October 14 / 17.08 Haydock

17.08

Heavy

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  • Prize money: £5616
  • 2m 0f 45y
  • Class 4
  • 11 runners
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Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

12/1 (Won)

  • Win: £9.70
  • Place: £2.90

Form: /2210/

Last run: 1099 days

W: 10st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Very useful hurdler on his day, the highlight his Grade 2 success here (1m7f, heavy) in early 2021; has failed to repeat that form since but looks interesting off 83 returned to the Flat for first time in three years; 1m6f winner in this sphere in 2019.
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4

1st Jan 2023

Soft

2m 3f 171y

Class 3

15:20 Musselburgh

Navajo Pass

11st 6lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Donald McCain

4th

5

30th Oct 2022

Soft

2m 4f 8y

Class 2

16:05 Carlisle

Navajo Pass

10st 10lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Donald McCain

prominent, led after 2nd, joined 5th, headed and not fluent 4 out, ridden and weakened 2 out

9/4

6/1

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 30-835 CD

Last run: 6 days

W: 10st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Not fully convincing on his form shown during a light 2022 campaign, best effort when third of four at Goodwood; however, he's only 2lb higher than when winning this race decisively (on soft ground) last year and Benoit De La Sayette takes off 3lb; respected on that basis.
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8th

1

5th Jan 2024

Soft

1m 7f 124y

Class 5

14:30 Musselburgh

Whitehaven

11st 12lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Donald McCain

Useful Flat-racer at his best; yet to fully transfer that ability to hurdles but he was a fair second behind an easy Irish-trained winner at Bangor (2m, heavy) three weeks ago and may still have more to offer in this code.

6/1

2nd

2

15th Dec 2023

Heavy

2m 0f 145y

Class 5

15:10 Bangor-on-Dee

Whitehaven

11st 8lb

J: Charlie Maggs

T: Donald McCain

Useful Flat-racer at his best; yet to build upon last winter's quite promising hurdling debut but, following a break, ran well to a point on recent handicap debut at Sedgefield (2m1f, soft); sports first-time blinkers here and has possibilities if that recent outing brought him on.

4/1

7th

1

28th Nov 2023

Soft

2m 0f 178y

Class 5

14:20 Sedgefield

Whitehaven

12st 0lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Donald McCain

Five wins at up to 2m on the Flat for Hughie Morrison and his final appearance was under that code when tailed off in the consolation race for the Chester Cup in May; had shown some ability over hurdles before then and now makes his handicap hurdle debut in a modest race.

9/2

10/1

  • Place: £2.30

Form: 783-84 C

Last run: 21 days

W: 8st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Sole win came in a maiden at this venue (11.5f, soft) two years ago; did well to finish fourth back here (1m6f, good to soft) three weeks ago, having come from a difficult position; could go well again, for all that he's 3lb out of weights back up in grade.
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4th

5

17th Jan 2024

Soft

1m 7f 182y

Class 4

15:20 Southwell

Rick Blaine

11st 2lb

J: Finn Lambert

T: Shaun Lycett

raced wide, in touch with leaders 2nd, headway 6th

13/2

0

7

4th Jan 2024

Good To Soft

2m 3f 147y

Class 5

12:58 Hereford

Rick Blaine

11st 6lb

J: Lilly Pinchin

T: Shaun Lycett

This Flat winner showed some aptitude for hurdling when third in two novice events at Worcester (2m, good) in the summer; should stay this longer trip and may have some untapped potential on handicap debut.

12/1

9/4

Form: 631241

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
3yo filly who has form figures of 31241 since wearing a tongue-tie, the latest performance at Nottingham (1m6f, soft; drew clear late on) nine days ago; gives the impression she'll be suited by this longer distance; open to further progress and warrants respect under 6lb penalty.
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3rd

2

(2)

7th Jul 2023

Good

2m 0f 109y

Class 4

16:40 Doncaster

Qoya

9st 12lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Alan King

in touch with leaders

13/2

5

23rd May 2023

Good

1m 7f 171y

Class 5

15:00 Huntingdon

Qoya

11st 10lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Alan King

Developed into fairly useful Flat-racer for William Haggas last year and has shown aptitude for hurdling for new stable this year, most recently when placed against own age-group over C&D (soft) in March; open to improvement on today's handicap hurdle debut; interesting.

3/1

3rd

8

28th Mar 2023

Good To Soft

1m 7f 171y

Class 4

14:00 Huntingdon

Qoya

11st 0lb

J: Tom Cannon

T: Alan King

in touch with leaders, headway and pressed leader 3 out, pushed along and lost ground before 2 out, jumped right 2 out, soon weakened

11/2

Form: 2-2453

Last run: 77 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Largely consistent; sole win came on AW but he's effective on turf and seems well suited by testing ground, with form figures of 322 on soft/heavy; fresh contender following an 11-week break and enters calculations if the surface remains suitable.
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9

25th Jan 2023

Soft

2m 3f 66y

Class 4

14:15 Catterick

Maketh Believeth

11st 2lb

J: Jack Quinlan

T: Amy Murphy

Well beaten on final two Flat runs, most recently his yard debut; however, his best Flat form (RPR 82) entitles him to some respect on this hurdle debut for which he wears a first-time tongue-tie; each-way possible.

16/1

6th

4

(4)

16th Dec 2022

Standard To Slow

2m 2f 98y

Class 4

15:45 Southwell (AW)

Maketh Believeth

9st 10lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Amy Murphy

Ex-Harry Dunlop; sole win over 1m4f on Wolverhampton Tapeta in 2021; seems to stay 2m from limited attempts and although never in the game at Haydock in October he could still have a say on debut for new yard.

6/1

5th

5

(7)

14th Oct 2022

Heavy

2m 0f 45y

Class 4

17:08 Haydock

Maketh Believeth

9st 7lb

J: George Rooke

T: Harry Dunlop

in rear, pushed along and minor headway over 3f out, weakened from 2f out

6/1

16/1

Form: 1-7967

Last run: 36 days

W: 8st 11lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
1m4f winner on final start in France; modest record in four handicaps (7.5f-1m4f) for new stable this year, the lack of progress reflected in his drop down the weights; new trip needs to have major effect.
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7th

1

(8)

29th Apr 2023

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Vissani

9st 10lb

J: Ben Sanderson

T: Ian Williams

midfield

4/1

5th

7

(4)

24th Apr 2023

Good To Soft

1m 3f 99y

Class 5

16:20 Windsor

Vissani

8st 10lb

J: Ben Sanderson

T: Ian Williams

slowly away, in rear

7/1

1

(8)

13th Apr 2023

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 6

14:10 Newcastle (AW)

Vissani

9st 11lb

J: Ben Sanderson

T: Ian Williams

1m4f winner when trained in France; it's been tough going for this yard but there was much more promise when a keeping-on sixth over the extended 1m at Wolverhampton 19 days ago; going back up in distance can help and this drop into 0-55 company also likely to be beneficial; check betting.

15/2

4/1

Form: 8-2231

Last run: 72 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Opened his account in Pontefract handicap (2m1f, good to firm) when last seen ten weeks ago, making all and sticking on well to beat a stablemate (pair clear); 5lb rise looks manageable; has form on soft; low-mileage 3yo who should have more to offer over staying trips; big player.
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12

30th Aug 2024

Good

3m 0f 0y

19:00 Down Royal

Kincade

11st 2lb

J: Dylan Kidd

T: John C McConnell

Winner on the Flat over 2m1f when trained in Britain; hasn't shown much in either code since coming to Ireland, beaten a combined 155l in two starts over hurdles and no better on the level at Killarney last time; big ask.

20/1

Form: 113704

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
This first season started with two novice wins over 1m4f; hasn't strictly progressed in handicaps since, though wasn't disgraced over 2m at Ascot most recently and may yet show improvement at this trip; possibilities off a reduced mark dropped in grade.
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4th

1

(3)

25th Aug 2024

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 3

17:20 Goodwood

Temporize

10st 4lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Anthony Charlton

led at steady pace, increased tempo 5f out, headed over 1f out, kept on but lost two places final 110yds

3/1

8th

4

2nd Aug 2024

Good To Firm

2m 4f 97y

Class 2

13:50 Goodwood

Temporize

9st 7lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Syd Hosie

Won this race last year (soft) from Robert Johnson and dictated the pace under Connor Beasley when taking a useful Newbury race (2m, good to firm) 13 days ago, from closing rivals including Kyle Of Lochalsh; up 3lb but this highly reliable sort will surely be seriously involved again.

6/1

1st

7

(5)

20th Jul 2024

Good To Soft

2m 0f 110y

Class 2

14:25 Newbury

Temporize

8st 7lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Syd Hosie

The Cesarewitch was his only disappointment for new yard last season and his win came at Glorious Goodwood (2m4f, soft); 7lb higher today, nudged up another 1lb following his second at Goodwood (2m, good) on reappearance; respectable fifth at Royal Ascot keeps him in each-way calculations.

7/1

OUR TIP

Form: 8/100/

Last run: 1098 days

W: 9st 13lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Fairly useful on Flat and over hurdles during his career; however, has been absent since pulling up lame almost three years ago and returns as an 11yo; best watched unless the market speaks positively.
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3

(6)

4th Feb 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 6

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Coeur Blimey

9st 12lb

J: George Rooke

T: Sue Gardner

Returned from three years off in October and not yet shown any sign of taking advantage of a drastic drop in the weights; remains one to watch.

8th

9

(9)

11th Jan 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 4

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Coeur Blimey

8st 10lb

J: George Rooke

T: Sue Gardner

12yo who returned from a huge absence last October and has been unable to get competitive on his three starts since.

50/1

7th

9

(8)

30th Nov 2022

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 3

20:20 Kempton (AW)

Coeur Blimey

9st 3lb

J: George Rooke

T: Sue Gardner

visibility reduced by fog, in rear

25/1

16/1

Form: 7-3007 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Has gained both wins on AW; below form in three runs since a creditable reappearance and the return to turf made no difference here (midfield over 1m6f) three weeks ago; still has something to prove in this sphere.
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10th

7

(11)

14th Oct 2022

Heavy

2m 0f 45y

Class 4

17:08 Haydock

Good Soul

9st 3lb

J: Ross Coakley

T: Hugo Palmer

always towards rear, lost touch over 4f out

16/1

7th

6

(13)

23rd Sep 2022

Good

1m 6f 0y

Class 5

16:25 Haydock

Good Soul

9st 7lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Hugo Palmer

prominent about three wide, ridden over 3f out, soon edged left, lost ground from over 1f out

25/1

10th

6

(13)

2nd Sep 2022

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 4

19:55 Kempton (AW)

Good Soul

9st 10lb

J: Ross Coakley

T: Hugo Palmer

raced wide, in touch with leaders, headway and prominent after 3f, led with one circuit to go, ridden and headed over 2f out, weakened from over 1f out

10/1

Form: -41053

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
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8

11th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 50y

18:07 Killarney

Duty Bound

11st 1lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: J P Flavin

Hurdle/chase winner; fell over fences in October and finished last on his return to the Flat in March, so current wellbeing is an issue.

10/1

12th

3

(5)

30th Mar 2026

Heavy

1m 6f 0y

15:48 Navan

Duty Bound

9st 11lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: J P Flavin

Two wins over jumps in 2025; last seen on the Flat in September 2024 when well beaten by Sir Allen off a mark of 70; just 3lb lower now and fell in a Wexford handicap chase when last seen in October; others make more appeal.

25/1

10

26th Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 130y

13:05 Wexford

Duty Bound

10st 5lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: J P Flavin

Bagged two wins over hurdles this season at Listowel and Kilbeggan over an extended 2m4f; winner of his sole chase start over C&D in August last year (good to yielding) off 102; cheekpieces are now added to the tongue tie and not ruled out.

13/2

Non-runners

Duty Bound

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £36.30
Straight Forecast £29.79
Tricast £182.09
Trifecta £261.00

Selections

RP Ratings:

Qoya

SPOTLIGHT:

Maketh Believeth

The Times:

Temporize

The Guardian:

Whitehaven

The Star:

Rick Blaine

The Sun:

Temporize

POSTDATA:

Qoya

NEWMARKET:

Qoya

Daily Mail:

Qoya

Daily Mirror:

Qoya

LAMBOURN:

Maketh Believeth

Telegraph:

Maketh Believeth

Daily Record:

Maketh Believeth

Daily Express:

Whitehaven