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
RTV
View Course
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.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

8

(1)

16th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

20:00 Beverley

Lord Abama

8st 13lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Michael Dods

Front-runner who made an encouraging reappearance at Thirsk in April; hasn't built on it, but this drop to 5f (for just the third time in a long career) is an interesting move and the fitting of a tongue-strap might help too; well drawn on the rail.

9/1

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

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.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

5

(3)

4th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 182y

Class 5

20:39 Carlisle

Invincible Ruby

10st 5lb

J: Josephine Gordon

T: Iain Jardine

Won at Catterick over 7f last year and she doubled her tally when scoring over C&D (good) last month; solid third under a 5lb penalty (effectively this mark) six days later and she's firmly in the picture.

9/2

3rd

1

(12)

21st Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

14:05 Pontefract

Invincible Ruby

10st 0lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Iain Jardine

Hinted at a revival on penultimate start and comfortably took advantage of a reduced mark at Carlisle (6f, good) last Monday; even with 5lb penalty she's still favourably treated on peak form; respected, assuming the widest draw doesn't prove a hindrance.

7/2

1st

1

(8)

15th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 182y

Class 6

14:10 Carlisle

Invincible Ruby

10st 0lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Iain Jardine

Generally disappointing since last summer's win at Catterick (7f, good to firm) but her keeping-on fourth at Hamilton (6f, good) 11 days ago was a step back in the right direction; interesting to see whether she can build on that effort.

14/1

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.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

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.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

3

(10)

20th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 2y

Class 5

20:00 Doncaster

Sugar Baby

9st 9lb

J: David Nolan

T: Peter Niven

A four-time winner in 2025 (including over C&D) and he comes here on the back of an encouraging fifth of 11 in 6f Thirsk handicap four days ago; a likely player off an unchanged mark.

9/2

5th

4

(3)

16th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

15:25 Thirsk

Sugar Baby

9st 8lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Peter Niven

Scored four times (5f/6f) in 2025; shaped encouragingly when seventh of 11 in 6f Redcar handicap 22 days ago, not enjoying the smoothest of passages; considered off a 2lb lower mark.

10/1

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

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.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

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.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

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

9th

2

(3)

16th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:20 Thirsk

Dandy Dinmont

9st 8lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

Resumed winning ways at Beverley (5f) in May but failed to beat a rival in ten-runner handicap at Carlisle (5f) 18 days ago; this course scorer has a bit to prove now.

11/1

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.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

7

(2)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 3y

Class 4

19:50 Epsom

Balon DOr

9st 1lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Simon Dow

0-6 on AW for new stable since the autumn but took good step back in right direction when close fourth at Lingfield (5f) last month and will be suited by this return to 6f on turf; interesting.

10/1

12

(12)

2nd Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:53 Kempton (AW)

Balon DOr

9st 1lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Simon Dow

All three wins came on turf when trained by Hugo Palmer, the most recent at Chester in September; 0-12 on the AW but he did post a solid effort when a 1l fourth of seven at Lingfield (5f, AW) 28 days ago; steps back up in trip.

12/1

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

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.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

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.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

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.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

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

1st

3

(1)

15th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 110y

Class 6

15:40 Wetherby

Bayraat

9st 7lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Tom Tate

Not the best of strike-rates but two good seconds at Redcar this season; plum draw and one with a chance.

7/4

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

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