Redcar Races

The Gin and Gentleman evening saw best dressed man and couple competitions being very popular. There was also a double for the duo of Hollie Doyle and Archie Watson. Sadly there was an incident in the 6:30 with the jockey Phil Makin, getting injured as the horse Eyecatcher suffered a fatal injury breaking his leg unseating Phil and resulting in him being taken to hospital. There is a slight confusion over injuries but it is clear Phil has broken a bone in his neck, the whole racing community is wishing him a speedy recovery.

The second race had Haadhir leading the race chased by The Big House and The Grey Zebedee. Fognini who struggled due to stumbling at the start but managed to track the leaders four furlongs out. At two furlongs to go Liquid Lunch made headway and SDH Dream Team and Slieve Donard were pushed along. At one furlong to go Fognini was ridden to lead whilst Liquid Lunch began to challenge, Haadhir was headed yet movement up field was made by SDH Dream Team while a lot of field didn't have enough pace to keep up. In the end Fognini won as the pressure from Liquid Lunch kept him on, winning by a neck to Liquid Lunch and third Haadhir by 3 1/4 lengths.

The 6:00 had the lead constantly switching from horse to horse making it difficult to see who was at the front. Initailly it was Flo Jo's Girl, followed by Swiss Lady and Concello. Kermouster and Freed From Desire were prominent. With four to go Freed From Desire lead, this swapped to Concello at two furlongs to go. At this stage other horses were being headed like Freed From Desire, Donnago and Swiss Lady. With one furlong to go Northern Lyte picked up pace making swift headway compared to the drifting Concello and Mecca's Gift tried to give chase although it was too late. First was Concello by 1 1/4 lengths to second Northern Lyte by 1 1/2 lengths and third Mecca's Gift.

There also needs to be a mention for the Declan Carroll racing team and jockey Ger O'Neill who undoubtedly had his best ride ever on Titus in the Sky Bet Handicap at York. The future for this jockey, trainer and horse is looking very promising.