UK Horse Racing Tips: Catterick

This isn't deep, so if Shaniko is able to reproduce the level of form that saw her finish fourth at Thirsk most recently, she ought to go close. However, the winnable nature of this contest will be of real encouragement to the Karl Burke team, who are represented by newcomer MUGHEER. The gelded son of Soldier's Call is a half-brother to stable companion Shayem, who landed Group 3 honours at Goodwood recently. Romidijo is also noted.
Prediction : 1st Mugheer 2nd Shaniko 3rd Romidijo

ROYALE UNION was conceding 5lb to the winner when beaten a short-head at Ripon and that performance very much sets the standard. Stepping back up to seven furlongs will suit on that evidence and she is fancied to open her account at the main expense of Lady Gormire. Moonlight Melody and Soca Star could feature too, but the others will need to improve.
Prediction : 1st Royale Union 2nd Lady Gormire 3rd Moonlight Melody

Run This Way has held her form well since notching back-to-back wins in May and is entitled to the utmost respect on her first start since June, but BATTENBURG BELLE gets the nod. Rebecca Menzies' charge is now back on the same mark from which she scored off over C&D in June and is favoured on these terms. Powernap heads the remainder.
Prediction : 1st Battenburg Belle 2nd Run This Way 3rd Powernap

NIFFLER, who is by a German Derby winner, built on his three qualifying runs to readily get off the mark when stepped up to an extended 1m4f on his handicap debut at Newcastle last week. A 6lb penalty shouldn't be a problem for Sir Mark Prescott's progressive gelding, who also has little to fear from another two furlongs in this company. Zephlyn and Animato are previous course winners who are next best, while Fairydale can also figure if revved up by a first-time visor.
Prediction : 1st Niffler 2nd Zephlyn 3rd Animato

NOVAMAY ran out of steam in the final furlong over 6f at Hamilton last time and cutting back a furlong could be a good move given she is capable of setting good fractions at a course where front-runners tend to do well. Sandown winner Marching Mac is feared most, despite a 6lb rise, while Our Absent Friends and Canaria Queen are old rivals who could be on the premises.
Prediction : 1st Novamay 2nd Marching Mac 3rd Our Absent Friends

WITHOUT DELAY is already a dual C&D winner and gets the vote after being narrowly denied over track and trip in a similar event on her latest start. Cases can also be stated for the likes of I Can Boogy and Ridgemaster, while Golden Prosperity isn't fully exposed over this trip and could have a say from a handy draw near the inside rail.
Prediction : 1st Without Delay 2nd I Can Boogy 3rd Ridgemaster