August 09 / 16.10 Haydock

16.10

Good

Betfred “Supports Jack Berry House” Handicap

  • Prize money: £15702
  • 0m 7f 37y
  • Class 3
  • 9 runners
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Betfred “Supports Jack Berry House” Handicap

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

Form: 11104/ D

Last run: 678 days

W: 10st 3lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Useful performer whose spells in Ireland and Hong Kong featured hat-tricks on turf/dirt; badly lacks recent match practice on debut for Ed Walker, having been absent since October 2023; market helpful.
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1

(1)

9th Aug 2025

Good

0m 7f 37y

Class 3

16:10 Haydock

Warren Beach

10st 3lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Ed Walker

Useful performer whose spells in Ireland and Hong Kong featured hat-tricks on turf/dirt; badly lacks recent match practice on debut for Ed Walker, having been absent since October 2023; market helpful.

8/1

Form: 0-2687 CD

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 13lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Record over C&D includes a success in May 2023 and solid second on reappearance this term; disappointing favourite here on penultimate start and losing run is mounting up; best form certainly gives him a good chance off current mark back down in grade.
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7

(6)

23rd Aug 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

14:05 Goodwood

Gorak

9st 0lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Charlie Fellowes

Best form this season when placed twice at Haydock, including latest start; still on a workable mark but continues on a long losing sequence, which makes him a similar type to Billyjoh.

16/1

3

(2)

9th Aug 2025

Good

0m 7f 37y

Class 3

16:10 Haydock

Gorak

9st 13lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Charlie Fellowes

Record over C&D includes a success in May 2023 and solid second on reappearance this term; disappointing favourite here on penultimate start and losing run is mounting up; best form certainly gives him a good chance off current mark back down in grade.

7/1

11

(1)

12th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

14:50 Newmarket (July)

Gorak

9st 4lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Charlie Fellowes

Disappointing favourite at Haydock last Saturday, extending his long losing sequence; beaten twice in this contest (seventh in 2023, well held in 2024) and can be opposed.

33/1

Form: 622145 C

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Generally in good form this season for new stable, notably scoring over 6f at Haydock in May and solid fifth in major 7f handicap at Ascot last time (winner followed up in the Stewards' Cup); largely consistent throughout his whole career; likely player.
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5th

1

(2)

13th Oct 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:47 Leicester

Kodi Lion

9st 13lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Michael Appleby

Comfortably took advantage of a reduced mark at Haydock but went back up 8lb for that win and was unable to follow up at Yarmouth (kept to 6f) later in September; returns to 7f still weighted to the hilt.

12/1

5th

3

(7)

17th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 3y

Class 3

15:45 Yarmouth

Kodi Lion

9st 11lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Michael Appleby

Showed career-best form when dropped back to 6f at Haydock (heavy) a fortnight ago, winning comfortably by 3l; evidently in rude health but is 8lb higher here and might not be seen to quite the same effect on the forecast less-testing ground.

4/1

1st

4

(14)

4th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:15 Haydock

Kodi Lion

9st 11lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Michael Appleby

Goes very well here and scored over C&D last May; off nine months, yet to hit form in a pair of 7f handicaps at Doncaster and Newmarket this summer but no surprise to see him take a sizeable step forward back here off a reduced mark, especially if the market vibes are positive.

13/2

Form: 2116 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Strong promise at novice level featured two wins (turf/AW) by an aggregate of almost 9l; never landed a blow in Chester Listed event since but better was expected (started second favourite) and he retains potential; respected back down in class for last year's winning yard.
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10th

16

(5)

17th Oct 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

16:35 Ascot

Excellent Believe

9st 1lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Stephen Thorne

Favourite in a handicap at the Curragh (7f, yielding) three weeks ago on his second stable start and did well to finish third having endured a torrid passage; there's mileage in his mark judged on his peak form for Jack Channon, namely a Group 3 second at Haydock (1m, good) last September, and he could play a leading role back up to 1m if he gets the breaks.

10/1

3rd

1

(8)

26th Sep 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 0y

15:45 Curragh

Excellent Believe

10st 0lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Stephen Thorne

Smart three-time winner (7f-1m) for Jack Channon who was bought in July for 100,000gns on the back of two below-par runs in strong handicaps; made stable debut in another at Leopardstown (7f, good; 15-2) two weeks ago and wasn't beaten too far after hitting some traffic; respected.

5/1

7th

3

(4)

12th Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

14:10 Leopardstown

Excellent Believe

9st 12lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Stephen Thorne

Smart three-time winner (7f-1m) for Jack Channon who was bought in July for 100,000gns on the back of two below-par runs in strong handicaps; the season had started well in Listed races (including a third here) and Oisin Murphy is a notable jockey booking; worthy of respect.

10/1

Form: 373200 D

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Scored over 7f at Glorious Goodwood (off 1lb higher) last term; only midfield when 25-1 for same race last week on return from a break (first turf run this year) but may fare better with that outing under his belt.
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3rd

1

(1)

14th Oct 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

19:00 Kempton (AW)

Blue Prince

10st 0lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: David Evans

Successful in handicap/claimer on turf this term; placed at Chester the last twice; can't be totally dismissed in current form but hasn't scored on AW since early 2024.

4/1

2nd

3

(3)

19th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 7f 1y

Class 4

16:52 Chester

Blue Prince

9st 12lb

J: J F Egan

T: David Evans

Gained a second win of 2026 in 7.6f claimer here in August; back to form with third of 12 to King Of Thunder over C&D eight days ago; considered.

13/2

Form: 0-6500 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Useful form for previous yards; ran encouragingly in second attempt for current stable and it's best to forgive his two efforts since, hindered by being slowly away in major handicap at Ascot (behind Kodi Lion) latest; possibilities if this pans out better.
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8th

5

(5)

29th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:40 Ayr

Lord Bertie

9st 9lb

J: Mark Winn

T: David O’Meara

Runner-up in this last year (soft) and returned to form when second at Haydock (6f, heavy) latest start; major player with conditions in his favour.

7/2

2nd

12

(13)

4th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:15 Haydock

Lord Bertie

9st 3lb

J: Mark Winn

T: David O’Meara

Fairly useful on his day but he's not one to rely on and failed to beat a rival in 6f Hamilton handicap two weeks ago; others are much preferred.

12/1

10th

4

(1)

21st Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 6y

Class 4

19:45 Hamilton

Lord Bertie

9st 12lb

J: Mark Winn

T: David O’Meara

His wins have come on slow ground but he was beaten only 3l in a big field at York (7f, good to firm) last month; that was a creditable effort after a slow start and he ran well over this trip at Ayr on his penultimate run; could be dangerous.

8/1

Form: 41190- CD

Last run: 359 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Overall record of 5-17 includes two wins in 2024; absent since heavy defeat last August but his C&D performance on reappearance in 2023 showed that he can go well fresh; the betting may offer further guidance.
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9th

1

(2)

8th Oct 2025

Soft

1m 0f 75y

Class 4

15:58 Nottingham

Metabolt

9st 10lb

J: Laura Pearson

T: David Loughnane

A dual 7f/1m winner in 2024; lightly raced this term and got back on track when fifth of 11 in 7f Haydock handicap 12 days ago; one to consider off an easing mark with blinkers added.

8/1

7

(9)

26th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 212y

Class 3

16:35 Haydock

Metabolt

9st 8lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: David Loughnane

Won twice last June (7f, soft/1m, good to firm) and he is now 1lb lower than for the second success; only midfield in two starts last month (after a year off) but he has the ability to feature.

8/1

7th

6

(15)

30th Aug 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

13:50 Sandown

Metabolt

9st 5lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: David Loughnane

Held by Kodi Lion on Haydock running but may fare better with that reappearance effort under his belt; however, perhaps ideally needs a drop back in grade, having never won above Class 4.

14/1

Form: 102-85

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Made a successful 2yo debut; has shown no progress in four outings since, latterly switched to handicaps this season, midfield latest; however, looks a tad more interesting now, having been dropped another 3lb.
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11th

1

(5)

9th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 182y

Class 6

15:45 Carlisle

Catalyse

10st 2lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Jim Goldie

Still to add to his debut win in 14 subsequent outings and it has been tough going so far for this stable; now drops into a Class 6 and a revival wouldn't be out of the question.

10/1

6th

3

(2)

19th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 50y

Class 5

18:40 Ayr

Catalyse

9st 9lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Jim Goldie

Well down the field on all four starts for Jim Goldie this season (6f-7f), most recently in refitted cheekpieces at Hamilton on Wednesday; stable has more obvious chance with Ashen.

20/1

7th

2

(7)

17th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 6y

Class 5

16:02 Hamilton

Catalyse

9st 8lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Jim Goldie

Won over C&D on his debut when with Richard Fahey (good); hasn't won since and well beaten in three starts for Jim Goldie this time round; plenty to prove at present.

33/1

10/1

Form: 048208 CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 8st 13lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Far from consistent since completing a double in spring 2024; however, his solid record at Haydock reads 3123243, the most recent effort off 10lb higher in September 2023; attractively treated in belated return to this venue and could go well.
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4th

2

(3)

9th Oct 2025

Heavy

0m 7f 50y

Class 5

15:55 Ayr

Liamarty Dreams

9st 12lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: K R Burke

Has won on soft ground and he's now 8lb lower than when runner-up at Leicester (7f, good to firm) in June; however, he's finished no better than seventh across his five outings since.

12/1

6

(9)

30th Sep 2025

Soft

0m 7f 50y

Class 4

15:30 Ayr

Liamarty Dreams

9st 7lb

J: Sam James

T: K R Burke

Respectable second at Leicester in June but far from consistent otherwise this year and losing spell goes back to spring 2024; not particularly solid.

16/1

12

(10)

5th Sep 2025

Good

0m 6f 212y

Class 3

16:55 Haydock

Liamarty Dreams

9st 1lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

C&D winner who was beaten just 1l when second at Leicester in June and is now 6lb lower; however, soundly beaten on his three runs since (C&D last time) and the first-time visor needs to prompt a revival.

33/1

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Payout
Exacta £13.80
Straight Forecast £16.78
Tricast £49.66
Trifecta £50.50

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Excellent Believe

The Times:

Kodi Lion

D Express:

Lord Bertie

POSTDATA:

Gorak

TOPSPEED:

Metabolt

RP RATINGS:

Liamarty Dreams

LAMBOURN:

Excellent Believe

The Guardian:

Excellent Believe

Daily Record:

Excellent Believe

Telegraph:

Kodi Lion

The Sun:

Kodi Lion

Daily Mirror:

Lord Bertie

The Star:

Lord Bertie

NEWMARKET:

Gorak

Daily Mail:

Gorak