UK Horse Racing Tips: Catterick

VINTAGE TIMES got off the mark when making all of the running at Ripon on her third start and similar tactics on this occasion could see Tim Easterby's filly make it two on the bounce. Arriba Arriba produced his best effort when one place ahead of Lady Nectar in second at Pontefract and the pair both warrant respect along with Breguet Boy, who finished fourth over C&D on debut.
Prediction : 1st Vintage Times 2nd Arriba Arriba 3rd Lady Nectar

SLOANE GARDEN has run with promise on both her starts so far at Yarmouth and Lingfield, where she came clear with the winner, and James Tate's filly is taken to make it third time lucky. Morning Duel shaped at Ripon last Tuesday as though the drop to 7f would play to his strengths, while Al Suil Eile is considered on his fourth at Doncaster last time.
Prediction : 1st Sloane Garden 2nd Morning Duel 3rd Al Suil Eile

GEMINI bids to bounce back from a poor effort at Pontefract last month and the application of cheekpieces, along with the drop in grade, could see John Quinn's gelding get his head back in front. Valkenburg was one place ahead of the selection in the aforementioned contest and appeals as being the main danger, while Demophon boasts form at this distance and could prove best of the remainder.
Prediction : 1st Gemini 2nd Valkenburg 3rd Demophon

RUX RUXX wasn't completely disgraced when stepped up into a competitive handicap at York last month so the drop in grade for this C&D winner could see her outclass the opposition. Kindly ran well on her debut for Mick Easterby when third at Carlisle in July and she could take a step forward now back up to 7f, while Strawberryandcream completes the shortlist on her second at Redcar 10 days ago.
Prediction : 1st Rux Ruxx 2nd Kindly 3rd Strawberryandcream

In a competitive contest the marginal preference is for FINAL FRONTIER, who won a similar event at Leicester a couple of weeks ago and a 6lb rise for that win appears to be fair. Gin In The Inn is not a prolific winner these days but he is more than capable of going well in a race of this nature. Others to consider are Highland Acclaim and B Fifty Two.
Prediction : 1st Final Frontier 2nd Gin In The Inn 3rd Highland Acclaim

GYLO got off the mark over 1m2f at Beverley on Saturday and he is very hard to oppose, given that he does not have to carry a penalty for that success in an apprentice handicap. Jan De Heem has not won for nearly two years now but he is a consistent performer who should be thereabouts. Remember Rocky edges out Dew Pond to be the pick of the remainder.
Prediction : 1st Gylo 2nd Jan De Heem 3rd Remember Rocky

BETTY GRABLE has been in outstanding form in recent months, including her decisive victory at Carlisle last week, and she should be very hard to beat, despite having to carry a 5lb penalty. Spark Of War hit the crossbar over C&D last time out and he should be in the mix once again. The shortlist is completed by Lincoln Tale, Tommy Hallinan and Point Of Honour.
Prediction : 1st Betty Grable 2nd Spark Of War 3rd Tommy Hallinan

RED STRIPES won narrowly over this trip at Goodwood nine days ago and a 4lb penalty for that success may not be enough to stop him from taking this contest as well. Boudica Bay won twice at Musselburgh recently and she should not be underestimated. Others who merit consideration in an open event are Economic Crisis, Landing Night and Longroom.
Prediction : 1st Red Stripes 2nd Boudica Bay 3rd Economic Crisis