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

6

(12)

7th Sep 2025

Good

1m 2f 56y

Class 3

16:00 York

Danger Bay

9st 9lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Edward Bethell

Cambridgeshire entrant who is on a hat-trick after back-to-back 1m1f wins at Hamilton, accounting for a solid yardstick on handicap debut (good); could easily take a 5lb rise in his stride and today's extra distance is likely to suit (dam stayed well).

9/4

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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6th

10

(7)

4th Jul 2026

Good

1m 1f 209y

Class 2

17:22 Sandown

Spoken Truth

9st 4lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: David O’Meara

Ex-Irish 5yo; overall record of 1-14 but he's been in good form for new yard this season, including second in the Zetland Gold Cup at Redcar (1m2f, good to firm) in May, with reopposing Flying Frontier back in fourth; bumped into a well-treated rival when runner-up again at Nottingham last time; likely to be on the premises under Oisin Murphy.

7/2

2nd

4

(8)

20th Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 50y

Class 4

19:10 Nottingham

Spoken Truth

9st 9lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: David O’Meara

Ex-Irish 5yo; overall record of 1-13 but he's been in good form for new yard this season and has been placed in Class 2 events (1m2f) in his last two starts; seems versatile ground-wise and he could make a major impact if this sets up for his closing style.

4/1

3rd

17

(10)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 17y

Class 2

15:15 Epsom

Spoken Truth

8st 2lb

J: Luke Morris

T: David O’Meara

Rather disappointing for Dermot Weld in Ireland after winning a soft-ground maiden; has still not added to that 2024 win but he's been highly competitive in 1m2f handicaps on all three starts for new connections, runner-up to an unexposed rival in the Zetland Gold Cup at Redcar (good to firm) 11 days ago; each-way claims again.

11/1

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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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

1st

3

(9)

30th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 1y

Class 3

16:30 Redcar

Fierce Fortitude

9st 5lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Off the mark at the fourth attempt in a maiden at Brighton (7f, good to firm) last September and he reappeared with a close second on last month's handicap debut at Wolverhampton (9.4f, AW); that latest form reads well and this unexposed 4yo is a major player up 2lb.

5/2

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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4th

3

(4)

4th Jul 2026

Good

1m 1f 209y

Class 2

17:22 Sandown

Flying Frontier

9st 12lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: James Tate

Second course success when winning this off 1lb higher on good to firm under Rossa Ryan last year; disappointed on Pontefract reappearance but looked back on form when keeping on from the rear for fourth (Spoken Truth second) of ten in the Zetland Gold Cup at Redcar (1m2f, good to firm) at the end of May; can make a bold bid in this race again.

11/2

4th

1

(6)

25th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 1y

Class 2

16:07 Redcar

Flying Frontier

9st 13lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: James Tate

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.

16/1

8th

5

(7)

21st Apr 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 5y

Class 2

15:27 Pontefract

Flying Frontier

9st 4lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: James Tate

Ran just three times last year, winning at Sandown (1m2f, good to firm) on the second occasion, and soft ground there may not have suited when last seen; also unproven on good to soft; this lightly raced 6yo is capable of having a big say if fully tuned up and handling conditions.

8/1

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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12th

19

(10)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 56y

Class 2

15:45 York

Rainbow Nebula

8st 8lb

J: Warren Fentiman

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.

50/1

5th

9

(2)

25th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 42y

Class 2

15:12 Newcastle (AW)

Rainbow Nebula

8st 12lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Secured the latest of his three wins when taking Redcar handicap (1m, good) in May; couple of respectable efforts over 1m2f on turf since and he hasn't finished out of the first three in four AW starts (all here); another who can't be dismissed.

12/1

6th

10

(15)

12th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 56y

Class 2

16:10 York

Rainbow Nebula

8st 11lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Secured the latest of his three wins when taking Redcar handicap (1m, good) in May; stepped up to this trip for the first time when staying-on fifth in the Zetland Gold Cup back there 18 days ago and this fairly progressive sort should have more to offer.

16/1

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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3rd

3

(2)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 6f 34y

Class 3

15:34 Ascot

Divine Knight

9st 12lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: William Haggas

5yo now who won for Sean Woods on belated debut last July; no joy since but he kept on well for a good third of 12 off this mark at Ayr (upped markedly to 1m5f, soft) three weeks ago on second start for new yard, suggesting potential over staying trips; probably acts on good to firm; one to note.

11/4

3rd

9

(6)

20th Jun 2026

Good

1m 5f 26y

Class 2

14:53 Ayr

Divine Knight

9st 0lb

J: Harry Davies

T: William Haggas

5yo who won for Sean Woods on belated debut last July; mixed results across his five starts since and he's unraced beyond 1m2f, but he stumbled leaving the stalls when mid-division on last month's stable and seasonal debut at Redcar, and things could click at some point; not written off.

7/1

6th

9

(5)

25th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 1y

Class 2

16:07 Redcar

Divine Knight

9st 5lb

J: Harry Burns

T: William Haggas

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.

9/2

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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8th

4

(2)

13th Jun 2026

Good

1m 3f 188y

Class 3

13:50 York

Parlando

10st 5lb

J: Miss Amy Milburn

T: Ian Williams

Good third over 1m4f on Kempton AW in March and again ran well when filling the same position at Pontefract (1m2f, good) in April; a case can be made on those efforts but subsequent evidence suggests he's gone off the boil.

12/1

8th

8

(8)

25th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 1y

Class 2

16:07 Redcar

Parlando

9st 6lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Ian Williams

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.

25/1

6th

4

(4)

28th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 17y

Class 2

15:15 Epsom

Parlando

8st 12lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Ian Williams

Two AW wins in December and returned to turf with 3l third of eight at Pontefract (1m2f, good) last Tuesday; might not be far away but there's a suspicion that this exposed 7yo might find a few too good; cheekpieces go on.

8/1

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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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

11th

10

(9)

25th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 2

15:47 Newcastle (AW)

Clouds Hill

8st 6lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Charlie Johnston

Made it 2-5 when making all in Yarmouth handicap (1m2f, good to firm) on his reappearance in April; creditable third at Newbury the following month but he flopped when joint-favourite at Redcar last time; has bit to prove again after that and he could have competition for the lead back on AW.

12/1

9th

7

(2)

25th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 1y

Class 2

16:07 Redcar

Clouds Hill

9st 6lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Charlie Johnston

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.

6/1

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