November 19 / 14.25 Haydock

14.25

Good To Soft

Betfair Exchange Stayers’ Handicap Hurdle (Premier Handicap) (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £71187.5
  • 3m 0f 58y
  • Class 1
  • 14 runners
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Betfair Exchange Stayers’ Handicap Hurdle (Premier Handicap) (GBB Race)

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

12/1 (Won)

  • Win: £9.50
  • Place: £3.00

Form: 8231-2

Last run: 28 days

W: 11st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 144

Form & Verdict
Placed in two 3m handicaps at Cheltenham (good to soft/soft) last winter before winning the Grade 2 National Spirit at Fontwell (2m3f, good to soft); second of 15 in Cheltenham handicap (3m, good) on last month's reappearance and this progressive 6yo could again be thereabouts.
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6th

2

20th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 57y

Class 3

15:32 Newbury

Botox Has

11st 13lb

J: Caoilin Quinn

T: Gary & Josh Moore

10yo who's not the force of old; down the weights and this race is a drop in class, but he needs to improve on this season's form nevertheless.

12/1

3rd

2

22nd Feb 2026

Soft

2m 3f 29y

Class 1

14:50 Fontwell

Botox Has

11st 4lb

J: Caoilin Quinn

T: Gary & Josh Moore

2-2 here, including when gamely holding Brewin'upastorm in the 2022 edition of this race; also won Grade 2 Rendlesham at Haydock (about 3m, heavy) in February 2024 but hasn't matched that form subsequently and was tailed off in a Windsor handicap (3m, soft) last month.

10/1

12th

1

18th Jan 2026

Soft

3m 0f 0y

Class 2

14:25 Windsor

Botox Has

12st 0lb

J: Jude Fernandes

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Gained the last of his Grade 2 wins almost two years ago; generally below that form since, most recently returned to handicap level; doesn't look set to end the losing spell.

14/1

8/1

  • Place: £3.40

Form: 13221- D

Last run: 232 days

W: 11st 0lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 133

Form & Verdict
Runner-up in Listed mares' novice at Doncaster (soft) in March on her first attempt at 3m under rules, and she went one better in a mares' handicap at Ayr (3m, good to soft) in April; tough task against males on this reappearance but she's highly regarded by her top trainer and could go well.
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10th

2

17th May 2024

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 2

18:55 Aintree

Get A Tonic

11st 9lb

J: Tristan Durrell

T: Dan Skelton

Posted career-best performance when winning readily from the front at Newbury (2m4f, good to soft) in December but weakened rather tamely there later that month, and a switch to patient tactics didn't pay dividends at Ascot in March; now has a point to prove.

8/1

10th

2

17th May 2024

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 2

18:55 Aintree

Get A Tonic

11st 9lb

J: Tristan Durrell

T: Dan Skelton

Posted career-best performance when winning readily from the front at Newbury (2m4f, good to soft) in December but weakened rather tamely there later that month, and a switch to patient tactics didn't pay dividends at Ascot in March; now has a point to prove.

8/1

6th

1

24th Mar 2024

Good

2m 5f 141y

Class 3

17:05 Ascot

Get A Tonic

12st 0lb

J: Harry Skelton

T: Dan Skelton

Inconsistent in the last two seasons and well beaten at Newbury in December last time out, but she comfortably made all there (2m4f, good to soft) earlier that month and can make bold bid if back on song after a break.

7/1

9/2

  • Place: £2.20

Form: 02117-

Last run: 385 days

W: 12st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 147

Form & Verdict
Easily won 2m2f Cesarewitch on the Flat last month; progressive over hurdles in 2021, with two handicap wins (2m4f/2m6f), and although he was below par on his sole crack at 3m there is every chance he'll stay this far; seems versatile ground-wise and this Irish raider could play a leading role.
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1st

5

2nd Jul 2026

Good

2m 0f 110y

17:20 Limerick

Run For Oscar

11st 1lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: C Byrnes

Smart dual-purpose performer, although he has been lightly raced since taking a 3m1f Kilbeggan conditions hurdle in August 2024; absent since last October; would receive 16lb from Daddy Long Legs in a handicap.

12/1

2

16th Oct 2025

Good

2m 6f 154y

16:27 Thurles

Run For Oscar

11st 6lb

J: Philip Byrnes

T: C Byrnes

Smart dual-purpose performer although hasn't won since taking 3m1f Kilbeggan conditions hurdle last summer; two recent runs under his belt could give him a fitness edge but lots to find on ratings with Hewick.

7/4

3

8th Sep 2025

Yielding To Soft

2m 5f 129y

16:50 Galway

Run For Oscar

11st 6lb

J: Philip Byrnes

T: C Byrnes

Eight-time winner, including four over hurdles; disappointed on the Flat at Killarney on return from 314-days off; should strip fitter now and handles soft but the majority of his best form has come on good ground; not discounted, especially if the track dries out.

7/2

Form: /1PP-2 CD

Last run: 20 days

W: 11st 13lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 146

Form & Verdict
11yo who was no match for the winner Good Risk At All when second on his reappearance at Carlisle (2m4f, heavy) last month, but that was still a positive performance and he won the Grade 2 Rendlesham Hurdle over C&D (heavy) in February so will relish conditions; he's one to consider.
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4th

2

19th Nov 2022

Good To Soft

3m 0f 58y

Class 1

14:25 Haydock

Wholestone

11st 13lb

J: Daryl Jacob

T: Nigel Twiston-Davies

11yo who was no match for the winner Good Risk At All when second on his reappearance at Carlisle (2m4f, heavy) last month, but that was still a positive performance and he won the Grade 2 Rendlesham Hurdle over C&D (heavy) in February so will relish conditions; he's one to consider.

20/1

2nd

1

30th Oct 2022

Soft

2m 4f 8y

Class 2

16:05 Carlisle

Wholestone

12st 0lb

J: Ben Bromley

T: Nigel Twiston-Davies

towards rear of midfield, ridden and headway to challenge 2 out, lost ground and mistake last, ridden run-in, kept on

12/1

Form: P/FPP- D

Last run: 280 days

W: 11st 10lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 143

Form & Verdict
Two-time novice hurdle winner (2018-19) who won a Grade 2 chase at Ascot in November 2020; very well handicapped on that form but he's failed to complete over fences on his next five starts (pulled up three times) and has lots to prove on his reappearance now back over hurdles.
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4

19th Nov 2022

Good To Soft

3m 0f 58y

Class 1

14:25 Haydock

Imperial Aura

11st 10lb

J: David Bass

T: Kim Bailey

Two-time novice hurdle winner (2018-19) who won a Grade 2 chase at Ascot in November 2020; very well handicapped on that form but he's failed to complete over fences on his next five starts (pulled up three times) and has lots to prove on his reappearance now back over hurdles.

25/1

Form: 2212-7

Last run: 27 days

W: 11st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 143

Form & Verdict
Prominent-racer who won two novice hurdles last season (including on soft) and was a fine second in a Grade 1 novice at Aintree (3m, good to soft) in April; he may improve for last month's reappearance run in a handicap at Aintree but he needs to prove he can cope with this sort of mark.
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11th

7

24th Feb 2024

Heavy

2m 7f 131y

Class 2

15:08 Chepstow

Gentleman At Arms

11st 3lb

J: Harry Atkins

T: Stuart Edmunds

Had a career-low jumps mark when winning at Aintree (3m, soft) in November; that was a doughty performance but he reverted to heavy defeats on both starts since; has been wearing cheekpieces but now tries a visor; 7lb claimer is recruited.

25/1

7th

4

13th Jan 2024

Soft

3m 1f 0y

Class 2

13:49 Warwick

Gentleman At Arms

11st 2lb

J: Ciaran Gethings

T: Stuart Edmunds

Well down the weights and took advantage with Aintree win (3m, soft) in November; that was a doughty performance but he reverted to a heavy defeat when back up 5lb at Newbury three weeks later; needs more like the novice form he showed in the 2021-22 season.

12/1

11th

5

1st Dec 2023

Good To Soft

3m 0f 52y

Class 2

15:35 Newbury

Gentleman At Arms

11st 4lb

J: Ciaran Gethings

T: Stuart Edmunds

Well down weights and took advantage with Aintree win (3m, soft) three weeks ago; that was a doughty performance but he's back up 5lb and probably now needs more like the novice form he showed in the 2021-22 season.

8/1

OUR TIP

Form: 2216-1

Last run: 20 days

W: 11st 10lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 143

Form & Verdict
Made it 2-3 in handicaps when winning on his reappearance at Carlisle (2m4f, heavy) three weeks ago; untested beyond that distance but, having travelled well last time, he found plenty up the Carlisle hill and there can be hope this progressive 6yo will see out the trip; major player if so.
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4th

4

27th Dec 2023

Good To Soft

2m 3f 98y

Class 2

13:05 Chepstow

Good Risk At All

10st 7lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Sam Thomas

didn't jump with fluency, pressed leaders, awkward jump 2nd, reminders after 8th, soon detached, weakened after 5 out, tailed off

13/8

Form: 1123-1 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 11st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 142

Form & Verdict
Landed a 3m hat-trick last season (good to soft/soft) and rediscovered his progressive ways when winning on last month's reappearance at Ayr (3m, good to soft); he's 9lb higher in this much hotter race but it was a very smooth win last time and this strong-traveller could have more left in the tank.
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10th

9

2nd Feb 2025

Good To Soft

2m 7f 180y

Class 2

15:00 Musselburgh

Wakool

11st 2lb

J: Dominic Hislop

T: N W Alexander

Second in this race in 2022, fourth in 2023 and 12th in 2024; no win since February 2023 and generally little impact since; tried a tongue-tie latest start and now reverts to his usual cheekpieces.

33/1

10th

9

2nd Feb 2025

Good To Soft

2m 7f 180y

Class 2

15:00 Musselburgh

Wakool

11st 2lb

J: Dominic Hislop

T: N W Alexander

ran in snatches, always behind

33/1

10th

1

2nd Jan 2025

Soft

3m 0f 70y

Class 3

15:25 Ayr

Wakool

12st 0lb

J: Dominic Hislop

T: N W Alexander

He may have needed last month's comeback run here (soundly beaten) and he continues to drop down the weights, but for good reason; last season was disappointing in the main; needs to turn things around; a tongue-tie goes on.

10/1

Form: /1232-

Last run: 224 days

W: 11st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 142

Form & Verdict
Impressive on heavy-ground hurdle debut last October and bumped into Constitution Hill and Jonbon the next twice; second in Grade 1 novice at Aintree (2m4f, good to soft) in April and this lightly raced half-brother to 3m6f NH Chase winner Stattler has potential now up in trip; firmly in calculations.
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5th

1

7th Feb 2026

Soft

3m 0f 57y

Class 3

13:35 Newbury

Might I

12st 0lb

J: Isabelle Ryder

T: Faye Bramley

Acts on heavy; useful for Harry Fry but became inconsistent and has never won a handicap; bought for £35,000 last May and had a remote finish at Worcester in July on his only start since; has career-low mark but plenty to prove, including stamina on this fourth attempt at about 3m.

25/1

1

7th Jul 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 2

15:45 Worcester

Might I

12st 0lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Faye Bramley

Smart for Harry Fry but became inconsistent; wasn't disgraced in Coral Cup at Cheltenham Festival (2m5f, good to soft) on latest outing in March and sights are lowered on stable debut having changed hands for £35,000.

8/1

Form: 0/1P3- D

Last run: 266 days

W: 11st 5lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 138

Form & Verdict
Just three runs last term and he has to jump better than when back over hurdles at Chepstow in February, when he finished third; however, he's 2lb lower than for a decisive hurdle win at Exeter (2m7f, heavy) in February 2021 and some of David Pipe's leading lights have returned to form with reappearance wins this autumn, which along with the ground bodes well for his claims.
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3

3rd Feb 2024

Soft

2m 3f 154y

Class 3

14:42 Wetherby

Brinkley

11st 12lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: David Pipe

Reappeared with good second at Uttoxeter (2m7f, soft) in November and he's not ruled out, but this 9yo has a patchy profile nowadays and was soundly beaten at Sandown (2m7f) last time on heavy ground he should have handled.

8/1

8th

5

9th Dec 2023

Soft

2m 7f 98y

Class 2

12:40 Sandown

Brinkley

10st 10lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: David Pipe

Stays and his two wins in handicap hurdles came on heavy; lightly raced in recent seasons but close second of five at Uttoxeter (soft) 13 days ago was an upturn in his fortunes and he is very well handicapped on old form.

6/1

2nd

1

26th Nov 2023

Heavy

2m 7f 70y

Class 3

13:40 Uttoxeter

Brinkley

12st 0lb

J: Nick Scholfield

T: David Pipe

held up in last, headway after 5th, went second after 7th, challenging 2 out

9/2

Form: 23212- BF

Last run: 213 days

W: 11st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 135

Form & Verdict
Won the competitive EBF Novices' Final by 3l at Sandown (2m4f, soft) in March and similar form when Listed runner-up at Perth (3m, good to soft) in April; this unexposed 6yo is open to further improvement for his top trainer, who has had an excellent autumn, and he's a contender.
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5th

2

27th Dec 2023

Good To Soft

3m 6f 130y

Class 1

14:50 Chepstow

Complete Unknown

11st 13lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Paul Nicholls

Highly progressive as a novice chaser last season, ending with an easy handicap win at Kempton (2m4f, soft) and staying-on second in Grade 1 novice at Aintree (3m1f, good to soft); won an intermediate chase on return but made a backward step when favourite for top 3m2f handicap at Newbury on latest outing; of major interest if that can be forgiven.

8/1

10th

8

2nd Dec 2023

Good To Soft

3m 1f 214y

Class 1

14:50 Newbury

Complete Unknown

10st 11lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Paul Nicholls

towards rear, hampered 1st

7/1

1st

2

21st Oct 2023

Soft

2m 4f 216y

Class 2

13:40 Newton Abbot

Complete Unknown

11st 6lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Paul Nicholls

raced in second early, led 2nd, increased tempo 10th, pecked on landing 12th, going best when good jump 4 out, went clear 3 out, pushed along after 2 out, ridden and reduced lead run-in, always doing enough

4/6

Form: /0P08-

Last run: 225 days

W: 11st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 133

Form & Verdict
Won a competitive 2m4f handicap at Aintree's Grand National meeting in April 2021 and he scored on the Flat in June; however, that summer win came in a modest race and his profile this year has been very patchy; soundly beaten on the Flat last time and may not want testing ground.
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6th

2

31st Aug 2024

Good

2m 5f 122y

Class 2

15:55 Newton Abbot

Tronador

11st 4lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Olly Murphy

in touch with leaders, not fluent 6th

12/1

16th

19

2nd Aug 2024

Good To Firm

2m 4f 97y

Class 2

13:50 Goodwood

Tronador

8st 6lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Olly Murphy

Ex-Gordon Elliott, third in this race last year from out the back off 2lb higher; won over hurdles in May on debut for Olly Murphy and not disgraced here next time, before a poor show over hurdles 25 days ago; not impossible if that latest run can be forgiven.

18/1

10th

2

8th Jul 2024

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 2

15:45 Worcester

Tronador

11st 10lb

J: Lewis Saunders

T: Olly Murphy

sweating, took keen hold, held up in rear, not fluent 7th, no impression from 4 out

6/1

Form: 1227-1

Last run: 27 days

W: 11st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 133

Form & Verdict
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8th

1

28th Jul 2024

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

14:25 Uttoxeter

Peking Rose

12st 2lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: Fergal O’Brien

Three-time hurdle winner; last of five over C&D (good to soft) on last month's chasing debut but faced a fairly tough assignment that day and wasn't beaten far; entitled to have learned from that experience and is well handicapped now; one to consider.

10/1

5th

4

30th Jun 2024

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 3

13:50 Uttoxeter

Peking Rose

10st 6lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: Fergal O’Brien

Three-time hurdle winner; posted some very respectable efforts in that sphere this spring (2m4f-2m7f) and makes chasing debut from a good mark but takes on three bang-in-form rivals who are already proven over fences.

8/1

4th

5

13th Jun 2024

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 3

19:25 Worcester

Peking Rose

11st 3lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: Fergal O’Brien

Arguably ran better than eventual 14l defeat suggests when weakening fourth at Uttoxeter (2m7f, good to soft) last month and is now 5lb lower than when winning at Doncaster (2m3f, good) in December; can play a major role if first-time cheekpieces have positive effect.

13/2

Form: 1431-3 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 10st 7lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 126

Form & Verdict
Won two novice hurdles at Ayr (2m4f/3m, heavy/good to soft) earlier this year and she was a respectable third behind Good Risk At All and Wholestone on last month's handicap/seasonal debut at Carlisle (2m4f, heavy); improvement can't be ruled out but she may find this too competitive.
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8

13th Apr 2024

Soft

3m 0f 149y

Class 1

13:20 Aintree

Ailie Rose

11st 4lb

J: J J Slevin

T: S R B Crawford

Made it four wins over hurdles when leading for much of the way at Ayr (3m, heavy) in January, albeit facing only three opponents; pulled up in a much stronger race at the Dublin Racing Festival next time; needs to bounce back with a personal best off a career-high mark.

33/1

8

13th Apr 2024

Soft

3m 0f 149y

Class 1

13:20 Aintree

Ailie Rose

11st 4lb

J: J J Slevin

T: S R B Crawford

Made it four wins over hurdles when leading for much of the way at Ayr (3m, heavy) in January, albeit facing only three opponents; pulled up in a much stronger race at the Dublin Racing Festival next time; needs to bounce back with a personal best off a career-high mark.

33/1

Non-runners

Peking Rose

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £125.10
Straight Forecast £117.35
Tricast £723.16
Trifecta £1316.40

Selections

RP Ratings:

Botox Has

WEST COUNTRY:

Might I

The Times:

Ailie Rose

Daily Mirror:

Good Risk At All

D Express:

Get A Tonic

TOPSPEED:

Complete Unknown

Daily Record:

Run For Oscar

SPOTLIGHT:

Brinkley

Telegraph:

Tronador

The Star:

Wakool

Daily Mail:

Might I

POSTDATA:

Botox Has

The Guardian:

Botox Has

The Sun:

Botox Has