UK Horse Racing Tips: Catterick

BLAME ROSE improved considerably at the end of last season by winning twice from her last three starts - at Carlisle and Hexham. This doesn't appear to be a contest with much depth on paper and it wouldn't be a surprise if she could make a successful return to action. Quian may step forward on his second start following wind surgery and a stable switch, while Limerick Leader and Be The Difference complete the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Blame Rose 2nd Quian 3rd Limerick Leader

One Last Glance won in decisive fashion when gaining a first success over the larger obstacles at Fakenham on New Year's Day and hasn't been too harshly treated with a 6lb rise. Halpha Soleil didn't run badly when fifth at Newcastle and may have more to offer in this sphere, but chasing newcomer SHATTERED SOLDIER gets the vote. The six-year-old didn't build on the promise of his Musselburgh third when ridden more forcefully here last month, but he comes from a stable that does particularly well with their chasers and his point-to-point experience should prove valuable.
Prediction : 1st Shattered Soldier 2nd One Last Glance 3rd Halpha Soleil

Harry Derham has had a welcome return to the winner's enclosure after a difficult period and recent acquisition TURN AND FINISH is expected to continue the upturn in yard form. Placed on three occasions in Irish juvenile hurdles for Joseph O'Brien, his second at Cork in December to a former stable companion was arguably his best effort to date and he wouldn't need to be anywhere near that level to get off the mark. Maple and Zenato can fight it out for the minor honours.
Prediction : 1st Turn And Finish 2nd Maple 3rd Zenato

A drop in trip worked the oracle for WE GOT YOUR BACK, who was able to record a first career success at Leicester last month. Laura Morgan's charge is only 3lb higher and, in a race lacking depth, he wouldn't need much more to go in again. Pescatorius bolted up over C&D before unseating at Warwick three days later, but he remains of interest along with Hazard Collonges, whose form has been largely consistent since being switched to fences.
Prediction : 1st We Got Your Back 2nd Pescatorius 3rd Hazard Collonges

CAVE ARTICLE showed promise on his chasing debut at Wincanton and found real improvement when sent over an extended 3m2f at Sedgefield last month, coming out on top in a similar contest. A 7lb rise looks a little harsh given the winning distance, but there should be more to come from the six-year-old and it would be no surprise were he up to this task. Ribeye was no match for an impressive winner over C&D but holds every chance, while The Paddy Pie is also noted.
Prediction : 1st Cave Article 2nd Ribeye 3rd The Paddy Pie

BALLYGEARY produced a much better effort when second in a stronger event at Musselburgh and the handicapper might have been kind to drop him 1lb. With this step up in trip a possible source of improvement, he looks the way to go. Crossing The Bar finished seven lengths clear of the third when filling the runner-up spot at Fairyhouse and has to be taken seriously. Of the remainder, Piaff Bubbles makes the most appeal after his third at Ayr.
Prediction : 1st Ballygeary 2nd Crossing The Bar 3rd Piaff Bubbles

LAHIRE was demoted to second in the stewards' room after making all at Market Rasen and only has a 2lb higher mark to contend with. With Brian Hughes taking over in the plate, he will prove very tough to beat. Admiral Fitz finished a well-held fourth at Ludlow in November, but he could get closer off 1lb lower on only his third handicap start. Kellie's Dream lurks on an appealing rating and is another to consider.
Prediction : 1st Lahire 2nd Admiral Fitz 3rd Kellies Dream