UK Horse Racing Tips: Catterick

With most of these having questions to answer, preference is for SIR BENEDICT. Ben Haslam's gelding was second in a Newcastle classified event over this distance around four weeks ago and that form gives him a big chance here. Tommytwohoots has also been knocking on the door and could prove to be the main threat, ahead of Baby Rover and Latin Five.
Prediction : 1st Sir Benedict 2nd Tommytwohoots 3rd Baby Rover

CONTORNO arrives here having won two of his last three starts and a 2lb rise for the latest of those victories may not be enough to stop him from following up. Brave Traveller was not at his very best at Newcastle, but is a player based on his previous success at that venue. Others to note are Liverpool Star and Empress Olivia.
Prediction : 1st Contorno 2nd Brave Traveller 3rd Liverpool Star

NORTH FORCE confirmed the promise he displayed on debut when filling second place at Redcar in October. With the prospect of more to come, it would be no surprise to see the son of Frankel get off the mark. Jeddaal brings a solid level of form to the table, although he is more exposed than the selection. Similar comments apply to Red Spells Danger.
Prediction : 1st North Force 2nd Jeddaal 3rd Red Spells Danger

A wide-open contest, not least because many are making their seasonal reappearances, and only a tentative vote can go to VINCE LE PRINCE. The six-year-old found some form at the back end of last season, chasing home the reopposing Evocative Spark over C&D most recently. Seemingly ground versatile, he could go close from a handy draw. Yafaarr also ended his year in decent form and is unexposed on the grass so has a chance, as does Newcastle maiden winner Farandaway, despite a wide berth.
Prediction : 1st Vince Le Prince 2nd Yafaarr 3rd Farandaway

Stellarmasterpiece won this event 12 months ago and despite being 8lb higher this time around, must be respected. Even so, preference is for the unexposed TUPERO, who recorded a convincing success at Newcastle. Switching to turf should pose no threat to the son of Frankel, nor should a 4lb higher mark, and he looks worth keeping on side. V Twelve appeals most of the remainder.
Prediction : 1st Tupero 2nd Stellarmasterpiece 3rd V Twelve

It's fair to say a few of these arrive with a bit to prove, which could present a fine opportunity to HICKTON. Declan Carroll's charge can be forgiven a lacklustre return at Southwell given that he won two of his previous three starts, and it would come as no great surprise were he to make an immediate return to form. Eagles Whistle has stamina to prove but her dam offers hope that she can see out the trip, while Roland Garros should be happier back on the level.
Prediction : 1st Hickton 2nd Eagles Whistle 3rd Roland Garros

THE GOOD BISCUIT signed off his 2025 campaign on a high by supplementing a Pontefract triumph with a C&D victory. He is only 2lb higher for his return and clearly gets on well with Joanna Mason so is fancied to pick up where he left off. Kats Bob was flying around this time last year and maintained his form throughout the season, even after the handicapper took revenge. He has to be taken into consideration, while Listed-winning juvenile Francisco's Piece slid down the weights and served notice his turn is near again when fifth at Doncaster back in the autumn.
Prediction : 1st The Good Biscuit 2nd Kats Bob 3rd Franciscos Piece

FIZZY CRISTAL confirmed the promise of her handicap-debut second when going one better over the same 6f at Newcastle. Reverting to turf isn't a problem and she is a half-sister to a couple of smart performers who got better with age. Moostar also switches from the all-weather and has been freshened up since a solid third at Wolverhampton just after Christmas. One Of Our Own has tasted success three times over this track and trip so must come into the reckoning.
Prediction : 1st Fizzy Cristal 2nd Moostar 3rd One Of Our Own