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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.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
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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Verdict Starting price

4

(3)

19th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 0y

Class 6

17:17 Redcar

Pisanello

9st 6lb

J: Mark Winn

T: David O’Meara

On a long losing sequence and he was tried without usual cheekpieces when beating just two in 1m2f Leicester handicap 24 days ago; visor is tried again now but others still appeal more.

13/2

6th

1

(8)

25th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 179y

Class 6

19:15 Leicester

Pisanello

9st 9lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: David O’Meara

Still capable of winning off 30lb higher exactly two years ago, but basically consistent at a lower level these days, and still well suited by a galloping turf track; this step up to 1m4f looks long overdue.

13/2

5th

1

(8)

16th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

21:00 Beverley

Pisanello

9st 9lb

J: P J McDonald

T: David O’Meara

Has gone 0-24 since winning over 1m1f at York (good to soft) two years ago and needs to improve on this season's efforts.

6/1

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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7th

8

(8)

11th Jul 2026

Good

1m 4f 63y

Class 5

17:00 Chester

Spirit Catcher

8st 11lb

J: Donagh Murphy

T: Philip Kirby

Has a modest strike-rate for current yard but is technically unexposed over today's trip; creditable second at Musselburgh (12.5f) in May in sole attempt beyond 1m2f; could go well off bottom weight.

9/1

5th

13

(6)

27th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 56y

Class 4

16:50 York

Spirit Catcher

10st 0lb

J: Miss Natasha Cookson

T: Philip Kirby

Unlike him to miss the break as last time and had been running well from 1m1f to 1m4f; the concerns are that he does look high enough in the weights and this is tougher than usual.

14/1

8th

2

(11)

10th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 68y

Class 6

21:00 Hamilton

Spirit Catcher

10st 1lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Philip Kirby

Returned to winning ways at Musselburgh (1m1f, good; from 4lb lower) in April and runner-up twice since, stamina seemingly overstretched behind the thriving Alpine Sierra at Musselburgh (12.5f) latest; enters calculations back over a more suitable 8.5f.

3/1

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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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

4

(7)

16th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 218y

Class 6

15:38 Thirsk

Copper And Five

9st 9lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: Ruth Carr

C&D winner who was runner-up over 8.5f at Beverley in April and May; below his best over that same C&D last month but has good claims on his first try in classified company.

8/1

6th

4

(8)

16th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

20:30 Beverley

Copper And Five

9st 5lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Veteran whose recent consistent vein of form has taken his C&D record to 14224, latest effort in the race won by Anificas Beauty; remains 4lb below last wining mark; holds solid claims.

7/2

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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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

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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Verdict Starting price

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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Verdict Starting price

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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Verdict Starting price

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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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

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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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

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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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

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