October 20 / 13.35 Redcar

13.35

Good To Soft

Brannans Have Done The 61 Handicap (Div I)

  • Prize money: £3925.5
  • 0m 5f 217y
  • Class 5
  • 8 runners
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Brannans Have Done The 61 Handicap (Div I)

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Rain

Form: -24162 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 12lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Ready winner of a Class 6 handicap at Nottingham in May off 5lb lower; career-best RPR when chasing home Sacred Falls at Ayr 17 days ago (6f, soft) but the winner may well confirm the placings despite 2lb better terms.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

4

(7)

7th Sep 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:25 Thirsk

Mereside Diva

9st 7lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: David & Nicola Barron

prominent on outer, switched to centre 3f out

10/1

9th

13

(11)

22nd Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

17:20 York

Mereside Diva

8st 8lb

J: Mark Winn

T: David & Nicola Barron

Suited by the step up to 7f in May, winning either side of a second of 18 over C&D (good to soft; has won on good to firm); however, she went up 5lb for her Thirsk win and wasn't on her game at Haydock since, which cools enthusiasm.

25/1

7th

5

(5)

4th Aug 2024

Good To Soft

0m 6f 212y

Class 3

17:15 Haydock

Mereside Diva

9st 3lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: David & Nicola Barron

disputed lead, lost ground after 1f, soon towards rear

9/2

4/1

Form: 422221 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Runner-up four times before getting off the mark in a 6f handicap at Ayr 17 days ago (beat Mereside Diva on 2lb worse terms); unlikely she's reached her ceiling just yet and this strong-travelling filly comes here with solid claims.
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4th

6

(4)

2nd Jul 2024

Good

0m 6f 6y

Class 4

15:45 Hamilton

Sacred Falls

9st 8lb

J: Sam James

T: Katie Scott

Well suited by a stiff 6f; cheekpieces have helped in recent starts, winning at Carlisle in May before near misses over C&D (behind two of these rivals) and Ayr; another big run looks assured.

4/1

2nd

3

(4)

22nd Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:25 Ayr

Sacred Falls

9st 12lb

J: Archie Young

T: Katie Scott

Off the mark for the season with a hard-fought success at Carlisle last month (6f, good to firm; cheekpieces first time); similar form when a close third at Hamilton ten days ago; C&D winner and she should remain competitive.

11/4

3rd

7

(7)

12th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 6y

Class 4

19:50 Hamilton

Sacred Falls

9st 0lb

J: William Pyle

T: Katie Scott

took keen hold, in touch with leaders, not clear run from over 2f out, switched right and headway 1f out, pressed leaders inside final 110yds, kept on

7/2

Form: 965101

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
It has taken a while to fulfil his early promise but he has done well since dropped to 5f, winning two of his last three starts; handles soft ground and is effective at 6f so he needs consideration with this mark probably still in range.
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6th

1

(3)

2nd Jul 2024

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 6

16:52 Hamilton

Hardy Angel

9st 9lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

fractious in stalls, in touch with leaders on outer, weakened 1f out

6/1

6th

8

(3)

3rd Jun 2024

Good To Soft

0m 5f 110y

Class 6

20:00 Wetherby

Hardy Angel

9st 6lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

took keen hold, midfield, some headway 2f out, weakened final 110yds

10/1

14th

4

(20)

18th May 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:02 Thirsk

Hardy Angel

9st 8lb

J: Paddy Mathers

T: Tim Easterby

Won two 5f handicaps (good to firm and soft) in the second half of 2023; modest effort on his seasonal return last month though and needs to take a good step forward.

20/1

OUR TIP

Form: 023553 D

Last run: 7 days

W: 10st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
He has been in good form for this yard since June, winning over 6f at Doncaster (good) and placed three times since; little room for error off this mark but the return to turf will be in his favour; something to prove on slower than good though.
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2nd

2

(1)

30th Aug 2024

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

18:33 Southwell (AW)

Crypto Quest

9st 9lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Scott Dixon

in touch with leaders

12/1

10th

8

(11)

16th Aug 2024

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

15:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Crypto Quest

9st 6lb

J: Taylor Fisher

T: Scott Dixon

Beaten a nose from a similar mark over 6f at Newcastle in March, and hasn't been that wide of the mark on turf since; always likely to prove vulnerable to a finisher given his run style, but interesting to see how he fares on first start for Scott Dixon.

7/1

4th

8

(11)

28th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 2y

Class 5

13:35 Doncaster

Crypto Quest

9st 8lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Gemma Tutty

Returned to form when going close at Catterick (6f, good) in April and he's also effective on fast ground; faded into fifth having failed to settle at Carlisle (6f, good to firm) last month but this C&D winner could be bang there if more tractable this afternoon.

5/1

Form: -11314 CD

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 12lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Prolific since handicapping, winning seven of her last 11 starts (twice over C&D); ran another solid race in a 0-80 fillies' handicap at Hamilton last month when the stiff track looked to find her out late on; won't mind what the weather does and she's still not fully exposed.
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Verdict Starting price

7th

5

(4)

11th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 110y

Class 5

19:30 Wetherby

Isle Of Dreams

9st 11lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

midfield

10/1

6th

7

(10)

31st May 2024

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

14:50 Carlisle

Isle Of Dreams

9st 4lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

midfield

16/1

4th

3

(5)

27th Apr 2024

Soft

0m 6f 2y

Class 5

17:40 Doncaster

Isle Of Dreams

9st 8lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

raced in third, outpaced and lost position before halfway, rallied from over 1f out, went fourth inside final furlong, no telling impression

7/1

10/1

Form: 227266 CD

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Won a C&D maiden (good to firm; handles heavy) in May and she finished second in three of her next four starts; her form has dipped the last twice though and others look safer.
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

5

(5)

23rd May 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 4

16:40 Catterick

Happier

9st 3lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

led, switched to near side and disputed lead from over 2f out, no extra inside final furlong

11/2

2nd

5

(5)

23rd May 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 4

16:40 Catterick

Happier

9st 3lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

0-10 in handicaps since winning Redcar maiden last May on third start, and all of her starts have been at 6f, but she's often run well (on various ground) and holds each-way claims if seeing out this extra furlong.

11/2

5th

12

(8)

10th May 2024

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:15 Ripon

Happier

8st 7lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

took keen hold, disputed lead early, prominent after 2f

12/1

Form: 144256 CD BF

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
C&D winner on heavy 12 months ago and added three AW wins between December and May; on same mark as for latest success and although he hasn't been at his best on his last two starts, his track position hasn't been optimal on either occasion; the forecast rain won't hurt and he's one to consider.
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2

(6)

4th Sep 2024

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

18:08 Southwell (AW)

Blazing Son

10st 0lb

J: Andrew Breslin

T: Bryan Smart

Handy sort who returned to winning form at Carlisle (7f, good) in June and made it 2-3 over C&D when making all here nine days ago; respected under his 5lb penalty, especially if allowed his own way again.

100/30

1st

5

(1)

26th Aug 2024

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

16:30 Southwell (AW)

Blazing Son

9st 8lb

J: Andrew Breslin

T: Bryan Smart

made all, ridden over 1f out, ran on well

10/1

10th

3

(13)

25th Jul 2024

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

14:00 Doncaster

Blazing Son

10st 0lb

J: Andrew Breslin

T: Bryan Smart

led

8/1

Form: 564120

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Came from well back to win a 5f handicap at Catterick in July (good to soft); form dipped at Doncaster last time but he's still not fully exposed as a sprinter and can't be discounted.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

4

(1)

30th Apr 2024

Good To Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

19:25 Catterick

Slingsbytoo

9st 4lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Ended last season with two down-the-field sprint runs and ought to have coped a bit better with the heavy ground when struggling here (6f) four weeks ago; this return to 7f won't be a problem but the cheekpieces (worn for his only win) are missing again and he has a lot more to prove than some.

16/1

9th

4

(1)

30th Apr 2024

Good To Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

19:25 Catterick

Slingsbytoo

9st 4lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Ended last season with two down-the-field sprint runs and ought to have coped a bit better with the heavy ground when struggling here (6f) four weeks ago; this return to 7f won't be a problem but the cheekpieces (worn for his only win) are missing again and he has a lot more to prove than some.

16/1

9th

6

(7)

3rd Apr 2024

Soft

0m 5f 212y

Class 5

17:00 Catterick

Slingsbytoo

9st 1lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Down the field on final two runs last season but he won here (5f, good to soft) last July and is also effective over 6f and on soft ground; this lightly raced 4yo can be involved if returning to form on his reappearance.

10/1

Non-runners

Big Bad Wolf

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Straight Forecast £12.11
Tricast £92.64

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Sacred Falls

The Times:

Mereside Diva

Daily Mail:

Isle Of Dreams

RP RATINGS:

Blazing Son

Daily Mirror:

Happier

TOPSPEED:

Sacred Falls

Telegraph:

Sacred Falls

Daily Record:

Sacred Falls

The Guardian:

Mereside Diva

The Sun:

Mereside Diva

D Express:

Isle Of Dreams

The Star:

Isle Of Dreams

POSTDATA:

Blazing Son