April 15 / 17.12 Redcar

17.12

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  • Prize money: £3140.4
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • Class 6
  • 9 runners
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Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

Form: 212-20

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
1m winner at Musselburgh last September (good to soft) and he finished second on his next two starts; disappointing at Southwell last time but he's the type to bounce back quickly.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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4th

8

(3)

3rd Oct 2024

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:10 Newcastle (AW)

Due Consideration

9st 2lb

J: Connor Murtagh

T: Adrian Nicholls

His sole win was 13 months ago but he's placed in last three runs and his second at Catterick (1m4f) last time was behind a rival who was completing a hat-trick; now drops back to 1m but he's versatile trip-wise and is effective on Tapeta; shortlisted.

11/2

12

29th Sep 2024

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 6

16:50 Southwell (AW)

Due Consideration

9st 3lb

J: Connor Murtagh

T: Adrian Nicholls

2nd

5

(5)

10th Sep 2024

Good

1m 4f 13y

Class 6

15:20 Catterick

Due Consideration

9st 2lb

J: Connor Murtagh

T: Adrian Nicholls

pulled hard, led, faced challenges when switched to near side over 2f out, keeping on over 1f out, no extra when headed final 110yds

7/2

OUR TIP

Abandoned

Form: 666-

Last run: 282 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Ran to a modest level in three sprint runs last summer; gelded prior to his reappearance and also sports a tongue-tie for the first time; bred to be useful and his sire was a mudlark so today's ground could prompt improvement; one to be interested in.
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8th

8

(3)

3rd Jun 2024

Good To Soft

0m 5f 110y

Class 6

21:00 Wetherby

Coin Power

9st 3lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

midfield, some headway 2f out, weakened from 1f out

16/1

11th

5

(6)

19th May 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:25 Ripon

Coin Power

9st 8lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

took keen hold, prominent, outpaced 2f out, weakened over 1f out

8/1

11th

5

(6)

19th May 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:25 Ripon

Coin Power

9st 8lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

took keen hold, prominent, outpaced 2f out, weakened over 1f out

8/1

Form: 6250-0

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Finished second at Beverley last August (7.5f, good to firm), but well held in his final two runs as a 2yo and fared no better on last week's reappearance at Newcastle (1m); promise in one run on soft; cheekpieces now given a go.
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14th

14

(9)

21st Jul 2024

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

14:52 Redcar

Whatwouldiknow

8st 5lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Nigel Tinkler

Regressive maiden who's come 11lb down the weights this season and goes in a first-time tongue-tie; looks the least likely of his trainer's quartet.

25/1

7th

9

(7)

5th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 96y

Class 6

20:50 Beverley

Whatwouldiknow

8st 12lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Nigel Tinkler

Showed signs of a revival when fourth over C&D (good to firm) last month but she failed to back that up at Ripon two weeks ago; mark continues to fall but she's now 0-12 and others are more convincing.

14/1

7th

9

(10)

20th Jun 2024

Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:10 Ripon

Whatwouldiknow

9st 2lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Nigel Tinkler

in touch with leaders on outer early, prominent after 1f

16/1

Abandoned

Form: 05-647

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Not progressed as may have been expected in his two handicap runs at Newcastle (7f/6f); edging down the weights but today's ground is an unknown.
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5th

5

(4)

26th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 218y

Class 5

15:45 Thirsk

Bestie

8st 4lb

J: Andrew Breslin

T: Ben Haslam

dwelt start, took keen hold, towards rear

7/2

9th

11

(5)

24th Jun 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

16:30 Thirsk

Bestie

8st 10lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

dwelt start, took keen hold, towards rear

8/1

Form: 815-78

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Won a 6f nursery at Newcastle last September off 1lb higher; down the field in two AW runs this year (gelded before return) and not sure what to expect back up at 7f.
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14th

11

(8)

23rd May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:00 York

Havana Prince

9st 5lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Tony Coyle & Kaine Wood

Fourth and fifth in his two big-field C&D races last term; Newcastle win in March ensures a career-high mark today but it's hard to judge him harshly on last week's C&D result as he didn't see daylight at various stages.

20/1

16th

17

(12)

15th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

13:45 York

Havana Prince

9st 5lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Tony Coyle & Kaine Wood

Couple of sound performances on Newcastle AW this year, winning over 7f latest; back on career-high mark but he's a five-time turf scorer who has form over C&D and appears to hold solid claims.

10/1

1st

11

(5)

27th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Havana Prince

8st 13lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Tony Coyle & Kaine Wood

Spring has been quite a productive time for him which provides hope that he can build on a promising reappearance third over 6f here 15 days ago; has raced mainly at 7f/1m in recent years so the step back up in trip should help if anything.

16/1

Form: 92870-

Last run: 189 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Her peak 2yo effort came when second on her nursery debut over 7.5f at Beverley on soft ground; struggled in three subsequent runs but she returns off a dangerous mark and a revival wouldn't be a complete shock.
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10th

11

(8)

3rd Oct 2024

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:10 Newcastle (AW)

Oceanic Wonder

8st 12lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Off the mark at the 15th attempt when scoring at Redcar (1m, good to firm) in August but she's flopped with heavy defeats in both subsequent runs; has plenty to prove again and she's untried on AW.

16/1

7th

12

(12)

24th Sep 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

17:37 Beverley

Oceanic Wonder

8st 12lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Tim Easterby

Tailed off at Musselburgh nine days ago but didn't look at home on that track; in good form previously and she won at Redcar (1m, good to firm) two starts ago; runner-up on soft ground here last July; could bounce back and play a leading role.

10/1

6th

4

(7)

15th Sep 2024

Good

1m 0f 2y

Class 6

14:10 Musselburgh

Oceanic Wonder

9st 8lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

More threatening in the cheekpieces and off the mark at the 15th attempt in cosy fashion at Redcar (1m, good to firm); up just 3lb and she's added consistency to her game.

5/2

Form: 8346-4

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Promise on slow ground as a 2yo; outran her odds in a 6f handicap at Southwell last month, staying on late; worth another crack at 7f and she's not discounted.
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3rd

2

(4)

3rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

19:35 Beverley

Blufferonthebus

10st 5lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: Craig Lidster

Won twice over 7f last November; comparable form when second at Carlisle (1m, soft) last month; not so good last time and she faces a stiff task at the weights; slower ground ideal too.

7/1

9th

3

(10)

15th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 195y

Class 5

16:23 Carlisle

Blufferonthebus

9st 11lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: Craig Lidster

Scored over C&D (soft) just under a year ago and has been in good form lately; close second off today's mark here (7.7f, soft) a week ago and also suited by good ground; likely contender again.

4/1

2nd

3

(4)

8th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 173y

Class 5

16:18 Carlisle

Blufferonthebus

9st 10lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Craig Lidster

In reasonably good form, having made the frame twice last month, third at Catterick latest; dual winner at Carlisle (soft/good to firm) and returns to this venue off a favourable mark; respected.

5/1

Abandoned

Form: 0767-

Last run: 210 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Little solid form in her four 2yo runs, never able to challenge in a 6f nursery when last seen in September; this trip looks more suitable but still easy enough to have reservations about.
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4th

8

21st Jun 2026

Good

2m 0f 48y

Class 5

14:13 Hexham

Curious Mrs Fox

11st 0lb

J: Joshua Thompson

T: David Thompson

Unexposed as a hurdler, but was 26l behind Superaudaciaheros over C&D eight days ago (good; 100-1).

33/1

6th

7

13th Jun 2026

Good

2m 0f 48y

Class 5

13:42 Hexham

Curious Mrs Fox

10st 12lb

J: Ellis Collier

T: David Thompson

Placed on her first two starts over hurdles at Newcastle (2m4f, good to soft) and Market Rasen (2m, good) but failed to build on that when well beaten on handicap debut at Fakenham last month, where the 2m4f may have stretched her stamina; a 3lb drop helps, but she still has something to prove.

20/1

6th

4

4th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 1y

Class 5

14:18 Fakenham

Curious Mrs Fox

11st 10lb

J: Joshua Thompson

T: David Thompson

Lowly rated Flat maiden; has taken pretty well to hurdling this spring, making the frame at Newcastle (2m4f, good to soft) and Market Rasen (2m, good), but does not look obviously well treated for handicap debut.

16/1

Abandoned

Form: 469-8

Last run: 58 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Poor form in her four starts, tailed off on her handicap debut at Newcastle in February (1m); addition of a hood not enough to tempt.
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10th

11

(1)

20th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:30 Ayr

On The Bubble

9st 0lb

J: Jared Huggan

T: Gary Rutherford

Ran well from out of the handicap at Catterick (1m4f, good to firm) last week, poaching a big lead but reeled in close home; whether she can repeat that form in this bigger field remains to be seen.

12/1

2nd

6

(1)

15th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 13y

Class 5

14:10 Catterick

On The Bubble

10st 0lb

J: Miss Kayla Ruddy

T: Gary Rutherford

Winner under both codes in 2024; creditable second over 1m1f at Musselburgh in April but below that level since, including weakening when stepped back up to around 1m4f last time.

14/1

5th

6

(3)

30th Jun 2026

Good

1m 4f 104y

Class 6

16:30 Musselburgh

On The Bubble

9st 2lb

J: Greg Fairley

T: Gary Rutherford

Winner under both codes in 2024 but hasn't convinced when going beyond 1m1f on the Flat previously.

11/1

Non-runners

Joons Dream

Verdict

Blufferonthebus (second choice) and Due Consideration are respected but in a tricky race it may be worth chancing COIN POWER. He’s bred to be much better than this mark, has been gelded since last seen and now sports a tongue-tie on his handicap debut over a new trip.[Paul Smith]

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Coin Power

RP RATINGS:

Due Consideration

The Guardian:

Blufferonthebus

Daily Mirror:

Blufferonthebus

The Times:

Coin Power

D Express:

Coin Power

The Sun:

Coin Power

Daily Record:

Coin Power

POSTDATA:

Due Consideration

Telegraph:

Due Consideration

Daily Mail:

Due Consideration

The Star:

Due Consideration