Irish Dancer tips for the 16:05 at Catterick: A betting prediction guide

Today at Catterick, in the "Race 5 Every Race Live On Racing TV Handicap", the 5-year-old gelding Irish Dancer looks like a promising pick. Set to run at 16:05 on this 5f course, the going is reported as Good to firm, essentially setting the stage for speed. Irish Dancer, under the experienced hands of Josephine Gordon and guided by trainer D Carroll, heads into the race with a live price of 3.75, which falls into the value category, apparently backing recent impressions. Over the past 30 days, Irish Dancer has showcased a flawless streak by winning his sole race, aligning perfectly with his career-long affinity for this specific Catterick distance—for which he claims an impressive 100% success rate in recent times. Combine this with the fact that Josephine Gordon and D Carroll have cemented a solid partnership across their last 60 runs, although they've been a bit more reserved in their success, this could very well increase their optimism and strategy in today's contest. Another notable contender is Match Play, aged five just like our leading pick, entering the fray at live price odds of 5. Although the horse's recent form isn't as commendable, with zero wins in his last 30 days out of two races, his connection with P T Midgley might just hint at potential underestimation—he's poised as the dark horse (pun intended), if he manages to recall some of his older glory days form. Moreover, glancing at other ranks, Betweenthesticks also gets a shout, faced with similar odds at 4.5 but with slightly subdued recent performances. Tallying all factors, Irish Dancer remains the top tip for this race at Catterick today, eager to dance past the competition and claim victory. So, pour a cuppa, place your bets, and hope the Irish luck rubs off on Irish Dancer! Remember, always bet sensibly and within limits. Good luck, and maybe you'll jig all the way to the bookies to collect your winnings!
Article prices indicative and correct at 3:18 am on 24th May 2025

P	Horse	H	T	J	J/T	RL
4^th	5. Irish Dancer	21⁸	12³	7¹	13⁷	14⁰
3^rd	3. Match Play	17⁸	8⁷	5⁸	14¹	12⁶
6^th	2. Dandy Fitz	19³	9⁴	8⁸	17⁰	12⁶
2^nd	4. Without Flaw	16⁴	9⁸	7⁸	13²	9⁸
1^st	1. Betweenthesticks	18⁴	8⁰	8⁰	11⁰	8³
5^th	6. Mrs Bagerran	17⁴	6²	4⁷	13²	7⁹

Catterick 16:05

Race 5 Every Race Live On Racing TV Handicap (5f)

24th May 25