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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5th

1

(2)

8th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 195y

Class 6

17:28 Carlisle

Rwenearlytheredad

9st 9lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

Had wind surgery prior to Ayr reappearance effort that seemed to be needed; gained most recent success off 4lb higher over C&D (good to soft) just over a year ago and looks interesting back here.

4/1

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

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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7th

10

(6)

30th Jul 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

17:10 Wolverhampton (AW)

Pearly Squirrel

9st 6lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: David Loughnane

Course regular who won over 7f in March; only 2lb higher and mainly running well in the meantime but, although she has run with credit over this far, there's a suspicion that a shorter trip suits her better.

4/1

4th

4

(9)

10th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

20:50 Chester

Pearly Squirrel

9st 10lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: David Loughnane

Third at Newbury (1m, good) on latest turf start in May and also ran well when filling same position at Wolverhampton (7f, AW) 12 days ago but wide draw makes things awkward here.

7/1

3rd

2

(4)

28th Jun 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

17:37 Wolverhampton (AW)

Pearly Squirrel

9st 8lb

J: William Pyle

T: David Loughnane

C&D win in March off 3lb lower and she ran a better race when third of 12 in a Class 5 over C&D 18 days later; up and down since but she can't be discounted.

11/2

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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4th

9

(7)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 213y

Class 6

20:25 Doncaster

Electric Lightning

9st 5lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Mark Walford

C&D winner off 1lb lower last July (good); best run this term when runner-up to a subsequent winner at Beverley last time (7.5f, good to firm; fifth has also won since); solid chance.

9/2

2nd

11

(10)

3rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 96y

Class 6

20:40 Beverley

Electric Lightning

8st 13lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Mark Walford

Off the same mark as for his sole win last summer, over 1m at Doncaster; however, this season hasn't started at all well.

20/1

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

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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Verdict Starting price

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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4th

3

(4)

17th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 212y

Class 6

15:15 Catterick

Good Karma

9st 10lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: John David Riches

In good form over 7f, winning at Wolverhampton in June and placed at Carlisle and Catterick since; Ethan Tindall takes off a handy 5lb; drop in trip not ideal but this looks likely to be run at a strong pace.

11/2

3rd

4

(3)

22nd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

15:10 Catterick

Good Karma

9st 11lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: John David Riches

Two good runs in June, winning at Wolverhampton (7f) and finishing a close second at Carlisle (7f, good) to a subsequent winner; a possible.

11/2

2nd

6

(6)

15th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 195y

Class 6

16:58 Carlisle

Good Karma

9st 4lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: John David Riches

Consistent on AW this year and was nudged up only 2lb for his win in refitted cheekpieces at Wolverhampton (7f) a fortnight ago; also suited by turf; respected.

7/2

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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6th

10

(6)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 213y

Class 6

20:25 Doncaster

Oscars Sister

9st 3lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Julie Camacho

Record of 1-21, the win in September 2022; fair fourth over 7f at Redcar two runs back, but not so good there next time (1m); others preferred.

14/1

8th

10

(3)

20th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 219y

Class 6

17:18 Redcar

Oscars Sister

9st 7lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Julie Camacho

Gained sole success in 2022 but her record over 7f at Redcar features two short-head defeats last term and a respectable fourth in latest outing; in the mix, provided she's as effective back at 1m.

7/1

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

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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4th

2

(4)

26th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 212y

Class 6

15:15 Catterick

Miss Willows

9st 8lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Simon Whitaker

Front-runner; all three wins have been over 7f, including two here (soft/good); went close at Beverley (7.5f, good) in June but didn't get home over 1m at Thirsk 12 days ago; chance if coping with the drop back to 6f.

17/2

8th

15

(13)

14th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 218y

Class 5

19:50 Thirsk

Miss Willows

8st 6lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Simon Whitaker

Ended last season with a win and suddenly back to form two months ago when a clear second at Beverley (extended 7f; good); however, she's far from certain to follow one good run with another.

25/1

2nd

1

(4)

16th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 96y

Class 6

19:30 Beverley

Miss Willows

9st 12lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Simon Whitaker

Ended last season with a success; however, two duck eggs this term help to reflect her inconsistency and leave a big doubt over her current form to boot.

25/1

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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7th

4

(7)

3rd Sep 2026

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 5

14:17 Newcastle (AW)

Mwafaq

9st 7lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Three-time winner this year, the most recent coming when narrowly holding off Amidst The Chaos at Doncaster (1m, good to firm) in July; did well to finish as close as he did at Lingfield (1m2f, AW) 12 days ago after his blindfold was removed late and has good claims if seeing out this stiffer 1m2f.

7/2

5th

8

(9)

22nd Aug 2026

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

17:10 Lingfield (AW)

Mwafaq

9st 2lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Progressive 4yo who landed his third win of the year, at Doncaster (1m, good to firm) last month in gritty fashion; no disgrace in going down by a neck at Hamilton (8.5f, good) three weeks ago and remains in top form; worth following on this step up in trip.

7/2

2nd

4

(9)

1st Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 68y

Class 5

20:30 Hamilton

Mwafaq

9st 12lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Progressive 4yo who scored over C&D (good to soft) in June before making it five wins in his last seven starts when overcoming interference to shade a close finish at Doncaster (1m, good to firm) four weeks ago; he and the second were clear of the rest on Town Moor so a 4lb rise may not stop him.

4/1

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

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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