Redcar 18 May 2026 Horse Racing Tips
The 1:40 EBF Restricted Maiden Stakes for two-year-olds looks an intriguing contest, with a blend of promising raced juveniles and several well-bred newcomers making their debuts.
Kodiak Breeze sets the standard on form and earns the vote as the first choice. He produced a highly encouraging effort when second at Thirsk, showing good early pace to make the running before only giving best late on. With that experience under his belt, there is every chance of further improvement, and he looks the most solid option in the field.
is feared most. A half-sister to a Listed-winning two-year-old, she possesses one of the standout pedigrees in the race and could easily make an immediate impact on debut. Given the strength of her breeding, she rates the obvious danger and appeals strongly as the next best selection.
For each-way purposes, Givendale makes plenty of appeal. She shaped better than the bare result when an unlucky fifth at Beverley on debut and looked as though she would benefit significantly from the experience. Natural improvement could see her outrun her odds and get involved at the finish.
Other runners to note:
- Arenite – out of a French all-weather winner over 6.5 furlongs
- Carry On Chaos – half-brother to a French juvenile winner
- Needin’ U – half-sister to a useful six-furlong two-year-old
- Crystal Kraken – improved on second outing
- Eighteenth Smiles – fair debut fifth, may improve
- Bluestone Lady – second at Southwell, modest form
- C’Est Lui – midfield at Bath, needs improvement
- Baila Morena – beaten at Beverley, hard to fancy
First Choice: Kodiak Breeze
Next Best:
Each Way: Givendale
The 2:10 Join Racing TV Now Maiden Stakes features a mix of newcomers and well-bred juveniles.
Revels stands out. A 350,000gns yearling and first foal of a Listed winner, he looks strongest on paper.
– out of a useful 7f/1m winner, a danger on debut.
Sou’wester – first foal from a stable not prolific with 2yo newcomers, could place.
Other runners:
- Don’t Stop Movin – stoutly bred, any success over trip a bonus
- Farndale – likely needs longer trip
- Hicko’s Lad – poor debut effort
- Mottaret – first foal of a modest winner, unlikely to win on debut
First Choice: Revels
Next Best:
Each Way: Sou’wester
The 2:40 Marske Fabrication & Engineering Straight Mile Handicap for older horses mixes proven performers and consistent runners.
The Sweet Escape – narrowly won at Nottingham, went close at Leicester, most solid option.
– close second at Doncaster, still on workable mark, obvious danger.
Kiss Me My Love – ran well at Thirsk, well handicapped, could improve.
Other runners:
- Chuzzlewit – regressive 6yo
- Electric Lightning – still unexposed over 1m
- Hachiman – yet to show much on AW
- Straight A – consistent AW performer
- Thats My Boy Luke – seasonal debut fair
- Thequietman – placed on AW in December, weaker runs since
- Travis – front-runner, chance depends on uncontested lead
- Up The Jazz – close third last week, player if cheekpieces help
- We’ve Got This – consistent last season, low-key return
- Whiskey Pete – usually over middle distances, well beaten
First Choice: The Sweet Escape
Next Best:
Each Way: Kiss Me My Love
The 3:10 100% Racing TV Profits Returned To Racing Fillies’ Handicap features a competitive lineup of fillies and mares, blending proven performers and improving types.
Ammoony is the clear first choice. Second on handicap debut, she kept on strongly, showing she has more to offer. Her recent effort suggests she is in good form and capable of taking this race.
– 2yo maiden winner who has placed in higher-grade contests, possesses class and consistency to challenge.
Fanciulla Del West – beaten by an exciting rival on seasonal return, likely to improve and could be involved in the finish.
Other runners:
- Bergamo Gold – dual AW winner, disappointing last time, turf debut needs improvement
- Eze Sur Mer – encouraging AW debut, well beaten on turf
- Fire Eyes – held at Doncaster, younger rivals may have the edge
- Letmeseethecolts – 1m4f winner last year, absent since poor 1m6f run
- Princess Niyla – placed last month, not in recent form
First Choice: Ammoony
Next Best:
Each Way: Fanciulla Del West
The 3:40 Watch Racing TV In Stunning HD Handicap features older handicappers over six furlongs, with several in good form and others returning from breaks.
Glory Hyde – scored over 5.5f last month, unlucky over 5f, well-suited by step up to 6f. Looks the most solid option.
– recent C&D winner, now 6lb higher, remains competitive.
Taygar – runner-up at Ayr, now 6lb lower than last summer’s win, could take advantage if conditions suit.
Other runners:
- Get Up Everybody – ran well from awkward draw on seasonal debut
- Ishe Worth Agamble – respectable third last month, may improve
- Jenni – previous 7f winner, slow starts a concern at 6f
- Lindoro – low-key AW return, open to improvement
- Lord Abama – front-runner, yet to build on reappearance
- Lumenbourg – consistent over 7f last season, return disappointing
- Profiteer – absent since poor run last November
- Sergeant Mayer – on fair mark but needs season to click
- Startling – four AW wins over 5f, best watched on seasonal debut
First Choice: Glory Hyde
Next Best:
Each Way: Taygar
The 4:10 Racing TV Handicap (Div I) features three-year-olds over seven furlongs, with a few stepping up in distance and others returning to form.
Full Gas – dropped in grade after a solid second at Haydock, should be competitive over 7f.
– recovered from slow start to finish third last time, well-placed to improve.
Harswell River – exposed after 18 starts, good second last time, could outrun odds.
Other runners:
- Go Teejay – needs more from handicap debut
- Hey Havana – ran well in 6f AW nurseries, stepped up for seasonal debut
- Maximum Velocity – strong Leicester second two runs ago, didn’t fire last time
- Only Dream Big – first run since, upped to 7f for nursery debut
- Perfect Ruler – minor promise in qualifying races, top-class stable
- Queenies Pal – held in two nurseries, returns from layoff
- Twilight Serenade – soundly beaten on seasonal debut
First Choice: Full Gas
Next Best:
Each Way: Harswell River
The 4:43 Racing TV Handicap (Div II) features three-year-olds, some returning from disappointing runs, others showing promise.
Realistic Dream – natural sprinter, looks well-placed to find the frame in this modest contest.
– handicap debut didn’t go perfectly, but worth a look if improving.
Black Rock Beauty – pulled hard in messy affair last time, too soon to dismiss.
Other runners:
- Enduring Story – now handicapping, needs market support
- Long Shot – improved on comeback but failed to progress in 0-55
- Secret Testimony – well held last two starts
- Truly Special – offered little on Wetherby return
- Twilight Dawn – series of below-par efforts
- Walk On Walk On – two poor runs, struggles dropping from 1m
First Choice: Realistic Dream
Next Best:
Each Way: Black Rock Beauty