October 04 / 17.37 Redcar

17.37

Good

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  • Prize money: £5234
  • 0m 5f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 10 runners
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Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

8/1 (Won)

  • Win: £6.50
  • Place: £1.60

Form: 439842 D

Last run: 7 days

W: 8st 13lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Legendary sprinter whose 17 wins include five at Chester and seven at York (having his first run at Redcar today); good second at Ripon seven days ago and he's in the mix again off just 1lb higher.
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6th

6

(2)

31st May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

16:45 Thirsk

Copper Knight

9st 5lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Tim Easterby

Grand old veteran who can be forgiven his defeat in a Class 2 at York last time, having won at this level the time before at Beverley (2lb lower); had 119 races and yet this is his first visit here.

16/1

18th

18

(4)

14th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

14:20 York

Copper Knight

8st 6lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Tim Easterby

Hugely admirable 12yo whose seven York wins include this race in 2019 and 2021, and he built upon last month's reappearance second at Ripon (5f, good) to win at Beverley (5f, good to soft) ten days ago; however, there's a suspicion he may find a big-field Class 2 such as this too hot nowadays.

20/1

1st

4

(2)

4th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

16:15 Beverley

Copper Knight

9st 3lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Legendary 12yo who has won 18 of his 117 races; fine second at Ripon on reappearance (5f, good), rain will help and although yet to win in four runs here, wouldn't rule him out.

13/2

OUR TIP

13/2

  • Place: £3.60

Form: 205022 D

Last run: 38 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Raced only at 5f; second in the 3yo Dash at Epsom in June and also at Musselburgh and Catterick (wore cheekpieces) on his last two starts; unraced on ground softer than good but so plenty of rain would raise questions but otherwise he has plenty in his favour.
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1st

10

(2)

1st May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

15:15 Goodwood

Lexington Blitz

8st 7lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Robert Cowell

Gained a deserved success at Catterick (5f) in October and resumed from five months off with a good third of 14 in 5f Musselburgh handicap 27 days ago; a likely player off an unchanged mark.

4/1

3rd

11

(4)

4th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 1y

Class 2

15:42 Musselburgh

Lexington Blitz

8st 9lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Robert Cowell

A third representative in this field for Robert Cowell; came good at Catterick (5f, good) last autumn after several near misses; possibly found heavy ground against him at Doncaster on final start and has since been gelded; not ruled out if ready to do himself justice after a break.

20/1

6/1

  • Place: £2.60

Form: 346544 D

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Gained two 5f wins (including on good to soft) for George Scott as a 2yo, and two recent fourth places for his new yard should have put him spot-on for this; the tongue-strap returns for the first time for this stable and he could be ready to strike with Warren Fentiman claiming a handy 5lb.
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4th

2

(4)

30th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:42 Lingfield

Mission Command

9st 10lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Jennie Candlish

Has been running over further of late, looking to have no problem with 1m last month; pulled hard when below par last time and there are risks involved now first-time visored (has worn cheekpieces twice) dropped back to sprinting.

6/1

10th

5

(7)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 218y

Class 5

16:12 Thirsk

Mission Command

9st 8lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jennie Candlish

Both wins over 5f as a 2yo; has run some good races over 7f this spring, on AW and turf, and he kept on well enough when upped to 1m at Pontefract in April to make him worth another go at this trip; not ruled out.

6/1

3rd

5

(1)

29th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 5

15:50 Musselburgh

Mission Command

9st 7lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jennie Candlish

It's now 15 starts since his last success but he comes here in good nick, finishing third on turf at Pontefract (1m, good to soft) and Leicester (7f, good) in recent weeks.

6/1

Form: 652224 D BF

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 3lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Not as good as he once was but that's reflected in his mark and he has been knocking at the door, fading when fourth at Southwell 11 days ago; runner-up on his only previous outing here; makes each-way appeal.
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2

(9)

18th Nov 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

19:45 Newcastle (AW)

Alligator Alley

9st 9lb

J: William Pyle

T: Ruth Carr

Has only managed to win two of his last 31 starts, though he got it right when recording his second C&D success last month (four of these behind); had excuses back here last time (blindfold removed late) and he's a big player if things pan out right this time.

4/1

7

(5)

27th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Alligator Alley

9st 5lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Ruth Carr

Has eight wins but has become hard to win with for current yard this year, making the frame seven times without success; well-handicapped if he can just turn the corner.

10/1

7

(5)

27th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Alligator Alley

9st 5lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Ruth Carr

Has eight wins but has become hard to win with for current yard this year, making the frame seven times without success; well-handicapped if he can just turn the corner.

10/1

13/2

Form: 2118 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Made all for two short-odds wins at Ripon (6f/5f) in the summer, but was then only eighth of ten on handicap debut at Newmarket (6f; raced freely and faded) two weeks ago; hard to pin down at present but he's still low mileage and there's a reasonable chance we've not seen the best of him yet.
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5th

1

(5)

4th Oct 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

17:37 Redcar

Goyard

9st 9lb

J: David Nolan

T: David O’Meara

Made all for two short-odds wins at Ripon (6f/5f) in the summer, but was then only eighth of ten on handicap debut at Newmarket (6f; raced freely and faded) two weeks ago; hard to pin down at present but he's still low mileage and there's a reasonable chance we've not seen the best of him yet.

13/2

5

(6)

20th Sep 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:45 Newmarket

Goyard

9st 11lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: David O’Meara

Unexposed 3yo who comes here after two short-odds wins from the front at Ripon (6f/5f); tackles stronger opposition on this handicap debut but it's very hard to gauge the limit of his ability.

4/1

31

19th Sep 2025

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:40 Ayr

Goyard

9st 7lb

T: David O’Meara

Form: 123420 D

Last run: 49 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Comes into the reckoning on her second over C&D (good to firm; has won on good to soft) in August, and a below-par run since is probably best forgiven as she raced wide; exposed after 41 races but not ruled out.
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1st

2

(7)

31st May 2026

Good

0m 5f 8y

Class 4

15:55 Nottingham

Sugar Hill Babe

9st 11lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Lisa Williamson

Her front-running C&D win last May came off just 1lb lower; ended 2025 quietly but she returned to form after six months off, keeping on well for second at Musselburgh (5f, good) 32 days ago; takes on some less-exposed 3yos but likely to go well.

7/1

2nd

2

(3)

29th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 4

15:15 Musselburgh

Sugar Hill Babe

9st 8lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Lisa Williamson

Reappears off the mark she defied at Nottingham (5f, good to firm) last May and has won first time up before; also a creditable third on previous C&D visit; no surprise were she to go well.

9/1

9th

3

(6)

24th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 4

17:55 Southwell (AW)

Sugar Hill Babe

9st 8lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: Lisa Williamson

Dual C&D winner who has mainly performed well since winning from 2lb lower at Nottingham (5f, good to firm) in May; possible excuses for her last two defeats and could go well back here.

11/1

Form: 654123 CD BF

Last run: 41 days

W: 9st 3lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Returns from six weeks off but she was in good form when last seen, third at Beverley despite meeting trouble in running; should be thereabouts again, although plenty of rain would be a negative as she's been withdrawn several times due to soft/heavy ground.
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7th

9

(8)

4th Oct 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

17:37 Redcar

Emeralds Pride

9st 3lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Michael Dods

Returns from six weeks off but she was in good form when last seen, third at Beverley despite meeting trouble in running; should be thereabouts again, although plenty of rain would be a negative as she's been withdrawn several times due to soft/heavy ground.

4/1

8th
10 (2)
Spoof

14/1

Form: 040-94 D

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 3lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Old-timer who has won 11 times; has shown he retains some ability in two outings this term, typically doing his best work late on when fourth of 14 at Haydock four weeks ago; not without hope if the gaps appear.
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1st

3

(16)

29th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 3y

Class 5

17:50 Doncaster

Spoof

9st 8lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Kevin Frost

Veteran with 11 wins but the most recent was back in October 2023; starts this campaign off a reduced mark but others look safer.

25/1

7th

8

(7)

21st Oct 2025

Good

0m 5f 42y

Class 4

15:45 Yarmouth

Spoof

9st 5lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Kevin Frost

Veteran who made a pleasing return from a three-month break at Haydock last month; not so good at Redcar 17 days ago and others appeal more.

25/1

Form: -10005 C

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 6lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Tremendous stable servant over the years with 17 wins; not the force of old but he showed there's still some fire in his belly with a fifth of 13 at Doncaster (5f, soft) three weeks ago off 2lb higher; has a win and a second from just two outings here; makes the shortlist.
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20th

11

(2)

23rd May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

13:30 York

Dakota Gold

9st 8lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Tremendous stable servant over the years with 17 wins; understandably not the force of old but won on 2025 reappearance (off 6lb higher) and has a strong York record (6-18).

25/1

9th

6

(3)

4th Oct 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

17:37 Redcar

Dakota Gold

9st 6lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Tremendous stable servant over the years with 17 wins; not the force of old but he showed there's still some fire in his belly with a fifth of 13 at Doncaster (5f, soft) three weeks ago off 2lb higher; has a win and a second from just two outings here; makes the shortlist.

8/1

11

(17)

14th Sep 2025

Good

0m 5f 3y

Class 3

16:40 Doncaster

Dakota Gold

9st 5lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Won a Class 4 handicap at Ripon on his return in April (6f, good; 2lb higher); heavy defeats have followed and he could do with the ground softening up back at 5f.

25/1

12/1

Form: 002235 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 6lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Third in this race in 2023; also placed three times in the summer and had an excuse (raced wide at Chester) two weeks ago; probably remains in form and should be thereabouts.
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4th

2

(10)

22nd May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 3y

Class 5

19:22 Pontefract

Ventura Express

9st 9lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Paul Midgley

Four of his six wins have come over C&D, including the corresponding race in 2024; drew a blank in 2025 but retains ability and he has run some solid races in defeat this year too, keeping on for fourth at Beverley 18 days ago; drops in class but he has the widest stall to contend with.

8/1

4th

7

(6)

4th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

16:15 Beverley

Ventura Express

9st 0lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Paul Midgley

9yo who is on an 18-race losing run; good second over C&D last July (good to firm) and is now 3lb lower.

10/1

5th

4

(1)

23rd Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

14:52 Beverley

Ventura Express

9st 7lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Paul Midgley

Has won two of three C&D starts (good and good to firm), the latest in July 2024; went very close to breaking the losing run when involved in a tight finish on Southwell AW in March; convincing claims.

9/2

Non-runners

Curious Rover, American Bay

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £64.50
Straight Forecast £111.68
Tricast £403.91
Trifecta £536.30

Selections

TOPSPEED:

Emeralds Pride

SPOTLIGHT:

Mission Command

The Times:

Copper Knight

Daily Record:

Lexington Blitz

Daily Mail:

Curious Rover

Daily Mirror:

American Bay

RP RATINGS:

Alligator Alley

POSTDATA:

Mission Command

The Sun:

Mission Command

Telegraph:

Emeralds Pride

The Guardian:

Emeralds Pride

D Express:

Emeralds Pride

The Star:

Copper Knight