Redcar Race 1 - Happy Birthday Mark Holton Nursery
SON OF A FISH (2) recorded a 3L third contesting a 1408m handicap at Leicester just over two weeks ago. Taken to break his maiden at the fifth attempt. ASTRAL CALLING (9) suffered a 1L defeat placing second trying 1609m at Musselburgh. Expected to play a role in the finish. LOPEFERNZA (4) failed to shine finishing 18.5L last of seven contesting a 1408m novice event at Haydock just under three weeks ago. Strong claims with a step forward expected switching to a handicap. HOPE OF ACKLAM (1) came home 4.5L third competing in a 1408m maiden at Musselburgh. One to note making his first handicap start.
Jockey: Billy Garritty
Weight: 61kgs
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Form hard to fault. Last start 3rd of 9 at Musselburgh on September 12 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Vegasmile with 59kg at $10. The race before that 2nd of 11 at this track on August 22 over 1400m, neck behind Amantha with 59kg at $12. Perfectly placed to get off the mark.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 12/09/2026 | 21 | MDN 2 | $19,960.00 | Musselburgh | 1408m | Good | Billy Garritty | 59kg | 1:27.25 | 3-4-3 | 2 |
| 4.5L | $10.00 |
| 2/11 | 22/08/2026 | 8 | SELL 2 | $14,520.00 | Redcar | 1408m | Good | Billy Garritty | 59kg | 1:25.77 | 8-7-2 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $12.00 |
| 9/11 | 14/08/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $19,960.00 | Thirsk | 1207m | Good | Joanna Mason | 60.5kg | 1:11.21 | 9-9-9 | 11 |
| 12.8L | $34.00 |
Jockey: P Mulrennan
Weight: 61kgs
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Most recently 3rd of 10 at Leicester on September 8 over 1400m, 3 len behind Arctic Tsar with 61kg at $6. The start before that 7th of 10 at Windsor on August 24 over 1600m, 13 len behind Nakila Sun carrying 57.5kg at $34. Bold showing expected.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 08/09/2026 | 15 | NSY HCP 2 | $10,890.00 | Leicester | 1408m | Good Soft | Joe Leavy | 61kg | 1:27.11 | 8-9-3 | 5 |
| 3.0L | $6.00 |
| 7/10 | 24/08/2026 | 9 | NOV 2 | $54,450.00 | Windsor | 1609m | Good Firm | Pat Dobbs | 57.5kg | 1:44.39 | 4-7-7 | 10 |
| 13.3L | $34.00 |
| 3/4 | 15/08/2026 | 40 | NOV 2 | $23,590.00 | Doncaster | 1408m | Good Firm | Paul Mulrennan | 60.5kg | 1:28.23 | 3-4-3 | 3 |
| 6.3L | $13.00 |
| 5/10 | 06/07/2026 | - | NOV 2 | $21,780.00 | Lingfield | 1408m | Neutral | Pat Dobbs | 60.5kg | 1:25.66 | 7-5-5 | 2 |
| 9.8L | $29.00 |
Jockey: Connor Beasley
Weight: 60kgs
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Racing first-up today. Not seen since he finished last in a small field at Catterick July 22 over 1400m, 12 len behind Koodini carrying 57.5kg at $8.50. On debut second last of 7 at Lingfield All Weather April 30 over 1200m, 9 len behind Alpe D'huez with 57.5kg at $12. Shapes well and worth following up.
Last Starts 62 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/4 | 22/07/2026 | 14 | NSY HCP 2 | $14,070.00 | Catterick Bridge | 1408m | Good Firm | Rowan Scott | 57.5kg | 1:26.28 | - | 2 |
| 12.0L | $8.50 |
| 4/7 | 08/07/2026 | 13 | MDN 2 | $18,150.00 | Chepstow | 1408m | Good Firm | Rob Hornby | 60.5kg | 1:23.96 | 3-3-4 | 3 |
| 4.8L | $6.50 |
| 3/9 | 25/06/2026 | 39 | MDN 2 | $19,960.00 | Newcastle | 1408m | NS | Jason Hart | 60.5kg | 1:28.73 | 1-2-3 | 6 |
| 0.5L | $3.50 |
| 5/6 | 17/05/2026 | 17 | NOV 2 | $39,020.00 | Hamilton Park Uk | 1207m | Good | Connor Beasley | 60.5kg | 1:11.34 | - | 2 |
| 10.8L | $9.50 |
| 6/7 | 30/04/2026 | - | NOV 2 | $14,520.00 | Lingfield | 1207m | Neutral | David Probert | 57.5kg | 1:13.29 | - | 1 |
| 9.3L | $12.00 |
Jockey: David Probert
Weight: 59.5kgs
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Most recently ran last of 7 at Haydock Park on September 3 over 1400m, slow going 18 len behind Flying Pirate with 56kg at $23.May improve.
Last Starts 19 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 03/09/2026 | 38 | NOV 2 | $18,150.00 | Haydock Park | 1408m | Soft | David Probert | 56kg | 1:30.57 | 3-5-7 | 7 |
| 18.5L | $23.00 |
| 6/12 | 27/07/2026 | 41 | NOV 2 | $54,450.00 | Southwell | 1408m | Neutral | William Pyle | 57.5kg | 1:29.89 | 4-5-6 | 2 |
| 5.8L | $51.00 |
| 6/9 | 16/06/2026 | - | NOV 2 | $18,150.00 | Wolverhampton | 1207m | Neutral | Jack Mitchell | 59kg | 1:14.67 | 8-9-6 | 8 |
| 8.8L | $19.00 |
Jockey: T Eaves
Weight: 57kgs
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Resuming after a four-and-a-half months break. Finished off last campaign 13th of 15 at York May 14 over 1200m, 15 len behind Persian Spring with 60.5kg at $81. On debut sixth of 9 at Beverley April 23 over 1000m, 10 len behind Matteo carrying 59kg at $17. Can improve so not to be underestimated.
Last Starts 131 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/15 | 14/05/2026 | 10 | NOV 2 | $72,600.00 | York | 1207m | Good | David Allan | 60.5kg | 1:13.45 | - | 3 |
| 15.5L | $81.00 |
| 7/11 | 04/05/2026 | 11 | MDN 2 | $20,870.00 | Beverley | 1005m | Good Soft | Sam James | 60.5kg | 1:03.29 | - | 2 |
| 5.0L | $17.00 |
| 6/9 | 23/04/2026 | - | NOV 2 | $14,520.00 | Beverley | 1005m | Good | Joanna Mason | 59kg | 1:01.17 | - | 3 |
| 10.5L | $17.00 |
Jockey: D Allan
Weight: 56kgs
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Last start 8th of 10 at Leicester on September 8 over 1400m, 9 len behind Arctic Tsar with 57.5kg at $13. The race before that ran second last of 7 at Pontefract on July 17 over 1200m, 9 len behind Angel In My Heart with 59kg at $34. Well placed and can do much better.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 08/09/2026 | 53 | NSY HCP 2 | $10,890.00 | Leicester | 1408m | Good Soft | Joanna Mason | 57.5kg | 1:27.11 | 5-7-8 | 6 |
| 9.0L | $13.00 |
| 6/7 | 17/07/2026 | 23 | NOV 2 | $19,960.00 | Pontefract | 1207m | Good Firm | Duran Fentiman | 59kg | 1:16.36 | 5-6-6 | 3 |
| 9.5L | $34.00 |
| 7/11 | 24/06/2026 | 9 | APP MDN 2 | $19,960.00 | Carlisle | 1408m | Good Firm | Sean Kirrane | 59kg | 1:27.49 | 5-6-7 | 4 |
| 10.8L | $41.00 |
| 7/10 | 15/06/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $18,150.00 | Carlisle | 1207m | Good | Duran Fentiman | 60.5kg | 1:14.31 | 7-6-7 | 6 |
| 6.5L | $26.00 |
Jockey: Joanna Mason
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Comes off a 29 day let-up. Most recently ran second last of 10 at Musselburgh on August 25 over 1400m, 10 len behind Inns And Out carrying 60.5kg at $51. The start before that 9th of 12 at Beverley on August 12 over 1500m, 9 len behind Empire Rising carrying 59kg at $81. In the mix.
Last Starts 28 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 25/08/2026 | 13 | MDN 2 | $19,960.00 | Musselburgh | 1408m | Good | Billy Garritty | 60.5kg | 1:27.88 | 9-9-9 | 6 |
| 10.3L | $51.00 |
| 9/12 | 12/08/2026 | 19 | MDN 2 | $19,960.00 | Beverley | 1508m | Good Firm | Billy Garritty | 59kg | 1:34.36 | 4-5-9 | 11 |
| 9.8L | $81.00 |
| 6/8 | 24/07/2026 | - | NOV 2 | $45,370.00 | York | 1408m | Good Firm | Billy Garritty | 60.5kg | 1:28.17 | 2-5-6 | 2 |
| 11.0L | $41.00 |
Jockey: Rhys Elliott
Weight: 55kgs
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Comes off a 32 day let-up. At the latest run couldn't go on with it; 8th of 11 at this track on August 22 over 1400m, 13 len behind Amantha carrying 56.5kg at $81. The race before that ran second last of 10 at Newcastle All Weather on June 25 over 1400m, 18 len behind Lord Ragnar carrying 58kg at $151. Can't see him breaking through for the maiden win this time.
Last Starts 31 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/11 | 22/08/2026 | 58 | SELL 2 | $14,520.00 | Redcar | 1408m | Good | Rhys Elliott | 56.5kg | 1:25.77 | 2-2-8 | 1 |
| 13.3L | $81.00 |
| 9/10 | 25/06/2026 | 10 | MDN 2 | $19,960.00 | Newcastle | 1408m | NS | Rhys Elliott | 58kg | 1:28.47 | 7-9-9 | 4 |
| 18.0L | $151.00 |
| 9/10 | 15/06/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $18,150.00 | Carlisle | 1207m | Good | Dougie Costello | 60.5kg | 1:14.31 | 9-10-9 | 8 |
| 8.5L | $34.00 |
Jockey: Jack Nicholls
Weight: 55kgs
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Comes off a 30 day let-up. Most recently 2nd of 7 at Musselburgh on August 24 over 1600m, 1.0 len behind Forest Berry with 52.5kg at $9.50. Before that ran last of 12 at Beverley on August 12 over 1500m, 12 len behind Empire Rising with 58kg at $29. Heading in the right direction and looks hard to beat.
Last Starts 29 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 24/08/2026 | 12 | NSY HCP 2 | $12,700.00 | Musselburgh | 1609m | Good | Jack Nicholls | 52.5kg | 1:41.16 | 6-5-2 | 3 |
| 1.0L | $9.50 |
| 12/12 | 12/08/2026 | 16 | MDN 2 | $19,960.00 | Beverley | 1508m | Good Firm | Clifford Lee | 58kg | 1:34.36 | 10-12-12 | 5 |
| 12.5L | $29.00 |
| 7/12 | 27/07/2026 | 23 | NOV 2 | $54,450.00 | Southwell | 1408m | Neutral | Sam James | 58kg | 1:29.89 | 6-7-7 | 11 |
| 11.3L | $29.00 |
| 6/6 | 04/07/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $21,780.00 | Beverley | 1508m | Good Firm | Connor Beasley | 58kg | 1:34.00 | 5-6-6 | 2 |
| 13.0L | $9.50 |
Jockey: D Fentiman
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Comes here off a 41-day let-up. At the latest run ran last of 10 at Beverley on August 13 over 1500m, 42 len behind State Of Gold carrying 56kg at $41. The run before that 9th of 11 at Ripon on July 6 over 1200m, 9 len behind Lady Rosalind with 56.5kg at $126. Fully tested again.
Last Starts 40 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 13/08/2026 | 38 | NSY HCP 2 | $13,890.00 | Beverley | 1508m | Good Firm | Duran Fentiman | 56kg | 1:33.63 | 10-10-10 | 5 |
| 42.8L | $41.00 |
| 9/11 | 06/07/2026 | 12 | APP NOV F 2 | $16,330.00 | Ripon | 1207m | Good | Duran Fentiman | 56.5kg | 1:12.52 | 7-8-9 | 12 |
| 9.8L | $126.00 |
| 5/11 | 24/06/2026 | 37 | APP MDN 2 | $19,960.00 | Carlisle | 1408m | Good Firm | David Allan | 56.5kg | 1:27.49 | 8-9-5 | 6 |
| 8.8L | $67.00 |
| 10/15 | 18/05/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $14,520.00 | Redcar | 1207m | Good | James Sullivan | 58kg | 1:10.38 | - | 4 |
| 12.8L | $51.00 |