3:40 Catterick Tips

STATION X is given strong consideration here as the runs of late have been very positive and I think there's every chance he continues the rich vein of form and lands this one.

Monsieur Kodi last won in July in a C5 off a 74, claiming 7 lbs on good. At the start of this month, he was a good third on soft. Ten days ago, he stepped up to C4, and although only fourth, he was only 1L away from the winner. That is the closest he has been since that win. He is worth another shot in C4 with that last winning rider back on top with his 7 lbs claim.

Race 6 at Catterick today is a Handicap (Class 4) over 1,200 m Flat Race for 3 y.o. and upwards, with the reported going as Soft. The suggested wager is for the each way on the 4yo gelding Valentine Catcher from the Tim Easterby yard and will be ridden by David Allan. This son of Bated Breath has been hinting at returning to his best form recently. He should be a top contender in this field.

Didn’t get the clearest of runs behind a wall of horses over 7 furlongs at Doncaster last time and was making headway when in the clear but all too little too late. The drop in trip with a fast pace will suit.

Knicks looks well-treated now with the 7lb claimer taking him down to an effective mark of 61. Handles soft ground and has been knocking on the door in similar races. Could be the one staying on strongest late if they go quick early.

JM Jhingree hasn't raced over six furlongs so far, however I think it's probably worth a try, especially on this sharp track. He is still only three so he may have more to offer. He certainly has shown enough on occasion to make you think he can progress a little more yet. Jim Goldie is not a stranger to having winners at big prices, and this might be another.

Another Investment seems to go best in small fields and he was swamped last time in a field of 21 at York. He is on a low handicap mark at the moment and the drop back to six furlongs might prove beneficial.

Julie Camacho has raced this gelding three times and not threatened at the finish. Andrew Balding used to train Pianoforte, who did achieve a win out of him. He could be well at home on this soft ground, being by Land Force and down to 77, a pound lower than his win at Bath, gives him hope of a big run appearing.