Catterick is a sharp, relatively flat course with a few undulations. The fences are forgiving but seem to claim quite a few fallers, probably due to it being a well-draining course where the ground is often on the quicker side even in mid-winter, hence racing happens pretty quickly. As such, it can suit handy types/front runners and can make a slow horse, or a hold-up horse, look very stupid when running over inadequate trips.