October 04 / 14.46 Redcar

14.46

Good

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  • Prize money: £3663.8
  • 1m 2f 1y
  • Class 5
  • 10 runners
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Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

4/1 (Won)

  • Win: £2.10
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 112143 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Scored over hurdles in the spring and has made excellent progress back on the Flat since, collecting another three wins; placed off today's mark in higher-grade race at Chester (12.3f, good to soft) three weeks ago and will be fine over this shorter trip; likely contender again.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

6

(5)

11th Jul 2026

Good

1m 4f 63y

Class 5

17:00 Chester

Spartan Times

9st 6lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Jennie Candlish

Productive on Flat and over hurdles since early last summer; creditable second, one place in front of L'Eagle Aid who admittedly came from a poorer position, over C&D most recently; major contender.

7/2

2nd

6

(1)

27th Jun 2026

Good

1m 4f 63y

Class 5

17:50 Chester

Spartan Times

9st 13lb

J: George Wood

T: Jennie Candlish

Went up 29lb for his four wins last season; wasn't at his best on first Flat run this year when last of five at Ripon (had been running well over hurdles); bit to prove.

9/1

5th

3

(3)

28th May 2026

Good

1m 4f 10y

Class 5

16:45 Ripon

Spartan Times

9st 7lb

J: William Pyle

T: Jennie Candlish

Notched four Flat wins last year, including over 1m3f here on good; returned from a break to win over hurdles at Uttoxeter (2m, good) this month; only a fair fourth at Aintree since but still respected back on the Flat.

5/2

8/1

  • Place: £3.50

Form: 511176 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 7lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Won three in a row (all on good to firm) from off the pace over 1m2f in August; not seen to same effect on either outing last month but there were mitigating circumstances both times and she remains of interest.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

4

(4)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 75y

Class 5

17:55 Nottingham

Bay Dream Believer

9st 5lb

J: Kyle McHugh

T: Mark Walford

Landed her seventh win when scoring at Pontefract (1m2f, good) last month but has run below par at Ripon and Musselburgh since; the step back in trip is also unlikely to play to her strengths.

10/1

6th

3

(5)

30th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 208y

Class 6

14:00 Musselburgh

Bay Dream Believer

9st 7lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Mark Walford

Landed hat-trick last August and hit the target at Pontefract two runs ago (all 1m2f); follow-up effort at Ripon, where she's won three times, was bitterly disappointing 13 days ago and her favoured hold-up tactics aren't easy to execute around here.

5/1

7th

2

(8)

17th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 1f 170y

Class 5

20:00 Ripon

Bay Dream Believer

9st 7lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Mark Walford

All of her seven turf wins have been on good/good to firm but she's effective on good to soft; well held in first three runs this season but she got back on the scoresheet with a strong finish at Pontefract (1m2f, good) two weeks ago; up 3lb for that narrow success but she's 3-6 over C&D and she defied this mark here last summer; key player.

2/1

10/1

  • Place: £3.80

Form: 839279

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Might have been a shade unlucky when close second at Nottingham (8.3f, good) in August and is now 2lb below that mark, but was unable to land a telling blow on next two starts (1m/9.4f) and must up his game on this first attempt at 1m2f.
Place /
No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

5

(2)

14th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 213y

Class 6

17:15 Doncaster

Onslow Gardens

9st 9lb

J: Alec Voikhansky

T: Kevin & Lauren Frost

Has inconsistent form for current yard, aside from being placed a few times, and is still a maiden at the aged of six.

14/1

9th

8

(9)

28th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

19:20 Lingfield (AW)

Onslow Gardens

9st 2lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Kevin Frost

19-race maiden; ran some good races in defeat for this yard last year, including when last seen in October (1m2f, good to soft); withdrawn at the start having got upset in the stalls ahead of this month's intended return (10-1 at the time of withdrawal); others preferred for win purposes.

14/1

12

(1)

18th Apr 2026

Good

1m 2f 50y

Class 5

18:45 Nottingham

Onslow Gardens

9st 1lb

J: Alec Voikhansky

T: Kevin Frost

Might have been a shade unlucky when close second over 1m here last August and he was a respectable third over 1m2f at Redcar (good to soft) when last seen in the autumn; should be competitive if ready to roll after 196 days off

16/1

4/1

Form: 740442

Last run: 40 days

W: 9st 5lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Yet to add to his Listed 2yo success in summer 2021 and was no match for Spartan Times when keeping-on second at Ripon (1m3f, good) on latest outing in August; still considered each-way off career-low mark, though.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4

20th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

2m 1f 46y

Class 4

13:42 Cartmel

Masekela

11st 4lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: James Moffatt

Formerly smart on the Flat (fourth in 2022 Derby) but was knocking about in low-grade handicaps last year; well beaten on stable/hurdle debut in May but shaped with much more promise when third over C&D (albeit well held in the end) later that month, and might collect another minor prize today.

10/1

3rd

3

27th May 2026

Good

2m 1f 46y

Class 4

18:08 Cartmel

Masekela

11st 4lb

J: Charlotte Jones

T: James Moffatt

Low-grade Flat performer who joined this yard for £5,000; 25-1 and tailed off in a good-ground maiden at Hexham.

14/1

6th

2

2nd May 2026

Good

2m 0f 48y

Class 4

17:45 Hexham

Masekela

11st 4lb

J: Charlotte Jones

T: James Moffatt

On a long losing run on the Flat but he ran creditably when last seen, finishing second at Redcar (1m2f, good; final outing for Tim Easterby) in October; changed hands for £5,000 soon after; going hurdling rather late but not without hope.

10/1

Form: 2-6059 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Returned from break with low-key run at Beverley last month but is now 3lb lower than when placed behind Dandy's Angel in this race a year ago and benefits from Warren Fentiman's useful 5lb claim; contender if that recent outing has brought him on.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

9

(2)

22nd May 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 6y

Class 5

20:52 Pontefract

Powerful Response

8st 11lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Geoffrey Harker

Back to winning ways with a front-running C&D success 23 days ago (visored first time); up 2lb but should give it another good go.

5/1

1st

5

(3)

29th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 6y

Class 6

17:08 Pontefract

Powerful Response

9st 5lb

J: Sam James

T: Geoffrey Harker

Two soft-ground turf wins, including one for this yard, but he acts on better ground and made the most of a good draw when close third of 15 at Nottingham (8.5f, good; Token Love seventh) in cheekpieces three weeks ago; that is just about the best recent form on offer and he's nicely berthed again; visor goes on and he's respected.

5/2

3rd

10

(1)

8th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 75y

Class 6

16:07 Nottingham

Powerful Response

9st 4lb

J: Sam James

T: Geoffrey Harker

First win was on AW but last two have come on turf (8.3f/1m2f, soft); had some close calls on Tapeta during the winter and he was a creditable fourth in big field at Doncaster (1m2f, good to soft) 11 days ago; could be in the mix again but he wouldn't want the ground to dry out.

8/1

6th
10 (2)
Showstorm

3/1

Form: 046-

Last run: 358 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Showed only minor promise in three 2yo races (6f-7f; gelded since) and makes handicap debut after a one-year absence, but today's trip is more in keeping with his stamina and he needs close attention in the betting.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

10

(2)

4th Oct 2025

Good

1m 2f 1y

Class 5

14:46 Redcar

Showstorm

8st 11lb

J: Shane Gray

T: K R Burke

Showed only minor promise in three 2yo races (6f-7f; gelded since) and makes handicap debut after a one-year absence, but today's trip is more in keeping with his stamina and he needs close attention in the betting.

3/1

6th

7

(1)

11th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

16:20 York

Showstorm

9st 4lb

J: Sam James

T: K R Burke

Soundly beaten both starts and needs a big chunk of improvement to figure after short break.

40/1

4th

7

(1)

6th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

14:15 Catterick

Showstorm

9st 7lb

J: Sam James

T: K R Burke

33-1, slowly away and always in rear on last month's debut at Newbury (7f, good); however, he represents a powerful 2yo stable and it will be interesting to see if he's stronger in the betting on this second start.

12/1

Form: 646753 CD

Last run: 5 days

W: 9st 2lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
11-time winner, including in this contest a year ago; needs to better her recent efforts (well held when third in modest Hamilton race on Monday) but is on a good mark and can't be ruled out.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

7

(11)

16th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

21:00 Beverley

Dandys Angel

9st 2lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: John Wainwright

Multiple winner who loves it here and there were signs of a resurgence when third at Hamilton (beaten 4.5l); considered.

5/1

3rd

8

(1)

4th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 15y

Class 6

17:22 Hamilton

Dandys Angel

9st 4lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: John Wainwright

Beverley specialist who hasn't been at the top of her game over 8.4f there on her two starts this season; however, that trip is probably inadequate nowadays and she has a reduced mark to work with back up in trip; has won over C&D and this 9yo is not written off.

9/1

Form: 786786 C

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Made virtually all off 1lb higher on seasonal debut at Carlisle (7f, good to soft) in May but not really firing on all cylinders since (six more runs) and has stamina to prove on first venture beyond 1m.
Place /
No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

1

(2)

8th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 195y

Class 6

17:28 Carlisle

Rwenearlytheredad

9st 9lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

Had wind surgery prior to Ayr reappearance effort that seemed to be needed; gained most recent success off 4lb higher over C&D (good to soft) just over a year ago and looks interesting back here.

4/1

6th

8

(4)

20th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 50y

Class 5

16:42 Ayr

Rwenearlytheredad

9st 1lb

J: Harry Smith

T: Declan Carroll

His form went the wrong way after he made a winning reappearance at Carlisle last May but he returns having had wind surgery and the break may have helped; 2lb lower than when last successful and could be involved.

9/1

8th

4

(10)

4th Oct 2025

Good

1m 2f 1y

Class 5

14:46 Redcar

Rwenearlytheredad

9st 7lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

Made virtually all off 1lb higher on seasonal debut at Carlisle (7f, good to soft) in May but not really firing on all cylinders since (six more runs) and has stamina to prove on first venture beyond 1m.

10/1

16/1

Form: 5-0380

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Displayed improvement when placed in Carlisle novice (1m, good to soft) in July, his third start, but two disappointing handicap runs have followed; moves up in trip and sports new cheekpieces; has a point to prove.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

2

(5)

4th Oct 2025

Good

1m 2f 1y

Class 5

14:46 Redcar

Arkleside

9st 10lb

J: Archie Young

T: Edward Bethell

Displayed improvement when placed in Carlisle novice (1m, good to soft) in July, his third start, but two disappointing handicap runs have followed; moves up in trip and sports new cheekpieces; has a point to prove.

16/1

4

(2)

18th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

15:45 Ayr

Arkleside

9st 8lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Edward Bethell

Disappointing on handicap debut at Haydock (1m, good) last month but this 3yo was previously a promising third at Carlisle (1m, good to soft) and retains potential; no surprise if he bounces back with a big run.

15/2

8th

4

(7)

9th Aug 2025

Good

1m 0f 37y

Class 5

17:55 Haydock

Arkleside

9st 10lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Edward Bethell

Has run in three novices, but still looked green when beaten just over a length into third of 14 at Carlisle (7.7f, good to soft) last month; could well show more now handicapping and worth a second look.

11/2

OUR TIP

Form: 427

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Seemed to better his low-key debut when second of five behind a 1-14 favourite here (1m, good to firm) in August, but that race was slowly run and the value of the form is questionable; well beaten in subsequent 7f Chester novice and seemingly on a very stiff opening handicap mark.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

2

(5)

17th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 50y

Class 6

17:10 Nottingham

Token Love

9st 13lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Micky Hammond

0-9; far from his only weak finish when fading back past Revich over 8.5f here in April, and sold out of the Greenall/Guerriero yard for 4,000gns following a similar effort on only run since; last home on sole 1m2f start.

6/1

4th

6

(10)

29th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 6y

Class 6

17:08 Pontefract

Token Love

9st 4lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Yet to score but he went close at Wolverhampton (9.5f, AW) in December and was only beaten 3l despite finishing in midfield at Nottingham (8.5f, good; Powerful Response third) on his return three weeks ago; shaped well that day (hit the front before fading) and he's a candidate to build on that despite being drawn widest.

6/1

7th

9

(5)

8th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 75y

Class 6

16:07 Nottingham

Token Love

9st 5lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Inconsistent seven-race maiden; raised his game with a close second in Wolverhampton handicap (9.4f) in December, but he faded on his return visit four weeks later; still has potential but he needs to step up again after 99 days off.

10/1

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Payout
Exacta £21.00
Straight Forecast £25.53
Tricast £196.61
Trifecta £139.10

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Spartan Times

Telegraph:

Dandy's Angel

Daily Record:

Masekela

RP RATINGS:

Spartan Times

POSTDATA:

Spartan Times

The Times:

Spartan Times

The Guardian:

Spartan Times

Daily Mail:

Spartan Times

Daily Mirror:

Spartan Times

The Star:

Spartan Times

D Express:

Dandy's Angel