Focus: Quiet teenager who lets ability do the talking; Spotlight on Chris Catlin.(Sports)

From: The Racing Post (London, England) | Date: January 20, 2001 | Copyright information

Byline: Tony Elves

POLITE and quietly spoken, Chris Catlin could easily be mistaken as the choirboy from the local church. However, his talents in the saddle have done the talking for him this winter, and 15 winners since the all-weather season began in November have helped bring him the recognition he deserves.

Take last Saturday, in the pounds 15,000 final of the Ladbroke All-Weather Trophy Handicap, with Catlin showing a never-say-die approach as he pumped...

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