August 08 / 16.40 Haydock

16.40

Good

Betway Capital City Handicap (London Mile Series Qualifier)

  • Prize money: £16200
  • 0m 7f 212y
  • Class 3
  • 13 runners
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Betway Capital City Handicap (London Mile Series Qualifier)

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

15/2 (Won)

  • Win: £4.70
  • Place: £1.80

Form: -07681 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Failed to make the frame on first four starts this season but revived with a 7l win in four-runner race at Salisbury (1m, good to firm); what that form is worth is open to question and he's back up 7lb, but at least the third has won since.
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1st

7

(11)

8th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 212y

Class 3

16:40 Haydock

Arctic Thunder

9st 9lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Ed Walker

Failed to make the frame on first four starts this season but revived with a 7l win in four-runner race at Salisbury (1m, good to firm); what that form is worth is open to question and he's back up 7lb, but at least the third has won since.

15/2

1st

3

(1)

21st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

19:51 Salisbury

Arctic Thunder

9st 5lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Ed Walker

Usually held up in rear; hasn't won since his 2yo days but has slipped to an attractive mark and could pop up when the cards drop right, which admittedly isn't guaranteed in this small-field scenario; less exposed at 1m than over shorter.

9/2

8th

7

(13)

29th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

19:45 Kempton (AW)

Arctic Thunder

10st 0lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Ed Walker

His ability is not in question but he needs everything to fall right and has often flattered to deceive; stepping back up to 1m is worth a go but others look safer.

11/2

2nd
12 (8)
Inspired

7/1

  • Place: £3.00

Form: 644521 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Consistent form since being gelded, gaining a deserved success in five-runner race at Hamilton (1m, good to firm) three weeks ago; just 2lb higher and should go well again.
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2nd

12

(8)

8th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 212y

Class 3

16:40 Haydock

Inspired

9st 0lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

Consistent form since being gelded, gaining a deserved success in five-runner race at Hamilton (1m, good to firm) three weeks ago; just 2lb higher and should go well again.

7/1

1st

3

(3)

16th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 68y

Class 4

16:00 Hamilton

Inspired

9st 7lb

J: Sam James

T: K R Burke

Scored at Newcastle (1m) in December and has proved reliable without adding to his tally this season, a clear second of seven to Jannas Journey in 1m Carlisle handicap 12 days ago; not taken lightly despite a 2lb weights rise.

15/8

2nd

4

(5)

4th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 173y

Class 4

19:09 Carlisle

Inspired

9st 6lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: K R Burke

Sole win came when justifying short odds in 1m AW maiden in December but he's been running with credit in big-field turf handicaps this term, including when fifth of 20 at York (7f, good; Jannas Journey eighth, The Green Man behind) three weeks ago; likely to go well again.

11/4

15/2

  • Place: £3.40

Form: 69-092

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 13lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Back to form when beaten a nose at Doncaster three weeks ago; 3lb lower than last winning mark and seems to retain all his ability, so a serious contender if staying the trip (all wins at 6f/7f).
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3rd

3

(7)

8th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 212y

Class 3

16:40 Haydock

Yorkshire

9st 13lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Edward Bethell

Back to form when beaten a nose at Doncaster three weeks ago; 3lb lower than last winning mark and seems to retain all his ability, so a serious contender if staying the trip (all wins at 6f/7f).

15/2

2nd

1

(9)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 3

18:45 Doncaster

Yorkshire

10st 3lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Edward Bethell

Lightly raced 6yo who hasn't won on turf since May 2024, when dead-heating at Thirsk (7f, good to firm); down the field in two decent handicaps this season but beaten less than 6l on each occasion and takes a significant drop in grade; has to be considered.

5/1

4/1

Form: 311-27

Last run: 75 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced 3yo; faded after being pestered for the lead in German Group 2 in May, but he'd previously posted a personal best when second to the high-class Talk Of New York in conditions race at Newmarket (7f, good) on reappearance; bred to stay at least 1m; makes handicap debut and might have been let in lightly.
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4th

10

(2)

8th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 212y

Class 3

16:40 Haydock

Lost Signal

9st 5lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

Lightly raced 3yo; faded after being pestered for the lead in German Group 2 in May, but he'd previously posted a personal best when second to the high-class Talk Of New York in conditions race at Newmarket (7f, good) on reappearance; bred to stay at least 1m; makes handicap debut and might have been let in lightly.

4/1

2nd

1

(3)

14th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

14:25 Newmarket

Lost Signal

9st 11lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Richard Hannon

Progressive last summer and the form has substance; finished third to the subsequent Dewhurst winner then justifying favouritism twice, the final performance at Ffos Las (7.4f, good); probably has a better chance than bare ratings suggest.

12/1

Form: 24-106 C

Last run: 28 days

W: 10st 3lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Knuckled down well to justify favouritism here on reappearance but hasn't made the expected further progress; seems to stay 1m but all three successes remain at 7f; concedes weight all round; others preferred.
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5th

1

(6)

8th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 212y

Class 3

16:40 Haydock

Cosi Bello

10st 3lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Charlie Fellowes

Knuckled down well to justify favouritism here on reappearance but hasn't made the expected further progress; seems to stay 1m but all three successes remain at 7f; concedes weight all round; others preferred.

13/2

6th

4

(13)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 192y

Class 2

14:39 York

Cosi Bello

9st 8lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Charlie Fellowes

Not seen to best effect when mid-division in the Buckingham Palace at Royal Ascot (7f, good to firm) last time out but prior to that he kept on well to make a winning reappearance at Haydock (7f, good to firm) and this very lightly raced 4yo retains potential, especially back up to 1m.

4/1

Form: 177578 D

Last run: 36 days

W: 8st 11lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Unplaced last five starts, not really finishing his races; carries obvious risks but his three turf wins came over 1m on good to firm ground and he now returns after a wind operation; he's well handicapped if the surgery has had a positive effect.
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6th

14

(3)

8th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 212y

Class 3

16:40 Haydock

Triple Double A

8st 11lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: Hugo Palmer

Unplaced last five starts, not really finishing his races; carries obvious risks but his three turf wins came over 1m on good to firm ground and he now returns after a wind operation; he's well handicapped if the surgery has had a positive effect.

16/1

8th

2

(5)

3rd Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

17:15 Sandown

Triple Double A

10st 1lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Hugo Palmer

Scored off current mark on reappearance (1m2f, AW; in February) but hasn't been in the same form since, latterly back on turf, disappointing favourite returned to 1m most recently.

13/2

7th

5

(9)

11th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 75y

Class 4

15:42 Nottingham

Triple Double A

9st 7lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Hugo Palmer

Reeled off a fast-ground 1m hat-trick last spring; better than ever when landing a 1m2f handicap at Newcastle on his seasonal return in February; no further progress and he drops back to 1m on a recovery mission; today's drop in grade will suit.

6/1

16/1

Form: 455214 C

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 12lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Had slipped in the weights before winning at Redcar (1m2f, good to firm) in July, and he ran at least as well over 1m at York next time; should be thereabouts again.
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7th

13

(12)

8th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 212y

Class 3

16:40 Haydock

Financer

8st 12lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Tim Easterby

Had slipped in the weights before winning at Redcar (1m2f, good to firm) in July, and he ran at least as well over 1m at York next time; should be thereabouts again.

16/1

4th

5

(10)

25th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 192y

Class 4

15:05 York

Financer

9st 8lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Tim Easterby

Had slipped in the weights before winning at Redcar (1m2f, good to firm) on Sunday; not certain to be as effective back at 1m and he's ridden by an apprentice with a smaller claim.

11/1

1st

4

(1)

19th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 1y

Class 4

16:08 Redcar

Financer

9st 4lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Tim Easterby

Scored three times, including over C&D, in 2024; has built up a long losing sequence since but is an in-form contender, half-length second when favourite at Carlisle most recently; on an attractive mark and Jake Dickson takes off a bonus 7lb; possibilities.

3/1

100/1

Form: 5090-0 C

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Well treated on the pick of his form for Hugo Palmer last year but was 66-1 and showed little on reappearance/stable debut; only 2lb lower and probably best watched.
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8th

11

(10)

8th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 212y

Class 3

16:40 Haydock

King Casper

9st 3lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Antony Brittain

Well treated on the pick of his form for Hugo Palmer last year but was 66-1 and showed little on reappearance/stable debut; only 2lb lower and probably best watched.

100/1

17th

16

(17)

10th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

14:10 York

King Casper

8st 12lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

None too consistent for Hugo Palmer last year but he is well treated on his best form; sold for 24,000gns last October; likely best watched back at 7f after 287 days off.

50/1

10

(11)

26th Sep 2025

Good

1m 1f 0y

Class 3

16:45 Newmarket

King Casper

9st 6lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Hugo Palmer

Prominent racer who won in good style here (1m, good) in April on his handicap and seasonal debut; has failed to progress but gelded since last time and the return to the Rowley Mile could give him a boost.

14/1

16/1

Form: 206157

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
All three wins at 7f including at Doncaster (good to firm) in June; has remained in form but he's drawn wide and may not be quite so effective over 1m.
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9th

9

(14)

8th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 212y

Class 3

16:40 Haydock

Leadman

9st 5lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

All three wins at 7f including at Doncaster (good to firm) in June; has remained in form but he's drawn wide and may not be quite so effective over 1m.

16/1

7th

16

(9)

25th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

14:55 Ascot

Leadman

8st 8lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: David O’Meara

Denied a clear run when fifth at Newmarket (7f, good to firm) latest and he's a type who needs things to drop right; however, he got up on the line at Doncaster (7f, good to firm) two runs ago and may have an each-way shout.

25/1

5th

6

(3)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

17:10 Newmarket (July)

Leadman

9st 10lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: David O’Meara

Has performed well in two runs at the July festival, notably a win (off just 1lb lower) in this race last year; narrowly justified favouritism at Doncaster (7f, good to firm) latest start, setting up him well for a return to this track; respected.

9/2

OUR TIP

Form: 900001 D

Last run: 7 days

W: 10st 2lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Followed six duck eggs with a last-gasp win at Thirsk (1m, good) last Saturday under Seamus Cronin, capitalising on some leniency from the handicapper; nudged back up only 2lb; has possibilities if on another going day.
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10th

2

(1)

8th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 212y

Class 3

16:40 Haydock

Witch Hunter

10st 2lb

J: Seamus Cronin

T: Richard Hannon

Followed six duck eggs with a last-gasp win at Thirsk (1m, good) last Saturday under Seamus Cronin, capitalising on some leniency from the handicapper; nudged back up only 2lb; has possibilities if on another going day.

9/1

1st

5

(8)

1st Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 218y

Class 2

14:08 Thirsk

Witch Hunter

9st 7lb

J: Seamus Cronin

T: Richard Hannon

Formerly smart but is currently out of sorts, as several duck eggs next to his name reflect, and hasn't scored on turf for nearly three years (gained last two wins on Newcastle AW); opposed.

25/1

25/1

Form: 9308-0

Last run: 91 days

W: 9st 13lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
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.
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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

12/1

Form: 8-1708 D

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
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.
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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

Form: 117 D

Last run: 51 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
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Payout
Exacta £39.60
Straight Forecast £35.20
Tricast £313.92
Trifecta £307.60

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Lost Signal

Daily Mirror:

Mountain Cat

D Express:

Inspired

TOPSPEED:

Cosi Bello

The Star:

Arctic Thunder

NEWMARKET:

Skipper

The Sun:

Yorkshire

Daily Mail:

Leadman

POSTDATA:

Witch Hunter

Daily Record:

Mountain Cat

RP RATINGS:

Lost Signal

The Times:

Lost Signal

Telegraph:

Lost Signal

The Guardian:

Lost Signal