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13:40 Redcar

racingtv.com EBF Restricted Maiden Stakes (Band D) (EBF Restricted Race Qualifier) (GBB Race)

6f · Flat · Class 5 · Good · 15 runners · £4,320 · Monday, 18 May 2026

Result

Race report

AI top pick wonat SP 11/10F·2.10
  1. 1st
    Kodiak Breeze (IRE)AI top pick · 52.8
    Shane Gray·Kevin Ryan
    11/10F·2.10
    SP
  2. 2nd
    Arenite (GB)
    Connor Beasley·Michael Dods·beaten 3.25 lengths
    10/1·11.00
    SP
  3. 3rd
    Crystal Kraken (GB)
    Zak Wheatley·Dylan Cunha·beaten .5 lengths
    100/1·101.00
    SP
Race time
1m 10.38s+2.28s vs std

Slightly slow — minor pace variance, nothing to read into.

In-running (Kodiak Breeze (IRE))

Made virtually all - led narrowly - led clearly and wandered around over 1f out - ridden and carried head awkwardly inside final furlong - comfortably

Settled · 1pt level stake = 1.10 pt return on the winnerTipping P&L →

Furlong's verdict

Reading the form…

AI-written, grounded in our data on this race. May be wrong. Verify before staking. Opinion, not advice.

Pundit corner

Racing Post · third-party
Pundit pick: Kodiak Breeze

The most obvious answer is KODIAK BREEZE, who made a pleasing debut at Thirsk.

Forecast 3/1 Kodiak Breeze, 100/30 Eighteenth Smiles, 13/2 Bluestone Lady, Givendale, 7/1 Sloequelle, 12/1 Arenite, 14/1 Dave's Matey, 16/1 Formby George, 20/1 C'Est Lui, Wells Fargo Stage, 25/1 Peggy's Lad, 33/1 Carry On Chaos, Baila Morena, Crystal Kraken, Needin' U, 50/1 Tiger In The Tree

Editorial from Racing Post analysts via the Racing API — not generated by Racing Alpha. Formbook forecast prices are estimates, not market prices.

Why the model rates this top

Kodiak Breeze

Shane Gray · Kevin Ryan · 2yo

Top-rated of 15
score 52.8 · +10.9 clear of next best (41.8)
Scores compare runners within this race only

The Racing Alpha rating combines four signals. Below is the breakdown — components driving this pick first.

  • Freshness10% weight
    100very strong
    16d since last run (race-fit window)
  • Form20% weight
    78strong
    Last 6: 2
  • Ratings50% weight
    42below average
    RPR 73 · TS 54 — highest combined rating in the field
  • Trainer20% weight
    30weak
    Kevin Ryan: 4/33 winners last 14d (12%)
MarketNo market price available yet.

v1.3 rating — a field-relative score, not a win probability; for market-derived value see the Fair column in the runners table. Weights and method on /about. Tips are opinions, not advice.

Draw bias — Redcar 6f

full course data →

No meaningful draw bias at this course and trip.

Low (1–6)
IV 1.02
Mid (7–12)
IV 0.98
High (13–17)
IV 0.99

IV = impact value: 1.00 is neutral, above it a stall band wins more often than its share of runners predicts. 125 qualifying races at this course and trip, 3-year window.

Runners · sorted by finishing position

PosNo.HorseFormORAISP
17
J: Shane Gray · T: Kevin Ryan · draw 6
2yo · G · b
2
52.8
11/10F·2.10
SP
29
J: Connor Beasley · T: Michael Dods · draw 15
2yo · F · b
15.0
10/1·11.00
SP
312
J: Zak Wheatley(3) · T: Dylan Cunha · draw 9
2yo · F · b
97
30.6
100/1·101.00
SP
410
J: Harry Russell · T: Ollie Pears · draw 1
2yo · F · b
7
28.5
40/1·41.00
SP
54
2yo · C · b
5
36.2
9/2·5.50
SP
611
J: Sam James · T: K R Burke · draw 13
2yo · F · b
862
37.1
18/1·19.00
SP
71
J: Sean D Bowen · T: Dylan Cunha · draw 8
2yo · C · b
6
41.8
18/1·19.00
SP
82
J: Oisin McSweeney · T: Tim Easterby · draw 14
2yo · C · b
21.0
40/1·41.00
SP
916
J: Duran Fentiman · T: Tim Easterby · draw 5
2yo · F · b
21.0
40/1·41.00
SP
1017
J: James Sullivan · T: Tim Easterby · draw 4
2yo · F · ch
21.0
50/1·51.00
SP
1114
2yo · F · b
16.5
4/1·5.00
SP
1213
J: Alex Jary(3) · T: Nigel Tinkler · draw 7
2yo · F · b
5
40.0
33/1·34.00
SP
133
J: David Allan · T: Tim Easterby · draw 3
2yo · C · b
21.0
25/1·26.00
SP
1415
J: Oisin Orr · T: Richard & Peter Fahey · draw 12
2yo · F · ch
21.0
22/1·23.00
SP
158
J: Jason Hart · T: Iain Jardine · draw 17
2yo · C · b
19.0
66/1·67.00
SP
2yo · C · b
15.0
J: NON-RUNNER · T: David Loughnane · draw 11
2yo · C · b
4
16.0

OR = official rating · AI = model score (0–100) · form reads oldest → latest

Frequently asked questions

Who won the 13:40 Redcar on 18 May 2026?

Kodiak Breeze (IRE) won the 13:40 Redcar at SP 2.10. Ridden by Shane Gray. Trained by Kevin Ryan.

Did the Racing Alpha AI tip win the 13:40 Redcar?

Yes — the AI top-rated horse, Kodiak Breeze, won the race (AI score 52.8).

What were the placings in the 13:40 Redcar?

Top finishers: 1. Kodiak Breeze (IRE) (2.10), 2. Arenite (GB) (11.00), 3. Crystal Kraken (GB) (101.00).

What was the winning time for the 13:40 Redcar?

The winning time was 1m 10.38s, 2.28s slower than standard.

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