June 22 / 19.45 Haydock

19.45

Good

Long Shot Berry Breeze Handicap (A Jockey Club Grassroots Series Middle-Distance Qualifier)

  • Prize money: £6280.8
  • 1m 2f 42y
  • Class 4
  • 6 runners
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Long Shot Berry Breeze Handicap (A Jockey Club Grassroots Series Middle-Distance Qualifier)

Runners: 6 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

OUR TIP

3/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.50
  • Place: £2.10

Form: /13-52

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Might have needed the run on her Pontefract reappearance as she was quickly back on the up when second of 16 at Wetherby (1m2f, good to firm) 19 days ago; she was no match for the winner on that occasion but came 2.5l clear of the third in that big-field race, suggesting her own mark is very workable; big player.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

10th

3

(16)

18th Sep 2024

Good

1m 2f 23y

Class 1

15:30 Yarmouth

Dora Milaje

9st 4lb

J: David Probert

T: David O’Meara

held up in rear

40/1

8th

3

(10)

22nd Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 3f 188y

Class 1

16:10 York

Dora Milaje

9st 9lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Won handicap at Haydock (1m2f, good to firm) in June; soundly beaten in Listed races (one here) on next two outings, and although coming from last to fourth in nine-runner Listed race at Haydock (1m, good to firm) 12 days ago was her best form, this new trip has to be a worry; hood enlisted.

40/1

4th

3

(7)

10th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 37y

Class 1

16:45 Haydock

Dora Milaje

9st 4lb

J: P J McDonald

T: David O’Meara

steadied start

20/1

11/2

  • Place: £2.50

Form: 88-601 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
First win since his 2yo season when striking in a refitted tongue-tie (retained) at Windsor (1m2f, good to firm) 19 days ago, making all; a 3lb rise looks fair.
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Verdict Starting price

3

(5)

21st Jun 2025

Good

1m 2f 100y

Class 4

20:15 Haydock

Bodorgan

9st 7lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Edward Bethell

Runner-up off a similar mark in this race for Charlie Hills last year; made a good start for new yard when third at Hamilton (1m1f) last month and he had another close call at Wetherby (1m2f, good to firm) 19 days ago; usually races prominently and another bold bid is expected.

3/1

1

(7)

2nd Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

20:30 Wetherby

Bodorgan

9st 10lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Edward Bethell

Won twice for Charles Hills, including 1m2f on fast ground, and he ran well on his stable/seasonal debut at Hamilton last month (1m1f, good to firm), beaten around half a length into third (strong favourite); has races in him off this sort of mark but he could face competition for the lead here.

9/4

1

(7)

2nd Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

20:30 Wetherby

Bodorgan

9st 10lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Edward Bethell

Won twice for Charles Hills, including 1m2f on fast ground, and he ran well on his stable/seasonal debut at Hamilton last month (1m1f, good to firm), beaten around half a length into third (strong favourite); has races in him off this sort of mark but he could face competition for the lead here.

9/4

Form: 1-8043 D

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Hasn't progressed in quite the manner that looked likely after back-to-back AW wins at the end of 2023 but his latest third of ten in the Zetland Gold Cup at Redcar (1m2f, soft) was a creditable effort; likely to be competitive if in similar form.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

3

(4)

29th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 3f 99y

Class 2

15:52 Windsor

To Catch A Thief

8st 10lb

J: Adam Farragher

T: William Haggas

Back-to-back AW wins at the end of 2023; tongue tied, respectable third in 1m2f handicaps at Redcar (soft; Zetland Gold Cup) and Haydock (good to firm; six ran) on last two starts and had similar form three starts back on his second crack at about 1m4f, but he needs a bit extra.

7/2

3rd

1

(7)

22nd Jun 2024

Good

1m 2f 42y

Class 4

19:45 Haydock

To Catch A Thief

9st 11lb

J: Adam Farragher

T: William Haggas

Hasn't progressed in quite the manner that looked likely after back-to-back AW wins at the end of 2023 but his latest third of ten in the Zetland Gold Cup at Redcar (1m2f, soft) was a creditable effort; likely to be competitive if in similar form.

7/2

3rd

6

(2)

27th May 2024

Soft

1m 2f 1y

Class 2

16:35 Redcar

To Catch A Thief

9st 6lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: William Haggas

Returned from break with novice and handicap AW wins at about 1m2f in late 2023, but he hasn't put it together at this trip and 1m4f in three starts since (cheekpieces latest; now tongue tied); the return to 1m2f can suit but soft ground is not sure to improve matters.

8/1

Form: 21-452 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
1m2f winner who added to her largely consistent record when short-head second of seven over 1m1f at Hamilton (good) three weeks ago; likely to be in the shake-up again.
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6th

8

(7)

9th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 6y

Class 1

15:10 Pontefract

Strong Impact

9st 2lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Roger Varian

In-form filly who ran respectably in the Haydock race won by Dora Milaje; however, faces a difficult task upped in class and needs the first-time headgear to prompt a career best.

20/1

4th

4

(2)

22nd Jun 2024

Good

1m 2f 42y

Class 4

19:45 Haydock

Strong Impact

9st 6lb

J: Aidan Keeley

T: Roger Varian

1m2f winner who added to her largely consistent record when short-head second of seven over 1m1f at Hamilton (good) three weeks ago; likely to be in the shake-up again.

7/2

2nd

4

(6)

2nd Jun 2024

Good To Soft

1m 1f 35y

Class 3

17:40 Hamilton

Strong Impact

9st 10lb

J: Aidan Keeley

T: Roger Varian

All turf starts on good ground; 1m2f winner; has a largely consistent record, close fifth off this mark in Class 2 event at Ascot (1m) most recently; possibilities back down in grade and with Aidan Keeley taking off a useful 3lb.

13/2

Form: 41-130 CD

Last run: 52 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
C&D winner on good to firm last June; added back-to-back 1m wins at Kempton in September and January but her latest run at Kempton was disappointing.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

4

(1)

6th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 3

16:52 Wolverhampton (AW)

Lady Of Arabia

9st 7lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Record of 7-20 on AW and 2-3 since wearing visor; midfield in notable handicap at Lingfield (1m2f) most recently, shaping as if this return to further is worth exploring; could go well in the retained headgear.

6/1

5th

5

(10)

17th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 2

13:15 Lingfield (AW)

Lady Of Arabia

8st 8lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

2-2 since visored, following a 1m2f Chelmsford win with a ready success at Wolverhampton last month (9.5f); up 4lb and drawn widest so she will need to produce another personal best to complete her hat-trick.

12/1

3rd

4

(2)

4th Nov 2025

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 4

13:40 Lingfield (AW)

Lady Of Arabia

9st 8lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Five-time AW winner who looks a solid contender, having shown herself back in better form with third-place finishes off current mark at Southwell (1m) in last three outings; should be thereabouts again.

7/2

7/1

Form: 5245-4 C

Last run: 19 days

W: 8st 13lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Dual winner for James Ferguson and made a promising start for this yard when keeping on from the rear for fourth over 1m at Ayr (good) 19 days ago; respected back up in trip.
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Verdict Starting price

11th

8

(3)

17th May 2026

Good

1m 5f 16y

Class 3

16:45 Hamilton

Savrola

9st 0lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Dianne Sayer

Front-runner who was progressive last year (over 1m6f, 1m5f here and 2m) and finished either first or second in all five of those races, but he wasn't seen after July; a shorter break (178 days) didn't prevent a win first time out last term and he should be retained in serious calculations.

9/1

1

(11)

25th Jul 2025

Good To Soft

2m 0f 56y

Class 4

18:03 York

Savrola

9st 9lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Dianne Sayer

Front-runner who was progressive on turf this year (1m6f/1m5f, good/good to soft) prior to winning the Northumberland Plate consolation race at Newcastle (AW) four weeks ago on his first crack at 2m; it was a big field that day and a 5lb rise may not stop him here.

4/1

Non-runners

Graignes, No Recollection

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £17.40
Straight Forecast £20.73
Tricast £42.29
Trifecta £59.10

Selections

TOPSPEED:

Bodorgan

SPOTLIGHT:

Dora Milaje

Telegraph:

To Catch A Thief

NEWMARKET:

Strong Impact

POSTDATA:

Savrola

Daily Mirror:

To Catch A Thief

Daily Mail:

Strong Impact

D Express:

Bodorgan

The Star:

Bodorgan

Daily Record:

Bodorgan

The Times:

Dora Milaje

The Guardian:

Dora Milaje

The Sun:

Dora Milaje