Catterick
Today, January 31, 2025HurdleClass 43m1fSoft
Verdict
Verdict
PIKE ROAD displayed ability in both his qualifying runs and upped in trip for this quick switch to a handicap, he could be the answer. Fingal's Hill is a very solid alternative, while market support for Kap de Triomphe would look significant given his mark could be lenient based on his bumper win.
Pike Road
Fingals Hill
Kap De Triomphe
3m1f Hcap Hrd
3m1f Hcap Hrd
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
7. Piaff BubblesJ: Nathan MoscropT: Rebecca MenziesF: 625123/53- Price History:
- 4.00
- Age:
- 9
- Weight:
- 10-12
- Gear:
- cheekpieces and hood
- Official Rating:
- 104
- Days Since Last Run:
- 10
VerdictResumed from 21 months off with a solid fifth of 11 in handicap hurdle at Hexham (20.1f, soft) 24 days ago, not ideally placed. Upped to 3m and built on that when third at Ayr and that puts him in the mix.- 5. Pike RoadJ: Daire McConvilleT: Martin KeighleyF: 722
- Price History:
- 4.33
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 11-7
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 113
- Days Since Last Run:
- 31
VerdictRunner-up in a point and progressive form in 3 starts under Rules, runner-up over 23.3f at Uttoxeter last month. Switches to handicaps and limit not yet reached. - 3. Fingals HillJ: Charlie MaggsT: Peter AtkinsonF: 17524-835
- Price History:
- 6.50
- Age:
- 9
- Weight:
- 11-13
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 119
- Days Since Last Run:
- 33
VerdictConsistent and likeable hurdler who looked and shaped as though in need of the run in first-time cheekpieces at Carlisle on comeback. Progressed with each run since and now likely to be at peak fitness, he's well weighted back up in distance. 
4. Crossing The BarJ: Danny GilliganT: Cian Michael Collins, IrelandF: 58324242- Price History:
- 6.00
- Age:
- 8
- Weight:
- 11-8
- Gear:
- cheekpieces and tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 114
- Days Since Last Run:
- 30
VerdictOn a lengthy losing run but hit the frame all starts in Ireland upon joining Cian Michael Collins. Higher British mark but he can give it another good go.
1. Icare AllenJ: Benjamin MaceyT: Jonjo & A.J. O'NeillF: 0-5698717- Price History:
- 9.50
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 12-2
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 122
- Days Since Last Run:
- 47
VerdictConfirmed the promise of his Uttoxeter run when taking advantage of falling handicap mark when returning to that venue (upped to 3m) in November, well backed and winning with something in hand. Isn't the most consistent and in nothing like the same form at Carlisle.
2. BallygearyJ: Brian HughesT: Donald McCainF: 78-3165P2- Price History:
- 9.00
- Age:
- 8
- Weight:
- 11-13
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 119
- Days Since Last Run:
- 30
VerdictResumed winning ways at Market Rasen in June. Limited impact next 3 outings but eased in class, he showed a lot more when second at Musselburgh a month ago. Eased further 1 lb so he needs considering trying this trip for the first time.
6. Champ RoyalJ: Conor RabbittT: Susan CorbettF: 11122-4P5- Price History:
- 13.00
- Age:
- 9
- Weight:
- 11-7
- Gear:
- cheekpieces and tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 113
- Days Since Last Run:
- 41
VerdictMuch improved since joining Susan Corbett, scoring 4 times (at up to 25.3f) over hurdles last season. Failed to take to chasing and fared no better back over hurdles at Haydock.- 8. Kap De TriompheJ: Adam WedgeT: Christian WilliamsF: 1-947
- Price History:
- 13.00
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 10-7
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 99
- Days Since Last Run:
- 66
VerdictBumper winner in Ireland. Quiet start over hurdles but needs a market check upped markedly in distance now handicapping. - Unnamed Favourite
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