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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8th

4

(7)

2nd Sep 2026

Soft

1m 3f 15y

Class 6

19:50 Hamilton

Vampire Slayer

9st 8lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Daragh Bourke

0-18 on the Flat but he was in fine form over hurdles earlier in the year, winning at Catterick and Sedgefield before good placed efforts at Carlise and Musselburgh; betting to guide back from a break.

7/1

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

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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5th

5

28th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

2m 0f 178y

Class 4

18:05 Sedgefield

Scots Poet

11st 4lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: Ewan Whillans

Has progressed well with blinkers since his latest C&D win in April (good), scoring at Kelso and Perth (both over 2m on good) and finishing good second off a pound lower than today at Cartmel last month; chance.

5/1

2nd

1

20th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

2m 1f 46y

Class 5

15:12 Cartmel

Scots Poet

12st 0lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: Ewan Whillans

Resurgent 10yo who led close home at Perth (2m, good) last month and has now won three times since April; unlucky to come to grief when back at Perth last week and remains of strong interest, albeit he was well beaten over C&D on his only previous start here.

3/1

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

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

5

(3)

17th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 13y

Class 5

14:15 Catterick

Stellarmasterpiece

10st 9lb

J: Miss Becky Smith

T: Micky Hammond

Won three C&D handicaps last year, including the corresponding race (ridden by Becky Smith) off today's mark; comes here on the back of a hat-trick of hurdle wins this summer; high on the list.

3/1

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

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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5th

6

(1)

15th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 6f 0y

Class 3

14:43 Newmarket (July)

Queen Roslyn

8st 6lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Brian Ellison

Progressed from a low base last July/September, winning at up to 2m; quiet on her first two starts this summer following wind surgery, but she was back in the groove when second of 13 at York (extended 2m, good to firm; first-time tongue-tie) three weeks ago; tackles a classier event this time but can't be dismissed.

6/1

2nd

14

(12)

24th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

2m 0f 56y

Class 4

18:05 York

Queen Roslyn

8st 4lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Brian Ellison

Arrives with something to prove having been well beaten here on her two starts this summer (1m2f/1m4f); however, she was progressive last July/September, winning at up to 2m, and she won over hurdles in March; possibilities if she's back on song in a first-time tongue-tie; watch the betting.

16/1

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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14

23rd Aug 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:08 Worcester

Genbu

10st 8lb

J: Charlie Price

T: Sarah-Jayne Davies

Back to winning ways in 2m Uttoxeter handicap in May and largely in good form since over hurdles; made mistakes when last of eight on his chasing debut at Market Rasen (2m1f) eight days ago and not discounted quickly returned to this sphere.

33/1

8th

8

15th Aug 2026

Good

2m 1f 43y

Class 4

18:34 Market Rasen

Genbu

10st 2lb

J: Charlie Price

T: Sarah-Jayne Davies

Record of 2-18 over hurdles and latest fourth at Uttoxeter wasn't too far off his best form; however, he's Flat bred so what he'll make of fences remains to be seen.

16/1

4th

9

24th Jul 2026

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 5

14:40 Uttoxeter

Genbu

10st 11lb

J: Charlie Price

T: Sarah-Jayne Davies

Scored over C&D in May and has continued in good nick, fifth of ten over C&D 17 days ago; not out of things off a 2lb lower mark.

20/1

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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5th

6

(10)

25th Aug 2026

Good

2m 2f 28y

Class 4

15:45 Musselburgh

Newport

8st 13lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Iain Jardine

He's won here over hurdles and he broke his Flat duck at Redcar (1m6f, good to firm) recently; he's just 3lb higher today and the longer trip may suit; could be in the mix.

7/1

1st

2

(3)

8th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 5f 218y

Class 6

16:57 Redcar

Newport

10st 0lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Iain Jardine

Dual hurdle winner since joining Iain Jardine in the autumn and a very respectable fourth of 13 on the Flat at York (2m, good to firm) a fortnight ago; contests this easier race from the same mark; must be considered.

5/2

4th

13

(6)

24th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

2m 0f 56y

Class 4

18:05 York

Newport

8st 6lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Some good form over hurdles, including a win at Hexham (2m, good) last month; shaped when fifth in this code at Hamilton (1m3f, good) in May as though he could do with a longer trip, and he gets it today; interesting.

13/2

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

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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