September 24 / 17.10 Redcar

17.10

Soft

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  • 0m 7f 0y
  • Class 6
  • 12 runners
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Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

1st
11 (3)
Fire Eyes

8/1 (Won)

  • Win: £9.20
  • Place: £3.20

Form: 722214

Last run: 77 days

W: 9st 2lb

7 yo Filly

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Won at Pontefract (1m, good to firm) in June before another good effort when fourth of 11 at Yarmouth (1m, good) 77 days ago; has since left Lawrence Mullaney; hood removed on return to 7f for her stable debut.
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5th

2

(2)

18th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 1y

Class 5

15:10 Redcar

Fire Eyes

10st 0lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Roger Fell

Held on well to score at Doncaster (1m, good to firm) last month and has no stamina worries over this longer trip but recent 3lb rise is probably enough to leave this 8yo vulnerable to younger rivals here.

5/1

1st

11

(2)

25th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 213y

Class 6

19:45 Doncaster

Fire Eyes

9st 5lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Roger Fell

A dual 7f/1m scorer at Redcar last autumn and she comes here in decent nick, suffering a poor run when seventh of ten in 8.5f Beverley handicap ten days ago; needs considering off a slipping mark.

11/1

7th

8

(5)

15th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 100y

Class 5

17:10 Beverley

Fire Eyes

9st 1lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Roger Fell

Won three turf handicaps (1m/7f) in 2025, all in a tongue-tie and the latest with cheekpieces on for the first time; no headgear for either start last month (probably didn't stay 1m2f last time) and the accessories are missing again; back on her last winning mark, though.

12/1

6/1

  • Place: £2.50

Form: 265573 C

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Won twice last year, including over 6f here, and he's been placed on three occasions this season, most recently at Newcastle (1m, AW) 16 days ago; drops back to 7f with each-way claims.
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15th

9

(2)

14th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 218y

Class 5

19:50 Thirsk

Jesmond Dawn

9st 4lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Grant Tuer

Narrowly repelled Up The Jazz at Ripon (1m, good) but only fifth off this career-high mark (5lb rise) back there a month ago; he's been a bit up and down this season.

10/1

5th

7

(5)

18th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

16:25 Ripon

Jesmond Dawn

8st 8lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Grant Tuer

In good heart this season and he returned to winning ways over C&D (good) last Monday; a 5lb rise takes this 5yo to a career-high mark but he has a solid record here and could be firmly in the shake-up once more.

3/1

5/1

  • Place: £1.10

Form: 331332 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 10st 0lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Won at Doncaster (7f, good to soft) in July and he's been placed in three starts since, most recently when runner-up at Hamilton (6f, good to soft) three weeks ago behind a subsequent winner; should go well again.
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2nd

2

(9)

2nd Sep 2026

Soft

0m 6f 6y

Class 6

17:20 Hamilton

Lumenbourg

9st 9lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Julie Camacho

Gained his first 6f success when making all in an amateur riders' event at Carlisle in June; not so good since but this return to a Class 6 will be in his favour.

7/1

5th

7

(1)

23rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

16:15 Doncaster

Lumenbourg

9st 2lb

J: David Egan

T: Julie Camacho

Opened this year's account when making all in amateur riders' race at Carlisle (6f, good to soft) last month; creditable fourth over 6f here next time but below par back at Carlisle 19 days ago; former C&D winner but has yet to defy a mark this high.

8/1

6th

4

(1)

4th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 182y

Class 5

20:39 Carlisle

Lumenbourg

10st 7lb

J: Miss Amy Collier

T: Julie Camacho

Four-time winner who acts on most surfaces and was very consistent on turf (6f/7f) last term; opened this year's account when making all in amateur riders' race over C&D (good to soft) under Amy Collier last month; not far off that form when fourth off this mark a fortnight ago; should be thereabouts.

11/2

Form: 47610 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
4yo who made her debut in May and won a maiden handicap at Carlisle (7f, good to firm) last month; failed to beat a rival home having been caught wide at Haydock (7f, good) 19 days ago and needs to bounce back.
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3rd

3

(3)

23rd Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Believe In Lies

9st 9lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: David & Nicola Barron

Won on handicap debut at Carlisle (7f, good to firm) last August; been up and down since but she bounced back with a close third over C&D two weeks ago; did clear best of the hold-up performers in that race and she's a big player if she can back that up.

3/1

3rd

8

(9)

9th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

15:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

Believe In Lies

9st 5lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: David & Nicola Barron

Won a Carlisle maiden handicap (7f, good to firm) last August; not beaten far at Newcastle (1m, Tapeta) last month, but hasn't made the frame in three AW starts; others preferred.

12/1

3rd

5

(6)

13th Oct 2025

Good

1m 0f 208y

Class 5

13:52 Musselburgh

Believe In Lies

10st 9lb

J: Miss Alice Keighley

T: David & Nicola Barron

Form over 7f since handicapping features a win at Carlisle and creditable fourth at Redcar, both times shaping as if she'll be as effective back up in trip; could go well.

8/1

25/1

Form: 356400 C

Last run: 16 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Sole success came here over 1m in April off a mark 4lb higher than today but he's been well beaten in recent starts; now back on grass.
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10

(4)

17th Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

16:35 Redcar

Flamborough Head

8st 11lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Proved resurgent with keeping-on fifth over C&D last time; may ideally need a return to further but is attractively weighted; won off 5lb higher here (1m) in April.

8/1

5th

12

(12)

24th Sep 2025

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

17:10 Redcar

Flamborough Head

8st 11lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Sole success came here over 1m in April off a mark 4lb higher than today but he's been well beaten in recent starts; now back on grass.

25/1

10th

4

(2)

8th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:10 Newcastle (AW)

Flamborough Head

9st 5lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Sole success came at Ripon (1m, good) in April off 1lb higher mark but hasn't troubled the judge in recent starts; makes return to AW and needs to show improvement.

16/1

Form: 212145 D

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Won at Doncaster (7f, good to firm) in June and at Haydock (7f, good) in July; ran respectably at Wolverhampton (7f, AW) last month and holds claims now returned to turf.
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6

(6)

17th Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

16:35 Redcar

Sharon Curly

9st 8lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Richard Fahey

Solid spell featured two summer wins; no further progress since and finished behind two of today's rivals, albeit not entirely disgraced, over C&D most recently.

8/1

6th

6

(10)

24th Sep 2025

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

17:10 Redcar

Sharon Curly

9st 8lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard Fahey

Won at Doncaster (7f, good to firm) in June and at Haydock (7f, good) in July; ran respectably at Wolverhampton (7f, AW) last month and holds claims now returned to turf.

9/1

9

(7)

19th Aug 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

19:10 Wolverhampton (AW)

Sharon Curly

9st 4lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

Showed fair form in three 6f AW maidens at Newcastle; has improved since handicapping with wins at Doncaster (7f, good to firm) and Haydock (7f, good); below par when favourite back on AW last time but not without a chance.

4/1

Form: -29244

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
13-race maiden who was beaten only a nose by Wilde And Dandy at Doncaster (7f, good to firm) last month; two respectable runs since and now has the cheekpieces (worn last time) removed.
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3rd

2

(3)

20th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:54 Newcastle (AW)

Operation Gimcrack

9st 8lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Bryan Smart

Two AW wins earlier in the year and he was back at his best when second at Doncaster (7f, good to firm) 19 days ago; has his first 6f run since his racecourse debut today but it shouldn't be a problem; high on the list.

5/1

2nd

3

(11)

1st Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

16:50 Doncaster

Operation Gimcrack

9st 9lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Bryan Smart

Dual AW winner, including from this mark at Newcastle (7f) in February; is yet to win on turf (0-13) but was beaten a nose in this last year, and was returning from a ten-week break when sixth of ten at Redcar (7f; 50-1; beaten 10l) in June; others preferred.

14/1

6th

13

(14)

19th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

14:15 Redcar

Operation Gimcrack

9st 2lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Bryan Smart

Both wins came over this trip on the AW at the start of the year, but he has made the frame several times on turf; was found to be coughing after running poorly at Thirsk ten weeks ago; can go well fresh and not easily dismissed.

12/1

OUR TIP

Form: 676162 D

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Just held on to score at Doncaster (7f, good to firm) last month and did well to finish second at Chelmsford (7f, AW) since, considering he was slowly away; tendency to blow the start is a concern and he's unproven on ground slower than good.
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2nd

2

(10)

1st Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

17:25 Doncaster

Wilde And Dandy

9st 10lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Ivan Furtado

2-5 over C&D; scrambled home to justify favouritism from Operation Gimcrack (runs in first division) in this last year; placed numerous times since, including at Yarmouth (7f; 10-1) on penultimate start; slow start scuppered chance latest.

5/1

7th

6

(7)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

19:15 Doncaster

Wilde And Dandy

9st 4lb

J: Stevie Donohoe

T: Ivan Furtado

Both turf wins have been over C&D on good to firm, the latest last August; close third to a subsequent winner at Yarmouth last time (7f, good to firm) and has a fair chance here.

5/1

3rd

2

(8)

2nd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 3y

Class 6

17:25 Yarmouth

Wilde And Dandy

9st 13lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Ivan Furtado

Both wins on turf have been at Doncaster (7f) on good to firm; close third of 11 at Newcastle (7f, AW) in December but ran below his best when last seen 147 days ago; break may have done him some good.

14/1

Form: 3-3875

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 10lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Sole win came on soft ground at Thirsk in 2023; returned to form when fifth at Haydock (7f, good) 19 days ago, keeping on having been denied a clear run, and is one to be interested in having been dropped another 1lb.
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9th

3

(11)

30th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 3y

Class 6

16:35 Yarmouth

Gemini Star

9st 8lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Julia & Shelley Birkett

Creditable second on seasonal/stable debut at Thirsk (6f, good) in May, but not seen again until disappointing AW run last week (finished lame); could still have untapped potential over 7f but is not easy to predict.

10/1

12th

4

(14)

20th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:54 Newcastle (AW)

Gemini Star

9st 8lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Julia & Shelley Birkett

Modest strike-rate but she ran well on her seasonal and stable debut at Thirsk (6f, good), finishing second of 17; 2lb rise fair enough and she needs serious consideration.

6/1

2nd

5

(6)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:57 Thirsk

Gemini Star

9st 6lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Julia & Shelley Birkett

Won just one of her 19 starts for Alice Haynes but it came at this track (5f, soft); her best effort in 2025 came on seasonal return (6f, good to firm) and although she ended the campaign quietly it was over 7f and 1m; sold for 1,200gns in December; intriguing runner on stable debut.

12/1

33/1

Form: -87759

Last run: 20 days

W: 8st 9lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Runner-up over 1m here on soft ground last November but she's now 0-20 and was beaten 12l at Southwell (1m, AW) 20 days ago; cheekpieces replace blinkers; others preferred.
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11th

13

(2)

1st Sep 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:48 Ripon

Penny Ghent

9st 2lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Simon Whitaker

Landed back-to-back handicaps over C&D and at Beverley (8.5f) in May; recorded a good third of seven at Redcar (1m) last time so can't be dismissed.

10/1

3rd

3

(2)

29th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 219y

Class 6

16:50 Redcar

Penny Ghent

9st 7lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Simon Whitaker

Off the mark when making all at Ripon (1m, good) in May and followed up at Beverley (8.5f, good to firm) next time; faded into eighth of 11 at Doncaster (1m, good to firm) 11 days ago but may get an easier time of things in front this time.

7/1

8th

2

(5)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 213y

Class 6

20:25 Doncaster

Penny Ghent

9st 9lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Simon Whitaker

In good form, winning at Ripon (1m, good) and Beverley (8.5f, good to firm) before a decent third off this mark (10lb higher than second win) back at Beverley last time (8.5f, good to firm); should go well.

6/1

10/1

Form: 856014 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
All three turf wins over 7.5f at Beverley (all on good to firm), the most recent by a short head in July; fair effort on AW last time but he could do with the ground drying out now back on grass.
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2nd

7

(3)

27th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

18:30 Southwell (AW)

King Sharja

9st 5lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Just fair efforts on turf lately, but is 7lb lower than when winning over C&D in April last year and returns to the AW for the first time since beaten a head off 4lb higher back here in May; interesting.

5/1

6th

3

(3)

12th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 75y

Class 6

15:15 Beverley

King Sharja

9st 8lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

His three turf wins have come around here so that's a positive and twice finished second this year; possibilities back here from a handy draw.

11/2

5th

2

(6)

31st Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 6

19:55 Musselburgh

King Sharja

9st 9lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

His three turf wins have come around the right-hand turn at Beverley; twice a runner-up in May but his form has dipped twice since; has the ability to feature at this level.

6/1

Form: 333590 D

Last run: 76 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Sole win came at Wolverhampton (7f, AW) in December when trained by the Crisfords; failed to make an impact in his first two starts for this yard and he's undergone a second wind operation since running poorly at Carlisle in July; back up to 7f with cheekpieces added.
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10th

9

(9)

7th May 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Blue Seeker

9st 1lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Sole win from 17 starts came at Wolverhampton in 2024 when trained by his previous stable and he's mostly struggled since joining this yard; off for 168 days and is best watched unless the market speaks favourably.

20/1

8th

8

(9)

30th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Blue Seeker

9st 4lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Has dropped 11lb lower than when making a successful handicap debut at Wolverhampton (7f, Tapeta) last December, for a reason though and his last three starts (including two since a second wind op) were particularly poor; swaps cheekpieces for a hood.

33/1

Non-runners

Ey Up Its Jazz

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £56.00
Straight Forecast £40.34
Tricast £107.30
Trifecta £273.40

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Lumenbourg

Telegraph:

Ey Up Its Jazz

RP RATINGS:

Jesmond Dawn

The Star:

Sharon Curly

NEWMARKET:

Gemini Star

The Times:

Lumenbourg

The Guardian:

Lumenbourg

Daily Record:

Lumenbourg

POSTDATA:

Jesmond Dawn

D Express:

Jesmond Dawn

Daily Mail:

Ey Up Its Jazz

Daily Mirror:

Ey Up Its Jazz

The Sun:

Ey Up Its Jazz