October 04 / 17.37 Redcar

17.37

Good

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  • Prize money: £5234
  • 0m 5f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 10 runners
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Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

8/1 (Won)

  • Win: £6.50
  • Place: £1.60

Form: 439842 D

Last run: 7 days

W: 8st 13lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Legendary sprinter whose 17 wins include five at Chester and seven at York (having his first run at Redcar today); good second at Ripon seven days ago and he's in the mix again off just 1lb higher.
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9th

8

(10)

13th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 15y

Class 3

16:00 Chester

Copper Knight

9st 3lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Veteran with 19 wins on his CV, including three editions of this race and a narrow success at Beverley (5f, good to soft) last month; drawn on the outside today and doesn't have much margin for error off this mark but it won't be a surprise if he gives this a good shot.

14/1

6th

6

(2)

31st May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

16:45 Thirsk

Copper Knight

9st 5lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Tim Easterby

Grand old veteran who can be forgiven his defeat in a Class 2 at York last time, having won at this level the time before at Beverley (2lb lower); had 119 races and yet this is his first visit here.

16/1

18th

18

(4)

14th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

14:20 York

Copper Knight

8st 6lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Tim Easterby

Hugely admirable 12yo whose seven York wins include this race in 2019 and 2021, and he built upon last month's reappearance second at Ripon (5f, good) to win at Beverley (5f, good to soft) ten days ago; however, there's a suspicion he may find a big-field Class 2 such as this too hot nowadays.

20/1

OUR TIP

13/2

  • Place: £3.60

Form: 205022 D

Last run: 38 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Raced only at 5f; second in the 3yo Dash at Epsom in June and also at Musselburgh and Catterick (wore cheekpieces) on his last two starts; unraced on ground softer than good but so plenty of rain would raise questions but otherwise he has plenty in his favour.
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3rd

3

(10)

6th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

15:15 Epsom

Lexington Blitz

9st 10lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Robert Cowell

Picked off late in the 3yo Dash 12 months ago; gelded prior to his seasonal return and he has run well on both starts in 2026, following his close third at Musselburgh with an impressive win at Goodwood five weeks ago (5f, good); a 9lb rise asks a stiffer question but he is progressive.

6/1

1st

10

(2)

1st May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

15:15 Goodwood

Lexington Blitz

8st 7lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Robert Cowell

Gained a deserved success at Catterick (5f) in October and resumed from five months off with a good third of 14 in 5f Musselburgh handicap 27 days ago; a likely player off an unchanged mark.

4/1

6/1

  • Place: £2.60

Form: 346544 D

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Gained two 5f wins (including on good to soft) for George Scott as a 2yo, and two recent fourth places for his new yard should have put him spot-on for this; the tongue-strap returns for the first time for this stable and he could be ready to strike with Warren Fentiman claiming a handy 5lb.
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7th

5

(9)

11th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 127y

Class 4

15:18 Chester

Mission Command

9st 7lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Jennie Candlish

Ended a long losing run when scoring over 7f here (good to soft) last month but he wasn't in the same form at Epsom last week; has bit to prove again after that and he hasn't had much luck with the draw.

14/1

7th

6

(7)

1st Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 3y

Class 4

20:42 Epsom

Mission Command

9st 7lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Jennie Candlish

Largely in decent nick this season, snapping a losing run at Chester (7f, good to soft) 19 days ago in this refitted headgear combination; retains handicapping scope off 5lb higher.

11/4

1st

9

(6)

12th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 1y

Class 4

13:30 Chester

Mission Command

10st 7lb

J: Miss Amy Milburn

T: Jennie Candlish

Winless since 2024 but largely in decent nick this season until tried visored when fourth of five at Lingfield (6f) 13 days ago; tongue strap/cheekpieces are refitted here and he's the sort to bounce back.

12/1

Form: 652224 D BF

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 3lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Not as good as he once was but that's reflected in his mark and he has been knocking at the door, fading when fourth at Southwell 11 days ago; runner-up on his only previous outing here; makes each-way appeal.
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8th

3

(6)

5th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 3

16:15 Southwell (AW)

Alligator Alley

9st 4lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Ruth Carr

9yo who was well beaten at 33-1 at Redcar a fortnight ago; however, he may have needed that first run since January and he completed an AW hat-trick late last year, the first leg coming over this C&D; he's won here three times and could bounce back with a bold show returned to Southwell.

10/1

9th

2

(9)

20th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

16:00 Redcar

Alligator Alley

9st 5lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Ruth Carr

Enjoyed a terrific spell on AW at the end of 2025, winning four times; given a break since a lesser effort behind Spring Is Sprung at Southwell in January; runner-up in this race last year but off 14lb lower.

25/1

2

(9)

18th Nov 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

19:45 Newcastle (AW)

Alligator Alley

9st 9lb

J: William Pyle

T: Ruth Carr

Has only managed to win two of his last 31 starts, though he got it right when recording his second C&D success last month (four of these behind); had excuses back here last time (blindfold removed late) and he's a big player if things pan out right this time.

4/1

13/2

Form: 2118 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Made all for two short-odds wins at Ripon (6f/5f) in the summer, but was then only eighth of ten on handicap debut at Newmarket (6f; raced freely and faded) two weeks ago; hard to pin down at present but he's still low mileage and there's a reasonable chance we've not seen the best of him yet.
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8th

1

(3)

6th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

19:40 Ripon

Goyard

10st 2lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Low-mileage 4yo who ran creditably (1l third) at Pontefract on reappearance and may well build on that effort; 2-2 at Ripon (maiden/novice events) during his first season last year and warrants respect back here.

2/1

3rd

1

(3)

21st Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 3y

Class 4

14:35 Pontefract

Goyard

9st 11lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Completed a Ripon double last summer prior to showing no progress in two starts upon entering handicaps; unlikely to defy top weight on seasonal debut unless he comes back better as a 4yo.

6/1

5th

1

(5)

4th Oct 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

17:37 Redcar

Goyard

9st 9lb

J: David Nolan

T: David O’Meara

Made all for two short-odds wins at Ripon (6f/5f) in the summer, but was then only eighth of ten on handicap debut at Newmarket (6f; raced freely and faded) two weeks ago; hard to pin down at present but he's still low mileage and there's a reasonable chance we've not seen the best of him yet.

13/2

Form: 123420 D

Last run: 49 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Comes into the reckoning on her second over C&D (good to firm; has won on good to soft) in August, and a below-par run since is probably best forgiven as she raced wide; exposed after 41 races but not ruled out.
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6th

2

(1)

20th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 8y

Class 4

19:45 Nottingham

Sugar Hill Babe

10st 3lb

J: Ross Coakley

T: Lisa Williamson

Reappeared with a close second at Musselburgh in April and she built on that when forging clear over C&D (good) last month; up 6lb but she has form figures of 3211 at this track and was as good as ever last time; big player.

11/4

1st

2

(7)

31st May 2026

Good

0m 5f 8y

Class 4

15:55 Nottingham

Sugar Hill Babe

9st 11lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Lisa Williamson

Her front-running C&D win last May came off just 1lb lower; ended 2025 quietly but she returned to form after six months off, keeping on well for second at Musselburgh (5f, good) 32 days ago; takes on some less-exposed 3yos but likely to go well.

7/1

2nd

2

(3)

29th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 4

15:15 Musselburgh

Sugar Hill Babe

9st 8lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Lisa Williamson

Reappears off the mark she defied at Nottingham (5f, good to firm) last May and has won first time up before; also a creditable third on previous C&D visit; no surprise were she to go well.

9/1

Form: 654123 CD BF

Last run: 41 days

W: 9st 3lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Returns from six weeks off but she was in good form when last seen, third at Beverley despite meeting trouble in running; should be thereabouts again, although plenty of rain would be a negative as she's been withdrawn several times due to soft/heavy ground.
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7th

9

(8)

4th Oct 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

17:37 Redcar

Emeralds Pride

9st 3lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Michael Dods

Returns from six weeks off but she was in good form when last seen, third at Beverley despite meeting trouble in running; should be thereabouts again, although plenty of rain would be a negative as she's been withdrawn several times due to soft/heavy ground.

4/1

8th
10 (2)
Spoof

14/1

Form: 040-94 D

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 3lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Old-timer who has won 11 times; has shown he retains some ability in two outings this term, typically doing his best work late on when fourth of 14 at Haydock four weeks ago; not without hope if the gaps appear.
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8th

9

(9)

9th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

19:42 Carlisle

Spoof

9st 10lb

J: William Pyle

T: Kevin & Lauren Frost

Veteran; all 12 wins have been over 5f and is ideally suited by plenty of give in the ground; hasn't been out since Doncaster win in March (5f, good to soft); has plenty in his favour and should go well again.

13/2

1st

3

(16)

29th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 3y

Class 5

17:50 Doncaster

Spoof

9st 8lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Kevin Frost

Veteran with 11 wins but the most recent was back in October 2023; starts this campaign off a reduced mark but others look safer.

25/1

Form: -10005 C

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 6lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Tremendous stable servant over the years with 17 wins; not the force of old but he showed there's still some fire in his belly with a fifth of 13 at Doncaster (5f, soft) three weeks ago off 2lb higher; has a win and a second from just two outings here; makes the shortlist.
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17th

11

(13)

6th Jul 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:30 Ayr

Dakota Gold

9st 8lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Michael Dods

Smart in his prime and a multiple winner over the years but became disappointing after last season's winning reappearance and was last of 20 when back in action at York in May; needs to turn things around.

33/1

20th

11

(2)

23rd May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

13:30 York

Dakota Gold

9st 8lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Tremendous stable servant over the years with 17 wins; understandably not the force of old but won on 2025 reappearance (off 6lb higher) and has a strong York record (6-18).

25/1

12/1

Form: 002235 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 6lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Third in this race in 2023; also placed three times in the summer and had an excuse (raced wide at Chester) two weeks ago; probably remains in form and should be thereabouts.
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6th

7

(6)

21st Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 3y

Class 4

14:35 Pontefract

Ventura Express

9st 2lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Paul Midgley

On a near two-year losing spell but he's a four-time C&D winner and can't be dismissed off his reduced mark; made the frame in last two starts, latest back at Pontefract.

6/1

4th

2

(10)

22nd May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 3y

Class 5

19:22 Pontefract

Ventura Express

9st 9lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Paul Midgley

Four of his six wins have come over C&D, including the corresponding race in 2024; drew a blank in 2025 but retains ability and he has run some solid races in defeat this year too, keeping on for fourth at Beverley 18 days ago; drops in class but he has the widest stall to contend with.

8/1

4th

7

(6)

4th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

16:15 Beverley

Ventura Express

9st 0lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Paul Midgley

9yo who is on an 18-race losing run; good second over C&D last July (good to firm) and is now 3lb lower.

10/1

Non-runners

Curious Rover, American Bay

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £64.50
Straight Forecast £111.68
Tricast £403.91
Trifecta £536.30

Selections

TOPSPEED:

Emeralds Pride

SPOTLIGHT:

Mission Command

The Times:

Copper Knight

Daily Record:

Lexington Blitz

Daily Mail:

Curious Rover

Daily Mirror:

American Bay

RP RATINGS:

Alligator Alley

POSTDATA:

Mission Command

The Sun:

Mission Command

Telegraph:

Emeralds Pride

The Guardian:

Emeralds Pride

D Express:

Emeralds Pride

The Star:

Copper Knight