UK Horse Racing Tips: Catterick

NOBLE CAPTAIN has been running to a consistent level on the all-weather in recent starts. Katie Scott's unexposed three-year-old is fitted with first-time cheekpieces today and, should they bring about any further improvement, he might be the answer now back on the grass. Rajmeister is only 2lb higher than for May's Redcar success and must enter calculations, along with Woobay, who hit the woodwork at Hamilton nine days ago.
Prediction : 1st Noble Captain 2nd Rajmeister 3rd Woobay

LOUELLA was no match for a progressive rival over 7f at Thirsk in August. Her pedigree would suggest she ought to have no problem with a drop in trip and, from just 3lb higher, the Invincible Army filly could open her account. Recent Chelmsford scorer Scoops Ahoy can mount another serious challenge, while market support for handicap debutant Jungle Jean should be noted.
Prediction : 1st Louella 2nd Scoops Ahoy 3rd Jungle Jean

Ribble Radiant struck on her debut at Beverley in June and, though respected, she has an absence to overcome and will need more under the penalty. With that in mind, the vote goes to LAST APPLAUSE. The daughter of Acclamation hit the frame over 6f at Newcastle first time out, but she can be more potent over this longer trip. Kevin Ryan often does well in these types of contests and his charge, One More Bottle, must enter calculations on his racecourse bow.
Prediction : 1st Last Applause 2nd Ribble Radiant 3rd One More Bottle

ICE MAX shed his maiden tag over C&D on his penultimate start before being well held in the Flying Scotsman at Doncaster last month, but this is a much easier assignment and he can defy an opening mark of 80. Noo Point filled the runner-up spot in a novice event at Epsom last time and has to be considered on his nursery bow, while Empire Of Light could improve for the application of a visor for the first time.
Prediction : 1st Ice Max 2nd Noo Point 3rd Empire Of Light

YASMIN FROM YORK had Tarbat Ness (fourth) over a length behind when third over 2m1f at Pontefract last month and the seven-year-old has been left on the same rating. She has proven to be more than capable at this level and could be the one to beat today. The is in solid form at present and he should go well once again, while Milltown Lily makes the most appeal of the remainder after her second at Carlisle and she goes off the same mark.
Prediction : 1st Yasmin From York 2nd Tarbat Ness 3rd Milltown Lily

Compensation could await WADE'S MAGIC, who has been knocking on the door over C&D of late. Tim Easterby's gelding races off the same mark as his recent second here and holds the most compelling claims. Autumn Flight posted one of his better efforts when finishing a close-up third at Pontefract last week and is feared most on this quick turnaround off a 2lb lower rating. White Umbrella has been in fair form on the all-weather and completes the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Wades Magic 2nd Autumn Flight 3rd White Umbrella

TARRAFF won with plenty to spare when gaining a breakthrough success on her handicap debut at Leicester last month and the three-year-old filly is fancied to shrug off a 6lb rise in the ratings to strike again. Valley Of Flowers travelled with more verve on her recent Ayr triumph and isn't taken lightly off 5lb higher in this contest, while Richard P Smith could unlock some untapped potential now upped to 1m4f and the son of Belardo is another to consider.
Prediction : 1st Tarraff 2nd Valley Of Flowers 3rd Richard P Smith