Catterick
Tuesday, December 17, 2024HurdleClass 53m1f
Verdict
Verdict
YOU SOME GIRL arguably did well to get second from so far back at Musselburgh last week and can show she's still on a good mark. Be The Difference shaped well at Doncaster last month and is second choice ahead of recent Market Rasen scorer Ithaka.
You Some Girl
Be The Difference
Ithaka
Win or Each Way
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
- 1. You Some GirlJ: Mr William EasterbyT: Rebecca MenziesF: 33321112
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 12-0
- Gear:
- hood and tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 103
- Days Since Last Run:
- 8
VerdictThe middle leg of a November hat-trick came over C&D. Improved again when second of 10 at Musselburgh last week, staying on from too far back. Big player from the same mark. 
2. Atomic AngelJ: Miss Natasha CooksonT: Susan CorbettF: 76322-168- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 9
- Weight:
- 11-8
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 97
- Days Since Last Run:
- 13
VerdictGained reward for a good spell when winning in a big field at Hexham (23f) in May. Shaped as if he needed a recent Haydock outing after 7 months off and should be sharper now.
3. Copper BeachJ: Mr Toby McCain-MitchellT: Joel Parkinson & Sue SmithF: 27-50845P- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 11-8
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 97
- Days Since Last Run:
- 21
VerdictA fair winning hurdler. Hasn't taken to chasing in recent months and remains to be seen whether a return to hurdles sparks a revival.
4. Fugitives DriftJ: Miss Lucy BrownT: Gary RutherfordF: 2P86P/P-P9- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 9
- Weight:
- 11-8
- Gear:
- visor
- Official Rating:
- 97
- Days Since Last Run:
- 21
VerdictNo show in 2 handicap hurdles for this yard last month and can only be watched for now. A first-time visor replaces cheekpieces.- 5. IthakaJ: Mr P. W. MullinsT: Ryan PotterF: P39-75331
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 8
- Weight:
- 11-6
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 95
- Days Since Last Run:
- 12
VerdictPlaced twice prior to taking advantage of his reduced mark at Market Rasen (23f, soft) 12 days ago. Back up 5 lb but he has won off higher marks in the past. - 6. Be The DifferenceJ: Mr Shay HaltonT: Philip KirbyF: S5562
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 8
- Weight:
- 11-4
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 93
- Days Since Last Run:
- 18
VerdictBest run since returning from a long absence when second of 13 at Doncaster (19.5f) 18 days ago, shaping well having met a bit of trouble. Stays this far. Considered. 
7. TwoplacesatonetimeJ: Miss Leah CooperT: Rebecca MenziesF: 7P3-P715- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 11-4
- Gear:
- visor
- Official Rating:
- 93
- Days Since Last Run:
- 19
VerdictLow-mileage 6-y-o who upped his game in first-time cheekpieces to score at Hexham (23f) last month. Not in the same form when only fifth at Musselburgh since, though. A visor is tried now.
8. Rumble BJ: Miss Becky SmithT: Justin LandyF: 2113-3137- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 10
- Weight:
- 11-1
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 90
- Days Since Last Run:
- 170
VerdictNotched 3 wins in the first half of 2024 but not seen since finishing seventh of 9 at Cartmel in June. Might be best watched this time.
9. Ange EndormiJ: Mr John DawsonT: Lizzie QuinlanF: 124/7-P335- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 8
- Weight:
- 10-12
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 87
- Days Since Last Run:
- 39
VerdictDidn't take to chasing at Hexham last month but had been placed over hurdles there prior to that and ought to be competitive back over the smaller obstacles.
10. Release The KrakenJ: Mr Freddie KeighleyT: Martin KeighleyF: PP/P4-2464- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 8
- Weight:
- 10-4
- Gear:
- visor
- Official Rating:
- 79
- Days Since Last Run:
- 29
VerdictLong-standing maiden but he did make a respectable return from 4 months off when fourth over 20.5f at Leicester 4 weeks ago. Back up in trip now.- Unnamed Favourite
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Non-Runners
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