May 27 / 16.20 Redcar

16.20

Good To Firm

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  • Prize money: £3140.4
  • 0m 7f 219y
  • Class 6
  • 11 runners
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Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

Form: 750-52

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Registered maiden/novice wins as a 2yo; 0-11 in handicaps but nearly put that right when upped to 1m and dropped to Class 6 at Nottingham most recently; possibilities.
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5th

9

(7)

30th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 15y

Class 6

14:48 Musselburgh

Misemerald

9st 2lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Philip Kirby

1m win here in August and she ran a sound race when third at Thirsk four days later; no issue with the drop back in trip and likely to be involved again.

6/1

3rd

9

(11)

28th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 218y

Class 6

14:13 Thirsk

Misemerald

10st 9lb

J: Miss Natasha Cookson

T: Philip Kirby

Consistent of late and justified favouritism at Musselburgh (1m, good; first two clear) on Monday, ending a three-year losing spell; incurs 5lb penalty but looks likely to remain competitive.

9/2

1st

8

(1)

24th Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 2y

Class 6

16:45 Musselburgh

Misemerald

9st 1lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Philip Kirby

Winless since 2yo days; competitive at this sort of level all summer but a couple of costly defeats here latterly (7f) and needs to find more.

7/2

Form: 42179- D

Last run: 253 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Record of 3-26 for the Muir/Grassick yard, the most recent win over 1m2f last June; drops back in trip on stable/seasonal debut; market may prove best guide to expectations.
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3

(2)

13th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 1f 207y

Class 5

16:45 Beverley

Snapcracklepop

9st 10lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Gemma Tutty

Can lead; creditable effort on second start for yard when runner-up at Pontefract (1m2f, good) in June but he's had problems at the stalls otherwise this year and refused to enter them in July; capable but risky.

14/1

11

(1)

19th Jul 2025

Good

1m 2f 42y

Class 5

18:25 Haydock

Snapcracklepop

9st 1lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Gemma Tutty

Excuses for two below-par efforts for current connections either side of his Pontefract second off a 2lb higher mark; holds each-way claims.

20/1

Form: 1235-8 D

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Very similar type to Volenti, having done most of his winning on Newcastle Tapeta; gained sole turf success in 2023 and is now 16lb higher; difficult task back in this sphere.
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4th

11

(7)

17th Oct 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

16:23 Southwell (AW)

Barleybrown

9st 2lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Has shown most of his AW form at Newcastle; made the frame in last three outings; on a two-year losing spell but has the ability to play a big role, provided he's as effective back at Southwell.

8/1

4th

7

(3)

25th Sep 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

19:15 Newcastle (AW)

Barleybrown

9st 3lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Ruth Carr

Has loads of C&D form, including a success in this contest in 2024 and second-place finishes the last twice, beaten 1l by Bajan Bandit latest occasion; solid claims.

4/1

2nd

6

(5)

19th Sep 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Barleybrown

9st 8lb

J: Alice Bond

T: Ruth Carr

On lengthy losing run but his last four wins have been over C&D and he went close behind Walk On Walk On here (2-1 favourite) two weeks ago; remains feasibly treated off only 1lb higher and he's a big player again.

9/4

Form: 7-0743 CD

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 8lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Veteran who is running in to form, having made the frame at Ripon (1m2f) in last two starts; multiple winner down the years, including over C&D off 3lb higher; not ruled out.
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14th

8

(4)

3rd Oct 2026

Good

0m 7f 219y

Class 2

16:35 Redcar

Poets Dawn

8st 8lb

J: William Pyle

T: Tim Easterby

Veteran with a splendid 17 wins to his name; one of them came over C&D but he's probably better elsewhere and he beat only two home here ten days ago; others appeal more.

25/1

10th

6

(4)

23rd Sep 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 1y

Class 4

16:07 Redcar

Poets Dawn

9st 6lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

Course winner who was completing a summer hat-trick when making all at Ripon (1m2f, good) in August; back in form when third over that C&D (soft) three weeks ago and he's already down to his last winning mark.

14/1

3rd

1

(2)

1st Sep 2026

Good

1m 1f 170y

Class 5

14:10 Ripon

Poets Dawn

10st 0lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Tim Easterby

17-134; had the run of the race when battling on gamely to edge out Polygram and His Finest Hour over C&D (good; 2-1) last month; disappointing at Doncaster (1m2f) and Redcar (1m) since; needs to bounce back.

14/1

Form: 4107-0 C

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Scored three times in his first season last year; dropped away and failed to beat a rival on reappearance but may fare better with that outing under his belt; 1-1 at Redcar.
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1st

6

(1)

16th Sep 2026

Good

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

17:50 Beverley

Evelyns Phoenix

9st 3lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Four-time winner at up to 1m2f; beaten favourite in classified event at Ripon (1m2f, soft) latest; each-way possible off current mark, provided he's in good form.

6/1

3rd

2

(1)

31st Aug 2026

Good

1m 1f 170y

Class 6

17:20 Ripon

Evelyns Phoenix

9st 9lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Hasn't fully sustained a good start to the campaign but proved resurgent on AW debut last time; has possibilities on classified debut, provided he builds on that effort; C&D winner.

5/1

4th

14

(5)

16th Aug 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

14:00 Southwell (AW)

Evelyns Phoenix

9st 2lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

4-29 record includes a Nottingham win (1m) in April on reappearance but he's been out of form in recent outings; now makes his AW debut.

25/1

Form: 09-060

Last run: 59 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Two wins in Germany; far from solid on his British form and is best watched unless the market suggests otherwise.
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8

(3)

30th Oct 2025

Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

14:25 Bath

See Paris

9st 1lb

J: Stevie Donohoe

T: Ivan Furtado

Both wins in Germany and hasn't been overly threatening in any of his eight British races (7f-1m4f); new headgear combination tried.

20/1

10th

8

(3)

30th Oct 2025

Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

14:25 Bath

See Paris

9st 1lb

J: Stevie Donohoe

T: Ivan Furtado

Both wins in Germany and hasn't been overly threatening in any of his eight British races (7f-1m4f); new headgear combination tried.

20/1

3

(5)

16th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

19:00 Southwell (AW)

See Paris

9st 8lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Ivan Furtado

Two wins in Germany; sixth is the best he's managed in seven starts since coming to Britain but he did catch the eye a bit on his penultimate outing and is worth a betting check back from a three-month break.

10/1

Form: -41125 D BF

Last run: 82 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Record of 0-4 on turf but is a likely player on the pick of his 2025 AW form, which includes wins in last two runs for Lawrence Mullaney; has rejoined that yard since last start.
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14

(3)

24th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Northern Cracksman

9st 1lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Lawrence Mullaney

Won twice over 1m on Tapeta at the start of the year (including here), but has steadily regressed since; may need this after four months off and could probably do with another furlong in any case.

20/1

6

(7)

27th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 43y

Class 5

14:50 Doncaster

Northern Cracksman

9st 4lb

J: Laura Coughlan

T: Lawrence Mullaney

Both wins were over 1m on AW early this year; has some fair form on turf but he's been well held back in this sphere in both runs for current yard; bit to prove again and has work to do back up in trip and grade; another change of headgear.

10/1

6

(1)

16th Jun 2025

Soft

0m 7f 173y

Class 6

15:45 Carlisle

Northern Cracksman

9st 6lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Lawrence Mullaney

Both wins were over this trip with blinkers on the AW in January/February this year; has some fair form on turf, but was well beaten after a break at Redcar last time (1m, good to firm; cheekpieces tried); should come on for that; blinkers back on.

9/1

Form: -94746 D

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Successful on turf (off just 1lb lower) last June and on AW (off this mark) in December; inconsistent results this year but holds a good chance if running to her best.
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6th

7

(7)

29th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

16:05 Southwell (AW)

Electric Avenue

9st 4lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Ivan Furtado

Won off 2lb higher at Newcastle (1m, Tapeta) last November but she's been a long way below that level on her last four starts.

25/1

15th

5

(15)

28th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 43y

Class 5

16:40 Doncaster

Electric Avenue

9st 11lb

J: Elle-May Croot

T: Ivan Furtado

Won two fillies' handicaps (7f and 1m) at Newcastle in November but has lost her form in recent AW starts; it remains to be seen whether a return to turf and step up in trip sparks a revival.

33/1

9th

3

(8)

14th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

18:00 Southwell (AW)

Electric Avenue

9st 9lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Ivan Furtado

Won two fillies' handicaps (7f and 1m) at Newcastle last November; back down in the weights but that is a result of disappointing efforts on her last two starts.

10/1

Form: 30-241 D

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
In good form at Newcastle (1m, AW) this season for new stable and gamely opened his account last time; may remain competitive, having gone back up just 2lb.
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6th

3

(6)

13th Oct 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

16:25 Wolverhampton (AW)

Cuban Fiesta

9st 5lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Gihan Arnolda

Two AW wins when trained by Denis Quinn and he made a pleasing start for his new trainer, after 205 days off, when third over C&D last month; races off the same mark and should be involved if the removal of cheekpieces doesn't impact negatively.

7/2

3rd

3

(1)

21st Sep 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:12 Wolverhampton (AW)

Cuban Fiesta

9st 5lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Gihan Arnolda

Signed off his winter campaign with a win in a classified at Lingfield in February; absent since and needs to hit the ground running back in a handicap; cheekpieces return.

3/1

1st

2

(1)

28th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

16:30 Lingfield (AW)

Cuban Fiesta

9st 9lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Denis Quinn

Back on form when second in a C&D handicap last month; possibly unsuited by a drop to 6f for the first time in well over two years when seventh at Kempton since; good shout if recapturing the previous C&D form.

3/1

Form: 1967-9 C

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 3lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Course scorer who is on a handy mark but comes with a ground proviso, with good to firm a likely negative; registered his turf wins on heavy and good to soft.
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9th

2

(4)

19th Feb 2026

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

Ratafia

9st 8lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Michael Herrington

Pounced late to notch his second Yarmouth win (1m, Class 6, good to firm; from 6lb higher) last June; there hasn't been much to draw inspiration from lately, only eighth of 12 at Southwell (1m; 22-1) a month ago.

25/1

8th

3

(1)

20th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

18:30 Southwell (AW)

Ratafia

9st 9lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Michael Herrington

Turf winner at 1m last June but under the parapet thereafter and he never reached a challenging position at Newcastle last month (dual winner there); temptingly treated but risky.

16/1

1

(1)

13th Oct 2025

Good

1m 0f 3y

Class 6

17:00 Yarmouth

Ratafia

9st 9lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Michael Herrington

Hard to predict and has finished down the field in last three runs but he defied this mark over C&D (good to firm) in June; should get a good tow into this race and has possibilities if he can get back near best.

9/1

Form: 746-45

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Sole maiden in this field but has bits of encouraging form and is now a stone below her opening mark; the 1m2f trip excuses latest effort; could go well.
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9th

8

(9)

14th Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 218y

Class 5

16:51 Thirsk

Ravishing Beauty

9st 5lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Jedd O’Keeffe

Landed her third success, at Carlisle (1m, soft) in June off this mark; usually runs her race but ruined her chance with a slow start last time (first-time visor; cheekpieces now return); place claims.

10/1

8th

7

(4)

19th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 173y

Class 5

17:30 Carlisle

Ravishing Beauty

9st 10lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Jedd O’Keeffe

C&D win (soft) in June off a 2lb lower mark; solid efforts in defeat since and the forecast rain won't be a problem; still needs the new headgear to squeeze out a bit more.

10/1

4th

4

(5)

6th Aug 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

18:06 Southwell (AW)

Ravishing Beauty

9st 11lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Jedd O’Keeffe

Triple turf winner who scored at Carlisle (1m, soft) in June and has finished a respectable third at Pontefract in her last two starts; still unexposed on AW and she should be in the mix again back in this sphere.

7/1

Non-runners

Volenti

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £117.30
Straight Forecast £77.28
Tricast £755.59
Trifecta £2214.60

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Poet's Dawn

SPOTLIGHT:

Misemerald

NEWMARKET:

Cuban Fiesta

Daily Mail:

Northern Cracksman

D Express:

Electric Avenue

The Star:

Barleybrown

The Times:

Ratafia

Telegraph:

Misemerald

Daily Record:

Misemerald

Daily Mirror:

Cuban Fiesta

POSTDATA:

Poet's Dawn

The Guardian:

Poet's Dawn

The Sun:

Poet's Dawn