September 24 / 17.45 Redcar

17.45

Soft

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  • 0m 7f 0y
  • Class 6
  • 11 runners
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Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

Form: 178678 C

Last run: 8 days

W: 10st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Mainly below his best since winning at Carlisle (7f, good to soft; first-time tongue-tie) in May, including when well beaten with blinkers applied (retained) here over 1m eight days ago; back to 7f.
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6th

8

(4)

20th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 50y

Class 5

16:42 Ayr

Rwenearlytheredad

9st 1lb

J: Harry Smith

T: Declan Carroll

His form went the wrong way after he made a winning reappearance at Carlisle last May but he returns having had wind surgery and the break may have helped; 2lb lower than when last successful and could be involved.

9/1

8th

4

(10)

4th Oct 2025

Good

1m 2f 1y

Class 5

14:46 Redcar

Rwenearlytheredad

9st 7lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

Made virtually all off 1lb higher on seasonal debut at Carlisle (7f, good to soft) in May but not really firing on all cylinders since (six more runs) and has stamina to prove on first venture beyond 1m.

10/1

1

(10)

24th Sep 2025

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

17:45 Redcar

Rwenearlytheredad

10st 0lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

Mainly below his best since winning at Carlisle (7f, good to soft; first-time tongue-tie) in May, including when well beaten with blinkers applied (retained) here over 1m eight days ago; back to 7f.

9/1

Form: 472460

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 13lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Sole win from 25 starts came in a novice at Southwell in December 2023; ran well when fourth there last month but he needs to bounce back from two disappointing runs since; blinkers now replace cheekpieces.
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3

(2)

17th Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

16:35 Redcar

Leap Day

9st 9lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Has lost his form since a consistent spell and still has a poor strike-rate, with sole success in 2023; no certainty to take advantage of his reduced mark.

12/1

7th

9

(9)

28th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

14:45 Newcastle (AW)

Leap Day

9st 4lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Tim Easterby

Just one win from 26 starts and he hasn't been firing on all cylinders of late, including when fitted with blinkers at Redcar on Wednesday; full revival required.

14/1

2

(6)

24th Sep 2025

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

17:45 Redcar

Leap Day

9st 13lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Sole win from 25 starts came in a novice at Southwell in December 2023; ran well when fourth there last month but he needs to bounce back from two disappointing runs since; blinkers now replace cheekpieces.

12/1

OUR TIP

Form: 166303 D

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Off the mark in first-time cheekpieces at Doncaster (7f, good to firm) in July; bounced back from a lesser effort when third of 11 at Thirsk (1m, soft; reapplied tongue-tie) nine days ago; drop back to 7f shouldn't be an issue.
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5th

3

(3)

1st Jun 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Pearly Squirrel

9st 10lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: David Loughnane

Both wins over 7f, the second here in March; good third to a subsequent winner at Newbury (1m, good) last time but not sure this step up in trip will suit as she can pull hard.

14/1

3rd

8

(8)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

14:08 Newbury

Pearly Squirrel

9st 4lb

J: Alexandra Egan

T: David Loughnane

AW scorer for current stable but form dipped sharply returned to turf last time, despite being previously effective in this sphere; similar type to Dark Rosa.

14/1

12th

12

(4)

24th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

14:15 Doncaster

Pearly Squirrel

9st 7lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: David Loughnane

C&D (good to firm; first-time cheekpieces) winner in July who also won 7f handicap (AW; no headgear) in March; missed the break (not for the first time) a fortnight ago but otherwise could have a say back on turf.

9/1

Form: 89-615

Last run: 44 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Can race freely, just as he did when making all at Doncaster (1m, good) in July; weakened into fifth at Ayr (7f, good) 44 days ago and now has the hood applied.
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10th

13

(10)

18th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 219y

Class 5

14:40 Redcar

Electric Lightning

8st 11lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Mark Walford

Gained last summer's breakthrough win over 1m and remains unexposed over this trip but finished down the field here (7f) on last month's reappearance and needs that run to have brought him on.

12/1

10th

3

(7)

20th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

15:12 Redcar

Electric Lightning

9st 8lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Mark Walford

Well beaten last October when last seen but on heavy ground; prior to that he was a close fourth over C&D and this lightly raced 5yo reappears with his trainer (who runs two) among the winners; could be involved.

9/1

6

(2)

9th Oct 2025

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

16:30 Ayr

Electric Lightning

9st 10lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Mark Walford

Won at Doncaster (1m, good) in July and bounced back from lesser run here (7f, good) with staying-on fourth at Redcar (7f, good to soft) in a first-time hood (retained); this lightly raced 4yo could have more to offer now back up to 1m, provided the ground suits (unproven on soft/heavy).

11/2

Form: 9-6507

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Eight-race maiden who was beaten around 2l when fifth of eight at Windsor (1m, good to firm) in July but she's yet to match that level in two starts on AW since; back on turf on this drop back to 7f.
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1st

2

(2)

21st Feb 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Fast Bullet

9st 8lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Ismail Mohammed

Well handicapped on her best form but she's still a maiden after 11 starts and has not finished closer than fifth in eight handicaps (7f/1m); others preferred

20/1

5th

6

(3)

22nd Jan 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

13:40 Southwell (AW)

Fast Bullet

9st 6lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Ismail Mohammed

Still a maiden and not particularly solid on her handicap form; however, posted best novice effort in sole C&D attempt; return to this scenario is the angle with her.

12/1

Form: 8-8154 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Returned from a six-month break to score at Thirsk (7f, good to soft) in July; lesser effort here over 1m next time (sole start for Barry Murtagh) but he was a respectable fourth at Catterick (7f, good) 15 days ago on his first start since rejoining this stable; has claims.
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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

4th

8

(1)

17th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

14:08 Wolverhampton (AW)

Good Karma

9st 4lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: John David Riches

Went close here (7f) on his penultimate run but he's not easy to predict and was well held when favourite at Thirsk (7f, good) last Friday; needs to step up again after that and all of his three wins have been over 7f; first-time visor.

15/2

7th

8

(4)

10th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

17:35 Thirsk

Good Karma

9st 8lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: John David Riches

Three-time winner and has been shaping as though his turn could be near once more, going down narrowly the last twice at Wolverhampton (7f); can race keenly but if getting some cover from stall 4 he should be on the scene.

13/2

Form: 0-3200 D

Last run: 68 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Sole win from 17 starts came at Haydock in 2022; placed over C&D on her first two outings this year and she would have a chance on those pieces of form, but she's been well beaten in two starts since, including when last seen 68 days ago; return to this track may be a positive.
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4th

7

(9)

25th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

14:57 Redcar

Oscars Sister

9st 6lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Julie Camacho

On a long losing run; has a fair record here, is suited by 7f and fast ground and is likely to come on for her reappearance run at Doncaster (7f, good to firm) earlier in the month.

7/1

8th

10

(7)

2nd May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

20:02 Doncaster

Oscars Sister

8st 12lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Julie Camacho

Without a win since 2022 but she has gone well fresh so can't be totally dismissed on her seasonal return; yard also runs Lumenbourg.

16/1

Form: 479184 CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Can front-run; made all at Ayr (7f, soft) in July but he failed to back that up at that same track next time; fair fourth having dictated the gallop at Hamilton (8.5f, good to soft) three weeks ago and now returns to 7f.
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9

(8)

24th Sep 2025

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

17:45 Redcar

Darbucks

9st 5lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Christopher Kellett

Can front-run; made all at Ayr (7f, soft) in July but he failed to back that up at that same track next time; fair fourth having dictated the gallop at Hamilton (8.5f, good to soft) three weeks ago and now returns to 7f.

6/1

4th

2

(7)

3rd Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 0f 68y

Class 6

19:15 Hamilton

Darbucks

9st 9lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Christopher Kellett

Three wins from his last nine starts, the latest at Ayr (7f, soft) in July, and he can't be discounted; however, good runs have been in the minority this year and it's been a long time since he won beyond 7f.

7/1

8th

6

(6)

21st Jul 2025

Good

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

15:00 Ayr

Darbucks

9st 11lb

J: David Allan

T: Christopher Kellett

Enhanced his good form figures here with a narrow success over this trip 15 days ago when the ground was soft; overcame a wide draw that day; must have a chance.

9/2

Form: 105975 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 3lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Often front-runner; has gained both of her wins over 7f at Catterick (good/soft), most recently in April off a mark 5lb lower than today; beaten 3l when fifth there last time but she faces competition for the lead today.
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10th

13

(3)

3rd Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:42 Ripon

Miss Willows

8st 5lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Simon Whitaker

Made all, scrambling home at Redcar (7f, Class 6, good to soft; from 3lb lower) last September; showed that same speed before weakening on seasonal reappearance at Thirsk (7f, good; 11th of 14; 25-1) in April; has a tricky draw to navigate, unless electing to go far side.

33/1

11th

10

(8)

10th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

17:35 Thirsk

Miss Willows

9st 6lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Simon Whitaker

Bookended last season with wins, the latest by a short head over this far at Redcar; never won off this high a mark.

12/1

12/1

Form: 386456

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Nine-race maiden whose best effort came when third here over 1m in April (good to firm); below his best at Newcastle (7f, AW) last time following a 50-day break and now returns to turf.
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2nd

3

(8)

20th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:15 Ayr

Mwafaq

9st 11lb

J: Alfie Redman

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Completed a hat-trick when narrowly prevailing at Thirsk (7f, good) and his chance was compromised at Southwell by a wide trip; remains of interest, and he stays 1m.

4/1

5th

4

(9)

23rd Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Mwafaq

9st 6lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Won two 7f handicaps at Wolverhampton in October and completed the hat-trick when winning on his return at Thirsk (7f, good) 13 days ago; can remain competitive back on the AW following a 2lb rise.

3/1

1st

1

(12)

10th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

17:35 Thirsk

Mwafaq

9st 9lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Lost his first ten races but won his last two, 7f handicaps at Wolverhampton in October (under Ethan Tindall); seems as effective on grass and just a question of how fit he'll be after his break; mark remains workable; not drawn great.

10/1

Form: 453217

Last run: 43 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Off the mark at the 11th attempt when making all in a classified event at Thirsk (1m, good to soft) in July but he was never better than midfield in a handicap at Carlisle (7f, good) 43 days ago.
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9

(1)

14th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Harry Palmer

9st 3lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

Got off the mark in a classified at Thirsk in July over today's distance but found out back in a couple of handicaps over 7f since; back on AW over a mile but has something to prove.

20/1

12

(5)

24th Sep 2025

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

17:45 Redcar

Harry Palmer

8st 12lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Kevin Ryan

Off the mark at the 11th attempt when making all in a classified event at Thirsk (1m, good to soft) in July but he was never better than midfield in a handicap at Carlisle (7f, good) 43 days ago.

11/1

11

(8)

12th Aug 2025

Good

0m 6f 195y

Class 6

16:25 Carlisle

Harry Palmer

8st 11lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Kevin Ryan

Off the mark at the 11th attempt when making all in a 1m classified event at Thirsk four weeks ago (good to soft); return to 7f should be fine but he will need more to follow up in this stronger event.

9/2

Non-runners

Homer Stokes

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £197.50
Straight Forecast £141.10
Tricast £893.01
Trifecta £1760.20

Selections

The Times:

Pearly Squirrel

D Express:

Mwafaq

RP RATINGS:

Darbucks

NEWMARKET:

Fast Bullet

SPOTLIGHT:

Oscar's Sister

Daily Mirror:

Mwafaq

The Star:

Mwafaq

Telegraph:

Pearly Squirrel

The Guardian:

Pearly Squirrel

The Sun:

Pearly Squirrel

Daily Record:

Pearly Squirrel

POSTDATA:

Darbucks

Daily Mail:

Darbucks