April 30 / 17.02 Redcar

17.02

Good To Firm

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  • Prize money: £4187.2
  • 1m 2f 1y
  • Class 5
  • 6 runners
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Runners: 6 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly sunny

4/6 (Won)

  • Win: £1.84
  • Place: £1.30

Form: 37-42

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Camelot colt who improved upon his 7f/1m maiden form when short-headed on recent handicap debut at Yarmouth (1m2f, good to firm), where he was nicely clear of the third; returns to action before a rise in the weights kicks in and he's a very strong candidate.
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3rd

2

(3)

18th May 2026

Good

1m 3f 99y

Class 5

19:10 Windsor

King Of Berkshire

9st 9lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Andrew Balding

Camelot colt who went close on handicap debut at Yarmouth (1m2f, good to firm) last month before making virtually all in similar conditions at Redcar nine days later; this is tougher off 6lb higher but he pulled clear with the runner-up last time and he's still unexposed; respected.

5/2

1st

3

(2)

30th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 1y

Class 5

17:02 Redcar

King Of Berkshire

9st 2lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Andrew Balding

Camelot colt who improved upon his 7f/1m maiden form when short-headed on recent handicap debut at Yarmouth (1m2f, good to firm), where he was nicely clear of the third; returns to action before a rise in the weights kicks in and he's a very strong candidate.

4/6

2nd

3

(3)

21st Apr 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 23y

Class 5

15:10 Yarmouth

King Of Berkshire

9st 8lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Andrew Balding

Sent off favourite when third of six here over 7f on his debut last year and he was well beaten at York (1m, good) next time; 16l fourth on his return at Southwell (1m, AW) 26 days ago but he could be suited by this longer trip on handicap debut.

6/1

4/1

  • Place: £1.10

Form: 065-23

Last run: 41 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Went close on stable debut at Kempton (1m, AW) in February and again ran well when third of six at Lingfield (1m2f, AW) latest; however, it's possible he's better at a shorter trip and best form thus far has come on AW.
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12th

5

(4)

14th May 2026

Good

1m 3f 188y

Class 4

17:15 York

Sudbury Hill

9st 7lb

J: William Buick

T: Harry Derham

Best efforts to take minor honours in handicaps for new stable on all three starts this season, over 1m2f on last two occasions; lost out in a sustained duel at Redcar (good to firm) last time but kept on well; not the most stoutly bred and today's extra distance needs to spark some improvement.

9/1

2nd

1

(5)

30th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 1y

Class 5

17:02 Redcar

Sudbury Hill

9st 9lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: Harry Derham

Went close on stable debut at Kempton (1m, AW) in February and again ran well when third of six at Lingfield (1m2f, AW) latest; however, it's possible he's better at a shorter trip and best form thus far has come on AW.

4/1

3rd

7

(3)

20th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

14:42 Lingfield (AW)

Sudbury Hill

9st 1lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: Harry Derham

Comfortably the fastest finisher in a well-run 1m handicap at Kempton on last month's stable debut, beaten just a neck; stamina for the extra 2f has to be taken on trust but his stable are going well over jumps and he could still have mileage in this mark.

7/1

OUR TIP

Form: 36-138

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Soundly beaten when back on turf at Musselburgh (1m, good) this month but may have been unsuited by first-time cheekpieces (which are now left off); running well over 1m on AW previously, when shaping as though this longer trip may suit, and he's not ruled out.
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4th

2

(4)

13th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:42 Bath

Just A Gambler

9st 7lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Charlie Johnston

Gained a breakthrough win on his return at Chelmsford (1m) in March but below par more recently; well-held third of six in 1m2f Redcar handicap last time; blinkers are reached for.

4/1

3rd

2

(6)

30th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 1y

Class 5

17:02 Redcar

Just A Gambler

9st 3lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Charlie Johnston

Soundly beaten when back on turf at Musselburgh (1m, good) this month but may have been unsuited by first-time cheekpieces (which are now left off); running well over 1m on AW previously, when shaping as though this longer trip may suit, and he's not ruled out.

7/1

8th

5

(9)

12th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 2y

Class 5

16:15 Musselburgh

Just A Gambler

9st 4lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Charlie Johnston

Made a successful handicap/seasonal debut at Chelmsford (1m, AW) last month and ran just as well when beaten just over a length into third of nine behind Blues And Royals at Kempton (1m, AW) 13 days later; 3lb better off, but his rival was making his reappearance; cheekpieces given a go.

7/1

Form: 30-5

Last run: 15 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
She's raced three times (7f-8.4f) and her most promising effort came when keeping on for third of five over 7f here last October on debut; this Ulysses filly could improve for the step up in trip on handicap debut and is one to watch in the betting.
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4th

5

(4)

30th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 1y

Class 5

17:02 Redcar

Yorkies Dream

8st 13lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

She's raced three times (7f-8.4f) and her most promising effort came when keeping on for third of five over 7f here last October on debut; this Ulysses filly could improve for the step up in trip on handicap debut and is one to watch in the betting.

12/1

5th

9

(6)

15th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 100y

Class 4

13:40 Beverley

Yorkies Dream

9st 1lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Finished well for third of five on 7f Redcar debut (good to soft) last October but form is nothing specials and she was well beaten at Bath later in the month.

28/1

11

(5)

30th Oct 2025

Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

13:25 Bath

Yorkies Dream

9st 2lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Michael & David Easterby

Made a nice debut when also hooded at Redcar (7f, good to soft), finishing well for third; the runner-up won a decent race there earlier this week; bred to stay 1m+; respected.

4/1

12/1

Form: 0556-

Last run: 203 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Soundly beaten sixth of eight on nursery debut at Newcastle (1m, AW) last October but that doesn't tell the full story as he came home first of the three that raced on the near side; reappears with trainer in fine form and it will be no surprise to see him give a good account.
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1st

2

(1)

30th May 2026

Good

1m 4f 13y

Class 6

17:17 Catterick

Red Rifle

9st 8lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Grant Tuer

Unplaced in six starts and has been well beaten in all three handicaps; slipping to a more workable mark but has plenty to prove at present, not least over this longer trip.

16/1

11th

7

(11)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 213y

Class 6

19:40 Doncaster

Red Rifle

9st 8lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Grant Tuer

Drawn away from the action on his nursery debut last backend and pulled hard upped to 1m2f on his comeback; likely he's capable of better but he was well held each time and is more exposed than some.

25/1

5th

4

(1)

30th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 1y

Class 5

17:02 Redcar

Red Rifle

9st 1lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Grant Tuer

Soundly beaten sixth of eight on nursery debut at Newcastle (1m, AW) last October but that doesn't tell the full story as he came home first of the three that raced on the near side; reappears with trainer in fine form and it will be no surprise to see him give a good account.

12/1

14/1

Form: 40755-

Last run: 215 days

W: 8st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Finished held in fifth last September in her two nurseries (8.4f/1m); however, she showed signs of promise previously and, being by Waldgeist, the step up in trip may well prove to be a positive move on her reappearance, for which she wears first-time cheekpieces.
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3rd

3

(1)

26th May 2026

Good

1m 5f 218y

Class 5

15:20 Redcar

Fairydale

8st 8lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Unplaced in six starts and unraced beyond 1m2f; usually held up in her races but not sure if this will pan out ideally for her; blinkers return.

14/1

6th

6

(3)

30th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 1y

Class 5

17:02 Redcar

Fairydale

8st 9lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Finished held in fifth last September in her two nurseries (8.4f/1m); however, she showed signs of promise previously and, being by Waldgeist, the step up in trip may well prove to be a positive move on her reappearance, for which she wears first-time cheekpieces.

14/1

7

(2)

27th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

14:15 Ripon

Fairydale

8st 13lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

Minor promise in her qualifying races and was only fifth of seven on nursery debut (soft); needs some assistance from the new headgear.

14/1

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Payout
Exacta £2.70
Straight Forecast £2.35
Trifecta £5.40

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

King Of Berkshire

The Times:

Just A Gambler

RP RATINGS:

King Of Berkshire

TOPSPEED:

King Of Berkshire

POSTDATA:

King Of Berkshire

Telegraph:

King Of Berkshire

The Guardian:

King Of Berkshire

Daily Mail:

King Of Berkshire

D Express:

King Of Berkshire

Daily Mirror:

King Of Berkshire

The Star:

King Of Berkshire

Daily Record:

King Of Berkshire