August 12 / 15.48 Redcar

15.48

Good To Soft

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  • Prize money: £8100
  • 0m 5f 217y
  • Class 3
  • 11 runners
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Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

1st
2 (8)
Tinto

8/1 (Won)

  • Win: £7.30
  • Place: £2.00

Form: -05437 D

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 11lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Smart sprinter in his prime; in steady decline now but handicapped accordingly and recent efforts have been perfectly respectable; could have a say if first-time cheekpieces give him a lift.
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13th

6

(6)

20th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:23 Ayr

Tinto

10st 0lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Michael Dods

Operating off a reduced mark but on a losing run; has strong C&D form but reserves his best for Thirsk these days; well beaten on last month's seasonal return.

20/1

10th

5

(12)

25th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 4

16:43 Redcar

Tinto

9st 6lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

C&D winner; best known for exploits at Thirsk more recently, including a close second there last May (5f, good); cheekpieces off for his reappearance and not a solid option, for all he has dropped to a good mark.

20/1

18

19th Sep 2025

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:40 Ayr

Tinto

9st 10lb

T: Michael Dods

12/1

  • Place: £3.60

Form: 360-50 D

Last run: 84 days

W: 9st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Didn't fire at Newbury in May and remains without a win since 2020 but his seasonal debut in April was encouraging and the handicapper has offered a helping hand; considered each-way.
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10th

14

(1)

19th Apr 2024

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

14:12 Newbury

Aplomb

8st 8lb

J: David Egan

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

Losing run goes back to 2020 but he regularly caught the eye with strong finishes in 6f handicaps last year; resumes on a good mark and can surely pop up at some point this year.

12/1

10th

14

(1)

19th Apr 2024

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

14:12 Newbury

Aplomb

8st 8lb

J: David Egan

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

Losing run goes back to 2020 but he regularly caught the eye with strong finishes in 6f handicaps last year; resumes on a good mark and can surely pop up at some point this year.

12/1

3rd

5

(19)

4th Nov 2023

Heavy

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

13:02 Newmarket

Aplomb

9st 9lb

J: Stefano Cherchi

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

raced near side, in touch with leaders

16/1

11/2

  • Place: £2.60

Form: 022-36 D

Last run: 81 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Gained only win in a three-runner novice race but ended last season with two very close seconds (including Ayr Bronze Cup) and began this campaign with two decent efforts; cheekpieces the headgear of choice today; probably won't be far away.
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7th

4

(8)

19th Oct 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Fast And Loose

9st 6lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

Sole win in 16 starts came at Catterick (6f, good to firm; first-time cheekpieces) in July last year; 2lb lower than when beaten a nose at Newcastle (6f, Tapeta) a year ago, but well held the last twice which raises doubts despite the drop in grade.

9/1

15th

20

(3)

23rd Sep 2023

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:25 Ayr

Fast And Loose

9st 3lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Kevin Ryan

Can lead; has yet to win a handicap but headed only close home by Danzan in the Bronze Cup last autumn; edged up weights and vulnerable in 2023 but can't rule out any horse with previous form at the meeting.

22/1

22

22nd Sep 2023

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:25 Ayr

Fast And Loose

9st 7lb

T: Kevin Ryan

OUR TIP

Form: 481272

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Scored over 5f at Pontefract in May and probably posted career-best performance when close second of 18 over that trip at York (good to soft) last month; also suited by 6f; must be considered in current form.
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3

(12)

20th Oct 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Ventura Express

9st 8lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

Regressive 9yo who has gone over two years since his last win and is 0-8 on AW: creditable fourth of 17 at York (5f, good to firm) this summer but not the percentage call here.

10/1

5th

1

(1)

23rd Sep 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

16:41 Redcar

Ventura Express

9st 11lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

Last scored in July 2024 but he was running respectably this year until a lesser effort at Beverley last month; had an excuse that day (anticipated the start and missed the break) and he's on a tempting mark; considered.

9/4

Form: 579530 CD

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Well down the field when dropped back to 6f at Goodwood 11 days ago but returned to turf with two good efforts over 7f this summer (Listed/handicap), and that form gives her a shout here.
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No Results Found

Form: 546122 D

Last run: 38 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Made all for clearcut success in first-time blinkers at Hamilton (6f, good to firm) in June and was runner-up under slightly more patient rides on both subsequent outings; might still be on the upgrade and features prominently in calculations.
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2nd

7

(3)

19th Oct 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 3y

Class 4

16:55 Pontefract

Rock Of England

9st 5lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Paul Midgley

Has added four 5f wins this year (ground ranging from good to soft) but he hasn't been on this high a mark for over two years and it seemed to tell when third of ten at Doncaster last month; likely more needed.

9/2

3rd

2

(7)

13th Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 3y

Class 4

16:50 Doncaster

Rock Of England

9st 12lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Paul Midgley

Made it four wins from his last eight starts when scoring at Ripon recently (5f, soft; versatile ground-wise); there's still mileage in his mark on his old form and this thriving 6yo could play another leading role.

7/2

Form: 082510 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 6lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Two wins this season, the latter gained in 16-runner York handicap (good to soft) last month; also suited by faster ground but needs to bounce back from a lesser effort at York a fortnight ago and probably doesn't have much margin for error off current mark.
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13th

6

(11)

6th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 2y

Class 6

13:20 Doncaster

Roundhay Park

9st 7lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Nigel Tinkler

13-time winner who is ideally suited by slow ground; his last success was off 2lb higher at Ripon (6f, soft) last summer but he's been well held in both runs this season; now drops back in trip but this veteran needs a major revival.

16/1

7th

3

(8)

21st May 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

16:50 Catterick

Roundhay Park

9st 8lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Nigel Tinkler

13-91; won from this mark at Ripon (6f, soft; Ideal Guest third) last July and was runner-up at Pontefract (from 4lb higher) last September; weakened - eighth of nine - on last month's C&D comeback run (66-1) but that's likely to have brought him on.

14/1

8th

8

(4)

22nd Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

15:52 Catterick

Roundhay Park

9st 2lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Nigel Tinkler

Course winner who scored at Ripon (6f, soft) last July and is just 2lb higher on this reappearance outing; however, 6f has been this 11yo's optimum trip in recent seasons, and this is his first run since October.

20/1

16/1

Form: 034-47

Last run: 45 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Looked promising for Richard Hannon in spring 2022 but is yet to make any further progress, and signed off for that stable with a down-the-field finish in June (1m, AW); still with same owners but has never contested a sprint and needs to have been refreshed by switch to new yard.
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8th

9

(1)

12th Aug 2023

Good To Soft

0m 5f 217y

Class 3

15:48 Redcar

Windseeker

9st 6lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Looked promising for Richard Hannon in spring 2022 but is yet to make any further progress, and signed off for that stable with a down-the-field finish in June (1m, AW); still with same owners but has never contested a sprint and needs to have been refreshed by switch to new yard.

16/1

7th

1

(2)

28th Jun 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

19:20 Kempton (AW)

Windseeker

10st 4lb

J: Alec Voikhansky

T: Richard Hannon

Dual novice winner who is 0-8 in handicaps, but has performed with credit in his last three starts; has won fresh so four-month absence not a major issue, but although he has run well over this far 7f may be his ideal trip.

7/1

1

(6)

3rd May 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

19:00 Kempton (AW)

Windseeker

9st 11lb

J: Alec Voikhansky

T: Richard Hannon

Form: 928446 C

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 9lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Veteran who has a better strike-rate on AW surfaces but went close on turf at Ayr (6f, good) in May; not in quite the same form since but can't be ruled out off current mark.
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4th

5

(1)

2nd Jan 2024

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 4

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Venturous

9st 3lb

J: David Probert

T: David & Nicola Barron

Veteran whose losing run stretches back to March 2022; well beaten in two starts this winter and not sure he's in the form required to capitalise on his lowly mark; strong pace would help matters.

12/1

10th

5

(5)

9th Dec 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:15 Newcastle (AW)

Venturous

9st 6lb

J: Adam Farragher

T: David & Nicola Barron

held up in rear

25/1

9th

3

(12)

17th Nov 2023

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

15:40 Newcastle (AW)

Venturous

9st 9lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: David & Nicola Barron

slowly away, raced in last

9/1

12/1

Form: 314-80 CD

Last run: 197 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Down the field on both starts in Bahrain in January (1m1f/1m) and now back in Britain with another new trainer; reverts to sprinting on a workable mark but is not an easy horse to weigh up after his 197-day break.
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8

(8)

5th Oct 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

15:50 Pontefract

Bell Shot

9st 4lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Michael Appleby

He has finished second to The Good Biscuit (runs 3.15) over C&D twice this summer, more recently 11 days ago; 2lb higher today but should make another bold bid.

4/1

2nd

8

(11)

24th Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:03 Pontefract

Bell Shot

9st 9lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Michael Appleby

Races prominently; has recorded some creditable efforts in defeat this year, including chasing home The Good Biscuit over C&D (good to firm) in July, but well beaten at Beverley latest; first outing for six weeks.

20/1

10th

3

(9)

12th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 75y

Class 4

15:45 Beverley

Bell Shot

10st 3lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Michael Appleby

Races prominently; easy winner of this 12 months ago when only 2lb lower and he returns on the back of some solid efforts, the latest over 6f which has to bode well; good chance.

6/1

33/1

Form: 89-586

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Left Johnny Murtagh after two below-par runs in the spring and ought to have been suited by the heavy ground when well beaten on recent stable debut; has a lot to prove.
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4th

9

(5)

18th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

17:10 Wolverhampton (AW)

Bossy Parker

9st 4lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Tony Culhane & Stella Barclay

Just held on to win 8.6f classified here in March and can handle today's drop back in trip but this is his first run since May and he might find this race too competitive.

14/1

4th

5

(6)

5th May 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Bossy Parker

9st 4lb

J: Matthew Lloyd Slater

T: Tony Culhane & Stella Barclay

Winning for the third time at Wolverhampton, and his first over further than 7f, when landing a C&D handicap in March; his stamina looked stretched by 9.4f when fourth 18 days ago; not ruled out back down in distance.

5/2

4th

8

(5)

17th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

17:35 Wolverhampton (AW)

Bossy Parker

9st 4lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Tony Culhane & Stella Barclay

His third win here when holding on grimly last month (8.6f), ending a two-year losing streak; only 2lb higher but he wouldn't be an obvious one to follow up and has never raced over quite this far.

12/1

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Payout
Exacta £87.30
Straight Forecast £66.04
Tricast £496.87
Trifecta £793.10

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Rock Of England

The Times:

Ventura Express

Telegraph:

Tinto

The Guardian:

Bell Shot

Daily Mirror:

Fast And Loose

NEWMARKET:

Aplomb

TOPSPEED:

Roundhay Park

The Star:

Venturous

RP RATINGS:

Rock Of England

POSTDATA:

Rock Of England

D Express:

Rock Of England

Daily Record:

Rock Of England

The Sun:

Ventura Express

Daily Mail:

Tinto