May 13 / 16.25 Haydock

16.25

Good To Soft

Pertemps Handicap

  • Prize money: £8374.4
  • 0m 6f 212y
  • Class 4
  • 9 runners
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Pertemps Handicap

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

9/2 (Won)

  • Win: £4.34
  • Place: £3.70

Form: 02146- D

Last run: 199 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Disappointing on final run last season, albeit over 8.3f on soft ground; showed promise previously, winning a maiden at Carlisle (7f, good to soft) before a good handicap debut run at Chester (7.5f, good to soft), and this unexposed 4yo retains potential; he's one to be interested in.
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9th

1

(2)

8th Oct 2025

Soft

1m 0f 75y

Class 4

15:58 Nottingham

Metabolt

9st 10lb

J: Laura Pearson

T: David Loughnane

A dual 7f/1m winner in 2024; lightly raced this term and got back on track when fifth of 11 in 7f Haydock handicap 12 days ago; one to consider off an easing mark with blinkers added.

8/1

7

(9)

26th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 212y

Class 3

16:35 Haydock

Metabolt

9st 8lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: David Loughnane

Won twice last June (7f, soft/1m, good to firm) and he is now 1lb lower than for the second success; only midfield in two starts last month (after a year off) but he has the ability to feature.

8/1

7th

6

(15)

30th Aug 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

13:50 Sandown

Metabolt

9st 5lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: David Loughnane

Held by Kodi Lion on Haydock running but may fare better with that reappearance effort under his belt; however, perhaps ideally needs a drop back in grade, having never won above Class 4.

14/1

11/1

  • Place: £1.80

Form: 6365-0 CD

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Beaten a long way on recent reappearance at Musselburgh but he was hampered and may have needed the run; has dropped to a mark 1lb lower than when winning at Chester last July and he's not written off.
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4th

2

(3)

9th Oct 2025

Heavy

0m 7f 50y

Class 5

15:55 Ayr

Liamarty Dreams

9st 12lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: K R Burke

Has won on soft ground and he's now 8lb lower than when runner-up at Leicester (7f, good to firm) in June; however, he's finished no better than seventh across his five outings since.

12/1

6

(9)

30th Sep 2025

Soft

0m 7f 50y

Class 4

15:30 Ayr

Liamarty Dreams

9st 7lb

J: Sam James

T: K R Burke

Respectable second at Leicester in June but far from consistent otherwise this year and losing spell goes back to spring 2024; not particularly solid.

16/1

12

(10)

5th Sep 2025

Good

0m 6f 212y

Class 3

16:55 Haydock

Liamarty Dreams

9st 1lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

C&D winner who was beaten just 1l when second at Leicester in June and is now 6lb lower; however, soundly beaten on his three runs since (C&D last time) and the first-time visor needs to prompt a revival.

33/1

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4/1

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 513-62 BF

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 3lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Won three times last year (8.3f/8.5f, good to firm) and this 6yo looked as good as ever when runner-up at Brighton (7f, good) three weeks ago; versatile ground-wise and can again be thereabouts.
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4

(4)

29th Aug 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:13 Salisbury

Intercessor

11st 0lb

J: Miss Megan Wingrove

T: Damien Wingrove

On a good mark but has finished last in his two runs for current yard.

33/1

8th

6

(4)

13th Jun 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

20:20 Goodwood

Intercessor

10st 8lb

J: Miss Megan Wingrove

T: Damien Wingrove

Well suited by switchback tracks and is on his last winning mark but he offered very little for his new yard at a big price on his recent comeback; headgear goes back on (first-time cheekpieces).

50/1

3

(5)

1st Jun 2025

Good To Soft

1m 0f 75y

Class 5

17:30 Nottingham

Intercessor

9st 9lb

J: Poppy Scott

T: Damien Wingrove

The latest of his seven wins on turf was in April 2024 off today's mark; out of form on last three starts last year, including with slow starts, and has since left the Newland/Insole stable; no tongue-tie or other headgear today, for the first time since 2021.

33/1

Form: 0129-6

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Expensive to follow and soundly beaten on reappearance at Doncaster a fortnight ago, having been gelded; however, that was his first encounter with soft ground and he's well handicapped on last year's best form at up to 7f; he's better than he showed last time and could be a contender.
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5th

1

(2)

28th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 5f 7y

Class 5

16:38 Hamilton

Roach Power

9st 12lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Michael Wigham

Scored five times last year, including last two attempts in Class 5; far from solid on 2026 form but this drop back in grade may prompt a resurgence off a reduced mark; market support would heighten interest.

9/2

7th

12

(5)

26th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

14:10 Haydock

Roach Power

8st 2lb

J: J F Egan

T: Michael Wigham

Had a bumper time of things last year but hasn't come close to the same level in 2026; well handicapped (despite being 2lb out of weights) but leap of faith needed.

33/1

19th

15

(22)

6th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 89y

Class 4

14:05 York

Roach Power

9st 5lb

J: J F Egan

T: Michael Wigham

Had a bumper time of things last year and although he hasn't been at his best in 2026, his handicap mark is tumbling; will be of major interest back on testing ground but the drying forecast isn't optimal today.

33/1

Form: 7653-1 CD

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Won three in a row last summer (7f/1m, good/good to firm) and he was back on the scoresheet on reappearance at Brighton 11 days ago (7f, good to firm; under Gina Mangan); a 3lb rise for that cosy win could prove lenient and he's a key player if conditions suit (unproven on slow turf).
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6th

6

(11)

11th May 2024

Good

0m 6f 212y

Class 4

14:45 Haydock

Liangel Hope

9st 4lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Christopher Mason

Runner-up at Brighton 11 days ago (7f, good) in a race he won the previous season; that was a Class 5 and he has never won at this loftier level, but there are no wellbeing issues.

10/1

6th

6

(11)

11th May 2024

Good

0m 6f 212y

Class 4

14:45 Haydock

Liangel Hope

9st 4lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Christopher Mason

Runner-up at Brighton 11 days ago (7f, good) in a race he won the previous season; that was a Class 5 and he has never won at this loftier level, but there are no wellbeing issues.

10/1

2nd

3

(5)

30th Apr 2024

Good To Soft

0m 6f 210y

Class 5

14:25 Brighton

Liangel Hope

9st 13lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Christopher Mason

Won this race off today's mark on last season's reappearance outing but has disappointed on all three subsequent appearances, the latest a fortnight ago; returns here with a point to prove.

14/1

Form: 43456-

Last run: 203 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
0-8 but ran consistently well in handicaps last year for Charlie Fellowes (including over C&D) and makes his stable/seasonal debut off a competitive mark, having been bought for 37,000gns; the betting could be informative.
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7

(5)

11th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 4

18:00 Newcastle (AW)

Star Zinc

9st 4lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Rebecca Menzies

Has often started slowly but he's taken things to the next level the past twice, refusing to jump away either time; is quite capable off this mark if in the mood but comes with obvious risks attached.

33/1

7

(5)

11th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 4

18:00 Newcastle (AW)

Star Zinc

9st 4lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Rebecca Menzies

refused to race

33/1

3

(8)

3rd Oct 2024

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 5

16:30 Newcastle (AW)

Star Zinc

9st 13lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Rebecca Menzies

Comes with major risks attached as he was badly out of form on turf last month and refused to race at Redcar last week, while he's untested beyond about 1m; however, his last two wins have come here and he's dropped to a dangerous mark; not ruled out now back on this track.

14/1

Form: 6180-4 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Won at Lingfield (7f, AW) last August and, having been gelded, he returned to form with a close fourth of eight on last month's reappearance at Chelmsford (7f, AW); he's won on turf and is not ruled out, but there's a suspicion that AW suits best.
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9th

3

(9)

6th Apr 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

17:45 Chelmsford (AW)

Baileysgutfeeling

9st 9lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

Has some fairly useful form on his CV but was largely disappointing for Nikki Evans last summer and has finished well down the field on both starts for new stable this year (7f/1m); revival needed.

20/1

9th

3

(9)

6th Apr 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

17:45 Chelmsford (AW)

Baileysgutfeeling

9st 9lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

Has some fairly useful form on his CV but was largely disappointing for Nikki Evans last summer and has finished well down the field on both starts for new stable this year (7f/1m); revival needed.

20/1

Form: 147-60 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Has won third time out in each of the last two seasons, and he's making his third start of his current campaign; worth a second look but he's been a long way below his best on both runs this year.
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1st

13

(6)

3rd Oct 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

17:40 Redcar

Emperor Caradoc

8st 6lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Paul Midgley

Recent form-figures look unappealing but he's probably in better heart than they suggest, ending up with too much to do at Ripon last week; successful on only previous start at Redcar, much earlier in career, and he's now 6lb lower than when winning at Thirsk in the spring; no forlorn hope.

12/1

8th

12

(10)

26th Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

14:49 Ripon

Emperor Caradoc

9st 2lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Paul Midgley

Off the mark for 2026 at Thirsk (5f) in May and has proved reliable since; had usual headgear left off when well held at Beverley (5f) ten days ago and no surprise to see him bounce back in refitted cheekpieces.

40/1

10th

9

(12)

16th Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

16:18 Beverley

Emperor Caradoc

9st 4lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Paul Midgley

Scored at Thirsk (6f) in May and largely in good form since, coming home third in his group when midfield in 20-runner handicap at Ripon (6f) last time; can make his presence felt off a 2lb lower mark for yard that has taken past two runnings.

20/1

12/1

Form: 2160-7 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Well beaten last September on both runs for Kevin Ryan and no return to peak form on stable debut at Musselburgh two weeks ago; however, he could improve for that recent run and his trainer does well with recruits from other yards; dropping down the weights and not discounted in first-time cheekpieces.
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8th

3

(14)

20th Oct 2023

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

16:30 Redcar

Culcor

9st 12lb

J: David Nolan

T: David O’Meara

Sole win was in an Irish maiden 16 months ago but he's very well treated on his best form and was back on track with a good third at Leicester (7f, good to soft) ten days ago; same mark now back down in grade; in the mix.

10/1

3rd

6

(6)

10th Oct 2023

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

17:07 Leicester

Culcor

9st 9lb

J: David Nolan

T: David O’Meara

in touch with leaders, pushed along over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, briefly went second inside final 110yds, weakened towards finish, just held third

14/1

10th

2

(12)

25th Sep 2023

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

16:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

Culcor

10st 0lb

J: Neil Callan

T: David O’Meara

Won 7f maiden in Ireland as 3yo; modest form in 7f and 1m handicaps for both yards in Britain, despite dropping down the weights; switches to AW under a cloud but from an excellent family and his dam won her only AW start so not impossible he will improve; visor refitted.

12/1

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Payout
Exacta £44.70
Straight Forecast £41.34
Tricast £153.33
Trifecta £271.30

Selections

The Times:

Star Zinc

POSTDATA:

Baileysgutfeeling

Telegraph:

Metabolt

SPOTLIGHT:

Liangel Hope

Daily Mail:

Intercessor

TOPSPEED:

Roach Power

RP RATINGS:

Liamarty Dreams

Daily Mirror:

Metabolt

D Express:

Liangel Hope

The Sun:

Star Zinc

The Star:

Star Zinc

NEWMARKET:

Baileysgutfeeling

The Guardian:

Baileysgutfeeling

Daily Record:

Intercessor