October 24 / 14.30 Redcar

14.30

Soft

EBF ‘Double Trigger’ Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £4320
  • 1m 1f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 9 runners
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EBF ‘Double Trigger’ Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

1/2 (Won)

  • Win: £1.15
  • Place: £1.02

Form: 13 BF

Last run: 65 days

W: 9st 11lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Won in good style on debut at Haydock (7f, soft) in June and respectable third of six in Group 3 at Sandown (7f, good) last time out in August; he could do with settling better than last time now up in trip but there's stamina in his pedigree and he holds leading claims under a 7lb penalty.
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8th

4

(4)

22nd Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 3f 211y

Class 1

15:05 Ascot

Desert Hero

9st 3lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Won C&D handicap (good) at this meeting 12 months ago and followed up in Group 3 Gordon Stakes at Goodwood (1m4f, soft); campaign concluded with third to Continuous in the St Leger (1m6f, soft) and returned with near-miss over inadequate 1m2f in Group 3 Gordon Richards at Sandown (good to soft); disappointing at Newbury since but the Sandown effort firmly indicated he was set for a very good year, and he can play a leading role if bouncing back.

13/2

5th

3

(7)

18th May 2024

Good

1m 4f 0y

Class 1

13:50 Newbury

Desert Hero

9st 2lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Most progressive at three, winning Royal Ascot handicap and Group 3 Gordon at Goodwood (both 1m4f) before fine third in the St Leger (gelded after); excellent effort when only narrowly denied in 1m2f Sandown Group 3 on reappearance; the return to 1m4f looks sure to see him in a better light and he'll be tough to beat for a yard with good recent record in this.

11/8

5th

3

(7)

18th May 2024

Good

1m 4f 0y

Class 1

13:50 Newbury

Desert Hero

9st 2lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Most progressive at three, winning Royal Ascot handicap and Group 3 Gordon at Goodwood (both 1m4f) before fine third in the St Leger (gelded after); excellent effort when only narrowly denied in 1m2f Sandown Group 3 on reappearance; the return to 1m4f looks sure to see him in a better light and he'll be tough to beat for a yard with good recent record in this.

11/8

OUR TIP

33/1

  • Place: £3.30

Form: 56

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Fair fifth on debut at Redcar (7f, good to firm) last month but beaten further at Nottingham (8.3f, soft) since and others are preferred.
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7th

7

(1)

8th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

15:03 Newcastle (AW)

Burglars Dream

9st 5lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Tim Easterby

in touch with leaders, outpaced but briefly went third 2f out, weakened gradually inside final furlong

14/1

7th

7

(1)

8th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

15:03 Newcastle (AW)

Burglars Dream

9st 5lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Tim Easterby

in touch with leaders, outpaced but briefly went third 2f out, weakened gradually inside final furlong

14/1

9th

13

27th Dec 2024

Good To Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

13:00 Wetherby

Burglars Dream

11st 0lb

T: Tim Easterby

midfield, hampered 5th, badly hampered 4 out

16/1

50/1

Form: 77

Last run: 16 days

W: 8st 13lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Took a step in the right direction when seventh of 12 at York (1m, good to soft) on her second start but another leap of improvement is required.
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5th

4

(4)

10th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

17:45 Newcastle (AW)

Barossa

9st 9lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

Won very similar C&D race to this last summer and was second in C&D handicaps on next two outings; has strong claims if judged on those efforts but needs to raise her game after ending 2024 with two below-par runs.

16/1

5th

4

(4)

10th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

17:45 Newcastle (AW)

Barossa

9st 9lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

Won very similar C&D race to this last summer and was second in C&D handicaps on next two outings; has strong claims if judged on those efforts but needs to raise her game after ending 2024 with two below-par runs.

16/1

7th

10

(9)

17th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

16:30 Newcastle (AW)

Barossa

9st 3lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Nigel Tinkler

7f win here in July came in a 0-50 classified event; solid efforts in handicaps on her next two starts but her form has cooled more recently; others preferred for win purposes.

14/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
15,000gns foal, 12,000gns yearling; 13th foal; closely related to 2m hurdle winner, half-brother to winners Al Saham (7f-1m4f including 2yo; RPR 110), Classic Collection (7f-1m2f; 102) and Active Spirit (6f-1m2f); stable won this last year with another Ulysses colt; not ruled out on debut.
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9th

9

(6)

16th Aug 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 5

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Trojan Spirit

9st 4lb

J: J F Egan

T: Charlie Johnston

C&D winner in December on his third outing; suffered three heavy defeats in stronger handicaps this year (1m4f-1m6f) but he's been gelded since his latest start and this drop in class can help; not dismissed.

12/1

5th

4

(5)

30th Jun 2023

Good

1m 6f 115y

Class 4

15:20 Doncaster

Trojan Spirit

9st 6lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Charlie Johnston

Progressed to win a Kempton novice (1m3f, AW) last December, but has been well beaten in both handicaps and was particularly poor on his return from 127 days off at Leicester (1m4f, good to firm) this month, albeit he reportedly stumbled leaving the stalls; has enough to prove.

12/1

8th

6

(1)

6th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

1m 3f 179y

Class 4

16:35 Leicester

Trojan Spirit

9st 6lb

J: Franny Norton

T: Charlie Johnston

took keen hold, in touch with leaders, pushed along and dropped to rear 3f out, soon weakened

12/1

Form: 9

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
80-1, beaten a long way on recent debut at Nottingham (1m, soft).
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9th

9

(1)

5th Jul 2023

Good To Firm

1m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:50 Thirsk

Ten Bob Note

8st 8lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Declan Carroll

No impact, including in this season's three handicaps and last two were over 1m6f; badly hampered early on the latest, so that can be forgiven.

20/1

7th

9

(10)

30th May 2023

Good To Firm

1m 5f 218y

Class 5

14:50 Redcar

Ten Bob Note

8st 4lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

Fair sixth in muddling race at Wetherby last time out (1m6f, good to soft) but has plenty to find overall and is 1lb out of the handicap.

25/1

6th

4

(5)

30th Apr 2023

Good To Soft

1m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:05 Wetherby

Ten Bob Note

8st 12lb

J: Harrison Shaw

T: Declan Carroll

Cut little ice in his three runs last autumn and it was the same story on handicap debut at Thirsk (1m4f, soft) early this month; dam 2m winner, so this extra distance could help but he needs to show something very new.

10/1

Form:

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Always in rear on debut at York (1m, good to soft; 9-1) a fortnight ago and it's hard to be confident on the back of that; however, he's a half-brother to Doncaster Cup winner Coltrane and he attracted some market support at York; no surprise if he takes a big step forward this afternoon.
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8th

5

(1)

13th Aug 2024

Soft

1m 4f 15y

Class 6

20:00 Hamilton

Michaels Pledge

9st 8lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

Patchy campaign this season and needs to raise his game, but he's dropped down the weights and last year's best efforts came in blinkers, which go back on this evening (replacing cheekpieces); not discounted.

14/1

5th

8

(4)

21st Jul 2024

Good To Soft

1m 5f 218y

Class 5

17:37 Redcar

Michaels Pledge

8st 9lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: John & Sean Quinn

Yet to win (12 races) and not the easiest of rides but he's been on the premises plenty of times at 1m6f-2m, including when cheekpieces were installed at this track (claimer ridden) and Nottingham on last two outings; good each-way claims.

6/1

6th

9

(11)

6th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

1m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:40 Nottingham

Michaels Pledge

9st 0lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: John & Sean Quinn

Yet to win and he isn't the easiest of rides but he's run some good races at 1m6f and improved for his reappearance when fourth at Redcar (good to firm; acts well on good) 14 days ago; not far away.

12/1

100/1

Form: 90

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Big odds and beaten a long way on both starts.
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12th

11

(10)

4th Apr 2023

Soft

1m 4f 8y

Class 6

15:15 Thirsk

Kerpow

9st 0lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Nigel Tinkler

Beat just one rival in three outings last autumn, coming in last of seven in 1m1f Redcar novice on his final run; plenty more from him is required on his seasonal/handicap debut.

25/1

7th

4

(9)

24th Oct 2022

Soft

1m 1f 0y

Class 5

14:30 Redcar

Kerpow

9st 4lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Nigel Tinkler

dwelt start, soon in touch with leaders, pushed along 4f out, soon weakened

100/1

10

(6)

21st Oct 2022

Good To Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

14:55 Doncaster

Kerpow

9st 7lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Nigel Tinkler

Big odds and beaten a long way on his first two starts.

200/1

Form: 31 C

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 8lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Built on the promise of his debut third at Thirsk (1m, good) when winning by 5l here (1m, good to soft) ten days ago; faces a tougher task here but has to be respected given his dominance last time.
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2nd

9

27th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 0y

16:42 Wexford

Oh So Charming

10st 6lb

J: Kevin Healy

T: Declan Queally

Sole win over hurdles came in a Clonmel handicap last June off 111; has slumped in the ratings and failed to exploit her reduced mark (97) when fifth at Clonmel 13 days ago; however, he is closely matched with Redwood Queen on running in a claimer at Tramore last month.

11/4

5th

10

14th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 116y

18:50 Clonmel

Oh So Charming

11st 1lb

J: Michael Kenneally

T: Declan Queally

Sole win over hurdles came in a C&D handicap last June off 111; has slumped in the ratings; potentially interesting despite having failed to feature in claiming races in his two 2026 starts; runs off 99, with a good claimer taking off 5lb into the bargain.

9/2

4th

10

20th Apr 2026

Soft

2m 0f 80y

16:10 Tramore

Oh So Charming

10st 8lb

J: Michael Kenneally

T: Declan Queally

Sole win over hurdles came in a 2m4f Clonmel handicap last June off 111; some fair efforts in defeat since; fourth in a Clonmel claimer in February; has a squeak if back to best.

12/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
$65,000 yearling, 100,000euros 2yo; seventh foal; half-brother to three winners including Melendez (1m AW; RPR 82) and Superduper Sky (US/Canada 5.5f-1m); dam US 1m winner; represents respected trainer and the betting could be informative on debut.
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5th

3

(9)

16th Mar 2024

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Open Choice

9st 8lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Edward Bethell

Maiden who's had valid excuses since headgear went on and is 3lb lower back from a two-month break; sat close to a strong pace down to 1m last time and holds claims in an open handicap.

7/1

6th

9

(4)

11th Jan 2024

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 4

13:30 Southwell (AW)

Open Choice

9st 2lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Edward Bethell

Six-race maiden who has some encouraging form on the Tapeta at Newcastle, most recently shaping better than the bare result over 1m2f last week (made a challenge before fading late on); looks open to improvement back down in distance; interesting.

10/1

0

4

(12)

1st Jan 2024

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 5

14:35 Newcastle (AW)

Open Choice

9st 6lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: Edward Bethell

raced in second

10/1

Non-runners

Oh So Charming, Open Choice

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £3.30
Straight Forecast £3.74
Trifecta £25.10

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Desert Hero

The Times:

Oh So Charming

The Guardian:

Oh So Charming

RP Ratings:

Desert Hero

POSTDATA:

Desert Hero

NEWMARKET:

Desert Hero

Telegraph:

Desert Hero

Daily Mail:

Desert Hero

D Express:

Desert Hero

Daily Mirror:

Desert Hero

The Sun:

Desert Hero

The Star:

Desert Hero

Daily Record:

Desert Hero