September 25 / 17.05 Redcar

17.05

Good

racingtv/freetrial Handicap

  • Prize money: £3663.8
  • 0m 5f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 11 runners
RTV
View Course
racingtv/freetrial Handicap

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Rain

20/1 (Won)

  • Win: £9.00
  • Place: £2.60

Form: /09600 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Classy 2yo, third in the 2021 Norfolk Stakes at Royal Ascot; stood little racing since and he's found it tough going so far this year; drops in class today and worth checking for market confidence.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

14th

6

(15)

30th Mar 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 3y

Class 5

18:00 Doncaster

Project Dante

9st 6lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Geoff Oldroyd

Suited by the drop to this grade at Redcar on penultimate 2024 start, finally adding to his debut win, but the blinkers he wore towards the end of last season are now removed; others preferred.

10/1

6th

3

(2)

18th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

14:27 Redcar

Project Dante

9st 10lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Geoff Oldroyd

Burrowed his way up the far rail to win similar event over C&D three weeks ago (good ground); while he had the advantage of track position, he did pick up smartly and 2lb rise could underestimate him, even without reflecting on how good he once was; slower ground to contend with but key player.

11/4

1st

7

(1)

25th Sep 2024

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

17:05 Redcar

Project Dante

9st 9lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Geoff Oldroyd

in touch with leaders against far rail, going easily but waiting for room from 2f out, squeezed through inside final furlong, kept on well final 110yds, led towards finish

20/1

3/1

  • Place: £1.20

Form: 55411 CD

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
2-2 since handicapping, well backed at Wolverhampton before an easy win over C&D last week (good to firm; turf debut), pulling away from her rivals close home despite still looking green; well ahead of the handicapper under a penalty (effectively only 4lb higher) and obvious chance to complete her hat-trick; rain would ask a new question of her.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5

(6)

24th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 5

19:45 Southwell (AW)

Maris Angel

9st 6lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Mark Walford

Turf and Tapeta winner over this trip in September and running respectably on last couple of starts; unlikely to be inconvenienced by the return to this venue but needs to raise game.

7/1

5

(6)

24th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 5

19:45 Southwell (AW)

Maris Angel

9st 6lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Mark Walford

Turf and Tapeta winner over this trip in September and running respectably on last couple of starts; unlikely to be inconvenienced by the return to this venue but needs to raise game.

7/1

7th

7

(7)

11th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 4

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Maris Angel

8st 13lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Mark Walford

Won 5f Class 6 events here and at Redcar in September, her first two handicaps; not disgraced in Class 5s since then but this is tougher again, or should be.

16/1

10/1

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 332626 C BF

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
All wins at 6f, including here; effective at this trip but he's still seeking his first win of the year and he's lacked consistency this summer; easy lead would seem unlikely here too.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

10th

12

(12)

9th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

15:55 Newcastle (AW)

Rainbow Rain

9st 3lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Tracy Waggott

prominent towards near side

8/1

10th

12

(12)

9th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

15:55 Newcastle (AW)

Rainbow Rain

9st 3lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Tracy Waggott

prominent towards near side

8/1

3rd

11

(2)

25th Sep 2024

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

17:05 Redcar

Rainbow Rain

9st 4lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Tracy Waggott

started quickly, led at fast pace against far rail

10/1

14/1

Form: 676175 D

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Cosy winner of a 5f handicap at Ayr in July; less good twice since, however, and she was left trailing by Maris Angel here last week.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

1

(10)

5th Nov 2024

Soft

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

14:34 Redcar

Taygar

9st 9lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Michael Dods

awkward start, held up in rear, pushed along 2f out, ridden and steady headway on near side of group from over 1f out, ran on well final 110yds, led final strides

12/1

1st

1

(10)

5th Nov 2024

Soft

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

14:34 Redcar

Taygar

9st 9lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Michael Dods

awkward start, held up in rear, pushed along 2f out, ridden and steady headway on near side of group from over 1f out, ran on well final 110yds, led final strides

12/1

5th

10

(6)

18th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

14:27 Redcar

Taygar

9st 5lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Michael Dods

2lb higher than for her Ayr win in July (5f, good); closely matched with Project Dante on their C&D run last month but, as with Sound Reason, she failed to fire at Newcastle eight days later; something to prove on soft.

9/1

OUR TIP

Form: 036353 C

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Yet to win this year but she's run some good races, including a close third off this mark at Beverley 25 days ago; won't mind rain; one to consider at a track where she's won before.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

10th

12

(3)

10th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 5

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Miss Brazen

9st 3lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

awkward start

9/1

5th

3

(5)

25th Sep 2024

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

17:05 Redcar

Miss Brazen

9st 12lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

in touch with leaders on near side of group

6/1

3rd

3

(7)

31st Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

14:35 Beverley

Miss Brazen

9st 12lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Winless this year but well handicapped on last season's form which included a C&D success; faded only late on last time and had gone close here (good to firm) the time before; could be ready to strike.

8/1

Form: 652623 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Placed in three of his last four starts, the latest at Leicester a fortnight ago where he did his rider no favours by persistently hanging to his right; capable of a big run if keeping straighter.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

6

(8)

30th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 5f 8y

Class 5

15:38 Nottingham

Sound Reason

9st 3lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: David O’Meara

Acts on fast and soft ground; had some close calls off higher marks this summer but he's not threatened in last three runs and is now 0-20 since his last win 15 months ago; down the list.

10/1

8th

6

(8)

30th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 5f 8y

Class 5

15:38 Nottingham

Sound Reason

9st 3lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: David O’Meara

Acts on fast and soft ground; had some close calls off higher marks this summer but he's not threatened in last three runs and is now 0-20 since his last win 15 months ago; down the list.

10/1

9th

9

(3)

18th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

14:27 Redcar

Sound Reason

9st 5lb

J: Jason Watson

T: David O’Meara

Better drawn today than when sixth behind Project Dante here three weeks ago; unable to justify favouritism at Newcastle eight days later; dangerous mark but his losing run is mounting up.

7/1

12/1

Form: 205135 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 12lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Two wins this year, on heavy and good to firm, and he ran well at Catterick on his penultimate start; latest disapponting effort came in a messy race and can be excused; other pace to deal with here though.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

11

(19)

30th Mar 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 3y

Class 5

18:00 Doncaster

Glory Fighter

9st 3lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Paul Midgley

prominent towards near side, hung left when pressed leaders over 1f out, kept on

14/1

33/1

Form: -90870 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Three wins as a 2yo, all around a bend; out of sorts this year though, including after a second wind surgery in July; plenty to prove.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9th

3

(1)

10th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

18:15 Newcastle (AW)

Travel Candy

9st 9lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Brian Ellison

Three wins on turf but not a lot to show from her three attempts on the AW and others look better equipped.

14/1

9th

3

(1)

10th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

18:15 Newcastle (AW)

Travel Candy

9st 9lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Brian Ellison

Three wins on turf but not a lot to show from her three attempts on the AW and others look better equipped.

14/1

8th

3

(3)

28th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

19:45 Southwell (AW)

Travel Candy

9st 8lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Brian Ellison

prominent, weakened from over 1f out

12/1

9th
6 (9)
Yazaman

12/1

Form: 611116 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 10lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Ended a long losing run at Nottingham in May and went on to win his next three starts; perhaps needed recent return from eight weeks off but this mark does ask more of him.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

5

(3)

4th Apr 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

17:02 Leicester

Yazaman

9st 2lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Paul Midgley

towards rear, pushed along before halfway, headway over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong

7/1

4th

5

(3)

4th Apr 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

17:02 Leicester

Yazaman

9st 2lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Paul Midgley

Stable yet to get rolling for the year and this gelding, who ran up a four-timer in lesser company last summer, resumes looking high enough in the weights; might just need this back from six months off at his age too.

7/1

2nd

1

(7)

7th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 5f 3y

Class 5

13:52 Pontefract

Yazaman

9st 9lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Paul Midgley

Best to forgive latest effort (had no luck) but overall 2024 form suggests he may struggle to defy top weight in this grade; completed his spring/summer four-timer off lower marks in Class 6.

14/1

10th
5 (11)
Castan

16/1

Form: 978050 D BF

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
7lb lower than for his AW win in March; promising effort at Beverley last month but he failed to back it up at Newcastle in a Racing League handicap five weeks ago (well backed); in calmer waters here but there are risks attached, especially if the ground were to ease signifcantly.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

12th

5

(5)

13th Apr 2025

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 4

16:45 Musselburgh

Castan

9st 7lb

J: Harrison Shaw

T: Bryan Smart

Has a win and a nose second from his two starts over C&D; completed a hat-trick on the AW early this year; raced too freely when failing to beat a rival latest, but could bounce back.

14/1

12th

5

(5)

13th Apr 2025

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 4

16:45 Musselburgh

Castan

9st 7lb

J: Harrison Shaw

T: Bryan Smart

Has a win and a nose second from his two starts over C&D; completed a hat-trick on the AW early this year; raced too freely when failing to beat a rival latest, but could bounce back.

14/1

8th

4

(3)

13th Mar 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Castan

9st 7lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Bryan Smart

3-3 since cheekpieces were added and he was more dominant here two weeks ago than the winning margin might indicate; 2lb rise manageable and he's high on the list.

9/4

Form: 147500 C

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 12lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Three 5f wins to her name this year; recent form figures are uninspiring but she's faced some uphill struggles and this level should be much more to her liking; best form on good or faster.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

8

(2)

12th Apr 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:10 Thirsk

Hurt You Never

9st 2lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Adrian Nicholls

disputed lead early, prominent after 2f

8/1

Non-runners

Soul Seeker, Eeh Bah Gum

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £33.20
Straight Forecast £22.03
Tricast £62.44
Trifecta £108.60

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Maris Angel

D Express:

Castan

POSTDATA:

Rainbow Rain

TOPSPEED:

Hurt You Never

The Star:

Project Dante

Daily Mirror:

Yazaman

SPOTLIGHT:

Soul Seeker

The Times:

Maris Angel

Telegraph:

Maris Angel

The Guardian:

Maris Angel

Daily Mail:

Maris Angel

The Sun:

Maris Angel

Daily Record:

Maris Angel