CATCHIM is the potential improver here following his good effort at Haydock and he can thwart Pep Talking in his hat-trick bid. Veteran Cap du Nord lurks on a very tempting mark for his in-form stable and could revive.
Catchim
Pep Talking
Cap Du Nord
2m4f Hcap Chs
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
4. Pep Talking
J: Gavin SheehanT: Billy Aprahamian
F: 2611P311-
Price History:
-
Age:
7
Weight:
11-9
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
102
Days Since Last Run:
20
Verdict
Enjoyed a good season for this trainer, his latest victory at Southwell 3 weeks ago his fourth at around this trip since November. Can go well again in hat-trick bid.
3. Catchim
J: Robert DunneT: Charles & Adam Pogson
F: 14P2-
Price History:
-
Age:
7
Weight:
12-0
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
107
Days Since Last Run:
16
Verdict
Made a winning start under Rules in novice hurdle at Southwell a year ago and saw things out much better than on his chasing debut back down to this trip at Haydock a fortnight ago (would have finished closer to the winner with a smoother run through). Big player with a repeat.
6. Begin The Luck
J: Mr Robbie DavidT: Daisy Hitchins
F: 51343302-
Price History:
-
Age:
9
Weight:
11-3
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
96
Days Since Last Run:
16
Verdict
Capitalised on a lower hurdles mark at Stratford (18.7f, heavy) in October. Largely creditable efforts in defeat since, including when second (Time To Bite behind) in the mud at Newton Abbot a fortnight ago.
5. Time To Bite
J: Bryan CarverT: Chris Honour
F: 246P7115-
Price History:
-
Age:
10
Weight:
11-6
Gear:
blinkers
Official Rating:
99
Days Since Last Run:
16
Verdict
3-time winner last term on quickish ground before finishing well beaten in the mud at Newton Abbot last time. Should bounce back.
2. Cap Du Nord
J: Adam WedgeT: Christian Williams
F: 7845PP47-
Price History:
-
Age:
12
Weight:
12-0
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
107
Days Since Last Run:
18
Verdict
Successful twice in 2024 and clear signs of a revival with cheekpieces refitted in staying handicap here in March. Not so good at Ffos Las since but mark continues to slide. One to consider for in-form stable.
1. Another Million
J: Marc GoldsteinT: Lydia Richards
F: 8/4FP-
Price History:
-
Age:
8
Weight:
12-0
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
107
Days Since Last Run:
139
Verdict
Fair 21f chase winner for Denis Leahy. Made a promising start for his new yard after 11 months off when fourth over C&D in October but let down by jumping twice after and been off 5 months since.
7. Up For Appeal
J: David NoonanT: Christian Williams
F: 4134P5F0-
Price History:
-
Age:
7
Weight:
11-0
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
93
Days Since Last Run:
107
Verdict
Got off the mark over fences at Newton Abbot (21f) in June. Let down by jumping final 2 starts when last seen and might need this. 1 of 2 runners for in-form yard.