Racecards
12:10 Catterick
Richmondshire Conditional Jockeys' Handicap Hurdle (Class 4)
- 17 Runners
- Distance: 2m 3f
- Going: Good to Soft, Good in places
- Surface: Turf
- £5,000 added
- Form 0-22145
- Age 8
- Weight 11-12
- Official Rating 108
- Trainer K G Reveley
- Jockey James Reveley
held up, ridden 3 out, never on terms
Our Jasper
18- Form P7/74-3F
- Age 6
- Weight 11-12
- Official Rating 108
- Trainer D McCain Jnr
- Jockey Stephen Craine
mid-division, headway 3 out, effort next, soon ridden and kept on
- Form 071-742
- Age 6
- Weight 11-11
- Official Rating 107
- Trainer N G Richards
- Jockey F Davis
held up mid-division, headway 7th, challenged when not fluent 2 out, ridden to lead last, edged left and kept on flat
- Form 23-4772
- Age 5
- Weight 11-9
- Official Rating 105
- Trainer Mrs Marjorie Fife
- Jockey P Kinsella
mid-division, lost place 6th, soon behind, virtually pulled up
- Form 832
- Age 4
- Weight 11-7
- Official Rating 103
- Trainer R T Phillips
- Jockey Sean Quinlan
mid-division, hit 5th, chased leaders 3 out, ridden and no impression approaching next
- Form 650-U80
- Age 7
- Weight 11-6
- Official Rating 102
- Trainer G A Harker
- Jockey W T Kennedy
in touch, ridden after 3 out, soon weakened
- Form 2880-90
- Age 5
- Weight 11-6
- Official Rating 102
chased leaders to 6th, soon behind
- Form 11253/4-
- Age 12
- Weight 11-6
- Official Rating 102
- Trainer Mrs E Slack
- Jockey M J McAlister
behind, headway 7th, soon outpaced, weakened 2 out
Wrenlane
15- Form 263163
- Age 5
- Weight 11-4
- Official Rating 100
- Trainer J & S Quinn
- Jockey D C Costello
tracked leaders, effort 3 out, ridden and one pace from next
Manoubi
35- Form 59-221P
- Age 7
- Weight 11-4
- Official Rating 100
- Trainer M Todhunter
- Jockey Carl Williams
held up, always behind
- Form P54-741
- Age 6
- Weight 11-2
- Official Rating 101
- Trainer Heather Dalton
- Jockey Mr Richard Collinson
mid-division, ridden 2 out, kept on same pace, no impression
- Form 05257-0
- Age 8
- Weight 11-1
- Official Rating 97
- Trainer Ferdy Murphy
- Jockey P McDonald
in touch, outpaced approaching 2 out, no extra approaching last
Tickateal
57- Form 85F054
- Age 6
- Weight 11-0
- Official Rating 96
- Trainer R D E Woodhouse
- Jockey Paul Benson
towards rear, ridden 3 out, headway under pressure next, kept on, never trouble leaders
- Form 21F631
- Age 6
- Weight 10-12
- Official Rating 94
- Trainer R C Guest
- Jockey Mr T Collier
led, mistake 2nd, ridden 2 out, headed last, kept on until no extra towards finish
Mr Ex (ARG)
348- Form 331387-
- Age 5
- Weight 10-11
- Official Rating 93
- Trainer G A Swinbank
- Jockey B S Hughes
chased leaders, effort 3 out, weakened next
- Form 4643-7P
- Age 7
- Weight 10-11
- Official Rating 93
- Trainer B Storey
- Jockey G Berridge
tracked leader, lost place 7th, weakened 3 out
In depth
Verdict
In an open race, Mr Aitch, Assumetheposition, Zonic Boom and Joan's Girl make up the shortlist with the latter getting the tentative vote. The selection could be popular after a very pleasing re-appearance on her British hurdling debut, and if showing the improvement expected, she could prove to be very hard to beat. She handled the sharp Kelso track with aplomb on that occasion, and this track should suit her down to the ground. Mr Aitch ventures into handicap company for the first time today after a fair effort last time out at Warwick, and Richard Phillips' gelding could go well today off what looks a fair enough mark, especially if ridden with a bit more patience. Zonic Boom handled the sharp track when winning last time out at Ludlow, and although he goes left-handed today he may appreciate this sharp undulating track more than most of his rivals. Apparently the horse has had niggling problems in the past, but the fair flat performer could be good enough to swoop late in the day again if completely free of those troubles. Assumetheposition won a seller in good fashion three weeks ago, however the ground could go against the grey today if the forecast rain has arrived. Overall, in a tricky opener, Nicky Richards' Joan's Girl gets the nod.
Formwatch
Time Marches On 6-1 (11-3) Held up, headway 3 out, kept on same pace from next, no impression, 5th of 15, 17l behind Windy Hills (11-10) at Kelso 2m 6f hcp hdl 0-110 (4) gs.
Our Jasper 4-1 (10-13) Chased leaders, led 6th, blundered 3 out, soon headed and weakened, behind when fell at the last in race won by Accordello (10-9) at Wetherby 2m 4f mdn hdl (4) gd, 20 ran.
Joan's Girl (IRE) 8-1 (11-0) Towards rear, hit 1st, headway approaching 6th, led 3 out, soon ridden, kept on until headed flat, 2nd of 11, 3/4l behind Singhalongtasveer (11-1) at Kelso 2m 2f cnd hcp hdl 0-110 (4) gd.
Fair Spin 8-1 (11-5) Tracked leaders, reminders after 3rd, weakened at 2 out, soon eased, 9th of 10, well behind Radar (10-7) at Carlisle 2m 1f hcp hdl 0-115 (4) hvy.
Lawgiver (IRE) 50-1 (10-2) Held up, hit 3rd, reminders after 4th, headway 6th, ridden after 3 out, stayed on, no chance with winner, 2nd of 10, 5l behind Caraman (11-5) at Bangor 2m 1f hcp hdl 0-120 (3) gs in Oct.
Mr Aitch (IRE) 5-4fav (10-12) Chased leaders, led approaching 2 out, ridden approaching last, headed and no extra towards finish, 2nd of 17, 1 1/2l behind Noble Raider (10-12) at Warwick 2m nov hdl (4) gd.
Farne Isle 14-1 (10-13) Held up, headway approaching 7th, weakened after next, last of 11, 43l behind Singhalongtasveer (11-1) at Kelso 2m 2f cnd hcp hdl 0-110 (4) gd.
Top Achiever (IRE) 66-1 (10-3) In touch to 4th, soon struggling, tailed off, 11th of 12, well behind O'Toole (11-4) at Cheltenham 2m cnd hcp hdl 0-135 (3) gd in Oct.
Mighty Fine 10-1 (10-4) Led to 3rd, chased leader, lost place 6th, headway approaching 3 out, soon ridden, weakened 2 out, 4th of 9, 18l behind Stan (11-8) at Wetherby 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-125 (D) gd in Apr '05.
Wrenlane 11-2 (11-12) Held up in touch, ridden to improve 4 out, weakened approaching 2 out, 3rd of 10, 20l behind Oniz Tiptoes (11-2) at Fakenham 2m nov hcp hdl 0-105 (4) gd.
Manoubi 4-1 (11-7) Mid-division, chased leaders 3 out, weakened next and pulled up in race won by Flash Cummins (11-7) at Sedgefield 2m 4f nov chs (4) gs in Oct, 13 ran.
Zonic Boom (FR) 8-1 (10-11) Mid-division, headway 7th, stayed on well to lead close home, won at Ludlow 2m 5f mdn hdl (4) gd beating The Sneakster (10-4) by a hd, 12 ran.
Wally Wonder (IRE) 20-1 (10-13) Chased leaders to 7th, behind from next, 13th of 15, well behind Windy Hills (11-10) at Kelso 2m 6f hcp hdl 0-110 (4) gs.
Tickateal 8-1 (10-12) Chased leaders, effort 3 out, soon ridden, weakened flat, 4th of 11, 16l behind Lawyer Des Ormeaux (11-11) at Huntingdon 3m 2f hcp hdl 0-110 (4) gf in Oct.
Assumetheposition (FR) 6-1 (11-5) Made all, ridden after 3 out, kept on from last, won at Sedgefield 2m 4f sll hdl (5) gd beating Armentieres (10-2) by 2 1/2l, 10 ran.
Mr Ex (ARG) 16-1 (10-9) Held up and always towards rear, 7th of 13, well behind Pedros Brief (11-0) at Windsor 2m 4f nh mdn hdl (E) gs in Dec.
The Weaver (FR) 28-1 (10-2) Held up, quickly weakened at 4 out, tailed off and pulled up at the 4th in race won by Radar (10-7) at Carlisle 2m 1f hcp hdl 0-115 (4) hvy, 10 ran.