June 15 / 19.40 Haydock

19.40

Good To Firm

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  • Prize money: £4448.9
  • 0m 5f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 9 runners
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Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly sunny

11/4 (Won)

  • Win: £2.25
  • Place: £1.30

Form: 288-48 D

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Returned to form when fourth on stable debut at Southwell (5f, AW) in March and another good run when 3l eighth of 18 at York (5f, good to firm) last month, having helped to force the pace; this is less competitive than last time and it will be no surprise if he takes advantage.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

3

(4)

16th Sep 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

15:33 Redcar

Match Play

9st 11lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

Mainly consistent form this term, winning at Pontefract in June (5f, good to firm) and finishing in the places twice since; best on fast ground; each-way chance.

15/2

1

(7)

27th Aug 2025

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 6

17:05 Musselburgh

Match Play

9st 9lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

Has won once in each of the last four seasons, at Pontefract in June this time round; three creditable placings from his other four starts this summer, so he's still a contender.

6/1

2nd

3

(4)

15th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 42y

Class 5

15:25 Yarmouth

Match Play

9st 7lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Paul Midgley

Finds his one race a year, which in 2024 was a C&D 0-70 off 3lb higher (good to firm) on his sole previous course visit; unable to race as prominently as preferred at York latest, and back in calmer waters here.

12/1

16/1

  • Place: £5.70

Form: 6523-8

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 5lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Down the field on reappearance at Ripon (6f, good to firm) and needs to be an entirely different proposition just 14 days on; however, he may have needed that first start since last July and he's just 1lb higher than when going very close on his nursery debut (6f, good to firm); no forlorn hope.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

8

(10)

24th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

18:00 Southwell (AW)

Glendown

9st 1lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Five wins include one on AW, over C&D in late 2024; beaten under a length three times on turf in 2025 and he wasn't far away in a recent C&D classified event after a short break; weights chance back in a handicap.

10/1

3rd

7

(7)

5th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

16:25 Southwell (AW)

Glendown

9st 9lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Multiple turf sprint and C&D winner; losing run stands at 18 starts and although he went close on turf at Redcar in November, he was below par in two AW starts since.

16/1

6

(8)

18th Nov 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:15 Newcastle (AW)

Glendown

9st 4lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Close second at Redcar last time; 0-15 this year and ran poorly in last four AW attempts but defied a 10lb higher mark at Southwell a year ago; very attractively handicapped and enters calculations.

4/1

10/1

  • Place: £2.10

Form: 7124-9 C

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Won a maiden here (6f, good) last May on her second start and she might have needed the run here (6f, good to firm) three weeks ago on her first outing since last July; the drop back to 5f could help, too, but she was well beaten and hung left last time, and has to leave that run miles behind.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

1

(2)

11th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 15y

Class 5

14:10 Chester

Secret Mistral

10st 0lb

J: Myla Coppins

T: Tony Carroll

Six-time winner; effective at this track and she arrives on the back of a good second under Myla Coppins at Nottingham (5f, good) three weeks ago; has a low draw and looks set for another big run.

9/2

2nd

6

(4)

20th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 8y

Class 4

19:45 Nottingham

Secret Mistral

9st 5lb

J: Myla Coppins

T: Tony Carroll

Six-time winner including four on turf (good/soft); runner-up in final two starts last season but she struggled at Wolverhampton (6f) in her final run last year; this drop back in trip looks a good move on her return but her last three wins have been in Class 5 events and others are preferred.

11/1

2nd

4

(4)

17th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

17:25 Haydock

Secret Mistral

9st 7lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Tony Carroll

Course regular who landed her third race here when making all over C&D (good) in July; similar form when second at Chester (5.5f, soft) last time; player.

9/2

Form: -00454

Last run: 46 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
0-10 in Ireland for Andrew Kinirons and this year's form has been patchy; however, he's shown ability and his new trainer does very well with recruits from other yards; the betting could be informative on stable debut.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

4

(9)

14th Sep 2023

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Gustav Ucicky

9st 9lb

J: Tommie Jakes

T: Gay Kelleway

Off the mark in a 5.5f Bath handicap in June (firm) during a short tenure with Mick Appleby, and almost cashed in his lower mark on synthetics at Kempton latest (6f; stable debut), but mixed messages previously as to whether he truly stays 7f; jockey rode first double on Monday night.

4/1

2nd

3

(2)

30th Aug 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

21:00 Kempton (AW)

Gustav Ucicky

9st 8lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Gay Kelleway

Ex-Irish 3yo who won one of his three runs for Mick Appleby, a fast-ground Bath handicap over their extended 5f; best form is on turf but a lower AW rating heightens interest on stable debut (bought for 10,000gns).

5/1

4th

1

(2)

4th Jul 2023

Good

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

16:27 Brighton

Gustav Ucicky

10st 1lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Michael Appleby

Off the mark at the 12th attempt (second for this yard) when keeping on well to win a 5.5f handicap at Bath last week; has form over this longer trip but he'll need further progress if he's to defy a 6lb penalty.

3/1

5th
6 (8)
Mistamac

9/2

Form: 373-5

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Displayed promise and speed during light 2yo campaign and didn't run badly when fifth of seven on last month's handicap and seasonal debut at Redcar (5f, good), beaten about 4l having been slowly away; he could be sharper for that comeback run and it will be no surprise if he's a bigger threat today.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

11th

5

(6)

16th Aug 2023

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

17:25 Beverley

Mistamac

9st 4lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John Quinn

Seven-race maiden; closely matched with Herakles on Newcastle form in December; creditable second on turf at Ayr last time (5f, good to soft) and not without a chance.

3/1

2nd

1

(3)

24th Jul 2023

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

15:40 Ayr

Mistamac

9st 9lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John Quinn

prominent, went second halfway, edged right over 1f out, no match for winner

4/1

5th

6

(3)

29th Jun 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

16:30 Newcastle (AW)

Mistamac

8st 12lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John Quinn

Showed up well when a close third over C&D on final 2yo start; handicaps haven't seen him in a better light on turf this year but it's possible he will have more going for him back on this surface.

16/1

OUR TIP

6/1

Form: 3-3516 D

Last run: 64 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Won a four-runner handicap at Lingfield (5f, AW) for Charlie Hills in March and soft ground may not have suited at Nottingham in April; subsequently changed hands for 30,000gns and gelded; makes stable debut off a competitive mark and could be involved.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

1

(1)

3rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 3y

Class 3

15:10 Doncaster

Paddys Day

10st 0lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

He's just 1-25 on turf but was runner-up over C&D (good to firm) last month and wasn't beaten far in a competitive Class 2 at favourite course Newcastle (5f, AW) last Friday; could be in the mix.

7/2

7th

14

(9)

26th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

19:28 Newcastle (AW)

Paddys Day

9st 1lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

Won this race 12 months ago off a 1lb higher mark and recorded his seventh C&D win when scoring in December; solid second on turf three weeks ago; should run his race.

10/1

2nd

4

(8)

6th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 3y

Class 3

14:30 Doncaster

Paddys Day

9st 7lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

Won six 5f handicaps on AW at Newcastle in 2025; now back on last winning mark but he's 1-24 on turf and that success was in a novice over four years ago; looks opposable back in this sphere after a short break.

11/1

Form: 2-8004

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Returned to form on second stable start when fourth of eight at 100-1 at Chester (6f, good) last month; shaped then as though this drop back to 5f would be worth a go and her yard is in flying form; has a chance.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

11th

4

(4)

31st Jul 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

16:25 Redcar

Corinthian Kid

9st 9lb

J: Kyle Strydom

T: Patrick Morris

Just one good run from six for this yard and not seen since finishing very weakly at Newcastle in January; hood removed.

33/1

12th

7

(8)

4th Jan 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:10 Newcastle (AW)

Corinthian Kid

9st 5lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Patrick Morris

6f winner for previous yard; far from solid judged on her form for current stable; chance depends on how well she responds to first-time hood.

33/1

12th

11

(5)

17th Nov 2023

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Corinthian Kid

9st 3lb

J: Liam Keniry

T: Patrick Morris

Turf winner for Jonathan Portman as a 2yo; four runs for this yard have resulted in three heavy defeats and one sound effort at Chester; down in the weights but there are risks attached.

33/1

7/2

Form: 01-30 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Won at Newcastle (5f, AW) last December on second start and returned with fair third at Beverley (5f, soft) on last month's handicap debut; disappointing here (6f, good to firm) since, however, and while it's still early days and he's back down in trip, he now has something to prove.
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Verdict Starting price

4th

2

(4)

28th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

17:20 Ripon

Herakles

9st 8lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Paul Midgley

C&D winner; consistent in defeat on AW before making a successful return to turf at Nottingham (5f, good) 19 days ago, with reopposing Dc Cogent and Marajito behind in third and fifth; did that quite comfortably but a 6lb rise puts him 3lb above his highest win mark of 66; has also yet to score back-to-back in his 41-race career.

2/1

1st

7

(9)

9th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 8y

Class 5

16:00 Nottingham

Herakles

9st 2lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Paul Midgley

Has reached the frame on AW in his last six starts including when a close second at Newcastle (5f; tongue-tie added) last month; record of 1-21 on turf but conditions should be fine back in this sphere and he had a close call off 1lb higher at Beverley last summer; interesting contender for yard that has won this race in the last two years.

3/1

2nd

5

(2)

13th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Herakles

9st 1lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Paul Midgley

Three of his four wins have come over C&D; not beaten far at Southwell on his last two starts; dropped another 1lb and he's a leading contender back at this track; stable runs three here.

4/1

Form: 32144- D

Last run: 222 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2

(4)

15th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

19:40 Haydock

Queenie Rooney

9st 7lb

J: Ben Curtis

T: David Evans

4th

8

(3)

5th Nov 2022

Heavy

0m 6f 2y

Class 4

12:50 Doncaster

Queenie Rooney

9st 1lb

J: J F Egan

T: Keith Dalgleish

Showed improvement to dead-heat for first in a Hamilton novice (5f, good to soft) in September; failed to back that up when a well-held fourth in 5.5f York nursery (good to soft) last month; others hold stronger claims.

16/1

4th

8

(7)

7th Oct 2022

Good

0m 5f 89y

Class 3

14:05 York

Queenie Rooney

8st 2lb

J: J F Egan

T: Keith Dalgleish

in touch with leaders, shaken up halfway, soon lost ground and edged left, not pace to challenge

7/1

Non-runners

Queenie Rooney

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £28.30
Straight Forecast £42.68
Tricast £223.84
Trifecta £274.00

Selections

POSTDATA:

Corinthian Kid

The Times:

Mistamac

SPOTLIGHT:

Match Play

Telegraph:

Paddy's Day

The Guardian:

Corinthian Kid

Daily Mail:

Corinthian Kid

Daily Mirror:

Corinthian Kid

The Sun:

Corinthian Kid

The Star:

Mistamac

Daily Record:

Mistamac

RP RATINGS:

Match Play

TOPSPEED:

Match Play

D Express:

Paddy's Day