UK Horse Racing Tips: Catterick

A 6lb rise in the ratings for SKYHILL's 14-length romp at Kelso 24 days ago looks on the lenient side and this is a suitable opportunity for him to complete a brace. Champagnesuperover arrives on the back of a fair third over an inadequate 2m4f at Leicester and this trip should see the C&D winner in a better light. Olly Murphy's gelding is feared most, ahead of Siberian Star.
Prediction : 1st Skyhill 2nd Champagnesuperover 3rd Siberian Star

Having justified cramped odds on his hurdles bow at Thurles in November, JARRIVE DE MEE makes plenty of appeal on his follow-up bid. Willie Mullins' gelding had previously scored over 3m between the flags, so this distance is unlikely to prevent another bold display. The progressive Gentleman Bill had little difficulty when scoring on his handicap debut at Doncaster last month and the seven-year-old isn't taken lightly, despite having to concede 5lb to the selection. The Clonmel Kid may fare best of the remainder.
Prediction : 1st Jarrive De Mee 2nd Gentleman Bill 3rd The Clonmel Kid

Batman For Ever was a respectable third at Uttoxeter in June and a similar performance on his reappearance should see him in the thick of the action. However, HOBB'S DELIGHT is a more solid proposition after last month's fourth at Wincanton and a 2lb drop in the ratings may prove fruitful for Neil Mulholland's inmate. Fellow in-form rival Super Citizen should also make his presence felt.
Prediction : 1st Hobbs Delight 2nd Batman For Ever 3rd Super Citizen

Achnamara scored readily over a similar trip at Sedgefield on Boxing Day but a 13lb higher mark looks harsh on the face value of what he actually achieved. With that in mind, fellow last-time-out winner KOMEDY KICKS shades the vote after winning a deeper race at Kelso most recently. A 5lb higher mark looks manageable for the Dan Skelton-trained mare, who may find further improvement over this longer trip. Diamond Koda and My Friend Yeats are other solid each-way contenders.
Prediction : 1st Komedy Kicks 2nd Achnamara 3rd Diamond Koda

GOODTIMES BADTIMES returned from a break with a game second-placed finish at Sedgefield in October and can go one better. Running off 1lb below his last winning mark (over hurdles), the enthusiastic 10-year-old has a live chance of coping with top-weight in this modest event. I'm Too Tired also has a proven liking for Sedgefield and is feared most nudged up 3lb after winning over the extended 2m there on Boxing Day. Just Gino and Mr Mahler complete the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Goodtimes Badtimes 2nd Im Too Tired 3rd Just Gino

BATHGATE was denied by four lengths into second in a stronger event at Doncaster last month and is only 2lb higher. Philip Kirby's five-year-old will appreciate this drop in grade and it would be no surprise to see him make it two wins from his last three starts. Sea Legend produced a better effort to finish second at Musselburgh in November and could get involved. Of the remainder, Far Away West makes the most appeal.
Prediction : 1st Bathgate 2nd Sea Legend 3rd Far Away West

TILEHURST made a strong impression when bolting up on his debut at Market Rasen in October and has since switched to the Neil Mulholland yard. With any amount of improvement to come, he can defy his 7lb penalty. Dilly's Gunner shaped with lots of promise when finishing second on her debut at Wetherby last month and should go well, while any market confidence behind newcomer Connect The Dots would be interesting.
Prediction : 1st Tilehurst 2nd Dillys Gunner 3rd Connect The Dots