UK Horse Racing Tips: Catterick

MOUNT RUAPEHU had been in excellent form on the all-weather prior to his return to turf at Hamilton when just denied over 5f. Despite most of his recent efforts coming in sprints, the six-year-old has run well over this distance before and is taken to get his head back in front. Travis has to be of interest dropping back from a mile after his latest outing at Thirsk, while Asian Journey and Coconut Bay complete the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Mount Ruapehu 2nd Travis 3rd Asian Journey

Sandy Craic has returned this season with two solid outings, including when making the frame at Southwell last time, but she will need to improve her finishing effort to get off the mark. With that in mind, ZARVALI makes the most appeal. The son of Dandy Man has been gelded following his nursery debut when runner-up at Fairyhouse in September and the step up in trip might yield improvement on his first start for Roger Fell. Highland Shah and Big Shot Veto are others capable of a decent showing.
Prediction : 1st Zarvali 2nd Sandy Craic 3rd Highland Shah

LARAVIE looked a different proposition when making every yard of the running at Salisbury just over a week ago and James Owen's mare appears to have more to offer, despite carrying a 4lb penalty. Arctic Fox returned with a solid runner-up effort here over 1m6f and she is likely to confirm the form with Stellarmasterpiece, who finished one place behind Martin Todhunter's veteran.
Prediction : 1st Laravie 2nd Arctic Fox 3rd Stellarmasterpiece

With recent solid form thin on the ground, this looks a suitable opportunity for last year's winner IRISH DANCER to get back on the scoresheet. The six-year-old arrives on the back of a respectable third at Southwell and returning to this track will suit. Golden Prosperity scored here three outings ago and rates the biggest danger, ahead of Siviez, who continues to slide down the ratings.
Prediction : 1st Irish Dancer 2nd Golden Prosperity 3rd Siviez

Muhib hasn't been disgraced of late and he shouldn't be underestimated in what looks a weak contest. However, it's difficult to look beyond the hat-trick seeking FREE PIC, who recorded a double at this venue last month. A further 3lb rise is unlikely to prevent another bold bid from the five-year-old and she's sure to prove a warm order. Sassy Glory is the pick of the remainder.
Prediction : 1st Free Pic 2nd Muhib 3rd Sassy Glory

Betties Bay has been rejuvenated by a change of scenery and she must enter calculations in her quest to complete a four-timer. That said, James Owen's mare is effectively 9lb higher without Mason Paetel's 5lb claim, which could leave the door open for LILY PEARL to make a triumphant return. The three-year-old ended her juvenile campaign with a winning nursery bow at Pontefract and a 3lb rise looks workable. Fellow last-time-out scorer North West Gal could also figure.
Prediction : 1st Lily Pearl 2nd Betties Bay 3rd North West Gal