August 04 / 16.45 Haydock

16.45

Good

Cure Leukaemia Restricted Maiden Stakes (For horses In Bands A, B, C And D) (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £11340
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 3
  • 12 runners
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Cure Leukaemia Restricted Maiden Stakes (For horses In Bands A, B, C And D) (GBB Race)

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

7/1 (Won)

  • Win: £6.60
  • Place: £2.10

Form: 3

Last run: 62 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
£65,000 breeze-up buy who recovered from slow start to finish third of 11 at 20-1 on debut at Windsor (6f, good to firm) in June; could be sharper for that experience and he's not ruled out on this second start.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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4th

3

(4)

31st Aug 2024

Good

0m 7f 1y

Class 2

14:10 Chester

Leonardo Dax

9st 7lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Patrick Owens

led early, headed and raced in second after 1f

5/2

1st

7

(4)

4th Aug 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

16:45 Haydock

Leonardo Dax

9st 7lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Patrick Owens

£65,000 breeze-up buy who recovered from slow start to finish third of 11 at 20-1 on debut at Windsor (6f, good to firm) in June; could be sharper for that experience and he's not ruled out on this second start.

7/1

3rd

7

(12)

3rd Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 4

17:45 Windsor

Leonardo Dax

9st 7lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Patrick Owens

18,000euros yearling, £65,000 2yo; by Ten Sovereigns; closely related to 5.7f turf/6f AW winner Apache Star, half-brother to 5f-7f winner Anann (including Bahrain); check the betting.

20/1

2nd
10 (2)
Zayer

3/1

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 2

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
85,000euros breeze-up buy who is from a useful family and went close at 15-2 on last month's debut at Ffos Las (6f, good to soft), where clear with the winner; open to improvement and he's a key player today.
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17

(15)

23rd Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:10 York

Zayer

9st 1lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Archie Watson

Made the frame in valuable handicaps at Royal Ascot (5f, good to firm) in June and Newmarket (6f, good to firm) in July, but then ran poorly at the Shergar Cup two weeks ago; his record now reads just one win from ten attempts and he has something to prove in a race as competitive as this one.

28/1

2

(2)

9th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:20 Ascot

Zayer

9st 12lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Archie Watson

In the frame in notable handicaps at the Royal meeting (5f, good to firm) and Newmarket (6f, good to firm) on his last two starts; 11lb better off with Prince Of India for just over 4l on the latter occasion; no obvious reason why he wouldn't give his running again.

9/1

4

(4)

10th Jul 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:00 Newmarket (July)

Zayer

9st 1lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Archie Watson

Ran his best race when keeping on for fourth of 24 in the Palace Of Holyroodhouse at Royal Ascot three weeks ago (5f, good to firm; cheekpieces first time); looked ready for the return to 6f on that occasion but is perhaps vulnerable to a few lurking further down the weights.

12/1

11/4

  • Place: £1.30

Form: 34

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Similar form on both runs, when 1l third at Sandown (7f, good) then 2l fourth at Ascot (7f, good); lost a couple of places close home at Ascot last time and there's every chance he'll be fine at 6f; leading form claims.
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4th

6

(2)

10th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

14:10 York

Angel Hunter

9st 3lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Richard Hannon

Won a 1m handicap at Lingfield on Good Friday off this mark; another solid effort when a close sixth at Newmarket (1m, good) three weeks ago; more needed to come out on top here.

20/1

6th

3

(16)

19th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

19:45 Newmarket (July)

Angel Hunter

10st 2lb

J: Sam Hitchcott

T: Richard Hannon

Two-time turf winner who scored at Lingfield (1m, AW) in April and is just 1lb higher here; however, he's finished unplaced on turf on his last three starts and needs to raise his game.

16/1

7th

8

(9)

30th May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 1y

Class 2

15:30 Chester

Angel Hunter

9st 1lb

J: Alec Voikhansky

T: Richard Hannon

Narrow winner of a competitive 1m handicap at Lingfield on Good Friday; two midfield finishes this month and he will need a career best to come out on top in this field.

12/1

6/1

Form: 2

Last run: 38 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Backed into 9-1 when showing good pace and going close on debut at Newcastle (6f, AW) in June, when nicely clear of the third; that was a promising introduction and he's firmly in calculations today.
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9

(6)

23rd Sep 2025

Heavy

0m 7f 96y

Class 4

16:08 Beverley

Bowen Island

9st 9lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

Gained his breakthrough victory over C&D in April but he's failed to match that form in three subsequent outings, 11th at York (1m) 16 days ago; blinkers are reached for now and he has something to prove.

14/1

9

(7)

7th Sep 2025

Good

0m 7f 192y

Class 4

17:30 York

Bowen Island

9st 7lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Kevin Ryan

Encouraging start to career last summer (including here) and he tapped back into that 2yo promise to win at Beverley (7.4f, good) in April; however, he hasn't shone the last twice and has something to prove.

16/1

5th

1

(2)

17th Jun 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 4

21:00 Southwell (AW)

Bowen Island

9st 9lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Kevin Ryan

Doesn't always looks the easiest, but has finished runner-up in both starts on Tapeta (including over 7f here) and got off the mark at Beverley (7f, good) in April; made little impression in the Silver Bowl at Haydock last time, but respected back in calmer waters.

6/1

Form: 44

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Has displayed ability when fourth on both starts (6f, good to firm/good) and this 100,000gns yearling could be capable of better, but others have greater substance to their form.
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8th

17

(3)

21st Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

17:20 York

Peninsula Power

8st 2lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Richard Fahey

Fair efforts on all three starts, most recently fifth of 12 in useful Haydock maiden (6f, good); 2lb out of the handicap on nursery debut but this 100,000gns half-brother to Listed winner Master Matt could have potential off today's mark.

16/1

5th

8

(3)

4th Aug 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

16:45 Haydock

Peninsula Power

9st 7lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Richard Fahey

Has displayed ability when fourth on both starts (6f, good to firm/good) and this 100,000gns yearling could be capable of better, but others have greater substance to their form.

33/1

4th

6

(8)

15th Jul 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

14:18 Ayr

Peninsula Power

9st 4lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

took keen hold, prominent

13/2

6th
2 (11)
Baather

12/1

Form: 4

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Upset in stalls and failed to settle when 7l fourth of seven on last month's debut at Ffos Las (6f, good to soft; 5-1); he may be the type to benefit from the first-time hood but he needs a significant step forward today.
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6th

2

(11)

4th Aug 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

16:45 Haydock

Baather

9st 7lb

J: Jim Crowley

T: Clive Cox

Upset in stalls and failed to settle when 7l fourth of seven on last month's debut at Ffos Las (6f, good to soft; 5-1); he may be the type to benefit from the first-time hood but he needs a significant step forward today.

12/1

4th

1

(3)

17th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:00 Ffos Las

Baather

9st 7lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Clive Cox

43,000gns foal, 75,000gns yearling; third foal; Kodiac half-brother to 1m/12.5f winner Maralinga (RPR 83); dam 7f AW 2yo winner (87), half-sister to useful 1m/2m winner Blue Laureate, is granddaughter of Cheveley Park winner Blue Duster; yard 22% with 2yos this season and he needs watching in market on debut.

4/1

Form: 56 BF

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
In top hands and there's potential in his pedigree, but he's failed to threaten on his two starts (6f/5f, good to firm/good to soft) and the first-time tongue-tie needs to make a big difference.
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No / Draw
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9th

10

(10)

30th Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

17:00 Kempton (AW)

Cashlyn Cavalier

9st 4lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: K R Burke

Improver in RPR terms to begin with, going down by a short head when sent off 5-4 for nursery debut at Musselburgh this month; heavy ground a plausible excuse last time; can bounce back.

9/1

9th

10

(10)

30th Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

17:00 Kempton (AW)

Cashlyn Cavalier

9st 4lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: K R Burke

Improver in RPR terms to begin with, going down by a short head when sent off 5-4 for nursery debut at Musselburgh this month; heavy ground a plausible excuse last time; can bounce back.

9/1

4th

7

(4)

18th Oct 2024

Heavy

0m 7f 37y

Class 5

14:20 Haydock

Cashlyn Cavalier

9st 5lb

J: Sam James

T: K R Burke

took keen hold, raced in second, lost two places from over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong

5/2

8/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
47,000gns yearling, 50,000gns 2yo breeze-ups; fifth foal; Kodi Bear half-sister to winners Kingdom Of Riches (7f 2yo; RPR 91), Sirius White (7f/1m AW; 57) and Phaidra (French 1m/1m1f); trainer enjoying a good year with 2yos but this looks a tough task against males on debut; wears a hood.
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9th

12

(10)

26th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

20:03 Newcastle (AW)

Maldevious

8st 12lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Brian Ellison

0-11 but she has performed with credit in each of her four 6f runs since undergoing wind surgery last November; close third off this mark at Hamilton last week; drops to 5f for the first time, with cheekpieces enlisted; each-way shout.

14/1

3rd

5

(1)

17th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 6y

Class 5

16:02 Hamilton

Maldevious

9st 3lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Brian Ellison

Ex-Hugo Palmer; ten-race maiden; has finished fourth over 6f on three of her four runs this term (good/good to firm/AW), latest a fillies' handicap at Newcastle.

10/1

4th

1

(7)

19th May 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

17:05 Newcastle (AW)

Maldevious

9st 13lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Brian Ellison

Consistent maiden who'll find this easier than the handicaps she's contested previously; had plenty of chances now but is fine on Tapeta and is one to consider for a yard also responsible for Perfect Price.

7/1

OUR TIP

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
35,000euros yearling, 80,000gns 2yo; fourth foal; Zoustar half-brother to 1m4f winner Prosper Legend (RPR 81); dam 1m winner (including 2yo; 90) from classy family; stable's 2yos are in fine form and it will be no surprise to see a good run on debut.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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3rd

1

(2)

6th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:50 Newcastle (AW)

Badge Of Honor

9st 7lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Absent since Haydock effort four months ago when seeming to need the outing/experience; now goes in tongue-tie; may be capable of improvement and market support should be heeded.

7/1

3rd

1

(2)

6th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:50 Newcastle (AW)

Badge Of Honor

9st 7lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Absent since Haydock effort four months ago when seeming to need the outing/experience; now goes in tongue-tie; may be capable of improvement and market support should be heeded.

7/1

Form: 44

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Soundly beaten on debut at Ayr (6f, good to firm) and built on that when 3l fourth at Chester (5f, good to soft); shaped last time as though he may benefit from this return to 6f but others have stronger claims.
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6th

1

(9)

4th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 173y

Class 6

18:39 Carlisle

Captain Pickles

10st 9lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Tony Culhane & Stella Barclay

Hit a good vein of form on AW earlier in the year, winning three times including over this sort of trip at Wolverhampton in March; 0-11 on turf but it was a fair effort when fifth at Doncaster last June and he's not ruled out.

5/1

3rd

1

(4)

11th May 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Captain Pickles

9st 9lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Tony Culhane & Stella Barclay

Touch unlucky not to notch his fourth win of the year when beaten a short-head at Southwell a month ago; 1lb rise puts him on the ceiling mark for this class of race and he has a fair chance of making it 3-4 over C&D.

4/1

2nd

2

(1)

11th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:15 Southwell (AW)

Captain Pickles

9st 9lb

J: Stevie Donohoe

T: Tony Culhane & Stella Barclay

Thriving in 2026 and he bagged a third success in 8.6f Wolverhampton handicap 12 days ago when overcoming a wide passage; up 3lb but this C&D scorer merits serious consideration.

5/2

9/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
14,000euros foal, 38,000gns yearling; ninth foal; half-sister to four winners including Le Bronn (French 5.5f-1m) and Land Lord (Russian 1m); dam French Listed-placed 5.5f 2yo winner (RPR 88); limited appeal on paper but top Newmarket yard has very healthy strike-rate here; not discounted on debut.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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5th

11

(6)

8th Oct 2024

Good To Soft

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

14:40 Brighton

Samujana

8st 13lb

J: Adam Farragher

T: William Haggas

took keen hold, midfield

15/2

10th

12

(13)

26th Sep 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

14:35 Pontefract

Samujana

9st 2lb

J: Adam Farragher

T: William Haggas

slowly into stride, switched left soon after start

25/1

10th

7

(4)

2nd Sep 2024

Good

0m 6f 12y

Class 5

15:58 Windsor

Samujana

9st 2lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Represents major yard but doesn't look an imminent winner, having achieved little in 6f maiden at Haydock (always behind, beat just one rival); opposed unless the market speaks positively.

20/1

20/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
£80,000 yearling; Mehmas gelding; eighth foal; closely related to 5f/6f winner Mubaalegh (including 2yo; RPR 101), half-brother to four winners notably Lord Tennyson (1m AW; 106) and Nibras Passion (UAE 7f; 99); yard also runs Newcastle runner-up Bowen Island; the betting may guide on debut.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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4th

7

(9)

8th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

20:40 Newcastle (AW)

The Vital Spark

9st 4lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

Nothing wrong with the form of his C&D win in March but he has struggled since, including after wind surgery in May; tongue-tie added for the first time and cheekpieces replace blinkers; not discounted.

13/2

9

(12)

25th Aug 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

16:23 Ripon

The Vital Spark

9st 2lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Kevin Ryan

Can make the running as when gaining his sole success at Newcastle (5f, AW) in March, but his three efforts since returning to turf have been underwhelming; 1lb lower than for his win, but still has enough to prove.

20/1

7th

11

(6)

24th Jul 2025

Soft

0m 6f 2y

Class 5

17:30 Doncaster

The Vital Spark

8st 11lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Kevin Ryan

Made all in a Newcastle handicap (5f, AW) in March but he's been disappointing in both runs since, including after wind surgery at Pontefract two weeks ago; blinkers are now added and he has quite a bit to prove again back up in trip.

16/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £35.40
Straight Forecast £24.78
Trifecta £87.40

Selections

POSTDATA:

Zayer

SPOTLIGHT:

Angel Hunter

NEWMARKET:

Leonardo Dax

The Star:

Badge Of Honor

Telegraph:

Bowen Island

The Times:

Zayer

Daily Mirror:

Zayer

Daily Record:

Zayer

D Express:

Leonardo Dax

RP RATINGS:

Angel Hunter

TOPSPEED:

Angel Hunter

The Sun:

Angel Hunter