May 22 / 16.40 Haydock

16.40

Soft

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  • Prize money: £4448.9
  • 1m 2f 42y
  • Class 5
  • 11 runners
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Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

11/4 (Won)

  • Win: £2.25
  • Place: £1.20

Form: 443-4

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Third at Newbury (1m, soft) last October was his best form as 2yo and there was promise in his never-dangerous but staying-on fourth of six on handicap/seasonal debut at Sandown (1m2f, good; 6-1 from 8-1) four weeks ago; a big run is probably on its way.
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22

(18)

18th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 211y

Class 2

15:05 Ascot

Bnaider

8st 5lb

T: Harry Charlton

Reserve; clear promise before he justified 5-4 favouritism in 11-runner handicap at Haydock (1m2f, good to soft) four weeks ago, travelling much the smoothest before he carried his head awkwardly but still drew just over 3l clear; dam French 12.5f winner; up 7lb but still brings potential.

20/1

1st

1

(4)

22nd May 2026

Soft

1m 2f 42y

Class 5

16:40 Haydock

Bnaider

9st 9lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Harry Charlton

Third at Newbury (1m, soft) last October was his best form as 2yo and there was promise in his never-dangerous but staying-on fourth of six on handicap/seasonal debut at Sandown (1m2f, good; 6-1 from 8-1) four weeks ago; a big run is probably on its way.

11/4

9/1

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 624-14

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Big step forward on handicap debut when scoring at Nottingham (1m, good) last month; set a steady pace when trying 1m2f at Goodwood (good) three weeks ago, resulting in a creditable fourth of seven but she clearly needs to build on that.
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1st

11

(4)

28th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 197y

Class 5

17:10 Goodwood

Kokoluna

9st 6lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Made a winning handicap debut at Nottingham (8.3f, good) in April and she ran well over 1m2f twice in May; absent since but not fully exposed just yet.

10/1

2nd

4

(10)

22nd May 2026

Soft

1m 2f 42y

Class 5

16:40 Haydock

Kokoluna

9st 5lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Big step forward on handicap debut when scoring at Nottingham (1m, good) last month; set a steady pace when trying 1m2f at Goodwood (good) three weeks ago, resulting in a creditable fourth of seven but she clearly needs to build on that.

9/1

4th

4

(7)

1st May 2026

Good

1m 1f 197y

Class 5

17:00 Goodwood

Kokoluna

9st 6lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Ulysses filly who took a big step forward on her handicap debut when scoring at Nottingham (1m) last month; showed a good attitude there, so she's not taken lightly despite a 5lb weights rise.

5/1

OUR TIP

16/1

  • Place: £7.20

Form: 731-67

Last run: 37 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Handicap debut winner at Wolverhampton (upped to 9.4f, AW) in November but ran poorly both starts since, returned to turf when tailed off at Newmarket (1m2f, good; 40-1) latest; down in class but caution advised.
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4th

3

(2)

13th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 99y

Class 5

20:11 Windsor

Impossible Mission

9st 7lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: John Butler

Exposed but consistent and dug deep to prevail in a close finish over 1m2f here a month ago (they went steady); every chance off 2lb higher; third over this trip the time before.

2/1

1st

4

(2)

13th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

20:50 Windsor

Impossible Mission

9st 6lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: John Butler

Yet to make any significant further progress since winning nursery debut at Wolverhampton (9.4f, AW) in November but recent third of five here (11.4f, good to firm) was perfectly respectable and he may benefit from this drop back in trip.

11/2

3rd

3

(5)

22nd Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 99y

Class 5

19:50 Windsor

Impossible Mission

9st 6lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: John Butler

Successful handicap debut at Wolverhampton (about 1m1f, AW) last November but has had a very mixed record at this level since, albeit this lesser test than at Newbury recently should be in his favour as he is down in grade and back on his winning mark.

13/2

5th
11 (12)
Ephron

6/1

Form: 067-1

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
11-2 when seen in a very new light for handicap/seasonal debut at Redcar (1m, good to firm) three weeks ago, coming from rear to win a nine-runner race by nearly 2l going away; 7lb higher but there was plenty of encouragement for 1m2f in that performance; one to consider.
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6th

6

(10)

19th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 173y

Class 5

17:30 Carlisle

Ephron

9st 10lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Gemma Tutty

2-5 in handicaps this season, coming from off the pace to win at Redcar (1m, good to firm) in April and adding an 8.3f success at Hamilton 18 days ago; 3lb higher today and doesn't have the benefit of Conor Whiteley's claim but he is still low mileage and could progress further.

11/2

1st

9

(8)

1st Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 68y

Class 5

20:30 Hamilton

Ephron

9st 1lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: Gemma Tutty

Low-mileage 3yo whose form since handicapping features a reappearance win at Redcar (1m) in April and keeping-on second at Carlisle (1m1f, good to soft) in June; beaten by more than lack of stamina over 1m2f at Pontefract since, though.

13/2

7th

7

(3)

29th Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 5y

Class 5

14:30 Pontefract

Ephron

10st 4lb

J: Miss Amy Collier

T: Gemma Tutty

Low-mileage 3yo whose form since handicapping features a reappearance win at Redcar (1m) in April and keeping-on second at Carlisle (1m1f) last time; may still have further progress in him and this return to 1m2f is worth a go; shortlisted.

11/4

13/2

Form: 59-5

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Fifth of ten at Newbury (1m, soft) in October on debut but he's not lived up to that promise in his two races since; admittedly 16-1 for last month's Wetherby reappearance (1m, good to firm) behind an odds-on stablemate; this is also a new trip for handicap debut, representing a powerful yard.
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6th

6

(5)

22nd May 2026

Soft

1m 2f 42y

Class 5

16:40 Haydock

Oathbound

9st 5lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Fifth of ten at Newbury (1m, soft) in October on debut but he's not lived up to that promise in his two races since; admittedly 16-1 for last month's Wetherby reappearance (1m, good to firm) behind an odds-on stablemate; this is also a new trip for handicap debut, representing a powerful yard.

13/2

5th

6

(7)

26th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

14:30 Wetherby

Oathbound

9st 2lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: William Haggas

Quite promising debut when fifth of ten at Newbury (1m, soft) in October but disappointed at Southwell (AW) the following month; stablemate Princling appeals much more.

8/1

Form: 7323- BF

Last run: 174 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Placed twice in the mud last September (made most on second occasion) before running on but never getting in a serious blow when 13-8 favourite for handicap debut at Wolverhampton (8.6f, AW) in November, still looking capable of better; had wind and gelding operations this spring; one to check out for a yard which had two notable well-backed winners last week.
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8th

11

(7)

30th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 197y

Class 4

16:55 Goodwood

Lavender Gold

8st 13lb

J: Jason Watson

T: David Menuisier

Low-mileage 3yo whose latest effort is likely best forgiven (eased; bled from nose); scored over C&D (soft) the time before and remains open to further progress.

10/1

12th

13

(6)

25th Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 4f 98y

Class 4

14:05 Newcastle (AW)

Lavender Gold

9st 0lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: David Menuisier

Had wind and gelding operations before reappearance; 6-4 co-favourite for a seven-runner handicap at Goodwood (1m2f, soft) six weeks ago on second run back and improved to win from the front, asserting in clearcut fashion; up 6lb and needs another step forward but that may well be possible.

5/1

1st

1

(8)

12th Jun 2026

Soft

1m 1f 197y

Class 5

18:04 Goodwood

Lavender Gold

9st 9lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: David Menuisier

Showed ability in all four starts as a 2yo over 7f-8.6f on turf/AW and, after having been gelded and undergone wind surgery, he looked in need of his Haydock reappearance (1m2f, good to soft) three weeks ago; looks to have a bigger performance in him.

4/1

Form: 120-69

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
7.4f Beverley maiden winner (good to firm; acts on soft) from four 2yo starts; faded when favourite for handicap/seasonal debut there in April and her Doncaster 1m run three weeks ago was a good deal worse, so she's best watched for the time being.
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7th

5

(1)

15th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 213y

Class 5

16:45 Doncaster

Lady Hornblower

9st 3lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Jedd O’Keeffe

A fair 7.5f winner as a 2yo; returned to form after wind surgery with third of seven in 7.5f handicap at Beverley 18 days ago; needs to back it up now.

7/1

3rd

5

(5)

28th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 96y

Class 5

15:55 Beverley

Lady Hornblower

9st 4lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Jedd O’Keeffe

C&D novice winner last August (good to firm); hasn't recaptured her form in three handicaps this season (favourite on first occasion) but returns on a 6lb lower mark having had a wind operation.

12/1

40/1

Form: 3969-8

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Showed ability in two of his three maiden races in Ireland but well beaten on handicap debut there (1m) in October and a remote last of eight at Chester (1m4f, good; 80-1) on British debut 15 days ago; cheekpieces (worn for his last two Irish starts) return.
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7th

8

(8)

31st Aug 2026

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 5

14:42 Southwell (AW)

Carwyn

8st 7lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Patrick Morris

Ex-Irish maiden who's turned in four poor efforts at huge prices this year; Golspie looks his yard's best chance.

66/1

12th

12

(3)

27th Jul 2026

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 5

15:30 Southwell (AW)

Carwyn

9st 3lb

J: Donagh Murphy

T: Patrick Morris

Twice showed fair form at 1m in his four Irish races last term for Ger Lyons; well beaten on handicap debut there, however, and it was the same story in May on three British starts; AW debut.

50/1

Form: 755-1 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Well held in three 7f AW runs late last year but second favourite with the visor enlisted for handicap/seasonal debut at Newcastle (1m2f, AW) three weeks ago, coming from towards rear to win comfortably in the end; up 7lb and makes turf debut but he has to be in serious calculations.
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6th

6

(6)

1st Jul 2026

Good

1m 4f 6y

Class 4

18:57 Epsom

Central Command

9st 6lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Just one blip in an otherwise productive campaign since reappearing in handicaps this term, his three wins including head defeat of another improving 3yo at Doncaster (1m4f, good to firm) 11 days ago; that form looks all the better after the runner-up went in at York on Saturday so this 5lb rise might not stop him; big player.

3/1

1st

4

(5)

20th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 197y

Class 4

21:00 Doncaster

Central Command

9st 6lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Visored this term; won 1m2f AW handicaps at Newcastle in May and Lingfield 16 days ago; 1m4f looks worth a go (despite pedigree) but he was very disappointing at Haydock (good to soft) in between in his only turf race.

6/1

1st

4

(1)

4th Jun 2026

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

18:40 Lingfield (AW)

Central Command

9st 6lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Needs to bounce back quickly from very disappointing turf debut at Haydock a fortnight ago but came from off the pace for emphatic win at Newcastle (1m2f) on seasonal/handicap debut in early May, and has obvious claims if judged on that performance.

5/1

Form: 3317-6

Last run: 40 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Seven races last year for David Loughnane and sole win in a Wolverhampton nursery (8.6f, AW) in October in first-time cheekpieces, which were kept when never dangerous in his two starts since; latest was stable/seasonal debut (25-1) and maybe he needed that run, but others have more pressing claims.
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10th

6

(10)

2nd Sep 2026

Soft

1m 5f 16y

Class 5

17:50 Hamilton

Ibn Altheeb

9st 2lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Iain Jardine

Hit and miss for Iain Jardine this year, twice running well in midsummer (1m1f/1m3f) but well beaten at Ayr last month; steps up in trip on a recovery mission.

14/1

11th

14

(11)

8th Aug 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

18:30 Ayr

Ibn Altheeb

8st 13lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Iain Jardine

AW winner (8.5f) for David Loughnane; creditable third to Unchartedterritory at Carlisle (1m1f; blinkers replaced cheekpieces) in June but he found little at Hamilton (1m3f) subsequently; stablemate Mr Lincoln looks to have a better chance.

25/1

4th

3

(5)

11th Jul 2026

Good

1m 3f 15y

Class 5

20:50 Hamilton

Ibn Altheeb

9st 3lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Iain Jardine

A fair 8.5f winner for David Loughnane in 2025; little show first two runs for new yard but much better signs (in change of headgear) with third of ten in 1m1f handicap at Carlisle last month; not out of things on his first go over this trip.

11/2

Form: 68-34

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 67

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Payout
Exacta £9.60
Straight Forecast £10.09
Tricast £165.60
Trifecta £166.80

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Bnaider

NEWMARKET:

Central Command

Telegraph:

Lavender Gold

Daily Mail:

Oathbound

Daily Mirror:

Kokoluna

The Guardian:

Ephron

The Times:

Central Command

The Sun:

Central Command

RP RATINGS:

Bnaider

TOPSPEED:

Bnaider

POSTDATA:

Bnaider

D Express:

Lavender Gold

Daily Record:

Lavender Gold

The Star:

Oathbound