September 27 / 14.05 Haydock

14.05

Good To Soft

Ambassador Cruise Line Handicap

  • Prize money: £25770
  • 0m 5f 0y
  • Class 2
  • 10 runners
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Ambassador Cruise Line Handicap

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

Form: 2619-6 CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Progressive for Gemma Tutty last season, winning the 3yo Dash on Derby day and posting a personal best when beating nine rivals in this contest (just 1lb higher today) 12 months ago; weak in the market and might have needed the run after over ten months off when only sixth of eight here on reappearance; big player if building on that.
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3

(1)

25th Oct 2025

Heavy

0m 5f 3y

Class 2

13:30 Doncaster

Blue Storm

9st 7lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Gemma Tutty

Had some useful form last year, including on soft, but he has yet to find his best in three runs in a truncated 2025 campaign; 9lb lower than when midfield in this race last year; others look safer.

12/1

4

(2)

11th Oct 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:15 York

Blue Storm

9st 7lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Gemma Tutty

Progressive last season when his two successes included the 3yo Dash on Derby day; missed the first half of this season and might have needed his first two runs back, never-dangerous fourth of ten at Haydock on latest; raced only at 5f but may now be ready for this step up in distance; still relatively low mileage and not ruled out.

20/1

1

(7)

27th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

14:05 Haydock

Blue Storm

9st 12lb

J: Sam James

T: Gemma Tutty

Progressive for Gemma Tutty last season, winning the 3yo Dash on Derby day and posting a personal best when beating nine rivals in this contest (just 1lb higher today) 12 months ago; weak in the market and might have needed the run after over ten months off when only sixth of eight here on reappearance; big player if building on that.

7/1

Form: 271772 D

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Nearly as good as ever at the age of six and he won at the Shergar Cup (5f, good to firm; at least as effective on soft/heavy) in August; close second under Ethan Tindall at Southwell on Sunday and should be in the thick of things again off the same mark.
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11th

11

(11)

23rd May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

14:40 York

Vintage Clarets

9st 3lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Prolific winner over the years, including over C&D; no impact yet this season but he wasn't disgraced from a wide draw at Chester last time and he's tumbling in the weights; solid each-way claims.

12/1

7th

8

(11)

7th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 15y

Class 2

13:30 Chester

Vintage Clarets

9st 1lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Close third off 6lb higher (from stall 5) in this contest two years ago and 2-4 at Chester overall; however, has a big doubt over current form, reflected in two duck eggs this season; wide draw adds uncertainty.

25/1

12th

7

(10)

4th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 1y

Class 2

15:42 Musselburgh

Vintage Clarets

8st 12lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Ten-time winner whose mark is now 3lb lower than for his latest success; probably needed the run when well held at Southwell two weeks ago, but didn't show much and may require another before hitting his stride.

14/1

OUR TIP

Form: 066911 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Likeable mare with eight wins to her name, including at Sandown (5f, soft) and Ascot (5f, good to soft) in the last four weeks; impossible to rule out but she's gone up 13lb in total for those successes and she'll need a career best to complete the hat-trick.
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2

(9)

25th Oct 2025

Heavy

0m 5f 3y

Class 2

13:30 Doncaster

Woolhampton

9st 7lb

J: Oliver Searle

T: Rod Millman

Never a threat after a slow start in the corresponding race 12 months ago; as good as ever when winning at Sandown and Ascot (came from well back) in August/September and two subsequent defeats excusable (ground/Listed race); 3-8 on soft or worse but might be better suited by a stiffer finish.

16/1

8th

12

(5)

4th Oct 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

13:50 Ascot

Woolhampton

8st 12lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Rod Millman

At least as good as ever this year, winning handicaps at Sandown (5f, soft) and over C&D (good to soft) in September; found things happening too quickly at Haydock last Saturday and she's in deeper today, but she does go really well at Ascot and the more rain that falls the better.

16/1

3

(2)

27th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

14:05 Haydock

Woolhampton

9st 8lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Rod Millman

Likeable mare with eight wins to her name, including at Sandown (5f, soft) and Ascot (5f, good to soft) in the last four weeks; impossible to rule out but she's gone up 13lb in total for those successes and she'll need a career best to complete the hat-trick.

100/30

Form: -52000

Last run: 56 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Comes into the reckoning on his close second at Newcastle in May off 1lb higher, and, although down the field three times since, those runs came in hot races including the Wokingham and Stewards' Cup; needs to bounce back but he's had two months off after wind surgery and it's certainly possible.
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1st

3

(6)

24th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

17:35 Newcastle (AW)

Germanic

8st 10lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Julie Camacho

Strong 6f form here until a disappointing run eight days ago, tanking through the race but finding little off the bridle; should be fine back at 5f and he remains on a dangerous mark.

7/2

9th

7

(3)

16th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:20 Newcastle (AW)

Germanic

9st 0lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Julie Camacho

Has turf form but starting to look like an AW specialist, rewarding market support when seeing off Heavenly Heather and 11 others over C&D two months ago; weighted to confirm the form with his old adversary and he is still 2lb lower than for his fine C&D second last May; strong claims.

5/1

7

(13)

25th Oct 2025

Heavy

0m 5f 3y

Class 2

13:30 Doncaster

Germanic

9st 2lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

Began his time with Julie Camacho with two solid runs in the spring, notably when second of 13 at Newcastle (6f); things have gone south since, albeit in top sprints, and a wind operation didn't arrest the slide at Haydock four weeks ago; cheekpieces return (ran well over 7f here in one previous use); stable also runs Solar Aclaim.

20/1

Form: 050080 D

Last run: 38 days

W: 9st 1lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Capable 5f performer on his day but has not made the frame in six runs this year; a slow start meant he couldn't adopt his usual front-running tactics at York five weeks ago, and his mark is tumbling, but he's risky.
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6

(5)

27th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

14:05 Haydock

Tees Spirit

9st 1lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Adrian Nicholls

Capable 5f performer on his day but has not made the frame in six runs this year; a slow start meant he couldn't adopt his usual front-running tactics at York five weeks ago, and his mark is tumbling, but he's risky.

20/1

19th

4

(18)

20th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 89y

Class 2

13:50 York

Tees Spirit

9st 5lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Adrian Nicholls

Smart front-runner on his day; the handicapper took a dim view of his Beverley win last September and he has found it tough going this time around, including at Redcar 11 days ago after a wind op; he is well handicapped again now though and should have a big run in him if his high draw proves no hindrance.

40/1

Form: 004442 CD

Last run: 13 days

W: 8st 12lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Back in top form again after a mid-summer lull, and he went down only narrowly at Doncaster (5f, soft; also handles good to firm) 13 days ago; was a C&D winner in May and has plenty in his favour.
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16th

4

(3)

1st May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

16:20 Ascot

Duran

9st 8lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Nigel Tinkler

Second in this race last year before running out the ready winner of a 5f AW handicap at Haydock last May (good to firm) off a 1lb lower mark; made an encouraging return to action at Beverley 16 days ago; each-way shout.

10/1

5th

5

(8)

15th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

15:25 Beverley

Duran

9st 0lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Nigel Tinkler

Pushed the reopposing Smart Vision close at Doncaster last autumn; started last season well (including second in this race on reappearance) and should be on the premises if resuming in similar form.

8/1

12

(10)

25th Oct 2025

Heavy

0m 5f 3y

Class 2

13:30 Doncaster

Duran

8st 10lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Nigel Tinkler

Ran well when second over C&D (soft) last month; respectable efforts twice since but this first experience of heavy going needs to prompt some further progress.

12/1

Form: 802790 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 10lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Useful as a 2yo for Karl Burke; fine start for new connections when second at Chepstow (6f, good) in August but three runs since have been underwhelming, including in a tongue-strap; cheekpieces are now applied.
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4

(7)

23rd May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

14:40 York

King Of Light

9st 8lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Stuart Williams

Ended 2025 better than ever and he made an encouraging return to action when second at Goodwood (5f, good) at the start of this month; has run well over C&D in the past; solid credentials.

15/2

2nd

9

(5)

1st May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

15:15 Goodwood

King Of Light

8st 10lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Stuart Williams

Ended 2025 better than ever (cheekpieces on and tongue tied) with Haydock victory and fourth at Ascot (both 5f); yard is going well so he's very much one to consider on his return.

10/1

5

(3)

4th Oct 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

16:10 Ascot

King Of Light

9st 6lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Stuart Williams

Good start for Stuart Williams when second in a Racing League handicap at Chepstow in August (6f, good); below par on next three starts (awkward leaving the stalls) but he was more smartly away at Haydock last week (5f, good to soft; cheekpieces first time) and found plenty for pressure to win a Class 2 handicap in good style; had the benefit of prime track position there and he's now 6lb higher but rain won't faze him and may yet rate higher.

8/1

Form: 812522 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 8st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Like most of his speedy family he's a 5f specialist, and he arrives in top form after finishing second to Woolhampton in a big field at Ascot three weeks ago; meets the winner on 4lb better terms and may not have reached his ceiling just yet; serious contender.
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9th

9

(2)

18th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 21y

Class 2

17:40 Windsor

All Ways Glamorous

8st 7lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Christopher Mason

C&D winner who reappeared with a creditable third of 17 at Ascot (5f, good to firm) 17 days ago; ran right up to his best with that bold bid and he's respected off unchanged mark; cheekpieces added.

9/2

3rd

1

(14)

1st May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

16:20 Ascot

All Ways Glamorous

9st 10lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Christopher Mason

Second of 16 in a C&D handicap last September; followed that with a good run at Haydock but he went up the weights and was well beaten at Lingfield when last seen; ran well after an absence last year but perhaps a shade high in the weights for this.

12/1

2

(1)

4th Nov 2025

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 4

14:10 Lingfield (AW)

All Ways Glamorous

9st 10lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Christopher Mason

Two 5f wins on fast ground this summer and he has run well in defeat on his last three starts; climbing the weights as a consequence and there are other fast horses in today's field.

11/4

Form: 632001 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 8st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Snapped a long losing run at Doncaster (5f, soft) 13 days ago, battling on gamely after four months off; nudged back up only 2lb and should be thereabouts again.
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8th

15

(6)

23rd May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

14:40 York

Lethal Nymph

8st 11lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Paul Midgley

Runner-up in this race in 2024, and he warmed up nicely for another bid with a good fourth in a big field over C&D at the Dante meeting; should be in the thick of things once more.

12/1

4th

20

(15)

14th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

14:20 York

Lethal Nymph

8st 4lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Paul Midgley

Two wins last autumn and he's better than he's shown at Pontefract and Ascot of late; however, this is tougher and he needs to raise his game.

33/1

10th

6

(5)

1st May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

16:20 Ascot

Lethal Nymph

9st 7lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Paul Midgley

Not handicapped out of things and his latest run at Pontefract, his first start for 12 weeks, was creditable; twice a course winner and likely to make a bold bid.

12/1

Form: 013021 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 8st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Steadily progressive sort who notched win number three at Musselburgh (5f, good to soft) two weeks ago, leading over 1f out; he's up markedly in grade from a Class 5 to a Class 2 but he's thriving and can't be ruled out.
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20th

17

(7)

14th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

14:20 York

Im Next

8st 6lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

He's been an improved model this year and won a shade cosily at Beverley (5f, good) last month; his subsequent run at Musselburgh (5f, good) three days later, when fourth, may have come too soon and further progress can't be ruled out, but it's necessary with this step up in grade.

20/1

Non-runners

Queens Guard

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £70.90
Straight Forecast £69.18
Tricast £258.54
Trifecta £301.00

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

All Ways Glamorous

Telegraph:

Duran

RP RATINGS:

I'm Next

NEWMARKET:

King Of Light

Daily Mail:

Germanic

The Guardian:

Blue Storm

POSTDATA:

Lethal Nymph

The Sun:

Vintage Clarets

The Times:

All Ways Glamorous

The Star:

All Ways Glamorous

TOPSPEED:

I'm Next

D Express:

King Of Light

Daily Mirror:

Duran

Daily Record:

Duran