Catterick Bridge Race 3 - Happy 50th Birthday Victoria Melling Hcp
RUN THIS WAY (1) First run back from a break. Tidy effort when 3rd last run at Doncaster. Has early speed and positions nicely. Jockey D Nolan has been successful before. Can go on with it. BATTENBURG BELLE (6) Honest race when 3rd last start at this track. Finishes off strongly. In strong racing shape since resuming from a spell. Goes very close. BARMYBLADE (3) Unimpressive effort when 7th last run at this venue. Should come to hand quickly. Added confidence with David Allan doing the steering. Can give this a shake. POWERNAP (5) Fairly underwhelming when 8th last start at Doncaster but competing at a lower level of competition. Shows good early pace. Gets a favourable draw. One of the hopes.

Jockey: D Nolan
Weight: 61.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a break. In the money when 3rd last run at Doncaster. Should race on the speed. D Nolan is very comfortable aboard. Well respected contender.
Last Starts 81 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/16 | 06/06/2026 | - | CL6 | $8,853.00 | Doncaster | 1208m | GOOD | David Nolan | 61kg | - | - | 7 |
| 0.8L | $5.00 |
| 4/9 | 03/06/2026 | - | CL6 | $7,869.00 | Nottingham | 1223m | GD(GD/SF PL) | David Nolan | 60.5kg | - | 2-1-1-2-1-3 | 12 |
| 1.55L | $2.75 |
| 1/17 | 16/05/2026 | - | CL6 | $5,902.00 | Thirsk | 1207m | GD(GD/SF PL) | Paul Mulrennan | 57.5kg | - | - | 12 |
| 1.75L | $7.00 |
| 1/11 | 07/05/2026 | - | Div 2 | $5,902.00 | Redcar | 1204m | GOOD | David Nolan | 58kg | - | - | 11 |
| 1L | $7.50 |
| 7/17 | 18/04/2026 | - | CL6 | $6,886.00 | Thirsk | 1207m | GOOD | David Nolan | 58.5kg | - | - | 13 |
| 4.8L | $8.00 |
| 8/12 | 09/12/2025 | - | Div 2 | $8,853.00 | Newcastle | 1207m | GOOD | David Nolan | 59.5kg | - | 10-10-8-10-9-8 | 14 |
| 6.6L | $23.00 |
| 11/14 | 18/11/2025 | - | Div 2 | $5,902.00 | Newcastle | 1207m | GOOD | Harry Russell | 60.5kg | - | 4-4-4-5-10-11 | 5 |
| 10.6L | $26.00 |
| 5/10 | 04/11/2025 | - | Div 1 | $5,902.00 | Redcar | 1204m | GOOD | David Nolan | 58.5kg | - | 3-4-4-2-3-5 | 6 |
| 1.85L | $9.50 |
| 5/9 | 14/10/2025 | - | CL6 | $6,100.00 | Newcastle | 1207m | GOOD | David Nolan | 61.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1-4-5 | 3 |
| 2.3L | $17.00 |
| 8/9 | 16/06/2025 | - | CL6 | $6,394.00 | Carlisle | 1172m | SOFT | David Nolan | 61.5kg | - | 3-2-2-2-7-8 | 4 |
| 11.75L | $5.00 |
| 6/8 | 29/05/2025 | - | Div 1 | $7,701.00 | Carlisle | 1172m | GOOD | Grace Bell | 63.5kg | - | 7-4-2-3-7-6 | 7 |
| 4L | $8.50 |
| 7/10 | 01/05/2025 | - | CL5 | $7,478.00 | Southwell | 1221m | GOOD | Dougie Costello | 57kg | - | 5-5-5-5-6-7 | 3 |
| 7.3L | $67.00 |
| 9/10 | 22/03/2025 | - | CL5 | $6,984.00 | Newcastle | 1207m | GOOD | David Nolan | 60kg | - | 4-3-4-7-9-9 | 3 |
| 13.35L | $29.00 |
| 7/13 | 18/10/2024 | - | CL5 | $7,378.00 | Redcar | 1204m | SOFT | David Nolan | 61kg | - | 4-4-4-4-5-7 | 3 |
| 5L | $5.00 |
| 4/9 | 28/09/2024 | - | Div 1 | $9,837.00 | Ripon | 1207m | SOFT | Dougie Costello | 63kg | - | - | 8 |
| 4.25L | $4.60 |
| 2/11 | 13/09/2024 | - | CL5 | $14,756.00 | Chester | 1222m | HEAVY | Mark Winn | 60.5kg | - | 4-3-4-3-2-2 | 7 |
| 0.5L | $4.80 |
| 5/10 | 26/08/2024 | - | Div 1 | $7,278.00 | Southwell | 1221m | GOOD | Dougie Costello | 60kg | - | 1-2-1-1-1-5 | 8 |
| 1.8L | $26.00 |
| 3/6 | 02/08/2024 | - | CL5 | $6,984.00 | Southwell | 1221m | GOOD | Ben Robinson | 61.5kg | - | 3-3-4-3-4-3 | 6 |
| 3.75L | $15.00 |
| 5/9 | 11/07/2024 | - | CL4 | $15,739.00 | Carlisle | 1172m | GOOD | David Nolan | 60.5kg | - | 1-1-1-2-4-5 | 3 |
| 2.3L | $8.00 |
| 1/10 | 20/06/2024 | - | CL6 | $6,886.00 | Ripon | 1207m | GOOD | David Nolan | 62kg | - | 3-5-4-2-1-1 | 3 |
| 0.5L | $3.40 |

Jockey: Joanna Mason
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
At $51.00 came in 8th last time at Thirsk but competing in a lower grade. Joanna Mason and Simon Whitaker are an imposing duo. Will be down in distance. Not interested.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/15 | 14/08/2026 | - | CL5 | $7,378.00 | Thirsk | 1607m | GOOD | Luke Morris | 53.5kg | - | - | 13 |
| 15.95L | $51.00 |
| 2/14 | 16/06/2026 | - | CL6 | $7,526.00 | Beverley | 1495m | GOOD | Tom Eaves | 62.5kg | - | - | 4 |
| 0.05L | $12.00 |
| 10/10 | 03/06/2026 | - | 4yo+ | $8,854.00 | Ripon | 1207m | GOOD | Rhys Elliott | 50.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| 15.78L | $29.00 |
| 11/14 | 10/04/2026 | - | CL6 | $5,902.00 | Thirsk | 1408m | GOOD | Joanna Mason | 60kg | - | - | 8 |
| 11.25L | $29.00 |
| 1/11 | 24/09/2025 | - | Div 2 | $5,902.00 | Redcar | 1408m | GOOD | Joanna Mason | 58.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1-1-1-1 | 11 |
| 0.1L | $12.00 |
| 5/11 | 09/09/2025 | - | CL6 | $7,870.00 | Catterick | 1413m | GOOD | Jason Hart | 58kg | - | 1-2-1-1-1-2-5 | 5 |
| 3L | $10.00 |
| 7/11 | 24/07/2025 | - | Rnd | $7,870.00 | Doncaster | 1602m | GOOD | Jason Hart | 57.5kg | - | 1-2-3-3-2-4-6-7 | 11 |
| 7.1L | $29.00 |
| 9/9 | 09/07/2025 | - | CL5 | $8,853.00 | Catterick | 1413m | GOOD | Cameron Hardie | 57.5kg | - | 3-3-3-3-4-9-9 | 5 |
| 24.3L | $23.00 |
| 5/14 | 10/06/2025 | - | CL5 | $14,755.00 | Catterick | 1413m | GOOD | Ben Sanderson | 58kg | - | 1-1-1-1-1-2-5 | 3 |
| 2.8L | $51.00 |
| 13/13 | 12/05/2025 | - | CL6 | $7,378.00 | Catterick | 1413m | GOOD | Andrea Pinna | 59kg | - | 4-6-6-8-11-12-13 | 6 |
| 38.85L | $9.00 |
| 1/14 | 09/04/2025 | - | CL6 | $7,870.00 | Catterick | 1413m | GOOD | Jason Hart | 54.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1-1-1-1 | 2 |
| 4.75L | $13.00 |
| 6/10 | 02/10/2024 | - | CL6 | $6,886.00 | Catterick | 1199m | SOFT | Ben Sanderson | 58.5kg | - | 8-7-7-4-4-6 | 1 |
| 8.75L | $7.00 |
| 13/13 | 24/09/2024 | - | Div 1 | $5,606.00 | Newcastle | 1420m | GOOD | Ben Sanderson | 60kg | - | 9-12-11-11-12-12-13 | 4 |
| 13.15L | $13.00 |
| 4/8 | 10/09/2024 | - | Div 1 | $6,886.00 | Catterick | 1413m | SOFT | Ben Sanderson | 57.5kg | - | 2-2-2-2-2-3-4 | 5 |
| 3.2L | $5.50 |
| 10/11 | 24/07/2024 | - | CL6 | $6,886.00 | Catterick | 1199m | FIRM | Ben Sanderson | 58kg | - | 3-2-2-3-10-10 | 8 |
| 19.3L | $7.00 |
| 1/12 | 10/07/2024 | - | CL6 | $7,526.00 | Catterick | 1413m | SOFT | Ben Sanderson | 55kg | - | 2-1-1-1-1-1-1 | 8 |
| 1.5L | $11.00 |
| 8/12 | 24/06/2024 | - | Div 1 | $5,902.00 | Thirsk | 1408m | GOOD | Ben Sanderson | 55.5kg | - | - | 4 |
| 8.05L | $26.00 |
| 12/12 | 08/06/2024 | - | Div 2 | $6,886.00 | Catterick | 1413m | GOOD | Mark Winn | 56kg | - | - | 8 |
| 7.3L | $4.60 |
| 2/7 | 23/05/2024 | - | Div 1 | $6,886.00 | Catterick | 1413m | SOFT | Mark Winn | 56.5kg | - | - | 12 |
| 0.3L | $5.00 |
| 10/12 | 17/10/2023 | - | CL6 | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1420m | Tom Eaves | - | - | 2 |
| 10.65L | $18.00 |

Jockey: D Allan
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Odds of $6.00 and below par when 7th last run at the track. Should be going forward early. Jockey David Allan has a high strike rate on board. Forward showing expected.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 17/08/2026 | - | 3UP CL6 HCP | $6,886.00 | Catterick | 1199m | GOOD | David Allan | 59.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| 9.38L | $6.00 |
| 4/8 | 04/08/2026 | - | 3UP CL6 HCP | $7,526.00 | Catterick | 1199m | GOOD TO FIRM | Sean Kirrane | 62kg | - | - | 8 |
| 4.8L | $10.00 |
| 1/7 | 22/07/2026 | - | CL6 | $6,886.00 | Catterick | 1199m | GOOD TO FIRM | David Allan | 58.5kg | - | - | 6 |
| 0.3L | $7.50 |
| 10/10 | 14/07/2026 | - | 4UP CL6 HCP | $7,526.00 | Beverley | 1005m | GOOD TO FIRM | David Allan | 61kg | - | - | 7 |
| 7.41L | $5.50 |
| 1/18 | 01/07/2026 | - | CL6 | $5,902.00 | Thirsk | 1207m | GOOD TO FIRM | David Allan | 59.5kg | - | - | 15 |
| 0.5L | $10.00 |
| 2/8 | 17/06/2026 | - | 3yo+ | $6,886.00 | Ripon | 1005m | GOOD | Sean Kirrane | 61.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| 0.91L | $6.00 |
| 8/8 | 28/05/2026 | - | CL6 | $6,886.00 | Ripon | 1207m | GOOD | James P Sullivan | 61kg | - | - | 5 |
| 6L | $17.00 |
| 12/13 | 19/05/2026 | - | CL6 | $7,378.00 | Nottingham | 1013m | GOOD | David Allan | 60.5kg | - | - | 6 |
| 15.9L | $8.50 |
| 6/11 | 07/05/2026 | - | Div 2 | $5,902.00 | Redcar | 1204m | GOOD | David Allan | 61.5kg | - | - | 4 |
| 4.4L | $10.00 |
| 4/8 | 22/04/2026 | - | CL6 | $6,886.00 | Catterick | 1005m | GOOD | Warren Fentiman | 60kg | - | - | 1 |
| 4.7L | $19.00 |
| 14/15 | 10/04/2026 | - | CL5 | $7,378.00 | Thirsk | 1207m | GOOD | Alex Jary | 56.5kg | - | - | 15 |
| 9.7L | $41.00 |
| 11/12 | 27/09/2025 | - | CL6 | $9,837.00 | Ripon | 1207m | GOOD | Sean Kirrane | 61kg | - | 4-8-6-9-11-11 | 3 |
| 10.95L | $34.00 |
| 14/14 | 16/09/2025 | - | CL4 | $9,837.00 | Redcar | 1204m | GOOD | Duran Fentiman | 55kg | - | 3-3-4-11-14-14 | 6 |
| 22.1L | $34.00 |
| 14/15 | 13/06/2025 | - | CL4 | $24,592.00 | York | 1005m | GOOD | Duran Fentiman | 54kg | - | 4-4-7-13-14 | 6 |
| 12.8L | $23.00 |
| 3/8 | 29/05/2025 | - | CL5 | $8,853.00 | Ripon | 1207m | GOOD | David Allan | 59.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1-2-3 | 1 |
| 2.75L | $3.75 |
| 1/10 | 18/05/2025 | - | CL6 | $6,886.00 | Ripon | 1207m | GOOD | David Allan | 62kg | - | 2-1-1-1-1-1 | 7 |
| 1L | $2.62 |
| 1/10 | 09/05/2025 | - | CL6 | $6,886.00 | Ripon | 1207m | GOOD | David Allan | 59kg | - | 2-1-1-1-1-1 | 2 |
| 2L | $3.75 |
| 6/7 | 28/04/2025 | - | CL6 | $6,886.00 | Ayr | 1005m | GOOD | David Allan | 59kg | - | 5-6-6-5-6 | 9 |
| 6.25L | $6.50 |
| 1/14 | 09/04/2025 | - | CL5 | $8,853.00 | Catterick | 1005m | GOOD | James P Sullivan | 53kg | - | 13-11-11-7-1 | 9 |
| 0.2L | $34.00 |
| 10/10 | 02/10/2024 | - | CL5 | $7,870.00 | Catterick | 1005m | SOFT | Amie Waugh | 51kg | - | 3-2-4-8-10 | 11 |
| 10.25L | $51.00 |

Jockey: A Mullen
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
At $7.50 below par performance when 9th last time at Thirsk but will try to take advantage of the draw. Likely to be well placed early. Looks good for a place at least.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 07/08/2026 | - | 3Y CLASS 6 HCP | $5,902.00 | Thirsk | 1207m | GD(GD/FM PL) | Andrew Mullen | 60.5kg | - | - | 2 |
| 16.7L | $7.50 |
| 6/9 | 26/06/2026 | - | CL6 | $7,081.00 | Doncaster | 1208m | GOOD TO FIRM | Jason Watson | 61kg | - | - | 4 |
| 4.55L | $4.00 |
| 7/9 | 12/06/2026 | - | CL5 | $12,444.00 | Goodwood | 1207m | SOFT | Finley Marsh | 60kg | - | - | 1 |
| 9.8L | $6.50 |
| 3/6 | 04/06/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Wetherby | 1106m | GOOD | Hector Crouch | 58kg | - | - | 6 |
| 2.75L | $19.00 |
| 8/10 | 04/05/2026 | - | CL5 | $11,804.00 | Windsor | 1025m | GOOD | Tom Marquand | 61.5kg | - | 6-5-5-7-8 | 1 |
| 5.2L | $6.50 |
| 2/5 | 31/03/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Wolverhampton | 1025m | GOOD | Hollie Doyle | 58kg | - | - | 2 |
| 2.25L | $2.10 |
| 2/4 | 21/10/2025 | - | GBB Race | $9,788.00 | Yarmouth | 1044m | GOOD | Kieran Shoemark | 58kg | - | 1-1-1-2-2 | 4 |
| 3.5L | $3.25 |
| 2/6 | 08/10/2025 | - | GBB Race | $6,786.00 | Nottingham | 1013m | GOOD | Ray Dawson | 58kg | - | 3-3-2-2-2 | 2 |
| 4L | $8.00 |

Jockey: D C Costello
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Started at $8.50 and underperformed when 8th last start at Doncaster but lining up against easier rivals. Won't be far away during the run. Will be around the mark.
Last Starts 48 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 09/07/2026 | - | CL5 | $8,083.00 | Doncaster | 1136m | GOOD TO FIRM | Venetia Thompson | 59.5kg | - | - | 10 |
| 6.35L | $8.50 |
| 1/6 | 11/06/2026 | - | CL6 | $6,886.00 | Catterick | 1005m | GOOD | Clifford Lee | 56kg | - | - | 3 |
| 4.25L | $1.80 |
| 2/8 | 04/06/2026 | - | CL6 | $7,378.00 | Wetherby | 1106m | GD/FM(GD PL) | David Egan | 56kg | - | 2-2-2-2-2 | 7 |
| 1.25L | $6.00 |
| 2/9 | 30/05/2026 | - | CL6 | $6,886.00 | Catterick | 1005m | GOOD | Dougie Costello | 57kg | - | - | 1 |
| 2.25L | $10.00 |
| 5/8 | 18/05/2026 | - | CL5 | $7,478.00 | Wolverhampton | 1025m | GOOD | Kieran Oneill | 52.5kg | - | - | 4 |
| 4L | $41.00 |
| 13/14 | 07/05/2026 | - | CL6 | $5,902.00 | Redcar | 1204m | GD(GD/FM PL) | Dougie Costello | 60.5kg | - | - | 2 |
| 10.8L | $41.00 |
| 4/5 | 28/10/2025 | - | CL6 | $7,526.00 | Catterick | 1199m | SOFT | Dougie Costello | 59kg | - | 3-3-3-4-4-4 | 1 |
| 6.75L | $7.50 |
| 3/8 | 17/10/2025 | - | CL6 | $7,526.00 | Redcar | 1005m | GOOD | Dougie Costello | 59.5kg | - | 7-8-8-4-3 | 4 |
| 2.55L | $21.00 |
| 7/7 | 26/08/2025 | - | CL5 | $8,853.00 | Ripon | 1005m | GOOD | Joanna Mason | 56.5kg | - | 6-6-5-5-7 | 2 |
| 9.55L | $15.00 |
| 7/8 | 21/07/2025 | - | GBB Race | $7,378.00 | Beverley | 1005m | SOFT | Tom Eaves | 57.5kg | - | 1-1-2-5-7 | 8 |
| 11L | $34.00 |
| 4/8 | 09/07/2025 | - | GBB Race | $7,869.00 | Catterick | 1005m | GOOD | Joanna Mason | 57.5kg | - | 4-4-4-5-4 | 1 |
| 3.7L | $101.00 |
| 7/7 | 21/06/2025 | - | GBB Race | $6,886.00 | Redcar | 1005m | GOOD | Joanna Mason | 57kg | - | 7-7-7-7-7 | 7 |
| 7.7L | $41.00 |

Jockey: Jason Hart
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Looked good when 3rd last start around here. Looking sharp on the track this campaign. Should be swooping on the field late. Will be around the mark at good odds.
Last Starts 22 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 04/08/2026 | - | 3UP CL6 HCP | $7,526.00 | Catterick | 1199m | GOOD TO FIRM | Jason Hart | 57.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| 4.34L | $10.00 |
| 3/11 | 26/07/2026 | - | CL6 | $6,394.00 | Pontefract | 1207m | GOOD TO FIRM | Jason Hart | 59kg | - | - | 8 |
| 1.25L | $9.50 |
| 5/6 | 04/07/2026 | - | CL6 | $8,508.00 | Beverley | 1495m | GD/FM(GD PL) | Cieren Fallon | 60.5kg | - | - | 7 |
| 11.25L | $4.00 |
| 1/7 | 22/06/2026 | - | CL6 | $6,886.00 | Catterick | 1199m | GOOD | Cieren Fallon | 59kg | - | - | 1 |
| 0.2L | $3.50 |
| 2/9 | 08/06/2026 | - | CL6 | $6,394.00 | Carlisle | 1172m | SOFT | Jason Hart | 59kg | - | - | 1 |
| 0.75L | $2.75 |
| 2/6 | 30/05/2026 | - | CL6 | $6,886.00 | Catterick | 1199m | GOOD | Andrew Mullen | 58kg | - | - | 4 |
| 2L | $3.25 |
| 2/9 | 17/05/2026 | - | Div 2 | $6,886.00 | Ripon | 1207m | GOOD | Andrew Mullen | 57kg | - | - | 5 |
| 1.5L | $8.00 |
| 6/11 | 07/05/2026 | - | CL6 | $5,902.00 | Redcar | 1608m | GOOD | Jason Hart | 58.5kg | - | - | 7 |
| 6.95L | $11.00 |
| 8/12 | 20/04/2026 | - | CL6 | $5,902.00 | Redcar | 1608m | GOOD | Hollie Doyle | 57kg | - | 9-10-10-12-12-10-9-8 | 9 |
| 10.5L | $15.00 |
| 3/14 | 07/04/2026 | - | CL6 | $6,394.00 | Pontefract | 1207m | GOOD | Kaiya Fraser | 57kg | - | - | 1 |
| 1.5L | $15.00 |
| 9/10 | 20/01/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Newcastle | 1005m | GOOD | Andrew Mullen | 55.5kg | - | 10-10-9-9-9 | 7 |
| 18.3L | $201.00 |
| 6/10 | 29/12/2025 | - | GBB Race | $9,493.00 | Newcastle | 1207m | GOOD | Andrew Mullen | 58kg | - | 6-8-8-7-8-6 | 9 |
| 13.2L | $126.00 |
| 10/13 | 19/12/2025 | - | GBB Race | $6,197.00 | Newcastle | 1207m | GOOD | Andrew Mullen | 57.5kg | - | 13-12-12-11-10-10 | 2 |
| 8.9L | $67.00 |