Today's Catterick Tips, Racecards And Results
Catterick — Report from Thursday 8 July 2026
Yesterday’s Catterick card produced a string of decisive performances, with Classy Clarets and Warby both making the running to comfortable victories and a big-priced success from Sugarpiehoneybunch the day’s standout result. Penny Capri overcame a slow start to prevail in the nursery, Beyond The Bar again proved hard to peg back in the 15:30, and Velvet Rhythm held on under pressure in the closing fillies’ handicap. Two declared runners (Bye Law and Himself) were withdrawn at the parade with self-certification issues and did not take part.
Key moments
Classy Clarets (Iain Jardine / Jack Nicholls) made virtually all of the running in the opener and was left unchallenged over the closing stages. Penny Capri (David Loughnane / Rowan Scott) recovered from a slow break to drive past rivals late. Warby (Tim Easterby / David Allan) and Beyond The Bar (Tim Easterby / David Allan) both enjoyed prominent rides to score, while Sugarpiehoneybunch (Simon West / Rhys Elliott) produced the biggest price of the day at 18/1, quickening clear inside the final furlong to win comfortably.
Name: latest winners
| Race | Time | Winner | Odds | Trainer / Jockey | Margin / Result | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pinker’s Pond Apprentice Handicap | 14:00 | Classy Clarets | 4/1 | Iain Jardine / Jack Nicholls | clear | Made virtually all, ridden and clear over 1f out, kept on final 110yds, unchallenged |
| Download The Raceday Ready App Nursery Handicap | 14:30 | Penny Capri | 9/2 | David Loughnane / Rowan Scott | — | Dwelt start, took keen hold, headway to lead final 110yds and kept on |
| Racing TV Profits Returned To Racing Fillies’ Restricted Novice Stakes | 15:00 | Warby | 11/4 | Tim Easterby / David Allan | readily | Made all, shaken up and clear final 110yds, eased towards finish |
| All Races Live On Racing TV Handicap | 15:30 | Beyond The Bar | 11/2 | Tim Easterby / David Allan | — | Made all, ridden over 1f out, kept on final 110yds (Bye Law: non-runner, self-certification) |
| Bet At racingtv.com Handicap (Turmeric Challenge Trophy) | 16:00 | Sugarpiehoneybunch | 18/1 | Simon West / Rhys Elliott | clear | Held up last, headway over 2f out, led and soon went well clear, eased inside final 110yds (Himself: non-runner, self-certification) |
| Racing Again 15th July Fillies’ Handicap | 16:30 | Velvet Rhythm | 5/4 | Charlie Johnston / Rowan Scott | — | Prominent, pressed leader over 2f out, ridden and led inside final furlong, ran on |
Brief analysis
Tim Easterby-trained runners fared well, supplying two winners on the day (Warby and Beyond The Bar), and Rowan Scott rode two of the winners (Penny Capri and Velvet Rhythm). The going was described as Good to Firm (watered) and the card produced a mixture of front-running and late-finishing victories — a pattern punters should note when assessing entries for similar conditions at Catterick.
Catterick Tips and Today’s Races
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Catterick Race Results
Catterick Racecourse in North Yorkshire stages both flat and National Hunt racing throughout the year. The biggest races at Catterick are the North Yorkshire Grand National over jumps and the Catterick Dash on the flat.
The flat meetings open with Easter Family Day at the start of April with the valuable Catterick Dash in October. There is also the popular Go Racing in Yorkshire Summer Festival in July and Ladies’ Evening in August. The North Yorkshire Grand National takes place in January with special family days in August and a Go Racing In Yorkshire Winter Festival. The North Yorkshire Grand National is the longest race of the season at Catterick over a gruelling three and three-quarter miles. Catterick also hosts a traditional New Years’ Day meeting.
Our fast results service will bring you the latest Catterick race results as soon as the weigh in has been announced. Today’s Results & Racecards page is accessible via the dropdown menu and is continually updated with full coverage of all UK and Ireland meetings. The page is later updated with the complete finishing order and Tote returns.
Racecourse Guide
Catterick has a reputation for being one of the friendliest racecourses in the UK with a relaxed atmosphere. It is a sharp, left handed undulating track of just over a mile. It tends to favour smaller, well balanced horses that like to race up with the pace. Previous course form is definitely a positive factor at Catterick because the undulating surface does not suit every horse.
It can be difficult to make up ground here in both flat and jumps races. The fences are not particularly testing and the good drainage here ensures that most meetings are staged on decent ground. When the going is soft, jockeys usually bring their mounts over towards the stands’ rail in search of better ground.
Catterick Bridge Contact and Location
Catterick Racecourse, Catterick Bridge, Richmond, North Yorkshire DL10 7PE.
Official Website: https://www.catterickbridge.co.uk/
Dining, Hospitality & Facilities
There are several hospitality options at Catterick including the Restaurant Package in the Winning Streak Restaurant, a Traditional Afternoon Tea or fine dining in one of the private boxes. The Winning Streak Restaurant is between the track and the parade ring with windows on both sides providing outstanding views.
The Afternoon Tea Package includes an assortment of sandwiches, fruit scone with clotted cream and a selection of mini sweet bites. Private suite options include the Director’s Box which overlooks the winning post and has a seating capacity of 24. Trackside Marquees can be tailored to suit your needs for larger parties of 80 or more guests.
The nearest railway station to Catterick is Darlington, 15 miles from the track. There is a regular bus service from Darlington Railway Station to Richmond for a free shuttle bus to the track on race days.
Tickets
You can book your Catterick admission tickets online for the Grandstand and Paddock Enclosure or Course Enclosure. The latter is situated in the centre of the track with numerous food and drink facilities. There are special online prices for groups of 15 or more booking Grandstand and Paddock Enclosure tickets.
The Effect of the Draw
Horses drawn low have an advantage in six furlong races at Catterick on good ground. However, this is reversed in soft ground when the favoured stands’ rail means it is a definite advantage to be drawn high.
Local Knowledge
Taxis
- Aarbee Enterprises (0.8 miles away)
Tel: +44 1748 811221 - SLTaxi (0.8 miles away)
Tel: +44 7895 990690 - Tony’s Taxis Craig-n-Dale (1.2 miles away)
Tel: +44 7775 911354
Places to Stay
- Bridge House Hotel (0.3 miles away)
Catterick Bridge, Richmond DL10 7PE, UK
Tel: +44 1748 818331
Places to Eat
- Catterick Village Fisheries (0.9 miles away)
5A Thornton Court, Low Green, Catterick Village DL10 7LT, UK
Tel: +44 1748 812801