May 26 / 17.10 Redcar

17.10

Good

Celebrating 30 Years Of Jacks Coaches Handicap

  • Prize money: £4710.6
  • 0m 5f 217y
  • Class 4
  • 10 runners
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Celebrating 30 Years Of Jacks Coaches Handicap

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

Form: 1576-3 D

Last run: 129 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Won Windsor novice (5f, good to firm) last August for Jack Channon and signed off for that yard with good third in Newcastle handicap (7f, AW) in January; has since changed yards (remains in same ownership) and had wind surgery; this lightly raced 4yo is not ruled out on her stable debut.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1

(5)

26th May 2025

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 4

17:10 Redcar

Staincliff

9st 11lb

J: Harrison Shaw

T: Adrian Nicholls

Won Windsor novice (5f, good to firm) last August for Jack Channon and signed off for that yard with good third in Newcastle handicap (7f, AW) in January; has since changed yards (remains in same ownership) and had wind surgery; this lightly raced 4yo is not ruled out on her stable debut.

9/1

1

(5)

26th May 2025

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 4

17:10 Redcar

Staincliff

9st 11lb

J: Harrison Shaw

T: Adrian Nicholls

Won Windsor novice (5f, good to firm) last August for Jack Channon and signed off for that yard with good third in Newcastle handicap (7f, AW) in January; has since changed yards (remains in same ownership) and had wind surgery; this lightly raced 4yo is not ruled out on her stable debut.

9/1

3rd

3

(1)

17th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 2

13:00 Newcastle (AW)

Staincliff

9st 2lb

J: David Probert

T: Jack Channon

took keen hold, in rear, steady headway 3f out, disputed lead inside final furlong, no extra inside final 110yds

8/1

OUR TIP

Form: 1600-0 CD

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Looked very promising when winning 2yo novice here in June 2023 and 6f AW handicap in February 2024; however, he failed to threaten last summer on his final two runs for Roger Varian and it was the same story on his recent stable and seasonal debut; tongue-tie goes on; others have less to prove.
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10th

11

(12)

21st Jul 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

21:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Brave Empire

8st 13lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Ivan Furtado

Ran well when a close fourth of 16 at Doncaster (6f, good to firm) last month, but didn't back it up at Pontefract (5f, good; first-time hood) a fortnight ago; opposable given his wide draw and a losing run of 22.

10/1

7th

9

(7)

7th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 3y

Class 5

16:48 Pontefract

Brave Empire

9st 1lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Ivan Furtado

Losing run up to 21, but he ran well to finish a close fourth of 16 at Doncaster (6f, good to firm) last month; a few winners have come out of that race and a hood is given a go, but the drop to 5f may not be ideal even on a stiff track like this.

7/1

4th

8

(12)

6th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 2y

Class 6

13:20 Doncaster

Brave Empire

9st 7lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Ivan Furtado

Very useful juvenile/3yo for Roger Varian but his last win was in February 2024 and he's not made an impact in seven runs this year; mark continues to fall but losing run is up to 20 and others are preferred.

14/1

Form: 22354- BF

Last run: 228 days

W: 9st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
0-8 last season but produced a series of good performances (5f/6f, various ground), including a near-miss on his reappearance last May; returns having had wind surgery and there's every chance he'll be bang there.
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8th

6

(4)

22nd Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 75y

Class 4

16:25 Beverley

Mythical Phoenix

9st 9lb

J: David Allan

T: Julie Camacho

Over three years since his sole success (5f, good to yielding); first encouragement for some time when in midfield at Thirsk (7f, good to soft) 17 days ago; stiffer stamina test not sure to suit.

16/1

5th

4

(8)

5th Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:00 Thirsk

Mythical Phoenix

9st 6lb

J: David Allan

T: Julie Camacho

Banged at the door through the 2024 campaign but last season was disappointing and no sign of the tide turning this year, including when standing still in the stalls at Redcar in July; a hood goes back on today but he has to prove his stamina and others are much more persuasive.

33/1

6th

5

(3)

29th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 217y

Class 4

14:05 Redcar

Mythical Phoenix

9st 6lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Julie Camacho

Still seeking a first handicap success; huge chance on his 2024 form but he went the wrong way last season and his return to action at Doncaster last month was uninspiring; he has had a wind operation, his second, since but there are risks attached.

10/1

Form: 7340-5 D BF

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 10lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Failed to progress for Roger Varian and only fifth of seven when 6-4 for last month's stable and seasonal debut at Wolverhampton (6f, AW); however, it wasn't a bad performance and she's down to a dangerous mark; it will be interesting to see if there's again a lot of market confidence.
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7th

9

(7)

19th Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 34y

Class 1

13:02 Newbury

Azure Angel

9st 0lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Edward Bethell

Listed winner who has a few duck eggs in her recent form figures but those were tough tasks; chance of landing this race partly depends on the effects of new headgear (visor replaces blinkers).

40/1

17th

13

(14)

21st Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

15:35 York

Azure Angel

9st 12lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Edward Bethell

Has not yet won above Listed level; anything but disgraced when mid-division in the King Charles III at Royal Ascot or when a close fifth to Redorange in a C&D Listed race after, but it's hard to see her in this picture.

150/1

15th

9

(10)

31st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

15:35 Goodwood

Azure Angel

9st 1lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Edward Bethell

Respectable effort in midfield in the Group 1 King Charles III Stakes at Royal Ascot (5f, good to firm) last month before 1l fifth of 13 in Listed race at York (5f, good to firm); however, a career best is needed today.

25/1

Form: 24-045 CD

Last run: 4 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Won over C&D (good to firm) last August and he was an unlucky fourth at Thirsk (5f, good) on May 3; very much of interest on that penultimate form but he was underwhelming at Haydock just four days ago.
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10th

4

(3)

13th Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 2y

Class 4

17:20 Doncaster

Archduke Ferdinand

9st 13lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Seb Spencer

Disappointing at Newmarket (6f, good) last time but in good form previously, winning at Redcar (6f, good to firm) then runner-up at Newmarket (6f, good to firm); second in this in 2024 (soft) and not written off.

12/1

12th

5

(11)

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:09 Newmarket (July)

Archduke Ferdinand

9st 11lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Seb Spencer

Went close over C&D last week in a race he won two years earlier; now 3lb higher and they claimed 5lb last time, so may need more.

13/2

2nd

3

(7)

15th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:10 Newmarket (July)

Archduke Ferdinand

9st 11lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Seb Spencer

He was 4lb lower when beating Strike to take this race in 2024; could only finish fifth last year but he took advantage of a reduced mark to score at Redcar (6f, good to firm; First Folio fourth) 17 days ago; back up 5lb but he should be thereabouts.

11/2

Form: 051-35 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Won the Ayr Bronze Cup (6f, good) last September and travelled strongly when fifth of 17 in the Victoria Cup at Ascot (7f, good to firm) latest; this drop back in trip could be the ideal move and he's respected.
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6th

4

(2)

15th Oct 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 4

17:00 Southwell (AW)

Diligent Resdev

9st 12lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Has become well handicapped, but also expensive to follow since his last win in September 2024; made no show in his only previous attempt over this far.

12/1

6th

3

(1)

3rd Sep 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 4

20:10 Southwell (AW)

Diligent Resdev

9st 9lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Yet to hit top gear after three runs this season (7f-7.4f); on good mark and can cope with combination of drop back to 6f and return to Tapeta but others have less to prove.

12/1

Form: /0-667 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Well treated on old form and beaten less than 2l when sixth at Newcastle (6f, AW) last month on second start back from an absence; however, soundly beaten at Thirsk (6f, good) since and needs to leave that run behind.
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7th

2

(6)

16th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

17:10 Southwell (AW)

Tough Enough

10st 0lb

J: Oliver Carmichael

T: Antony Brittain

Three-time winner but 0-13 since moving yards and doesn't look about to put that right.

12/1

12th

20

(10)

24th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:15 York

Tough Enough

8st 12lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Antony Brittain

Still seeking a first win for this yard and, although he continues to drop down the weights, this looks too competitive.

25/1

4th

1

(5)

5th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

15:05 Southwell (AW)

Tough Enough

9st 9lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Slowly away on his last three starts; runner-up over 6f here in April following a break; hasn't built on that on turf on his two starts since (6f) but he made late headway at Chester last time and the return to 7f may be a good move; could be involved back here.

8/1

Form: 6-0541 D

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Fair fourth on turf debut at Thirsk (6f, good) last month before tapping back into her early promise with an easy, all-the-way win at Southwell (6f, AW); 9lb higher today and needs to transfer her improvement back to grass, but this lightly raced 4yo could still have more to offer.
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3rd

3

(3)

13th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 4

18:20 Southwell (AW)

Filly One

9st 5lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Geoff Oldroyd

Front-runner who is 4-8 on the AW including a C&D success in May last year; beaten a head back here on New Year's Day and although off ten weeks since, she is proven fresh; major player.

9/4

9th

6

(14)

25th Jul 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:13 York

Filly One

9st 8lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Geoff Oldroyd

Made the running for two of her three AW wins; not disgraced over C&D recently in only her second turf run and although more is needed it wouldn't surprise to see her do better on grass.

16/1

Form: 2794-0 D

Last run: 122 days

W: 8st 13lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
He's dropped to a dangerous mark and showed the odd hint of spark on occasions towards the end of last year; can go well fresh but he's been regressive and has a poor strike-rate over the last few years.
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3

(6)

9th Jun 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:20 Pontefract

Admiral D

10st 0lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

Has a poor strike-rate since 2022 and isn't particularly solid on 2025 efforts; however, drops in grade off a reduced mark and can't be dismissed; very similar type to Illusionist.

11/1

9

(3)

26th May 2025

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 4

17:10 Redcar

Admiral D

8st 13lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

He's dropped to a dangerous mark and showed the odd hint of spark on occasions towards the end of last year; can go well fresh but he's been regressive and has a poor strike-rate over the last few years.

14/1

9

(3)

26th May 2025

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 4

17:10 Redcar

Admiral D

8st 13lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

He's dropped to a dangerous mark and showed the odd hint of spark on occasions towards the end of last year; can go well fresh but he's been regressive and has a poor strike-rate over the last few years.

14/1

Form: 851-68

Last run: 26 days

W: 8st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Won four-runner maiden at Newcastle (5f, AW) last November and he's also effective over 6f on turf; however, hasn't threatened in handicaps on grass on his two runs this year (6f/5f) and has to raise his game.
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2nd

14

(6)

21st Oct 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Cash In

8st 13lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Punished for his win in a weak C&D maiden last November and the handicapper has been in command this year; more realistically treated again now but this won't be an easy race in which to try and dominate.

16/1

9

(10)

2nd Oct 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Cash In

9st 5lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Tim Easterby

Limited impact in handicaps since winning a four-runner C&D maiden in November and he let his many supporters down when flopping on return visit here last time; continues to fall down the weights so interesting to see if his backers return.

20/1

136

19th Sep 2025

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:40 Ayr

Cash In

8st 3lb

T: Tim Easterby

Selections

Daily Mail:

Staincliff

TOPSPEED:

Mythical Phoenix

POSTDATA:

Archduke Ferdinand

SPOTLIGHT:

Diligent Resdev

RP RATINGS:

Filly One

The Sun:

Diligent Resdev

D Express:

Staincliff

Daily Mirror:

Staincliff

The Star:

Filly One

The Times:

Mythical Phoenix

The Guardian:

Mythical Phoenix

Telegraph:

Archduke Ferdinand

Daily Record:

Archduke Ferdinand