October 28 / 16.15 Redcar

16.15

Good To Soft

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  • Prize money: £3140.4
  • 0m 5f 217y
  • Class 6
  • 10 runners
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Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

6/1 (Won)

Form: 0-9003

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Suited by the mud and had a purple patch in late 2022 when winning back-to-back 7f handicaps; difficult times since but he was in better form when making the running and finishing third of ten over 7f ten days ago and is worth another go at 6f.
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10th

3

(2)

9th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 182y

Class 6

17:15 Carlisle

Deputy

9st 8lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Michael Dods

Signed off 2024 with 6f Redcar victory but he's yet to fire this season, cheekpieces tried when last of eight in 6f Redcar handicap in July; others appeal more.

12/1

1

(3)

20th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

17:45 Redcar

Deputy

10st 0lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Michael Dods

C&D winner (soft) off 2lb higher last October; he's made no impact in three runs this year but drops in class and now wears cheekpieces for the first time; good apprentice booked and a better showing is expected, especially if significant rain arrives.

10/1

8th

7

(5)

5th Jul 2025

Soft

0m 5f 182y

Class 5

17:00 Carlisle

Deputy

10st 2lb

J: Josephine Gordon

T: Michael Dods

Won a 6f handicap on soft ground at Redcar last October; just 1lb higher today but neither run last month suggested he was ready to strike.

20/1

8/1

Form: 218057 C

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Did well to overcome a slow start at Carlisle (6f, soft; first-time cheekpieces) in June; nothing too memorable since, with and without headgear but he has won and finished close up in two starts here (over 5f) and unwise to dismiss now back on winning mark.
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2nd

6

(6)

21st Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 6y

Class 4

19:15 Hamilton

Belsito

9st 9lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

Gained a third C&D win in June and backed it up with a good third of 12 in 6f Southwell handicap 25 days ago; enters calculations once more.

8/1

3rd

2

(11)

27th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

18:05 Southwell (AW)

Belsito

9st 9lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Kevin Ryan

Wins have all come on good or softer turf and he confirmed his liking for Hamilton when making it 3-5 there early last month; currently 0-6 on the AW (all Tapeta) and a 5lb rise sees him on a career-high mark for a yard that might be in better form.

6/1

1st

1

(7)

4th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 6y

Class 5

14:51 Hamilton

Belsito

9st 9lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

Won two in a row over C&D last September (good to soft/soft) and returned to form with very close fourth at Southwell (6f, AW) in April on his second start of the season; slow ground would be a major boost to his claims.

5/1

Form: 062276 D

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 9lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
On a losing run of two years but knocking on the door this autumn and he still looked in form when not beaten far in a 6f veterans' handicap at Catterick (soft) last time out; shouldn't be far away.
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10

(7)

16th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:18 Newcastle (AW)

Music Society

9st 2lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Tim Easterby

Ran on well to win a 6f handicap at Newmarket two weeks ago (6f, soft); that race had rather an end-of-season feel to it but the Topspeed figure was good and a 3lb rise looks fair; interesting on first AW start since October 2018.

7/2

9th

10

(7)

16th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:18 Newcastle (AW)

Music Society

9st 2lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Tim Easterby

Ran on well to win a 6f handicap at Newmarket two weeks ago (6f, soft); that race had rather an end-of-season feel to it but the Topspeed figure was good and a 3lb rise looks fair; interesting on first AW start since October 2018.

7/2

1st

12

(3)

2nd Nov 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

13:07 Newmarket

Music Society

8st 5lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Tim Easterby

took keen hold early, towards rear, switched left when smooth headway over 1f out, ridden to lead inside final furlong, kept on well

9/1

Form: 087082

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Acts on any ground; had a slow spell either side of wind surgery but her latest second here (5f, soft) was a step in the right direction; however her wins have come at that trip and others have less to prove at 6f.
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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

12/1

Form: 771209 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 3lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Handicap wins at about 5f and 6f on testing ground, the latest in August, but he hasn't been in any sort of form on his last two starts when conditions suited; needs to show he hasn't abandoned ship for now.
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7

(8)

4th Jun 2025

Good

0m 6f 18y

Class 6

15:22 Nottingham

Sounds Of Spring

9st 3lb

J: Grace McEntee

T: John Butler

All four of his wins have been on testing ground, the most recent at Ffos Las (6f, heavy) last August; has the headgear/tongue-tie left off on his first start since October and is best watched on ground that will probably be quicker than ideal.

20/1

6th

7

(8)

4th Jun 2025

Good

0m 6f 18y

Class 6

15:22 Nottingham

Sounds Of Spring

9st 3lb

J: Grace McEntee

T: John Butler

All four of his wins have been on testing ground, the most recent at Ffos Las (6f, heavy) last August; has the headgear/tongue-tie left off on his first start since October and is best watched on ground that will probably be quicker than ideal.

20/1

5th

10

(10)

28th Oct 2024

Good To Soft

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

16:15 Redcar

Sounds Of Spring

9st 3lb

J: Morgan Cole

T: John Butler

midfield, outpaced 3f out, no impression from 2f out

12/1

20/1

Form: 872470 D

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Sole handicap win at Pontefract (6f, good to soft) last autumn; retains ability but his close second at Hamilton in September rises well above his other efforts in 2024 and he never showed over C&D ten days ago.
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6th

1

(11)

18th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

17:45 Southwell (AW)

Havana Pursuit

9st 9lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

On a long losing run and he comes here on the back of a below-par sixth of nine in 7f Redcar handicap 13 days ago; others appeal more.

8/1

6th

1

(11)

18th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

17:45 Southwell (AW)

Havana Pursuit

9st 9lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

On a long losing run and he comes here on the back of a below-par sixth of nine in 7f Redcar handicap 13 days ago; others appeal more.

8/1

6th

8

(7)

5th Nov 2024

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

15:09 Redcar

Havana Pursuit

8st 11lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Tim Easterby

Two wins at up to 6f on slow ground; has a squeak based on his Hamilton second in September but he's been badly out of sorts on his last three starts; steps up in trip but he's half-brother to two winners over it, so he could see it out; one of two in this for his trainer.

16/1

OUR TIP

7/2

Form: 905723 CD

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
C&D winner who's dropped right down the weights since making all at Catterick (6f, heavy) last October; has operated at a lower level this year but he's run well enough on occasions to think he can find another race off his current mark; contender under the champion apprentice.
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6th

2

(6)

4th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

19:45 Southwell (AW)

Oso Rapido

9st 9lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Roger Fell

in touch with leaders, headway and pressed leader 2f out, weakened from over 1f out

8/1

6th

2

(6)

4th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

19:45 Southwell (AW)

Oso Rapido

9st 9lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Roger Fell

in touch with leaders, headway and pressed leader 2f out, weakened from over 1f out

8/1

7th

1

(2)

28th Oct 2024

Good To Soft

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

16:15 Redcar

Oso Rapido

9st 12lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Roger Fell

prominent, outpaced over 1f out, soon weakened

7/2

25/1

Form: 098860

Last run: 21 days

W: 8st 6lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Maiden who has some placed efforts to her name over 6f, including on heavy, and not without hope back over this trip after failing to get involved over 5f last time out; others more likely winners, however.
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8th

4

(9)

17th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 212y

Class 6

15:15 Catterick

Miss Rainbow

9st 10lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Tracy Waggott

Two wins this summer, the latest over C&D 13 days ago when having a bit to spare; a 4lb higher mark may prove less of a hindrance than the widest stall.

9/2

1st

2

(1)

4th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 212y

Class 6

15:45 Catterick

Miss Rainbow

9st 11lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Tracy Waggott

Often front-runner; course winner over 7f last June and gained her fifth success when winning at Thirsk (6f, good to firm) five starts ago; behind Barmyblade when third over this C&D before a lesser effort at Thirsk 11 days ago; could bounce back in this lower grade.

5/1

4th

7

(7)

24th Jul 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

16:18 Thirsk

Miss Rainbow

9st 5lb

J: William Pyle

T: Tracy Waggott

Won this race last year and she scored over 5f here (good) last month; can be a bit up and down but she's finished a creditable third in last two runs, including at Catterick (6f, good to firm) on Wednesday; shortlisted.

9/1

Form: 7-578

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Signs of some ability on sole 2yo start but beaten a long way in three runs for new yard this year, the most recent on handicap debut at Pontefract (6f, soft) three weeks ago; has plenty to prove for now.
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7th

3

(5)

11th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Wessex

9st 4lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: David & Nicola Barron

took keen hold, prominent, weakened over 2f out

12/1

7th

3

(5)

11th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Wessex

9st 4lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: David & Nicola Barron

took keen hold, prominent, weakened over 2f out

12/1

9th

6

(8)

28th Oct 2024

Good To Soft

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

16:15 Redcar

Wessex

9st 8lb

J: Ben Sanderson

T: David & Nicola Barron

held up in rear, no impression from over 2f out

50/1

Form: 100772 CD

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Acts well on this track, winning by a wide margin over C&D (good to firm; made all) in July and a good second to an improver over 7f here (soft) on latest; has her share of weight but still respected.
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3rd

4

(17)

22nd Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

20:00 Redcar

Stormy Pearl

9st 7lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: David Thompson

C&D winner but likes the stiffer finish of Hamilton and got a tad outpaced before running on over C&D last month; however, she's closely matched with the winner Night Emperor and has to enter the reckoning.

12/1

3rd

1

(6)

29th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

16:20 Redcar

Stormy Pearl

9st 9lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: David Thompson

C&D winner; form dipped at Thirsk four weeks ago but she's the type to bounce back quickly; can get it wrong at the start but she is still more appealing than many.

4/1

13th

1

(5)

1st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

14:40 Thirsk

Stormy Pearl

9st 9lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: David Thompson

She has run some good races in big-field handicaps over C&D and this is her level; not far off her recent best at Carlisle 16 days ago; each-way shout if getting it right at the start.

7/1

Non-runners

King Of The Jungle

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Straight Forecast £51.22
Tricast £215.93

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Travel Candy

SPOTLIGHT:

Deputy

POSTDATA:

Oso Rapido

D Express:

Havana Pursuit

The Guardian:

King Of The Jungle

Daily Record:

Stormy Pearl

The Times:

Travel Candy

Daily Mirror:

Travel Candy

The Star:

Travel Candy

Telegraph:

Deputy

The Sun:

Deputy

Daily Mail:

Oso Rapido