November 04 / 13.55 Redcar

13.55

Good To Soft

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  • Prize money: £8100
  • 1m 2f 1y
  • Class 3
  • 9 runners
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Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

5/1 (Won)

  • Win: £8.50
  • Place: £1.90

Form: 200062 D

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 12lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Infrequent winner with a strike-rate of 3-32 but he ran well at York (good) before pushing a prolific winner close at Doncaster (1m2f, heavy); solid chance with Warren Fentiman again claiming his 5lb.
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14th

13

(19)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 56y

Class 2

15:45 York

Have Secret

9st 1lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Won at Pontefract (1m2f, good) in April and respectable fifth of 15 to Warrant Holder over this C&D (good) in May; the return to Epsom maybe didn't suit latest (well beaten) but he needs to bounce back with a career best.

50/1

12th

12

(7)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 17y

Class 2

15:15 Epsom

Have Secret

8st 11lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

6yo who has a career-high mark on the strength of his win at Pontefract (1m2f, good; acts on soft/heavy) in April; creditable fifth at York next time but the chief disincentive is probably that he ran poorly in this race last year on his only visit to Epsom.

25/1

5th

5

(6)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 56y

Class 2

14:55 York

Have Secret

9st 7lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

6yo who is on a career-high mark but he looked better than ever when winning by just over 2l at Pontefract (1m2f, good) last month; close third in this last year (good to firm) and could again be thereabouts.

10/1

6/1

  • Place: £2.80

Form: 681174 D

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Won at Pontefract (1m, good) and Doncaster (1m2f, good to firm) in the summer; didn't run too badly last time at York and remains on a fair mark; might not want the ground to soften up, though.
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10th

11

(15)

13th May 2026

Good

1m 3f 188y

Class 4

17:15 York

Project Geofin

9st 0lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Geoff Oldroyd

Two wins last summer, with two minor honours in the autumn including one here; ended last year on a low note and started this one with another, while pedigree leaves him with plenty to prove on this first go at 1m4f.

28/1

7th

8

(3)

30th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 1y

Class 3

16:30 Redcar

Project Geofin

8st 10lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Geoff Oldroyd

Tailed off last November when last seen but enjoyed a good season in the main otherwise, winning two in a row in the summer and finishing second over C&D (good) on his penultimate start; his record when fresh in the spring is pretty decent and he's one to consider.

9/1

OUR TIP

13/2

  • Place: £2.10

Form: 311110 D

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Five wins this year at about 1m1f/1m2f on varying ground (one courtesy of the stewards) but back down to earth with a bump when well down the field at York last month; might be high in the weights now.
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2nd

1

(4)

18th Jul 2026

Good

1m 4f 10y

Class 3

15:15 Ripon

Spioradalta

9st 12lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Mark Walford

Down the field at York and Windsor on his last two starts but he's won on his last four visits to Ripon (1m2f, good/good to soft), including twice this year; it's surprising he's only ever had one crack at 1m4f, given how well he kept on over that trip in 2024; firmly in calculations back here.

11/2

6th

3

(2)

27th Jun 2026

Good

1m 3f 99y

Class 3

19:45 Windsor

Spioradalta

9st 6lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Mark Walford

Most likeable front runner who bagged a second win of 2026 in 1m2f Ripon handicap in May; unable to lead from a poor draw when 11th at York (1m2f) 15 days ago and remains very much one to consider.

7/1

11th

7

(14)

12th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 56y

Class 2

16:10 York

Spioradalta

9st 1lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Mark Walford

Better than ever when he won five times last year and he's carried on that good work this term, scoring at Ripon (1m2f, good to soft) in April and again over that C&D (good) a fortnight ago; that's arguably his favourite track but he's got form here too and can't be dismissed in current mood.

12/1

4th
2 (1)
Alcarath

3/1

Form: 421 D

Last run: 37 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Questionable exactly what he achieved in running away with a 1m2f novice at Epsom (good) but he appears to be going the right way ahead of this handicap debut; makes obvious appeal.
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2nd

7

(2)

12th Jun 2026

Good

1m 1f 209y

Class 3

15:23 Sandown

Alcarath

9st 6lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Alan King

Impressed in a 1m2f novice last season and hasn't been disgraced in any of his three handicaps, especially last time at Newbury (1m2f, good) where he was never ideally positioned; possibilities.

6/1

4th

9

(2)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 3

14:40 Newbury

Alcarath

9st 2lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Alan King

Bolted up from the front in an Epsom novice (8.5f, good) last September but twice unplaced in handicaps, including on his reappearance at Newmarket (1m1f, good to firm) 13 days ago; should be better for that run, but more is needed.

6/1

5th

12

(10)

2nd May 2026

Good

1m 1f 0y

Class 2

14:20 Newmarket

Alcarath

8st 10lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Alan King

Ran away with a novice at Epsom in September on third start, making all; 11-8 favourite for handicap debut at Redcar (again 1m2f on good) in November but went in snatches and finished only fourth; retains clear potential but he's nothing like as battle-hardened as most of these runners.

9/1

7/1

Form: -77021 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 8st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced 5yo; off the mark on ninth start when a game winner at Doncaster 11 days ago (1m2f, soft); raised 5lb and competing in a higher grade here.
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8th

7

(2)

13th Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

21:00 Leicester

Lesrico

9st 6lb

J: Alfie Redman

T: Lisa Williamson

Sole win from 11 starts came in game fashion on soft ground at Doncaster (1m2f) in October and he ran a fine race when runner-up behind Blue Wonder at Haydock (1m2f, good to soft) on his reappearance 22 days ago, coming clear of the rest; on the shortlist.

7/1

2nd

7

(2)

22nd May 2026

Soft

1m 2f 42y

Class 5

16:05 Haydock

Lesrico

9st 5lb

J: Ben Ffrench Davis

T: Lisa Williamson

Ninth start when off the mark in game fashion from the front at Doncaster (1m2f, soft; 6lb higher today) in October under Ben Ffrench Davis; out of the handicap when appearing to run well 11 days later (1m2f, good) and he needs a second look on this reappearance.

10/1

5th

9

(7)

4th Nov 2025

Good To Soft

1m 2f 1y

Class 3

13:55 Redcar

Lesrico

8st 9lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Lisa Williamson

Lightly raced 5yo; off the mark on ninth start when a game winner at Doncaster 11 days ago (1m2f, soft); raised 5lb and competing in a higher grade here.

7/1

4/1

Form: 641222 D BF

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Dual winner who is holding his form well on all sorts of ground and has the same mark as when second at Ayr five weeks ago (1m2f); solid.
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5th

1

(4)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 43y

Class 4

15:55 Doncaster

Obito

10st 2lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Won twice last year on good ground, latterly over 1m2f; close to best form when second at Hamilton in June but has disappointed either side of that.

7/1

5th

1

(9)

19th Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

19:17 Ayr

Obito

9st 9lb

J: David Nolan

T: David O’Meara

Scored over C&D (good; also suited by soft) last summer and left his low-key reappearance run behind when keeping-on second at Hamilton (1m1f, good) a fortnight ago; still on a workable mark; live claims.

9/2

2nd

1

(1)

4th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 35y

Class 4

15:21 Hamilton

Obito

9st 9lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Always towards the rear on reappearance over C&D (good) three weeks ago but may have needed that run; won twice last summer (1m/1m2f, good; including here) and he's on a competitive mark on last autumn's form (including on soft ground); he can be in the mix if bouncing back.

6/1

7/1

Form: 054834 CD

Last run: 17 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Won his maiden over C&D in May and has run well in handicaps over 1m2f and 1m4f; wasn't on his game last time at Catterick but could bounce back.
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4th

6

(16)

12th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 56y

Class 4

17:18 York

Mafting

9st 7lb

J: James Doyle

T: David O’Meara

Put up 4lb for his Redcar win in April (1m2f, good to firm) but good second off this mark at Doncaster next time (1m4f, good to firm); hasn't done quite as well since; poor deaw.

8/1

4th

3

(1)

30th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 207y

Class 4

13:45 Beverley

Mafting

9st 3lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: David O’Meara

Failed to crack it in 2025 handicaps but reappeared to win off a reduced mark in nine-runner race at Redcar (1m2f, good to firm) this April; backed that up when second at Doncaster (1m4f, good to firm) and this is easier than the York Dante meeting handicap he contested last time.

5/1

9th

8

(12)

13th May 2026

Good

1m 3f 188y

Class 4

17:15 York

Mafting

9st 3lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Failed to crack it in 2025 handicaps but reappeared to win off a reduced mark in nine-runner race at Redcar (1m2f) this April; second of six when 10-11 at Doncaster (1m4f, again good to firm) 12 days later, which was just as good on form; each-way contender but a bit extra is needed if he's to take this.

6/1

25/1

Form: 445-00 C

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 0lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Historically well handicapped but has shown nothing in two runs following an absence.
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7th

8

(8)

11th Jul 2026

Good

1m 4f 63y

Class 5

17:00 Chester

Spirit Catcher

8st 11lb

J: Donagh Murphy

T: Philip Kirby

Has a modest strike-rate for current yard but is technically unexposed over today's trip; creditable second at Musselburgh (12.5f) in May in sole attempt beyond 1m2f; could go well off bottom weight.

9/1

5th

13

(6)

27th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 56y

Class 4

16:50 York

Spirit Catcher

10st 0lb

J: Miss Natasha Cookson

T: Philip Kirby

Unlike him to miss the break as last time and had been running well from 1m1f to 1m4f; the concerns are that he does look high enough in the weights and this is tougher than usual.

14/1

8th

2

(11)

10th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 68y

Class 6

21:00 Hamilton

Spirit Catcher

10st 1lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Philip Kirby

Returned to winning ways at Musselburgh (1m1f, good; from 4lb lower) in April and runner-up twice since, stamina seemingly overstretched behind the thriving Alpine Sierra at Musselburgh (12.5f) latest; enters calculations back over a more suitable 8.5f.

3/1

Form: 099900

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Talented as 2yo but hasn't looked the same horse since gelded and going nowhere at the minute.
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1st

1

(3)

9th Jul 2026

Good

1m 3f 39y

Class 6

15:10 Carlisle

Wolf Of Badenoch

10st 2lb

J: Stevie Donohoe

T: Tony Culhane & Stella Barclay

Winless since his debut in 2024 and he arrives below par, only sixth in 9.5f Wolverhampton handicap last time; also has his stamina to prove.

4/1

6th

7

(6)

16th Jun 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

20:54 Wolverhampton (AW)

Wolf Of Badenoch

9st 3lb

J: Stevie Donohoe

T: Tony Culhane & Stella Barclay

Second in a Group 2 for Hugo Palmer as a 2yo before proving hard to place last year; found his level again but twice turned over at short prices recently (latest third has been boosted since) and has stamina to prove upped from 1m back on the AW.

6/1

3rd

2

(1)

20th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:15 Ayr

Wolf Of Badenoch

9st 12lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: Tony Culhane & Stella Barclay

Very smart 2yo who has lost his way but off a much reduced mark he was a close fourth at Doncaster (1m, good to firm) after being well backed; he might well have won that race on another day as he hit some traffic.

6/4

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £67.20
Straight Forecast £77.57
Tricast £446.68
Trifecta £306.10

Selections

The Times:

Alcarath

TOPSPEED:

Mafting

SPOTLIGHT:

Have Secret

Daily Mail:

Obito

Telegraph:

Alcarath

The Guardian:

Alcarath

D Express:

Alcarath

Daily Mirror:

Alcarath

The Sun:

Alcarath

The Star:

Alcarath

Daily Record:

Alcarath

POSTDATA:

Mafting

RP RATINGS:

Have Secret