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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6th

6

(2)

4th Sep 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

16:48 Ascot

Arctic Thunder

9st 6lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Ed Walker

Returned to form with easy win in small field at Salisbury (1m, good to firm) in July and showed it was no one-off when following up with something to spare at Haydock (1m, good); this 5yo is on a career-high mark but has never been better and is entitled to considerable respect; has won here.

13/2

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

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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15th

16

(8)

12th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

16:15 Doncaster

Inspired

8st 8lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: K R Burke

Three wins from his last four starts (soft-good to firm), the latest in an apprentice handicap against 18 rivals at York (1m) last Sunday; faces a higher calibre of opponent this afternoon but this progressive 4yo escapes a penalty for York and he did it nicely there; high on the list.

7/1

1st

2

(10)

6th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 192y

Class 4

17:00 York

Inspired

10st 2lb

J: Toby Moore

T: K R Burke

Won at Hamilton (1m, good to firm) in July before good second at Haydock (1m, good), and returned to winning ways at Goodwood (1m, soft) last Sunday; this progressive 4yo is respected under a 5lb penalty.

4/1

1st

11

(7)

30th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

14:00 Goodwood

Inspired

9st 1lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

Has form figures of 212 since racing over 1m on turf, the success at Hamilton; ran well at Haydock (good) most recently and may show further progress kept to this trip; respected.

7/2

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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10th

14

(2)

20th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 192y

Class 2

15:00 York

Yorkshire

8st 10lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Edward Bethell

Returned to form when going very close at Doncaster (7f, good to firm) last month and again ran well when third of 13 at Haydock (1m, good) 12 days ago; it's possible he's better over 7f but he might not be far away; has won on good to soft, unraced on softer.

25/1

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

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

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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4th

3

(2)

30th Aug 2026

Good

1m 2f 23y

Class 5

15:25 Yarmouth

Triple Double A

9st 9lb

J: Luke Catton

T: Hugo Palmer

Generally disappointing since winning off 4lb higher on AW in February but was denied a clear run when midfield in competitive Haydock handicap (1m, good) three weeks ago and enters calculations in this lower grade.

7/1

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

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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8th

10

(3)

17th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 2

15:00 Ayr

Financer

8st 10lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Acts on any ground; has registered a couple of Class 4 wins this term, including at Beverley (8.5f, heavy) latest start; back up in class but two attempts at this contest comprise a win (off 2lb higher) in 2024 and respectable fifth last year.

8/1

1st

12

(8)

30th Aug 2026

Soft

1m 0f 100y

Class 4

15:20 Beverley

Financer

9st 0lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Ended an 18-race losing run when beating three rivals at Redcar (1m2f, good to firm) in July and ran well when second of eight at Pontefract (1m2f, good to firm) a fortnight ago; all his best form has come on good/good to firm ground, though.

13/2

2nd

7

(8)

16th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 5y

Class 3

17:15 Pontefract

Financer

9st 1lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Won four-runner handicap at Redcar (1m2f, good to firm) last month and close fourth of 15 at York (1m, good to firm) next time; caught wide early and failed to settle when mid-division in competitive handicap at Haydock (1m, good) last Saturday so that run can be forgiven; not discounted.

20/1

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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14th

7

(5)

6th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 192y

Class 4

17:00 York

King Casper

9st 12lb

J: Oliver Carmichael

T: Antony Brittain

His mark has fallen but he was well beaten last September on his final runs for Hugo Palmer and hasn't shown enough on his two starts for a new yard this year to suggest he's the one to be on today.

66/1

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

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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10th

13

(1)

29th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

14:00 Goodwood

Leadman

8st 5lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Michael Appleby

Not disgraced in major 7f handicap at Ascot on penultimate start but is still seeking a first win above Class 3 and his ceiling is well established; moved out of David O'Meara's yard since last run.

33/1

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

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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14th

4

(8)

19th Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

15:55 Newbury

Witch Hunter

9st 11lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: Richard Hannon

C&D winner who struck at Thirsk (1m, good) last month; now 1lb below that winning mark but that's because three lesser runs have followed; no surprise were he to pop up but his good days are becoming harder to predict.

25/1

11th

9

(4)

4th Sep 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

16:48 Ascot

Witch Hunter

9st 4lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Richard Hannon

Course winner who struck at Thirsk (1m, good) last month and is just 1lb higher today; however, this 7yo has had a patchy profile this season and has finished unplaced on his last two starts.

25/1

6th

3

(4)

15th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

14:35 Newbury

Witch Hunter

9st 10lb

J: Seamus Cronin

T: Richard Hannon

Hard to predict; followed six duck eggs with a last-gasp win at Thirsk (1m, good) two weeks ago, only to run poorly again at Haydock last week; just 2lb higher than for the win but can't be relied on.

14/1

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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7th

2

(1)

5th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 6f 212y

Class 3

16:50 Haydock

Star Anthem

9st 13lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Clive Cox

Won a 5f maiden at Bath in 2024 but 0-11 otherwise, and offered nothing in two runs following wind surgery and a gelding operation; risky at the minute.

12/1

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

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

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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