Catterick Bridge Race 5 - Pointing Pointers Open Hunters' Chase
It is hard to ignore the appeal of GABORIOT (1) who reverts to hunters chases after a good spell in handicaps which included finishing runner-up attempting the Aintree Grand Sefton Chase on penultimate start. Key player. ZHIGULI (7) could prove the biggest danger having placed third of fourteen on recent seasonal return tackling a point-to-point. Represents handy local connections and deserves consideration. BRANDY MCQUEEN (6) arrives off the back of a 4L victory between the flags last month. Might challenge back under rules. LUNAR CONTACT (5) gets on well with this rider and likely playing for the minor placings.

Jockey: Mr Huw Edwards
Weight: 79kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from the paddock today. Finished off last preparation didn't finish the race at Aintree December 6 over 5200m. When resuming last campaign 2 of 17 runners at Aintree November 8 over 4200m, 2 len behind Colonel Harry with 66kg at $19. Key runner while fresh.
Last Starts 88 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99/13 | 06/12/2025 | 28 | STPLE HCP 6U | $272,240.00 | Aintree | 5230m | Soft | Robert Dunne | 64.5kg | 6:53.90 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $8.50 |
| 2/17 | 08/11/2025 | 259 | STPLE HCP 6U | $154,270.00 | Aintree | 4224m | Good Soft | Robert Dunne | 66kg | 5:18.94 | 7-6-2 | 0 |
| 2.0L | $19.00 |
| 99/17 | 22/02/2025 | 54 | HCP CHSE 5U | $147,600.00 | Newcastle Uk | 6689m | Good Soft | Henry Brooke | 72kg | 8:45.10 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $12.00 |
| 3/7 | 30/12/2024 | 16 | HCP CHSE 4U | $46,130.00 | Haydock Park | 5721m | Soft | Ben Smith | 76kg | 8:08.20 | 4-3-3 | 0 |
| 10.8L | $4.33 |
| 6/14 | 14/12/2024 | 35 | HCP CHSE 4U | $92,250.00 | Doncaster | 4822m | Good Soft | Henry Brooke | 66.5kg | 6:00.00 | 7-7-6 | 0 |
| 13.0L | $3.50 |
| 3/13 | 09/11/2024 | 164 | HCP CHSE 6U | $134,580.00 | Aintree | 4224m | Good Soft | Henry Brooke | 64.5kg | 5:23.52 | 7-4-3 | 0 |
| 4.3L | $11.00 |
| 1/9 | 29/05/2024 | 26 | CHSE 5U | $11,010.00 | Cartmel | 5129m | Soft | Edward Vaughan | 76.5kg | 7:11.12 | 4-1-1 | 0 |
| 2.3L | $2.00 |
| 1/10 | 03/05/2024 | 22 | CHSE HUNT 5U | $12,430.00 | Cheltenham | 6537m | Soft | Harry Myddelton | 75kg | 9:21.08 | 5-1-1 | 0 |
| 3.3L | $4.00 |
| 99/22 | 11/04/2024 | 36 | CHSE HUNT 6U | $87,740.00 | Aintree | 4224m | Heavy | H Myddelton | 76kg | 5:51.97 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $17.00 |
| 1/11 | 06/03/2024 | 77 | WFA CHSE HUNT 5U | $9,230.00 | Catterick Bridge | 5078m | Soft | George Cowley | 79kg | 6:52.60 | 5-1-1 | 0 |
| 6.0L | $4.00 |
| 3/8 | 20/12/2023 | 33 | STPLE HCP 4U | $27,220.00 | Ludlow | 4828m | Soft | Henry Brooke | 68.5kg | 6:26.13 | - | 0 |
| 0.5L | $3.50 |

Jockey: Mr F Foster
Weight: 77kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming finished second in a small field at Hexham on November 29 over 4800m, on heavy track; 40 len behind Paul Marvel with 73kg. Second run from a spell finished eighth of 14 runners at Sheriff Hutton on January 18 over 4800m, slow track; 32 len behind Fumet D'oudairies carrying 76kg. Not sure he is up to this.
Last Starts 45 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/14 | 18/01/2026 | 50 | P2P | $0.00 | Sheriff Hutton P2p | 4828m | Soft | Felix Foster | 76kg | 7:05.80 | - | 0 |
| 32.4L | $21.00 |
| 2/5 | 29/11/2025 | 208 | P2P | $0.00 | Hexham P2p | 4828m | Heavy | Felix Foster | 73kg | 7:52.00 | - | 0 |
| 40.0L | $6.00 |
| 3/6 | 05/05/2025 | 23 | P2P | $0.00 | Witton Castle P2p | 4828m | Good Firm | F Foster | 74kg | 6:08.00 | - | 0 |
| 24.0L | $13.00 |
| 2/3 | 12/04/2025 | 20 | P2P | $0.00 | Hornby Castle P2p | 4828m | Good | F Foster | 76kg | 7:31.40 | - | 0 |
| 2.5L | $4.50 |
| 3/5 | 23/03/2025 | 35 | P2P | $0.00 | Dalton Park P2p | 4828m | Good Soft | F Foster | 76kg | 7:38.70 | - | 0 |
| 18.1L | $5.00 |
| 8/12 | 16/02/2025 | 22 | P2P | $0.00 | Duncombe Park P2p | 4828m | Good Soft | F Foster | 79.5kg | 6:00.70 | - | 0 |
| 69.8L | $15.00 |
| 2/6 | 25/01/2025 | 41 | P2P | $0.00 | Sheriff Hutton P2p | 4828m | Dead | F Foster | 79.5kg | 7:02.20 | - | 0 |
| 0.8L | $9.00 |
| 99/14 | 15/12/2024 | 14 | P2P | $0.00 | Alnwick P2p | 4828m | Good Soft | F Foster | 71kg | 6:32.00 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $15.00 |
| 3/7 | 01/12/2024 | 254 | P2P | $0.00 | Hexham P2p | 4828m | Heavy | F Foster | 71kg | 8:00.90 | - | 0 |
| 52.0L | $12.00 |
| 99/6 | 22/03/2024 | 23 | HCP HDLE 4U | $11,350.00 | Hexham | 4684m | Heavy | Theo Gillard | 75.5kg | 6:56.70 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $26.00 |
| 6/6 | 28/02/2024 | 16 | STPLE HCP 5U | $18,150.00 | Bangor On Dee | 4828m | Heavy | Theo Gillard | 76kg | 7:03.56 | 2-6-6 | 0 |
| 71.0L | $17.00 |

Jockey: Mr T Walsh
Weight: 77kgs
Stats
Comments
Having second run back today. Fresh up after 10 months pulled up at Fakenham on February 13 over 4800m. Previously second-up finished 13th of 29 starters at Aintree on April 3 over 4220m, 43 len behind Gracchus De Balme carrying 76kg at $201. Worth another chance and can figure in the finish.
Last Starts 19 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99/5 | 13/02/2026 | 287 | CHSE 5U | $8,880.00 | Fakenham | 4828m | Soft | Troy Walsh | 74kg | 6:52.21 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $26.00 |
| 99/10 | 02/05/2025 | 29 | CHSE 5U | $10,150.00 | Cheltenham | 4139m | Good | Troy Walsh | 76.5kg | 5:17.83 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $29.00 |
| 13/29 | 03/04/2025 | 25 | CHSE 6U | $92,250.00 | Aintree | 4241m | Good Soft | Troy Walsh | 76kg | 5:30.29 | 9-13-13 | 0 |
| 43.5L | $201.00 |
| 4/6 | 09/03/2025 | 174 | CHSE 5U | $9,230.00 | Carlisle | 4204m | Good | J J Murphy-Knight | 79kg | 5:43.19 | 2-4-4 | 0 |
| 32.3L | $5.00 |
| 99/14 | 16/09/2024 | 58 | HCP HDLE 4U | $14,210.00 | Worcester | 4626m | Good | Richie Mclernon | 76kg | 5:43.40 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $21.00 |
| 12/16 | 20/07/2024 | 41 | STPLE HCP 4U | $181,490.00 | Market Rasen | 4325m | Good | Brian Hughes | 70.5kg | 5:21.58 | 10-13-12 | 0 |
| 22.8L | $21.00 |
| 8/9 | 09/06/2024 | 27 | STPLE HCP 5U | $36,300.00 | Perth Uk | 4023m | Good Firm | Richie Mclernon | 74.5kg | 4:53.17 | 2-7-8 | 0 |
| 23.8L | $5.00 |
| 1/9 | 13/05/2024 | 24 | STPLE HCP 5U | $16,150.00 | Hereford | 4224m | Good | Richie Mclernon | 76kg | 5:12.30 | 3-2-1 | 0 |
| 5.5L | $7.00 |
| 2/7 | 19/04/2024 | 202 | STPLE HCP 5U | $16,150.00 | Fontwell Park | 4325m | Good | Richard Mclernon | 76.5kg | 5:26.80 | 4-3-2 | 0 |
| 10.0L | $9.50 |
| 4/12 | 30/09/2023 | 28 | STPLE HCP 4U | $42,350.00 | Market Rasen | 4325m | Good | Richard Mclernon | 69.5kg | 5:31.90 | - | 0 |
| 5.5L | $10.00 |
| 8/8 | 02/09/2023 | 42 | HDLE HCP 4U | $35,390.00 | Newton Abbot | 4325m | Good | Richard Mclernon | 70kg | 5:02.77 | - | 0 |
| 31.8L | $8.50 |

Jockey: Mr William Brown
Weight: 77kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming finished second of 9 runners at Sheriff Hutton on January 18 over 4800m, on slow going 9 len behind Camdonian carrying 77kg. Second run from a spell finished sixth of 9 starters at Yorkshire P2p on February 22 over 4800m, 36 len behind Tag Man with 79.5kg. Win would surprise. Looking to others.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 22/02/2026 | 35 | P2P | $0.00 | Yorkshire P2p | 4828m | Good Soft | W J Brown | 79.5kg | 6:12.10 | - | 0 |
| 36.5L | $4.50 |
| 2/9 | 18/01/2026 | 140 | P2P | $0.00 | Sheriff Hutton P2p | 4828m | Soft | W J Brown | 77kg | 7:06.00 | - | 0 |
| 9.0L | $21.00 |
| 4/12 | 31/08/2025 | 38 | HCP CHSE 5U | $16,150.00 | Worcester | 4023m | Good | Richie Mclernon | 75kg | 5:00.10 | 2-2-1-2-3-4-4-4 | 0 |
| 29.5L | $11.00 |
| 2/10 | 24/07/2025 | 16 | HCP CHSE 4U | $11,160.00 | Worcester | 4023m | Good | Richie Mclernon | 76kg | 5:05.78 | 1-1-2 | 0 |
| 4.0L | $9.50 |
| 4/6 | 08/07/2025 | 34 | HCP CHSE 4U | $16,150.00 | Uttoxeter | 4023m | Good | Richie Mclernon | 71kg | 4:54.70 | 1-4-4 | 0 |
| 28.5L | $9.50 |
| 1/4 | 04/06/2025 | 29 | HCP CHSE 5U | $14,340.00 | Warwick Uk | 4023m | Good | Richie Mclernon | 73kg | 4:56.75 | 1-2-1 | 0 |
| 2.0L | $6.00 |
| 3/7 | 06/05/2025 | 87 | HCP CHSE 5U | $16,150.00 | Ffos Las | 3218m | Good | Richie Mclernon | 75kg | 4:06.65 | 3-4-3 | 0 |
| 15.5L | $26.00 |
| 99/5 | 08/02/2025 | 249 | HCP CHSE 5U | $16,150.00 | Uttoxeter | 3218m | Soft | Benjamin Macey | 72.5kg | 4:19.39 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $4.50 |
| 8/14 | 04/06/2024 | 29 | STPLE HCP 5U | $16,150.00 | Southwell | 3218m | Good | Jonjo O'neill Jr | 76kg | 4:09.35 | 8-9-8 | 0 |
| 34.3L | $13.00 |
| 4/8 | 06/05/2024 | 59 | MHDLE 4U | $14,520.00 | Kempton Park | 4224m | Good | Jonjo O'neill Jr | 71.5kg | 5:17.10 | 1-4-4 | 0 |
| 15.5L | $5.50 |
| 2/9 | 08/03/2024 | 22 | WFA HDLE HUNT MDN 4U | $13,840.00 | Exeter | 3365m | Soft | Jonjo O'neill Jr. | 72kg | 4:20.60 | 1-1-2 | 0 |
| 2.0L | $1.91 |

Jockey: Miss R L M Duffy
Weight: 77kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start finished sixth of 9 runners at Borders P2p on February 8 over 4800m, 28 len behind Whatdeawant carrying 73.5kg. The run before finished sixth of 9 runners at Borders P2p on February 8 over 4800m, 26 len behind Whatdeawant with 71kg. Would need to improve sharply to feature.
Last Starts 24 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 08/02/2026 | 14 | P2P | $0.00 | Friars Haugh P2p | 4828m | Good Soft | R L M Duffy | 73.5kg | 6:39.00 | - | 0 |
| 28.0L | $5.00 |
| 1/4 | 25/01/2026 | 43 | P2P | $0.00 | Alnwick P2p | 4828m | Good Soft | R L M Duffy | 72kg | 6:42.00 | - | 0 |
| 4.5L | $3.00 |
| 4/9 | 13/12/2025 | 14 | P2P | $0.00 | Alnwick P2p | 4828m | Good Soft | R L M Duffy | 72kg | 6:26.30 | - | 0 |
| 20.8L | $2.38 |
| 2/5 | 29/11/2025 | 229 | P2P | $0.00 | Hexham P2p | 4023m | Heavy | R L M Duffy | 72kg | 6:06.30 | - | 0 |
| 5.5L | $2.75 |
| 2/7 | 14/04/2025 | 84 | CHSE 5U | $10,150.00 | Hexham | 4865m | Good | Rebekah Duffy | 77kg | 6:47.00 | 3-3-2 | 0 |
| 9.0L | $5.50 |
| 99/10 | 20/01/2025 | 29 | HCP CHSE 5U | $18,600.00 | Warwick Uk | 5129m | Good Soft | Jack Andrews | 73.5kg | 6:33.55 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $17.00 |
| 99/7 | 22/12/2024 | 26 | HCP APP CHSE 4U | $36,900.00 | Fakenham | 4264m | Good Soft | Gina Andrews | 69kg | 5:41.28 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $3.75 |
| 1/6 | 26/11/2024 | 7 | HCP HDLE 3U | $11,350.00 | Southwell | 4883m | Good | Callum Pritchard | 76kg | 6:40.11 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 2.3L | $1.62 |
| 1/7 | 19/11/2024 | 20 | HCP CHSE 4U | $27,220.00 | Fakenham | 4828m | Good Soft | Callum Pritchard | 73kg | 6:38.00 | - | 0 |
| 12.0L | $2.50 |

Jockey: Miss Lucy Brown
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
On a three run winning streak. Last start won by 4 len Borders P2p on February 8 over 4800m defeating Courting Flow with 76kg in a jumps. Run before won by 4 len Borders P2p on February 8 over 4800m defeating Courting Flow with 76kg in a jumps. Cannot be underestimated.
Last Starts 24 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 08/02/2026 | 14 | P2P | $0.00 | Friars Haugh P2p | 4828m | Good Soft | L Brown | 76kg | 6:41.00 | - | 0 |
| 4.0L | $3.50 |
| 2/8 | 25/01/2026 | 389 | P2P | $0.00 | Alnwick P2p | 4023m | Good Soft | L Brown | 73kg | 5:42.00 | - | 0 |
| 12.0L | $11.00 |
| 3/8 | 01/01/2025 | 34 | HCP HDLE 4U | $14,760.00 | Musselburgh | 4791m | Soft | Craig Nichol | 75.5kg | 6:23.25 | 2-2-2-2-3-3-3-3 | 0 |
| 17.5L | $8.00 |
| 6/8 | 28/11/2024 | 25 | HCP CHSE 4U | $22,140.00 | Musselburgh | 4752m | Good Soft | Sam Coltherd | 71kg | 6:05.45 | 2-4-6 | 0 |
| 24.0L | $5.50 |
| 99/9 | 03/11/2024 | 28 | HCP CHSE 4U | $64,580.00 | Carlisle | 5261m | Good Soft | Bruce Lynn | 64.5kg | 7:01.94 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $4.00 |
| 2/10 | 06/10/2024 | 100 | STPLE HCP 4U | $18,150.00 | Kelso | 5230m | Good | Bruce Lynn | 69kg | 6:45.68 | 1-2-2 | 0 |
| 5.5L | $2.88 |
| 8/11 | 28/06/2024 | 19 | STPLE HCP 5U | $17,690.00 | Cartmel | 5129m | Good | Craig Nichol | 71.5kg | 6:24.60 | 4-7-8 | 0 |
| 47.8L | $13.00 |
| 6/11 | 09/06/2024 | 32 | STPLE HCP 5U | $21,780.00 | Perth Uk | 4828m | Good Firm | Craig Nichol | 73kg | 5:50.75 | 6-7-6 | 0 |
| 30.0L | $5.00 |
| 6/15 | 08/05/2024 | 19 | HDLE HCP 4U | $16,340.00 | Kelso | 4526m | Good | Edward Austin | 72kg | 5:40.36 | 1-3-6 | 0 |
| 13.8L | $13.00 |

Jockey: Mr Thomas Easterby
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing second-up today. Freshened for 45 days. Fresh up after nine months finished third of 14 starters at Sheriff Hutton on January 18 over 4800m, slow track; 3.5 len behind Fumet D'oudairies carrying 78.5kg. Previously second-up finished third of 10 runners at Friars Haugh on January 19 2025 over 4000m, 6 len behind Diable De Sivola carrying 70kg. Can improve on first up performance. Can find winning form this time.
Last Starts 45 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/14 | 18/01/2026 | 258 | P2P | $0.00 | Sheriff Hutton P2p | 4828m | Soft | S Lee | 78.5kg | 7:05.80 | - | 0 |
| 3.5L | $15.00 |
| 5/7 | 05/05/2025 | 29 | P2P | $0.00 | Witton Castle P2p | 4828m | Good Firm | R Howarth | 77.5kg | 6:14.00 | - | 0 |
| 17.6L | $5.50 |
| 1/3 | 06/04/2025 | 35 | P2P | $0.00 | Sheriff Hutton P2p | 4828m | Good | Isla John | 76kg | 7:09.00 | - | 0 |
| 0.5L | $1.33 |
| 99/14 | 02/03/2025 | 14 | P2P | $0.00 | Charm Park P2p | 4828m | Good | R Howarth | 77.5kg | 6:36.90 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $4.00 |
| 3/12 | 16/02/2025 | 14 | P2P | $0.00 | Duncombe Park P2p | 4828m | Good Soft | Isla John | 77.5kg | 6:00.70 | - | 0 |
| 10.8L | $9.00 |
| 1/4 | 02/02/2025 | 14 | P2P | $0.00 | Askham Bryan College P2p | 4828m | Good | Isla John | 76kg | 6:26.70 | - | 0 |
| 2.3L | $1.57 |
| 3/10 | 19/01/2025 | 49 | P2P | $0.00 | Friars Haugh P2p | 4023m | Good Soft | R Howarth | 70kg | 4:55.00 | - | 0 |
| 6.8L | $8.00 |
| 5/7 | 01/12/2024 | 288 | P2P | $0.00 | Hexham P2p | 4023m | Heavy | Isla John | 76kg | 6:20.90 | - | 0 |
| 67.0L | $5.00 |
| 4/6 | 17/02/2024 | 67 | STPLE HCP 5U | $36,300.00 | Haydock Park | 4023m | Heavy | Caoilin Quinn | 72kg | 5:42.60 | 3-3-4 | 0 |
| 18.0L | $5.50 |
| 2/2 | 12/12/2023 | 18 | STPLE HCP 4U | $17,070.00 | Fontwell Park | 4325m | Heavy | Caoilin Quinn | 69.5kg | 6:12.43 | 2-2-2 | 0 |
| 6.5L | $1.73 |
| 99/8 | 24/11/2023 | 20 | STPLE HCP 4U | $63,520.00 | Ascot Uk | 4224m | Good | Caoilin Quinn | 67.5kg | 5:15.89 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $12.00 |