June 06 / 14.35 Haydock

14.35

Good

Betfred ‘Join Our Sports Club’ EBF Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £5400
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 3
  • 15 runners
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Betfred ‘Join Our Sports Club’ EBF Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

Runners: 15 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

14/1 (Won)

  • Win: £40.90
  • Place: £8.80

Form: —

Last run: —

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR: —

Form & Verdict
50,000euros foal, £80,000 yearling; by Dark Angel; second foal; dam 8.6f AW winner (RPR 80) from classy family; market check advised on debut but yard's chief hope may be the stand-out form candidate Arabian Cobra.
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21th

1

(1)

12th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 143y

Class 2

14:20 Doncaster

Dubai Bling

9st 12lb

J: David Probert

T: Hugo Palmer

Ran on strongly to lead close home in a 5f handicap at Ascot in July; dangerous if returning to that level but his three runs since, while respectable, haven't been quite so good; unraced on slower than good.

25/1

3rd

2

(2)

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:19 Newmarket (July)

Dubai Bling

9st 3lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Hugo Palmer

Led close home to win valuable 5f Ascot handicap in July and wasn't beaten far when back over 6f for Stewards' Cup at Glorious Goodwood (also good to firm) at start of this month; didn't fire at York (5.3f, good) on Wednesday, though, and needs a personal best here.

8/1

12th

1

(17)

19th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 89y

Class 2

13:50 York

Dubai Bling

9st 12lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Hugo Palmer

Wins in Bahrain (6f, good to firm) and at Ascot (5f, good to firm) this summer; stiff task under a penalty in the Stewards' Cup 18 days ago and ran respectably in midfield; the Ascot form makes him of interest and he could prove suited by this intermediate trip; whether his high draw proves beneficial remains to be seen though.

16/1

50/1

  • Place: £14.80

Form: —

Last run: —

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Sixth foal; Kodiac half-brother to three winners notably Meteoric (7.5f-9.5f including Listed); dam French 1m2f winner, half-sister to Group 3 winners at 1m and 1m4f; trainer's 2yos usually need their debut outings.
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1st

11

(4)

26th Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:28 Ripon

U Sure Do

8st 11lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Won over C&D (good) in May and, following his seventh of 24 in Bronze Cup at Ayr (6f) one week ago, scored again at Haydock (7f, good to soft) on Friday; had second-time cheekpieces yesterday but now tries blinkers; has 5lb penalty but a chance if yesterday's exertions have not taken it out of him.

12/1

1st

9

(1)

25th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 6f 212y

Class 3

16:18 Haydock

U Sure Do

9st 2lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Acts on good and soft ground; won off 1lb higher at Ripon (6f) in May but hasn't come up to scratch in his last four starts, including at this trip; now drops back in grade but he needs to rediscover his spark.

12/1

8th

12

(15)

6th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:25 York

U Sure Do

9st 4lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Tim Easterby

Led late when winning over 6f at Ripon in May; only midfeld in two runs since and this may prove too competitive.

25/1

9/1

  • Place: £3.00

Form: —

Last run: —

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR: —

Form & Verdict
75,000euros yearling; seventh foal; half-brother to winners Isaan Queen (6f including 2yo/Listed) and Done Deal (1m AW; RPR 82); trainer has impressive 6-21 (29%) record with 2yos here in the last five years and this Soldier's Call colt could play a leading role on debut; one of two for the yard.
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1st

1

(1)

22nd Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

17:40 Kempton (AW)

Conscript

9st 11lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Clive Cox

Promising 2yo debut and he returned from 405 days off to win a Ffos Las maiden (6f, good) in decisive fashion in July; likely to stay 7f and he's a strong contender despite the 7lb penalty.

13/8

1st

2

(3)

16th Jul 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:00 Ffos Las

Conscript

9st 7lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Clive Cox

14-1 for Haydock novice (6f, good) last June, always prominent to take third of 15; gelded in August and not seen since but he looked promising.

7/4

3rd

4

(11)

6th Jun 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

14:35 Haydock

Conscript

9st 7lb

J: Richard Kingscote

T: Clive Cox

prominent, led over 1f out, headed final 110yds, kept on but lost second towards finish

9/1

20/1

Form: —

Last run: —

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR: —

Form & Verdict
35,000euros foal, 110,000euros yearling; fourth foal; Havana Grey half-brother to 7f winner Swot (RPR 75); dam related to some talented winners; his purchase price catches the eye and he's with a top northern trainer; one of three debutants for the stable; monitor the betting.
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9

(3)

24th Oct 2025

Heavy

0m 6f 2y

Class 2

13:33 Doncaster

Tiger Mask

9st 4lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: K R Burke

Had bits of Group form as a 2yo but his record in handicaps (7f/1m) this term comprises three duck eggs; has lots to prove and may be best watched unless the market speaks positively.

25/1

11th

4

(5)

14th Sep 2025

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 2

14:30 Doncaster

Tiger Mask

9st 5lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: K R Burke

Lots to like about his profile at two (6f/7f) but has finished well down the field in 7f/1m handicaps this term, latterly tried in cheekpieces.

50/1

14th

6

(13)

22nd Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 192y

Class 2

17:20 York

Tiger Mask

9st 2lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

Some useful efforts as a 2yo but he has a doubt over current form, having failed to beat a rival in sole run this term (AW debut); wears first-time headgear and steps up in trip.

50/1

7/2

Form: 62

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Built upon the promise of his debut effort at Chester (5f, good) when going very close at Windsor (6f, good) 12 days ago, when clear with the odds-on winner; holds leading claims on the back of last time.
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11th

1

(6)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:52 Newbury

Arabian Cobra

10st 1lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Adrian Wintle

Very well handicapped on last summer's exploits but he's been a long way below that level this year and a major turnaround is needed.

25/1

5th

1

(3)

23rd Jun 2026

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

15:00 Ffos Las

Arabian Cobra

9st 9lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Adrian Wintle

Won two 6f handicaps on good ground last summer when with Hugo Palmer; quiet in two runs for current yard (cheekpieces then a visor) and soft ground might not be what he wants.

20/1

8th

1

(9)

14th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

14:08 Salisbury

Arabian Cobra

10st 0lb

J: Alfie Redman

T: Adrian Wintle

Won at Thirsk (6f, good) last June before following up at Chester (6f, good) a week later; well beaten in the Ayr Bronze Cup on his final start for Hugo Palmer and he beat only one rival home at Bath on his stable debut 27 days ago; visor back on (replacing cheekpieces worn last time).

14/1

6th
15 (10)
Veydari

11/4

Form: —

Last run: —

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR: —

Form & Verdict
38,000gns foal, 58,000gns yearling, 200,000gns 2yo (breeze-ups); fifth foal; half-brother to two winners notably Verimli (French Listed-placed 10.5f-1m4f); dam unraced half-sister to French 1m6f/1m7f Group 2 winner Verema; Wathnan Racing's 2yos are flying and so are Richard Fahey's runners; this Hello Youmzain colt is firmly in calculations on debut.
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4th

5

(8)

5th Oct 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

14:40 Pontefract

Veydari

9st 8lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

Front-runner whose sole success came in a C&D nursery (soft) two years ago when trained by Richard Fahey; chased home Fiscal Policy here (good ground) in June, after which he had a wind operation; should be sharper for his recent Hamilton run; not discounted.

9/1

3rd

3

(7)

21st Sep 2026

Soft

0m 5f 7y

Class 5

15:55 Hamilton

Veydari

9st 9lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

Front-runs; winless since soft-ground success in 2024 but he was thereabouts in some competitive races as a 3yo and made an encouraging reappearance at Pontefract in July; had wind surgery since; of some interest back at 5f.

5/1

12/1

Form: —

Last run: —

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR: —

Form & Verdict
62,000euros foal, £60,000 2yo (breeze-ups); sixth foal; Acclamation half-brother to Even Keel (7f/1m 2yo; RPR 93) and Dew You Believe (8.6f AW; 59); dam once-raced half-sister to three useful winners; leading northern trainer saddles three newcomers; the market could guide.
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3rd

1

(5)

7th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

14:00 Southwell (AW)

Qaseem

9st 9lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

took keen hold, led, 2 lengths ahead 2f out, hung left over 1f out, no extra and headed final 110yds

7/2

3rd

1

(5)

7th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

14:00 Southwell (AW)

Qaseem

9st 9lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

took keen hold, led, 2 lengths ahead 2f out, hung left over 1f out, no extra and headed final 110yds

7/2

2nd

1

(9)

15th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

18:00 Newcastle (AW)

Qaseem

9st 11lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

ducked left start, prominent early, in touch with leaders after 2f

5/2

8/1

Form: 8

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Beaten nearly 8l when last of eight on last month's debut at Newmarket (6f, good to firm); however, that looked a warm race and this 165,000euros yearling is in excellent hands to improve (trainer won race last year); he could prove to be much more competitive today.
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1st

3

(4)

16th Oct 2026

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 4

16:43 Newcastle (AW)

Patrol

9st 11lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Dylan Cunha

Reliable sort (second on his only appearance at this track) who is 4-14 on AW compared to 0-19 on turf and should be competitive again.

7/1

11/1

Form: —

Last run: —

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR: —

Form & Verdict
£40,000 yearling; third foal; dam 6f/7f 2yo maiden (RPR 67), half-sister to German 1,000 Guineas winner Mi Emma; this Kodiac colt is one of three newcomers for top northern yard and the betting could be informative.
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8th

5

(3)

25th Oct 2025

Heavy

0m 7f 6y

Class 4

17:00 Doncaster

Our Mighty Mo

9st 10lb

J: Shane Gray

T: K R Burke

Flourished when switched to heavy and soft ground last autumn, winning over 6f and 7f; retains ability as a 3yo but he might have run better at Ayr last month when back on soft ground (first-time visor now discarded) and hard to depend on a turnaround.

12/1

4

(7)

20th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 50y

Class 4

17:15 Ayr

Our Mighty Mo

9st 10lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: K R Burke

Likes testing ground as he showed when winning nurseries at Hamilton (6f, heavy) and Haydock (7f, soft) a year ago; has run with credit a couple of times in a light campaign this year, but still 4lb above his last winning mark; probably needs the new visor to make a difference.

9/1

4th

3

(3)

25th Aug 2025

Good

0m 7f 3y

Class 4

17:03 Epsom

Our Mighty Mo

9st 10lb

J: Sam James

T: K R Burke

Prominent-racer who won nurseries at Hamilton (6f, heavy) and Haydock (7f, soft) last September; got back near best with close fourth at Chester (7.6f, good) in May but he failed to beat a rival at Haydock last time; has been up and down since last success and he comes with risks attached after a break.

14/1

OUR TIP

6/1

Form: 6 BF

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Half-brother to two winners who was sent off joint-favourite on debut at York (5f, good) three weeks ago; showed ability in sixth and he's open to improvement, but he needs a sizeable step forward today.
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9th

14

(12)

12th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 143y

Class 2

14:20 Doncaster

Against The Wind

9st 2lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Kevin Ryan

Ran well on Southwell AW on his seasonal return but three heavy defeats have followed (either side of a wind operation); dropping down the weights but this looks a tough race in which to try to rediscover his best.

66/1

18th

8

(18)

19th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 89y

Class 2

13:50 York

Against The Wind

9st 5lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Kevin Ryan

Had some strong form as a 3yo, including at York, and he returned to action in March with a good third at Southwell (5f, AW); two heavy defeats have followed (had a wind op after the first) and he arrives with a point to prove.

40/1

21th

4

(1)

14th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

14:20 York

Against The Wind

9st 9lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Kevin Ryan

Third of 22 in 3yo handicap over C&D (good to firm) at this meeting 12 months ago and progressive on AW since; soft ground may not have suited at Musselburgh last time and he's had wind surgery since; however, a career best is needed today and he has to prove he's just as good on turf as AW.

16/1

33/1

Form: —

Last run: —

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR: —

Form & Verdict
65,000euros yearling; sixth foal; closely related to 7f/1m winner Silken Ladder (RPR 90); well-bred dam won in Russia; this Arizona colt may be one for further down the line.
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6th

5

(9)

17th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:00 Ayr

Green Pursuit

9st 10lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Seb Spencer

Only 1-17 but he hasn't been running badly, finishing best of the rest behind a thriving sort in a 15-runner race at Thirsk (1m, good) five weeks ago; likely to be on the premises from an unchanged mark.

7/1

2nd

8

(12)

14th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 218y

Class 5

19:50 Thirsk

Green Pursuit

9st 5lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Seb Spencer

Only 1-16 and he's 3lb higher than the mark he won off in April 2025, despite since going 0-11; hasn't been running badly but looks vulnerable once more; effective in this returning headgear combination.

12/1

5th

6

(2)

14th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

16:05 Doncaster

Green Pursuit

9st 6lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Seb Spencer

On a good mark on 2025 best and he has been running himself into form this time around, third of ten (beaten 1l) at Carlisle four weeks ago; conditions no problem and he is one to consider.

8/1

10/1

Form: —

Last run: —

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR: —

Form & Verdict
115,000gns yearling, 115,000gns 2yo (breeze-ups); fourth foal; No Nay Never half-brother to three winners on the continent; dam unraced half-sister to two classy winners; 17-2 when rearing in stalls and withdrawn from recent intended debut at Bath; trainer does well with 2yos here; not ruled out.
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7th

5

(2)

13th Sep 2024

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 1

14:25 Doncaster

Mukaber

9st 2lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: Richard Hannon

Proved well suited by the step up to 7f in Newbury maiden (good to firm) last month on fourth start, making all for an emphatic success; faces a stiffer task upped in grade but may have more to offer at this trip.

16/1

1st

14

(9)

17th Aug 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

16:05 Newbury

Mukaber

9st 7lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: Richard Hannon

raced far side

9/1

5th

7

(11)

30th Jul 2024

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:45 Goodwood

Mukaber

9st 2lb

J: William Buick

T: Richard Hannon

Gelded after a quiet debut and showed the benefit when runner-up at Nottingham (6f, good to soft) behind a Godolphin gelding who took four attempts to get off the mark; the form may not be good enough to win this and he tended to hang that day.

16/1

100/1

Form: —

Last run: —

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR: —

Form & Verdict
4,000gns yearling; third foal; Oasis Dream brother to 5f 2yo winner Fragrance (RPR 75), half-brother to 7f AW winner Smart Vision (80); dam 6f 2yo/7f winner (91); makes debut with trainer among winners but others preferred.
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2

(3)

19th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

17:15 Redcar

Vesperado

9st 9lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Jessica Macey

Signs of ability as 2yo but he doesn't help himself by hanging and needs much more than shown in two handicaps at about 7f this year, in a hood and cheekpieces latest, now blinkered.

33/1

2

(3)

19th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

17:15 Redcar

Vesperado

9st 9lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Jessica Macey

Signs of ability as 2yo but he doesn't help himself by hanging and needs much more than shown in two handicaps at about 7f this year, in a hood and cheekpieces latest, now blinkered.

33/1

11th

8

(6)

26th Apr 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

17:15 Doncaster

Vesperado

9st 7lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Jessica Macey

Hinted at ability in three novices last term but looked very tricky in handicap at Beverley on reappearance, tailed off after pulling hard and hanging left; perhaps he was unsuited by the right-hand bend but he now has something to prove in a hood and cheekpieces.

25/1

20/1

Form: —

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR: —

Form & Verdict
25-1 and well beaten on debut at Newbury (6f, good) three weeks ago; a transformation is needed today but there's plenty of potential in his pedigree and his trainer (who saddles two) does very well in 2yo races here; no surprise if he takes a big leap forward.
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9th

10

(2)

27th Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 3y

Class 4

17:07 Epsom

Middleton View

8st 11lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Stuart Williams

Won 5f AW novice last December and ran well when fourth at Yarmouth (7f, good) in May; he's continued to drop down the weights but has struggled to threaten for the vast majority of 2026, including on last two runs.

20/1

8th

3

(4)

17th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 3y

Class 6

16:45 Yarmouth

Middleton View

9st 13lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Stuart Williams

Outran 40-1 odds when fourth over C&D (good) two starts ago but has generally been disappointing since scoring at Chelmsford (5f, AW) on stable debut in December; others are more persuasive.

16/1

100/1

Form: 9

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Tailed off at 150-1 on recent debut at Leicester.
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11th

7

(11)

9th Sep 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 6

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Backer Bilk

9st 6lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Luke Dace

Registered sole success in Lingfield event early last year; showed signs of a revival there last time (second run for new stable); ties in with Minerality on that effort.

10/1

4th

2

(3)

25th Aug 2026

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

17:02 Lingfield (AW)

Backer Bilk

9st 11lb

J: George Wood

T: Luke Dace

Has shown better form over hurdles than on the Flat in 2026 but may benefit from the return from this scenario, having gained sole success over C&D; second start for new yard.

12/1

8th

10

(10)

12th Aug 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 5

21:00 Kempton (AW)

Backer Bilk

9st 2lb

J: George Wood

T: Luke Dace

Sole win from 15 starts came at Lingfield (1m2f, AW) last February when trained by Jim & Suzi Best; 0-5 for his previous stable (Flat/hurdles) and has a hood applied on his first outing for Luke Dace.

20/1

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Payout
Exacta £1499.80
Straight Forecast £1962.51

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Veydari

TOPSPEED:

Arabian Cobra

The Star:

Qaseem

D Express:

Against The Wind

Telegraph:

Veydari

Daily Mail:

Veydari

Daily Mirror:

Veydari

Daily Record:

Veydari

POSTDATA:

Arabian Cobra

The Times:

Arabian Cobra

The Guardian:

Arabian Cobra

The Sun:

Arabian Cobra