A well-contested six-race National Hunt card was brought to action at Catterick Bridge on Monday, where several in-form yards continued their productive runs across hurdles and steeplechases in a meeting that produced decisive finishes throughout the afternoon.
The programme combined maiden and handicap contests, allowing both progressive runners and seasoned performers to make an impact across the North Yorkshire track under typical winter racing conditions.
The opening Racing To School Maiden Hurdle Race (Class 4) at 2:00pm went to HAWTHORN STREET, ridden by Jonjo O’Neill Jr. and trained by Jonjo & A.J. O’Neill for owners Toby Cole & Stars Of The Box. The winner finished Âľ length ahead of Solid Performer, asserting control approaching the final flight.
At 2:30pm, the Download The Raceday Ready App Mares’ Handicap Steeple Chase (Class 5) saw ASA, partnered by Joe Williamson for trainer Philip Kirby and owners The Yorkshire Puddings, stay on strongly to defeat West Lawn by 2 lengths.
The Kirby–Williamson partnership struck again in the Bowel Screening Programme Saves Lives Handicap Hurdle Race (Class 4) at 3:00pm when BATHGATE, owned by The Bathgate Partnership, pulled clear on the run-in to secure victory by 4¼ lengths from Pigeon House.
Success returned to the O’Neill yard in the Racing TV Profits Returned To Racing Handicap Steeple Chase (Class 5) at 3:30pm, where IMPERIAL BEDE, ridden by Jonjo O’Neill Jr. for owner Mr John P. McManus, held off Athair Mor to prevail by 1½ lengths after a steady duel from the final fence.
The Mares’ Handicap Hurdle Race (Class 5) at 4:00pm produced a determined effort from VANILLA DANCER, with Danny McMenamin guiding the Chris Grant-trained mare to a 1 length success over Merry Shuil for owners Garry Thexton & Chris Grant.
The meeting concluded at 4:30pm with the Racing Again 24th February Handicap Hurdle Race (Class 4), where COMANCHE MAGIC, partnered by Charlie Hammond for trainer Stuart Edmunds and owner Mr J. Lawrence, produced the most decisive finish of the afternoon, powering clear to beat Three Dons by 9½ lengths.
The meeting ultimately delivered a clear and comprehensive set of outcomes in the Catterick Bridge Race Results 9 February, highlighting key performances across the afternoon’s programme.
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