Horse Racing Tips: Katie Midwinter's best bets on Tuesday at Catterick

Catterick, 14:10 - Back Knicks @ 3/14.00

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Knicks (Ire)

• J: Joanna Mason
• T: Michael & David Easterby
• F: 36427304

• SBK 3/1
• EXC 5.2

Top weight Knicks has dropped to a lenient rating of 58 and should be capable of making the frame once again at this level following a fourth-placed effort at Pontefract when last seen. He's winless since successful in a higher class handicap at Chester a couple of seasons ago, but has put in a number of competitive performances since and is currently 15lb lower than his latest victory.

The five-year-old gelding has performed well in softer conditions on multiple occasions in the past and this could present itself as a feasible opportunity for him to return to the winners' enclosure. His form in recent months has been encouraging as he has been knocking on the door on occasion, and, from an even lower mark, he may be able to strike in the hands of Joanna Mason for Mick and David Easterby.

Notable winners from Katie in recent weeks

• Coaxed @ 23/10
• Butch Cassidy @ 5/2
• Castlemont @ 4/1
• River King @ 10/1
• Moon Over Miami @ 10/3
• Intellotto @ 11/1
• Dragon Of Malta @ 13/2
• Good Morning Alex @ 14/1
• Copper Knight @ 13/2
• Tyger Bay @ 14/1
• Sunriseontheboyne @ 11/1
• Giant @ 20/1

Catterick, 14:40 - Back Homestrait @ 4/15.00

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Homestrait (Ire)

• J: Billy Garritty
• T: Brian Ellison
• F: 46123843

• SBK 6/1
• EXC 8

Brian Ellison-trained filly Homestrait drops back down in class following a creditable third-placed effort to Dandy Magic in heavy ground at Pontefract recently. She's 1lb lower than when narrowly denied by Andesite at Chester last month, therefore, despite being 8lb above her last winning mark, she makes appeal at the weights under Billy Garritty.

The daughter of Coulsty has shown on a number of occasions this year that she's able to cope with testing conditions, and this assignment could suit. She has proven form over further and could put her stamina to good use in the closing stages of this 6f contest as she bids for a fifth career win in her 25th start.

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