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Racing TV Straight-Mile Series Final Handicap

  • Prize money: £23193
  • 0m 7f 219y
  • Class 2
  • 12 runners
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Racing TV Straight-Mile Series Final Handicap

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

12/1 (Won)

  • Win: £11.90
  • Place: £3.40

Form: -51195 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Won a qualifier for this over C&D in May (good to soft); went in again at Sandown next time but not in the same form since, albeit probably finding 1m2f too far on latest start a fortnight ago; 11lb higher than for that course win in the spring so plenty to do.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

10

(11)

3rd Nov 2024

Yielding To Soft

1m 4f 0y

15:35 Curragh

Belhaven

9st 2lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

never better than midfield, outpaced under 2f out

33/1

9th

10

(11)

3rd Nov 2024

Yielding To Soft

1m 4f 0y

15:35 Curragh

Belhaven

9st 2lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

never better than midfield, outpaced under 2f out

33/1

13th

2

(15)

13th Oct 2024

Yielding

1m 3f 214y

15:25 Naas

Belhaven

9st 7lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Traffic problems on latest start when beaten 7.75l into fourth in a Listed heat at Galway (1m4f, yielding); previously finished 1.75l behind Ameerat Jumaira in a 1m4f Curragh handicap and is 9lb better off now; every chance of turning that form around on these terms; claims.

10/1

OUR TIP

11/2

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 274333 D BF

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Running well without being able to get his head in front since scoring on his seasonal reappearance in April; cheekpieces reapplied when third to Diamondonthehill over C&D (good to firm) last time (slowly into stride and early reminders); capable of a bold show off a fair mark.
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2nd

1

(1)

9th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

17:19 Leicester

Pisanello

10st 1lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: David O’Meara

Won two in a row at Redcar (1m1f/1m, good to firm) last month and completed hat-trick at Hamilton (1m1f, good) last Saturday; he's 6lb higher than last time and has never won over this far, but he's finished strongly for his recent wins and there's still plenty of mileage in his mark on old form.

2/1

1st

2

(1)

1st Aug 2026

Good

1m 1f 35y

Class 6

21:00 Hamilton

Pisanello

9st 12lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: David O’Meara

Bids for a hat-trick after two wins on good to firm ground at Redcar, the latest in an apprentice handicap over 1m under Conor Whiteley on Wednesday; can race off 1lb lower and shouldn't have an issue with stepping back up trip, while rain would also be no problem; major claims.

5/6

1st

5

(7)

29th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 219y

Class 6

16:50 Redcar

Pisanello

9st 5lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: David O’Meara

Ended a two-year losing run when winning here over 1m1f on good to firm ten days ago, beating seven rivals; still well treated on his old form under a 4lb penalty and commands respect.

5/1

18/1

  • Place: £2.90

Form: 390638 C

Last run: 43 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Form of his third over C&D (good to firm) in July reads well but he couldn't replicate it at York last time; prospect of less lively ground is a plus and handicapper has eased him slightly; no surprise to see him go well.
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8

(13)

3rd Sep 2026

Soft

1m 3f 140y

Class 5

13:30 Haydock

Spirit Catcher

10st 8lb

J: Mr Daniel Perrin

T: Philip Kirby

Cashed in on much-reduced mark when justifying support at Musselburgh (1m1f, good) in April; several creditable efforts since, including fourth (Star Start second) in a similar race at Ripon (1m3f, soft) under Daniel Perrrin on Monday.

7/1

4th

1

(4)

31st Aug 2026

Good

1m 2f 190y

Class 6

17:50 Ripon

Spirit Catcher

11st 2lb

J: Mr Daniel Perrin

T: Philip Kirby

Cashed in on much-reduced mark when justifying support at Musselburgh (1m1f, good) in April; several creditable efforts since including when a 2l fifth of 11 at Ayr (1m2f, good to soft) last time; should be in the mix again and he's versatile ground-wise.

4/1

16/1

Form: 543040 CD

Last run: 16 days

W: 8st 13lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Not the most consistent but ran creditably when fourth behind three of these rivals over C&D (good to firm) in August; heavy defeat at Pontefract last time is hardly an ideal preparation for this test, however.
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4th

1

(10)

31st Aug 2026

Good

1m 1f 170y

Class 6

16:45 Ripon

Copper And Five

9st 9lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Veteran who has a good chance on some of his 2026 handicap form over 8.5f at Beverley, including latest start, and gives the impression this return to 1m2f is worth exploring.

4/1

2nd

5

(4)

13th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

16:45 Beverley

Copper And Five

9st 6lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Ruth Carr

C&D record read 14224 before June's below-par run, and a foray into classified company since bore no fruit either; wouldn't dismiss outright from this lowest mark he's ever raced off in a handicap, however.

7/1

15/2

Form: 613329 C

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 3lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Touched off by Diamondonthehill over C&D two starts ago and every chance of turning the tables on these more favourable terms; missed the break when not at that level over 7f at Ayr a fortnight ago but return to this trip on a track he likes points to a big run.
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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

Form: 044205 CD BF

Last run: 16 days

W: 8st 11lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Winner of this race in 2018 and 2019; mixed bag this season but was a close second behind Diamondonthehill in a qualifier for this over C&D (good to firm) in August and is 1lb lower today; ran into early trouble when respectable fifth at Pontefract 16 days ago; looks to have been primed for this and is much respected.
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7th

16

(3)

7th Oct 2023

Good

0m 7f 219y

Class 2

16:30 Redcar

Give It Some Teddy

8st 4lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Contesting this race for the fifth successive year, winning it 2018 and 2019; no better than sixth in the last two runnings but wouldn't be without hope if reproducing his penultimate run at Chester when prevailing comfortably.

10/1

14th

10

(9)

23rd Sep 2023

Good To Firm

1m 1f 0y

Class 4

17:10 Newmarket

Give It Some Teddy

10st 8lb

J: Mrs Emily Roberts

T: Tim Easterby

Goes particularly well at Redcar but is able elsewhere as he showed when winning easily last week at Chester under Emily Roberts; a 5lb rise isn't beyond him at all.

7/1

1st

7

(7)

15th Sep 2023

Soft

0m 7f 127y

Class 4

17:05 Chester

Give It Some Teddy

10st 4lb

J: Mrs Emily Roberts

T: Tim Easterby

Redcar specialist (six wins there) who sits 3lb below his last winning mark; ran a solid race when runner-up to the subsequent Wolverhampton scorer Painters Palette on penultimate start, but wasn't quite on song at Beverley (8.5f) subsequently; remains fairly treated but others appeal more.

8/1

Form: 652353

Last run: 5 days

W: 8st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
No wins in 19 starts on the Flat; running well in defeat this season, though, and latest third at Newcastle (1m2f, AW, first-time visor) was a fair effort; back down in trip in a hot race so hard to see him shedding his maiden tag with blinkers back on.
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7

4th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

1m 7f 156y

Class 4

14:10 Catterick

Russian Virtue

11st 7lb

J: Joshua Thompson

T: David Thompson

8-59, although his last win came in a two-runner affair at Carlisle (2m1f; 2-5 favourite; all out) in December 2023; latest Carlisle sixth (beaten 15l; 50-1) not overly inspiring; others more obvious.

10/1

6th

7

16th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 1f 0y

Class 4

15:40 Carlisle

Russian Virtue

11st 7lb

J: Theo Gillard

T: David Thompson

Has won six times over hurdles, the latest a two-runner affair over C&D (good to soft) in December 2023; a couple of fair runs for this yard last year but pulled up when last seen out in January (reportedly never travelling); others appeal more.

20/1

4

25th Jan 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 178y

Class 4

15:10 Sedgefield

Russian Virtue

11st 5lb

J: Nathan Moscrop

T: David Thompson

On a long losing spell and form figures of 246 this term reflect that a turnaround of sorts is required; admittedly appears well treated if that resurgence materialises, being 7lb below last winning mark.

16/1

Form: 240041 CD

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Ended a 13-race losing sequence when narrow winner at Ayr (1m, good) 16 days ago; 3lb higher mark leaves little wiggle room but he is an in-form runner who should be thereabouts.
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8th

4

(12)

1st Oct 2022

Good

0m 7f 219y

Class 2

15:57 Redcar

A Boy Named Ivy

9st 5lb

J: Graham Lee

T: Michael Dods

towards rear, pushed along and switched right over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, made no impression

6/1

1st

1

(9)

15th Sep 2022

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:45 Ayr

A Boy Named Ivy

10st 1lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

towards rear, pushed along over 2f out, headway and prominent over 1f out, led inside final 110yds, kept on

4/1

Form: 026121 CD

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Progressive 4yo who took his form to a new level when defying a career-high mark in gutsy fashion from Star Shield over C&D (good to firm) last month, his third win at this track; 4lb higher mark demands more but another big run beckons.
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5th

3

(5)

3rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 16y

Class 4

17:43 Chepstow

Diamondonthehill

9st 7lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

The most recent of his six wins came at Lingfield (7f, AW) in April 2025 off a mark 3lb higher than today's but he has posted some good efforts since; however, he was below his best at Salisbury 19 days ago and needs to bounce back with cheekpieces back on.

10/1

5th

2

(4)

14th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 213y

Class 4

14:44 Salisbury

Diamondonthehill

9st 10lb

J: David Probert

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

Losing run is mounting up but he has proved broadly consistent since last success, most recently beating all bar the market leader at Musselburgh (7f, good); again has place possibilities.

6/1

Form: 514145 C

Last run: 18 days

W: 8st 2lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Dual winner over 1m at Carlisle this season but didn't do enough over this C&D (good to soft) last time to suggest he will be winning a race as competitive as this from 3lb out of the handicap.
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11

(12)

8th Feb 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

17:35 Newcastle (AW)

Royal Prospect

9st 4lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Susan Corbett

Ended a 14-race losing run in a 0-50 classified event over C&D last month (fourth course win) and ran just as well when second of ten in a handicap (clear of the third) over the same trip back here last time; the winner is 3-3 since so a 4lb rise may not prevent another big run.

5/1

2nd

6

(8)

22nd Jan 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

16:25 Newcastle (AW)

Royal Prospect

9st 6lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Susan Corbett

Pulled up on hurdle debut last month but he bounced back with a smooth win over C&D (classified event) 18 days ago; that was his ninth success in this sphere and he's only been nudged up 1lb for that win; key player.

5/1

1st

9

(1)

4th Jan 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

18:40 Newcastle (AW)

Royal Prospect

9st 2lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Susan Corbett

midfield

11/4

6/1

Form: 488605 D

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 5lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Third over C&D (good to firm) in a qualifier for this in June but patchy form since; better effort when close fifth at Goodwood (1m, good to soft) ten days ago; down to a lenient mark and could make a bold bid for the stable which pulled off a handicap coup in last weekend's Cambridgeshire.
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1st

7

(2)

25th Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

17:45 Newcastle (AW)

Trais Fluors

9st 9lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Linda Perratt

Veteran who gained the last five of his 13 wins here (7f-1m); not firing on all cylinders in recent weeks, though, and needs to up his game.

16/1

6th

8

(12)

5th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

15:50 Ayr

Trais Fluors

9st 9lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Linda Perratt

Oldest contender in this field; gained last five wins on Newcastle AW and hasn't scored on turf for three years; brings mixed recent handicap form to classified debut.

8/1

7th

6

(8)

25th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

18:07 Newcastle (AW)

Trais Fluors

9st 7lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Linda Perratt

Veteran (13-103), latest win C&D (from 5lb higher) on New Year's Day; out of sorts lately, so perhaps age is beginning to catch up with him.

20/1

12th
10 (4)
Cassy O

14/1

Form: 660060 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Won qualifier for this over C&D (good to firm) in June and is 11lb lower following a series of disappointing efforts; every chance if staging a revival but lack of recent form is offputting and stable looks to have brighter prospects with Give It Some Teddy.
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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

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £77.60
Straight Forecast £61.02
Tricast £387.46
Trifecta £768.00

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Trais Fluors

POSTDATA:

Give It Some Teddy

Daily Mail:

Diamondonthehill

The Guardian:

Pisanello

The Times:

Spirit Catcher

NEWMARKET:

Belhaven

Telegraph:

Cassy O

TOPSPEED:

Copper And Five

Daily Record:

Diamondonthehill

Daily Mirror:

Pisanello

THE NORTH:

Give It Some Teddy

Daily Express:

Give It Some Teddy

RP Ratings:

Trais Fluors

The Sun:

Trais Fluors

The Star:

Trais Fluors