October 07 / 17.35 Redcar

17.35

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  • 0m 5f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 13 runners
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Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

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1st
1 (15)
Muker

8/1 (Won)

  • Win: £12.00
  • Place: £2.20

Form: 102120 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Smart 2yo; faced a losing battle with the handicapper at three and had a quiet season for Paul Midgley last year; new yard able to exploit a lowly mark, with 5f wins at Ayr and Thirsk followed by a near miss at Haydock last month; came up short in a hot York sprint two weeks ago but this should be more to his taste.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

10th

11

(11)

10th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

17:05 York

Muker

9st 2lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

C&D winner; won two handicaps last season and he is 10lb lower than for the last of them; not beaten far at Nottingham eight days ago and he's likely to pop up soon.

12/1

4th

3

(4)

2nd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 8y

Class 5

17:15 Nottingham

Muker

9st 10lb

J: Finlay Bassett

T: Nigel Tinkler

Multiple winner, the latest last July when 10lb higher; a market check is advised but this 8yo has been well beaten on his last three starts and needs to turn things around.

14/1

6th

10

(3)

20th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

16:00 Redcar

Muker

8st 4lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

Multiple winner, including this race on good to firm off 7lb higher in 2024 (sixth last year); quiet in three runs this season but worth a look in the betting given his previous in this contest.

25/1

2nd
11 (12)
Khabib

8/1

  • Place: £3.30

Form: 596645 D

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
A shade better on AW than turf but he's down to a good mark and there has been some promise in recent starts; others appeal more for win purposes here though.
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8th

10

(3)

16th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

16:42 Thirsk

Khabib

9st 1lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Ray Craggs

Fair and consistent for Ray Craggs in 2024; off 20 months before coming in last of nine, on sole outing for David Thompson, over 6f here last month; has rejoined his former yard with lots to find.

25/1

9th

9

(2)

2nd May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:55 Thirsk

Khabib

8st 11lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: David Thompson

All six wins over 5f; also second over 5f here (good) in August of 2024 but hasn't been seen since a poor run at Beverley later that month; previously trained by his owner; can only really watch after such a long time off.

25/1

5

(10)

25th Aug 2024

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

14:05 Beverley

Khabib

9st 7lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Ray Craggs

It's now 12 starts since his last victory but he comes here on the back of a good second of nine in 5f Thirsk handicap nine days ago; this reliable C&D winner ought to be in the shake-up.

7/1

8/1

  • Place: £2.00

Form: 724069 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Easy winner of a small-field event at Pontefract in May; several good runs since and this drop back in grade is in his favour; one to be interested in for a stable that won this race in 2018 and 2021.
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6th

7

(6)

21st Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 3y

Class 4

14:35 Pontefract

Ventura Express

9st 2lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Paul Midgley

On a near two-year losing spell but he's a four-time C&D winner and can't be dismissed off his reduced mark; made the frame in last two starts, latest back at Pontefract.

6/1

4th

2

(10)

22nd May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 3y

Class 5

19:22 Pontefract

Ventura Express

9st 9lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Paul Midgley

Four of his six wins have come over C&D, including the corresponding race in 2024; drew a blank in 2025 but retains ability and he has run some solid races in defeat this year too, keeping on for fourth at Beverley 18 days ago; drops in class but he has the widest stall to contend with.

8/1

4th

7

(6)

4th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

16:15 Beverley

Ventura Express

9st 0lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Paul Midgley

9yo who is on an 18-race losing run; good second over C&D last July (good to firm) and is now 3lb lower.

10/1

25/1

Form: 1183 D

Last run: 183 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Won a couple of uncompetitive novice events at Southwell on his first two starts; better form when third of 12 on his handicap debut at Lingfield in April (6f; strong race); still has more to come but this is a competitive event in which to make his turf debut after six months off.
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2nd

7

(1)

22nd Dec 2023

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 4

15:50 Southwell (AW)

Rose King

9st 4lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Scott Dixon

Began his career with two course wins in February; yet to add a handicap success but he's run some fair races in defeat; work to do with a couple of these on last month's C&D run though.

10/1

4th

2

(5)

24th Nov 2023

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 5

19:45 Southwell (AW)

Rose King

9st 8lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Scott Dixon

Won two novices here (5f/6f) in February and back to form when second of seven at Lingfield (5f, Polytrack) last month; unexposed after just six starts and interesting returned here; one of three from stable.

7/2

16/1

Form: 623685 D

Last run: 35 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Ran well over C&D off a 5lb higher mark in June; not progressed since though and others have more pressing claims.
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3rd

1

(1)

3rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 3y

Class 3

15:10 Doncaster

Paddys Day

10st 0lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

He's just 1-25 on turf but was runner-up over C&D (good to firm) last month and wasn't beaten far in a competitive Class 2 at favourite course Newcastle (5f, AW) last Friday; could be in the mix.

7/2

7th

14

(9)

26th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

19:28 Newcastle (AW)

Paddys Day

9st 1lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

Won this race 12 months ago off a 1lb higher mark and recorded his seventh C&D win when scoring in December; solid second on turf three weeks ago; should run his race.

10/1

2nd

4

(8)

6th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 3y

Class 3

14:30 Doncaster

Paddys Day

9st 7lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

Won six 5f handicaps on AW at Newcastle in 2025; now back on last winning mark but he's 1-24 on turf and that success was in a novice over four years ago; looks opposable back in this sphere after a short break.

11/1

6th
8 (14)
Mersea

11/2

Form: 451345 D

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Comes here in good form, winning at Carlisle in August (6f, good to firm) and each of her three runs since having something positive about them; had a nightmare run at Pontefract last time, involved in some scrimmaging on the home turn and then short of room when making up some ground; might need more of a test at 5f but getting dropped 1lb for last time is handy.
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6th

8

(7)

14th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:55 Newcastle (AW)

Mersea

9st 3lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Grant Tuer

50-1 winner over C&D off 11lb higher in February last year; back on a good mark but hasn't been in top form recently.

25/1

7th

3

(2)

4th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:00 Newcastle (AW)

Mersea

9st 8lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Grant Tuer

Well short of her best this winter but that is reflected in her mark and she has too much ability to discount now dropping into a 0-60; betting should be revealing.

12/1

11th

8

(10)

20th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

16:13 Newcastle (AW)

Mersea

9st 0lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Grant Tuer

Backwards since winning at Musselburgh (5f, Class 6, good) in August; kept on from behind to finish fifth of ten at Southwell (5f; 33-1) a fortnight ago; the handicapper continues to give her assistance from a career-low mark.

20/1

12/1

Form: 580051 D

Last run: 35 days

W: 8st 10lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Front-runner; exploited drop in the weights when scrambling home over 5f at Beverley five weeks ago (good); not handicapped out of things up 2lb but there is other pace on show.
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9th

3

(7)

27th Mar 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

19:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Leodis Dream

9st 8lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Paul Midgley

raced wide, prominent

10/1

6th

2

(6)

11th Mar 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

17:40 Southwell (AW)

Leodis Dream

9st 9lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

Into the veteran stage but he retains enthusiasm and ran well when a close third at Newcastle on last month's return to action (5f); stopped quickly back there 12 days ago and today's trip is a major query.

20/1

10th

5

(4)

27th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

15:20 Newcastle (AW)

Leodis Dream

9st 4lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

in touch with leaders

10/1

10/1

Form: 683191 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Two wins for current yard, both on Tapeta; 2lb rise for his Wolverhampton success four weeks ago looks fair but it is a long time since he last scored on grass.
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1

(7)

23rd Oct 2025

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

16:27 Southwell (AW)

Nelson Gay

9st 9lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Michael Dods

Multiple winner on the AW and consistent in the main; in front 2f out but didn't quite get home when third here last month; respected off same mark.

7/1

3rd

5

(7)

27th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Nelson Gay

9st 7lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Michael Dods

Won twice over C&D early this year and he's now 2lb lower than for the second of them; showed signs of a return to form when fourth of nine at Lingfield three weeks ago; solid candidate.

9/2

1

(3)

8th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 6

14:52 Lingfield (AW)

Nelson Gay

9st 9lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Michael Dods

Three wins this year include two on the Southwell AW; hasn't been flying of late but he's the type to bounce back and this mark is fine.

11/2

20/1

Form: 721515 D

Last run: 10 days

W: 8st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Two Catterick wins in recent months but he was beaten fair and square over C&D ten days ago in a weaker race; others look stronger.
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6th

4

(7)

15th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:40 Catterick

Albegone

9st 9lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Latest C&D second on good to firm shows he's in reasonable form; ought to be in the mix again at a course which suits (four wins) but all nine career successes have come on good or softer.

9/2

2nd

7

(2)

22nd Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

15:00 Catterick

Albegone

8st 12lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Has won twice on good ground but other seven wins have been on good to soft/soft; had his ground when third at Nottingham two runs back, and not beaten far when seventh at Thirsk last week (5f, good); on a good mark but needs rain not sun.

5/1

7th

9

(4)

16th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:20 Thirsk

Albegone

9st 4lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Arrives in good nick without winning this season, third of six in 5f Nottingham handicap five days ago; ought to be in the shake-up again.

8/1

16/1

Form: 955000 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Prominent racer; not beaten far into fifth in the Dash on Derby day and he can race off 12lb lower now; drops in grade but with other pace influences to contend.
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17

(8)

7th Jun 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

14:45 Epsom

One Night Stand

8st 2lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

Not beaten far into fifth in the 2023 renewal when rated much higher; not the obvious answer today from 4lb wrong.

33/1

16/1

Form: -91407 CD

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 1lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Made a winning stable debut at Lingfield (5f, good to firm) in July; less good since and although he's feasibly treated, this does look a shade too competitive for him nowadays.
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9th

6

(9)

24th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

17:30 Southwell (AW)

Eeh Bah Gum

9st 8lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Michael Appleby

prominent

20/1

9th

7

(7)

17th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

17:00 Southwell (AW)

Eeh Bah Gum

9st 4lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Michael Appleby

bumped start, led narrowly

16/1

5th

2

(4)

2nd Oct 2024

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 6

15:30 Musselburgh

Eeh Bah Gum

9st 10lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Michael Appleby

Dual C&D winner in 2022; latest success was in a turf handicap at Lingfield off 14lb higher in August last year; mainly disappointing since, including for new yard following wind surgery this term; plenty to prove.

12/1

Form: 312131 D

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Three wins in 5f handicaps in recent months, narrowly getting the better of Muker at Haydock four weeks ago off a 4lb lower mark; should remain competitive.
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9th

10

(3)

26th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

17:23 Redcar

Soul Seeker

10st 2lb

J: Mr Daniel Perrin

T: Philip Kirby

Regressive 9yo who hasn't been offering much for a while now.

33/1

7th

9

(9)

21st May 2026

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 6

17:35 Musselburgh

Soul Seeker

8st 9lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Philip Kirby

Regressive 9yo; beaten around 4l on his last two starts and needs to up his game to trouble the principals.

33/1

7th

8

(9)

11th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:00 Catterick

Soul Seeker

9st 0lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Philip Kirby

Down to a basement mark and he's one to watch in the betting, but it's been a long time since this regressive 9yo has been competitive.

25/1

Form: 614 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Made mincemeat of modest opposition at Lingfield on his stable debut in August (5f, AW); probably ran just as well in a stronger event at Kempton 19 days ago (6f) where he left the impression the return to 5f would suit; moves into handicaps with some potential.
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7th

3

(4)

20th Apr 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 10y

Class 4

16:16 Bath

Alexi Boy

9st 8lb

J: David Egan

T: Raphael E Freire

in touch with leaders, dropped to last over 3f out, outpaced over 2f out, rallied over 1f out, no extra final furlong

8/1

7th

3

(4)

20th Apr 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 10y

Class 4

16:16 Bath

Alexi Boy

9st 8lb

J: David Egan

T: Raphael E Freire

Promise as a 3yo for Michael Bell, including a wide-margin maiden win at Lingfield (5f, AW); showed he could be competitive off this sort of mark in November 2023 but he has been absent since a disappointing run 500 days ago; gelded/changed yard since and the addition of a hood looks a good move; the absence aside, the return to turf is a concern as he was well beaten in two previous attempts.

8/1

8th

1

(8)

7th Dec 2023

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

20:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Alexi Boy

9st 11lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Michael Bell

raced wide, took keen hold, towards rear

7/2

Non-runners

Match Play, Flag Flying

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £127.00
Straight Forecast £115.01
Tricast £533.98
Trifecta £773.10

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Ventura Express

NEWMARKET:

Alexi Boy

The Sun:

Nelson Gay

Daily Mail:

Soul Seeker

D Express:

Mersea

The Guardian:

Muker

The Star:

Leodis Dream

Telegraph:

Alexi Boy

Daily Record:

Nelson Gay

RP RATINGS:

Ventura Express

TOPSPEED:

Ventura Express

POSTDATA:

Ventura Express

The Times:

Ventura Express

Daily Mirror:

Soul Seeker