GB - Redcar - Race 5

Thoroughbred

8 Runners

Listed

Turf

Good

82.5K

VIEW

Verdict

None can be dismissed in a cracking listed event but Ralph Beckett's low-mileage 5-y-o VALVANO impressed when returning from an absence to score at Southwell (form been well advertised) and he gets the vote with better still likely to come. Elarak is proving ultra consistent this season and could emerge as the chief threat, although Sondad holds very good form claims if his stamina holds out. C&D scorer Vafortino is another well in the mix.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
6	Took a step forward after 5 months off (gelded and had breathing operation) when gaining a first win since his debut in 7f handicap at Southwell (form franked) in August, well on top at the finish. Remains lightly raced for his age and of interest again here. 1st Pick 6 Valvano (Ire) Jockey: Oisin James Orr Trainer: Ralph Beckett J: Oisin James Orr T: Ralph Beckett	95	-	-	-	34%
Analysis Took a step forward after 5 months off (gelded and had breathing operation) when gaining a first win since his debut in 7f handicap at Southwell (form franked) in August, well on top at the finish. Remains lightly raced for his age and of interest again here.
2	A 3-time 7f/1m winner in 2025. Yet to score this season but has made the frame on all his 6 starts, including when runner-up in Buckingham Palace at Royal Ascot (7f) in June and third of 8 in listed event at Newbury (7f, good to firm) last time. Can make his presence felt again. 2nd Pick 2 Elarak Jockey: M. P. Sheehy Trainer: Charles Hills J: M. P. Sheehy T: Charles Hills	98	-	-	-	19%
Analysis A 3-time 7f/1m winner in 2025. Yet to score this season but has made the frame on all his 6 starts, including when runner-up in Buckingham Palace at Royal Ascot (7f) in June and third of 8 in listed event at Newbury (7f, good to firm) last time. Can make his presence felt again.
4	Progressive sort who landed a third big handicap of the season in Constantine at York (6f) in August. Posted another very good effort (from less-than-ideal draw) when fourth of 24 in handicap at the Curragh (6f, good to soft) 20 days ago. Big shout if proving as effective back at 7f. 3rd Pick 4 Sondad Jockey: Joanna Mason Trainer: Michael & David Easterby J: Joanna Mason T: Michael & David Easterby	100	-	-	-	25%
Analysis Progressive sort who landed a third big handicap of the season in Constantine at York (6f) in August. Posted another very good effort (from less-than-ideal draw) when fourth of 24 in handicap at the Curragh (6f, good to soft) 20 days ago. Big shout if proving as effective back at 7f.

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