Catterick
Today, ChaseClass 52m3f
Verdict
Verdict
A race which essentially revolves around PASSING PLEASURE, who won comfortably from this mark over hurdles for his new yard last week and should go in again if translating that form to fences (has a point background). Fellow chase newcomer Bataillon is a rare runner up here for his West Country yard and he might provide the main threat ahead of Mr Mahler.
Passing Pleasure
Bataillon
Mr Mahler
2m3f Nov Hcap Chs
2m3f Nov Hcap Chs
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
- 1. Passing PleasureJ: Craig NicholT: Oliver Greenall & Josh GuerrieroF: 5042-1
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 12-0
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 100
- Days Since Last Run:
- 8
VerdictImproved to readily make a winning start for this yard in 2½m Musselburgh handicap hurdle off this last week. A second outing in a quick succession after an absence is a slight concern but a point background suggests he should take to fences. - 6. Mr MahlerJ: Peter KavanaghT: Joel Parkinson & Sue SmithF: 00342-442
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 10-8
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 80
- Days Since Last Run:
- 33
VerdictStill to get his head in front but he comes here in decent nick, finishing 14 lengths second of 7 at Market Rasen (21.4f, good to soft) 33 days ago. Place claims again for his in-form stable. - 2. BataillonJ: Callum PritchardT: Philip Hobbs & Johnson WhiteF: 6P2/2-6
- Price History:
- 9.00
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 12-0
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 100
- Days Since Last Run:
- 37
VerdictFair maiden hurdler. Off 18 months, probably needed the outing when well-held sixth in 3m Ffos Las handicap on reappearance. Should be sharper now switching to fences. The sole runner on the card for his Somerset stable. 
4. Defence WitnessJ: Jamie HamiltonT: Sam EnglandF: 366438-15- Price History:
- 6.00
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 11-5
- Gear:
- cheekpieces and tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 91
- Days Since Last Run:
- 170
VerdictOff the mark in this sphere ot Cartmel (21f) in May. Not in quite same form when fifth of 8 over 25f there the following month and off since.
8. Great BallinborisJ: Brian HughesT: Micky HammondF: 4/P6362-5P- Price History:
- 10.00
- Age:
- 9
- Weight:
- 10-1
- Gear:
- blinkers and tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 74
- Days Since Last Run:
- 10
VerdictMaiden hurdler/chaser who took a step back in the right direction after a breathing operation when second at Carlisle in April but has underperformed in his 2 outings this season.
7. Annie DonJ: Robert DunneT: Henry OliverF: 09563-797- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 10-2
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 74
- Days Since Last Run:
- 35
VerdictMaiden hurdler/chaser who continues to offer little. A first-time tongue tie needs to have a positive effect.
3. Bridge CourtJ: Danny McMenaminT: Sandy ThomsonF: 0/43PP-6- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 11-10
- Gear:
- cheekpieces and tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 96
- Days Since Last Run:
- 38
VerdictReached the frame in maiden/novice hurdles last autumn but has struggled in 3 handicaps since, including last month's Kelso reappearance. A switch to fences needs to have a positive effect (placed in point at start of career). Also has first-time cheekpieces added to a tongue tie.
5. KuriosaJ: Nathan MoscropT: Annabelle SowrayF: 0080P05/6- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 11-2
- Gear:
- cheekpieces and tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 88
- Days Since Last Run:
- 11
VerdictPoor maiden hurdler for Paul Nolan in Ireland and struggled in points prior to finishing well held in Sedgefield handicap on chase debut 11 days ago. Can only be watched.- Unnamed Favourite
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