June 19 / 14.15 Redcar

14.15

Good

In Memory Of Peter & Shirley Fryett Handicap

  • Prize money: £3140.4
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • Class 6
  • 14 runners
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In Memory Of Peter & Shirley Fryett Handicap

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

14/1 (Won)

  • Win: £25.80
  • Place: £6.10

Form: 2-2500 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Formerly consistent and has dropped to a handy mark on the pick of his form, but heavy defeats over 1m here and at Ripon in his last two starts leave him with enough to prove.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

2

(4)

31st Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

17:05 Newcastle (AW)

Travis

10st 0lb

J: William Pyle

T: Geoffrey Harker

Not a frequent winner (3-36) but running well on turf lately and has been placed in his last four visits here; one for the shortlist.

5/2

3rd

1

(9)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

19:15 Doncaster

Travis

9st 9lb

J: William Pyle

T: Geoffrey Harker

Back to form when winning at Redcar in June (7f, good) and finished a sound third off 6lb higher at Beverley last time (7.5f, good to firm); down 1lb; a possible.

7/2

3rd

2

(1)

3rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 96y

Class 6

20:40 Beverley

Travis

9st 9lb

J: William Pyle

T: Geoffrey Harker

Back to form with a 20-1 win at Redcar where he and runner-up Reginald Charles benefited from racing alone; did that comfortably and a 6lb rise wouldn't be too troublesome if he has turned a corner.

5/1

10/1

  • Place: £2.60

Form: 21-635 D

Last run: 56 days

W: 9st 5lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
All three wins have come on AW and he is 0-17 on turf, though he has been placed in both visits here including when beaten just a short head over this trip last October; each-way claims again.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

4

(5)

31st Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

16:30 Newcastle (AW)

Reginald Charles

9st 13lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Geoff Oldroyd

All three wins have come over 7f on Tapeta including one here; just 1lb higher than when successful at Southwell in December and very much respected back on this surface.

2/1

6th

5

(8)

3rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 96y

Class 6

20:40 Beverley

Reginald Charles

9st 6lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Geoff Oldroyd

Three AW wins and 0-18 on turf after finishing second to Travis at Redcar; the winner comfortably had his measure but a 5lb pull could make it interesting.

5/1

2nd

7

(1)

19th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

14:15 Redcar

Reginald Charles

9st 5lb

J: Sam James

T: Geoff Oldroyd

All three wins have come on AW and he is 0-17 on turf, though he has been placed in both visits here including when beaten just a short head over this trip last October; each-way claims again.

10/1

OUR TIP

5/1

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 780-72 C

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Course win came over 6f, but he stays this far and further; only just failed to last home on his return from four months off at Ripon (1m, good) 16 days ago and one for the shortlist despite a 2lb rise.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

7

(5)

18th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

16:25 Ripon

Jesmond Dawn

8st 8lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Grant Tuer

In good heart this season and he returned to winning ways over C&D (good) last Monday; a 5lb rise takes this 5yo to a career-high mark but he has a solid record here and could be firmly in the shake-up once more.

3/1

1st

6

(9)

6th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:09 Ripon

Jesmond Dawn

9st 4lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Grant Tuer

Respectable fifth at Beverley three days ago; largely solid record at Ripon features a success in 2024 and peak effort this season (close second in early June); likely player returned to this course.

9/2

5th

1

(5)

3rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 96y

Class 6

20:40 Beverley

Jesmond Dawn

9st 9lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Grant Tuer

Only 3-34; a well-held third behind Travis and Reginald Charles at Redcar where he was beaten by the track bias; off the same mark he should make his presence felt.

7/1

12/1

Form: 327267 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Losing run up to 19, but hasn't been with James Owen for long; ran well in his first two starts for the yard before pulling his chance away at Bath four weeks ago; dropping back to 7f may be no bad thing so worth a second look in the returning hood.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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3rd

1

(6)

1st Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 43y

Class 6

15:40 Doncaster

Super Hit

9st 11lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: James Owen

All the better for a hood returning, winning two of his last three races; overcame some traffic issues to prevail narrowly at Windsor 12 days ago (1m2f, good to firm); 3lb higher.

8/11

1st

3

(1)

20th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

20:20 Windsor

Super Hit

9st 8lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: James Owen

Returned to form with a brave win at Epsom (1m2f, good) 19 days ago and he backed that up with a creditable third at Brighton (1m2f, good to firm); a 2lb rise has now kicked in but he remains feasibly treated and should go well again.

7/2

3rd

5

(6)

7th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

19:50 Brighton

Super Hit

9st 6lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: James Owen

Got back on track for first success with this yard at Epsom (1m2f, good) last Wednesday; runs off the same mark here as that was a race confined to apprentices and he should be in the shake-up once more.

5/2

12/1

Form: -77589

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Unplaced in all 11 starts including five for this yard, but continues to edge down the weights and endured a bit of a nightmare at Doncaster (7f, good to firm) 13 days ago; shapes as though he has a bigger effort in him and worth a second look.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

6

(8)

23rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 213y

Class 6

16:48 Doncaster

Palmarian

9st 4lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Off the mark on first run over 1m at Leicester (good to firm) this month, despite not getting the best of runs; backed it up when running on from the rear for neck second over C&D (good to firm) last Saturday; out again before a 2lb rise for that kicks in.

11/4

2nd

1

(11)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 213y

Class 6

20:25 Doncaster

Palmarian

9st 9lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Off the mark on first run over 1m at Leicester (good to firm) two weeks ago, despite not getting the best of runs; should go well again off 2lb higher.

9/2

1st

1

(7)

4th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 53y

Class 6

17:05 Leicester

Palmarian

10st 0lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Didn't progress in six runs for the Gosdens and the handicapper has been in command for new yard in 2026; latest Redcar effort can be upgraded though and he holds each-way claims off his reduced mark.

7/1

Form: -16150 D

Last run: 70 days

W: 9st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Both wins came over this trip on the AW at the start of the year, but he has made the frame several times on turf; was found to be coughing after running poorly at Thirsk ten weeks ago; can go well fresh and not easily dismissed.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

3

(11)

1st Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

16:50 Doncaster

Operation Gimcrack

9st 9lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Bryan Smart

Dual AW winner, including from this mark at Newcastle (7f) in February; is yet to win on turf (0-13) but was beaten a nose in this last year, and was returning from a ten-week break when sixth of ten at Redcar (7f; 50-1; beaten 10l) in June; others preferred.

14/1

6th

13

(14)

19th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

14:15 Redcar

Operation Gimcrack

9st 2lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Bryan Smart

Both wins came over this trip on the AW at the start of the year, but he has made the frame several times on turf; was found to be coughing after running poorly at Thirsk ten weeks ago; can go well fresh and not easily dismissed.

12/1

13th

6

(7)

10th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

17:35 Thirsk

Operation Gimcrack

9st 8lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Bryan Smart

Won two of his four races on the AW this year (at 7f) and has comparable form on turf; wasn't beaten far last month at Newcastle despite losing a shoe.

8/1

12/1

Form: 592766 CD

Last run: 48 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Sole turf win came off 2lb lower in this race last year, when with Ann Duffield, and he is 1lb below his last winning mark; interesting to see how he fares in the market on his first start for Ivan Furtado (same owners).
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

11

(11)

19th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

14:15 Redcar

Front Gunner

9st 3lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Ivan Furtado

Sole turf win came off 2lb lower in this race last year, when with Ann Duffield, and he is 1lb below his last winning mark; interesting to see how he fares in the market on his first start for Ivan Furtado (same owners).

12/1

6th

7

(3)

2nd May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 218y

Class 5

17:00 Thirsk

Front Gunner

9st 0lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: Stephen Hanlon

He has won on fast turf (7f) but he is a better horse on AW; not at his best on his last two starts and now tries 1m for the first time on his 26th start.

10/1

Form: 38-977

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Seven-race maiden whose best effort came when third of seven in a Leicester novice (7f, good; 80-1) last October; that form is dubious, however. and he hasn't matched it since; best watched despite another 3lb drop.
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Verdict Starting price

8th

6

(3)

19th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

14:15 Redcar

Stoneywell

9st 6lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Steph Hollinshead

Seven-race maiden whose best effort came when third of seven in a Leicester novice (7f, good; 80-1) last October; that form is dubious, however. and he hasn't matched it since; best watched despite another 3lb drop.

25/1

7th

7

(5)

21st May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 16y

Class 5

19:10 Chepstow

Stoneywell

9st 5lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Steph Hollinshead

Fair form when third in a 7f Leicester novice last October but it's a standout run so far, finishing well held in handicaps on all three subsequent outings; the stable also runs Wodao.

33/1

7th

1

(7)

28th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

17:42 Southwell (AW)

Stoneywell

9st 7lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Steph Hollinshead

The third in a Leicester novice last October is his standout run; 80-1 for a C&D handicap here in March and never counted (first-time hood).

25/1

Form: -92643 C

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Course winner (6f) who has been running well in defeat lately having fallen down the weights, as when third of nine at Carlisle (7f, good) three weeks ago; losing run now up to 16, though.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

9

(1)

3rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 213y

Class 5

14:35 Doncaster

Valentine Catcher

9st 2lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Tim Easterby

Soundly beaten at Redcar (7f, good) a fortnight ago, so his losing run continues, but he was in good heart previously and kept on well when making the frame at Ayr (7f, good to firm) and Carlisle (7f, good); this first crack at 1m is worth a go and he's not ruled out each-way.

33/1

9th

2

(12)

19th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

14:15 Redcar

Valentine Catcher

9st 8lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Course winner (6f) who has been running well in defeat lately having fallen down the weights, as when third of nine at Carlisle (7f, good) three weeks ago; losing run now up to 16, though.

8/1

3rd

3

(7)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 195y

Class 6

16:45 Carlisle

Valentine Catcher

9st 8lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

Still 3lb lower than when second of eight at Pontefract (6f, good) last month, but losing run up to 15 and he does seem best at shorter.

6/1

5/1

Form: 583314 CD

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Mostly running well since late last year, including a second success over this C&D (good to firm) last month; ran with credit when fourth of 11 at Doncaster (7f, good to firm) 13 days ago and high on the list back here, especially if the ground continues to dry out.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

10th

5

(4)

19th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

14:15 Redcar

Mayo County

9st 6lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Julie Camacho

Mostly running well since late last year, including a second success over this C&D (good to firm) last month; ran with credit when fourth of 11 at Doncaster (7f, good to firm) 13 days ago and high on the list back here, especially if the ground continues to dry out.

5/1

4th

9

(9)

6th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

17:00 Doncaster

Mayo County

9st 8lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

Added to her good record over 7f at Redcar when comfortably seeing off ten rivals on good to firm 12 days ago; a 6lb rise shouldn't prevent a prominent showing if turning up in a similar mood.

6/1

1st

6

(1)

25th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

14:57 Redcar

Mayo County

9st 6lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Julie Camacho

Only turf success came off a 2lb higher mark at this meeting last year (7f, good to firm); has run two sound races over C&D on turf this season (behind Perfidia on first occasion, but is 4lb better off); well drawn and should go well again.

7/2

Form: 1-5713

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
All three wins have come in AW handicaps over 6f, the latest at Kempton last month; hasn't shone in his previous attempts beyond that trip, but looked worth another go when third of 12 at Chepstow (6f, good to soft) last time; unexposed on turf and respected.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

6

(2)

14th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

Dancing With Drums

9st 7lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: Adam Kirby

Three-time AW winner over 6f; yet to offer much over this far (0-5) and hasn't beaten a rival in his last two races.

11/1

9th

5

(4)

2nd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 3y

Class 6

17:25 Yarmouth

Dancing With Drums

9st 12lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Adam Kirby

Three-time AW winner over 6f, most recently at Kempton in May off a 1lb lower mark than today's; third on turf at Chepstow (6f, good to soft) after that success but he's been below that level over this trip in two starts since.

20/1

5th

2

(6)

25th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

18:45 Leicester

Dancing With Drums

9st 8lb

J: Tom Queally

T: Adam Kirby

Triple 6f scorer on Tapeta or Polytrack, and ought to have races in him on turf also judged on last month's Chepstow third (good to soft); this trip still seemed too far for now at Redcar latest, however.

12/1

100/1

Form: 3-0070

Last run: 43 days

W: 8st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Sent off three-figure prices for all five starts and has failed to beat a rival; switch to blinkers needs to have a dramatic effect.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

12th

12

(5)

25th Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

16:35 Newcastle (AW)

Raja Charger

9st 0lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Brian Rothwell

Yet to show any promise in six runs from 6f to 1m3f.

100/1

12th

14

(6)

19th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

14:15 Redcar

Raja Charger

8st 4lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Brian Rothwell

Sent off three-figure prices for all five starts and has failed to beat a rival; switch to blinkers needs to have a dramatic effect.

100/1

11th

11

(1)

7th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

17:50 Redcar

Raja Charger

9st 0lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Brian Rothwell

Poor form in four novice runs from 1m to 1m3f; drops in trip with cheekpieces added; risky.

50/1

Form: 7-4168 CD

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Sole success came over C&D (good to firm) in April, but he isn't very consistent and ran particularly poorly at Leicester (6f, good to firm) last time; has questions to answer.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

13th

4

(7)

19th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

14:15 Redcar

Looks Fantastic

9st 7lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Michael Appleby

Sole success came over C&D (good to firm) in April, but he isn't very consistent and ran particularly poorly at Leicester (6f, good to firm) last time; has questions to answer.

14/1

8th

6

(2)

25th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

15:40 Leicester

Looks Fantastic

9st 3lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Michael Appleby

Beat 13 rivals to win at Redcar (7f, good to firm) last month on his second start of the season; failed to back that up when sixth there (7f, good) last time and this is his first crack at 6f, but he's not discounted.

6/1

6th

6

(8)

7th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

18:50 Redcar

Looks Fantastic

9st 2lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Michael Appleby

Built on an encouraging AW reappearance when gaining a breakthrough win in 14-runner C&D handicap (good to firm; Mayo County third) 17 days ago; they were quite well strung out in behind (over 4l back to the fourth) so a 3lb rise looks manageable.

3/1

Form: /37-02

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
0-8 but she responded well to the tongue-tie when beaten 2l into second of 11 behind Mayo County over C&D (good to firm) last month; 5lb better off with the winner and a player.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6

(6)

1st Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:55 Thirsk

Meccas Symphony

9st 8lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

0-9; 33-1 when second of 11 at Redcar (7f, good to firm; first-time tongue-tie) in May, but ran poorly over the same C&D the following month; has questions to answer back in trip; stable also runs Lord Abama.

12/1

14th

8

(13)

19th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

14:15 Redcar

Meccas Symphony

9st 4lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

0-8 but she responded well to the tongue-tie when beaten 2l into second of 11 behind Mayo County over C&D (good to firm) last month; 5lb better off with the winner and a player.

6/1

2nd

1

(2)

25th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

14:57 Redcar

Meccas Symphony

9st 9lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Showed signs of promise in 2024 and fair third at Doncaster on first run last year (7f, good to firm) but was tailed off in that race on return to action last month following wind surgery (7f, good to firm); tongue-tie now tried; others preferred.

25/1

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Payout
Exacta £239.40
Straight Forecast £158.83
Tricast £999.76
Trifecta £1271.20

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Dancing With Drums

The Guardian:

Front Gunner

Telegraph:

Jesmond Dawn

RP RATINGS:

Valentine Catcher

POSTDATA:

Stoneywell

Daily Mirror:

Mayo County

D Express:

Reginald Charles

NEWMARKET:

Dancing With Drums

The Times:

Dancing With Drums

The Star:

Dancing With Drums

Daily Mail:

Front Gunner

Daily Record:

Jesmond Dawn