May 18 / 16.10 Redcar

16.10

Good

racingtv.com Handicap (Div I)

  • Prize money: £3140.4
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • Class 6
  • 10 runners
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Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

7/1 (Won)

  • Win: £11.10
  • Place: £3.30

Form: 7-3920

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Seven-race maiden; has a tendency to race too freely and needs to rebound from a disappointing effort last time but his second of 17 at Leicester (7f, good) two starts ago was a good effort; enters calculations.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
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Verdict Starting price

1st

4

(4)

18th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

16:10 Redcar

Maximum Velocity

9st 6lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

Seven-race maiden; has a tendency to race too freely and needs to rebound from a disappointing effort last time but his second of 17 at Leicester (7f, good) two starts ago was a good effort; enters calculations.

7/1

10th

7

(11)

25th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

16:35 Doncaster

Maximum Velocity

9st 2lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Nigel Tinkler

Dandy Man gelding who arrives in very good nick, second of 17 in 7f Leicester handicap 12 days ago; he can go well again despite a 2lb weights rise in his bid for a maiden success.

5/1

OUR TIP

12/1

  • Place: £2.60

Form: 00443-

Last run: 192 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
0-5 as a 2yo for Nigel Tinkler but rallied well for fourth on nursery debut at Newcastle (6f, AW) in October and was denied clear run when third over that C&D a few weeks later; upped in trip for stable debut; could have a say if fully tuned up.
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2nd

2

(9)

18th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

16:10 Redcar

Hey Havana

9st 8lb

J: Sam James

T: Geoffrey Harker

0-5 as a 2yo for Nigel Tinkler but rallied well for fourth on nursery debut at Newcastle (6f, AW) in October and was denied clear run when third over that C&D a few weeks later; upped in trip for stable debut; could have a say if fully tuned up.

12/1

5

(7)

4th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Hey Havana

9st 4lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

Well beaten on his first two starts but there was more encouragement to be gleaned from his latest fourth of eight at Redcar 18 days ago (5f, good); stable can get rapid improvers in this division and another step forward could be forthcoming.

7/1

2

(5)

16th Sep 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

14:33 Redcar

Hey Havana

9st 7lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Nigel Tinkler

Big prices and always behind in two 6f novices at Thirsk; modest handicaps will offer more scope in due course.

100/1

9/2

  • Place: £1.40

Form: 6-5372 C

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
By far the most exposed of these, having raced 18 times, but gave good account when second to progressive rival here (1m, good) 11 days ago and should be okay back at 7f.
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6th

5

(2)

28th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

14:35 Ripon

Harswell River

9st 5lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Roger Fell

Exposed, having raced 19 times, but has placed three times at up to 1m at Redcar (good/good to firm) this spring; handily drawn for one who tends to race close to the pace; should go well for in-form Roger Fell.

2/1

3rd

7

(8)

18th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

16:10 Redcar

Harswell River

9st 0lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Roger Fell

By far the most exposed of these, having raced 18 times, but gave good account when second to progressive rival here (1m, good) 11 days ago and should be okay back at 7f.

9/2

2nd

5

(1)

7th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 219y

Class 6

19:50 Redcar

Harswell River

9st 4lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Roger Fell

Ran poorly at Wetherby only 11 days ago but her two best RPRs have come over this C&D, namely a win on good to soft last year and a third on good to firm last month.

8/1

Form: 5778-

Last run: 230 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Unexposed after only four runs but was unable to land a telling blow when upped to 7f for nursery debut at Newcastle (AW; first-time blinkers) in September and this is her first run since.
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Verdict Starting price

5th

2

(3)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 182y

Class 6

15:40 Carlisle

Only Dream Big

9st 8lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Tim Easterby

Improved upon her four 2yo runs when close fourth in handicap at Redcar (7f, good) on recent reappearance, when a stumble didn't help; firmly in calculations on the back of that effort.

7/2

4th

6

(6)

18th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

16:10 Redcar

Only Dream Big

9st 3lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Unexposed after only four runs but was unable to land a telling blow when upped to 7f for nursery debut at Newcastle (AW; first-time blinkers) in September and this is her first run since.

25/1

8th

8

(5)

30th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Only Dream Big

9st 6lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Similar RPRs in 6f novices under varying conditions; always a chance that blinkers might trigger something.

14/1

Form: 54-5

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Out of a Listed-placed 1m AW winner; showed no more than minor promise in her three qualifying races (6f-7f) but represents a top stable and it won't be a surprise if she makes the necessary improvement.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

1

(1)

18th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

16:10 Redcar

Perfect Ruler

9st 9lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: William Haggas

Out of a Listed-placed 1m AW winner; showed no more than minor promise in her three qualifying races (6f-7f) but represents a top stable and it won't be a surprise if she makes the necessary improvement.

9/4

5th

3

(4)

2nd May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

14:10 Thirsk

Perfect Ruler

9st 2lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: William Haggas

Modest form in two juvenile runs over 6f (good and heavy) but she went off shortish prices each time and her 3yo career could be more fruitful, especially over a trip that should suit; market can guide on comeback.

13/2

5th

7

(2)

3rd Jul 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

15:10 Haydock

Perfect Ruler

9st 2lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: William Haggas

By Night Of Thunder; first foal; dam 1m AW winner (RPR 97), half-sister to two winners out of 1m2f winner (82); top Newmarket trainer is 9-35 (26%) with 2yos here in the last five seasons; one to consider on debut.

3/1

7th
3 (3)
Full Gas

9/2

Form: 4-8942

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
No threat to winner but made good headway from the rear to finish second at Haydock (6f, good to firm; first-time cheekpieces) last month; eased in grade here and looks well worth another crack at 7f; good chance.
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7th

3

(3)

18th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

16:10 Redcar

Full Gas

9st 7lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Kevin Ryan

No threat to winner but made good headway from the rear to finish second at Haydock (6f, good to firm; first-time cheekpieces) last month; eased in grade here and looks well worth another crack at 7f; good chance.

9/2

2nd

11

(10)

25th Apr 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

16:20 Haydock

Full Gas

8st 11lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Kevin Ryan

More encouraging signs with his staying-on fourth of 13 at Newcastle (6f) 12 days ago; dropped 2lb for his troubles and now has headgear added for the first time; could have a bigger effort lurking.

11/1

4th

9

(6)

13th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:00 Newcastle (AW)

Full Gas

9st 4lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Kevin Ryan

Two handicap runs have resulted in heavy defeats, the latest at Pontefract last week (had excuses); not solid but his best run did come at this track (7f).

20/1

Form: 5474-9

Last run: 23 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Soundly beaten on seasonal debut at Doncaster (7f, good to firm) three weeks ago and has now been unplaced all seven starts; needs to have taken significant benefit from that recent outing.
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Verdict Starting price

8th

9

(2)

18th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

16:10 Redcar

Twilight Serenade

8st 12lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Soundly beaten on seasonal debut at Doncaster (7f, good to firm) three weeks ago and has now been unplaced all seven starts; needs to have taken significant benefit from that recent outing.

14/1

9th

11

(12)

25th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

16:35 Doncaster

Twilight Serenade

8st 10lb

J: William Cox

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Just poor form shown as 2yo, tried in visor when a below-par fourth in 7f Wolverhampton nursery in November; needs a subsequent gelding operation to spark improvement.

20/1

7th

4

(6)

31st Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

16:45 Southwell (AW)

Twilight Serenade

9st 5lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

Badly handicapped on what he has achieved in his four starts but he has been running over shorter and stepping up to a mile looks sure to suit; has a bigger effort in him.

6/1

16/1

Form: 76773-

Last run: 202 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Safely held in both nurseries in October, latterly when third of five at Catterick (6f, soft), and needs to have made some progress during 202-day layoff; cheekpieces removed after one use.
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9th

8

(10)

18th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

16:10 Redcar

Queenies Pal

9st 0lb

J: Jamie Gormley

T: Noel Wilson

Safely held in both nurseries in October, latterly when third of five at Catterick (6f, soft), and needs to have made some progress during 202-day layoff; cheekpieces removed after one use.

16/1

3rd

7

(2)

28th Oct 2025

Soft

0m 5f 212y

Class 6

13:40 Catterick

Queenies Pal

9st 1lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Noel Wilson

Two nursery runs over further have yielded no improvement; drops back in trip with cheekpieces fitted; not a solid option.

20/1

3rd

7

(2)

28th Oct 2025

Soft

0m 5f 212y

Class 6

13:40 Catterick

Queenies Pal

9st 1lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Noel Wilson

Two nursery runs over further have yielded no improvement; drops back in trip with cheekpieces fitted; not a solid option.

20/1

16/1

Form: 0-886

Last run: 16 days

W: 8st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Made a lot of the running and wasn't beaten far when sixth of nine on recent handicap debut at Doncaster (7f, good to firm; first-time cheekpieces) but needs to find something extra here.
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10th

10

(7)

18th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

16:10 Redcar

Go Teejay

8st 9lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Craig Lidster

Made a lot of the running and wasn't beaten far when sixth of nine on recent handicap debut at Doncaster (7f, good to firm; first-time cheekpieces) but needs to find something extra here.

16/1

6th

9

(3)

2nd May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

19:32 Doncaster

Go Teejay

8st 5lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Craig Lidster

Little promise shown in his three outings thus far, beating one in 6f novice at Pontefract recently; cheekpieces on for handicap debut.

33/1

8th

2

(8)

7th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

13:57 Pontefract

Go Teejay

9st 7lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Craig Lidster

Down the field in a couple of 6f events (turf/AW); likely to be more interesting in handicaps shortly.

100/1

Form: 56973

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
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Payout
Exacta £88.90
Straight Forecast £70.10
Tricast £351.78
Trifecta £423.70

Selections

NEWMARKET:

Perfect Ruler

SPOTLIGHT:

Full Gas

POSTDATA:

Harswell River

Daily Mail:

Forever Twenty

Telegraph:

Perfect Ruler

D Express:

Perfect Ruler

Daily Mirror:

Perfect Ruler

Daily Record:

Perfect Ruler

The Sun:

Harswell River

RP RATINGS:

Full Gas

The Times:

Full Gas

The Guardian:

Full Gas

The Star:

Full Gas