October 14 / 16.00 Haydock

16.00

Heavy

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  • Prize money: £8100
  • 0m 7f 212y
  • Class 3
  • 14 runners
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Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

11/2 (Won)

  • Win: £6.00
  • Place: £2.20

Form: 1-4427 BF

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Second of five on handicap debut at Goodwood (1m2f, good to soft; unraced on softer) in August then failed to go on from that when seventh of 14 at Ayr (1m2f, good); however, having faded last time she may appreciate the drop back to 1m, and things could click for this well-bred 3yo at some point.
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10th

2

(5)

2nd May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 218y

Class 2

14:40 Thirsk

Al Mubhir

9st 11lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Kevin Ryan

Smart at his best for William Haggas, winning a Listed race at Sandown (1m2f, good) in July 2024; campaigned solely in Australia in 2025 and well beaten on his last two starts; potentially well handicapped back in Britain for a new yard after wind surgery, but he carries obvious risks.

16/1

OUR TIP

16/1

  • Place: £11.00

Form: 617400 CD

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 13lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Now 2lb lower than when beaten four rivals to win over C&D (good to soft) in June; however, he's failed to shine the last twice and needs to turn things around.
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12th

1

(6)

10th Apr 2023

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:01 Redcar

Fame And Acclaim

9st 9lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Michael Appleby

Has form on most ground but two most recent wins on soft (7f) and good to soft (1m); below best on final start for Les Eyre, over 1m here in October, but is just below his latest winning mark last June and interesting to see what he comes up with on debut for new yard.

12/1

6th

3

(2)

24th Oct 2022

Soft

0m 7f 219y

Class 3

15:40 Redcar

Fame And Acclaim

9st 10lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Les Eyre

raced far side, in touch with leaders, ridden over 2f out, soon outpaced and struggling, no impression inside final furlong

8/1

2nd

2

(6)

14th Oct 2022

Heavy

0m 7f 212y

Class 3

16:00 Haydock

Fame And Acclaim

9st 13lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Les Eyre

in touch with leaders, pushed along and lost position over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, ran on final furlong, went second final 110yds, no match for winner

16/1

7/1

  • Place: £2.80

Form: 0-9586

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Unable to recapture his 2yo promise (won on soft) on his four starts this year, but he kept on well for sixth when upped to 7f at Ayr (good to soft) last month on his second start for Karl Burke, and 1m is well worth exploring; has an attractive mark to work with if and when he's back on track.
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2nd

6

(6)

19th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

17:20 Lingfield

The Organiser

9st 5lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: Mark Pattinson

His fourth win (Brighton last September) temporarily halted a downward trajectory but he hasn't been placed since; best to look elsewhere.

16/1

7th

8

(9)

26th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Chelmsford (AW)

The Organiser

9st 5lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Mark Pattinson

Scored off 3lb higher on turf in September; however, far from consistent otherwise for current stable, latterly at Lingfield since returned to AW; well weighted but isn't a solid option.

16/1

Form: 541-00 C

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Won on his nursery debut here (7f, soft) last October and conditions are in his favour today; has raced just twice this year but he's struggled each time (good to firm/good to soft) and arrives with lots to prove.
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8th

3

(8)

20th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

17:15 Newbury

Amor Vincit Omnia

9st 10lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: Harry Eustace

in rear throughout

33/1

7th

7

(11)

11th May 2023

Good To Soft

1m 2f 70y

Class 3

15:45 Chester

Amor Vincit Omnia

9st 2lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: Harry Eustace

Won once as 2yo and his two best results last term also came on soft or heavy; unraced beyond 1m (has stamina on the dam's side) until his never-dangerous sixth of 15 behind a stablemate at Newbury (1m2f, soft) on last month's stable debut, when below form but he could build on that.

7/1

Form: 1-1030 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Disappointing at Ascot (1m, good to soft) a fortnight ago and difficult to be confident on that back of that; however, he was previously a promising third at Yarmouth (1m1f, good) when back from a break and this lightly raced 4yo is not written off; has won on good to soft (unproven on soft).
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1st

11

(8)

27th May 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:25 Kempton (AW)

Rhythm N Rock

9st 9lb

J: Chloe Lyons

T: John Butler

C&D winner in 2022 and narrowly failed to land a gamble off 1lb lower under these conditions just before Christmas; not as effective since but is worth a market check, particularly versus John Butler's other two runners.

20/1

11th

11

(4)

18th Mar 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:00 Kempton (AW)

Rhythm N Rock

9st 2lb

J: Kyle McHugh

T: John Butler

Gamble went astray, but only just, over C&D in December; not so effective over further at Wolverhampton since but he lurks on a dangerous mark; Final Night looks a safer option for John Butler fans.

14/1

16/1

Form: 339758 D

Last run: 49 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
He's run really well the last twice he's encountered soft ground and he's on a good mark on this season's best efforts; however, his form went off the boil later in summer and he needs to raise his game after a break.
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18th

12

(17)

11th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

16:55 York

Challet

9st 5lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Michael Dods

All wins on good/good to soft but has had plenty of chances since last win in 2021; tailed off at Thirsk last time and easy enough to overlook back on a soft surface.

25/1

11th

8

(7)

7th Sep 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:35 Thirsk

Challet

9st 2lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

steadied start, towards rear

10/1

7th

4

(6)

29th Jul 2024

Good

0m 7f 50y

Class 4

15:40 Ayr

Challet

9st 12lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Losing sequence goes back 18 races to September 2021, but he's edged down the weights and was a close fourth off this mark at Thirsk (7f, good to soft) recently; versatile ground-wise in the past; chance.

5/1

7th
13 (10)
Unspoken

8/1

Form: 3615-8

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Kept on well for eighth of 19 on his belated reappearance at Newbury (7f, good) four weeks ago and this lightly raced 3yo could relish today's first crack at 1m; showed promise on soft last season.
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1st

5

(1)

21st Oct 2022

Good To Soft

1m 2f 43y

Class 3

16:38 Doncaster

Unspoken

9st 5lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ralph Beckett

midfield, pushed along under 3f out, switched left and headway over 1f out, soon ridden, made strong challenge inside final 110yds, stayed on and led post

9/1

7th

13

(10)

14th Oct 2022

Heavy

0m 7f 212y

Class 3

16:00 Haydock

Unspoken

9st 4lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Ralph Beckett

midfield, pushed along over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, made no impression

8/1

8th

8

(3)

17th Sep 2022

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

17:10 Newbury

Unspoken

9st 6lb

J: Louis Steward

T: Ralph Beckett

towards rear of midfield, pushed along 3f out, edged right over 2f out, soon outpaced, kept on from over 1f out, never on terms

12/1

Form: 803765 D

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Returned to form with a close fifth of 14 at Ayr (1m, good) last month and could build on that here as this 3yo's career-best RPR came on his sole encounter with soft ground, when winning at Ripon (1m, soft) in April.
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4th

6

(6)

17th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

1m 0f 177y

Class 4

16:50 York

Blenheim Boy

9st 8lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

Easy winner of a soft-ground Ripon handicap on 2022 reappearance but hasn't built on it since and he was found to have bled from the nose when tailed off on his seasonal return at the same venue seven weeks ago.

10/1

13th

5

(13)

29th Apr 2023

Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

17:15 Ripon

Blenheim Boy

9st 3lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

Easy winner of a soft-ground C&D handicap on last season's reappearance; couldn't build on it subsequently but he starts this campaign off a more manageable mark; gelded since last seen; there are reasons to be positive but stall 13 isn't one of them.

8/1

8th

9

(14)

14th Oct 2022

Heavy

0m 7f 212y

Class 3

16:00 Haydock

Blenheim Boy

9st 6lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Richard Fahey

prominent, ridden and weakened over 1f out

8/1

10/1

Form: 145380 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 13lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Down the field the last twice, most recently over C&D (good to soft) three weeks ago; hard to fancy on recent evidence but his mark continues to fall and his form figures on soft/heavy ground read 213; not a forlorn hope.
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9th

1

(8)

14th Oct 2022

Heavy

0m 7f 212y

Class 3

16:00 Haydock

Chance

9st 13lb

J: Harry Burns

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

towards rear, pushed along and headway towards far side over 2f out, ridden and every chance over 1f out, weakened final furlong

10/1

11th

7

(9)

24th Sep 2022

Good

0m 7f 212y

Class 2

14:05 Haydock

Chance

9st 6lb

J: Adam Kirby

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

in touch with leaders, ridden 2f out, soon weakened and eased

25/1

Form: -17500

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Patchy form across his last four starts (AW/good) but perhaps a slow surface is what he needs; made a very bright start for this yard when winning at Nottingham (8.3f, good to soft) in April and he ran really well on heavy ground over this C&D last year; interesting candidate.
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6

27th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

2m 4f 28y

Class 5

18:15 Hexham

Seasett

11st 10lb

J: James Bowen

T: Mickey Bowen

A fair 2m3f hurdles scorer for John Joseph Hanlon but he ended his time there below par; starts out for his new yard on a handy-looking mark though so he's not without interest on the back of wind surgery; visor replaces blinkers.

9/2

6th

1

17th Jul 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

20:55 Worcester

Seasett

12st 0lb

J: Paddy Hanlon

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Dual hurdles winner at around 2m3f (stays 2m4f); well beaten in all three starts for this trainer; handy mark as a result and support for him would be interesting.

13/2

5th

3

13th May 2025

Good

2m 1f 180y

18:30 Sligo

Seasett

11st 8lb

J: Paddy Hanlon

T: John Joseph Hanlon

prominent, outpaced before 2 out, weakened approaching last

7/1

Form: 135440 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Down the field at Windsor 11 days ago and needs to swiftly bounce back; however, he'd previously held his form well (including on soft ground) after winning three times this spring and is not ruled out.
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5th

7

(5)

11th Oct 2023

Good To Soft

1m 0f 75y

Class 4

16:22 Nottingham

Dandy Maestro

9st 5lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Richard Spencer

midfield, headway 2f out, briefly went fourth 1f out, weakened final 110yds

10/1

3rd

1

(12)

22nd Sep 2023

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:35 Ayr

Dandy Maestro

10st 0lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Richard Spencer

Seemingly back in good form when second at Nottingham (8.3f, soft) in May but has quickly gone off the boil again since; on a very good mark now but needs combination of refitted cheekpieces and first-time tongue-tie to give him a shove forward.

12/1

13/2

Form: 131217 CD BF

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Front-runner who has been progressive on AW and fast ground this year, and made all over C&D last month; didn't run badly when seventh of 12 at Goodwood (1m, good to soft) last time but has to better that performance today, and there's a doubt about the testing ground.
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12th

10

(10)

11th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

17:12 Windsor

Alazwar

10st 4lb

J: Miss Brodie Hampson

T: Archie Watson

7lb lower than for his Newbury win last summer; second of 11 at Lingfield (1m, AW) last month but that has been followed by two heavy defeats; comes with risks attached.

12/1

10th

1

(6)

4th May 2026

Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

13:45 Bath

Alazwar

11st 2lb

J: Miss Brodie Hampson

T: Archie Watson

5lb lower than for his Newbury win last summer; second of 11 at Lingfield (1m, AW) on his penultimate start but ran poorly at Wolverhampton last week; revival not out of the question.

6/1

9th

3

(4)

27th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Alazwar

11st 2lb

J: Miss Brodie Hampson

T: Archie Watson

Has gone close when placed twice this year, latest when second of 11 at Lingfield (1m, AW) last Monday; on a decent mark and is one to consider.

9/2

7/1

Form: 414575 C

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Untested at 1m but he got up close home over 7f here (good) in May which provides optimism for the step up in trip; not beaten far on his last three starts and he's won on soft ground; could be in the mix.
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16th

11

(12)

27th Apr 2024

Soft

0m 6f 2y

Class 3

18:40 Doncaster

Ascot Adventure

9st 4lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

ducked left start, midfield

6/1

16th

11

(12)

27th Apr 2024

Soft

0m 6f 2y

Class 3

18:40 Doncaster

Ascot Adventure

9st 4lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

ducked left start, midfield

6/1

3rd

1

(2)

24th Mar 2024

Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 4

16:15 Doncaster

Ascot Adventure

9st 9lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Has won over 7f (on good going) but taxing conditions may stretch him returned to this trip, as was the case in this race 12 months ago (faded into fifth); last win came over 6f.

5/1

20/1

Form: 085487 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 5lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Effective on soft ground and has dropped to a mark 9lb lower than when winning at Ripon (1m, good) in April; however, his form has gone the wrong way more recently and he needs to get back on track.
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3rd

2

(6)

19th Sep 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:48 Ayr

Hortzadar

9st 13lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

towards rear

9/1

10th

11

(13)

27th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 192y

Class 4

16:35 York

Hortzadar

9st 4lb

J: Richard Kingscote

T: David O’Meara

dwelt start, held up in rear

16/1

7th

2

(5)

15th Jul 2024

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

17:10 Ayr

Hortzadar

10st 3lb

J: David Nolan

T: David O’Meara

towards rear

9/2

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Payout
Exacta £223.00
Straight Forecast £255.41
Tricast £2937.35
Trifecta £4177.60

Selections

TOPSPEED:

Al Mubhir

SPOTLIGHT:

The Organiser

LAMBOURN:

Alazwar

The Guardian:

Ascot Adventure

The Sun:

Blenheim Boy

The Times:

Unspoken

NEWMARKET:

Seasett

RP Ratings:

Chance

Daily Mail:

Hortzadar

POSTDATA:

Al Mubhir

Daily Mirror:

Al Mubhir

Daily Express:

The Organiser

The Star:

The Organiser

Telegraph:

Alazwar

Daily Record:

Ascot Adventure