October 04 / 16.30 Redcar

16.30

Good

Marske Fabrications & Engineering Straight-Mile Series Final Handicap

  • Prize money: £20616
  • 0m 7f 219y
  • Class 2
  • 13 runners
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Marske Fabrications & Engineering Straight-Mile Series Final Handicap

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

OUR TIP

Form: 323137

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Mostly creditable efforts in 2025 and he won at Thirsk (7f, good to firm) in August; Chester's extended 1m2f possibly stretched his stamina last time; could bounce back but as a 7yo he's more exposed than some of these.
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1

(8)

4th Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 219y

Class 2

16:30 Redcar

Rhythm Master

9st 12lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Geoffrey Harker

Mostly creditable efforts in 2025 and he won at Thirsk (7f, good to firm) in August; Chester's extended 1m2f possibly stretched his stamina last time; could bounce back but as a 7yo he's more exposed than some of these.

10/1

7th

3

(2)

13th Sep 2025

Good

1m 2f 70y

Class 3

16:00 Chester

Rhythm Master

9st 8lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Geoffrey Harker

Modest strike-rate of 3-37 but his last win was at Thirsk (7f) last month and he ran another good race when a close third at Newmarket (1m) last time; now goes into unknown territory at this trip but he ran well over 1m1f in July and he's not ruled out; acts on good to firm and good to soft.

9/1

Form: 0P6421 C

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Right back to form under William Pyle on his last two starts, finishing second to Double Parked over C&D before winning over 1m2f here 18 days ago; handles good to firm and soft ground and should be thereabouts.
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2

(1)

4th Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 219y

Class 2

16:30 Redcar

Deboras Dream

9st 6lb

J: William Pyle

T: Jennie Candlish

Right back to form under William Pyle on his last two starts, finishing second to Double Parked over C&D before winning over 1m2f here 18 days ago; handles good to firm and soft ground and should be thereabouts.

11/2

1st

4

(6)

16th Sep 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 1y

Class 4

17:05 Redcar

Deboras Dream

9st 9lb

J: William Pyle

T: Jennie Candlish

His last win was 14 months ago but he responded well to cheekpieces when going close off a reduced mark here (1m, good to firm) last month; kept on well in that race and he's respected off only 1lb higher on this step back up in trip.

11/2

1

(4)

23rd Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 219y

Class 4

19:00 Redcar

Deboras Dream

9st 12lb

J: William Pyle

T: Jennie Candlish

Slipped down the weights and he wasn't beaten far in a Class 4 at Windsor six weeks ago; tongue-tie worn there now left off and new cheekpieces are deployed; one to consider.

8/1

Form: 69-425 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Hasn't been long with David O'Meara and he's knocking at the door, beaten 1l or less when second at York and fifth at Southwell, both over 1m; may still have some untapped potential and he's high on the list.
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1st

5

(7)

19th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 219y

Class 5

15:33 Redcar

Rajapour

9st 9lb

J: Mark Winn

T: David O’Meara

It's now 13 starts since his last success but he comes here in good form, challenging wide when fourth of nine in 1m handicap at Pontefract 12 days ago; weighted to go well eased 1lb.

4/1

4th

3

(5)

7th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 6y

Class 5

16:18 Pontefract

Rajapour

9st 13lb

J: Mark Winn

T: David O’Meara

Has made the frame a few times this year including off higher marks, but is just 1-24 since joining this yard; others more compelling.

10/1

9th

14

(17)

24th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 173y

Class 4

16:35 Carlisle

Rajapour

9st 5lb

J: Mark Winn

T: David O’Meara

Sole win since joining this yard came in a first-time visor at Wolverhampton (8.5f, AW) in December and he's ran some good races since the cheekpieces went on; didn't get the best of passages at Wetherby (1m, good to firm) nine days ago and can be treated as if still in form; up in grade but could go well.

14/1

12/1

Form: 522470 D

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 3lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Runner-up eight times since his last win in June 2024; had no luck in running at Newcastle last Sunday but there were no obvious excuses at Ayr the time before.
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3rd

6

(2)

16th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 218y

Class 5

16:45 Thirsk

Barley

9st 2lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

Three-time winner, the most recent coming at Carlisle (1m, good to firm) in June 2024; placed in each of his last four starts, albeit he was below his best last time, and once again has an each-way chance.

7/2

3rd

7

(1)

4th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 173y

Class 4

19:09 Carlisle

Barley

9st 0lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Tim Easterby

Last of his three wins came over C&D (good to firm) just over two years ago but he arrives off the back of three solid placed efforts, including when second over C&D ten days ago; mark is creeping back up but he needs considering.

9/4

2nd

7

(6)

24th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 173y

Class 4

15:30 Carlisle

Barley

9st 7lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Four runs here have yielded two seconds and a win in this race in 2024; down the field in last year's renewal but after some modest efforts he's rediscovered his level of late, going close at Hamilton last month and finishing a close third at Ripon three weeks ago; yard going well and he's in the mix again.

9/2

Form: 414463 D

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Fourth in this race 12 months ago and arrives in decent form after a never-nearer third at Newcastle last week; holds no secrets from the handicapper but has reasonable each-way claims.
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4th

7

(5)

5th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

17:00 Ayr

Leadenhall

9st 5lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Tim Easterby

In-form 6yo who scored at Nottingham in May/June and ran well when favourite for the Carlisle Bell most recently; revised mark has kicked in but he defied it last summer; solid chance.

8/1

2nd

13

(13)

24th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 173y

Class 4

16:35 Carlisle

Leadenhall

9st 5lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Tim Easterby

Creditable sixth of 16 at York (1m1f, good) before winning at Nottingham (8.5f, good) under Jake Dickson four days ago, making it two wins from his last three starts; escapes a penalty for that success and can't be dismissed.

8/1

1st

4

(1)

20th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 75y

Class 4

18:35 Nottingham

Leadenhall

9st 6lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Tim Easterby

Recorded his fourth win when scoring over C&D (good) last month and he backed that up with a creditable sixth in a big field at York (1m1f, good); remains feasibly treated on his best form and he's in the mix back at this track.

13/2

Form: 847523

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Raced alone part of way when fifth to Double Parked here in August on stable debut; ran well next time and 1m2f may have stretched her stamina at Ayr 16 days ago; like Rajapour, she may have more to offer for this yard.
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4th

4

(6)

20th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:00 Ayr

Donna Nook

9st 6lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Ended a losing run when beating 11 rivals at Ripon (1m, good) last month; respectable efforts since without suggesting she was ahead of her mark.

6/1

4th

1

(3)

8th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

16:30 Catterick

Donna Nook

10st 2lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Ended a losing run when winning a 1m handicap at Ripon last month; fair fourth at Carlisle (7f, good to firm) two weeks ago; should give her running but one or more of the 3yos may have her measure.

6/1

4th

2

(2)

24th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 195y

Class 4

17:35 Carlisle

Donna Nook

9st 5lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Took 17 goes to strike for this yard but it all came together at Ripon (1m, good) three weeks ago; will need extra up 3lb but that was the first time she sported this headgear combination and today's stiff 7f is probably not a problem.

6/1

Form: 311770 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 1lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
In prime form in July, winning twice (7f/1m) at Ayr, but the wheels seem to have come off since and he beat only one home on the same course last time; others preferred.
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7

(6)

4th Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 219y

Class 2

16:30 Redcar

Boy Douglas

9st 1lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

In prime form in July, winning twice (7f/1m) at Ayr, but the wheels seem to have come off since and he beat only one home on the same course last time; others preferred.

16/1

10th

2

(13)

20th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 50y

Class 4

16:40 Ayr

Boy Douglas

9st 12lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Back in prime form in July, winning twice here (1m/7f), but two slightly disappointing efforts have followed and he probably needs to rebound with a career-best performance; effective on all ground.

9/1

7th

4

(5)

6th Sep 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:35 Thirsk

Boy Douglas

9st 9lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Michael Dods

Effective on fast and heavy ground; got back in the groove when winning twice at Ayr (1m/7f) in July but he was disappointing in hat-trick bid there last month; bit to prove again after that and he needs to bounce back near best.

9/1

Form: 013218 CD

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Progressive 3yo; loves Redcar and extended his unbeaten record here when making all over C&D in August, from Debora's Dream who went one better next time; wasn't beaten far in a big field at York on latest start and almost certainly remains in form; may still have untapped potential; big shout.
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1st

4

(3)

27th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 56y

Class 4

16:50 York

Double Parked

11st 2lb

J: Mr Thomas Easterby

T: Tim Easterby

Appeared to be found wanting for stamina over C&D two runs back but that was a warm handicap and he's since gone down narrowly in a Class 3 over 1m at Redcar (good; new tongue-tie), where he wasn't stopping; races up with the pace and firmly in the reckoning.

8/1

3rd

9

(12)

19th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 219y

Class 3

15:25 Redcar

Double Parked

9st 6lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Tim Easterby

Found 1m2f too far at York five weeks ago but the return here is a positive given his course record (111373); still 3lb above his last winning mark but holds each-way claims with a tongue-tie given a go.

10/1

12th

15

(14)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 56y

Class 2

14:55 York

Double Parked

8st 7lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Tim Easterby

Prominent-racer who won twice during last season's 3yo campaign (1m, good to soft/good to firm) and returned to form when third at Redcar (1m, good) last Thursday on his second start of the season; it's possible this new trip will be within range and he has an each-way shout if seeing it out.

25/1

Form: 250255 D

Last run: 6 days

W: 8st 11lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Sole win came in 2022 and he wasn't at his best when fifth at Newcastle last time (split Leadenhall and Barley); his yard has more obvious claims with the in-form Jez Bomb, but this one was a good second over C&D in August and can't be discounted completely.
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2nd

13

(11)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 213y

Class 4

19:30 Doncaster

Mr Mistoffelees

8st 12lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Sam England

On dangerous mark but he's finished down the field in three runs this term and is now 0-12 in Flat turf events; others preferred.

25/1

5th

7

(2)

20th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

15:42 Ayr

Mr Mistoffelees

9st 5lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Sam England

Often ran well last year, including on turf, and won at Newcastle (1m, AW) in October; however, he's finished down the field on both outings this season; he may be of greater interest when the blinkers return.

25/1

7th

9

(8)

7th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 219y

Class 3

19:20 Redcar

Mr Mistoffelees

8st 11lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Sam England

In good form in blinkers towards the end of last year, winning at Newcastle (1m, AW) in October; however, he has a poor strike-rate and wasn't at his best in cheekpieces at Newcastle (1m, AW) six weeks ago following a break; cheekpieces remain on today.

14/1

Form: 148466 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 8st 6lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Goes well at Pontefract (three wins) but he was only sixth of nine there last time and some of his stablemates look higher up the pecking order.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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1st

3

(8)

17th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 6y

Class 6

20:52 Pontefract

Mount King

9st 11lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

A dual C&D winner in 2025; yet to hit top form this season but took a step back in the right direction with fifth of nine over C&D ten days ago; blinkers replace usual cheekpieces here and not out of things.

7/1

5th

9

(8)

7th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 6y

Class 5

16:18 Pontefract

Mount King

9st 3lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Three of his four wins have come over C&D and is 5lb lower than for the latest a year ago; well beaten in his last two visits, though, so has something to prove.

16/1

6th

4

(5)

21st Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 6y

Class 5

16:35 Pontefract

Mount King

9st 13lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Three of his four wins have come over C&D (from 11 visits to Pontefract) and latest was off 3lb higher last July; he therefore cannot be comfortably dismissed despite being well held on all three starts (two here) this term.

12/1

11/2

Form: 631132 C BF

Last run: 18 days

W: 8st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Proving a model of consistency and he's better than ever of late as well, winning at Doncaster and Thirsk (both 1m) in the summer and running a cracker despite meeting trouble when second of 13 over C&D 18 days ago; soft ground would be an unknown (all four wins on good or firmer) but otherwise he has plenty in his favour.
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2nd

3

(6)

17th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 6y

Class 4

19:42 Pontefract

Jez Bomb

9st 5lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Sam England

Often slowly away but not so when gaining a first success of 2026 in seven-runner handicap over C&D 18 days ago; up 3lb but still not out of things.

3/1

1st

7

(3)

29th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 6y

Class 4

16:00 Pontefract

Jez Bomb

9st 5lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Sam England

Eight-time winner; has come up well short in big fields at York a couple of times of late; otherwise a consistent sort and has frame possibilities off current mark in this scenario.

13/2

9th

11

(10)

12th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 56y

Class 4

17:18 York

Jez Bomb

9st 3lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Sam England

Won four races from 1m-1m2f last season, including two on fast ground; well beaten over 1m4f here in May, but bounced back with a sound fourth at Carlisle last time (1m, good to firm); on a fair mark now.

14/1

20/1

Form: 515660 CD

Last run: 20 days

W: 8st 4lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Showed his liking for Redcar with C&D wins in June and July; things haven't gone to plan since but he met trouble here in August and a heavy defeat last time came in the Legends race at Doncaster; not inconceivable he'll bounce back.
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8th

7

(5)

3rd Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:10 Ripon

Eeetee

9st 5lb

J: Gianluca Sanna

T: John Wainwright

Two wins at Redcar (1m, good to firm/good to soft) last summer, the latest off today's mark; however, it was a tame end to the season and this 8yo needs to get back on track on his reappearance.

50/1

9

(1)

23rd Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Eeetee

9st 4lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: John Wainwright

Has gained all wins on turf, mostly at Redcar; has gone off the boil since last success and this return to AW seems unlikely to help, with record in this sphere far from solid.

20/1

Form: 134144 CD

Last run: 8 days

W: 8st 4lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Hardy veteran with 12 wins to his name; two of them came this term, at Beverley (1m2f, good to firm) and Carlisle (1m, soft); only 3lb higher than for the second success but this race is more competitive.
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1st

6

(5)

18th Jul 2026

Good

1m 1f 170y

Class 4

15:53 Ripon

Poets Dawn

9st 2lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

11yo who has been up and down this season but has won twice, including over C&D (good), and he ran pretty well when third here (1m, good) last time; finished third in this last year and he could give a good account.

7/1

3rd

4

(6)

6th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:09 Ripon

Poets Dawn

9st 6lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Veteran whose 2026 wins at Ripon (1m2f) and Musselburgh (1m1f) show that he retains plenty of vitality; form dipped when back at this venue last time, so needs to rebound.

8/1

6th

3

(5)

18th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 1f 170y

Class 5

14:50 Ripon

Poets Dawn

9st 9lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

Best when allowed to dominate, so this track suits his style of running; two wins already this year, here and at Musselburgh (1m1f); sits 3lb above his last winning mark, but still posted a creditable effort in a stronger race than this at York (sixth of 18; 28-1) last week.

7/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £42.00
Straight Forecast £43.86
Tricast £125.08
Trifecta £181.80

Selections

The Guardian:

Jez Bomb

POSTDATA:

Debora's Dream

SPOTLIGHT:

Double Parked

The Times:

Donna Nook

RP RATINGS:

Rajapour

Telegraph:

Mr Mistoffelees

TOPSPEED:

Barley

D Express:

Double Parked

Daily Mail:

Jez Bomb

Daily Mirror:

Jez Bomb

Daily Record:

Jez Bomb

The Sun:

Debora's Dream

The Star:

Debora's Dream