UK Horse Racing Tips: Catterick

LATIN FIVE has been running well on the all-weather in recent starts, but Paul Midgley's charge has been more effective on turf previously. The eight-year-old had a mixed campaign last season but he's undeniably well handicapped now and if continuing his recent level of form, it would come as no surprise were he to come out on top. Jamie's Choice finished second off this mark at Redcar when last seen in September and is respected, along with Golden Prosperity.
Prediction : 1st Latin Five 2nd Jamies Choice 3rd Golden Prosperity

This looks competitive and only a tentative vote can go to UNTIL DAWN, who has shown clear progress since being switched to handicaps. Alan Brown's filly hit the woodwork when in search of her hat-trick at Southwell three weeks ago, but a switch to turf could prompt further improvement and a low draw is favourable too. Natsumi recorded a narrow success at Lingfield last time out and is an obvious danger. Market support for Solar Biricz should be noted.
Prediction : 1st Until Dawn 2nd Natsumi 3rd Solar Biricz

TWOFORTHEGUTTER's turf form tailed off at the end of last season but Christopher Kellett's charge is only 1lb higher than when on target at Hamilton last June and if the break has freshened him up, the son of Expert Eye could bounce back. Flying Scotsman has been running with credit at Newcastle recently so must enter calculations, along with Arctic Fox, who drops in class.
Prediction : 1st Twoforthegutter 2nd Flying Scotsman 3rd Arctic Fox

Having weakened inside the final furlong to finish seventh over 1m2f at Beverley in August last year, Stay In The Game warrants consideration reverting to novice company and dropping in trip. However, preference is for three-year-old TAWASOL. The Havana Grey colt arrives on the back of a close-up second at Wolverhampton and he ticks the most boxes. Monsieur Fudge is also noted sporting first-time blinkers.
Prediction : 1st Tawasol 2nd Stay In The Game 3rd Monsieur Fudge

The combination of a 182-day break and return to 7f proved just the tonic recent Musselburgh winner DOOMSDAY. The six-year-old's 5lb penalty is effectively negated by Tom Kiely-Marshall's 5lb claim in the plate and a quick double could be on the cards. Coconut Bay finished only a neck behind the selection and, racing off an unchanged mark, she is feared most. Market support for either Beltane or Darbucks would be interesting.
Prediction : 1st Doomsday 2nd Coconut Bay 3rd Beltane

It could pay to focus on those who have a recent run under their belt, namely LUCIUS AURELIUS and Kisskodi. The latter only found one too good when a well-backed favourite on his seasonal/handicap debut at Newcastle and should go well again, but Kevin Ryan's charge shades the verdict coming out of stall one. The rail draw should suit this frontrunner, who arguably produced his best effort to date when returning at Southwell. Go On Rosie may fare best of the rest.
Prediction : 1st Lucius Aurelius 2nd Kisskodi 3rd Go On Rosie

Past C&D winner ACT OF VIOLENCE edges the vote in what looks a fiercely competitive finale. He finished last season with two solid efforts in 0-80 company, appears best on this forecast quick ground and is the choice of stable jockey David Allan. Tim Easterby's other runner Mister Sox likes it here, recording both career victories at this venue, and he shouldn't be underestimated, while Daytona Lady is a capable type.
Prediction : 1st Act Of Violence 2nd Mister Sox 3rd Daytona Lady