Catterick Bridge Race 3 - Happy 50th Birthday Victoria Melling Hcp
BATTENBURG BELLE (6) has yet to miss the placings form three outings at this venue including a narrow victory in June. Third last time beaten 4.75L here three weeks ago. Sure to give a bold sight. POWERNAP (5) scored stylishly at this circuit (1000m) on penultimate start but failed to follow that up subsequently in an amateurs race at Doncaster (1100m). Worth following. RUN THIS WAY (1) has been absent since finishing 0.75L third in a big field at Doncaster (1200m) early June. Holds ability to take this if ready upon return. BARMYBLADE (3) was a course winner last month. Not difficult to see him getting back on track.

Jockey: D Nolan
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Mare returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign third of 16 at Doncaster June 6 over 1200m, 0.8 len behind Melissa Honey with 61kg at $5. First up last campaign seventh of 17 at Thirsk April 18 over 1200m, 5 len behind Eldeyaar carrying 58.5kg at $8. Likely to feature.
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 | 3 | HCP 4U | $16,330.00 | Doncaster | 1207m | Good Firm | David Nolan | 61kg | 1:11.20 | 5-5-3 | 7 |
| 0.8L | $5.00 |
| 4/9 | 03/06/2026 | 18 | HCP 4U | $14,520.00 | Nottingham | 1207m | Good | David Nolan | 60.5kg | 1:15.50 | 2-1-1-2-1-3 | 12 |
| 1.5L | $2.75 |
| 1/17 | 16/05/2026 | 9 | HCP 4U | $10,890.00 | Thirsk | 1207m | Good | Paul Mulrennan | 57kg | 1:12.03 | - | 12 |
| 1.8L | $7.00 |
| 1/11 | 07/05/2026 | 19 | APP HCP 4U | $10,890.00 | Redcar | 1207m | Good | David Nolan | 58kg | 1:09.87 | - | 11 |
| 1.0L | $7.50 |
| 7/17 | 18/04/2026 | 130 | HUNT HCP 4U | $12,700.00 | Thirsk | 1207m | Good | David Nolan | 58.5kg | 1:12.51 | - | 13 |
| 4.8L | $8.00 |
| 8/12 | 09/12/2025 | 21 | HCP 3U | $16,330.00 | Newcastle | 1207m | Neutral | David Nolan | 59.5kg | 1:13.45 | 10-7-8 | 14 |
| 6.5L | $23.00 |
| 11/14 | 18/11/2025 | 14 | HCP 3U | $10,890.00 | Newcastle | 1207m | Neutral | Harry Russell | 60.5kg | 1:14.29 | 4-5-11 | 5 |
| 10.5L | $26.00 |
| 5/10 | 04/11/2025 | 21 | HCP 3U | $10,890.00 | Redcar | 1207m | Good | David Nolan | 58.5kg | 1:10.34 | 3-2-5 | 6 |
| 1.8L | $9.50 |
| 5/9 | 14/10/2025 | 120 | HCP 4U | $11,440.00 | Newcastle | 1207m | Neutral | David Nolan | 61kg | 1:13.17 | 1-1-5 | 3 |
| 2.3L | $17.00 |
| 8/9 | 16/06/2025 | 18 | HCP 3U | $11,990.00 | Carlisle | 1171m | Soft | David Nolan | 61kg | 1:14.02 | 2-2-8 | 4 |
| 11.8L | $5.00 |
| 6/8 | 29/05/2025 | 28 | HCP APP 4U | $14,760.00 | Carlisle | 1171m | Good Soft | Grace Bell | 66kg | 1:15.85 | 7-3-6 | 7 |
| 4.0L | $8.50 |

Jockey: Joanna Mason
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start didn't do much in the run home; 8th of 15 at Thirsk on August 14 over 1600m, 16 len behind Military Leader carrying 53.5kg at $51. The start before that rolled along in front then was edged out late 2nd of 14 at Beverley on June 16 over 1500m, nose behind Langholm carrying 62.5kg at $12. Seriously doubt her chances in this.
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 | 59 | HCP 4U | $13,610.00 | Thirsk | 1609m | Good | Luke Morris | 53.5kg | 1:38.19 | 1-1-8 | 13 |
| 16.0L | $51.00 |
| 2/14 | 16/06/2026 | 13 | HCP 3U | $13,890.00 | Beverley | 1508m | Good | Tom Eaves | 62.5kg | 1:31.70 | 1-1-2 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $12.00 |
| 10/10 | 03/06/2026 | 54 | HCP 4U | $16,340.00 | Ripon | 1207m | Good | Rhys Elliott | 51kg | 1:10.49 | - | 3 |
| 17.3L | $29.00 |
| 11/14 | 10/04/2026 | 198 | HCP 4U | $10,890.00 | Thirsk | 1408m | Good | Joanna Mason | 60kg | 1:27.48 | - | 8 |
| 11.3L | $26.00 |
| 1/11 | 24/09/2025 | 15 | HCP 3U | $11,070.00 | Redcar | 1408m | Good Soft | Joanna Mason | 58.5kg | 1:23.67 | 1-1-1 | 11 |
| 0.1L | $12.00 |
| 5/11 | 09/09/2025 | 47 | HCP 4U | $14,520.00 | Catterick Bridge | 1408m | Good | Jason Hart | 58kg | 1:24.03 | 2-1-5 | 5 |
| 3.0L | $10.00 |
| 7/11 | 24/07/2025 | 15 | HCP 4U | $14,520.00 | Doncaster | 1609m | Good | Jason Hart | 57.5kg | 1:37.42 | 1-3-7 | 11 |
| 7.0L | $29.00 |
| 9/9 | 09/07/2025 | 29 | HCP F 3U | $16,610.00 | Catterick Bridge | 1413m | Good Firm | Cam Hardie | 57kg | 1:23.18 | 3-5-9 | 5 |
| 24.3L | $23.00 |
| 5/14 | 10/06/2025 | 29 | HCP F 3U | $27,220.00 | Catterick Bridge | 1408m | Good | Ben Sanderson | 58kg | 1:24.89 | 1-1-5 | 3 |
| 2.8L | $51.00 |
| 13/13 | 12/05/2025 | 33 | HCP APP 4U | $13,610.00 | Catterick Bridge | 1408m | Good Firm | Andrea Pinna | 58.5kg | 1:23.70 | 4-11-13 | 6 |
| 38.8L | $9.00 |
| 1/14 | 09/04/2025 | 189 | HCP 4U | $14,760.00 | Catterick Bridge | 1413m | Good | Jason Hart | 55.5kg | 1:26.90 | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 4.8L | $13.00 |

Jockey: D Allan
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start couldn't go on with it; 7th of 9 at this track on August 17 over 1200m, 10 len behind Quercus with 59.5kg at $6. The race before that 4th of 8 at this track on August 4 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Miss Rainbow with 61.5kg at $10. Don't dismiss.
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 | 13 | HCP 3U | $12,700.00 | Catterick Bridge | 1207m | Good | David Allan | 59.5kg | 1:13.44 | 2-2-7 | 3 |
| 10.3L | $6.00 |
| 4/8 | 04/08/2026 | 13 | HCP 3U | $13,890.00 | Catterick Bridge | 1207m | Good Firm | Sean Kirrane | 61.5kg | 1:10.88 | 1-1-4 | 8 |
| 5.3L | $10.00 |
| 1/7 | 22/07/2026 | 8 | HCP 4U | $12,700.00 | Catterick Bridge | 1207m | Good Firm | David Allan | 58.5kg | 1:11.35 | - | 6 |
| 0.3L | $7.50 |
| 10/10 | 14/07/2026 | 13 | HCP 4U | $13,890.00 | Beverley | 1005m | Good Firm | David Allan | 61kg | 1:01.80 | 1-1-10 | 7 |
| 8.3L | $5.50 |
| 1/18 | 01/07/2026 | 14 | HCP 3U | $10,890.00 | Thirsk | 1207m | Good Firm | David Allan | 59.5kg | 1:10.07 | 1-1-1 | 15 |
| 0.5L | $10.00 |
| 2/8 | 17/06/2026 | 20 | HCP 3U | $12,700.00 | Ripon | 1005m | Good | Sean Kirrane | 61kg | 0:58.64 | 2-2-2 | 5 |
| 1.0L | $6.00 |
| 8/8 | 28/05/2026 | 9 | HCP 4U | $12,700.00 | Ripon | 1207m | Good | James Sullivan | 61kg | 1:11.96 | - | 5 |
| 6.0L | $17.00 |
| 12/13 | 19/05/2026 | 12 | HCP 4U | $13,610.00 | Nottingham | 1005m | Good Soft | David Allan | 60.5kg | 1:01.84 | - | 6 |
| 16.0L | $8.50 |
| 6/11 | 07/05/2026 | 15 | APP HCP 4U | $10,890.00 | Redcar | 1207m | Good | David Allan | 61kg | 1:09.87 | - | 4 |
| 4.5L | $10.00 |
| 4/8 | 22/04/2026 | 12 | APP HCP 4U | $12,700.00 | Catterick Bridge | 1005m | Good | Warren Fentiman | 60kg | 0:58.54 | - | 1 |
| 4.8L | $21.00 |
| 14/15 | 10/04/2026 | 195 | APP HUNT HCP 4U | $13,610.00 | Thirsk | 1207m | Good | Alex Jary | 56kg | 1:12.65 | - | 15 |
| 9.8L | $41.00 |

Jockey: A Mullen
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run raced behind the speed prior to fading ran second last of 10 at Thirsk on August 7 over 1200m, 16 len behind Great Profit with 60.5kg at $7.50. The race before that 6th of 9 at Doncaster on June 26 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Black Endeavour carrying 61kg at $4. Tested again.
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 | 42 | HCP 3 | $10,890.00 | Thirsk | 1207m | Good | Andrew Mullen | 60.5kg | 1:10.32 | 3-4-9 | 2 |
| 16.8L | $7.50 |
| 6/9 | 26/06/2026 | 14 | HCP 3 | $13,060.00 | Doncaster | 1207m | Good Firm | Jason Watson | 61kg | 1:10.18 | - | 4 |
| 4.5L | $4.00 |
| 7/9 | 12/06/2026 | 8 | HCP F 3 | $22,960.00 | Goodwood | 1207m | Soft | Finley Marsh | 60kg | 1:18.16 | 9-6-7 | 1 |
| 9.8L | $6.50 |
| 3/6 | 04/06/2026 | 31 | NOV F 3U | $18,150.00 | Wetherby | 1106m | Good Firm | Hector Crouch | 58kg | 1:03.41 | - | 6 |
| 2.8L | $19.00 |
| 8/10 | 04/05/2026 | 34 | HCP 3 | $21,780.00 | Windsor | 1005m | Good Firm | Tom Marquand | 61kg | 1:00.77 | 6-5-5-7-8 | 1 |
| 5.3L | $6.50 |
| 2/5 | 31/03/2026 | 161 | MDN F 3U | $18,150.00 | Wolverhampton | 1005m | Neutral | Hollie Doyle | 58kg | 1:01.63 | - | 2 |
| 2.3L | $1.30 |
| 2/4 | 21/10/2025 | 13 | NOV 2 | $18,060.00 | Yarmouth | 1005m | Good Soft | Kieran Shoemark | 58kg | 1:02.38 | 1-1-2 | 4 |
| 3.5L | $3.25 |
| 2/6 | 08/10/2025 | - | NOV F 2 | $12,520.00 | Nottingham | 1005m | Good Soft | Ray Dawson | 58kg | 1:02.13 | 3-2-2 | 2 |
| 4.0L | $8.00 |

Jockey: D C Costello
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 48 day let-up. Last start 8th of 10 at Doncaster on July 9 over 1100m, 6 len behind Dorney Lake with 59.5kg at $8.50. Before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; scored a big 4.5 len win at this track on June 11 over 1000m defeating Sparkling Wine carrying 56kg at $1.80. Well placed to bounce back.
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 | 28 | APP HCP 3U | $14,910.00 | Doncaster | 1106m | Good Firm | Venetia Thompson | 59.5kg | 1:06.84 | 6-4-8 | 10 |
| 6.3L | $8.50 |
| 1/6 | 11/06/2026 | 7 | HCP 3 | $12,700.00 | Catterick Bridge | 1005m | Good Soft | Clifford Lee | 56kg | 0:59.35 | 3-2-1 | 3 |
| 4.3L | $1.80 |
| 2/8 | 04/06/2026 | 5 | HCP 3 | $13,610.00 | Wetherby | 1106m | Good Firm | David Egan | 56kg | 1:03.64 | 2-2-2-2-2 | 7 |
| 1.3L | $6.00 |
| 2/9 | 30/05/2026 | 12 | HCP 3 | $12,700.00 | Catterick Bridge | 1005m | Good Firm | Dougie Costello | 56.5kg | 0:58.28 | - | 1 |
| 2.3L | $10.00 |
| 5/8 | 18/05/2026 | 11 | HCP F 3U | $13,800.00 | Wolverhampton | 1005m | Neutral | Kieran O'neill | 52kg | 1:01.43 | - | 4 |
| 4.0L | $41.00 |
| 13/14 | 07/05/2026 | 191 | HCP 3 | $10,890.00 | Redcar | 1207m | Good | Dougie Costello | 60.5kg | 1:10.99 | - | 2 |
| 10.8L | $41.00 |
| 4/5 | 28/10/2025 | 11 | HCP APP NSY 2 | $13,890.00 | Catterick Bridge | 1207m | Soft | Dougie Costello | 59kg | 1:16.44 | 3-4-4 | 1 |
| 6.8L | $7.50 |
| 3/8 | 17/10/2025 | 52 | HCP NSY 2 | $13,890.00 | Redcar | 1005m | Good | Dougie Costello | 59.5kg | 0:59.15 | 7-8-3 | 4 |
| 2.5L | $21.00 |
| 7/7 | 26/08/2025 | 36 | HCP NSY 2 | $16,330.00 | Ripon | 1005m | Good Firm | Joanna Mason | 56kg | 0:58.66 | 6-5-7 | 2 |
| 9.5L | $15.00 |
| 7/8 | 21/07/2025 | 12 | MDN 2 | $13,840.00 | Beverley | 1005m | Soft | Tom Eaves | 57kg | 1:03.53 | 1-2-7 | 8 |
| 11.0L | $34.00 |
| 4/8 | 09/07/2025 | 18 | MDN F 2 | $14,760.00 | Catterick Bridge | 1005m | Good Firm | Joanna Mason | 57kg | 0:59.39 | 4-4-4 | 1 |
| 3.8L | $101.00 |

Jockey: Jason Hart
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. Most recently 3rd of 8 at this track on August 4 over 1200m, 5 len behind Miss Rainbow with 57kg at $10. The start before that 3rd of 11 at Pontefract on July 26 over 1200m, 1.3 len behind Go Victor carrying 59kg at $9.50. Ideally placed to play a significant role.
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 | 9 | HCP 3U | $13,890.00 | Catterick Bridge | 1207m | Good Firm | Jason Hart | 57kg | 1:10.88 | 6-4-3 | 3 |
| 4.8L | $10.00 |
| 3/11 | 26/07/2026 | 22 | HCP 3U | $11,800.00 | Pontefract | 1207m | Good Firm | Jason Hart | 59kg | 1:15.23 | 3-5-3 | 8 |
| 1.3L | $9.50 |
| 5/6 | 04/07/2026 | 12 | HCP 3 | $15,700.00 | Beverley | 1508m | Good Firm | Cieren Fallon | 60.5kg | 1:34.83 | - | 7 |
| 11.3L | $4.00 |
| 1/7 | 22/06/2026 | 14 | HCP 3 | $12,700.00 | Catterick Bridge | 1207m | Good Firm | Cieren Fallon | 59kg | 1:12.54 | 3-5-1 | 1 |
| 0.2L | $3.50 |
| 2/9 | 08/06/2026 | 9 | HCP 3 | $11,800.00 | Carlisle | 1207m | Soft | Jason Hart | 59kg | 1:16.53 | 2-2-2 | 1 |
| 0.8L | $2.75 |
| 2/6 | 30/05/2026 | 13 | HCP 3 | $12,700.00 | Catterick Bridge | 1207m | Good Firm | Andrew Mullen | 58kg | 1:12.63 | - | 4 |
| 2.0L | $3.25 |
| 2/9 | 17/05/2026 | 10 | HCP 3 | $12,700.00 | Ripon | 1207m | Good | Andrew Mullen | 56.5kg | 1:12.29 | - | 5 |
| 1.5L | $8.00 |
| 6/11 | 07/05/2026 | 17 | HCP 3 | $10,890.00 | Redcar | 1609m | Good | Jason Hart | 58.5kg | 1:36.81 | - | 7 |
| 7.0L | $11.00 |
| 8/12 | 20/04/2026 | 13 | HCP 3 | $10,890.00 | Redcar | 1609m | Good Firm | Hollie Doyle | 56.5kg | 1:37.07 | 9-10-10-12-12-10-9-8 | 9 |
| 10.5L | $15.00 |
| 3/14 | 07/04/2026 | 77 | HCP 3 | $11,800.00 | Pontefract | 1207m | Good Soft | Kaiya Fraser | 56.5kg | 1:19.92 | - | 1 |
| 1.5L | $15.00 |
| 9/10 | 20/01/2026 | 22 | NOV 3U | $18,150.00 | Newcastle | 1005m | Neutral | Andrew Mullen | 55.5kg | 0:59.56 | 10-9-9 | 7 |
| 18.3L | $201.00 |