There were 265 Races on across 30 meetings. There was 8 races at Assiniboia Downs first race 01:30, 8 races at Brighton first race 14:20, 8 races at Compiegne first race 12:55, 12 races at Concepcion first race 18:30, 7 races at Fairmount Park first race 19:00, 8 races at Fairview first race 11:20, 8 races at Finger Lakes first race 18:00, 8 races at Fort Erie first race 20:00, 9 races at Gavea first race 01:00, 9 races at Horseshoe Indianapolis first race 19:10, 12 races at Kanazawa first race 03:30, 7 races at Kolkata first race 09:15, 7 races at Louisiana Downs first race 22:05, 8 races at Lyon Parilly first race 10:51, 8 races at Mackay first race 04:20, 12 races at Mizusawa first race 03:55, 12 races at Mombetsu first race 06:50 Monbetsu, 8 races at Moruya first race 04:00, 8 races at Mountaineer first race 01:15, 12 races at Nagoya first race 06:20, 9 races at Newcastle first race 16:24, 9 races at Philadelphia first race 17:40, 8 races at Presque Isle Downs first race 20:00, 8 races at Punchestown first race 13:55, 8 races at Redcar first race 13:40, 8 races at Thistledown first race 17:50, 12 races at Urawa first race 05:30, 8 races at Vincennes first race 15:35, 9 races at Wodonga first race 03:55, 7 races at Yarmouth first race 14:35, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner. TomForm.com uses a custom rating system for each runner.
Race 1: 13:40 Redcar Woodsmith Construction Group Apprentice Handicap (WOODSmith Straight Mile Series Qualifier) (0-68) (5) 3yo+ GB 7f 219y
(6) Paddy Mayne | | | | | | 3 | Brandon Wilkie | Phillip Makin | Signs of ability on debut over 1m on Newcastle AW in October but has made little impact since, including on handicap debut back at Newcastle last week; has work to do right now. |
(7) Tacitus | | | | | | 6 | Archie Young | Tjade Collier | Sole win came over C&D (good) in 2023; two close calls over 1m at Musselburgh dotted in and around some ordinary efforts since and he doesn't look in peak form right now after defeats here and on Wolverhampton AW. |
2nd (5) Kodebreaker | | | | | | 5 | Sam Feilden | Michael Herrington | Winner of his latest two starts over 1m (soft and good) and has looked in need of a return to this trip after two 7f runs (hampered in the first of them); on a highish mark but he shouldn't be far away. |
(1) Retraction | | | | | | 4 | Alex Jary | Ruth Carr | Promising 7f debut here (heavy) as 2yo; needs to step up on handicap form since but he hinted at better to come in his sole turf run for this yard, at Ripon (1m, good) in August; of some interest off sliding mark. |
(3) Jumeira Vision | | | | | | 4 | Rhys Elliott | Katie Scott | Often leads; landed a hat-trick this summer, including over C&D, but treading water since late July and although a recent York defeat from a very wide draw can be overlooked he needs to show he's back on song. |
(2) Copper And Five | | | | | | 8 | Mia Nicholls | Ruth Carr | Has won on ground ranging from good to firm to soft; two of his last three wins have come over C&D and after a relatively quiet summer the tide looked to be turning when fourth to Captain Corelli at Thirsk (1m, good) recently; just below his latest winning mark and can be on the premises. |
1st (4) Captain Corelli | | | | | | 7 | Tom Kiely-Marshall | Julie Camacho | Returning from a break when running well under Tom Kiely-Marshall at Haydock in July and has since kept his handicap mark within bounds by winning only narrowly at Beverley and Thirsk (about 1m; good and good to firm); back up 3lb but has won off this mark and higher in the past; respected. |
The form of a novice amateur jockeys' race at Thirsk cannot be taken as gospel but it did show that CAPTAIN CORELLI continues in fine form and he's still favourably treated on past wins. There isn't much between him and Copper And Five on that run and the latter is next best ahead of Retraction and Kodebreaker.[Emily Weber]
Race 2: 14:10 Redcar racingtv.com/freetrial Restricted Novice Stakes (Bands B, C And D) (GBB Race) GB 5f
(6) Cuban Lynx | | | | | | 2 | Sean Kirrane | Craig Lidster | Always behind in both outings; has the worst chance on form and should be better suited by handicaps shortly. |
(9) Coul Harswell | | | | | | 2 | Mark Winn | Roger Fell & Sean Murray | Showed some promise with her keeping-on fifth in Catterick maiden (5f, good) three weeks ago; however, the bare form gives her a lot to find in this fairly competitive event. |
3rd (8) Rift Valley | | | | | | 2 | Ray Dawson | James Fanshawe | Both starts over 6f, better effort when close third at Chelmsford (AW) latest; gives the impression this drop in trip will suit; sole runner on the card for her in-form yard; receives weight from most of her rivals and commands respect with further improvement on the cards. |
(4) J Street | | | | | | 2 | Shane Gray | Craig Lidster | Versatile ground-wise; off the mark at Catterick (5f) in July and has remained in form, second to useful sort at Wolverhampton (AW) most recently; solid contender who should give her running. |
1st (7) Aubergine | | | | | | 2 | Jason Hart | Hugo Palmer | 45,000gns yearling; by Mehmas and the first foal of an Italian 5f/6f winner (including 2yo) whose siblings include 5f Group 3 scorer Thunderbear; sole newcomer in the field; heed the market signals. |
2nd (2) Lord Roxby | | | | | | 2 | Rowan Scott | Nigel Tinkler | Finished second at Newcastle (6f, AW) then went one better at Beverley (5f, good to firm) where he scored by half a length; faces a tougher task under a penalty but is open to further improvement. |
4th (1) Do It Now | | | | | | 2 | Connor Beasley | Adrian Paul Keatley | Drops back in class, having finished down the field in races at major festivals the last twice; leading player on best form, namely his clearcut maiden win at Ripon (5f) and good fifth in the Super Sprint. |
The shortlist is headed by RIFT VALLEY who looks interesting dropped to 5f. Do It Now holds major claims back down in class, while a few others bring fair form and help to make this quite a competitive novice contest. The betting should be informative with regard to newcomer Aubergine.[Steve Boow]
Race 3: 14:43 Redcar Watch Racing TV Free For 31 Days Novice Stakes (GBB Race) GB 5f 217y
(7) Sadiiki | | | | | | 3 | James Sullivan | Fred Watson | Finished last on debut; fared better at Catterick last week but still ran to a meagre RPR; poor chance on form. |
(2) Howay Never | | | | | | 3 | Cam Hardie | Kevin Frost | Soundly beaten in 6f AW maiden at Southwell last month for an unpromising debut; best watched. |
4th (3) Jaamir | | | | | | 3 | Aidan Keeley | James Owen | Plenty to find on his 7f AW efforts; combination of new trip/surface and first-time hood needs to have a significant effect. |
(8) Vanikoro | | | | | | 3 | Andrea Pinna | Kevin Frost | Cost 120,000gns as a yearling but went for just 1,200gns last month (left James Ferguson); sister to 5.5f-7f winner Just Janet, out of 6f/7f winner; wears hood on debut; the betting should offer further guidance. |
(6) Jannas Journey | | | | | | 3 | Archie Young | Lucinda Russell | From a family that has served her owner-breeder well; shaped better than the bare result (last of four) in 7.5f maiden on good to firm at Beverley and may improve with that experience under her belt. |
3rd (4) Saint Matthew | | | | | | 3 | Jack Garritty | Richard Fahey | Raced twice for Charlie Johnston, better effort when clear second at Pontefract (6f) on debut; gelded since last run and now returns from 385-day absence; still with same owner; heed the market signals. |
2nd (5) Arabic Song | | | | | | 3 | Sean Kirrane | Saeed bin Suroor | Thrice-raced filly who showed clear improvement at Wolverhampton (7f, AW debut) most recently, finishing second; major player, provided she transfers that form back to turf and responds well to first-time headgear. |
1st (1) American Bay | | | | | | 3 | Callum Rodriguez | Harry Charlton | Solid effort on last 6f attempt; gelded prior to creditable fourth in big-field handicap at Newbury (7f, good to firm) last month; now 0-8 but holds leading form claims in this weaker scenario than previously. |
Godolphin runner Arabic Song has clear possibilities if backing up her Wolverhampton effort. Otherwise, this looks a good opportunity for fairly useful maiden AMERICAN BAY finally to open his account. The market signals with regard to seasonal debutant Saint Matthew should be heeded.[Steve Boow]
Race 4: 15:13 Redcar Start Your Racing TV Free Trial Now Handicap (0-80) (4) 3yo+ GB 5f 217y
(6) Reveiller | | | | | | 3 | Tom Kiely-Marshall | Julie Camacho | 0-5 since 2yo debut win and holds weak claims on his handicap form, well beaten at Thirsk (stable debut) most recently; fitting of hood and eyeshield needs to make a difference. |
(8) Exponista | | | | | | 3 | Brandon Wilkie | David Loughnane | Still hasn't added to her maiden win 13 months ago; bits of encouraging handicap form but she has been unable to take advantage of a declining mark; fitting of tongue-tie needs to help. |
(11) Hail Sezer | | | | | | 7 | Shane Gray | Geoffrey Harker | Has failed to go on from a good reappearance in the last two seasons and looks unlikely to rebound in this grade, having raced mainly at a lower level; others preferred. |
3rd (5) Beattie Is Back | | | | | | 5 | Jack Garritty | Richard Fahey | Seemed to need the run at Thirsk (6f) last month on belated reappearance; however, he may be more interesting when back on AW, having shown best form in that sphere. |
(10) Dandy Dinmont | | | | | | 5 | Faye McManoman | Nigel Tinkler | Campaigned mostly over 5f in the last two years; spoiled his chance by pulling hard on last attempt at this distance and isn't ideally treated (last three wins off 2lb lower). |
(3) Sir Les Patterson | | | | | | 3 | Pierre-Louis Jamin | Harry Eustace | Progressive in AW novice events but has posted three duck eggs since switched to turf (all 7f/1m); chance depends on how well he responds to new trip and first-time headgear. |
2nd (12) Act Of Violence | | | | | | 3 | David Allan | Tim Easterby | Hindered by unfavourable draw at Ripon last month and better judged on his July form, which comprised a win at Ripon and second at Pontefract; may still have more to offer. |
(2) Rousing Encore | | | | | | 4 | James Sullivan | Ruth Carr | Successful three times for Richard Fahey; respectable fifth at Thirsk (6f) last month on debut for new yard and remains well handicapped on peak form; not dismissed. |
(9) Flowstate | | | | | | 3 | David Nolan | David O'Meara | Yet to encounter ground firmer than good; solid record at maiden/novice level comprised a win and two seconds; didn't live up to expectations in a handicap since but may still do better. |
(7) Muscika | | | | | | 10 | Jason Hart | David O'Meara | Veteran who has won 16 races; 0-12 this year but he is threatening to regain the winning thread, beaten only a whisker at Epsom (6f, good) most recently; fighting chance off current mark. |
4th (4) Bright | | | | | | 4 | Finley Marsh | Mark Loughnane | Bids for a hat-trick, having scored at Doncaster (6f, good to firm) and Newcastle (5f, AW) the last twice; form has substance and he remains well treated up another 3lb; commands respect. |
(13) Novello Lad | | | | | | 3 | Mark Winn | Paul Midgley | Consistent 3yo who ran creditably when favourite for C&D event (good to firm) last time, taking his form figures since being gelded to 33132; receives weight all round and has solid claims. |
1st (1) Gressington | | | | | | 3 | Callum Rodriguez | Edward Bethell | 7f and 7.5f winner who seemed to be outstayed over 1m at Newmarket most recently; now goes the other way in trip and has something to prove over 6f; wears first-time headgear. |
With the form of his July/August wins stacking up nicely, BRIGHT (nap) looks set to complete the hat-trick. Novello Lad, who has proved very consistent this term, is feared most ahead of Muscika whose last two efforts suggest his turn may be near.[Steve Boow]
Race 5: 15:43 Redcar Racing TV Club Day Handicap (Div I) (0-65) (6) 3yo+ GB 5f
(10) Street Life | | | | | | 7 | Ryan Kavanagh | Patrick Morris | In form having been placed in four of his last five starts; however, this is a better race and his turf strike-rate is comparatively modest; has gained most wins on AW. |
(6) Stormy Pearl | | | | | | 4 | Paul Mulrennan | David Thompson | Raced mostly over 6f for current yard; won at Hamilton (dead-heated) and Redcar in July but form dipped sharply last month; bit to prove off this mark back at 5f. |
2nd (7) High Velocity | | | | | | 5 | Brandon Wilkie | David Loughnane | Four AW wins for previous yard; 0-8 for current stable and has the same record on turf but he ran encouragingly on his most recent start in this sphere; attractively weighted. |
(8) La Boo | | | | | | 3 | Joanna Mason | Michael & David Easterby | 3yo maiden who has inconsistent handicap form; chance of opening her account largely depends on how well she responds to the application of hood and eyeshield. |
(5) Let's Go Hugo | | | | | | 4 | Cam Hardie | Ollie Pears | Form dipped last time (ran too freely) but generally consistent otherwise this term and may rebound; nicely treated, having dropped back to last winning mark; one to consider. |
4th (4) Leodis Dream | | | | | | 8 | David Nolan | Paul Midgley | Has lacked consistency since two sound performances in the spring; now drops in class off a handy mark and has possibilities provided he turns up in good form. |
3rd (9) Northern Prince | | | | | | 3 | David Allan | Tim Easterby | 3yo maiden; below par last time but has bits of encouraging form otherwise this summer, including close second over C&D (classified event) on penultimate run. |
(1) Newyorkstateofmind | | | | | | 7 | James Sullivan | Ruth Carr | Inconsistent but has scored three times this year, most recently at Wolverhampton (AW) two weeks ago; record shows he's no certainty to follow up, however. |
(3) Ghathanfar | | | | | | 8 | Connor Beasley | Tracy Waggott | Placed several times this season but form has dipped of late; disappointing favourite in this grade at Catterick most recently, extending his long losing sequence. |
1st (2) Zuffolo | | | | | | 4 | Rhys Elliott | Michael Dods | Has form figures of 3144 since wearing blinkers, the win at Ayr (good); still favourably treated (won off 6lb higher over C&D last term) and warrants respect with the headgear retained. |
A chance is taken on HIGH VELOCITY, who is still seeking a first success for his current stable and on turf but looks very tempting off his current mark and with Brandon Wilkie taking off a useful 5lb. Zuffolo, who has solid claims in the retained headgear, is second choice ahead of Let's Go Hugo who has been largely consistent this year.[Steve Boow]
Race 6: 16:13 Redcar Racing TV Club Day Handicap (Div II) (0-65) (6) 3yo+ GB 5f
(3) Baileys Polka Dot | | | | | | 3 | Jason Hart | Amy Murphy | Big question mark over current form, having failed to beat a rival in her last four runs, and she is 0-13 since winning her first couple of starts; drop in class needs to help. |
(4) Lady Nunthorpe | | | | | | 3 | Tom Eaves | Geoff Oldroyd | Bits of promise as a 2yo; seemed to need the run at Beverley on belated reappearance but needs to improve markedly on that bare form. |
(9) Azucena | | | | | | 4 | Rowan Scott | Ann Duffield | Far from consistent since her AW success nearly two years ago; far from solid on turf form and has enough to prove back in this sphere. |
1st (6) Maris Angel | | | | | | 3 | Jack Garritty | Mark Walford | Incurs a 6lb penalty for half-length win at Wolverhampton (5f, AW; handicap debut) last week but may improve further provided she's effective on turf; shortlisted. |
(10) Ifonlytheycudtalk | | | | | | 3 | Duran Fentiman | Tim Easterby | 3yo maiden who has been placed several times this season, latterly over 6f; shapes as if this return to 5f will prove ideal; first win is not out of the question. |
(1) Taygar | | | | | | 3 | Paul Mulrennan | Michael Dods | Won at Ayr on most recent attempt in this grade (penultimate outing) but isn't guaranteed to repeat the form, being an inconsistent sort; now 4lb higher to boot. |
(5) Betweenthesticks | | | | | | 4 | James Sullivan | Ruth Carr | Has a record of 213 since a tongue-tie has joined the cheekipieces; sold out of Jack Channon's stable for 7,500gns since last run; likely player if remaining in form. |
4th (7) Secret Command | | | | | | 3 | Mia Nicholls | Adrian Nicholls | Respectable third at Beverley last time; very attractively weighted, as he's back on last winning mark and Mia Nicholls takes off a bonus 5lb; one to consider. |
2nd (2) Majeski Man | | | | | | 7 | Mark Winn | Paul Midgley | Hindered by unfavourable draw at Beverley last time and is better judged on his consistent spell leading up to that; interesting in this grade off 8lb below last winning mark. |
2nd (8) Jamie's Choice | | | | | | 4 | Connor Beasley | Tracy Waggott | Both wins at classified level, the more recent over C&D on penultimate run; things didn't go smoothly when beaten favourite in Beverley handicap last time; not ruled out. |
Dropped in class off a reduced mark, MAJESKI MAN may be the answer. Secret Command, another attractively weighted contender, is second choice ahead of Ifonlytheycudtalk who is knocking at the door at a modest level.[Steve Boow]
Race 7: 16:43 Redcar Market Cross Jewellers Handicap (0-83) (4) 3yo+ GB 1m 2f 1y
6th (2) Big Team | | | | | | 7 | Sean Kirrane | Saeed bin Suroor | Godolphin runner who is well treated on the pick of his Tapeta/dirt form; lacks recent match practice and has something to prove back on turf but market confidence should be heeded. |
5th (6) Highwaygrey | | | | | | 8 | David Allan | Tim Easterby | Consistent spell at Pontefract culminated in a good effort behind See That Storm; well beaten in competitive field at York since; chance of winning partly depends on how well he responds to new headgear. |
7th (3) Sudden Ambush | | | | | | 4 | David Nolan | David O'Meara | Four wins over 1m, including off this mark and 4lb higher, for previous yard; couple of encouraging efforts for new stable, keeping-on second over 1m2f at Doncaster (good to firm) latest; nicely handicapped and is unexposed at this trip; interesting contender. |
8th (1) Great Blasket | | | | | | 4 | Brandon Wilkie | Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole | Successful four times over 1m this year and ran creditably at Newmarket most recently; drops back in class with Brandon Wilkie taking off a useful 5lb but may get outstayed back at 1m2f. |
2nd (7) True Wisdom | | | | | | 3 | Connor Beasley | Charlie Johnston | Favourably handicapped on her 2yo win but has lacked consistency since and isn't guaranteed to back up her latest effort (made the frame on AW); less appealing than the other 3yo in this field. |
4th (8) Eeetee | | | | | | 6 | Jason Hart | John Wainwright | Ties in with See That Storm and Shimmering Sands on July effort here; however, has continued to tread water since and is 0-7 for current yard; admittedly well treated on his C&D win last term (now 9lb lower). |
3rd (5) Shimmering Sands | | | | | | 5 | Joanna Mason | Michael & David Easterby | Ties in with See That Storm on C&D running in July; confirmed he's back in form with keeping-on second at Beverley (8.5f) since; solid chance returned to his optimum distance (all wins at 1m2f). |
1st (4) See That Storm | | | | | | 3 | Callum Rodriguez | Edward Bethell | Has justified favouritism in 1m2f handicaps at Redcar and Pontefract (both on good to firm) since joining this yard and switched to turf, taking form figures to 12311; has to deal with another rise in the weights but is open to further progress and commands respect. |
See That Storm has already beaten some of these rivals since joining Ed Bethell and holds obvious claims with further improvement plausible. However, his hat-trick bid may be thwarted by interesting alternative SUDDEN AMBUSH, who has shown clear promise since joining David O'Meara and remains attractively handicapped. Shimmering Sands and Eeetee have frame possibilities.[Steve Boow]
Race 8: 17:13 Redcar Try Racing TV Free Now At racingtv.com/freetrial Handicap (0-60) (6) 3yo+ GB 1m 5f 218y
8th (8) Crafty Dancer | | | | | | 4 | Shane Gray | Katie Scott | Has a nice enough pedigree but has not shown anything at big prices in two bumpers and three maidens; this handicap debut offers hope but she has lots to prove. |
6th (1) Cosmic Soul | | | | | | 4 | Archie Young | Patrick Neville | Not yet a winner, including over hurdles and in Flat handicaps for this yard, and current mark is a hangover from early promise in the first half of 2023; tongue tied today; looks to need more weight off his back. |
2nd (2) Morandi Second | | | | | | 5 | David Nolan | Patrick Neville | Showed Flat promise in France without winning in 2022; has found it tough over hurdles and fences in Britain and although not beaten far back on the Flat at Catterick (1m4f, soft) last week he still needs more. |
7th (3) Sonning | | | | | | 6 | Paul Mulrennan | Danny Brooke | Flat winner in 2021 and has added three hurdle wins since; returned to form when close up in Catterick handicaps at 1m4f and 1m6f (good and good to firm) in August and should go well back on turf. |
4th (4) Greenlightforgo | | | | | | 3 | David Allan | Tim Easterby | Has had few chances and ran his best race when close third over C&D (good to firm) in August; failed to stay 2m since but he could be open to some improvement back over this trip. |
3rd (6) Normandy Vista | | | | | | 3 | Connor Beasley | Charlie Johnston | Modest in early handicaps but he lost out only late on at Catterick (1m6f, good) in August and was perhaps floored by soft ground there (1m4f) since; close between him and Sonning on the earlier run; good chance. |
5th (5) Marmalade Lady | | | | | | 3 | Jason Hart | Hughie Morrison | Off the mark in her first turf handicap when keeping on dourly over 1m4f at Chepstow (good to firm) in June, and her fourth on the AW (1m5f) in July has proved creditable form; no blame attached to heavy-ground defeat since (first-time cheekpieces, retained); solid chance. |
1st (7) Bamboo Bay | | | | | | 6 | Rhys Elliott | Tracy Waggott | Operates at an ordinary level now; found heavy ground against him when out of the weights at Chester on Friday but had previously run two good races over 2m for new yard and he remains of interest at this level. |
There are possibilities about Normandy Vista and Sonning on their Catterick run last month, while Bamboo Bay (second choice) has found some form again for his new yard. However, MARMALADE LADY looks worth another go at 1m6f and, with the return to less testing ground, she should still have some scope off her current mark. Greenlightforgo shouldn't be far away, either.[Emily Weber]