May 30 / 18.05 Haydock

18.05

Good To Soft

Betfred Supports Jack Berry House Novice Stakes (GBB/GBBPlus Race)

  • Prize money: £5400
  • 1m 3f 175y
  • Class 4
  • 10 runners
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Betfred Supports Jack Berry House Novice Stakes (GBB/GBBPlus Race)

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Scattered showers

6/5 (Won)

  • Win: £1.67
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 42

Last run: 13 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
2l fourth of six was a bright debut at Chester (1m4f, good) despite evident inexperience and he battled his way to go down by a head in novice at Newmarket (1m4f, good to firm) eight days later; he sets the standard judged on both runs and still has potential.
Place /
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

3

(11)

31st May 2026

Good

2m 0f 13y

Class 3

18:15 Thirsk

Pole Star

9st 10lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Charlie Johnston

Won two 1m6f handicaps last term; back-to-form third with a first-time visor at Newmarket (1m6f) four weeks ago, so he re-enters calculations despite earlier lesser efforts over 2m2f and 2m.

9/2

3rd

10

(10)

3rd May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:55 Newmarket

Pole Star

8st 9lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Charlie Johnston

Won two 1m6f handicaps last term and two respectable efforts in valuable races in late summer; just 10-1 for 2m2f Cesarewitch at Newmarket on final 3yo outing, which did not work out, and he was just 15-8 when fading into fourth of six at Newbury (2m) 16 days ago on first run since he was gelded; connections now turn to a visor and drop him back in trip.

10/1

4/1

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 7

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
410,000gns yearling by Cracksman; half-brother to 5.7f/6f winner Givemethebeatboys (including Group 3; RPR 112) out of 1m3f/1m4f winner (84); weak 14-1 for maiden at Newbury (1m2f, good) two weeks ago, slowly away and pushed along almost throughout but he made a little headway to be seventh of ten; he will hopefully be more clued up now and this race is not as strong.
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1st

2

(1)

17th May 2026

Good

1m 5f 16y

Class 3

16:45 Hamilton

Valiancy

9st 9lb

J: James Doyle

T: William Haggas

Made debut last May and all six runs were on good ground; maiden winner here who was increasingly competitive coming from behind in his three handicaps, winning in first-time cheekpieces from Ride The Thunder at Haydock (1m6f) in September when last seen; up 7lb, back slightly in trip and no headgear, but he's still one to note.

7/4

9

(9)

6th Sep 2025

Good

1m 6f 1y

Class 2

14:25 Haydock

Valiancy

8st 5lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: William Haggas

Made debut in May and all five runs have been on good ground; close third on handicap debut over C&D in July (Pole Star won) and clear second at Sandown (1m6f) last time when failing to reel in the clear leader; there's a suspicion we've yet to see the best of him and his trainer has won two of the last five runnings; could have a major part to play in first-time cheekpieces.

3/1

1

(4)

30th Jul 2025

Good

1m 6f 0y

Class 4

20:30 Sandown

Valiancy

9st 10lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: William Haggas

Unexposed gelding who comfortably justified long-odds-on favouritism in a Hamilton maiden last month; held in third on handicap debut at Haydock (1m6f, good), but he stayed on strongly and that form was boosted when the winner followed up in a Racing League event; looks interesting off only 1lb higher than last time and he's open to more progress on this drop back in grade.

5/2

6/1

  • Place: £2.10

Form: 4

Last run: 26 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
110,000gns yearling; brother to very smart stayer Coltrane; 8-1, needed some riding when never-dangerous fourth of six in maiden at Salisbury (1m4f, good to firm) early this month; that did not shout short-term promise and longer trips may prove his forte, but cheekpieces are enlisted and he has a place chance.
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3rd

6

23rd May 2026

Good

2m 0f 145y

Class 4

13:50 Bangor-on-Dee

Earnest Belief

10st 12lb

J: William Maggs

T: Donald McCain

0-6 on Flat for the Gosdens; encouraging third on hurdling/stable debut at Carlisle (2m1f, good to soft) in March but he failed to build on that when a remote fourth at Hexham (2m, good); has something to prove after that and this looks tough on the figures; equipment returns including a first-time tongue-tie.

9/1

4th

5

2nd May 2026

Good

2m 0f 48y

Class 4

17:45 Hexham

Earnest Belief

10st 12lb

J: Theo Gillard

T: Donald McCain

0-6 on Flat for the Gosdens; perfectly satisfactory start over hurdles when third at Carlisle (2m1f, good to soft) six weeks ago, keeping on from midfield; open to improvement and high on the list.

100/30

3rd

11

22nd Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 1f 0y

Class 4

13:45 Carlisle

Earnest Belief

10st 9lb

J: Theo Gillard

T: Donald McCain

Six-race maiden on Flat for the Gosdens, reaching a fair sort of level (peak RPR 81); remains in same ownership; interesting at the weights, assuming he improves for this code; related to a useful hurdler.

8/1

5/1

Form: 54

Last run: 15 days

W: 8st 8lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Never dangerous in a maiden at Lingfield (1m4f, AW) or novice at Salisbury (1m2f, good to firm) but she showed fair form in both, which puts her firmly in the each-way picture.
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Verdict Starting price

11

(6)

24th Sep 2025

Soft

1m 6f 0y

Class 3

16:45 Goodwood

Simply Ruby

8st 9lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Ed Walker

Won on handicap debut at Ffos Las (1m4f, soft) in June and ran pretty well when 3l third of six at Bath (11.6f, heavy) three weeks ago; has raced only five times and further improvement is possible, but necessary today.

12/1

3rd

7

(8)

3rd Sep 2025

Good

1m 3f 137y

Class 4

16:20 Bath

Simply Ruby

8st 13lb

J: George Downing

T: Ed Walker

Improved on handicap debut at Ffos Las (1m4f, soft) in June, leading over 1f out and drawing clear to justify favouritism; up 9lb but probably remains capable of better.

5/1

1st

7

(2)

29th Jun 2025

Soft

1m 3f 209y

Class 5

14:50 Ffos Las

Simply Ruby

8st 8lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Ed Walker

Not without ability in three starts, such as when fourth of ten at Haydock (1m4f, good) last time (runner-up has won since); open to improvement on handicap debut, but she may need an even stiffer test before she truly comes into her own.

13/2

OUR TIP

Form: 3

Last run: 43 days

W: 10st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Won two bumpers but came up short over hurdles; third of five in maiden at Ripon (1m4f, good) six weeks ago showed significant ability in this sphere at the first attempt but he's probably still best watched for now.
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3rd

3

(2)

9th May 2026

Good

1m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:10 Nottingham

Dino Bellagio

9st 10lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: Donald McCain

Two-time bumper winner (soft/good) who made all in Flat handicaps on Tapeta (1m6f) and turf (2m, heavy) in the second half of last year; ended last season on a low note but he still has scope for further progress and needs watching in market on his return.

4/1

8th

8

(5)

17th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

1m 6f 0y

Class 3

13:55 Haydock

Dino Bellagio

9st 4lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Donald McCain

Two-time bumper winner (soft/good) who has made all in Flat handicaps this year at Southwell (2m, AW) and Chester (1m6f, heavy); he did it easily last time and, while the form perhaps shouldn't be taken at face value, a 6lb rise isn't overly harsh; could make another bold bid.

13/2

Form: 7

Last run: 39 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
28-1, always mid-division in novice at Kempton (1m2f, AW) last month; should improve but needs to in a big way.
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5th

9

24th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

1m 7f 156y

Class 4

14:00 Catterick

Warrior King

10st 9lb

J: Theo Gillard

T: Donald McCain

Progressive at ordinary level on the Flat last year, winning at Kempton (2m, AW) in October; however, well beaten on hurdle/stable debut at Wetherby (2m, soft) in December and needs to be a different proposition today.

66/1

6

(2)

15th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 5

19:40 Kempton (AW)

Warrior King

9st 0lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Harry Charlton

Only made his debut in April and ran his best race yet when beaten less than a length into second of nine over C&D last month; just 1lb higher and remains open to further progress as a stayer; shortlisted.

3/1

2nd

7

(9)

18th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 5

19:15 Kempton (AW)

Warrior King

8st 12lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Harry Charlton

Disappointing start to his handicap career with cheekpieces added when last of seven at Ffos Las (1m4f) five weeks ago; the headgear is quickly discarded now stepping up significantly in trip.

5/1

Form: 6

Last run: 23 days

W: 8st 8lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Well-related Nathaniel filly but beaten 22l in a never-dangerous sixth of nine for novice at Kempton (1m4f, AW; 16-1) over three weeks ago.
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6th

16

12th May 2026

Good

2m 1f 166y

17:58 Sligo

Louies Folly

10st 7lb

J: Michael Kenneally

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Has placed form over 2m/2m1f on the level; favourite when runner-up in Limerick maiden hurdle in March; 2m5f was expected to suit last time, but it didn't; gets plenty of weight from her main rivals.

6/1

5th

13

16th Apr 2026

Soft

2m 5f 100y

13:05 Limerick

Louies Folly

10st 11lb

J: Daniel King

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Fair Flat maiden in Britain for James Horton; shaped okay on all three maiden hurdle runs over 2m, notably latest when (favourite) chasing home a ready winner here last month (soft); tries a longer trip here.

8/1

2nd

8

31st Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

2m 0f 0y

16:10 Limerick

Louies Folly

11st 2lb

J: Daniel King

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Second runner for yard; Flat maiden has run respectably in two maiden hurdles recently and looks capable of being a big player here.

2/1

Form: 5

Last run: 30 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
25-1, hampered at the start and came from last when about 15l fifth of 11 in novice at Southwell (1m4f, AW) one month ago; capable of better but hard to fancy just yet.
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9

(3)

25th Aug 2025

Standard

1m 6f 21y

Class 5

14:15 Southwell (AW)

Creating Mischief

9st 1lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Jedd O’Keeffe

Beaten 15l and more in three runs at 1m4f and 1m3f, two of them on this track; handicaps will prove more suitable but the assessor hasn't felt generous.

14/1

7

(13)

1st Aug 2025

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 5

14:50 Southwell (AW)

Creating Mischief

9st 7lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Jedd O’Keeffe

Beaten in excess of 15l in his two 1m4f runs in April and May; significant improvement required.

33/1

25/1

Form: 7

Last run: 79 days

W: 10st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
By a Derby winner but from a sprint family; 10-1, always behind in novice at Wolverhampton (9.4f, AW) in March; 125-1 when withdrawn (upset in the stalls) for a 1m2f Redcar novice early last month.
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2

(11)

18th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

16:27 Kempton (AW)

Reignman

9st 6lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: David Loughnane

Six-race maiden; best effort when third over C&D in July (sole attempt in AW handicap); return to this scenario is the angle with him.

13/2

6

(7)

9th Sep 2025

Heavy

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

18:25 Ffos Las

Reignman

9st 6lb

J: David Egan

T: David Loughnane

Lightly raced 4yo who finished third of ten on handicap debut at Kempton (1m, AW) in July, but didn't back it up at Doncaster (1m, good) later in month; cheekpieces given a go, but something to prove back up in trip.

8/1

10th
2 (10)
Kabuki

20/1

Form: 3

Last run: 14 days

W: 10st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
1-1 in bumpers and placed in two of his six starts over hurdles, a bit better than stablemate Dino Bellagio; 16l third of four in maiden at Hamilton (1m3f, good to firm; 40-1) two weeks ago was not such a good start under Flat rules, though.
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Verdict Starting price

9th

1

(4)

17th Jun 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Kabuki

10st 0lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Donald McCain

1-1 in bumpers but 0-6 over hurdles and well held in two starts on turf (1m3f/1m4f) last month; plenty to find on AW debut; hood (worn once over hurdles) returns.

66/1

10th

2

(10)

30th May 2025

Good To Soft

1m 3f 175y

Class 4

18:05 Haydock

Kabuki

10st 2lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Donald McCain

1-1 in bumpers and placed in two of his six starts over hurdles, a bit better than stablemate Dino Bellagio; 16l third of four in maiden at Hamilton (1m3f, good to firm; 40-1) two weeks ago was not such a good start under Flat rules, though.

20/1

10th

2

(10)

30th May 2025

Good To Soft

1m 3f 175y

Class 4

18:05 Haydock

Kabuki

10st 2lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Donald McCain

1-1 in bumpers and placed in two of his six starts over hurdles, a bit better than stablemate Dino Bellagio; 16l third of four in maiden at Hamilton (1m3f, good to firm; 40-1) two weeks ago was not such a good start under Flat rules, though.

20/1

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Payout
Exacta £3.40
Straight Forecast £3.44
Trifecta £15.80

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Pole Star

Telegraph:

Valiancy

LAMBOURN:

Simply Ruby

NEWMARKET:

Earnest Belief

The Guardian:

Valiancy

D Express:

Valiancy

Daily Mail:

Simply Ruby

The Sun:

Simply Ruby

RP RATINGS:

Pole Star

POSTDATA:

Pole Star

The Times:

Pole Star

Daily Mirror:

Pole Star

The Star:

Pole Star

Daily Record:

Pole Star