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1:10 Catterick

Tuesday 27 October 2026 ·8 runners KTB Selection: Bladey Lady · 58/100

This Class 5 nursery handicap at Catterick over 5f 212y on soft ground features a field of eight two-year-olds where the KTB numbers point to a competitive but largely modest bunch. Four of the principals have shown winning form already, yet the top two in the Fit rankings are separated by just a single point and the overall standard remains unexceptional. Bladey Lady heads the KTB Fit scores on the back of rapid recent progress, while the race is expected to be decided by those who can race handily in a muddling, tactical affair.

How the race shapes up

With no obvious front-runner the pace shape is muddling and tactical, a scenario that should favour those capable of racing prominently or close to the pace. Four of the top principals are all habitual prominent runners, which could lead to a congested early race with several horses vying for the same forward positions. The key question will be whether any of the hold-up performers can pick their way through in the closing stages or whether the race will be won by one of those who secure a good early spot in what is likely to develop into a sprint for the line.

The KTB Fit ranking

  1. 1Bladey Lady KTB Selection58/100

    Form 471181 · Tim Easterby · David Allan

    Family: half-sister to Fond Words, a Listed winner (2 wins from 7 runs). The dam has had 7 other runners, 4 of them winners.

    Bladey Lady is a modest performer who has won four of her last five starts, including a victory here over course and distance on her only previous visit to Catterick. She has shown real progress at this trip with three wins from six attempts and her half-sister Fond Words was a Listed winner, while the dam has produced four winners from seven runners. The Tim Easterby yard has a 12% strike rate at the track from 1,955 runs which is above their 9% at other courses and David Allan takes the ride with an 11% record at Catterick from 977 rides. Stepping up in class, she is unproven on soft ground having had no previous runs on it. Usually races handily on or close to the lead, her prominent style looks ideal for the expected muddling pace.

  2. 2Or Another57/100

    Form 473492 · Katie Scott · Jason Hart

    Or Another is a modest performer who has shown bits of ability on his seven starts this year without winning. He has been placed once at today's trip and steps out for a yard with an 18% strike rate at Catterick from 67 runs, which is above their overall figure. Jason Hart rides, though his record at the track is not supplied. The horse is competitive on soft ground having been placed on his only attempt. Usually races handily on or close to the lead, his prominent style should suit the tactical nature of this race, though he has no course form on record.

  3. 3Water Angel54/100

    Form 542 · Dylan Cunha · Jack Callan

    Family: half-brother to Storm Asset (5 wins from 52 runs). The dam has had 3 other runners, 1 of them a winner.

    Water Angel is a modest maiden who has shown steady placed form at this trip without winning across three starts. First-time headgear is now fitted after runs on different ground, though the small sample leaves going suitability unknown as he has had no runs on soft. The yard has a 24% strike rate at Catterick from 17 runs while half-brother Storm Asset won five times from 52 starts. Usually races handily on or close to the lead, his prominent style fits the race shape well. He has no course form on record and steps out in a small but competitive field.

  4. 4Cheeky Chesca51/100

    Form 933160 · Tim Easterby · Duran Fentiman

    Cheeky Chesca is a modest performer who has won once from three starts at Catterick and also has a win at today's trip. Recent form has been patchy with a last-place finish on her most recent outing, though the yard's 12% strike rate here from 1,955 runs is above their record elsewhere. Dropping in class, she is unproven on soft ground having had no runs on it. Usually races handily on or close to the lead with high confidence in that assessment, her prominent style should be an asset in this muddling, tactical contest.

  5. 5By Jove Grace45/100

    Form 2521 · Richard & Peter Fahey · Ethan Tindall(5)

    By Jove Grace is a modest performer with a solid recent record of 2521 that includes a win on soft ground last time. Stepping up in trip today for the first time asks a fresh question while dropping in class. The yard have a 0% strike rate from 16 runs at Catterick and the 5 lb claimer takes the ride. Usually held up and producing its effort late, this held-up style must overcome the prominent bias likely in a muddling race.

  6. 6Profitability43/100

    Form 5630 · Craig Lidster · Clifford Lee

    Family: the dam has had 1 other runner, not a winner.

    Profitability has shown only limited ability in four runs at this trip, with a best effort of third on debut before two lesser displays. The yard has a 16% strike rate at Catterick from 51 runs, in line with their record elsewhere. Stepping up in class and lightly raced with a small family sample, there are too few runs to judge the soft ground. Usually races handily on or close to the lead.

  7. 7Bai Tong42/100

    Form 5277 · Roger Fell · Kevin Stott

    Family: half-sister to Media Legend (1 win from 9 runs). The dam has had 3 other runners, 3 of them winners.

    Bai Tong is a modest performer who has shown mixed form in four runs this year with a second and two seventh places. Dropping back to 5f today having been placed at the trip on his only previous attempt and drawn in stall 1 of 8. The trainer has a 10% strike rate at Catterick from 186 runs in line with his record elsewhere while the jockey has a 14% strike rate at the track from 215 rides. He has one run on soft with no win or place.

  8. 8Lord Bishop36/100

    Form 098 · Brian Ellison · Cam Hardie

    Lord Bishop is a limited performer who has shown little in three starts to date. The yard have a 14% strike rate at Catterick from 684 runs, above their 11% at other courses, while the jockey has a 4% strike rate at the track from 323 rides, below his 11% elsewhere. Dropping in class, the trip looks fine on the balance of his runs though the soft ground remains an unknown with only three outings on the board. Usually races handily on or close to the lead.

KTB verdict

Bladey Lady stands out as the KTB Selection. She has made striking recent progress, winning four of her last five starts including a course-and-distance success here, and her prominent style is well suited to the muddling, tactical pace expected. The Tim Easterby yard's above-average record at Catterick adds further confidence. Her main dangers are Or Another, who has shown consistent bits of ability and handles soft ground, and Water Angel, who brings the first-time headgear and a strong yard record at the track. Cheeky Chesca cannot be entirely dismissed given her Catterick record.

KTB Selection Bladey Lady

Early prices

The best price per runner across the bookmakers we track, each as first seen (UK time). Every runner had a price by 12:02am, 27 Oct. Prices move — see the live racecard for current prices.

RunnerEarly priceBookmaker, time
Bladey Lady15/8Bet365, 12:02am
Or Another20/1William Hill, 12:02am
Water Angel5/1Bet365, 12:02am
Cheeky Chesca16/17Bet, 12:02am
By Jove Grace6/4Bet365, 12:02am
Profitability11/1William Hill, 12:02am
Bai Tong22/1Bet365, 12:02am
Lord Bishop20/1William Hill, 12:02am

Questions about this race

Which horse has the strongest recent winning record at this trip?

Bladey Lady, with three wins from six attempts at this trip and four wins from her last five starts overall.

How many of the principals usually race prominently?

All four principals – Bladey Lady, Or Another, Water Angel and Cheeky Chesca – usually race handily on or close to the lead.

Which runner has previous soft-ground success?

By Jove Grace has one win from one run on soft ground.

What is the yard strike rate at Catterick for the trainer of the selection?

Tim Easterby has a 12% strike rate at Catterick from 1,955 runs.

Which horse is fitted with first-time headgear?

Water Angel is fitted with first-time headgear.

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