May 23 / 17.15 Haydock

17.15

Soft

William Hill Each Way Extra Handicap

  • Prize money: £9990
  • 1m 0f 37y
  • Class 3
  • 14 runners
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William Hill Each Way Extra Handicap

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

Form: 2111-7 CD

Last run: 56 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Made it 3-3 since being gelded when winning by 3l over C&D (good to soft) last October; reappeared with respectable seventh of 21 in the Lincoln at Doncaster (1m, good to soft) and this lightly raced 4yo could build on that latest effort today; firmly in calculations.
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7th

9

(12)

20th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 192y

Class 2

15:00 York

Eternal Force

9st 2lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: William Haggas

Looked very much one to follow after winning his final three runs last term (1m, good to firm/good to soft); that hasn't been the case but he was beaten just a nose at Hamilton (1m, good) two starts ago and perhaps the first-time blinkers will prompt a bigger performance; unproven on soft/heavy.

11/1

6th

1

(5)

25th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 42y

Class 2

15:12 Newcastle (AW)

Eternal Force

9st 9lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Reappeared with respectable seventh of 21 in the Lincoln at Doncaster (1m, good to soft) and built on that when going down by a nose at Hamilton (extended 1m, good) three weeks ago; while his improvement since being gelded has come at around 1m his fourth over 1m2f at Nottingham last June was as good as anything he'd produced at that time; much respected on AW debut.

2/1

2nd

4

(7)

4th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 68y

Class 2

15:51 Hamilton

Eternal Force

9st 8lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Made it 3-3 since being gelded (good to firm/good to soft) when winning by 3l at Haydock (1m) last October; reappeared with respectable seventh of 21 in the Lincoln at Doncaster (1m, good to soft) and this lightly raced 4yo could build on that latest effort today; firmly in calculations.

7/4

Abandoned

Form: 3000-0 D

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 9lb

7 yo Colt

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Disappointing in the main last year but has dropped down the weights and he saw very little daylight when 17th of 24, beaten about 6l, in the Spring Cup at Newbury (1m, good) on his return; might not be a forlorn hope.
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4th

19

(2)

31st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

15:00 Goodwood

Ancient Rome

9st 0lb

J: David Egan

T: Charles Hills

Landed the Chesterfield Cup at this meeting in 2023, initiating a notable double; however, has failed to score since and current mark reflects a broad decline in his form; drop to Class 3 had no effect last time and he looks a shadow of his former self.

33/1

9th

5

(3)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

17:20 Newmarket (July)

Ancient Rome

10st 0lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Charles Hills

He's fully 7lb lower than when a close third at Sandown (1m2f, good to firm) last July but was soundly beaten on his final three outings last season and it's been the same story on his two starts this term.

33/1

7th

3

(8)

25th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 2

15:47 Newcastle (AW)

Ancient Rome

9st 1lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Charles Hills

Often held up in rear, so he saw very little daylight when 50-1 off career-low mark in the Spring Cup at Newbury in April; dropped another 2lb since but he last won in September 2023 and failed to make an impact in all but one of his races in 2025, so does not look the percentage call.

12/1

OUR TIP

Abandoned

Form: 2156-0 D

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
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No Results Found

Abandoned

Form: 82550-

Last run: 217 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Inconsistent during light campaign last season but he's 3lb lower than when a close second here (7f, good) last July, and he hinted when fifth of 20 at Ascot (7f, good to soft) in September that 1m might be a good fit; handicapped to be in the mix if at the top of his game on this reappearance.
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12th

3

(5)

29th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

17:40 Goodwood

Bobby Bennu

9st 10lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Roger Varian

Unraced at two but he scored twice around this trip on turf as a 3yo; built on his Chester comeback in May with neck second of 14 in fairly valuable Newcastle handicap (7f, AW) one month ago; that wasn't far off his best and he may still be capable of better; respected.

4/1

2nd

7

(6)

27th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 14y

Class 2

13:40 Newcastle (AW)

Bobby Bennu

9st 3lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Roger Varian

Winless last season but ran some promising races and did likewise when fourth on his reappearance at Chester (7f, good; Supido third), having been dropped in from a wide draw; continues to drop down the weights; chance.

6/1

Form: 1820-7 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Runner-up off this mark at Ascot (1m, soft) last September in a competitive handicap; however, well beaten in the Cambridgeshire at Newmarket later that month (pulled hard) and there was no return to form on his reappearance at Lingfield a fortnight ago.
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7th

13

(10)

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 56y

Class 2

17:20 York

Mr Swivell

9st 1lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Scored twice in 2024 and three times in 2025; back to best when second in useful 1m handicap here (good to firm; acts on soft) last month but only eighth of 11 at Thirsk since and his peak RPRs (including all wins) have been achieved at about 1m.

16/1

8th

8

(2)

1st Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 218y

Class 2

14:08 Thirsk

Mr Swivell

9st 7lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Scored twice in 2024 and three times in 2025; gradually back to form this season, creditable second in useful handicap at York (1m) most recently; appears to be on his way to regaining the winning thread and looks a must for the shortlist.

9/2

2nd

10

(12)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 192y

Class 2

14:39 York

Mr Swivell

9st 1lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Won three times last year (including on good to firm ground) and he returned to form with 2l fourth of 11 at Newcastle (1m, AW) recently; could build on that latest performance and he might not be far away.

10/1

Abandoned

Form: 604-50 C

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 7lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Down the field in the Thirsk Hunt Cup (1m, good to firm) three weeks ago but promising reappearance there (7f, good) previously; won the Golden Mile at Goodwood (1m, soft) last August when 3lb higher and slow ground would very much aid his cause.
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2nd

5

(1)

31st Aug 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 3y

Class 3

15:00 Epsom

Rhoscolyn

9st 8lb

J: Jason Watson

T: David O’Meara

On a reduced mark and this two-time C&D scorer can't have the ground soft enough; not at his best at Goodwood on Saturday.

6/1

8th

12

(9)

29th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

14:00 Goodwood

Rhoscolyn

8st 6lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: David O’Meara

Well suited by ground softer than good; six-time winner at Goodwood and had an excuse (unsuitable conditions) in most recent course start; doesn't have the prettiest form figures this term but he has slipped to a very attractive mark; record in this race reads 3100.

11/2

Abandoned

Form: 9308-0

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced 4yo whose reduced mark appeals on form as recent as last June, but he was disappointing on his final two starts last season and (following wind/gelding operations) it was the same story on his recent return.
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11th

4

(5)

8th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 212y

Class 3

16:40 Haydock

Star Anthem

9st 13lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Clive Cox

Has gone off big odds and finished well held on last three starts, latest on reappearance after being gelded; slipping in the weights but needs a revival.

25/1

27th

18

(8)

9th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

14:20 Ascot

Star Anthem

9st 3lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Clive Cox

Record is only 1-10, the success in 2yo maiden; has bits of useful form, including at Group level, but his handicap record is rather unconvincing; chance of doubling his tally partly depends on the effects of two physical tweaks (had gelding/wind operations since last run).

33/1

Abandoned

Form: 0-4405

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Won off 2lb higher at Sandown (7f, soft) last August and he took a step back in the right direction with close fifth of 13 at Chester (7.5f, good) this month; however, he needs to build on that latest effort today.
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4th

5

(6)

29th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:05 Sandown

God Of War

9st 8lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Tom Clover

Won this race last year on soft ground and he's now 4lb lower; shaped well from unfavourable draw when seventh at Newmarket (1m, good to firm) two weeks ago; returning to 7f should suit, and rain would not inconvenience him in the slightest; wears headgear for the first time; big player despite unflattering form-figures.

5/1

7th

4

(10)

14th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

19:37 Newmarket (July)

God Of War

9st 12lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Tom Clover

Acts on fast and soft ground; hasn't been at the top of his game this season but he ran well when fifth at Chester (7.6f) in May and is now 2lb lower than for his Sandown win last summer; should be fine on this return to 1m and he's not ruled out back from a break.

9/1

Abandoned

Form: 4116-5 D

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
2-2 in handicaps last year (1m, AW/soft) before creditable Listed sixth in France (1m, heavy); not at the top of her game in Wolverhampton handicap (8.6f, AW) on reappearance but could improve for that run; not discounted.
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10th

3

(6)

29th Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

14:50 Sandown

Maeva

9st 6lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Charlie Fellowes

Both wins came in 1m handicaps in the second half of last year, including on soft ground; however, she finished last on her reappearance at Wolverhampton and now returns from five months off with a very stiff task.

66/1

Abandoned

Form: 3022-9

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Second on handicap debut at Ascot last September (1m2f, soft; no match for handicap blot) before close second of 15 at Newbury (1m, good to soft) a fortnight later, behind Eternal Force who was on the middle leg of a hat-trick; not beaten far when ninth of 24 in the Spring Cup at Newbury (1m, good) on his reappearance and this unexposed 4yo could take a step forward today.
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3rd

12

(6)

29th Aug 2026

Good

1m 1f 209y

Class 2

14:15 Sandown

Stem

9st 1lb

J: Pat Dobbs

T: Richard Hannon

Only 2lb higher than when winning over C&D (good to firm) in July, and he's still well handicapped judged on the pick of his form from last autumn; saddle slipped when down the field in the Shergar Cup three weeks ago; tactically versatile, and plenty of rain would not inconvenience him in the slightest; has rock-solid credentials.

9/1

10th

10

(3)

8th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 211y

Class 2

14:45 Ascot

Stem

9st 6lb

J: Jamie Melham

T: Richard Hannon

Looked as though he needed further than 1m when a rallying fourth at Newmarket in June and he duly obliged returned to 1m2f at Sandown; didn't have a lot in hand that day but only went up 2lb and he could approve for going even further this afternoon.

7/1

1st

8

(6)

4th Jul 2026

Good

1m 1f 209y

Class 2

17:22 Sandown

Stem

9st 5lb

J: Pat Dobbs

T: Richard Hannon

Off the bridle a long way out over 1m at Newmarket 15 days ago but he did stick at it for fourth of 13, suggesting this return to 1m2f for the first time this year may suit; nicely handicapped on his second at Newbury on his final 3yo start.

7/1

Abandoned

Form: 028-17 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Inconsistent and only seventh of 11 at Ascot three weeks ago; however, prior to that he made a winning reappearance at Southwell (1m, AW) and he twice went close over this C&D last season; could bounce back.
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13th

8

(4)

8th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 212y

Class 3

16:40 Haydock

Tilted Kilt

9st 6lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: William Knight

Both his wins have come on the AW but he wasn't disgraced when eighth of 17 on turf at York (7f, good; 22-1) four weeks ago; stepping back up to 1m should be a help; each-way possibilities.

12/1

8th

12

(5)

10th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

14:10 York

Tilted Kilt

9st 0lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: William Knight

Both his wins have come on AW but he handles turf, albeit best grass runs have come on good going; two disappointing efforts since his Southwell win in April and others are more convincing.

33/1

12th

10

(12)

13th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

15:17 Sandown

Tilted Kilt

9st 3lb

J: Neil Callan

T: William Knight

Has gained both wins on AW, including on reappearance; has bits of fairly useful form on turf but produced one of his lesser efforts last time, taking record in this sphere to 0-9; others preferred.

25/1

Abandoned

Form: 654-02 D

Last run: 7 days

W: 8st 13lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Left his reappearance run well behind when beaten just a head at Thirsk (1m, good) last Saturday; back up 2lb, he has the same mark as when winning at Carlisle (1m, soft) last June; respected.
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10th

4

(11)

30th Aug 2026

Soft

1m 0f 100y

Class 4

15:20 Beverley

Hot Cash

9st 7lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Jack Channon

Possible to excuse his last two efforts and was running well in defeat before that; 2lb lower than when successful at Carlisle (7.7f, soft) in June last year and, with the likely conditions not an issue, he makes the shortlist.

7/1

10th

1

(14)

25th Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 4

15:15 Newcastle (AW)

Hot Cash

10st 2lb

J: Rose Dawes

T: Jack Channon

Fairly useful 1m winner in 2025; back on track when runner-up in handicaps (around 1m) at Thirsk and Epsom this summer but only eighth at Sandown (1m) last time; needs to bounce back.

7/1

8th

9

(3)

13th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

15:17 Sandown

Hot Cash

9st 3lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Jack Channon

Back in form and threatening to regain the winning thread, having finished a creditable second in last two starts, latest at Epsom (8.5f, good to soft) on Oaks day; back up another 2lb but can't be ruled out.

12/1

Abandoned

Form: /5414- C

Last run: 289 days

W: 8st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Won here (7f, good) last July on second handicap start and 3l fourth of seven at Sandown (7f, good) in August; absent since but gelded in the interim and he could be the type to improve for it, having been headstrong in the past; brings potential to this 4yo campaign; unraced on slow ground.
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3rd

6

(1)

18th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 4

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Padua

9st 6lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Hughie Morrison

Found the race not run to suit at Epsom early last month, when hanging left, but then pulled way too hard in front on his Tapeta debut latest; that was far from the first time he'd over-raced and much will hinge on how he settles early from the inside stall.

12/1

9th

3

(4)

27th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

17:30 Southwell (AW)

Padua

9st 10lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Hughie Morrison

One win from five handicap runs, when making all over 7f at Haydock last summer; looked capable of finding some improvement when a never-nearer fourth of ten at Epsom (7f) in June on second run back from a layoff, despite not handling the track; acts on Polytrack but unraced on Tapeta.

10/1

4th

4

(5)

1st Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 3y

Class 4

20:42 Epsom

Padua

9st 10lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Hughie Morrison

Can race freely, just as he did when making all at Haydock (7f, good) last summer; stopped quickly without a tongue-tie on Yarmouth reappearance (gelded) and that aid is back in place now.

10/1

Form: 085-44

Last run: 35 days

W: 8st 8lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Two wins last summer (7.3f/7f, soft/yielding) and he's run well in fourth on his two starts this spring (7f, good to soft/good); there's a slight question mark regarding today's return to 1m but he's an each-way contender if seeing out the trip.
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14th

2

(16)

28th Jul 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 0y

19:15 Galway

Itsneverjustone

9st 12lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: David Loughnane

Only one pound higher than when winning at last year's festival; had the same high draw then, so should not be ruled out; has to bounce back from a below-par Salisbury run; previous fourth placings at Doncaster and Thirsk were respectable; had the same high draw last year.

8/1

6th

4

(7)

14th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 213y

Class 4

14:44 Salisbury

Itsneverjustone

9st 9lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: David Loughnane

Gained back-to-back wins, including on soft ground, last summer; couple of respectable fourth-place finishes this season, latest at Thirsk (7f, good); possibilities if taking well to first-time headgear.

5/1

Non-runners

Miami Matrix

Verdict

The lightly raced 4yo STEM is attractively handicapped judged on his performances at the end of last season and his reappearance run in the Spring Cup at Newbury gives him something to build on. The reappearing Bobby Bennu also has a handy mark to work with and he is second choice ahead of Eternal Force, a C&D winner who may well regain last season’s progressive thread. Padua is a possible improver on his first run since being gelded.[Ben Hutton]

Selections

POSTDATA:

Eternal Force

SPOTLIGHT:

Stem

D Express:

God Of War

LAMBOURN:

Hot Cash

TOPSPEED:

Mr Swivell

The Guardian:

Miami Matrix

Telegraph:

Star Anthem

The Times:

Eternal Force

Daily Mail:

Eternal Force

RP RATINGS:

Stem

The Sun:

Stem

Daily Record:

Hot Cash

Daily Mirror:

God Of War

The Star:

God Of War

NEWMARKET:

Mr Swivell