October 04 / 17.05 Redcar

17.05

Good

Market Cross Jewellers Handicap (GBBPlus Race)

  • Prize money: £5234
  • 1m 5f 218y
  • Class 4
  • 7 runners
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Market Cross Jewellers Handicap (GBBPlus Race)

Runners: 7 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

7/1 (Won)

  • Win: £3.75
  • Place: £2.10

Form: 6339

Last run: 44 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Kicked off in three novice events, easily best run when 50-1 third at Kempton (1m3f, Polytrack) in July on third occasion; wore cheekpieces that day and again when beaten 15l on handicap debut at Newcastle (1m4f, Tapeta; 12-1) next time; new trip and unexposed, but questions to answer.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

5

(9)

20th Jun 2026

Good

1m 5f 26y

Class 2

14:53 Ayr

Peaky Blinder

9st 5lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Andrew Balding

Won at Redcar (1m6f, good to soft) last October on second handicap start and followed up on reappearance at Southwell (2m, AW) in April; tailed off in the Chester Cup (2m2f, good) since but showed signs of post-race ataxia; retains potential and could bounce back with a bold show.

13/2

14th

17

(2)

8th May 2026

Good

2m 2f 140y

Class 2

15:05 Chester

Peaky Blinder

8st 8lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Andrew Balding

4yo who has had just six races, on last two occasions winning well in handicaps at Redcar (1m6f, good to soft) in October and Southwell (slowly run 2m, AW; gelded) four weeks ago; raised another 6lb and substantially in class, but he's probably going places and is one for the shortlist.

8/1

4/1

  • Place: £2.30

Form: 346511 CD

Last run: 7 days

W: 8st 6lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
3yo who's had seven races, coming good with a C&D win (upped from 1m2f) on good ground last month and following up by a short head in another five-runner contest at Southwell (1m6f, AW; rallied well) 11 days later; raised another 1lb; may well have more to offer at 1m6f+.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

9

(4)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

2m 0f 56y

Class 4

16:20 York

Division Day

8st 8lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Brian Ellison

Four months off before winning a six-runner race at Doncaster (1m4f, good to firm) early last month; disappointing in a maiden hurdle (fourth at 10-11) 12 days later but remember also that he raised his game markedly when upped to 1m6f on Flat last autumn; this first 2m Flat assignment is interesting.

8/1

4th

4

17th Jun 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

15:15 Worcester

Division Day

10st 13lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Brian Ellison

Runner-up twice over hurdles at start of this year (2m/2m4f) and returned from break with Flat win this month (1m4f; RPR 69); seems versatile regarding ground and ought to be a tough nut to crack.

11/8

1st

3

(5)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 197y

Class 6

17:10 Doncaster

Division Day

9st 12lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Brian Ellison

Dual 1m6f Flat winner who has finished runner-up in novice/maiden hurdles (2m/2m4f) in his last two runs; returns after four months off but he's only 1lb higher than for his last win and it would be a positive if the forecast rain arrives; needs a close look back on the Flat.

5/2

25/1

Form: 0-5823

Last run: 8 days

W: 8st 11lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Close third at Haydock (1m6f) eight days ago was much his best form this season, but he's 2-51 overall and the last of those wins was in 2022; there's also the burden of being 8lb out of the handicap.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

6

(5)

14th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 3f 197y

Class 5

14:00 Doncaster

Red Derek

8st 9lb

J: Ben Ffrench Davis

T: Lisa Williamson

Veteran who has won only twice in 56 career starts and this season's fourths were remote; 2lb out of the weights.

14/1

4th

13

(11)

22nd May 2026

Soft

1m 2f 42y

Class 5

16:05 Haydock

Red Derek

8st 6lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Lisa Williamson

10yo who's 2-55, with last win in 2022; well handicapped on some 1m6f form last term and probably needed recent run, but whether he can be competitive at this trip nowadays remains to be seen.

25/1

4th

4

(3)

9th May 2026

Good

1m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:10 Nottingham

Red Derek

8st 7lb

J: Alfie Redman

T: Lisa Williamson

Only 2-54 and a long time has passed since that second success; well handicapped on some form over 1m6f last season but he was up and down last year and he doesn't have a great record when fresh; others preferred.

10/1

Form: 898131 CD

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Won in Class 6 on soft and good to soft last year but withdrawn from good to soft on Thursday; first six wins were 1m6f, including at Newmarket this August, and he travelled much the best at Ripon (2m) one week ago before scraping home in front; up 3lb but return to 1m6f is clearly no disincentive and two of his wins last year were separated by only five days; player.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7

(10)

11th Oct 2025

Good

2m 0f 56y

Class 4

16:30 York

The Crafty Mole

9st 5lb

J: David Nolan

T: David O’Meara

Won at Newmarket (1m6f, good to firm) in August and at Ripon (2m, good) last month, appearing to idle in front on the second occasion having travelled extremely well; stayed on for fourth at Redcar (1m6f, good to soft) subsequently and the return to 2m could be a strong positive; major player.

9/1

4th

1

(2)

4th Oct 2025

Good

1m 5f 218y

Class 4

17:05 Redcar

The Crafty Mole

9st 12lb

J: David Nolan

T: David O’Meara

Won in Class 6 on soft and good to soft last year but withdrawn from good to soft on Thursday; first six wins were 1m6f, including at Newmarket this August, and he travelled much the best at Ripon (2m) one week ago before scraping home in front; up 3lb but return to 1m6f is clearly no disincentive and two of his wins last year were separated by only five days; player.

5/2

OUR TIP

3/1

Form: 63-352 BF

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Plenty of ability but no win after six starts; hung badly left on reappearance in April and he was eased right down in July next time; gelded before 1m4f AW handicap at Lingfield one month ago, in which he nearly redeemed himself but hanging left again did not help; dam won at up to 1m6f and he may yet come good, but there are clearly risks.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

3

(1)

4th Oct 2025

Good

1m 5f 218y

Class 4

17:05 Redcar

Sourdough

9st 8lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Hughie Morrison

Plenty of ability but no win after six starts; hung badly left on reappearance in April and he was eased right down in July next time; gelded before 1m4f AW handicap at Lingfield one month ago, in which he nearly redeemed himself but hanging left again did not help; dam won at up to 1m6f and he may yet come good, but there are clearly risks.

3/1

2nd

4

(5)

4th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 4

15:40 Lingfield (AW)

Sourdough

9st 7lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Hughie Morrison

Has plenty of ability but he looked an awkward ride when third of nine at Nottingham (1m2f) in April and he was eased right down on handicap debut at Newbury (1m4f; 9-4) in July; gelded since and may yet redeem himself back on AW, having run well here in the past.

5/1

5th

5

(4)

18th Jul 2025

Good

1m 4f 0y

Class 4

17:20 Newbury

Sourdough

8st 11lb

J: David Egan

T: Hughie Morrison

Favourite for handicap/seasonal debut at Nottingham (1m2f, good) and improved his rating again in third of nine off this mark, but hanging badly left in the final 2f interfered with his effort; likely to stay and still has potential if he's been straightened out in his 100-day absence.

5/1

11/2

Form: 243763 D

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Thirsk (1m6f) last June was his only win in the last three years; has a career-low mark and some minor honours this term but others bring more pressing claims.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

4

(1)

14th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

15:48 Beverley

Kitsune Power

9st 8lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Hasn't won for more than two years, but sound effort when length second over C&D in May (good to firm); each-way chance.

8/1

10th

2

(1)

26th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

17:10 Newcastle (AW)

Kitsune Power

11st 1lb

J: Mr Thomas Easterby

T: Tim Easterby

No win since June 2024 off 15lb higher and he's never made much of an impact in his five AW races; he's still shown more than enough on turf this season to be considered, however.

11/2

Form: 428163

Last run: 43 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Won at Newmarket (1m4f, good to firm) in June with a first-time visor (replacing usual blinkers) but he was below form next time and tailed-off last of three on latest, both also at Newmarket; 1m6f is plausible but it's the gelding operation which seemingly needs to prompt a turnaround.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

11th

9

(6)

20th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

13:24 Newmarket (July)

Atlantic Sunset

9st 2lb

J: Megan Smith

T: Micky Fenton

Visored for the first time when scoring here (1m4f, good to firm) last June for his previous yard, but he hasn't beaten a rival in two starts for this stable; takes a marked drop in trip from plummeting mark in added cheekpieces so worth a cursory market glance; would be a first winner on her third ride for Megan Smith.

50/1

8th

7

(9)

19th May 2026

Good

1m 3f 133y

Class 5

14:10 Lingfield

Atlantic Sunset

9st 3lb

J: Grace McEntee

T: Micky Fenton

Visored for the first time when scoring at Newmarket (1m4f, good to firm) last June for his previous yard, but he was well beaten on his yard debut at Yarmouth three weeks ago; others preferred.

25/1

4th

1

(4)

28th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 104y

Class 5

15:57 Yarmouth

Atlantic Sunset

9st 6lb

J: Grace McEntee

T: Micky Fenton

1-14 for Charlie Johnston, the win coming off 7lb higher at Newmarket last summer (1m4f); that was in a new visor and he struggled afterwards, including in blinkers that are now reapplied; joined this yard for 1,000gns.

16/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £16.30
Straight Forecast £15.49
Trifecta £225.20

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Division Day

LAMBOURN:

Sourdough

Daily Mail:

The Crafty Mole

POSTDATA:

Kitsune Power

The Times:

Peaky Blinder

RP RATINGS:

Division Day

D Express:

Division Day

Daily Mirror:

Division Day

The Star:

Division Day

Daily Record:

Division Day

Telegraph:

Sourdough

The Sun:

The Crafty Mole

The Guardian:

Kitsune Power