May 25 / 16.43 Redcar

16.43

Good

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  • Prize money: £4710.6
  • 0m 5f 217y
  • Class 4
  • 11 runners
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Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Sunny

6/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.20
  • Place: £1.70

Form: -27406 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 11lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Getting on for four years since he last contested a Class 4 handicap; in better form than his figures suggest, having nowhere to go at a crucial stage at Windsor two weeks ago, and he is one to take seriously.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

1

(5)

17th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 3y

Class 3

19:07 Pontefract

Badri

10st 2lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: Michael Herrington

Arrives in fine form and bidding for a hat-trick following back-to-back 6f wins here, emphatically making all on latter occasion; has won over the minimum trip too so rates a big player under a 4lb penalty.

7/2

1st

5

(3)

7th Jul 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:18 Pontefract

Badri

9st 4lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Michael Herrington

Has performed well in both starts over C&D, including a game success 16 days ago (good); much more exposed than his rivals, but still high on list from 3lb higher.

11/2

1st

1

(7)

21st Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

16:05 Pontefract

Badri

10st 1lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Michael Herrington

Much the oldest contestant in this field, being a 9yo, and he's conceding weight all round; managed to defy top weight at Redcar on penultimate start but that was in a slightly lower grade.

7/1

14/1

  • Place: £5.80

Form: 956285

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 0lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
His fine 2025 season was always going to be a tough act to follow and he has generally struggled since his return to action in December; should be well treated but drops to 6f for the first time in his career.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

3

(2)

4th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 173y

Class 4

19:09 Carlisle

Bravo Zulu

9st 7lb

J: Laura Pearson

T: David Loughnane

Won four times last term but he hasn't added to that haul since scoring at Windsor (1m, good to firm) around a year ago; did go close under Laura Pearson at Redcar (6f) off this mark in May, however, and wasn't beaten far when sixth in Newmarket handicap (7f) last time; sole previous attempt in this headgear was inconclusive (didn't stay 1m2f).

7/1

6th

5

(9)

19th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:55 Newmarket (July)

Bravo Zulu

9st 6lb

J: Laura Pearson

T: David Loughnane

Said to have run flat last time; tended to respond well to switches/removal of headgear in the past (back to cheekpieces from blinkers tonight) and won't mind coming back up from sprint trips, but Pontefract will need forgiving.

14/1

9th

5

(7)

2nd Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:48 Pontefract

Bravo Zulu

9st 6lb

J: Laura Pearson

T: David Loughnane

Multiple 7f-8.5f winner who fared better than seemed likely when dropped to 6f at Redcar (good to firm; half-length second) last week; fighting chance off same mark.

7/2

9/1

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 075-98 CD

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 3lb

7 yo Colt

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Won the corresponding event 12 months ago off a 6lb higher mark; not come close to matching that form in seven runs since but this spring's two efforts have come over 5f and this will be more suitable; 2-2 at Redcar and a full revival could be imminent.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

2

(5)

15th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 212y

Class 4

15:40 Catterick

Archduke Ferdinand

9st 13lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Seb Spencer

Last two wins have come over 6f at Redcar and he returned to form when third over that C&D (good to firm) in May; well beaten in a big field at York since; first visit to Catterick.

9/1

15th

17

(1)

13th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:25 York

Archduke Ferdinand

9st 7lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Seb Spencer

Last two wins have come over 6f at Redcar and he returned to form when third over that C&D last month; however, this is warmer and he has been unplaced on all four of his starts at York.

14/1

3rd

7

(10)

25th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 4

16:43 Redcar

Archduke Ferdinand

9st 3lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Seb Spencer

Won the corresponding event 12 months ago off a 6lb higher mark; not come close to matching that form in seven runs since but this spring's two efforts have come over 5f and this will be more suitable; 2-2 at Redcar and a full revival could be imminent.

9/1

OUR TIP

Form: 12131- D

Last run: 248 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
String of good runs in 2025, winning three times with the last of them coming in the Ayr Bronze Cup 248 days ago (6f, soft); 4lb higher mark to contend with and may come on for this return to action.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

2

(6)

26th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 2y

Class 4

11:15 Doncaster

Winged Messenger

9st 6lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Julie Camacho

Not at best last time but is normally consistent and may rebound; gained most recent success in last year's Ayr Bronze Cup (by a neck off 2lb lower) and is 1-1 at Doncaster.

13/2

11th

6

(17)

13th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:25 York

Winged Messenger

9st 13lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Julie Camacho

Keeps getting better and signed off his 4yo campaign by beating Woven a neck in the Ayr Bronze Cup (6f, soft) last autumn; made a pleasing return to action when fourth at Redcar (6f, good to firm) 19 days ago; that should have blown away the cobwebs and, with his usual cheekpieces now returning, he looks ready to strike.

8/1

4th

3

(6)

25th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 4

16:43 Redcar

Winged Messenger

9st 8lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Julie Camacho

String of good runs in 2025, winning three times with the last of them coming in the Ayr Bronze Cup 248 days ago (6f, soft); 4lb higher mark to contend with and may come on for this return to action.

7/2

25/1

Form: 1104-9 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Reeled off a 6f hat-trick last July but went up 25lb for her troubles; low-key reappearance 17 days and may need another run or two before she is of renewed interest.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

2

(5)

17th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

20:08 Newmarket (July)

Novamay

9st 8lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Michael Dods

She rattled off a hat-trick at 6f on good ground around this time last year and was back in the groove when scoring at Ayr (6f, soft) four weeks ago; has been put back to her career-high mark (0-2) but there's a solid chance she can defy it this time.

5/1

1st

3

(4)

20th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:23 Ayr

Novamay

10st 2lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Michael Dods

Reeled off a 6f hat-trick last July, one of them here, scaling the handicap in the process; promising run at Redcar (6f, good to firm) last month, her second run of the year, and she now has something to build on; unraced on slower than good but she is by Mayson out a mare whose best form came on slower than good; interesting.

6/1

5th

4

(7)

25th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 4

16:43 Redcar

Novamay

9st 6lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Michael Dods

Reeled off a 6f hat-trick last July but went up 25lb for her troubles; low-key reappearance 17 days and may need another run or two before she is of renewed interest.

25/1

Form: 4-7529 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 8st 8lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Beat Winged Messenger in a big-field 6f handicap at York last summer and he is 11lb better off with that rival today; went close at Southwell in April but he wasn't in the same form at Ascot 16 days ago; should be winning soon but perhaps not today.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

2

(6)

17th Jul 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:17 Pontefract

Dicko The Legend

9st 9lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Liam Bailey

Yet to score this term but running well, fourth of ten in 5.5f Doncaster handicap eight days ago; he ought to be thereabouts once more.

9/2

4th

2

(6)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 143y

Class 5

17:40 Doncaster

Dicko The Legend

11st 2lb

J: Miss Amy Collier

T: Liam Bailey

Both turf wins have been over 6f at York, the latest last summer off 1lb lower; found some trouble in running when third at Pontefract last time and has another big effort in him.

13/2

3rd

5

(8)

8th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

21:00 Pontefract

Dicko The Legend

9st 3lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Liam Bailey

Both turf wins have been over 6f at York, the latest a 22-runner handicap last July (good) when back after wind surgery; creditable sixth at Redcar last time (6f, good to firm); a possible.

6/1

16/1

Form: 0127-8 CD

Last run: 23 days

W: 8st 7lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Four wins last year, two of them coming here (5f-6f); usually seen in a lower grade though and he will need to leave his return to action well behind him.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

3

(10)

20th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 2y

Class 5

20:00 Doncaster

Sugar Baby

9st 9lb

J: David Nolan

T: Peter Niven

A four-time winner in 2025 (including over C&D) and he comes here on the back of an encouraging fifth of 11 in 6f Thirsk handicap four days ago; a likely player off an unchanged mark.

9/2

5th

4

(3)

16th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

15:25 Thirsk

Sugar Baby

9st 8lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Peter Niven

Scored four times (5f/6f) in 2025; shaped encouragingly when seventh of 11 in 6f Redcar handicap 22 days ago, not enjoying the smoothest of passages; considered off a 2lb lower mark.

10/1

7th

11

(3)

25th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 4

16:43 Redcar

Sugar Baby

8st 7lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Peter Niven

Four wins last year, two of them coming here (5f-6f); usually seen in a lower grade though and he will need to leave his return to action well behind him.

16/1

16/1

Form: 599356 D

Last run: 29 days

W: 8st 6lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Looked to be coming to the boil when third at Southwell last month but two subsequent turf efforts have been blighted by slow starts; on a dangerous mark but he goes without any accessories and needs to get it right at the stalls.
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2nd

3

(5)

17th Jul 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:17 Pontefract

Dorney Lake

9st 9lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: Liam Bailey

Often a slow starter but he got away on level terms when landing 5.5f Doncaster handicap eight days ago; not out of things under a 5lb penalty.

12/1

1st

6

(9)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 143y

Class 5

17:40 Doncaster

Dorney Lake

10st 11lb

J: Miss Pippa Brown

T: Liam Bailey

All four wins were over 6f for two Newmarket yards; 0-11 for current one and others are in better form.

20/1

7th

6

(6)

19th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 50y

Class 5

18:40 Ayr

Dorney Lake

9st 6lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Liam Bailey

Gained all four wins over 6f on good or faster ground; shaped as though worth another crack at 7f when keeping-on fifth over the stiff 6f at Pontefract (good; first-time cheekpieces) 11 days ago but others appeal more all the same; tongue-tie refitted.

20/1

Form: 2920-0 D

Last run: 48 days

W: 9st 5lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Six-time winner, notably the 2023 Ayr Silver Cup, but two years have passed since the last victory; retained ability in a mixed 2025 campaign and he should be sharper with a run under his belt; drying ground won't be in his favour here though.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

18th

10

(7)

12th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

13:50 York

Wobwobwob

9st 7lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Losing run stretches back over two years; best effort this year when fifth of eight over 7f at Goodwood (soft) on Sunday, but he'll need more if he's to exploit his reduced mark.

20/1

5th

5

(7)

7th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:20 Goodwood

Wobwobwob

9st 2lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Losing run stretches back over two years and neither start this year suggests he is ready to exploit his lowly mark; the prospect of slow ground does pique interest though.

14/1

9th

6

(1)

25th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 4

16:43 Redcar

Wobwobwob

9st 5lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Six-time winner, notably the 2023 Ayr Silver Cup, but two years have passed since the last victory; retained ability in a mixed 2025 campaign and he should be sharper with a run under his belt; drying ground won't be in his favour here though.

12/1

10th
5 (12)
Tinto

20/1

Form: 20000- CD

Last run: 269 days

W: 9st 6lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
C&D winner; best known for exploits at Thirsk more recently, including a close second there last May (5f, good); cheekpieces off for his reappearance and not a solid option, for all he has dropped to a good mark.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

13th

6

(6)

20th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:23 Ayr

Tinto

10st 0lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Michael Dods

Operating off a reduced mark but on a losing run; has strong C&D form but reserves his best for Thirsk these days; well beaten on last month's seasonal return.

20/1

10th

5

(12)

25th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 4

16:43 Redcar

Tinto

9st 6lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

C&D winner; best known for exploits at Thirsk more recently, including a close second there last May (5f, good); cheekpieces off for his reappearance and not a solid option, for all he has dropped to a good mark.

20/1

18

19th Sep 2025

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:40 Ayr

Tinto

9st 10lb

T: Michael Dods

Form: 613-24 D

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Dead-heated in a 6f handicap at Chelmsford last October; three solid efforts have followed and he should appreciate returning to 6f; drying ground no problem and he's high on the list.
Place /
No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

11th

2

(5)

25th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 4

16:43 Redcar

Artagnan

9st 10lb

J: Faleh Bughenaim

T: Hamad Al Jehani

Dead-heated in a 6f handicap at Chelmsford last October; three solid efforts have followed and he should appreciate returning to 6f; drying ground no problem and he's high on the list.

9/4

4th

3

(11)

1st May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

16:20 Ascot

Artagnan

9st 10lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: Hamad Al Jehani

Two solid placed efforts have followed his AW win (6f; dead-heated) at Chelmsford last October; still has relatively low mileage and a promising claimer has been booked; first 5f run since his 2yo days.

6/1

2nd

1

(6)

9th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 4

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Artagnan

9st 10lb

J: James Doyle

T: Hamad Al Jehani

Had a tongue-tie on for the first time when dead-heating at Chelmsford (6f) in October and he ran another solid race off this mark at Southwell (6f) next time; returns from a 160-day break and he could have more to offer on the AW.

11/4

Non-runners

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Payout
Exacta £72.20
Straight Forecast £70.91
Tricast £276.19
Trifecta £361.30

Selections

NEWMARKET:

Artagnan

SPOTLIGHT:

Archduke Ferdinand

RP RATINGS:

Novamay

Telegraph:

Winged Messenger

POSTDATA:

Dicko The Legend

The Star:

Sugar Baby

TOPSPEED:

Badri

The Guardian:

Artagnan

Daily Mail:

Artagnan

Daily Record:

Artagnan

The Times:

Novamay

Daily Mirror:

Winged Messenger