15:58 Redcar

Monday 5 April 2021

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Watch Racing TV In Stunning HD Handicap

Off time: 15:59 | Winning time: 1m 12.91s

(10)

Sir Oliver^p⁴⁷

Age: 4| Weight: 9-7| J: Marco Ghiani⁽³⁾| T: C A Dwyer| OR: 75| D

3/1

Largely progressive on AW, including Wolverhampton win in February on just second start for this yard. What he needs to show now is that he's as effective on turf (unplaced in 6 previous attempts).

Form: 6042-41

(6)

Na Blianta Beo^t1⁶⁰

12/1

First run since leaving Jim Bolger when fourth of 6 in maiden at Southwell (5f, 11/10) 60 days ago. Back up in trip. Tongue tie replaces cheekpieces now handicapping. Has had a wind op.

Form: 29235-4

(8)

Zumurud²⁰²

Age: 6| Weight: 9-7| J: D C Costello| T: M Walford| OR: 75| D

16/1

Catterick winner for Rebecca Bastiman in 2019. Drew a blank last year but is nicely handicapped if ready to roll on this first outing for Mark Walford.

Form: 5/85500-

(11)

Joshua R²⁰²

Age: 4| Weight: 9-4| J: Connor Beasley| T: T D Barron| OR: 72

14/1

Winner of novice at Musselburgh (5f) last June. Failed to progress in handicaps subsequently but he is still lightly raced as sprinters go.

Form: 4/21080-

(2)

Ghathanfar³¹

Age: 5| Weight: 9-4| J: T Eaves| T: Miss Tracy Waggott| OR: 72| D

7/1

Latest win at Newcastle in October. Good close second of 9 in handicap there (6f) 31 days ago. Successful on turf last summer. One to consider.

Form: 312-462

(5)

Soul Seeker^p1¹⁸⁴

Age: 4| Weight: 9-3| J: Shane Gray| T: D O'Meara| OR: 71

14/1

Reached the frame in 3 maidens over 6f/7f in Ireland for Dermot Weld. Well held in handicap on final run there but has joined a yard which has done very well with recruits from this source before.

Form: 32/540-

(4)

Athollblair Boy²⁰

Age: 8| Weight: 9-3| J: Faye McManoman⁽³⁾| T: N Tinkler| OR: 71| D

6/1

Twelve runs since last win in 2020 but mark has come down as a result and latest second of 11 in handicap at Newcastle (6f) creditable. In the mix.

Form: 0-47452

(7)

Yukon Mission^p²¹⁹

Age: 4| Weight: 8-13| J: Jason Hart| T: J & S Quinn| OR: 67

12/1

Yet to win but was consistent in handicaps last year, including second of 8 at Goodwood (6f, soft) when last seen in August. Thereabouts if primed for return.

Form: 363332-

(13)

Written Broadcast²²²

Age: 4| Weight: 8-11| J: S H James| T: Harvey Bastiman| OR: 65

40/1

Fair maiden. Placed on his final 3 starts last season. Ought to be competitive if ready to roll after 7 months off.

Form: 679323-

(12)

Stallone¹⁶⁷

Age: 5| Weight: 8-11| J: Callum Rodriguez| T: M Dods| OR: 65| D

14/1

Eleven runs since last win in 2019. 5/1, respectable third of 15 in handicap at Yarmouth (6f, heavy) when last seen in October. Has left Henry Spiller ahead of reappearance. Check betting.

Form: 455343-

(9)

Stroxx¹³⁶

Age: 4| Weight: 8-11| J: D Allan| T: T D Easterby| OR: 65

22/1

Didn't go on from his reappearance last year. Still fairly low mileage but has a bit to prove on his return to action.

Form: 24/7945-

(1)

Mutanaaseq²⁰

Age: 6| Weight: 8-10| J: J P Sullivan| T: Mrs R Carr| OR: 64

9/1

Seventh of 11 in handicap at Newcastle (6f) on reappearance 20 days ago. Could be sharper with that run behind him and starting to look fairly handicapped.

Form: 03630-7

(3)

Dirchill^b²⁷

Age: 7| Weight: 8-6| J: Harrison Shaw| T: D Thompson| OR: 60| CD

12/1

C&D winner. Below-form fifth of 8 in handicap at Southwell (6f) 27 days ago but does return to turf off the same mark as when successful at Catterick last autumn.

Form: 43-3255

Forecasts

Sir Oliver (3/1), Athollblair Boy (6/1), Ghathanfar (7/1), Mutanaaseq (9/1), Yukon Mission (12/1), Dirchill (12/1), Na Blianta Beo (12/1), Joshua R (14/1), Soul Seeker (14/1), Stallone (14/1), Zumurud (16/1), Stroxx (22/1), Written Broadcast (40/1)

In an open sprint a narrow vote goes to ATHOLLBLAIR BOY, with his fitness assured after a spell on AW. A market move for Soul Seeker would make him of major interest on his first outing for David O'Meara. Yukon Mission and Zumurud are also on the shortlist.