October 05 / 14.45 Redcar

14.45

Soft

Empentis – Training Equine Staff Handicap

  • Prize money: £3663.8
  • 1m 2f 1y
  • Class 5
  • 14 runners
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Empentis – Training Equine Staff Handicap

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

4/1 (Won)

  • Win: £7.00
  • Place: £2.00

Form: 435411 D

Last run: 5 days

W: 9st 3lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
7yo who has got back in the groove with wins at Haydock (1m2f, heavy) and Hamilton (1m4f, soft) in last two runs; 7lb higher under a penalty for her win on Monday but that was a clearcut success and she remains well treated on old form; big player again back in trip.
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9th

3

(6)

10th Oct 2024

Good

1m 5f 26y

Class 6

17:08 Ayr

Dandys Angel

10st 0lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: John Wainwright

Arrives on the back of soft/heavy-ground wins at Haydock (10.5f), Hamilton (1m4f) and Redcar (1m2f; readily), the latest being her best effort for a long time; penalised; steps up to this trip for the first time but the way she won at Hamilton suggests she should see it out; big player.

3/1

1st

10

(6)

5th Oct 2024

Soft

1m 2f 1y

Class 5

14:45 Redcar

Dandys Angel

9st 3lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: John Wainwright

midfield, headway 3f out, ridden over 1f out, kept on well and led towards finish, readily

4/1

7

(2)

30th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

1m 4f 15y

Class 6

17:20 Hamilton

Dandys Angel

9st 4lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: John Wainwright

Off the mark for the season when coming late to win apprentice handicap at Haydock on Friday (1m2f, heavy); 1lb lower here; yet to win in three attempts at 1m4f but interesting all the same.

2/1

8/1

  • Place: £2.60

Form: 7254

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Unexposed 3yo who showed promise in maiden events (including on soft) and was a respectable fourth from off the pace on handicap debut at Beverley (1m2f, good) last month; that was behind an improver who was always prominent and he should have more to offer at this trip; in the mix.
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3rd

10

(4)

25th Oct 2024

Soft

1m 2f 43y

Class 5

17:25 Doncaster

Skinny Malinka

9st 6lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Edward Bethell

Unexposed 3yo who has made a sound start to his handicap career this autumn, finishing second (Powerful Response third) over 1m2f at Redcar (soft) three weeks ago; raised 3lb but there's probably more to come.

13/2

2nd

4

(11)

5th Oct 2024

Soft

1m 2f 1y

Class 5

14:45 Redcar

Skinny Malinka

9st 8lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Edward Bethell

prominent, led 2f out, faced challenge final 110yds, no extra and headed towards finish

8/1

4th

6

(7)

18th Sep 2024

Good

1m 1f 207y

Class 5

17:28 Beverley

Skinny Malinka

9st 8lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Edward Bethell

3yo who bumped into odds-on Godolphin winner when 5l second at Hamilton (1m1f, soft) last month on second start, and also showed promise when fifth at Southwell (1m, AW) last time; today's step up in trip could prompt improvement on handicap debut and his trainer won this last year; respected.

6/1

7/1

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 967746 D

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Both turf wins have been on soft and latest was at Nottingham (1m2f) in April; well handicapped on that form but has not matched it since and he hung left when down the field over C&D ten days ago; others preferred.
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6th

14

(12)

25th Oct 2024

Soft

1m 2f 43y

Class 5

17:25 Doncaster

Powerful Response

9st 1lb

J: David Allan

T: Geoffrey Harker

Now 6lb below the mark he defied on soft at Nottingham in the spring and better signs when keeping on from the rear for third at Redcar (1m2f, soft) three weeks ago, although the reopposing Skinny Malinka was ahead in second.

10/1

3rd

9

(7)

5th Oct 2024

Soft

1m 2f 1y

Class 5

14:45 Redcar

Powerful Response

9st 6lb

J: David Allan

T: Geoffrey Harker

held up in rear, headway over 2f out

7/1

6th

10

(6)

25th Sep 2024

Good

1m 2f 1y

Class 4

16:32 Redcar

Powerful Response

9st 1lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Geoffrey Harker

towards rear

8/1

16/1

Form: 354705

Last run: 14 days

W: 10st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Well treated on his two soft-ground wins (7.6f/8.3f) last summer, but he's struggled in last three runs including a 14l defeat when upped to 1m2f at Chester last time; now drops back in grade but he has plenty to prove.
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3rd

10

(10)

19th Oct 2024

Soft

1m 4f 13y

Class 4

14:42 Catterick

Spioradalta

9st 1lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Mark Walford

prominent on outer, lost ground but in touch with leaders after 2f, outpaced 3f out

12/1

4th

1

(12)

5th Oct 2024

Soft

1m 2f 1y

Class 5

14:45 Redcar

Spioradalta

10st 0lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Mark Walford

midfield, headway 3f out

16/1

7

(7)

21st Sep 2024

Good To Soft

1m 2f 70y

Class 4

17:20 Chester

Spioradalta

9st 6lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Mark Walford

towards rear, headway over 1f out, never on terms

16/1

Form: 662134 D

Last run: 3 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Has done well since joining Brian Ellison this summer including a heavy-ground win at Ffos Las (1m2f) in August and a creditable fourth on soft at Catterick (1m4f) on Wednesday; this is a quick turnaround but he's respected back in trip.
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5th

11

(10)

5th Oct 2024

Soft

1m 2f 1y

Class 5

14:45 Redcar

Solar Bentley

9st 2lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Brian Ellison

midfield

7/1

4th

8

(3)

2nd Oct 2024

Good To Soft

1m 4f 13y

Class 5

17:05 Catterick

Solar Bentley

8st 11lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Brian Ellison

Well suited by soft/heavy in his first two starts switched to cheekpieces, latterly winning easily off 7lb lower in a small field at Ffos Las (1m2f) when he saw the trip out very well; respectable third on Newcastle AW on latest outing; 1m4f had not previously looked a help (two attempts) but that was on fast ground in other headgear; interesting.

7/1

3rd

7

(1)

10th Sep 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 42y

Class 5

18:00 Newcastle (AW)

Solar Bentley

8st 10lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Brian Ellison

in touch with leaders

3/1

25/1

Form: 976

Last run: 10 days

W: 8st 13lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Tailed off in two bumpers and he's been well held at massive prices in three Flat runs (7f/1m) since August; now goes handicapping but he needs improvement on this step up to 1m2f.
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1st

1

(6)

28th Oct 2024

Good To Soft

1m 2f 1y

Class 6

14:30 Redcar

Fast Fred

9st 9lb

J: Harrison Shaw

T: Phillip Makin

held up in rear, headway over 3f out, ridden to lead 2f out, went clear over 1f out, eased towards finish, comfortably

3/1

1st

1

(6)

28th Oct 2024

Good To Soft

1m 2f 1y

Class 6

14:30 Redcar

Fast Fred

9st 9lb

J: Harrison Shaw

T: Phillip Makin

held up in rear, headway over 3f out, ridden to lead 2f out, went clear over 1f out, eased towards finish, comfortably

3/1

3rd

11

(11)

18th Oct 2024

Soft

1m 2f 1y

Class 6

17:20 Redcar

Fast Fred

10st 6lb

J: Miss Pippa Brown

T: Phillip Makin

prominent, led narrowly 3f out, headed over 2f out, no extra inside final furlong

25/1

Form: 401466 D

Last run: 48 days

W: 9st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Won on good to soft at Carlisle (1m1f) in June, but he's taken three backward steps since and was laboured after a slow start at Southwell (1m4f) last time; now only 2lb higher than for his last win but he needs to get back on track.
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1st

8

(5)

29th Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 42y

Class 5

16:00 Newcastle (AW)

Berry Edge

9st 0lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: David Thompson

dwelt start, in rear, ridden and headway over 1f out, led inside final 110yds, pushed out, comfortably

12/1

1st

8

(5)

29th Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 42y

Class 5

16:00 Newcastle (AW)

Berry Edge

9st 0lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: David Thompson

dwelt start, in rear, ridden and headway over 1f out, led inside final 110yds, pushed out, comfortably

12/1

5th

2

(5)

15th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 4f 99y

Class 6

16:25 Newcastle (AW)

Berry Edge

9st 12lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: David Thompson

Both wins on slow turf, the latest off 1lb lower at Carlisle (1m1f) in June; may be better over shorter trips than this and slow starts have become a habit.

16/1

Form: 234713 C

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Made it 2-12 when landing a Ripon handicap (1m, good to firm) in August, but he didn't find a great deal when a well-held third off this revised mark at Musselburgh last month; bit to prove again after that and he's untried at this trip.
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8th

6

(3)

5th Oct 2024

Soft

1m 2f 1y

Class 5

14:45 Redcar

Jesmond Dawn

9st 8lb

J: Harrison Shaw

T: Grant Tuer

led, headed 2f out

7/1

3rd

4

(2)

15th Sep 2024

Good

1m 0f 2y

Class 5

15:55 Musselburgh

Jesmond Dawn

9st 2lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Grant Tuer

in touch with leaders against rail

11/4

1st

9

(9)

27th Aug 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:25 Ripon

Jesmond Dawn

9st 2lb

J: Sam James

T: Grant Tuer

His best form has come over 6f/7f and he failed to shine over 1m at Doncaster recently; however, he kept on well for fourth over 7f at Newcastle (AW) two starts ago and it will be no surprise if this 3yo bounces back.

6/1

16/1

Form: 639786 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Now 3lb lower than for his Haydock win (1m2f, good) last July, but there has not been much joy this season and he's been well held on fast and slow ground in last four runs; needs a major upturn in form.
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5th

4

(9)

24th Oct 2024

Heavy

1m 2f 50y

Class 6

16:25 Nottingham

Leap Year Lad

9st 9lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Kevin Ryan

Won last May and July, latterly over 1m2f; he's now 5lb below that mark, having sparked only once (early June) this season, and he was soundly beaten when 50-1 over 1m2f in Class 5 on soft ground 19 days ago.

16/1

9th

8

(13)

5th Oct 2024

Soft

1m 2f 1y

Class 5

14:45 Redcar

Leap Year Lad

9st 6lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

prominent

16/1

6th

3

(4)

22nd Sep 2024

Good To Soft

1m 1f 35y

Class 5

16:12 Hamilton

Leap Year Lad

9st 8lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Kevin Ryan

One of his two wins last term was at this track; has shown his form only once (third attempt) from six starts this season, so does not look the percentage call.

14/1

Form: 7250

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Well held in his three qualifying runs and he failed to beat a rival on handicap debut at Ayr (1m5f, good) last month; that trip may have stretched him but he needs to show a lot more on this drop to 1m2f.
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10th

14

(1)

5th Oct 2024

Soft

1m 2f 1y

Class 5

14:45 Redcar

Thomas G

9st 0lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: David & Nicola Barron

in touch with leaders

33/1

13th

14

(8)

20th Sep 2024

Good

1m 5f 26y

Class 5

17:20 Ayr

Thomas G

9st 3lb

J: David Nolan

T: David & Nicola Barron

Best effort in three starts when a remote second of nine behind a 1-5 shot at Hamilton (1m1f, good) on his second outing; improvement needed up half a mile in trip on handicap debut.

14/1

5th

5

(5)

13th Aug 2024

Soft

1m 1f 35y

Class 5

18:30 Hamilton

Thomas G

9st 5lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: David & Nicola Barron

Left June's debut (1m, good to firm) well behind when near-10l second of seven to 1-5 winner over C&D (good) later that month; it's hard to gauge the strength of that form but he could continue to progress; he's a possible.

10/1

OUR TIP

Form: 47-523 D

Last run: 48 days

W: 9st 12lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Hasn't won since July 2022 but she's well treated on old form and has caught the eye with her placed efforts at Pontefract (1m, good to firm) last twice; looks ready for this step back up in trip and has claims if she can continue the good work; usually held up and she seems versatile ground-wise.
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11th

3

(5)

5th Oct 2024

Soft

1m 2f 1y

Class 5

14:45 Redcar

Casilli

9st 12lb

J: Lewis Chalkley

T: Michael & David Easterby

held up in rear

15/2

3rd

10

(8)

18th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 6y

Class 5

16:15 Pontefract

Casilli

9st 10lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Michael & David Easterby

towards rear, headway over 1f out, went third inside final 110yds, kept on

7/1

2nd

6

(6)

7th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 6y

Class 4

15:40 Pontefract

Casilli

8st 12lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Continues to drop down the weights and she could improve for last month's reappearance fifth at Beverley; however, she drew a blank last season (0-9) and others arrive with more compelling claims.

7/1

12th
13 (2)
Lzaz

11/2

Form: 905

Last run: 51 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Well-bred gelding who has some smart middle-distance winners on the dam's side; tailed off in his first two runs but he made some late headway when an encouraging fifth in Chelmsford maiden (1m, AW) in August; open to more progress now upped in trip on handicap debut and he needs a close look.
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2

(5)

21st Oct 2024

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

16:35 Southwell (AW)

Lzaz

9st 11lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Andrew Balding

Five-race maiden; clear second off this mark at Kempton (1m) last Monday, showing improvement for first-time blinkers; likely to go up in the weights once reassessed; respected in the retained headgear.

11/4

2nd

14

(2)

14th Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:15 Kempton (AW)

Lzaz

9st 3lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Andrew Balding

took keen hold, prominent

8/1

12th

13

(2)

5th Oct 2024

Soft

1m 2f 1y

Class 5

14:45 Redcar

Lzaz

9st 1lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Andrew Balding

prominent

11/2

Form: 57/900 C

Last run: 16 days

W: 10st 0lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Won fast-ground novice events here (7f) and at Beverley (7.4f) in 2022 but he missed last year and has had three heavy defeats for new yard this season; mark is tumbling but he virtually refused to race last time and can only be watched at this new trip.
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9th

5

(6)

28th Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

2m 0f 56y

Class 5

15:35 Newcastle (AW)

Sound Pressure

9st 10lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Sam England

in touch with leaders, weakened 4f out, tailed off

25/1

5

(6)

28th Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

2m 0f 56y

Class 5

15:35 Newcastle (AW)

Sound Pressure

9st 10lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Sam England

Two turf wins in 2022 for previous yard; not solid on 2024 form but showed a glimmer of promise here (12.5f) last time with regard to another rise in trip.

25/1

6th

3

(4)

18th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 5

17:00 Newcastle (AW)

Sound Pressure

9st 11lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Sam England

slowly away, in rear

33/1

14th
12 (4)
Rock Armour

14/1

Form: 3560

Last run: 59 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Regressive RPRs in his four starts so far and was last of ten on handicap debut at Kempton (7f, AW) in August; still early days but he needs a transformation on this step up to 1m2f.
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14th

12

(4)

5th Oct 2024

Soft

1m 2f 1y

Class 5

14:45 Redcar

Rock Armour

9st 2lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: John Butler

held up in rear

14/1

10th

5

(2)

7th Aug 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

20:25 Kempton (AW)

Rock Armour

9st 6lb

J: Morgan Cole

T: John Butler

Regressive RPRs in three starts over 1m-1m1f on turf and looks far from solid in terms of form (peak effort may not be reliable); something to prove off this opening mark.

16/1

Non-runners

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Payout
Exacta £61.20
Straight Forecast £47.64
Tricast £234.22
Trifecta £348.80

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Lzaz

RP RATINGS:

Casilli

The Sun:

Dandy's Angel

POSTDATA:

Jesmond Dawn

Daily Mirror:

Solar Bentley

TOPSPEED:

Leap Year Lad

Daily Mail:

Lzaz

D Express:

Lzaz

The Times:

Jesmond Dawn

Telegraph:

Casilli

The Guardian:

Casilli

The Star:

Dandy's Angel

Daily Record:

Dandy's Angel