Redcar Races & Results All Racing UK & International Horse Racing Speed Ratings & Tips for 2024-09-25

There were 279 Races on across 32 meetings. There was 9 races at Assiniboia Downs first race 01:30, 7 races at Belmont first race 06:49, 8 races at Bendigo first race 04:35, 4 races at Canterbury Park first race 23:10, 8 races at Cherbourg first race 12:55, 9 races at Churchill Downs first race 17:45, 8 races at Compiegne first race 10:51, 8 races at Delaware Park first race 17:30, 7 races at Doomben first race 04:43, 8 races at Finger Lakes first race 18:00, 12 races at Funabashi first race 06:40, 7 races at Goodwood first race 14:20, 8 races at Greyville first race 11:35, 8 races at Happy Valley (HK) first race 12:05 Happy Valley, 10 races at Horseshoe Indianapolis first race 19:10, 10 races at Kasamatsu first race 03:50, 9 races at Kempton first race 16:27, 7 races at Listowel first race 14:00, 8 races at Louisiana Downs first race 21:05, 12 races at Mombetsu first race 06:30 Monbetsu, 8 races at Mountaineer first race 01:15, 7 races at Perth first race 13:20, 10 races at Philadelphia first race 17:40, 8 races at Presque Isle Downs first race 20:00, 8 races at Redcar first race 13:40, 14 races at San Isidro first race 18:00, 12 races at Sonoda first race 02:40, 7 races at Strathalbyn first race 05:25, 8 races at Thistledown first race 17:50, 8 races at Toulouse first race 15:35, 15 races at Valparaiso first race 17:30, 7 races at Warwick Farm first race 05:00, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner. TomForm.com uses a custom rating system for each runner.

Race 1: 13:40 Redcar Start Your Racing TV Free Trial Now Nursery Handicap (0-55) (6) 2yo GB 7f 219y

Info	OR	Days since last run	Age	Jockey
(1) Heartened	2	Harry Russell	Ollie Pears	Again looked one for further than 6f on last month's Catterick nursery debut (some encouragement to that effect on breeding), but extra 2f has to provoke major improvement even so; 3lb lower mark still looks tough.
(8) Capturethemoment	2	Cam Hardie	Ollie Pears	Gently regressive RPRs since June's Newcastle maiden sixth (7f), keeping on up to a point but not really faring any better upped to 1m in a Musselburgh nursery latest (good); latest 2lb drop doesn't persuade.
(6) Born Too Run	2	Robert Havlin	Ed Dunlop	Half-sister to five winners over at least 1m, but gave herself little chance of staying this trip or shorter when pulling too hard the last twice; initial mark isn't an obvious gift, and she's overlooked for now.
(10) Dark Rainbow	2	Oisin Orr	Richard Fahey	Over 5l behind Force Of Honour stepped up to 1m on this month's nursery debut (Tapeta), though plenty of trouble in the run; this daughter of a 1m nursery winner remains of interest; cheekpieces added.
3rd (5) Gungnir	2	David Allan	Tim Easterby	Struggled to break out of rear on all three qualifying outings, including upped to 1m latest; plenty of work for the debuted blinkers to do.
4th (7) Capricorn King	2	Jason Hart	John & Sean Quinn	Nephew of a 1m 2yo winner; initial mark makes sense judged on his debut effort, but two backwards steps since (again over 6f) and he may still be working it all out; cheekpieces are reached for.
(4) Mavetheforcebewivu	2	Connor Beasley	Roger Fell & Sean Murray	Well clear of Force Of Honour on last month's Beverley nursery debut (7.5f, good to firm), if still well held by the winner herself; longer trip ought not hurt on that evidence; chance off unchanged mark.
(9) Aleishka	2	Silvestre De Sousa	Ed Dunlop	Hasn't obviously failed for stamina upped to 1m the last twice, but nor has she improved for the new trip, an unhelpful track position last time notwithstanding.
2nd (2) Gentle Warrior	2	Clifford Lee	K R Burke	Not on terms in three runs on sound surfaces so far (7.5f-1m), betraying his greenness at least once; mark is no gift judged on those efforts, but trip is no issue on breeding; chance if visor lights the spark.
1st (3) Force Of Honour	2	William Pyle	Craig Lidster	New personal best RPR when second at Newcastle this month, if not quite seeing out 1m from the front end; unchanged mark still feels a bit high, but William Pyle's useful 3lb claim could make a difference.

First-time headgear could light the touchpaper under any or all of four of the field, with DARK RAINBOW and Gentle Warrior appealing most of these. The first-named was value for closer on this month's Newcastle nursery debut, and this daughter of a 1m nursery winner can prove her worth over the same trip granted clearer sailing. Force Of Honour may have the means to reverse Beverley placings with Mavetheforcebewivu. [Jeremy Grayson]

Race 2: 14:10 Redcar Weatherbys Stallion Book Nursery Handicap (0-68) (5) 2yo GB 5f 217y

Info	OR	Days since last run	Age	Jockey
(8) Final Angel	2	Oisin Orr	Richard Fahey	All races on good to soft or slower; has shown promise but she was asked a stiff question on handicap debut at York when running without a shoe and well adrift; sights lowered today so might make more impression.
(11) Lady Lightning	2	Silvestre De Sousa	Ed Dunlop	Winning debut over 5f on AW but she's had some quiet days since and a recent fourth of six at Chepstow (5f, good to soft; first-time blinkers, now discarded) didn't suggest she was ahead of her mark.
(2) Eighteen Fourteen	2	Cam Hardie	Ollie Pears	Has run well on soft; winner of C&D novice (good to firm) on third start but he was feeling the pinch when hampered 2f out on handicap debut at York in July; dropped just 1lb but he should have more to give.
(13) Novamay	2	Connor Beasley	Michael Dods	Has raced only on good to firm; made good late gains against more experienced rivals when a never-nearer third of 12 at Beverley on debut (5f); no progress since but of more interest at this level for the first time and, as a daughter of Mayson, any easing of the ground should suit.
(1) Fear And Fast	2	Raul Da Silva	Ismail Mohammed	The big sales race at York last month asked too much but he'd previously shown marked improvement on his third start when a keeping-on fourth at Beverley (5f, good to firm; 1l behind Bella Love); has been gelded; can fare better on handicap debut.
(14) Perfidia	2	David Allan	Tim Easterby	A slow burner in handicaps but he fared better when cheekpieces were added to the tongue-tie at Thirsk (6f, good to soft) last week, where he finished just behind Fallen Soldier; not far away if headgear continues to work; yard has won this twice since 2015.
(3) Bella Love	2	Tom Eaves	Craig Lidster	Fair form in defeat at 6f (good to soft) and 5f (good and good to firm) but she didn't find a thing on her handicap debut at Thirsk this month and therefore others higher up the list today.
(10) Rex Carver	2	Joe Fanning	Charlie Johnston	Has plenty of experience under his belt, including in three handicaps off similar marks to today's, at 6f and 5f, but he's beginning to look exposed and others may improve past him.
2nd (4) Forteleza	2	Luke Morris	Archie Watson	Improving filly who would have gone even closer at Wolverhampton (6f) 20 days ago but for losing her momentum as rival swerved towards her; looks the type to do better at this level for yard that's 10-32 with 2yos here.
(7) Fallen Soldier	2	Jason Hart	John & Sean Quinn	Had a desperate run when never-nearer fourth on handicap debut at Southwell and he might have taken on plenty when chasing home a Harry Charlton handicap debutante at Thirsk (6f, good to soft) last week where he ran around under pressure; has potential if first-time cheekpieces help.
1st (6) I Need Your Love	2	Billy Garritty	Michael & David Easterby	Shaped quite nicely on York debut but not yet seen the best of him, seemingly outstayed over the extended 7f at Beverley and again at Carlisle (6f, soft) two weeks ago; this sharper 6f could see him in a better light; first-time visor replaces blinkers; still time for him to do better.
3rd (12) Herecomesthebear	2	Paul Mulrennan	Hugo Palmer	Handled heavy ground well and the return to 6f suited when nabbing Saytarr late at Ffos Las in August but turning him out quickly under a penalty didn't work out; had more of a break this time and not discounted.
4th (5) Brandywine Falls	2	James Doyle	Roger Varian	Minor promise in qualifying runs and although his handicap debut at Ripon (5f, good to firm; favourite) was disappointing it did look as though he might have been caught out by the undulations; no surprise to see him fare better back at 6f; leading yard is 6-18 with 2yos here.
(9) Saytarr	2	Callum Rodriguez	Charlie Fellowes	Two willing efforts in 6f handicaps, on the AW and then heavy ground at Ffos Las last month when he ended up a sitting duck for well-backed Herecomesthebear; looks sure to give a good account and makes more appeal than many.

Brandywine Falls shouldn't be dismissed back on a more conventional track but SAYTARR won't mind what the weather does and can gain his revenge on Herecomesthebear for his latest defeat at Ffos Las. Forteleza is improving and can also figure while Fallen Soldier (second choice) could be all the better for cheekpieces. Perfidia, close behind the latter at Thirsk, and Novamay are also respected among the high numbers.[Emily Weber]

Race 3: 14:45 Redcar British EBF Supports Racing To School Future Stayers Novice Stakes (Sire/Dam Restricted Race) (GBB) GB 7f

Info	OR	Days since last run	Age	Jockey
5th (6) Pretty Spirited	2	Tom Eaves	Kevin Frost	Has finished last in 1m/7f novices at Thirsk and she's likely to be outclassed.
6th (4) Launceston	2	Luke Morris	Sir Mark Prescott Bt	Twice well held over 6f on the AW and handicaps will be more like it.
3rd (5) Lunar Orbit	2	Silvestre De Sousa	Warren Greatrex	100,000euros breeze-up 2yo; beaten just over 4l at Leicester (7f, soft) despite racing keenly and clearly has ability; hard to rule out.
1st (2) High Season	2	Connor Beasley	Charlie Johnston	Excellent pedigree; his Beverley conqueror (unraced since) has Group-race entries and it was the valuable Convivial Maiden at York in which he struggled next time (had a wide journey); both those runs at about 7f on good to firm; respected.
4th (1) Caledonian	2	Callum Rodriguez	David Simcock	Half-brother to 2yo Group 1 winner Dick Whittington; caught the eye on debut and then bumped into a useful horse at Yarmouth (7f, good to firm); with further improvement likely he's a strong contender.
2nd (3) Last Galileo	2	Clifford Lee	K R Burke	200,000euros yearling; fifth foal; brother to winners Delphi (1m-1m6f including Australian Group 2; RPR 109), Credenza (8.4f; 104) and Matchless (7f-1m4f Flat, 94; 2m hurdle); dam 5f and 6f (Group 3) 2yo winner (105); holds a Group 1 Futurity Trophy entry.

Last Galileo has a Group 1 entry and could be anything, but HIGH SEASON, Caledonian and Lunar Orbit have experience in the bag and they've all shown promise. Marginal preference is for the Johnston runner who endured a wide trip in the Convivial at York.[Alistair Jones]

Race 4: 15:20 Redcar weatherbysshop.co.uk Novice Stakes (GBB Race) GB 7f

Info	OR	Days since last run	Age	Jockey
(1) Fast Fred	4	Harrison Shaw	Phillip Makin	Poor form in two bumpers and 7f/1m novices on the AW; outclassed.
3rd (7) Grovely Belle	3	Connor Beasley	Mrs Ilka Gansera-Leveque	Beaten single-figure lengths in two Kempton visits (7f/1m) but she needs to step up to threaten the best of these; now has tongue tied.
(9) Supernova Steps	3	Laura Pearson	David Loughnane	Closely related to connections' prolific and very useful miler Sparks Fly; tailed off on heavy-ground debut and then fourth of six on good at Brighton (7f); one for another day.
(8) Melodiam	3	Clifford Lee	K R Burke	Weak 28-1 chance when eighth in a 7f AW maiden at Dundalk in April; remains in the same ownership despite moving yards; best watched more than likely.
(5) Wessex	3	Callum Rodriguez	David & Nicola Barron	Seventh in one run for previous yard and later changed hands for 11,000gns; belated second run was ten days ago when a very disappointing odds-on favourite at Musselburgh (5f, good); the hood tried there is left off now but now has a lot to prove.
(3) Dark Venture	3	Silvestre De Sousa	Charles Hills	175 days between his two races (7f), showing similar form on the AW; didn't impress with his finishing effort last time and this looks stronger.
4th (2) Walsingham	4	David Nolan	David O'Meara	Left Dermot Weld for 50,000gns and as an eight-race maiden; did show plenty of ability though and has been gelded; could find 7f on the sharp side but needs checking in the market on return from 13-month absence.
1st (6) Ghaihaban	3	Jason Watson	Andrew Balding	Consistent maiden who wasn't beaten far back from a break in a 1m AW novice last time; she's not progressing but capable of winning a race of this nature.
2nd (4) My Cloud	3	James Doyle	Roger Varian	325,000euros breeze-up buy and a half-brother top-class miler Palace Pier; unable to justify odds-on favouritism in an ordinary 7f maiden at Newcastle and second run has been a long time coming; retains potential, however.

Another chance can be given to Palace Pier's half-brother MY CLOUD who was odds-on when beaten on his debut back in February. He retains potential, whereas likely danger Ghaihaban is becoming exposed. The market should tell a tale with Walsingham.[Alistair Jones]

Race 5: 15:55 Redcar Weatherbys Digital Solutions Handicap (Div I) (0-78) (4) 3yo+ GB 1m 2f 1y

Info	OR	Days since last run	Age	Jockey
(4) Arkenstaar	4	Connor Beasley	Michael Dods	Has never won away from Hamilton but does have competitive form elsewhere; however, will need to better his last two efforts and the latest was only six days ago.
(8) Sambucus	3	Paul Mulrennan	Ed Walker	Best of her three runs was the first at Bath (1m, good) but she's a well-bred filly from whom better was seemingly expected last time (heavy); unexposed handicap debutante.
(1) Ala Kaifi	4	Raul Da Silva	Ismail Mohammed	1m2f winner on soft last season and went in again in Abu Dhabi in January (1m4f, good); however, well held after a break on two visits to Doncaster and well behind Liberty Coach in the latest.
(7) Wind River	3	Robert Havlin	Ed Dunlop	Runner-up in a 1m maiden second time out but was tailed off at Goodwood 22 days ago (1m2f, good); bit to prove on the back of that effort now into handicaps.
1st (2) Ey Up Its The Boss	5	David Nolan	Tony Coyle & Kaine Wood	Two 1m2f wins at Ripon this season and produced another two good runs before well held at York last time; not that consistent but capable at this level if on a good day.
(5) Piecederesistance	6	Billy Garritty	Micky Hammond	No win since July 2022; runner-up on the first (York) and latest (Newmarket) of his four starts this season and he's well capable of being seriously involved, but perhaps not the percentage call for win purposes.
(6) Eeetee	6	Sean Kirrane	John Wainwright	Ran another solid race when beaten 2l at Redcar last week (1m2f, good to firm) but he's now 0-8 for this yard and needs to pull out more from somewhere.
3rd (9) Up The Jazz	3	Oisin Orr	Richard Fahey	Career best in winning a seven-runner race over 1m2f at Ripon (good to soft) and hold-up style wasn't suited to the way it panned out back there next time; has been off for 67 days but has a big run in him.
4th (10) Secret World	3	Joe Fanning	Charlie Johnston	Close up behind Ey Up Its The Boss three runs back and returned to that level with another second at Beverley (first-time cheekpieces); thereabouts.
2nd (3) Liberty Coach	3	Jason Hart	John & Sean Quinn	Has gone 2-2 since fitted with cheekpieces and came readily clear at Doncaster ten days ago (1m2f, soft); this looks winnable under a penalty.

As he won with such authority at Doncaster there must be every chance that LIBERTY COACH (nap) will be up to defying a penalty here. Sambucus is the dark horse as a well-bred filly making her handicap debut. Ey Up Its The Boss and Secret World should be on the premises.[Alistair Jones]

Race 6: 16:32 Redcar Weatherbys Digital Solutions Handicap (Div II) (0-78) (4) 3yo+ GB 1m 2f 1y

Info	OR	Days since last run	Age	Jockey
(3) Star Zinc	5	Jason Watson	Rebecca Menzies	No turf form worthy of the name since autumn 2022, the heavy ground last time not easily blamed (coped with it fine on one previous encounter); further 2lb drop is unpersuasive.
(2) Anjo Bonita	4	Billy Garritty	Micky Hammond	Won at Hamilton (1m1f) and York (1m2f; today's mark) a year ago, but failed by some way to get home under the same pace-forcing tactics on both 2024 runs; has left the Fell and Murray yard to rejoin first stable.
4th (1) No Surrender	4	Robert Havlin	Ed Dunlop	Leicester novice win last year came over 1m2f (good); better RPRs with each outing so far this term and on a fine mark now, but again looked a handful last time out and needs to help himself more; blinkers off.
3rd (4) Highwaygrey	8	David Allan	Tim Easterby	Miles behind two of these at York before last week's C&D 0-83 fifth (good to firm) in debuted blinkers got him broadly back on track; over two years since he last defied a mark in the 70s, however.
(7) L'Ennemi	3	Ryan Sexton	Julie Camacho	Progressive maiden for Ralph Beckett last year (6f-1m); well below that level in handicaps for new connections, proving too fractious in the debuted hood latest (retained nevertheless); 1m2f asks a fresh question.
(5) Unplugged	8	Lewis Chalkley	Michael & David Easterby	Peppering the target under Serena Brotherton over the summer (neck second off this mark once) before offering far less at York latest; no trip concerns whatsoever, but less persuasive on softer than good.
(10) Powerful Response	4	Silvestre De Sousa	Geoffrey Harker	Hasn't gone on from April's Nottingham score off 3lb higher (1m2f, soft) and remains winless above Class 5; although this month's Doncaster fourth rates a step back in the right direction, more is needed.
2nd (9) Titainium	3	Harrison Shaw	Grant Tuer	Doubled career tally in a C&D 0-68 last month (good to firm), and refusal to settle likely more the issue than this 4lb higher mark on one run since; effective on good to soft as well as quicker; still of interest.
1st (8) Glistening Nights	3	Oisin Orr	Richard Fahey	Drawn next to Unplugged when finishing seven places and over 6l ahead of him at York latest (1m2f); career-high mark unchanged and would likely prefer little to no rain, but does shape as if still in form.
(6) True Wisdom	3	Connor Beasley	Charlie Johnston	Found only the thriving See That Storm a neck too good over C&D last week (good to firm; Highwaygrey over 4l further back); may not be able to dictate matters to the same extent, but claims obvious off the same mark; unraced on softer than good since a moderate debut (albeit in a Class 2).

Appreciable rain would oblige some of these either to prove or to reaffirm their effectiveness on slower than good, notably last week's C&D close second True Wisdom (next best), Glistening Nights and Unplugged. TITAINIUM's Ayr second last month, in comparison, was gained with at least some give underfoot, and assuming he settles better again this time than last he may well take his C&D record to 2-2. [Jeremy Grayson]

Race 7: 17:05 Redcar racingtv/freetrial Handicap (0-70) (5) 3yo+ GB 5f

Info	OR	Days since last run	Age	Jockey
(12) Travel Candy	3	Ben Robinson	Brian Ellison	Three wins as a 2yo, all around a bend; out of sorts this year though, including after a second wind surgery in July; plenty to prove.
(13) Eeh Bah Gum	9	Oisin McSweeney	Michael Appleby	Unplaced in five runs for Mick Appleby this year but he's dropped 13lb as a consequence; not convincing in a race featuring some in-form sorts.
4th (10) Taygar	3	Paul Mulrennan	Michael Dods	Cosy winner of a 5f handicap at Ayr in July; less good twice since, however, and she was left trailing by Maris Angel here last week.
(2) Hurt You Never	5	Mia Nicholls	Adrian Nicholls	Three 5f wins to her name this year; recent form figures are uninspiring but she's faced some uphill struggles and this level should be much more to her liking; best form on good or faster.
(6) Yazaman	6	Mark Winn	Paul Midgley	Ended a long losing run at Nottingham in May and went on to win his next three starts; perhaps needed recent return from eight weeks off but this mark does ask more of him.
(4) Glory Fighter	8	David Nolan	Paul Midgley	Two wins this year, on heavy and good to firm, and he ran well at Catterick on his penultimate start; latest disapponting effort came in a messy race and can be excused; other pace to deal with here though.
(5) Castan	4	Andrew Breslin	Bryan Smart	7lb lower than for his AW win in March; promising effort at Beverley last month but he failed to back it up at Newcastle in a Racing League handicap five weeks ago (well backed); in calmer waters here but there are risks attached, especially if the ground were to ease signifcantly.
(8) Sound Reason	6	Silvestre De Sousa	David O'Meara	Placed in three of his last four starts, the latest at Leicester a fortnight ago where he did his rider no favours by persistently hanging to his right; capable of a big run if keeping straighter.
1st (7) Project Dante	5	Clifford Lee	Geoff Oldroyd	Classy 2yo, third in the 2021 Norfolk Stakes at Royal Ascot; stood little racing since and he's found it tough going so far this year; drops in class today and worth checking for market confidence.
(1) Soul Seeker	7	Jason Watson	David O'Meara	Finally exploited his lowly mark with a comfortable front-running win at Sandown last week (5f, good); well in under a 4lb penalty and although significant rain wouldn't be optimal, he's still high on the list.
(3) Miss Brazen	4	Joanna Mason	Michael & David Easterby	Yet to win this year but she's run some good races, including a close third off this mark at Beverley 25 days ago; won't mind rain; one to consider at a track where she's won before.
3rd (11) Rainbow Rain	5	Jason Hart	Tracy Waggott	All wins at 6f, including here; effective at this trip but he's still seeking his first win of the year and he's lacked consistency this summer; easy lead would seem unlikely here too.
2nd (9) Maris Angel	3	Jack Garritty	Mark Walford	2-2 since handicapping, well backed at Wolverhampton before an easy win over C&D last week (good to firm; turf debut), pulling away from her rivals close home despite still looking green; well ahead of the handicapper under a penalty (effectively only 4lb higher) and obvious chance to complete her hat-trick; rain would ask a new question of her.

The hat-trick seeking Maris Angel was strong at the finish here last week and remains of serious interest from a handicapping perspective. The ground is likely to be much slower this time though and that does ask a new question of her. Sound Reason and Miss Brazen are possible alternatives but SOUL SEEKER was dominant at Sandown last week and he's tentatively preferred.[Paul Smith]

Race 8: 17:40 Redcar Watch Racing TV Free For 31 Days Handicap (0-65) (6) 3yo+ GB 7f

Info	OR	Days since last run	Age	Jockey
(16) Selby's Joy	4	Faye McManoman	Brian Rothwell	Poor maiden handicapper who came in only ninth in 7f Catterick classified event in August; needs a subsequent wind operation to spark major improvement; tongue tie added too.
(15) Penny Ghent	4	Rhys Elliott	Simon Whitaker	Is 0-11 and she failed to beat a rival when tried in cheekpieces in 7f Catterick handicap 15 days ago; others are more persuasive.
(17) Miss Rainbow	3	William Pyle	Tracy Waggott	Still to register a victory and her recent form is less than encouraging, eighth of ten in 6f Catterick handicap 15 days ago; it's easy to look elsewhere.
(13) Asmund	7	Jason Hart	Declan Carroll	C&D scorer but he comes here below par, only sixth of 12 in 7f Thirsk handicap nine days ago; visor replaces usual blinkers with more required.
(6) Little Muddy	8	Dale Swift	Seb Spencer	A dual 5f/6f scorer last spring but she's winless since and beat only one in 6f Hamilton handicap three weeks ago; others are preferred.
2nd (11) Lumenbourg	3	Ryan Sexton	Julie Camacho	Much improved in a first-time visor when scoring at Doncaster (7f) in August and he backed it up when third of nine in 7f Wolverhampton handicap 36 days ago, despite not enjoying the clearest of passages; he's well in the mix once more.
1st (1) Count Palatine	3	Connor Beasley	Michael Dods	Finally opened his account in 7f Thirsk handicap nine days ago, coming through strongly late on; he's not taken lightly in his current mood under a 5lb penalty.
3rd (4) Saisons d'Or	9	Jack Garritty	Jedd O'Keeffe	Scored at Catterick (7f) in May and he's continued in good form, third of 12 in 7f Newcastle handicap 15 days ago; he can make his presence felt once more.
(7) Borderline Boss	3	Tom Eaves	Kevin Ryan	Low-mileage son of Harry Angel who made a promising return when second at Doncaster (6f) in June only to disappoint when ninth at Redcar following month; back after breathing surgery now and he remains with potential.
(14) Mr Heinz	5	Cam Hardie	Simon Whitaker	Notched for the first time this season at Newcastle (1m) this month and followed it with a very good third of 14 there 13 days ago when doing best of those ridden from off the pace; he ought to be in the shake-up once more off a 1lb lower mark.
(2) Oso Rapido	7	Luke Morris	Roger Fell & Sean Murray	C&D winner who arrives in decent nick, ridden aggressively when seventh of 11 in 6f Chester handicap 12 days ago; he's one for the shortlist.
(3) Operation Gimcrack	4	David Nolan	Bryan Smart	Lightly raced 4yo who resumed from 11 months off/wind op with a good fifth of 11 in 7f Newcastle handicap 13 days ago; he's very much one to consider if building on that.
(8) Alfie Boy	3	Sean Kirrane	Tim Easterby	Got off the mark over C&D in May but his more recent form is not so encouraging, just sixth of eight at Catterick (7f) 15 days ago; he needs to take a step forward.
(5) Ratafia	6	Joanna Mason	Michael Herrington	Resumed winning ways in 1m Yarmouth handicap last month, deserving extra credit for coming from last to first; up 3lb but that form has been franked so this C&D scorer holds leading claims.
(10) Kode Secret	3	David Allan	Tim Easterby	Bagged his second success of 2024 over C&D in June and he posted another good effort when second of ten at Thirsk (7f) nine days ago; he must enter calculations.
4th (12) Angel Of The Bay	3	Oisin Orr	David & Nicola Barron	Remains winless but he hinted at a revival when fourth of eight in 7f Musselburgh handicap ten days ago; considered with blinkers now added.
(9) Kodebreaker	5	Silvestre De Sousa	Michael Herrington	A dual 1m winner this summer who comes here on the back of an excellent clear second of seven in 1m handicap here eight days ago; this C&D winner merits serious consideration off an unchanged mark.

Plenty are in with a shout. Recent Thirsk scorer Count Palatine seems sure to be on the premises while in-form trio Kode Secret, Mr Heinz and Lumenbourg can all have a say. Kevin Ryan's unexposed Borderline Boss is another to consider after a wind op but this could rest between Michael Herrington's C&D winners Kodebreaker and RATAFIA, with preference for the latter after his stylish Yarmouth victory.[Peter Entwistle]