May 25 / 16.07 Redcar

16.07

Good

Racing TV Zetland Gold Cup Handicap (GBBPlus Race)

  • Prize money: £21600
  • 1m 2f 1y
  • Class 2
  • 10 runners
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Racing TV Zetland Gold Cup Handicap (GBBPlus Race)

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Sunny

8/1 (Won)

  • Win: £7.60
  • Place: £2.20

Form: /3119- BF

Last run: 260 days

W: 9st 13lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Went back-to-back at Hamilton last season (1m1f, good; maiden/handicap) and unlikely that he gave his true running when a beaten favourite at York in September (1m2f); held a Cambridgeshire entry back then and he retains plenty of potential as a 4yo, especially at this trip (dam stayed well).
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4th

5

(3)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 56y

Class 2

15:45 York

Danger Bay

9st 9lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Edward Bethell

Looked one to follow prior to disappointing when favourite over C&D last September, and he confirmed the earlier impression with a stylish Zetland Gold Cup win at Redcar (1m2f, good to firm) in May on return; raised 8lb but this unexposed and well-regarded 4yo may be able to take it in his stride.

7/1

1st

2

(3)

25th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 1y

Class 2

16:07 Redcar

Danger Bay

9st 13lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Edward Bethell

Went back-to-back at Hamilton last season (1m1f, good; maiden/handicap) and unlikely that he gave his true running when a beaten favourite at York in September (1m2f); held a Cambridgeshire entry back then and he retains plenty of potential as a 4yo, especially at this trip (dam stayed well).

8/1

5/1

  • Place: £2.50

Form: 408-42 D BF

Last run: 39 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Failed to progress after winning a maiden for Dermot Weld but it's been a bright start for his new connections and he only narrowly failed last time at Ripon (1m2f, good to soft); that was a Class 4 so this is tougher, but respected nonetheless.
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3rd

7

(9)

19th Sep 2026

Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

13:20 Ayr

Spoken Truth

9st 4lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Finally off the mark for this yard when comfortably too strong for eight rivals at Ripon (1m, soft; tongue tied first time); up 5lb but conditions will suit and he is another to consider.

13/2

1st

6

(5)

31st Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

15:40 Ripon

Spoken Truth

9st 1lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Ex-Irish 5yo; 0-8 this term for new yard but is proving consistent, creditable third when favourite at Hamilton (1m1f) most recently; this may be the day to catch him, with tongue-tie worn for the first time.

4/1

3rd

6

(3)

11th Aug 2026

Good To Soft

1m 1f 35y

Class 3

19:00 Hamilton

Spoken Truth

9st 12lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Sole win came at Cork (1m2f, soft) in April 2024 when trained by Dermot Weld but has posted some good efforts for this stable, including when fourth of 11 at Ascot (1m, good to firm) last month; now steps back up in trip with each-way claims.

8/1

100/30

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 321-21 CD

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced 4yo who bagged some valuable course experience in winning narrowly over C&D last month; the runner-up had been jumping, but this 145,000euros yearling had a bit in hand and surely has more to give off a 4lb higher mark.
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2nd

2

(3)

22nd Sep 2026

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 3

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Fierce Fortitude

10st 1lb

J: David Egan

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Landed a handicap at Redcar (1m2f, good to firm) in April before finishing third of ten in the Zetland Gold Cup there next time; disappointed in the Old Newton Cup at Newmarket (1m4f, good to firm) in July when last seen and still has his stamina to prove for 1m4f.

12/1

11th

10

(10)

4th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 0y

Class 2

15:15 Newmarket (July)

Fierce Fortitude

8st 13lb

J: David Egan

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Lightly raced 4yo who scored from Ammes at Redcar when upped to 1m2f in April; creditable third of ten in the Zetland Gold Cup there (again 1m2f on good to firm) in May off this mark; very useful dam stayed 1m6f, so this new trip for her son could be within reach; may have more to give.

12/1

3rd

4

(7)

25th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 1y

Class 2

16:07 Redcar

Fierce Fortitude

9st 9lb

J: David Egan

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Lightly raced 4yo who bagged some valuable course experience in winning narrowly over C&D last month; the runner-up had been jumping, but this 145,000euros yearling had a bit in hand and surely has more to give off a 4lb higher mark.

100/30

OUR TIP

Form: /919-8 CD

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 13lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
6yo with only 13 races behind him and ran just three times last year, winning at Sandown (1m2f, good to firm) on the second occasion; 1lb lower than that day but he does need to rebound from a desperate comeback run at Pontefract.
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9th

1

(1)

25th Sep 2026

Good

1m 1f 0y

Class 3

16:45 Newmarket

Flying Frontier

10st 0lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: James Tate

7lb beneath the mark he defied at Sandown in July 2025 (1m2f, good to firm) but he's not made the same impact this season and now looks exposed; blinkers are turned to; others are way more intriguing.

8/1

7th

11

(3)

12th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 43y

Class 2

16:48 Doncaster

Flying Frontier

8st 12lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: James Tate

Held up; picked up one 1m2f Sandown handicap in summer 2024 and 2025; hasn't quite had the same impact this season, including twice at that track and when tried in cheekpieces on latest start, but he is now 6lb below his peak mark and a case can be made.

20/1

7th

7

(12)

29th Aug 2026

Good

1m 1f 209y

Class 2

14:15 Sandown

Flying Frontier

9st 3lb

J: Luke Morris

T: James Tate

Likes this C&D and won this race in 2024; creditable fourth to Stem here in July but then ran poorly at Ascot; now has cheekpieces fitted.

25/1

Form: 531-01 C

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Steady progress last season, winning at 7f and 1m; flopped in the Spring Mile first time back but showed his true colours when emerging from off the pace to beat a Beckett improver over 1m here recently (4lb lower); he should stay this far.
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8th

13

(5)

19th Sep 2026

Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

13:20 Ayr

Rainbow Nebula

8st 11lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Won a 1m handicap at Redcar in May off this mark; third of seven at Goodwood (1m, soft) three weeks ago was a return to form but he has more on his plate in this company.

16/1

3rd

7

(2)

30th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

14:00 Goodwood

Rainbow Nebula

9st 4lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Scored off current mark at Redcar in the spring but is by no means certain to repeat the form, having broadly regressed since.

33/1

17th

21

(8)

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 56y

Class 2

17:20 York

Rainbow Nebula

8st 8lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Progressive last autumn and rediscovered that thread to win at Redcar (1m, good) in May; hasn't been running badly over about 1m2f subsequently but needs something extra if he's to take this.

66/1

Form: 17240-

Last run: 240 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Low-mileage 5yo who won for Sean Woods on his belated debut at Thirsk (1m, good) last July; not blatantly well treated on the balance of his form (including 1m2f/1m1f handicaps) but now makes his debut for a top trainer having changed hands for 65,000gns; has to be of strong interest.
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1st

1

(5)

17th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

1m 6f 17y

Class 4

16:15 Yarmouth

Divine Knight

10st 2lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Beaten joint-favourite or favourite in four of five starts for the yard, finding the first two stronger when upped to 1m6f at Ascot in July and kept to 1m4f since, looking unsuited by the undulations at Epsom recently when fourth of 14; not dismissed back on a more conventional track.

5/2

4th

6

(9)

31st Aug 2026

Good To Soft

1m 4f 6y

Class 4

15:35 Epsom

Divine Knight

11st 5lb

J: Mr Henry Callan

T: William Haggas

Beaten at 7-2 or shorter in four handicap runs for William Haggas this year, showing his best form when third at Ayr (1m5f, soft) in June; not quite so good on faster ground twice since but not inconceivable there is a bigger run lurking and Henry Callan is a good booking; key player.

5/2

5th

6

(1)

1st Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 0y

Class 3

15:58 Newmarket (July)

Divine Knight

9st 4lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: William Haggas

5yo now who won for Sean Woods on belated debut last July; no joy in his seven races since, three for this yard, but he kept on well for a good third of 12 in a slowly run race at Ayr (upped markedly to 1m5f, soft) in June and may well have been stretched by 1m6f when performing respectably at Ascot (good to firm; made most) three weeks ago; firmly in the mix.

5/2

25/1

Form: 203936 D

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 6lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Five-time winner who has been operating close to his best in defeat this year but not last time at Epsom when in first-time cheekpieces; even if back on song, others are more intriguing.
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3rd

1

(8)

18th Sep 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

17:15 Newbury

Parlando

10st 1lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Ian Williams

Two AW wins in December and he returned to winning ways at Chester (10.3f, good) in July; not so good at Windsor five weeks ago and likely vulnerable to younger rivals.

14/1

4th

5

(5)

13th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 3

19:41 Windsor

Parlando

9st 7lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Ian Williams

Had gone badly off the boil but back in a Class 4 he came from behind to score narrowly at Chester (extended 1m2f); if he's turned a corner then likely to have some say off 3lb higher.

13/2

Form: 217-13 D

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Dominated a small field at Yarmouth (1m2f, good to firm) and definitely improved on that form when a battling third behind classy improvers from top yards at Newbury (good); an easy lead looks unlikely here but he's a 4yo on the upgrade.
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10th

4

(1)

22nd Sep 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 4

16:55 Southwell (AW)

Clouds Hill

9st 11lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Charlie Johnston

Two wins include one on the AW at Newcastle last November; also won a handicap at Yarmouth (1m2f, good to firm; made all) in April but he's struggled on his last four starts; blinkers need to make a difference.

16/1

7th

2

(4)

13th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 31y

Class 4

18:41 Windsor

Clouds Hill

10st 1lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Charlie Johnston

The season started well but this front-runner has dropped away tamely in his last three races, albeit strong handicaps; this might not be so challenging and could go well if getting any freedom up front.

14/1

8th

1

(2)

10th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

14:00 Ascot

Clouds Hill

10st 0lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: Charlie Johnston

Made all at Yarmouth (good to firm) on his April return and it was a fine effort when third at Newbury (also 1m2f, good) a fortnight later; couldn't maintain his lead in better events subsequently but this drop back in grade should see him last longer.

11/2

Form: 17-904 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
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Form: 461-01

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
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Payout
Exacta £40.50
Straight Forecast £44.67
Tricast £174.70
Trifecta £271.70

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Fierce Fortitude

The Times:

Salam Dubawi

Daily Mirror:

Spoken Truth

SPOTLIGHT:

Clouds Hill

TOPSPEED:

Parlando

POSTDATA:

Fierce Fortitude

NEWMARKET:

Fierce Fortitude

The Guardian:

Fierce Fortitude

Daily Mail:

Fierce Fortitude

D Express:

Fierce Fortitude

Daily Record:

Fierce Fortitude

Telegraph:

Salam Dubawi

The Star:

Salam Dubawi

The Sun:

Spoken Truth