August 07 / 20.38 Haydock

20.38

Good

Find Your Zyn Moment Stride Handicap

  • Prize money: £4448.9
  • 0m 6f 212y
  • Class 5
  • 11 runners
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Find Your Zyn Moment Stride Handicap

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

9/1 (Won)

  • Win: £5.80
  • Place: £1.90

Form: -04485

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced 4yo who has run some encouraging races in handicaps this year; made good headway before run petered out when fifth of 15 at York (1m, good to firm) a fortnight ago and he could benefit from today's drop back in trip and grade; possible player.
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10th

10

(9)

5th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 6f 212y

Class 3

16:50 Haydock

Montezin

9st 2lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Antony Brittain

Another win had been coming and he dug deep over C&D a month ago, albeit in a Class 5 handicap when 5lb lower; this is tougher; all turf runs on good or quicker ground.

8/1

1st

3

(2)

7th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 212y

Class 5

20:38 Haydock

Montezin

9st 8lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Antony Brittain

Lightly raced 4yo who has run some encouraging races in handicaps this year; made good headway before run petered out when fifth of 15 at York (1m, good to firm) a fortnight ago and he could benefit from today's drop back in trip and grade; possible player.

9/1

OUR TIP

6/1

  • Place: £1.70

Form: U-3311 D

Last run: 6 days

W: 10st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Very lightly raced 6yo who won a four-runner handicap at Ffos Las (7.3f, good) last month and followed up in three-runner handicap at Lingfield (7.6f, good to firm) last Saturday; carries 5lb penalty in a much deeper race today but he did it comfortably last time; clearly thriving; respected.
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6th

3

(13)

26th Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

18:30 Newbury

Distinct Spirit

10st 0lb

J: Ebrahim Nader

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

Very lightly raced 6yo with some scope about him and he's clicked this summer, only narrowly failing to bring up his hat-trick when escaping a penalty at Haydock (7f, good); he probably needs 1m now but he is in a stronger race and from a 4lb higher mark; still commands some respect.

10/1

2nd

1

(5)

7th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 212y

Class 5

20:38 Haydock

Distinct Spirit

10st 0lb

J: Ebrahim Nader

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

Very lightly raced 6yo who won a four-runner handicap at Ffos Las (7.3f, good) last month and followed up in three-runner handicap at Lingfield (7.6f, good to firm) last Saturday; carries 5lb penalty in a much deeper race today but he did it comfortably last time; clearly thriving; respected.

6/1

11/1

  • Place: £7.40

Form: 666852 CD

Last run: 31 days

W: 8st 9lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
He's run pretty well in this visor on his last two starts, last time 3l second of 12 at Wolverhampton (8.6f, AW); however, he's back up into a 0-75 here and has won just one of his last 29 races; may again be vulnerable.
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1st

2

(1)

19th Sep 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Bajan Bandit

9st 13lb

J: Alexandra Egan

T: Patrick Morris

Runner-up on AW at Wolverhampton (8.6f) and Lingfield (1m) this summer, but he was well below form at Southwell last time and that took his losing run up to 16; others preferred.

10/1

12th

11

(4)

31st Aug 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

15:17 Southwell (AW)

Bajan Bandit

9st 4lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Patrick Morris

The visor has had a positive effect and he may have bumped into one when a clear second off this mark 11 days ago (Polytrack); goes well here and is one of the likelier winners.

7/1

2nd

1

(2)

20th Aug 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

15:20 Lingfield (AW)

Bajan Bandit

9st 9lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Patrick Morris

Disappointed on his reappearance in June but he's been running well in three starts since the visor was applied, most recently finishing third of 11 in a 0-75 at Haydock (7f, good) 13 days ago; drops in grade with good claims.

4/1

11/1

Form: 23-676

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Last of six at Epsom (7f, good to firm) four weeks ago but he's shown glimpses of significant promise in his short career and is worth a second look in view of the excellent form of his stable.
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2nd

11

(4)

9th Sep 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:00 Kempton (AW)

Potomac River

9st 4lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: T J Kent

Eight-race maiden who is in form, having made the frame twice on turf last month, upped to 1m the latest occasion; ran well in sole AW attempt; first success is not out of the question.

6/1

3rd

1

(1)

20th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

15:10 Newmarket (July)

Potomac River

9st 11lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: T J Kent

Inconsistent seven-race maiden but he's on a reduced mark and made some good late headway when fourth of 11 in a Haydock handicap (7f, good) 13 days ago; this step up in trip should suit on pedigree and he's in the mix with Jamie Spencer booked.

5/1

Form: 6-9316 D BF

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Third at Doncaster (7f, good to firm) in May and won there (7f, good to firm) in June; soundly beaten sixth of seven there (7f, good to firm) last time; this lightly raced 4yo is not written off but needs to bounce back.
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6th

4

(6)

4th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 6f 212y

Class 5

16:20 Haydock

Magic Music

9st 10lb

J: Luke Catton

T: Steph Hollinshead

Made the breakthrough at Doncaster (7f, good to firm) in June but she was below that level on her next two starts; still 3lb higher and unraced on soft, but two of her full siblings have winning form on it; not dismissed.

12/1

5th

10

(1)

7th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 212y

Class 5

20:38 Haydock

Magic Music

9st 2lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Steph Hollinshead

Third at Doncaster (7f, good to firm) in May and won there (7f, good to firm) in June; soundly beaten sixth of seven there (7f, good to firm) last time; this lightly raced 4yo is not written off but needs to bounce back.

10/1

13/2

Form: 321212 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
It took him a long time to win but he landed a maiden at Newcastle (6f, AW) in March and was back on the scoresheet at Thirsk (7f, good to firm) last month; good second at Doncaster (7f, good to firm) since; solid claims.
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1st

5

(9)

1st Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:13 Ripon

Farandaway

9st 8lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Grant Tuer

Doubled his tally at Thirsk (7f) in July and twice a runner-up since, latest in eight-runner handicap at Redcar (6f) ten days ago; this consistent type is a likely player once more off the same mark.

9/2

2nd

1

(5)

22nd Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 5

19:30 Redcar

Farandaway

9st 13lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Grant Tuer

A two-time 6f/7f scorer this season; posted another solid effort with sixth of 11 in 7f Haydock handicap 15 days ago; this consistent sort must enter calculations.

5/1

Form: 911714 D BF

Last run: 69 days

W: 9st 6lb

7 yo Colt

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Three wins at Catterick this spring (7f/6f, good); reportedly never travelling when below par there at the end of May and has had a break since; runner-up here in 2024 on sole previous Haydock visit; not ruled out.
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5th

4

(7)

14th Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

17:21 Thirsk

Evocative Spark

9st 7lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: John David Riches

A three-time 6f/7f winner in the first half of 2026; caught wide throughout when last of nine in 7f Catterick handicap four weeks ago and no surprise to see him bounce back here.

11/1

9th

2

(6)

17th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

16:45 Catterick

Evocative Spark

10st 0lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: John David Riches

Three course wins in the first half of the year, the latest (6f, good) off a 3lb lower mark; his form has dipped on his last two starts but a revival wouldn't be a great surprise.

8/1

7th

7

(3)

7th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 212y

Class 5

20:38 Haydock

Evocative Spark

9st 6lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: John David Riches

Three wins at Catterick this spring (7f/6f, good); reportedly never travelling when below par there at the end of May and has had a break since; runner-up here in 2024 on sole previous Haydock visit; not ruled out.

10/1

9/2

Form: 21-641

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Kicked off campaign with two good runs in competitive Class 4 handicaps (6f/7f, good to firm/good) and he capitalised on the drop back in grade to win at Ffos Las (7.3f, good) last month despite hanging badly left; the placed horses have both won since and he's gone up just 1lb; key player.
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8th

8

(7)

7th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 212y

Class 5

20:38 Haydock

Tokyo Joe

9st 5lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Ed Walker

Kicked off campaign with two good runs in competitive Class 4 handicaps (6f/7f, good to firm/good) and he capitalised on the drop back in grade to win at Ffos Las (7.3f, good) last month despite hanging badly left; the placed horses have both won since and he's gone up just 1lb; key player.

9/2

1st

2

(3)

14th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 80y

Class 5

16:05 Ffos Las

Tokyo Joe

9st 8lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Ed Walker

6f novice winner who is 0-4 in handicaps but was bang there in a Class 4 at York a month ago (7f, good) and has major claims with a repeat of that.

11/8

4th

21

(12)

12th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

13:50 York

Tokyo Joe

8st 13lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Ed Walker

Ended 2025 with a breakthrough win in novice company at Lingfield (6f, AW) in December; returned with a respectable sixth of 18 in 6f Ascot handicap (good to firm) five weeks ago and he's entitled to build on that now stepping back up in trip.

10/1

Form: 041312 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Two 6f wins at Carlisle this summer (good) and close second of 18 at York (7f, good to firm) a fortnight ago; this bang-in-form filly could play another leading role.
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11th

2

(4)

18th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:15 Ayr

Invincible Ruby

9st 13lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

First win was over 7f but the last two were at 6f and she wasn't at her best when tried once before over 1m; however, arrives here in good form and would have a chance if seeing it out.

8/1

3rd

6

(2)

2nd Sep 2026

Soft

0m 6f 6y

Class 5

18:50 Hamilton

Invincible Ruby

9st 7lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Iain Jardine

The winner of two 6f handicaps on good ground at Carlisle this summer; also ran a cracker to finish second of 18 at York (7f, good to firm) in July; form dipped at Haydock last month and the suitability of ground softer than good needs to be taken on trust.

9/1

9th

9

(9)

7th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 212y

Class 5

20:38 Haydock

Invincible Ruby

9st 3lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Iain Jardine

Two 6f wins at Carlisle this summer (good) and close second of 18 at York (7f, good to firm) a fortnight ago; this bang-in-form filly could play another leading role.

5/1

9/1

Form: 89-633 C

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Came from the back of the field to win here (6f, good) last July and she's been a good third on her last two starts (6f, good/good to firm); kept on well at Newbury last time and now has a belated second crack at 7f, which is well worth a go; she's one to consider.
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1st

1

(6)

16th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 6f 3y

Class 5

17:15 Yarmouth

Raffles Angel

9st 12lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Jack Jones

Has won four times, including this race in 2024 off a 2lb higher mark than today's, and bounced back from a lesser effort when third of seven at Goodwood (6f, good to firm) last time; on a handy mark but unproven on ground slower than good.

13/2

3rd

2

(7)

28th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:55 Goodwood

Raffles Angel

9st 11lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Jack Jones

The step up to 7f didn't bear fruit at Haydock three weeks ago but she had been placed in 6f handicaps in her two previous starts; 2lb lower than for her last win; each-way shout.

10/1

10th

5

(8)

7th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 212y

Class 5

20:38 Haydock

Raffles Angel

9st 7lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Jack Jones

Came from the back of the field to win here (6f, good) last July and she's been a good third on her last two starts (6f, good/good to firm); kept on well at Newbury last time and now has a belated second crack at 7f, which is well worth a go; she's one to consider.

9/1

14/1

Form: 584106

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Won on turf last April and snapped long losing run at Newcastle (1m, AW) in June; however, well beaten back on turf on his last two starts and he needs to turn things around.
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5th

2

(6)

5th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Criminal Shore

9st 9lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: David O’Meara

Inconsistent on turf but usually gives his running round here, as when third to Sunriseontheboyne as favourite on Wednesday; a 5lb swing in the weights entitles him to at least close the gap, with neither likely to be hindered by the return to 7f.

4/1

3rd

7

(5)

2nd Sep 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

16:15 Newcastle (AW)

Criminal Shore

9st 9lb

J: Mark Winn

T: David O’Meara

Got the gaps, strong at the finish, when successful over C&D in June (17-2; from this mark - Flying Fletcher fourth); failed to build on that until hinting at a return to form at Doncaster (7f; sixth, 22-1; blindfold off late) latest; one to consider.

4/1

6th

8

(13)

15th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

15:37 Doncaster

Criminal Shore

9st 6lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: David O’Meara

Scored at Newcastle (1m) in June but he has failed to reproduce it in three turf outings since and came in last of 11 at Haydock (7f) eight days ago; others are much preferred.

25/1

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Payout
Exacta £31.10
Straight Forecast £23.33
Tricast £549.49
Trifecta £539.60

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Tokyo Joe

RP RATINGS:

Distinct Spirit

THE NORTH:

Invincible Ruby

TOPSPEED:

Raffles Angel

The Times:

Montezin

Telegraph:

Invincible Ruby

Daily Record:

Invincible Ruby

POSTDATA:

Tokyo Joe

D Express:

Tokyo Joe

The Sun:

Tokyo Joe

The Star:

Tokyo Joe

LAMBOURN:

Distinct Spirit

The Guardian:

Distinct Spirit

Daily Mail:

Distinct Spirit

NEWMARKET:

Raffles Angel

Daily Mirror:

Raffles Angel