November 04 / 12.25 Redcar

12.25

Good To Soft

Racing TV Free Trial Now EBF Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £3780
  • 0m 5f 217y
  • Class 5
  • 15 runners
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Racing TV Free Trial Now EBF Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

Runners: 15 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

OUR TIP

Form: 15 D

Last run: 52 days

W: 9st 11lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
75,000euros half-brother to six winners including The Wow Signal; won his Ayr debut by 2l (6f, good to soft) before finishing last when highly tried in the Group 2 Champagne Stakes at Doncaster; carries a penalty but could deal with that.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

3

(4)

21st Apr 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

14:52 Pontefract

Cape Ashizuri

9st 7lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

Won on debut at Ayr (6f, good to soft) last July; finished last in Group 2 next time and runner-up in Redcar novice (6f, good) last November when last seen; gelded since; not obviously well treated off opening mark but his pedigree provides hope that he'll have more to offer.

7/2

1

(9)

4th Nov 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 217y

Class 5

12:25 Redcar

Cape Ashizuri

9st 11lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

75,000euros half-brother to six winners including The Wow Signal; won his Ayr debut by 2l (6f, good to soft) before finishing last when highly tried in the Group 2 Champagne Stakes at Doncaster; carries a penalty but could deal with that.

15/8

1

(9)

4th Nov 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 217y

Class 5

12:25 Redcar

Cape Ashizuri

9st 11lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

75,000euros half-brother to six winners including The Wow Signal; won his Ayr debut by 2l (6f, good to soft) before finishing last when highly tried in the Group 2 Champagne Stakes at Doncaster; carries a penalty but could deal with that.

15/8

Form: 43

Last run: 38 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Probably showed similar sort of form when fourth at Beverley (5f, soft) and one better at Ripon (6f, good); qualifies for a mark after this and should win a race sooner of later.
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2nd

2

(3)

19th May 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:35 Newcastle (AW)

Brave Traveller

9st 9lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Bryan Smart

Won a 6f nursery here off 2lb lower late last year; below that level in two runs back and has been gelded since only beating one home down to this trip at Catterick six weeks ago.

11/2

9th

3

(5)

8th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

14:13 Catterick

Brave Traveller

9st 7lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Bryan Smart

Edged out Liverpool Star to win a 6f Newcastle handicap in December; faded into fifth on his reappearance there in March but is entitled to strip fitter for the outing; showed promise on turf at the start of his career; respected.

5/1

Form: 73

Last run: 40 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Comfortably held in 6f maidens at Ripon and Pontefract; there will be other days, probably in handicaps.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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1st

4

(4)

2nd Jun 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

19:15 Newcastle (AW)

Dontwaste A Moment

9st 5lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Ivan Furtado

Fair form in 6f turf novice/maidens last season; well beaten on handicap debut at Wolverhampton when stepped up to 7f on reappearance; first run at 5f.

7/1

10th

10

(10)

18th May 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Dontwaste A Moment

9st 1lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Ivan Furtado

Just modest form in three runs over 6f; sports first-time tongue-tie up in trip on his AW/handicap debut; best watched unless the market speaks positively.

9/1

3

(6)

4th Nov 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 217y

Class 5

12:25 Redcar

Dontwaste A Moment

9st 4lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Ivan Furtado

Comfortably held in 6f maidens at Ripon and Pontefract; there will be other days, probably in handicaps.

14/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Fifth foal; half-brother to winners Acrisius (5f; RPR 79), Ratafia (7f/1m; 70) and Copper Mountain (7f/1m; 67); dam 5f-7f winner at up to Listed level; stable's newcomers are usually best watched.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

7

(9)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 182y

Class 6

15:40 Carlisle

Ganthorpe

9st 1lb

J: Lewis Chalkley

T: Michael & David Easterby

Made it 0-9 when 4l seventh of 14 to Auspicious at Redcar (6f, good) three weeks ago; however, he's better than that, as evidenced by some positive runs earlier this year, and he has an each-way squeak if bouncing back.

8/1

7th

13

(11)

7th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

20:20 Redcar

Ganthorpe

9st 3lb

J: Lewis Chalkley

T: Michael & David Easterby

Eight-race maiden but his 1l third of eight at Wolverhampton (6f) in February shows he can be competitive from a basement mark; also a respectable fifth of 15 over 6f at Nottingham (good) 11 days ago; unlikely to be far away.

7/1

5th

12

(6)

26th Apr 2026

Good

0m 6f 18y

Class 6

15:55 Nottingham

Ganthorpe

8st 12lb

J: Lewis Chalkley

T: Michael & David Easterby

Seven-race maiden who has been campaigned mostly on AW, running well on penultimate start; siblings include a dual turf winner for his connections; interesting back in this sphere.

10/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Third foal; dam 1m3f AW winner (RPR 73), sister to 7f-1m3f winner Shuhood; trainer-owned newcomer who has been gelded.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5

(15)

4th Nov 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 217y

Class 5

12:25 Redcar

Honorable Man

9st 4lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Nigel Tinkler

Third foal; dam 1m3f AW winner (RPR 73), sister to 7f-1m3f winner Shuhood; trainer-owned newcomer who has been gelded.

33/1

5

(15)

4th Nov 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 217y

Class 5

12:25 Redcar

Honorable Man

9st 4lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Nigel Tinkler

Third foal; dam 1m3f AW winner (RPR 73), sister to 7f-1m3f winner Shuhood; trainer-owned newcomer who has been gelded.

33/1

Form: 3

Last run: 162 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
50-1 and made an encouraging debut when keeping on for third over 5f here in May (good to firm); more needed and second run has been a while coming.
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1st

1

(12)

19th May 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:35 Newcastle (AW)

Houndhill

9st 9lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Nigel Tinkler

Held in a couple of small-field 6f nurseries here in the winter before hanging left on his turf comeback; never involved at a big price down to 5f last time and is given a try in first-time headgear.

10/1

8th

14

(10)

4th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

15:40 Beverley

Houndhill

9st 1lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

Placed in a couple of small-field nurseries at Newcastle in December; didn't fare as well back on turf at Haydock last month (6f, good to firm) after a break but should come on for the run.

14/1

6th

6

(6)

25th Apr 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

16:20 Haydock

Houndhill

9st 7lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

Failed to win in five 2yo runs but has shown ability on both AW and turf; this is a deeper race than he was contesting when last seen though.

12/1

Form: 4

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Posted a modest RPR when a 4l fourth of the eight runners over C&D last month (good).
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

9

(5)

12th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 2y

Class 5

16:15 Musselburgh

Keep An Eye On It

9st 2lb

J: David Nolan

T: Tony Coyle & Kaine Wood

Didn't enjoy the smoothest of passages when beaten a short head on handicap debut at Southwell (7f, AW) ten days ago; only 1lb higher and stepping up another furlong may suit him even better, with the return to turf unlikely to be a problem; major player.

15/2

2nd

5

(5)

2nd Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

19:18 Southwell (AW)

Keep An Eye On It

9st 5lb

J: David Nolan

T: Tony Coyle & Kaine Wood

Two encouraging efforts at Redcar (6f, good) last autumn; 5f proved inadequate on his reappearance five weeks ago but he stayed on quite nicely under a hand ride; looks a likely improver stepping up to 7f for his handicap debut.

5/1

5th

2

(4)

24th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 4

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Keep An Eye On It

9st 2lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Tony Coyle & Kaine Wood

Big prices but showed ability when fourth in two Redcar novices (6f, good) last autumn (form of latter has worked out well); a contender if returning in the same form; stable also runs Belling The Cat.

15/2

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
15,000gns yearling; 11th foal; half-brother to eight winners including Roman River (5f/6f; RPR 96), Get Boosting (5f; 88) and Compton River (5f; 77); dam 5f 2yo winner (79); one of three newcomers from the Easterby yard.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8

(4)

4th Nov 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 217y

Class 5

12:25 Redcar

Lamlash Bay

9st 4lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Michael & David Easterby

15,000gns yearling; 11th foal; half-brother to eight winners including Roman River (5f/6f; RPR 96), Get Boosting (5f; 88) and Compton River (5f; 77); dam 5f 2yo winner (79); one of three newcomers from the Easterby yard.

33/1

8

(4)

4th Nov 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 217y

Class 5

12:25 Redcar

Lamlash Bay

9st 4lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Michael & David Easterby

15,000gns yearling; 11th foal; half-brother to eight winners including Roman River (5f/6f; RPR 96), Get Boosting (5f; 88) and Compton River (5f; 77); dam 5f 2yo winner (79); one of three newcomers from the Easterby yard.

33/1

8

(4)

4th Nov 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 217y

Class 5

12:25 Redcar

Lamlash Bay

9st 4lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Michael & David Easterby

15,000gns yearling; 11th foal; half-brother to eight winners including Roman River (5f/6f; RPR 96), Get Boosting (5f; 88) and Compton River (5f; 77); dam 5f 2yo winner (79); one of three newcomers from the Easterby yard.

33/1

Form: 5

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
18-1 when just behind Keep An Eye On It over C&D 18 days ago and best watched for now.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

4

(3)

7th May 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Real Jack

9st 8lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Michael Dods

Runner-up in a novice at Newcastle (5f) in November and he left the impression 7f could suit when sixth over 6f here on his handicap debut in April; should come on for the run and he's on the shortlist.

8/1

6th

3

(7)

7th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

18:30 Southwell (AW)

Real Jack

9st 9lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Michael Dods

Much improved on his final run at two when a running-on second of nine in 5f Newcastle novice in November; this son of Ubettabelieveit appeals as a likely improver now going handicapping back up in trip; player.

5/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
230,000gns yearling; third foal; half-brother to 6f/7f winner Daring Legend (RPR 88); dam 5f 2yo winner (80), sister to 6f Listed winner Swiss Dream; makes lots of appeal on paper in a race of this nature.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

4

(6)

1st May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

16:40 Newmarket

Saber Strike

9st 5lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

230,000gns yearling who was backed into 5-2 when readily making a winning debut at Redcar (6f, good) last November; he's entered in the 6f Group 1 Commonwealth Cup but there's every chance he'll be suited by 7f and this highly likeable prospect is in good hands to progress; one to consider.

7/2

10

(11)

4th Nov 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 217y

Class 5

12:25 Redcar

Saber Strike

9st 4lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: William Haggas

230,000gns yearling; third foal; half-brother to 6f/7f winner Daring Legend (RPR 88); dam 5f 2yo winner (80), sister to 6f Listed winner Swiss Dream; makes lots of appeal on paper in a race of this nature.

11/4

10

(11)

4th Nov 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 217y

Class 5

12:25 Redcar

Saber Strike

9st 4lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: William Haggas

230,000gns yearling; third foal; half-brother to 6f/7f winner Daring Legend (RPR 88); dam 5f 2yo winner (80), sister to 6f Listed winner Swiss Dream; makes lots of appeal on paper in a race of this nature.

11/4

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Fifth foal; half-brother to 7f winner Wotever Next (RPR 72); dam 1m AW/1m2f turf winner (77), half-sister to Listed winners Grey Britain (1m2f) and Lyrical (1m3f); likely best watched on this introduction.
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Verdict Starting price

11

(12)

4th Nov 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 217y

Class 5

12:25 Redcar

Simmys Legacy

9st 4lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Fifth foal; half-brother to 7f winner Wotever Next (RPR 72); dam 1m AW/1m2f turf winner (77), half-sister to Listed winners Grey Britain (1m2f) and Lyrical (1m3f); likely best watched on this introduction.

33/1

11

(12)

4th Nov 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 217y

Class 5

12:25 Redcar

Simmys Legacy

9st 4lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Fifth foal; half-brother to 7f winner Wotever Next (RPR 72); dam 1m AW/1m2f turf winner (77), half-sister to Listed winners Grey Britain (1m2f) and Lyrical (1m3f); likely best watched on this introduction.

33/1

11

(12)

4th Nov 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 217y

Class 5

12:25 Redcar

Simmys Legacy

9st 4lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Fifth foal; half-brother to 7f winner Wotever Next (RPR 72); dam 1m AW/1m2f turf winner (77), half-sister to Listed winners Grey Britain (1m2f) and Lyrical (1m3f); likely best watched on this introduction.

33/1

5/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
£105,000 yearling; first foal; by Starman; dam 7f/1m AW winner (RPR 92), out of 7f 2yo winning half-sister to two useful winners; could be interesting.
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3rd

8

(3)

19th May 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

16:00 Newcastle (AW)

Spaceman

9st 4lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

First foal of a 7f-1m winner who made a solid debut when dead-heating for second at Redcar last November (6f); the winner (Listed) and joint-second have both won this spring and he has potential.

5/2

12

(8)

4th Nov 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 217y

Class 5

12:25 Redcar

Spaceman

9st 4lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

£105,000 yearling; first foal; by Starman; dam 7f/1m AW winner (RPR 92), out of 7f 2yo winning half-sister to two useful winners; could be interesting.

5/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Third foal; half-brother to 7f-1m2f winner Sunriseontheboyne (RPR 88); dam unraced half-sister to winners Aristia (1m2f Group 1), Glorious Sinndar (Australian 2m Listed) and Daybreak Boy (useful 2m/2m3f hurdle); bred to have a future and the market needs checking.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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1st

4

(3)

30th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

16:32 Beverley

Vietnorm

9st 4lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Gelded and much improved when gaining a first win in 1m2f handicap at Ripon 22 days ago, collaring Bradbury on post; merits serious consideration despite 3lb rise.

7/4

1st

10

(9)

8th May 2026

Good To Soft

1m 1f 170y

Class 6

20:15 Ripon

Vietnorm

8st 13lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Well held at big prices in three qualifying runs and same story when sixth of eighth on handicap debut at Wolverhampton (8.6f) in December; gelded since but he's needs to show a lot more at this new trip on his return.

16/1

13

(3)

4th Nov 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 217y

Class 5

12:25 Redcar

Vietnorm

9st 4lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Third foal; half-brother to 7f-1m2f winner Sunriseontheboyne (RPR 88); dam unraced half-sister to winners Aristia (1m2f Group 1), Glorious Sinndar (Australian 2m Listed) and Daybreak Boy (useful 2m/2m3f hurdle); bred to have a future and the market needs checking.

16/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 8st 13lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
£1,000 yearling; tenth foal; closely related to winners Port Noir (prolific 5f-9.4f; RPR 74) and Albarino (Italian 5f-6f); unlikely to be the answer first time out.
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13th

16

(16)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 213y

Class 6

19:40 Doncaster

Princess Coco

8st 4lb

J: Andrew Elliott

T: Simon Whitaker

String of poor efforts to date, always at big prices; first-time blinkers will need to make a massive difference from stall 16.

100/1

7th

7

(1)

8th May 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

18:15 Ripon

Princess Coco

8st 9lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Simon Whitaker

Half-sister to numerous winners but she's not shown much and was a long way behind two of today's rivals on handicap debut at Redcar last month; opposable.

40/1

12th

12

(5)

20th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 219y

Class 6

14:42 Redcar

Princess Coco

8st 12lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Simon Whitaker

There are winners in her pedigree and she makes her handicap debut off a basement mark; a market check is advised but she's achieved little across her four races and improvement is necessary.

33/1

Form: 8

Last run: 17 days

W: 8st 13lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Never counted at Catterick on debut and she's dropping back in trip this afternoon; unlikely.
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9th

10

(11)

12th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

17:45 Newcastle (AW)

Wagyu Star

8st 9lb

J: James Sullivan

T: John & Sean Quinn

Issues at the start in two turf runs last autumn, finishing well behind; dam progressed once fitted with headgear in handicap company.

66/1

15

(14)

4th Nov 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 217y

Class 5

12:25 Redcar

Wagyu Star

8st 13lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: John & Sean Quinn

Never counted at Catterick on debut and she's dropping back in trip this afternoon; unlikely.

33/1

15

(14)

4th Nov 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 217y

Class 5

12:25 Redcar

Wagyu Star

8st 13lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: John & Sean Quinn

Never counted at Catterick on debut and she's dropping back in trip this afternoon; unlikely.

33/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £3.30
Straight Forecast £2.57
Trifecta £8.10

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Cape Ashizuri

NEWMARKET:

Saber Strike

The Times:

Ganthorpe

Telegraph:

Houndhill

D Express:

Spaceman

Daily Mirror:

Saber Strike

The Sun:

Saber Strike

Daily Record:

Saber Strike

RP RATINGS:

Cape Ashizuri

POSTDATA:

Cape Ashizuri

The Guardian:

Cape Ashizuri

Daily Mail:

Cape Ashizuri

The Star:

Cape Ashizuri