September 25 / 17.05 Redcar

17.05

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racingtv/freetrial Handicap

  • Prize money: £3663.8
  • 0m 5f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 11 runners
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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.
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13th

14

(13)

24th Apr 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

14:15 Beverley

Project Dante

8st 11lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Geoff Oldroyd

Suited by the drop to a Class 5 at Redcar on penultimate 2024 start, finally adding to his debut win; not judged too harshly on reappearance effort behind Thunder Star as he went without blinkers; the aids are back on today but he's drawn wide.

20/1

14

(13)

24th Apr 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

14:15 Beverley

Project Dante

8st 11lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Geoff Oldroyd

Suited by the drop to a Class 5 at Redcar on penultimate 2024 start, finally adding to his debut win; not judged too harshly on reappearance effort behind Thunder Star as he went without blinkers; the aids are back on today but he's drawn wide.

20/1

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

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.
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5th

5

(7)

31st Jul 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 4

16:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

Maris Angel

9st 8lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: Fionn McSharry

Third over C&D on Boxing Day when bidding for a five-timer at this track; still on a competitive mark and her quiet last run was on turf after a break of 158 days; better can be expected back here.

10/1

6th

2

(1)

2nd Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:48 Pontefract

Maris Angel

9st 8lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Fionn McSharry

Absent since a respectable effort on Boxing Day when bidding for a Wolverhampton AW five-timer; only 1-9 on turf and is 12lb higher than last attempt in this sphere.

8/1

1st

1

(6)

4th Nov 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

15:22 Wolverhampton (AW)

Maris Angel

9st 10lb

J: Conor Orr

T: Fionn McSharry

In top form at present, winning her second on the trot, over C&D (fourth course win) last Tuesday; carries 5lb penalty but every chance there is more in the tank and a hat-trick is a real possibility.

7/2

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.
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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.
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9th

9

(3)

22nd Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 5

19:00 Redcar

Taygar

9st 2lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Michael Dods

C&D scorer; in very good form without winning until just sixth of eight in 6f Thirsk handicap last month; she's the sort to bounce back though.

13/2

6th

5

(6)

24th Jul 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

16:18 Thirsk

Taygar

9st 9lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Michael Dods

All four wins have been on good or slower ground but she's been knocking on the door in her last five runs including when runner-up on good to firm at Ayr last time; on unchanged mark and she should be in the thick of things again.

4/1

2nd

2

(4)

13th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

15:00 Ayr

Taygar

10st 1lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Michael Dods

Has won four times, including twice here (5f/6f), but ideally suited by some give in the ground; proving hard to win with this season, although has run creditably on last four starts (on good to firm on first occasion); each-way chance.

6/1

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.
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3rd

10

(14)

30th Aug 2026

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

15:55 Beverley

Miss Brazen

9st 6lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Has a soft-ground C&D win on her record; well handicapped on this year's best but she has a wide stall to contend with and she needs to step forward from her recent Catterick fifth.

12/1

5th

4

(9)

17th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

16:15 Catterick

Miss Brazen

9st 13lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Michael & David Easterby

Returned to action with a win at Nottingham (5f, good) in April and she ran a cracker at Beverley one month later; not so good twice since and a lower draw would have been preferred.

10/1

5

(5)

2nd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 8y

Class 5

17:15 Nottingham

Miss Brazen

9st 6lb

J: Lewis Chalkley

T: Michael & David Easterby

Won over C&D (good) in April on reappearance before close third at Beverley (5f, good to firm); unplaced on next two starts but she was slowly away when sixth at Musselburgh then drawn widest when fifth at Beverley (5f, good); she's one to consider.

11/2

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.
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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.
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9th

7

(2)

31st Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

16:10 Ripon

Glory Fighter

9st 5lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

Front-running veteran who has won 11 times; his last success was off 4lb higher at Nottingham (5f, good) in April but he's been disappointing since and needs to get back on track.

20/1

6th

6

(4)

7th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

15:40 Thirsk

Glory Fighter

9st 4lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

Front-running veteran who has won 11 times including over C&D; got pestered for the lead at Catterick last time but he's been disappointing since his win at Nottingham (5f, good) in April and others are preferred.

8/1

6th

5

(1)

11th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

19:52 Catterick

Glory Fighter

9st 5lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Paul Midgley

Two of 11 wins have been over C&D; latest success was at Nottingham (5f, good) in April but rather disappointing since; has a bit to prove.

9/1

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.
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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.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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9

(6)

29th Oct 2025

Soft

0m 5f 8y

Class 5

13:47 Nottingham

Yazaman

8st 8lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Paul Midgley

Four wins last May-July, with no joy since; he finished close up four and five starts back, acts on soft and is edging down the weights, but he was never dangerous in Westgate Warrior's C&D race two weeks ago.

10/1

9

(6)

29th Oct 2025

Soft

0m 5f 8y

Class 5

13:47 Nottingham

Yazaman

8st 8lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Paul Midgley

Four wins last May-July, with no joy since; he finished close up four and five starts back, acts on soft and is edging down the weights, but he was never dangerous in Westgate Warrior's C&D race two weeks ago.

10/1

7th

8

(11)

15th Oct 2025

Good

0m 5f 8y

Class 6

17:15 Nottingham

Yazaman

9st 6lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

Four wins last May-July, with no joy since but he finished close up three and four starts back (his last two runs at 5f) before two lesser shows over 6f; beaten a head off this mark over C&D (good) in August, so a case can be made.

10/1

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.
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8th

11

(10)

20th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

20:24 Newcastle (AW)

Castan

9st 8lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Bryan Smart

Multiple C&D winner; ran his best race for some time when third of ten at Beverley last week; major player back on AW.

9/2

3rd

3

(6)

13th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

15:45 Beverley

Castan

9st 8lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Bryan Smart

5f AW win in April; hasn't reproduced that in four subsequent turf outings but he's back on that last successful mark and has run well here before.

12/1

6th

5

(7)

1st Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

15:17 Thirsk

Castan

9st 10lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Bryan Smart

5f AW win in April; ran well at Ripon (5f, good) later that month but he has struggled twice since; has a C&D win on his record but others bring more pressing claims.

33/1

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.
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6th

6

(7)

3rd Sep 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

18:15 Newcastle (AW)

Hurt You Never

9st 4lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Adrian Nicholls

Prolific down the years but it has been 13 months since the last of them; went close off this mark at Nottingham last month but she failed to back it up at Hamilton eight days later; others preferred for win purposes.

16/1

7th

2

(8)

11th Aug 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 7y

Class 6

17:30 Hamilton

Hurt You Never

9st 9lb

J: Matthew Lloyd Slater

T: Adrian Nicholls

Four-time course winner, most recently off a 15lb higher mark last August; has mostly struggled since but she was sparked up by first-time blinkers when beaten a neck at Nottingham (5f, good to firm) eight days ago; has to be respected off the same mark.

5/2

2nd

1

(3)

3rd Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 8y

Class 6

16:10 Nottingham

Hurt You Never

9st 9lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Adrian Nicholls

Prolific winner down the years, including over C&D last summer, who's regressed sharply in recent times; a few years since she ran at this low a level and that should help, but it will largely hinge on how she responds to wearing headgear for the first time.

5/1

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