UK Horse Racing Tips: Catterick

An impressive winner on her chase debut over C&D recently, NOT STAYING LONG is likely to have plenty more improvement forthcoming and she can follow up off 10lb higher. The excellent form of her stable is another plus, and she may have too much for Beat The Edge, who shaped very well on his debut for new connections when second at Sedgefield last month. Kingofthegame cannot be ruled out either.
Prediction : 1st Not Staying Long 2nd Beat The Edge 3rd Kingofthegame

A point-to-point winner over 2m4f in May, KDEUX SAINT FRAY should have no issue with this rise in distance following a determined win over 2m on his Rules debut at Ascot last month. The immediate switch to hurdling looks like a good move and it may be that Tamarind Bay gives him the most to think about following a strong runner-up effort at Market Rasen earlier in the month. Doncaster second Supreme George is noted too.
Prediction : 1st Kdeux Saint Fray 2nd Tamarind Bay 3rd Supreme George

SMART CASUAL has shown an aptitude for fences on his first two starts when finishing placed, and this appeals as an ideal opportunity to get off the mark under Rules at the 13th attempt. A promising third over hurdles at Newcastle last time out, Mr Mahler is of interest on his first go over the larger obstacles, while Cofficionado was not disgraced on his chasing bow at Sedgefield.
Prediction : 1st Smart Casual 2nd Mr Mahler 3rd Cofficionado

SIOG GEAL has offered plenty of promise on her runner-up efforts in bumpers at Aintree and Cheltenham and she could prove hard to beat debuting over hurdles. Fergal O'Brien's mare was a winner of her sole start between the flags and it's fellow hurdles debutant Surrey Belle who is feared most. The four-year-old has proved progressive on the Flat this year and sustained market support would be interesting. Penalised winner Reel Rosie should give another good account.
Prediction : 1st Siog Geal 2nd Surrey Belle 3rd Reel Rosie

RIBEYE impressed when scoring over an extended 2m7f at Musselburgh earlier this month, travelling strongly into contention before finding plenty in the closing stages, and the suspicion is that a 5lb rise may not be enough to anchor him. The unexposed Catch Catchfire was sporting first-time cheekpieces (retained) when scoring readily on his handicap/chase debut at Leicester recently and he commands respect. The class-dropping Elleon is also noted.
Prediction : 1st Ribeye 2nd Catch Catchfire 3rd Elleon

This doesn't look the deepest race and a chance is taken on the unexposed ACHILLE DES ROCS. He was last seen scoring gamely in a Southwell maiden over 2m last month and it will be no surprise if he has enough in the locker to score on his handicap debut. The capable but inconsistent Klitschko has the ability to play a hand in a race of this nature. Fourofakind is respected most of the remainder.
Prediction : 1st Achille Des Rocs 2nd Klitschko 3rd Fourofakind