May 22 / 15.47 Haydock

15.47

Good To Firm

Betfred Supports Jack Berry House Handicap

  • Prize money: £7851
  • 0m 5f 0y
  • Class 3
  • 7 runners
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Betfred Supports Jack Berry House Handicap

Runners: 7 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

Form: 206-01 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Has an in-and-out profile across his last few starts but he won at Ascot (good to firm) three weeks ago when attempting 5f for the first time, beating Duran by a length and a half; now 6lb worse off with the runner-up; could have more to offer at this trip and he's a strong candidate.
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Verdict Starting price

3

(3)

2nd Oct 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:20 Salisbury

Blue Day

9st 11lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Harry Charlton

Won at Ascot (5f, good to firm) in April and kept on for close second at Haydock (5f, good to firm) next time; feasibly treated on that form but he hasn't shone on his last two outings and needs to get back on track.

8/1

3

(9)

14th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 3

18:30 Windsor

Blue Day

9st 8lb

J: Trevor Whelan

T: Harry Charlton

Looked good dropped to 5f at Ascot in April and ran creditably on his next two starts; low draw excuses a lesser run back at Ascot last month; returns to 6f and shouldn't be passed over lightly.

9/2

13

(6)

12th Jul 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

16:50 Ascot

Blue Day

9st 2lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Harry Charlton

Impressed over C&D in April, his first attempt at 5f; ran well at Haydock next time and the ground shouldn't have been an issue when only fifth at Hamilton last time; still possible he's happiest on good to firm though and could yet rate higher at the trip.

7/1

Form: 99842- D BF

Last run: 171 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Three-time 5f turf winner (good to firm/good) who came from a tough position to be beaten just a neck on stable debut at Wolverhampton (6f, AW) in December; major player if at the top of her game on this first run since.
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7th

5

(10)

25th Sep 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:00 Newmarket

Harvanna

9st 6lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Michael Appleby

Prominent racer; three 5f wins when trained by Karl Burke, the latest a handicap off 1lb lower last July; runner-up in two of her five runs for Mick Appleby but she dropped away having forced the pace at Goodwood eight weeks ago; should be able to grab the stands' rail which could be advantageous but there are other pace influences to contend with.

10/1

OUR TIP

Form: 124-04

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 7lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Won two in a row last August (6f, good/good to firm) and may well have won at Thirsk (5f, good) recently if he'd had a clear run; just 1lb higher today and there can be optimism he'll make amends.
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10th

4

(3)

13th Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 2y

Class 4

17:20 Doncaster

Archduke Ferdinand

9st 13lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Seb Spencer

Disappointing at Newmarket (6f, good) last time but in good form previously, winning at Redcar (6f, good to firm) then runner-up at Newmarket (6f, good to firm); second in this in 2024 (soft) and not written off.

12/1

12th

5

(11)

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:09 Newmarket (July)

Archduke Ferdinand

9st 11lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Seb Spencer

Went close over C&D last week in a race he won two years earlier; now 3lb higher and they claimed 5lb last time, so may need more.

13/2

2nd

3

(7)

15th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:10 Newmarket (July)

Archduke Ferdinand

9st 11lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Seb Spencer

He was 4lb lower when beating Strike to take this race in 2024; could only finish fifth last year but he took advantage of a reduced mark to score at Redcar (6f, good to firm; First Folio fourth) 17 days ago; back up 5lb but he should be thereabouts.

11/2

Form: 16099- D

Last run: 187 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Inconsistent during last season's debut campaign, which ended tamely, but he won three times (5f, AW/good) and may have benefited from a break; not ruled out in a first-time tongue-tie on his return to action.
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4th

8

(10)

16th Oct 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Grandlad

9st 3lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: James Horton

Made a winning reappearance at Nottingham (5f, good) in April but he's finished no better than sixth across his five runs since; blinkers/cheekpieces worn on last two outings are left off for this return to AW.

20/1

10th

4

(5)

13th Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 3y

Class 4

16:50 Doncaster

Grandlad

9st 9lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: James Horton

Made a winning reappearance at Nottingham (5f, good) in April but he's finished no better than sixth across his four runs since; has to raise his game in first-time cheekpieces (replacing the blinkers adopted last time).

20/1

9th

2

(5)

28th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

18:20 Goodwood

Grandlad

9st 12lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: James Horton

Made a winning reappearance at Nottingham in April but he hasn't built on it in three runs since; blinkers now given a go.

14/1

Form: 718-22 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Progressive last year, winning three times, and he's continued the good work this season with creditable second placings off this mark at Beverley (5f, good) and Ascot (5f, good to firm), most recently a length and a half behind Blue Day with whom he's 6lb better off; solid contender.
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4th

8

(7)

16th Oct 2026

Heavy

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

17:07 Haydock

Duran

9st 6lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Nigel Tinkler

He's fully 12lb lower than when going close at Doncaster (5f, heavy) last October; however, he's had an underwhelming campaign in the main this season and others arrive with more pressing claims.

12/1

8th

8

(10)

13th Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 3y

Class 4

16:50 Doncaster

Duran

9st 7lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

Lacklustre campaign in the main but he has a reduced mark to work with as a result and was an encouraging seventh of 21 in a first-time visor (retained) at York (5.4f, good to soft) last Sunday, when suffering interference and away from the main action; ran two big races here last autumn; interesting.

7/1

7th

11

(15)

6th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 89y

Class 4

14:05 York

Duran

9st 7lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

Twice a course winner, including over this trip; started his campaign with a promising run at Beverley but three lacklustre runs have followed; well handicapped if the addition of a visor sparks a revival.

25/1

Form: 86-272 CD BF

Last run: 5 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Just one win from his last 18 starts but often runs well, as when runner-up on two of his three outings this season; beaten just a neck at Thirsk (5f, good to firm) on Saturday and can be thereabouts off the same mark.
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5th

11

(8)

16th Oct 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Curious Rover

9st 2lb

J: William Pyle

T: Katie Scott

Hard to predict and he's finished down the field the last two starts, but it is only four runs since he made all at Ayr (5f); 36 of his 40 starts have been on turf but he has finished runner-up over C&D; comes with risks but a player on a going day.

16/1

10th

11

(13)

3rd Oct 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

17:40 Redcar

Curious Rover

8st 13lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Katie Scott

Hard to predict and finished last of 21 at York four weeks ago, but it's only three runs since he made all at Ayr (5f, good), and he also led from start to finish in this race in 2024; comes with risks but dangerous if on a going day.

8/1

21th

10

(5)

6th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 89y

Class 4

14:05 York

Curious Rover

9st 8lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Katie Scott

Made all to win a 5f handicap at Ayr in July; only fourth of five at Musselburgh later that month; has run well over C&D in the past and won't mind what the weather does; one to consider.

14/1

Form: -64697 D

Last run: 44 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Now 2lb lower than when winning at Southwell (5f, AW) in December and he's also effective on turf; however, he hasn't been at his best on his last three starts (AW/grass) and needs to raise his game.
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4th

11

(3)

18th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 3

16:29 Wolverhampton (AW)

Brooklyn Nine Nine

9st 0lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Richard Fahey

Led late on when winning a 5f handicap at Hamilton in June; best run since when third of ten at Leicester 11 days ago (5f, good to soft); more to prove back over 6f.

10/1

11

(4)

7th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

16:30 Leicester

Brooklyn Nine Nine

9st 2lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Richard Fahey

Can take a nap at the start; best form of 2025 in good 5f Hamilton races during June, going close (good to soft) before leading near the line (good) but he hasn't been running badly in competitive sprints of late; the expected strong pace can suit now he's back at 5f and returned to this grade.

10/1

53

19th Sep 2025

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:40 Ayr

Brooklyn Nine Nine

9st 4lb

T: Richard Fahey

Close second at Hamilton (5f, good to soft) in June and went one better there (5f, good) 11 days later; effective over 6f in the past; however, down the field on his last two outings and needs to get back on track.

33/1

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Payout
Exacta £17.60
Straight Forecast £14.02
Trifecta £145.60

Selections

The Times:

Curious Rover

SPOTLIGHT:

Blue Day

RP RATINGS:

Duran

TOPSPEED:

Brooklyn Nine Nine

NEWMARKET:

Grandlad

The Guardian:

Curious Rover

Daily Mail:

Curious Rover

Daily Record:

Curious Rover

Telegraph:

Blue Day

D Express:

Blue Day

The Sun:

Blue Day

POSTDATA:

Duran

The Star:

Duran

Daily Mirror:

Brooklyn Nine Nine