April 29 / 16.55 Haydock

16.55

Good

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  • Prize money: £5757.4
  • 0m 7f 212y
  • Class 5
  • 14 runners
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Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

14/1 (Won)

Form: 40-5

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Disappointing on face of it since debut fourth at Sandown (7f, soft) last autumn, never the slightest threat on reappearance at Wolverhampton in March; perhaps returning to turf will help on today's handicap debut.
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24

(18)

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Soft

1m 5f 188y

Class 2

15:35 York

Dancing In Paris

8st 11lb

T: Ian Williams

Reserve; acts on good to soft, much more to prove on soft; came back to the boil to win a Shergar Cup race at Ascot (2m) two weeks ago and peak efforts last term, including a 2m fourth at this meeting, were a bit better; with 4lb penalty, though, a career best may nevertheless be required.

40/1

1st

4

(3)

8th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 7f 209y

Class 2

14:10 Ascot

Dancing In Paris

9st 6lb

J: L J Ferraris

T: Ian Williams

Third in a 1m4f handicap at this meeting two years ago and his run over the same trip here 15 days ago was a step back in the right direction; has some appealing form to his name at 2m, so very much in the mix.

12/1

9/1

Form: 055-76

Last run: 71 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Seemed to be treading water in six outings in Ireland, unplaced each time, but he's been gelded since his last run in February and may now have more to offer on handicap debut for his new stable; Kevin Stott is a positive booking; hood on; worth monitoring in the market.
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9th

8

11th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

15:05 Chelmsford (AW)

Hat Toss

9st 3lb

J: Adam Farragher

T: James Owen

Has claims on a narrow C&D win in November and a close second at Lingfield in December, but he finished behind several of these when only eighth of 11 at Wolverhampton (100-30 favourite) on Boxing Day; needs to bounce back.

10/1

9th

8

11th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

15:05 Chelmsford (AW)

Hat Toss

9st 3lb

J: Adam Farragher

T: James Owen

Has claims on a narrow C&D win in November and a close second at Lingfield in December, but he finished behind several of these when only eighth of 11 at Wolverhampton (100-30 favourite) on Boxing Day; needs to bounce back.

10/1

12/1

Form: 529-

Last run: 171 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Has claims on her second of ten at Yarmouth (1m, soft) last autumn and she was forced wide when down the field at Kempton next time; still has untapped potential and needs to be respected on handicap debut.
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10th

6

(13)

27th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

15:55 Doncaster

Kristal Klear

9st 7lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Stella Barclay

Dual AW winner who is 0-13 on turf, but she returned from a break with a near-miss at Wetherby (7f, good to firm) three weeks ago; only 1lb higher here and is a big player if she can back that up.

9/1

1

(6)

2nd Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

19:00 Wetherby

Kristal Klear

10st 2lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Stella Barclay

Two 7f AW wins last August/September and she went close on turf in between; however, she was below par at Southwell (7f, AW) in February after 112 days off and returns from another break today.

14/1

1

(6)

2nd Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

19:00 Wetherby

Kristal Klear

10st 2lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Stella Barclay

Two 7f AW wins last August/September and she went close on turf in between; however, she was below par at Southwell (7f, AW) in February after 112 days off and returns from another break today.

14/1

Form: 224- BF

Last run: 197 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Runner-up first two starts last year, going close at Pontefract on second of them; gelded since beaten favourite on final run; may not be fully exposed, and worth monitoring in market with yard also running Rock Of England.
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7th

2

(8)

28th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 80y

Class 5

14:35 Ffos Las

Lerwick

9st 10lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Mark Loughnane

Only 3-31 but won comfortably over C&D (good) earlier this month with a first-time eyeshield joining reapplied blinkers and that was from the same stall as today; back up 7lb but has coped with this mark in the past.

4/1

1st

1

(8)

4th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 80y

Class 6

15:30 Ffos Las

Lerwick

10st 1lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Mark Loughnane

Both wins at around 1m when trained by Ed Bethell; his losing run is mounting up and a first-time eye-shield is now applied along with returning blinkers; now on a career-low mark but doesn't look ready to take advantage.

7/1

Form: 1566-

Last run: 226 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Didn't build on debut win (6f, good) last summer but that showed he goes well fresh and he's been gelded since he was last seen in September; bred to stay this far and he returns with his yard in top form; respected.
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1st

2

(7)

31st Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

16:10 Ripon

Rock Of England

10st 0lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Paul Midgley

6yo who has won three times this season, including over C&D in June and at Hamilton last month; remains well handicapped on his old form but he didn't shine at Thirsk last time and it would be a worry if the forecast rain arrives (all turf wins have been on good/good to firm).

9/2

4th

5

(1)

14th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

18:43 Thirsk

Rock Of England

9st 5lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Paul Midgley

Prominent racer and another of these having a good season; close up behind Accrual and Moulin Booj here last time and he's better off at the weights with both.

10/1

4th

6

(6)

1st Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

15:17 Thirsk

Rock Of England

9st 10lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Paul Midgley

Prominent racer; thriving this season, winning three of his last five starts with the latest a cosy success at Hamilton (5f, good to firm) two weeks ago; up 4lb but he needs serious consideration; stable also runs American Bay.

7/2

8/1

Form: 461-53

Last run: 59 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Running respectably on AW when last seen in March and now returns after a gelding operation; his best effort came on his only run on turf (debut; good to soft) and he represents a stable in excellent form; shortlisted.
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4

26th Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 145y

13:40 Wexford

Tomahawk King

11st 12lb

J: Alex Harvey

T: Thomas Coyle

One win from 26 attempts on the Flat gives him a rating in that sphere of 50; he wasn't far away at Down Royal but lesser efforts in two runs since; makes hurdles debut now and hard to see him winning.

50/1

10

(11)

13th Oct 2025

Heavy

1m 4f 46y

17:05 Roscommon

Tomahawk King

9st 7lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Thomas Coyle

Sole success came on AW in October 2022; close second at Down Royal (1m5f, good) on penultimate but very different ground to deal with here.

16/1

7th

6

(8)

26th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 4f 0y

20:15 Dundalk (AW)

Tomahawk King

9st 7lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Thomas Coyle

Sole win in 24 starts came as a 2yo at Wolverhampton; best run this year came when just denied over 1m5f at Down Royal last time; can start slowly but has a shout up 3lb.

6/1

Form: 53218- C

Last run: 217 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Has run easily her best two races over 7f here, making all in nursery (good to firm) in September; down the field in a valuable event at Newmarket next time, but she reappears off a mark just 1lb higher than for the win and could have a say.
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6th

10

(6)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 213y

Class 6

20:25 Doncaster

Oscars Sister

9st 3lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Julie Camacho

Record of 1-21, the win in September 2022; fair fourth over 7f at Redcar two runs back, but not so good there next time (1m); others preferred.

14/1

8th

10

(3)

20th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 219y

Class 6

17:18 Redcar

Oscars Sister

9st 7lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Julie Camacho

Gained sole success in 2022 but her record over 7f at Redcar features two short-head defeats last term and a respectable fourth in latest outing; in the mix, provided she's as effective back at 1m.

7/1

4th

7

(9)

25th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

14:57 Redcar

Oscars Sister

9st 6lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Julie Camacho

On a long losing run; has a fair record here, is suited by 7f and fast ground and is likely to come on for her reappearance run at Doncaster (7f, good to firm) earlier in the month.

7/1

10/1

Form: 743-

Last run: 164 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Sprint-bred filly who made the frame on her last two 2yo outings, both over 7f; in good hands and may step up after a winter break if staying this longer distance.
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8th

7

(2)

3rd Oct 2023

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Fools And Horses

9st 10lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Clive Cox

Seven-race maiden; twice in the frame over today's trip on turf in recent weeks and this switch back to Tapeta is unlikely to be a problem; could yet have a bigger effort in her.

8/1

4th

2

(5)

8th Sep 2023

Good

0m 6f 212y

Class 5

16:20 Haydock

Fools And Horses

9st 10lb

J: John Fahy

T: Clive Cox

Appears to be finding her level after chasing home an in-form rival over this far at Newmarket (good) four weeks ago; likely to be in the mix off just 1lb higher.

4/1

14/1

Form: 8438-

Last run: 189 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Gelded since a poor final effort last season when heavy ground might have been to blame; a previous third at Ayr (7f, good; should stay 1m) gives him possibilities.
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8th

4

(9)

19th Nov 2023

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

15:14 Newcastle (AW)

Vortigan

9st 8lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Michael Dods

Still to register a win and his recent form in a pair of 7f Wolverhampton handicaps is not encouraging either; others are preferred.

14/1

9th

3

(5)

6th Nov 2023

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Vortigan

9st 8lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Michael Dods

12-race maiden; prominent racer; return to Class 6 company in his favour and he showed some aptitude for the surface here last time; Paul Mulrennan takes over today.

16/1

Form: 234-68

Last run: 66 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Has gone the wrong way since a promising debut over 7f last summer; now returns from a gelding operation and with blinkers fitted; turf debut; bit to prove.
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8th

11

(2)

1st Jun 2023

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 5

15:42 Lingfield (AW)

Congresbury

9st 0lb

J: Alec Voikhansky

T: Richard Hannon

Showed clear promise in three novice events on Polytrack (7f/1m) but he's struggled in four handicaps this year and was tailed off at Kempton last time; has plenty to prove and needs to turn things around.

20/1

12th

5

(12)

24th May 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:05 Kempton (AW)

Congresbury

9st 9lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Richard Hannon

always behind

12/1

10th

11

(3)

29th Apr 2023

Good

0m 7f 212y

Class 5

16:55 Haydock

Congresbury

9st 4lb

J: Alec Voikhansky

T: Richard Hannon

Has gone the wrong way since a promising debut over 7f last summer; now returns from a gelding operation and with blinkers fitted; turf debut; bit to prove.

20/1

11th
10 (11)
Design

10/1

Form: 93-4

Last run: 66 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Has progressed with each of his three runs, no extra only late on when fourth of ten at Newcastle (7f, AW) in February; should stay 1m (possibly needed run when well held over this trip on debut) and blinkers are now added to the usual tongue-strap; in the mix on handicap debut.
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8

(7)

25th May 2023

Good To Firm

0m 6f 212y

Class 5

17:40 Haydock

Design

9st 7lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: K R Burke

Made the frame twice over 7f at novice level; form dipped in 1m handicap here (with blinkers added) last month but this drop back in trip may help; now wears visor, with usual tongue-tie removed.

25/1

11th

10

(11)

29th Apr 2023

Good

0m 7f 212y

Class 5

16:55 Haydock

Design

9st 5lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

Has progressed with each of his three runs, no extra only late on when fourth of ten at Newcastle (7f, AW) in February; should stay 1m (possibly needed run when well held over this trip on debut) and blinkers are now added to the usual tongue-strap; in the mix on handicap debut.

10/1

4th

4

(2)

22nd Feb 2023

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

16:30 Newcastle (AW)

Design

9st 7lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

Bit of promise on his debut and bettered it down to this trip when last seen (both on turf, both in the tongue-tie); is one of the more interesting runners back from five months off having been gelded.

9/1

OUR TIP

Form: 862-21

Last run: 100 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Off the mark at the sixth attempt when landing the odds in six-runner maiden at Wolverhampton (8.6f, AW) in January; went close in two handicaps before the win and she also has turf form (second here on debut); leading contender with the excellent Billy Loughnane's claim a bonus.
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4th

2

(4)

22nd Dec 2024

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 5

15:30 Lingfield (AW)

Serenity Rose

9st 11lb

J: Morgan Cole

T: Jack Morland

Has had a few absences since winning a Wolverhampton maiden (8.6f, Tapeta) for Mark Loughnane early last year, and although 5l behind the winner she ran well to finish second of 12 on her second start for this yard here (7f) this month; return to this trip should suit and she's a player.

8/1

4th

2

(4)

22nd Dec 2024

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 5

15:30 Lingfield (AW)

Serenity Rose

9st 11lb

J: Morgan Cole

T: Jack Morland

Has had a few absences since winning a Wolverhampton maiden (8.6f, Tapeta) for Mark Loughnane early last year, and although 5l behind the winner she ran well to finish second of 12 on her second start for this yard here (7f) this month; return to this trip should suit and she's a player.

8/1

2nd

3

(1)

4th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

11:20 Lingfield (AW)

Serenity Rose

9st 9lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Jack Morland

Dropped away in the final furlong on last month's stable debut (C&D) but that was her first run for five months and racing up against the far rail may not have been beneficial; 2lb lower today and could take a big step forward.

10/1

20/1

Form: 744-27

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Trained as a 2yo by Joseph O'Brien; made perfectly satisfactory start for new yard when second at Newcastle (6f) but he raced freely and folded tamely over this trip last time; needs to bounce back.
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8th

4

(7)

2nd Sep 2026

Soft

1m 3f 15y

Class 6

19:50 Hamilton

Vampire Slayer

9st 8lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Daragh Bourke

0-18 on the Flat but he was in fine form over hurdles earlier in the year, winning at Catterick and Sedgefield before good placed efforts at Carlise and Musselburgh; betting to guide back from a break.

7/1

2nd

10

20th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 1f 87y

Class 2

15:22 Musselburgh

Vampire Slayer

10st 12lb

J: Callum Bewley

T: Daragh Bourke

Won in a first-time visor (retained since) at Catterick (1m7f, soft) in January and easily made all at Sedgefield (2m1f, good to soft) next time; having gone up 9lb he was beaten 9l when third of 14 at Carlisle (2m1f, soft) last time but today's sharper track may help; could make bold bid.

14/1

14/1

Form: 725-35

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Prominent racer who ran pretty well when third of five at Wolverhampton (7f) in March but was disappointing there next time; improvement required if he's to get off the mark.
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2nd

7

(6)

22nd Aug 2026

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 6

19:45 Lingfield (AW)

Roman Spring

9st 0lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Rachel Cook & John Bridger

Won over C&D last November but has failed to match that level since and doesn't appeal.

9/1

4th

5

(6)

13th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

18:58 Lingfield (AW)

Roman Spring

9st 9lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Rachel Cook & John Bridger

Won three times in the second half of 2025, including here (5f); mixed bag in 2026 but he is capable at this level and shouldn't be discounted; stable also run Real Gold.

12/1

5th

8

(2)

8th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

20:10 Lingfield (AW)

Roman Spring

9st 9lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Rachel Cook & John Bridger

Hard to predict and was well held at Salisbury last time but he looks interesting on his third in a Newbury handicap (6f, good to firm) in June; has claims if he can recapture that form and his last win was at this track.

13/2

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Payout
Straight Forecast £127.65
Tricast £941.14

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Tomahawk King

The Guardian:

Serenity Rose

The Times:

Dancing In Paris

THE NORTH:

Lerwick

TOPSPEED:

Vampire Slayer

Daily Mail:

Kristal Klear

Telegraph:

Dancing In Paris

D Express:

Lerwick

RP Ratings:

Tomahawk King

POSTDATA:

Tomahawk King

Daily Mirror:

Tomahawk King

The Sun:

Tomahawk King

The Star:

Serenity Rose

Daily Record:

Serenity Rose