June 19 / 15.25 Redcar

15.25

Good

Marske Fabrications & Engineering Handicap (Straight Mile Series Qualifier)

  • Prize money: £8100
  • 0m 7f 219y
  • Class 3
  • 11 runners
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Marske Fabrications & Engineering Handicap (Straight Mile Series Qualifier)

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

11/2 (Won)

  • Win: £4.50
  • Place: £1.90

Form: 21-394 BF

Last run: 34 days

W: 10st 3lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
3-9; didn't enjoy much luck when sent off one of the market leaders for the Thirsk Hunt Cup (1m, good to firm) last month, but ran his race when beaten just over a length into fourth of 13 over the same C&D (good) a fortnight later; one for the shortlist down another 1lb.
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2nd

4

(8)

12th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 43y

Class 2

16:48 Doncaster

City Of Poets

9st 5lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: James Tate

Unraced on softer than good; up in trip when tidy 2l winner at Windsor (1m2f, good to firm) one month ago, which was his second turf win this summer and his best performance; up 5lb but not fully exposed at this trip.

8/1

1st

3

(2)

13th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 3

19:41 Windsor

City Of Poets

9st 13lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: James Tate

Both handicap wins have come by narrow margins at Class 3 level and it was a deep Class 2 in which he made no impact last time at Sandown; he's not handicapped out of it if he stays this longer distance (unraced beyond 8.6f).

5/1

10th

17

(1)

4th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

14:25 Sandown

City Of Poets

8st 8lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: James Tate

Has gained both handicap wins in tight finishes at Class 3 level, including at Redcar latest start; may well come up short in this better grade, for all that he receives weight all round.

16/1

11/2

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 3-7614 CD BF

Last run: 18 days

W: 10st 0lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Respectable effort when fourth of 12 at Newbury (1m, good to firm) this month and the return here makes him especially interesting given he is 2-2 over C&D; drying ground a positive.
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3rd

1

(1)

15th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 135y

Class 3

19:20 Lingfield

Classic Encounter

9st 11lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: George Boughey

Gained a third win when beating Desert Shadow at Redcar (1m, good to firm) in May and he went down narrowly over that C&D (good; third has won since) four weeks ago; leading claims from an unchanged mark.

Evs

2nd

3

(6)

19th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 219y

Class 3

15:25 Redcar

Classic Encounter

10st 0lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: George Boughey

Respectable effort when fourth of 12 at Newbury (1m, good to firm) this month and the return here makes him especially interesting given he is 2-2 over C&D; drying ground a positive.

11/2

4th

1

(9)

1st Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

14:50 Newbury

Classic Encounter

9st 13lb

J: Jack Callan

T: George Boughey

Took full advantage of the drop into Class 4 company when readily seeing off five rivals at Redcar last week (1m, good to firm); penalised in a deeper race but he still commands serious respect.

5/2

10/1

  • Place: £3.00

Form: 83-730 CD

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Found 1m2f too far at York five weeks ago but the return here is a positive given his course record (111373); still 3lb above his last winning mark but holds each-way claims with a tongue-tie given a go.
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6th

14

(7)

6th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 56y

Class 3

15:15 York

Double Parked

9st 4lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

C&D winner on good in June but hard to warm to after finishing behind some in here two weeks ago when 40-1.

14/1

13th

22

(15)

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 56y

Class 2

17:20 York

Double Parked

8st 7lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Tim Easterby

C&D winner on good in June but held off this mark in a Class 3 over 1m1f at Hamilton 11 days ago and this is even harder.

28/1

5th

8

(6)

11th Aug 2026

Good To Soft

1m 1f 35y

Class 3

19:00 Hamilton

Double Parked

9st 11lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Bounced back from a lesser effort when narrowly beaten in a first-time tongue-tie at Redcar (1m, good) in June before winning at York (1m2f, good) next time; won't mind this drop back in trip and holds claims off this 4lb higher mark.

9/1

12/1

Form: 316085 D

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Rated much lower on turf (2-20) than on the AW (5-22); hasn't run at all badly in his last two starts on grass including when eighth of 28 in the Victoria Cup; each-way claims down another 2lb.
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5th

4

(4)

5th Sep 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

14:20 Kempton (AW)

Nikovo

9st 6lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Michael Herrington

Consistent type who arrives on a high after coming from the rear to win convincingly off lower turf mark at Newmarket (7f) in July; 7lb higher here but he's just as effective at 1m and not ruled out.

8/1

1st

4

(9)

31st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

19:32 Newmarket (July)

Nikovo

9st 9lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Michael Herrington

In-form 7yo who has reached the frame in his last three runs including when third of 11 in a C&D handicap (good to firm) three weeks ago; finished ahead of Exposure in that race and he has each-way claims again.

4/1

3rd

5

(6)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

17:10 Newmarket (July)

Nikovo

9st 11lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Michael Herrington

Gained last three wins on Newcastle AW; ran respectably back there on latest start; has bits of encouraging turf form this term but it's over two years since his last success in this sphere.

8/1

OUR TIP

Form: 08-054 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 10st 2lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Has shown signs of a resurgence and is back down to 0-90 company for the first time since successful at Ayr (1m) last July, but all four wins have come on soft ground so drying conditions wouldn't be ideal; stable triple-handed.
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7th

1

(9)

30th Aug 2026

Soft

1m 1f 207y

Class 3

13:40 Beverley

Theoryofeverything

10st 2lb

J: Jason Hart

T: David O’Meara

Off a good mark he wore down a subsequent winner at Ayr (1m, good) and getting back on softer ground is a plus; raised just 3lb and he's on the shortlist; stays this far.

10/1

1st

1

(10)

8th Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

19:00 Ayr

Theoryofeverything

9st 11lb

J: Jason Hart

T: David O’Meara

Well handicapped on his best form and some of that has been here, although not on his latest visit in July when only eighth; however, he's one of a few in here who would appreciate softening ground and firmly enters the reckoning.

4/1

8th

2

(7)

5th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

17:00 Ayr

Theoryofeverything

10st 2lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: David O’Meara

Has produced his peak RPR of 102 in both C&D attempts, including a win off 3lb higher in this race last year; Conor Whiteley takes off a bonus 5lb; interesting returned to this scenario.

6/1

Form: 32763-

Last run: 250 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Made a winning debut at Newcastle (7f, AW) early last year and placed over this trip and further in four of his six subsequent starts; has since left William Haggas for 16,000gns and the market should indicate what is expected on stable debut after 250 days off; cheekpieces given a go.
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8th

2

(3)

29th Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 100y

Class 5

16:45 Beverley

Regalian

10st 0lb

J: David Nolan

T: Tony Coyle & Kaine Wood

Form figures of 68886 since leaving William Haggas; eased a further 2lb but it doesn't look enough.

8/1

6th

4

(5)

22nd Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 219y

Class 4

17:25 Redcar

Regalian

9st 11lb

J: David Nolan

T: Tony Coyle & Kaine Wood

Form figures of 6888 since leaving William Haggas; has dropped 10lb for his troubles but best watched for now.

10/1

8th

4

(7)

10th Aug 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

15:15 Ayr

Regalian

10st 1lb

J: David Nolan

T: Tony Coyle & Kaine Wood

Started out for current yard with encouraging Redcar sixth in June but he has failed to build on it in a pair of 1m Newcastle handicaps since; needs to take a step forward.

20/1

Form: 86-305 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 13lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced and mainly disappointing since his last success in August 2024, the exception being when beaten under a length into third of nine on his reappearance over C&D (good to firm) in April; now 3lb lower but he has become hard to predict.
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8th

10

(10)

27th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

19:00 Southwell (AW)

New Image

9st 5lb

J: David Probert

T: Michael Herrington

2-2 here (5f/7f), but remains unexposed on the AW after just four outings; not at his best on turf lately, but the return here makes him worth a second look on stable debut (same owners).

12/1

5th

6

(3)

8th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 212y

Class 3

15:34 Haydock

New Image

9st 3lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: David O’Meara

Reappeared with close third at Redcar in April but hasn't built on it, including last of 15 at Thirsk last weekend; hopes are pinned on a first-time visor having a revitalising effect with Oisin Murphy taking the reins.

10/1

15th

9

(11)

1st Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

15:47 Thirsk

New Image

9st 3lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Won four times in 2024; just two runs last year and reappeared this April with close third at Redcar; down to a dangerous mark but he hasn't really shone on his last four starts and has to turn things around.

10/1

4/1

Form: 261-01 CD

Last run: 64 days

W: 9st 11lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Has mainly proved consistent since joining this yard (233213126101), his latest win coming by a head at Ripon (1m, good to soft) in April; probably needs a bit more back up in grade and may not want the ground to dry out too much.
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4th

7

(8)

31st Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

15:40 Ripon

Milteye

8st 13lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Harriet Bethell

Ran creditably at Ayr in the latest start of his light 2026 campaign; steps back up in grade but could go well returned to this scenario, having gained his most recent success over C&D (in April).

12/1

5th

4

(3)

8th Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

19:00 Ayr

Milteye

9st 8lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Harriet Bethell

Ran moderately on most recent outing 50 days ago but mostly consistent for current yard and any rain would be much welcomed.

10/1

Form: 5-0409 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 2lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Has dropped 8lb lower than when last winning a handicap for good reason; his last two starts didn't suggest a return to winning ways was imminent.
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15th

19

(3)

6th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 192y

Class 4

17:00 York

Empirestateofmind

8st 12lb

J: Jack Dace

T: John & Sean Quinn

C&D winner whose mark has tumbled this year, but for good reason; a major revival is necessary.

66/1

10th

11

(8)

25th Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 4

16:00 Newcastle (AW)

Empirestateofmind

9st 1lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: John & Sean Quinn

A fair 1m1f winner in 2025 but arrives out of sorts, beating one in 1m handicap at Pontefract eight days ago; others are preferred.

40/1

Form: 411-

Last run: 239 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Improved in three starts over 6f on the AW in the autumn, winning novices at Kempton and Southwell; still something of an unknown quantity now making her handicap/turf debut after eight months off, but her pedigree suggests the extra 2f may not be an issue; market helpful.
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11th

10

(9)

19th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 219y

Class 3

15:25 Redcar

Fiery Damsel

9st 4lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Improved in three starts over 6f on the AW in the autumn, winning novices at Kempton and Southwell; still something of an unknown quantity now making her handicap/turf debut after eight months off, but her pedigree suggests the extra 2f may not be an issue; market helpful.

7/2

1st

1

(6)

23rd Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

17:00 Southwell (AW)

Fiery Damsel

9st 9lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Sneaked into the frame over C&D on debut, then scored at Kempton (6f) later in September; incurs a penalty but Jack Callan takes off a useful 5lb; open to further progress in any case; respected.

5/2

1st

2

(4)

24th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:40 Kempton (AW)

Fiery Damsel

9st 2lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Weak 16-1 shot but some promise when fourth at Southwell (6f, Polytrack; Angel Love second) three weeks ago; should be capable of better.

12/1

Form: 234-69

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 13lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
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No Results Found

Non-runners

Blue To Blue

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £17.40
Straight Forecast £16.18
Tricast £133.47
Trifecta £139.70

Selections

NEWMARKET:

Fiery Damsel

Daily Mail:

Milteye

SPOTLIGHT:

Classic Encounter

The Times:

Blue To Blue

The Guardian:

City Of Poets

TOPSPEED:

Regalian

Telegraph:

Double Parked

POSTDATA:

New Image

The Sun:

Nikovo

D Express:

Fiery Damsel

The Star:

Fiery Damsel

RP RATINGS:

Classic Encounter

Daily Mirror:

Milteye

Daily Record:

Milteye