April 21 / 15.40 Redcar

15.40

Good To Firm

Flat Is Back On Racing TV Handicap

  • Prize money: £5234
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 9 runners
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Flat Is Back On Racing TV Handicap

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

OUR TIP

Form: 4552-4 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
1m win at Newbury last summer; pleasing return to action when fourth at Doncaster three weeks ago (7f, good) and dropped 1lb since; should remain competitive.
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3rd

1

(1)

27th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 1y

Class 1

15:33 Chester

Circe

9st 5lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

Back to best when defeating the reopposing Magic Basma (La Brodeuse fourth, Brazilian Rose fifth) in 7f Musselburgh Listed race (good) on reappearance three weeks ago; more will be needed to defy a penalty but should be able to get a good position from her inside stall.

5/2

1st

3

(8)

6th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 1

15:28 Musselburgh

Circe

9st 3lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Richard Hannon

Went off the boil in Listed races at the end of last season; however, a break may have helped and she was progressive last term, with three handicap wins (6f, good/good to firm) and a good fourth of 18 in the Group 3 Sceptre Stakes at Doncaster (7f, soft); can be in the mix if she's back to her best.

6/1

2

(6)

11th Oct 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

16:50 Newmarket

Circe

9st 3lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: Richard Hannon

Consistent and genuine filly who has done better the more she's raced, adding to three 6f handicap wins (good and good to firm; one over C&D) with a feisty show in fourth on unfavourable terms in a Group 3 at Doncaster (7f, soft) last month; can have a big say back at 6f.

5/1

Form: 1955-4 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 8lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Three of his eight wins have come over C&D; has no great record fresh so it was encouraging that he could run so well over 1m here two weeks ago, his first outing since November; major player back down in trip.
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9th

8

(7)

18th Nov 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 3

17:15 Newcastle (AW)

Cruyff Turn

9st 5lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Front-runner who is 2lb lower then when winning at Redcar (7f, good to firm) in April, but his form since then has been patchy; ran with credit in two starts on Tapeta (at Southwell) a year ago, but will need to be at the top of his game and is likely to face competition for the lead.

33/1

9th

3

(5)

27th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 219y

Class 3

15:45 Redcar

Cruyff Turn

9st 8lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Two good runs here on fast ground this season, winning over 7f on first occasion; has rather lost his form recently; best form on faster ground.

14/1

9th

3

(5)

27th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 219y

Class 3

15:45 Redcar

Cruyff Turn

9st 8lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Two good runs here on fast ground this season, winning over 7f on first occasion; has rather lost his form recently; best form on faster ground.

14/1

12/1

Form: 1675-0 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Well suited by 7f on a sound surface last year, his first season with Ruth Carr; may have needed last month's return to action at Doncaster and better is expected with that behind him.
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2nd

4

(1)

15th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 4

16:10 Catterick

Woodstock

9st 4lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Ruth Carr

Performed with credit when twice reaching the frame in May; a stumble at the start did not help when only sixth at Thirsk latest but he's winless since 2024 and that wait for a next success may go on unless a change of headgear (first-time visor for regular cheekpieces) gives him a lift.

13/2

6th

6

(3)

16th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

16:02 Thirsk

Woodstock

9st 11lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Ruth Carr

Winless since 2024 but he comes here in good form, fourth of 11 to This Farh in 7.5f Beverley handicap 20 days ago; considered.

7/1

4th

1

(6)

27th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 96y

Class 5

15:15 Beverley

Woodstock

9st 9lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Ruth Carr

On a 16-race losing run but down the weights as a result and he was on the heels of the winner when third of 12 at Thirsk (7f) 11 days ago; having his first race here; thereabouts if he takes to it.

9/2

Form: 32462- D BF

Last run: 212 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
AW win last March but his form took off on turf in the summer, adding 7f handicaps at Ayr (twice) and Doncaster to his tally in midsummer; ended 2024 with another career-best RPR when second at Ayr (7f, good to firm); likely to progress again this year but he goes without the cheekpieces he wore on his most recent start now back from seven months off.
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5th

4

(8)

3rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 213y

Class 5

14:35 Doncaster

Al Muqdad

9st 7lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Returned from a break with good third at Ayr (7f, good to firm) in May and he went very close here (7f, good to firm) last Friday; he's done all of his winning at 7f but can be in the mix if the return to 1m isn't an issue.

9/2

2nd

3

(5)

26th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

11:45 Doncaster

Al Muqdad

9st 6lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Productive spell in June/July 2024 featured a C&D success off 6lb higher; poor striike-rate since but he ran encouragingly at Ayr (first turf attempt of 2026) most recently; in the mix.

6/1

Form: -72265

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Runner-up off similar marks twice this winter when trained by Ed Bethell; weakened in the closing stages on last month's stable debut and he'll need a clear personal best back on turf.
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6th

5

(3)

28th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

16:21 Southwell (AW)

Lerwick

9st 7lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Mark Loughnane

0-13 on AW and 0-11 for current yard, runner-up both starts here; largely consistent this autumn/winter at Kempton and Newcastle but others are more persuasive for the win.

9/1

5th

2

(7)

6th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

17:30 Newcastle (AW)

Lerwick

9st 8lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Mark Loughnane

Record of 0-12 on AW and 0-10 for current yard but he has proved largely consistent at Kempton since returned to this sphere; frame possibilities if staying at the same level and win possibilities on best form.

11/2

4th

3

(11)

19th Jan 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

16:08 Kempton (AW)

Lerwick

9st 9lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Mark Loughnane

Losing run up to 16 but much better when third of 12 over C&D last month; that race has produced winners since and he races off the same mark, but the outside stall presents a problem; blinkers return.

5/1

Form: 44446- D

Last run: 128 days

W: 9st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Getting on for two years since the last of his four wins but he ran some good races in the second half of 2024; had a wind op since last seen; down in the weights but others appeal more.
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3rd

2

(11)

20th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 4

19:30 Doncaster

Master Richard

9st 9lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Noel Wilson

A dual 7f winner in 2025 for Ann Duffield; returned with very good placed efforts in 7f handicaps at Newcastle and Musselburgh this spring and not out of things starting out for another new yard here.

4/1

3rd

1

(8)

26th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 4

17:45 Musselburgh

Master Richard

9st 9lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: Stephen Hanlon

Front-runner who won twice in the second half of last year, the latest in a big field at Thirsk (7f, good) in September; went close on last month's reappearance at Newcastle (7f, AW) and he can make another bold bid.

9/2

2nd

1

(4)

27th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Master Richard

9st 9lb

J: David Nolan

T: Stephen Hanlon

Front-runner who is a C&D winner and added another AW success at Southwell (7f) last July; ended 2025 with a good third back at Southwell (7f again) in October; formerly trained by Ann Duffield; claims if ready to roll after five months off.

12/1

Form: 5003-6

Last run: 73 days

W: 9st 1lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Well handicapped on 2023 form but he had a quiet year in 2024 and neither run for his new stable has suggested he's ready to strike; the return to 7f and a wind op since last seen will offer encouragement to his potential supporters.
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6th

6

(3)

4th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 173y

Class 4

19:09 Carlisle

The Green Man

9st 2lb

J: Josephine Gordon

T: Philip Kirby

Seven wins include three on turf and it was a first success at 7f when scoring at Newcastle (AW; stays 1m) in December; took a good step forward from his return to turf when a keeping-on fourth at Doncaster (7f, good to firm) a fortnight ago; respected.

6/1

4th

11

(4)

20th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 4

19:30 Doncaster

The Green Man

8st 10lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Philip Kirby

A three-time 6f/7f scorer in 2025; kept busy and in good form (on the AW) this term until only 16th in 7f York handicap eight days ago; he's the type to bounce back though.

16/1

16th

18

(5)

12th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

13:50 York

The Green Man

9st 2lb

J: Luke Catton

T: Philip Kirby

Has raced almost exclusively on Newcastle's AW since joining Phil Kirby last autumn, winning three times (6f/7f) and placed on six other occasions, including last four starts; three 6f turf wins earlier in career (including here on good to firm) provide hope that he can continue the good work now back on the grass.

10/1

Form: 12/56/ C BF

Last run: 713 days

W: 8st 12lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Looked a good prospect as a 2yo, winning a 6f novice here (soft) either side of placed efforts at York and Newcastle; bitterly disappointing in two handicaps in the spring of 2023, after which he was gelded; absent for 713 days but makes his stable debut (same owner) off a reduced mark; betting to guide now tackling 7f for the first time.
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2

(6)

8th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

20:10 Newcastle (AW)

Project Black

9st 12lb

J: Harrison Shaw

T: Bryan Smart

Useful 2yo form at 6f, including on this track, but has had just four runs since and he's been soundly beaten in two runs after missing the whole of 2024; already 9lb lower than the first of them but lots to prove.

33/1

8th

4

(2)

29th Jul 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

17:10 Beverley

Project Black

9st 9lb

J: Harrison Shaw

T: Bryan Smart

Promising 2yo, including a soft-ground Redcar win (6f); absent for 713 days prior to finishing tailed off in a 7f handicap at Redcar in April; that was his only run for Geoff Oldroyd and he's now back with his original trainer (and running in his colours) so presumably not felt to be a busted flush; risky but could yet bounce back.

33/1

Form: 4400-7 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 8st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
7f winner for Dermot Weld; attracted support on recent stable debut (1m, good) but never featured in a race in which those held up were disadvantaged; up in class today; interesting to see if his backers return.
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4

(10)

11th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Livio Milo

9st 9lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Sam England

Sole win came at Galway (7f, yielding to soft) in August 2023 when trained by Dermot Weld; struggled in his first three outings for this yard but shaped more encouragingly at Doncaster (7f, good to firm) 88 days ago; had a wind operation two days later and now returns to AW.

7/1

10

(6)

15th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

13:50 Doncaster

Livio Milo

8st 13lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Sam England

Ex-Irish 5yo; yet to add to his Galway maiden win in summer 2023 and has not threatened on any of three starts for new stable this year (7f-1m); still worth a glance in the betting, though.

20/1

10

(7)

31st May 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 4

18:55 Southwell (AW)

Livio Milo

9st 0lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Sam England

1-18 when trained in Ireland and well held in both starts on turf since returning for this yard last month; ran well on the beach at Laytown last September, but still has enough to prove for now.

25/1

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Cruyff Turn

The Times:

Circe

Daily Mail:

Al Muqdad

The Guardian:

Master Richard

Telegraph:

Circe

D Express:

Circe

The Sun:

Circe

Daily Mirror:

Al Muqdad

Daily Record:

Al Muqdad

RP RATINGS:

Cruyff Turn

TOPSPEED:

Cruyff Turn

POSTDATA:

Cruyff Turn

The Star:

Cruyff Turn