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Catterick racecard: Saturday 17 October 2026

Our calibrated rating and chance on every runner in all 8 races at Catterick on Saturday 17 October 2026, going Good to Soft (Good in places). Every horse carries the same honest chance we publish our record on: a rating of its chance, never a tip. In competitive handicaps many runners rate similarly.

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13:00 EBF 'Confined' Restricted Maiden Stakes (GBB Race)

Class 47f 6y7 runnersGS

Our read on Northern Exposure: Nothing really stands out in this race. The best our numbers can offer is Northern Exposure (the jockey has a good record at this track, it comes here fresh and in good time off its last run and a drop in class is in its favour), but we rate it only a modest chance. Recent form has been poor, so this leans on proven ability rather than current fitness, and the likely pace may not play to its strengths. Even so, horses we rate this way win only about 12 in 100: this is a rating of chance, not a tip (80/1).

HorseOddsOur ratingOur chance
1Northern Exposure top rated80/1Watch12%
2Lord Percy5/1Watch12%
3Magnanimous Grecia250/1Pass12%
4Lion's Den6/1Pass7%
5Queens Bandit1/3Pass7%
6Red Demon20/1Pass7%
7She Is Mighty33/1Pass7%
–Shaqra Queen NR––

13:35 Every Race Live On Racing TV Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

Class 45f 212y8 runnersGS

Our read on Inkberrow: Nothing really stands out in this race. The best our numbers can offer is Inkberrow (it has a solid career strike rate, it is a strong fit for today's conditions and its recent form reads well), but we rate it only a modest chance. It backs that up with form that reads well right now. Even so, horses we rate this way win only about 12 in 100: this is a rating of chance, not a tip (1/3).

HorseOddsOur ratingOur chance
1Inkberrow top rated1/3Watch12%
2Royale Union8/1Watch12%
3Black Orchid3/1Pass12%
4Heaven's Hope200/1Pass12%
5Stoneacre Joe28/1Pass12%
6Miss Tino200/1Pass9%
7Top Lad40/1Pass7%
–Poor Relation NR––
–Byerley Lady NR––

14:10 Download The Raceday Ready App Handicap (GBBPlus Race)

Class 41m 4f 13y7 runnersGS

Our read on Hengest: Nothing really stands out in this race. The best our numbers can offer is Hengest (the jockey has a good record at this track, it has a solid career strike rate and the yard goes well at this track), but we rate it only a modest chance. The main caveat: it has crept up in the weights. Even so, horses we rate this way win only about 12 in 100: this is a rating of chance, not a tip (9/2).

HorseOddsOur ratingOur chance
1Hengest top rated9/2Watch12%
2Parisian Scholar10/3Watch13%
3Be Patient2/1Watch12%
4Bay Of Myths8/1Watch12%
5Helmsley14/1Watch12%
6Golden West9/2Watch12%
7Pol Roger18/1Pass9%
–Temple NR––

14:45 William Hill Best Odds Guaranteed Veterans' Handicap

Class 45f 212y10 runnersGS

Our read on Baldomero: The model makes Baldomero the strongest chance in the race: it looks well treated at the weights, a drop in class is in its favour and it is a strong fit for today's conditions. It edges the field by 18 points on our numbers. Even so, horses we rate this way win only about 16 in 100: this is a rating of chance, not a tip (2/1).

HorseOddsOur ratingOur chance
1Baldomero top rated2/1Shortlist16%
2Rosenpur10/1Watch13%
3Tyger Bay18/1Watch13%
4Mister Sox7/2Pass12%
5Woodstock11/4Pass12%
6Another Investment33/1Pass12%
7Belsito11/1Pass12%
8Manila Scouse28/1Pass12%
9The Gay Blade12/1Pass9%
10Quercus66/1Pass7%

15:25 William Hill Epic Boosts Handicap (Div 1)

Class 47f 6y10 runnersGS

Our read on Brighton Boy: The model makes Brighton Boy the strongest chance in the race: it is a strong fit for today's conditions, the jockey has a good record at this track and a drop in class is in its favour. It edges the field by 17 points on our numbers. The main caveat: it has crept up in the weights. Even so, horses we rate this way win only about 16 in 100: this is a rating of chance, not a tip (3/1).

HorseOddsOur ratingOur chance
1Brighton Boy top rated3/1Shortlist16%
2Call Me Betty25/1Watch14%
3Diamont Katie13/2Watch13%
4Eagle Bay15/2Watch12%
5Quest For Fun10/3Watch12%
6Havana Prince28/1Pass12%
7Kings Merchant25/1Pass12%
8Von Trotter7/1Pass12%
9Zarvali25/1Pass12%
10Misunderstood9/2Pass12%

16:10 William Hill Epic Boosts Handicap (Div 2)

Class 47f 6y9 runnersGS

Our read on It Just Takes Time: The model makes It Just Takes Time the strongest chance in the race: it looks well treated at the weights, a drop in class is in its favour and a headgear change could sharpen it up. It is narrowly top of a close race (3 points clear of the next). Recent form has been poor, so this leans on proven ability rather than current fitness, and its recent in-running notes read poorly. Even so, horses we rate this way win only about 16 in 100: this is a rating of chance, not a tip (4/1).

HorseOddsOur ratingOur chance
1It Just Takes Time top rated4/1Shortlist16%
2We Dare To Dream16/1Shortlist15%
3Midnight Strike12/1Watch13%
4Tattie Bogle13/2Watch13%
5Classy Clarets10/1Watch13%
6Indefensible10/1Pass12%
7Vince Le Prince11/4Pass12%
8Fiscal Policy17/2Pass9%
9Forest Caper5/1Pass7%

16:45 William Hill Catterick Dash Handicap

Class 25f12 runnersGS

Our read on Baker Blue: The model makes Baker Blue the strongest chance in the race: the jockey has a good record at this track, a drop in class is in its favour and it stands clearly above the field on official ratings. It edges the field by 13 points on our numbers. The main caveat: it has crept up in the weights. Even so, horses we rate this way win only about 20 in 100: this is a rating of chance, not a tip (9/4).

HorseOddsOur ratingOur chance
1Baker Blue top rated9/4Top rated20%
2Spartan Arrow12/1Shortlist15%
3Vintage Clarets22/1Watch13%
4Gold Star Hero7/2Watch13%
5Sir Yoshi14/1Watch12%
6Lexington Blitz6/1Watch12%
7Toca Madera9/1Pass12%
8Ziggy's Triton20/1Pass9%
9Schrodinger's Cat14/1Pass9%
10Novamay14/1Pass7%
11Accrual11/1Pass7%
12Miraculous40/1Pass7%

17:15 Go Racing In Yorkshire Future Stars Apprentice Handicap

Class 51m 5f 192y10 runnersGS

Our read on Arrange: The model makes Arrange the strongest chance in the race: it looks well treated at the weights, it comes here fresh and in good time off its last run and a drop in class is in its favour. It is narrowly top of a close race (3 points clear of the next). The main caveat: the yard has little to show at this track. Even so, horses we rate this way win only about 20 in 100: this is a rating of chance, not a tip (9/2).

HorseOddsOur ratingOur chance
1Arrange top rated9/2Top rated20%
2Gentle Warrior13/8Shortlist19%
3Promethean16/1Watch14%
4Dragonflame66/1Pass12%
5Marbuzet12/1Pass12%
6Stitching Wheel22/1Pass12%
7Captain Cairney11/4Pass12%
8Bollin Neil11/1Pass7%
9Wasthatok18/1Pass7%
10Gemical40/1Pass7%
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