May 10 / 15.20 Haydock

15.20

Good To Firm

Pertemps Handicap

  • Prize money: £8374.4
  • 0m 6f 212y
  • Class 4
  • 12 runners
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Pertemps Handicap

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

13/2 (Won)

  • Win: £8.80
  • Place: £3.00

Form: 811146

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Four AW wins this year (5f/6f); hasn't run badly on turf the last twice (7f/6f, good/good to firm) but needs something extra to win this.
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5th

2

(5)

27th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 7y

Class 4

16:05 Hamilton

Oriental Prince

9st 7lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

In good order on AW over the winter, going close off this mark twice following a Class 4 win in November; returning to turf not a bother and he can't be discounted.

6/1

10th

14

(6)

16th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:20 Newcastle (AW)

Oriental Prince

8st 2lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Jim Goldie

Multiple course winner, the latest over 5f in November off an 8lb lower mark; held his form since but likely vulnerable at this level.

20/1

1st

6

(4)

1st Nov 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

17:45 Newcastle (AW)

Oriental Prince

8st 10lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Enjoyed a purple patch between December and May, winning seven handicaps (5f to 7f); he has found it tougher going since and not sure he's in the form needed to take this.

12/1

12/1

  • Place: £2.20

Form: 6-3678 D

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 5lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Well handicapped on last year's best turf form and returned from break with close third at Southwell (7f, AW) in February; however, three lesser runs have followed and his losing sequence is up to 16 races.
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7th

9

(11)

17th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 6y

Class 4

18:15 Hamilton

Abduction

9st 5lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Jim Goldie

Won over C&D off this mark last summer but does most racing now over further and wants a good test at this trip; said to have run flat last time but does have his good and bad days now for a yard responsible for two others; 2-4 for Kaiya Fraser.

12/1

8th

9

(6)

26th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 4

17:45 Musselburgh

Abduction

9st 0lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Jim Goldie

Won at Newcastle (7f, AW) in January and close fourth at Wolverhampton (7f, AW) in February before winning over this C&D (good) a fortnight ago; it was a tight finish but he's gone up just 2lb; again in calculations.

9/2

1st

7

(4)

12th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 4

18:15 Musselburgh

Abduction

9st 5lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Jim Goldie

6lb lower than when winning from a poor draw at Chester (7.6f, good to firm) last August and just 1lb higher than when successful at Newcastle (7f, AW) in January; ran well when a close fourth of 12 at Wolverhampton (7f, AW) last time and capable of playing a part; stable also runs Kelpie Grey.

7/1

10/1

  • Place: £3.70

Form: 12355- CD

Last run: 133 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Won over C&D (good to firm) last August and showed some promise in December among her first three runs for this stable; ran well first time up last season and returns from a break with yard among winners; chance.
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9

(3)

4th Jul 2025

Good

0m 6f 212y

Class 4

20:25 Haydock

Byzantine Empress

9st 5lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jedd O’Keeffe

Caught the eye when third of 12 over C&D on her return to action in May; hasn't built on it since but she's well handicapped if this sets up for her.

14/1

5

(10)

24th Jun 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

20:15 Newbury

Byzantine Empress

9st 8lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Jedd O’Keeffe

Soundly beaten in competitive York sprint two starts ago but ran well over 7f on other two outings this season; comes here on a workable mark and can be dangerous if the new cheekpieces have any positive effect.

12/1

5th

3

(8)

7th Jun 2025

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 4

13:55 Musselburgh

Byzantine Empress

9st 8lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jedd O’Keeffe

1-18 strike-rate and down the field at York last Saturday (6f, good; reportedly never travelling); however, prior to that she was a close third on reappearance at Haydock (7f, good to soft) and a good case can be made on that form; effective on good to soft; could bounce back with big run.

9/2

Form: -46144

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Made all in first-time visor (retained since) at Southwell (6f, AW) in February and a respectable fourth the next twice (6f, AW/good); has run well over 7f previously and the step back up in trip may be a good move.
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5th

2

(3)

20th May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 3y

Class 5

20:10 Yarmouth

Ziggys Condor

9st 8lb

J: William Carson

T: Adam Kirby

The winner of three of his 34 starts for Richard Fahey, the latest off this mark at Newcastle in January (6f); sold for 19,000gns last month; capable at this level and the betting should be revealing starting out for Adam Kirby.

9/2

4th

2

(14)

20th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Ziggys Condor

9st 8lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Just 1lb higher than when winning here (6f, AW) in January but he has a mixed record since and was only sixth of nine at Chelmsford last month; this return to 7f is no problem but he needs to get back in the groove.

12/1

Form: 113825 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Three wins at Newcastle (6f, AW) in January and short-headed there (7f) in March; switched to front-running tactics there (7f, AW) last time and ran pretty well in fifth of 14; showed promise last September on her second start and sole run on turf (soft); not discounted.
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3rd

6

(6)

3rd Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 2

14:25 Newcastle (AW)

Brazilian Rose

9st 1lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Rebecca Menzies

Fifth of 14 in the corresponding race 12 months ago when rated 6lb lower; four wins at Southwell this year, the latest over 6f three weeks ago, but that shorter trip probably suits her better.

25/1

1st

4

(6)

13th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 4

18:20 Southwell (AW)

Brazilian Rose

9st 3lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Rebecca Menzies

Usually seen over further these days, but is 2-2 over C&D this year; still 4lb above her last winning mark, but this consistent mare should again go well.

11/4

4th

2

(3)

9th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 4

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Brazilian Rose

9st 9lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Rebecca Menzies

Enjoyed a revival this year, winning three handicaps at Southwell; ran up to her best in a Class 2 fillies' handicap at Lingfield ten days ago but the field finished in a heap and she will need more to beat male opposition this time.

7/2

Form: 242461 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Knocking on the door prior to getting off the mark at the 27th attempt under Archie Young at Southwell (7f, AW) a fortnight ago; it remains to be seen if the return to turf will suit but she ran well on grass earlier in her career and is not ruled out up 3lb.
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6th

12

(10)

8th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 70y

Class 2

13:30 Chester

Callianassa

8st 5lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Brian Ellison

All four wins have come over 7f/1m on the AW, the latest in February; back off the same mark as for that success, but she is 0-10 on turf and has never attempted this far before.

18/1

7th

4

(4)

12th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 2y

Class 4

16:45 Musselburgh

Callianassa

10st 0lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Brian Ellison

All four wins have come over 7f/1m on the AW, the latest in February; return to this trip should suit, but she is 0-9 on turf and a few of the others make greater appeal.

8/1

5th

7

(2)

3rd Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 2

14:25 Newcastle (AW)

Callianassa

9st 0lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Brian Ellison

Her three course wins have come over a mile, the latest when beating Dosman (runs in the 3.00) in February; slightly disappointing here four weeks ago but she is back against her own sex and not handicapped out of things.

14/1

Form: -21415 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 3lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Two 7f AW wins from his last four starts; has a lower mark to work with on turf but he had two similar opportunities last summer and was unable to take advantage; 9-40 on AW as opposed to 1-12 on turf.
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19th

16

(19)

23rd May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:00 York

Follow Your Heart

9st 2lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Mark Loughnane

Behind on his only run here (2023); Doncaster last June saw his only turf win since 2021, amidst plenty of AW success admittedly but he was out of form in February when last seen; has a competitive mark but other cases look a bit more solid, particularly as he's drawn wide.

33/1

4th

2

(3)

13th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 4

18:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Follow Your Heart

9st 7lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Mark Loughnane

Six-time course winner, most recently off 2lb lower in December; finished an aggregate of almost 3l behind Diamondonthehill in two subsequent starts; that solid rival seems to have the upper hand.

3/1

6th

3

(3)

4th Feb 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

15:10 Kempton (AW)

Follow Your Heart

9st 6lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Mark Loughnane

Record of 10-46 on AW, the most recent success at Wolverhampton in December; respectable fourth to Echalar there in follow-up attempt and remains in form.

9/1

25/1

Form: 15-606

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Won Redcar novice (6f, good to firm) last September and has run well over 7f in the past; fair effort on stable/seasonal debut at Wolverhampton (6f, AW) in March but well beaten the next twice; has to get back on track.
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7th

15

(5)

31st May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

16:45 Thirsk

American Bay

9st 1lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Paul Midgley

One of his two wins came over C&D and was a close fifth here a month ago, backing up two good runs on the AW; possibilities, especially should the new cheekpieces give him a lift.

10/1

5th

9

(7)

2nd May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

16:25 Thirsk

American Bay

8st 11lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Paul Midgley

Beat Equity Law over C&D last June but the tables were turned when the pair repposed here in August; two solid efforts on AW in March; should give his running.

6/1

2nd

3

(6)

24th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 4

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

American Bay

9st 7lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Paul Midgley

He was returning from a 167-day break when third over C&D two weeks ago; Billy Loughnane retains the ride and he is one to take seriously.

2/1

Form: 021-40 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Well beaten at Southwell a fortnight ago but that was also the case on his only other AW encounter; won three times on turf last season and reappeared with solid fourth at Musselburgh (7f, good) earlier last month; could bounce back with a big performance now reverting to grass.
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5th

7

(2)

18th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 195y

Class 5

17:10 Carlisle

Vince Le Prince

9st 3lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

Has form at different tracks but may be ideally suited by Catterick and, back away from that venue, his consistent spell ended last time; no win since 2024.

8/1

7th

2

(5)

7th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

18:50 Redcar

Vince Le Prince

9st 7lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Has added to his strong record over 7f at Catterick with a pair of runner-up efforts on good last month; successful on his fast-ground C&D debut, which was his only previous visit to Redcar; should go well again.

7/2

2nd

1

(5)

22nd Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

15:52 Catterick

Vince Le Prince

9st 9lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

His C&D record of 112153422 shows his affinity for the track and he made a pleasing return to action when second to the reopposing Evocative Spark here two weeks ago (pair clear); should make his presence felt again off an unchanged mark.

100/30

7/1

Form: 416430 CD

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Two wins at Southwell (1m/7f, AW) earlier this year and latest run can be excused by 1m2f trip; this fast-ground C&D winner could be in the mix now back down in distance.
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6th

6

(7)

27th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

16:25 Newcastle (AW)

Bajan Bandit

9st 3lb

J: David Nolan

T: Patrick Morris

Continues to edge down the weights and he's well treated on the pick of this winter's course form; however, he appears to have gone off the boil on his last few outings and needs to raise his game.

8/1

6th

9

(5)

11th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

20:15 Southwell (AW)

Bajan Bandit

9st 0lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Patrick Morris

2lb lower than for his Newcastle win in December but his form has gone off the boil more recently; Billy Loughnane, who was aboard for the Newcastle win, is back on today so a revival wouldn't be a bolt from the blue.

10/1

6th

4

(7)

28th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

16:55 Southwell (AW)

Bajan Bandit

9st 7lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: Patrick Morris

In good form over 7f/1m in mid-winter but below par on his last two outings and needs to bounce back.

14/1

OUR TIP

11/1

Form: 770220 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Better strike-rate on AW than turf and well beaten in first-time blinkers at Southwell (AW) last time, but he's now back in blinkers in which he twice went close at Southwell (7f) earlier this spring; not ruled out.
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12th

4

(8)

11th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

14:30 Catterick

How Impressive

10st 0lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: Hugo Palmer

Runner-up at Kempton (7f, AW) two starts ago and he has a 9lb lower mark to work with on turf; however, he's been inconsistent this year and his sole turf win (from 15 attempts) came back in 2023.

8/1

9th

3

(8)

11th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

20:15 Southwell (AW)

How Impressive

9st 8lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Hugo Palmer

Two-time C&D winner; solid efforts in defeat on his last two starts; still feasibly weighted but happiest when dominating and a few of these like to force the pace.

6/1

2nd

4

(1)

2nd Mar 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

16:07 Kempton (AW)

How Impressive

9st 8lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Hugo Palmer

Seven of his eight wins have come on AW, including two over C&D; only 1lb higher than for his last success in October and he ran for a long way when fourth at Chelmsford 18 days ago; has good draw back at this track and it wouldn't be a surprise if he made a bold bid.

9/2

Form: 512-10 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Disappointing at Southwell (6f, AW) a fortnight ago and inferior on grass (on which he's 0-7); however, he has a much lower turf mark and showed some promise at Thirsk last May; displayed career-best form when winning at Southwell (7f, AW) two starts ago and is not written off.
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8th

6

(5)

1st Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

17:00 Lingfield

Dutch Kingdom

9st 7lb

J: David Probert

T: Jim Boyle

All seven wins have been on AW; yet to hit form in two runs for this yard; cheekpieces return but best watched at present.

16/1

8th

7

(10)

7th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 31y

Class 5

15:27 Windsor

Dutch Kingdom

9st 4lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: Jim Boyle

A fairly useful 6f-1m AW winner at his best for Darryll Holland, but he failed to beat a rival on his yard debut in 7f Kempton handicap in November; needs to take a big step forward after a break.

16/1

14th

3

(5)

27th Jun 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

19:35 Newcastle (AW)

Dutch Kingdom

9st 7lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Darryll Holland

He has made good progress in the last 12 months, winning three AW handicaps in the second half of 2024 and taking another step forward when scrambling home at Southwell (7f) on his return in March; less good twice since and now drops to 5f for the first time; others perhaps better treated.

14/1

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Payout
Exacta £38.30
Straight Forecast £39.47
Tricast £331.98
Trifecta £424.80

Selections

TOPSPEED:

Byzantine Empress

RP RATINGS:

Abduction

Telegraph:

Brazilian Rose

The Guardian:

Callianassa

The Star:

Oriental Prince

The Times:

Ziggy's Condor

NEWMARKET:

Dutch Kingdom

SPOTLIGHT:

Vince Le Prince

The Sun:

Brazilian Rose

Daily Record:

Callianassa

Daily Mail:

Byzantine Empress

Daily Mirror:

Byzantine Empress

POSTDATA:

Abduction

D Express:

Abduction