January 30 / 13.40 Catterick

13.40

Soft

Jumps Look Better On Racing TV Handicap Chase (Go North Monet’s Garden Series Qualifier) (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £4752.9
  • 2m 3f 51y
  • Class 4
  • 5 runners
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Jumps Look Better On Racing TV Handicap Chase (Go North Monet’s Garden Series Qualifier) (GBB Race)

Runners: 5 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Snow

6/4 (Won)

  • Win: £2.25
  • Place: £1.30

Form: 5-5121 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 11st 2lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 101

Form & Verdict
Progressive over hurdles towards the end of last year (including on soft ground) and won in first-time cheekpieces (retained) on chase debut at Newcastle (2m4f, good to soft) a fortnight ago; he appeared to idle when in front last time and a 5lb rise may not be enough to stop him today.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

3

2nd Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 96y

Class 4

16:46 Kelso

Always A Reason

11st 11lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Rebecca Menzies

Won in January on first two chase starts (2m4f/2m3f, good to soft/soft) and bounced back from a lesser run when second here (2m5f, good to soft) 12 days ago in a first-time tongue-tie (retained); won a 3m point in 2024 and there's every chance he'll stay this far under rules; high on the list.

7/2

2nd

8

21st Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 5f 133y

Class 2

14:40 Kelso

Always A Reason

11st 0lb

J: Ross Chapman

T: Rebecca Menzies

Won in January on first two chase starts (2m4f/2m3f, good to soft/soft), shaping each time as though he had more left in the tank; soundly beaten at Newcastle (2m, good to soft) since but that maybe shouldn't be taken as a sign that his current mark is beyond him; cheekpieces go on.

8/1

5th

4

21st Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 75y

Class 4

14:10 Newcastle

Always A Reason

11st 5lb

J: Ross Chapman

T: Rebecca Menzies

Progressed well over hurdles; didn't appear to be doing a lot in front when just holding on to make it 2-2 over fences at Catterick (2m3f, soft; second run in cheekpieces); has another 6lb to contend with but very much heading the right way.

5/1

11/2

  • Place: £1.40

Form: 17-P86

Last run: 35 days

W: 11st 6lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Two-time novice hurdle winner (2m/2m4f, good), the latest last March; however, he's struggled since, including on both chase starts; the first-time blinkers need to prompt a major turnaround.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

6

7th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 47y

Class 4

15:17 Perth

Ailt An Chorrain

11st 9lb

J: Joe Williamson

T: Patrick Neville

Record of 2-6 over hurdles, though neither win came in a handicap; only one effort of note in five runs over fences and blinkers are replaced by cheekpieces; the stable probably has brighter prospects with Cosmic Soul.

25/1

4

1st Apr 2026

Good To Soft

3m 2f 59y

Class 4

15:10 Sedgefield

Ailt An Chorrain

11st 3lb

J: Joe Williamson

T: Patrick Neville

Yet to score in this sphere but has made the frame on both starts since fitted with blinkers, albeit remote when third of six in 3m1f Catterick handicap chase 36 days ago; possibilities.

13/2

3rd

6

24th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

3m 1f 54y

Class 4

16:00 Catterick

Ailt An Chorrain

11st 1lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Patrick Neville

Two novice hurdle wins last term (2m/2m4f, good) and he returned to form in first-time blinkers when going close here (2m3f, soft) last month on third chase start; kept on well last time so this step up in trip is worth a go; could have a part to play if the blinkers maintain their effect.

13/2

Form: 243-23

Last run: 45 days

W: 11st 4lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 103

Form & Verdict
9yo who remains a maiden but he's finished second on three of his seven chase starts (including on soft) and was beaten only 1l when third of five here (1m7f, good to soft) last month; the step back up in trip may well be a positive and there's every chance he'll be bang there.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

2nd

4

22nd May 2026

Good

2m 0f 110y

Class 5

16:57 Worcester

Zero Tolerance

11st 10lb

J: Conor Ring

T: Mrs C Williams

17-race maiden under rules; reached the frame on numerous occasions over fences but he was beaten 21l when third at Hexham (1m7f, good to soft) two weeks ago; should be fine back on the forecast quicker ground but he needs to get back near his best.

4/1

3rd

1

9th May 2026

Good

1m 7f 133y

Class 5

15:55 Hexham

Zero Tolerance

12st 0lb

J: Conor Ring

T: Mrs C Williams

16-race maiden under rules; placed in six of his nine races over fences; fair fourth of five to a subsequent dual winner at Wetherby last time (1m7f, good); each-way chance.

5/1

4th

4

27th Mar 2026

Good

1m 7f 36y

Class 4

15:50 Wetherby

Zero Tolerance

10st 12lb

J: Conor Ring

T: Mrs C Williams

Well capable of being involved, as his close third at Catterick on most recent attempt over 1m7f attests; the negative is that he's a fairly exposed maiden whose latest defeat took chase record to 0-8.

5/1

OUR TIP

Form: 1/P/P4 D

Last run: 61 days

W: 11st 8lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
10yo who was pulled up over fences last May following a long absence and well beaten over hurdles at Carlisle in November; however, he ran well for a long way at Carlisle, shaping as though he may have needed the outing, and this five-time chase winner is not ruled out now back over fences.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1

30th Jan 2026

Soft

2m 3f 51y

Class 4

13:40 Catterick

Dalyotin

11st 8lb

J: Nathan Moscrop

T: Rebecca Menzies

10yo who was pulled up over fences last May following a long absence and well beaten over hurdles at Carlisle in November; however, he ran well for a long way at Carlisle, shaping as though he may have needed the outing, and this five-time chase winner is not ruled out now back over fences.

11/1

Form: 5F-8P2 D

Last run: 29 days

W: 11st 6lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Three wins over hurdles in Ireland in 2023 (2m-2m4f, various ground); lost his way last season but got back on track with close second of five over fences here (1m7f, good) four weeks ago on his third run for this yard; in the mix if backing up that performance; a tongue-tie is added.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

3

27th May 2026

Good

2m 1f 61y

Class 5

20:38 Cartmel

Starman

11st 9lb

J: Mr Felix Foster

T: Joanne Foster

Close second over fences at Catterick in January (1m7f, good) but mainly poor efforts since, the latest in a selling hurdle.

40/1

4th

5

2nd May 2026

Good

2m 0f 48y

Class 4

16:40 Hexham

Starman

11st 1lb

J: Mr Felix Foster

T: Joanne Foster

Three hurdle wins in Ireland during 2023 but a close second over fences at Catterick (about 1m7f, good) in January came from out of the blue and hasn't been repeated since; returns to hurdles with a cloud hanging over him.

14/1

7th

1

5th Apr 2026

Good

2m 1f 43y

Class 5

15:58 Market Rasen

Starman

12st 0lb

J: Mr Felix Foster

T: Joanne Foster

Seemingly back in good form when close second to short-odds favourite at Catterick (1m7f, good) on New Year's Day, his third start for Joanne Foster, but pulled up there twice since and now has it all to prove again; tongue-tie (worn on penultimate start) refitted.

16/1

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Payout
Exacta £5.00
Straight Forecast £4.43
Trifecta £11.20

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Always A Reason

POSTDATA:

Zero Tolerance

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Telegraph:

Zero Tolerance