2024 and he's been inconsistent over fences this season; however, he hasn't been devoid of spark and this four-time hurdle winner has dropped to a dangerous mark; not ruled out now back hurdling in first-time blinkers.
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2

12th Jul 2026

Good

2m 0f 47y

Class 5

17:01 Perth

Scots Poet

11st 13lb

J: Charlie Maggs

T: Ewan Whillans

Resurgent 10yo who led close home over C&D (good) last month and has now won three of his last four; probably doesn't have much margin for error after latest 5lb rise but must be considered in current mood.

4/1

1st

13

7th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 47y

Class 4

15:17 Perth

Scots Poet

10st 12lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: Ewan Whillans

Exposed multiple winner; he would have found the ground too soft when beaten by King Sacre at Hexham and then dug deep to win at Kelso (2m, good; 5lb lower); entitled to have some say.

6/1

12/1

Form: 598/2-

Last run: 621 days

W: 11st 2lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced 7yo who was runner-up at Sedgefield in May 2024 on his second handicap start; absent since but he's well handicapped if retaining his old ability; he's one to watch in the betting.
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2nd

5

21st Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 190y

Class 5

16:33 Newcastle

Sattam

11st 4lb

J: Charlie Maggs

T: Dianne Sayer

Off the mark at the tenth attempt at Musselburgh (1m7f, good to soft) on Sunday, and in some style too, eased after surging well clear from three out; looks well in under a penalty; has a good chance of following up.

5/6

1st

8

15th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

1m 7f 124y

Class 5

14:50 Musselburgh

Sattam

10st 11lb

J: Ryan Mania

T: Dianne Sayer

Maiden whose penultimate effort (in May 2024) suggests there may be an ordinary handicap in him; showed signs of retaining ability, while looking in need of the run, on belated return to action; not ruled out.

9/2

Form: P66-35 BF

Last run: 36 days

W: 10st 3lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Four-time winner here on the Flat; lightly raced over hurdles and didn't appear to see out the extended 2m3f here last month; could be in the shake-up now back down in distance.
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1st

2

19th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

2m 2f 148y

Class 5

14:48 Stratford

Stellarmasterpiece

11st 3lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Micky Hammond

Fair Flat-racer who returned to hurdling with two fast-ground course wins (2m/2m2f) this season; drew nicely clear on run-in on latter occasion and commands respect in current mood.

6/4

1st

8

30th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

2m 2f 148y

Class 5

19:48 Stratford

Stellarmasterpiece

10st 7lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Micky Hammond

Five-time Flat winner (1m4f); justified strong market support when opening hurdles account here (2m, good to firm) in May, under Sean Bowen and shaping as though this longer trip would suit; up 6lb but remains capable of better after just eight starts in this sphere; leading contender.

2/1

1st

8

30th May 2026

Good To Firm

2m 0f 70y

Class 5

18:20 Stratford

Stellarmasterpiece

10st 10lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Micky Hammond

Has won once on the Flat in Poland and four times at Catterick (1m4f), but the best she has been able to muster in seven runs over hurdles is when third of nine finishers at Doncaster (2m, good to soft) in November; interesting that Sean Bowen rides for the first time.

5/2

Form: 776

Last run: 36 days

W: 11st 5lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Made hurdle debut in November and soundly beaten on her three runs in this code, but she now goes handicapping off a lowly mark and she was progressive on the Flat last year (albeit at modest level); this 5yo will be all the more interesting if attracting market support.
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10th

10

(9)

10th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 188y

Class 4

17:40 York

Queen Roslyn

8st 11lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Brian Ellison

Won three at up to 2m on the Flat last season, including on good to firm; winner over hurdles in March (2m1f, soft) but well held over 1m2f here back on the Flat four weeks ago; this trip is more suitable but she needs to leave that latest run well behind.

22/1

11th

20

(9)

12th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 56y

Class 4

17:18 York

Queen Roslyn

8st 6lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Brian Ellison

Won three on the Flat last season, including a 1m4f seller at Beverley in July (1m4f, good to firm); winner over hurdles in March (2m1f, soft) and returns after wind surgery the following month.

20/1

Form: 45-P39

Last run: 55 days

W: 10st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
0-7 and down the field at Taunton in November last time, but looked stretched by 2m3f; prior to that he ran okay when third of six at Newton Abbot (2m1f, good to soft); might have each-way chance now back down in trip.
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8

18th Feb 2026

1m 7f 212y

Class 5

16:35 Ludlow

Jacksons Bay

10st 4lb

J: James Turner

T: Evan Williams

0-8 over hurdles and twice disappointing since a third of six at Newton Abbot in September (2m1f, good to soft); wouldn't be the obvious answer on this switch to fences.

12/1

7th

13

21st Jan 2026

Good To Soft

1m 7f 156y

Class 5

15:20 Catterick

Jacksons Bay

10st 9lb

J: Conor Ring

T: Evan Williams

0-7 and down the field at Taunton in November last time, but looked stretched by 2m3f; prior to that he ran okay when third of six at Newton Abbot (2m1f, good to soft); might have each-way chance now back down in trip.

14/1

16/1

Form: 1P4366 D

Last run: 26 days

W: 10st 13lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
4yo who is 1-10 over hurdles, the win a fortunate one at Wetherby in October (left in the lead at the final flight); soundly beaten on handicap hurdle debut at Wetherby on Boxing Day and needs something extra here.
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5th

10

7th Jul 2026

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 5

15:30 Uttoxeter

Genbu

11st 0lb

J: Charlie Price

T: Sarah-Jayne Davies

Made all for a narrow success here in May and only 3lb higher now; has remained in fairly good form since; each-way claims.

12/1

3rd

6

17th Jun 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:10 Worcester

Genbu

10st 12lb

J: Charlie Price

T: Sarah-Jayne Davies

Held on well to make all at Uttoxeter (2m, good) last month, his third run for Sarah-Jayne Davies, and again ran well from the front when third there a fortnight ago; respected in current mood.

9/2

3rd

7

4th Jun 2026

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 5

17:03 Uttoxeter

Genbu

10st 8lb

J: Charlie Price

T: Sarah-Jayne Davies

Came good for Sarah-Jayne Davies at third attempt, holding on well to make all over C&D (good) last month; 4lb higher now but won't mind if there's rain about; respected in current form.

3/1

Form: 540313 D

Last run: 33 days

W: 12st 0lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Just one win from his 24 attempts but that came at Musselburgh (1m7f, soft) last month on his second start for this stable; again ran well when third at Uttoxeter (2m, heavy) 11 days later and he could be thereabouts.
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4th

2

30th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

2m 2f 148y

Class 5

19:48 Stratford

Newport

12st 0lb

J: Tom Midgley

T: Iain Jardine

Comfortably doubled his hurdle score when winning at Hexham (2m, good) nine days ago, escapes a panalty for that success and Tom Midgley can claim his 3lb allowance here; another bold bid looks likely.

3/1

1st

1

21st Jun 2026

Good

2m 0f 48y

Class 5

14:13 Hexham

Newport

12st 0lb

J: Tom Midgley

T: Iain Jardine

Just 1-23 over hurdles but was well clear of the rest when 0.5l second to Snapaudaciaheros (2lb worse off) over C&D eight days ago; good chance.

11/2

Form: B5-575

Last run: 44 days

W: 11st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Beaten about 7l by the winner Newport when fifth of ten at 9-1 on last month's handicap debut at Musselburgh (1m7f, soft); improvement is needed but he's raced only five times and could take a step forward at some point.
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6

21st Jan 2026

Good To Soft

1m 7f 156y

Class 5

15:20 Catterick

Romancier

11st 6lb

J: Theo Gillard

T: Donald McCain

Beaten about 7l by the winner Newport when fifth of ten at 9-1 on last month's handicap debut at Musselburgh (1m7f, soft); improvement is needed but he's raced only five times and could take a step forward at some point.

12/1

8

8th Oct 2025

Good

2m 0f 178y

Class 4

14:15 Sedgefield

Romancier

11st 3lb

J: Theo Gillard

T: Donald McCain

Brought down early on his debut and hinted at promise, despite making mistakes, when fifth of seven in 2m Warwick juvenile ten months ago; this son of Roman Candle should do better.

25/1

Form: 09-PP7

Last run: 21 days

W: 11st 2lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Point winner who was runner-up in a bumper and a maiden hurdle in 2024; however, she's struggled to get competitive since switching to handicaps and is now 0-12 under rules.
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8

21st Jan 2026

Good To Soft

1m 7f 156y

Class 5

15:20 Catterick

Wednesday Addams

11st 2lb

J: Stan Sheppard

T: Ben Case

Point winner who was runner-up in a bumper and a maiden hurdle in 2024; however, she's struggled to get competitive since switching to handicaps and is now 0-12 under rules.

25/1

Form: 143U77 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 11st 1lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Won at Uttoxeter in October and good third at Newcastle later that month; however, he's been well beaten on his last two starts and needs to turn things around now in blinkers; cheekpieces were given a go last time.
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10

21st Jan 2026

Good To Soft

1m 7f 156y

Class 5

15:20 Catterick

Platenium

11st 1lb

J: Jack Quinlan

T: Sam England

Won at Uttoxeter in October and good third at Newcastle later that month; however, he's been well beaten on his last two starts and needs to turn things around now in blinkers; cheekpieces were given a go last time.

14/1

Form: 75-P05

Last run: 20 days

W: 10st 11lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Two-time Flat winner, the latest last February (1m2f, AW); however, she struggled under both codes from July onwards and others are preferred.
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10

8th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 125y

Class 5

14:45 Market Rasen

Susiesparkle

10st 5lb

J: William Maggs

T: Mike Sowersby

0-10 over hurdles and still operating too far below her 2024-25 level to consider; pulled up behind Bunker Bay over C&D latest.

50/1

8

5th Apr 2026

Good

2m 0f 125y

Class 5

16:33 Market Rasen

Susiesparkle

10st 4lb

J: William Maggs

T: Mike Sowersby

Doubled her Flat tally with low-grade AW win in February 2025 but has poor record over hurdles and on the Flat since last summer; difficult to enthuse over.

33/1

7th

8

10th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 178y

Class 5

13:38 Sedgefield

Susiesparkle

10st 2lb

J: Oscar Palmer

T: Mike Sowersby

Doubled her Flat tally with low-grade AW win just over a year ago but has poor record over hurdles/on the Flat for this stable since last summer; 2lb out of the weights; difficult to enthuse over.

66/1

Non-runners

Mexican Stan, Mr Globalist

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £75.20
Straight Forecast £45.95
Tricast £331.32
Trifecta £649.50

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Rukaana

The Times:

Stellarmasterpiece

D Express:

Vampire Slayer

The Star:

Newport

RP RATINGS:

Rukaana

POSTDATA:

Rukaana

Telegraph:

Rukaana

The Guardian:

Rukaana

Daily Mail:

Rukaana

Daily Mirror:

Rukaana

The Sun:

Rukaana

Daily Record:

Rukaana