April 30 / 17.02 Redcar

17.02

Good To Firm

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  • Prize money: £4187.2
  • 1m 2f 1y
  • Class 5
  • 6 runners
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Runners: 6 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly sunny

4/6 (Won)

  • Win: £1.84
  • Place: £1.30

Form: 37-42

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Camelot colt who improved upon his 7f/1m maiden form when short-headed on recent handicap debut at Yarmouth (1m2f, good to firm), where he was nicely clear of the third; returns to action before a rise in the weights kicks in and he's a very strong candidate.
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Verdict Starting price

4th

6

(4)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 6f 34y

Class 3

15:34 Ascot

King Of Berkshire

8st 9lb

J: David Probert

T: Andrew Balding

Won from the front in handicaps at Redcar (1m2f, good to firm) in April and Thirsk (1m4f, good) in June; only third when 8-13 for a four-runner race at Sandown (upped to 1m6f, good) on latest outing but he was close up and that represented further progress in form terms; a more strongly run race at the trip would probably suit him.

3/1

3rd

1

(3)

12th Jun 2026

Good

1m 6f 0y

Class 5

17:08 Sandown

King Of Berkshire

10st 1lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

Back on the up with a second all-the-way win of the year at Thirsk (1m4f, good) last Friday; has a likeable way of going about things and this longer trip could suit him even better; leading claims under a 6lb penalty.

4/9

1st

1

(2)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 4f 8y

Class 5

16:10 Thirsk

King Of Berkshire

9st 9lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Andrew Balding

Knuckled down to score at Redcar (1m2f, good to firm; 5-6 favourite) on penultimate start and in the mix from this revised mark at Windsor (11.5f; third) subsequently; few concerns about 1m4f around this sharp track, so this looks a good opportunity to add to his tally.

11/8

4/1

  • Place: £1.10

Form: 065-23

Last run: 41 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Went close on stable debut at Kempton (1m, AW) in February and again ran well when third of six at Lingfield (1m2f, AW) latest; however, it's possible he's better at a shorter trip and best form thus far has come on AW.
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4th

1

29th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

2m 0f 70y

Class 4

14:10 Stratford

Sudbury Hill

11st 7lb

J: Josh Williamson

T: Harry Derham

Fairly useful on the Flat at his best; held in second when odds-on for hurdling debut at Hexham (2m, good) but he built on that when trouncing two rivals at Newton Abbot (2m1f, good) last week; could have a lot more to offer in this sphere and he's respected under a penalty.

5/2

1st

2

23rd Jun 2026

Good

2m 0f 167y

Class 4

18:10 Newton Abbot

Sudbury Hill

11st 2lb

J: Paul O’Brien

T: Harry Derham

Fairly useful on the Flat at his best; unable to justify odds-on favouritism when second of six on recent hurdling debut at Hexham (2m, good; winner beaten since) but ought to have learned from that experience and might be better suited by this easier track.

4/5

2nd

4

6th Jun 2026

Good

2m 0f 48y

Class 4

17:05 Hexham

Sudbury Hill

10st 12lb

J: Paul O’Brien

T: Harry Derham

Productive on the Flat (best RPR 82), with plenty to admire about the manner in which he applied himself going down to King Of Berkshire at Redcar (1m2f, good to firm) on penultimate start; trainer/jockey supplied the wide-margin winner of this (One Horse Town) last year; looks the one to beat.

1/2

OUR TIP

Form: 36-138

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Soundly beaten when back on turf at Musselburgh (1m, good) this month but may have been unsuited by first-time cheekpieces (which are now left off); running well over 1m on AW previously, when shaping as though this longer trip may suit, and he's not ruled out.
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7th

14

(4)

5th Jul 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

14:02 Southwell (AW)

Just A Gambler

8st 12lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Charlie Johnston

Suited by AW and looks attractively handicapped, having gained his March win off 2lb higher, but appears more exposed than most of today's rivals; overall record is 1-10.

20/1

5th

10

(9)

28th Jun 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

14:37 Wolverhampton (AW)

Just A Gambler

9st 0lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Charlie Johnston

Made a successful seasonal/handicap debut at Chelmsford (1m, Polytrack) in March, but his form has rather regressed since; 2lb lower than for the win, but others still preferred.

20/1

4th

5

(1)

17th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 68y

Class 5

17:20 Hamilton

Just A Gambler

9st 1lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Charlie Johnston

Best form was on the AW in March (first two runs after being gelded) when winning at Chelmsford and finishing third in a Kempton handicap (both at 1m); has been disappointing back on turf including with cheekpieces and blinkers; no headgear here; plenty to prove.

14/1

Form: 30-5

Last run: 15 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
She's raced three times (7f-8.4f) and her most promising effort came when keeping on for third of five over 7f here last October on debut; this Ulysses filly could improve for the step up in trip on handicap debut and is one to watch in the betting.
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4th

5

(4)

30th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 1y

Class 5

17:02 Redcar

Yorkies Dream

8st 13lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

She's raced three times (7f-8.4f) and her most promising effort came when keeping on for third of five over 7f here last October on debut; this Ulysses filly could improve for the step up in trip on handicap debut and is one to watch in the betting.

12/1

5th

9

(6)

15th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 100y

Class 4

13:40 Beverley

Yorkies Dream

9st 1lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Finished well for third of five on 7f Redcar debut (good to soft) last October but form is nothing specials and she was well beaten at Bath later in the month.

28/1

11

(5)

30th Oct 2025

Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

13:25 Bath

Yorkies Dream

9st 2lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Michael & David Easterby

Made a nice debut when also hooded at Redcar (7f, good to soft), finishing well for third; the runner-up won a decent race there earlier this week; bred to stay 1m+; respected.

4/1

12/1

Form: 0556-

Last run: 203 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Soundly beaten sixth of eight on nursery debut at Newcastle (1m, AW) last October but that doesn't tell the full story as he came home first of the three that raced on the near side; reappears with trainer in fine form and it will be no surprise to see him give a good account.
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5th

3

(1)

2nd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 50y

Class 5

15:30 Nottingham

Red Rifle

9st 8lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Grant Tuer

He's raced four times this season and has suffered heavy defeats on three occasions, but two starts ago he easily made all at Catterick (1m4f, good to firm) and it might be dangerous to write him off.

12/1

4th

4

(5)

12th Jun 2026

Good

1m 6f 0y

Class 5

17:08 Sandown

Red Rifle

9st 2lb

J: David Probert

T: Grant Tuer

Left his first three handicap efforts behind when making all with ease over 1m4f at Catterick (good to firm) 13 days ago, proving well suited by the significant step up in trip; an extra 2f ought to be within range on that evidence, although this is a much stiffer track.

8/1

1st

2

(1)

30th May 2026

Good

1m 4f 13y

Class 6

17:17 Catterick

Red Rifle

9st 8lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Grant Tuer

Unplaced in six starts and has been well beaten in all three handicaps; slipping to a more workable mark but has plenty to prove at present, not least over this longer trip.

16/1

14/1

Form: 40755-

Last run: 215 days

W: 8st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Finished held in fifth last September in her two nurseries (8.4f/1m); however, she showed signs of promise previously and, being by Waldgeist, the step up in trip may well prove to be a positive move on her reappearance, for which she wears first-time cheekpieces.
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4th

3

(5)

6th Jul 2026

Good

1m 4f 10y

Class 6

20:15 Ripon

Fairydale

9st 1lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Eight-race maiden whose handicap form, latterly over 1m6f, isn't particularly convincing; may benefit from the drop back in trip but others have stronger claims.

20/1

8th

6

(7)

11th Jun 2026

Good

1m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:17 Nottingham

Fairydale

9st 1lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Little impact since handicapping and when third at Redcar 16 days ago (first run at the trip) she was still beaten nearly 10l in a three-runner race; headgear dispensed with today; not solid.

25/1

3rd

3

(1)

26th May 2026

Good

1m 5f 218y

Class 5

15:20 Redcar

Fairydale

8st 8lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Unplaced in six starts and unraced beyond 1m2f; usually held up in her races but not sure if this will pan out ideally for her; blinkers return.

14/1

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Payout
Exacta £2.70
Straight Forecast £2.35
Trifecta £5.40

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

King Of Berkshire

The Times:

Just A Gambler

RP RATINGS:

King Of Berkshire

TOPSPEED:

King Of Berkshire

POSTDATA:

King Of Berkshire

Telegraph:

King Of Berkshire

The Guardian:

King Of Berkshire

Daily Mail:

King Of Berkshire

D Express:

King Of Berkshire

Daily Mirror:

King Of Berkshire

The Star:

King Of Berkshire

Daily Record:

King Of Berkshire