January 30 / 15.48 Catterick

15.48

Soft

Bet At Racing TV Handicap Hurdle (Go North Brindisi Breeze Series Qualifier)

  • Prize money: £4752.9
  • 3m 1f 71y
  • Class 4
  • 8 runners
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Bet At Racing TV Handicap Hurdle (Go North Brindisi Breeze Series Qualifier)

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Snow

4/1 (Won)

  • Win: £2.75
  • Place: £1.30

Form: -75515 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 11st 11lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Made it 2-2 here with comfortable win over C&D (good to soft) last month; unproven on soft ground, and only fifth at Market Rasen (2m7f, good to soft) a fortnight ago, but that wasn't a bad performance and he has to be respected now back at Catterick.
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6

9th Feb 2026

Heavy

2m 3f 66y

Class 4

15:00 Catterick

Born In The West

11st 4lb

J: Jonathan England

T: Sam England

Has won two of his last three races, both over 3m1f here, the latest on soft ground; also won over C&D last March; on a career-high mark (up 4lb for his latest win) but should run well again despite dropping back in trip.

6/1

1st

2

30th Jan 2026

Soft

3m 1f 71y

Class 4

15:48 Catterick

Born In The West

11st 11lb

J: Jonathan England

T: Sam England

Made it 2-2 here with comfortable win over C&D (good to soft) last month; unproven on soft ground, and only fifth at Market Rasen (2m7f, good to soft) a fortnight ago, but that wasn't a bad performance and he has to be respected now back at Catterick.

4/1

5th

4

16th Jan 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 16y

Class 4

13:28 Market Rasen

Born In The West

11st 9lb

J: Tom Midgley

T: Sam England

Returned to peak form when moved back up in trip at Catterick (3m1f, good to soft) last month, justifying good market support in the process; current mark probably demands a career-best performance but he's not fully exposed over staying trips.

7/2

7/2

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 67-5P2

Last run: 50 days

W: 11st 8lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
His form went the wrong way in the first half of 2025 but he reappeared with a 22-1 second of 16 at Taunton (3m, good) last month; has won on soft ground and he can be bang there if producing another good run.
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3

26th Mar 2026

Good

2m 7f 131y

Class 5

16:50 Chepstow

Colonial Empire

11st 12lb

J: Mr Edward Vaughan

T: Tim Vaughan

Close second of 16 at Taunton (3m, good) in December, after a break, and again ran well in defeat at Catterick (3m1f, soft) in January; more exposed than some of these but still respected.

7/1

OUR TIP

14/1

  • Place: £2.20

Form: 2-3176

Last run: 65 days

W: 11st 10lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
6yo who won at Cartmel (2m6f, soft) last July and not beaten far when sixth of seven at Wetherby last time on his first crack at 3m (soft); however, he needs to build on that latest effort if he's to come out on top today.
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4th

10

27th May 2026

Good

2m 6f 31y

Class 4

19:08 Cartmel

Rioja Alta

10st 11lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: Micky Hammond

C&D winner off 2lb lower last summer (soft) and some respectable runs in the meantime; the latest at Perth wasn't one of them but he's hard to rule out.

8/1

5th

1

22nd Apr 2026

Soft

2m 7f 207y

Class 5

16:40 Perth

Rioja Alta

12st 0lb

J: Miss Becky Smith

T: Micky Hammond

Winner off 3lb lower at Cartmel last summer (2m6f, soft); two good runs this year, latest when third in a stronger race at Wetherby (3m, good to soft); chance down in grade.

9/2

3rd

11

17th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 26y

Class 4

16:22 Wetherby

Rioja Alta

10st 11lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: Micky Hammond

Won at Cartmel (2m6f, soft) last July and he's worked his way back to form, finishing third of eight at Catterick (3m1f, soft) in January; faces tougher opposition today, however, and needs another step forward.

12/1

Form: 48-622

Last run: 51 days

W: 11st 6lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
10yo with just two wins from his 41 starts, with the latest in October 2022; however, he bumped into a well-handicapped winner when 13l runner-up at Kelso (3m, soft) in November and was beaten just a head at Hexham (2m7f, heavy) last month; there's every chance he'll be thereabouts.
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4th

7

4th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

3m 1f 0y

Class 4

13:48 Carlisle

Guernesey

10st 4lb

J: Joshua Thompson

T: Jackie Stephen

Has won just two of his 41 races over hurdles but nearly made it three when beaten a neck by Adveram (2lb worse off) at Hexham in December (2m7f, heavy); hasn't done as well since and was a long way behind Ballin Bay last time.

20/1

5th

6

19th Feb 2026

3m 3f 9y

Class 4

14:33 Sedgefield

Guernesey

10st 11lb

J: Joshua Thompson

T: Jackie Stephen

Consistent sort; hasn't won since October 2022, but has run creditably on last three starts and has an each-way chance.

9/1

Form: /U1U-4 C

Last run: 70 days

W: 11st 2lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Won over fences here (3m1f, good) in December 2024; just two starts since, running well for a long when fourth of seven back over hurdles over C&D (good) in November; has shown promise on testing ground; could build on that latest effort and he's a possible player.
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7th

4

28th Jun 2026

Good

2m 6f 31y

Class 5

14:27 Cartmel

Poetry Man

11st 10lb

J: Jonathon Bewley

T: George Bewley

Scored over fences in December 2024 but pulled up in that sphere in three consecutive races this year; resumed over hurdles last month with two solid efforts when third twice at this track, once over today's distance in a visor (retained); races prominently but needs his natural enthusiasm to be harnessed.

13/2

5th

8

27th May 2026

Good

3m 1f 83y

Class 5

19:38 Cartmel

Poetry Man

11st 4lb

J: Jonathon Bewley

T: George Bewley

After three successive pull-ups over fences he got back on track when close up in a 2m6f handicap hurdle here on Monday when in a first-time visor; if turned out again he'd command a level of respect.

14/1

Form: 5/P-PP

Last run: 28 days

W: 12st 0lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 108

Form & Verdict
Very useful for Henry de Bromhead in his prime but pulled up on all three runs since returning from long layoff for new yard last February.
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5

9th May 2026

Good

1m 7f 133y

Class 5

15:55 Hexham

Baptism Of Fire

11st 7lb

J: Jonathon Bewley

T: Kevin Hunter

Chase/hurdle winner for Henry de Bromhead; has pulled up on five of his six starts for present connections (well beaten over 3m on the other); best watched for now.

50/1

6th

2

4th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 110y

Class 5

15:27 Carlisle

Baptism Of Fire

11st 11lb

J: Conor Rabbitt

T: Kevin Hunter

Useful for Henry de Bromhead in his prime but pulled up all five hurdle/chase runs since returning from long layoff for new yard last February.

66/1

Form: 44-3P5

Last run: 17 days

W: 11st 8lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Well treated on last season's best efforts but this 10yo hasn't been at the top of his game on his last two starts and hopes are pinned on the change of headgear giving him a boost.
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4

30th Jan 2026

Soft

3m 1f 71y

Class 4

15:48 Catterick

Piaff Bubbles

11st 8lb

J: Nathan Moscrop

T: Rebecca Menzies

Well treated on last season's best efforts but this 10yo hasn't been at the top of his game on his last two starts and hopes are pinned on the change of headgear giving him a boost.

12/1

4th

3

11th Feb 2025

Soft

3m 0f 70y

Class 4

15:45 Ayr

Piaff Bubbles

11st 11lb

J: Nathan Moscrop

T: Rebecca Menzies

Won a Wetherby novice handicap in January 2023 (3m, soft); some fair runs since, including when fourth at Catterick last time (3m1f, soft; cheekpieces tried); tongue-tie now, as well as a hood and cheekpieces; a possible.

13/2

4th

3

11th Feb 2025

Soft

3m 0f 70y

Class 4

15:45 Ayr

Piaff Bubbles

11st 11lb

J: Nathan Moscrop

T: Rebecca Menzies

Won a Wetherby novice handicap in January 2023 (3m, soft); some fair runs since, including when fourth at Catterick last time (3m1f, soft; cheekpieces tried); tongue-tie now, as well as a hood and cheekpieces; a possible.

13/2

Form: 467P32

Last run: 29 days

W: 10st 7lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Third to Born In The West over C&D (good to soft) last month and beaten just a head in 13-runner handicap over C&D (good) on New Year's Day; has won on soft ground and a return to winning ways could be imminent.
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5th

11

27th Mar 2026

Good

3m 0f 26y

Class 5

16:50 Wetherby

Rebel Intentions

10st 12lb

J: Nathan Moscrop

T: Annabelle Sowray

Two good runs over 3m1f at Catterick earlier in the season but form has gone cold; others preferred.

20/1

6th

4

24th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

3m 1f 71y

Class 5

16:30 Catterick

Rebel Intentions

11st 3lb

J: Nathan Moscrop

T: Annabelle Sowray

Two good C&D placed efforts on good/good to soft in December/January; pulled up on testing ground here last time; better ground should suit.

9/1

Non-runners

Asa

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £17.30
Straight Forecast £14.30
Tricast £65.22
Trifecta £65.90

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Asa

SPOTLIGHT:

Colonial Empire

D Express:

Piaff Bubbles

The Guardian:

Guernesey

Daily Mail:

Born In The West

Daily Record:

Rebel Intentions

POSTDATA:

Asa

Telegraph:

Asa

The Sun:

Asa

The Times:

Colonial Empire

The Star:

Piaff Bubbles

Daily Mirror:

Guernesey