May 02 / 15.17 Redcar

15.17

Soft

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  • Prize money: £3742.3
  • 0m 5f 0y
  • Class 6
  • 10 runners
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Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

33/1 (Won)

  • Win: £21.70
  • Place: £5.20

Form: 497-00

Last run: 88 days

W: 8st 11lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Well handicapped on the pick of her form but she's a 15-race maiden and this season has started like last year's ended; opposable for now.
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8th

4

(4)

1st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

14:40 Thirsk

Mrs Trump

9st 6lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Paul Midgley

Won twice last July, including when beating 17 rivals in the corresponding race (good ground; 2lb lower today); arrived in better form last year but she can't be discounted.

9/1

7th

4

(5)

4th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 110y

Class 6

17:15 Wetherby

Mrs Trump

9st 8lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Paul Midgley

Yet to strike form after two 5f runs this season; now 2lb lower than for the second of last summer's two 6f wins, though, and it probably won't be much longer before she gets back in the groove.

7/1

6th

10

(3)

22nd May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 3y

Class 5

19:22 Pontefract

Mrs Trump

8st 4lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Paul Midgley

Last summer's two wins came over 6f, the second of them off this mark; should come on for her recent return to action but others appeal more for win purposes.

20/1

9/4

  • Place: £1.20

Form: 07-642 C

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Doesn't win too often (4-30) but 5f on soft ground is what he wants and he saw it out well to finish second last time at Pontefract; that was in a higher grade so his claims are crystal clear here.
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9

(7)

11th Jul 2024

Good

0m 5f 143y

Class 5

18:00 Doncaster

Showalong

9st 8lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Hard to win with these days but rain won't hurt and he was placed three times off this mark in the spring; bare 5f would be preferable.

10/1

7th

6

(1)

2nd Jun 2024

Good To Soft

0m 5f 8y

Class 6

15:25 Nottingham

Showalong

9st 8lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Handicapped to win and he's been threatening this spring, most recently finishing third over C&D last month (good ground; blinkered first time); that is solid form for the grade and he should give it another good go.

11/2

3rd

1

(6)

10th May 2024

Good To Soft

0m 5f 8y

Class 6

20:18 Nottingham

Showalong

9st 11lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Tim Easterby

His last win was 12 months ago but that was over C&D and he's finished runner-up at Pontefract and Redcar (both at 5f on soft) in last two starts; on same mark as for both those runs and he's respected with blinkers added.

11/2

20/1

  • Place: £3.70

Form: 967-80

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Won off a 10lb higher mark last summer and conditions are no issue, but he's hard to trust after the start he's made to this season (beaten 10l and 32l).
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4th

4

(2)

7th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

14:38 Thirsk

Prospect

9st 8lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

Hasn't run badly the last twice (weakened over 6f here last time) and returning to 5f looks in his favour; handicapped to go well.

6/1

6th

7

(7)

18th May 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:02 Thirsk

Prospect

9st 7lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Paul Midgley

Back to form when third at Redcar 16 days ago (5f, soft; second run in blinkers); neither the longer trip or faster ground will be a problem and the new visor could give him a lift.

6/1

Form: 01-171 D

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Has won three of his last four and when edging home at Catterick a month ago (5f, heavy) he raced away from the two he beat; a 2lb rise is unlikely to prevent another bold bid with Lewis Chalkley again on board; he's bred to be better than this current mark.
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1st

2

(2)

20th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

14:18 Ayr

King Of The Jungle

9st 11lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Michael & David Easterby

Ran out the easy winner of a handicap at Beverley (5f, good to firm) last month; up 6lb but slower ground won't faze him and he can't be ruled out.

100/30

1st

7

(1)

27th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:20 Beverley

King Of The Jungle

9st 2lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Michael & David Easterby

Never involved on reappearance but he'd been off for ten months and he could easily do better today, having been placed in just two C&D runs, including when going close in this race in 2024 (under Lewis Chalkley who switches to So Grateful); not ruled out.

15/2

10th

8

(7)

3rd May 2026

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 6

17:00 Hamilton

King Of The Jungle

9st 0lb

J: Lewis Chalkley

T: Michael & David Easterby

Went winless last season but ran well on occasions and he's handicapped to go in at some point; seems to run well fresh.

8/1

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8/1

Form: 210-63 CD

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 8lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Multiple winner for whom 5f on testing ground is up his street; his third at Catterick last time was fairly remote but he can take a run or two to find his form; respected.
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7th

11

(10)

21st Sep 2025

Soft

0m 5f 7y

Class 6

14:43 Hamilton

John Kirkup

8st 9lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: David Thompson

Placed at Musselburgh last weekend but recorded a meagre RPR; the veteran remains on a near two-year losing spell.

20/1

10

(10)

13th Sep 2025

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 6

19:22 Musselburgh

John Kirkup

9st 1lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: David Thompson

Veteran who has not won since October 2023 and has finished in rear on his last four outings; others appeal more.

25/1

12

(8)

1st Sep 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

15:30 Carlisle

John Kirkup

9st 0lb

J: David Allan

T: David Thompson

Veteran who is versatile ground-wise but he's not won since October 2023 and has finished in rear in last three starts; down the list.

25/1

Form: 48850- D

Last run: 229 days

W: 8st 10lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Probably okay on soft ground despite her sole win coming on faster over this far at Chepstow last summer off 5lb higher; very much a mixed bag in the meantime and looks one to watch after a break now with a new yard.
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5th

10

(1)

9th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 182y

Class 6

15:45 Carlisle

Kyber Crystal

9st 2lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Rebecca Menzies

Ran okay on her seasonal return in April but she hasn't built on it in four runs since; had 17 runs at 6f+ and she has been unplaced in all of them.

12/1

5th

4

(1)

29th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:00 Pontefract

Kyber Crystal

9st 7lb

J: David Allan

T: Rebecca Menzies

Has done her winning over 5f, most recently off 4lb higher at Pontefract last September (inconsistent since); attractively treated but has something to prove back up in trip.

10/1

11th

10

(4)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

14:50 Thirsk

Kyber Crystal

9st 3lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Rebecca Menzies

5-55; outran her double-figure odds when third to Beerwah and Zuffolo on seasonal reappearance at Redcar (5f, good); she's failed to build on that since, only fifth (runner-up a winner since) back there ten days ago; is due to ease a further 2lb in the weights.

12/1

Form: 0/09-0

Last run: 12 days

W: 8st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
Failed to beat rival in three runs in novice/maiden company and after racing prominently he dropped right out on his handicap debut at Thirsk (6f, soft); has no form claims.
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8th

7

(8)

15th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:40 Catterick

Irish Dancer

9st 9lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

Gained his fifth success when seeing off ten rivals over C&D (good) in May; only narrowly denied another at Thirsk (5f, good) last month but below par when 3l third of five at Nottingham latest.

10/1

3rd

4

(2)

25th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 8y

Class 6

13:00 Nottingham

Irish Dancer

9st 9lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

Gained his fifth success when winning at Catterick (5f, good) last month off a 2lb lower mark than today's and he was narrowly denied at Thirsk (5f, good) nine days ago, bouncing back from a lesser effort; contender.

15/8

2nd

10

(2)

16th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:20 Thirsk

Irish Dancer

9st 2lb

J: Harry Smith

T: Declan Carroll

Resumed winning ways at Catterick (5f) in May but he was well below par when eighth of 12 over C&D 11 days ago; this C&D scorer is the sort to bounce back though; blinkers refitted.

16/1

Form: 532115 D

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
After back-to-back Southwell wins (in the new cheekpieces) he wasn't beaten at all far at Bath (5f, heavy) last month; there was enough in that effort to believe he can continue to pay his way off this mark.
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1st

6

(4)

17th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 8y

Class 6

16:40 Nottingham

Sir Benedict

9st 9lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Ben Haslam

All five turf wins have been gained on galloping sprint courses, and he's netted a neck second (off 64) and a win in handicaps from two C&D starts; yet to pick up a classified in nine attempts, however, and not an unlucky loser in one at Southwell latest despite running short of room.

3/1

6th

7

(2)

18th Jun 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

17:55 Southwell (AW)

Sir Benedict

9st 9lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Ben Haslam

Multiple 5f/6f winner; has made a promising start to life with Ben Haslam this season, set a lot to do when fourth of nine in 5.5f Wetherby handicap two weeks ago; drops back into classified company now and this C&D scorer merits serious consideration.

5/2

4th

9

(8)

4th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 110y

Class 6

17:15 Wetherby

Sir Benedict

9st 3lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Ben Haslam

No longer the force of old but has performed well on all four starts since joining Ben Haslam in March, most recently when keeping-on third at Musselburgh (5f, good) a fortnight ago; big player if this race is run to suit usual come-from-behind tactics.

9/2

Form: 30-765 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Best form has been on the AW and now having only his third run on grass; could be well handicapped but this year's efforts leave him with much to prove and soft ground is a complete unknown.
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9th

2

(9)

2nd May 2024

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

15:17 Redcar

Brownlee

9st 9lb

J: Jason Hart

T: David & Nicola Barron

Best form has been on the AW and now having only his third run on grass; could be well handicapped but this year's efforts leave him with much to prove and soft ground is a complete unknown.

12/1

9th

2

(9)

2nd May 2024

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

15:17 Redcar

Brownlee

9st 9lb

J: Jason Hart

T: David & Nicola Barron

Best form has been on the AW and now having only his third run on grass; could be well handicapped but this year's efforts leave him with much to prove and soft ground is a complete unknown.

12/1

5th

4

(3)

9th Apr 2024

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 5

17:30 Southwell (AW)

Brownlee

9st 2lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: David & Nicola Barron

C&D winner in December 2022 but he's failed to fire in three runs this winter; continues to edge down the weights but there are risks involved.

6/1

10th
5 (11)
Exceed

4/1

Form: 2241-2 D

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Consistent handicapper who beat all bar a race-fit rival at Yarmouth last week, after a long absence (5f, good to firm); ran well on soft when experiencing it once before and should go well provided this doesn't come too soon.
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6th

3

(7)

24th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

17:30 Southwell (AW)

Exceed

9st 10lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Nigel Tinkler

midfield

5/1

3rd

4

(3)

12th Sep 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Exceed

9st 7lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Nigel Tinkler

midfield, headway from over 2f out, went second over 1f out, weakened final 110yds

9/2

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Payout
Exacta £113.40
Straight Forecast £80.35
Tricast £900.09
Trifecta £1375.30

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