UK Horse Racing Tips: Catterick

FARANDAWAY's second-placed finish behind Bob Mali at Ayr in August sets a decent standard and, assuming the son of Far Above has thrived at home since, he could be hard to beat with the ground conditions to suit. Hi Lord also showed promise when he filled the runner-up spot on his racecourse debut at Hamilton last month and, with improvement likely, he rates the chief threat to the selection. Genius Mistake completes the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Farandaway 2nd Hi Lord 3rd Genius Mistake

This could revolve around the top two in the handicap and while Kyber Crystal is a notably strong contender at this level these days, FORTUNATE STAR has more experience of the undulations of this course and shades preference given he is a previous C&D winner off an 11lb higher mark. Too Much Too Young also tends to go well here and could be the surprise package.
Prediction : 1st Fortunate Star 2nd Kyber Crystal 3rd Too Much Too Young

LENNOX had more in hand than the winning margin suggests when he emerged a cosy winner under a confident ride from this jockey at Southwell last month. Back on turf, this lightly-raced three-year-old appeals strongly. Local Arms takes a drop in class and is an attractive alternative to the selection on these terms. King's Scholar and Clansman command respect too.
Prediction : 1st Lennox 2nd Local Arms 3rd Kings Scholar

SIR GARFIELD defeated a subsequent winner at Ayr at the beginning of the month and a 2lb rise looks more than fair. The three-year-old will have different conditions to contend with here, but having won on soft ground over C&D in July, he ought to go very close. Homer Stokes arrives in search of a hat-trick after notching up a brace of C&D successes and with the aid of Joe Leavy's 3lb claim in the plate, he can go well. Veteran Desert Dream is another to consider.
Prediction : 1st Sir Garfield 2nd Homer Stokes 3rd Desert Dream

Lightly raced over staying trips on the Flat, CAPTAIN POTTER proved far too strong for the reopposing Tarbat Ness (second) over this C&D recently and is fancied to confirm his superiority despite a 4lb rise in the handicap. The latter, although difficult to win with, has been a model of consistency and looks set to claim more minor honours. The bigger threat may come from Bonne Vitesse, who also defeated Tarbat Ness at Carlisle in May.
Prediction : 1st Captain Potter 2nd Bonne Vitesse 3rd Tarbat Ness

COUNT D'ORSAY has been revitalised over the last 12 months and, having edged out Broken Spear to score by a head here 10 days ago, the gelding's commendable attitude could be the key to him upholding the form to grant his trainer back-to-back wins in this race. Hour By Hour has already enjoyed an excellent season and is another to seriously consider.
Prediction : 1st Count DOrsay 2nd Broken Spear 3rd Hour By Hour

CROCODILE POWER has a lot going for him on the back of a string of consistent efforts and has a solid chance of adding a third C&D win to his portfolio based on his proven liking for this venue. Happier is another with an affinity for this track and can go well from a handy draw. Although a 13-race maiden, La Boo has shown flashes of ability and could provide some each-way value.
Prediction : 1st Crocodile Power 2nd Happier 3rd La Boo