September 24 / 15.15 Haydock

15.15

Good

Jill Wilcox-Jones Memorial Handicap

  • Prize money: £10800
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 3
  • 17 runners
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Jill Wilcox-Jones Memorial Handicap

Runners: 17 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

14/1 (Won)

  • Win: £22.20
  • Place: £4.70

Form: 103350 D

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Kicked off his turf campaign with 6f wins at Windsor and Ascot; Windsor third last month was a solid effort but he has been short of that level twice since; not much room for manoeuvre off current mark.
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1st

1

(11)

16th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

13:42 Newmarket

Sterling Knight

9st 11lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Ed Dunlop

Having dropped 1lb below his last winning mark he returned to form when third of 13 over C&D a fortnight ago (good to firm; Final Night second); he can be in the mix back up 1lb if backing up that latest performance.

8/1

3rd

8

(2)

2nd May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

17:55 Newmarket

Sterling Knight

9st 8lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: Ed Dunlop

Fine stable servant with 11 wins to his name, although recent efforts have been underwhelming; only seventh of ten at the Craven meeting here and he needs to be revived by the presence of Ryan Moore in the saddle.

18/1

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7/1

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 214430 CD

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 13lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
His form dipped in the Ayr Silver Cup last week but he has been in good order for most of the season, including a C&D success in July (his fourth win at Haydock from seven attempts); effective on most ground but happiest with soft in the going description.
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7th

9

(3)

20th Sep 2025

Soft

0m 5f 110y

Class 4

15:40 Chester

Hyperfocus

9st 1lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Tim Easterby

Won over C&D (good to soft) last July but he's lost his way and has been out of sorts this season; now 17lb lower than for that last win but the veteran has a lot to prove.

20/1

115

19th Sep 2025

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:40 Ayr

Hyperfocus

8st 8lb

T: Tim Easterby

11

(1)

5th Sep 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

14:42 Haydock

Hyperfocus

9st 2lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

Four-time course winner who has tumbled down the weights and runs here for the first time this season; however, this 11yo has been struggling this year and a major turnaround is required.

25/1

14/1

  • Place: £2.50

Form: 002637 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 12lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Two 6f wins on slow ground as a 2yo; yet to add to his tally this year but there have been some near misses along the way; not at his very best at Doncaster 13 days ago but that was 1m on soft; down in class today and not a forlorn hope.
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14th

5

(1)

22nd Aug 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

20:15 Newcastle (AW)

Gisburn

9st 10lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

Few chances on AW but he ran well over C&D in November off 3lb higher; returned to winning ways in a Racing League handicap at Chepstow two weeks ago (6f, good to soft); respected despite a 4lb rise and his draw in stall 1.

10/1

1st

1

(4)

8th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 16y

Class 4

18:30 Chepstow

Gisburn

9st 12lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Richard Hannon

He's had a mixed campaign but has shown spark on occasions and was stretched by 7f last time; now below last winning mark and he's not ruled out.

7/1

12th

3

(13)

12th Jul 2024

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:45 Newmarket (July)

Gisburn

9st 12lb

J: William Buick

T: Richard Hannon

Much better known as a sprinter but has form over 7f; now 3lb lower than when placed at Goodwood (6f, heavy) in May and his more recent efforts were perfectly respectable; back up in trip with William Buick up; a possible.

8/1

4/1

  • Place: £2.10

Form: 13316 D BF

Last run: 49 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
7f winner on debut in April; made light of her opening handicap mark when readily seeing off nine rivals in a 6f fillies' handicap at Carlisle in July; disappointing when co-favourite for a Shergar Cup race seven weeks ago; unexposed 3yo from a top yard so further progress is quite possible.
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3rd

2

(10)

15th Nov 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:18 Newcastle (AW)

Razeyna

9st 10lb

J: Adam Farragher

T: William Haggas

Yet to win this year but she's tackled some stronger handicaps and she has shaped encouragingly the last twice; stiff 6f shouldn't hold any terrors and she has run well in both AW assignments; stable banging in the winners and she's of obvious interest.

3/1

5th

1

(1)

4th Nov 2023

Heavy

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

13:02 Newmarket

Razeyna

9st 11lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: William Haggas

ducked right start, raced far side, towards rear

9/1

5th
8 (12)
Wowzers

10/1

Form: 1-6226

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Too free upped to 7f at Newmarket four weeks ago but his earlier seconds over 6f at Nottingham and Newmarket offer hope that this mark is in range; still low mileage and needs consideration.
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1st

9

(7)

29th Sep 2022

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:19 Salisbury

Wowzers

9st 8lb

J: John Fahy

T: Clive Cox

towards rear, headway after halfway, hampered 2f out, soon switched left and ridden, good headway inside final furlong, ran on to lead towards finish

9/1

5th

8

(12)

24th Sep 2022

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

15:15 Haydock

Wowzers

9st 3lb

J: John Fahy

T: Clive Cox

midfield, pushed along over 2f out, lost position over 1f out, ridden and ran on final furlong

10/1

Form: -44495 D

Last run: 57 days

W: 8st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Well treated on even this season's best form and although he hasn't lived up to market billing in two runs for this stable, a wind operation since last time could help; new combination of accessories too and Harry Davies takes off a very handy 3lb; could revive.
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11th

4

(8)

13th Sep 2023

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:10 Bath

Dancinginthewoods

9st 12lb

J: Adam Farragher

T: Amy Murphy

All of his four wins have come at 6f/7f and he was well held over this far at Southwell last week; vulnerable.

20/1

9th

12

(10)

6th Sep 2023

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

14:05 Southwell (AW)

Dancinginthewoods

9st 5lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Amy Murphy

held up in rear

33/1

7th

11

(14)

19th Aug 2023

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

17:25 Doncaster

Dancinginthewoods

9st 4lb

J: Frederick Larson

T: Amy Murphy

Three-time turf winner who is well treated on AW form as recent as February; has struggled on both turf runs this summer but perhaps the wind operation will have done the trick.

14/1

Form: 052626 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Runner-up three times this season but still to add to his York novice win one year ago; has more races in him but this one looks a shade too competitive.
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10th

15

(3)

16th Apr 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:45 Ripon

Another Investment

8st 8lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Nigel Tinkler

More modest runs than good ones in 2025 but he did bolt up at Doncaster last June (6f, good to firm) and he is 4lb lower now; needs to leave his reappearance effort well behind him and he has finished down the field in his two visits here.

40/1

11th

11

(13)

29th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 4

15:30 Doncaster

Another Investment

9st 2lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Nigel Tinkler

Has become unreliable but is well treated on his standout performance of 2025, namely a comfortable win off 1lb higher at Doncaster (6f, good to firm) in June; scored over 7f in 2023.

25/1

10th

4

(9)

28th Oct 2025

Soft

0m 5f 212y

Class 4

15:40 Catterick

Another Investment

9st 7lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Nigel Tinkler

Easy win at Doncaster in June (6f, good to firm) but generally struggled since; even if he's back in top form he could do with the ground drying out.

16/1

7/1

Form: 032-73 D

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
All three wins have come on AW but has proven his effectiveness on turf since joining this yard; solid third at Thirsk four weeks ago and he should have a good run in him.
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10

(1)

23rd Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 4

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Baba Reza

9st 4lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Julie Camacho

Inconsistent this year but ran encouragingly over C&D returned to AW last time and has possibilities provided he builds on that effort; defied higher marks twice in this sphere in 2021.

8/1

3rd

8

(4)

3rd Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

19:15 Southwell (AW)

Baba Reza

9st 9lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Julie Camacho

Shaped with encouragement on his return to action at Chelmsford in May (6f); three disappointing turf runs have followed but he's slipped down the weights and drops into a Class 5 for the first time since his easy Haydock win last summer; not ruled out.

12/1

Form: 658808 CD

Last run: 16 days

W: 8st 13lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Dropped in the weights as a result of a low-key 2022 campaign; capable of popping up soon but he comes into his own when the mud is flying.
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8th

11

(10)

26th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 4

17:00 Doncaster

Cold Stare

9st 6lb

J: David Nolan

T: David O’Meara

9yo who needs to produce more than he's managed the last twice but before those he was a creditable fifth in the Ayr Bronze Cup and he's dropped to a dangerous mark; not written off.

14/1

5th

1

(8)

18th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 5f 217y

Class 5

13:52 Redcar

Cold Stare

10st 0lb

J: Jason Watson

T: David O’Meara

Most of his nine wins on soft or heavy; finished close up in the Ayr Bronze Cup last month and ran well enough to think he's still in reasonable form when fifth in a higher grade than this at Haydock last time; in the mix.

15/2

6th

10

(2)

28th Sep 2024

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

14:40 Haydock

Cold Stare

8st 13lb

J: Mark Winn

T: David O’Meara

Most of his nine wins on soft or heavy; finished close up in the Ayr Bronze Cup last weekend which gives him a fighting chance here but he has a better overall record on that track than this one and remains on much the same mark as when well adrift of Trilby here in April.

8/1

10/1

Form: 087240 D

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Doesn't help himself with slow starts but he has some strong form this summer, including a second of 17 over C&D last month (first run after a gelding operation); cheekpieces didn't help when in midfield in the Ayr Silver Cup last week; no surprise to see him give a good account back here.
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6th

15

(17)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:57 Thirsk

Asadjumeirah

8st 11lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Antony Brittain

His last turf success came over this C&D (good) but back in April 2022; this is his level now but others are more appealing for win purposes.

20/1

8th

12

(6)

1st May 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:10 Newcastle (AW)

Asadjumeirah

8st 4lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Antony Brittain

Five-time C&D winner; unable to justify favouritism in a 0-55 here 11 days ago and he has more on his plate at this level.

12/1

3rd

6

(6)

20th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:30 Newcastle (AW)

Asadjumeirah

9st 4lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Antony Brittain

Five AW wins but losing run is mounting up; needs a fast pace to aim at and is slipping down the weights; likely to come good again one of these days.

6/1

Form: 308295 D

Last run: 39 days

W: 9st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Now 9lb lower than when placed in last season's Stewards' Cup; something of a mixed bag in 2022 though (beaten in a Class 4 latest) and others are stronger for win purposes.
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2nd

3

(5)

15th Dec 2022

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 4

16:35 Southwell (AW)

Total Commitment

9st 7lb

J: William Carver

T: Simon Hodgson

Yet to score in 2022 but he's knocking on the door, edged out when runner-up in 6f Lingfield handicap eight days ago; he's firmly in the picture off the same mark.

2/1

2nd

4

(6)

7th Dec 2022

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 3

13:25 Lingfield (AW)

Total Commitment

9st 2lb

J: William Carver

T: Simon Hodgson

Prominent racer; on a losing run but he has slipped down the weights and recent efforts have been encouraging; might face competition for the lead this time but capable of a big effort.

4/1

Form: -27150 CD

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Two turf wins last September; returned from five months off to win a C&D handicap (good to soft) in July off 3lb lower; no impact in either run since and others look safer.
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6th

1

26th Oct 2023

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 5

16:50 Lingfield (AW)

Straits Of Moyle

9st 13lb

J: Ross Coakley

T: Robert Cowell

bumped start, took keen hold, soon recovered and pressed leader

6/1

5th

5

(4)

13th Sep 2023

Good To Firm

0m 5f 160y

Class 5

16:00 Bath

Straits Of Moyle

9st 11lb

J: Joe Fanning

T: Robert Cowell

Got his head back in front at Yarmouth (5f, good to firm) but was entitled to run better next time at Newmarket when good to soft ground was no excuse; bit to prove on the back of that.

5/1

13th
11 (3)
Be Proud

16/1

Form: 220870

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Runner-up twice in seven days in June (5f, good/6f, AW) and now 4lb lower than for the latter effort; not at his very best in Racing League handicaps the last twice though.
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3rd

8

(9)

25th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 6f 2y

Class 4

16:55 Doncaster

Be Proud

9st 2lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

towards rear, headway over 1f out, went modest third inside final furlong, no match for first two

16/1

9th

8

(10)

10th Oct 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:25 Ayr

Be Proud

9st 4lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Jim Goldie

Beat The Caltonian over C&D off this mark in June; in and out since but he won this race 12 months ago off a higher mark and he's one of the likelier types.

10/1

9th

2

(6)

1st Oct 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:35 Ayr

Be Proud

9st 10lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Up against it on the wrong side in the Silver Cup ten days ago but he'll be happier back in a Class 4 and now on the same mark as the latest of his three course wins (6f, good to firm) in June; one to be interested in.

13/2

25/1

Form: 383308 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 8st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Seeking his first win of 2022 and this is a better race than he usually contests; new cheekpieces and return to 6f need to turn things around.
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5th

10

(3)

2nd Jun 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

19:45 Newcastle (AW)

Barneys Bay

9st 1lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Derek Shaw

1-34 on the AW, that win coming over 6f at Southwell in April 2021; rather out of sorts over 6f-1m this year and now tries 5f for the first time since May 2024.

33/1

11th

11

(9)

11th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:15 Southwell (AW)

Barneys Bay

9st 0lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Derek Shaw

Without a victory since 2023 and he has yet to make the frame in seven starts in 2026; hard to warm to.

33/1

6th

9

(5)

23rd Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Barneys Bay

9st 0lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Derek Shaw

Minor classified form at 1m, 7f and 6f this year and it's 13 months since he posed a serious threat in a handicap (over 7f at Southwell); up against it.

25/1

Form: 4008-7 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 8st 7lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Unable to land blow over 5f here on his stable debut three weeks ago (after 342 days off); needs to have come on a good deal for the outing if he's to win this from out of the weights.
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1st

2

(5)

25th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

17:30 Southwell (AW)

Brian The Snail

9st 8lb

J: Donagh Murphy

T: Patrick Morris

Veteran with 14 wins on his CV; kept on for third when dropped back to 5f at Newcastle 12 days ago but is inconsistent nowadays and younger rivals appeal more.

8/1

3rd

8

(7)

13th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Brian The Snail

8st 13lb

J: William Pyle

T: Patrick Morris

Veteran who never featured in a 6f handicap at Wolverhampton nine days ago; drops back to 5f with a point to prove.

20/1

8th

6

(1)

4th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

18:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

Brian The Snail

9st 0lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Patrick Morris

Slow-starting veteran who is having his 100th outing this evening; he has won 14 times already and his latest Newcastle fourth was a solid effort; should go well again.

10/1

20/1

Form: 565326 C

Last run: 31 days

W: 8st 10lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
7f winner here as a 2yo; mixed record in 2022 and he starts off for a new yard (sold for 31,000gns last month) in a competitive race; others look stronger.
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10th

4

(7)

23rd May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

13:30 York

Papa Cocktail

9st 9lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Michael Herrington

Consistent spell on Tapeta over the winter and continued the good work back on turf when close second of six at Doncaster (6f, good to firm) three weeks ago; he's never won above a mark of 75, though.

12/1

2nd

6

(3)

2nd May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 2y

Class 3

18:27 Doncaster

Papa Cocktail

8st 12lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Michael Herrington

C&D win last summer came off 18lb lower and he returns to turf 10lb higher than when last running on grass, thanks to a consistent spell on Tapeta; will need something close to a career-best to take this and he's not improving at his age.

10/1

Form: 289495 D

Last run: 8 days

W: 8st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
This is a better race than the Hamilton handicap he won in June but has turned in some good efforts since, including a close fifth in the Ayr Bronze Cup last week; likely to give it another good go if the rain stays away.
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5th

3

(11)

30th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 182y

Class 3

14:00 Carlisle

Jordan Electrics

9st 7lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Jim Goldie

Spent last year in the grip of the handicapper after seven wins in 2024; more leniently treated now and ran respectably when sixth of 28 in the 7f Victoria Cup at Ascot; seemed unsuited by drop back to 5f next time; this intermediate trip is probably ideal these days and he commands respect.

10/1

9th

1

(9)

17th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 3

17:15 Hamilton

Jordan Electrics

9st 12lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Nine course wins to his name from 22 starts here (3-7 over C&D); in good form of late, having spent last year in the grip of the handicapper, but that was over 7f and whether he still has the toe for 5f, at his age off this mark, is the question; yard also runs Woohoo.

6/1

6th

22

(27)

9th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

14:20 Ascot

Jordan Electrics

9st 0lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Veteran who had raced only over sprint distances until a resurgent effort (second of 18) upped to 7f at Newmarket last time; goes back up in class and seems unlikely to land a Victoria Cup aged ten; gained last five wins, all in 2024, at Hamilton.

33/1

Non-runners

Jordan Electrics

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £134.90
Straight Forecast £105.96
Tricast £562.04
Trifecta £360.50

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Dancinginthewoods

Telegraph:

Razeyna

The Times:

Gisburn

The Sun:

Baba Reza

The Guardian:

Hyperfocus

NEWMARKET:

Sterling Knight

POSTDATA:

Jordan Electrics

TOPSPEED:

Be Proud

Daily Record:

Razeyna

Daily Express:

Gisburn

The Star:

Baba Reza

RP Ratings:

Dancinginthewoods

Daily Mirror:

Dancinginthewoods

Daily Mail:

Hyperfocus