Redcar Race 3 - Celebrate The Life Of Joe Newton Handicap
GAELIC APPROACH (1) sets the standard after a narrow 2nd at Hamilton over 2226m, beaten 0.5L, and a prior Leicester win over 2377m; up in trip but holds consistent 3yo staying form. WICKSEY (2) is a key chance despite a 9th at York over 2384m, having posted a Newcastle/Southwell hat-trick earlier in the season at 2050–2503m. FAIRYDALE (3) needs to lift after finishing 6th of 6 at Redcar over 2012m by 19.55L.

Jockey: Connor Beasley
Weight: 61.5kgs
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Comes off a 9‑day turnaround after a close 2nd at Hamilton over 2226m on 15 May, beaten 0.5L on good going at $2.38 with 58kg behind My Ballyquinn. Won two runs back at Leicester over 2377m on 13 Apr by 1.6L at $2.62 carrying 60.5kg. Now rises to 61.5kg from barrier 3, with Connor Beasley riding for C Johnston. Consistent this prep and can feature with the right run.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/3 | 15/05/2026 | - | GBBPlus Race | $9,935.00 | Hamilton | 2226m | GOOD | Connor Beasley | 58kg | - | - | 1 |
| 0.5L | $2.38 |
| 1/4 | 13/04/2026 | - | 3yo | $6,886.00 | Leicester | 2377m | GOOD | Callum Shepherd | 60.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| 1.6L | $2.62 |
| 2/5 | 16/03/2026 | - | 3Y CLASS 5 HCP | $6,984.00 | Wolverhampton | 2461m | GOOD | Billy Loughnane | 59.5kg | - | - | 1 |
| 0.46L | $2.75 |
| 5/12 | 23/10/2025 | - | GBB Race | $6,786.00 | Nottingham | 1677m | HEAVY | Oliver Stammers | 60.5kg | - | 1-2-2-2-5-7-7-5 | 8 |
| 17.8L | $41.00 |
| 2/4 | 09/10/2025 | - | GBB Race | $6,689.00 | Ayr | 1609m | HEAVY | David Nolan | 60.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1-1-1-2-2 | 4 |
| 5L | $5.50 |
| 5/7 | 18/09/2025 | - | GBB Race | $7,870.00 | Ayr | 1609m | GOOD | Connor Beasley | 60.5kg | - | 4-4-4-4-5-5-5-5 | 6 |
| 12.75L | $10.00 |

Jockey: A Mullen
Weight: 59kgs
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Has been around the mark this season with three wins from five. Last start 9th of 14 at York over 2384m on 14 May, beaten 12.05L with 56kg at $51 behind Arc Ole Ole. Prior to that won three straight at Newcastle (2050m, 4 Feb by 2.25L at $21; 2503m, 10 Feb by 1.25L at $2.38) and Southwell (2426m, 24 Feb by 1L at $1.80). Can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/14 | 14/05/2026 | - | GBBPlus Race | $29,511.00 | York | 2384m | GOOD | Andrew Mullen | 56kg | - | - | 14 |
| 12.05L | $51.00 |
| 1/5 | 24/02/2026 | - | CL6 | $5,901.00 | Southwell | 2426m | GOOD | Andrew Mullen | 61.5kg | - | - | 1 |
| 1L | $1.80 |
| 1/6 | 10/02/2026 | - | CL6 | $5,902.00 | Newcastle | 2503m | GOOD | Andrew Mullen | 58.5kg | - | 2-3-3-2-2-2-2-1 | 6 |
| 1.25L | $2.38 |
| 1/9 | 04/02/2026 | - | CL6 | $5,902.00 | Newcastle | 2050m | GOOD | Andrew Mullen | 56kg | - | - | 4 |
| 2.25L | $21.00 |
| 8/10 | 26/11/2025 | - | GBB Race | $6,197.00 | Newcastle | 1613m | GOOD | Andrew Mullen | 60.5kg | - | 10-10-10-10-10-10-10-8 | 3 |
| 10.25L | $81.00 |
| 16/16 | 25/07/2025 | - | GBB Race | $24,592.00 | York | 1408m | GOOD | Thomas Greatrex | 59kg | - | 13-15-16-16-16-16-16 | 8 |
| 71.35L | $67.00 |
| 10/10 | 11/07/2025 | - | GBB Race | $14,756.00 | Chester | 1222m | GOOD | Thomas Greatrex | 58kg | - | 10-10-10-10-10-10 | 3 |
| 108.95L | $6.50 |

Jockey: D Fentiman
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Back in trip by 802m and draws barrier 1. Last start 6th of 6 at Redcar over 2012m on 30 Apr, beaten 19.55L by King Of Berkshire, with 55kg at $29 on good to firm. Previous prep included 5th of 7 at Ripon over 1609m, beaten 5.35L at $34. Can improve with the drop in distance and low draw.
Last Starts 25 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/6 | 30/04/2026 | - | CL5 | $7,870.00 | Redcar | 2012m | GOOD TO FIRM | David Allan | 55kg | - | - | 3 |
| 19.55L | $29.00 |
| 5/7 | 27/09/2025 | - | CL5 | $9,837.00 | Ripon | 1609m | GOOD | Sean Kirrane | 57kg | - | 2-3-3-4-5-5-5-5 | 2 |
| 5.35L | $34.00 |
| 5/7 | 17/09/2025 | - | CL5 | $8,508.00 | Beverley | 1700m | SOFT | David Allan | 60kg | - | 5-3-4-3-4-5-5-5 | 1 |
| 7.65L | $9.50 |
| 7/13 | 24/08/2025 | - | GBB Race | $8,854.00 | Beverley | 1495m | GOOD | David Allan | 57.5kg | - | 12-12-12-11-10-8-7 | 10 |
| 4.65L | $17.00 |
| 10/12 | 16/08/2025 | - | GBB/GBBPlus Race | $29,511.00 | Ripon | 1609m | GOOD | David Allan | 57.5kg | - | 12-12-11-11-11-11-11-10 | 13 |
| 19.5L | $17.00 |
| 4/8 | 10/07/2025 | - | GBB Race | $6,787.00 | Carlisle | 1385m | GOOD | David Allan | 58kg | - | 7-7-7-6-6-5-4 | 8 |
| 4.25L | $34.00 |