April 25 / 15.45 Haydock

15.45

Good

William Hill Best Odds Guaranteed Handicap

  • Prize money: £6184.8
  • 1m 0f 37y
  • Class 4
  • 8 runners
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William Hill Best Odds Guaranteed Handicap

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

16/1 (Won)

  • Win: £19.70
  • Place: £3.40

Form: 1222-5 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Ten 2yo runs, winning three handicaps at about 1m (good to firm, good and soft); took a hefty rise for the latest of them and is now 12lb higher; creditable comeback at Musselburgh recently but surprising if she's well enough treated to win today; yard also runs Strength Of Spirit.
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4th

4

(4)

11th Jul 2026

Good

1m 5f 16y

Class 4

19:20 Hamilton

Dunkeld Dreamer

8st 13lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: K R Burke

Gained a second success of the season on her first go over 1m4f in nine-runner York handicap four weeks ago; up 2lb but she must enter calculations if her stamina holds out over this longer trip.

5/2

1st

8

(3)

13th Jun 2026

Good

1m 3f 188y

Class 3

13:50 York

Dunkeld Dreamer

8st 12lb

J: Miss Sophie Dobson

T: K R Burke

Three nursery wins last year (7.4f-8.4f) and back on the scoresheet at Haydock (1m, good to firm) in April; again ran well when fourth at Nottingham (1m2f, good) recently; in the mix if seeing out this new trip.

5/1

OUR TIP

13/2

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 1-2 D

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Hit the front in the nick of time when justifying support on his Kempton AW debut in September but he was easily outpointed by a promising type on Southwell reappearance (1m) last month, when much more use was made of him; interesting to see the tactics on turf debut but should do better.
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8th

1

(8)

19th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

20:05 Goodwood

See Blue

9st 10lb

J: Donagh Murphy

T: Richard Hughes

Got up late to win at Kempton (1m, AW) on his debut in September and ran to a similar level under a penalty at Southwell next time; beaten a head at Haydock (1m, good to firm) on his turf/handicap debut 55 days ago and has since been gelded; open to further progress.

6/1

2nd

3

(4)

25th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 37y

Class 4

15:45 Haydock

See Blue

9st 8lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Richard Hughes

Hit the front in the nick of time when justifying support on his Kempton AW debut in September but he was easily outpointed by a promising type on Southwell reappearance (1m) last month, when much more use was made of him; interesting to see the tactics on turf debut but should do better.

13/2

2nd

2

(7)

14th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 3

19:30 Southwell (AW)

See Blue

9st 9lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Richard Hughes

Well backed prior to narrowly landing a 1m novice at Kempton last September, doing well to reel in the front-running runner-up; entered in the 2000 Guineas and open to plenty of improvement.

2/1

3/1

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 5121-1 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Has taken great strides since winning a seller last June, winning with authority on handicap debut at Newbury (7f, good to firm) on final 2yo start and he again had reserves when successful at Musselburgh (1m, good to soft) this month; up 4lb but he's anything but exposed; respected.
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4th

8

(2)

30th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 208y

Class 3

15:00 Musselburgh

Strength Of Spirit

8st 11lb

J: Sam James

T: K R Burke

Three wins at 7f and 1m (on this track; good to soft) but topped those efforts when a running-on close third, just behind Pandemonium over C&D (good; same terms) this month; should have more options now he's shown he stays this far; solid chance for last year's winning yard.

11/2

3rd

3

(4)

6th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 208y

Class 2

16:10 Musselburgh

Strength Of Spirit

8st 13lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: K R Burke

Has done well for one who opened his account in a seller, bagging his second handicap over 1m here in April; however, progress has stalled, markedly so in his last two races (competitive ones admittedly).

9/2

9th

14

(13)

23rd May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

13:25 Goodwood

Strength Of Spirit

8st 6lb

J: Laura Coughlan

T: K R Burke

Three-time winner at 7f-1m and steadily progressive until a below-par effort at Chester (7.5f) most recently; may bounce back but this is no easy task off current mark in such a competitive affair.

16/1

12/1

Form: 1200-

Last run: 210 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Bright start, winning at Pontefract (6f, good to firm) then had work cut out trying to give weight to a promising newcomer on AW; big prices and well beaten in two sales races when last seen in September; gelded since and now goes in cheekpieces on handicap debut; faces a tough return upped to 1m.
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5th

10

(11)

10th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 213y

Class 3

15:10 Ascot

Mr Seagull

8st 12lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: Hugo Palmer

His narrow debut success in August hasn't been added to in six subsequent starts, including in three handicaps this term, latterly at 10.5f; drops in trip from a reduced mark but others have more compelling claims.

20/1

6th

4

(6)

12th Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 70y

Class 4

14:37 Chester

Mr Seagull

9st 6lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Hugo Palmer

Winless since his debut but (cheekpieces on) he has advanced his form when fourth in handicaps at Haydock (1m) and York (1m2f) this spring; holds solid claims eased 1lb.

10/1

4th

1

(11)

23rd May 2026

Good

1m 2f 56y

Class 4

16:25 York

Mr Seagull

9st 9lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Hugo Palmer

Made bright start as 2yo, before well beaten at big prices in two sales races in September; gelded and wore cheekpieces on handicap/seasonal debut at Haydock (1m, good to firm; 18-1) four weeks ago, when keeping on into fourth as if this trip is worth a go, but he needs to raise his game markedly.

12/1

Form: 422-1 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Golden pedigree, dam had four Group 1 winners (at 1m up to 2m4f) among her siblings, including Friendly Soul for this yard; this one hasn't been as dynamic as the latter so far and his defeat of some newcomers and handicap prospects on Kempton AW (1m; made all) 17 days ago was hard to assess in merit terms; needs more now handicapping but that's quite possible.
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1st

2

(4)

17th Jul 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 4

16:28 Wolverhampton (AW)

Go Rimbaud

9st 7lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: John & Thady Gosden

Fine family; no great improvement this term for his maiden win at Kempton (1m, AW) on return, making all as 6-4 favourite, before a respectable show when fifth of eight on handicap debut at Haydock (1m, good to firm; joint favourite) later in April; gelded since and needs overall improvement.

11/10

5th

4

(3)

25th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 37y

Class 4

15:45 Haydock

Go Rimbaud

9st 6lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: John & Thady Gosden

Golden pedigree, dam had four Group 1 winners (at 1m up to 2m4f) among her siblings, including Friendly Soul for this yard; this one hasn't been as dynamic as the latter so far and his defeat of some newcomers and handicap prospects on Kempton AW (1m; made all) 17 days ago was hard to assess in merit terms; needs more now handicapping but that's quite possible.

5/2

1st

7

(6)

8th Apr 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

17:30 Kempton (AW)

Go Rimbaud

9st 1lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: John & Thady Gosden

Reached the frame in his first two starts in the autumn before a near-miss over 7f here (100-30) in November; his form has been consistent rather than progressive so far but he sets a fair standard and is respected back up in trip on his return.

11/10

Form: 341- CD

Last run: 233 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Ran up against smart types on first two 7f starts, on this track and at York (both on good), keeping on pleasingly into third on debut, then ran to similar level next time; was in the right place at the right time, unlike the second, when winning a C&D novice in September; open to improvement as a 3yo; goes handicapping with cheekpieces fitted.
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6th

6

(6)

25th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 37y

Class 4

15:45 Haydock

Commanding Officer

9st 4lb

J: William Buick

T: Charlie Appleby

Ran up against smart types on first two 7f starts, on this track and at York (both on good), keeping on pleasingly into third on debut, then ran to similar level next time; was in the right place at the right time, unlike the second, when winning a C&D novice in September; open to improvement as a 3yo; goes handicapping with cheekpieces fitted.

3/1

1st

2

(7)

4th Sep 2025

Good

0m 7f 212y

Class 3

14:30 Haydock

Commanding Officer

9st 2lb

J: James Doyle

T: Charlie Appleby

Third in a novice here in May and similar form when fourth at York (again 7f on good) four weeks later; better is probably needed but 1m+ can help and his stable bids to win this race for the fifth year in succession.

9/4

20/1

Form: 184-

Last run: 183 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Bred to stay further than 1m but was sharp enough to win 6f Newbury novice (good to firm) on debut; found wanting in two later runs but in Listed company first and soft ground may not have suited back at Newbury (1m); gelded since; this first handicap looks competitive.
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7th

9

(5)

1st Jul 2026

Good

1m 4f 6y

Class 4

18:57 Epsom

Electrical

9st 0lb

J: J F Egan

T: Brian Toomey

Caused a 25-1 upset on his debut at Newbury (6f) around a year ago but that remains the highlight and he could only beat one home in both handicaps this term; unraced beyond 1m but does have stayers in the family and his sister won at up to 1m6f.

40/1

6th

1

(5)

6th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 16y

Class 4

18:20 Chepstow

Electrical

9st 9lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Brian Toomey

Made a winning debut in 6f Newbury novice last July; has failed to kick on in three runs since though, gelded before beating only one on his handicap debut/return at Haydock (1m) in April; has something to prove.

33/1

7th

5

(7)

25th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 37y

Class 4

15:45 Haydock

Electrical

9st 5lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Brian Toomey

Bred to stay further than 1m but was sharp enough to win 6f Newbury novice (good to firm) on debut; found wanting in two later runs but in Listed company first and soft ground may not have suited back at Newbury (1m); gelded since; this first handicap looks competitive.

20/1

Form: 55228-

Last run: 197 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Maiden who ran well in all three handicaps at 7f and 1m, making most when runner-up over this trip at Newmarket (good) in September; this looks a tough race in which to get off the mark; yard also runs Mr Seagull.
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9

(2)

25th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 37y

Class 4

15:45 Haydock

Gold Dawn

9st 0lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Hugo Palmer

Maiden who ran well in all three handicaps at 7f and 1m, making most when runner-up over this trip at Newmarket (good) in September; this looks a tough race in which to get off the mark; yard also runs Mr Seagull.

14/1

14

(12)

10th Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

14:05 York

Gold Dawn

8st 10lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Hugo Palmer

0-6 but has run well in all three nurseries, including over C&D and when second to Big Song at Newmarket latest (1m, good; beaten about 3l); he's 4lb better off with Big Song today and could be the better suited of the pair by this return to 7f; blinkers replace cheekpieces; might not be far away.

16/1

6

(2)

25th Sep 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

14:25 Newmarket

Gold Dawn

9st 1lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Hugo Palmer

0-5 but positive performances in this visor in his two nurseries (7f, good to firm/good to soft), most recently keeping on for second at Doncaster (albeit no match for the winner); 1m is worth a go; might not be far away.

13/2

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Payout
Exacta £161.50
Straight Forecast £129.19
Tricast £497.77
Trifecta £693.00

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Strength Of Spirit

POSTDATA:

Go Rimbaud

LAMBOURN:

See Blue

TOPSPEED:

Electrical

NEWMARKET:

Go Rimbaud

Telegraph:

Go Rimbaud

Daily Mail:

Go Rimbaud

Daily Mirror:

Go Rimbaud

RP RATINGS:

Strength Of Spirit

The Times:

Strength Of Spirit

The Guardian:

Strength Of Spirit

D Express:

Strength Of Spirit

The Star:

Strength Of Spirit

Daily Record:

Strength Of Spirit