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2026 Catterick Dash Preview
The Catterick Dash is scheduled to take place in October of each year at the Catterick racecourse. The Class 2 handicap is open to runners who are aged three or older and rated no higher than 100, with the race being run over five furlongs.
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Catterick Dash Information:
Our dedicated Catterick tips page will not only bring you predictions from the OLBG racing tipsters for the upcoming card that includes the Catterick Dash, but will also have predictions for each meeting at Catterick throughout the season, so be sure to head over there.
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How competitive is the Catterick Dash market? When looking at the over-rounds for the last 20 renewals, the most competitive market was in 2015, when the race had an over-round of 114%. The race in 2008 was a race that was most in the bookie's favour with an over-round of 126%, whilst on average over the last 20 renewals of the Catterick Dash, the over-round has been 120%, which means the bookie expects to pay out £100 for every £120 which is bet.
Below you will find the 2026 Catterick Dash Trends. See which patterns have occurred over the recent renewals that you may be able to use for the next renewal. We also have a section that looks at the Catterick Dash Trend Analysis.
These are the top three quickest-run Catterick Dash races over the last 20 renewals:
- Zargun (58.55) in 2021
- King Orchisios (59.20) in 2007
- Lexington Blitz (59.36) in 2025
Looking at the future form, is the winner worth following next time out? Over the past 20 renewals, if you had followed the winner of the Catterick Dash next time out, then you would have backed a total of 1 winner. Backing all 20 runners who have been out since their win at SP next time out would have returned an LSP of -12.50. Before placing your bet on the 2026 Catterick Dash, see which other runners today are being backed on the racing predictions page.
The runner that holds the record over the past 20 renewals for the slowest time in the race was set in the 2023 renewal when Vintage Clarets from Richard Fahey under the guidance of Oisin Orr, won in a time of 1:03.15, whilst at the other end of the spectrum, Zargun, trained by Scott Dixon and ridden by Kieran O'Neill set the quickest time of 58.55 in the 2021 renewal.
Catterick Dash Past Winners
Here are the Catterick Dash past winners for the last 10 renewals. Each row details the race year, the winning horse, and the horse's age & weight. Also detailed are the stall from which the horse came and the total number of runners in the race. The horse's trainer and the jockey at the time of winning the Catterick Dash are also displayed, along with the starting price at which the horse was sent off.
| Year | Horse (Drawn) | Info |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 59.36 | Lexington Blitz (IRE) 3yo 8-8 (1 of 11) 5/1 | Edward Greatrex Robert Cowell (GB) |
| 2024 1:01.80 | Vintage Clarets (GB) 5yo 9-5 (7 of 10) 5/1 | Oisin Orr Richard Fahey (GB) |
| 2023 1:03.15 | Vintage Clarets (GB) 4yo 9-9 (6 of 9) 11/2 | Oisin Orr Richard Fahey (GB) |
| 2022 59.86 | Chipstead (GB) 4yo 9-1 (14 of 15) 6/4F | Frederick Larson (5lbs) Roger Teal (GB) |
| 2021 58.55 | Zargun (GER) 6yo 9-1 (8 of 10) 6/1 | Kieran O'Neill Scott Dixon (GB) |
| 2020 1:02.14 | Justanotherbottle (IRE) 6yo 9-4 (8 of 10) 18/1 | Kevin Stott Kevin Ryan (GB) |
| 2019 1:02.91 | Count Dorsay (IRE) 3yo 9-0 (3 of 14) 5/1 | David Allan Tim Easterby (GB) |
| 2018 59.85 | Foolaad (GB) 7yo 9-2 (4 of 14) 14/1 | Liam Keniry Roy Bowring (GB) |
| 2017 1:01.23 | Storm Over (IRE) 3yo 8-10 (15 of 14) 9/1 | Luke Morris Robert Cowell (GB) |
| 2016 1:00.52 | Ocean Sheridan (IRE) 4yo 8-9 (14 of 13) 6/1 | Connor Beasley Michael Dods (GB) |
Where have the winning runners come from?
Here are the countries where the winning trainers of the Catterick Dash have been based:
- GB: 19 winners with an additional 40 placings from 253 runners
- IRE: 1 winner with an additional 0 placings from 1 runner
Catterick Dash Trainer Statistics
Two trainers have led the Catterick Dash over the last 20 renewals, with both Richard Fahey and Robert Cowell winning the race three times. Richard Fahey winners have been Arctic Feeling (2015) and Vintage Clarets (2023 & 2024). Robert Cowell winners have been with Duke Of Firenze (2014), Storm Over (2017) and Lexington Blitz (2025). Other trainers who have recorded multiple wins in the Catterick Dash are Tim Easterby (2 wins), Kevin Ryan (2 wins) and Scott Dixon (2 wins). One trainer has not had the best of times in the Catterick Dash; David O'Meara has sent a total of 10 runners to the race without recording a win.
Here are some of the top Catterick Dash trainer statistics over the last 20 renewals (R = Runners, W = Winners, P = Places including winners, Win LSP is based on 1pt Win and EW LSP is based on 0.5pt Win & 0.5pt Place):
| Trainer | R-W-P | Win | EW |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richard Fahey | 17-3-6 | +4.50 | +1.55 |
| Robert Cowell | 12-3-3 | +14.00 | +5.26 |
| Tim Easterby | 36-2-12 | -23.50 | -8.13 |
| Kevin Ryan | 10-2-3 | +14.50 | +6.56 |
| Scott Dixon | 6-2-3 | +10.50 | +7.20 |
| Bryan Smart | 9-1-1 | -5.00 | -6.12 |
| Ronald Harris | 5-1-1 | +1.50 | -0.56 |
| Michael Dods | 3-1-2 | +4.00 | +3.45 |
| Roy Bowring | 2-1-1 | +13.00 | +7.75 |
| Ed de Giles | 2-1-1 | +7.50 | +4.31 |
Catterick Dash Jockey Statistics
There are multiple leading jockeys in the Catterick Dash over the last 20 renewals, with David Allan, Liam Keniry, and Oisin Orr having all won the race twice. David Allan winners have been with The Nifty Fox (2009) and Count Dorsay (2019). Liam Keniry winners have been with Kingsgate Choice (2012) and Foolaad (2018). Oisin Orr winners have been with Vintage Clarets (2023 & 2024).
Here are some of the top Catterick Dash jockey statistics over the last 20 renewals (R = Runners, W = Winners, P = Places including winners, Win LSP is based on 1pt Win and EW LSP is based on 0.5pt Win & 0.5pt Place):
| Jockey | R-W-P | Win | EW |
|---|---|---|---|
| David Allan | 9-2-3 | +3.50 | +1.07 |
| Liam Keniry | 3-2-2 | +21.50 | +13.06 |
| Oisin Orr | 2-2-2 | +10.50 | +6.30 |
| Luke Morris | 3-1-2 | +7.00 | +6.13 |
| Tom Eaves | 3-1-1 | +6.50 | +3.10 |
| Greg Fairley | 3-1-2 | +6.00 | +4.50 |
| Kevin Stott | 2-1-1 | +17.00 | +9.80 |
| Daniel Tudhope | 2-1-1 | +6.50 | +3.69 |
| Connor Beasley | 2-1-2 | +5.00 | +4.45 |
| Edward Greatrex | 2-1-1 | +4.00 | +2.00 |
2026 Catterick Dash Trends
Favourites' finishing positions (oldest to latest): 4, 2, 3, 7, 14, 1, 15, 3, (3, 4, 11, 12), 4, 4, 2, 2, 9, 4, 6, 1, 7, 3, 5
The percentage shown is the proportion of runners who fell under that factor. High percentages are less appealing than lower ones, as you would expect them to do well.
- 20 / 20 (74%) - Within the first 9 of the market
- 20 / 20 (76%) - No bigger than 18/1
- 20 / 20 (80%) - Achieved an RPR of 87+ (Last 3)
- 20 / 20 (85%) - Had 1 - 16 placings (Hcps)
- 20 / 20 (85%) - No more than -14lbs (Vs Max Weight)
- 20 / 20 (86%) - Achieved a TS of 75+ (Last 5)
- 20 / 20 (86%) - Ran in 3 - 12 races (180 Days)
- 20 / 20 (87%) - Ran in 2 - 7 races (90 Days)
- 20 / 20 (87%) - Sex is not Filly/Mare
- 20 / 20 (87%) - Achieved an RPR of 66+ (Going)
- 20 / 20 (88%) - Carried 123 - 135lbs (Debut)
- 20 / 20 (88%) - Held an OR of 70+ (Going)
- 20 / 20 (89%) - Achieved an RPR of 87+ (Last 5)
- 20 / 20 (89%) - Fewer than 16 placings (Trip)
- 20 / 20 (89%) - Ran in 3 - 15 races (1 Year)
Remember to use the trends listed above, along with the Catterick racing predictions, to see if you can find the winner of the Catterick Dash. Did you know that we have an OLBG Betting School section on OLBG? It is a place to help you improve your betting experience with articles covering numerous topics.
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2026 Catterick Dash Runners & Shortlist
The runners and the final trends shortlist for the 2026 renewal of the Catterick Dash will be added once the final declarations are confirmed, which are usually made 48 hours before the race.
Catterick Dash Trend Analysis
❌ The worst-performing factor that has failed to produce a single winner is when runners had 3 career places on the going; when backing these, the trend shows a record of 0-35.
Here are the most recent winning draws, along with the further placings in brackets:
- 2025: Winner in 1 (2,3) [11 Runners]
- 2024: Winner in 7 (3,5) [10 Runners]
- 2023: Winner in 6 (9,3) [9 Runners]
- 2022: Winner in 14 (11,15) [15 Runners]
- 2021: Winner in 8 (10,5) [10 Runners]
The course which has produced the most winners of the Catterick Dash is York; there have been a total of 6 winners of this race who ran at York last time out. The next best course, which has produced the second most winners, is Doncaster; there have been a total of 4 winners of this race who ran at Doncaster last time out.
The race is open to both sexes, with male runners having produced a total of 20 winners from a total of 220 runners, while female runners have produced 0 winners from a total of 34 runners.
Looking over the past renewals, these are the stallions whose offspring have produced multiple winners of the Catterick Dash:
- Ardad (2 Wins)
- Choisir (2 Wins)
- Pivotal (2 Wins)
These are the stallions whose offspring have not produced a winner of the Catterick Dash despite multiple attempts:
- Pastoral Pursuits (0 Wins from 8 runners)
- Equiano (0 Wins from 7 runners)
- Kyllachy (0 Wins from 6 runners)
- Acclamation (0 Wins from 5 runners)
- Dubawi (0 Wins from 5 runners)
Looking at the winning odds over the last 20 renewals, the biggest-priced winner was Justanotherbottle in 2020, winning for Kevin Ryan at odds of 18/1 under the guidance of Kevin Stott. Looking at the runners at the head of the market over the last 20 renewals, there have been 2 winning favourites in the race. Remember to use the best racing tipsters along with the information on this page to find a bet on the 2026 Catterick Dash.
If you are interested in other races at the Catterick racecourse, then why not read our blog for the North Yorkshire Grand National?
Route to the Catterick Dash
Many trainers target races as preparation for the Catterick Dash. These are the races in which the recent winners ran before coming here:
| Info | Last Race |
|---|---|
| 2025 - Lexington Blitz Redcar - 2nd of 10 (20/1) | Watch Race Replays On racingtv.com Handicap |
| 2024 - Vintage Clarets Ascot - 2nd of 12 (11/2) | Berkshire Healthcare Charity Handicap |
| 2023 - Vintage Clarets York - 1st of 19 (5/1) | Vickers.Bet Handicap |
| 2022 - Chipstead Doncaster - 2nd of 19 (13/2) | Portland Heritage Handicap |
| 2021 - Zargun York - 2nd of 19 (14/1) | Copper Knight - Winning Most Horse At York Handicap |
| 2020 - Justanotherbottle Doncaster - 19th of 21 (25/1) | Portland Heritage Handicap |
| 2019 - Count Dorsay York - 2nd of 22 (20/1) | Parsonage Hotel And Cloisters Spa Handicap |
| 2018 - Foolaad Ayr - 23rd of 23 (33/1) | Ayr Silver Cup |
| 2017 - Storm Over Thirsk - 5th of 7 (9/4) | Christmas Party Nights @thirskraces Book Now Handicap |
| 2016 - Ocean Sheridan Ayr - 7th of 24 (11/2) | Ayr Bronze Cup |
Article Contributor Information
We are fortunate to have an excellent team of specialists and experts at OLBG. Contributing to the creation and maintenance of this Catterick Dash Preview are Andy and James. They both work on the Horse Racing Tips team, overseeing the tipsters and managing the tip settlement, while also creating and managing all the horse racing event previews for Flat racing.
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