October 04 / 16.30 Redcar

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Marske Fabrications & Engineering Straight-Mile Series Final Handicap

  • Prize money: £20616
  • 0m 7f 219y
  • Class 2
  • 13 runners
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Marske Fabrications & Engineering Straight-Mile Series Final Handicap

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

OUR TIP

Form: 323137

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Mostly creditable efforts in 2025 and he won at Thirsk (7f, good to firm) in August; Chester's extended 1m2f possibly stretched his stamina last time; could bounce back but as a 7yo he's more exposed than some of these.
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1

(8)

4th Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 219y

Class 2

16:30 Redcar

Rhythm Master

9st 12lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Geoffrey Harker

Mostly creditable efforts in 2025 and he won at Thirsk (7f, good to firm) in August; Chester's extended 1m2f possibly stretched his stamina last time; could bounce back but as a 7yo he's more exposed than some of these.

10/1

7th

3

(2)

13th Sep 2025

Good

1m 2f 70y

Class 3

16:00 Chester

Rhythm Master

9st 8lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Geoffrey Harker

Modest strike-rate of 3-37 but his last win was at Thirsk (7f) last month and he ran another good race when a close third at Newmarket (1m) last time; now goes into unknown territory at this trip but he ran well over 1m1f in July and he's not ruled out; acts on good to firm and good to soft.

9/1

Form: 0P6421 C

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Right back to form under William Pyle on his last two starts, finishing second to Double Parked over C&D before winning over 1m2f here 18 days ago; handles good to firm and soft ground and should be thereabouts.
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2

(1)

4th Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 219y

Class 2

16:30 Redcar

Deboras Dream

9st 6lb

J: William Pyle

T: Jennie Candlish

Right back to form under William Pyle on his last two starts, finishing second to Double Parked over C&D before winning over 1m2f here 18 days ago; handles good to firm and soft ground and should be thereabouts.

11/2

1st

4

(6)

16th Sep 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 1y

Class 4

17:05 Redcar

Deboras Dream

9st 9lb

J: William Pyle

T: Jennie Candlish

His last win was 14 months ago but he responded well to cheekpieces when going close off a reduced mark here (1m, good to firm) last month; kept on well in that race and he's respected off only 1lb higher on this step back up in trip.

11/2

1

(4)

23rd Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 219y

Class 4

19:00 Redcar

Deboras Dream

9st 12lb

J: William Pyle

T: Jennie Candlish

Slipped down the weights and he wasn't beaten far in a Class 4 at Windsor six weeks ago; tongue-tie worn there now left off and new cheekpieces are deployed; one to consider.

8/1

Form: 69-425 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Hasn't been long with David O'Meara and he's knocking at the door, beaten 1l or less when second at York and fifth at Southwell, both over 1m; may still have some untapped potential and he's high on the list.
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3rd

2

(2)

27th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 96y

Class 5

15:15 Beverley

Rajapour

9st 7lb

J: Mark Winn

T: David O’Meara

AW race in December when visored first time is his only win for this yard from 21 attempts; last three starts (switched to cheekpieces; also tongue tied latest) reiterated, however, that he's still likely to be competitive if he takes to this track.

9/2

3rd

6

(11)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 218y

Class 5

16:12 Thirsk

Rajapour

9st 7lb

J: Mark Winn

T: David O’Meara

Has had some mixed results in 2026 but he had his path blocked when only just failing against Hale End at Wetherby (1m, good to firm) in April; travelled within himself but took an age to pick up when a never-nearer fourth at Ayr since and now has a tongue-tie added; capable of going well.

6/1

4th

2

(5)

5th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:00 Ayr

Rajapour

9st 8lb

J: Mark Winn

T: David O’Meara

Only 1-19 in Britain but he proved resurgent and looked unlucky in new headgear at Wetherby (1m, good to firm) nine days ago, going very close despite meeting traffic issues; respected off same mark in retained cheekpieces.

5/2

12/1

Form: 522470 D

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 3lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Runner-up eight times since his last win in June 2024; had no luck in running at Newcastle last Sunday but there were no obvious excuses at Ayr the time before.
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3rd

8

(9)

3rd Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:10 Ripon

Barley

9st 5lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Just three wins from his 47 starts, the latest back in June 2024; however, he was short-headed off this career-low mark at Hamilton (8.3f, good to firm) last Wednesday and could be in the mix once more; versatile ground-wise.

9/2

2nd

4

(3)

27th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 68y

Class 5

17:05 Hamilton

Barley

9st 5lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

Not a prolific winner but he is operating off a reduced mark and there were more encouraging signs dropped to a Class 5 at Thirsk 11 days ago; another 3lb lower today and minor money could be on the cards.

5/1

6th

8

(4)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 218y

Class 5

16:12 Thirsk

Barley

9st 3lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Not badly treated on his best form at about 1m but his losing run goes back nearly two years and he's dropped right out in both runs this year.

25/1

Form: 414463 D

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Fourth in this race 12 months ago and arrives in decent form after a never-nearer third at Newcastle last week; holds no secrets from the handicapper but has reasonable each-way claims.
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1st

3

(2)

31st May 2026

Good

1m 0f 75y

Class 5

17:25 Nottingham

Leadenhall

9st 6lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Tim Easterby

6lb lower than when winning at Haydock last summer (1m, good to firm); two creditable runs in defeat this season and he now drops in class.

3/1

7th

14

(2)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 218y

Class 3

16:47 Thirsk

Leadenhall

8st 7lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Ended 2025 in poor form but he built up a head of steam to take a late fourth on his recent Pontefract return (1m, good); now 4lb lower than his Haydock win (1m, good to firm) last August so weighted to be competitive.

9/1

12

(11)

9th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 75y

Class 4

15:25 Nottingham

Leadenhall

8st 12lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

Now 4lb lower than for his win at Haydock (1m, good to firm) last summer and he wasn't beaten far on his reappearance at Pontefract (1m, good) ten days ago; should get a decent tow into this race and has claims if he can build on that last run.

7/1

Form: 847523

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Raced alone part of way when fifth to Double Parked here in August on stable debut; ran well next time and 1m2f may have stretched her stamina at Ayr 16 days ago; like Rajapour, she may have more to offer for this yard.
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1st

2

(8)

3rd Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:10 Ripon

Donna Nook

9st 9lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Beaten 19 times since winning in December 2024 on her second start; positive signs at the beginning of this campaign but she hasn't backed up those performances on her last two starts; may again be vulnerable.

11/1

4th

1

(7)

27th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 68y

Class 5

17:05 Hamilton

Donna Nook

9st 9lb

J: David Nolan

T: David O’Meara

Her losing run stands at 18 and she disappointed as favourite at Beverley two weeks ago; on the plus side, she went desperately close at Ayr (behind Starliner) three weeks ago and won't be far away if back at that level.

9/2

9th

2

(2)

12th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 100y

Class 5

16:35 Beverley

Donna Nook

9st 9lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Record of 0-9 on turf but she transferred her recent AW consistency back to turf last week, going close from the front at Ayr (1m, good to firm); clear possibilities off the same mark.

9/2

Form: 311770 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 1lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
In prime form in July, winning twice (7f/1m) at Ayr, but the wheels seem to have come off since and he beat only one home on the same course last time; others preferred.
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7

(6)

4th Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 219y

Class 2

16:30 Redcar

Boy Douglas

9st 1lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

In prime form in July, winning twice (7f/1m) at Ayr, but the wheels seem to have come off since and he beat only one home on the same course last time; others preferred.

16/1

10th

2

(13)

20th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 50y

Class 4

16:40 Ayr

Boy Douglas

9st 12lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Back in prime form in July, winning twice here (1m/7f), but two slightly disappointing efforts have followed and he probably needs to rebound with a career-best performance; effective on all ground.

9/1

7th

4

(5)

6th Sep 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:35 Thirsk

Boy Douglas

9st 9lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Michael Dods

Effective on fast and heavy ground; got back in the groove when winning twice at Ayr (1m/7f) in July but he was disappointing in hat-trick bid there last month; bit to prove again after that and he needs to bounce back near best.

9/1

Form: 013218 CD

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Progressive 3yo; loves Redcar and extended his unbeaten record here when making all over C&D in August, from Debora's Dream who went one better next time; wasn't beaten far in a big field at York on latest start and almost certainly remains in form; may still have untapped potential; big shout.
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12th

15

(14)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 56y

Class 2

14:55 York

Double Parked

8st 7lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Tim Easterby

Prominent-racer who won twice during last season's 3yo campaign (1m, good to soft/good to firm) and returned to form when third at Redcar (1m, good) last Thursday on his second start of the season; it's possible this new trip will be within range and he has an each-way shout if seeing it out.

25/1

3rd

5

(2)

7th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 219y

Class 3

19:20 Redcar

Double Parked

9st 0lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

This C&D brought out the best in him last season, with two wins in the summer (good to soft/good to firm) and a close third of 13 in the autumn; faded as if needing his reappearance back here 17 days ago and ought to be sharper now.

11/1

7th

7

(7)

20th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 219y

Class 3

15:42 Redcar

Double Parked

9st 0lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

This C&D brought out the best in him last season, with two wins in the summer (good to soft/good to firm) and a close third of 13 in October when last seen; strong contender if fully tuned up for this reappearance.

6/1

Form: 250255 D

Last run: 6 days

W: 8st 11lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Sole win came in 2022 and he wasn't at his best when fifth at Newcastle last time (split Leadenhall and Barley); his yard has more obvious claims with the in-form Jez Bomb, but this one was a good second over C&D in August and can't be discounted completely.
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2nd

13

(11)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 213y

Class 4

19:30 Doncaster

Mr Mistoffelees

8st 12lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Sam England

On dangerous mark but he's finished down the field in three runs this term and is now 0-12 in Flat turf events; others preferred.

25/1

5th

7

(2)

20th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

15:42 Ayr

Mr Mistoffelees

9st 5lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Sam England

Often ran well last year, including on turf, and won at Newcastle (1m, AW) in October; however, he's finished down the field on both outings this season; he may be of greater interest when the blinkers return.

25/1

7th

9

(8)

7th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 219y

Class 3

19:20 Redcar

Mr Mistoffelees

8st 11lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Sam England

In good form in blinkers towards the end of last year, winning at Newcastle (1m, AW) in October; however, he has a poor strike-rate and wasn't at his best in cheekpieces at Newcastle (1m, AW) six weeks ago following a break; cheekpieces remain on today.

14/1

Form: 148466 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 8st 6lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Goes well at Pontefract (three wins) but he was only sixth of nine there last time and some of his stablemates look higher up the pecking order.
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8th

8

(7)

22nd May 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 6y

Class 5

20:52 Pontefract

Mount King

9st 0lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

Three of his four wins have come over C&D, including in this race 12 months ago; 1lb lower than for his last win and he should be at concert pitch with two runs under his belt; one for the shortlist.

4/1

8th

10

(4)

26th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:35 Wetherby

Mount King

9st 1lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

His last three wins have come over 1m at Pontefract but he finished down the field at that track on his recent return to action; that run could have sharpened him up and he is on a winning mark; not ruled out.

14/1

7th

8

(4)

7th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 6y

Class 5

15:27 Pontefract

Mount King

9st 2lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Has registered three of his four wins over C&D, the most recent off just 1lb lower last June; ran respectably at Newmarket when last seen; one for the shortlist back here.

6/1

11/2

Form: 631132 C BF

Last run: 18 days

W: 8st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Proving a model of consistency and he's better than ever of late as well, winning at Doncaster and Thirsk (both 1m) in the summer and running a cracker despite meeting trouble when second of 13 over C&D 18 days ago; soft ground would be an unknown (all four wins on good or firmer) but otherwise he has plenty in his favour.
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4th

8

(3)

30th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 173y

Class 4

17:28 Carlisle

Jez Bomb

9st 4lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Sam England

Four wins in 2025 and he wasn't far away over 1m1f here in September; in reasonable form this year and this trip will suit better than the 1m4f he ran over at York last time out but it will be a good effort if he can win this off his current mark.

12/1

15th

13

(4)

13th May 2026

Good

1m 3f 188y

Class 4

17:15 York

Jez Bomb

9st 0lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Sam England

Had four wins last year (three 1m, one 1m2f) and has run with credit on all four starts this term, but his only attempt over this far was in 2024; needs a career best to get his head in front again.

12/1

3rd

8

(1)

27th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 4

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Jez Bomb

9st 5lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Sam England

Four wins last year and has run with credit on his three starts this term, albeit he is 6lb higher than his last winning mark; should run well but needs a career-best to get his head in front.

5/1

20/1

Form: 515660 CD

Last run: 20 days

W: 8st 4lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Showed his liking for Redcar with C&D wins in June and July; things haven't gone to plan since but he met trouble here in August and a heavy defeat last time came in the Legends race at Doncaster; not inconceivable he'll bounce back.
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8th

7

(5)

3rd Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:10 Ripon

Eeetee

9st 5lb

J: Gianluca Sanna

T: John Wainwright

Two wins at Redcar (1m, good to firm/good to soft) last summer, the latest off today's mark; however, it was a tame end to the season and this 8yo needs to get back on track on his reappearance.

50/1

9

(1)

23rd Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Eeetee

9st 4lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: John Wainwright

Has gained all wins on turf, mostly at Redcar; has gone off the boil since last success and this return to AW seems unlikely to help, with record in this sphere far from solid.

20/1

12

(13)

4th Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 219y

Class 2

16:30 Redcar

Eeetee

8st 4lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: John Wainwright

Showed his liking for Redcar with C&D wins in June and July; things haven't gone to plan since but he met trouble here in August and a heavy defeat last time came in the Legends race at Doncaster; not inconceivable he'll bounce back.

20/1

Form: 134144 CD

Last run: 8 days

W: 8st 4lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Hardy veteran with 12 wins to his name; two of them came this term, at Beverley (1m2f, good to firm) and Carlisle (1m, soft); only 3lb higher than for the second success but this race is more competitive.
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1st

2

(8)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 208y

Class 5

15:40 Musselburgh

Poets Dawn

9st 8lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

Veteran who exploited a reduced mark when winning from the front at Ripon (1m2f, good) last month; held under 4lb penalty soon afterwards, though, and effectively another 1lb higher here; younger rivals appeal more.

11/2

4th

1

(2)

27th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

16:15 Beverley

Poets Dawn

9st 13lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Tim Easterby

Rolled back the years with a front-running 1m2f win at Ripon ten days ago; only has a 4lb penalty to deal with and Jake Dickson is good value for his 7lb claim; unlikely to get a soft time of things up front though.

9/4

1st

10

(1)

17th May 2026

Good

1m 1f 170y

Class 5

15:17 Ripon

Poets Dawn

8st 13lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

Grand veteran striving to maintain his record of winning at least once every year since 2017; not the force of old and although he is down to a career-low mark, this looks a tad too competitive for him nowadays.

14/1

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Payout
Exacta £42.00
Straight Forecast £43.86
Tricast £125.08
Trifecta £181.80

Selections

The Guardian:

Jez Bomb

POSTDATA:

Debora's Dream

SPOTLIGHT:

Double Parked

The Times:

Donna Nook

RP RATINGS:

Rajapour

Telegraph:

Mr Mistoffelees

TOPSPEED:

Barley

D Express:

Double Parked

Daily Mail:

Jez Bomb

Daily Mirror:

Jez Bomb

Daily Record:

Jez Bomb

The Sun:

Debora's Dream

The Star:

Debora's Dream