August 02 / 16.55 Redcar

16.55

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  • 0m 5f 217y
  • Class 6
  • 12 runners
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Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

Abandoned

Form: 125421 D

Last run: 7 days

W: 10st 1lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Has been holding his form for a while and did it very nicely over 7f at Catterick last week (good); that trip seems ideal these days but he won't mind rain and his assured stamina will come in handy; penalised.
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6

(4)

18th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

15:37 Redcar

Mutanaaseq

9st 1lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Suited by soft ground and 7f, and on a very good mark now (13lb lower than when winning at Catterick in September 2023); mainly out of form this season; probably best watched.

12/1

9th

10

(9)

24th Sep 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Mutanaaseq

9st 3lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Ruth Carr

Four 7f wins at Catterick in 2023 but he's been struggling since the spring and his much-reduced mark isn't helping him much at the moment; 0-11 on AW and has it to prove at present.

7/1

6th

2

(3)

10th Sep 2024

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

18:05 Catterick

Mutanaaseq

9st 8lb

J: David Nolan

T: Ruth Carr

Has an excellent record at this track and won this 12 months ago off a 10lb higher mark (on soft); powers are on the wane now a 9yo and he's not made much of an impact this year, including when third here 22 days ago.

7/1

Form: 849525 D

Last run: 49 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Not running badly, beaten in the region of 5l in last three starts; saves his best for the AW and Newcastle in particular.
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7th

7

(6)

6th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

Spartan Fighter

8st 11lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Tough 9yo who has won four 6f handicaps here this year; form dipped last time, however, and returning to 7f isn't enough to tempt.

9/1

9th

1

(2)

14th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:55 Newcastle (AW)

Spartan Fighter

9st 11lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Has won four of his five races, all over C&D, this year, his latest win coming last Tuesday when getting home by 0.5l; up 6lb but has won off higher marks in the past; should go well

7/2

1st

9

(7)

10th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:15 Newcastle (AW)

Spartan Fighter

8st 13lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Sprightly 9yo who completed a quick hat-trick of front-running C&D wins last month and lost out only by a neck off today's mark here on Wednesday; upped in grade but likely to give another good account.

5/1

OUR TIP

Abandoned

Form: 6/4594

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced; beaten about 5l and 7l in her two handicaps, over 6f on the AW and soft; needs more.
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10th

13

(3)

3rd Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:42 Ripon

Miss Willows

8st 5lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Simon Whitaker

Made all, scrambling home at Redcar (7f, Class 6, good to soft; from 3lb lower) last September; showed that same speed before weakening on seasonal reappearance at Thirsk (7f, good; 11th of 14; 25-1) in April; has a tricky draw to navigate, unless electing to go far side.

33/1

11th

10

(8)

10th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

17:35 Thirsk

Miss Willows

9st 6lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Simon Whitaker

Bookended last season with wins, the latest by a short head over this far at Redcar; never won off this high a mark.

12/1

Form: -49591 CD

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Has a bit to prove on slow ground but he made the most of a reduced mark to win at Thirsk (6f, good to firm) when the visor returned; back up 4lb.
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10th

12

(12)

9th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

15:55 Newcastle (AW)

Rainbow Rain

9st 3lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Tracy Waggott

prominent towards near side

8/1

10th

12

(12)

9th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

15:55 Newcastle (AW)

Rainbow Rain

9st 3lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Tracy Waggott

prominent towards near side

8/1

3rd

11

(2)

25th Sep 2024

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

17:05 Redcar

Rainbow Rain

9st 4lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Tracy Waggott

started quickly, led at fast pace against far rail

10/1

Abandoned

Form: 360343 CD

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Rain welcomed as he goes well on soft ground and he gave his running to hit the frame last week at Catterick (6f, good); thereabouts.
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1st

4

(8)

31st Oct 2023

Heavy

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

13:42 Catterick

Wades Magic

9st 8lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Tim Easterby

took keen hold, prominent

11/4

2nd

3

(3)

4th Oct 2023

Good To Soft

0m 5f 212y

Class 6

16:50 Catterick

Wades Magic

9st 9lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

dwelt start, midfield after 2f, in touch with leaders on inner

9/4

Abandoned

Form: 834624

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Consistent in defeat in his last five starts (beaten 3l or less) but he's now 0-12 and didn't find much for pressure at Hamilton most recently; looking hard to win with.
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11th

4

(12)

4th Feb 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Bryce

9st 2lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Helen Cuthbert

0-13 when trained by Nigel Tinkler; went close in turf handicap last summer but today's stable debut comes after a six-month absence and he's entitled to need this outing; hood added to cheekpieces.

10/1

8th

5

(2)

10th Aug 2023

Good To Soft

0m 6f 3y

Class 6

16:55 Yarmouth

Bryce

9st 7lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Nigel Tinkler

towards rear

9/2

Form: 539952

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Dual winner from the front last August and returned to form with a second at Musselburgh last month (5f, good); won't mind returning to 6f or getting back on slower ground.
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4

(1)

9th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:22 Redcar

Birdie Bowers

9st 9lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: David Thompson

1-25 on turf and he looks up against it on the ratings here.

20/1

4th

9

(2)

1st May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:00 Redcar

Birdie Bowers

8st 9lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: David Thompson

started quickly, led, headed 2f out, soon lost second, weakened gradually inside final furlong

40/1

Abandoned

Form: 516560

Last run: 110 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Won a 7f classified event at Newcastle in February, his sole success; opposable on subsequent form.
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5th

11

(8)

15th Aug 2023

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Lucky Lucky Lucky

8st 13lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

Sole win in 30 starts came in a 0-50 classified event over C&D in February, but out of the frame in all five starts since; others look more solid,

12/1

6th

3

(10)

4th Aug 2023

Good

0m 7f 33y

Class 6

19:50 Musselburgh

Lucky Lucky Lucky

9st 8lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Nigel Tinkler

Just the one win from 29 starts but it was a similar race to this on AW in February; not at his best when last seen in April and rain would be a concern (unraced on slower than good and once a non-runner due to soft ground).

8/1

Abandoned

Form: 0-6975

Last run: 84 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Bits of promise in Ireland but was mostly well held from 5.5f to 1m; beaten in a claimer latest and best watched on stable debut after three months off.
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9th

12

(3)

31st Oct 2023

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Indian Outlaw

9st 0lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Paul Collins

0-12 and well held in three starts on turf since joining this yard, but she did run with credit on a few occasions on the Dundalk Polytrack for her previous stable; worth keeping an eye on back on the AW.

20/1

4th

6

(5)

17th Sep 2023

Good

0m 7f 33y

Class 6

17:45 Musselburgh

Indian Outlaw

8st 13lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Paul Collins

in rear

12/1

13th

15

(8)

26th Aug 2023

Good To Firm

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

20:00 Redcar

Indian Outlaw

9st 0lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Paul Collins

Ex-Irish maiden (0-10), who made a low-key start for her current yard when eighth of 13 here (1m, good) two weeks ago; that was after a break but she needs to much better on this return to sprinting.

33/1

Form: 737832 D

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 0lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Bang there at Wolverhampton (6f/5f) the last twice but that's more her scene, with most runs and best form coming on the AW.
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8th

8

(6)

17th May 2024

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 6

17:30 Hamilton

Lancashire Life

8st 9lb

J: William Pyle

T: Stella Barclay

Sole win (1-34) at Newcastle in October 2021; placed on various occasions at Wolverhampton (5f-6f) last year, and could potentially strip fitter for recent Catterick comeback; nevertheless, still has plenty of work to do with stablemate Captain Corcoran.

12/1

8th

8

(6)

17th May 2024

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 6

17:30 Hamilton

Lancashire Life

8st 9lb

J: William Pyle

T: Stella Barclay

Sole win (1-34) at Newcastle in October 2021; placed on various occasions at Wolverhampton (5f-6f) last year, and could potentially strip fitter for recent Catterick comeback; nevertheless, still has plenty of work to do with stablemate Captain Corcoran.

12/1

4th

10

(5)

24th Apr 2024

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

14:12 Catterick

Lancashire Life

8st 9lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Stella Barclay

Just one win from her 33 starts; ran some good races on AW last season but she's back from 236 days off and others look more persuasive.

25/1

Abandoned

Form: -00990 CD

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 0lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Has slipped to a good mark but a 10yo now and he's been struggling for form.
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7th

7

(6)

23rd Sep 2023

Soft

0m 5f 212y

Class 6

14:55 Catterick

Point Of Woods

8st 9lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Tina Jackson

held up in last

33/1

12th

13

(8)

5th Sep 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:30 Ripon

Point Of Woods

9st 0lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Tina Jackson

Veteran who's looked on the downgrade this year; another ordinary effort last time and only holds outside claims.

33/1

10th

16

(15)

26th Aug 2023

Good To Firm

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

20:00 Redcar

Point Of Woods

9st 0lb

J: Phil Dennis

T: Tina Jackson

Veteran who has won over C&D in the past but his last success was 15 months ago; has had some traffic issues a couple of times this summer but he's not finished closer than ninth this season and is easy to have reservations; visor is removed and cheekpieces return.

25/1

Abandoned

Form: -04280

Last run: 22 days

W: 8st 10lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Eight-race maiden whose best effort came when runner-up over Carlisle's stiff 6f in June; that and his next-best run were on fast ground.
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7th

7

(9)

20th Aug 2023

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

15:05 Southwell (AW)

Amazing Arthur

9st 2lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

Second of eight at Carlisle (6f, good to firm) in June his standout piece of form, but not come within a mile of that in three starts since (in cheekpieces the last twice); switches to blinkers now with lots to prove.

9/1

14th

14

(4)

11th Aug 2023

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

14:10 Thirsk

Amazing Arthur

9st 2lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Tim Easterby

Flicker of promise this summer on fast ground but heavy defeats the last twice and cheekpieces didn't help matters last time.

20/1

Non-runners

Mokaman, Chattel Village, Highland Queen, Miss Snuggles

Verdict

Mutanaaseq (second choice) looks a danger to all despite dropping back to 6f and Birdie Bowers also has plenty going for him after his recent return to form. However, WADE’S MAGIC is running well enough to believe his turn is near, and rain will aid his chance.[Alistair Jones]

Selections

The Guardian:

Rainbow Rain

SPOTLIGHT:

Wade's Magic

RP RATINGS:

Mutanaaseq

The Times:

Chattel Village

Daily Mail:

Birdie Bowers

Daily Mirror:

Rainbow Rain

The Sun:

Rainbow Rain

Daily Record:

Rainbow Rain

D Express:

Wade's Magic

The Star:

Wade's Magic

POSTDATA:

Mutanaaseq

Telegraph:

Mutanaaseq