May 27 / 13.45 Redcar

13.45

Soft

redcarracing.co.uk Handicap

  • Prize money: £3140.4
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • Class 6
  • 15 runners
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redcarracing.co.uk Handicap

Runners: 15 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

20/1 (Won)

  • Win: £13.60
  • Place: £3.70

Form: 65-558 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 8st 11lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
Veteran has yet to hit top form this term, hindered by a slow start again when eighth of 13 in 7f Ayr handicap 13 days ago; tongue-tie is refitted but more required.
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Verdict Starting price

11

(8)

28th Oct 2025

Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

14:40 Catterick

Desert Dream

8st 9lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Seb Spencer

Veteran who is 3-15 over C&D on ground ranging from good to soft; hard to predict these days, but capable of running well off if putting his mind to it.

12/1

11

(8)

28th Oct 2025

Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

14:40 Catterick

Desert Dream

8st 9lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Seb Spencer

Veteran who is 3-15 over C&D on ground ranging from good to soft; hard to predict these days, but capable of running well off if putting his mind to it.

12/1

7th

11

(1)

19th Sep 2025

Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:45 Ayr

Desert Dream

8st 9lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Seb Spencer

Went close last time at Catterick (7f, good) but following one good run with another can be challenging these days; has form on soft ground but 7f is his trip.

10/1

2nd
13 (13)
Darker

10/1

  • Place: £4.00

Form: 0-6363

Last run: 24 days

W: 8st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Still to register a victory but comes here in good order, blinkers replacing usual cheekpieces when third of nine in 7f handicap at Newcastle 24 days ago; possibilities.
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7th

2

(2)

12th Aug 2024

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

15:35 Ayr

Darker

9st 9lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Maiden after 25 starts who hasn't been doing himself justice of late but he wasn't too far away in a better C&D race than this (good) in June and a repeat of that form would see him close up.

12/1

8th

11

(7)

22nd Jul 2024

Good

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

16:50 Ayr

Darker

9st 0lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Ruth Carr

Runner-up at Redcar (7f, soft) in May and fair third here (1m, good) next time; has possibilities judged on those efforts but two lesser runs have followed and he's now 0-24; needs to get back on track.

12/1

8th

3

(9)

22nd Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

19:55 Ayr

Darker

9st 9lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

took keen hold, in rear

12/1

10/1

  • Place: £3.10

Form: 852534 D

Last run: 41 days

W: 9st 8lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Comes here in decent nick, fourth of 11 in 7f Newcastle handicap last month after a typically tardy beginning; two-time winner in 2023 so she's no forlorn hope eased 1lb.
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10th

12

(1)

21st Dec 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Angel Amadea

9st 3lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Rebecca Menzies

Won twice at Wolverhampton in 2023 (6f/7f); mainly disappointing this year but well handicapped as a result (8lb lower than for only handicap win).

14/1

10th

12

(1)

21st Dec 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Angel Amadea

9st 3lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Rebecca Menzies

Won twice at Wolverhampton in 2023 (6f/7f); mainly disappointing this year but well handicapped as a result (8lb lower than for only handicap win).

14/1

5th

11

(12)

18th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

17:15 Southwell (AW)

Angel Amadea

8st 13lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Rebecca Menzies

On a lengthy losing sequence and she beat just one in 7f Newcastle handicap last month; others are much preferred.

20/1

Form: 256045

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Winless since 2022 but posted a solid fifth of 12 in 7f Doncaster handicap 31 days ago; one for the shortlist off a 2lb lower mark.
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6th

15

(17)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:57 Thirsk

Asadjumeirah

8st 11lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Antony Brittain

His last turf success came over this C&D (good) but back in April 2022; this is his level now but others are more appealing for win purposes.

20/1

8th

12

(6)

1st May 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:10 Newcastle (AW)

Asadjumeirah

8st 4lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Antony Brittain

Five-time C&D winner; unable to justify favouritism in a 0-55 here 11 days ago and he has more on his plate at this level.

12/1

3rd

6

(6)

20th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:30 Newcastle (AW)

Asadjumeirah

9st 4lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Antony Brittain

Five AW wins but losing run is mounting up; needs a fast pace to aim at and is slipping down the weights; likely to come good again one of these days.

6/1

6/1

Form: 68-674

Last run: 4 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
On a long losing sequence but he wasn't disgraced when fourth of 11 in 7f Catterick handicap four days ago; one to consider off a reduced mark.
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7th

12

(4)

27th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 96y

Class 5

15:15 Beverley

Sunny Orange

8st 9lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

4-15 at Beverley, with the wins all in Class 6; the most recent win was last month (8.4f) but he's taken two backward steps since and most form in the last two years suggests a supporting role.

16/1

11th

11

(7)

12th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 100y

Class 5

16:35 Beverley

Sunny Orange

9st 1lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Successful four times at Beverley, all in Class 6, most recently on penultimate start; placed in Class 5 at Thirsk latest; could go well but this isn't his ideal grade.

12/1

3rd

6

(1)

2nd May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 218y

Class 5

17:00 Thirsk

Sunny Orange

9st 1lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Four of his five wins have come at Beverley, the latest nine days ago (8.5f, good to firm); 4lb higher in a stronger race but as the only last-time-out winner in the field he has to come right into the reckoning.

9/2

40/1

Form: 696-06

Last run: 8 days

W: 8st 11lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Posted her best effort when sixth of ten in 1m Ripon handicap eight days ago; remains with few miles on the clock so can't be dismissed if able to build on it.
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1st

5

(2)

4th Nov 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

15:27 Redcar

Missmimi

9st 6lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Tina Jackson

Her three wins have come on stiffer tracks but she's a consistent mare who finished well to be right on the scene over C&D 18 days ago (good); today's slower surface should place a greater emphasis on stamina that will suit.

4/1

1st

5

(2)

4th Nov 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

15:27 Redcar

Missmimi

9st 6lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Tina Jackson

Her three wins have come on stiffer tracks but she's a consistent mare who finished well to be right on the scene over C&D 18 days ago (good); today's slower surface should place a greater emphasis on stamina that will suit.

4/1

1st

5

(2)

4th Nov 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

15:27 Redcar

Missmimi

9st 6lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Tina Jackson

Her three wins have come on stiffer tracks but she's a consistent mare who finished well to be right on the scene over C&D 18 days ago (good); today's slower surface should place a greater emphasis on stamina that will suit.

4/1

Form: 234112 C

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Comes here better than ever, twice successful at Newcastle (7/1m) in April before posting an excellent clear second of nine in 7f handicap there 24 days ago; up another 2lb but this course winner is a big player back on turf.
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4th

6

(8)

10th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Leicester

Odd Socks Havana

9st 6lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Seb Spencer

Six of his seven wins have been on AW and yet to win beyond 8.5f; second of 11 at Pontefract (1m, good) ten days ago where he stayed on to suggest this longer trip should suit.

11/2

4th

6

(8)

10th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Leicester

Odd Socks Havana

9st 6lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Seb Spencer

took keen hold, in touch with leaders, headway and pressed leader from over 1f out, weakened final 110yds

11/2

2nd

3

(7)

30th Apr 2025

Good

1m 0f 6y

Class 6

17:10 Pontefract

Odd Socks Havana

9st 5lb

J: David Allan

T: Seb Spencer

Probably better on the AW but won on turf for David O'Meara in July 2021 (6f, good); good second over 1m at Newcastle two runs back and not beaten far when seventh of 13 at Thirsk last week (7f, good to firm).

9/1

12/1

Form: -88040 BF

Last run: 27 days

W: 8st 11lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Enters calculations on his good Doncaster fourth (7f) in April but very slowly away when beating only one at Catterick (7f) last time; not discounted in search of a breakthrough win if he can get away on level terms.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

14

(6)

21st Jun 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

13:45 Redcar

Shotley Royale

8st 7lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Ruth Carr

Close fourth when 33-1 at Doncaster (7f, soft) in April but he flopped when favourite at Catterick four days later and was only eighth of 15 over C&D last time; record now stands at 0-11 and others are more convincing.

16/1

8th

14

(8)

27th May 2024

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

13:45 Redcar

Shotley Royale

8st 11lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Ruth Carr

Enters calculations on his good Doncaster fourth (7f) in April but very slowly away when beating only one at Catterick (7f) last time; not discounted in search of a breakthrough win if he can get away on level terms.

12/1

8th

14

(8)

27th May 2024

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

13:45 Redcar

Shotley Royale

8st 11lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Ruth Carr

Enters calculations on his good Doncaster fourth (7f) in April but very slowly away when beating only one at Catterick (7f) last time; not discounted in search of a breakthrough win if he can get away on level terms.

12/1

9th
5 (4)
Plink

25/1

Form: 02-606

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Still a maiden and tongue tied when beating only one in 7f Ayr handicap 25 days ago; others are much preferred.
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11th

9

(15)

21st Jun 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

13:45 Redcar

Plink

9st 2lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Katie Scott

Ten-race maiden who has been beaten 8l or more in his last three runs and latest was over C&D last month; mark continues to fall but he has plenty to prove; tongue-tie removed and blinkers are now tried.

33/1

9th

5

(4)

27th May 2024

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

13:45 Redcar

Plink

9st 9lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Katie Scott

Still a maiden and tongue tied when beating only one in 7f Ayr handicap 25 days ago; others are much preferred.

25/1

9th

5

(4)

27th May 2024

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

13:45 Redcar

Plink

9st 9lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Katie Scott

Still a maiden and tongue tied when beating only one in 7f Ayr handicap 25 days ago; others are much preferred.

25/1

Form: 0900-0

Last run: 30 days

W: 8st 11lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Poor form at best thus far, beating only one in 6f Leicester handicap on her return 30 days ago; hood and tongue-tie go on, but lots to find.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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10th

15

(9)

27th May 2024

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

13:45 Redcar

Beanie Blue

8st 11lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Steph Hollinshead

Poor form at best thus far, beating only one in 6f Leicester handicap on her return 30 days ago; hood and tongue-tie go on, but lots to find.

50/1

10th

15

(9)

27th May 2024

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

13:45 Redcar

Beanie Blue

8st 11lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Steph Hollinshead

Poor form at best thus far, beating only one in 6f Leicester handicap on her return 30 days ago; hood and tongue-tie go on, but lots to find.

50/1

13th

12

(1)

27th Apr 2024

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:55 Leicester

Beanie Blue

8st 9lb

J: Mia Nicholls

T: Steph Hollinshead

Well down the field on handicap debut here (7f, good to soft) in September and also struggled when dropped back to 6f at Wolverhampton the following month; non-runner at Doncaster (1.23) yesterday.

50/1

11th
9 (11)
Camacho Star

12/1

Form: 3-2606 C

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Course scorer but he arrives below par, only sixth of nine to Odd Socks Havana in 1m handicap at Newcastle 31 days ago; needs to take a big step forward.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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11th

9

(11)

27th May 2024

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

13:45 Redcar

Camacho Star

9st 6lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

Course scorer but he arrives below par, only sixth of nine to Odd Socks Havana in 1m handicap at Newcastle 31 days ago; needs to take a big step forward.

12/1

11th

9

(11)

27th May 2024

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

13:45 Redcar

Camacho Star

9st 6lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

Course scorer but he arrives below par, only sixth of nine to Odd Socks Havana in 1m handicap at Newcastle 31 days ago; needs to take a big step forward.

12/1

6th

3

(9)

26th Apr 2024

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Camacho Star

9st 6lb

J: Paula Muir

T: Kevin Ryan

Gets away with this trip but it's easy to argue 7f suits ideally; pulled hard on heavy ground last time and is better than that but he'd been turned over as favourite three times on the spin previously and there's little room for manoeuvre off this mark.

8/1

Form: 770430

Last run: 4 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Low-mileage 5yo who saw his run of good form come to an end when tenth in 7f Catterick handicap four days ago; needs to get back on track.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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7

(5)

5th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 173y

Class 6

19:55 Carlisle

Musical Masquerade

10st 1lb

J: Miss Serena Brotherton

T: Michael & David Easterby

Poor maiden who's been tried over various trips and in two forms of headgear since starting his career in bumpers; has done a lot of his racing on soft ground, so any rain would likely suit, but he's hard to recommend either way.

16/1

8th

5

(12)

1st Jul 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 6y

Class 6

16:45 Pontefract

Musical Masquerade

9st 7lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Half his ten starts were on turf but all those were on soft and his form dropped off markedly on last two outings; recent headgear is removed; 9lb lower than on handicap debut and the ground should be different.

20/1

12th

11

(10)

27th May 2024

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

13:45 Redcar

Musical Masquerade

9st 4lb

J: Lewis Chalkley

T: Michael & David Easterby

Low-mileage 5yo who saw his run of good form come to an end when tenth in 7f Catterick handicap four days ago; needs to get back on track.

20/1

Form: 80545-

Last run: 171 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Low-mileage Brazen Beau gelding who signed off 2023 with a good fifth of 12 in 1m handicap at Newcastle in December; since had a wind op and he can't be discounted on turf debut.
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8

(8)

25th Sep 2025

Soft

0m 5f 3y

Class 6

14:08 Pontefract

Brazen Rascal

8st 9lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Simon Whitaker

He's produced some reasonable performances this season, including over 6f here, but he remains a maiden after 15 starts and needs something extra today in first-time cheekpieces.

10/1

6th

3

(2)

27th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

16:45 Catterick

Brazen Rascal

9st 9lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Simon Whitaker

Yet to place in 14 runs but was fourth of 12 at Redcar last time (6f handicap) and returning to 7f can help.

8/1

10

(12)

30th Jul 2025

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

16:35 Redcar

Brazen Rascal

9st 0lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Simon Whitaker

Unplaced in all 13 starts but his last two efforts have been respectable, finishing fifth at Ripon (6f, good) and Pontefract (6f, good to firm); place chance.

7/1

OUR TIP

3/1

Form: 472211 D

Last run: 4 days

W: 9st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Arrives on a hat-trick after back-to-back handicap wins at Chelmsford, on latter occasion having a bit up his sleeve in 7f event; just as effective on turf so very much one to consider under a 4lb penalty.
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8th

10

(11)

1st Jun 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Amaysmont

9st 5lb

J: William Pyle

T: Kevin & Lauren Frost

Seven AW wins include one over C&D, and his two most recent 7f runs, here in February and at Southwell 11 days ago, were up there with his best efforts over the last year; likely to need extra from a high draw though.

12/1

3rd

2

(8)

21st May 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Amaysmont

9st 9lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Kevin Frost

Winless in 18 months and has regressed in recent times; quite happy on Tapeta but most wins have come after a recent outing and he's been off since a poor one on turf in March.

6/1

19th

22

(20)

29th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

13:47 Doncaster

Amaysmont

9st 11lb

J: Miss Lauren Frost

T: Kevin Frost

Drew a blank in 2025; runner-up at Wolverhampton (7f) last month but that was in a 0-55; opposable at this level.

33/1

33/1

Form: /0560-

Last run: 298 days

W: 9st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Has failed to make the frame in four runs for his current yard, only 12th in 7f Newcastle handicap in August; needs subsequent wind surgery to spark improvement.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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15th

4

(3)

27th May 2024

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

13:45 Redcar

Castleberg Rock

9st 10lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Ray Craggs

Has failed to make the frame in four runs for his current yard, only 12th in 7f Newcastle handicap in August; needs subsequent wind surgery to spark improvement.

33/1

15th

4

(3)

27th May 2024

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

13:45 Redcar

Castleberg Rock

9st 10lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Ray Craggs

Has failed to make the frame in four runs for his current yard, only 12th in 7f Newcastle handicap in August; needs subsequent wind surgery to spark improvement.

33/1

Non-runners

Eleven Eleven

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £180.90
Straight Forecast £118.14
Tricast £1273.45
Trifecta £1747.50

Selections

The Times:

Amaysmont

SPOTLIGHT:

Odd Socks Havana

D Express:

Brazen Rascal

Daily Mail:

Sunny Orange

POSTDATA:

Asadjumeirah

Daily Mirror:

Odd Socks Havana

The Sun:

Odd Socks Havana

Telegraph:

Amaysmont

The Guardian:

Amaysmont

The Star:

Amaysmont

Daily Record:

Amaysmont