August 22 / 20.00 Redcar

20.00

Good

Celebrate National Racehorse Week Handicap

  • Prize money: £3663.8
  • 0m 5f 217y
  • Class 6
  • 19 runners
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Celebrate National Racehorse Week Handicap

Runners: 19 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

20/1 (Won)

  • Win: £21.00
  • Place: £3.70

Form: 466047 CD

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 0lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Won divisions of this in 2022 and 2024 but he's looking regressive; only seventh in a classified race at Thirsk last time which was won by Drish Samphire; 1lb out of the weights.
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4th

7

(7)

26th Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:40 Ripon

Hurstwood

9st 6lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Peter Niven

Veteran who is 4-20 at Ripon and made all in 16-runner races at Redcar (6f, good) on his last two outings to take his overall win total to 13; back up another 4lb but he's back in the groove.

9/2

1st

3

(17)

9th Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

16:24 Redcar

Hurstwood

9st 9lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Peter Niven

Veteran who recorded his 12th win when making all to beat 15 rivals over C&D (good) last month; up 7lb but that a dominant display from a high draw and he's now 4-11 at Redcar; leading contender.

4/1

1st

16

(20)

22nd Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

20:00 Redcar

Hurstwood

9st 0lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Peter Niven

Won divisions of this in 2022 and 2024 but he's looking regressive; only seventh in a classified race at Thirsk last time which was won by Drish Samphire; 1lb out of the weights.

20/1

50/1

  • Place: £14.90

Form: 793767

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Runs well now and again but arrives here with a record of 0-24 and from out of the weights; blinkers replace cheekpieces.
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3rd

6

(6)

24th Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 3y

Class 6

13:32 Pontefract

Zivas Star

8st 9lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Simon Whitaker

Produced her best performance for a long time when second of 16 in first-time blinkers (retained since) at Redcar (6f, good) last month; however, the headgear didn't have the same effect when mid-division there (6f, good) last time and she remains a maiden after 26 starts.

10/1

8th

10

(10)

9th Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

16:24 Redcar

Zivas Star

9st 2lb

J: Andrew Elliott

T: Simon Whitaker

Still a maiden after 25 starts but she did best of the rest behind Hurstwood over C&D (first-time blinkers) last month; that was her best effort for some time and has possibilities if she can back that up.

8/1

2nd

18

(16)

22nd Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

20:00 Redcar

Zivas Star

9st 0lb

J: Andrew Elliott

T: Simon Whitaker

Runs well now and again but arrives here with a record of 0-24 and from out of the weights; blinkers replace cheekpieces.

50/1

12/1

  • Place: £3.10

Form: 254303 CD

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 7lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
C&D winner but likes the stiffer finish of Hamilton and got a tad outpaced before running on over C&D last month; however, she's closely matched with the winner Night Emperor and has to enter the reckoning.
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11th

1

(6)

9th Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

16:24 Redcar

Stormy Pearl

9st 9lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: David Thompson

C&D winner who has been placed in three of her last four starts, including when third behind Hurstwood here (6f, good) 18 days ago; that was in a big field and she should go well again off unchanged mark.

13/2

3rd

4

(17)

22nd Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

20:00 Redcar

Stormy Pearl

9st 7lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: David Thompson

C&D winner but likes the stiffer finish of Hamilton and got a tad outpaced before running on over C&D last month; however, she's closely matched with the winner Night Emperor and has to enter the reckoning.

12/1

3rd

1

(6)

29th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

16:20 Redcar

Stormy Pearl

9st 9lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: David Thompson

C&D winner; form dipped at Thirsk four weeks ago but she's the type to bounce back quickly; can get it wrong at the start but she is still more appealing than many.

4/1

13/2

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 864451 CD

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Had hinted at winning potential before prevailing in a tight finish over C&D (good to firm) last month; ran on well late on and could be good value for the neck winning margin; 3lb higher.
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4th

9

(6)

23rd Sep 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

17:17 Redcar

Night Emperor

10st 7lb

J: Mrs Tracy Gundry

T: Tina Jackson

Last three starts have come here over 6f and he opened his account when scoring by a neck in July; first in his group when fourth of 16 three weeks later and it was another good effort in 16-runner event when third a fortnight ago; needs to prove his stamina for this trip but he's in form and warrants respect.

3/1

3rd

5

(16)

9th Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

16:24 Redcar

Night Emperor

9st 8lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Tina Jackson

Off the mark at the 11th attempt when finishing well for a last-gasp win over C&D (good to firm) in July; held in fourth behind Hurstwood here last time, but he did best of the far side group and that was another creditable effort; shortlisted.

5/1

4th

6

(2)

22nd Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

20:00 Redcar

Night Emperor

9st 6lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Tina Jackson

Had hinted at winning potential before prevailing in a tight finish over C&D (good to firm) last month; ran on well late on and could be good value for the neck winning margin; 3lb higher.

13/2

Form: 5-3424

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Went close over C&D two runs ago but wasn't so good at Hamilton 11 days ago and is now 0-28; a first-time tongue-tie is added.
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3rd

9

(5)

19th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

South Shore Island

9st 1lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Lizzie Quinlan

Yet to run a bad race after five starts for new stable this year, the latest a fifth of 16 in first-time tongue-tie at Redcar (6f, good) four weeks ago; also suited by 5f but 0-29 career strike-rate is difficult to overlook.

9/1

5th

11

(11)

22nd Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

20:00 Redcar

South Shore Island

9st 2lb

J: Molly Keegan-Price

T: Lizzie Quinlan

Went close over C&D two runs ago but wasn't so good at Hamilton 11 days ago and is now 0-28; a first-time tongue-tie is added.

14/1

4th

7

(6)

11th Aug 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 7y

Class 6

17:30 Hamilton

South Shore Island

8st 12lb

J: Molly Keegan-Price

T: Lizzie Quinlan

27-race maiden but he went close to getting off the mark when beaten a neck at Redcar (6f, good to firm) 13 days ago; drops back in trip with solid place claims.

5/1

Form: 433522 BF

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
0-13 but consistent and was a rallying second on yard debut over 5f here (good to firm) two weeks ago; considered back at 6f with Tom Kiely-Marshall taking off 5lb.
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5th

7

(10)

19th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Ellies De Vega

9st 5lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Philip Kirby

Came good at 15th attempt, leading close home over C&D 17 days ago; that was only his third run for Philip Kirby and further progress is possible.

7/2

1st

7

(9)

2nd Sep 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:45 Newcastle (AW)

Ellies De Vega

9st 2lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Philip Kirby

14-race maiden; good second over C&D on final start for Noel Wilson in July; fair run when second back on turf on stable debut next time; could go well.

7/1

6th

12

(5)

22nd Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

20:00 Redcar

Ellies De Vega

9st 1lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Philip Kirby

0-13 but consistent and was a rallying second on yard debut over 5f here (good to firm) two weeks ago; considered back at 6f with Tom Kiely-Marshall taking off 5lb.

8/1

8/1

Form: 767855 CD

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 0lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
Won a division of this two years ago but she has to step up on her recent efforts, last time finishing behind Drish Samphire.
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7th

14

(6)

22nd Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

20:00 Redcar

Mrs Trump

9st 0lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Paul Midgley

Won a division of this two years ago but she has to step up on her recent efforts, last time finishing behind Drish Samphire.

8/1

5th

5

(4)

7th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

14:10 Thirsk

Mrs Trump

9st 9lb

J: Liam Wright

T: Paul Midgley

Five-time sprint winner including over C&D; her last success was 13 months ago but she showed signs of a revival when a 2l fifth in a Redcar handicap (6f, good to firm) last week; has possibilities if she can build on that.

9/2

5th

4

(2)

29th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

16:20 Redcar

Mrs Trump

9st 5lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Paul Midgley

Two of her five wins have come at Redcar; well handicapped on 2025 best but she's yet to hit top gear this year; others have more pressing claims.

9/2

8/1

Form: -08992 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Off a much reduced mark and with a new visor fitted he ran his best race for a while to be second of 13 at Ayr (6f, good to soft) recently; clear claims if he can back that up.
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8th

7

(11)

14th Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

15:51 Thirsk

Macedonian

9st 5lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Sole success came on AW in March 2025 for the Crisford yard; best run this year when runner-up at Ayr (6f, good to soft) last month in first-time visor (retained since); didn't back that up when eighth of 16 at Redcar (6f, good) 12 days later but holds claims if he puts his best foot forward.

4/1

8th

1

(12)

22nd Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

20:00 Redcar

Macedonian

9st 11lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Off a much reduced mark and with a new visor fitted he ran his best race for a while to be second of 13 at Ayr (6f, good to soft) recently; clear claims if he can back that up.

8/1

2nd

7

(14)

10th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

15:45 Ayr

Macedonian

9st 7lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Michael Dods

Arrives out of sorts, tried in cheekpieces when last of nine in 7f Wolverhampton handicap 27 days ago; visor is tried here.

33/1

Form: 8-7661 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Unplaced in first nine races but put that right when overcoming a slow start to win a 6f classified race at Thirsk recently; back up 4lb but Cian Horgan can claim his 5lb this time.
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9th

9

(9)

22nd Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

20:00 Redcar

Drish Samphire

9st 4lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: Lawrence Mullaney

Unplaced in first nine races but put that right when overcoming a slow start to win a 6f classified race at Thirsk recently; back up 4lb but Cian Horgan can claim his 5lb this time.

16/1

1st

1

(1)

7th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

14:10 Thirsk

Drish Samphire

9st 9lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: Lawrence Mullaney

Nine-race maiden who has yet to be placed and was beaten 6l at a big price in a classified event at Newcastle (6f, AW) last Friday; hood worn in her last seven starts is now removed.

25/1

Form: 8-5658 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Only 1-18 and opposable on what she's achieved in four races after a break; just out of the weights.
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1st

13

(1)

13th Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 160y

Class 2

15:50 Bath

Rinky Tinky Tinky

8st 7lb

J: Alice Bond

T: Mrs Ilka Gansera-Leveque

Hard to predict but had a good day here recently when fending off some of these under Alice Bond; only 1lb higher but wouldn't be a good thing to repeat that form.

20/1

1st

8

(2)

2nd Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

14:30 Bath

Rinky Tinky Tinky

9st 0lb

J: Alice Bond

T: Mrs Ilka Gansera-Leveque

Made a winning seasonal return as a 3yo (6f, good to firm) but there hasn't been a lot to cheer since; others have more pressing claims.

14/1

10th

17

(14)

22nd Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

20:00 Redcar

Rinky Tinky Tinky

9st 0lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Mrs Ilka Gansera-Leveque

Only 1-18 and opposable on what she's achieved in four races after a break; just out of the weights.

33/1

12/1

Form: 802273 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
Only 1-24 and again came up short at Yarmouth (6f) where she was given every chance; looks hard to win with.
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2nd

9

(1)

30th Sep 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 212y

Class 6

16:50 Catterick

Indys Angel

9st 0lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Philip Kirby

Just 1-25 but she filled the runner-up spot (5f/7f) in two of her seven visits here; close third at Yarmouth (6f, good to firm) on her penultimate start and wasn't drawn to best advantage at Redcar last time; capable of having a say.

10/1

11th

15

(1)

22nd Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

20:00 Redcar

Indys Angel

9st 0lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Philip Kirby

Only 1-24 and again came up short at Yarmouth (6f) where she was given every chance; looks hard to win with.

12/1

3rd

6

(6)

5th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 3y

Class 6

17:40 Yarmouth

Indys Angel

10st 7lb

J: Mr Jack Loughnane

T: Philip Kirby

Sole win from 23 starts came at Newcastle in September 2024; runner-up at Thirsk (6f, good to firm) and Catterick (7f, good to firm) in July, but ran poorly at Ripon last time; may be able to bounce back.

9/1

10/1

Form: 012443

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Last win was in a 7f classified event and is probably weighted to her best but she gives her running more often than not irrespective of trip.
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10th

7

(7)

29th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

16:08 Ayr

Lope Y Linda

9st 4lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Made all in a C&D classified (soft) in June and returned to winning ways in a handicap at Catterick (7f, good to soft) three weeks ago; a 5lb rise takes her to a career-high mark but she's entitled to respect.

9/2

1st

10

(12)

8th Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

16:11 Catterick

Lope Y Linda

9st 2lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

C&D winner off 7lb lower in May who went in again at Ayr in June (made all on soft ground); back in form when a distant second to Taaklam on Tapeta eight days ago but stall 12 isn't great for one happiest on the sharp end.

8/1

2nd

13

(9)

31st Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

17:35 Southwell (AW)

Lope Y Linda

9st 2lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

Versatile filly who has won twice on turf (7f, good/soft) this season and was a good third over 6f on her penultimate run; flopped at Redcar last time but she's been generally reliable this year and has claims if she can bounce back.

12/1

OUR TIP

40/1

Form: 64-880

Last run: 62 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Some promise initially but well held in 5f/6f handicaps, latterly when tongue tied in cheekpieces, and more new headgear tried here.
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13th

3

(15)

22nd Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

20:00 Redcar

Lindoro

9st 9lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Stephen Hanlon

Some promise initially but well held in 5f/6f handicaps, latterly when tongue tied in cheekpieces, and more new headgear tried here.

40/1

11th

3

(3)

21st Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

14:05 Pontefract

Lindoro

9st 9lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Stephen Hanlon

Both efforts this term fail to match the promise shown in two outings last July; chance largely depends on the effects of first-time tongue-tie and cheekpieces in this second handicap attempt.

16/1

8th

5

(6)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

15:10 Carlisle

Lindoro

9st 6lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Stephen Hanlon

Soundly beaten on sole run this season (6f, AW) but showed promise last summer on his other two starts (6f/7f, good/good to soft); his dam was a useful 5f winner and he could appreciate the drop in trip on handicap debut.

7/1

14/1

Form: 725240

Last run: 28 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
Runner-up a couple of times but remains a maiden and she ran poorly last time; best form has been at 5f.
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5th

6

(4)

22nd Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

15:50 Beverley

Sparkling Wine

8st 9lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Michael Dods

Nine-race maiden; just missed out in a C&D handicap in July but she hasn't come close to reproducing it since; not a solid option.

12/1

15th

19

(3)

22nd Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

20:00 Redcar

Sparkling Wine

8st 11lb

J: William Pyle

T: Michael Dods

Runner-up a couple of times but remains a maiden and she ran poorly last time; best form has been at 5f.

14/1

10th

9

(8)

25th Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:10 Newcastle (AW)

Sparkling Wine

8st 11lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Michael Dods

Runner-up at Catterick (5f, good to soft) and Beverley (5f, good to firm) this summer; not so good at Southwell on Thursday but this test could suit better.

3/1

50/1

Form: 5/658

Last run: 37 days

W: 9st 2lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
6yo who has raced only four times; 66-1 for handicap debut at Thirsk (7f) and beat just one home.
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11th

8

(6)

3rd Sep 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

16:35 Newcastle (AW)

Fair Isle Sioux

9st 4lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Adam Nicol

Struggled at big prices in two handicap runs on turf this summer (7f/6f); there are AW winners in her pedigree but she will need improvement for the change of surface.

40/1

16th

10

(10)

22nd Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

20:00 Redcar

Fair Isle Sioux

9st 2lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Adam Nicol

6yo who has raced only four times; 66-1 for handicap debut at Thirsk (7f) and beat just one home.

50/1

8th

4

(10)

16th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

16:10 Thirsk

Fair Isle Sioux

9st 7lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Adam Nicol

Lightly-raced 6yo mare who has hinted at ability in two of her three starts (6f/1m; soft/good to firm) but she was still well beaten here two weeks ago; drops back in trip on her handicap debut.

25/1

Form: 3594

Last run: 2 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
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No Results Found

Form: 64687

Last run: 3 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
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No Results Found

Form: 221533 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
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No Results Found

Form: 784

Last run: 24 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
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No Results Found

Non-runners

Multaneighttothree, Heathers Feather, Little Beck Annie, Battenburg Belle

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £2366.70
Straight Forecast £1020.03
Tricast £9024.28

Selections

The Times:

Night Emperor

SPOTLIGHT:

Ellie's de Vega

D Express:

Drish Samphire

The Guardian:

Stormy Pearl

RP RATINGS:

Ellie's de Vega

POSTDATA:

Ellie's de Vega

The Star:

Drish Samphire

Telegraph:

Night Emperor

Daily Mail:

Night Emperor

Daily Mirror:

Night Emperor

The Sun:

Night Emperor

Daily Record:

Night Emperor