August 10 / 16.45 Haydock

16.45

Good

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  • Prize money: £10800
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 8 runners
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Sky Bet Proud To Support ROR Restricted Maiden Stakes (For horses in Bands A, B, C and D) (GBB Race)

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

OUR TIP

Form: 5

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Inns Of Court half-brother to smart sprinter Believing; only fifth of six in Newbury contest (6f) but seemed in need of the outing/experience; open to improvement.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

5

(10)

13th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

14:22 Leicester

Court Alert

9st 2lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Second in a sales race at Newmarket (6f, good to firm) last August is the best form in this field; it's also, however, easily his best form (four races) after he trailed the field in a much stronger Newmarket sales race (7f, good) in October; gelded since and has to be considered seriously.

6/1

26th

5

(8)

4th Oct 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

14:05 Newmarket

Court Alert

8st 13lb

J: Neil Callan

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Could improve for the step up to 7f as he was strong through the line when second in a 6f sales race on the July course, which was improved form; this has the look of a much deeper race, however.

40/1

3

(19)

23rd Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:10 Newmarket (July)

Court Alert

9st 1lb

J: Neil Callan

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Ran better second time out at Haydock (6f, good to firm) and would have been closer but for hanging; quite likely capable of a lot better than he's shown.

20/1

Form: 7

Last run: 59 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
New Bay colt who finished only seventh of eight in Newbury event (6.5f) having been easy to back and looked green; represents major stable and may do better.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

4

(5)

9th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

15:50 Lingfield

Hardys Hero

9st 10lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Maiden and novice winner (6f, good to firm/good) last summer who was a shade disappointing when fifth of ten on handicap debut at Newbury (good to soft) in September; subsequently gelded and his neck second of 13 at Newmarket (also 7f, good) was much more like it on his comeback last month; mixed messages have come out of that race but still commands plenty of respect.

6/4

2nd

2

(3)

14th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

15:00 Newmarket

Hardys Hero

9st 9lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Gelded since never landing a blow in Newbury nursery (7f) on final 2yo start when bidding for a hat-trick after maiden/novice wins over 6f; represents major stable and may still have more to offer; not written off.

8/1

5

(9)

19th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

14:55 Newbury

Hardys Hero

9st 6lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Ran green on debut here (6.5f) in June but he left that form a long way behind when winning at Haydock (good to firm) last month; had to roll his sleeves up but it was still another step forward when defying a penalty at Carlisle (also 6f, good) 18 days ago; considered on handicap debut.

11/4

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
14,000gns foal, 1,000gns 2yo; Harry Angel half-brother to winners in Qatar (5.5f/6f) and Italy (7.5f); sales information suggests he lacks significant potential.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

5

(2)

23rd May 2026

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

16:40 Haydock

Justmyluck

9st 4lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Linda Perratt

Made all on handicap debut at Newcastle (5f, AW) in January but two lesser runs have followed (5f/6f, AW) and a return to form is needed.

16/1

11th

14

(8)

3rd Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

13:50 Newcastle (AW)

Justmyluck

8st 2lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Linda Perratt

Made all to win a 5f handicap here in January but only fifth of seven at Wolverhampton last time; others are open to greater progress.

50/1

5th

5

(5)

17th Feb 2026

0m 5f 21y

Class 4

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Justmyluck

9st 1lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Linda Perratt

Promise for John Butler last summer and he's continued the good work for new yard, third in a maiden at Newcastle (6f) in December before his ready front-running success on handicap debut there (5f) 38 days ago; a 6lb rise is not obviously generous but he is unexposed at 5f and could well have more in the tank.

9/2

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Colt by Space Blues and first foal of Group-placed 6f 2yo winner (RPR 97); stable is operating at an excellent strike-rate with 2yos; interesting newcomer, especially if strong in the betting.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

5

(7)

30th Aug 2025

Good

0m 7f 127y

Class 2

15:50 Chester

No Direction

9st 4lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: K R Burke

Backed into 9-4 favouritism for his debut at Haydock (6f, good to firm) three weeks ago, when he kept on well for third having been outpaced; with a top trainer and the step up in trip may well be a positive move.

7/2

5

(7)

10th Aug 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:45 Haydock

No Direction

9st 7lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

Colt by Space Blues and first foal of Group-placed 6f 2yo winner (RPR 97); stable is operating at an excellent strike-rate with 2yos; interesting newcomer, especially if strong in the betting.

15/8

Form: 9

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Brings the worst form, having been soundly beaten at Ffos Las (5f) where he was a market drifter; seems best watched unless the market signals go the other way.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

2

(7)

20th Oct 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

14:25 Bath

Royalist

9st 8lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Richard Hughes

0-5 but he raised his game when rallying well for a close fourth in a Kempton nursery (1m, AW; 4-1) ten days ago, finishing 3l ahead of Captain Cairney; he's respected back on turf.

9/2

8

(7)

10th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

16:38 Kempton (AW)

Royalist

9st 3lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Richard Hughes

Beaten about 7l when third of eight over C&D on last month's nursery debut, but that still goes down as a pretty good effort and now 2lb lower, he has very obvious each-way claims again.

11/2

8

(1)

15th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:30 Kempton (AW)

Royalist

9st 0lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Richard Hughes

Brings the worst form but may improve now handicapping and upped in distance; check the betting for further guidance.

7/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
17,000gns foal, 45,000gns yearling; Sergei Prokofiev half-brother to two winners, notably Baba Boom (11.3f-12.3f; RPR 92); dam unraced half-sister to Haydock Sprint Cup winner The Tin Man; newcomer to consider.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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9

(8)

12th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

15:02 Goodwood

Authentic Charm

9st 0lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Clive Cox

Hasn't progressed from a promising debut second at Haydock (6f, good to firm) in August on his two runs since (6f, good to firm/good) but there have been firm hints that this step up to 7f will help on nursery debut.

5/1

4th

3

(9)

8th Sep 2025

Soft

0m 6f 12y

Class 5

14:32 Windsor

Authentic Charm

9st 4lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Clive Cox

Has made the frame in 6f events on good to firm ground at Haydock (second behind a subsequent scorer) and Newmarket (rallying fourth); one of the main form contenders.

7/1

2

(3)

23rd Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

13:25 Newmarket (July)

Authentic Charm

9st 4lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Clive Cox

45,000gns yearling from the family of Haydock Sprint Cup winner The Tin Man; 9-2 at Haydock (6f, good to firm) and finished an encouraging second after getting the hang of things late on; the winner had the benefit of experience; must be considered.

7/2

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
10,000euros foal, £20,000 yearling, 50,000gns (breeze-up) 2yo; sibling to eight winners, notably Fearnot (7f/1m; RPR 108); dam 6f and 7f (Group 3) 2yo scorer (105); check the betting.
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No / Draw
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8th

7

(1)

21st Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Soul Warrior

9st 2lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

Belied his 40-1 odds with Redcar success (6f) on handicap debut when last seen; may have more to offer at this level and looks shortlist material on reappearance.

5/1

13

(5)

24th Sep 2025

Soft

0m 5f 217y

Class 5

14:15 Redcar

Soul Warrior

8st 9lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

He's finished merely eighth at big prices in his three starts (6f/5f, good to firm/AW) but Newcastle last time was a step in the right direction; has a useful pedigree and is open to further improvement now handicapping off a modest mark; interesting, especially if attracting market support.

20/1

8th

10

(13)

8th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

17:40 Newcastle (AW)

Soul Warrior

9st 7lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Nigel Tinkler

Poor form in two fast-ground maidens on turf (6f and 5f); bred to do much better at some point.

150/1

Form: 73

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Promise in a couple of 6f contests, close third at Windsor (good) latest despite still showing signs of greenness; brings the best form and receives weight all round to boot; accordingly warrants respect.
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Verdict Starting price

9th

2

(5)

25th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

17:05 Leicester

Pretty Danielle

9st 9lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Richard Hughes

Seven-race maiden but she returned after a break with a close third in a Lingfield handicap (7f, AW) last month; should benefit from that run and she's respected off only 1lb higher back on turf.

8/1

3rd

3

(3)

27th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

15:42 Lingfield (AW)

Pretty Danielle

9st 8lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Richard Hughes

Six runs as a 2yo, showing her best form when third of 12 at Windsor last July (second start); no threat in two nurseries but the handicapper is easing her burden and she still has time on her side.

10/1

Non-runners

Bella Delizia, Hugh, Zain Primus

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Pretty Danielle

SPOTLIGHT:

No Direction

D Express:

Authentic Charm

NEWMARKET:

Hardy's Hero

The Times:

Court Alert

Telegraph:

No Direction

The Star:

No Direction

POSTDATA:

Pretty Danielle

Daily Mirror:

Pretty Danielle

The Sun:

Pretty Danielle

Daily Record:

Pretty Danielle