April 10 / 17.11 Redcar

17.11

Soft

Woodsmith Construction Handicap (SDDE Smith Group Straight Mile Series Qualifier)

  • Prize money: £3480.6
  • 0m 7f 219y
  • Class 6
  • 9 runners
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Woodsmith Construction Handicap (SDDE Smith Group Straight Mile Series Qualifier)

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

6/1 (Won)

  • Win: £7.00
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 9233-2

Last run: 27 days

W: 8st 9lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Ended 2022 with three placed efforts in nurseries; ran as well as ever when second at Newcastle on his return four weeks ago; soft ground an unknown.
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11th

9

(11)

27th May 2024

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

13:45 Redcar

Camacho Star

9st 6lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

Course scorer but he arrives below par, only sixth of nine to Odd Socks Havana in 1m handicap at Newcastle 31 days ago; needs to take a big step forward.

12/1

11th

9

(11)

27th May 2024

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

13:45 Redcar

Camacho Star

9st 6lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

Course scorer but he arrives below par, only sixth of nine to Odd Socks Havana in 1m handicap at Newcastle 31 days ago; needs to take a big step forward.

12/1

6th

3

(9)

26th Apr 2024

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Camacho Star

9st 6lb

J: Paula Muir

T: Kevin Ryan

Gets away with this trip but it's easy to argue 7f suits ideally; pulled hard on heavy ground last time and is better than that but he'd been turned over as favourite three times on the spin previously and there's little room for manoeuvre off this mark.

8/1

7/2

  • Place: £1.20

Form: 97432-

Last run: 160 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Improving in handicaps in the autumn, notably when a 1l second to an improver over C&D in November (heavy ground; pair 9l clear); 3lb rise may underestimate him; major player.
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5th

8

(8)

19th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

18:10 Chelmsford (AW)

Edmund Ironside

9st 1lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Michael Attwater

1-28 but looked as though he might be on the way back when beaten 3l into fourth of ten behind Kessaar Power over C&D in October in a first-time visor; now 7lb better off, but the headgear was missing when not so good back here a fortnight ago and is missing again today.

17/2

5th

8

(8)

19th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

18:10 Chelmsford (AW)

Edmund Ironside

9st 1lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Michael Attwater

raced in second

17/2

7th

11

(1)

5th Dec 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

19:40 Chelmsford (AW)

Edmund Ironside

8st 12lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Michael Attwater

midfield

8/1

8/1

  • Place: £1.80

Form: 6864-

Last run: 168 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Not beaten far into fourth on his nursery debut at Newcastle in October (7f), the best of his four 2yo runs; 1m should suit and he's been gelded so better could be on the cards; stable also runs Roaring Ralph.
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10th

4

(3)

22nd May 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 6y

Class 5

20:52 Pontefract

Arkenstaar

9st 6lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

He was gaining his first win away from Hamilton when landing a C&D handicap last October off a 2lb lower mark; promising return to action at his beloved Hamilton 19 days ago; that should have blown away any cobwebs and he rates a strong contender for a yard who could be hitting top gear judged on recent results.

9/2

3rd

4

(2)

3rd May 2026

Good

1m 0f 68y

Class 5

15:53 Hamilton

Arkenstaar

9st 7lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

One of his seven wins here came in this race two seasons ago; had the benefit of a run that year and record after this sort of break isn't overly encouraging; however, his course record is too good to ignore, he's on a competitive mark and goes on all ground.

7/2

1

(7)

14th Oct 2025

Good

1m 0f 53y

Class 5

16:14 Leicester

Arkenstaar

9st 9lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Michael Dods

Prevailed by a neck at Pontefract (1m, soft) last week, making it three wins from his last four starts and recording first success away from Hamilton; only 3lb higher even with another penalty; respected in current form.

4/1

Form: 33614- D

Last run: 154 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Improved once moving into nurseries, placed twice on fast ground at Beverley before winning over 1m at Southwell; further progress likely this time around but untested on slower than good.
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8

(4)

16th Aug 2025

Good

1m 1f 170y

Class 6

16:59 Ripon

My Honey B

9st 4lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Michael & David Easterby

Winless in two years and has regressed sharply this season, proving inconsistent in the visor in 0-55 company of late; doesn't make obvious appeal.

20/1

8

(4)

10th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

14:30 Leicester

My Honey B

9st 3lb

J: Sam James

T: Michael & David Easterby

Hasn't won since landing a three-timer in the summer of 2023; has struggled in handicaps this year but stayed on well up in trip when third of 12 in a classified at Newcastle (1m2f, AW) nine days ago; needs to step up back in a handicap.

12/1

5

(12)

1st Aug 2025

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

14:05 Newcastle (AW)

My Honey B

9st 9lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Michael & David Easterby

Only one piece of worthwhile form since completing a turf hat-trick in the summer of 2023 and has never attempted this far before, but she drops into this company for the first time; market support would be interesting.

9/1

Form: 009-

Last run: 219 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Only beat two rivals home in his three juvenile starts; longer trip, gelding operation and switch to low-grade handicap all fair reasons to expect better; yard also runs Knights Spear.
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8th

8

(8)

10th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 7f 96y

Class 6

17:00 Beverley

Eyeofthebeholder

8st 11lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Not a lot in three juvenile runs and it's been a similar tale in handicaps (7f-1m2f); more new headgear tried.

14/1

5th

5

(2)

1st Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 6f 195y

Class 6

20:30 Carlisle

Eyeofthebeholder

9st 4lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

pushed along soon after start, prominent

20/1

8th

8

(6)

27th Apr 2023

Good To Soft

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

17:08 Beverley

Eyeofthebeholder

8st 10lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Struggled on his three 2yo starts (6f/7f) and beaten 6l when fifth of eight on recent handicap debut at Redcar (1m, soft), but he could improve for that reappearance outing and the dam's side of his pedigree indicates this step up in trip will be a plus; not ruled out in first-time blinkers.

16/1

Form: 500-

Last run: 188 days

W: 8st 10lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Poor form in three 2yo runs; as with stablemate Eyeofthebeholder he should do better this year; betting revealing.
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12th

15

(4)

28th Aug 2023

Good

1m 1f 170y

Class 6

16:45 Ripon

Knights Spear

8st 7lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

3yo is 0-10 and has shown only very modest form.

50/1

3rd

8

(3)

19th Aug 2023

Good

1m 4f 10y

Class 6

16:58 Ripon

Knights Spear

9st 0lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Unplaced in all nine starts; blinkered on last three, with best effort this term on first occasion (fourth over 1m6f on good to firm) but beaten out of sight in the mud next time and soundly beaten on latest; risky.

20/1

7th

12

(5)

12th Aug 2023

Good To Soft

1m 5f 218y

Class 6

17:35 Redcar

Knights Spear

8st 5lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Unplaced in all eight starts; shaped with some promise at Thirsk (1m6f, good to firm) last month and he had an excuse in the mud at Nottingham last week but he was beaten out of sight in that race and others are more convincing; tongue-tie worn last time is removed.

33/1

25/1

Form: 9866

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Offered some hope on his third start (7f, Tapeta) but well beaten on last month's handicap debut back at Newcastle; step up to 1m, switch to turf and addition of a visor are possible sources of improvement but such progress is a must if he's to feature.
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12th

6

(6)

18th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

17:35 Doncaster

Pub Club

9st 7lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Hugo Palmer

Habitual slow starter; has become well handicapped and sound run last time at Carlisle (6f, good to firm) when never-nearer fourth to Beautron (runs in the 5.00); return to 7f may suit and chance off his current mark.

10/1

4th

2

(3)

2nd Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 5f 182y

Class 6

15:25 Carlisle

Pub Club

9st 9lb

J: William Carver

T: Hugo Palmer

dwelt start, towards rear, ridden over 2f out, kept on inside final furlong

10/1

4

(3)

25th May 2023

Good To Firm

0m 5f 212y

Class 6

15:40 Catterick

Pub Club

9st 9lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Hugo Palmer

Moderate performer based on his three starts since being gelded; neither visor nor blinkers have made any significant difference on his last two outings (both 1m); much more needed dropping back in trip.

25/1

OUR TIP

Form: 558-

Last run: 219 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Showed some promise on his first two runs at two (good ground) before a lesser run on soft in September; gelded over the winter; looks a likely improver now handicapping but the ground is an unknown (half-sister Sandrine won the Albany on heavy which offers hope).
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Verdict Starting price

1st

1

(8)

20th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 50y

Class 5

16:12 Ayr

Roaring Ralph

9st 9lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Won three in a row at Southwell (1m, AW) earlier this year and solid second there (1m) a fortnight ago; he won here in 2024 and holds strong claims if transferring his fine recent form back to turf.

3/1

2nd

4

(11)

7th May 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

18:30 Southwell (AW)

Roaring Ralph

9st 7lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Michael Dods

Has been in good form since the turn of the year and completed a C&D hat-trick when pulling clear to record a comfortable success 40 days ago; now steps back up in grade off this 9lb higher mark but he's still fairly treated on his old form.

3/1

Form: 688-

Last run: 158 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
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3rd

4

(6)

2nd Oct 2023

Standard

1m 4f 99y

Class 3

18:00 Newcastle (AW)

Concorde

9st 11lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: George Boughey

held up in rear, headway 2f out, challenging when ridden over 1f out, no extra final 110yds

6/4

1st

6

(8)

22nd Sep 2023

Good To Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

17:20 Newbury

Concorde

9st 10lb

J: David Probert

T: George Boughey

Sent handicapping for three wins (all on softer than good; unraced on heavy) and a controversial second from four starts this spring, all at odds on; good to firm may have been against him in June on his only appearance since; absent three months but he catches the eye with the ground back in his favour and his sire gives encouragement for 1m2f.

3/1

7th

2

(10)

25th Jun 2023

Good

1m 0f 6y

Class 4

18:15 Pontefract

Concorde

9st 10lb

J: William Buick

T: George Boughey

Three wins and a controversial second in four handicap runs this year, climbing 31lb in the weights as a result; suspect there is more to come and he's one to take seriously; untested on faster than good to soft.

5/2

Non-runners

Concorde

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £15.30
Straight Forecast £15.61
Tricast £40.64
Trifecta £51.70

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Edmund Ironside

NEWMARKET:

Concorde

POSTDATA:

Camacho Star

D Express:

Concorde

The Star:

Concorde

Telegraph:

Camacho Star

RP Ratings:

Edmund Ironside

THE NORTH:

Edmund Ironside

The Times:

Edmund Ironside

The Guardian:

Edmund Ironside

Daily Mail:

Edmund Ironside

Daily Mirror:

Edmund Ironside

The Sun:

Edmund Ironside

Daily Record:

Edmund Ironside