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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5

(6)

24th Oct 2025

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:35 Newbury

Kodi Lion

9st 10lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Michael Appleby

Second in the corresponding race 12 months ago when rated 6lb lower (only seven ran); he has progressed for his new stable this year, winning at Haydock in May and finishing second off this mark back at Haydock in August; not so good on soft ground on his last two starts; type to bounce back.

10/1

25

(17)

20th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:35 Ayr

Kodi Lion

8st 13lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Michael Appleby

Flits between 6f and 7f with aplomb; 5lb higher than for his Haydock win in May (6f, good) though and not sure where the requisite improvement is coming from.

25/1

9th

3

(4)

30th Aug 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

13:50 Sandown

Kodi Lion

9st 11lb

J: William Buick

T: Michael Appleby

Acts on any ground; largely consistent throughout his career; 6f winner for current yard; sound efforts at Ascot (fifth in major handicap) and Haydock (close second despite traffic issues) since returned to 7f; solid.

7/2

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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3rd

2

(8)

10th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

15:05 Leopardstown

Excellent Believe

9st 9lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Jack Channon

Three-time winner signed off last season with excellent placed efforts in a Haydock Group 3 (1m, good) and a Listed event at Craon (1m, very soft); not disgraced behind Docklands in Listed Doncaster Mile on seasonal return; sharper for that and this British raider is respected.

15/2

3rd

2

(1)

28th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

14:57 Doncaster

Excellent Believe

9st 2lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Jack Channon

Three wins from his first five starts before finishing second on final two runs last season at Haydock (1m Group 3, good) and Craon (1m Listed, very soft); he has something to find today but this lightly raced 4yo is open to further improvement this term and could give a good account.

9/2

2nd

6

(3)

6th Sep 2025

Good

1m 0f 37y

Class 1

13:15 Haydock

Excellent Believe

9st 0lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Jack Channon

Took his record to 3-5 when producing a smart handicap performance over 7f here four weeks ago; only sixth in a Chester Listed race prior to that but that probably shouldn't be taken to suggest he can't make an impact at a higher level; all turf starts on good.

11/1

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

6

(9)

6th May 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Blue Prince

9st 7lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: David Evans

Only won one of his last 25 starts and regressed last year; now 11lb lower than when beaten a nose over C&D last spring but there's nothing to suggest he's best caught fresh; others have more pressing claims.

16/1

1

(8)

3rd Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 4

18:45 Southwell (AW)

Blue Prince

9st 13lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: David Evans

Struggled on his last four starts but he has dropped 9lb as a result; fully effective around here and he's likely to bounce back soon; 7f perhaps his optimum trip though.

16/1

11

(3)

20th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:25 Newbury

Blue Prince

9st 3lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: David Evans

Defied a higher mark at Glorious Goodwood last season and placed a few times on AW this year (up to April); not in top form since returning from a break and needs to stage a revival.

25/1

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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12th

1

(6)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 2y

Class 4

18:38 Doncaster

Lord Bertie

9st 10lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: David O’Meara

Four wins have come on good to soft/soft ground later in the year and he wants a good test over this trip on good ground; turned in a solid comeback effort over C&D in March but there's little room for error off this mark and he has his quirks.

8/1

6th

7

(6)

29th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 2y

Class 3

17:15 Doncaster

Lord Bertie

9st 1lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: David O’Meara

Hasn't fulfilled the huge promise of his early form for William Haggas but he retains a good chunk of ability and enjoyed a resurgence last autumn, notably when a comfortable winner over C&D (soft) in October; disappointed when last seen but he should be in for another good year; back from a break is perhaps not the time to catch him but market should give clues.

16/1

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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10

(7)

4th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

16:42 Wetherby

Catalyse

9st 2lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Jim Goldie

Debut 6f winner (good) who has been unable to better that effort or add to that success in 11 further starts; well beaten twice since switching to his current trainer but it's not long since this would have looked a very handy mark and he would be a big player if bouncing back.

25/1

10th

1

(8)

29th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 5

15:50 Musselburgh

Catalyse

9st 9lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Jim Goldie

Never threatened when backed into 7-2 on his stable debut at Newcastle (6f) in January but remains one who could click for this yard and it will be interesting to see whether there is money for him again now back on turf after 95 days off.

12/1

10th

8

(11)

24th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

18:05 Newcastle (AW)

Catalyse

9st 5lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Made a winning debut (6f, good; strong favourite) at Hamilton as a 2yo and then pitched into the Coventry Stakes for his second start; went 0-7 in handicaps in 2025 but there was the odd promising effort along the way; dropped 15lb during that period and new stable (sold out of Richard Fahey's stable for 32,000gns last October) quick to drop him in trip; could go well.

12/1

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