October 17 / 15.40 Haydock

15.40

Good To Soft

Safer Gambling With CopyBet Nursery Handicap

  • Prize money: £4448.9
  • 0m 6f 212y
  • Class 5
  • 11 runners
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Safer Gambling With CopyBet Nursery Handicap

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

Form: 460

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 9lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Promising debut fourth in Ascot maiden (6f, good) in July but he disappointed when favourite on AW in September and was beaten 20l back on turf (also 7f, good to soft) later that month; subsequently gelded and makes handicap debut with something to prove.
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5th

7

(10)

19th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 7f 1y

Class 4

16:52 Chester

King Of Thunder

9st 8lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Hugo Palmer

Low-mileage sort who gained a first win of 2026 in 12-runner handicap over C&D (soft) eight days ago; up 5lb but scored in good style so must enter calculations.

4/1

1st

10

(10)

11th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 7f 1y

Class 4

15:53 Chester

King Of Thunder

9st 3lb

J: David Probert

T: Hugo Palmer

Won 7f nursery on good to soft ground last October; two creditable efforts in defeat this season without suggesting he is the answer today.

9/1

OUR TIP

Form: 5372

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 8lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Much the best of three qualifying runs for Richard Fahey came when third in Carlisle maiden (5f, soft) in June; had been gelded ahead of his handicap/stable debut when a close second over C&D (good to soft; Ar Diddy Dum Dum fifth) three weeks ago; first-time visor worn that day is retained; player.
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2nd

5

(14)

26th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Come On Over

9st 7lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: David O’Meara

String of consistent efforts this summer, latterly when beaten on the nod at Wolverhampton last weekend; only 1lb higher and hard to knock out of the equation, but stall 14 isn't ideal for one happiest on the sharp end.

6/1

2nd

1

(3)

18th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

20:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

Come On Over

9st 12lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: David O’Meara

3yo who has seen plenty of action but he's unexposed on AW; won at Doncaster and Redcar this summer and he's finished runner-up on Polytrack and turf in last two starts; his latest run was just three days ago but that was a bold bid in a Class 4 event (6f, good) and he's respected on this drop back in grade.

4/1

2nd

9

(2)

15th Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 4

15:23 Redcar

Come On Over

9st 7lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Gained a first success at Doncaster (6f) in July and added to it over C&D in August; posted another good effort with second of seven in 6f AW handicap at Lingfield 12 days ago; must enter calculations again nudged up 1lb.

7/1

Form: 4618

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Big step forward when making all to win Carlisle novice (6f, good to firm) in August; only eighth when pitched into traditionally warm nursery at Doncaster (6.5f, good to soft; If I Could Dream 11th) the following month; this is easier and she's a candidate to bounce back.
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14th

6

(18)

16th Oct 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

16:48 Redcar

March Ahead

9st 12lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Bryan Smart

Made all to land a Carlisle novice (6f, good to firm) last August for Kevin Ryan; that remains her standout run and she's been safely held in three starts for this yard; others more persuasive.

33/1

8th

3

(9)

1st Oct 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

March Ahead

9st 8lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Bryan Smart

6f 2yo win for Kevin Ryan; not hit the same heights in two 6f runs for her new stable and hopes appear to rest on the move back up in trip having a positive effect.

16/1

7th

3

(12)

5th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

March Ahead

9st 9lb

J: David Nolan

T: Bryan Smart

Trainer won this last year but it's hard to make a case for this filly, who's been off for three months since an ordinary debut for new yard in May; would want to see some support before adding her into calculations.

20/1

Form: 81 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Solid in the market and showed big improvement on second start when winning Salisbury novice (7f, good) under Tom Marquand a fortnight ago; easier ground would raise a slight query but this opening mark looks workable; considered.
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8th

11

(4)

15th Oct 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 4

17:00 Southwell (AW)

Illys Roo

9st 4lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Gemma Tutty

Won and finished a close third in his first two starts for the yard over 7f here in March and added another success at York (1m, good to firm) in July; well held over C&D last time, but is just 1lb higher than for his last two wins so he can't be dismissed.

10/1

6th

11

(10)

22nd Sep 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 4

16:55 Southwell (AW)

Illys Roo

9st 0lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: Gemma Tutty

Course winner over 7f in March on his stable debut and also won at York (1m, good to firm) in June, those wins coming off a mark 3lb lower than today's; never threatened on his last two starts, including over 1m2f at Doncaster 11 days ago, but has each-way claims back on the AW.

12/1

9th

13

(19)

11th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 43y

Class 4

17:20 Doncaster

Illys Roo

9st 7lb

J: David Egan

T: Gemma Tutty

Four-time winner (7f/1m), most recently at York (good to firm) in July; never featured from off the pace there five days ago and now attempts this trip for the first time; could go well if seeing it out.

16/1

Form: 525

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Promising start on good ground in July was followed by a creditable second of 12 (also Windsor, 6f; good to firm) the following month; hood worn on those occasions was missing when beaten 5l on AW next time; steps up in trip on handicap debut with that aid refitted; should stay on pedigree and she's respected.
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10th

2

(7)

12th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

18:17 Lingfield (AW)

Exhibitioning

9st 9lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Warren Greatrex

Her first two runs as a 2yo were promising but there has been little to celebrate in three handicap runs this year; drops in class but has a point to prove.

14/1

6th

4

(1)

27th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 5

18:53 Windsor

Exhibitioning

9st 3lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Warren Greatrex

Two promising C&D runs last summer, including on good to firm, but the disappointments are mounting up and she was again beaten a long way at Newbury last month; coming down weights but has much to prove.

20/1

10th

10

(9)

23rd Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:35 Newbury

Exhibitioning

9st 6lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Warren Greatrex

Runner-up in Windsor novice (6f, good to firm) last August on her second 2yo start and she's of interest on that form; three lesser runs have followed but her two handicap starts have been on good to soft ground, which may not have been ideal; might leave recent comeback run miles behind.

20/1

Form: 33230

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Gradual improvement came to a halt on her fourth start when beaten just over 5l at Beverley in August; finished behind March Ahead when 33-1 and beating one home on her nursery debut last month; others preferred.
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10th

1

(5)

1st Oct 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

If I Could Dream

9st 9lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: Stephen Hanlon

Failed to win in nine starts for George Scott but she was in the first three in six of them, including at Wolverhampton (8.6f, cheekpieces first time) when last seen; sold for 16,000gns later in July; interesting starting out for her new stable in a change of headgear.

15/2

3rd

1

(10)

6th Jul 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

If I Could Dream

9st 9lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: George Scott

Eight-race maiden who has been below par in two runs this year; her mark continues to fall and first-time cheekpieces go on but hard to fancy.

16/1

9th

12

(7)

13th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

14:05 Sandown

If I Could Dream

9st 1lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: George Scott

Seven-race maiden; perhaps unsuited by AW on reappearance but finished last of 11 and consequently brings a doubt over her current form; also lacks the potential of some other rivals.

33/1

Form: 8443

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Gelded prior to showing a bit of improvement in Ascot maiden (soft) in September and he stepped up again on handicap debut when third of seven at Epsom (also 7f, good) three weeks later; this 260,000gns breeze-up purchase might be capable of better yet.
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7

(6)

17th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 212y

Class 5

15:40 Haydock

Yy Nation

9st 4lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

Gelded prior to showing a bit of improvement in Ascot maiden (soft) in September and he stepped up again on handicap debut when third of seven at Epsom (also 7f, good) three weeks later; this 260,000gns breeze-up purchase might be capable of better yet.

7/1

7

(5)

28th Sep 2025

Good

0m 7f 3y

Class 4

13:45 Epsom

Yy Nation

9st 1lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: K R Burke

Gelded prior to showing a bit of improvement in Ascot maiden (7f) last time; this 260,000gns breeze-up purchase could take another step forward on nursery debut; interesting.

6/1

7

(5)

5th Sep 2025

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

14:20 Ascot

Yy Nation

9st 7lb

J: Sam James

T: K R Burke

260,000gns breeze-up 2yo who has disappointed in two starts; still early days but a gelding operation will need to have made an immediate impact if he's to play a part here.

20/1

Form: 2223

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Runner-up all three qualifying runs (good to firm/AW) and was placed again when solid third of 14 in Redcar nursery (6f, good to soft; Sailor Batt second) three weeks ago; 7f promises to suit and she should be on the premises again.
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3rd

4

(4)

16th Oct 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:45 Newcastle (AW)

Territorial Star

9st 6lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Rebecca Menzies

Second start for Rebecca Menzies when close fourth over 6f here last month; failed to build on it when seventh over C&D since but still early days for this yard and has more going for her than most.

4/1

7th

4

(6)

2nd Oct 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:15 Newcastle (AW)

Territorial Star

9st 9lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Rebecca Menzies

Ten-race maiden who is yet to build on her initial efforts, but she was a close fourth of ten here over 6f two weeks ago, despite being short of room inside the final furlong; that was just her second start for this stable but she hasn't been at her best in three starts over this trip.

6/1

4th

7

(7)

19th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Territorial Star

9st 1lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Rebecca Menzies

Regressive maiden who's with her fourth yard already and has finished down the field in her last five handicaps; mark continues to fall but she needs a big turnaround back in trip.

25/1

Form: 031528

Last run: 27 days

W: 8st 13lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Seemingly inconsistent in handicaps but his poor efforts both came at Chester, which may not have suited; seen in better light when winning at Thirsk (6f) in July and when second of eight over C&D (also good) in early September; winner ran well in higher grade on Saturday; not ruled out back here.
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9

(10)

5th Oct 2026

Good

0m 5f 3y

Class 6

17:33 Pontefract

Go Victor

9st 4lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Tony Culhane & Stella Barclay

6f win here in July; had a torrid run through a Carlisle handicap last month and quickly made amends when scoring easily at Beverley (5f, good; cheekpieces first time) 13 days ago; a 3lb rise demands further progress but likely there is more in the tank.

7/1

1st

4

(5)

22nd Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

15:50 Beverley

Go Victor

9st 6lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Tony Culhane & Stella Barclay

6f win at Pontefract in July and followed it with a solid third at Chepstow last month (again 6f, good to firm); 11th of 12 at Carlisle (5f, good) 13 days ago but that doesn't tell the tale as he had nowhere to go as the race was unfolding, eventually allowed to come home in his own time; one to consider with cheekpieces now added.

5/1

11th

5

(6)

9th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

15:47 Carlisle

Go Victor

9st 7lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Tony Culhane & Stella Barclay

Came back to form on his third start for this yard when winning at Pontefract (6f, good to firm) in July before a respectable third of eight at Chepstow (6f, good to firm) last month; claims if handling the drop back to 5f but he isn't proven on ground slower than good.

7/1

Form: 44923

Last run: 16 days

W: 8st 12lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Well backed when second of 14 off this mark on last month's nursery debut at Redcar (6f, good to soft; Territorial Star third); bit below that when stepped up to this trip and third at Musselburgh (soft) a fortnight ago; hood goes on.
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4th

4

(8)

13th Oct 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Sailor Batt

9st 7lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: David & Nicola Barron

Returned from break with two underwhelming 7f turf runs last month and is now 0-12 but might have needed the first outing and the ground was heavy last time; returns to Tapeta on a good mark; might fare better this time.

13/2

7th

6

(5)

29th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

16:08 Ayr

Sailor Batt

9st 6lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: David & Nicola Barron

0-11 but he's on a handy mark judged on his form early this year and he may have needed the outing when mid-division at Redcar (7f, good) three weeks ago following a five-month break; has shown some promise on soft ground; not ruled out.

9/1

7th

11

(16)

9th Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

13:51 Redcar

Sailor Batt

9st 7lb

J: William Pyle

T: David & Nicola Barron

Yet to win in ten runs, but placed on five occasions, including last time when third at Ripon (1m, good to soft) in April; also a close third off this mark at Newcastle the time before; possibilities if he's ready to go after a break.

12/1

Form: 354665

Last run: 20 days

W: 8st 12lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Early promise but she's started to tread water; latest fifth over C&D (good to soft; Come On Over second) wasn't a bad effort, though, when things didn't really go her way; not entirely ruled out with Billy Loughnane taking over.
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5

(11)

25th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

16:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

Ar Diddy Dum Dum

9st 0lb

J: Elizabeth Gale

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

Consistent rather than progressive; missed out by just a short head in a Haydock nursery eight days ago (7f, good to soft); should stay this far but could prove vulnerable to improvers back in a maiden.

4/1

11

(3)

17th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 212y

Class 5

15:40 Haydock

Ar Diddy Dum Dum

8st 12lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

Early promise but she's started to tread water; latest fifth over C&D (good to soft; Come On Over second) wasn't a bad effort, though, when things didn't really go her way; not entirely ruled out with Billy Loughnane taking over.

16/1

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Illy's Roo

NEWMARKET:

Come On Over

TOPSPEED:

Go Victor

The Times:

Territorial Star

SPOTLIGHT:

March Ahead

D Express:

King Of Thunder

LAMBOURN:

Illy's Roo

Daily Mirror:

Illy's Roo

The Star:

Illy's Roo

Daily Record:

Illy's Roo

Telegraph:

Come On Over

The Guardian:

Come On Over

Daily Mail:

Come On Over

POSTDATA:

Go Victor

The Sun:

Territorial Star