October 18 / 13.22 Redcar

13.22

Soft

Watch Live On Racing TV EBF Novice Stakes (For Horses Which Have Had No More Than Three Runs) (GBB)

  • Prize money: £3780
  • 0m 5f 217y
  • Class 5
  • 9 runners
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Watch Live On Racing TV EBF Novice Stakes (For Horses Which Have Had No More Than Three Runs) (GBB)

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

13/8 (Won)

  • Win: £2.50
  • Place: £1.20

Form: 73

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Recent 6f Ayr third came in a three-runner race but he wasn't beaten far and it was a big step up on his debut; encounters softer ground than previously; from a top yard so no surprise were he to take another step forward.
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1st

5

(7)

15th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

17:57 Southwell (AW)

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9st 2lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Ruth Carr

Sole win from 18 starts came in a novice at Redcar (6f, soft) in October 2024; well beaten in his first starts since returning from a break but he came back to form from a career-low mark when second of 12 at Catterick (5f, good) a week ago; that was his first try over 5f and he's contender.

4/1

2nd

4

(11)

8th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

13:38 Catterick

Invitorio

9st 5lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Ruth Carr

Yet to win a handicap but he was twice placed off a 7lb higher mark last September; two AW runs last month should have sharpened him up and this is a drop in grade; apprentice takes off a valuable 5lb but a wide draw on his first attempt at 5f, and a sharp one at that, dents confidence.

12/1

5/1

  • Place: £1.40

Form: 33

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

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Form & Verdict
Third in two outings over 6f in the mud last month; the form is little better than modest but he still won't need to raise his game too much.
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9th

5

(4)

29th Aug 2025

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

18:00 Newcastle (AW)

Top Bins

9st 5lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Maurice Barnes

Showed promise in his first three starts for Hugo Palmer last autumn but hasn't gone on in handicaps, including on Tapeta; makes his stable debut having been picked up for 2,600gns last month; plenty to prove.

20/1

8

(11)

16th Jun 2025

Soft

0m 5f 182y

Class 6

14:45 Carlisle

Top Bins

9st 3lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Hugo Palmer

Remains winless and he was tried in blinkers when beating only one in 1m Hamilton handicap 19 days ago; reverts in trip here with plenty to prove.

10/1

9/4

  • Place: £2.50

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

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Form & Verdict
78,000gns son of Kodiac and the second foal of a 5f/6f winner (including AW; RPR 81); hails from a leading stable and doesn't have a high standard to aim at on debut; market confidence would look significant.
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3rd

7

(9)

8th May 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Bad Habits

9st 5lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Ruth Carr

Both wins over C&D, the latest 17 days ago with Faster Bee winning the other division in a faster time; he is only 3lb higher, but like that gelding is drawn higher this time; will need a bit more.

4/1

1st

2

(3)

21st Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Bad Habits

9st 7lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Ruth Carr

Poor strike-rate (1-27) but has twice been edged out in tight finishes recently, latterly when failing to reel in Gladiadora at Southwell (7f; 9-1); pestered for the lead, reportedly running "too free", when disappointing over C&D 11 days ago; possible.

100/30

9th

12

(9)

10th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Bad Habits

8st 11lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Ruth Carr

Record of 1-26 but he was runner-up behind Romanovich over C&D last month and had another close call at Southwell (7f) 13 days ago; nudged up 1lb but he should be in the thick of things again.

13/2

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8/1

Form: 360

Last run: 41 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Promise over 5f on first two starts; never in it when stepped up to 6f at Thirsk since but he's better than that; raced on good/good to firm so far.
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7th

3

(9)

15th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 6

17:30 Hamilton

Beerwah

9st 9lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: John & Sean Quinn

Prevailed at Redcar (5f, good to firm) most recently, building on reappearance effort and taking record in blinkers to 2-6; may have more to offer in the retained headgear; respected.

7/2

Form: 5

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Half-brother to a few winners in these colours and travelled comfortably until past halfway when fifth of 11 on his 6f Pontefract debut (good to soft) three weeks ago; open to progress.
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9th

3

(11)

25th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

14:57 Redcar

Ey Up Hes A Star

9st 8lb

J: David Nolan

T: Tony Coyle & Kaine Wood

Only win was off a 2lb lower mark at Newcastle last September; creditable third at Thirsk last month (7f, good) but bit disappointing last time at Doncaster (7f, good to firm).

6/1

8th

16

(17)

24th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

14:15 Doncaster

Ey Up Hes A Star

9st 4lb

J: David Nolan

T: Tony Coyle & Kaine Wood

Won at Newcastle (AW) in September and it was a close third at Thirsk (also 7f, good) on his return to turf a fortnight ago; drawn on the wing but can travel smoothly and should be in the thick of it off the same mark.

9/2

3rd

2

(15)

10th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

17:35 Thirsk

Ey Up Hes A Star

9st 9lb

J: David Nolan

T: Tony Coyle & Kaine Wood

Might be better on the AW but shaped encouragingly after a break at Newcastle last month (7f) and he's not had many chances on grass; draw no help.

7/1

Form: 79

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Beaten a long way in two outings last month; looks more one for low-grade handicaps after this
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3rd

3

(8)

2nd Jun 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

19:45 Newcastle (AW)

What What What

9st 7lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

C&D winner last year; won again at Southwell in February (6f) but rather out of sorts since; back on his last winning mark.

13/2

7th

5

(6)

30th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

What What What

8st 10lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Michael & David Easterby

Game effort to win over C&D in February off 1lb lower; only run since came at Thirsk 12 days ago when easy to back and dropping right away in the race won by Eldeyaar; racecourse evidence suggests he will be much happier now back on AW.

7/1

15th

8

(2)

18th Apr 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:40 Thirsk

What What What

9st 7lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Had the headgear left off when back to winning ways in 6f Southwell handicap 53 days ago; he's yet to show much in a handful of turf runs though, so needs to back it up.

7/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

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Form & Verdict
Half-sister to three winners, notably the same connections' Pilgrim (5f/6f including 2yo; RPR 106); dam 5f 2yo winner (74); stable 0-8 with juveniles this year but she makes appeal on paper and it'll be interesting to see what the betting makes of her.
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7th

1

(4)

30th May 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

18:18 Catterick

Secret Dreamer

9st 9lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: David & Nicola Barron

Again went left, and again didn't see out 6f, last time, but starts handicap life at a lowly level in first-time blinkers and has a rail nearby on her left-hand side from stall 4; worth considering, especially should the market speak her way.

8/1

7th

1

(4)

30th May 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

18:18 Catterick

Secret Dreamer

9st 9lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: David & Nicola Barron

Again went left, and again didn't see out 6f, last time, but starts handicap life at a lowly level in first-time blinkers and has a rail nearby on her left-hand side from stall 4; worth considering, especially should the market speak her way.

8/1

8th

7

(9)

1st May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 217y

Class 5

14:50 Redcar

Secret Dreamer

9st 2lb

J: Joe Fanning

T: David & Nicola Barron

prominent against near rail

12/1

16/1

Form:

Last run: 44 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
170,000gns son of Pinatubo but well held when 16-1 for 6f Kempton debut six weeks ago; no shock were he to prove a different proposition now but can't make a case for him after that first effort.
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8th

3

(7)

18th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 5f 217y

Class 5

13:22 Redcar

Borcano

9st 7lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Harry Charlton

170,000gns son of Pinatubo but well held when 16-1 for 6f Kempton debut six weeks ago; no shock were he to prove a different proposition now but can't make a case for him after that first effort.

16/1

2

(5)

4th Sep 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:00 Kempton (AW)

Borcano

9st 7lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Harry Charlton

170,000gns yearling; by Pinatubo and the first foal of a 6f AW winner whose siblings include US 1m1f turf Grade 1 winner Digital Age; attractively bred debutant who is in good hands and has clear possibilities.

10/1

Form: 57

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Has hinted at ability in his two starts but will need to advance his form a fair bit to come out on top.
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2nd

4

(1)

5th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

14:30 Ayr

Keep The Gold

9st 5lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Unexposed sort; fair second in a Redcar maiden handicap last June (5f, good to firm; cheekpieces on for first time) but has been absent since.

8/1

2nd

5

(2)

20th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

17:15 Redcar

Keep The Gold

9st 3lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Michael Dods

Five-race maiden but he was beaten less than 3l in two handicaps last month including an eyecatching effort over C&D and a third at Southwell (Marajito second); seems to be going the right way and he looks a solid contender back on turf; cheekpieces added.

9/4

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Payout
Exacta £7.00
Straight Forecast £7.02
Trifecta £40.30

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