August 23 / 19.30 Redcar

19.30

Good To Firm

Redhill Contractors Limited Handicap

  • Prize money: £4187.2
  • 0m 5f 217y
  • Class 5
  • 10 runners
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Redhill Contractors Limited Handicap

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

Form: 281249 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 13lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Easy to back and well beaten at Hamilton 11 days ago; that was a Class 4 and today's ease in grade in his favour; bold bid expected.
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4th

7

(11)

25th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:15 Newcastle (AW)

Lord Abama

9st 4lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Michael Dods

Has two C&D wins to his name off much higher marks; back to form when a close third over C&D last week (made the running); dangerous if reappearing in the same form.

5/1

3rd

8

(2)

19th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Lord Abama

8st 13lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Michael Dods

Dual C&D winner but his last success was 15 months ago and he's not made an impact this season; has dropped a long way in the weights but he has plenty to prove and needs a major revival back in trip; reapplied blinkers replace cheekpieces.

16/1

7th

5

(7)

27th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

18:00 Southwell (AW)

Lord Abama

9st 8lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Michael Dods

Dual Newcastle winner (6f, Tapeta) the winter before last and 17lb lower than when successful at Thirsk (6f, good to firm) in June last year; down in grade, but not performing as though ready to exploit his plummeting mark and is still to conclusively prove he wants this far; cheekpieces return.

10/1

Form: 377216

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Always prominent when winning a 7f handicap at Catterick last month; stepping up in trip at Hamilton backfired nine days later; change of direction tripwise here; likely she'll need a career best but after just seven runs that isn't impossible.
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7th

2

(6)

17th Oct 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

18:00 Southwell (AW)

Invincible Ruby

9st 10lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Two 6f wins this year but none too consistent and tailed off at Ayr four weeks ago; well held on both previous AW outings; enough to prove.

14/1

11th

2

(4)

18th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:15 Ayr

Invincible Ruby

9st 13lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

First win was over 7f but the last two were at 6f and she wasn't at her best when tried once before over 1m; however, arrives here in good form and would have a chance if seeing it out.

8/1

3rd

6

(2)

2nd Sep 2026

Soft

0m 6f 6y

Class 5

18:50 Hamilton

Invincible Ruby

9st 7lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Iain Jardine

The winner of two 6f handicaps on good ground at Carlisle this summer; also ran a cracker to finish second of 18 at York (7f, good to firm) in July; form dipped at Haydock last month and the suitability of ground softer than good needs to be taken on trust.

9/1

OUR TIP

Form: -06509 D

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Ex-French filly who had some useful sprint form to her name last year on slow ground; it has been tough going for new connections this year but she didn't run too badly in a much stronger race at Ayr last month (6f, good to soft); dropped another 4lb since; type to pop up soon but perhaps on a softer surface.
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17th

4

(8)

18th Apr 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:40 Thirsk

La Rochette

9st 9lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Tracy Waggott

On a long losing sequence and she was retried in cheekpieces when beating just one in 5f Newcastle handicap in February last time; others appeal more.

12/1

9th

3

(9)

24th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

14:42 Newcastle (AW)

La Rochette

9st 7lb

J: David Nolan

T: Tracy Waggott

Fourth (beaten 1l+) to Azucena over C&D on penultimate start, and wasn't far off the principals when fifth to Digital (Shatin Venture second, Azucena fourth) here nine days ago; possible she's able to take advantage of joint career-low mark.

12/1

5th

8

(10)

15th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:42 Newcastle (AW)

La Rochette

9st 1lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Tracy Waggott

Handicap mark has tumbled for this yard and there have been more positive signs on her last two starts; better off with the three runners who beat her over C&D last month and not ruled out.

7/1

Form: 122150 C

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Three wins this year, the second of them over 5f here in May; reportedly unsuited by the ground when disappointing at York four weeks ago; should have no complaints on that score today and he can bounce back to form; others perhaps better treated though.
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9th

4

(4)

16th Oct 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 5

16:12 Redcar

Sugar Baby

9st 9lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Peter Niven

Hard to predict and was out the back over C&D last time but he scored at Doncaster (6f, good to firm) in June and was successful off 1lb higher in this race last year; comes with risks attached but has claims if he can bounce back again.

16/1

12th

15

(3)

15th Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 4

15:23 Redcar

Sugar Baby

9st 3lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Peter Niven

Back to winning ways at Doncaster (6f) in June and comes here on the back of a resurgent fifth of 11 over C&D 24 days ago; scored twice here in 2025 (including over C&D) so ought to be thereabouts.

20/1

5th

4

(1)

22nd Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 5

19:00 Redcar

Sugar Baby

9st 9lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Peter Niven

Back to winning ways at Doncaster (6f) in June; well held in 6f handicaps at York and Pontefract since, however, so this C&D scorer needs to get back on track.

20/1

Form: 46-513 D

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Won four times for James Fanshawe and it didn't take long for her to hit the target for new connections, narrowly landing a six-runner fillies' handicap at Doncaster last month (5f, good to firm); similar form when third off this mark at Haydock five weeks ago; one to consider back up in trip.
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7th

2

(7)

3rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 3y

Class 4

16:55 Doncaster

Alpine Girl

9st 8lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

Won this last year off 7lb lower, when rank outsider in a small field; possible she didn't take to Ripon last time, after a career-best effort at Pontefract, but she's often done for early pace over this trip and needs to get it bang on off this mark.

7/1

7th

5

(5)

17th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

15:50 Ripon

Alpine Girl

9st 6lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

Good record on turf for new yard, winning cosily at Pontefract 18 days ago (5f, good); a 5lb rise shouldn't prevent another good run.

4/1

1st

4

(5)

29th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 3y

Class 5

14:48 Pontefract

Alpine Girl

9st 6lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

Five-time turf winner; only 2lb higher than for her Redcar win last summer (6f, good to firm) and her two AW runs this year aren't the ones to judge her on (blindfold slow to be removed last time); leading contender.

9/1

Form: -33581 C

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Bled from the nose when disappointing over C&D in May; given 75 days off afterwards and returned to action with a good win at Thirsk three weeks ago (6f, good to firm); one to consider up 3lb.
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5th

7

(3)

3rd Sep 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

18:15 Newcastle (AW)

Dandy Dinmont

9st 3lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Nigel Tinkler

Won a 5f handicap at Beverley in May off a 3lb higher mark; generally disappointing since but he's fine on Tapeta and he can't be discounted; stable also run Muker.

16/1

10th

9

(10)

20th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

19:00 Beverley

Dandy Dinmont

9st 5lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Nigel Tinkler

Far from consistent this season but got up in the final strides over C&D (good to firm; off 1lb higher) in May; possibilities provided he's back in similar form and the race again pans out favourably.

12/1

5th

6

(8)

7th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 3y

Class 5

16:48 Pontefract

Dandy Dinmont

9st 7lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Nigel Tinkler

Back off the same mark as when winning narrowly at Beverley (5f, good) in May, but he hasn't proved very consistent so far this year so not quite sure what to expect.

16/1

Form: 784756

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Down in the weights but he hasn't really looked like capitalising this year; that said, he ran quite well at Haydock two weeks ago when drawn on the wrong side (5f, good to firm) and he's been dropped another 3lb since; stable going well and a promising claimer takes off 5lb; this could be his day.
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12th

3

(2)

15th Oct 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

16:55 Brighton

Balon DOr

9st 9lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Simon Dow

Off the mark for Simon Dow when making all in a 6f handicap at Lingfield (AW) in August; not so good twice since and stamina for 7f is unproven.

12/1

9th

4

(4)

14th Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

17:12 Windsor

Balon DOr

9st 7lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Simon Dow

Took advantage of a drop in the weights when making all and just holding on at Lingfield (6f, AW) last month; couldn't build on it back there 13 days ago and may be better suited by that extra furlong now.

7/1

5th

5

(3)

1st Sep 2026

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

17:25 Lingfield (AW)

Balon DOr

9st 8lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Simon Dow

Made all and prevailed narrowly over C&D last time, opening his AW account at the 14th attempt; back up 3lb but has defied higher marks on turf; likely to remain competitive.

7/2

Form: 134152 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
He is enjoying a good year, winning 6f handicaps at Leicester and Doncaster (twice); better than ever when a short-head second at Ayr two weeks ago; in the mix despite another 3lb rise.
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3rd

4

(4)

3rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 2y

Class 6

16:20 Doncaster

Ishe Worth Agamble

9st 11lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Tim Easterby

Currently 2-4 over C&D (also finished fourth in this last year off 4lb lower); a disappointing effort last time will need forgiving but the return here will help, this time with 7lb being taken off by Jake Dickson.

8/1

9th

4

(5)

21st Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

14:05 Pontefract

Ishe Worth Agamble

9st 9lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Scored three times off lower marks in May-July last term (ended up with a peak mark 7lb higher than current one); generally consistent since, running-on third at Nottingham (6f, good) most recently; in the mix.

6/1

3rd

2

(4)

3rd Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 18y

Class 6

17:18 Nottingham

Ishe Worth Agamble

9st 9lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

Won three times last season, the most recent coming at Doncaster (6f, good to soft) in July; respectable third over this C&D on his return in April and kept on for fifth of 11 at Redcar (6f, good) 16 days ago; contender if things drop right.

4/1

Form: 233223 D BF

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 3lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Successful on AW in January off 4lb lower; numerous good runs in defeat since, including behind reopposing rivals on his last three starts; each-way claims once again.
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7th

4

(2)

24th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

16:12 Newcastle (AW)

Captain Vallo

9st 7lb

J: Sam James

T: Phillip Makin

Consistent on turf (without winning) last summer; creditable efforts (fourth to Supreme King and Howzak respectively) over 6f here through the early weeks of 2026; worth another go over 7f, even if it isn't obvious that he's crying out for this longer trip.

11/1

6th

8

(5)

10th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:15 Newcastle (AW)

Captain Vallo

9st 0lb

J: Sam James

T: Phillip Makin

Three-time C&D winner; returned from break with low-key run in December but kept on for fourth over C&D on both subsequent appearances, and can pose a threat from off the pace if this race is run to suit.

8/1

4th

1

(4)

4th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:00 Newcastle (AW)

Captain Vallo

9st 9lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Phillip Makin

Three of his five wins have come over C&D and the latest (last January) was off this mark; creditable fourth against stronger opposition over C&D 19 days ago; solid claims.

4/1

10/1

Form: -43378 D

Last run: 9 days

W: 8st 10lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Has run well in both starts over C&D; good third at York (5f, good) last month and not seen to best effect in two defeats this month (raced wide at Beverley nine days ago); dangerous mark and holds each-way claims back here.
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9th

10

(9)

14th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:02 Newmarket (July)

Bayraat

9st 1lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Tom Tate

Never involved in a Class 4 at York last time but this veteran was in good form before that, including a win at Wetherby (5.5f, good to firm) and three seconds; still looks on a workable mark and he has possibilities on this drop back in grade.

14/1

12th

17

(8)

25th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

13:30 York

Bayraat

10st 7lb

J: Caoilin Quinn

T: Tom Tate

Plucky veteran who retains plenty of vim and vigour, another fine run when second in amateurs' race at Doncaster last time; 3lb out of the weights but has finished third in the last two runnings of this event and has each-way possibilities once more.

11/1

2nd

8

(4)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 143y

Class 5

17:40 Doncaster

Bayraat

10st 4lb

J: Mr Eireann Cagney

T: Tom Tate

Veteran who has returned from a break in fine form and won by a length over this far at Wetherby (good to firm); back up 4lb but had dropped to a good mark.

9/2

Non-runners

Lord Capulet

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £118.20
Straight Forecast £99.29
Tricast £1048.76
Trifecta £918.10

Selections

POSTDATA:

Dandy Dinmont

RP RATINGS:

Captain Vallo

SPOTLIGHT:

Balon d'Or

D Express:

Lord Abama

The Times:

Sugar Baby

Telegraph:

Dandy Dinmont

The Guardian:

Dandy Dinmont

Daily Mail:

Dandy Dinmont

Daily Mirror:

Dandy Dinmont

The Sun:

Dandy Dinmont

The Star:

Dandy Dinmont

Daily Record:

Dandy Dinmont

TOPSPEED:

Captain Vallo