June 20 / 16.40 Redcar

16.40

Good To Firm

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  • Prize money: £5234
  • 1m 2f 1y
  • Class 4
  • 8 runners
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Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

OUR TIP

Form: 4-9128

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Narrow winner on handicap debut at Ripon (1m Class 5, good; from 7lb lower) before another pleasing effort (runner-up) at Goodwood; less productive at Haydock (1m) recently, so perhaps his progress has plateaued; needs to bounce back over this new trip.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4

(4)

19th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 219y

Class 5

15:33 Redcar

Criminal Shore

9st 11lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Ended a long losing run at Newcastle (1m) in June but only 17th in 7f York handicap since; he needs to get back on track.

10/1

17th

16

(10)

12th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

13:50 York

Criminal Shore

9st 4lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: David O’Meara

No great strike-rate but a switch to hold-up tactics worked a treat when landing a second career win at Newcastle (1m, AW) ten days ago, doing well to get up having not got in the clear until inside the final furlong; a shorter trip and different track mean similar tactics may not be as easy to pull off this time.

12/1

1st

7

(6)

2nd Jun 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

20:15 Newcastle (AW)

Criminal Shore

9st 4lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: David O’Meara

Sole win from 19 came at Ripon (1m, good) last April; mostly consistent this year, a close fourth to Flying Fletcher over C&D in January, and occupied that same position behind Barry's Boy here in March; easing mark, with Paul Mulrennan booked for the first time.

10/1

Form: 15-89

Last run: 55 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
33-1 debut winner at last year's St Leger Festival (1m maiden); flattered to deceive since, floundering in the dip on handicap debut at Newmarket (1m), and bombing out at Haydock; returns from a short break as a gelding, and a further 3lb lower in the weights; first go at 1m2f.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

17th

3

(13)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 56y

Class 2

15:45 York

Yabher

9st 11lb

J: Jason Hart

T: William Haggas

Two wins in light campaign last season (1m2f/1m4f, good to firm/good) and he easily made all on his reappearance at Goodwood (1m2f, good) in May; has a 12lb rise to contend with in this hotter race but it remains to be seen where the ceiling of his ability lies; top yard has won this race three times.

6/1

1st

6

(7)

2nd May 2026

Good

1m 1f 197y

Class 2

16:00 Goodwood

Yabher

9st 1lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: William Haggas

Ended last season firmly on the up with gutsy success in 1m4f Newmarket handicap in October; this low-mileage son of Sea The Stars has more to offer in 2026 and is well in the mix despite dropping in trip and up 6lb for his return.

11/4

1st

5

(1)

10th Oct 2025

Good

1m 4f 0y

Class 2

15:30 Newmarket

Yabher

9st 2lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Gelded in May and firmly back on track with waiting tactics at Redcar (second) and Sandown (last-gasp win) on next two outings, both 1m2f on good to firm; raced more prominently when soundly beaten at Glorious Goodwood (1m3f) on latest outing; needs to resume improvement over new trip.

7/1

Form: 731-65

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Made all in a Kempton novice (7f; 15-8) last December; no immediate improvement for a gelding operation but he has been running to an equivalent level (on RPR's) since introduced to handicapping; eased 1lb since fifth of ten at Newbury (1m) last month; noteworthy over a new trip.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

1

(2)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 113y

Class 5

20:22 Epsom

Happy Banner

10st 2lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Ed Walker

Three good runs this season, the latest a second at Chepstow (1m, good to firm) 12 days ago; competes off same mark and will be a tough nut to crack if first-time cheekpieces have any positive effect.

3/1

2nd

3

(2)

27th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 14y

Class 5

19:35 Chepstow

Happy Banner

9st 7lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Ed Walker

Sole success came in an AW juvenile novice in December 2024; has ran well to be third on both starts this year at Bath and Salisbury; this also represents a class drop and he shouldn't be far away.

5/2

3rd

11

(1)

23rd May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

18:15 Salisbury

Happy Banner

9st 2lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Ed Walker

Sole success came in a Kempton AW novice in December 2024; has been beaten in eight handicaps since, latest when a place behind Nakaaha when third of six at Bath (1m, firm) last month; no margin for error off this mark but should find a race soon.

7/1

Form: 331

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Displayed a willing attitude, taking a step forward to get off the mark at Lingfield (1m1f fillies' maiden, good; second & sixth have won since); switches to handicapping at an appropriate level, with the possibility of further improvement to come; one to consider.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

11th

6

(8)

31st Jul 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 4

19:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Fantasmic

9st 8lb

J: Trevor Whelan

T: Jack Jones

Improved with each of her three runs in maiden company, winning over 1m1f in May (good to firm); not seen to best effect on her handicap debut at Redcar six weeks ago; cheekpieces now added.

16/1

4

(7)

20th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 1y

Class 4

16:40 Redcar

Fantasmic

9st 8lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Jack Jones

Displayed a willing attitude, taking a step forward to get off the mark at Lingfield (1m1f fillies' maiden, good; second & sixth have won since); switches to handicapping at an appropriate level, with the possibility of further improvement to come; one to consider.

9/4

1st

3

(5)

20th May 2025

Good

1m 1f 0y

Class 5

15:10 Lingfield

Fantasmic

9st 0lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Jack Jones

Promise on her debut here (1m, AW) in March and she took a good step forward when third of eight at Goodwood on her turf debut 17 days ago; still green there but made some stealthy late headway, leaving the impression this trip would suit; can progress again.

5/1

Form: 3-5341 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Consistent; stepped up in trip, duly obliging at Chelmsford (1m2f Class 5; 85-40 favourite) a fortnight ago; reverts to turf with more improvement necessary (in this higher grade) to double up from a 4lb higher mark; it's possible that the task is achievable though; merits respect.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

2

(3)

28th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 1f 0y

Class 4

18:45 Lingfield

Hot Dancer

9st 5lb

J: Neil Callan

T: Charlie Johnston

Upped to 1m2f for wins when favourite at Chelmsford (AW) and Redcar (good to firm) on last two outings; up another 5lb and 1m1f may not help, so strongly did he stay on last time, but he is progressing well and has just two to beat; the hat-trick beckons.

2/5

5

(5)

20th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 1y

Class 4

16:40 Redcar

Hot Dancer

9st 7lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Charlie Johnston

Consistent; stepped up in trip, duly obliging at Chelmsford (1m2f Class 5; 85-40 favourite) a fortnight ago; reverts to turf with more improvement necessary (in this higher grade) to double up from a 4lb higher mark; it's possible that the task is achievable though; merits respect.

3/1

6

(4)

5th Jun 2025

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

18:35 Chelmsford (AW)

Hot Dancer

9st 6lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Charlie Johnston

Made the frame on both appearances since his underwhelming seasonal/handicap debut in April; needs to find something extra to open his account today but the move up from about 1m may unlock some improvement.

10/1

Form: 4237

Last run: 43 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Runner-up in a Southwell novice (1m; 12-1) in March; caught flat-footed when a beaten favourite at Musselburgh (1m) next time, and regressed when last of seven at Chester (12.5f) latest; still early days from a handicapping perspective; tongue-tie added, with a 7lb claimer booked.
Place /
No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

1

(6)

20th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:30 Ayr

Motawaared

10st 0lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

11-race maiden; only one effort of note since joining Jim Goldie but he drops into his first 0-60 having undergone wind surgery since last seen; interesting to see how strong he is in the market.

8/1

6th

2

(4)

22nd Jun 2026

Good

1m 4f 104y

Class 6

15:45 Musselburgh

Motawaared

9st 7lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Still a maiden but he's made a positive start for Jim Goldie and stayed on late into fifth in 1m Hamilton handicap 12 days ago; one to consider back up in trip here.

100/30

5th

1

(7)

10th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 68y

Class 6

21:00 Hamilton

Motawaared

10st 2lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Placed in a novice and a maiden (both 1m) for George Boughey; low key (0-4, often slowly away) since joining Jim Goldie for 12,000gns; drops into a Class 6 for the first time, though, with cheekpieces added; no forlorn hope.

8/1

Form: -62685

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Three 7f AW wins; no match for the winner at Musselburgh (1m1f, Class 3) in April, and continues to seek that elusive first turf win (0-8); latest York effort (10.5f; fifth, 66-1) was okay but equally, didn't pinpoint him as one to note either; others more convincing.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

11th

9

(12)

26th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:35 Wetherby

Chesneys Charm

9st 4lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Grant Tuer

2lb lower than when seeing off 15 rivals in a 7f handicap (good ground) at York last summer; neither run this year points to him being the answer today though.

25/1

6th

10

(2)

16th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

17:25 Ripon

Chesneys Charm

9st 2lb

J: Owen Lewis

T: Grant Tuer

Won off this mark in first-time blinkers at York (7f, good) last July and he could improve for last month's respectable comeback at Southwell (7f, AW); however, he does need to build on that and blinkers are left off.

8/1

7th

4

(7)

21st Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

17:43 Southwell (AW)

Chesneys Charm

9st 7lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Grant Tuer

Scored off 1lb lower in first-time cheekpieces at York (7f, good) last summer and is also suited by Tapeta but we haven't seen him since a low-key run on soft turf in September.

14/1

Form: 2486

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Made a decent start when chasing home a smart rival at Wolverhampton (9.5f) in February; has failed to better that, unable to work his way into contention at Thirsk (1m4f; handicap debut) latest; visor newly applied seeking a spark; back in trip from a 2lb lower mark.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8

(4)

20th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 1y

Class 4

16:40 Redcar

Paratrooper

9st 2lb

J: Sam James

T: K R Burke

Made a decent start when chasing home a smart rival at Wolverhampton (9.5f) in February; has failed to better that, unable to work his way into contention at Thirsk (1m4f; handicap debut) latest; visor newly applied seeking a spark; back in trip from a 2lb lower mark.

7/1

7

(4)

17th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 4f 8y

Class 4

15:20 Thirsk

Paratrooper

9st 2lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

Frankel colt who is a half-brother to a middle-distance winner; no progress in three novice/maiden events this year but it's still early days and he's a possible improver now upped to 1m4f on handicap debut; stablemate of Arkinthestars.

6/1

7

(4)

17th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 4f 8y

Class 4

15:20 Thirsk

Paratrooper

9st 2lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

Frankel colt who is a half-brother to a middle-distance winner; no progress in three novice/maiden events this year but it's still early days and he's a possible improver now upped to 1m4f on handicap debut; stablemate of Arkinthestars.

6/1

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Payout
Straight Forecast £11.06
Tricast £19.07

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Happy Banner

NEWMARKET:

Fantasmic

The Times:

Paratrooper

RP RATINGS:

Yabher

POSTDATA:

Hot Dancer

The Sun:

Motawaared

The Star:

Chesneys Charm

Daily Record:

Fantasmic

Daily Mail:

Paratrooper

TOPSPEED:

Happy Banner

D Express:

Happy Banner

Daily Mirror:

Happy Banner

Telegraph:

Yabher

The Guardian:

Hot Dancer