13:55 Catterick

Monday 1 January 2024

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  • 5YO plus  |   Class 4  |   3m 1f 54y  |   Heavy (Soft in places)  |   4 Runners  |   Turf  |   Weighed In
  • Off time: 13:55  |   Winning time: 6m 57.13s
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Odds
Star rating
Horse A-Z
Show odds
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Horse silk
Not What It Seemsh18
Age: 8|  Weight: 12-0| J: Emma Smith-Chaston(3)| T: Micky Hammond| OR:  120
2/1
Completed hat-trick of novice hurdle successes when seeing off 5 rivals at Wetherby in October 2022. Lightly raced subsequently, but likely he'll strip fitter for his reappearance third over hurdles 18 days ago and he remains with potential in this sphere. Possibilities.
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Timeform
2
Horse silk
Ideal Du Tabert25
Age: 6|  Weight: 11-11| J: Jack Hogan(3)| T: C Collins| OR:  117
2/1
Fair maiden hurdler who has reached a similar level in a couple of chase starts this winter, fourth of 8 in maiden at Clonmel (16.8f) last month. Can't be discounted for all he needs to confirm his stamina for this trip.
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3
Horse silk
Conquredalofeuropep19
Age: 9|  Weight: 10-12| J: Theo Gillard| T: D McCain Jnr| OR:  104
15/8
Fairly useful chaser at his best but not at his best in trio of starts this term, the market drop back in trip a partial excuse when well beaten fourth of 5 in handicap at Leicester (20.1f) 3 weeks ago. Eased further 3 lb and return to this longer trip a plus at least.
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Timeform
4
Horse silk
Massons Castle46
Age: 9|  Weight: 10-2| J: Ross Chapman| T: M E Sowersby| OR:  92
20/1
Hurdles winner in Ireland who made the frame without shaping well when runner-up at Southwell (25.8f) in September and beaten long way out faced with testing ground at Sedgefield (27f) 46 days ago. Others make greater appeal.
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Timeform

Forecasts

Conquredalofeurope (15/8), Ideal Du Tabert (2/1), Not What It Seems (2/1), Massons Castle (20/1)

Verdict

NOT WHAT IT SEEMS displayed plenty of promise on the first of 2 starts over fences last winter and, with a solid comeback run over hurdles under his belt, he looks the way to go from his easing mark. Irish- raider Ideal du Tabert can emerge as the chief threat.

  1. Not What It Seems2/1
  2. Ideal Du Tabert2/1
  3. Conquredalofeurope15/8

Prize Money

1st: £5,281.002nd: £2,430.003rd: £1,215.004th: £608.005th: £303.00

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