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Racing Welfare Mental Health Awareness Week Handicap

  • Prize money: £4638.6
  • 1m 1f 170y
  • Class 5
  • 11 runners
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Racing Welfare Mental Health Awareness Week Handicap

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Scattered showers

13/2 (Won)

  • Win: £7.10
  • Place: £2.30

Form: 415933

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
1m1f turf winner (good), who has since recorded a 1m AW success; last four starts, on both AW and turf, suggest that the handicapper just has his measure at present; still an each-way player.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

9

(10)

1st Jun 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

14:07 Lingfield (AW)

Showmedemoney

9st 1lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Craig Benton

Goes back to the blinkers worn for both Newcastle wins, latterly off 3lb lower, for Iain Jardine in the winter but again no sign of the usual tongue-tie; big price and well held for his new yard on turf a few weeks ago.

20/1

8th

9

(13)

11th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

17:12 Windsor

Showmedemoney

10st 4lb

J: Miss Taryn Cole

T: Craig Benton

Won twice over 1m at Newcastle for Iain Jardine over the winter; down the field at Lingfield on his stable debut three weeks ago; up in trip and usual tongue-tie absent; cheekpieces the headgear of choice.

20/1

9th

3

(6)

20th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

14:21 Lingfield (AW)

Showmedemoney

11st 0lb

J: Miss Taryn Cole

T: Craig Benton

In excellent form for Iain Jardine this winter, signing off with 1m Newcastle win in February; more is needed for his new yard off a 4lb higher mark.

13/2

5/1

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 120-05 D BF

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Dual 1m2f winner (good to form/soft) last season, when he also went very close from 1lb higher at Redcar (1m2f, good to soft); below par on final start last season (AW) as well as his reappearance but took a step back in the right direction when dropped back to 1m latest; player.
Place /
No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

2nd

1

(14)

24th Oct 2025

Heavy

1m 2f 43y

Class 5

17:03 Doncaster

Tele Red

10st 1lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: K R Burke

In-form 8yo who recorded a 2l success at Pontefract (1m2f, soft) on Monday, ending two-year losing spell; incurs 4lb penalty but Jack Nicholls takes off useful 5lb; could well remain competitive.

4/1

1st

14

(5)

20th Oct 2025

Good

1m 2f 5y

Class 4

16:33 Pontefract

Tele Red

9st 1lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

8yo who has been beaten on his last 17 starts going back to October 2023 but he's been runner-up on his last two outings (1m, good/soft), most recently here when beaten a neck; he should be fine now back up to 1m2f and he has a strong record here; could be thereabouts.

9/1

10

(4)

6th Sep 2025

Good

1m 0f 37y

Class 4

17:15 Haydock

Tele Red

8st 13lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

In form and pretty consistent but he's exposed and hasn't won for almost two years; likely to give his running but vulnerable to younger legs.

12/1

14/1

  • Place: £2.90

Form: 58976-

Last run: 191 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Dual 7f AW winner when with Mark Johnston; stays 1m2f; well below his best in all three starts for this trainer; best turf form on a sound surface; sliding in the handicap; has run well when fresh; revival needed.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

4

(7)

2nd Oct 2023

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

17:30 Newcastle (AW)

Ghost Rider

9st 11lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Grant Tuer

On a long losing run and was below market expectations over C&D last time; the handicapper's giving him every chance but he's become very inconsistent.

10/1

9th

3

(1)

15th Aug 2023

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

17:25 Newcastle (AW)

Ghost Rider

10st 1lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Grant Tuer

took keen hold, midfield

11/2

9th

17

(15)

28th Jun 2023

Good

1m 3f 39y

Class 4

16:20 Carlisle

Ghost Rider

8st 7lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Grant Tuer

towards rear of midfield on outer

16/1

Form: 54-763 D

Last run: 41 days

W: 9st 8lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Multiple AW and dual turf winner at up to 1m2f (turf wins on a sound surface); 2lb lower than his last turf winning mark and, after a step back in the right direction at Wolverhampton latest, he is not ruled out.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

11

(15)

29th Jul 2025

Good

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

14:10 Beverley

Light Up Our Stars

10st 8lb

J: Mr Frederick Tett

T: Scott Dixon

Multiple winner who is running well and went down narrowly over the extended 1m here two months ago; thereabouts.

9/2

6

(2)

24th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

17:00 Beverley

Light Up Our Stars

9st 4lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: Scott Dixon

In a good run of form right now and finished much the best over 1m at Yarmouth last week (under Taryn Langley); clear claims off 3lb higher.

9/4

5th
10 (10)
Irv

20/1

Form: 2064-5 D BF

Last run: 116 days

W: 8st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Not the force he once was but still managed to pick up a 1m2f amateurs' handicap at Beverley (good to firm) last summer, when 1lb higher; held on his last four starts (all AW); competitive mark for this return to turf but has yet to win when fresh.
Place /
No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

2nd

10

(1)

15th Apr 2026

Good

1m 4f 23y

Class 6

17:45 Beverley

Irv

8st 9lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Micky Hammond

Course winner in 2022 who last won at Pontefract (also 1m2f, good to firm) in June 2024; 50-1 when beaten 10l on his comeback in a Wolverhampton classified (1m4f, AW) in January; others look safer.

33/1

7th

4

(3)

16th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Irv

9st 9lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Micky Hammond

Runner-up in a Catterick handicap (1m4f, good to soft) in July but he finished down the field in his final three runs during the summer; has won when fresh in the past but his last success was 19 months ago and this veteran is 1-14 on AW.

25/1

7th

4

(7)

29th Aug 2025

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

Irv

9st 6lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Micky Hammond

Well treated on his wins at Wolverhampton (9.5f, Tapeta) and Pontefract (1m2f, good to firm) last year; second of seven from 5lb out of the weights at Catterick (1m4f, good to soft) last month, but modest otherwise this year; not quite sure what to expect.

12/1

20/1

Form: 34250- CD

Last run: 228 days

W: 8st 11lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
C&D winner who has a 1m3f Listed win to his name but that was his latest success, in 2019; on a competitive mark but well beaten when last seen and others make greater appeal.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

6

(7)

28th Oct 2024

Heavy

1m 3f 179y

Class 6

13:05 Leicester

Sameem

10st 11lb

J: Miss Rebecca Burley

T: Tim Easterby

Unraced on heavy but fine on soft; ran moderately last time but has won after similar performances in the past; not handicapped out of it.

10/1

7th

6

(7)

28th Oct 2024

Heavy

1m 3f 179y

Class 6

13:05 Leicester

Sameem

10st 11lb

J: Miss Rebecca Burley

T: Tim Easterby

Unraced on heavy but fine on soft; ran moderately last time but has won after similar performances in the past; not handicapped out of it.

10/1

9th

3

(2)

18th Oct 2024

Soft

1m 2f 1y

Class 6

17:20 Redcar

Sameem

10st 13lb

J: Miss Rebecca Burley

T: Tim Easterby

never better than midfield

7/1

Form: -84103

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Dual AW and turf winner over 1m (good to soft for turf win); inconsistent but best efforts would enable her to be competitive.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

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

13/2

Form: 909-36 CD

Last run: 18 days

W: 8st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Dual C&D winner (all wins on good); showed he retains some ability when third on his reappearance at Thirsk (7f, soft) last month; below that level at Pontefract (1m, good) latest; drops 1lb; prominent racer; no surprise if he goes close again now back at this venue.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

10

(13)

2nd Jun 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:45 Newcastle (AW)

Little Ted

9st 4lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

9-96; just failed to reel in Wyvern over 7f here in December but laboured since; weakened, well down the field at Ripon (1m, good; beaten 17l) latest; is fairly treated but the chances are that age is beginning to catch up with him.

10/1

12th

5

(5)

17th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

16:50 Ripon

Little Ted

9st 8lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

Has three course wins over 1m2f; hasn't figured at Redcar or Ayr since returning to turf last month; best watched.

16/1

6th

7

(8)

5th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

15:00 Ayr

Little Ted

9st 1lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Into the veteran stage but on a competitive mark on form as recent as December; recent Redcar run should have sharpened him up but others may have his measure for win purposes.

10/1

8/1

Form: -53864 C

Last run: 36 days

W: 8st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Sole win came here (1m, good) two seasons ago, when with Mick Appleby; competitive mark, as he showed last time out when beaten just 1l from 1lb higher, but looks to be playing for places at best.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

10

10th Nov 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

15:02 Chelmsford (AW)

Young Winston

9st 4lb

T: Tony Carroll

led narrowly, headed and dropped to midfield after 1f, weakened over 1f out

14/1

10th

10

(11)

26th Oct 2023

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Young Winston

9st 1lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Tony Carroll

on outer throughout, in touch with leaders, prominent with one circuit to go

9/1

3rd

7

(8)

5th Oct 2023

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:45 Lingfield (AW)

Young Winston

9st 3lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Tony Carroll

Poor strike-rate and although he started out for this yard with a fair second at Bath in July, he hasn't been able to build on it in three runs since; vulnerable for win purposes once more.

10/1

OUR TIP

Form: 02-278

Last run: 80 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
0-9; best turf run was on debut last year (1m, good); second in successive AW starts last winter (1m/9.5f), when with Paul and Oliver Cole; raced freely and well beaten on debut for this trainer at Chelmsford (1m2f, AW) latest; best form gives him claims from this 2lb lower mark; new headgear tried.
Place /
No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

2

(2)

3rd Dec 2024

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Toophan

9st 7lb

J: Owen Lewis

T: Raphael E Freire

Having second start for fourth different trainer and still seeks first win; recent Tapeta run after over a year off wasn't bad but needs a good step forward.

9/1

9th

2

(2)

3rd Dec 2024

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Toophan

9st 7lb

J: Owen Lewis

T: Raphael E Freire

Having second start for fourth different trainer and still seeks first win; recent Tapeta run after over a year off wasn't bad but needs a good step forward.

9/1

5th

5

(6)

23rd Nov 2024

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

16:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

Toophan

9st 10lb

J: David Probert

T: Raphael E Freire

11-race maiden who was out of sorts in his final three runs last year including a 14l defeat over C&D last time; with another new yard now and has plenty to prove after a year off; tongue-tie removed.

20/1

Form: 222523 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 3lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
7f and 1m2f turf winner (both good to firm); second in six of his last nine starts and third (beaten under 2l) when 1lb higher at Pontefract (1m2f, good) latest; can race prominently, which is often a positive around here; blinkers go on; player.
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Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

3

(2)

8th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 5

15:28 Newcastle (AW)

Isle Of Wolves

9st 8lb

J: Joe Fanning

T: Harriet Bethell

took keen hold, held up in midfield

5/2

9th

3

(2)

8th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 5

15:28 Newcastle (AW)

Isle Of Wolves

9st 8lb

J: Joe Fanning

T: Harriet Bethell

took keen hold, held up in midfield

5/2

1st

2

(3)

30th Oct 2024

Soft

1m 2f 50y

Class 6

16:08 Nottingham

Isle Of Wolves

11st 4lb

J: Miss Hannah Dring

T: Harriet Bethell

travelled strongly, slowly away, midfield, smooth headway over 2f out, led going easily over 1f out, shaken up and went clear inside final furlong, easily

2/1

Non-runners

Toophan, Isle Of Wolves

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £46.00
Straight Forecast £43.99
Tricast £308.52
Trifecta £415.60

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Tele Red

Telegraph:

Isle Of Wolves

SPOTLIGHT:

Little Ted

TOPSPEED:

Irv

LAMBOURN:

Toophan

D Express:

Young Winston

POSTDATA:

Tele Red

The Times:

Tele Red

The Guardian:

Tele Red

Daily Mirror:

Tele Red

THE NORTH:

Little Ted

The Star:

Irv

The Sun:

Isle Of Wolves

Daily Record:

Isle Of Wolves