May 26 / 17.10 Redcar

17.10

Good

Celebrating 30 Years Of Jacks Coaches Handicap

  • Prize money: £4710.6
  • 0m 5f 217y
  • Class 4
  • 10 runners
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Celebrating 30 Years Of Jacks Coaches Handicap

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

Form: 1576-3 D

Last run: 129 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Won Windsor novice (5f, good to firm) last August for Jack Channon and signed off for that yard with good third in Newcastle handicap (7f, AW) in January; has since changed yards (remains in same ownership) and had wind surgery; this lightly raced 4yo is not ruled out on her stable debut.
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1

(5)

26th May 2025

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 4

17:10 Redcar

Staincliff

9st 11lb

J: Harrison Shaw

T: Adrian Nicholls

Won Windsor novice (5f, good to firm) last August for Jack Channon and signed off for that yard with good third in Newcastle handicap (7f, AW) in January; has since changed yards (remains in same ownership) and had wind surgery; this lightly raced 4yo is not ruled out on her stable debut.

9/1

1

(5)

26th May 2025

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 4

17:10 Redcar

Staincliff

9st 11lb

J: Harrison Shaw

T: Adrian Nicholls

Won Windsor novice (5f, good to firm) last August for Jack Channon and signed off for that yard with good third in Newcastle handicap (7f, AW) in January; has since changed yards (remains in same ownership) and had wind surgery; this lightly raced 4yo is not ruled out on her stable debut.

9/1

3rd

3

(1)

17th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 2

13:00 Newcastle (AW)

Staincliff

9st 2lb

J: David Probert

T: Jack Channon

took keen hold, in rear, steady headway 3f out, disputed lead inside final furlong, no extra inside final 110yds

8/1

OUR TIP

Form: 1600-0 CD

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Looked very promising when winning 2yo novice here in June 2023 and 6f AW handicap in February 2024; however, he failed to threaten last summer on his final two runs for Roger Varian and it was the same story on his recent stable and seasonal debut; tongue-tie goes on; others have less to prove.
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10th

11

(12)

21st Jul 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

21:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Brave Empire

8st 13lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Ivan Furtado

Ran well when a close fourth of 16 at Doncaster (6f, good to firm) last month, but didn't back it up at Pontefract (5f, good; first-time hood) a fortnight ago; opposable given his wide draw and a losing run of 22.

10/1

7th

9

(7)

7th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 3y

Class 5

16:48 Pontefract

Brave Empire

9st 1lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Ivan Furtado

Losing run up to 21, but he ran well to finish a close fourth of 16 at Doncaster (6f, good to firm) last month; a few winners have come out of that race and a hood is given a go, but the drop to 5f may not be ideal even on a stiff track like this.

7/1

4th

8

(12)

6th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 2y

Class 6

13:20 Doncaster

Brave Empire

9st 7lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Ivan Furtado

Very useful juvenile/3yo for Roger Varian but his last win was in February 2024 and he's not made an impact in seven runs this year; mark continues to fall but losing run is up to 20 and others are preferred.

14/1

Form: 22354- BF

Last run: 228 days

W: 9st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
0-8 last season but produced a series of good performances (5f/6f, various ground), including a near-miss on his reappearance last May; returns having had wind surgery and there's every chance he'll be bang there.
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6th

5

(3)

29th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 217y

Class 4

14:05 Redcar

Mythical Phoenix

9st 6lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Julie Camacho

Still seeking a first handicap success; huge chance on his 2024 form but he went the wrong way last season and his return to action at Doncaster last month was uninspiring; he has had a wind operation, his second, since but there are risks attached.

10/1

11th

7

(7)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 2y

Class 4

20:05 Doncaster

Mythical Phoenix

9st 4lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Julie Camacho

A solid run when fourth in this race (good) last year but he struggled subsequently, with slow starts also becoming a feature; handicapped to be competitive if a 174-day break has freshened him up.

18/1

Form: 7340-5 D BF

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 10lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Failed to progress for Roger Varian and only fifth of seven when 6-4 for last month's stable and seasonal debut at Wolverhampton (6f, AW); however, it wasn't a bad performance and she's down to a dangerous mark; it will be interesting to see if there's again a lot of market confidence.
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17th

13

(14)

21st Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

15:35 York

Azure Angel

9st 12lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Edward Bethell

Has not yet won above Listed level; anything but disgraced when mid-division in the King Charles III at Royal Ascot or when a close fifth to Redorange in a C&D Listed race after, but it's hard to see her in this picture.

150/1

15th

9

(10)

31st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

15:35 Goodwood

Azure Angel

9st 1lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Edward Bethell

Respectable effort in midfield in the Group 1 King Charles III Stakes at Royal Ascot (5f, good to firm) last month before 1l fifth of 13 in Listed race at York (5f, good to firm); however, a career best is needed today.

25/1

5th

7

(5)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

15:12 York

Azure Angel

8st 13lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Edward Bethell

Likeable mare with a good strike-rate; ran at least as well as could have been expected when midfield in Group 1 at Royal Ascot (125-1) last time, but she was only fifth to Washington Heights in Listed event the time before; may again be up against it.

16/1

Form: 24-045 CD

Last run: 4 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Won over C&D (good to firm) last August and he was an unlucky fourth at Thirsk (5f, good) on May 3; very much of interest on that penultimate form but he was underwhelming at Haydock just four days ago.
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12th

5

(11)

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:09 Newmarket (July)

Archduke Ferdinand

9st 11lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Seb Spencer

Went close over C&D last week in a race he won two years earlier; now 3lb higher and they claimed 5lb last time, so may need more.

13/2

2nd

3

(7)

15th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:10 Newmarket (July)

Archduke Ferdinand

9st 11lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Seb Spencer

He was 4lb lower when beating Strike to take this race in 2024; could only finish fifth last year but he took advantage of a reduced mark to score at Redcar (6f, good to firm; First Folio fourth) 17 days ago; back up 5lb but he should be thereabouts.

11/2

1st

7

(2)

29th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 217y

Class 4

14:05 Redcar

Archduke Ferdinand

9st 3lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Seb Spencer

Conditions to suit and he ran his best race of the year when third over C&D in May; beaten twice since but he is being given a chance by the handicapper.

13/2

Form: 051-35 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Won the Ayr Bronze Cup (6f, good) last September and travelled strongly when fifth of 17 in the Victoria Cup at Ascot (7f, good to firm) latest; this drop back in trip could be the ideal move and he's respected.
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6th

3

(1)

3rd Sep 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 4

20:10 Southwell (AW)

Diligent Resdev

9st 9lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Yet to hit top gear after three runs this season (7f-7.4f); on good mark and can cope with combination of drop back to 6f and return to Tapeta but others have less to prove.

12/1

9th

9

(3)

20th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 4

19:30 Doncaster

Diligent Resdev

9st 6lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Michael & David Easterby

A fair 6f/7f scorer in 2024; quite lightly raced since but back to form with sixth of 11 in 7.5f Beverley handicap three weeks ago; not out of things with this shorter trip a plus.

14/1

6th

4

(3)

30th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 96y

Class 4

16:00 Beverley

Diligent Resdev

9st 7lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Ayr Bronze Cup winner in 2024 who also posted some good efforts without winning in 2025; beat one on his return in 7f Haydock handicap after nine months off but he should strip sharper now.

10/1

Form: /0-667 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Well treated on old form and beaten less than 2l when sixth at Newcastle (6f, AW) last month on second start back from an absence; however, soundly beaten at Thirsk (6f, good) since and needs to leave that run behind.
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7th

2

(6)

16th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

17:10 Southwell (AW)

Tough Enough

10st 0lb

J: Oliver Carmichael

T: Antony Brittain

Three-time winner but 0-13 since moving yards and doesn't look about to put that right.

12/1

12th

20

(10)

24th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:15 York

Tough Enough

8st 12lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Antony Brittain

Still seeking a first win for this yard and, although he continues to drop down the weights, this looks too competitive.

25/1

4th

1

(5)

5th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

15:05 Southwell (AW)

Tough Enough

9st 9lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Slowly away on his last three starts; runner-up over 6f here in April following a break; hasn't built on that on turf on his two starts since (6f) but he made late headway at Chester last time and the return to 7f may be a good move; could be involved back here.

8/1

Form: 6-0541 D

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Fair fourth on turf debut at Thirsk (6f, good) last month before tapping back into her early promise with an easy, all-the-way win at Southwell (6f, AW); 9lb higher today and needs to transfer her improvement back to grass, but this lightly raced 4yo could still have more to offer.
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3rd

3

(3)

13th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 4

18:20 Southwell (AW)

Filly One

9st 5lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Geoff Oldroyd

Front-runner who is 4-8 on the AW including a C&D success in May last year; beaten a head back here on New Year's Day and although off ten weeks since, she is proven fresh; major player.

9/4

9th

6

(14)

25th Jul 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:13 York

Filly One

9st 8lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Geoff Oldroyd

Made the running for two of her three AW wins; not disgraced over C&D recently in only her second turf run and although more is needed it wouldn't surprise to see her do better on grass.

16/1

Form: 2794-0 D

Last run: 122 days

W: 8st 13lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
He's dropped to a dangerous mark and showed the odd hint of spark on occasions towards the end of last year; can go well fresh but he's been regressive and has a poor strike-rate over the last few years.
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3

(6)

9th Jun 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:20 Pontefract

Admiral D

10st 0lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

Has a poor strike-rate since 2022 and isn't particularly solid on 2025 efforts; however, drops in grade off a reduced mark and can't be dismissed; very similar type to Illusionist.

11/1

9

(3)

26th May 2025

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 4

17:10 Redcar

Admiral D

8st 13lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

He's dropped to a dangerous mark and showed the odd hint of spark on occasions towards the end of last year; can go well fresh but he's been regressive and has a poor strike-rate over the last few years.

14/1

9

(3)

26th May 2025

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 4

17:10 Redcar

Admiral D

8st 13lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

He's dropped to a dangerous mark and showed the odd hint of spark on occasions towards the end of last year; can go well fresh but he's been regressive and has a poor strike-rate over the last few years.

14/1

Form: 851-68

Last run: 26 days

W: 8st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Won four-runner maiden at Newcastle (5f, AW) last November and he's also effective over 6f on turf; however, hasn't threatened in handicaps on grass on his two runs this year (6f/5f) and has to raise his game.
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2nd

14

(6)

21st Oct 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Cash In

8st 13lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Punished for his win in a weak C&D maiden last November and the handicapper has been in command this year; more realistically treated again now but this won't be an easy race in which to try and dominate.

16/1

9

(10)

2nd Oct 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Cash In

9st 5lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Tim Easterby

Limited impact in handicaps since winning a four-runner C&D maiden in November and he let his many supporters down when flopping on return visit here last time; continues to fall down the weights so interesting to see if his backers return.

20/1

136

19th Sep 2025

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:40 Ayr

Cash In

8st 3lb

T: Tim Easterby

Selections

Daily Mail:

Staincliff

TOPSPEED:

Mythical Phoenix

POSTDATA:

Archduke Ferdinand

SPOTLIGHT:

Diligent Resdev

RP RATINGS:

Filly One

The Sun:

Diligent Resdev

D Express:

Staincliff

Daily Mirror:

Staincliff

The Star:

Filly One

The Times:

Mythical Phoenix

The Guardian:

Mythical Phoenix

Telegraph:

Archduke Ferdinand

Daily Record:

Archduke Ferdinand