August 10 / 16.10 Haydock

16.10

Good To Firm

Betfred Supports Jack Berry House Handicap

  • Prize money: £10468
  • 1m 0f 37y
  • Class 5
  • 10 runners
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Betfred Supports Jack Berry House Handicap

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

9/2 (Won)

  • Win: £5.00
  • Place: £1.90

Form: 213 BF

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Won at Beverley (7.4f, good to firm) in June on second run; beaten at 8-11 in Chelmsford novice (7f, AW) since but didn't get a clear run and shaped as though she'd improve for this step up to 1m; respected on handicap debut.
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1st

1

(4)

10th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 37y

Class 5

16:10 Haydock

Remoji

9st 11lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Roger Varian

Won at Beverley (7.4f, good to firm) in June on second run; beaten at 8-11 in Chelmsford novice (7f, AW) since but didn't get a clear run and shaped as though she'd improve for this step up to 1m; respected on handicap debut.

9/2

3rd

1

(1)

7th Jul 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

14:45 Chelmsford (AW)

Remoji

9st 5lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Roger Varian

in touch with leaders

15/8

9/2

  • Place: £1.10

Form: 666114 D BF

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Won at Wolverhampton (9.4f, AW) in June on second handicap start and followed up at Doncaster (1m, good to firm); another good run when close fourth at Beverley (8.4f, good) last time and that form has worked out nicely; trainer has won the last two runnings and she could be in the shake-up.
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4th

3

(3)

30th Aug 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

15:30 Sandown

Golden Myrrh

9st 7lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ralph Beckett

took keen hold, led

7/4

2nd

5

(6)

10th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 37y

Class 5

16:10 Haydock

Golden Myrrh

9st 9lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Ralph Beckett

Won at Wolverhampton (9.4f, AW) in June on second handicap start and followed up at Doncaster (1m, good to firm); another good run when close fourth at Beverley (8.4f, good) last time and that form has worked out nicely; trainer has won the last two runnings and she could be in the shake-up.

9/2

13/2

  • Place: £3.00

Form: 5-9123 C

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Having first run beyond 7f when posting 1m2f win here (good to firm) in June and has run well in defeat over that trip the next twice; drops back in distance today but this headstrong sort may well be effective at 1m.
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15th

5

(16)

13th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 177y

Class 4

16:50 York

Empire Of Light

9st 9lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Grant Tuer

Front-runner who completed a hat-trick when seeing off 12 rivals at Thirsk (1m, good) four weeks ago; the runner-up franked the form with a good second at Epsom last week, while reopposing third Frankie's Dream has also run well since; the draw hasn't been kind given his run style but it's likely his mark is still workable.

7/1

1st

9

(14)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 218y

Class 3

16:47 Thirsk

Empire Of Light

9st 1lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Grant Tuer

All three wins for this yard at about 1m2f on a wide range of surfaces, most recently when making a winning return to action at Haydock (made all, just hung on) in April; also effective at 1m but raised 4lb to a career-high mark; non-runner 2.55 York on Friday.

10/1

Form: 5-1550 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Won on handicap debut at Yarmouth (1m, good) in May; has made no impact on his three starts since and could do with breaking sharper, but he may be able to bounce back at some stage.
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3rd

2

(4)

3rd Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 195y

18:07 Bellewstown

Zipster

10st 0lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Gerard O’Leary

Three-time winner and 2lb beneath his last winning mark; beaten about 4l in his last two races at 1m1f so not in bad form and he might get a good pace to chase, which helps him.

6/1

3rd

1

(1)

15th Apr 2026

Yielding

1m 1f 0y

16:17 Leopardstown

Zipster

11st 7lb

J: Mr J L Gleeson

T: Gerard O’Leary

Won his third race when taking a Killarney handicap over 1m last July off this mark; some solid runs since, including when third of 13 at Gowran last week (1m2f, soft); inside draw and good amateur aboard.

15/8

Form: 3122 CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Showed promise on good ground on debut in May before winning over C&D (soft); 2l second of four on handicap debut over C&D three weeks ago (soft; behind Miaswell who was declared in the 3.35) and perhaps the first-time headgear will eke out something extra; yard remains in good form.
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7th

3

(6)

14th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

16:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Thewind Cries Mary

9st 11lb

J: Aidan Keeley

T: Edward Bethell

Justified favouritism when winning a Haydock novice (1m, soft) in May; runner-up in next two starts and she wasn't beaten far after missing the break in a Haydock handicap (fifth of ten) last time; returns after four months off but she still has potential and could find more at this new trip; blinkers worn last time are removed.

5/1

7th

3

(6)

14th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

16:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Thewind Cries Mary

9st 11lb

J: Aidan Keeley

T: Edward Bethell

Justified favouritism when winning a Haydock novice (1m, soft) in May; runner-up in next two starts and she wasn't beaten far after missing the break in a Haydock handicap (fifth of ten) last time; returns after four months off but she still has potential and could find more at this new trip; blinkers worn last time are removed.

5/1

5th

3

(1)

10th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 37y

Class 5

16:10 Haydock

Thewind Cries Mary

9st 9lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Edward Bethell

Showed promise on good ground on debut in May before winning over C&D (soft); 2l second of four on handicap debut over C&D three weeks ago (soft; behind Miaswell who was declared in the 3.35) and perhaps the first-time headgear will eke out something extra; yard remains in good form.

7/1

16/1

Form: 5-1377

Last run: 45 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Won Thirsk maiden (7f, good to soft) in May on reappearance and fair third of six on subsequent handicap debut at Catterick (7f, soft); however, down the field the last twice and needs to get back on track.
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8th

7

(10)

4th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 2

13:20 Lingfield (AW)

Lokana

8st 11lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: David O’Meara

always behind

7/1

8th

7

(10)

4th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 2

13:20 Lingfield (AW)

Lokana

8st 11lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: David O’Meara

always behind

7/1

1st

2

(6)

31st Oct 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

20:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Lokana

9st 13lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: David O’Meara

Half-sister to two Polytrack winners who sports a hood on her AW debut back from a short break; is on a competitive mark now and goes on the shortlist off the back of two placed efforts.

7/4

OUR TIP

Form: 363111 D

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Front-runner for whom things have really clicked of late and he's won his last three (1m, good to firm/AW); this is tougher and further improvement is needed but he may well have more left in the tank.
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3rd

4

(4)

19th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 4

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Salamanca Lad

9st 10lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

Front-runner; completed hat-trick in 1m handicaps in the summer, and ran creditably again when fourth of eight over 1m2f at Sandown last month; just as effective on AW; should give another good account of himself.

9/2

4th

2

(2)

18th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

1m 1f 209y

Class 4

16:25 Sandown

Salamanca Lad

9st 7lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

Front-runner; completed a hat-trick in 1m handicaps this summer, the last leg at this track; disappointing at Haydock next time but better than ever when beaten a head at Southwell (1m, AW) 16 days later; all his improvement has been at 1m, having tried 1m2f twice in the spring before he was tongue tied, so this step back up in trip asks the key question.

4/1

2nd

2

(9)

26th Aug 2024

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

17:35 Southwell (AW)

Salamanca Lad

9st 10lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

Completed a hat-trick in 1m handicaps this summer but he came up short in his bid for a four-timer at Haydock 16 days ago; promise in one C&D run in March; another career best required to win.

6/1

25/1

Form: 18-500

Last run: 57 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Won on debut for Charlie Appleby last May and he's one to watch in the betting off a reduced mark; however, he's struggled since that debut win, including in handicaps the last twice, and a major turnaround is needed.
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11th

11

(1)

11th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

0m 6f 195y

Class 5

17:33 Carlisle

On Point

9st 2lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

midfield

33/1

9th

7

(1)

26th Aug 2024

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

17:35 Southwell (AW)

On Point

9st 5lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

Unplaced in four runs for Julie Camacho this year and the addition of cheekpieces isn't enough to earn him the vote.

25/1

8th

6

(2)

10th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 37y

Class 5

16:10 Haydock

On Point

9st 8lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

Won on debut for Charlie Appleby last May and he's one to watch in the betting off a reduced mark; however, he's struggled since that debut win, including in handicaps the last twice, and a major turnaround is needed.

25/1

Form: 7-7112 D BF

Last run: 22 days

W: 8st 10lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Won at Beverley (7.4f, good to firm) in June when back on better ground and followed up there (8.4f, good to firm); went close at Pontefract (1m, good) last time; could continue to progress and he's one to consider.
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6

(5)

14th Sep 2025

Good

1m 0f 2y

Class 5

17:08 Musselburgh

This Years Love

9st 5lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Arrives on a hat-trick after successes (around 1m) in handicaps at Carlisle and Beverley last month; up 4lb but he's not taken lightly in his current mood.

100/30

1st

7

(6)

24th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 100y

Class 5

16:20 Beverley

This Years Love

9st 5lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Record here reads 11128 and he arrives in form having won over a similarly stiff 1m at Carlisle 12 days ago; has struggled when running in better than 0-65 company but there can't be any complaints about a 1lb rise.

7/2

2

(6)

12th Aug 2025

Good

0m 7f 173y

Class 6

17:00 Carlisle

This Years Love

9st 12lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Yet to win away from Beverley (3-5 there; 7.5f-1m2f); started the season positively when runner-up at Beverley (1m2f, good) in May but hasn't kicked on from that and is slowly easing in the weights; these drying conditions should suit and the drop back in trip is worth exploring.

8/1

16/1

Form: 359

Last run: 65 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Well beaten at 66-1 in novice here (7f, good) in June but prior to that she had shown ability on her first two starts (7f/1m, AW/good); her dam was useful and it will be no surprise if she runs well on handicap debut.
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4th

3

(8)

29th Oct 2025

Soft

1m 2f 50y

Class 6

16:22 Nottingham

Mystical Maria

11st 7lb

J: Mr Eireann Cagney

T: Richard Fahey

Acts on soft; back in form on last four starts, winning by a neck over 1m2f at Redcar and Leicester (15 ran) on the first and latest occasions; back up another 3lb but has to be a leading player.

11/4

4th

3

(8)

29th Oct 2025

Soft

1m 2f 50y

Class 6

16:22 Nottingham

Mystical Maria

11st 7lb

J: Mr Eireann Cagney

T: Richard Fahey

Acts on soft; back in form on last four starts, winning by a neck over 1m2f at Redcar and Leicester (15 ran) on the first and latest occasions; back up another 3lb but has to be a leading player.

11/4

1

(10)

14th Oct 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

17:15 Leicester

Mystical Maria

9st 9lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard Fahey

Back in form on last three runs, winning at Redcar (1m2f, good to firm) before sound runs at Southwell (1m3f) and Beverley (1m2f, soft; beaten a short head, third has won since); interesting.

6/1

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Payout
Exacta £14.90
Straight Forecast £13.24
Tricast £78.33
Trifecta £101.50

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Golden Myrrh

The Guardian:

Remoji

TOPSPEED:

Empire Of Light

Daily Record:

Thewind Cries Mary

The Times:

This Years Love

SPOTLIGHT:

Salamanca Lad

The Sun:

Remoji

POSTDATA:

Golden Myrrh

Telegraph:

Golden Myrrh

Daily Mail:

Golden Myrrh

D Express:

Golden Myrrh

Daily Mirror:

Golden Myrrh

The Star:

Empire Of Light