April 01 / 16.49 Redcar

16.49

Soft

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  • Prize money: £3480.6
  • 0m 5f 217y
  • Class 6
  • 10 runners
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Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

OUR TIP

Form: 0-83

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Latest Southwell third (5f) appeared to represent improvement but it was a poor race; opening mark looks tough but he's in good hands and has a tongue tie added for this handicap debut; betting instructive.
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7th

10

(6)

20th Aug 2024

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Big Blue Boy

9st 0lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: David O’Meara

Twice placed from four starts on the AW and twice made the frame on turf in June, but not so good the last twice and now 0-12; others preferred.

8/1

6th

9

(7)

14th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 96y

Class 6

15:15 Beverley

Big Blue Boy

8st 8lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: David O’Meara

Inconsistent 11-race maiden who struggled in a classified event at Ayr (1m, good) last time and he has a tough draw here on his first run at this track; opposable.

9/1

10th

10

(13)

7th Jul 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

15:35 Ayr

Big Blue Boy

9st 0lb

J: Mark Winn

T: David O’Meara

in rear

3/1

Form: 973

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Appeared to show more on his third start when dropped to 6f at Newcastle ten days ago (first two starts over 1m); sire's record offers hope he'll be suited by the ground and he can take another step forward.
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12th

12

(6)

2nd Jan 2025

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 6

14:27 Newcastle (AW)

Born To Charm

9st 6lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Geoffrey Harker

Tailed off in six of his seven starts including in two 1m handicaps here for current yard; has lots to prove now upped to 1m4f and this looks tough on these terms.

50/1

12th

12

(6)

2nd Jan 2025

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 6

14:27 Newcastle (AW)

Born To Charm

9st 6lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Geoffrey Harker

Tailed off in six of his seven starts including in two 1m handicaps here for current yard; has lots to prove now upped to 1m4f and this looks tough on these terms.

50/1

10th

11

(3)

17th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

16:30 Newcastle (AW)

Born To Charm

9st 2lb

J: Sam James

T: Geoffrey Harker

Two heavy defeats in turf handicaps in April; fared no better on his stable debut over C&D last week; cheekpieces now added.

40/1

Abandoned

Form: 8346-4

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Promise as a 2yo, including on soft, and she wasn't beaten far at Southwell (6f) on her return 16 days ago; that form has already been boosted by the runner-up and this is a shade weaker; more appealing than many.
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3rd

4

(3)

21st May 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

17:27 Catterick

Blufferonthebus

9st 9lb

J: Sam James

T: Craig Lidster

A three-time 7f scorer in 2025; hinted at a revival when sixth of 13 in 8.5f handicap at Beverley nine days ago, finishing well from a poor draw; very much one to consider.

7/1

6th

10

(13)

12th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 100y

Class 5

16:35 Beverley

Blufferonthebus

9st 2lb

J: Sam James

T: Craig Lidster

Respectable fourth at Newcastle (7f, AW) last time, with reappearance under her belt; has form over C&D but the forecast ground isn't ideal; has gained most turf wins on soft.

14/1

4th

9

(4)

1st May 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

19:33 Newcastle (AW)

Blufferonthebus

8st 7lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Craig Lidster

The last of three wins in 2025 came here off only 1lb lower, albeit in a Class 6; offered little since then.

14/1

Form: 777-

Last run: 219 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Well held in three quick sprint runs last August but his pedigree offers hope of much better this year; serious enthusiasm is dampened by the fact he missed his intented nursery debut on account of soft ground.
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7th

12

(6)

1st Oct 2024

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

17:00 Newcastle (AW)

Uwaittillplaytime

8st 12lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

Yet to win (0-8); slight uptick since competing over 1m, but he still didn't appear the easiest to handle when only fourth of seven in a weak 0-55 at Musselburgh (good); tackles 1m2f for the first time on AW debut.

16/1

4th

6

(4)

15th Sep 2024

Good

1m 0f 2y

Class 6

14:10 Musselburgh

Uwaittillplaytime

9st 0lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

Seven-race maiden from 5f to 1m; no excuses when fifth to Oceanic Wonder last time.

7/1

5th

9

(6)

10th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 219y

Class 6

14:37 Redcar

Uwaittillplaytime

9st 0lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

No better for going beyond sprint trips for the first time here three weeks ago (7f) and is seemingly exposed as moderate.

50/1

Abandoned

Form: 54447-

Last run: 164 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
11-race maiden but he wasn't beaten far into fourth in a 7f AW nursery in October; unable to justify market prominence back at Newcastle three days later and absent since; some aptitude for soft ground on debut.
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10th

10

(6)

10th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Socialise

9st 9lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Damien Wingrove

in rear

16/1

10th

10

(6)

10th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Socialise

9st 9lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Damien Wingrove

in rear

16/1

8th

9

(3)

11th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Socialise

8st 9lb

J: Frederick Larson

T: Michael Appleby

Recorded sole success over 6f; not particularly solid on his sprint form for new yard but shapes as if this return to 7f is possibly worth exploring; may raise his game.

12/1

Abandoned

Form: 779-71 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Off the mark at the seventh attempt when narrowly landing a 6f handicap at Newcastle two weeks ago; that didn't look a strong race beforehand but he's only 2lb higher and has at least managed to win a race; only midfield in one soft-ground start but doubt he was seen to best effect racing alone up the stands' rail that day.
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5th

1

(3)

28th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

14:55 Southwell (AW)

Arlington

9st 9lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Bryan Smart

Three front-running C&D wins between last May and January; below best on last two starts but he might just have needed the recent sharpener following a break and can't be passed over too lightly.

3/1

10th

6

(6)

2nd Apr 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

18:48 Southwell (AW)

Arlington

9st 5lb

J: Oliver Carmichael

T: Bryan Smart

Prominent racer with three C&D wins on his record, including on his penultimate start in January; not so good behind Okami five days later; has tended to come on for the run after breaks in the past.

10/1

6

(1)

23rd Oct 2025

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

16:27 Southwell (AW)

Arlington

9st 3lb

J: Sam Feilden

T: Bryan Smart

Likes to lead and stayed in front over C&D earlier this month, his second win here this year; up 4lb but would be dangerous if not overly pressed up front.

11/2

Abandoned

Form: 065-

Last run: 153 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Big prices and well held in three runs as a 2yo but there was a hint of promise and she's bred to do much better; one of three runners for Nigel Tinkler so keep an eye on the betting.
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8th

13

(13)

10th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 219y

Class 6

14:37 Redcar

Askim

9st 0lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Nigel Tinkler

Poor maiden who's done most racing in sprints and has yet to make the frame; fared no better in the cheekpieces here last time.

50/1

10th

14

(6)

22nd Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

15:30 Redcar

Askim

8st 9lb

J: Paddy Mathers

T: Nigel Tinkler

Best form when sixth in a Beverley seller in May (5f, good to firm); well beaten next time; cheekpieces applied; others appeal more.

33/1

8th

8

(9)

31st May 2024

Soft

0m 5f 182y

Class 6

15:25 Carlisle

Askim

9st 2lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Nigel Tinkler

midfield

20/1

Form: 060

Last run: 46 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Well beaten in three AW runs over further this year; low-grade sprint handicaps offer a more realistic opportunity; betting to guide.
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6

(1)

10th Apr 2024

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 6

14:52 Lingfield (AW)

The Sky Is Blue

9st 3lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Alice Haynes

Poor form in three novice/maiden runs over further; could prove a different proposition sprinting at such a low level and she's one to note for market confidence.

10/1

6

(1)

10th Apr 2024

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 6

14:52 Lingfield (AW)

The Sky Is Blue

9st 3lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Alice Haynes

Poor form in three novice/maiden runs over further; could prove a different proposition sprinting at such a low level and she's one to note for market confidence.

10/1

Abandoned

Form: 99939-

Last run: 186 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
0-6 as a 2yo, running her best race when placed at Carlisle in September (5f, good to firm; blinkered); different ground conditions and no headgear look valid reasons to take her on after a six-month absence.
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9th

9

(1)

16th Apr 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Bella Camina

8st 4lb

J: Josephine Gordon

T: Kevin Ryan

Best effort when third of ten in a Carlisle nursery (5f, good to firm) last September but may not have achieved much and well held otherwise, including in both AW starts; back from 201 days off; look elsewhere.

20/1

9th

9

(1)

16th Apr 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Bella Camina

8st 4lb

J: Josephine Gordon

T: Kevin Ryan

Best effort when third of ten in a Carlisle nursery (5f, good to firm) last September but may not have achieved much and well held otherwise, including in both AW starts; back from 201 days off; look elsewhere.

20/1

Abandoned

Form: 960-4

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Showed little in three 2yo runs but he was only 7-1 for his handicap debut/reappearance at Newcastle a fortnight ago and ran creditably, 2l fourth behind the reopposing winner Arlington; left the impression that run would bring him on but the ground is a query.
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7th

7

(6)

27th Aug 2024

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 6

14:40 Musselburgh

Showboated

9st 0lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Nigel Tinkler

in touch with leaders, dropped to rear 3f out

4/1

6th

10

(12)

2nd Aug 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:05 Newcastle (AW)

Showboated

8st 11lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Nigel Tinkler

bumped start and squeezed out start, midfield

5/1

2nd

1

(5)

23rd Jul 2024

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 5

16:15 Musselburgh

Showboated

9st 7lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Nigel Tinkler

Running well in defeat in Class 5 and Class 6 handicaps on last few starts; has something to find with Union Island but a good case can be made for him being best of the rest; wears a first-time tongue-tie.

8/1

Verdict

Uwaittillplaytime is the most interesting of these in the long term, bred to be a useful sprinter and appealing as a likely big improver this year, but he was taken out of an intended run on slow ground last season and underfoot conditions would be a worry. Arlington has managed to win a race and has to be on the shortlist, while Blufferonthebus (second choice) can build on her recent encouraging Southwell return. BORN TO CHARM ran well in the face of a stiff task at Newcastle ten days ago – a race that wasn’t slowly run and that doesn’t flatter him – and he should find this company more to his liking. His sire’s progeny seem well suited to slow ground and he could be the answer.[Paul Smith]

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Arlington

Daily Mail:

Blufferonthebus

The Times:

Big Blue Boy

SPOTLIGHT:

Born To Charm

POSTDATA:

Showboated

D Express:

Socialise

NEWMARKET:

The Sky Is Blue

Telegraph:

Arlington

The Guardian:

Arlington

Daily Mirror:

Arlington

Daily Record:

Arlington

The Star:

Blufferonthebus

The Sun:

Big Blue Boy