June 20 / 16.40 Redcar

16.40

Good To Firm

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  • Prize money: £5234
  • 1m 2f 1y
  • Class 4
  • 8 runners
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Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

OUR TIP

Form: 4-9128

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Narrow winner on handicap debut at Ripon (1m Class 5, good; from 7lb lower) before another pleasing effort (runner-up) at Goodwood; less productive at Haydock (1m) recently, so perhaps his progress has plateaued; needs to bounce back over this new trip.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

7

(6)

2nd Jun 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

20:15 Newcastle (AW)

Criminal Shore

9st 4lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: David O’Meara

Sole win from 19 came at Ripon (1m, good) last April; mostly consistent this year, a close fourth to Flying Fletcher over C&D in January, and occupied that same position behind Barry's Boy here in March; easing mark, with Paul Mulrennan booked for the first time.

10/1

4th

8

(1)

19th May 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

17:35 Newcastle (AW)

Criminal Shore

9st 5lb

J: Mark Winn

T: David O’Meara

Rare run at shy of 1m when not far behind three of these over C&D last month; generally consistent but has only won once and didn't build on that back on turf last time.

12/1

8th

3

(5)

29th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 5

15:50 Musselburgh

Criminal Shore

9st 7lb

J: Mark Winn

T: David O’Meara

Sole win was at Ripon (1m, good) last April but he's run plenty of good races since; last week's fifth of 14 at Newcastle (7f) was another respectable effort but he remains 2lb above the mark he defied at Ripon.

8/1

Form: 15-89

Last run: 55 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
33-1 debut winner at last year's St Leger Festival (1m maiden); flattered to deceive since, floundering in the dip on handicap debut at Newmarket (1m), and bombing out at Haydock; returns from a short break as a gelding, and a further 3lb lower in the weights; first go at 1m2f.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

6

(7)

2nd May 2026

Good

1m 1f 197y

Class 2

16:00 Goodwood

Yabher

9st 1lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: William Haggas

Ended last season firmly on the up with gutsy success in 1m4f Newmarket handicap in October; this low-mileage son of Sea The Stars has more to offer in 2026 and is well in the mix despite dropping in trip and up 6lb for his return.

11/4

1st

5

(1)

10th Oct 2025

Good

1m 4f 0y

Class 2

15:30 Newmarket

Yabher

9st 2lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Gelded in May and firmly back on track with waiting tactics at Redcar (second) and Sandown (last-gasp win) on next two outings, both 1m2f on good to firm; raced more prominently when soundly beaten at Glorious Goodwood (1m3f) on latest outing; needs to resume improvement over new trip.

7/1

4

(12)

1st Aug 2025

Good

1m 3f 44y

Class 3

16:55 Goodwood

Yabher

9st 6lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Gelded after second start this term and firmly back on track with waiting tactics in his two handicaps since, taking second at Redcar and winning by a neck at Sandown (both 1m2f on good to firm); up another 6lb but he's now heading the right way.

6/1

Form: 731-65

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Made all in a Kempton novice (7f; 15-8) last December; no immediate improvement for a gelding operation but he has been running to an equivalent level (on RPR's) since introduced to handicapping; eased 1lb since fifth of ten at Newbury (1m) last month; noteworthy over a new trip.
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No / Draw
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

11

(1)

23rd May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

18:15 Salisbury

Happy Banner

9st 2lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Ed Walker

Sole success came in a Kempton AW novice in December 2024; has been beaten in eight handicaps since, latest when a place behind Nakaaha when third of six at Bath (1m, firm) last month; no margin for error off this mark but should find a race soon.

7/1

3rd

7

(1)

27th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

16:30 Bath

Happy Banner

9st 2lb

J: George Downing

T: Ed Walker

AW form features his sole win, as a 2yo, and close second at Chelmsford when last seen; by mo means certain to go one better, with turf record (76537) not totally convincing.

5/1

11

(10)

14th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 4

16:00 Lingfield (AW)

Happy Banner

9st 3lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Ed Walker

Made all to win a 7f novice at Kempton last December; 0-5 in handicaps this year and finished behind Arctician at Kempton 13 days ago (tongue tie first time; well backed); something better could be brewing.

8/1

Form: 331

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Displayed a willing attitude, taking a step forward to get off the mark at Lingfield (1m1f fillies' maiden, good; second & sixth have won since); switches to handicapping at an appropriate level, with the possibility of further improvement to come; one to consider.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

11th

6

(8)

31st Jul 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 4

19:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Fantasmic

9st 8lb

J: Trevor Whelan

T: Jack Jones

Improved with each of her three runs in maiden company, winning over 1m1f in May (good to firm); not seen to best effect on her handicap debut at Redcar six weeks ago; cheekpieces now added.

16/1

4

(7)

20th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 1y

Class 4

16:40 Redcar

Fantasmic

9st 8lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Jack Jones

Displayed a willing attitude, taking a step forward to get off the mark at Lingfield (1m1f fillies' maiden, good; second & sixth have won since); switches to handicapping at an appropriate level, with the possibility of further improvement to come; one to consider.

9/4

1st

3

(5)

20th May 2025

Good

1m 1f 0y

Class 5

15:10 Lingfield

Fantasmic

9st 0lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Jack Jones

Promise on her debut here (1m, AW) in March and she took a good step forward when third of eight at Goodwood on her turf debut 17 days ago; still green there but made some stealthy late headway, leaving the impression this trip would suit; can progress again.

5/1

Form: 3-5341 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Consistent; stepped up in trip, duly obliging at Chelmsford (1m2f Class 5; 85-40 favourite) a fortnight ago; reverts to turf with more improvement necessary (in this higher grade) to double up from a 4lb higher mark; it's possible that the task is achievable though; merits respect.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

2

(3)

28th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 1f 0y

Class 4

18:45 Lingfield

Hot Dancer

9st 5lb

J: Neil Callan

T: Charlie Johnston

Upped to 1m2f for wins when favourite at Chelmsford (AW) and Redcar (good to firm) on last two outings; up another 5lb and 1m1f may not help, so strongly did he stay on last time, but he is progressing well and has just two to beat; the hat-trick beckons.

2/5

5

(5)

20th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 1y

Class 4

16:40 Redcar

Hot Dancer

9st 7lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Charlie Johnston

Consistent; stepped up in trip, duly obliging at Chelmsford (1m2f Class 5; 85-40 favourite) a fortnight ago; reverts to turf with more improvement necessary (in this higher grade) to double up from a 4lb higher mark; it's possible that the task is achievable though; merits respect.

3/1

6

(4)

5th Jun 2025

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

18:35 Chelmsford (AW)

Hot Dancer

9st 6lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Charlie Johnston

Made the frame on both appearances since his underwhelming seasonal/handicap debut in April; needs to find something extra to open his account today but the move up from about 1m may unlock some improvement.

10/1

Form: 4237

Last run: 43 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Runner-up in a Southwell novice (1m; 12-1) in March; caught flat-footed when a beaten favourite at Musselburgh (1m) next time, and regressed when last of seven at Chester (12.5f) latest; still early days from a handicapping perspective; tongue-tie added, with a 7lb claimer booked.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

11

(3)

20th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 20y

Class 4

14:42 Ayr

Motawaared

8st 7lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Jim Goldie

Showed promise in maiden/novice company for George Boughey, none more so than when runner-up to Michael Scofield at Southwell (1m) in March 2025; unconvincing over 1m2f-1m4f, and not yet threatened to click for Jim Goldie (0-2 since 12,000gns purchase); now on career-low mark.

33/1

7th

5

(8)

26th Apr 2026

Good

1m 4f 104y

Class 4

17:15 Musselburgh

Motawaared

8st 8lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Jim Goldie

Down the field for George Boughey last May/June in his first two handicaps (1m4f/1m2f) and sold for 12,000gns in July; beaten further still at Ayr (1m) in September on his only start for new yard; moves back up in trip and needs to tap back into his initial promise.

20/1

Form: -62685

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Three 7f AW wins; no match for the winner at Musselburgh (1m1f, Class 3) in April, and continues to seek that elusive first turf win (0-8); latest York effort (10.5f; fifth, 66-1) was okay but equally, didn't pinpoint him as one to note either; others more convincing.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

11th

9

(12)

26th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:35 Wetherby

Chesneys Charm

9st 4lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Grant Tuer

2lb lower than when seeing off 15 rivals in a 7f handicap (good ground) at York last summer; neither run this year points to him being the answer today though.

25/1

6th

10

(2)

16th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

17:25 Ripon

Chesneys Charm

9st 2lb

J: Owen Lewis

T: Grant Tuer

Won off this mark in first-time blinkers at York (7f, good) last July and he could improve for last month's respectable comeback at Southwell (7f, AW); however, he does need to build on that and blinkers are left off.

8/1

7th

4

(7)

21st Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

17:43 Southwell (AW)

Chesneys Charm

9st 7lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Grant Tuer

Scored off 1lb lower in first-time cheekpieces at York (7f, good) last summer and is also suited by Tapeta but we haven't seen him since a low-key run on soft turf in September.

14/1

Form: 2486

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Made a decent start when chasing home a smart rival at Wolverhampton (9.5f) in February; has failed to better that, unable to work his way into contention at Thirsk (1m4f; handicap debut) latest; visor newly applied seeking a spark; back in trip from a 2lb lower mark.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8

(4)

20th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 1y

Class 4

16:40 Redcar

Paratrooper

9st 2lb

J: Sam James

T: K R Burke

Made a decent start when chasing home a smart rival at Wolverhampton (9.5f) in February; has failed to better that, unable to work his way into contention at Thirsk (1m4f; handicap debut) latest; visor newly applied seeking a spark; back in trip from a 2lb lower mark.

7/1

7

(4)

17th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 4f 8y

Class 4

15:20 Thirsk

Paratrooper

9st 2lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

Frankel colt who is a half-brother to a middle-distance winner; no progress in three novice/maiden events this year but it's still early days and he's a possible improver now upped to 1m4f on handicap debut; stablemate of Arkinthestars.

6/1

7

(4)

17th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 4f 8y

Class 4

15:20 Thirsk

Paratrooper

9st 2lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

Frankel colt who is a half-brother to a middle-distance winner; no progress in three novice/maiden events this year but it's still early days and he's a possible improver now upped to 1m4f on handicap debut; stablemate of Arkinthestars.

6/1

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Payout
Straight Forecast £11.06
Tricast £19.07

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Happy Banner

NEWMARKET:

Fantasmic

The Times:

Paratrooper

RP RATINGS:

Yabher

POSTDATA:

Hot Dancer

The Sun:

Motawaared

The Star:

Chesneys Charm

Daily Record:

Fantasmic

Daily Mail:

Paratrooper

TOPSPEED:

Happy Banner

D Express:

Happy Banner

Daily Mirror:

Happy Banner

Telegraph:

Yabher

The Guardian:

Hot Dancer