May 29 / 13.45 Redcar

13.45

Good To Firm

redcarracing.co.uk Handicap

  • Prize money: £3663.8
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • Class 6
  • 15 runners
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Runners: 15 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

7/2 (Won)

  • Win: £6.00
  • Place: £2.70

Form: -06251

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Two years between his two wins but the latest was nine days ago, coming from the back when the hood was restored for a 20-runner race at Thirsk (6f, good); finished well on top but inconsistent and unraced beyond that.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2

(5)

9th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Danzart

9st 8lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Stella Barclay

Met trouble in running in a messy C&D handicap two weeks ago; on a dangerous mark if this sets up more favourably.

12/1

3

(6)

25th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Danzart

9st 9lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Stella Barclay

Won off a 2lb higher mark at Doncaster (7f, good to firm) in April before finishing fourth there over 6f next time; however he's been down the field in four starts since (5f-7f); back on AW.

20/1

9

(9)

12th Sep 2025

Good

0m 6f 17y

Class 5

16:20 Chester

Danzart

9st 8lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Stella Barclay

Won off this mark at Doncaster (7f, good to firm) in April and fared okay back over 6f there (fourth) next time; however, he has scarcely managed to beat a rival in his last three appearances (5f-7f) which suggests that he'll find life tough, particularly from this wide draw.

40/1

12/1

  • Place: £2.60

Form: 478-00

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
12-race maiden, runner-up twice last August (1m and 7f; here on first occasion); soft ground and 1m2f/1m4f may well make the heavy defeats in his two starts this season forgivable; could be a lot more interesting today, although connections also now reach for headgear first time.
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Verdict Starting price

1st

4

(5)

6th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Wetherby

Red Astaire

9st 6lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

in touch with leaders, pushed along up the centre over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, keeping on inside final furlong, disputed lead final 110yds, led towards finish

5/2

2nd

2

(4)

29th May 2023

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

13:45 Redcar

Red Astaire

9st 8lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

12-race maiden, runner-up twice last August (1m and 7f; here on first occasion); soft ground and 1m2f/1m4f may well make the heavy defeats in his two starts this season forgivable; could be a lot more interesting today, although connections also now reach for headgear first time.

12/1

11th

12

(13)

29th Apr 2023

Good To Soft

1m 3f 197y

Class 5

19:15 Doncaster

Red Astaire

8st 13lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Tim Easterby

prominent

33/1

14/1

  • Place: £7.40

Form: 535-97

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
4yo who has had just five races; latest start (6f, good) gave some renewed hope, including for this return to 7f, albeit with the trainer reporting that day that she would prefer softer ground.
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9th

3

(4)

17th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Muddy Lynn

9st 9lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Seb Spencer

slowly away, in rear, headway up the centre over 2f out, weakened over 1f out

10/1

9th

3

(4)

17th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Muddy Lynn

9st 9lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Seb Spencer

slowly away, in rear, headway up the centre over 2f out, weakened over 1f out

10/1

9th

9

(12)

6th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:20 Newcastle (AW)

Muddy Lynn

11st 0lb

J: Miss Kayleigh Rayner

T: Seb Spencer

Ended a lengthy losing run when scoring over C&D in October but she's not easy to predict and was never involved when favourite here (7f) last time; now drops back in trip but she needs to step up again to make an impact in this competitive race; blinkers back on.

16/1

Form: 9805-2

Last run: 13 days

W: 8st 12lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
0-5 on Flat and 0-4 over hurdles, achieving little except for two Flat runs; one was on latest start when close second of eight in handicap at Wetherby (1m, good) 13 days ago, which puts him into serious calculations.
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12th

13

(2)

7th Sep 2023

Good To Firm

0m 7f 173y

Class 6

18:35 Carlisle

Red Command

8st 9lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Tracy Waggott

12-race maiden; runner-up at Wetherby (1m Class 6, good) in May, but there are precious few positives to take from his last two efforts (Newcastle and Catterick); cheekpieces are newly applied.

20/1

11th

9

(1)

8th Aug 2023

Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

15:25 Catterick

Red Command

9st 2lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Tracy Waggott

11-race maiden; tailed off at Newcastle last time but has a chance on his two previous runs at Wetherby (1m, good) and Redcar (7f, good to firm).

14/1

14th

9

(1)

29th Jun 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

15:55 Newcastle (AW)

Red Command

9st 4lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Tracy Waggott

0-10 under rules but has twice run well since returned to the Flat last month, going close at Wetherby (1m, good) and finishing fourth of 15 at Redcar (7f, good to firm) 13 days later; the first two last time won their next starts; still to prove himself on Tapeta but worth a second look.

5/1

12/1

Form: 0-8956 D

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 7lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
The last four of his five wins have been on AW, in which sphere he has been busy (including a win in November) since he last ran on turf last August; on the premises on last two outings, so not dismissed.
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2nd

8

(14)

26th Jul 2023

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

15:05 Bath

Thrave

9st 9lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Michael Appleby

Four-time AW scorer; only 1-37 on turf and the success was six years ago; not exactly a compelling profile but he holds a fighting chance at the weights in this grade; usually runs in handicaps.

9/2

6th

4

(7)

3rd Jul 2023

Good To Firm

1m 0f 31y

Class 6

19:45 Windsor

Thrave

9st 9lb

J: Frederick Larson

T: Michael Appleby

4-23 on AW but just 1-36 on turf; don't have to go too far back to find form that would give him solid claims and this might not take much winning.

9/1

5th

4

(10)

20th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

20:15 Beverley

Thrave

9st 8lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Michael Appleby

The last four of his five wins have been on AW; only 1-35 on the grass and didn't offer much back on turf at Redcar (7f, good to firm).

12/1

6th
9 (10)
Darker

9/1

Form: 78-605

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Five races; easily his closest finish when just over 2l fifth of eight in handicap at Newcastle (7f, AW) on latest outing, prominent long way; could still be capable of better, which is needed.
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Verdict Starting price

7th

2

(2)

12th Aug 2024

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

15:35 Ayr

Darker

9st 9lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Maiden after 25 starts who hasn't been doing himself justice of late but he wasn't too far away in a better C&D race than this (good) in June and a repeat of that form would see him close up.

12/1

8th

11

(7)

22nd Jul 2024

Good

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

16:50 Ayr

Darker

9st 0lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Ruth Carr

Runner-up at Redcar (7f, soft) in May and fair third here (1m, good) next time; has possibilities judged on those efforts but two lesser runs have followed and he's now 0-24; needs to get back on track.

12/1

8th

3

(9)

22nd Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

19:55 Ayr

Darker

9st 9lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

took keen hold, in rear

12/1

7th
11 (11)
Jems Bond

9/1

Form: 831374 D BF

Last run: 21 days

W: 8st 13lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
All six wins were on AW, last five at Newcastle; recent form there would give him a huge shout but his turf record leaves plenty to be desired.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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8th

5

(1)

1st Mar 2025

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

18:15 Newcastle (AW)

Jems Bond

9st 6lb

J: David Nolan

T: Alan Brown

took keen hold, towards rear throughout

5/1

1st

4

(9)

14th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Jems Bond

9st 9lb

J: David Nolan

T: Alan Brown

Latest three wins at 6f/7f in early 2023 but he confirmed he's perfectly effective over C&D when running well against a next-time winner in January (first-time visor); another sound effort back over 7f since; solid claims for in-form yard.

4/1

2nd

7

(9)

4th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Jems Bond

9st 5lb

J: David Nolan

T: Alan Brown

Five wins here including two over this trip; one of his better recent efforts when second of 11 in a 0-50 classified event over 1m here (first-time visor) 12 days ago; could go well but a losing run of 21 tempers enthusiasm.

7/1

OUR TIP

Form: 373-05

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Sole win (18 races) was in 2021; runner-up over C&D (good to firm) last July off 6lb higher and had other places last year; latest start suggested he could be returning to form and the cheekpieces (absent this season) are back today; considered.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9

(7)

29th May 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:20 Ripon

Variety Island

9st 4lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Simon Whitaker

Not at his best in two visits to Ripon, including when sixth in the corresponding race 12 months ago; comes here on the back of two good fast-ground runs this year and rain won't faze him.

5/1

9

(7)

29th May 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:20 Ripon

Variety Island

9st 4lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Simon Whitaker

Not at his best in two visits to Ripon, including when sixth in the corresponding race 12 months ago; comes here on the back of two good fast-ground runs this year and rain won't faze him.

5/1

2nd

13

(1)

12th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

13:47 Catterick

Variety Island

8st 11lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Simon Whitaker

led early, soon prominent

9/1

16/1

Form: 76-886 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 8st 12lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
8yo who is down the weights and finished a bit closer on latest start, but Red Command was ahead that day and there has been no win since 2020.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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11

(8)

9th Sep 2025

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

17:10 Catterick

Rum Runner

8st 7lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Geoffrey Harker

Won just once since getting up late in a C&D classified stakes (good to soft) in August 2023; not disgraced but hasn't done enough to suggest that his turn is forthcoming in four starts this year.

33/1

7th

7

(6)

13th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 96y

Class 6

15:45 Beverley

Rum Runner

9st 0lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Geoffrey Harker

Track regular who won over C&D just over one year ago; wasn't beaten far when sixth of nine behind Dumfries over C&D (also good to firm) on his June return but two lesser runs have followed; needs to turn the ship around; 1lb out of the weights.

12/1

7

(1)

5th Aug 2025

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

15:00 Catterick

Rum Runner

9st 9lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Geoffrey Harker

10yo who won over C&D in 2023; wasn't beaten far when sixth of nine at Beverley (7.5f, good to firm) in June but he failed to come on for that run when seventh of 11 over that same C&D 32 days ago.

33/1

Form: 576-64

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
14-race maiden who's done most of her racing over 5f and has produced low-level form this term over 6f; unraced beyond that.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

1

(7)

26th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:50 Redcar

Kyber Crystal

9st 9lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Rebecca Menzies

Had excuses for her Hamilton performance 11 days ago (anticipated the start and hit the gate) having previously made a promising reappearance when third of nine over this C&D (good to firm); 1lb below her last winning mark and very much of interest back in a 0-55.

16/1

10th

6

(10)

15th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 6

17:30 Hamilton

Kyber Crystal

9st 4lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Rebecca Menzies

Respectable third to Beerwah at Redcar on seasonal debut; back on last winning mark and has form over C&D, notably a 2024 success; difficult to dismiss.

6/1

Form: 663-65

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
1-15 for Brian Meehan; two runs (tongue-tie enlisted) for this yard, with a step back in the right direction at Wetherby last time; continues down the weights but he does not look the percentage call.
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10th

3

(7)

4th Jul 2025

Good

0m 5f 3y

18:57 Bellewstown

Dandys Derriere

9st 13lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: D Broad

Four-time winner hasn't scored since winning at Wolverhampton for his former yard in December 2023; failed to beat a rival on debut for this stable at Dundalk in April; can only be watched for now.

20/1

8th

6

(3)

4th Apr 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

17:07 Dundalk (AW)

Dandys Derriere

8st 12lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: D Broad

Four wins in the UK with three on AW but well beaten both Irish starts at this track and not easy to fancy; new yard.

33/1

8th

6

(3)

4th Apr 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

17:07 Dundalk (AW)

Dandys Derriere

8st 12lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: D Broad

Four wins in the UK with three on AW but well beaten both Irish starts at this track and not easy to fancy; new yard.

33/1

10/1

Form: /000-4

Last run: 31 days

W: 8st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Ten-race maiden; latest start was easily his best result from seven handicaps, when coming from off the pace to be fourth of 17 at Doncaster (7f, soft) one month ago; cheekpieces were removed that day, having been worn for previous eight starts; needs a second look.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

2

(4)

19th Feb 2026

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

Ratafia

9st 8lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Michael Herrington

Pounced late to notch his second Yarmouth win (1m, Class 6, good to firm; from 6lb higher) last June; there hasn't been much to draw inspiration from lately, only eighth of 12 at Southwell (1m; 22-1) a month ago.

25/1

8th

3

(1)

20th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

18:30 Southwell (AW)

Ratafia

9st 9lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Michael Herrington

Turf winner at 1m last June but under the parapet thereafter and he never reached a challenging position at Newcastle last month (dual winner there); temptingly treated but risky.

16/1

1

(1)

13th Oct 2025

Good

1m 0f 3y

Class 6

17:00 Yarmouth

Ratafia

9st 9lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Michael Herrington

Hard to predict and has finished down the field in last three runs but he defied this mark over C&D (good to firm) in June; should get a good tow into this race and has possibilities if he can get back near best.

9/1

25/1

Form: 5038/0

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Modest form (0-6) for Michael Dods as a 2yo, notably with his front-running third of 14 in 7f nursery on Newcastle AW (the first of two starts blinkered); missed 2022 and well beaten on recent reappearance; bit to prove.
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5th

8

(10)

22nd Mar 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:45 Newcastle (AW)

Secret Daay

9st 9lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: David Thompson

Took his record to 0-33 when well beaten here on Thursday (6f); hard to fancy.

33/1

5th

7

(3)

20th Mar 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Secret Daay

9st 9lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: David Thompson

in touch with leaders

33/1

6th

5

(7)

7th Mar 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:15 Newcastle (AW)

Secret Daay

9st 9lb

J: David Allan

T: David Thompson

Longstanding maiden; didn't get a clear run at things here last week (6f) but it wasn't the difference between victory and defeat; others look safer.

20/1

66/1

Form: /7-070

Last run: 55 days

W: 8st 11lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Has beaten only one rival in the course of her six races; upped from 7f to 1m4f for last two starts; hooded twice; now tries blinkers.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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10th

14

(12)

16th Aug 2023

Good To Firm

0m 7f 96y

Class 6

15:45 Beverley

Lil Bit Of Magic

9st 0lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Simon Whitaker

took keen hold, midfield on outer

66/1

13th

6

(7)

8th Aug 2023

Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

15:25 Catterick

Lil Bit Of Magic

9st 2lb

J: Phil Dennis

T: Simon Whitaker

Best run so far was when fifth of seven over 7.5f at Beverley last time (good to firm, pulled hard); had bled from the nose when tailed off on previous outing; best watched

33/1

5th

7

(6)

7th Jul 2023

Good To Firm

0m 7f 96y

Class 6

20:45 Beverley

Lil Bit Of Magic

9st 7lb

J: Alex Fielding

T: Simon Whitaker

took keen hold, led

100/1

20/1

Form: 443998

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Sole win (18 races) on AW at end of last year; that was over 6f but he ran respectably on one occasion last year over 1m; right out of form returned to turf for last three outings, behind Danzart on latest.
Place /
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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15th

10

(8)

29th May 2023

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

13:45 Redcar

Irelands Eye

9st 0lb

J: Harrison Shaw

T: Declan Carroll

Sole win (18 races) on AW at end of last year; that was over 6f but he ran respectably on one occasion last year over 1m; right out of form returned to turf for last three outings, behind Danzart on latest.

20/1

8th

13

(9)

20th May 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:52 Thirsk

Irelands Eye

9st 0lb

J: Harrison Shaw

T: Declan Carroll

Sole win on AW; retains ability since back from two layoffs but had heavy defeats back on turf the last twice (bled from the nose and had irregular heartbeat in the first of them); grass form earlier in career offers hope now he's back on less testing ground.

25/1

9th

6

(14)

29th Apr 2023

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:25 Leicester

Irelands Eye

9st 2lb

J: Harrison Shaw

T: Declan Carroll

Turf record is 0-10 and he was tailed off when favourite at Redcar (bled and suffering from irregular heartbeat) three weeks ago; may bounce back but he carries obvious risks.

14/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £35.00
Straight Forecast £26.37
Tricast £348.59
Trifecta £590.20

Selections

The Guardian:

Danzart

POSTDATA:

Red Command

The Times:

Muddy Lynn

SPOTLIGHT:

Variety Island

D Express:

Jems Bond

Telegraph:

Red Command

Daily Record:

Red Command

Daily Mail:

Danzart

Daily Mirror:

Danzart

The Sun:

Danzart

The Star:

Danzart