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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7th

3

(2)

18th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

15:40 Redcar

Lord Abama

9st 6lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Front-runner who made an encouraging seasonal debut in higher-grade contest at Thirsk (6f good; visored) in April; not in same form on either start since (blinkers refitted last time) but has slipped to a tempting mark.

12/1

7th

9

(5)

1st May 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:10 Newcastle (AW)

Lord Abama

9st 3lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Michael Dods

Two-time C&D winner; unplaced but ran with credit in two Thirsk handicaps last month; type to pop up soon off a reduced mark.

12/1

9th

10

(9)

18th Apr 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

14:47 Thirsk

Lord Abama

9st 0lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Michael Dods

His three turf wins have come over C&D and he made a pleasing seasonal return when fifth of 15 here (Stirrup Cup second) eight days ago; one for the shortlist.

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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9

(10)

4th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 6y

Class 5

14:51 Hamilton

Invincible Ruby

9st 1lb

J: Greg Fairley

T: Iain Jardine

Won at Catterick (7f, good to firm) last July when 6lb higher; a market check is advised but she's struggled so far this season.

33/1

11th

10

(6)

18th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 182y

Class 5

15:00 Carlisle

Invincible Ruby

9st 1lb

J: Mohammed Tabti

T: Iain Jardine

Broke duck over 7f at Catterick (good to firm) last July but nothing comparable since and has finished last in her two runs this year.

33/1

12th

4

(4)

1st May 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:10 Newcastle (AW)

Invincible Ruby

9st 7lb

J: Greg Fairley

T: Iain Jardine

Won a 7f handicap at Catterick off this mark last July but it has been downhill ever since; plenty to prove.

33/1

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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7th

11

(3)

25th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 4

16:43 Redcar

Sugar Baby

8st 7lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Peter Niven

Four wins last year, two of them coming here (5f-6f); usually seen in a lower grade though and he will need to leave his return to action well behind him.

16/1

8th

8

(9)

2nd May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:55 Thirsk

Sugar Baby

8st 13lb

J: Alec Voikhansky

T: Peter Niven

Four wins last year, including 6f on good to firm; mark went up as a result but showed he can still be very competitive when runner-up on AW on his penultimate outing of 2025; no great record fresh so it might be best to look elsewhere this time.

12/1

2nd

1

(11)

1st Nov 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Sugar Baby

9st 9lb

J: Alec Voikhansky

T: Peter Niven

Trip and track no issue and he arrives on the back of a hard-fought win at Redcar two weeks ago (6f, good); a 2lb rise shouldn't prevent another good run.

8/1

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

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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Verdict Starting price

10th

2

(3)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

15:10 Carlisle

Dandy Dinmont

9st 8lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Nigel Tinkler

He's inconsistent but he was back on song when winning at Beverley (5f, good to firm) this month; he's just 2lb higher today and is a leading player if backing up that latest performance.

11/4

1st

8

(4)

12th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

16:00 Beverley

Dandy Dinmont

9st 1lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Nigel Tinkler

Modest strike-rate since 2022 and his form thus far this term hasn't continued the broad consistency he showed in 2025; no certainty to take advantage of a reduced mark.

14/1

7th

7

(3)

25th Apr 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

16:55 Haydock

Dandy Dinmont

9st 2lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Nigel Tinkler

Conditions shouldn't be an excuse and he didn't run badly at Bath (5f, good) three weeks ago after a short break; Tom Marquand a notable booking; each-way shout.

9/2

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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4th

3

(1)

4th Jun 2026

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 6

17:40 Lingfield (AW)

Balon DOr

9st 7lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Simon Dow

Both handicap wins on turf at Chester (5f and 6f); no great shakes on this track for new yard since November but he's dropped 9lb in that time and there was the glimmer of a revival here last time when back from a break; not ruled out.

12/1

6th

1

(4)

20th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 6

16:55 Lingfield (AW)

Balon DOr

9st 9lb

J: James Glennon

T: Simon Dow

Three turf wins at 5f and 6f, the latest off this mark in September; big prices and well held in four sprints here for new yard and, although this is a drop in grade, he may be best left until back on grass.

14/1

7th

7

(2)

24th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 5

13:43 Lingfield (AW)

Balon DOr

9st 4lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Simon Dow

Three turf wins but 0-9 on AW and he's been well held here (5f/6f) in all three runs for current yard; continues to drop down the weights but this is competitive and others are more convincing; reapplied cheekpieces replace blinkers.

25/1

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

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

5th

8

(4)

18th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

15:40 Redcar

Ishe Worth Agamble

9st 6lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Made good progress last season, collecting three 6f wins along the way; just a respectable third of seven when back on turf last month, after a break, but might come on for the run and remains on a good mark.

12/1

3rd

4

(1)

26th Apr 2026

Good

0m 6f 18y

Class 6

15:20 Nottingham

Ishe Worth Agamble

9st 5lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Tim Easterby

Absent since a defeat 100 days ago that took his AW record to 0-5; three-time turf winner and ran well at Leicester on most recent attempt in this sphere; returns to a favourable scenario.

8/1

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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2nd

8

(5)

26th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

17:23 Redcar

Bayraat

10st 8lb

J: Mr Eireann Cagney

T: Tom Tate

Only a length away over C&D on his return from 222 days away but no certainty to follow one good run with another, and he finds winning difficult (1-31).

13/2

2nd

6

(6)

7th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

17:50 Redcar

Bayraat

9st 6lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Tom Tate

Getting on for three years since his sole success (6f, good to firm); thrown in on last year's best form and he has run well fresh in the past; not discounted now dropping into a 0-55.

7/1

5th

8

(2)

27th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Bayraat

9st 1lb

J: John Fahy

T: Tom Tate

Veteran who arrives with form-figures of 78800; however, he has had excuses for several of those defeats and now runs off a career-low mark, so he's not entirely without hope.

16/1

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