13:40 Catterick 30 Jan 2026
Jumps Look Better On Racing TV Handicap Chase
GBB Race | Class 4 | 5YO plus
Winner £4,753 - 5 declared to run
Soft-heavy in places
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Rainfall: 3.45mm
Wind: 11.2 mph SE
Last Update: 29/01/2026 17:00x
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Badly hampered by a faller and needed the run when fourth, beaten 39l, in a handicap hurdle at Carlisle last time; off a short break; effective at 2 1/2m and suited by cut; well treated on old form but needs to prove ability remains after lay off.
He has won four chases from 2m 2f to 2m 5f on ground varying from good to soft to heavy, but last win was over two years ago. Well beaten at 40-1 when fourth of 10 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Carlisle over 2m 3f (soft) in November last year.
Badly hampered by a faller and needed the run when fourth, beaten 39l, in a handicap hurdle at Carlisle last time; off a short break; effective at 2 1/2m and suited by cut; well treated on old form but needs to prove ability remains after lay off.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 27 | 4 | 9 | 14.8% | |
| Chase | 12 | 4 | 2 | 33.3% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| D | Distance | 11 | 1 | 5 | 9.1% |
| G | Similar Going | 22 | 4 | 6 | 18.2% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (T & P) | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| HG | Cheek Pieces | 9 | 1 | 1 | 11.1% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 33.3% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 9 | 2 | 1 | 22.2% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Nathan Moscrop | 8 | 2 | 0 | 25% |
| T | R Menzies | 10 | 2 | 1 | 20% |
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Grey = Horse has placed form
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Blue = Horse has winning form
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Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
Rallied gamely and returned to form back down in trip on stable debut when beaten 1/2l off a 1lb lower mark here last time; tongue-tie worn for the first time; effective at 2m and fairly treated on Irish form if building on that run.
He has won three hurdle races from 2m to 2m 4f on ground varying from good to heavy, but last win was over two years ago. Beaten 1/2l by Supreme George when second of 5 at 20-1 on his latest outing in a chase here over 2m (good) earlier this month.
Rallied gamely and returned to form back down in trip on stable debut when beaten 1/2l off a 1lb lower mark here last time; tongue-tie worn for the first time; effective at 2m and fairly treated on Irish form if building on that run.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 34 | 3 | 5 | 8.8% | |
| Chase | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| C | Course | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Distance | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| G | Similar Going | 29 | 2 | 3 | 6.9% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (T & H) | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| HG | Hood | 31 | 2 | 4 | 6.5% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 13 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Tom Midgley | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | Miss J E Foster | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
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Grey = Horse has placed form
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Blue = Horse has winning form
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Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
Let down by jumping when comfortably held in a handicap chase at Sedgefield last time; blinkers worn for the first time; suited by 2 1/2m and effective on soft and good, but yet to fire over fences.
Successful in two hurdle races at 2m and 2m 4f on good ground. Well beaten at 7-1 behind Scorsese when sixth of 9 on his latest outing in a chase at Sedgefield over 2m 3f (good to soft) in December last year. He is wearing blinkers for the first time.
Let down by jumping when comfortably held in a handicap chase at Sedgefield last time; blinkers worn for the first time; suited by 2 1/2m and effective on soft and good, but yet to fire over fences.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 8 | 2 | 1 | 25% | |
| Chase | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| G | Similar Going | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (T & B) | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Blinkers | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 4 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 28.6% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | B S Hughes | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| T | P Neville | 8 | 2 | 1 | 25% |
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Grey = Horse has placed form
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Blue = Horse has winning form
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Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
Returned to form back from a break, suited by positive handling when beaten a length off this mark here last time; effective at 2 1/2–3m; generally consistent and should come on for that latest effort.
Placed in a hurdle race, a NH flat race, two chases and a point-to-point from 16 starts. Third of 5 behind Prospect House beaten 1 1/4l at 9-2 on his latest outing in a chase here over 2m (good to soft) in December last year.
Returned to form back from a break, suited by positive handling when beaten a length off this mark here last time; effective at 2 1/2–3m; generally consistent and should come on for that latest effort.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 12 | 0 | 3 | 0% | |
| Chase | 7 | 0 | 2 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Distance | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| G | Similar Going | 12 | 0 | 4 | 0% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 16 | 0 | 5 | 0% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 4 | 9 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Conor Ring | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| T | Evan Williams | 12 | 0 | 3 | 0% |
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Grey = Horse has placed form
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Blue = Horse has winning form
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Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
Travelled well, idled and did it cosily, improving on chase debut in first-time cheekpieces when landing a handicap by 2 1/2l off a 5lb lower mark at Newcastle last time; effective at 2 1/2m and progressive over fences.
He has won a hurdle race, a chase and a point-to-point from 2m 4f to 3m on good to soft and soft - heavy ground. A winner at 9-1 in a chase at Newcastle over 2m 4f (good to soft) on his latest outing earlier this month, beating Empty Nest by 2 1/2l. Has also won at Southwell this season.
Travelled well, idled and did it cosily, improving on chase debut in first-time cheekpieces when landing a handicap by 2 1/2l off a 5lb lower mark at Newcastle last time; effective at 2 1/2m and progressive over fences.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 8 | 2 | 1 | 25% | |
| Chase | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| D | Distance | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| G | Similar Going | 8 | 2 | 1 | 25% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (P only) | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Ross Chapman | 8 | 2 | 1 | 25% |
| T | R Menzies | 8 | 2 | 1 | 25% |
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Grey = Horse has placed form
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Blue = Horse has winning form
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Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
Verdict
ALWAYS A REASON improved over hurdles, winning at Southwell and finishing a close second at Carlisle, before making a successful switch to the larger obstacles at Newcastle. Despite going up 5lb, Rebecca Menzies' gelding makes plenty of appeal in his bid to back up that performance. Zero Tolerance returned with a solid effort here over shorter and is capable of a decent showing. Starman appears best of the remainder.
Expert View Verdict
Rebecca Menzies holds a strong hand here with Dalyotin and ALWAYS A REASON at either end of the weights. The former met trouble over hurdles on his return from a huge absence but he did prove he retains some of his ability off a much reduced mark so is a threat. However it is his stablemate who is preferred after a cosy win first time out in this sphere. He's only gone up 5lb for that which looks lenient given he idled in front so likely had plenty more in the tank. Of the others Starman makes most appeal after returning to form with a game effort last time. He is dangerously treated on his best Irish form so can't be ruled out.
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Previous Winners
| Year | Going | Ran | Winner | Draw | Age | Weight | OR | Form | Last run | Trainer (Distance) | Jockey | SP | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Soft | 7 | Valence D'Aumont | 11 | 10 9 | 85 | P4-5336 | 46 days | J Parkinson & S Smith (54 miles) | Danny McMenamin | 3/ 1 | 5:01.70 | |
| 2024 | Soft | 6 | Onenightintown | 10 | 10 6 | 75 | 6-46573 | 36 days | Micky Hammond (14 miles) | Alice Stevens | 8/ 1 | 5:15.78 | |
| 2023 | Good | 9 | Trac | 6 | 10 7 | 84 | 71P-512 | 37 days | Micky Hammond (14 miles) | Conor O'Farrell | 9/ 4 | 5:01.60 | |
| 2022 | Good | 5 | Victory Echo | 9 | 11 9 | 100 | 055263 | 9 days | M A Barnes (71 miles) | Conor O'Farrell | 9/ 4 | 5:02.47 | |
| 2021 | Heavy | 11 | Newberry New | 9 | 10 8 | 87 | 57PP-P4 | 23 days | W Bethell (107 miles) | Harry Bannister | 13/ 2 | 5:18.65 | |
| 2020 | Soft | 9 | Casual Cavalier | 12 | 12 0 | 106 | 14-5723 | 12 days | T Davidson (80 miles) | Harry Reed | 5/ 1 | 5:03.90 |
Race Favourite Stats
| Year | Favourite Finish Position | Winner Market Position |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3 | 2 |
| 2024 | 2 | 5 |
| 2023 | 1 | 1 |
| 2022 | 4 | 2 |
| 2021 | 2 | 2 |
| 2020 | 4 | 2 |
Race Record
| Distance | Record Time |
|---|---|
| 2m 3f 51y | 4:38.39 |
