August 02 / 16.20 Redcar

16.20

Good

Host & Stay Straight-Mile Series Handicap (SDDE Smith Group Straight Mile Series Qualifier)

  • Prize money: £13085
  • 0m 7f 219y
  • Class 2
  • 7 runners
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Host & Stay Straight-Mile Series Handicap (SDDE Smith Group Straight Mile Series Qualifier)

Runners: 7 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

Form: 221-08 D

Last run: 173 days

W: 10st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Ended last season with emphatic 1m AW win in September but began 2023 with two underwhelming runs in UAE (turf/dirt) and returns from 173-day absence with something to prove; has form on ground ranging from good to firm to soft; cheekpieces (worn for last four runs) left off here.
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0

3

(1)

6th Dec 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

19:30 Kempton (AW)

Positive Impact

9st 6lb

J: Ross Coakley

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Has a record of 2-3 on the AW after dominating from the front in a 1m handicap at Chelmsford a month ago; likely to attempt something similar here and he's earned a crack at this level.

7/2

1st

3

(6)

4th Nov 2023

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

16:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Positive Impact

9st 5lb

J: Ross Coakley

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Had just one run on Polytrack, routing his rivals in a 1m handicap at Kempton last September off 2lb lower; well beaten in two runs in Dubai (one on dirt) early in the year and two turf runs this summer saw him unplaced too; returns to Polytrack on a reduced mark as a result and there are grounds for expecting much better.

8/1

9th

2

(3)

2nd Sep 2023

Good To Soft

0m 7f 127y

Class 2

13:35 Chester

Positive Impact

9st 10lb

J: William Buick

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

prominent

11/2

OUR TIP

Abandoned

Form: -52536 CD

Last run: 39 days

W: 9st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Habitual front-runner who scored off 2lb higher over C&D (good to firm) last summer; has become very inconsistent, though, and was last of six here on latest outing in June; handles good to soft/soft ground; others appeal more.
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8th

4

(3)

4th Nov 2023

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

16:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Azano

9st 4lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: David O’Meara

Prominent racer who made all in a 7f handicap at Sandown in September; well beaten in a Listed race at Redcar four weeks ago and yet to shine in three AW starts.

9/1

9th

2

(1)

7th Oct 2023

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

15:55 Redcar

Azano

9st 2lb

J: David Nolan

T: David O’Meara

Front-runner who got loose on the lead and just managed to hold on in a 7f handicap at Sandown (good) three weeks ago; likely to try something similar here and he did win this race two years ago (unplaced last year).

10/1

1st

4

(6)

15th Sep 2023

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

16:25 Sandown

Azano

9st 4lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Front-runner who is 3lb below the mark he last defied in July of last year; not looking the horse he was, but this year has hardly been a washout and he could win again sooner or later.

4/1

Abandoned

Form: 7375-0 D

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Well beaten in Royal Hunt Cup on seasonal debut in June and needs to prove his wellbeing here but his current mark is workable and he seems versatile regarding ground.
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Abandoned

Form: 1-2704

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Well down the field when making handicap debut at Royal Ascot but last month's fourth of 12 at Newmarket (1m, good) was a pleasing effort; ideally needs to learn to settle better but ought to cope with the forecast rain (2yo winner on soft ground) and should still have potential.
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5th

1

(10)

4th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

14:25 Sandown

Liberty Lane

9st 12lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: K R Burke

1m winner early in career but has shown best form at 1m1f/1m2f, notably with wins in the 2024 Cambridgeshire and Listed races last year; bit to prove off current mark back down in trip; wears first-time headgear.

20/1

8th

1

(1)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 17y

Class 2

15:15 Epsom

Liberty Lane

10st 1lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: K R Burke

Usually races prominently (didn't when trying 1m4f last time); a mostly solid 2025 included 1m2f Listed wins in May and November; has started 2026 in downbeat fashion but today's ground could prompt something better, as his top three ratings have been registered on softer than good; below-form favourite in this race two years ago but was denied a clear run; needs to be back in peak form to have any chance.

12/1

4th

4

(3)

16th May 2026

Good

1m 4f 0y

Class 1

13:25 Newbury

Liberty Lane

9st 2lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

Usually races prominently; a mostly solid 2025 included 1m2f Listed wins in May and November; 2026 started in downbeat fashion (similar to last year) in Listed race and his top three ratings have been registered on softer than good; this is also a new trip (unraced beyond an extended 1m2f) but he's bred to get it and has a chance on best form; ground the chief worry.

10/1

Form: 215731 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Led close home at Hamilton (8.3f, soft) last month, his second win over that C&D this season; competes off career-high mark here but the forecast rain will be very much in his favour and he has each-way claims at least in current mood.
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1st

4

(3)

19th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 0y

Class 6

17:17 Redcar

Pisanello

9st 6lb

J: Mark Winn

T: David O’Meara

On a long losing sequence and he was tried without usual cheekpieces when beating just two in 1m2f Leicester handicap 24 days ago; visor is tried again now but others still appeal more.

13/2

6th

1

(8)

25th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 179y

Class 6

19:15 Leicester

Pisanello

9st 9lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: David O’Meara

Still capable of winning off 30lb higher exactly two years ago, but basically consistent at a lower level these days, and still well suited by a galloping turf track; this step up to 1m4f looks long overdue.

13/2

5th

1

(8)

16th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

21:00 Beverley

Pisanello

9st 9lb

J: P J McDonald

T: David O’Meara

Has gone 0-24 since winning over 1m1f at York (good to soft) two years ago and needs to improve on this season's efforts.

6/1

Abandoned

Form: -34263 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Lost out only by a neck in 22-runner Spring Mile at Doncaster (1m, heavy) in April and last month's Newmarket third (1m, good to firm) was another creditable effort; evidently well suited by a straight mile and versatile regarding ground; can make his presence felt.
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4th

5

(2)

23rd Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 207y

Class 4

16:17 Beverley

Titian

9st 3lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

Five wins from 39 starts, the most recent coming at York (1m2f, good) last June off a 6lb higher mark than today's; well beaten in two starts since returning from his second wind operation and now has cheekpieces applied.

14/1

16th

15

(19)

12th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 56y

Class 4

17:18 York

Titian

9st 2lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

Won a 17-runner C&D handicap for amateur riders last June (good) but didn't run as well again; having second run since a wind op but has a wide draw to overcome.

14/1

6th

1

(3)

27th May 2026

Good

1m 1f 207y

Class 5

15:45 Beverley

Titian

9st 9lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Julie Camacho

Won an amateur riders' race off a mark 2lb higher than today's at York (1m2f, good) last June but he didn't match that level on his six subsequent starts; never-dangerous sixth of ten at Newcastle (1m2f, AW) when last seen 181 days ago and has since undergone his second wind operation; each-way claims on his return.

10/1

Form: 984501 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Scored off a reduced mark at Ripon (1m, soft; also suited by good ground) 11 days ago and is evidently in good heart but recent 4lb rise might leave this 8yo vulnerable to younger legs.
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8th

2

(8)

28th Aug 2023

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

16:10 Ripon

Another Batt

9st 12lb

J: Sam James

T: David & Nicola Barron

Back to winning ways over C&D (soft) last month and followed up at Thirsk (1m, soft); his last four wins have come on soft ground but he showed solid form on good going last year and this 8yo could go well once more.

5/1

1st

7

(6)

5th Aug 2023

Soft

0m 7f 218y

Class 3

16:00 Thirsk

Another Batt

9st 6lb

J: Sam James

T: David & Nicola Barron

slightly awkward start, in rear

13/2

Non-runners

Liamarty Dreams

Verdict

The one with most potential is the 3yo, LIBERTY LANE (nap), who kept on well for a creditable fourth at Newmarket recently and, if his impressive 2yo debut on soft ground is a guide, will be suited by the forecast rain here. Titian, who also comes here after a good effort at Newmarket, is second choice ahead of the selection’s stablemate Liamarty Dreams.[Chris Wilson]

Selections

TOPSPEED:

Pisanello

SPOTLIGHT:

Liberty Lane

THE NORTH:

Titian

Telegraph:

Koy Koy

RP RATINGS:

Liberty Lane

The Times:

Liberty Lane

The Sun:

Liberty Lane

Daily Mail:

Titian

D Express:

Titian

POSTDATA:

Pisanello

The Guardian:

Pisanello

Daily Mirror:

Pisanello

The Star:

Pisanello

Daily Record:

Pisanello