August 27 / 17.50 Redcar

17.50

Good To Firm

Racing TV Straight Mile Series Handicap (Racing TV Straight Mile Series Qualifier)

  • Prize money: £6426
  • 0m 7f 219y
  • Class 4
  • 11 runners
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Racing TV Straight Mile Series Handicap (Racing TV Straight Mile Series Qualifier)

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

7/2 (Won)

  • Win: £5.00
  • Place: £2.20

Form: 802612 CD

Last run: 15 days

W: 10st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Winner over C&D (good to firm) at the beginning of the month and just as good when narrowly denied over 1m at Thirsk 15 days ago, with the reopposing Millionaire Waltz 2l behind in third; further 3lb rise unlikely to prevent another prominent showing from this in-form 4yo.
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2nd

8

(3)

21st May 2026

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 3

16:25 Musselburgh

Diamondonthehill

9st 0lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

Not an easy horse to win with but he had a solid AW campaign and is on a feasible mark; below par back on turf 12 days ago and needs to bounce back quickly.

10/1

8th

5

(1)

9th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 212y

Class 4

16:15 Haydock

Diamondonthehill

9st 6lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

He has turned in a string of good runs on the AW since November but such consistency ensures he gets little respite from the handicapper; others may prove better treated today.

10/1

4th

5

(2)

13th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 3

17:45 Southwell (AW)

Diamondonthehill

9st 2lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

Ultra-consistent RPRs this winter, and just a short-head away at Wolverhampton latest from adding a belated second win on synthetics and first on Tapeta (7f); 4lb better off with Legal Reform for a 1.5l defeat over the same C&D on Boxing Day, and possibilities off an unchanged mark.

7/2

10/1

  • Place: £2.80

Form: 656133 C

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 11lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Won twice at Newcastle (1m) during the winter and got back in the groove when scoring at Ayr (1m, good) last month; creditable third twice since (to Diamondonthehill over C&D first occasion); no reason why he won't give his running again but Danny Tudhope seemingly prefers Pisanello.
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6

(6)

26th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 173y

Class 4

16:05 Carlisle

Star Shield

9st 8lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

in rear

8/1

4

(2)

14th Jun 2024

Good To Soft

0m 7f 127y

Class 5

16:35 Chester

Star Shield

9st 8lb

J: David Nolan

T: David O’Meara

Scored three times at 1m in 2023 and he arrives in very good nick, runner-up in 1m Redcar handicap nine days ago; he must enter calculations off the same mark from his inside berth.

7/2

2nd

2

(10)

5th Jun 2024

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:25 Ripon

Star Shield

9st 8lb

J: Mark Winn

T: David O’Meara

9yo who is 0-7 this year; however, he's run some good races and won three times in 2023; each-way contender off a reduced mark.

7/1

4/1

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 427433 D BF

Last run: 14 days

W: 10st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Kicked off his campaign with a 1m win at Beverley in April and there have been several good runs since, including latest Ripon third (1m, good to firm) 14 days ago; likely to be in the shake-up again.
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5th

8

(1)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 0y

Class 6

14:10 Carlisle

Pisanello

9st 3lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: David O’Meara

9yo who is winless since June 2024 and is nothing like the force of old; however, his recent 4l fourth of eight at Hamilton (8.3f, good) wasn't devoid of promise and he's another 3lb lower today; not ruled out each-way.

16/1

4th

2

(7)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 68y

Class 6

21:00 Hamilton

Pisanello

9st 8lb

J: Mark Winn

T: David O’Meara

Useful C&D winner at his best, but this veteran is without a victory since June 2024 and has offered little in a pair of handicaps (around 1m) at Doncaster and Beverley this spring; cheekpieces are retried.

10/1

8th

2

(12)

4th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

17:56 Beverley

Pisanello

9st 8lb

J: Mark Winn

T: David O’Meara

Useful miler in his prime but his last win was almost two years ago and he's been well held at Newcastle and Doncaster in last two starts; continues to drop down the weights but others are preferred.

12/1

Form: 645430 CD

Last run: 23 days

W: 10st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Three wins in a productive 2021 campaign, including over C&D on good to firm; back on a winning mark but hasn't been showing enough to suggest he's in the form to take advantage.
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4th

7

(3)

30th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

17:08 Beverley

Copper And Five

9st 5lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Ruth Carr

Veteran C&D scorer who slipped in the weights in the second half of last year and arrives in fine form; runner-up in 14-runner event here last month; merits serious consideration.

5/1

2nd

9

(5)

4th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

17:56 Beverley

Copper And Five

8st 13lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Ruth Carr

Veteran who won this race last year and returned to form with a creditable second over C&D (Woodleigh fifth) 11 days ago; has possibilities off unchanged mark and he won't mind what the weather does.

5/1

2nd

8

(6)

23rd Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

16:22 Beverley

Copper And Five

8st 13lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Ruth Carr

Veteran who gained most recently success in C&D contest (off 5lb higher) last May on second start of his 2025 campaign; reasonably interesting returned to this scenario with Thirsk reappearance under his belt.

14/1

Form: -42103 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Newcastle specialist (7f-1m); yet to win on turf but latest 1m Thirsk third (Diamondonthehill 2l ahead in second) was creditable; a bit more will be needed if he's to shed his maiden status on the grass here.
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6

(10)

11th Oct 2022

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 4

18:35 Newcastle (AW)

Millionaire Waltz

9st 9lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Ben Haslam

Five course wins in the last 12 months, including over C&D 18 days ago when looking to have something up his sleeve (front two pulled clear); 4lb rise unlikely to prevent another big run.

7/2

1st

4

(8)

23rd Sep 2022

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

17:45 Newcastle (AW)

Millionaire Waltz

9st 12lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Ben Haslam

took keen hold, midfield, going okay when headway on outer from 2f out, shaken up when prominent over 1f out, pushed along to lead inside final furlong, kept on well final 110yds, comfortably

8/1

5th

8

(9)

27th Aug 2022

Good To Firm

0m 7f 219y

Class 4

17:50 Redcar

Millionaire Waltz

9st 10lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Ben Haslam

awkward start, midfield, short of room and hampered over 2f out, switched right and shaken up 2f out, edged left and slightly hampered inside final furlong, pushed along and stayed on final 110yds

10/1

Form: 005840 D

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Triple winner at 7f-1m on AW but work to do on recent turf starts; this is a slight drop in grade but others are still preferred.
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13th

2

(12)

31st Oct 2022

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

16:03 Kempton (AW)

Animal Instinct

9st 12lb

J: Jim Crowley

T: Ian Williams

Two wind surgeries in 2022 haven't been enough to see him put his head in front and he has generally been well short of his best; not beaten far at Wolverhampton a fortnight ago but others in this field are more appealing; new headgear today.

16/1

11th

14

(11)

5th Oct 2022

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

19:00 Kempton (AW)

Animal Instinct

9st 4lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Ian Williams

midfield, pushed along when raced slightly wide home turn, soon ridden and beaten (jockey said gelding hung left-handed)

16/1

9

(6)

28th Sep 2022

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

18:00 Kempton (AW)

Animal Instinct

8st 9lb

J: David Probert

T: Ian Williams

Has gained all wins on AW, the most recent here last December, and could stage a revival back on this surface; however, holds weak claims on 2022 form and others are more appealing on this year's evidence.

20/1

OUR TIP

Form: -32682

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Reacted positively to the refitting of cheekpieces (retained) when runner-up over 7f at Newbury (good to firm) 15 days ago, pulling clear with a progressive 3yo; 3lb rise for that is offset by his jockey's claim; major player.
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2nd

2

(4)

20th Oct 2022

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

14:30 Southwell (AW)

Chief Of Staff

9st 13lb

J: Louis Steward

T: Saeed bin Suroor

slowly into stride and squeezed out start, in rear, ridden and headway over 1f out, ran on well, went second post

7/1

4th

9

(7)

8th Oct 2022

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Chief Of Staff

9st 3lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Saeed bin Suroor

in touch with leaders, raced awkwardly over 4f out, ridden 2f out, edged left and weakened inside final furlong

9/4

2

(12)

1st Oct 2022

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Chief Of Staff

9st 13lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Saeed bin Suroor

Had looked exposed but the drop back to 6f saw him land a 6f Class 5 event at Lingfield 11 days ago; only 2lb higher and although he's drawn wide, he is likely to be dropped in; could rate higher as a sprinter.

7/2

Form: 24-221

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Made amends for his short-priced Catterick near miss when seeing off seven rivals in good-ground Nottingham maiden last month, proving suited by the step up to 1m; opening mark demands a bit more but lightly raced profile provides the hope for better.
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6th

4

(3)

25th Sep 2023

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

14:05 Leicester

Willard Creek

9st 11lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: David & Nicola Barron

Big chance on last season's form but he's been struggling this time around; dropping down the weights but soft ground would ask a new question of him and he's usually seen over further.

20/1

10th

10

(1)

26th Aug 2023

Good To Firm

1m 2f 1y

Class 5

16:28 Redcar

Willard Creek

9st 3lb

J: William Pyle

T: David & Nicola Barron

Won a Nottingham novice last July and he's dropped down the weights this season, but for good reason and he needs to turn things around.

20/1

10th

8

(4)

16th Aug 2023

Good To Firm

1m 1f 207y

Class 5

16:50 Beverley

Willard Creek

9st 11lb

J: Sam James

T: David & Nicola Barron

in touch with leaders

20/1

Form: 414184 CD

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Made a successful handicap debut over C&D (good to soft) in April and went in again on Newcastle's AW in May; his two runs since then have been a little disappointing but he might have needed it after a break last time; remains relatively unexposed.
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8th

8

(8)

4th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Dougies Dream

9st 0lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

slowly away, in rear, ran in snatches

16/1

7th

2

(11)

3rd Sep 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:15 Newcastle (AW)

Dougies Dream

9st 11lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

Two of his four wins have come over C&D and although his losing run is up to 12, he is 7lb lower than when last successful; one for the shortlist returned here.

15/2

16/1

Form: 594660 CD

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Made all over C&D (good to firm) in June; lesser displays since including at Chester last Saturday, but a revival wouldn't come as a big surprise given he's now 5lb below that winning mark from earlier in the summer.
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11th

7

(15)

20th Oct 2023

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

16:30 Redcar

Cassy O

9st 10lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

On a handy mark on this season's best efforts but losing run is up to 18 and he's finished a well-held eighth in his last two runs; down the list.

33/1

8th

3

(11)

21st Sep 2023

Good

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

17:17 Ayr

Cassy O

9st 13lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Ran well when third at Ripon (1m, soft) in July but took losing run to 17 when well held at Thirsk two weeks later; first outing for seven weeks; has won at this meeting before.

11/1

12/1

Form: 234323 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Consistent gelding who ran well again when 1l third of five at Carlisle (1m, good to firm) 18 days ago; every chance he'll give his running, but there's little in his record to suggest he can win a competitive handicap like this from his mark.
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Payout
Exacta £51.10
Straight Forecast £55.41
Tricast £211.46
Trifecta £235.80

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Chief Of Staff

POSTDATA:

Pisanello

Daily Record:

Willard Creek

The Star:

Diamondonthehill

Daily Mail:

Star Shield

RP Ratings:

Chief Of Staff

TOPSPEED:

Chief Of Staff

NEWMARKET:

Chief Of Staff

Daily Mirror:

Chief Of Staff

The Sun:

Chief Of Staff

The Times:

Pisanello

Telegraph:

Pisanello

The Guardian:

Pisanello

Daily Express:

Pisanello