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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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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2nd

2

(4)

7th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 15y

Class 2

13:30 Chester

Dubai Bling

9st 10lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Hugo Palmer

Campaigned mostly over 6f, most recently winning big-field handicap (good to firm) for a bright end to his spell in Bahrain; this local runner is well drawn returned to British soil and has possibilities provided he's as effective back at 5f.

10/1

4th

1

(5)

17th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

13:35 Newcastle (AW)

Dubai Bling

9st 9lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Hugo Palmer

hampered start and stumbled start, took keen hold, soon in touch with leaders, edged left and no extra over 1f out

10/1

4th

1

(5)

17th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

13:35 Newcastle (AW)

Dubai Bling

9st 9lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Hugo Palmer

hampered start and stumbled start, took keen hold, soon in touch with leaders, edged left and no extra over 1f out

10/1

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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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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1st

2

(5)

8th May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:15 Ripon

U Sure Do

9st 8lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Tim Easterby

All 12 runs have been on turf and he won twice at Catterick (6f/7f, good) last season; 6lb higher than for his last success but he reappeared with a creditable fourth of 13 at Thirsk last month; should benefit from that run and he's in the mix on this drop back in trip; tongue-tie added.

6/1

4th

3

(13)

18th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

15:23 Thirsk

U Sure Do

9st 7lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Ended 2025 in a rich vein of form, winning a Catterick handicap (7f, good) before a narrow defeat at Musselburgh (7f, soft) when last seen 164 days ago; another 2lb higher on his reappearance so he will need to be cherry ripe for this return to action.

12/1

5

(6)

18th Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 4

12:50 Catterick

U Sure Do

9st 9lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

Like Yaaser he was well held at York last Friday, but his previous second to a progressive type at Ayr (7f, soft) looks pretty solid form; sole win came on good ground here; no surprise if he bounces back.

9/1

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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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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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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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

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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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

10th

2

(10)

17th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 160y

Class 4

17:20 Bath

Arabian Cobra

9st 9lb

J: David Probert

T: Adrian Wintle

Ended last season with a heavy defeat in the Ayr Bronze Cup but he did well for Hugo Palmer last summer including a brave win off this mark at Chester (6f, good); returns in new headgear for new yard but he went close on his reappearance last term and he needs watching in market.

16/1

63

19th Sep 2025

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:40 Ayr

Arabian Cobra

9st 2lb

T: Hugo Palmer

3yo who won two in a row in June (6f, good) before close thirds on his next two starts (including over C&D on good to soft); his form dipped at Chester three weeks ago but he's an each-way possible if bouncing back.

20/1

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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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8

(5)

20th Oct 2025

Good

0m 5f 3y

Class 4

17:08 Pontefract

Veydari

9st 2lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

Won nursery here last October (6f, soft) on sole previous course visit and he's run some good races in defeat for his new yard this season, including on good ground and when fourth of 13 at Ayr three weeks ago (6f, soft; showed pace); each-way contender now back down in trip.

8/1

10

(2)

30th Sep 2025

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:30 Ayr

Veydari

9st 6lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

Won a 6f handicap off 3lb lower at Pontefract for Richard Fahey last October (soft); bought for 35,000gns; some fair runs since, notably when second at Chester in July (6f, good; well drawn); each-way chance.

9/1

85

19th Sep 2025

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:40 Ayr

Veydari

8st 12lb

T: Julie Camacho

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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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

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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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

6

(1)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 4f 0y

Class 5

18:10 Newbury

Patrol

9st 8lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Dylan Cunha

Consistency seems far less evident in the last year or so but one trend has developed, as he's 3-13 on AW compared to 0-11 on turf; AW second last time was his best effort for a while but he's not the percentage call here.

13/2

2nd

3

(6)

20th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 5

18:00 Newcastle (AW)

Patrol

9st 8lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Dylan Cunha

Dead-heated off 1lb higher at Southwell (1m4f, Tapeta) last April but he's not easy to predict and has finished down the field in his last four starts; may have needed his reappearance run at Wolverhampton (9.4f) last month but others are more convincing.

5/1

8th

5

(8)

30th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 4

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Patrol

9st 5lb

J: David Egan

T: Dylan Cunha

Has won at 1m but last two wins have been over 1m4f and his form can be up and down.

12/1

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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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

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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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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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

11th

2

(1)

4th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 1y

Class 2

15:42 Musselburgh

Against The Wind

9st 8lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Kevin Ryan

Steadily progressive and posted another personal best when third at Southwell (5f, AW) on reappearance; his turf form is at a lower level but he still won at Thirsk last spring and finished third in a big field at York's Dante meeting (both 5f, good to firm); race-fit and should be in the thick of things again if a low draw doesn't count against him.

5/1

3rd

6

(1)

21st Mar 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 2

16:38 Southwell (AW)

Against The Wind

9st 5lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Kevin Ryan

Prominent racer; thumped ten rivals in a C&D handicap last July and ran well off his revised mark (1lb lower today) back here in September; found the Group 1 Abbaye too hot to handle when last seen in October; won after a break last spring but he was well ahead of his mark then and that probably isn't the case now.

8/1

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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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

5

(7)

18th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 195y

Class 5

17:10 Carlisle

Green Pursuit

9st 7lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Seb Spencer

Record is only 1-14 but he's attractively treated and proved resurgent with rallying fifth at Thirsk (7f, good) last month on third start for new yard; not ruled out.

11/2

5th

12

(10)

18th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

15:58 Thirsk

Green Pursuit

8st 12lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Seb Spencer

Began 2025 in good form, winning a handicap at Catterick and then finishing a good second at Ripon (both 6f, good); modest form in two runs back with Seb Spencer but his return to action at Doncaster three weeks ago certainly didn't get to the bottom of him, travelling well under restraint and then meeting some trouble as the race was unfolding; capable of better, perhaps markedly so, and the betting should be revealing.

10/1

11th

8

(12)

29th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 4

14:55 Doncaster

Green Pursuit

9st 5lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Seb Spencer

Absent since down the field at Doncaster (6f) five months ago on first run since rejoining Seb Spencer; perhaps best watched unless the market speaks positively.

16/1

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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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

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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4th

11

(4)

20th May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 3y

Class 5

20:10 Yarmouth

Middleton View

9st 2lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Stuart Williams

He made a winning start for Stuart Williams when strong at the finish over 5f at Chelmsford in December; little to cheer since and hopes are pinned on the return to 7f/turf having a positive effect.

20/1

9th

8

(9)

1st Apr 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Middleton View

9st 4lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Stuart Williams

He made a winning stable debut in a 5f novice at Chelmsford in December but three handicap runs since have been underwhelming; the addition of a hood needs to give him a lift; stable also runs Expert Agent.

20/1

7th

6

(5)

9th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 4

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Middleton View

9st 2lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Stuart Williams

Created a positive impression on his stable debut at Chelmsford in December (5f); neither handicap run since has been quite so convincing.

12/1

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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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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3rd

5

19th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 7f 171y

Class 4

18:00 Huntingdon

Backer Bilk

10st 12lb

J: Nick Slatter

T: David Killahena & Graeme McPherson

Low-grade AW winner; did not achieve huge amount when well-held second of seven behind short-odds favourite at Hereford (2m, good) a fortnight ago, his second hurdle run, but might collect another minor prize here.

6/1

2nd

7

5th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 53y

Class 4

18:12 Hereford

Backer Bilk

10st 12lb

J: Nick Slatter

T: David Killahena & Graeme McPherson

Has shown most of his Flat form on AW, winning once; never landed a blow over C&D switched to hurdles last time but this looks a weaker race.

13/2

7th

11

16th Apr 2026

Good

2m 0f 53y

Class 4

17:30 Hereford

Backer Bilk

10st 10lb

J: Tom Bellamy

T: David Killahena & Graeme McPherson

1m2f winner 14 months ago; has always operated at a modest level and likely best watched on this hurdle debut.

20/1

+o+e Accumulators

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