Catterick 18 January 2008

Going: Soft (Heavy in places)
 
 

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12:40 Catterick (Class 5) (4YO plus)

Bedale Selling Handicap Hurdle

2m

Winner £2,056 - 14 ran

No.
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Horse
Age / Wt / OR
Jockey / Trainer
Form Snapshot

The obvious candidate is MONASH LAD who comes here on the back of winning a similar race last time quite comfortably. Having taken time to adjust to jumping, a repeat of that run can see him score again mainly at the expense of the mare Devils Delight with Obara d'Avril and Boing Boing probably needing better ground.

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13:10 Catterick (Class 4) (5YO plus)

Richmond Beginners' Chase

2m 3f

Winner £2,928 - 12 ran

No.
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Horse
Age / Wt / OR
Jockey / Trainer
Form Snapshot

If taking to fences the multiple hurdle winner Chef de Cour can make his presence felt as can Wee Forbees. Bog Oak will appreciate any further rain but the selection is the top-weight BALLABRIGGS who slipped up on his fencing debut but showed distinct promise next time over Haydock's tough fences. With the yard going well, he can open his account by taking this interesting heat.

3

13:40 Catterick (Class 3) (4YO plus)

DavidParryRacing.com For Syndicates Handicap Hurdle

2m 3f

Winner £4,554 - 10 ran

No.
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Horse
Age / Wt / OR
Jockey / Trainer
Form Snapshot

Two horses with similar profiles in Bleak House and Speed Up could figure. Both made decent enough returns with the former marginally preferred. However, making a return to the track where he made a winning start on these shores, the Irish import DEEDEETEE could be quite useful judged by the way he trotted up here on New Years Day and he should carry on progressing.

4

14:10 Catterick (Class 3) (5YO plus)

Weatherbys Bank North Yorkshire Grand National Handicap Chs

3m 6f

Winner £6,263 - 15 ran

No.
Form
Horse
Age / Wt / OR
Jockey / Trainer
Form Snapshot

At the bottom of the handicap Young Smokey is not out of it and neither is the returning Bellaney Jewel who has more than enough abilty to run a big race. Canada Street is hard to assess after winning a dramatic affair last time when he was left in front at Wetherby but CLEMAX looks to have the more reliable form after scoring here last month and in a really competitive field is given the narrow vote.

5

14:45 Catterick (Class 4) (5YO plus)

Hipswell Novices' Hurdle

3m 1f 110y

Winner £2,928 - 12 ran

No.
Form
Horse
Age / Wt / OR
Jockey / Trainer
Form Snapshot

Both Stagecoach Amber and Mr. Maxim come here with career best runs to build on but the likely favourite is the jumping debutant Whispering Death. However, the more experienced mare RIVER TIGRIS can land this on her seasonal return. Very solid last year, she may have gone to the well once too often as she failed to go on after winning a novice heat. With a break to help revitalise her, she gets the nod.

6

15:20 Catterick (Class 4) (5YO plus)

Come Racing Again On 1st February Novices' Handicap Chase

2m

Winner £2,928 - 9 ran

No.
Form
Horse
Age / Wt / OR
Jockey / Trainer
Form Snapshot

The improving Fencote Gold poses a threat to all here judged on his win last time out at Bangor and Loch Oscaig can land a small race as his consistency deserves. However, today may not be his day as that honour looks to be heading towards the Ferdy Murphy-trained MEDIA MAN. Taking to fences well with three placings in his three starts to date his turn looks to have arrived today.

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15:55 Catterick (Class 6) (4YO to 7YO)

Leyburn Maiden NH Flat Race (Conditionals/Amateurs)

2m

Winner £1,370 - 15 ran

No.
Form
Horse
Age / Wt / OR
Jockey / Trainer
Form Snapshot

Of those with form, Youngstown has the slight edge over Massapoag, however, the two newcomers catch the eye, one being the Howard Johnson-entry Anay Car and the other in the shape of KATAPULT. These bumper races are extremely hard to predict but sticking with a yard proven in these events, the pick has to be Alan Swinbank's charge.

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