May 25 / 15.30 Haydock

15.30

Good To Firm

Racing To School Handicap

  • Prize money: £6542.5
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 11 runners
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Racing To School Handicap

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

11/2 (Won)

  • Win: £9.50
  • Place: £2.20

Form: 22-151 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Made all in Class 3 event at Chester (6f, soft) returned to turf two weeks ago, taking her record this year to 2-3 (consistent maiden last term); in-form filly who looks a solid player back down in grade.
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8th

1

(8)

25th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 6f 2y

Class 4

16:55 Doncaster

Radio Goo Goo

9st 12lb

J: Jordan Williams

T: David Evans

in touch with leaders, weakened over 1f out

8/1

9th

3

(2)

21st Sep 2024

Good To Soft

0m 5f 15y

Class 3

16:15 Chester

Radio Goo Goo

9st 9lb

J: J F Egan

T: David Evans

prominent, pressed leader over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong

6/1

11/2

  • Place: £4.30

Form: 521- D

Last run: 206 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Thrice-raced filly; absent since making all at Wolverhampton (6f, AW) last October; open to further progress and looks interesting on return to action, especially if the market speaks positively.
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8th

4

(7)

25th Nov 2023

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 4

12:35 Lingfield (AW)

Lulworth Cove

9st 7lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

dwelt start, towards rear

20/1

9th

12

(8)

16th Oct 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:30 Kempton (AW)

Lulworth Cove

9st 4lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

in touch with leaders

20/1

9th

8

(10)

31st Aug 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

15:25 Chelmsford (AW)

Lulworth Cove

9st 2lb

J: William Buick

T: Richard Hannon

0-6 on turf but 2-2 on the AW, her latest win coming at Lingfield (6f, Polytrack) in June; still 3lb higher, but can't be dismissed if revived by the return to an artificial surface.

8/1

5/2

  • Place: £1.10

Form: 3331-4 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Maintained her consistent record with a reappearance fourth at Newmarket (6f, soft) in useful handicap won by the improving Shaquille, who has since followed up in Listed grade and is a Commonwealth Cup prospect; raced only five times and likely to do better still; respected.
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9th

1

(4)

23rd Jul 2024

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 5

14:00 Lingfield (AW)

Chasseral

10st 2lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Stuart Williams

6f novice winner for Andrew Balding and went on to be competitive in handicaps, as was also the case at Windsor on her penultimate start (5f, good to firm; found some trouble in running); not sure what happened when last out at Newbury but she's respected.

15/2

9th

1

(3)

25th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:50 Newbury

Chasseral

10st 4lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Stuart Williams

Fair form in some warm 6f handicaps for Andrew Balding last year; yet to be involved in two runs for new yard but she's on a good mark and her latest finishing effort at Windsor (5f, good to firm) was promising as she was switched twice and came home nicely; contender back at 6f.

11/2

4th

8

(5)

20th May 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 21y

Class 4

19:10 Windsor

Chasseral

9st 3lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Stuart Williams

Failed to win in handicap company for Andrew Balding last season; 25-1 and never featured on her stable debut at Chelmsford in March; Sean Levey replaces an apprentice; type to exploit her reduced mark at some stage.

20/1

7/1

Form: 2119-5 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Gelded prior to his creditable fifth in similar event at Hamilton (good to soft) on seasonal debut, taking form figures over 6f to 2115; possibilities if building on that effort.
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13th

8

(10)

10th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 1f 0y

Class 5

16:55 Carlisle

Hougoumont

9st 3lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Tony Coyle & Kaine Wood

Won twice in novice company as a 2yo; record of 0-10 in handicaps but he's dropped down the weights and didn't get much luck when fourth at Beverley (7.4f, soft) on recent stable debut; looks worth a try at this new trip and he's not ruled out with cheekpieces added.

10/1

4th

9

(4)

29th May 2024

Good

0m 7f 96y

Class 5

14:10 Beverley

Hougoumont

8st 11lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Tony Coyle & Kaine Wood

Won twice in novice company as a 2yo; yet to win a handicap but he ran well at Chelmsford on Good Friday (7f, AW); less good at Musselburgh one month later; has since left Julie Camacho.

14/1

14

(11)

21st Apr 2024

Good

1m 0f 2y

Class 5

16:45 Musselburgh

Hougoumont

9st 4lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

0-8 in handicaps but has come down the weights and ran promisingly at Chelmsford (7f, AW) most recently, while shaping as if he's ready for a crack at this new trip; one to consider.

15/2

5th
8 (7)
Revision

16/1

Form: 109-36 D

Last run: 44 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Has low mileage but he's proving inconsistent and ran poorly at Pontefract (soft) last time, failing to back up his AW reappearance effort; chance depends on how well he takes to first-time headgear.
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6th

4

(7)

6th Mar 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

19:00 Kempton (AW)

Revision

9st 8lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Tony Carroll

Ran his best race for this yard when third of ten at Wolverhampton on Monday (6f), leading in the straight but hanging sharply to his left and causing chaos in behind; stays this longer trip but he'll need to keep straighter to win.

6/1

3rd

10

(3)

4th Mar 2024

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Revision

9st 4lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Tony Carroll

reared in stalls before start, soon pressed leader, joined leader from under 3f out, led narrowly over 1f out, soon hung left, headed inside final furlong, kept on

12/1

6th

4

(4)

18th Feb 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:30 Kempton (AW)

Revision

9st 7lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Tony Carroll

0-14 since successful at Newcastle (6f, Tapeta) on his second start as a 2yo when trained by Kevin Ryan; first-time blinkers join the tongue-tie, but this looks an inadequate test for him now.

12/1

Form: 15-47

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Made a winning debut at Thirsk (5f, good to soft) last July; disappointing in three runs since, latest at Ripon upped to 6f; not progressing and has something to prove.
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8th

6

(7)

14th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 6f 212y

Class 5

16:20 Haydock

Eternal Class

9st 6lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: K R Burke

Won debut (5f, good to soft) last July; not so good in her four runs since, never able to challenge over 6f this spring in her two handicaps; something to prove even if pedigree suggests 7f should not be a problem.

12/1

8

(5)

27th May 2023

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

16:10 Haydock

Eternal Class

9st 8lb

J: Frankie Dettori

T: K R Burke

Essentially disappointing given the impression she made on debut last season and her mark hasn't budged an inch since finishing midfield over C&D four weeks ago (good to firm); others preferred.

16/1

6th

9

(1)

25th May 2023

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:30 Haydock

Eternal Class

9st 3lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: K R Burke

Made a winning debut at Thirsk (5f, good to soft) last July; disappointing in three runs since, latest at Ripon upped to 6f; not progressing and has something to prove.

16/1

14/1

Form: 82-45

Last run: 37 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Mixed results over 7f, best effort when going close at Wolverhampton (AW) last November; raced only four times and looks a possible improver now presented with a new trip; dam 6f winner.
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6th

8

(3)

9th Jul 2023

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

16:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Ferensby

9st 7lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Richard Hannon

Collared in the last stride over 7f at Wolverhampton in November, her second racecourse start; no progress this year, including in handicaps on her last four starts; dropping down the weights and this her first run in a Class 6; still has time to do better.

9/1

6th

11

(5)

28th Jun 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

17:50 Kempton (AW)

Ferensby

9st 4lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

Going the wrong way judged on RPRs, a refusal to settle compounding matters at Leicester latest; best effort so far in handicaps came granted the same 7f/Polytrack combination as tonight, and 6lb lower now than then.

16/1

5th

5

(5)

6th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

17:05 Leicester

Ferensby

9st 7lb

J: Dane O’Neill

T: Richard Hannon

Not offered a huge amount in either of her handicaps, over 7f on the AW and 6f on good to firm; now goes in a tongue-tie; others have more pressing claims.

20/1

9/1

Form: 21-205 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Built on debut effort with AW success in December; below that form in three subsequent starts, latest at Ascot (soft) on turf debut; hasn't gone on in the expected manner.
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2nd

3

(7)

27th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 4

15:12 Lingfield (AW)

Sergeant Pep

9st 3lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Clive Cox

Twice a runner-up over 6f this winter, including here, but he raced too freely in one 7f run and he still has to prove he needs this far.

7/2

3rd

7

(10)

6th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Sergeant Pep

9st 5lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Clive Cox

He has finished second on his last two attempts at this trip, chasing home Hundred Caps at Southwell 17 days ago; 4lb better off with his old rival today; each-way claims.

8/1

2nd

5

(4)

20th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 4

17:30 Southwell (AW)

Sergeant Pep

9st 8lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Clive Cox

Ran encouragingly at Lingfield (6f) on belated return to AW and the step up to 7f provides an excuse for subsequent effort; remains well treated on best turf form; possibilities.

13/2

OUR TIP

Form: 6-3170 D

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Successful five times on AW in autumn/winter for George Boughey; failed to beat a rival at Ripon (soft) on debut for new yard and still has something to prove on turf.
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10th

10

(3)

26th Apr 2024

Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

13:23 Doncaster

Pocket The Packet

9st 3lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Nigel Tinkler

Yet to score for his current yard and well below par in 6f handicaps at Newcastle and Thirsk this spring; others appeal more.

20/1

10th

10

(3)

26th Apr 2024

Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

13:23 Doncaster

Pocket The Packet

9st 3lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Nigel Tinkler

Yet to score for his current yard and well below par in 6f handicaps at Newcastle and Thirsk this spring; others appeal more.

20/1

8th

5

(10)

9th Apr 2024

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

15:45 Thirsk

Pocket The Packet

9st 6lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Nigel Tinkler

Generally struggled for this yard last year but he's become more realistically treated again now; last month's Newcastle reappearance should have blown away any cobwebs but he has done his winning on AW and has something to prove on slow turf.

20/1

Form: 531-13 D

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Beaten on soft going at Yarmouth last month when bidding for a 6f hat-trick, following two AW wins; may prove better suited by this faster turf surface and remains of interest; not fully exposed.
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2nd

2

(6)

29th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

14:52 Ffos Las

Beelzebub

9st 8lb

J: Myla Coppins

T: Tony Carroll

Tumbled down the weights for three yards on the AW and took advantage of a lenient turf mark for his new trainer, without the usual headgear, under Myla Coppins at Windsor last Monday; had a good bit in hand there and has no penalty for it; obvious chance.

4/5

1st

7

(10)

22nd Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 6

17:45 Windsor

Beelzebub

9st 5lb

J: Myla Coppins

T: Tony Carroll

All three wins at 6f and 7f on artificial surfaces; on a losing run of over two years but he acts on turf and is on a useful mark for his latest new yard on the pick of his 2025 form; usually wears aids but none today.

14/1

10th

6

(4)

15th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Beelzebub

9st 7lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: David Loughnane

Three wins from 32 starts; unlucky not to go closer when fourth of 11 here over 6f last month but he failed to build on that when seventh here ten days ago; steps back up to 7f.

10/1

20/1

Form: 53345-

Last run: 290 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
0-5 last season and took backward steps in two handicap attempts; gelding operation is a possible source of improvement but market may prove best guide on return to action.
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11th

10

(8)

25th May 2023

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:30 Haydock

Treble Glory

9st 0lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Nigel Tinkler

0-5 last season and took backward steps in two handicap attempts; gelding operation is a possible source of improvement but market may prove best guide on return to action.

20/1

4

(7)

9th Aug 2022

Good To Firm

0m 6f 18y

Class 5

14:15 Nottingham

Treble Glory

9st 8lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Nigel Tinkler

Best efforts when third at Redcar and Doncaster, both 6f on good to firm; kept on without threatening in his 6f nurseries at York and Ripon, the latter on Monday; probably has his share of weight.

7/1

5th

3

(1)

8th Aug 2022

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:45 Ripon

Treble Glory

9st 8lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Nigel Tinkler

dwelt start, in rear, pushed along over 3f out, ridden and brief headway over 1f out, made no impression

8/1

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Payout
Exacta £103.50
Straight Forecast £120.40
Tricast £338.61
Trifecta £487.60

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Chasseral

TOPSPEED:

Hougoumont

RP RATINGS:

Beelzebub

The Sun:

Radio Goo Goo

NEWMARKET:

Beelzebub

D Express:

Beelzebub

POSTDATA:

Hougoumont

The Guardian:

Hougoumont

The Star:

Hougoumont

The Times:

Chasseral

Telegraph:

Chasseral

Daily Mail:

Chasseral

Daily Mirror:

Chasseral

Daily Record:

Radio Goo Goo