June 21 / 15.21 Redcar

15.21

Good To Firm

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  • Prize money: £8100
  • 0m 5f 0y
  • Class 3
  • 8 runners
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Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

OUR TIP

7/2 (Won)

  • Win: £3.50
  • Place: £1.60

Form: 340-52

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Her second run for Edward Bethell, when runner-up over 6f here, was better than her first; has potential off this mark but the return to 5f is a slight query.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

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

6/1

  • Place: £2.00

Form: -43865 D BF

Last run: 21 days

W: 8st 13lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Not as good as he was but that is reflected in his mark; badly hampered at Southwell last time and still rated as being in form; others more persuasive for win purposes.
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8th

3

(6)

5th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 3

16:15 Southwell (AW)

Alligator Alley

9st 4lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Ruth Carr

9yo who was well beaten at 33-1 at Redcar a fortnight ago; however, he may have needed that first run since January and he completed an AW hat-trick late last year, the first leg coming over this C&D; he's won here three times and could bounce back with a bold show returned to Southwell.

10/1

9th

2

(9)

20th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

16:00 Redcar

Alligator Alley

9st 5lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Ruth Carr

Enjoyed a terrific spell on AW at the end of 2025, winning four times; given a break since a lesser effort behind Spring Is Sprung at Southwell in January; runner-up in this race last year but off 14lb lower.

25/1

2

(9)

18th Nov 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

19:45 Newcastle (AW)

Alligator Alley

9st 9lb

J: William Pyle

T: Ruth Carr

Has only managed to win two of his last 31 starts, though he got it right when recording his second C&D success last month (four of these behind); had excuses back here last time (blindfold removed late) and he's a big player if things pan out right this time.

4/1

14/1

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 862390 D

Last run: 7 days

W: 8st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Two placed efforts on turf last month and a lesser York run came in a hot race; never featured in a 6f handicap back at York last week and he needs a revival but that's not impossible.
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4th

10

(2)

1st Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:40 Ripon

Spirit Of Applause

9st 3lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

C&D winner (September 2022); reliable in 2026, inching ever closer; beaten a nose by the in-form Mr Cool at Redcar (6f, good; 12-1) ten days ago; small 2lb rise, coupled with less favourable low draw, enough to further frustrate?

3/1

2nd

7

(2)

22nd Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 5

19:00 Redcar

Spirit Of Applause

9st 6lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Reliable sort who comes here on the back of a good second of nine in 5f Pontefract handicap 17 days ago; can make his presence felt off the same mark.

5/1

2nd

3

(4)

5th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 3y

Class 5

16:15 Pontefract

Spirit Of Applause

9st 11lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Posted two good thirds at the start of last month (5f/5.6f, good to firm) before midfield finish in big-field Class 4 at York (6f, good to firm); the drop back in trip/grade can help and he could be in the mix.

11/2

Form: 128-00 D

Last run: 7 days

W: 8st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced 4yo; three handicap runs have seen him struggle and new blinkers aren't enough to tempt today.
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

1

(7)

13th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

15:45 Beverley

Call To Action

9st 9lb

J: Lewis Chalkley

T: Michael & David Easterby

Fine runner-up efforts on two of his three starts this year and should give it another good go if fully tuned after ten weeks off.

7/1

2nd

2

(2)

4th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 7y

Class 5

16:21 Hamilton

Call To Action

9st 8lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Michael & David Easterby

Ended 2025 with a win and better than ever when a close second of eight at Pontefract (5f, good) on reappearance; Thirsk was disappointing but that was a Class 4, so this is easier.

7/2

11/2

Form: 31-237 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 8st 13lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Progressive sprinter in the second half of 2024; started the campaign with two good placed efforts and was poorly drawn when disappointing at Chelmsford last time; stall 10 might not be ideal here either if the field make a beeline for the far rail.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

1

(3)

25th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 6

16:45 Musselburgh

South Parade

9st 9lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

C&D winner who has returned to form on her last two starts, finishing third over C&D (good) then winning at Ayr (5f, good); remains well treated on her old form and she's respected.

9/4

1st

7

(11)

8th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

18:00 Ayr

South Parade

9st 7lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Thrown in on last summer's best form and there were clear signs of a revival with her third of six at Musselburgh (5f, good) eight days ago; Ethan Tindall takes off a handy 5lb and she is one to be interested in.

10/1

3rd

5

(4)

31st Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 6

20:55 Musselburgh

South Parade

9st 8lb

J: David Nolan

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Should be making a big impact off her lowly mark but her 2026 campaign has been underwhelming thus far; has won over C&D and dropping into a Class 6 will help; still not entirely convincing.

8/1

6th
2 (6)
Muker

6/1

Form: -80134 CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 6lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
1lb higher than when leading late on in the corresponding race 12 months ago; comes here in good form, finishing first and third at Thirsk before impeded at a crucial stage at Southwell three weeks ago; high on the list.
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Verdict Starting price

8th

3

(6)

17th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

17:20 Windsor

Muker

9st 12lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

His last win was off 15lb higher in July 2025; threatened only once from seven starts this term, in a small field three runs ago, and soon got detached on last two outings, so others are readily preferred.

10/1

11th

11

(12)

1st Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

15:17 Thirsk

Muker

9st 6lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Nigel Tinkler

Has a couple of C&D wins on his record; not found his best form this year and he has too much to prove for comfort, for all he is tumbling down the weights.

25/1

Form: 414-80 D

Last run: 63 days

W: 8st 13lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Won twice last summer and she's just 2lb higher than for the second of them; well beaten in her two runs this year but she's undergone wind surgery since the latest; stable also run Zarzyni.
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5

(11)

25th Aug 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

16:23 Ripon

Profitable Edge

9st 11lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: David & Nicola Barron

C&D winner who ran her best race of the year so far when fourth of eight back here (good) three weeks ago; another 3lb drop since then puts her 7lb below her last winning mark; respected.

8/1

4th

1

(3)

4th Aug 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

15:10 Ripon

Profitable Edge

9st 10lb

J: Joe Fanning

T: David & Nicola Barron

Effective on fast and soft ground; well handicapped on her two 5f wins last summer but she's been out of sorts in four runs this season; has won here in the past but she needs to turn things around back at this track.

10/1

2

(3)

4th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 3y

Class 5

16:00 Doncaster

Profitable Edge

9st 11lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: David & Nicola Barron

Won twice last summer and is 1lb lower than for the latest, but she is yet to get going in three starts this season (underwent wind surgery before latest outing); needs a resurgence.

14/1

Form: -53177 C

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 2lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
1lb better off with Muker from their run in this race 12 months ago; successful at Musselburgh in April (5f, good to soft) but his last two runs haven't been his best; likely to give a better account here.
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5th

9

(15)

12th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 4

18:45 Musselburgh

Zarzyni

9st 4lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: David & Nicola Barron

Three-time C&D winner, including twice off higher marks in the month of April; unlucky third, having found daylight too late, in this race 12 months ago; soft ground was against him here last weekend; likely player if the cards drop right.

10/1

9th

6

(8)

4th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 1y

Class 4

16:45 Musselburgh

Zarzyni

9st 0lb

J: William Pyle

T: David & Nicola Barron

Below best on latest course start in October but has a strong C&D record otherwise, three wins include this race (good to soft) last year; now 2lb lower and primed for a good run if he avoids trouble in running.

9/2

7th

10

(4)

20th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 4

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Zarzyni

9st 5lb

J: William Pyle

T: David & Nicola Barron

Hasn't won as often as one of his ability probably should but he did score twice in 2025, the latter win over C&D; 3lb higher in a better race this time and he'll need to be somewhere near last year's best to take this after four months off.

14/1

Non-runners

Burning Cash, Circus Lion

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £24.70
Straight Forecast £24.67
Tricast £123.95
Trifecta £107.50

Selections

The Times:

Azure Angel

SPOTLIGHT:

Muker

RP RATINGS:

Spirit Of Applause

D Express:

Alligator Alley

The Guardian:

Azure Angel

Daily Mirror:

Azure Angel

The Sun:

Azure Angel

Daily Record:

Azure Angel

TOPSPEED:

Spirit Of Applause

Telegraph:

Spirit Of Applause

POSTDATA:

Muker

Daily Mail:

Muker

The Star:

Muker