UK Horse Racing Tips: Catterick

First-time cheekpieces could make all the difference for the George Boughey-trained TEPHI, who finished a modest third at Haydock last time. The daughter of Invincible Spirit drops in trip from that outing, which looks a positive given she was denied by a neck on her penultimate run over this distance at Nottingham, so she looks capable of making her presence felt. Seantrabh looked outpaced in Listed company last month but could bounce back at this level, while Sera Dawn completes the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Tephi 2nd Seantrabh 3rd Sera Dawn

A wide-open contest in which preference is for THE GLOAMING, who has gone up 3lb following a comfortable victory at Musselburgh earlier this month. She kept on to win by half a length and is entitled to follow that up, but the reopposing Stroxx demands respect given Frederick Larson takes off 3lb with his claim. Prayer Matt finished in third behind the aforementioned pair that day and is another to consider.
Prediction : 1st The Gloaming 2nd Stroxx 3rd Prayer Matt

Suffrajet makes her handicap debut following a creditable third at Ascot last month and could go well, but preference is for PERIPETEIA, who makes her return to turf following a comfortable win at Wolverhampton earlier this month. She seemed to appreciate a step up in trip on that occasion and looks primed for another bold showing. Furzig scored on his latest outing over this C&D and is another to note.
Prediction : 1st Peripeteia 2nd Suffrajet 3rd Furzig

Wobwobwob gained his first success of the season over this C&D 10 days ago and with Ryan Sexton claiming 5lb once more, he's likely to remain competitive in similar conditions. However, YANIFER won what appeared a slightly deeper contest at York and the son of Dandy Man may be able to land his fourth success of the year. Danzan remains in good form and should be on the premises once more, with Maywake another to note now returned to a class 4 for the first time since his win in May.
Prediction : 1st Yanifer 2nd Wobwobwob 3rd Danzan

COLD HENRY appeared to relish the extra distance when winning over C&D last month and he gets the vote to confirm placings with reopposing rivals Oh So Chic and Cloudy Rose at the revised weights, with the expectation of more to come if any further rain hits the Yorkshire venue. John Betjeman has shown fair form between both codes and he looks worth a go at this longer trip on the Flat after doing his best work at the finish over 1m6f at Ffos Las last month.
Prediction : 1st Cold Henry 2nd John Betjeman 3rd Oh So Chic

Motawaazy may post an improved display after returning from a 178-day absence here 10 days ago, with these conditions unlikely to pose any problems for the Michael Dods inmate. However, MUSIC SOCIETY rates a more appealing proposition after running a nice race to finish third here on the same card, over what looked an inadequate test. The seven-year-old now drops to a class 4 for the first time since winning over C&D in June and he may be able to add to his tally. Bay Breeze and Black Friday rate next best.
Prediction : 1st Music Society 2nd Motawaazy 3rd Bay Breeze

Although MAGICAL EFFECT carries a 4lb penalty for his Pontefract win last week the manner of his victory suggested that he's more than capable of defying that. The evergreen 10-year-old has been in fine form this autumn so far and any ease in underfoot conditions will only aid his cause. Tashgheel got his head in front for the first time since joining Grant Tuer at Newcastle recently and that may have done wonders for his confidence. Fylingdale was successful on her only previous visit here and hinted a return to form may be imminent when fifth last week.
Prediction : 1st Magical Effect 2nd Tashgheel 3rd Fylingdale

FLAVIUS TITUS was a little unlucky when third at Chelmsford earlier this month, having been short of room at a crucial stage in the race. He was strong in the betting market on that occasion, which suggests connections feel he's still relatively well treated having been raised 3lb for his win at Ripon on his penultimate start. Lucky Beggar shows no signs of slowing down despite his advancing years having sprung a surprise at Nottingham just under a fortnight ago. Round The Island has shown a liking for this track in the past and looked to be staying on nicely when fourth at Pontefract last week.
Prediction : 1st Flavius Titus 2nd Round The Island 3rd Lucky Beggar