Redcar Horse Racing Preview & Tips — 22 August 2026

The spotlight turns to Redcar in North Yorkshire this 22 August 2026 for a high-quality day of turf action. With the ground currently rated as good, conditions are set for a competitive eight-race card. Whether you are looking for the latest Redcar racing today intelligence, a comprehensive Redcar preview, or the best Redcar tips, this guide provides all the data needed to navigate the afternoon's racing.

Meeting Statistics

With a massive 92 runners declared across eight races, punters can expect highly competitive fields throughout the day.

• Total races: 8
• Total prize money: £34,286
• Average field size: 11.5
• Longest race: Bakers Tailoring Handicap Stakes (Div I) (10.0f)
• Shortest race: Celebrate National Racehorse Week Handicap Stakes (6.0f)
• Highest-rated horse: Kaleido (80)
• Youngest horse: Green Bay Dream (2)
• Oldest horse: Poet's Dawn (11)
• Number of debutants: 6
• Combined official ratings: 4639

Big Money Races

The headline event of the day is the Marske Fabrications And Engineering Handicap Stakes (Marske Fabrications And Engineering Straight Mile Qualifier), carrying the day's top prize of £5,234 over 8.0f. Strong contenders here include the field-leading Kaleido, trained by David O'Meara, and the consistent Rajapour.

The Every Race Live On Racing TV EBF Restricted Novice Stakes (For Horses In Bands B, C And D) (EBF Restricted Race Qualifier) (GBB Race) (6.0f) offers £4,320 in prize money, featuring a large field of 12 led by the likes of Green Bay Dream. Additionally, the Watch Racing TV Now Selling Stakes (7.0f) also boasts a £4,320 purse, with Bigalo and Amantha looking to make their mark.

Tips & Best Bets

Please note that current market conditions show no short-priced favourites at this stage; please check the latest live odds before placing your bets.

Course Specialists

Punters looking for an edge should note those with proven form at this venue. Over the last five years, Tim Easterby has been the dominant force with 49 course wins, followed by David O'Meara with 34, Nigel Tinkler (22), and Michael Dods (20). In the saddle, Jason Hart leads the way with 33 wins, closely followed by David Allan (31) and Connor Beasley (29).

Several runners today have previously tasted success at Redcar, including Rajapour, Poet's Dawn, Woodleigh, Yafaarr, Ingleby Archie, Sugar Baby, Taygar, Missmimi, Marajito, Stormy Pearl, Night Emperor, Mrs Trump, and Hurstwood.

Key Trainers, Jockeys & Owners

Keep a close watch on the busiest connections today. The leading trainers by course volume are Tim Easterby, Michael Dods, David O'Meara, Richard & Peter Fahey, and Grant Tuer. The most active jockeys include Lewis Edmunds, Billy Garritty, David Nolan, Connor Beasley, and Jason Hart. Among the owners, Ursa Major Racing Ltd and Hard Held Partnership And Angus Racing remain the most prominent forces on the entry list.

For a full breakdown of the runners and riders, view the complete Redcar racecard.