April 07 / 15.57 Redcar

15.57

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  • Prize money: £3780
  • 1m 2f 1y
  • Class 5
  • 12 runners
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Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

2/7 (Won)

  • Win: £1.25
  • Place: £1.02

Form: 1- C

Last run: 171 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
7-2 when winning in a big field on debut over 1m here (soft) last October; likely to be on different ground today but he's bred to be suited by the step up in trip and has by far the best form in this field.
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1st

1

(1)

18th Apr 2026

Good

1m 4f 0y

Class 1

14:35 Newbury

Convergent

9st 7lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

Pipped in the Deutsches Derby (1m4f) last July before landing a 1m4f Group 3 at Leopardstown and 1m3f Group 2 at Longchamp; flopped on soft ground on final start but he should not face that here and, despite giving weight all round, could be on the premises if resuming on song.

7/4

1st

8

(7)

13th Sep 2025

Soft

1m 4f 0y

15:50 Leopardstown

Convergent

9st 1lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

Lightly raced 3yo won a couple of novice events at Redcar (including on soft) before third in hot Group 3 Chester Vase (1m4f, good); better again in 17-runner Group 1 Deutsches Derby on latest, only touched off final stride after racing prominently; very interesting contender now taking on his elders.

7/2

Form: 7-

Last run: 186 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
50-1 when well beaten on debut at Salisbury last October (1m, heavy; gelded since); however, this well-bred 3yo could be a different proposition at some stage and is not written off for his in-form yard.
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2nd

2

(3)

25th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 31y

Class 3

17:00 Windsor

Asmen Warrior

9st 7lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: James Owen

Record is only 1-12 and most of his form is over middle distances; however, looks a possible danger at this level provided he's suited by returning to 1m for first time since debut.

4/1

3rd

6

(2)

28th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 17y

Class 2

15:15 Epsom

Asmen Warrior

8st 11lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: James Owen

Runner-up last July-October on three of his first four starts for this yard and he again finished second on this month's reappearance at Thirsk (1m4f, good), albeit no match for the winner; he could build on that latest effort and is not discounted.

13/2

8/1

  • Place: £2.50

Form: 8-

Last run: 117 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Colt

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Form & Verdict
Well-beaten eighth on debut at Kempton (1m, AW) in December; however, he was backed into 9-1 and ran green, and this 50,000gns half-brother to two talented winners could pose far more of a threat this afternoon.
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1st

3

(3)

10th Aug 2025

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

16:07 Wolverhampton (AW)

Without Burlington

9st 6lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

In the frame in two of his three starts on turf (1m2f, good) since returning in April, albeit well behind the winner each time; has shaped as though this longer trip would suit and worthy of consideration.

7/2

4

(3)

19th Jul 2025

Good

1m 2f 42y

Class 5

18:55 Haydock

Without Burlington

9st 5lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Best run when just over 13l third to a very smart performer in Redcar novice in April (1m2f, good); subsequently changed hands for 30,000gns; didn't run as well when favourite for a 1m Nottingham maiden last time but could bounce back, upped in trip on his handicap debut.

9/2

4th
7 (10)
Colinski

9/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Third foal; Masar half-brother to winners Betties Boy (6f 2yo; RPR 85) and Bobacious (1m2f; 76); dam 6f-1m winner; represents up-and-coming Newmarket trainer and it will be no surprise to see a big run on debut.
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5

27th May 2026

Good

2m 1f 46y

Class 4

18:08 Cartmel

Colinski

10st 12lb

J: Nathan Moscrop

T: Rebecca Menzies

Won a Class 6 handicap on the Flat last year over 1m3f (on good ground); ran better on his hurdle debut at Hexham (good to soft) than his margin of defeat may suggest; this surface will suit him better.

10/1

4th

3

9th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 48y

Class 4

15:20 Hexham

Colinski

10st 10lb

J: Nathan Moscrop

T: Rebecca Menzies

Fair Flat performer, winner of a 11.5f handicap on good at Lingfield for James Owen last summer; fair sixth on AW over 2m on third start for current yard last time; quite interesting now hurdling.

10/1

6th

6

(8)

28th Apr 2026

Standard

2m 0f 102y

Class 6

16:35 Southwell (AW)

Colinski

9st 4lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Rebecca Menzies

Sole win came at Lingfield (11.6f, good; first-time cheekpieces) for James Owen last June, but out of the frame in two starts on the AW since returning for this yard last month; didn't enjoy a clear run on either occasion, but he still needs to step up.

8/1

Form: 09-

Last run: 207 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
There's potential in his pedigree but he was well beaten last August/September on his first two starts and has to leave that form miles behind.
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6

(12)

7th Apr 2025

Good

1m 2f 1y

Class 5

15:57 Redcar

Cameron Can

8st 11lb

J: Joe Fanning

T: Charlie Johnston

There's potential in his pedigree but he was well beaten last August/September on his first two starts and has to leave that form miles behind.

25/1

5th

6

(12)

7th Apr 2025

Good

1m 2f 1y

Class 5

15:57 Redcar

Cameron Can

8st 11lb

J: Joe Fanning

T: Charlie Johnston

There's potential in his pedigree but he was well beaten last August/September on his first two starts and has to leave that form miles behind.

25/1

9th

4

(1)

12th Sep 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

16:25 Newcastle (AW)

Cameron Can

9st 4lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Charlie Johnston

Didn't offer a great deal of short-term promise when last of 11 at Goodwood 40 days ago (20-1; 7f, good to firm); longer trip should suit but others look safer.

10/1

25/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 8st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
12,000gns yearling; by Masar; closely related to 1m6f winner Big Cheese (RPR 74); dam 1m4f winner (87), half-sister to 1m6f Listed winner The Twisler; this newcomer may be of greater interest when tackling further.
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9

(9)

4th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 3f 39y

Class 6

20:10 Carlisle

Brave Emerald

9st 2lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Has improved since being fitted with a tongue-tie on his last two starts and got off the mark at Catterick (1m4f, soft) last month; it remains to be seen if he can follow up on forecast quicker ground but he is at the right end of the handicap to progress.

3/1

1st

1

(2)

23rd Jul 2025

Soft

1m 4f 13y

Class 6

16:00 Catterick

Brave Emerald

9st 9lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

C&D maiden third in April (good to firm; RPR 61) remains his best effort, though neared it in a newly fitted tongue-tie (retained) at Ripon latest; effectiveness on ground slower than good taken on trust.

13/2

4

(4)

7th Jul 2025

Good

1m 4f 10y

Class 6

20:30 Ripon

Brave Emerald

9st 7lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Promising third at Catterick (1m4f, good to firm) in April on second start but down the field in both handicaps (1m6f, good to firm) and a much bigger performance is needed in a first-time tongue-tie.

14/1

Form: 0-

Last run: 165 days

W: 8st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Half-brother to Italian Group 2 winner and his stable is going well; however, he was 200-1 when slowly away and well beaten on debut at Southwell (1m, AW) last October; gelded since; transformation needed.
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5th

5

(6)

17th Apr 2025

Good

1m 4f 10y

Class 5

14:35 Ripon

Highland George

8st 10lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Liam Bailey

prominent early, in touch with leaders after 2f, dropped to rear over 5f out, tailed off over 3f out

66/1

5th

5

(6)

17th Apr 2025

Good

1m 4f 10y

Class 5

14:35 Ripon

Highland George

8st 10lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Liam Bailey

prominent early, in touch with leaders after 2f, dropped to rear over 5f out, tailed off over 3f out

66/1

11

(2)

7th Apr 2025

Good

1m 2f 1y

Class 5

15:57 Redcar

Highland George

8st 7lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Liam Bailey

Half-brother to Italian Group 2 winner and his stable is going well; however, he was 200-1 when slowly away and well beaten on debut at Southwell (1m, AW) last October; gelded since; transformation needed.

66/1

Form: 58-

Last run: 207 days

W: 8st 6lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Her debut at Carlisle (7f, good to soft) last July wasn't devoid of promise but she was well beaten at Newcastle (1m, AW) in September and is perhaps best watched on this reappearance outing.
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7th

8

(1)

29th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 208y

Class 6

16:25 Musselburgh

Miss Raincloud

8st 9lb

J: William Pyle

T: Tracy Waggott

Exposed maiden who was placed over 7f/1m on AW last autumn but had lost her form completely when last seen in January; first-time cheekpieces (replacing hood) need to make a big difference.

25/1

10th

11

(7)

24th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

16:05 Newcastle (AW)

Miss Raincloud

8st 8lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Tracy Waggott

Exposed maiden who has finished tailed off in her two runs at this trip; chance judged on her third here in November (7f) but races keenly and stamina remains a concern.

20/1

OUR TIP

Form: 5

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
50-1 when soundly beaten fifth of seven at 50-1 on belated debut at Newcastle (1m4f, AW) a fortnight ago; however, he has a useful pedigree and improvement is possible on this second start; each-way chance.
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2

5th Apr 2026

Good

2m 4f 139y

Class 4

14:13 Market Rasen

Destination Unkown

11st 7lb

J: Ben Poste

T: Michael Chapman

Poor Flat maiden who was pulled up when 200-1 for hurdling debut here (2m, good to soft) on Boxing Day.

200/1

8th

6

(5)

20th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 6f 21y

Class 6

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Destination Unkown

9st 0lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Michael Chapman

Tailed off over 1m3f here two weeks ago in a classified event (150-1); makes no appeal.

100/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Filly

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Form & Verdict
Ran well when 50-1 for good Kelso bumper (2m, good to soft) 16 days ago on her third start; she may need further on the Flat but has each-way possibilities in a race lacking depth.
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3rd

7

24th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 51y

Class 4

17:22 Kelso

Miss Friday Lions

10st 4lb

J: Nathan Moscrop

T: Rebecca Menzies

Yet to register a victory and she was pulled up in 2m2f handicap here last month; hood goes back on now with lots to prove.

16/1

7

20th Apr 2026

Good

2m 2f 25y

Class 5

16:30 Kelso

Miss Friday Lions

11st 1lb

J: Nathan Moscrop

T: Rebecca Menzies

0-9 under rules; jumping was less than fluent when beaten 52l at Newcastle (2m4f, good to soft) last month; can do better in time.

16/1

10th

4

3rd Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 62y

Class 5

14:05 Newcastle

Miss Friday Lions

11st 6lb

J: Nathan Moscrop

T: Rebecca Menzies

Yet to win (0-8); some encouragement drawn from more recent efforts, including fair third in a 2m1f maiden (66-1) here; weakened late - first attempt over 2m4f - at Sedgefield latest; stamina reserves aren't totally conclusive.

15/2

200/1

Form: 0-8

Last run: 31 days

W: 8st 9lb

3 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Big odds and beaten a long way on his first two starts.
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9

(4)

7th Apr 2025

Good

1m 2f 1y

Class 5

15:57 Redcar

One True Thing

8st 9lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Ollie Pears

Big odds and beaten a long way on his first two starts.

200/1

11th

9

(4)

7th Apr 2025

Good

1m 2f 1y

Class 5

15:57 Redcar

One True Thing

8st 9lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Ollie Pears

Big odds and beaten a long way on his first two starts.

200/1

8th

5

(3)

7th Mar 2025

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 4

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

One True Thing

9st 4lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Ollie Pears

Never in the hunt when 66-1 for his Catterick debut (7f, good to firm) last July; best watched.

100/1

Form: 7

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
4yo who is half-brother to two talented sprinters; 10-1, always behind on last month's debut at Wolverhampton (9.4f, AW); improvement is possible but necessary if he's to make an impact today.
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2

(11)

18th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

16:27 Kempton (AW)

Reignman

9st 6lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: David Loughnane

Six-race maiden; best effort when third over C&D in July (sole attempt in AW handicap); return to this scenario is the angle with him.

13/2

6

(7)

9th Sep 2025

Heavy

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

18:25 Ffos Las

Reignman

9st 6lb

J: David Egan

T: David Loughnane

Lightly raced 4yo who finished third of ten on handicap debut at Kempton (1m, AW) in July, but didn't back it up at Doncaster (1m, good) later in month; cheekpieces given a go, but something to prove back up in trip.

8/1

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Exacta £6.70
Straight Forecast £5.84
Trifecta £27.80

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