July 30 / 17.10 Redcar

17.10

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Aja Novice Flat Amateur Jockeys’ Handicap (For Riders With 3 Wins Or Fewer At Start Of Season)

  • Prize money: £2980.2
  • 0m 7f 219y
  • Class 6
  • 9 runners
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Aja Novice Flat Amateur Jockeys’ Handicap (For Riders With 3 Wins Or Fewer At Start Of Season)

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

OUR TIP

9/2 (Won)

  • Win: £6.50
  • Place: £1.90

Form: 1-2753 C

Last run: 33 days

W: 11st 0lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
5-43, with his latest win coming off this mark at Newcastle (1m2f, AW) in December; posted a solid effort when third of 12 over that C&D on stable debut under Rebecca Hitchen 33 days ago (raced wide); has won over 1m but he hasn't won on turf since 2019.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

3

(1)

29th Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 5y

Class 5

14:30 Pontefract

Sandret

10st 13lb

J: Miss Rebecca Hitchen

T: Sam England

Veteran who has been ridden by Rebecca Hitchen since joining current yard, posting form figures of 31216; hindered by wide trip in AW contest on reappearance most recently; could go well with that outing under his belt.

12/1

6th

4

(12)

16th Jun 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

17:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

Sandret

10st 11lb

J: Miss Rebecca Hitchen

T: Sam England

Two wins for Rebecca Hitchen last summer; fine on Tapeta but returns from ten months off looking high enough in the weights and he's entitled to need the run at his age.

12/1

2

(5)

29th Aug 2025

Good

0m 7f 218y

Class 6

14:05 Thirsk

Sandret

11st 2lb

J: Miss Rebecca Hitchen

T: Sam England

In good form for new yard this summer, recording a comfortable win at Redcar (1m, good) in July and just as good when second at Musselburgh (7f, good) three weeks ago (both under Rebecca Hitchen); another prominent showing is on the cards with the return to 1m in his favour.

7/2

12/1

  • Place: £2.40

Form: -44676 C

Last run: 15 days

W: 11st 1lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
3-8 on AW compared to 1-12 on Flat turf, with the latest win coming over 1m2f here (soft) last May off a 13lb higher mark; beaten only 2l here in April but she's lost her way of late and was well held at Beverley (1m2f, good to firm) 15 days ago after a wind operation; now back to 1m.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

7

(9)

9th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Kaaress

9st 3lb

J: James Glennon

T: Michael Attwater

Won a classified event at Lingfield (1m2f, AW; first-time visor) in January; held in three starts since, most recently in a classified 15 days ago; others make more appeal.

12/1

5th

9

(3)

25th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

17:52 Lingfield (AW)

Kaaress

9st 9lb

J: Kieren Fox

T: Michael Attwater

Two of these behind when springing a surprise over C&D in January (first-time visor, switched from cheekpieces); not as good since and is some way down the pecking order.

12/1

6th

9

(5)

9th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Kaaress

9st 0lb

J: Isobelle Chalmers

T: Michael Attwater

Sprung 16-1 surprise in a 1m2f classified event at Lingfield in January; last of eight back in handicap at Chelmsford 11 days ago; others safer.

14/1

18/1

  • Place: £5.00

Form: 12-180 D

Last run: 25 days

W: 10st 13lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
All five wins on AW, with the latest three coming under Ellie Mayo (5f-1m); well beaten over 6f in latest two starts but soft ground may not have suited at Carlisle 25 days ago; has something to prove in first 1m run for over a year; visor returns.
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Verdict Starting price

4

(9)

1st Oct 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

13:58 Catterick

Sirius White

10st 12lb

J: Miss Ellie Mayo

T: L J Morgan

All five wins on AW, with the latest three coming under Ellie Mayo (5f-1m); led for a long way but faded into third at Redcar (1m, good) 63 days ago; has the tongue-tie added and probably needs a strong pace to aim at over this trip (won his only previous start over 5f).

11/2

3rd

6

(3)

30th Jul 2025

Good

0m 7f 219y

Class 6

17:10 Redcar

Sirius White

10st 13lb

J: Miss Ellie Mayo

T: L J Morgan

All five wins on AW, with the latest three coming under Ellie Mayo (5f-1m); well beaten over 6f in latest two starts but soft ground may not have suited at Carlisle 25 days ago; has something to prove in first 1m run for over a year; visor returns.

18/1

Form: -73634

Last run: 15 days

W: 10st 2lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
18-race maiden but he's run respectably in classified events on his last two starts (7f/1m); returns to handicap company with place claims.
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9

(9)

13th Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 6

16:22 Musselburgh

Angel Of The Bay

8st 9lb

J: William Pyle

T: David & Nicola Barron

0-19; best run this season when 3.5l third to Giselles Izzy (11lb worse off) at Ayr in June (7f, good); hasn't fared quite so well when stepped back up to 1m on two starts since; back after a break; place chance.

11/2

4th

8

(2)

30th Jul 2025

Good

0m 7f 219y

Class 6

17:10 Redcar

Angel Of The Bay

10st 2lb

J: Miss Natasha Cookson

T: David & Nicola Barron

18-race maiden but he's run respectably in classified events on his last two starts (7f/1m); returns to handicap company with place claims.

7/1

4th

1

(3)

15th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 218y

Class 6

19:00 Thirsk

Angel Of The Bay

9st 9lb

J: Elizabeth Gale

T: David & Nicola Barron

0-17 but ran with credit dropped to this level for the first time when third of nine at Ayr, (7f, good) last time, shaping as though worth another go at this trip; a contender on form, but unraced on ground faster than good.

6/1

Form: 998-81

Last run: 15 days

W: 11st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Ended a two-year losing run, after dropping a long way in the weights, when winning at Thirsk (7f, good to soft) on his final start for John Riches 15 days ago; back up 6lb and the return to 1m isn't sure to be ideal but he's still respected on yard debut.
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Verdict Starting price

4

(3)

22nd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

15:10 Catterick

Good Karma

9st 11lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: John David Riches

Two good runs in June, winning at Wolverhampton (7f) and finishing a close second at Carlisle (7f, good) to a subsequent winner; a possible.

11/2

2nd

6

(6)

15th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 195y

Class 6

16:58 Carlisle

Good Karma

9st 4lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: John David Riches

Consistent on AW this year and was nudged up only 2lb for his win in refitted cheekpieces at Wolverhampton (7f) a fortnight ago; also suited by turf; respected.

7/2

1st

5

(8)

1st Jun 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Good Karma

9st 7lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: John David Riches

Things didn't pan out for him when back over 6f here in April (first-time visor; cheekpieces now refitted) but he has a good C&D record, winning once and close up in all three handicaps; has a good run in him.

10/1

Form: -51844 CD

Last run: 11 days

W: 10st 11lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Dual C&D winner (good to firm and soft); fourth at Carlisle (1m, soft) and Doncaster (1m, good to soft; hampered late) on his last two starts; back down to his last winning mark and can go well.
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Verdict Starting price

8th

4

(7)

16th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 218y

Class 6

15:38 Thirsk

Copper And Five

9st 9lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: Ruth Carr

C&D winner who was runner-up over 8.5f at Beverley in April and May; below his best over that same C&D last month but has good claims on his first try in classified company.

8/1

6th

4

(8)

16th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

20:30 Beverley

Copper And Five

9st 5lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Veteran whose recent consistent vein of form has taken his C&D record to 14224, latest effort in the race won by Anificas Beauty; remains 4lb below last wining mark; holds solid claims.

7/2

Form: 339336 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 10st 13lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Latest of his three wins came at Beverley (8.5f, soft) over two years ago but he's been placed on five occasions this year; below his best at Ayr (7f, good) 16 days ago and he now goes back up to 1m with the headgear removed.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3

(8)

22nd Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

14:10 Leicester

Beltane

9st 9lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Mark Walford

Placed five tims this season but his losing run stretches back over two years and he wasn't at his best at Redcar when last seen eight weeks ago; on a dangerous mark but others appeal more for win purposes.

13/2

7th

5

(4)

30th Jul 2025

Good

0m 7f 219y

Class 6

17:10 Redcar

Beltane

10st 13lb

J: Miss Alice Cooke

T: Mark Walford

Latest of his three wins came at Beverley (8.5f, soft) over two years ago but he's been placed on five occasions this year; below his best at Ayr (7f, good) 16 days ago and he now goes back up to 1m with the headgear removed.

5/1

Form: 407866

Last run: 9 days

W: 10st 2lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
0-22; never involved at Beverley (7.5f, soft) nine days ago, shaping as if he wants to go back up in trip; cheekpieces replace blinkers; best watched.
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Verdict Starting price

11th

14

(9)

20th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 219y

Class 6

17:18 Redcar

Wath Court

8st 11lb

J: Andrew Elliott

T: Philip Kirby

Longstanding maiden whose poor form continues; opposed.

50/1

10th

11

(4)

4th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 15y

Class 6

17:22 Hamilton

Wath Court

9st 0lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Philip Kirby

Longstanding maiden who has been well beaten on all four starts this year and would be a surprise winner today.

50/1

Form: 608-06

Last run: 9 days

W: 11st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
6lb below his last winning mark but he signed off last season with a poor effort and he's been beaten double-figure distances in both starts this year; back up to 1m (all four wins have been over 7f); others preferred.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

7

(6)

13th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

16:00 Ayr

Monhammer

9st 4lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Linda Perratt

In the frame three consecutive times in recent weeks, most recently when fourth behind Jkr Cobbler over C&D (good) eight days ago, but remains without a win since spring 2024 and recent 2lb rise is not helpful.

8/1

4th

7

(9)

5th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

17:35 Ayr

Monhammer

9st 5lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Linda Perratt

Without a win since spring 2024 but was placed behind Lope Y Linda over C&D (soft) last month and lost out only by a neck off today's mark at Musselburgh (7f, good) on Tuesday; must be considered.

6/1

2nd

10

(10)

30th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 6

15:30 Musselburgh

Monhammer

9st 4lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Linda Perratt

C&D winner who got back on track with third of eight in 7f classified event at Ayr ten days ago; not discounted back in handicap company.

11/2

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £37.50
Straight Forecast £32.89
Tricast £514.77
Trifecta £511.50

Selections

The Times:

Good Karma

SPOTLIGHT:

Copper And Five

Telegraph:

Kaaress

Daily Mail:

Angel Of The Bay

The Star:

Kaaress

The Guardian:

Good Karma

D Express:

Good Karma

Daily Record:

Good Karma

POSTDATA:

Copper And Five

Daily Mirror:

Copper And Five

The Sun:

Copper And Five