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In Memory Of Billy Higgins Handicap (Div I)

  • Prize money: £3140.4
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • Class 6
  • 11 runners
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In Memory Of Billy Higgins Handicap (Div I)

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

OUR TIP

9/2 (Won)

  • Win: £5.10
  • Place: £1.90

Form: 0-5134

Last run: 38 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Won at Newcastle (6f, AW) in March and has made the frame the next twice (6f/7f, AW); hasn't shone on her two previous runs on turf but there have been excuses and she's entitled to respect.
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1st

6

(1)

25th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

14:57 Redcar

Mayo County

9st 6lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Julie Camacho

Only turf success came off a 2lb higher mark at this meeting last year (7f, good to firm); has run two sound races over C&D on turf this season (behind Perfidia on first occasion, but is 4lb better off); well drawn and should go well again.

7/2

3rd

10

(4)

7th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

18:50 Redcar

Mayo County

8st 11lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

Won over C&D (good to firm) off 1lb higher last May and made a positive return to turf when third of 14 to the reopposing Looks Fantastic over C&D (good to firm again) 17 days ago, faring best of three who came towards the stands' side; has to enter calculations.

6/1

3rd

2

(12)

20th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

15:12 Redcar

Mayo County

9st 8lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

Won off this mark over C&D (good to firm) last May and two positive performances in defeat this winter; however, she's hasn't been at her best on her last two runs and needs to get back on track.

9/1

9/1

  • Place: £3.00

Form: 530-72 CD

Last run: 10 days

W: 8st 10lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
8yo who is without a win since July 2023 but he ran some good races last year (including over 7f) and was a creditable second of six at Hamilton (7f, good to firm) ten days ago; could be in the shake-up.
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3rd

7

(3)

6th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

16:50 Wolverhampton (AW)

Rain Cap

9st 1lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: John David Riches

Getting on and hard to win with these days; back in form over C&D last time but in a weak-looking 0-55 handicap and that took his record on the AW to 0-17.

6/1

2nd

5

(4)

23rd Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Rain Cap

9st 5lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: John David Riches

Eight wins on turf but he's 0-16 on AW and he failed to beat a rival over 7f here last month; has something to prove again after that laboured effort and others are more convincing.

16/1

11th

8

(7)

6th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

15:17 Wolverhampton (AW)

Rain Cap

9st 6lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: John David Riches

Eight wins on turf but 0-15 on AW; latest fourth of 12 over C&D was creditable, but others hold more compelling claims.

8/1

14/1

  • Place: £3.30

Form: 66490- D

Last run: 262 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Creditable fourth of seven at Haydock (7f, good) last July in a first-time hood (retained since) and now 3lb lower, but two lesser followed and she needs to get back on track on her first outing since last September.
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4th

7

(9)

25th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

14:57 Redcar

Oscars Sister

9st 6lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Julie Camacho

On a long losing run; has a fair record here, is suited by 7f and fast ground and is likely to come on for her reappearance run at Doncaster (7f, good to firm) earlier in the month.

7/1

8th

10

(7)

2nd May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

20:02 Doncaster

Oscars Sister

8st 12lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Julie Camacho

Without a win since 2022 but she has gone well fresh so can't be totally dismissed on her seasonal return; yard also runs Lumenbourg.

16/1

9/2

Form: -35713

Last run: 46 days

W: 8st 13lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Improved form when winning on stable debut at Newcastle (1m, AW) in March and good third there (1m, AW) since when hinting he could be suited by this drop back to 7f; could play a leading role if the return to turf isn't an issue (well beaten on sole previous run on grass).
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9th

6

(3)

31st Jan 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:25 Newcastle (AW)

Coramento

9st 7lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: David Thompson

Looked in excellent nick when winning twice here in the autumn (7f/1m) but has not been at the same level on his two appearances this month (both 1m) and still needs to prove he can cope with a mark this high.

10/1

6th

3

(9)

23rd Jan 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

16:45 Southwell (AW)

Coramento

9st 9lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: David Thompson

Won three handicaps at Newcastle after joining this yard last March; only midfield at that track three weeks ago but still feasibly weighted and Rossa Ryan is booked.

4/1

9

(6)

17th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Coramento

9st 5lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: David Thompson

1m win here on stable debut in March and he's followed that with five good runs in defeat, most recently a near miss over C&D three weeks ago; closely matched with the winner Ring Of Gold; should make another bold bid.

6/1

Form: 00-025 D BF

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Runner-up at Leicester (6f, good) last month in first-time hood (retained since) and fair fifth of 14 there (6f, good to firm) since; his last win came over 7f (soft) and he could be a contender now back up in trip.
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3rd

5

(5)

21st May 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

16:50 Catterick

Ideal Guest

9st 6lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Harriet Bethell

5-40; runner-up to Without Delay over C&D (good to firm; in cheekpieces) last July and found another of these rivals - Roundhay Park - too strong at Ripon (in a visor) next time; ended last season on a downbeat note and no win since October 2023; monitor only.

12/1

11th

2

(8)

9th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 182y

Class 6

17:15 Carlisle

Ideal Guest

9st 8lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Harriet Bethell

On a losing run and he came in a below-par fifth of eight in 7f Brighton handicap 34 days ago; more is needed in refitted cheekpieces.

9/2

1

(6)

6th Aug 2025

Good

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

16:45 Brighton

Ideal Guest

9st 12lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Harriet Bethell

Dual C&D winner for his previous yard in 2022 but has only once been back; second of nine at Catterick (7f, good to firm; first-time cheekpieces) before keeping on for third at Ripon (6f, soft; first-time visor) 18 days ago; returns to Brighton and steps back up in trip from a handy mark.

3/1

Form: 86-643 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Two wins last summer (7f/7.4f, good to soft/good to firm) and has run pretty well in defeat the last twice; could be thereabouts.
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3

(7)

9th Jul 2025

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

14:20 Catterick

Queens Road Revue

9st 5lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Tim Easterby

Two wins last summer (7f/7.4f) and she's below her last winning mark; a couple of fair efforts in the first half of this spring but two lesser performances have followed and she has to raise her game.

8/1

5

(11)

2nd Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

19:00 Wetherby

Queens Road Revue

9st 9lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Soundly beaten at Redcar last Monday when reportedly hanging right-handed throughout; however, she posted two good efforts previously (including over C&D) and could be thereabouts if swiftly back on song.

12/1

5

(11)

2nd Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

19:00 Wetherby

Queens Road Revue

9st 9lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Soundly beaten at Redcar last Monday when reportedly hanging right-handed throughout; however, she posted two good efforts previously (including over C&D) and could be thereabouts if swiftly back on song.

12/1

Form: -76778 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
His mark continues to tumble but he hasn't been shaping as though he's about to take advantage; a first-time visor replaces cheekpieces.
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6th

6

(2)

16th Jun 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

19:10 Wolverhampton (AW)

Harry Magnus

9st 1lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Antony Brittain

His last win was over two years ago and he has record of 70767787 since December; mark continues to tumble but he has lots to prove and needs a major upturn in form.

16/1

7th

8

(1)

26th May 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

14:50 Redcar

Harry Magnus

9st 3lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

His mark continues to tumble but he hasn't been shaping as though he's about to take advantage; a first-time visor replaces cheekpieces.

16/1

7th

8

(1)

26th May 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

14:50 Redcar

Harry Magnus

9st 3lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

His mark continues to tumble but he hasn't been shaping as though he's about to take advantage; a first-time visor replaces cheekpieces.

16/1

16/1

Form: 500-20 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Inconsistent 4yo; well beaten at Wolverhampton (9.4f, AW) a fortnight ago, but that step up in trip may not have suited; went close at Newcastle (1m, AW) previously and ran well over C&D last May; not written off.
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3

(6)

19th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Desert Raider

9st 10lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Ian McInnes

Both wins on Polytrack (7f/1m) when making all in first-time headgear; currently running well here, however, and he followed a 40-1 second (7f) at the start of last month with a respectable third of 14 (1m) four weeks later; should give it another good go.

4/1

3rd

2

(10)

29th Aug 2025

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

21:00 Newcastle (AW)

Desert Raider

9st 10lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Ian McInnes

Won twice on Polytrack for Charlie Johnston; 0-10 for current yard but a repeat of his second over 7f here four weeks ago would see him on the scene; has won at 1m.

11/2

2nd

11

(7)

1st Aug 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

17:07 Newcastle (AW)

Desert Raider

9st 8lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Ian McInnes

Dual Polytrack winner (7f/1m) for Charlie Johnston whose form in nine starts for this yard has been patchy; neck defeat over 1m here in May came in a slowly run contest and more will be needed to come out best in this.

25/1

20/1

Form: 9688-8

Last run: 142 days

W: 8st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
4yo who has raced only six times but he's finished down the field in all three handicaps (6f/7f, AW); improvement needed on turf debut.
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7th

11

(6)

2nd Jun 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:45 Newcastle (AW)

Cable Beach

9st 2lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Tom Tate

Pounced late at Southwell (7f; from 2lb lower) last November and close up (fourth) behind Little Ted over 7f here the following month; freshened up since fair third at Southwell (first try at 1m) in January; market can guide.

3/1

3rd

10

(3)

20th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

18:30 Southwell (AW)

Cable Beach

9st 2lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Tom Tate

In a good vein of form over 7f since November, winning here last month and close up at Newcastle since; this trip is new territory though and will need more for it against rivals who are proven over 1m.

8/1

11

(14)

17th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Cable Beach

9st 0lb

J: Andrew Elliott

T: Tom Tate

Unplaced all seven starts; may have needed the run on his turf debut in May but he has a similar absence to defy today.

20/1

Form: 4-9970 D

Last run: 47 days

W: 8st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
7f classified winner at Catterick last August but he's struggled to get competitive on his four starts this year; others are preferred.
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10th

12

(2)

26th May 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

14:50 Redcar

Too Much Too Young

8st 9lb

J: William Pyle

T: Katie Scott

7f classified winner at Catterick last August but he's struggled to get competitive on his four starts this year; others are preferred.

33/1

10th

12

(2)

26th May 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

14:50 Redcar

Too Much Too Young

8st 9lb

J: William Pyle

T: Katie Scott

7f classified winner at Catterick last August but he's struggled to get competitive on his four starts this year; others are preferred.

33/1

11th

14

(5)

9th Apr 2025

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

16:13 Catterick

Too Much Too Young

8st 7lb

J: Andrew Breslin

T: Katie Scott

Just 1-22 but on the plus side that win came over C&D (good; 40-1) last August, when wearing first-time cheekpieces; three AW runs since the turn of the year temper confidence.

50/1

Form: 58/7-6

Last run: 62 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
4yo who is very lightly raced; however, he's yet to threaten and has been soundly beaten in both handicaps, the latest at Newcastle (7f, AW) two months ago when back from some more time off; a tongue-tie goes on.
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11th

7

(11)

26th May 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

14:50 Redcar

Starlight Stanley

9st 4lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Michael Dods

4yo who is very lightly raced; however, he's yet to threaten and has been soundly beaten in both handicaps, the latest at Newcastle (7f, AW) two months ago when back from some more time off; a tongue-tie goes on.

16/1

11th

7

(11)

26th May 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

14:50 Redcar

Starlight Stanley

9st 4lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Michael Dods

4yo who is very lightly raced; however, he's yet to threaten and has been soundly beaten in both handicaps, the latest at Newcastle (7f, AW) two months ago when back from some more time off; a tongue-tie goes on.

16/1

6th

3

(5)

25th Mar 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:15 Newcastle (AW)

Starlight Stanley

9st 5lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

midfield, pushed along and weakened from over 3f out

14/1

Non-runners

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Payout
Exacta £43.60
Straight Forecast £37.26
Tricast £232.71
Trifecta £275.40

Selections

The Times:

Queens Road Revue

RP RATINGS:

Naval Academy

The Star:

Rain Cap

SPOTLIGHT:

Coramento

D Express:

Oscar's Sister

The Guardian:

Ideal Guest

Telegraph:

Queens Road Revue

Daily Mail:

Queens Road Revue

POSTDATA:

Naval Academy

THE NORTH:

Naval Academy

Daily Mirror:

Naval Academy

Daily Record:

Rain Cap