August 26 / 16.28 Redcar

16.28

Good To Firm

Every Race Live On Racing TV Apprentice Handicap

  • Prize money: £4187.2
  • 1m 2f 1y
  • Class 5
  • 11 runners
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Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

8/1 (Won)

  • Win: £9.00
  • Place: £2.60

Form: 460644 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 3lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
8yo whose last win was in August 2022 off 12lb higher; fourth in four of his nine starts this term but has not been sufficiently threatening to suggest an imminent win.
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4th

7

(6)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 0y

Class 6

14:10 Carlisle

Jewel Maker

9st 7lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Tim Easterby

11yo who has plenty to prove on the evidence of this year's three runs; however, he's 6lb lower than when winning at Redcar last October and perhaps the return to Carlisle will trigger a revival, with his course form figures reading 4106231.

20/1

7th

11

(12)

8th May 2026

Good To Soft

1m 1f 170y

Class 5

19:45 Ripon

Jewel Maker

8st 10lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Tim Easterby

Veteran with 12 wins but he's lost his way and has struggled after slow starts in both runs this spring; has something to prove and he needs to turn things around back up in trip.

20/1

11th

10

(7)

10th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 218y

Class 5

15:53 Thirsk

Jewel Maker

9st 3lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Veteran with 12 wins to his name but didn't suggest his next one is near when trailing throughout on his AW reappearance three weeks ago.

25/1

10/1

  • Place: £2.40

Form: 251474 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Off the mark at the seventh attempt at Ripon (1m2f, good; 4lb higher today) in June; not so good since but his fourth at Chelmsford (AW) last time was respectable; 7lb claimer is enlisted.
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7th

2

(4)

4th Sep 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 4

18:00 Kempton (AW)

Blueflagflyinghigh

9st 10lb

J: Joe Bradnam

T: Michael Bell

Fairly useful 1m2f handicapper; won at Yarmouth in July and mostly consistent otherwise this term; remains on career-high mark, however, and this longer distance is an unknown.

5/1

2nd

1

(1)

19th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

17:25 Windsor

Blueflagflyinghigh

10st 4lb

J: Joe Bradnam

T: Michael Bell

led

9/2

5th

1

(4)

11th Jul 2024

Soft

1m 0f 113y

Class 5

20:25 Epsom

Blueflagflyinghigh

10st 4lb

J: Joe Bradnam

T: Michael Bell

Doubled his winning tally when easily disposing of three rivals from the front under Joe Bradnam in an apprentice event at Yarmouth (1m2f, good) seven days ago; still 4lb well in despite a 2lb rise, but ground softer than good would pose a question.

11/8

25/1

  • Place: £14.50

Form: 2-6539

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 9lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Has record of 10-46 on AW, compared to 0-8 on turf; lesser form in this sphere with only the odd bit of form (latest from April 2022) that gives him a chance; has his first turf run for over a year.
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10th

13

(2)

17th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

17:35 Wolverhampton (AW)

Busby

9st 0lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: Philip Kirby

Only 2l away over 1m4f here in early March and last win was over C&D just over a year ago; however, this veteran is usually opposable these days.

14/1

5th

9

(4)

2nd Mar 2026

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Busby

8st 9lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Philip Kirby

Veteran who gained the last six of his 12 wins on Tapeta; has not been firing on all cylinders since returning from break in October; revival needed.

12/1

7th

6

(1)

15th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 6

14:42 Newcastle (AW)

Busby

9st 0lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Philip Kirby

Veteran who gained the last six of his 12 wins on Tapeta; ran fairly well from the front when fifth here (1m2f) two starts ago but has not been firing on all cylinders since returning from a break in October; others preferred.

12/1

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4th
1 (2)
Tarbaan

7/2

Form: 467493 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 10st 1lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Had edged down to a career-low turf mark (same as today) when close third of nine over 1m2f on good at Newmarket on latest start, which puts him in the each-way picture; more to prove on good to firm.
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12th

4

26th Nov 2024

Good

1m 7f 182y

Class 5

15:10 Southwell

Tarbaan

11st 8lb

J: Charlie Todd

T: Amy Murphy

Four-time winner on the Flat who showed some promise when fifth of 11 on hurdles debut at Fontwell (2m2f, good to soft) last month, but has endured heavy defeats in both starts since; not out of the question he could bounce back on handicap debut, though.

16/1

12th

4

26th Nov 2024

Good

1m 7f 182y

Class 5

15:10 Southwell

Tarbaan

11st 8lb

J: Charlie Todd

T: Amy Murphy

Four-time winner on the Flat who showed some promise when fifth of 11 on hurdles debut at Fontwell (2m2f, good to soft) last month, but has endured heavy defeats in both starts since; not out of the question he could bounce back on handicap debut, though.

16/1

11th

13

8th Nov 2024

Good

2m 1f 162y

Class 4

12:50 Fontwell

Tarbaan

11st 4lb

J: Jack Quinlan

T: Amy Murphy

Flat form has largely deteriorated in the last 12 months; shaped better than the bare result over C&D on hurdles debut but suffered a heavy defeat at Fakenham later in October.

33/1

10/1

Form: 454139 D

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Wore blinkers on good to firm on last three starts, winning at Ayr (1m2f) and close third at Hamilton (1m1f, good to firm) three days later in June but his Beverley run ten days ago wasn't so hot when he was not ridden nearly so prominently; 5lb claimer this time; player if bouncing straight back from that latest run.
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2

17th May 2024

Good

2m 0f 209y

Class 4

17:45 Aintree

Havana Party

11st 2lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: Iain Jardine

In career-best form on the Flat this year, winning twice over 1m on Tapeta at Newcastle (latest RPR 86); should be fine stamina-wise over hurdles and has possibilities here if he finds some fluency.

11/2

2

17th May 2024

Good

2m 0f 209y

Class 4

17:45 Aintree

Havana Party

11st 2lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: Iain Jardine

In career-best form on the Flat this year, winning twice over 1m on Tapeta at Newcastle (latest RPR 86); should be fine stamina-wise over hurdles and has possibilities here if he finds some fluency.

11/2

1st

3

(1)

13th Mar 2024

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

20:15 Newcastle (AW)

Havana Party

9st 8lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Iain Jardine

Ended 2023 in good form and he returned from five months off to win decisively over C&D three weeks ago; up 6lb but more appealing than most.

3/1

Form: 141317 CD

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Had a 1m2f win on AW in May and two on good to firm in May/June, with a career best at Pontefract on penultimate start; needs a good deal better than when back to AW 11 days ago but that was in line with his previous AW best; considered.
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8th

16

(9)

14th Oct 2023

Good

1m 2f 56y

Class 4

16:45 York

Iron Sheriff

8st 9lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Roger Fell & Sean Murray

in rear

50/1

4th

1

(9)

26th Sep 2023

Good To Soft

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

14:15 Beverley

Iron Sheriff

10st 1lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Roger Fell & Sean Murray

Not been in the best of form (13l-sixth here last week) since Pontefract win in June (1m2f, good to firm); has won on soft, but ideally suited by quicker ground; others appeal more.

14/1

6th

3

(7)

20th Sep 2023

Soft

1m 1f 207y

Class 5

17:10 Beverley

Iron Sheriff

9st 8lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Roger Fell & Sean Murray

Dual course winner, including C&D; acts on soft; has won three times over 1m2f this season but last two efforts suggest that the handicapper has his measure at present.

14/1

Form: 59-633

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Won a maiden last June; on the premises in handicaps this term and made a promising introduction to 1m2f when third of ten at Beverley (good to firm) last time, running on close home after getting in the clear too late; firmly in calculations.
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No Results Found

Form: 770764

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 13lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Two wins in France in 2021 (1m1f/9.5f, including on soft); no serious impact in his six runs for new stable, albeit not beaten far on penultimate start; 11lb lower than on reappearance; tries headgear first time.
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3rd

2

(8)

25th Mar 2025

Standard

2m 0f 56y

Class 6

17:45 Newcastle (AW)

Val Bassett

10st 0lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Rebecca Menzies

Things fell ideally when winning a weak C&D handicap off a 3lb lower mark last autumn; the cheekpieces worn for the first time that day go back on tonight, but two lesser efforts since (one over hurdles) will need forgiving.

12/1

5th

4

(1)

11th Mar 2025

Standard

1m 6f 21y

Class 5

18:45 Southwell (AW)

Val Bassett

9st 12lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Rebecca Menzies

in rear

11/2

3/1

Form: 653112 CD

Last run: 15 days

W: 10st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
The standout in-form candidate after front-running efforts on last three starts brought two 1m2f Beverley wins and a short-head defeat off this mark in blanket finish over Musselburgh's 1m4f; should go very well again.
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9th

3

(10)

26th Aug 2023

Good To Firm

1m 2f 1y

Class 5

16:28 Redcar

Freak Out

10st 0lb

J: Taylor Fisher

T: Gemma Tutty

The standout in-form candidate after front-running efforts on last three starts brought two 1m2f Beverley wins and a short-head defeat off this mark in blanket finish over Musselburgh's 1m4f; should go very well again.

3/1

2nd

3

(3)

11th Aug 2023

Good

1m 4f 104y

Class 5

14:20 Musselburgh

Freak Out

9st 7lb

J: Sam James

T: Gemma Tutty

Prominent racer; feasibly weighted seeking a hat-trick after back-to-back Beverley wins (1m2f; has risen a combined total of 5lb); the stable is going really well, he's versatile ground wise, and this sharp track should suit; enthusiasm is tempered by inconclusive stamina over 1m4f.

7/2

Form: -96600

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Won a Nottingham novice last July and he's dropped down the weights this season, but for good reason and he needs to turn things around.
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6th

4

(3)

25th Sep 2023

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

14:05 Leicester

Willard Creek

9st 11lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: David & Nicola Barron

Big chance on last season's form but he's been struggling this time around; dropping down the weights but soft ground would ask a new question of him and he's usually seen over further.

20/1

10th

10

(1)

26th Aug 2023

Good To Firm

1m 2f 1y

Class 5

16:28 Redcar

Willard Creek

9st 3lb

J: William Pyle

T: David & Nicola Barron

Won a Nottingham novice last July and he's dropped down the weights this season, but for good reason and he needs to turn things around.

20/1

10th

8

(4)

16th Aug 2023

Good To Firm

1m 1f 207y

Class 5

16:50 Beverley

Willard Creek

9st 11lb

J: Sam James

T: David & Nicola Barron

in touch with leaders

20/1

Form: 18-004

Last run: 14 days

W: 10st 1lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Dual 1m winner last season, including on good to firm off 4lb lower; latest start was a step back in the right direction but he needs to take another and has not previously been at his best beyond 1m.
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10th

1

(2)

5th Mar 2024

Standard

2m 0f 102y

Class 5

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Award Dancer

9st 12lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Grant Tuer

Fourth in three starts off this mark since returning from wind surgery, including twice over C&D, the latest ten days ago (winner has gone in again since); should go well again but a bit more is needed for the win.

15/2

4th

9

(3)

24th Feb 2024

Standard

2m 0f 102y

Class 3

17:05 Southwell (AW)

Award Dancer

9st 1lb

J: Sam James

T: Grant Tuer

in touch with leaders on inner

11/1

4th

1

(7)

7th Jan 2024

Standard

2m 0f 120y

Class 5

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Award Dancer

9st 13lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Grant Tuer

midfield

13/2

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £66.80
Straight Forecast £49.65
Tricast £1915.97
Trifecta £2717.30

Selections

The Guardian:

Freak Out

RP RATINGS:

Jewel Maker

The Times:

Blueflagflyinghigh

NEWMARKET:

Tarbaan

SPOTLIGHT:

Langton Wold

The Star:

Award Dancer

Telegraph:

Blueflagflyinghigh

D Express:

Tarbaan

Daily Mail:

Freak Out

Daily Mirror:

Freak Out

The Sun:

Freak Out

Daily Record:

Freak Out

TOPSPEED:

Jewel Maker

POSTDATA:

Jewel Maker