UK Horse Racing Tips: Redcar

GREER made a very promising start to his career when scoring in good style over 7f at Chester on his racecourse debut and he can progress further. John Quinn's charge was strong at the finish on that occasion and any level of improvement can be expected. Midnite Storm is feared most after a consistent start to his career, while connections of Respectful will hoping he can follow up his success over 7f at Ayr.
Prediction : 1st Greer 2nd Midnite Storm 3rd Respectful

CONTRAST has racked up consecutive second-placed finishes of late and he appears primed to offer another bold bid. Michael and David Easterby's runner was running on strongly last time when only denied by a neck over 1m2f at Beverley and, despite being raised 1lb for that effort, he can go one better. Highwaygrey hasn't run off a mark this low since 2020 and he should be taken very seriously, while Lunar Landscape is another to consider.
Prediction : 1st Contrast 2nd Highwaygrey 3rd Lunar Landscape

DRAGON LEADER has had a dazzling season to date and this looks a good opportunity to add to his impressive CV. Clive Cox's charge lost his unbeaten tag over the extended 6f at Doncaster last time but this looks an easier assignment and he can go one better. Flaccianello has scored on three occasions and is entitled to respect, but this would take a career-best display to claim this prize, while Kylian is well thought of and he is not to be underestimated.
Prediction : 1st Dragon Leader 2nd Flaccianello 3rd Kylian

York's Convivial Maiden has already produced four subsequent winners and ZAIN BLUE, a close second in that traditionally strong Knavesmire contest, has a golden opportunity to enhance the statistics. The Ralph Beckett-trained colt takes a big drop in class and gets the nod ahead of Convivial fourth Volterra after his surprise defeat at Ayr last month. This is deeper than the Southwell novice Gressington won on debut, so potential improver Stanley Street rates best of the rest.
Prediction : 1st Zain Blue 2nd Volterra 3rd Stanley Street

RAMAZAN ran a blinder when a neck second in the Ayr Gold Cup a fortnight ago and a seventh furlong could prompt a return to winning ways for Richard Fahey's gelding. There are dangers aplenty, however, not least last year's Lincoln winner Johan, who returned from a break with a vengeance to win a heritage handicap over 1m at Glorious Goodwood. Vafortino and the recently gelded Streets Of Gold also command respect.
Prediction : 1st Ramazan 2nd Johan 3rd Vafortino

Several of these are old rivals and while the likes of La Trinidad and Painters Palette both have strong claims based on their peak performances, a chance is taken that SHALADAR can gain reward for a string of consistent efforts. He has held his form well with headgear tried this season and, having been denied by only a short head over C&D on his penultimate start, another big run is expected. Last year's winner Belhaven is noted too.
Prediction : 1st Shaladar 2nd La Trinidad 3rd Painters Palette

ANIMATO was gaining all the way to the line when just denied by a neck into second over 1m4f at Pontefract last month, and he was raised 1lb for that effort. The son of Ulysess shaped as if this step up in distance could suit, so he looks the one to side with. Quantum Leap struck in this grade at Haydock in July and could get into contention after contesting a class 2 event at Doncaster last time, while Edge Of Darkness is another to watch out for.
Prediction : 1st Animato 2nd Quantum Leap 3rd Edge Of Darkness

PADDY'S DAY wasn't beaten far into fifth in this grade at Chester last month and the handicapper has given him a chance by dropping him 3lb in the weights. The three-year-old now competes off an appealing mark and he ought to go very close. Alexi Boy failed to carry his penalty to success at Kempton last time, but he warrants a market check on his handicap bow. Of the remainder, Nelson Gay is the most interesting.
Prediction : 1st Paddys Day 2nd Alexi Boy 3rd Nelson Gay