Our Catterick racing tips cover all 6 races on the card today, Wednesday 22nd July 2026. The action gets underway at 14:07 and runs through to 16:42, with going reported as 8.5) (watering) (Good to firm (goingstick).
A few names jump off the page from a course-form perspective. Barmyblade boasts a 33.33% strike rate from 3 runs at the track, Cieren Fallon has been in fine form here with 4 wins from 16 rides, Roger Varian’s yard sends out runners with a 25% 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):
| Tipster | Source | Selections | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| bettinggods.com | bettinggods.com | 11 | 6 | 54.55% | 63.64% |
| Ben Morgan | Racing Ahead | 10 | 4 | 40% | 80% |
| Mercury | Daily Post | 13 | 5 | 38.46% | 76.92% |
| Lee Sobot | Yorkshire Evening Post | 11 | 4 | 36.36% | 63.64% |
| Glendale | The Scotsman | 11 | 4 | 36.36% | 63.64% |
14:07 – Download The Raceday Ready App Restricted Maiden Stakes (For Horses In Bands C And D) (GBB Race)
Race Details: 7f | Class 4 | Going: 8.5) (watering) (Good to firm (goingstick) | | flat
This looks a fairly informative restricted maiden for the grade, with a mix of exposed juveniles and a couple of interesting newcomers from yards that know the time of day. Macau brings the clearest established form after a decent third and a respectable seventh in stronger company, while Sara’s Silver Girl already sets the bar on figures after finishing fifth and earning a 75 rating. Freshwater and Missouri Waltz add intrigue on debut and the market has latched onto both, which is no surprise given their connections. Havana Court has also shown enough in two starts to suggest there is more to come over 7f. It is not a weak race for this band, but it is also the sort where natural improvement and track position could make all the difference.
Top Selections
1. Macau – 7/2 with Bet365
Jockey: Andrew Mullen | Trainer: Archie Watson | Form: 37 | Rating: 71 | Topspeed: 58
Macau sets the standard among those with solid racecourse evidence and that counts for plenty in a race where several of the dangers are still guessing games. His third on debut was promising, and although only seventh next time, that run still came in a context that looks stronger than this restricted maiden. A mark of 71 puts him right in the mix and his Topspeed figure of 58 is another positive. Watson’s youngsters usually sharpen up with experience, and at 7/2 he makes plenty of appeal if handling stall 9 without wasting ground. He looks the most solid option in a race full of ifs and buts. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Havana Court – 7/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Cieren Fallon | Trainer: William Knight | Form: 83 | Rating: 67 | Topspeed:
Havana Court is the one at a slightly bigger price who makes plenty of each-way sense. He has already hinted at ability in two runs, particularly when third last time, and that form gives him a realistic chance of stepping forward again now tackling this 7f in a race lacking depth beyond the obvious players. Stall 3 looks handy around Catterick, and Cieren Fallon is a rider you want on a juvenile who should travel and hold position. He does not need a huge amount of improvement to get involved, and 7/1 with Bet365 looks fair in a race where some of the shorter-priced runners are debutants. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Macau is the win play because he brings the most convincing form and a level of performance that should be good enough if repeated. Havana Court is the each-way punt at 7/1, with his draw and recent third giving him a strong chance of hitting the frame. Freshwater and Sara’s Silver Girl are the obvious dangers, while Missouri Waltz is respected if strong in the market.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Havana Court | 7/1 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 6/1 | 7/1 (Bet365) |
| Hey Dougie | 100/1 | 70/1 | 80/1 | 66/1 | 80/1 | 100/1 (Bet365) |
| Macau | 7/2 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 7/2 (Bet365) |
| Scarlet Dynasty | 50/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 50/1 (Bet365) |
| Aljoon | 13/2 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 13/2 (Bet365) |
| Bayside Way | 33/1 | 28/1 | 28/1 | 28/1 | 28/1 | 33/1 (Bet365) |
| Freshwater | 11/4 | 3/1 | 3/1 | 3/1 | 3/1 | 3/1 (Betfair) |
| Missouri Waltz | 7/2 | 3/1 | 3/1 | 3/1 | 10/3 | 7/2 (Bet365) |
| Tradittion | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 (Bet365) |
| Black Fury | 14/1 | 18/1 | 18/1 | 18/1 | 16/1 | 18/1 (Betfair) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| Templegate | Macau |
14:37 – Try Racing TV For Free Now Nursery Handicap
Race Details: 7f | Class 5 | Going: 8.5) (watering) (Good to firm (goingstick) | | flat
This looks a tight little nursery rather than a deep one, with only five going to post and not much between them on the figures. Hamdani Mokhater brings the best Topspeed number and arrives off a solid second, while Little Lady Karen has done little wrong in two starts and is the one open to the most improvement now switching into handicap company. Koodini has been knocking on the door without quite getting the job done, and Dakota Brave has bits of form that give him an outside squeak. Bigalo is harder to warm to on what he has shown so far. In a race where tactical speed and track position could be crucial, I would rather side with the runner who looks fairly treated at the weights than just follow the obvious market shape.
Top Selections
1. Hamdani Mokhater – 2/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Ray Dawson | Trainer: James Horton | Form: 5752 | Rating: 81 | Topspeed: 79
He makes plenty of appeal in a race lacking depth. That latest second was a clear step forward, and the standout here is the Topspeed figure of 79, comfortably the best in this field. From stall 1, Ray Dawson should be able to hold a handy position round Catterick, which is no bad thing in a five-runner 7f contest where the tempo may not be fierce. He is also nicely in at the weights carrying just 121, despite having the highest rating in the race. At 2/1, he is not a giveaway, but he does look the most solid option and the one with the least guesswork attached. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
Betting Strategy
With only five runners, this is a straight win-only race and Hamdani Mokhater is the percentage call. His recent form, low weight and clear Topspeed edge make him hard to oppose. Little Lady Karen is the obvious danger if improving again for Karl Burke, while Koodini is reliable enough to nick a place but is starting to look a little exposed.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Lady Karen | 15/8 | 15/8 | 15/8 | 15/8 | 15/8 | 15/8 (Bet365) |
| Koodini | 6/1 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 6/1 | 6/1 (Bet365) |
| Dakota Brave | 6/1 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 6/1 (Bet365) |
| Bigalo | 5/1 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 11/2 | 6/1 (Betfair) |
| Hamdani Mokhater | 2/1 | 13/8 | 13/8 | 13/8 | 15/8 | 2/1 (Bet365) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| Whistler | Hamdani Mokhater |
| The Judge | Hamdani Mokhater |
| Ben Morgan | Little Lady Karen |
15:10 – Sky Bet For The Fans Handicap
Race Details: 7f | Class 6 | Going: 8.5) (watering) (Good to firm (goingstick) | | flat
This looks a tight little Class 6 with several arriving in fair nick and not a lot between them on the figures. Kings Merchant comes here off the back of a win and has obvious claims if building on that, while Vince Le Prince has been knocking on the door for much of the season and shouldn’t be judged too harshly on his latest duck. Ideal Guest also arrives after getting his head back in front and remains well enough treated to go in again, while Good Karma keeps giving himself a chance in this grade. Vega Storm is the interesting 3yo against older handicappers, and his light weight makes him dangerous. It’s not a deep race, but it is a tricky puzzle because plenty can be given a squeak.
Top Selections
1. Vince Le Prince – 4/1 with Bet365
Jockey: David Allan | Trainer: Tim Easterby | Form: 227530 | Rating: 75 | Topspeed: 65
He’s the one I want to be with. That latest 0 doesn’t look pretty on paper, but his previous run of placed efforts and competitive displays reads well enough in a race like this, and his Topspeed mark of 65 is right up there with the best in the field. Tim Easterby’s runners in these northern handicaps always merit respect, and David Allan is an eye-catching booking in a race where tactical positioning will matter. From stall 4 he should get a sensible trip, and at 4/1 he makes more appeal than some of the equally exposed rivals around him. He holds strong claims if bouncing back to the level of his earlier efforts.
Bet: WIN
2. Ideal Guest – 5/1 with Betfair
Jockey: Aiden Brookes | Trainer: Harriet Bethell | Form: 0-3041 | Rating: 72 | Topspeed: 60
Ideal Guest is easy to like as the each-way play after finally cashing in on a slipping mark last time. That success suggested the 7yo still retains enough ability to be very competitive in this grade, and he’s nicely drawn in 2 to track the pace and strike late. Harriet Bethell has him in the right sort of race again, and although a 3lb rise asks a question, this doesn’t look any stronger than the contest he won. At 5/1, he looks a perfectly fair each-way punt in an 8-runner field with three places on offer, especially given his recent return to form.
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Vince Le Prince is the win play because his overall profile is the most solid and a return to his earlier form would make him very hard to beat in this grade. Ideal Guest is the each-way alternative at a workable price after his latest success. Kings Merchant and Vega Storm are the obvious dangers if either gets the run of the race.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gressington | 6/1 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 13/2 | 13/2 (William Hill) |
| Vince Le Prince | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 7/2 | 4/1 (Bet365) |
| Kings Merchant | 7/2 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 7/2 | 4/1 (Betfair) |
| Good Karma | 11/2 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 11/2 (Bet365) |
| Ideal Guest | 9/2 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 9/2 | 5/1 (Betfair) |
| Vega Storm | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 (Bet365) |
| Wise Crack | 16/1 | 18/1 | 18/1 | 18/1 | 16/1 | 18/1 (Betfair) |
| Patontheback | 14/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 (Bet365) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| sportinglife.com | Gressington |
| Luke Tucker | Ideal Guest |
| The North | Ideal Guest |
| The Punt | Patontheback |
| The Duke | Vega Storm |
| Tipman Tips | Vega Storm |
| Robin Goodfellow | Vince Le Prince |
| Rory Paddock | Vince Le Prince |
| Steve Mullington | Vince Le Prince |
| talkSPORT 2 | Vince Le Prince |
15:42 – racingtv.com/freetrial Handicap
Race Details: 1m 4f | Class 6 | Going: 8.5) (watering) (Good to firm (goingstick) | | flat
This does not look a deep Class 6 by any stretch, but it is still an interesting little three-year-old handicap because there are two obvious contenders at the head of the market. Sound Gloria arrives with the profile of one who should be winning races soon after a much better third last time, while Riddikulus has already got his head in front and comes here off a recent success. Behind them, Fairydale is not hopeless if building on a fair fourth, but the rest need to find more than a little. Over this 1m4f on quick ground, the race should be decided by which of the principals has the greater scope for improvement rather than by any established piece of strong form. It looks more about potential than substance.
Top Selections
1. Sound Gloria – 11/8 with Bet365
Jockey: Ray Dawson | Trainer: Roger Varian | Form: 0-773 | Rating: 59 | Topspeed: 50
Sound Gloria is the one I want to be with. Roger Varian’s filly had shown only flashes beforehand, but that latest third suggested things are finally starting to click, and a mark of 59 still looks workable if she can build on it. The Topspeed figure of 50 is the best on offer here, which matters in a race lacking depth, and stall 1 should do no harm if she settles and gets into a rhythm. She does not need to improve dramatically to take this; just a straightforward step forward may be enough. At 11/8 with Bet365, she is short enough, but still the most likely winner. End with the bet type tag.
Bet: WIN
2. Fairydale – 15/2 with Bet365
Jockey: David Allan | Trainer: Tim Easterby | Form: 5-6384 | Rating: 56 | Topspeed: 47
If you want something at a more workable each-way price, Fairydale makes more appeal than the obvious second favourite. She has not done a lot wrong in a few of these modest handicaps, and her latest fourth was perfectly respectable in the context of this race. A mark of 56 leaves her with something to prove against the principals, but she is at least consistent enough to think she will run her race, and David Allan is a positive booking around Catterick. With only seven runners, the each-way angle is never spectacular, but 15/2 with Bet365 gives her a decent chance of nicking a place if one of the front two underperforms. End with the bet type tag.
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Keep it simple here. Sound Gloria is the win play because she looks the one with the most upside in a weakish race and sets the standard on recent promise. Fairydale is the each-way punt at a more attractive price for those wanting cover in a seven-runner field. Riddikulus is the obvious danger after winning last time, but he looks plenty short enough now.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steel Fixer | 11/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 (Betfair) |
| Sound Gloria | 11/8 | 1/1 | 1/1 | 1/1 | 6/5 | 11/8 (Bet365) |
| Riddikulus | 11/8 | 13/8 | 13/8 | 13/8 | 6/4 | 13/8 (Betfair) |
| Fairydale | 15/2 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 13/2 | 15/2 (Bet365) |
| Clova Royale | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 (Bet365) |
| Project Kinsman | 33/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 28/1 | 33/1 (Bet365) |
| Spirit Of Tokyo | 28/1 | 25/1 | 28/1 | 25/1 | 28/1 | 28/1 (Bet365) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| Computeform | Sound Gloria |
16:12 – Sky Bet Go-Racing-In-Yorkshire Summer Festival Handicap (GBBPlus Race)
Race Details: 1m 4f | Class 4 | Going: 8.5) (watering) (Good to firm (goingstick) | | flat
This four-runner handicap may be short on numbers but it is not short on angles. Hibernate brings the most persuasive recent profile after a productive spell, while Something arrives in very solid nick and rarely runs a bad race in this grade. L’Eagle Aid is the class act on official figures and topspeed, though he has become a little hard to catch, and Explode has enough ability to get involved if bouncing back from a modest reappearance. Tactics could be important in a race this small, especially over 1m4f around Catterick where rhythm matters. On balance, I’d rather side with the runner still going the right way than one living off old ratings, but there isn’t much margin for error in a contest where all four have some sort of case.
Top Selections
1. Hibernate – 11/4 with Bet365
Jockey: Daniel Tudhope | Trainer: Ed Dunlop | Form: 721152 | Rating: 86 | Topspeed: 68
Hibernate appeals as the percentage call. His recent form reads very well for a race of this nature, with two wins and a runner-up effort in his last three completed starts, and he looks like a 4yo who is still thriving rather than standing still. He gets in here with just 9st4lb, which could matter in a tactical four-runner event, and Tudhope is exactly the sort you want when pace and positioning may decide things. He does not have the highest topspeed figure in the field, but his consistency and upward curve are hard to ignore. At 11/4, he looks the solid win play.
Bet: WIN
Betting Strategy
Keep it simple in a race with only four runners: Hibernate is the win bet and the only sensible play, as there is no each-way value in a field this small. Something is the obvious danger on current form, while L’Eagle Aid has the raw figures to threaten if putting it all together, but Hibernate looks the most reliable option.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Explode | 9/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 (Bet365) |
| Something | 7/2 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 7/2 (Bet365) |
| Hibernate | 11/4 | 11/4 | 11/4 | 11/4 | 11/4 | 11/4 (Bet365) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| Postdata | L’Eagle Aid |
16:42 – Racing Again 4th August Handicap
Race Details: 5f | Class 6 | Going: 8.5) (watering) (Good to firm (goingstick) | | flat
This looks a fairly ordinary Class 6 sprint rather than a deep contest, but it is still competitive enough with several arriving with bits of recent form. Mister Sky Blue and Miss Rainbow set the standard on recent figures and neither has much room for excuses in a seven-runner handicap of this nature. Barmyblade is another with a solid chance if you forgive a poor latest run, while Wait For It is lurking on a dangerous mark after shaping better last time. Highfield Sunshine needs to bounce back from two quiet efforts, and the two outsiders, Woodhay Whisper and Howzak, have more to prove. In a race likely decided by sharpness and track position over this bare 5f, I want to be with the runners who are already knocking on the door.
Top Selections
1. Mister Sky Blue – 9/4 with Bet365
Jockey: Joanna Mason | Trainer: Gemma Tutty | Form: -27295 | Rating: 72 | Topspeed: 66
He is hardly bombproof, but Mister Sky Blue makes plenty of appeal in a race of this standard. His recent form has been mixed on paper, though that Topspeed figure of 66 is the best in the field and his mark of 72 looks workable, especially with just 124lb to carry. He has been contesting similar races without being disgraced and this is the sort of small-field sprint where a well-treated, pacey type can cash in. Joanna Mason is a positive booking for these northern dashes and, at 9/4 with Bet365, he looks the percentage call against rivals who are either exposed or inconsistent. Bet: WIN
2. Wait For It – 13/2 with Betfair
Jockey: Andrew Mullen | Trainer: Liam Bailey | Form: 486-03 | Rating: 70 | Topspeed: 60
Wait For It appeals as the each-way play because he comes here with a little more upside than most of these exposed handicappers. He returned from a break with a quiet effort but stepped forward when third last time, and that suggested he is edging back to a level where he can make his presence felt. A rating of 70 does not look harsh, he is nicely in at the weights with only 121lb, and stall 2 should help him hold a handy position if breaking on terms. At 13/2 with Betfair, he is the one in the field who makes most sense as a value each-way punt. Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Mister Sky Blue is the win play in a weak enough Class 6 where his speed figures and light weight make him hard to ignore. Wait For It is the each-way alternative at the bigger price after an encouraging return to form. Miss Rainbow is the obvious danger from stall 1, while Barmyblade is capable of bouncing back if forgiven his latest flop.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highfield Sunshine | 7/1 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 15/2 | 8/1 (Betfair) |
| Miss Rainbow | 5/2 | 9/4 | 9/4 | 9/4 | 9/4 | 5/2 (Bet365) |
| Woodhay Whisper | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 (Bet365) |
| Howzak | 25/1 | 22/1 | 22/1 | 22/1 | 22/1 | 25/1 (Bet365) |
| Barmyblade | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 (Bet365) |
| Mister Sky Blue | 9/4 | 15/8 | 15/8 | 15/8 | 2/1 | 9/4 (Bet365) |
| Wait For It | 5/1 | 13/2 | 13/2 | 13/2 | 6/1 | 13/2 (Betfair) |
Catterick Course Specialists
Horses To Note
The top course performers among today’s runners:
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barmyblade | 3 | 1 | 33.33% | 33.33% |
| Vince Le Prince | 11 | 3 | 27.27% | 81.82% |
| Miss Rainbow | 7 | 1 | 14.29% | 71.43% |
| Patontheback | 8 | 1 | 12.5% | 37.5% |
| Highfield Sunshine | 3 | 0 | 0% | 66.67% |
Jockeys To Note
The pilots with the strongest records at the course:
| Jockey | Rides | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cieren Fallon | 16 | 4 | 25% | 62.5% |
| Clifford Lee | 89 | 19 | 21.35% | 39.33% |
| Sean Kirrane | 114 | 20 | 17.54% | 39.47% |
| Daniel Tudhope | 379 | 64 | 16.89% | 44.06% |
| Kevin Stott | 203 | 29 | 14.29% | 43.35% |
Trainers To Note
Yards that have done well at Catterick:
| Trainer | Runners | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roger Varian | 20 | 5 | 25% | 50% |
| K R Burke | 188 | 36 | 19.15% | 36.7% |
| Adrian Paul Keatley | 63 | 12 | 19.05% | 47.62% |
| John David Riches | 70 | 13 | 18.57% | 37.14% |
| Brian Ellison | 412 | 75 | 18.2% | 44.17% |
Summary & Best Bets
That wraps up our Catterick racing tips for Wednesday 22nd July 2026. We’ve covered all 6 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 July 2026 goes off at 14:07, with 6 races scheduled in total.
What is the going at Catterick today?
The going at Catterick is reported as 8.5) (watering) (Good to firm (goingstick).
How many races are at Catterick today?
There are 6 races on the card at Catterick today, running from 14:07 through to 16:42.
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