May 27 / 14.50 Redcar

14.50

Soft

Jacks Coaches Handicap

  • Prize money: £4710.6
  • 0m 5f 217y
  • Class 4
  • 4 runners
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Jacks Coaches Handicap

Runners: 4 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

5/4 (Won)

  • Win: £2.25

Form: 00-082 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 10lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Smart sprinter at his best but this veteran showed he still retains plenty of his old dash when second of 21 in 6f handicap at York 12 days ago; back up 4lb and winless since 2022 but he's still not taken lightly.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

17th

11

(13)

6th Jul 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:30 Ayr

Dakota Gold

9st 8lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Michael Dods

Smart in his prime and a multiple winner over the years but became disappointing after last season's winning reappearance and was last of 20 when back in action at York in May; needs to turn things around.

33/1

20th

11

(2)

23rd May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

13:30 York

Dakota Gold

9st 8lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Tremendous stable servant over the years with 17 wins; understandably not the force of old but won on 2025 reappearance (off 6lb higher) and has a strong York record (6-18).

25/1

11/2

Form: 0415-6 D

Last run: 113 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Dual 5f/6f winner last term who posted an encouraging reappearance sixth to Secret Guest at Newcastle (6f) in February; appeals as the sort to do well again in 2024 but he needs to hit the ground running here.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

10

(5)

1st Nov 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Winter Crown

9st 1lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Liam Bailey

Over two years since his last success but he retains some ability and begins life with his new stable off a lowly mark (left Julie Camacho for £7,000 last month); others appeal more.

20/1

1st

10

(5)

1st Nov 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Winter Crown

9st 1lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Liam Bailey

Over two years since his last success but he retains some ability and begins life with his new stable off a lowly mark (left Julie Camacho for £7,000 last month); others appeal more.

20/1

5

(1)

17th Oct 2025

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 5

15:25 Redcar

Winter Crown

9st 6lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

His last win was in June 2023 but that was off 12lb higher at Nottingham (6f, good to firm) and he's run several good races this season; wasn't beaten far with visor added at Southwell last time and he's in the mix back on turf.

11/2

Form: 6-2153 CD

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Scored in good style at Newcastle (6f) in February and he shaped well back on turf when third of seven in 6f Thirsk handicap nine days ago, only just edged out after a tardy start; this C&D winner has a big shout off an unchanged mark.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

12th

18

(16)

13th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:25 York

Secret Guest

9st 6lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Bryan Smart

Infrequent winner nowadays; faded into fifth of 13 at Hamilton four weeks ago; well below his last winning mark but that reflects a decline in his form.

20/1

5th

5

(6)

17th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 6y

Class 4

18:15 Hamilton

Secret Guest

9st 7lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Bryan Smart

Only won one of his last 28 starts but has slid to a competitive mark as a result and was unlucky not to finish closer behind The Good Biscuit and Jonny Concrete at Chester (hampered late); holds each-way claims.

16/1

6th

7

(3)

8th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 17y

Class 4

15:40 Chester

Secret Guest

9st 6lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Bryan Smart

He hasn't been at his best in recent starts but he has dipped to a dangerous mark and he has landed a good draw; this is a tough race in which to try and turn things around though.

16/1

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6/1

Form: 0000-4 D

Last run: 39 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Three-time 6f winner in 2023 and he made a promising return from six months off when fourth of 13 in 6f Ripon handicap last month, coming home best in his group; firmly in the picture eased 1lb.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

4

(2)

9th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 182y

Class 6

15:45 Carlisle

Bay Breeze

9st 13lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Eight-time winner, the latest over C&D (good to soft) 14 months ago off a 5lb higher mark; capable at this level but slower ground would have been preferable.

10/1

4th

1

(4)

9th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 182y

Class 6

18:12 Carlisle

Bay Breeze

11st 2lb

J: Mr Thomas Easterby

T: Tim Easterby

Won over C&D in May last year (good to soft); beaten 7l when third at Ripon last week (6f, good); these are his ideal conditions and should go well.

7/2

3rd

12

(11)

3rd Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:42 Ripon

Bay Breeze

8st 13lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Half of his wins have come over C&D and he finished sixth (Fortamour third) in this race in 2024; runner-up in added blinkers at Hamilton (6f, soft; 11-2) last September, but has failed to sparkle since (0-3); easing mark and a return to Ripon are the positives.

20/1

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Payout
Exacta £7.70
Straight Forecast £8.48
Trifecta £18.50

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Dakota Gold

SPOTLIGHT:

Secret Guest

TOPSPEED:

Bay Breeze

D Express:

Secret Guest

POSTDATA:

Dakota Gold

The Times:

Dakota Gold

Telegraph:

Dakota Gold

The Guardian:

Dakota Gold

Daily Mail:

Dakota Gold

Daily Mirror:

Dakota Gold

The Sun:

Dakota Gold

The Star:

Dakota Gold

Daily Record:

Dakota Gold