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Catterick Racing Tips & Predictions - Wednesday 26th August 2026

Catterick Racing Tips & Predictions - Wednesday 26th August 2026

Our Catterick racing tips cover all 6 races on the card today, Wednesday 26th August 2026. The action gets underway at 14:15 and runs through to 16:52, with going reported as 7.2) (rail movements (Good, good to firm in places (goingstick).

A few names jump off the page from a course-form perspective. Our Absent Friends boasts a 40% strike rate from 5 runs at the track, Sean D Bowen has been in fine form here with 3 wins from 10 rides, Sir Mark Prescott Bt’s yard sends out runners with a 32% 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.com12650%66.67%
Ben MorganRacing Ahead10440%80%
Lee SobotYorkshire Evening Post12433.33%66.67%
MercuryDaily Post13430.77%76.92%
Adrian Wallmyracing.com13430.77%69.23%

14:15 – Yorkshire Dales Distillery/EBF Restricted Maiden Stakes (Bands B/C/D) (EBF Qualifier) (GBB Race)

Race Details: 5f | Class 4 | Going: 7.2) (rail movements (Good, good to firm in places (goingstick) | | flat

This looks a fairly informative restricted maiden for the grade, with the market understandably revolving around the debutant Mugheer and the more battle-hardened pair Shaniko and Romidijo. Romidijo brings the strongest body of form on official figures and topspeed, having already shown a solid level in a string of runs, while Shaniko has been knocking on the door and doesn’t have much more to prove in this company. Mugheer is the unknown quantity and, given the yard, has to be taken seriously first time out, but odds-on in a race against two with established ability is no gimme. The remainder need sizeable improvement, so this should mainly be decided by whether the newcomer is above average or whether proven race fitness wins out.

Top Selections

1. Romidijo – 4/1 with William Hill

Jockey: Sam James | Trainer: Charlie Clover | Form: 304225 | Rating: 77 | Topspeed: 75

Romidijo sets the standard on what he has actually achieved on the track, and in a race where the favourite is asked to do it all on debut, that counts for plenty. His form figures show a juvenile who has been consistently competitive, and the 77 rating alongside a 75 topspeed mark are the best credentials in the line-up. He wasn’t quite good enough to get his head in front last time, but this restricted maiden is a more suitable opening. Sam James is a solid booking and at 4/1 he looks the percentage call against a short-priced unknown. Bet: WIN

Bet: WIN

2. Shaniko – 11/4 with Bet365

Jockey: Daniel Tudhope | Trainer: Craig Lidster | Form: 0244 | Rating: 75 | Topspeed: 59

Shaniko is the obvious each-way alternative because he has already shown enough to be right in the mix again and this doesn’t look a deep maiden beyond the front three in the betting. The form figures 0244 suggest he has been thereabouts without quite finding the finishing kick, but a mark of 75 gives him serious claims at this level. Daniel Tudhope is an eye-catching rider booking around Catterick, where sharp 5f races can be won or lost quickly, and stall 8 could be workable if he breaks on terms. At 11/4 he’s short enough, but still the safest each-way punt in the field. Bet: EACH-WAY

Bet: EACH-WAY

Betting Strategy

Romidijo is the win play because he brings the best proven form and looks a solid alternative to an odds-on debutant. Shaniko is the each-way option in a nine-runner field with three places on offer, as his profile is reliable enough for another prominent finish. Mugheer is the danger if he’s as sharp as the market expects, but at the prices I’d rather side with experience.

Live Odds Comparison

HorseBet365BetfairPaddy PowerSky BetWilliam HillBest
Neverbeatdeswalker20/120/120/120/118/120/1 (Bet365)
Shaniko11/49/45/29/45/211/4 (Bet365)
Mugheer1/15/65/65/64/51/1 (Bet365)
North Coates33/130/130/128/133/133/1 (Bet365)
Redrosecastana100/1100/1100/1100/1100/1100/1 (Bet365)
Romidijo3/111/43/111/44/14/1 (William Hill)
Scottys Rocket50/140/140/140/140/150/1 (Bet365)
Ghazalia14/110/112/111/112/114/1 (Bet365)
Purrista28/128/133/125/128/133/1 (Paddy Power)

14:45 – Berber Leather Maiden Stakes (GBB Race)

Race Details: 7f | Class 4 | Going: 7.2) (rail movements (Good, good to firm in places (goingstick) | | flat

This looks a fairly ordinary maiden on paper and, despite eight runners, the market has every right to focus on just a handful. Royale Union brings the clearest piece of recent form after finishing 7-3-2 in three starts and sets the standard on what we’ve seen so far. Lady Gormire has been knocking on the door in similar company and is another with solid claims if she sees out this 7f strongly, while Moonlight Melody has shaped as though a race like this is within reach. The rest have plenty to prove: Soca Star is reliable enough without looking especially progressive, and the bigger-priced runners have shown little. It’s not a deep contest, but there is enough depth among the principals to make it more than a penalty kick for the favourite.

Top Selections

1. Royale Union – 10/11 with Bet365

Jockey: Clifford Lee | Trainer: K R Burke | Form: 732 | Rating: 77 | Topspeed: 36

Royale Union is hard to oppose in a race where most of these have either plateaued or simply haven’t shown enough. Burke’s filly has improved with racing, and that latest second gives her the strongest recent form line in the field. An official mark of 77 doesn’t leave her miles clear of Lady Gormire or Moonlight Melody, but she looks the runner most likely to find a bit more now her experience is building. Clifford Lee is an obvious positive around here and, although 10/11 is no giveaway, it still makes sense if you think this race will be run to form. She sets the standard and should take beating.

Bet: WIN

2. Moonlight Melody – 9/2 with Bet365

Jockey: David Allan | Trainer: Donald McCain | Form: 544 | Rating: 80 | Topspeed: 67

Moonlight Melody makes more each-way appeal than most because there is at least a hint of upside in her profile. Her form figures of 544 don’t scream winner, but an 80 rating and a Topspeed of 67 say she has enough ability to be competitive in a maiden of this standard. She has shaped as though 7f on a sound surface could suit, and David Allan is the sort you want if this turns tactical. At 9/2, she looks a fair each-way punt against a short-priced favourite, especially with three places on offer in an eight-runner field. She’s the one I can see outrunning the bare form again.

Bet: EACH-WAY

Betting Strategy

Keep it simple: Royale Union is the win play because she brings the strongest recent form and looks the most straightforward. For an each-way alternative, Moonlight Melody appeals at the prices as a filly with enough ability to hit the frame and possibly do better. Lady Gormire is the obvious danger if she gets a clean run and sees out the trip properly.

Live Odds Comparison

HorseBet365BetfairPaddy PowerSky BetWilliam HillBest
Khanimambo50/150/150/150/150/150/1 (Bet365)
Skewsby25/125/125/120/122/125/1 (Bet365)
Dreamadera80/180/180/180/180/180/1 (Bet365)
Lady Gormire11/49/49/49/45/211/4 (Bet365)
Moonlight Melody9/24/19/27/29/29/2 (Bet365)
Royale Union10/115/610/115/610/1110/11 (Bet365)
Soca Star11/29/25/111/25/111/2 (Bet365)

Tipster Selections

TipsterSelection
The NorthMoonlight Melody
ComputeformRoyale Union
The DukeRoyale Union

15:15 – Happy 50th Birthday Victoria Melling Handicap

Race Details: 5f | Class 6 | Going: 7.2) (rail movements (Good, good to firm in places (goingstick) | | flat

This looks a tight little 5f sprint rather than a deep one, with only six runners and not much between them on official ratings. Run This Way brings the strongest recent winning form after back-to-back successes before two fair efforts in defeat, while Battenburg Belle has been knocking on the door and gets in here with a handy racing weight. Miss Willows and Barmyblade are both capable at this level but arrive with something to prove after lesser latest runs, and the three-year-olds Powernap and Overbudget have a bit less weight to carry if they can sharpen up. In a race lacking loads of depth, tactical speed and a clean break could prove decisive, so this feels more about track position than class.

Top Selections

1. Run This Way – 15/8 with Bet365

Jockey: David Nolan | Trainer: Paul Midgley | Form: -71143 | Rating: 67 | Topspeed: 57

Run This Way is hard to get away from in a race of this nature. Paul Midgley’s veteran arrives in much better nick than most of these, having won twice before shaping perfectly respectably in fourth and third on his last two starts. That recent sequence suggests he is holding his form well, and in a modest Class 6 sprint that counts for plenty. He doesn’t have the highest mark in the field, but he does have the most solid profile right now and David Nolan is a good booking for this sharp test. At 15/8 he is short enough, but still the percentage call. Bet: WIN

Bet: WIN

2. Battenburg Belle – 4/1 with Bet365

Jockey: Jason Hart | Trainer: Rebecca Menzies | Form: 221533 | Rating: 66 | Topspeed: 63

Battenburg Belle makes plenty of each-way appeal, especially in a race where only a couple look especially solid. She has been admirably consistent, with figures of 221533 reading well for this grade, and her Topspeed mark of 63 is the best on offer here. That tells you she has the raw pace to be very competitive if things fall right. Jason Hart is a positive jockey booking and the 3yo receives weight from most of the field, which gives her a real chance of being in the shake-up again. At 4/1, she looks the value alternative to the favourite. Bet: EACH-WAY

Bet: EACH-WAY

Betting Strategy

Run This Way is the straightforward win play given his current form and proven sharpness in these low-grade sprints. Battenburg Belle is the sensible each-way punt at 4/1, with her consistency and strong Topspeed figure making her solid for the places. Miss Willows is the obvious danger if bouncing back, but she comes with more risk than the two principals.

Live Odds Comparison

HorseBet365BetfairPaddy PowerSky BetWilliam HillBest
Run This Way15/87/47/47/415/815/8 (Bet365)
Miss Willows9/27/27/29/27/29/2 (Bet365)
Barmyblade9/29/29/29/29/29/2 (Bet365)
Overbudget9/18/19/19/19/19/1 (Bet365)
Powernap11/211/213/213/213/213/2 (Paddy Power)
Battenburg Belle4/14/14/17/24/14/1 (Bet365)

Tipster Selections

TipsterSelection
Ian GaughranBattenburg Belle

15:45 – Hats Of Yorkshire Handicap

Race Details: 1m 5f | Class 6 | Going: 7.2) (rail movements (Good, good to firm in places (goingstick) | | flat

This looks a very ordinary Class 6 on paper and, bluntly, the market has latched on to the one runner with obvious upside. Niffler arrives on the back of a breakthrough win and Sir Mark Prescott’s 3yo is the standout on a mark of 66, especially with the older brigade largely exposed at this level. Zephlyn keeps knocking on the door without quite getting the job done, while Animato shaped a little better last time and is not completely dismissed if this turns tactical. Fairydale has been around the block in similar company and could again run respectably, but the main question is whether anything in here can improve enough to trouble the favourite. It is not a deep race, and that makes Niffler very hard to oppose.

Top Selections

1. Niffler – 4/7 with Paddy Power

Jockey: Luke Morris | Trainer: Sir Mark Prescott Bt | Form: 8901 | Rating: 66 | Topspeed:

The obvious one, but obvious for good reason. Niffler got off the mark last time and now steps into a race where most of these have had plenty of chances off similar marks. Prescott’s stayers often find their feet once they go up in trip, and this 1m5f on decent ground should be right in the sweet spot. Carrying just 127lb as a 3yo against exposed older handicappers is another major plus. At 4/7 with Paddy Power, there is no pretence of hidden value, but he still looks the most likely winner by some margin if progressing again from that latest success. Bet: WIN

Bet: WIN

2. Zephlyn – 17/2 with Bet365

Jockey: Jason Hart | Trainer: Ewan Whillans | Form: 693656 | Rating: 62 | Topspeed: 58

For an each-way angle, Zephlyn makes more appeal than most in a race lacking depth beyond the favourite. He is not especially reliable, but he has been holding his form well enough and his Topspeed figure of 58 is among the better pieces of evidence on offer here. Drawn low in stall 2, Jason Hart should be able to secure a sensible position, and that matters around Catterick when races can become messy. He has become hard to win with, granted, but at 17/2 with Bet365 he looks the percentage play to nick a place and could be the one to chase Niffler home. Bet: EACH-WAY

Bet: EACH-WAY

Betting Strategy

Niffler is the win bet and looks the class angle in a weak handicap, so there is little point getting too clever. For those wanting a bit more juice, Zephlyn is the each-way punt in an eight-runner field with three places on offer. Fairydale and Animato are the obvious dangers for minor honours, but both look more place prospects than winners.

Live Odds Comparison

HorseBet365BetfairPaddy PowerSky BetWilliam HillBest
Animato14/111/112/112/112/114/1 (Bet365)
Zephlyn17/27/115/215/215/217/2 (Bet365)
Mr Withington16/112/111/114/114/116/1 (Bet365)
Niffler2/54/94/72/52/54/7 (Paddy Power)
Fairydale11/117/28/110/110/111/1 (Bet365)
This Rib22/114/114/116/118/122/1 (Bet365)
Manbearpig20/116/116/118/118/120/1 (Bet365)
Lilykoy16/112/112/112/114/116/1 (Bet365)

Tipster Selections

TipsterSelection
Steve MullingtonFairydale
MercuryNiffler
Lee SobotNiffler

16:15 – Oops A Daisy Handicap

Race Details: 5f | Class 4 | Going: 7.2) (rail movements (Good, good to firm in places (goingstick) | | flat

This is a proper sharp-track sprint handicap and, for all there are only ten on the card, it still looks a tricky little puzzle. Our Absent Friends arrives in winning form and is clearly thriving, while Fidelius has been knocking on the door in stronger company and doesn’t need much more to take one like this. Secret Mistral is another with solid recent figures, and Canaria Queen is weighted to get involved if things fall right from stall 1. The three-year-olds Call Margot and Angel Numbers get handy weight allowances but both need to bounce back after underwhelming latest efforts. In truth, this looks competitive rather than deep, and over 5f at Catterick the break, early track position and who handles the pace burn-up best will decide plenty.

Top Selections

1. Fidelius – 5/1 with Bet365

Jockey: Alex Jary | Trainer: Nigel Tinkler | Form: 125602 | Rating: 92 | Topspeed: 65

Fidelius makes plenty of appeal here because his recent profile is more solid than flashy, and that often works well in these northern sprint handicaps. He was a respectable second last time after a couple of near-misses and his mark of 92 looks workable if he can reproduce the level of his better runs this season. Nigel Tinkler’s sprinters are usually straightforward, and from a middle draw Alex Jary should have options rather than being forced into one plan. At 5/1 he looks a fair price in a race where several rivals have something to prove, and he holds strong claims of simply being the most dependable one in the line-up. Bet: WIN

Bet: WIN

2. Canaria Queen – 9/1 with William Hill

Jockey: Duran Fentiman | Trainer: Tim Easterby | Form: 155282 | Rating: 88 | Topspeed: 85

Canaria Queen is the each-way angle because she comes here with a consistent recent record and looks well treated enough off just 123lb. That latest second suggested she’s still in good heart, and her Topspeed figure of 85 stacks up very well for this grade if she can get the gaps when they matter. Tim Easterby knows exactly how to place these hardened sprint handicappers, and stall 1 could be a help rather than a hindrance if Duran Fentiman can hold a handy pitch on the rail. She’s not the most obvious winner in the field, but 9/1 is bigger than expected for one with her current level of form and place claims are strong. Bet: EACH-WAY

Bet: EACH-WAY

Betting Strategy

Fidelius is the win play because he brings the most trustworthy recent handicap form and shouldn’t be far away if breaking on terms. Canaria Queen is the each-way punt at a price, with her low weight and strong recent figures making her attractive for the places. The obvious dangers are the in-form Our Absent Friends and the consistent Secret Mistral, both of whom are easy to see running big races.

Live Odds Comparison

HorseBet365BetfairPaddy PowerSky BetWilliam HillBest
Fidelius5/19/29/24/15/15/1 (Bet365)
Novamay11/116/116/114/116/116/1 (Betfair)
Secret Mistral5/15/111/29/29/211/2 (Paddy Power)
Angel Numbers16/116/116/114/116/116/1 (Bet365)
Call Margot13/27/17/113/213/27/1 (Betfair)
Our Absent Friends4/14/19/24/19/29/2 (Paddy Power)
Canaria Queen11/217/217/215/29/19/1 (William Hill)

Tipster Selections

TipsterSelection
NewsboyCall Margot
Andrew MountCanon’s House
Dave NevisonFidelius
Sunday ExpressFidelius
Jim DelahuntOur Absent Friends
The GuardianOur Absent Friends
talkSPORT 2Our Absent Friends

16:52 – Celebrate National Racehorse Week Classified Stakes

Race Details: 7f | Class 6 | Going: 7.2) (rail movements (Good, good to firm in places (goingstick) | | flat

This is the usual end-of-card classified scramble, but there are at least a few with solid enough claims rather than a field full of complete guesswork. Without Delay arrives off a runner-up finish and is the obvious one to beat on recent evidence, while Ridgemaster, Golden Prosperity and Mister Sky Blue all bring bits of consistent low-grade form to the table. The 3yos get weight from the older horses, which gives Lanarra particular interest after some respectable efforts in similar company. Plenty of these are exposed and a few are hard to trust, so tactical position over this sharp 7f could matter plenty. Not a strong race by any means, but it is competitive enough and there should be no hiding place for the principals.

Top Selections

1. Without Delay – 3/1 with Bet365

Jockey: Connor Beasley | Trainer: Tracy Waggott | Form: 307902 | Rating: 62 | Topspeed: 53

He makes the most appeal in a race where a lot of these take turns running well without often getting the job done. That latest second suggests Without Delay is ready to strike in this grade, and his mark of 62 is the highest in the field, which matters in a classified when ability still tends to tell. Connor Beasley is a positive booking for one who should be able to hold a handy position from stall 6, and his overall profile is simply stronger than many of these. Available at 3/1, he is not a giveaway price, but he is still the most solid option and the one I’d want on side. End with him.

Bet: WIN

2. Lanarra – 7/1 with William Hill

Jockey: James Sullivan | Trainer: R Mike Smith | Form: -23435 | Rating: 59 | Topspeed: 50

Lanarra looks the value play. She has not been winning, but those figures tell you she has been knocking on the door, and this 3yo receives weight from the older exposed handicappers while already running to a level that gives her every chance. The draw in 4 looks workable, James Sullivan is a sensible partner in these northern sprints-and-7f contests, and there is less mileage on her than quite a few rivals here. At 7/1 she makes plenty of each-way appeal in a race where several of the older horses look thoroughly exposed. She doesn’t need to improve much to hit the frame and could easily do better than that.

Bet: EACH-WAY

Betting Strategy

Without Delay is the win bet after that latest second and looks the most dependable option in a very modest finale. For an each-way punt, Lanarra appeals at the weights as one of the more reliable 3yos in the line-up. The main dangers look to be Ridgemaster, who is knocking on the door, and Mister Sky Blue, who has the figures to get involved again.

Live Odds Comparison

HorseBet365BetfairPaddy PowerSky BetWilliam HillBest
Bizarre Law6/15/15/15/111/26/1 (Bet365)
Golden Prosperity6/111/26/111/211/26/1 (Bet365)
I Can Boogy17/213/213/213/215/217/2 (Bet365)
Mister Sky Blue13/27/17/17/17/17/1 (Betfair)
Moral Victory50/150/150/140/140/150/1 (Bet365)
Ridgemaster5/19/29/29/25/15/1 (Bet365)
Without Delay3/111/411/411/43/13/1 (Bet365)
Belling The Cat18/112/112/112/114/118/1 (Bet365)
Lanarra13/213/213/213/27/17/1 (William Hill)
Runninman18/114/116/114/116/118/1 (Bet365)
Ryefield22/122/122/122/122/122/1 (Bet365)
Twilight Dawn22/120/120/116/118/122/1 (Bet365)

Tipster Selections

TipsterSelection
Ross ShepherdMister Sky Blue
Melissa JonesRyefield

Catterick Course Specialists

Horses To Note

The top course performers among today’s runners:

HorseRunsWinsWin %Place %
Our Absent Friends5240%40%
Barmyblade6233.33%33.33%
Animato3133.33%66.67%
Battenburg Belle3133.33%100%
Zephlyn7228.57%28.57%

Jockeys To Note

The pilots with the strongest records at the course:

JockeyRidesWinsWin %Place %
Sean D Bowen10330%50%
Jake Dickson8225%25%
Clifford Lee942122.34%38.3%
Luke Morris1202319.17%34.17%
Daniel Tudhope3836617.23%44.13%

Trainers To Note

Yards that have done well at Catterick:

TrainerRunnersWinsWin %Place %
Sir Mark Prescott Bt25832%56%
Tony Carroll7228.57%42.86%
Dylan Cunha11327.27%36.36%
K R Burke1893719.58%37.04%
Brian Ellison4137518.16%44.07%

Summary & Best Bets

That wraps up our Catterick racing tips for Wednesday 26th August 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 26th August 2026 goes off at 14:15, with 6 races scheduled in total.

What is the going at Catterick today?

The going at Catterick is reported as 7.2) (rail movements (Good, good to firm in places (goingstick).

How many races are at Catterick today?

There are 6 races on the card at Catterick today, running from 14:15 through to 16:52.

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