14:30 RACING TO SCHOOL FEMALE JOCKEYS’ HANDICAP HURDLE (Class 5, 2m 3f 66y)

Pace Forecast: Weak
Shortlist:

• Quian (GER) – Best Timeform rating (109), solid recent form, won at the track before.
• Be The Difference (IRE) – Trainer Philip Kirby in hot form, consistent performances.
• Present Fair (IRE) – Donald McCain runner, rated 108, solid hurdles form.

Analysis:
A weakly-run race may suit those with a turn of foot late on. Quian (GER) has the highest rating (109) and produced strong performances recently. Trainer Philip Kirby’s hot streak makes Be The Difference an interesting contender. Present Fair for McCain is another to consider given the trainer’s decent Catterick record.

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15:00 BBC MAKE A DIFFERENCE AWARDS HANDICAP CHASE (Class 5, 1m 7f 145y)

Pace Forecast: Strong
Shortlist:

• Treaty Boy (IRE) – High 100+ ratings in last two chases, strong finisher.
• Beat The Edge (IRE) – Improving, placed form at 19f, step back in trip could suit.
• Fearless Action (IRE) – Last run rated 103, trainer Chris Grant has 7% strike rate at Catterick.

Analysis:
A strongly run race will favour those who can stay on late. Treaty Boy (IRE) looks well placed with a strong recent record. Beat The Edge (IRE) could benefit from the drop in trip, while Fearless Action (IRE) has scope to run well but lacks a proven Catterick record.

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15:30 RACING TV CLUB DAY MAIDEN HURDLE (Class 4, 1m 7f 156y)

Pace Forecast: Weak
Shortlist:

• Ballyvango (IRE) – Best Timeform rating (118), progressive form, strong chance.
• The Last Cloud (IRE) – Rated 115, solid recent form over hurdles.
• Solent Gateway (IRE) – Timeform rating 110+, can build on last run.

Analysis:
A slowly run maiden hurdle could turn tactical. Ballyvango (IRE) holds the strongest form claims and a repeat of his last run should be enough. The Last Cloud (IRE) is a proven stayer but may lack Ballyvango’s class. Solent Gateway (IRE) offers value.

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16:00 EASBY ABBEY NOVICES’ LIMITED HANDICAP CHASE (Class 3, 2m 3f 51y)

Pace Forecast: Weak
Shortlist:

• Classic Maestro (IRE) – Best recent chase rating (141), classiest form in the field.
• Not Staying Long (IRE) – Rated 139p, progressive, looks well handicapped.
• Master Breffni (IRE) – Three strong chase runs, solid each-way claims.

Analysis:
A weakly run race could suit Classic Maestro (IRE), who has the strongest chase form. Not Staying Long (IRE) is a progressive chaser and gets weight from the top-rated horse. Master Breffni (IRE) is a solid each-way option.

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16:30 VISIT racingtv.com HANDICAP CHASE (Class 4, 3m 1f 54y)

Pace Forecast: Very Weak
Shortlist:

• From The Ashes (IRE) – Timeform 130, lightly raced for Charles Byrnes.
• Broken Ice (IRE) – Trainer John McConnell does well with raiders, 127 rating.
• Sean Og (IRE) – Timeform 128, could improve off a low weight.

Analysis:
With a slow pace, this could turn into a tactical affair. From The Ashes (IRE), trained by Byrnes, has the best numbers and could improve. Broken Ice (IRE) is interesting given his trainer’s strong strike rate with UK runners. Sean Og (IRE) is a danger at the weights.

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17:00 RACING AGAIN 5th MARCH HANDICAP HURDLE (Class 4, 3m 1f 71y)

Pace Forecast: Even
Shortlist:

• Asa (FR) – Trainer Philip Kirby in form, best Timeform rating (121).
• Clondaw Royale (IRE) – Timeform 117, strong staying performances.
• Forest Blaze – Improving, ran well over similar trip last time.

Analysis:
A well-run staying contest should suit Asa (FR), who has the best numbers and trainer form. Clondaw Royale (IRE) stays well and is another to consider. Forest Blaze has been improving and is worth keeping an eye on.

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