Catterick
Tuesday, February 25, 2025ChaseClass 43m1f
Verdict
Verdict
FROM THE ASHES' strike rate tempers enthusiasm but he returned to form when third at Windsor on his latest outing 37 days ago, doing well to recover from a serious mid-race error. He gets the narrow vote to come out on top, with last-time-out winners One More Stroke and Poetry Man others of interest.
From The Ashes
One More Stroke
Poetry Man
3m1f Hcap Chs
3m1f Hcap Chs
Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 2 places
1. East StreetJ: Jamie BraceT: James OwenF: 6-P111PP8- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 9
- Weight:
- 12-0
- Gear:
- visor
- Official Rating:
- 120
- Days Since Last Run:
- 15
VerdictVisored and landed hat-trick when winning handicap chases at Wetherby/Leicester and a Haydock handicap hurdle this winter. Well below that level under both codes since, however, and whilst he may have found stamina stretched at Plumpton (28.4f) latest, he has a bit to prove at present.- 2. From The AshesJ: P. ByrnesT: Charles Byrnes, IrelandF: 8072-80P3
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 8
- Weight:
- 11-12
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 118
- Days Since Last Run:
- 37
VerdictIrish raider who arrives on a losing run of ten but back on track stepped up markedly in trip when third at Windsor (28.7f) in January, doing well given he made a significant mid-race error. Boasts an unappealing strike rate but one to consider nevertheless. 
3. Breakdance KidJ: Sam ColtherdT: Stuart ColtherdF: 71552135- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 11-11
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 117
- Days Since Last Run:
- 24
VerdictRan away with a Hexham handicap (24.2f) in June and back to winning ways when forging clear for success at Kelso (21.6f) in November. Creditable third at Newcastle prior to disappointing at Musselburgh (lugged left throughout) but he appeals as a likely candidate to bounce back.- 4. One More StrokeJ: Brian HughesT: Donald McCainF: 2113-3251
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 11-9
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 115
- Days Since Last Run:
- 24
VerdictWinner of 2 of his 3 races over hurdles in 2023/24 and confirmed initial promise over fences when winning 6-runner handicap chase at Musselburgh (23.6f) 24 days ago. Unexposed at this sort of trip and he's respected nudged up 2 lb. 
5. Broken IceJ: Sean BowenT: John McConnell, IrelandF: 5-3256427- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 9
- Weight:
- 11-3
- Gear:
- visor
- Official Rating:
- 109
- Days Since Last Run:
- 123
VerdictOn a lengthy losing run but did run well in pair of starts over fences/hurdles in August. Final start when seventh of 15 in handicap hurdle at Sligo (25.7f, soft) in October was a respectable one and application of a first-time visor could put an extra edge on him returned to chasing.- 6. Poetry ManJ: Jonathon BewleyT: George BewleyF: 47P32U-U1
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 10-9
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 101
- Days Since Last Run:
- 59
VerdictFailed to trouble the judge over hurdles but improved on previous chase exploits back from 8 months off when winning 13-runner C&D handicap chase in December, drawing clear straight. Handicapper has reacted with an 8 lb rise but he could yet have more to offer on that evidence. 
7. Sean OgJ: Henry BrookeT: Dianne SayerF: 23121926- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 10-8
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 100
- Days Since Last Run:
- 128
VerdictSuccessful twice over fences at Cartmel (21f) last summer and quickly bounced back to form with an excellent second at Hexham (24.2f) in October. Below best when ninth of 10 in handicap chase at Sedgefield (3¼m) later that month but not one to write off back from a break.- Unnamed Favourite
- Unnamed 2nd Favourite