UK Horse Racing Tips: Catterick

A step up in trip worked just a treat for QUIAN when scoring a shade cosily over C&D 25 days ago. A 5lb rise in the ratings looks more than fair and a brace could be on the cards. The biggest threat may emerge from fellow last-time-out winner Upfordebate, who is having only his fourth start in handicap company. Knacker Trapper could also feature.
Prediction : 1st Quian 2nd Upfordebate 3rd Knacker Trapper

A drop in distance saw a much-improved performance from recent Sedgefield runner-up BEAT THE EDGE and another bold bid is forecast. Micky Hammond's inmate only gave way in the closing stages over an extended 2m3f that day and this trip could really suit. Treaty Boy's stamina also appeared to ebb away when finishing sixth over an extended 2m4f at Newcastle latest and he isn't taken lightly racing off his last winning mark. Fearless Action is also noted.
Prediction : 1st Beat The Edge 2nd Treaty Boy 3rd Fearless Action

The Last Cloud offered more encouragement on his third-placed effort over an extended 3m1f at this venue 15 days ago and he's heading in the right direction. However, this marked drop in distance is an obvious concern, so BALLYVANGO rates the one to be with. Martin Keighley's gelding has filled the runner-up spot on his last two outings and a breakthrough victory looks imminent. Solent Gateway could figure too.
Prediction : 1st Ballyvango 2nd The Last Cloud 3rd Solent Gateway

CLASSIC MAESTRO sets a fair standard and appeals strongly after notching a ready success over 2m at Leicester 12 days ago. With the same jockey retained and a 3lb higher mark looking fair, a quick double is within reach. Not Staying Long is feared most after a brace of C&D wins in December, although a 15lb hike demands a lot more. Sedgefield winner Master Breffni appeals more than Matchless.
Prediction : 1st Classic Maestro 2nd Not Staying Long 3rd Master Breffni

The Irish raider From The Ashes adds a touch of intrigue and warrants close inspection given he is suited by a good stamina test and wasn't beaten too far at Windsor last month. However, POETRY MAN got his act together when making all over C&D in December and could again be hard to reel in if showing the same level of zest on the front end. Musselburgh winner One More Stroke is the pick of the remainder.
Prediction : 1st Poetry Man 2nd From The Ashes 3rd One More Stroke

The hat-trick seeking ASA is the most obvious starting point and won't need to raise her game by much to brush aside the 7lb penalty imposed for a facile 27-length victory notched at Southwell last week. Forest Blaze and Clondaw Royale are a couple of solid options, and Rumble B represents some each-way value given the veteran tends to go well for Lewis Dobb.
Prediction : 1st Asa 2nd Forest Blaze 3rd Clondaw Royale