July 05 / 15.50 Haydock

15.50

Good

Eachway Extra At bet365 Handicap

  • Prize money: £11514.8
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 15 runners
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Eachway Extra At bet365 Handicap

Runners: 15 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

20/1

Form: 0-3885 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Won four times in 2024; better record on AW than turf and although latest Newbury fifth wasn't a bad run, he'll need more in a race of this depth.
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13th

2

(4)

1st Oct 2026

Good

0m 6f 18y

Class 5

16:50 Nottingham

Bright

9st 12lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Mark Loughnane

Just one win on grass (6f, good to firm) and that was over two years ago but he kept on well when beaten 4l at York in July in his latest turf run over 6f and is now 7lb lower; not dismissed in this lower grade.

16/1

12th

4

(9)

15th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

15:37 Doncaster

Bright

9st 7lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Mark Loughnane

Course winner who comes here on the back of a respectable seventh of 12 in 6f Southwell handicap 19 days ago; possibilities from a falling mark.

12/1

7th

5

(7)

27th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

18:05 Southwell (AW)

Bright

9st 9lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Mark Loughnane

Four-time Tapeta winner whose AW mark has eased after three no-shows on turf and who's now 1lb lower than when successful at Newcastle last winter; currently 3-10 for Billy Loughnane and a better showing can be expected.

10/1

Form: -80806 D

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 9lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Decidedly useful at his peak, third in the 2023 Wokingham; disappointing this year, with the start becoming an issue, but there was money about for him at Doncaster last week on his dip into Class 4 company; didn't enjoy the clearest run through on that occasion and he has too much ability to rule out at this level.
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3rd

10

(2)

26th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 4

17:20 Southwell (AW)

Juan Les Pins

9st 3lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Michael Appleby

Not as good or consistent as he was and is always capable of fluffing the start; has been running over 6f on turf in recent times and will need things to fall just so back to 5f.

8/1

6th

10

(13)

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:09 Newmarket (July)

Juan Les Pins

9st 6lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: Michael Appleby

Had been running well but has performed miserably in his last two races when awkward at the start both times.

20/1

16th

4

(3)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:30 York

Juan Les Pins

9st 8lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Michael Appleby

Good run of form ground to a halt at Thirsk ten days ago when he wasn't on his best behaviour in the stalls; has the ability to feature off this mark but is not without risk.

14/1

OUR TIP

Form: 1-0095

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Now 3lb lower than for his Yarmouth win last October (7f, soft) but that is a result of some modest efforts this year; blinkers didn't help at Windsor 12 days ago (5f, good to firm); others look safer.
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10th

5

(5)

14th Oct 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

19:30 Kempton (AW)

Dapper Valley

9st 7lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Michael Keady

Showed a good strike-rate during his spells with James Owen; effective on AW but holds weak claims on his two turf efforts for current yard.

33/1

7th

8

(3)

17th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 3y

Class 3

15:45 Yarmouth

Dapper Valley

9st 8lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Michael Keady

Returned from spell in UAE with two wins (6f/5f) for James Owen in spring but was sold in July then well beaten (albeit in a competitive race) for new stable at York (5.3f, good) last month; sports refitted tongue-tie/cheekpieces here; has a point to prove.

33/1

Form: -72434 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
This mark is within range and he's well suited by challenging late off a strong pace so this big-field test should suit well; work to do with Sir Garfield on latest Hamilton run but he did end up taking a circuitous route; more appealing than many.
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3rd

14

(12)

2nd Oct 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

13:50 Ascot

Rock Opera

10st 12lb

J: Mr Eireann Cagney

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Has struggled since finishing first and second over 6f at Pontefract (both good) at the start of the summer but is well handicapped again; has yet to prove himself at 7f, though.

16/1

10th

10

(7)

3rd Sep 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 4

20:10 Southwell (AW)

Rock Opera

9st 2lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Won off reduced mark at Pontefract (6f, good) in June and also has a C&D success on his CV but needs to up his game after three down-the-field turf runs this summer (6f-7f).

16/1

11th

1

(5)

15th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

15:37 Doncaster

Rock Opera

9st 9lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Resumed winning ways at Pontefract (6f) in June but below par in big-field 6f handicaps at York on his last two runs; this course scorer needs to bounce back on a rare run over 7f.

9/1

Form: 50123- D

Last run: 275 days

W: 9st 6lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Won twice last summer (7f, good and 6f, AW) and ended 2024 with two solid placed efforts; goes well fresh but he will need a career best to take this after nine months off.
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1st

3

(3)

2nd Oct 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:15 Newcastle (AW)

Blazing Son

9st 10lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Bryan Smart

A three-time winner here but going through a quiet patch and needs to turn a corner.

13/2

8th

6

(4)

5th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Blazing Son

9st 3lb

J: William Pyle

T: Bryan Smart

Five AW wins include three here but he has been going through a quiet spell and is without his usual claiming partner.

14/1

10th

7

(6)

23rd Jul 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

16:53 Southwell (AW)

Blazing Son

9st 8lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Bryan Smart

Five AW wins include two on this course (at 6f; has won over 7f) but he's been going through a quieter spell of late; others more likely.

12/1

Form: -60681 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Back to form for new stable when overcoming market weakness in a Class 5 at Thirsk 18 days ago (5f, good to firm); return to 6f no problem but he's up 3lb in a deeper race.
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13th

12

(5)

16th Oct 2026

Heavy

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

17:07 Haydock

American Bay

9st 4lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Paul Midgley

Runner-up off 6lb higher at Redcar (5f, good) in June but hasn't kicked on from that and hopes are pinned on first-time blinkers prompting a revival; unproven on soft/heavy ground.

20/1

7th

6

(5)

19th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

American Bay

9st 6lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

Went very close off 5lb higher at Wolverhampton (5f, Tapeta) in March but he's been up and down since; had an excuse in the mud at Haydock last time but losing run is now up to 13 and others are more convincing.

16/1

9th

10

(12)

4th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

15:47 Haydock

American Bay

9st 4lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

He has finished runner-up twice this season, including at Redcar (5f, good) off 4lb higher, but he failed to justify support when seventh at Beverley three weeks ago; career-low mark but his modest strike-rate (2-27) tempers confidence and there's a soft-ground query too.

12/1

10/1

Form: 655-05 D

Last run: 61 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Well handicapped on last year's best form for Jack Channon and he ran an encouraging race at Beverley in May on his second run for Paul Midgley; now 8lb lower than when fourth in the corresponding event 12 months ago; drying ground would suit others more.
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6th

5

(17)

13th Oct 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

15:39 Leicester

Tiriac

9st 8lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Paul Midgley

Multiple 5f-6f winner who acts on slow ground; 0-9 in 2026 but his better efforts in that period would give him each-way claims, if the forecast slower ground proves to be advantageous.

10/1

4th

7

(12)

1st Oct 2026

Good

0m 6f 18y

Class 5

16:50 Nottingham

Tiriac

9st 8lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Paul Midgley

Two 6f wins earlier in career but he does most of his racing over 5f these days; some promise over that trip at Hamilton in August but he hasn't looked like coining in on a favourable mark since; remains with queries.

12/1

6th

10

(4)

13th Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 3y

Class 4

16:15 Doncaster

Tiriac

9st 0lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Paul Midgley

He's on a dangerous mark and will be right at home if slow ground prevails; things may click again at some point but slow starts are an issue and his form has been patchy this season.

11/1

Form: /10-77 D

Last run: 133 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Two wins and a third from his three turf runs; didn't match that in three AW handicaps last winter but he returns to action off a handy mark; betting useful with the stable also represented by Rock Opera.
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4th

1

(4)

30th Sep 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

15:42 Catterick

Golden Strike

9st 13lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

In-form 5yo who was beaten only 1l when fifth at York (good to firm) in July before solid third at Carlisle (good to soft) the following month; narrowly denied when second of 14 at Newmarket (again 7f, good) 11 days ago and he's a leading candidate back down in grade.

5/2

2nd

12

(7)

19th Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

14:25 Newmarket

Golden Strike

9st 7lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Gained his first handicap success on turf when landing big-field event at York (7f, good) in May; last two efforts have been creditable and he's just 1lb above that winning mark; player.

7/1

3rd

11

(7)

19th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 195y

Class 4

16:20 Carlisle

Golden Strike

9st 3lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Dual winner since a visor was added in February and he ran another good race when a close fifth of 18 at York (7f, good to firm) last month; 1lb lower here and he should be in the thick of things again.

15/2

Form: 612212 D BF

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Improving 4yo, winning handicaps at Catterick (7f, good to firm) and Hamilton (6f, good) this summer and runner-up in a competitive event at Hamilton three weeks ago; edging up the weights but he's a strong traveller who can't be ignored in his current form.
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14th

3

(13)

15th Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 4

15:23 Redcar

Sir Garfield

10st 0lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

6f winner at Catterick and Epsom in early summer; posted another good effort when runner-up at Epsom in August; only eighth of 11 at Hamilton (6f) last time but he's the sort to bounce back.

11/1

8th

2

(11)

21st Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 6y

Class 4

19:15 Hamilton

Sir Garfield

9st 13lb

J: David Nolan

T: John & Sean Quinn

Bagged a pair of 6f handicaps at Catterick and Epsom in early summer; comes here on the back of a very good nose second of eight in 6f Epsom handicap a week ago; another bold showing is on the cards off an unchanged mark.

100/30

2nd

2

(5)

14th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 3y

Class 4

16:00 Epsom

Sir Garfield

9st 13lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

Began this season with two wins, latterly when holding on by a short head to make all over C&D (good) in early July; probably doesn't have much margin for error off current mark but returns here after a respectable eighth of 26 at Glorious Goodwood (6f, good to firm) two weeks ago.

5/1

Form: -15460 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Well backed when making a successful reappearance at Thirsk in April (6f, good; visored first time); hit and miss since, and probably still a bit too high in the weights for a race of this nature.
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7th

3

(9)

27th Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 3y

Class 4

17:07 Epsom

Wreck It Ryley

9st 10lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Alan Brown

Close third of 26 off this mark at Glorious Goodwood (6f, good to firm) in July and he's better than he showed on his two starts since (6f/7f, good to soft/soft); however, he needs to bounce back today and his last four wins have come over 6f.

16/1

11th

11

(8)

5th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 6f 212y

Class 3

16:50 Haydock

Wreck It Ryley

9st 0lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Alan Brown

Third of 26 in a 6f handicap at Glorious Goodwood but then disappointed when 4-1 at Hamilton; lacks the same appeal as some in here, especially when 6f has always looked his trip.

20/1

7th

5

(2)

21st Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 6y

Class 4

19:15 Hamilton

Wreck It Ryley

9st 11lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Alan Brown

Scored at Leicester (6f) in April; running well since and just edged out when third of 26 in 6f Goodwood handicap 23 days ago; that form is proving very strong, so he merits serious consideration despite 2lb rise.

13/2

Form: 00-371 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Sprung a 40-1 surprise at Windsor last summer but that was followed by a series of dull efforts to end 2024; more consistent this time around, getting off the mark for the year when readily seeing off eight rivals at Newmarket two weeks ago; still has handicapping scope up 4lb.
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6th

7

(5)

19th Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:00 Newmarket

Expert Agent

9st 4lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Stuart Williams

Secured the latest of his eight wins when scoring over C&D (good) in May; last four form figures don't really do him justice, including his sixth of 26 at Glorious Goodwood in July, and when beaten less than 3l on the July course four weeks ago; down 2lb and a good show would come as no surprise.

16/1

8th

9

(4)

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:09 Newmarket (July)

Expert Agent

9st 8lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Stuart Williams

Won on the Rowley Mile in May (6f, good; 4lb lower) and last time finished sixth of 26 at Glorious Goodwood, which wasn't a bad run; usually ridden from behind so needs a strong pace which he might get.

10/1

6th

1

(13)

29th Jul 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:00 Goodwood

Expert Agent

9st 12lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Stuart Williams

Bounced back to form to win at Newmarket (6f, good) in May but two lesser runs have followed on the July Course there since.

20/1

Form: 40-492 D

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Missed out by a nose at Ripon last month (6f, good); 3lb higher in a stronger race but he has been rated much higher in the past; couldn't dismiss.
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9

(8)

28th Jul 2025

Good

0m 7f 50y

Class 4

15:00 Ayr

Animate

9st 8lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Geoffrey Harker

Won a 6f Catterick handicap in June 2024 (good to soft); best run this time when beaten a nose at Ripon in June (6f, good); poor efforts either side of that; not easy to predict.

16/1

13

(4)

5th Jul 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:50 Haydock

Animate

9st 2lb

J: David Allan

T: Geoffrey Harker

Missed out by a nose at Ripon last month (6f, good); 3lb higher in a stronger race but he has been rated much higher in the past; couldn't dismiss.

10/1

2nd

9

(11)

4th Jun 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:52 Ripon

Animate

9st 4lb

J: Sam James

T: Geoffrey Harker

Now 4lb lower than for his Catterick success 12 months ago; made a promising return at that track in April before plenty went wrong back there two weeks later; cheekpieces back on today; betting can help.

10/1

20/1

Form: 1-1365 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 8st 13lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Better on AW than turf; handicapped accordingly but neither of his turf starts this season suggest he is the answer to this puzzle.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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13th

7

(5)

14th Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 12y

Class 5

15:42 Windsor

Liosa

9st 8lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Zoe Hawkins

Ripon winner in June (6f, good) and then ran well off this 4lb higher mark at Salisbury; seemed to run a bit flat last time but he has a big effort in him.

12/1

5th

5

(2)

21st Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

14:10 Ffos Las

Liosa

9st 6lb

J: Oliver Carmichael

T: Zoe Hawkins

Came good for current stable at third attempt, with fairly comfortable success at Ripon (6f, good) in June, and recovered from awkward start to take third off today's mark at Salisbury (6f, good to firm) last month; must be considered.

4/1

Form: 2-2412 CD BF

Last run: 53 days

W: 8st 12lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Progressive and lightly raced 4yo; C&D win in April was a fine effort and she was only picked off in the final stride at Chepstow one month later; up in class but could well have more in the tank.
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4th

4

(5)

11th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

Bear Rock

9st 7lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Michael Mullineaux

Doubled her tally when winning at Wolverhampton (Tapeta) in January but she was behind Party Bear when down the field at Lingfield (also 7f, Polytrack) 12 days ago; comes back down in grade.

8/1

10th

11

(1)

27th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 2

14:42 Lingfield (AW)

Bear Rock

8st 11lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Michael Mullineaux

Career-best effort when winning a 7f handicap at Wolverhampton last month; up 3lb but could be capable of better at this trip; Ashley Lewis's 5lb claim a bonus.

9/1

7th

5

(6)

12th Sep 2025

Good

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

15:17 Chester

Bear Rock

9st 5lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Michael Mullineaux

Came good with narrow 6f win at Haydock in April and ran at least as well when very close second over that trip here (good) the following month; off since lesser effort ten weeks ago but stays 7f and enters calculations.

12/1

Form: 459014 CD BF

Last run: 37 days

W: 8st 9lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Not as good as he was but this C&D winner did see off 18 rivals in a Navan handicap (6f, good) in May; only fourth in a Fairyhouse claimer last time; yard's British runners always worth a second look but likely younger rivals will have his measure.
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10th

3

(3)

10th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

16:39 Laytown

Devils Angel

10st 3lb

J: J J Slevin

T: Raymond Hurley

Multiple winner but well held in four runs since moving yards, including when a remote fourth when sent off favourite for this contest last year; veteran looks set to struggle.

25/1

10th

11

(7)

14th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

16:13 Cork

Devils Angel

8st 7lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: Raymond Hurley

Multiple winner but well held in three runs since moving yards and has been off since September; now a 10yo.

20/1

2

(6)

30th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

0m 6f 0y

15:15 Cork

Devils Angel

9st 13lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: Raymond Hurley

Nine-time winner but beaten 7l and 10l since changing trainers, latterly at Laytown when backed into favouritism for a claimer.

12/1

Non-runners

Jungle Land

Selections

NEWMARKET:

Expert Agent

The Times:

Tiriac

SPOTLIGHT:

Rock Opera

RP RATINGS:

American Bay

Daily Mirror:

Animate

TOPSPEED:

Juan Les Pins

The Guardian:

Tiriac

The Sun:

Tiriac

POSTDATA:

Rock Opera

D Express:

Rock Opera

Telegraph:

Expert Agent

Daily Mail:

Expert Agent

The Star:

Expert Agent

Daily Record:

Expert Agent