September 24 / 14.15 Redcar

14.15

Soft

Weatherbys Stallion Book Nursery Handicap

  • Prize money: £3663.8
  • 0m 5f 217y
  • Class 5
  • 14 runners
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Weatherbys Stallion Book Nursery Handicap

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

OUR TIP

Form: 222211 CD

Last run: 8 days

W: 10st 1lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Knocking firmly at the door prior to winning Chester novice (6f, good) this month and followed up in seller over this C&D (good); unproven on slow ground and further improvement is needed now back in a nursery under a penalty, but this front-runner is in top form and could make another bold bid.
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1

(7)

24th Sep 2025

Soft

0m 5f 217y

Class 5

14:15 Redcar

Mossvale Diva

10st 1lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Brian Ellison

Knocking firmly at the door prior to winning Chester novice (6f, good) this month and followed up in seller over this C&D (good); unproven on slow ground and further improvement is needed now back in a nursery under a penalty, but this front-runner is in top form and could make another bold bid.

4/1

1st

3

(5)

16th Sep 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 217y

Class 4

15:03 Redcar

Mossvale Diva

9st 5lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Brian Ellison

Model of consistency this year, finishing second four times in succession before breaking her duck at Chester on Friday (6f, good); solid claims dropped into selling company.

3/1

1st

9

(1)

12th Sep 2025

Good

0m 6f 17y

Class 5

13:05 Chester

Mossvale Diva

8st 12lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Brian Ellison

In the frame all seven starts (5f-6f), including five second-place finishes; gave it a good shot from the front at Catterick (5f, good) 16 days ago and has the ideal draw from which to attack here; big player.

7/4

Form: 771 D

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 9lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Displayed improved form to win at 28-1 when upped in trip at Ripon last month on her third start (6f, good; unraced on softer); did it nicely and she could have a part to play in her first nursery.
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6

(8)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

17:20 Thirsk

Empress Olivia

9st 7lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Mark Walford

Both wins have been over 6f at Ripon, the most recent in April on good to soft off 4lb lower than today; led a smaller group of five when 11th at Ascot (6f, good) 28 days ago but looks capable of bouncing back.

9/1

11th

17

(4)

8th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:00 Ascot

Empress Olivia

9st 0lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Mark Walford

28-1 winner of Ripon maiden (6f, good) in August and built on close reappearance second when beating 12 others in handicap over that C&D (good to soft) three weeks ago; evidently likes that track but has form elsewhere and she's not ruled out despite 5lb rise.

12/1

1st

13

(13)

16th Apr 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:10 Ripon

Empress Olivia

8st 9lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Mark Walford

Always prominent when winning a C&D maiden last August; ran her best race in handicaps when second of ten in a 5f event at Catterick (good) last week, keeping on; she will have the stands' rail to help this time and should go well despite stepping up in class.

6/1

Form: 715322

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 8lb

2 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Won Beverley claimer in May (5f, good; unraced on softer) and he's gone close in 6f AW nurseries on his last two starts; represents last year's winning yard and every chance he'll again be in the mix.
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4th

8

(4)

28th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

15:07 Ripon

Head For Freedom

9st 4lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Made encouraging seasonal debut when fourth of 13 over C&D (good to soft) last month and had some excuses when below that form over 5f at Beverley 24 days ago (suffered interference in first half of race); on a good mark now and enters calculations.

9/1

9th

13

(7)

4th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

15:40 Beverley

Head For Freedom

9st 1lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Won a C&D claimer on his second start as a 2yo last May (good); three good runs in nurseries after that; finished in front of a couple of today's rivals when a creditable fourth at Ripon on reappearance (6f, good to soft); interesting back at 5f.

10/1

4th

12

(7)

16th Apr 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:10 Ripon

Head For Freedom

8st 11lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Won a 5f claimer at Beverley on his second start (last May) and he hit the frame in his first three nursery runs; failed to fire on the slowest ground he had tackled when last seen; needs to have improved over the winter if he is to make a winning return.

14/1

Form: 646114 D BF

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 8lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Won first two nursery starts (5f/6f, good/AW) and didn't run badly when fourth of seven at Chelmsford (5f, AW) last time; needs something extra today but that can't be ruled out; unproven on slow ground.
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7

(6)

17th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

18:00 Newcastle (AW)

Dandys Rocket

9st 0lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Michael Appleby

Immediate progress for the switch to nurseries (after being gelded) when winning at Leicester (5f) and Southwell (6f); the handicapper has attempted to thwart that momentum but he still ran solidly behind a well-handicapped rival at Chelmsford (7f; 11-2) latest; 2lb higher again and back in trip.

13/2

2nd

3

(5)

2nd Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

17:40 Chelmsford (AW)

Dandys Rocket

9st 8lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Michael Appleby

Won his first two nurseries (5f/6f, good/AW) but he's taken backward steps in last two starts and was beaten around 8l at Redcar (6f, good to soft) last week; the slow ground may have been an issue but he needs to resume his progress at this new trip.

12/1

4

(8)

24th Sep 2025

Soft

0m 5f 217y

Class 5

14:15 Redcar

Dandys Rocket

9st 8lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Michael Appleby

Won first two nursery starts (5f/6f, good/AW) and didn't run badly when fourth of seven at Chelmsford (5f, AW) last time; needs something extra today but that can't be ruled out; unproven on slow ground.

7/1

Form: 222 BF

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Runner-up on all three runs (good to firm/AW, including C&D); not really progressing but nevertheless entitled to respect on nursery debut.
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10th

8

(2)

26th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

16:20 Redcar

Territorial Star

9st 4lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Tony Culhane & Stella Barclay

Placed on four of her five starts, all over 6f, for Ed Bethell last season; only disappointing run was over 7f when she pulled too hard; sold for 6,000gns in September and not disgraced for new connections this time round (both at 6f); stamina to prove back up to 7f.

9/1

5th

3

(1)

8th May 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

21:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Territorial Star

9st 7lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Tony Culhane & Stella Barclay

Placed in her first four starts, but hasn't gone on from there; didn't enjoy a clear run and was returning from 185 days when behind a couple of these at Newcastle (5f, Tapeta) last month, but more needed.

12/1

6th

1

(4)

20th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Territorial Star

9st 9lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Tony Culhane & Stella Barclay

Runner-up in all three qualifying runs (good to firm/Tapeta) and was placed again when solid third of 14 in Redcar nursery (6f, good to soft) in September; flopped in her final 2yo run but that was over 7f (raced freely) and she looks interesting back at this trip on her return.

13/2

Form: 22000

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Runner-up on first two starts (6f, good to firm/good) then handed tough tasks in two sales races; however, he also finished down the field on this month's nursery debut at Thirsk (5f, good) and needs to turn things around in first-time cheekpieces (replacing blinkers).
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2nd

3

(1)

3rd May 2026

Good

0m 6f 6y

Class 6

16:25 Hamilton

Cosmic Clarets

9st 9lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Last season petered out after a promising start, but he was gelded prior to his comeback run at Newcastle (6f handicap) where he went down narrowly under a prominent ride; clear claims on the back of that after a 1lb nudge.

5/2

2nd

4

(13)

13th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:00 Newcastle (AW)

Cosmic Clarets

9st 8lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Runner-up in his first two starts, both over 6f on turf; faced some stiff tasks afterwards and came up well short; gelded since last seen; down in class on AW debut; worth a market check.

10/1

6

(9)

24th Sep 2025

Soft

0m 5f 217y

Class 5

14:15 Redcar

Cosmic Clarets

9st 7lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

Runner-up on first two starts (6f, good to firm/good) then handed tough tasks in two sales races; however, he also finished down the field on this month's nursery debut at Thirsk (5f, good) and needs to turn things around in first-time cheekpieces (replacing blinkers).

16/1

Form: 33304

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 6lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Finished third on his first three starts (5f/6f, soft-good to firm); down the field on nursery debut at Doncaster (6f, good) and beaten 5l by Mossvale Diva when fourth in C&D seller (good) last Tuesday; something to prove but perhaps the return to slow ground will help and he's not written off.
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3rd

1

(3)

20th Oct 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

14:03 Pontefract

Dream More

9st 7lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Six-race maiden who has failed to progress but he was denied a clear run when seventh of 14 in a nursery at Redcar last month (6f, good to soft; beaten about 4l) and could be thereabouts.

9/2

7

(14)

24th Sep 2025

Soft

0m 5f 217y

Class 5

14:15 Redcar

Dream More

9st 6lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Finished third on his first three starts (5f/6f, soft-good to firm); down the field on nursery debut at Doncaster (6f, good) and beaten 5l by Mossvale Diva when fourth in C&D seller (good) last Tuesday; something to prove but perhaps the return to slow ground will help and he's not written off.

12/1

4th

7

(2)

16th Sep 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 217y

Class 4

15:03 Redcar

Dream More

9st 4lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Stiff task in a Doncaster nursery on Friday and finished down the field; he had earlier finished third in three sprint maidens and he's one to take seriously dropped in class; stable also run U Turn.

6/1

Form: 72576

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 6lb

2 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Ran well when runner-up at Carlisle (6f, soft) in June in the second of his three qualifying runs; well beaten on nursery debut at Ripon (6f, good) in July then also below par when sixth in Beverley maiden (5f, soft) last Wednesday; however, he's not discounted now back up in trip.
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4th

6

(3)

25th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

15:32 Redcar

Jack Rabbit Slims

9st 0lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Tony Coyle & Kaine Wood

0-9 but with a tongue tie applied he returned to his best when second of five in a Beverley seller 13 days ago (5f, good to firm); that form isn't the easiest to assess and a 3lb rise won't help.

8/1

2nd

3

(1)

12th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

15:30 Beverley

Jack Rabbit Slims

9st 4lb

J: David Nolan

T: Tony Coyle & Kaine Wood

Maiden who has failed to back up last June's Carlisle effort (6f) and faces a difficult task at the weights in this field; first-time tongue-tie needs to make a big difference.

14/1

8th

7

(4)

30th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Jack Rabbit Slims

9st 5lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Tony Coyle & Kaine Wood

0-7; runner-up in Carlisle maiden (6f, soft) last June but has failed to kick on; finished eighth (two places behind Dabbling) on comeback run at Catterick (5f, good; 10-1) three weeks ago; stablemate of Belling The Cat.

16/1

Form: 33158

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Won at Beverley (5f, good to firm) last month on third start; has since finished last in her two nurseries (6f/5f; AW/good to soft); it's too soon to write her off but she arrives with something to prove.
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9

(11)

24th Sep 2025

Soft

0m 5f 217y

Class 5

14:15 Redcar

Brimfulofattitude

9st 5lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard Fahey

Won at Beverley (5f, good to firm) last month on third start; has since finished last in her two nurseries (6f/5f; AW/good to soft); it's too soon to write her off but she arrives with something to prove.

20/1

4

(1)

13th Sep 2025

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 5

17:18 Musselburgh

Brimfulofattitude

9st 7lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Richard Fahey

Well held over 6f on AW last time; record of 331 over 5f on turf otherwise and may do better still in this sphere; not ruled out.

9/1

5th

3

(1)

29th Aug 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Brimfulofattitude

9st 4lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Richard Fahey

1,000 euros yearling; confirmed previous promise when off the mark in Beverley maiden last time (5f, good to firm); step up to 6f should suit; quite interesting on AW/handicap debut.

11/4

Form: 449

Last run: 81 days

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Mixed form across his three starts but the most promising run came on his second outing when keeping on for fourth of seven at Carlisle (5f, soft); the step up to 6f and the return to slow ground could both be positives on this nursery debut; he's one to consider.
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3rd

6

(6)

16th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

16:52 Ripon

Sailor Batt

9st 7lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: David & Nicola Barron

Remains a maiden after nine starts but he's been runner-up in two handicaps (including on turf) and was a close third at Newcastle (1m, AW) most recently; every chance he'll be thereabouts once more.

5/1

3rd

5

(8)

21st Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

Sailor Batt

9st 6lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: David & Nicola Barron

Eight-race maiden who has finished runner-up in two of his handicaps but his form has been up and down so far and he didn't fire when stepped up to 1m here (3-1) last month; others are more convincing.

15/2

Form: 4264

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Promising second at Chester (6f, good) on second start but a lesser run followed at Newcastle (6f, AW) and soundly beaten on recent nursery debut at Musselburgh (5f, good to soft); has to raise game in first-time cheekpieces.
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7

(4)

14th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

Blazing

9st 5lb

J: Archie Young

T: Edward Bethell

Best form when second in a Chester maiden in July; has been below that form since, including in a couple of nurseries; first-time cheekpieces worn last time are discarded and he needs to show more.

16/1

11

(6)

24th Sep 2025

Soft

0m 5f 217y

Class 5

14:15 Redcar

Blazing

9st 3lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Edward Bethell

Promising second at Chester (6f, good) on second start but a lesser run followed at Newcastle (6f, AW) and soundly beaten on recent nursery debut at Musselburgh (5f, good to soft); has to raise game in first-time cheekpieces.

12/1

6

(8)

13th Sep 2025

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 5

17:18 Musselburgh

Blazing

9st 5lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Edward Bethell

Has shown ability over 6f, notably when second at Chester, while shaping as if this drop in trip will suit on nursery debut; interesting.

4/1

Form: 339753

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
0-6 but he ran pretty well in a first-time visor (retained) when 2l third of five in recent Ffos Las nursery (6f, heavy); could be thereabouts.
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12

(3)

24th Sep 2025

Soft

0m 5f 217y

Class 5

14:15 Redcar

Red Savitar

9st 0lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Hugo Palmer

0-6 but he ran pretty well in a first-time visor (retained) when 2l third of five in recent Ffos Las nursery (6f, heavy); could be thereabouts.

10/1

3

(1)

9th Sep 2025

Heavy

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

16:20 Ffos Las

Red Savitar

9st 4lb

J: David Egan

T: Hugo Palmer

Showed promise when third of five in his first two starts over 5f on the AW in the spring, but hasn't built on it (had physical problems in two of his three starts since); both efforts in 6f nurseries suggest this trip on a soft surface may stretch his stamina; visor replaces cheekpieces.

7/2

Form: 888

Last run: 16 days

W: 8st 9lb

2 yo Gelding

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
He's finished merely eighth at big prices in his three starts (6f/5f, good to firm/AW) but Newcastle last time was a step in the right direction; has a useful pedigree and is open to further improvement now handicapping off a modest mark; interesting, especially if attracting market support.
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8th

7

(1)

21st Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Soul Warrior

9st 2lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

Belied his 40-1 odds with Redcar success (6f) on handicap debut when last seen; may have more to offer at this level and looks shortlist material on reappearance.

5/1

13

(5)

24th Sep 2025

Soft

0m 5f 217y

Class 5

14:15 Redcar

Soul Warrior

8st 9lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

He's finished merely eighth at big prices in his three starts (6f/5f, good to firm/AW) but Newcastle last time was a step in the right direction; has a useful pedigree and is open to further improvement now handicapping off a modest mark; interesting, especially if attracting market support.

20/1

8th

10

(13)

8th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

17:40 Newcastle (AW)

Soul Warrior

9st 7lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Nigel Tinkler

Poor form in two fast-ground maidens on turf (6f and 5f); bred to do much better at some point.

150/1

25/1

Form: 776

Last run: 18 days

W: 8st 8lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Big odds and soundly beaten in his three starts (5f/6f, good to soft-good to firm) but hasn't looked devoid of ability and he makes his nursery debut off a lowly mark; no surprise if he runs well.
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8th

7

(1)

9th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 8y

Class 6

16:35 Nottingham

Contorno

9st 2lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Tom Tate

Won two 5f handicaps at Newcastle (AW) this year but he's not finished closer than fifth in six starts on turf; got badly hampered at Ripon (6f, good) two weeks ago but he was the outsider in that race others are more convincing.

16/1

9th

9

(10)

25th Apr 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

17:20 Ripon

Contorno

8st 7lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Tom Tate

Dictated a steady pace to maintain his unbeaten Newcastle record (5f; 2-2) on penultimate start; no excuses when a weakening fifth (Liverpool Star third) on turf return at Catterick (5f, good; 6-1) 17 days ago; 2lb above last winning mark (AW).

10/1

5th

9

(9)

8th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

14:13 Catterick

Contorno

9st 1lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Tom Tate

Justified strong market support on his 5f Newcastle handicap debut in January; finished behind the reopposing Liverpool Star at Southwell next time but resumed his progression when landing another 5f Newcastle handicap last month; edged out a next-time-out winner on that occasion so should still be feasibly treated after a 2lb nudge.

3/1

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Payout
Exacta £551.20
Straight Forecast £254.99
Tricast £1523.77
Trifecta £3505.00

Selections

POSTDATA:

Mossvale Diva

RP RATINGS:

Territorial Star

THE NORTH:

Empress Olivia

Daily Mail:

Dandy's Rocket

SPOTLIGHT:

Sailor Batt

The Guardian:

Contorno

Telegraph:

Mossvale Diva

The Sun:

Mossvale Diva

The Star:

Empress Olivia

Daily Mirror:

Dandy's Rocket

D Express:

Sailor Batt

The Times:

Territorial Star

Daily Record:

Territorial Star