October 07 / 17.35 Redcar

17.35

Good

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  • 0m 5f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 13 runners
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Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

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1st
1 (15)
Muker

8/1 (Won)

  • Win: £12.00
  • Place: £2.20

Form: 102120 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Smart 2yo; faced a losing battle with the handicapper at three and had a quiet season for Paul Midgley last year; new yard able to exploit a lowly mark, with 5f wins at Ayr and Thirsk followed by a near miss at Haydock last month; came up short in a hot York sprint two weeks ago but this should be more to his taste.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

17th

14

(12)

31st May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

16:45 Thirsk

Muker

9st 3lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

Multiple winner, including here; quiet this season but it was the same last campaign before he won on his third outing; handy mark.

20/1

17th

1

(13)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

15:37 Thirsk

Muker

9st 11lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

Eight-time winner, including twice over C&D; shaped as if retaining ability when eighth of ten at Nottingham (40-1) on return but may need another run to put him spot-on.

20/1

8th

7

(10)

26th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 8y

Class 3

16:25 Nottingham

Muker

9st 3lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

Eight-time winner but reappearance record suggests he's probably best watched on this seasonal debut, unless the market speaks positively.

20/1

2nd
11 (12)
Khabib

8/1

  • Place: £3.30

Form: 596645 D

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
A shade better on AW than turf but he's down to a good mark and there has been some promise in recent starts; others appeal more for win purposes here though.
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9th

9

(2)

2nd May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:55 Thirsk

Khabib

8st 11lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: David Thompson

All six wins over 5f; also second over 5f here (good) in August of 2024 but hasn't been seen since a poor run at Beverley later that month; previously trained by his owner; can only really watch after such a long time off.

25/1

5

(10)

25th Aug 2024

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

14:05 Beverley

Khabib

9st 7lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Ray Craggs

It's now 12 starts since his last victory but he comes here on the back of a good second of nine in 5f Thirsk handicap nine days ago; this reliable C&D winner ought to be in the shake-up.

7/1

2nd

6

(3)

16th Aug 2024

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

19:05 Thirsk

Khabib

9st 2lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Ray Craggs

Yet to win this year but retains plenty of ability; second at Thirsk on three occasions, two this year; more minor money perhaps his best hope.

7/1

8/1

  • Place: £2.00

Form: 724069 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Easy winner of a small-field event at Pontefract in May; several good runs since and this drop back in grade is in his favour; one to be interested in for a stable that won this race in 2018 and 2021.
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4th

2

(10)

22nd May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 3y

Class 5

19:22 Pontefract

Ventura Express

9st 9lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Paul Midgley

Four of his six wins have come over C&D, including the corresponding race in 2024; drew a blank in 2025 but retains ability and he has run some solid races in defeat this year too, keeping on for fourth at Beverley 18 days ago; drops in class but he has the widest stall to contend with.

8/1

4th

7

(6)

4th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

16:15 Beverley

Ventura Express

9st 0lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Paul Midgley

9yo who is on an 18-race losing run; good second over C&D last July (good to firm) and is now 3lb lower.

10/1

5th

4

(1)

23rd Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

14:52 Beverley

Ventura Express

9st 7lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Paul Midgley

Has won two of three C&D starts (good and good to firm), the latest in July 2024; went very close to breaking the losing run when involved in a tight finish on Southwell AW in March; convincing claims.

9/2

25/1

Form: 1183 D

Last run: 183 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Won a couple of uncompetitive novice events at Southwell on his first two starts; better form when third of 12 on his handicap debut at Lingfield in April (6f; strong race); still has more to come but this is a competitive event in which to make his turf debut after six months off.
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2nd

7

(1)

22nd Dec 2023

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 4

15:50 Southwell (AW)

Rose King

9st 4lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Scott Dixon

Began his career with two course wins in February; yet to add a handicap success but he's run some fair races in defeat; work to do with a couple of these on last month's C&D run though.

10/1

4th

2

(5)

24th Nov 2023

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 5

19:45 Southwell (AW)

Rose King

9st 8lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Scott Dixon

Won two novices here (5f/6f) in February and back to form when second of seven at Lingfield (5f, Polytrack) last month; unexposed after just six starts and interesting returned here; one of three from stable.

7/2

16/1

Form: 623685 D

Last run: 35 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Ran well over C&D off a 5lb higher mark in June; not progressed since though and others have more pressing claims.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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7th

5

(10)

13th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Paddys Day

9st 3lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

Won six 5f handicaps here in 2025; only 1lb higher than for the latest of them but he is rarely seen over 6f and connections now turn to a tongue tie for the first time.

7/1

5th

3

(4)

27th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Paddys Day

9st 9lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

Boasts a fine record over 5f here, winning in December and reaching the frame on all three outings this year; 6f AW winner for previous stable but has raced almost exclusively at the minimum trip for Nigel Tinkler; should be on the premises if still fully effective at 6f.

8/1

6th
8 (14)
Mersea

11/2

Form: 451345 D

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Comes here in good form, winning at Carlisle in August (6f, good to firm) and each of her three runs since having something positive about them; had a nightmare run at Pontefract last time, involved in some scrimmaging on the home turn and then short of room when making up some ground; might need more of a test at 5f but getting dropped 1lb for last time is handy.
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6th

8

(7)

14th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:55 Newcastle (AW)

Mersea

9st 3lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Grant Tuer

50-1 winner over C&D off 11lb higher in February last year; back on a good mark but hasn't been in top form recently.

25/1

7th

3

(2)

4th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:00 Newcastle (AW)

Mersea

9st 8lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Grant Tuer

Well short of her best this winter but that is reflected in her mark and she has too much ability to discount now dropping into a 0-60; betting should be revealing.

12/1

11th

8

(10)

20th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

16:13 Newcastle (AW)

Mersea

9st 0lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Grant Tuer

Backwards since winning at Musselburgh (5f, Class 6, good) in August; kept on from behind to finish fifth of ten at Southwell (5f; 33-1) a fortnight ago; the handicapper continues to give her assistance from a career-low mark.

20/1

12/1

Form: 580051 D

Last run: 35 days

W: 8st 10lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Front-runner; exploited drop in the weights when scrambling home over 5f at Beverley five weeks ago (good); not handicapped out of things up 2lb but there is other pace on show.
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9th

3

(7)

27th Mar 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

19:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Leodis Dream

9st 8lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Paul Midgley

raced wide, prominent

10/1

6th

2

(6)

11th Mar 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

17:40 Southwell (AW)

Leodis Dream

9st 9lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

Into the veteran stage but he retains enthusiasm and ran well when a close third at Newcastle on last month's return to action (5f); stopped quickly back there 12 days ago and today's trip is a major query.

20/1

10th

5

(4)

27th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

15:20 Newcastle (AW)

Leodis Dream

9st 4lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

in touch with leaders

10/1

10/1

Form: 683191 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Two wins for current yard, both on Tapeta; 2lb rise for his Wolverhampton success four weeks ago looks fair but it is a long time since he last scored on grass.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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1

(7)

23rd Oct 2025

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

16:27 Southwell (AW)

Nelson Gay

9st 9lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Michael Dods

Multiple winner on the AW and consistent in the main; in front 2f out but didn't quite get home when third here last month; respected off same mark.

7/1

3rd

5

(7)

27th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Nelson Gay

9st 7lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Michael Dods

Won twice over C&D early this year and he's now 2lb lower than for the second of them; showed signs of a return to form when fourth of nine at Lingfield three weeks ago; solid candidate.

9/2

1

(3)

8th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 6

14:52 Lingfield (AW)

Nelson Gay

9st 9lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Michael Dods

Three wins this year include two on the Southwell AW; hasn't been flying of late but he's the type to bounce back and this mark is fine.

11/2

20/1

Form: 721515 D

Last run: 10 days

W: 8st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Two Catterick wins in recent months but he was beaten fair and square over C&D ten days ago in a weaker race; others look stronger.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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5th

8

(7)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

15:10 Carlisle

Albegone

9st 5lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

Close second at Newcastle (5f, AW) in February and likewise at Nottingham (5f, good) last month; however, soundly beaten on his three starts since and he needs to raise his game.

12/1

13th

18

(7)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

15:37 Thirsk

Albegone

8st 7lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Close fourth in a division of this contest last year but up and down since and his last two runs have been poor; dangerously well handicapped but opposable on balance.

33/1

16/1

Form: 955000 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Prominent racer; not beaten far into fifth in the Dash on Derby day and he can race off 12lb lower now; drops in grade but with other pace influences to contend.
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17

(8)

7th Jun 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

14:45 Epsom

One Night Stand

8st 2lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

Not beaten far into fifth in the 2023 renewal when rated much higher; not the obvious answer today from 4lb wrong.

33/1

16/1

Form: -91407 CD

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 1lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Made a winning stable debut at Lingfield (5f, good to firm) in July; less good since and although he's feasibly treated, this does look a shade too competitive for him nowadays.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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9th

6

(9)

24th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

17:30 Southwell (AW)

Eeh Bah Gum

9st 8lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Michael Appleby

prominent

20/1

9th

7

(7)

17th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

17:00 Southwell (AW)

Eeh Bah Gum

9st 4lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Michael Appleby

bumped start, led narrowly

16/1

5th

2

(4)

2nd Oct 2024

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 6

15:30 Musselburgh

Eeh Bah Gum

9st 10lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Michael Appleby

Dual C&D winner in 2022; latest success was in a turf handicap at Lingfield off 14lb higher in August last year; mainly disappointing since, including for new yard following wind surgery this term; plenty to prove.

12/1

Form: 312131 D

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Three wins in 5f handicaps in recent months, narrowly getting the better of Muker at Haydock four weeks ago off a 4lb lower mark; should remain competitive.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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9th

10

(3)

26th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

17:23 Redcar

Soul Seeker

10st 2lb

J: Mr Daniel Perrin

T: Philip Kirby

Regressive 9yo who hasn't been offering much for a while now.

33/1

7th

9

(9)

21st May 2026

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 6

17:35 Musselburgh

Soul Seeker

8st 9lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Philip Kirby

Regressive 9yo; beaten around 4l on his last two starts and needs to up his game to trouble the principals.

33/1

7th

8

(9)

11th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:00 Catterick

Soul Seeker

9st 0lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Philip Kirby

Down to a basement mark and he's one to watch in the betting, but it's been a long time since this regressive 9yo has been competitive.

25/1

Form: 614 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Made mincemeat of modest opposition at Lingfield on his stable debut in August (5f, AW); probably ran just as well in a stronger event at Kempton 19 days ago (6f) where he left the impression the return to 5f would suit; moves into handicaps with some potential.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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7th

3

(4)

20th Apr 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 10y

Class 4

16:16 Bath

Alexi Boy

9st 8lb

J: David Egan

T: Raphael E Freire

in touch with leaders, dropped to last over 3f out, outpaced over 2f out, rallied over 1f out, no extra final furlong

8/1

7th

3

(4)

20th Apr 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 10y

Class 4

16:16 Bath

Alexi Boy

9st 8lb

J: David Egan

T: Raphael E Freire

Promise as a 3yo for Michael Bell, including a wide-margin maiden win at Lingfield (5f, AW); showed he could be competitive off this sort of mark in November 2023 but he has been absent since a disappointing run 500 days ago; gelded/changed yard since and the addition of a hood looks a good move; the absence aside, the return to turf is a concern as he was well beaten in two previous attempts.

8/1

8th

1

(8)

7th Dec 2023

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

20:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Alexi Boy

9st 11lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Michael Bell

raced wide, took keen hold, towards rear

7/2

Non-runners

Match Play, Flag Flying

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £127.00
Straight Forecast £115.01
Tricast £533.98
Trifecta £773.10

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Ventura Express

NEWMARKET:

Alexi Boy

The Sun:

Nelson Gay

Daily Mail:

Soul Seeker

D Express:

Mersea

The Guardian:

Muker

The Star:

Leodis Dream

Telegraph:

Alexi Boy

Daily Record:

Nelson Gay

RP RATINGS:

Ventura Express

TOPSPEED:

Ventura Express

POSTDATA:

Ventura Express

The Times:

Ventura Express

Daily Mirror:

Soul Seeker