Result · Catterick · Thursday 1 January 2026
12:55 Catterick result: El Muchacho wins the Book The Great Value Horseshoe Package Handicap Chase
Class 52m3f51y chaseGoing Good4 ranTime 4m 56.90sWinner's prize £4,225
El Muchacho won the 12:55 at Catterick on Thursday 1 January 2026, beating the 10/11 favourite Defence Witness by 2½ lengths. Ridden by Aaron Anderson for trainer Mike Sowersby, the nine-year-old was sent off at 13/2 and covered the 2m3f51y on good ground in 4m 56.90s. Imperial Rule was a further ¼ length back in third at 11/2.
12:55 Catterick full result: finishing order and SPs
| Pos | Horse | Jockey / trainer | Btn | SP | OR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
El Muchacho (IRE) 9yo · 11-5 · t · claim 5lb |
Aaron Anderson Mike Sowersby | — | 13/2 | 93 |
| 2 |
Defence Witness (IRE) 7yo · 11-7 · tp |
Jamie Hamilton Sam England | 2½ l | 10/11FAV | 90 |
| 3 |
Imperial Rule (IRE) 9yo · 12-0 · t |
Ross Chapman Lizzie Quinlan | ¼ l | 11/2 | 97 |
| 4 |
Beat The Edge (IRE) 9yo · 10-6 · b · claim 3lb |
Conor Rabbitt Micky Hammond | 6½ l | 11/4 | 78 |
Catterick 12:55 returns
Tote win£7.50Per £1 stake
Exacta£13.901st and 2nd in order
CSF£13.42Computer straight forecast
Trifecta£351st, 2nd and 3rd in order
12:55 Catterick result: FAQs
Who won the 12:55 at Catterick on Thursday 1 January 2026?
El Muchacho, ridden by Aaron Anderson and trained by Mike Sowersby, at a starting price of 13/2.
Did the favourite win?
No. Defence Witness, the 10/11 favourite, finished second, 2½ lengths behind the winner.
What was the winning time?
4m 56.90s over 2m3f51y on good ground.
