July 21 / 16.27 Redcar

16.27

Good To Soft

Michael Hunter Handicap

  • Prize money: £3140.4
  • 0m 5f 217y
  • Class 6
  • 14 runners
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Michael Hunter Handicap

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

5/1 (Won)

Form: 37-051 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Found 5f an inadequate test here last month in a race not run to suit and built on that when overcoming traffic at Thirsk (6f, good to soft) this month; low mileage compared to most of these and 3lb rise looks fair.
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7

(9)

18th Nov 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Garifullina

9st 4lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: John Davies

Seen only twice this term, finishing second at Catterick then posting a lesser effort at Newcastle; still has something to prove on AW.

16/1

8

(9)

21st Oct 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

Garifullina

9st 7lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: John Davies

Won two 6f turf handicaps last July; encouraging return from a 294-day break at Catterick in August and this stiffer test at the trip should suit; still to prove her effectiveness on AW.

9/1

2nd

2

(3)

5th Aug 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:00 Catterick

Garifullina

9st 9lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: John Davies

Won two in a row last July, at Thirsk (6f, good to soft) and Redcar (6f, good) before finishing second of ten here (6f, soft) in October; has been off since failing to beat a rival home at Newcastle (7f, AW) 294 days ago and this return to 5f isn't sure to be a positive.

4/1

16/1

Form: 5-8710 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 4lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Well backed when winning a weak Chepstow handicap (5f) off 4lb lower last month; lacks consistency these days, so it was no surprise to see him fail to back that up next time (no explanation offered).
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7th

7

(7)

10th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

17:45 Newcastle (AW)

Gunnerside

9st 9lb

J: Harrison Shaw

T: Grant Tuer

Made the frame in three consecutive handicaps here (6f-7f) in the autumn and had excuse (became upset in stalls) when a disappointing favourite on latest outing four weeks ago; favoured by the weights in this classified race; major player.

13/2

7th

7

(7)

10th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

17:45 Newcastle (AW)

Gunnerside

9st 9lb

J: Harrison Shaw

T: Grant Tuer

Made the frame in three consecutive handicaps here (6f-7f) in the autumn and had excuse (became upset in stalls) when a disappointing favourite on latest outing four weeks ago; favoured by the weights in this classified race; major player.

13/2

9th

2

(10)

12th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

14:52 Newcastle (AW)

Gunnerside

9st 8lb

J: Harrison Shaw

T: Grant Tuer

upset in stalls, in rear, steady headway into midfield over 4f out, no extra over 2f out

7/1

Form: 8-3574 D

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Goes well here and has slid to a dangerous mark, being 6lb lower than when going in at Pontefract this time last year; not been at his best so far this season but has done all his winning in high summer and could well bounce back.
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8th

4

(3)

24th Aug 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 1y

Class 6

16:15 Musselburgh

So Grateful

9st 4lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

He's won six times and has been runner-up in his last three contests, latest when jockey dropped her whip when in front inside the final furlong at Yarmouth (6f, good to firm); he may well gain compensation today.

11/4

2nd

4

(3)

5th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 3y

Class 6

17:40 Yarmouth

So Grateful

10st 10lb

J: Miss Serena Brotherton

T: Michael & David Easterby

2-41 on turf, the latest success coming at Thirsk (6f, good to firm) last May; runner-up on his last two starts, latest over 5f at that venue 12 days ago, and warrants respect now stepped back up in trip.

11/4

2nd

9

(1)

24th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:27 Thirsk

So Grateful

8st 13lb

J: Lewis Chalkley

T: Michael & David Easterby

Record of 2-40 on turf but his last win was at Thirsk last spring and he was runner-up at Beverley (5f, good to firm) last week; looks interesting off 1lb lower here and he's respected back at this track.

7/2

OUR TIP

12/1

Form: 332608 D

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 8lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
A long time since he won over this trip and tends to stick to 5f these days; has been quieter of late, following a productive spell earlier in the year, and others make greater appeal.
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8

(5)

25th Mar 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

19:45 Newcastle (AW)

Phoenix Star

9st 2lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Jessica Macey

Five-time C&D winner, including twice around this time last year, who's on the downgrade now; is handicapped accordingly but has had a good few chances in similar company of late.

10/1

3rd

6

(2)

10th Mar 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Phoenix Star

9st 9lb

J: George Wood

T: Jessica Macey

took keen hold, in rear on far side of group, headway and went third inside final furlong, kept on

6/1

7

(6)

19th Feb 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:25 Kempton (AW)

Phoenix Star

9st 0lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Jessica Macey

Should be winning races off his reduced mark and the return to 6f looks a good move judged on recent efforts; four of his 12 wins have come over C&D; high on the list.

4/1

Form: 168649 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 9lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Newcastle specialist who's run well here more than once but is just 3-54 on turf; rated 4lb lower than on the AW now and remains consistent despite his years, so holds each-way claims.
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9

(5)

18th Nov 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Athollblair Boy

9st 2lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Nigel Tinkler

Veteran who is a multiple course winner and perhaps needed latest run (back from layoff); losing sequence is mounting up, however.

12/1

9th

4

(11)

2nd May 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

21:00 Newcastle (AW)

Athollblair Boy

9st 5lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

Veteran winner of 11 races here, mostly over this trip; hasn't got his nose in front for 15 months but was placed over C&D when just 1lb lower earlier in the year; not ruled out.

7/1

9th

4

(11)

2nd May 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

21:00 Newcastle (AW)

Athollblair Boy

9st 5lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

took keen hold, prominent, not clear run over 2f out, weakened final 110yds

7/1

Form: 48-752 CD

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
C&D winner off this mark last summer and ran her best race of the season, back in the cheekpieces, at Ayr (6f, good to firm) last time; adaptable regarding ground and tactics and goes on the shortlist.
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5th

6

(5)

17th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 212y

Class 6

15:15 Catterick

One Of Our Own

9st 7lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Rebecca Menzies

Ran on well when winning a 6f handicap at Redcar in May; well held at Pontefract last month but that was in Class 5 company; 4lb lower than for her win in this race in 2024; should go well.

10/1

6th

6

(3)

17th Jul 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:17 Pontefract

One Of Our Own

9st 0lb

J: David Allan

T: Rebecca Menzies

Back to winning ways at Redcar (6f) in May and has continued in good nick, third of 12 there (6f) last time; this C&D scorer needs considering.

10/1

Form: 278896 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Dual Southwell winner in the winter who hasn't been at her best in three runs this summer, latterly behind One Of Our Own at Ayr; only holds outside claims.
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6th

5

(6)

9th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Back Tomorrow

9st 3lb

J: Greg Fairley

T: Ewan Whillans

0-17 since completing a hat-trick over C&D early last year and recent form has been patchy; has dropped to a favourable mark, but others are still more compelling.

16/1

10th

11

(4)

22nd Jan 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

17:40 Southwell (AW)

Back Tomorrow

8st 11lb

J: Greg Fairley

T: Ewan Whillans

Completed a Wolverhampton hat-trick around this time last year and returned to form with a close fourth there 16 days ago despite a slow start and hitting some traffic; has won twice here so needs considering.

16/1

11th

13

(2)

18th Nov 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Back Tomorrow

9st 0lb

J: Greg Fairley

T: Ewan Whillans

Completed a Wolverhampton hat-trick in January; has achieved little at Newcastle in two starts since returned to AW; others preferred.

33/1

Form: 423644 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Handicapper is giving her every chance, now 7lb lower than for her comeback, and she won't mind coming back down from 7f; could probably do with some rain.
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10th

5

(7)

27th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:00 Carlisle

Without Flaw

9st 6lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Tina Jackson

Cashed in on her reduced mark when scoring at Catterick (5f, good to firm) three weeks ago; back up 4lb but she won off higher last term and warrants consideration.

11/2

1st

1

(5)

4th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:45 Catterick

Without Flaw

9st 9lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Tina Jackson

Made the frame a couple of times earlier this season and she's well handicapped on that form, but her last three performances haven't come up to scratch and she needs to raise her game.

11/2

6th

9

(8)

28th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

16:30 Beverley

Without Flaw

8st 13lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Tina Jackson

Dual C&D winner last July (good to firm/soft); yet to hit top form this season, although hasn't been beaten far on last two runs.

8/1

Form: -53960

Last run: 35 days

W: 8st 8lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Maiden who's gone the wrong way this season, finishing tailed off last time having struggled from an early stage and been eased; would be a surprise winner.
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8th

4

(9)

17th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 212y

Class 6

15:15 Catterick

Miss Rainbow

9st 10lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Tracy Waggott

Two wins this summer, the latest over C&D 13 days ago when having a bit to spare; a 4lb higher mark may prove less of a hindrance than the widest stall.

9/2

1st

2

(1)

4th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 212y

Class 6

15:45 Catterick

Miss Rainbow

9st 11lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Tracy Waggott

Often front-runner; course winner over 7f last June and gained her fifth success when winning at Thirsk (6f, good to firm) five starts ago; behind Barmyblade when third over this C&D before a lesser effort at Thirsk 11 days ago; could bounce back in this lower grade.

5/1

4th

7

(7)

24th Jul 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

16:18 Thirsk

Miss Rainbow

9st 5lb

J: William Pyle

T: Tracy Waggott

Won this race last year and she scored over 5f here (good) last month; can be a bit up and down but she's finished a creditable third in last two runs, including at Catterick (6f, good to firm) on Wednesday; shortlisted.

9/1

Form: 80-003 D

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Can hang right and has the option of coming towards the near side as a front-runner drawn 11; now 2lb below her last winning mark and worth considering having offered more at Nottingham in June.
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7th

11

(2)

26th Aug 2024

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

16:20 Ripon

Hoof It Hoof It

8st 11lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

6f win here last season; best effort this year came over C&D but she wasn't able to build on it last time and there is other pace to contend with in this field.

16/1

9th

11

(11)

19th Aug 2024

Good

0m 5f 212y

Class 6

15:15 Catterick

Hoof It Hoof It

9st 6lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Has generally struggled since her Ripon win (6f, good) last September but she showed signs of a revival when third there (5f, good) two weeks ago; has claims if she can build on that but she's drawn out wide here and could have competition for the lead.

12/1

3rd

8

(2)

5th Aug 2024

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

15:30 Ripon

Hoof It Hoof It

8st 9lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

Inconsistent filly who's done most racing over 6f and finished well held in a few tries over this trip; is now 4lb lower than when winning here last autumn but she's generally struggled this season.

10/1

12/1

Form: 5-7055 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 1lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Has tumbled down the weights in the past year but rather struggled in four runs back following wind surgery; hard to enthuse about.
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11th

11

(13)

21st Jul 2024

Good To Soft

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

16:27 Redcar

Motawaazy

9st 1lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Has tumbled down the weights in the past year but rather struggled in four runs back following wind surgery; hard to enthuse about.

12/1

5th

2

(4)

3rd Jul 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:55 Thirsk

Motawaazy

9st 9lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

soon disputed lead, led narrowly over 2f out, headed over 1f out, soon lost second, weakened final furlong

16/1

25/1

Form: 780-59

Last run: 18 days

W: 8st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Wins came over 5f and does seem happiest over that trip now, having again cracked late at Thirsk last time (6f); only holds outside claims from just out of the weights anyway.
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4

(1)

9th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:22 Redcar

Birdie Bowers

9st 9lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: David Thompson

1-25 on turf and he looks up against it on the ratings here.

20/1

4th

9

(2)

1st May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:00 Redcar

Birdie Bowers

8st 9lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: David Thompson

started quickly, led, headed 2f out, soon lost second, weakened gradually inside final furlong

40/1

16/1

Form: -07270

Last run: 27 days

W: 8st 11lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Was said to have been unsuited by soft in the spring; better was expected at Thirsk last time and it's no surprise to see the headgear experiment quickly dropped, but he has something to prove now.
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7th

10

(5)

17th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

16:15 Catterick

Irish Dancer

9st 0lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

Strong favourite when winning over C&D (good ground) in May; only 1lb higher today but that win came in a 0-55 and this is more demanding; others look stronger

7/1

3rd

4

(7)

24th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:27 Thirsk

Irish Dancer

9st 10lb

J: Hope Regan

T: Declan Carroll

Well below form at Catterick last week but he had a near-miss over C&D (good) last month and he made all when winning this race last year; has claims if he can bounce back again and he's in the mix.

8/1

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

Form: 984493 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 1lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Not as good now but is straightforward and arrives in form, having made a lot of the running off this mark at Newcastle last time; holds claims on that.
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4th

8

(1)

2nd Aug 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

16:55 Southwell (AW)

Dandy Spirit

8st 7lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Roger Fell & Sean Murray

Capable of running well but he's not as good as he was and is becoming hard to predict.

25/1

14th

12

(15)

21st Jul 2024

Good To Soft

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

16:27 Redcar

Dandy Spirit

9st 1lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Roger Fell & Sean Murray

Not as good now but is straightforward and arrives in form, having made a lot of the running off this mark at Newcastle last time; holds claims on that.

8/1

3rd

5

(8)

28th Jun 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:20 Newcastle (AW)

Dandy Spirit

9st 6lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Roger Fell & Sean Murray

Dual AW winner who went back-to-back on turf last spring and wasn't far away in two sprints before a lesser show at Thirsk last time; has a big run in him.

10/1

Non-runners

Urban Dandy

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Straight Forecast £133.22
Tricast £535.54

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Garifullina

Daily Mirror:

One Of Our Own

RP RATINGS:

Without Flaw

D Express:

So Grateful

POSTDATA:

Birdie Bowers

The Star:

Motawaazy

The Times:

Garifullina

Telegraph:

Garifullina

Daily Record:

Garifullina

The Sun:

One Of Our Own