April 07 / 14.57 Redcar

14.57

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  • Prize money: £3663.8
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 13 runners
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Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

9/1 (Won)

  • Win: £6.40
  • Place: £2.10

Form: 141-50 CD

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Soundly beaten on both outings this year but he returned to form on his third outing in 2024, and he won over C&D (good) last July on his only course visit; this front-runner could bounce back with a bold bid.
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14th

11

(8)

23rd May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:00 York

Havana Prince

9st 5lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Tony Coyle & Kaine Wood

Fourth and fifth in his two big-field C&D races last term; Newcastle win in March ensures a career-high mark today but it's hard to judge him harshly on last week's C&D result as he didn't see daylight at various stages.

20/1

16th

17

(12)

15th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

13:45 York

Havana Prince

9st 5lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Tony Coyle & Kaine Wood

Couple of sound performances on Newcastle AW this year, winning over 7f latest; back on career-high mark but he's a five-time turf scorer who has form over C&D and appears to hold solid claims.

10/1

1st

11

(5)

27th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Havana Prince

8st 13lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Tony Coyle & Kaine Wood

Spring has been quite a productive time for him which provides hope that he can build on a promising reappearance third over 6f here 15 days ago; has raced mainly at 7f/1m in recent years so the step back up in trip should help if anything.

16/1

12/1

  • Place: £4.40

Form: 87130- D

Last run: 172 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
4yo who made his debut last May; won at Musselburgh (7f, good) last August and he can't be dismissed from calculations, but he's inconsistent and will need to reappear at the very top of his game.
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1st

4

(7)

4th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 96y

Class 4

17:10 Beverley

Highland Olly

9st 5lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Grant Tuer

Won back-to-back 1m handicaps at Nottingham and Ripon in April and continues in good form, runner-up in 1m1f handicap at Musselburgh 12 days ago; can go well again nudged up 1lb.

5/1

2nd

1

(5)

22nd Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 208y

Class 5

16:45 Musselburgh

Highland Olly

10st 2lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Grant Tuer

Landed his fifth win on turf, at Ripon (1m, good; made all) in April; ran okay at Hamilton (1m1f, good) 18 days ago when trying to dominate but was pestered; needs to be able to have his own way up front to be seen to best effect and there are others here who may take him on.

9/2

4th

5

(9)

4th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 35y

Class 4

15:21 Hamilton

Highland Olly

9st 5lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Grant Tuer

Made all twice in a row in April (8.3f/1m, good); down the field at York (7f, good) but that was in a big field and he raced wide; could bounce back with a bold show if conditions suit (well beaten on soft going last November but displayed signs of promise on such ground early in career).

7/1

7/1

  • Place: £4.80

Form: 51451-

Last run: 158 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Won at Ripon (1m, good) last August and returned to form in first-time cheekpieces to win at Southwell (1m, AW) in October; absent since and returns minus cheekpieces, but he's not ruled out.
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5th

6

(14)

2nd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

20:00 Newbury

Stratocracy

10st 0lb

J: George Downing

T: Kevin & Lauren Frost

Four wins divided between turf and the AW; 7lb above his highest winning mark and appeared to have no excuses when fifth of 14 at Wetherby four weeks ago (7f, good to firm).

14/1

5th

2

(3)

4th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

16:42 Wetherby

Stratocracy

9st 8lb

J: William Pyle

T: Kevin & Lauren Frost

Two-time turf and AW winner (7f-1m); 8lb higher than his highest winning mark and although he may have needed his reappearance, he may also now need a favour from the handicapper.

14/1

6th

10

(3)

15th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

13:45 York

Stratocracy

9st 8lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Kevin Frost

On a career-high mark but he won well from the front at Chelmsford (7f, AW) in November when last seen and may remain competitive; dual scorer on turf and doesn't necessarily need to dominate.

12/1

14/1

Form: 67038- CD

Last run: 153 days

W: 8st 11lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
His form went the wrong way towards the end of last season and he was pulled up over hurdles in November when last seen; however, his sole win came over C&D and he's down to a handy mark; perhaps the break and return to Redcar will trigger a revival.
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2

(8)

16th Jun 2025

Soft

0m 7f 173y

Class 6

15:45 Carlisle

Alfie Boy

9st 9lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Won at Beverley (8.5f, good) and Chester (1m, good to firm) in the spring, but hasn't run as well since, including at Chester on Friday (favourite but slowly away); has won on soft ground; not out of it.

5/1

6

(1)

13th Jun 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 127y

Class 5

16:00 Chester

Alfie Boy

9st 4lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

Made all (around 1m) at Beverley and Ayr in the spring but he went too freely when sixth of 13 in 1m Ripon handicap nine days ago; well drawn here so not discounted now reverted in trip.

9/1

6th

7

(5)

4th Jun 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:22 Ripon

Alfie Boy

9st 4lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

Made all to win at Beverley (8.5f, good) in April and Ayr (1m, good to firm) in May but he raced too enthusiastically when back at Beverley 22 days ago and faded; holds claims if bouncing back; stablemate of Poet's Dawn.

9/1

Form: 7-5235 CD

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
C&D winner who scored at Ayr last July and at Southwell (AW) in September, all in these reapplied blinkers; some good efforts in cheekpieces at Newcastle this year and could be thereabouts.
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3rd

2

(5)

23rd Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 96y

Class 5

14:45 Beverley

Roaring Ralph

10st 0lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Michael Dods

Has been in tremendous form this year, winning five of his last six starts, the most recent under Rhys Elliott at Wetherby (1m, good to firm) eight days ago; unpenalised for that success and holds good claims in hat-trick bid.

3/1

1st

4

(2)

15th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

15:07 Wetherby

Roaring Ralph

9st 13lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Michael Dods

In tremendous form this year, and has won four of his last five races, three over 1m at Southwell and last time over 7f at Ayr (good to firm); has gone up 19lb (up 3lb for Ayr win) and should go well again.

13/8

OUR TIP

Form: 2/42

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Runner-up on two of her three starts, on debut at Haydock (6f, good to soft) in July 2023 and at Newcastle (7f, AW) last month; begins handicap life on a good mark and she's in excellent hands to progress.
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6th

5

(5)

3rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 213y

Class 5

14:35 Doncaster

Toralou

9st 7lb

J: David Probert

T: Mark Loughnane

Returned to form when runner-up at Ffos Las (1m, good to soft) last month on her second start back from a break; also effective on good/good to firm ground and she's one to consider.

7/1

2nd

8

(13)

4th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:20 Ffos Las

Toralou

9st 2lb

J: David Probert

T: Mark Loughnane

Much better record on turf than AW, though one she failed to enhance at Newbury 20 days ago; that was underwhelming.

14/1

7th

2

(2)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

14:08 Newbury

Toralou

9st 12lb

J: Hope Regan

T: Mark Loughnane

Sole effort this year took her AW record to 0-6; has form figures of 26221 on turf, the success in Musselburgh maiden (1m, good); return to this sphere is the angle with her.

14/1

Form: 5085-7

Last run: 25 days

W: 8st 4lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced 4yo who wasn't beaten far when seventh of nine on last month's return at Newcastle (1m, AW); could build on that run and the drop back to 7f may be a plus, but the suitability of turf is questionable.
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8th

3

(8)

21st Apr 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

16:02 Pontefract

Yorkshire Glory

9st 7lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: Ben Haslam

Gained a superb ninth success of the winter in 6f Newcastle handicap 25 days ago; gamely making all; reverts to turf now off a career-high mark but he's a big player once more.

7/4

12/1

Form: -27667 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 8lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Runner-up at Newcastle (7f, AW) in January and some fair AW runs since; however, he's without a win since December 2023 and hasn't scored on turf since his debut in 2020; may find a few too good.
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9th

11

(6)

17th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Swiss Ace

8st 11lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Fairly useful on his day but is on a long losing sequence and current mark reflects a general decline in his form; a regular at Newcastle and rarely seen at Wolverhampton.

16/1

6th

6

(2)

19th Feb 2026

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Swiss Ace

9st 1lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: Ruth Carr

Losing run stretches back to December 2023; ran okay over C&D in November off a 7lb higher mark but he hasn't built on it since.

16/1

7th

9

(10)

30th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

14:02 Southwell (AW)

Swiss Ace

9st 3lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Ruth Carr

Losing run stretches back to December 2023; not beaten far at Newcastle in November (7f) but that is flanked by lesser efforts; blinkers back on today but others appeal more.

18/1

14/1

Form: 525-5

Last run: 95 days

W: 8st 13lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced 4yo who has shown ability in novice and maiden races at Newcastle (7f/1m), attracting the attention of the stewards two starts ago; improvement is needed on handicap/turf debut, but it's possible.
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12th

10

(4)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

15:12 York

Heavenly Heather

8st 10lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Tracy Waggott

Began her career in handicaps with a BHA mark of 60 and has improved in leaps and bounds since; seemed to excel herself when never-nearer sixth of 26 in Group 1 at Royal Ascot (5f, good to firm; 40-1) last month; had run creditably over C&D the time before; big chance if repeating Ascot form.

6/1

6th

17

(22)

16th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

15:40 Ascot

Heavenly Heather

9st 4lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Tracy Waggott

Useful handicapper whose three wins have all come on the AW, most recently over 5f in January; faces a daunting task this time.

100/1

Form: 044-29 D

Last run: 76 days

W: 9st 1lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Down the field at Newcastle in January last time but was found to be lame; runner-up at Newcastle (7f, AW) 13 days previously and he won at Ayr (7f, good) last September; possible player.
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1

(3)

28th Oct 2025

Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

14:40 Catterick

Ahamoment

10st 0lb

J: William Pyle

T: David & Nicola Barron

Handy sort who bounced back to form with easy wins over this trip at Musselburgh (soft) and Ayr (heavy) this month; only fourth of ten off this mark over C&D (good) ten days ago, but ground conditions today may be more to his liking and he is respected back down in grade.

100/30

1

(3)

28th Oct 2025

Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

14:40 Catterick

Ahamoment

10st 0lb

J: William Pyle

T: David & Nicola Barron

Handy sort who bounced back to form with easy wins over this trip at Musselburgh (soft) and Ayr (heavy) this month; only fourth of ten off this mark over C&D (good) ten days ago, but ground conditions today may be more to his liking and he is respected back down in grade.

100/30

7

(10)

18th Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 4

12:50 Catterick

Ahamoment

9st 4lb

J: William Pyle

T: David & Nicola Barron

Suddenly thriving again, racing up with the pace when winning over this trip at Musselburgh and Ayr this month; those successes came on soft/heavy ground but he has plenty of form on good to firm; more of a concern is a further 8lb rise to a career-high mark.

7/2

100/30

Form: 241122 CD BF

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 6lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Two wins at Newcastle (1m, AW) last month and has gone close there the last twice (7f); rarely seen on turf nowadays but ran well last April on his latest grass outing and he won a division of this in 2022; respected.
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4th

2

(4)

8th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 195y

Class 6

17:28 Carlisle

Pallas Lord

9st 8lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Donald Whillans

Has recorded the majority of his wins on Newcastle AW; below par over C&D ten days ago, failing to build on his Hamilton effort; still hasn't scored on turf since 2022.

16/1

7th

6

(9)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 195y

Class 6

16:45 Carlisle

Pallas Lord

9st 4lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Donald Whillans

Handy sort who is 1-1 here and ran well returned to turf when beaten a short head and a neck into third of eight at Hamilton (1m, good) a fortnight ago; ground faster than good probably not ideal, though.

7/1

3rd

3

(8)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 68y

Class 6

21:00 Hamilton

Pallas Lord

9st 8lb

J: David Nolan

T: Donald Whillans

Ended a long losing run at Newcastle (7f) in February but below par both runs since, sixth in 8.5f handicap at Wolverhampton last time; has a rare run on turf now.

7/1

33/1

Form: 1/800- D

Last run: 111 days

W: 9st 1lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Won twice in 2023 and his mark appeals on that form; however, following an absence he struggled on his three starts towards the end of last year and has plenty to prove.
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1st

2

(8)

29th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:00 Pontefract

Ideal Guest

9st 12lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Harriet Bethell

Losing run is mounting up but he shaped well from the front over C&D (good) eight days ago, eventually tying up having kicked clear too soon in hindsight, beaten only 2l; big chance off same mark with Ethan Tindall taking off a bonus 5lb, provided his energy is used better.

3/1

4th

8

(2)

21st Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

14:05 Pontefract

Ideal Guest

9st 5lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Harriet Bethell

Ran poorly last time, failing to back up reappearance effort and continuing his long losing spell; otherwise well capable of taking a serious hand off current mark, provided he rebounds.

14/1

10th

4

(7)

8th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 195y

Class 6

17:28 Carlisle

Ideal Guest

9st 6lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Harriet Bethell

Record of 0-13 for current stable but he remains 10lb below last winning mark and holds a good chance provided he builds on Catterick reappearance effort (finished third).

7/2

20/1

Form: 08579-

Last run: 111 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Attractively handicapped on last year's best turf/AW form but he was well beaten in December on his last two starts and this regressive 5yo needs to be a different proposition on his return to action.
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7th

3

16th Aug 2025

Good

2m 0f 125y

Class 4

17:50 Market Rasen

Quintus Arrius

11st 0lb

J: William Maggs

T: Peter Niven

Won twice over 6f with cheekpieces for Kevin Ryan in 2023; mainly disappointing since and well beaten on the Flat (1m/1m2f) this year; hurdles debut; others look stronger candidates.

25/1

8th

4

(2)

26th Jul 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

13:52 Newcastle (AW)

Quintus Arrius

9st 4lb

J: Andrew Breslin

T: Peter Niven

Both wins for Kevin Ryan as a 3yo came over 6f including one here; losing run up to 16, though, and plenty to prove on this first go beyond 1m.

14/1

8

(9)

7th Jul 2025

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

16:40 Ayr

Quintus Arrius

9st 9lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Peter Niven

Won twice for Kevin Ryan in 2023, though over 6f; didn't appear to see out the 1m at Carlisle three weeks ago when behind Ey Up Its Jazz.

10/1

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Payout
Exacta £96.60
Straight Forecast £66.51
Tricast £837.59
Trifecta £1382.60

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Pallas Lord

RP RATINGS:

Toralou

The Guardian:

Stratocracy

The Star:

Havana Prince

TOPSPEED:

Quintus Arrius

Daily Mirror:

Ahamoment

POSTDATA:

Swiss Ace

Telegraph:

Toralou

The Sun:

Toralou

The Times:

Pallas Lord

Daily Mail:

Pallas Lord

D Express:

Pallas Lord

Daily Record:

Pallas Lord