September 17 / 14.43 Redcar

14.43

Good To Firm

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  • Prize money: £3780
  • 0m 5f 217y
  • Class 5
  • 8 runners
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Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

4/6 (Won)

  • Win: £1.30
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 2-4454

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Solid effort on last 6f attempt; gelded prior to creditable fourth in big-field handicap at Newbury (7f, good to firm) last month; now 0-8 but holds leading form claims in this weaker scenario than previously.
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7th

4

(4)

13th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

15:45 Beverley

American Bay

9st 8lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Paul Midgley

Runner-up off 2lb higher at Redcar (5f, good to firm) in June; respectable fifth (Castan sixth) of 12 at Thirsk (5f, good) 12 days ago; enters calculations for last year's winning yard.

5/1

5th

4

(8)

1st Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

15:17 Thirsk

American Bay

9st 10lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Paul Midgley

C&D winner; below par in a big field at York (6f, good to firm) three weeks ago but plenty of form this season that makes him of interest; Jack Callan's claim a bonus; one to consider back at 5f.

8/1

7/4

  • Place: £1.10

Form: 802

Last run: 64 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Thrice-raced filly who showed clear improvement at Wolverhampton (7f, AW debut) most recently, finishing second; major player, provided she transfers that form back to turf and responds well to first-time headgear.
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2nd

5

(1)

17th Sep 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 217y

Class 5

14:43 Redcar

Arabic Song

9st 2lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Saeed bin Suroor

Thrice-raced filly who showed clear improvement at Wolverhampton (7f, AW debut) most recently, finishing second; major player, provided she transfers that form back to turf and responds well to first-time headgear.

7/4

2nd

4

(11)

15th Jul 2024

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

17:40 Wolverhampton (AW)

Arabic Song

9st 2lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Saeed bin Suroor

Midfield finish at Meydan in January (6f, good) and down the field at Leicester on her British debut nine weeks ago; switch to AW needs to give her a lift and her stable has more obvious claims with Dubai Treasure.

25/1

10th

14

(2)

11th May 2024

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

19:25 Leicester

Arabic Song

8st 13lb

J: Luke Catton

T: Saeed bin Suroor

Never dangerous in a 6f maiden at Meydan in January; this trip should be more suitable but she needs a big step forward.

20/1

6/1

  • Place: £1.30

Form: 25-

Last run: 385 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Raced twice for Charlie Johnston, better effort when clear second at Pontefract (6f) on debut; gelded since last run and now returns from 385-day absence; still with same owner; heed the market signals.
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3rd

4

(7)

17th Sep 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 217y

Class 5

14:43 Redcar

Saint Matthew

9st 7lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Richard Fahey

Raced twice for Charlie Johnston, better effort when clear second at Pontefract (6f) on debut; gelded since last run and now returns from 385-day absence; still with same owner; heed the market signals.

6/1

5th

6

(2)

29th Aug 2023

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

14:50 Ripon

Saint Matthew

9st 4lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Charlie Johnston

Came away with the more experienced winner on debut at Pontefract (6f, good) three weeks ago, having made most of the running; raced freely there and shouldn't mind the drop in trip; goes on the shortlist.

5/2

2nd

6

(5)

9th Aug 2023

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:20 Pontefract

Saint Matthew

9st 7lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Charlie Johnston

took keen hold, pushed along over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, faced challenge final 110yds, headed towards finish

9/1

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4th
3 (2)
Jaamir

50/1

Form: 08

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Plenty to find on his 7f AW efforts; combination of new trip/surface and first-time hood needs to have a significant effect.
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8th

7

(6)

7th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 6

16:45 Southwell (AW)

Jaamir

9st 4lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: James Owen

Low-mileage 4yo who failed to beat a rival in handicaps here and at Chelmsford last month; in good hands but he needs to take a major step forward stepped up markedly in trip.

20/1

8th

7

(6)

7th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 6

16:45 Southwell (AW)

Jaamir

9st 4lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: James Owen

Low-mileage 4yo who failed to beat a rival in handicaps here and at Chelmsford last month; in good hands but he needs to take a major step forward stepped up markedly in trip.

20/1

12th

9

11th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

12:17 Chelmsford (AW)

Jaamir

9st 5lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: James Owen

dwelt start

12/1

Form: 4

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
From a family that has served her owner-breeder well; shaped better than the bare result (last of four) in 7.5f maiden on good to firm at Beverley and may improve with that experience under her belt.
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3rd

4

(3)

21st Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 6y

Class 4

19:15 Hamilton

Jannas Journey

9st 12lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Jim Goldie

Successful seven times (including over C&D) in 2025; back to winning ways at Carlisle (1m) in July but she went too freely when ninth of ten in 1m Ayr handicap 13 days ago; she's the sort to bounce back.

20/1

9th

9

(9)

8th Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

19:00 Ayr

Jannas Journey

9st 3lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Did well to come from so far back and win at Carlisle (1m, good) last month and the race wasn't run to suit at Hamilton since; this could be a better fit for her and she's back in good form.

13/2

4th

2

(5)

16th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 68y

Class 4

16:00 Hamilton

Jannas Journey

9st 9lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Gained a first win of 2026 in 1m handicap at Carlisle 12 days ago, getting up late to deny Inspired having been set a lot to do; bagged a remarkable seven successes (including here) last season so merits serious consideration now she's up and running this time around.

5/2

66/1

Form:

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Soundly beaten in 6f AW maiden at Southwell last month for an unpromising debut; best watched.
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7th

1

(3)

10th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

18:30 Southwell (AW)

Howay Never

9st 7lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Kevin Frost

towards rear, reminders halfway

50/1

6th

2

(4)

17th Sep 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 217y

Class 5

14:43 Redcar

Howay Never

9st 7lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Kevin Frost

Soundly beaten in 6f AW maiden at Southwell last month for an unpromising debut; best watched.

66/1

11th

10

(8)

18th Aug 2024

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

16:25 Southwell (AW)

Howay Never

9st 7lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Kevin Frost

Fetched 230,000euros as a yearling but only 15,000gns as a 3yo; fourth foal; half-brother to 6f/1m AW winner McQueen (RPR 66); dam placed 6f 2yo (74), closely related to winners Kashool (5f 2yo) and Hadeeqa (1m2f); gelded and an unlikely winner here.

100/1

40/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Cost 120,000gns as a yearling but went for just 1,200gns last month (left James Ferguson); sister to 5.5f-7f winner Just Janet, out of 6f/7f winner; wears hood on debut; the betting should offer further guidance.
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7th

9

(2)

26th Sep 2024

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

18:30 Southwell (AW)

Vanikoro

8st 13lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Kevin Frost

Needs to step up markedly on her Redcar effort (6f) and is a similar type to Baroque Pearl.

50/1

7th

8

(6)

17th Sep 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 217y

Class 5

14:43 Redcar

Vanikoro

9st 2lb

J: Andrea Pinna

T: Kevin Frost

Cost 120,000gns as a yearling but went for just 1,200gns last month (left James Ferguson); sister to 5.5f-7f winner Just Janet, out of 6f/7f winner; wears hood on debut; the betting should offer further guidance.

40/1

100/1

Form: 86

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Finished last on debut; fared better at Catterick last week but still ran to a meagre RPR; poor chance on form.
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7th

9

(7)

3rd Sep 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:40 Newcastle (AW)

Sadiiki

9st 2lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Fred Watson

Unplaced in all ten starts and she returns from a four-month break with plenty to prove.

100/1

12th

11

(1)

7th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

17:15 Redcar

Sadiiki

9st 0lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Fred Watson

Peak RPR of just 44 in her nine starts; hard to recommend back from a 142-day layoff.

33/1

7th

8

(6)

14th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Sadiiki

9st 0lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Fred Watson

Fourth in three classifieds over C&D this year, this is a tougher assignment on her handicap debut.

20/1

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Payout
Exacta £1.40
Straight Forecast £1.68
Trifecta £2.40

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

American Bay

NEWMARKET:

Arabic Song

Daily Mail:

Arabic Song

Daily Record:

Arabic Song

RP RATINGS:

American Bay

TOPSPEED:

American Bay

POSTDATA:

American Bay

The Times:

American Bay

Telegraph:

American Bay

The Guardian:

American Bay

D Express:

American Bay

Daily Mirror:

American Bay

The Sun:

American Bay

The Star:

American Bay