Race Conditions + Pace Angles + Draw Angles
Race Title: 2.15 Catterick – Download The Raceday Ready App Amateur Jockeys’ Handicap
Class/Trip/Surface: Class 5 | 1m 4f 13y | Turf (Good to Firm)
Pace Scenario: Likely even pace, with Made All and Star Start capable of pressing early. No strong front-end competition suggests this could set up best for handy types.
Draw Bias: Low draws are typically favourable on quick ground over this trip at Catterick, particularly when pace is even.
Strongest Contenders + Main Dangers + Interesting Outsiders
Strongest Contenders:
- Unplugged – Proven (8/10)
Superb C&D record (11212), caught on the line last time under today’s rider. Likely well positioned tactically and well handicapped. Trainer/jockey combo know how to win this race. Track specialist. - Made All – Progressive (8/10)
Improving under Sam England, won 3 of last 5 and did so comfortably latest. Well-handled by this rider and tactically versatile; clear upward trajectory in lower grades. - Stellarmasterpiece – Proven (7/10)
C&D specialist (3 wins from 5 starts at trip/track), lightly raced in this sphere. Best efforts all at Catterick and now returns to favourable ground/trip after a solid third to Made All. Strong course profile.
Main Dangers:
- Star Start – Progressive (6/10)
Won last two and showed grit last time, though may have benefited from the run of race. This is a better contest and he has to prove himself up in class. - Expressionless – Regressive (6/10)
Capable on his day and has contested better races. Eyecatcher at Newbury earlier this year but has failed to back that up; cheekpieces return but hasn’t proven effectiveness at this trip.
Interesting Outsiders:
- Purple Gown – Unexposed (6/10)
Third on return from a break; that was a fair run. Has shaped like she wants further and looks on a workable mark. Stamina the question, but not discounted. - Throne Hall – Regressive (4/10)
Strong pedigree and ability shown at higher levels, but he’s regressed badly this year and recent form poor. Trainer/jockey are effective, but he has a lot to prove.
Runner Scores and Suitability Analysis
- Unplugged: 8/10 – Very well suited to C&D, handles ground, tactically versatile, top amateur booked.
- Made All: 8/10 – Improving profile, won on good to firm, should be well positioned again.
- Stellarmasterpiece: 7/10 – Track and trip specialist, only below-par runs have come away from Catterick.
- Star Start: 6/10 – In good form, but tactically may face pace competition and up in class.
- Expressionless: 6/10 – Unreliable but dangerously weighted if finding best form.
- Purple Gown: 6/10 – Workable mark and shaped like further suits; ground fine.
- Throne Hall: 4/10 – Well treated on old form but has shown little spark in 2025.
- Yurinov: 3/10 – Profile uninspiring; mainly poor French form and little British promise.
Keep an eye on the market for support or big drifts for runners returning from layoffs of 90+ days.
Watch out for in-form sprinters returning quickly; they can be hot.
Each-Way Angles (8+ Runners)
With 9 declared, Stellarmasterpiece makes each-way appeal. She is back to a winning mark and excels at this course/trip.
Private Tissue Estimate
| Horse | Odds |
|---|---|
| Unplugged | 3/1 |
| Made All | 7/2 |
| Stellarmasterpiece | 11/2 |
| Star Start | 7/1 |
| Expressionless | 8/1 |
| Purple Gown | 10/1 |
| Throne Hall | 14/1 |
| Yurinov | 20/1 |
Market watch advised for runners making their 2nd start.
Summary + Professional Punter View (Smart Play)
This amateur handicap features several Catterick specialists and upwardly mobile types. Unplugged sets the standard on C&D form and has the best mix of recent form, track affinity, and tactical position. Made All is the main threat, with his improving profile and front-running ability, but faces a stronger field. Stellarmasterpiece appeals as a solid place option given her specialist status at the course.
Smart Play
- Win: Unplugged – Back at favoured venue with leading amateur; tactically ideal setup.
- Each-Way Saver: Stellarmasterpiece – Course specialist, under radar in market but conditions ideal.
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