Our Redcar racing tips cover all 8 races on the card today, Thursday 7th May 2026. The action gets underway at 16:40 and runs through to 20:20, with going reported as 7.6) (watered) (Good, good to firm in places (goingstick).
A few names jump off the page from a course-form perspective. Double Parked boasts a 60% strike rate from 5 runs at the track, Daniel Tudhope has been in fine form here with 82 wins from 404 rides, Ralph Beckett’s yard sends out runners with a 38.1% strike rate at this venue. Below you’ll find race-by-race breakdowns with our top selections, live odds and tipster picks.
Tipster Performance at Redcar
Here’s how the leading tipsters have fared at Redcar over the last two years (minimum 10 selections):
| Tipster | Source | Selections | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Heavey | The Star | 11 | 4 | 36.36% | 54.55% |
| The Duke | Yorkshire Post | 14 | 3 | 21.43% | 57.14% |
| The North | Racing Post | 21 | 4 | 19.05% | 66.67% |
| Tipman Tips | tipmantips.com | 11 | 1 | 9.09% | 54.55% |
| Rory Paddock | Jersey Evening Post | 13 | 1 | 7.69% | 23.08% |
16:40 – racingtv.com Novice Stakes (GBB Race)
Race Details: 7f | Class 4 | Going: 7.6) (watered) (Good, good to firm in places (goingstick) | | flat
This looks a fair novice rather than a deep one, and the market has probably got the shape of it right. William Haggas saddles Song Of The Clouds, who sets the standard among the 3yos after a promising second and is very much the one they all have to beat. The interesting angle is whether anything can improve past him, with Fozzie arriving off a solid runner-up effort, Sheikhnshah entitled to come on from a debut third, and Master Of Entropy at least showing more the last time. Mehmas Champion is the oddity in the field: a 4yo with the best official rating, but he’s had chances already and concedes weight all round. Tricky enough for places, but the winner may not be hard to find.
Top Selections
1. Song Of The Clouds – 4/7 with Betfair
Jockey: Cieren Fallon | Trainer: William Haggas | Form: 2 | Rating: 81 | Topspeed: 46
He’s short, but with good reason. Song Of The Clouds made a pleasing start when finishing second and that form, allied to the usual improvement you expect from a Haggas 3yo going into run two, makes him very hard to oppose here. The weight-for-age setup helps too, with him carrying only 8st 12lb against older rivals, and this 7f should be right in his lane. Cieren Fallon is an eye-catching booking for a yard that does well placing these types, and unless one of the once-raced improvers takes a sizeable leap forward, he simply looks the class act. At 4/7, he’s no secret, just the most likely winner. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Sheikhnshah – 17/2 with Bet365
Jockey: Ryan Sexton | Trainer: Julie Camacho | Form: 3- | Rating: 77 | Topspeed:
If you want something at a more workable price, Sheikhnshah makes plenty of each-way appeal. He shaped with promise when third on debut and that bare form leaves room for improvement, especially now returning as a 3yo in a race where several of these have already shown their limitations. A mark of 77 gives him a solid platform and Julie Camacho’s horses can be sharp enough at this sort of trip. Ryan Sexton is a positive rider when things get tactical, and in a race where the favourite may simply prove too good, this one looks the type to sit handy and keep on for a place. Around 17/2, that’s a perfectly fair each-way punt. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Keep it simple: Song Of The Clouds is the win bet and looks the percentage play in a race lacking much depth. For those wanting a bit more value in an 11-runner field, Sheikhnshah is the each-way option at a sensible price. Fozzie is the obvious danger after his latest second, while Mehmas Champion has the rating to be involved if the older horse can finally get the job done.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Steady Go | 125/1 | 80/1 | 80/1 | 80/1 | 80/1 | 125/1 (Bet365) |
| Go On Ollie | 125/1 | 100/1 | 100/1 | 100/1 | 100/1 | 125/1 (Bet365) |
| Mehmas Champion | 11/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 11/2 (Bet365) |
| Clova Royale | 125/1 | 150/1 | 150/1 | 150/1 | 125/1 | 150/1 (Betfair) |
| Fozzie | 5/1 | 4/1 | 9/2 | 4/1 | 9/2 | 5/1 (Bet365) |
| Master Of Entropy | 14/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 11/1 | 14/1 (Bet365) |
| Sheikhnshah | 17/2 | 13/2 | 7/1 | 7/1 | 13/2 | 17/2 (Bet365) |
| Regal Desire | 50/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 50/1 (Bet365) |
| Song Of The Clouds | 1/2 | 4/7 | 4/7 | 4/7 | 4/7 | 4/7 (Betfair) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| Computeform | Song Of The Clouds |
17:15 – Download The Raceday Ready App Handicap (Div I)
Race Details: 5f | Class 6 | Going: 7.6) (watered) (Good, good to firm in places (goingstick) | | flat
This is a proper Redcar sprint handicap: low grade, plenty with something to prove, and not much between a handful of them on official figures. One Of Our Own is the obvious starting point after a pair of solid efforts and it is no surprise he heads the market, while Auntie Jo and Canaria Sun arrive with recent form that gives them a squeak in a race of this nature. Mister Sky Blue has the topspeed figure to put him right in the mix if ready enough after a break, and Hurstwood is the lurking old rogue from a wide draw. It does not look a strong Class 6 by any means, but it is a tricky little puzzle where current sharpness and track position over 5f could easily be decisive.
Top Selections
1. One Of Our Own – 7/2 with Bet365
Jockey: Cieren Fallon | Trainer: Rebecca Menzies | Form: 534-44 | Rating: 66 | Topspeed: 50
He looks the percentage call. Two fourth-place finishes this spring suggest he is knocking loudly at the door, and in a race where several rivals are either out of form or returning from absences, that counts for plenty. An official mark of 66 puts him right at the top end of this Class 6 and he has the right profile for a race like this: reliable enough, fit enough and likely to run his race. Cieren Fallon is a notable booking at this level and, at 7/2, he is hardly a giveaway but still makes plenty of appeal given how little convincing opposition there is. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Mister Sky Blue – 13/2 with Bet365
Jockey: Connor Beasley | Trainer: Gemma Tutty | Form: 42449- | Rating: 65 | Topspeed: 67
He is the each-way angle because there is enough in last season’s form to think he can outrun his price. The standout number in this field is his topspeed of 67, and that tells you he has the raw pace for a race of this modest standard. His overall profile is not bombproof, but he was competitive plenty of times in similar company and returns just 1lb below One Of Our Own on the ratings. Connor Beasley is a positive rider booking for a sharp 5f and if this one is ready to roll after the break, 13/2 looks fair for a horse who does not need to improve much to hit the frame. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Keep it simple: One Of Our Own is the win play because he brings the steadiest recent form and sets the standard in a weak race for the grade. Mister Sky Blue is the each-way punt, especially with four places on offer, as his speed figure gives him a big chance if fit enough. Main dangers are Auntie Jo and Canaria Sun, while Hurstwood is not entirely dismissed if overcoming stall 12.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hurstwood | 8/1 | 15/2 | 15/2 | 7/1 | 8/1 | 8/1 (Bet365) |
| Night Emperor | 12/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 (Betfair) |
| One Of Our Own | 7/2 | 16/5 | 3/1 | 3/1 | 10/3 | 7/2 (Bet365) |
| Due Respect | 6/1 | 5/1 | 13/2 | 11/2 | 5/1 | 13/2 (Paddy Power) |
| Auntie Jo | 9/2 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 9/2 (Bet365) |
| Mister Sky Blue | 13/2 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 6/1 | 13/2 (Bet365) |
| Canaria Sun | 9/2 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 9/2 | 9/2 (Bet365) |
| Sadiiki | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 (Bet365) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| Farringdon | One Of Our Own |
| The North | One Of Our Own |
17:50 – Download The Raceday Ready App Handicap (Div II)
Race Details: 5f | Class 6 | Going: 7.6) (watered) (Good, good to firm in places (goingstick) | | flat
This is a modest Class 6 sprint and, like plenty at Redcar over the minimum trip, it could be decided by who breaks sharply and grabs the right tow into the race. Stormy Pearl arrives off the back of a solid second and sets a fair standard on recent form, while Starsong and Emerald Army are both closely matched if reproducing their better efforts. Barmyblade is a little less exposed than some of these old sprinting hands and his latest run hinted that he is coming to the boil. There are plenty here with bits and pieces of form in races like this, but not many you would trust implicitly, so it looks more a race for value than blind faith. Tricky, yes, but not impossible.
Top Selections
1. Stormy Pearl – 10/3 with Bet365
Jockey: Conor Whiteley | Trainer: David Thompson | Form: 7686-2 | Rating: 68 | Topspeed: 56
Stormy Pearl makes the most appeal after that recent second, which was easily her most encouraging effort for a while and suggested she is ready to cash in at this level. She sits near the top of the weights off 68, but that is hardly insurmountable in a race lacking depth, and stall 2 should suit if Conor Whiteley can get her into a handy early position. She has enough pace figures to cope in this grade and, unlike a few of these, she comes here with an obvious current reason to trust her. At 10/3, she is not thrown in, but she is the one with the clearest claims. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Barmyblade – 13/2 with Bet365
Jockey: David Allan | Trainer: Tim Easterby | Form: 000-04 | Rating: 66 | Topspeed: 43
Barmyblade is the each-way angle in a race where plenty of the obvious ones have had chances. His form figures do not leap off the page, but that latest fourth was a step back in the right direction and hinted that Tim Easterby may have him arriving at the right time. He is only four, which makes him more interesting than some of these exposed veterans, and David Allan is the sort you want on your side in a Redcar sprint scrap. Off 66 he is not badly treated if building on that most recent effort, and 13/2 looks fair for a horse who could easily nick a place if not go very close. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Stormy Pearl is the straight win play because she brings the strongest recent form into a weak enough race and has the draw to get involved early. Barmyblade is the each-way punt at a workable price, with a bit more upside than many of these. The obvious dangers are Starsong, who is usually thereabouts in this grade, and Emerald Army, whose better topspeed figures give him a shout.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barmyblade | 13/2 | 11/2 | 6/1 | 11/2 | 6/1 | 13/2 (Bet365) |
| Stormy Pearl | 10/3 | 3/1 | 3/1 | 11/4 | 3/1 | 10/3 (Bet365) |
| Starsong | 7/2 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 7/2 (Bet365) |
| Emerald Army | 11/2 | 9/2 | 5/1 | 9/2 | 5/1 | 11/2 (Bet365) |
| Jeany May | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 (Bet365) |
| Bayraat | 7/1 | 5/1 | 8/1 | 15/2 | 15/2 | 8/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Run This Way | 11/2 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 9/2 | 5/1 | 11/2 (Bet365) |
| Dunnington Lad | 25/1 | 22/1 | 22/1 | 22/1 | 22/1 | 25/1 (Bet365) |
| A Lady Forever | 11/1 | 10/1 | 9/1 | 8/1 | 10/1 | 11/1 (Bet365) |
| Raja Charger | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 (Bet365) |
18:20 – Market Cross Jewellers Handicap
Race Details: 1m 5f | Class 5 | Going: 7.6) (watered) (Good, good to firm in places (goingstick) | | flat
This is a small-field staying handicap that doesn’t look deep, but it does have a couple of solid recent form lines to work with. Tupero and Kitsune Power arrive with the most persuasive current profiles, and in a six-runner race tactical pace and track position could count for plenty. Grazeon Sunshine is interesting on older ability despite a bleak enough set of recent figures, while Bruce Banner has slipped to a workable mark and is not out of it if Hollie Doyle can get him travelling. Billy No Mates is a ten-year-old who knows the game but may just be vulnerable to younger legs over this trip, and Coverbridge looks up against it on what he has shown. It’s not a strong Class 5 by any means, but the front two in the market do set the standard.
Top Selections
1. Tupero – 9/4 with Bet365
Jockey: Daniel Tudhope | Trainer: David O’Meara | Form: -61242 | Rating: 78 | Topspeed: 71
Tupero looks the percentage call. His recent form is simply the most reliable in the field, with a win followed by two placed efforts and then a solid second last time, and that reads well in the context of a race where several rivals have questions to answer. He’s a 4yo who still has a bit of scope at this trip, and O’Meara runners in these northern handicaps are always worth respecting when they begin to string their runs together. Off 78 he’s not obviously thrown in, but he is consistent, fit and proven in the groove, which is more than can be said for plenty of these. At 9/4, he’s hard to oppose.
Bet: WIN
2. Kitsune Power – 10/3 with Bet365
Jockey: David Allan | Trainer: Tim Easterby | Form: 656-33 | Rating: 78 | Topspeed: 70
Kitsune Power is the obvious each-way alternative, even in a race with only two places on offer. The veteran has shaped well on both starts this season, finishing third twice, and those runs suggest he’s ready to strike if the race falls right. He’s drawn in stall 1, which could help David Allan secure a handy position in a tactical contest, and his figures stack up neatly against Tupero’s. The slight concern is whether he finds one too strong again, because that has been the pattern of late, but this is not an intimidating race and 10/3 makes fair appeal for those looking beyond the favourite. He should be in the first two if reproducing his recent level.
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Tupero is the win bet on current form and looks the most straightforward play in a modest little staying handicap. Kitsune Power is the each-way option purely because he arrives in decent nick and has solid place claims in a six-runner field. The main danger may be Grazeon Sunshine if the Quinn yard has him back on song, while Bruce Banner isn’t hopeless off this weight.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grazeon Sunshine | 5/2 | 9/4 | 9/4 | 9/4 | 5/2 (Bet365) |
| Kitsune Power | 10/3 | 16/5 | 10/3 | 3/1 | 10/3 (Bet365) |
| Billy No Mates | 10/1 | 17/2 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 (Bet365) |
| Tupero | 9/4 | 85/40 | 85/40 | 2/1 | 9/4 (Bet365) |
| Bruce Banner | 4/1 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 (Betfair) |
| Coverbridge | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 (Bet365) |
18:50 – Watch Racing TV In Stunning HD Handicap
Race Details: 7f | Class 5 | Going: 7.6) (watered) (Good, good to firm in places (goingstick) | | flat
This is a proper Redcar handicap rather than a giveaway, with a few in-form types meeting some battle-hardened older handicappers. Lord Capulet arrives on the back of another win and is the obvious one to start with, but stall 10 asks a question over this sharp enough 7f and he is now fully exposed to the assessor. Vince Le Prince has been knocking loudly on the door, while Mayo County is interesting from a handy weight and looks the sort to be delivered late. Looks Fantastic comes here after getting his head back in front and is another with claims, though this race has enough depth to make it a tricky puzzle rather than a penalty kick. I’d be siding with solid recent handicap form over fashionable momentum.
Top Selections
1. Vince Le Prince – 4/1 with Paddy Power
Jockey: David Allan | Trainer: Tim Easterby | Form: 342-22 | Rating: 84 | Topspeed: 71
Vince Le Prince has the look of a horse ready to cash in. Those two recent runner-up efforts were perfectly respectable pieces of handicap form and he’s been holding his level well without the handicapper giving him too much grief. A mark of 84 is workable in this grade, the draw in 5 looks sensible, and David Allan around Redcar in these races is no negative whatsoever. He doesn’t have the sexy profile of a rapidly improving 4yo, but he does have the dependable one of a horse running to his mark time after time. At 4/1, he makes plenty of appeal in a race where a few of his market rivals have less margin for error. Bet: WIN
2. Mayo County – 13/2 with Betfair
Jockey: Ryan Sexton | Trainer: Julie Camacho | Form: 2-3583 | Rating: 83 | Topspeed: 78
Mayo County looks the value each-way angle. He ran well enough when third last time, and that effort suggested he’s coming to the boil again without advertising himself too loudly. The standout number here is the Topspeed of 78, which says he has the raw ability to be very competitive in a Class 5 like this, and carrying 123 gives him a nice chance if the race gets truly run. Drawn 4, he should get a smooth enough trip, and Ryan Sexton can afford to sit handy or wait, depending on how it develops. At 13/2, he looks more than fair for an each-way punt against rivals shorter in the betting. Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Vince Le Prince is the win play because he brings the most solid recent profile and looks primed to go one better. Mayo County is the each-way option at a workable price, with his weight and speed figures making him easy to like for a place at least. Lord Capulet is the danger if overcoming stall 10, while Looks Fantastic also enters calculations after his latest success.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lord Capulet | 4/1 | 10/3 | 7/2 | 10/3 | 7/2 | 4/1 (Bet365) |
| Vince Le Prince | 3/1 | 10/3 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 3/1 | 4/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Palmarian | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 28/1 | 25/1 | 33/1 (Bet365) |
| Tropez Power | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 (Bet365) |
| Singoura | 8/1 | 15/2 | 13/2 | 6/1 | 15/2 | 8/1 (Bet365) |
| Looks Fantastic | 9/2 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 9/2 (Bet365) |
| Yafaarr | 10/1 | 9/1 | 8/1 | 15/2 | 9/1 | 10/1 (Bet365) |
| Front Gunner | 8/1 | 7/1 | 8/1 | 15/2 | 15/2 | 8/1 (Bet365) |
| The New Bay Pearl | 22/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 18/1 | 20/1 | 22/1 (Bet365) |
| Mayo County | 11/2 | 13/2 | 13/2 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 13/2 (Betfair) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| Andrew Mount | Front Gunner |
| Jason Heavey | Looks Fantastic |
| Stephen Darbyshire | Mayo County |
| Ian Gaughran | Vince Le Prince |
19:20 – Every Race Live On Racing TV Handicap
Race Details: 7f | Class 3 | Going: 7.6) (watered) (Good, good to firm in places (goingstick) | | flat
This is a tight little nine-runner handicap rather than a race full of lurkers, and the market has understandably latched on to El Matador after his reappearance second. He makes obvious appeal for a top yard and still looks fairly unexposed at 7f, but he is no giveaway at the prices in a race where several arrive with proper pieces of handicapping form. Two B Tanned is the other major player after winning on his return and his topspeed figure is the best on offer, while Real Gain has the class angle if building on a perfectly respectable comeback. From an each-way perspective, the lower-drawn runners like Double Parked and Rainbow Nebula are not easy to dismiss. It looks competitive, but not impossible to solve.
Top Selections
1. Two B Tanned – 4/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Tom Kiely Marshall | Trainer: Julie Camacho | Form: 1537-1 | Rating: 108 | Topspeed: 99
He appeals as the percentage call. That latest win suggests he has returned in excellent nick, and a topspeed mark of 99 stands out in this field. What I like here is that he does not need much dressing up: he arrives fit, in form and already proven capable of running to a level that makes him a major factor in a Class 3 of this nature. The handicapper has not exactly missed him, but he still looks the solid option against a favourite who is shorter than ideal. At 4/1 with Bet365, he makes plenty of appeal as the one most likely to run his race. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Double Parked – 14/1 with Bet365
Jockey: David Allan | Trainer: Tim Easterby | Form: 2183-7 | Rating: 101 | Topspeed: 92
He is the kind that makes plenty of each-way sense in a race lacking depth beyond the principals. His seasonal return was only seventh, but it was his first outing since last year and Tim Easterby’s runners often come on for a run. The earlier form reads well enough for this grade, and a topspeed of 92 says he is not miles off the standard required if taking a step forward second time up. Drawn low in stall 2, he could get a handy position around this turning 7f, and 14/1 looks bigger than it should if he strips fitter. He is the value each-way punt. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Two B Tanned is the win play because he comes here off a victory and brings the strongest recent speed figure to the table. For those looking beyond the front two in the market, Double Parked is the each-way alternative at a double-figure price and should improve for his comeback run. El Matador is the obvious danger, while Real Gain also has the back-class to get involved.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Real Gain | 7/2 | 16/5 | 10/3 | 3/1 | 7/2 | 7/2 (Bet365) |
| Ron O | 14/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 12/1 | 16/1 (Betfair) |
| El Matador | 11/8 | 5/4 | 5/4 | 5/4 | 6/5 | 11/8 (Bet365) |
| Rainbow Nebula | 12/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 (Bet365) |
| Double Parked | 14/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 (Bet365) |
| Mr King | 25/1 | 22/1 | 22/1 | 22/1 | 18/1 | 25/1 (Bet365) |
| Two B Tanned | 4/1 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 4/1 (Bet365) |
| Nyman | 14/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 (Bet365) |
| Mr Mistoffelees | 20/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 20/1 (Bet365) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| Dave Nevison | El Matador |
19:50 – Marske Fabrication & Engineering Handicap (Marske Fabrication & Engineeriing Straight Mile Qual’)
Race Details: 7f | Class 6 | Going: 7.6) (watered) (Good, good to firm in places (goingstick) | | flat
This is not a deep race, but it is the sort of 3yo handicap that can still catch punters out if they latch too blindly onto the obvious one. Mohmentous arrives off a breakthrough win and is rightly favourite, while Very Demure has been knocking on the door and looks the solid alternative. Harswell River is another with enough bits of form to get involved from a handy draw, whereas a few of the others, including Battenburg Belle and Give Me Sun, need to prove they can back up flashes of ability. In truth, several of these are still fairly exposed for the grade, so a race run to suit and any small bit of improvement could be decisive. It looks more workable than classy, and the market leaders do set the standard.
Top Selections
1. Mohmentous – 6/4 with Bet365
Jockey: Daniel Tudhope | Trainer: Ollie Sangster | Form: 3-0471 | Rating: 67 | Topspeed: 33
He is short enough, but there is a fair reason for it. Mohmentous took a few goes to get the job done, yet that latest success suggested this mark of 67 may not have him pinned just yet, especially in a race lacking much depth. Tudhope is an eye-catching booking and Sangster’s youngster now looks to have found his level in this basement-grade company. The slight concern is whether he gets taken on for favouritism on the back of one ordinary contest, but measured against these, he still has the strongest recent piece of form. At 6/4 he is not exactly a gift, though he remains hard to oppose. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Harswell River – 15/2 with Bet365
Jockey: Connor Beasley | Trainer: Roger Fell | Form: 66-537 | Rating: 63 | Topspeed: 54
For an each-way angle, Harswell River makes more appeal than the more obvious second favourite. He has already posted the best Topspeed figure in the field, is drawn in stall 1, and his recent efforts have not been as bad as the bare finishing positions suggest. This mark of 63 gives him a squeak if he can settle and travel a shade sweeter through the first half of the race. Beasley is a positive jockey booking for this track and trip, and in a race where plenty have questions to answer, 15/2 looks a fair working man’s price. He is not bombproof, but he does look the value each-way play. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Mohmentous is the win play because his latest success gives him the clearest recent form edge in an ordinary contest. Harswell River is the each-way punt at 15/2, with his draw and speed figure making him interesting in a race where plenty are unreliable. Very Demure is the obvious danger if building on that recent second, but she looks a bit tighter in the market than ideal.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| King Of Yorkshire | 12/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 (Betfair) |
| A Boy Named Mary | 22/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 18/1 | 20/1 | 22/1 (Bet365) |
| Give Me Sun | 9/1 | 15/2 | 8/1 | 15/2 | 17/2 | 9/1 (Bet365) |
| Mohmentous | 6/4 | 6/4 | 6/4 | 6/4 | 6/4 | 6/4 (Bet365) |
| Harswell River | 15/2 | 7/1 | 7/1 | 13/2 | 15/2 | 15/2 (Bet365) |
| Baldosa | 20/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 14/1 | 18/1 | 20/1 (Bet365) |
| Very Demure | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 7/2 | 4/1 | 4/1 (Bet365) |
| Battenburg Belle | 15/2 | 15/2 | 8/1 | 11/2 | 13/2 | 8/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Lope Y Linda | 12/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 | 11/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 (Bet365) |
| Leysthorpe Star | 16/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 (Bet365) |
| Muvable | 28/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 28/1 (Bet365) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| Spotlight | Mohmentous |
| The Duke | Mohmentous |
20:20 – Watch Race Replays At racingtv.com Handicap
Race Details: 5f | Class 6 | Going: 7.6) (watered) (Good, good to firm in places (goingstick) | | flat
This is a typically scrappy Redcar sprint for 3yos, the sort where a low-grade handicap can still throw up a winner with a bit in hand. Miss Magic Dragon arrives off the back of a breakthrough success and is the obvious one to beat, but stall 15 asks a question in a 15-runner dash over the minimum trip. That alone makes this less straightforward than the market might suggest. Ganthorpe has been knocking on the door without getting his head in front, while Hares Bredth shaped better than the bare result on his return and has the inside draw. Long Shot and Woody Y Fernandez also bring solid recent placed form. It is not a strong race in any absolute sense, but it is a tricky little puzzle with pace, draw and sharpness all likely to matter.
Top Selections
1. Hares Bredth – 7/1 with Paddy Power
Jockey: Oisin McSweeney | Trainer: Tim Easterby | Form: 9775-4 | Rating: 56 | Topspeed: 49
He appeals as the value play against the more obvious favourite. Hares Bredth returned from a break with a fair fourth, which was his best run for a while and suggested this opening mark is workable if he builds on it second time up. The inside draw in stall 1 could be a major asset in a race where plenty will want to go forward, and Tim Easterby’s juveniles and 3yos often improve with racing rather than announce themselves all at once. He does not have the sexy profile, but this looks exactly the sort of Class 6 where a well-drawn improver can strike. At 7/1, he makes plenty of appeal.
Bet: WIN
2. Ganthorpe – 15/2 with Bet365
Jockey: Lewis Chalkley | Trainer: Michael & David Easterby | Form: -85355 | Rating: 59 | Topspeed: 55
Ganthorpe is hardly hiding from the assessor, but he has run to a level that should make him competitive again and his Topspeed figure of 55 is one of the better numbers in this field. The recent sequence says reliable rather than progressive, though in a race lacking depth that consistency counts for plenty. He has enough tactical pace for 5f and has been holding his form in similar company, so another prominent showing looks likely. At 15/2 he is not wildly overpriced, but with four places on offer he looks a sensible each-way punt in a contest where several rivals have more questions than answers.
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Hares Bredth is the win bet at 7/1, chiefly because the draw and likely second-start improvement make him more interesting than the market leaders. Ganthorpe is the each-way option, a solid sort who should give you a run for your money. Miss Magic Dragon is the obvious danger after winning last time, while Long Shot also has a place chance if building on that recent third.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miss Magic Dragon | 4/1 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 4/1 (Bet365) |
| Kwidsin | 18/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 18/1 (Bet365) |
| Hares Bredth | 5/1 | 13/2 | 7/1 | 11/2 | 13/2 | 7/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Powernap | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 (Bet365) |
| Long Shot | 13/2 | 6/1 | 13/2 | 13/2 | 13/2 | 13/2 (Bet365) |
| Woody Y Fernandez | 6/1 | 9/2 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 11/2 | 6/1 (Bet365) |
| The Floors Munky | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 28/1 | 33/1 (Bet365) |
| Dream Forever | 16/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 (Bet365) |
| Brain Freeze | 22/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 22/1 | 25/1 (Betfair) |
| Charcon | 22/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 22/1 (Bet365) |
| Ganthorpe | 15/2 | 13/2 | 7/1 | 13/2 | 7/1 | 15/2 (Bet365) |
| Auspicious | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 (Bet365) |
| Noble Gentleman | 12/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 12/1 | 11/1 | 14/1 (Betfair) |
Redcar Course Specialists
Horses To Note
The top course performers among today’s runners:
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Double Parked | 5 | 3 | 60% | 80% |
| Ron O | 6 | 3 | 50% | 83.33% |
| Hurstwood | 9 | 3 | 33.33% | 44.44% |
| Harswell River | 3 | 1 | 33.33% | 66.67% |
| Due Respect | 3 | 1 | 33.33% | 100% |
Jockeys To Note
The pilots with the strongest records at the course:
| Jockey | Rides | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Tudhope | 404 | 82 | 20.3% | 44.06% |
| Cieren Fallon | 55 | 10 | 18.18% | 40% |
| Hollie Doyle | 67 | 11 | 16.42% | 40.3% |
| Jason Hart | 466 | 65 | 13.95% | 31.97% |
| Alex Jary | 58 | 8 | 13.79% | 25.86% |
Trainers To Note
Yards that have done well at Redcar:
| Trainer | Runners | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ralph Beckett | 21 | 8 | 38.1% | 61.9% |
| Richard & Peter Fahey | 6 | 2 | 33.33% | 16.67% |
| Peter Niven | 23 | 6 | 26.09% | 39.13% |
| Edward Bethell | 87 | 22 | 25.29% | 50.57% |
| William Haggas | 66 | 16 | 24.24% | 53.03% |
Summary & Best Bets
That wraps up our Redcar racing tips for Thursday 7th May 2026. We’ve covered all 8 races with our top selections highlighted above. Use the betting strategies as a starting point, always shop around for the best odds, and never bet more than you can afford to lose.
FAQ
What time does racing start at Redcar today?
The first race at Redcar on Thursday 7th May 2026 goes off at 16:40, with 8 races scheduled in total.
What is the going at Redcar today?
The going at Redcar is reported as 7.6) (watered) (Good, good to firm in places (goingstick).
How many races are at Redcar today?
There are 8 races on the card at Redcar today, running from 16:40 through to 20:20.
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