Catterick
Today, January 31, 2025ChaseClass 53m1f
Verdict
Verdict
RIBEYE has had the form of his latest C&D second boosted and is narrowly preferred to Sedgefield scorer Cave Article, who should have more to come as a lightly-raced 6-y-o. Harriet Dickin's Williamdeconqueror may prove best of the remainder.
Ribeye
Cave Article
Williamdeconqueror
3m1f Hcap Chs
3m1f Hcap Chs
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
- 7. Cave ArticleJ: Brian HughesT: Christian WilliamsF: P60-531
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 11-1
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 81
- Days Since Last Run:
- 56
VerdictStrong in the betting and made it second time lucky over fences in Sedgefield staying handicap under Brian Hughes 56 days ago. Raised 7 lb but unexposed as a stayer and there's likely more to come. 
4. Beat The EdgeJ: Emma Smith-ChastonT: Micky HammondF: 343-48221- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 8
- Weight:
- 11-4
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 84
- Days Since Last Run:
- 30
VerdictIn good form for new yard, including a 19f course win on New Year's Day. However, that was a weak 4-runner affair and he's worth taking on for win purposes back up in trip off 4 lb higher.- 1. RibeyeJ: Danny McMenaminT: Peter AtkinsonF: 3F273312
- Price History:
- 6.00
- Age:
- 10
- Weight:
- 12-0
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 94
- Days Since Last Run:
- 34
VerdictBetter than ever when readily accounting for 9 rivals at Musselburgh (3m, good to soft) last month. Backed that up when second of 13 over C&D just after Christmas. Winners have emerged from that race and he's a major player from an unchanged mark. 
8. JessmaeJ: Lee EdwardsT: Henry OliverF: 44-023- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 8
- Weight:
- 11-0
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 80
- Days Since Last Run:
- 46
VerdictStamina is his forte judged on the manner in which he stayed on for third over 3m at Southwell last month. That was only his second handicap chase so he's unexposed.
2. The Paddy PieJ: Jack PowerT: Joel Parkinson & Sue SmithF: 74-P52U13- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 12
- Weight:
- 11-9
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 89
- Days Since Last Run:
- 36
VerdictStrong in the betting when belatedly taking advantage of his much-reduced mark at Sedgefield (21f) in December. Creditable third back there (19f) on Boxing Day. His yard continues in form but he's done all his winning over shorter trips.
9. Jumbo Veste VerteJ: David NoonanT: Tom GrettonF: 43368-545- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 10-9
- Gear:
- cheekpieces and tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 75
- Days Since Last Run:
- 34
VerdictPoor maiden hurdler who has been comfortably held in handicaps at up to 21f at Leicester and Market Rasen switched to fences in recent months. It remains to be seen whether the step up in trip sparks the necessary improvement.- 6. WilliamdeconquerorJ: Ben PosteT: Harriet DickinF: 525/2332-4
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 9
- Weight:
- 11-1
- Gear:
- cheekpieces and tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 81
- Days Since Last Run:
- 57
VerdictPlaced in handicap chases last winter and made a respectable return from 10 months off when fourth over 22.5f at Leicester last month. Has a first-time tongue tie added to regular cheekpieces now. Respected with the yard going well. 
5. Baby ChouJ: Jonathan EnglandT: Sam EnglandF: 0P-407643- Price History:
- 26.00
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 11-2
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 82
- Days Since Last Run:
- 45
VerdictPoint winner. Yet to get her head in front under Rules but she's not long with this yard and was caught too far back when a remote third over 19f here last month. Worth a betting check stepping up in trip.
3. Archie BrownJ: Jamie HamiltonT: Henry HogarthF: 4/6-P- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 11
- Weight:
- 11-8
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 88
- Days Since Last Run:
- 34
VerdictLanded a 3m Market Rasen handicap chase in February 2021 but seen out just 4 times since, pulling up over C&D back from his latest absence 5 weeks ago.- Unnamed Favourite
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