July 06 / 13.30 Haydock

13.30

Good

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  • 0m 5f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 7 runners
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Runners: 7 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Rain

7/1 (Won)

  • Win: £10.10
  • Place: £4.10

Form: 8-1274 D

Last run: 5 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Hold-up horse who won at Southwell (5f, AW) in March and was 2l fourth of sixth at Windsor (5f, good to firm) on Monday in a first-time hood; this headstrong sort now goes without the hood and needs something extra, but this should be run at a good clip which would boost his claims; not ruled out.
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7th

8

(5)

5th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 3

16:15 Southwell (AW)

Cloud King

8st 9lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Robert Cowell

This is his first outing since last December but he's gone well fresh in the past and ran some good races in the second half of last year; his C&D form figures read 12772 and he can be in the shake-up if fully tuned up.

10/1

5

(9)

23rd Sep 2025

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 4

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Cloud King

9st 6lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Robert Cowell

Hasn't had many chances on AW but he looked good over C&D last spring and he picked up smartly to beat eight rivals at Chelmsford last month; this is a higher grade but a 4lb rise is fair enough and he still has a bit of potential.

5/1

1st

1

(3)

28th Aug 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

15:50 Chelmsford (AW)

Cloud King

9st 12lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Robert Cowell

Southwell Tapeta winner who is now 1lb lower than when successful at Haydock (5f, good) last summer, but probably needs a bit more than in his recent efforts now switched to Polytrack; stable triple-handed.

11/2

10/1

  • Place: £3.20

Form: 112060 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Down the field at York three weeks ago but doesn't appear suited by big-field handicaps there; won twice in April and ran well when sixth of 19 in the 3yo Dash at Epsom two starts ago (5f, good to soft; behind two of these); edging back down the weights and might not be far away.
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8th

4

(1)

28th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 5f 7y

Class 5

16:38 Hamilton

Vince LAmour

9st 10lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Posted one of his better efforts last time but isn't certain to back it up, having proved far from consistent this term notwithstanding a success (off 6lb higher) in May.

7/2

6th

2

(7)

17th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

14:00 Ayr

Vince LAmour

9st 12lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Inconsistent this season but last two attempts in Class 5 comprise a success (off 4lb higher) and close second; drop back to this grade may have a positive effect.

20/1

Form: 2-6053 CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Two wins last year (good/soft; including C&D nursery) and he's run well in handicaps the last twice, fifth of 19 in the 3yo Dash at Epsom (Due For Luck third) then third of 11 at Chester; can give another good account.
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5th

11

(8)

16th Oct 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Curious Rover

9st 2lb

J: William Pyle

T: Katie Scott

Hard to predict and he's finished down the field the last two starts, but it is only four runs since he made all at Ayr (5f); 36 of his 40 starts have been on turf but he has finished runner-up over C&D; comes with risks but a player on a going day.

16/1

10th

11

(13)

3rd Oct 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

17:40 Redcar

Curious Rover

8st 13lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Katie Scott

Hard to predict and finished last of 21 at York four weeks ago, but it's only three runs since he made all at Ayr (5f, good), and he also led from start to finish in this race in 2024; comes with risks but dangerous if on a going day.

8/1

21th

10

(5)

6th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 89y

Class 4

14:05 York

Curious Rover

9st 8lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Katie Scott

Made all to win a 5f handicap at Ayr in July; only fourth of five at Musselburgh later that month; has run well over C&D in the past and won't mind what the weather does; one to consider.

14/1

OUR TIP

Form: 617-

Last run: 295 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Won at Windsor (6f, good to firm) last September on second start; well beaten in Group 2 Flying Childers (5f, soft) 11 days later and absent since (gelded in interim); not obviously well treated but this half-brother to The Platinum Queen retains potential and a market move would be interesting.
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11th

10

(2)

24th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 4

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Fools Gold

9st 6lb

J: George Wood

T: Richard Spencer

Won a 6f maiden on fast ground as a 2yo; encouraging seasonal/handicap debut at Haydock in July (5f) and then did too much early at Newbury eight weeks ago when upped to 7f; this may prove his trip and the handicapper is easing his task.

20/1

16th

2

(13)

29th Aug 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:55 Newbury

Fools Gold

9st 10lb

J: James Doyle

T: Richard Spencer

took keen hold, soon led

8/1

4th

2

(3)

6th Jul 2024

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

13:30 Haydock

Fools Gold

9st 7lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Richard Spencer

Won at Windsor (6f, good to firm) last September on second start; well beaten in Group 2 Flying Childers (5f, soft) 11 days later and absent since (gelded in interim); not obviously well treated but this half-brother to The Platinum Queen retains potential and a market move would be interesting.

4/1

Form: 247-33 D

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Close third on reappearance at Chester (5f, good) in May and occupied the same position in the competitive 3yo Dash at Epsom (5f, good to soft) last month, when denied a clear run; that latest form reads very well and he holds strong claims now back down in grade for last year's winning yard.
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9th

2

(7)

28th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

Due For Luck

9st 9lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

Well treated on this year's best and his penultimate effort suggested he was still in good order; latest Chelmsford run was disappointing though and he'll need the new hood to have a positive effect; drops in class.

14/1

9th

2

(7)

28th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

Due For Luck

9st 9lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

Well treated on this year's best and his penultimate effort suggested he was still in good order; latest Chelmsford run was disappointing though and he'll need the new hood to have a positive effect; drops in class.

14/1

9

27th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 4

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Due For Luck

8st 13lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

Form: 2-6890 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Well handicapped on her 5f 2yo form; tackles the trip for the first time this season and it could prompt a return to form, but her claims aren't overly compelling in view of this year's performances at 6f/7f.
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6th

6

(1)

6th Jul 2024

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

13:30 Haydock

Lady Pink Rose

9st 1lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: K R Burke

Well handicapped on her 5f 2yo form; tackles the trip for the first time this season and it could prompt a return to form, but her claims aren't overly compelling in view of this year's performances at 6f/7f.

10/1

10th

12

(13)

14th Jun 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:00 York

Lady Pink Rose

8st 8lb

J: Harrison Shaw

T: K R Burke

Hasn't matched her 2yo form in three runs this spring; dropping down the weights and the return to 6f will suit but others are more appealing.

20/1

9th

10

(12)

15th May 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:15 York

Lady Pink Rose

8st 10lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

5f-winning filly whose limitations have become somewhat exposed, at least over sprint distances; goes into a very warm handicap on first attempt at 7f and can be opposed.

33/1

Form: 224630 D

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
He's 4lb lower than when finishing second twice in a row in the spring (5f, AW/soft); however, he hasn't quite been at the same level since and needs to raise his game.
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5th

13

(12)

16th Oct 2026

Heavy

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

17:07 Haydock

Moonstone Boy

9st 3lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Jennie Candlish

Losing run goes back 14 races to May 2025 but he was a good fourth over C&D (heavy) last month and wasn't seen to best effect at Chester (6f, heavy) subsequently; not written off now back here.

14/1

6th

14

(6)

19th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 6f 17y

Class 4

15:46 Chester

Moonstone Boy

8st 13lb

J: William Pyle

T: Jennie Candlish

A four-time 5f scorer for Iain Jardine; yet to add to that for his current handler but much better signs after five months off with fourth of 11 in 5f Haydock handicap (heavy) 15 days ago; goes well on soft ground and a likely player.

12/1

4th

12

(7)

4th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

15:47 Haydock

Moonstone Boy

9st 3lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Jennie Candlish

He has no problem with soft ground but hasn't scored since last May and there were diminishing returns in four starts for this yard earlier in the year; career-low mark, however, and maybe a 147-day break will have chalked his cue; watch the market.

20/1

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Payout
Exacta £55.90
Straight Forecast £58.85
Trifecta £182.20

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Due For Luck

POSTDATA:

Curious Rover

RP RATINGS:

Moonstone Boy

NEWMARKET:

Fool's Gold

TOPSPEED:

Vince L'Amour

The Guardian:

Curious Rover

Daily Mail:

Curious Rover

The Times:

Due For Luck

Telegraph:

Due For Luck

Daily Mirror:

Due For Luck

The Sun:

Due For Luck

The Star:

Due For Luck

D Express:

Moonstone Boy

Daily Record:

Fool's Gold