UK Horse Racing Tips: Catterick

The relatively experienced Nala Star was last seen finishing fourth over 5f at Lingfield last month and, provided the application of cheekpieces has the desired effect, she should be competitive once more. That said, BEAUJOLAIS NOUVEAU edges preference. Ben Haslam's charge pulled clear of the third when finishing runner-up to a potentially useful sort over 5f at Hamilton latest and, with the promise of more to come, she may prove tough to stop. Of the newcomers, Desert Eye appeals most.
Prediction : 1st Beaujolais Nouveau 2nd Nala Star 3rd Desert Eye

This could be a straightforward task for FLIGHT RADAR, who was last seen running out a ready winner over 7f at Redcar last month and should be tough to stop with a reproduction of that effort. This step back to 7f can help Man Of A'An be seen to better effect and he is fancied to complete the forecast, while the unexposed Zousca is also respected, though handicaps may await for her.
Prediction : 1st Flight Radar 2nd Man Of AAn 3rd Zousca

ALICE'S IMPACT (second) got the better of Elettaria (third) when the pair met over an extended 7f at Beverley recently and, off an unchanged mark, the former gets the vote to confirm her superiority over that rival en route to victory this time around. Rain Cap can be forgiven his recent low key effort over C&D after stumbling when leaving the stalls and he merits respect off a tumbling mark.
Prediction : 1st Alices Impact 2nd Elettaria 3rd Rain Cap

John Kirkup reaches the milestone of his 100th career start and appeals for a place at least based on his resurgent recent form. However, this trip does appear to stretch him to the limit and it would come as no surprise to see previous C&D winner VARIETY ISLAND spoil the party, with the forecast ground conditions set to be ideal. Desert Dream has a similar profile and is another suggestion for the shortlist, while Golden Gal is weighted to go well if her stamina holds out.
Prediction : 1st Variety Island 2nd John Kirkup 3rd Desert Dream

The in-form Jamih will likely be a popular choice as he bids to complete a quickfire hat-trick after wins over 1m4f both here and at Thirsk over the last three weeks. However, he was a well-held fifth in this race last year and again looks vulnerable over this trip. With that in mind, the much less exposed LADY PHOEBE looks worth chancing on the basis of having more to offer on just her fifth start in a handicap. Can Can Girl and Twoforthegutter complete the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Lady Phoebe 2nd Jamih 3rd Can Can Girl

Glory Fighter, Spring Is Sprung and Night On Earth are all capable of setting warm fractions and this is likely to be fast and furious as a result. However, a strong tempo could set things up nicely for three-time C&D winner ALBEGONE, who is a highly appealing option running off a mark 2lb below the last of those successes. Ready Freddie Go also adds some spice on the back of his Thirsk triumph and can figure if the blinkers have the same impact second time around.
Prediction : 1st Albegone 2nd Glory Fighter 3rd Night On Earth

PROFITEER has produced two solid efforts to hit the crossbar in this grade the last twice and is only 2lb higher than for the latest of those displays at Thirsk. The son of Profitable has proven to be a consistent performer this year and he gets the nod. Gis A Sub was far from disgraced in third at Nottingham eight days ago and should remain competitive off the same mark, while Howzak is another to note after his third at Chepstow.
Prediction : 1st Profiteer 2nd Gis A Sub 3rd Howzak

RAINBOW RAIN attempted to make every yard of the running but was denied by just under a length into second over track and trip last time. Tracy Waggott's five-year-old competes off the same rating and he could be the one to beat. Malham Tarn Cove made the frame at this level at Bath last month and he should go well off an unchanged mark, while Obligatory is another to consider as he steps back into handicap company.
Prediction : 1st Rainbow Rain 2nd Malham Tarn Cove 3rd Obligatory