July 06 / 16.10 Haydock

16.10

Good

Tuffx Handicap

  • Prize money: £6542.5
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 10 runners
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Tuffx Handicap

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

4/1 (Won)

  • Win: £5.00
  • Place: £1.70

Form: 0788-4 D

Last run: 44 days

W: 9st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Very well handicapped on his 2021 form for Karl Burke (on various ground) and close fourth on his stable/seasonal debut at Ayr (6f, good) in May; wears first-time cheekpieces and, with his new trainer enjoying a fine season, he may be able to build on that latest performance; on the shortlist.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

3

(2)

14th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 2

17:45 Southwell (AW)

Significantly

9st 4lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Julie Camacho

took keen hold, in touch with leaders, pressed leader over 4f out, weakened inside final furlong

4/1

4th

3

(2)

14th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 2

17:45 Southwell (AW)

Significantly

9st 4lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Julie Camacho

took keen hold, in touch with leaders, pressed leader over 4f out, weakened inside final furlong

4/1

7th

2

(7)

22nd Nov 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

17:15 Newcastle (AW)

Significantly

9st 10lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

Had a fine year in 2023, his first with this stable, when an Ayr Gold Cup win was the highlight; has only run well in one of his four starts this year and hopes rest on a wind operation having a positive effect; second and first in two runs at Newcastle.

5/1

2nd
6 (4)
Khunan

7/1

  • Place: £2.20

Form: 0-0004

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Struggled in Bahrain during the winter but dropped down the weights and, having been gelded, he returned with a fairly promising fourth in a first-time visor (retained) at Wolverhampton (6f, AW) last month; may be able to build on that latest run and he could be involved.
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4th

10

(12)

21st Jul 2023

Good To Soft

0m 6f 6y

Class 2

19:05 Hamilton

Khunan

9st 0lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

Useful 2yo; struggled at three and he couldn't make much of an impact in Bahrain earlier in the year but he's run well in both starts since returning to Britain (in a new visor), notably when missing out narrowly at Haydock two weeks ago (6f, good); raced away from the well-handicapped winner on that occasion and drew 5l clear of the third (who has run well since; fifth also won next time); up 4lb but that looks lenient; strong claims.

5/1

2nd

6

(4)

6th Jul 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:10 Haydock

Khunan

9st 1lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

towards far side, prominent, 1st of 4 in group

7/1

OUR TIP

8/1

  • Place: £2.50

Form: 20-528

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
On a competitive mark and fair run at Goodwood two starts ago, but below par at Pontefract latest; hasn't won for over two years and last season's stand-out performances all came at Doncaster; wears a first-time tongue-tie.
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2

(6)

24th Jun 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:50 Newbury

Mojomaker

10st 1lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: David Loughnane

Returned from a break with four decent runs (all over 6f) this spring and continues to edge down the weights; now 0-29 since his 2yo success but probably won't be far away; sports refitted cheekpieces.

13/2

5th

1

(3)

13th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

16:20 Chepstow

Mojomaker

9st 9lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: David Loughnane

Losing run up to 28 but he has run three solid races since returning to turf last month; Rossa Ryan back on board and set to go well again; blinkers left off this time.

5/1

5th

1

(3)

13th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

16:20 Chepstow

Mojomaker

9st 9lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: David Loughnane

Losing run up to 28 but he has run three solid races since returning to turf last month; Rossa Ryan back on board and set to go well again; blinkers left off this time.

5/1

4th
2 (6)
Gis A Sub

11/2

Form: 007-80 D

Last run: 50 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Down the field at York in May last time out but prior to that he reappeared with an encouraging run at Newmarket and he's dropping down in grade off a reduced mark here; not ruled out.
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7th

2

(6)

8th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:40 Newcastle (AW)

Gis A Sub

9st 9lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

On a losing run but he wasn't best drawn when seventh of 11 in 6f Pontefract handicap 43 days ago; he needs considering off a handy-looking mark.

11/2

7th

1

(13)

27th Jul 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:55 Pontefract

Gis A Sub

9st 11lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

Has a poor strike-rate but went close at Ripon last weekend and holds a fighting chance in this grade; gained sole handicap win off 5lb higher.

7/2

2nd

6

(3)

19th Jul 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:38 Ripon

Gis A Sub

9st 5lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

Runner-up in the Group 2 Gimcrack Stakes as a 2yo; nothing like so good now but that wasn't a barrier to success in the corresponding event 12 months ago; 7lb lower this time around and he didn't run badly at Thirsk 17 days ago; headgear left off today.

7/1

Form: 917082 D

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 2lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
In and out this season but won at Catterick (6f, good to soft) in April and good second at Nottingham (6f, good to firm) last Thursday; capable of being in the mix if on another going day.
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7th

3

(8)

21st May 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

16:50 Catterick

Roundhay Park

9st 8lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Nigel Tinkler

13-91; won from this mark at Ripon (6f, soft; Ideal Guest third) last July and was runner-up at Pontefract (from 4lb higher) last September; weakened - eighth of nine - on last month's C&D comeback run (66-1) but that's likely to have brought him on.

14/1

8th

8

(4)

22nd Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

15:52 Catterick

Roundhay Park

9st 2lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Nigel Tinkler

Course winner who scored at Ripon (6f, soft) last July and is just 2lb higher on this reappearance outing; however, 6f has been this 11yo's optimum trip in recent seasons, and this is his first run since October.

20/1

Form: 422645

Last run: 9 days

W: 8st 13lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Not short of speed at 7f, which is his usual trip, but he's failed to threaten on the last two occasions he's tackled 6f; probably vulnerable.
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6th

12

(3)

4th Oct 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

19:00 Kempton (AW)

Satin Snake

9st 7lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Has three wins and three seconds to his name from nine runs over C&D but has been banging his head against the wall off this sort of mark for a good while now; was below market expectations here last time and this is stronger.

12/1

5th

5

(7)

9th Sep 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

16:35 Kempton (AW)

Satin Snake

9st 8lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Took a shine to this place during the winter, winning three times over C&D, and was seemingly back in peak form when close second at Ripon (1m, good) 11 days ago; commands respect on return to Kempton.

5/1

2nd

2

(7)

29th Aug 2023

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:30 Ripon

Satin Snake

10st 3lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

His four wins have all come on Polytrack, never off a mark this high, and he is still to finish placed after ten runs on turf; has done most racing over 7f and doesn't arrive in any form, so has a good bit to overcome.

16/1

20/1

Form: 351670 D

Last run: 47 days

W: 8st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Two wins at Newcastle (6f, AW) this year but below his best on his last three starts, particularly when back on turf at Doncaster last time.
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12th

7

(9)

10th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:45 Southwell (AW)

Mighty Power

9st 9lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Lisa Williamson

Has been useful on AW in the past but nothing for his current stable to make him of interest tonight.

33/1

8th

10

(4)

24th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

16:42 Newcastle (AW)

Mighty Power

8st 13lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Lisa Williamson

On a two-year losing spell and current mark reflects a big decline in his form; others preferred.

25/1

8th

7

(6)

19th Feb 2026

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Mighty Power

9st 9lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Lisa Williamson

Much better than this on AW in his pomp but there hasn't been much to celebrate in five runs for this yard, including returned to AW when last of seven over C&D two weeks ago; another ease in grade today but he's risky.

10/1

Form: -76027

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 0lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Mixed fortunes across the last two seasons but she failed to settle when fading at Newbury (6f, good) three weeks ago and prior to that she was second over this C&D (good to firm); has won on soft; not discounted.
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7th

3

(5)

31st Dec 2023

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 4

14:24 Lingfield (AW)

Magnificence

9st 9lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Brian O’Rourke

Capable at the right level and she ran right up to her best when a close third at Kempton 18 days ago (6f), not aiding her cause by hanging left in the closing stages; good chance if she can keep straighter this time.

8/1

3rd

3

(7)

13th Dec 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Magnificence

9st 7lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Brian O’Rourke

took keen hold, towards rear

10/1

10th

10

(4)

18th Nov 2023

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 1

15:11 Lingfield (AW)

Magnificence

9st 0lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Brian O’Rourke

pulled hard, midfield, in touch with leaders 3f out

50/1

11/2

Form: 2-6123 D

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Won at Windsor (5f, soft) in May and went close there (6f, good to firm) next time; no match for first two when third of six over C&D (good to firm) last time but that was still a fair run and she could be thereabouts.
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7th

2

(1)

30th Sep 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

15:22 Bath

Silent Flame

9st 12lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Rod Millman

Below her best at Brighton last time but had been in a good run of form, as with many from this yard; might just be vulnerable to stronger stays over this stiff 1m.

5/1

5th

5

(2)

15th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 210y

Class 5

16:12 Brighton

Silent Flame

9st 3lb

J: George Wood

T: Rod Millman

Won at Salisbury (6f, good to firm) in July and she's held her form since, including when runner-up over 1m at Salisbury (good to soft) last time; should go well again back in trip and she won't mind what the weather does; blinkers back on.

7/2

8

(3)

29th Aug 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:13 Salisbury

Silent Flame

10st 8lb

J: Mr Ross Birkett

T: Rod Millman

Hard to knock her last four races and prominent throughout when narrowly beaten at Chepstow on Monday; however, that was over 6f and, although she stays 7f, the vast majority of her runs have been over sprint trips and she last raced over 1m in 2021 (finished ninth).

11/4

8/1

Form: 16/160 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 8st 12lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Returned from a long absence with a win at Lingfield (6f, AW) in May and could benefit from this drop back in trip; however, his claims aren't compelling on the back of his tenth of 15 at Doncaster (7f) last time.
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10th

9

(5)

6th Jul 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:10 Haydock

Ibn Aldar

8st 12lb

J: William Buick

T: Charles Hills

raced centre, prominent, 3rd of 3 in group

8/1

10th

2

(7)

18th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

14:05 Doncaster

Ibn Aldar

9st 9lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Charles Hills

6f and 7f AW winner; 5lb higher than when scoring at Lingfield on his penultimate start; no major excuses when beaten 4l at Kempton latest but still arguably unexposed; needs to step up on previous turf efforts.

11/2

6th

1

(10)

7th Jun 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

17:15 Kempton (AW)

Ibn Aldar

10st 0lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: Charles Hills

held up in rear, pushed along 2f out

9/2

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £24.80
Straight Forecast £23.96
Tricast £137.19
Trifecta £195.70

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Significantly

POSTDATA:

Silent Flame

TOPSPEED:

Roundhay Park

The Times:

Magnificence

Telegraph:

Khunan

Daily Mail:

Magnificence

RP RATINGS:

Significantly

D Express:

Significantly

The Sun:

Significantly

The Star:

Significantly

WEST COUNTRY:

Silent Flame

Daily Record:

Silent Flame

The Guardian:

Roundhay Park

Daily Mirror:

Roundhay Park