April 17 / 16.40 Redcar

16.40

Soft

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  • Prize money: £4527.4
  • 1m 2f 1y
  • Class 5
  • 14 runners
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Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

10/1 (Won)

  • Win: £6.40
  • Place: £2.10

Form: 5369-3 CD

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 5lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Suited by slow ground; respectable third at Doncaster switched back to the Flat (from hurdling) last time; on a workable mark and has won over C&D but losing spell goes back to 2020.
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2

(4)

27th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

1m 2f 1y

Class 6

14:35 Redcar

Lunar Jet

9st 8lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Steph Hollinshead

Dual C&D winner but last of those was in April 2023; just his second run this year when finishing with a flourish to take fifth of 11 over C&D (good to soft) 23 days ago; not the force of old but has possibilities if able to build on that run.

6/1

2

(4)

27th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

1m 2f 1y

Class 6

14:35 Redcar

Lunar Jet

9st 8lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Steph Hollinshead

Dual C&D winner but last of those was in April 2023; just his second run this year when finishing with a flourish to take fifth of 11 over C&D (good to soft) 23 days ago; not the force of old but has possibilities if able to build on that run.

6/1

10

(2)

4th Oct 2025

Good

1m 2f 1y

Class 5

14:11 Redcar

Lunar Jet

8st 13lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Steph Hollinshead

Veteran who has raced only once this year, when soundly beaten in 1m6f AW handicap in July; suited by this C&D and rain will aid his cause but it's very hard to gauge how much ability he retains.

25/1

12/1

  • Place: £3.70

Form: 0182-3 D

Last run: 67 days

W: 8st 7lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Placed at Newcastle (AW) on last two appearances; last two wins came on soft ground, albeit in Class 6 off lower marks; far more exposed than some of these rivals.
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1

(9)

18th Sep 2025

Good

1m 2f 5y

Class 6

15:22 Pontefract

Contrast

9st 12lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Veteran who picked up the latest of his eight wins when scoring at Ripon (1m2f, good) last May; hasn't threatened in three starts this year, latterly in cheekpieces, and his powers of destruction may finally be on the wane; blinkers back on for the first time in over four years.

20/1

10

(7)

4th Sep 2025

Good

1m 3f 140y

Class 5

14:00 Haydock

Contrast

10st 11lb

J: Miss Serena Brotherton

T: Michael & David Easterby

Veteran who has picked up a race or two up to 1m2f in most seasons but has had just two runs this term, well beaten; won off 1lb higher last May; now tries cheekpieces (first headgear since 2021) and he's only once been over this sort of trip (2019).

25/1

8/1

  • Place: £4.10

Form: 3463-

Last run: 233 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
0-4 for Sir Michael Stoute but ran well in 1m handicap at Windsor (good to soft) the final time; sold for 50,000gns and gelded since; shapes as if this new trip will suit; possibilities.
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1st

1

(2)

24th May 2023

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

17:00 Ayr

Morning Sun

9st 9lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Keith Dalgleish

Won from the front over C&D (good) a fortnight ago on his second start since leaving Sir Michael Stoute; this lightly raced 4yo did it with something to spare and could take a 6lb rise in his stride; strong claims.

5/2

3

(2)

16th May 2023

Good To Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

19:00 Wetherby

Morning Sun

9st 10lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Keith Dalgleish

1st

7

(6)

8th May 2023

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

14:55 Ayr

Morning Sun

9st 3lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Keith Dalgleish

Fair 1m maiden for Sir Michael Stoute in 2022 who subsequently changed hands for 50,000gns; gelded and off eight months before posting an encouraging third of 13 for his new yard in 1m2f Redcar handicap three weeks ago; still has few miles on the clock so he is very much in the mix.

5/1

Form: 6858-2 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 4lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Beaten only a whisker by Aone Ally at Doncaster (1m2f, heavy) on seasonal debut but isn't certain to back up that effort, having been inconsistent in recent years; four of last five wins came at Ripon.
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8th

6

(4)

21st Sep 2023

Good To Soft

1m 4f 5y

Class 4

15:10 Pontefract

Benadalid

9st 2lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Chris Fairhurst

8yo whose losing run goes back 19 races to May 2021 and he was merely mid-division at Southwell (1m4f, AW) last time; however, he has a patchy record on AW and has run some good races on turf this term, including when third at Thirsk (1m4f, soft) two starts ago; possible player off career-low mark.

9/1

8th

4

(6)

28th Aug 2023

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 5

17:32 Southwell (AW)

Benadalid

9st 13lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Chris Fairhurst

His last win was over two years ago but he's well treated on his old form and has reached the frame in four of his five runs this season; 1lb lower than for his creditable third at Thirsk (1m4f) last time and has each-way claims again back on AW.

12/1

3rd

5

(2)

5th Aug 2023

Soft

1m 4f 8y

Class 5

17:10 Thirsk

Benadalid

9st 8lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Chris Fairhurst

in touch with leaders

10/1

Form: 82136-

Last run: 168 days

W: 9st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Successful on turf in 2021 and AW (twice) in 2022; drops back in grade on reappearance but is 3lb above last winning mark and others may prove better treated.
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8

26th Nov 2024

Good

2m 4f 88y

Class 4

13:40 Southwell

Natchez Trace

10st 13lb

J: Robert Dunne

T: Declan Carroll

Four Flat wins but he hasn't achieved much at big prices in two handicap hurdles, at 2m1f and 2m7f; no great appeal this time, either.

40/1

8

26th Nov 2024

Good

2m 4f 88y

Class 4

13:40 Southwell

Natchez Trace

10st 13lb

J: Robert Dunne

T: Declan Carroll

Four Flat wins but he hasn't achieved much at big prices in two handicap hurdles, at 2m1f and 2m7f; no great appeal this time, either.

40/1

6th

1

14th Nov 2024

Good

2m 7f 16y

Class 5

15:15 Market Rasen

Natchez Trace

12st 0lb

J: Robert Dunne

T: Declan Carroll

in rear

16/1

12/1

Form: 293-61 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 8st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Has done his winning on AW, most recently at Newcastle (1m2f) last month; may have more to offer in that sphere but possibly vulnerable back up in grade and back on turf; 0-6 on grass.
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12th

10

(12)

2nd Jun 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

20:15 Newcastle (AW)

Cusack

8st 12lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: David Thompson

10-47 on AW, with all bar one of those wins coming at Newcastle (7f-1m2f); now sits 3lb below his last winning mark, and Tom Kiely-Marshall's 5lb claim is a bonus, but seems to have lost his way; may strip fitter for 7f course comeback run.

40/1

11

(2)

19th May 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

17:35 Newcastle (AW)

Cusack

8st 12lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: David Thompson

Nine course wins to his name, mainly in the early months of the year; 50-1 for his C&D return a month ago, when well behind a few of these, and needs a big step forward.

25/1

12th

12

(11)

20th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Cusack

9st 0lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: David Thompson

Nine of his ten wins have come at this track (7f-1m2f) but last success was 13 months ago and he finished down the field here in his final two runs last year; looks opposable back from a break.

16/1

9/2

Form: 6532/1 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Has low mileage; missed 2022; placed over hurdles on comeback run, then opened his account in Flat handicap at Doncaster (1m2f, heavy) where he collared Benadalid on the line; open to further progress; shortlisted.
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7th

10

(4)

17th Apr 2023

Soft

1m 2f 1y

Class 5

16:40 Redcar

Aone Ally

9st 0lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Lucinda Russell

Has low mileage; missed 2022; placed over hurdles on comeback run, then opened his account in Flat handicap at Doncaster (1m2f, heavy) where he collared Benadalid on the line; open to further progress; shortlisted.

9/2

1st

8

(3)

1st Apr 2023

Soft

1m 2f 43y

Class 5

17:50 Doncaster

Aone Ally

9st 8lb

J: Connor Planas

T: Lucinda Russell

took keen hold, midfield

5/1

3rd

1

20th Feb 2023

Good To Soft

2m 1f 0y

Class 4

13:15 Carlisle

Aone Ally

11st 7lb

J: Derek Fox

T: Lucinda Russell

0-6 on Flat, placed twice (1m/1m2f, soft; RPRs in low 70s) in October 2021 when last seen; heed the market signals switched to hurdles on return to action.

10/1

Form: 32211- D

Last run: 182 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
2-2 since fitted with cheekpieces, winning nicely at Yarmouth (1m2f, good to soft) and Windsor (11.5f, soft) last October; could well improve further in the retained headgear; commands respect.
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4th

1

(4)

19th Jul 2024

Good To Soft

1m 4f 5y

Class 4

20:25 Pontefract

Richard P Smith

10st 2lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Ed Dunlop

towards rear

10/1

12/1

Form: 74-743

Last run: 17 days

W: 8st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Sole turf success came in 2020; close third to Cusack at Newcastle on latest AW start; not straightforward but is capable of being involved, provided he takes well to new headgear.
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9th

14

(11)

17th Apr 2023

Soft

1m 2f 1y

Class 5

16:40 Redcar

Soaring Star

8st 6lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Philip Kirby

Sole turf success came in 2020; close third to Cusack at Newcastle on latest AW start; not straightforward but is capable of being involved, provided he takes well to new headgear.

12/1

3rd

5

(2)

31st Mar 2023

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

17:20 Newcastle (AW)

Soaring Star

9st 7lb

J: Graham Lee

T: Philip Kirby

took keen hold, towards rear, carried head awkwardly but headway from over 2f out, every chance when ridden 1f out, no extra inside final 110yds

8/1

4th

3

(4)

14th Mar 2023

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Soaring Star

9st 8lb

J: Graham Lee

T: Philip Kirby

Defied a 13lb higher mark over C&D in early 2022; generally not in the same form since but has become so well handicapped that a revival is possible; not dismissed.

12/1

25/1

Form: 22478-

Last run: 196 days

W: 8st 11lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Ten-race maiden; peak effort came at this venue (1m) but hasn't progressed and lacks recent match practice having been absent since October; others preferred.
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1st

4

(5)

6th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Wetherby

Red Astaire

9st 6lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

in touch with leaders, pushed along up the centre over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, keeping on inside final furlong, disputed lead final 110yds, led towards finish

5/2

2nd

2

(4)

29th May 2023

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

13:45 Redcar

Red Astaire

9st 8lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

12-race maiden, runner-up twice last August (1m and 7f; here on first occasion); soft ground and 1m2f/1m4f may well make the heavy defeats in his two starts this season forgivable; could be a lot more interesting today, although connections also now reach for headgear first time.

12/1

11th

12

(13)

29th Apr 2023

Good To Soft

1m 3f 197y

Class 5

19:15 Doncaster

Red Astaire

8st 13lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Tim Easterby

prominent

33/1

Form: 673-

Last run: 268 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Raced three times last year, placed in AW contest at Lingfield (stable debut) the final time; gelded since; possible improver now handicapping and looks an interesting contender; market support should be heeded.
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8th

6

(3)

21st Jun 2023

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 5

18:50 Newcastle (AW)

Flag Of Truth

9st 3lb

J: Taylor Fisher

T: Archie Watson

0-7 but came closest to winning when beaten a neck here (1m; first-time cheekpieces) last month; now 3lb lower, but has appeared to find this trip too far in three previous attempts.

10/1

4th

2

(5)

4th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

1m 2f 50y

Class 5

16:45 Nottingham

Flag Of Truth

9st 10lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Archie Watson

Six-race maiden; well held in blinkers at Newbury most recently; went close in cheekpieces (now reapplied) over 1m at Newcastle earlier in May and has a fighting chance on that form.

11/2

9th

1

(13)

19th May 2023

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

13:30 Newbury

Flag Of Truth

10st 2lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Archie Watson

Five-race maiden who came closest to winning when beaten a neck at Newcastle (1m, AW; first-time cheekpices) ten days ago; races off the same mark and blinkers now given a go, so one for the shortlist if able to reproduce that form back on turf.

5/1

OUR TIP
12th
3 (12)
Merseyside

14/1

Form: 22160- D

Last run: 195 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Soft-ground winner in France last spring; well beaten in AW contest on sole British start; had wind surgery since; follow the market signals on return from absence.
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12th

3

(12)

17th Apr 2023

Soft

1m 2f 1y

Class 5

16:40 Redcar

Merseyside

9st 10lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

Soft-ground winner in France last spring; well beaten in AW contest on sole British start; had wind surgery since; follow the market signals on return from absence.

14/1

10th

11

(11)

4th Oct 2022

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 4

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Merseyside

9st 3lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Kevin Ryan

led, pushed along and headed 3f out, soon weakened, eased over 2f out

16/1

13th
2 (9)
Baikal

20/1

Form: 42/96-

Last run: 235 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Well held on stable/hurdles debut last month (had wind surgery since); 0-6 on Flat but has a fighting chance on his best effort (close second on soft ground as a 2yo).
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7

28th Oct 2025

Soft

1m 7f 182y

Class 5

14:28 Ffos Las

Baikal

11st 7lb

J: Joe Anderson

T: Grace Harris

Three hurdle wins this season, most recently when given a nicely judged Joe Anderson ride from off the pace over C&D (good) 12 days ago; 4lb rise is not excessive but the ground may have turn against him now.

4/1

7

28th Oct 2025

Soft

1m 7f 182y

Class 5

14:28 Ffos Las

Baikal

11st 7lb

J: Joe Anderson

T: Grace Harris

Three hurdle wins this season, most recently when given a nicely judged Joe Anderson ride from off the pace over C&D (good) 12 days ago; 4lb rise is not excessive but the ground may have turn against him now.

4/1

Form: 5610-8 CD

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Sole win for Kevin Ryan came over C&D (good to soft) last October off this mark; well held at Doncaster (race won by Aone Ally) on reappearance but may fare better with the outing under his belt.
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1

(9)

15th Jul 2023

Soft

1m 0f 68y

Class 6

20:30 Hamilton

Kalahari Prince

10st 7lb

J: Mark Winn

T: David O’Meara

1st

2

(8)

8th Jul 2023

Good

1m 1f 0y

Class 6

20:22 Carlisle

Kalahari Prince

9st 10lb

J: Mark Winn

T: David O’Meara

held up in rear, pushed along and headway 2f out, led and ridden over 1f out, went clear inside final furlong, eased towards finish

3/1

2nd

2

(11)

5th Jul 2023

Good

1m 0f 208y

Class 6

16:05 Musselburgh

Kalahari Prince

9st 6lb

J: David Nolan

T: David O’Meara

1m2f winner (good to soft; first-time cheekpieces) last October, when with Kevin Ryan; below that level of form this season but his better efforts give him an each-way chance.

8/1

Non-runners

Kalahari Prince

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £80.10
Straight Forecast £62.92
Tricast £916.42
Trifecta £1435.60

Selections

POSTDATA:

Aone Ally

The Times:

Morning Sun

SPOTLIGHT:

Richard P Smith

RP Ratings:

Lunar Jet

The Sun:

Contrast

The Guardian:

Morning Sun

D Express:

Morning Sun

NEWMARKET:

Richard P Smith

Telegraph:

Aone Ally

Daily Mail:

Aone Ally

Daily Mirror:

Aone Ally

The Star:

Aone Ally

Daily Record:

Aone Ally

TOPSPEED:

Lunar Jet