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Catterick Racing Tips & Predictions - Wednesday 22nd April 2026

Catterick Racing Tips & Predictions - Wednesday 22nd April 2026

Our Catterick racing tips cover all 7 races on the card today, Wednesday 22nd April 2026. The action gets underway at 13:52 and runs through to 17:00, with going reported as GOOD, Good to firm in places (Watered).

A few names jump off the page from a course-form perspective. Evocative Spark boasts a 50% strike rate from 4 runs at the track, Daniel Muscutt has been in fine form here with 4 wins from 13 rides, Jack Morland’s yard sends out runners with a 33.33% strike rate at this venue. Below you’ll find race-by-race breakdowns with our top selections, live odds and tipster picks.

Tipster Performance at Catterick

Here’s how the leading tipsters have fared at Catterick over the last two years (minimum 10 selections):

TipsterSourceSelectionsWinsWin %Place %
bettinggods.combettinggods.com10550%60%
MercuryDaily Post12541.67%75%
Adrian Wallmyracing.com15533.33%73.33%
Lee SobotYorkshire Evening Post10330%50%
sportinglife.comsportinglife.com12325%50%

13:52 – racingtv.com Apprentice Handicap

Race Details: 5f | Class 6 | Going: GOOD, Good to firm in places (Watered) | | flat

This is a proper low-grade sprint handicap where plenty have bits and pieces of form to recommend them, but not many arrive bombproof. Tuscan Point has been running well enough to make the shortlist, while Birkenhead is the old hand with the standout Topspeed figure and the sort of profile that makes him dangerous back in this company. Fortunate Star brings solid recent consistency, though that sequence has come at a price in the weights, and Miss Rainbow is another with enough recent form to get involved if the race falls right. In truth, it looks a tricky puzzle rather than a strong contest, and over a sharp 5f at Catterick the break, early track position and whether they can travel smoothly on this ground will count for plenty.

Top Selections

1. Birkenhead – 9/2 with Betfair

Jockey: Rhys Elliott | Trainer: Paul Midgley | Form: 42-270 | Rating: 71 | Topspeed: 68

Birkenhead is not the easiest horse to catch right, but in a race of this nature I can forgive one below-par effort. His earlier form this year was certainly good enough for a Class 6 like this and that Topspeed mark of 68 stands out in this field. He is a 9-year-old now, so there are no secrets, but Midgley’s sprinters are always worth a second look in these northern dashes and Rhys Elliott is riding plenty of winners. From stall 6 he should have options, and at 9/2 he makes plenty more appeal than some of the more fashionable types with shakier sprint credentials. Bet: WIN

Bet: WIN

2. Miss Rainbow – 13/2 with Paddy Power

Jockey: William Pyle | Trainer: Tracy Waggott | Form: 527-63 | Rating: 70 | Topspeed: 65

Miss Rainbow looks the each-way value. She shaped as though coming to hand when third last time and that followed a fair enough seasonal return, so there is a solid chance she is ready to peak now. Her mark of 70 is workable in this grade and she has the pace for a sharp 5f if getting into a rhythm early. William Pyle knows these northern tracks well and Waggott runs two here, but this one has the more persuasive recent profile. At 13/2 with Paddy Power, she is the sort of mare who need not improve much to hit the frame and could easily do better than that. Bet: EACH-WAY

Bet: EACH-WAY

Betting Strategy

Birkenhead is the win play in a race lacking depth, with his best figures giving him strong claims if bouncing back. Miss Rainbow is the each-way punt at a fair price, having shaped well enough on her latest run to suggest she is ready to strike. Tuscan Point and the consistent Fortunate Star look the obvious dangers if the market principals dominate.

Live Odds Comparison

HorseBet365BetfairPaddy PowerSky BetWilliam HillBest
Tuscan Point5/15/15/15/14/15/1 (Bet365)
Tommy McJohn8/110/111/111/19/111/1 (Paddy Power)
Birkenhead10/39/29/29/210/39/2 (Betfair)
Nacho Nacho Nacho15/28/18/18/115/28/1 (Betfair)
Miss Rainbow6/16/113/26/16/113/2 (Paddy Power)
Fortunate Star5/19/29/29/29/25/1 (Bet365)
Lucius Aurelius15/26/17/17/17/115/2 (Bet365)
Barmyblade12/114/114/114/112/114/1 (Betfair)

Tipster Selections

TipsterSelection
Robin GoodfellowBirkenhead
FortunatusTommy McJohn
The DukeTuscan Point

14:22 – Bet At racingtv.com Handicap

Race Details: 5f | Class 5 | Going: GOOD, Good to firm in places (Watered) | | flat

This looks a sharp little 3yo sprint rather than a deep one, and the market has understandably latched on to Rotokura Belle after that recent win. She brings the most obvious current momentum, but this is not quite as straightforward as the betting may suggest. Victor Cee has enough early pace to be a player despite top weight, while Come On Over is the interesting one on old figures if David O’Meara has him ready after the break. Naana’s Shadow has a handy draw and won on her final juvenile start, though her comeback effort leaves a bit to prove. In a race where tactical speed and a clean break should count for plenty over this fast 5f, I would trust proven pace and unexposed sprinting upside over exposed handicap form.

Top Selections

1. Rotokura Belle – 9/4 with Bet365

Jockey: Jason Hart | Trainer: Ivan Furtado | Form: 17-561 | Rating: 81 | Topspeed: 69

Rotokura Belle is the obvious starting point after getting her head back in front last time, and she appeals as a filly who is just beginning to work things out as a sprinter. That latest success came after a couple of efforts that hinted she was getting there, and a mark of 81 still looks manageable for one with only limited mileage. Jason Hart is a positive booking around a track where being switched on early matters, and she has the pace to hold a handy position from stall 6. At 9/4 she is not a giveaway, but she is still the one with the most solid recent claims. Bet: WIN

2. Come On Over – 7/2 with Bet365

Jockey: Daniel Tudhope | Trainer: David O’Meara | Form: 37276- | Rating: 80 | Topspeed: 80

Come On Over is the value angle if you are prepared to forgive an ordinary finish to his 2yo campaign. His Topspeed figure of 80 stands out in this field and suggests there is enough ability here to win a race of this nature if he returns in the right nick. Daniel Tudhope taking over catches the eye, and the inside-middle draw in stall 3 should give him every chance to travel comfortably just behind the speed. He does not arrive with the same obvious recent profile as the favourite, but at 7/2 he makes plenty of each-way appeal in an eight-runner race. Bet: EACH-WAY

Betting Strategy

Rotokura Belle is the win bet because she comes here off the back of a proper recent success and still looks progressive over the minimum trip. Come On Over is the each-way play on the strength of his older speed figure and a likely good setup from stall 3. Victor Cee is the main danger if coping with top weight, while Naana’s Shadow could bounce back from her reappearance.

Live Odds Comparison

HorseBet365BetfairPaddy PowerSky BetWilliam HillBest
Victor Cee4/14/14/14/14/14/1 (Bet365)
Come On Over7/211/43/13/110/37/2 (Bet365)
Soca Star9/115/28/18/19/19/1 (Bet365)
Rotokura Belle9/415/815/815/82/19/4 (Bet365)
Paroda Diva28/125/125/122/125/128/1 (Bet365)
Moretons16/114/116/114/116/116/1 (Bet365)
Peggy Boo50/140/140/140/140/150/1 (Bet365)

14:52 – Download The Raceday Ready App Restricted Maiden Stakes (Bands B, C And D) (GBB Race)

Race Details: 1m 4f | Class 4 | Going: GOOD, Good to firm in places (Watered) | | flat

This is only a five-runner maiden, but it still has a fair bit of shape to it. Cranachan sets the standard on the figures after finishing second on his reappearance and, as a Ralph Beckett-trained three-year-old with Hector Crouch booked, he looks the one they all have to beat. Mythical Valentine is the obvious danger after taking a step forward on his latest start and he should stay this far, while Lord brings experience for Donald McCain and could make this more of a test than the market expects. The other pair, Tide Lines and King Of Roses, need to find plenty. It is not a deep race, but it is not a giveaway either, because the favourite still has to prove he truly wants this trip.

Top Selections

1. Cranachan – 10/11 with Bet365

Jockey: Hector Crouch | Trainer: Ralph Beckett | Form: 6-2 | Rating: 78 | Topspeed:

Cranachan looks the percentage call. He improved markedly from his debut sixth to finish second on his return, and that effort gives him the best piece of recent form in the race. An opening mark of 78 is solid in the context of this restricted maiden, and Beckett’s three-year-olds usually know their job once they have had that initial educational run and a comeback spin. The extra distance is the key question, but his profile strongly suggests there is more to come now tackling 1m4f. At 10/11 with Bet365, he is not a gift, but in a race lacking depth he is still hard to oppose. Bet: WIN

Betting Strategy: Keep it simple in this small field and side with Cranachan for the win. With only five runners, there is no sensible each-way angle, and the market has already latched onto the two unexposed three-year-olds. Mythical Valentine is the danger if he improves again for the step up in trip, while Lord is the one who could nick a place if the principals underperform.

Live Odds Comparison

HorseBet365BetfairPaddy PowerSky BetBest
Lord13/26/15/19/213/2 (Bet365)
Tide Lines12/114/111/110/114/1 (Betfair)
Cranachan10/1110/115/65/610/11 (Bet365)
Mythical Valentine13/89/515/815/815/8 (Paddy Power)
King Of Roses40/125/125/125/140/1 (Bet365)

Tipster Selections

TipsterSelection
NewsboyCranachan
Tipman TipsCranachan

15:22 – EBF Fillies’ Restricted Novice Stakes (Bands B, C And D) (GBB Race)

Race Details: 7f | Class 5 | Going: GOOD, Good to firm in places (Watered) | | flat

This has a fairly obvious shape now that Got The Booty comes out, with the market revolving around Stella Lucente and Borjina. Stella Lucente brings the strongest achieved form after finishing runner-up on both starts and her 78 rating sets the standard in what is not a deep novice. Borjina is the interesting threat, though, having shown promise when fourth on debut and looking the type to take a sizeable step forward for Edward Bethell. Behind those two, it quickly becomes a race of guesswork: Soda is an unknown quantity on debut, while Cotai Starlight has at least shown enough to think she can be competitive for minor money. It is not a strong race, but it is a tactical little puzzle over 7f.

Top Selections

1. Stella Lucente – 11/8 with Paddy Power

Jockey: Daniel Muscutt | Trainer: Jack Morland | Form: 2-2 | Rating: 78 | Topspeed:

She is the one with the solid form in the book and that counts for plenty in a restricted novice like this. Two runner-up efforts from two starts tell you she knows her job, and that 78 mark is comfortably the best on offer here. Daniel Muscutt is a positive booking and Jack Morland’s filly looks sure to be thereabouts again if reproducing either of those efforts. At around 11/8, she is not exactly a hidden gem, but she does set the standard and may simply have too much know-how for less exposed rivals. Bet: WIN

Bet: WIN

2. Cotai Starlight – 17/2 with Paddy Power

Jockey: Darragh Keenan | Trainer: Katie Scott | Form: 6-3 | Rating: 70 | Topspeed:

For an each-way play, Cotai Starlight makes more appeal than the shorter-priced alternatives because she has already shown a bit of progression. After a quiet enough debut, she took a step forward when third on her return and that gives her a workable platform in a race where plenty still have questions to answer. A mark of 70 leaves her with a bit to find on Stella Lucente, but not an impossible amount, and the 17/2 on offer looks fair in a six-runner field lacking depth beyond the principals. She looks the type to pick up the pieces if the front two fail to fire. Bet: EACH-WAY

Bet: EACH-WAY

Betting Strategy

Stella Lucente is the percentage call and makes most appeal as the win bet given her proven level and clear ratings edge. Cotai Starlight is the value alternative for an each-way punt, especially if she builds on her latest third. Borjina is the obvious danger if improving sharply from her debut, while debutante Soda is the wildcard in a race that should not take much winning.

Live Odds Comparison

HorseBet365BetfairPaddy PowerSky BetWilliam HillBest
Enduring Story150/1150/1150/1150/1150/1150/1 (Bet365)
Stella Lucente5/45/411/85/45/411/8 (Paddy Power)
Borjina11/86/511/85/411/811/8 (Bet365)
Cotai Starlight8/17/117/213/215/217/2 (Paddy Power)
Le Puy28/122/125/122/125/128/1 (Bet365)
Soda6/16/113/211/26/113/2 (Paddy Power)

Tipster Selections

TipsterSelection
Jeffrey RossGot The Booty

15:52 – Every Race Live On Racing TV Handicap

Race Details: 7f | Class 5 | Going: GOOD, Good to firm in places (Watered) | | flat

This looks a proper little Catterick handicap rather than a weak Class 5, with several arriving in form and not much separating the principals on official figures. Vince Le Prince sets the standard after a solid reappearance second and is the obvious one to beat if building on that, while Evocative Spark comes here on the back of a win and has attracted plenty of tipster support despite a wide draw. Asian Journey has been knocking on the door without getting his head in front, and Simply Blue is dangerous if that latest success has sparked something. The pace should be honest enough over this sharp 7f, so track position will matter. It is competitive, but not impossible to solve, and proven recent form looks the angle to trust.

Top Selections

1. Vince Le Prince – 9/4 with Bet365

Jockey: David Allan | Trainer: Tim Easterby | Form: 5342-2 | Rating: 82 | Topspeed: 82

He makes plenty of appeal in a race where some of the opposition have bits and pieces of form rather than a really solid recent run. Vince Le Prince returned with a good second, shaping as though he would come on for the outing, and his profile around this level is reassuringly consistent. A mark of 82 is workable, the Topspeed figure of 82 is the best in the field, and stall 5 gives David Allan options rather than forcing the issue. Tim Easterby’s runners in these northern handicaps always command respect, and at 9/4 he is not exactly a giveaway, but he still looks the percentage call. Bet: WIN

Bet: WIN

2. Simply Blue – 14/1 with Sky Bet

Jockey: Paddy Bradley | Trainer: James Owen | Form: 389201 | Rating: 83 | Topspeed: 76

The market seems happy enough to let him go unbacked, but 14/1 feels bigger than it should be for a 4yo arriving off the back of a win. Simply Blue is now rated 83, so there is no obvious handicap gift, yet younger legs count for plenty in a race featuring exposed older types and he may still have a bit more to offer than most of these. James Owen’s runners often hold their form well once they hit a vein of it, and if Paddy Bradley can get him settled from stall 7 and produced late, he has the right shape for an each-way play. He is not bombproof, but he is certainly overpriced. Bet: EACH-WAY

Bet: EACH-WAY

Betting Strategy

Keep it simple: Vince Le Prince is the win bet because he brings the strongest recent piece of form and still looks fairly treated. For an each-way punt, Simply Blue is the value at double-figure odds in a nine-runner race with three places on offer. Evocative Spark is the obvious danger after his latest win, while Asian Journey is another who would not surprise if finally getting his turn.

Live Odds Comparison

HorseBet365BetfairPaddy PowerSky BetBest
Vince Le Prince9/415/815/82/19/4 (Bet365)
Tattie Bogle7/115/215/215/215/2 (Betfair)
Jenni22/122/128/133/133/1 (Sky Bet)
Evocative Spark4/13/13/17/24/1 (Bet365)
Habrdi17/27/115/27/117/2 (Bet365)
Asian Journey4/118/54/14/14/1 (Bet365)
Crocodile Power10/110/112/114/114/1 (Sky Bet)
Roundhay Park28/135/135/150/150/1 (Sky Bet)
Simply Blue8/19/19/114/114/1 (Sky Bet)

Tipster Selections

TipsterSelection
Kieran McHughEvocative Spark
The GuardianEvocative Spark
Chris WrightJenni
MarlboroughVince Le Prince

16:25 – Racing TV Profits Returned To Racing Handicap

Race Details: 5f | Class 4 | Going: GOOD, Good to firm in places (Watered) | | flat

This is a compact six-runner sprint but it is not short on angles. Aberama Gold brings the strongest recent form and is the obvious standard-setter off 91, yet he is a nine-year-old asked to concede weight all round and there are a couple lurking with enough pace to make life interesting. Dorney Lake has slipped to a workable mark and shaped better than the bare result more than once this season, while Rosenpur is capable on his day if returning ready from a break. No Return has become a bit frustrating, and Vingegaard needs a revival. Yorkshire Glory arrives on a winning spree but now takes a sizeable jump in grade. It looks a race where class should tell, but the favourite is not bombproof.

Top Selections

1. Aberama Gold – 5/4 with Paddy Power

Jockey: Daniel Tudhope | Trainer: David O’Meara | Form: 333954 | Rating: 91 | Topspeed: 90

Aberama Gold is the solid one in the field and, in a race lacking depth, that counts for plenty. He has been keeping better company than this, his recent figures are respectable without being flashy, and that Topspeed mark of 90 is the standout in this line-up. Drawn widest in six is not ideal over a sharp 5f, but he has the tactical speed to get himself into it and Tudhope is the right man for a race that may be decided quickly. At 5/4 he is no giveaway, but he still looks the likeliest winner because his current level is simply stronger than most of these. Bet: WIN

Bet: WIN

2. Dorney Lake – 4/1 with Paddy Power

Jockey: Billy Garritty | Trainer: Liam Bailey | Form: -95993 | Rating: 88 | Topspeed: 90

Dorney Lake is the one that makes most appeal at a price. He is not the most straightforward, but he has shown enough in three runs this term to think he is coming to the boil, and that latest third suggested a return to sharper form. He is only 3lb lower than Aberama Gold, matches him on Topspeed, and has a handy draw in five to stalk the pace rather than get dragged into a duel. Billy Garritty knows him well, and in a six-runner race where only two places are on offer, 4/1 still feels fair for a horse with genuine claims of hitting the frame and possibly better if the favourite underperforms. Bet: EACH-WAY

Bet: EACH-WAY

Betting Strategy

Aberama Gold is the win play on class and consistency, even if he is short enough in the market. For those wanting a bit more juice, Dorney Lake is the each-way punt at 4/1 given his mark and recent signs of life. Yorkshire Glory is the obvious danger if his progress continues into this higher grade, while Rosenpur is not one to dismiss completely after a break.

Live Odds Comparison

HorseBet365BetfairPaddy PowerSky BetWilliam HillBest
Rosenpur11/25/16/111/211/26/1 (Paddy Power)
Vingegaard11/111/112/114/111/114/1 (Sky Bet)
Aberama Gold1/11/15/41/110/115/4 (Paddy Power)
No Return6/16/16/113/26/113/2 (Sky Bet)
Yorkshire GloryNRNR4/1NR4/1 (Paddy Power)
Dorney Lake3/15/24/111/43/14/1 (Paddy Power)

17:00 – Racing Again 11th May Handicap

Race Details: 1m 5f | Class 6 | Going: GOOD, Good to firm in places (Watered) | | flat

This looks a fairly ordinary Class 6 on paper, but it is not devoid of angles. Free Pic arrives in winning form and is the obvious one after scoring last time, while Regal Glory has been knocking on the door and should be suited by another thorough test at the trip. Stellarmasterpiece has enough ability to feature if building on his comeback fourth, and Rock Armour is not dismissed from the inside stall after a better effort recently. Inlet is another with bits of form that make him interesting, especially on his topspeed figure, but he does have to prove he can convert consistency into a win. Overall, it is not a deep race, but it is a slightly trickier puzzle than the market suggests if Free Pic gets taken on too readily.

Top Selections

1. Regal Glory – 4/1 with Bet365

Jockey: Joanna Mason | Trainer: Roger Fell | Form: -49372 | Rating: 75 | Topspeed:

Regal Glory makes plenty of appeal in a race where a few of these come with caveats. She has been shaping as though this sort of staying handicap is well within range, and that latest second suggests her turn is near if she gets a solidly-run race. A mark of 75 looks workable in this company, and Joanna Mason is a positive booking for a yard that knows how to place one at this level. At 4/1 she looks a fair price rather than a gift, but there is enough consistency in her recent profile to think she holds the strongest claims in a weakish contest. Bet: WIN

Bet: WIN

2. Rock Armour – 7/1 with William Hill

Jockey: Andrew Mullen | Trainer: David Thompson | Form: 70-703 | Rating: 74 | Topspeed: 75

Rock Armour is the each-way angle at the prices. He is not the most straightforward, but that latest third was a step back in the right direction and his figures suggest he is not badly treated for a race of this nature. The 75 topspeed number stands up well enough in this field, and from stall 1 he should get a handy, economical run if things fall right. David Thompson’s runner does need to back up that improved effort, but in an eight-runner race with three places on offer, 7/1 makes him interesting as an each-way punt against shorter rivals who may be a little more exposed. Bet: EACH-WAY

Bet: EACH-WAY

Betting Strategy

Regal Glory is the win play here, with her recent consistency making her the percentage call in a modest finale. Rock Armour is the each-way option at the bigger price, especially with three places available in this eight-runner field. Free Pic is the obvious danger after that latest win, while Stellarmasterpiece has enough class to get involved if sharper for his reappearance.

Live Odds Comparison

HorseBet365BetfairPaddy PowerSky BetWilliam HillBest
Stellarmasterpiece7/27/210/37/27/27/2 (Bet365)
Arctic Fox11/117/210/110/111/111/1 (Bet365)
Inlet9/18/117/28/18/19/1 (Bet365)
Free Pic13/813/87/413/86/47/4 (Paddy Power)
Rock Armour13/211/26/16/17/17/1 (William Hill)
Regal Glory4/110/310/310/37/24/1 (Bet365)
Nakatomi12/111/110/111/114/114/1 (William Hill)
Rajawail100/180/180/180/180/1100/1 (Bet365)

Tipster Selections

TipsterSelection
On The NoseFree Pic

Catterick Course Specialists

Horses To Note

The top course performers among today’s runners:

HorseRunsWinsWin %Place %
Evocative Spark4250%75%
Birkenhead11436.36%72.73%
Vince Le Prince9333.33%77.78%
Crocodile Power13430.77%69.23%
Stellarmasterpiece13430.77%53.85%

Jockeys To Note

The pilots with the strongest records at the course:

JockeyRidesWinsWin %Place %
Daniel Muscutt13430.77%46.15%
Jack Nicholls4125%75%
Ethan Tindall10220%60%
Tom Kiely Marshall10220%30%
J F Egan17317.65%47.06%

Trainers To Note

Yards that have done well at Catterick:

TrainerRunnersWinsWin %Place %
Jack Morland3133.33%33.33%
Andrew Balding10330%60%
Edward Bethell31722.58%58.06%
Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith41921.95%41.46%
Adrian Paul Keatley601220%48.33%

Summary & Best Bets

That wraps up our Catterick racing tips for Wednesday 22nd April 2026. We’ve covered all 7 races with our top selections highlighted above. Use the betting strategies as a starting point, always shop around for the best odds, and never bet more than you can afford to lose.

FAQ

What time does racing start at Catterick today?

The first race at Catterick on Wednesday 22nd April 2026 goes off at 13:52, with 7 races scheduled in total.

What is the going at Catterick today?

The going at Catterick is reported as GOOD, Good to firm in places (Watered).

How many races are at Catterick today?

There are 7 races on the card at Catterick today, running from 13:52 through to 17:00.

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