May 26 / 17.00 Haydock

17.00

Good To Firm

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  • Prize money: £4448.9
  • 0m 7f 212y
  • Class 5
  • 9 runners
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Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

9/2 (Won)

  • Win: £5.50
  • Place: £1.50

Form: 061-34

Last run: 37 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Won on nursery debut at Wolverhampton (7f, AW) last September and has run well in defeat on both starts this year (7f/7.4f, AW, good to soft); there's every chance he'll stay 1m and he might not be far away; the blinkers worn the last twice are now left off.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6

(7)

4th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 35y

Class 4

15:21 Hamilton

Pearl Eye

9st 1lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Awarded the Spring Mile at Doncaster (1m, good to soft) last March and he's fully 12lb lower today; ran well in defeat at Ayr last month on first two starts for this yard (1m/1m1f, good to firm) and he's on the shortlist.

11/4

4th

8

(5)

20th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 20y

Class 4

14:42 Ayr

Pearl Eye

8st 13lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Won six for Darryll Holland, most notably when awarded the Spring Mile in March 2025; lost his way thereafter, and Gay Kelleway (0-4) couldn't rejuvenate; joined Jim Goldie for 13,000gns and there were positive signs when third over 1m here (stable debut) recently; is dangerously handicapped.

9/4

3rd

1

(3)

5th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:00 Ayr

Pearl Eye

9st 9lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Fairly useful for Darryll Holland, then form went markedly awry during a brief spell with Gay Kelleway; sold for 13,000gns since last run; market may prove instructive on debut for another new yard.

8/1

8/11

  • Place: £1.10

Form: 6-5331

Last run: 7 days

W: 10st 0lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Built upon her AW promise when easily winning a big-field handicap at Newmarket (7f, good) on last Friday's turf debut; she's well treated under a 6lb penalty (due to go up another 5lb) and could be tough to beat today.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

23

(6)

19th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

17:40 Ascot

Aurora Dawn

8st 7lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Ed Walker

slowly away

12/1

6th

10

(5)

24th May 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:10 Goodwood

Aurora Dawn

9st 1lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Ed Walker

slowly away, in rear, not clear run repeatedly against far rail from over 2f out, headway when in the clear final 110yds, did well in the circumstances

10/1

6th

10

(5)

24th May 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:10 Goodwood

Aurora Dawn

9st 1lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Ed Walker

Has form figures of 121 on turf, the wins in Class 5 races over 7f at Newmarket (good) and Newbury (good to firm); upped in grade but may have more to offer and looks interesting returned to this sphere with AW reappearance under her belt.

10/1

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16/1

  • Place: £3.20

Form: 067-

Last run: 274 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Failed to threaten over 6f last summer on his three starts and on breeding there's a question mark regarding this longer trip; however, on the flip side he made some late headway when last seen and it's possible the step up to 1m will be a positive; not ruled out on handicap debut.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

7

(3)

18th Aug 2023

Good

0m 7f 3y

Class 5

16:10 Epsom

Vegas Jack

9st 3lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Adam West

prominent, went second over 2f out, ridden to lead inside final furlong, ran on

6/1

3rd

9

(13)

21st Jul 2023

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:20 Newbury

Vegas Jack

9st 8lb

J: Ross Coakley

T: Adam West

In the frame in all three handicaps, most recently when close second to Racing Demon at Salisbury (1m, good to firm; stumbled leaving stalls) last month; nudged up another 1lb for that but has big role to play here if first-time cheekpieces have any positive effect.

8/1

2nd

2

(1)

28th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:10 Salisbury

Vegas Jack

9st 9lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Adam West

stumbled badly start, in touch with leaders, headway over 1f out, challenging inside final furlong, kept on but just held

7/2

10/1

Form: 678

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
She's not obviously well treated judged on what she's shown over 7f this spring on her first three starts, but she's shown ability and is open to improvement on handicap debut; one to watch in the betting.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

8

(8)

28th Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:45 Newcastle (AW)

Pearly Star

8st 9lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Mike Sowersby

1-19, her win coming at Chester (7.5f, good) for Hugo Palmer in June last year; only modest form for current yard and she doesn't look ready to take advantage of career-low mark now back at 7f.

25/1

8th

8

(8)

28th Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:45 Newcastle (AW)

Pearly Star

8st 9lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Mike Sowersby

1-19, her win coming at Chester (7.5f, good) for Hugo Palmer in June last year; only modest form for current yard and she doesn't look ready to take advantage of career-low mark now back at 7f.

25/1

7th

5

(8)

17th Sep 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

17:25 Newcastle (AW)

Pearly Star

9st 9lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Mike Sowersby

1-18, her win coming at Chester (7.6f, good) for Hugo Palmer in June last year; continues to edge down the weights and does appear to stay this far, but others have more convincing profiles.

9/1

Form: 860-8

Last run: 37 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Well beaten on his handicap and stable debut at Beverley last month but may have needed that first run since last August and no surprise if he takes a big step forward for a trainer enjoying an excellent May.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

8

(5)

20th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

18:30 Southwell (AW)

Whatacracker

9st 7lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Mark Walford

Acts on this surface but his sole win came over 1m3f at Carlisle in 2023 and mostly campaigned at that trip and further since; major query back at 1m for first time in the best part of three years.

16/1

4

(12)

14th Oct 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

17:15 Leicester

Whatacracker

9st 7lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Mark Walford

Only win was over 1m3f at Carlisle in July 2023 (good to soft); several decent placed efforts this season, and would have a chance on that form, but rather disappointing on last two starts.

20/1

10th

14

(14)

17th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 1f 207y

Class 5

17:24 Beverley

Whatacracker

9st 4lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Mark Walford

Placed in four of his last six starts including a close call over C&D (soft) in July; on same mark here but he didn't fire at Ayr last time and that took his record to 1-21; tongue-tie worn last time is removed.

16/1

Form: 713-48 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Hasn't threatened on either run this season but they were over 1m2f and 11.6f and he could benefit from this drop back to 1m, having won a nursery over this trip last September; first-time blinkers replace cheekpieces.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6

(5)

15th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Masterpainter

9st 3lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Michael Dods

9lb lower than when beaten a head over C&D in February and last month's fourth of 14 back here (just behind Mr Heinz) was another good effort; just 1-21, but shortlist material on the pick of his form; blinkers return.

6/1

4th

12

(4)

12th Sep 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Masterpainter

9st 1lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Michael Dods

1m turf winner who has twice been placed over C&D; 8lb lower than when going close here in February but has been well below that level since.

16/1

5th

9

(9)

30th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 218y

Class 6

17:20 Thirsk

Masterpainter

10st 10lb

J: Mr Philip Thomas

T: Michael Dods

Sole win came over C&D (good) two years ago, when 12lb higher; well beaten in his last three turf handicaps; more needed.

20/1

Form: 20-45

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Promising second on debut at Yarmouth (6f, good) last August but unable to reproduce that form on her three runs since, most recently her handicap debut (8.6f, AW); major turnaround needed in first-time cheekpieces.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

3

(6)

23rd Jun 2023

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

14:55 Redcar

Mahboobah

9st 9lb

J: Shariq Mohd

T: Alice Haynes

Has regressed since finishing second of 14 on her debut for Kevin Phillipart de Foy at Yarmouth (6f, good) last August (in headgear the last twice); down another 5lb, but still hard to warm to.

14/1

7th

6

(3)

5th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 5

17:45 Windsor

Mahboobah

9st 4lb

J: Thore Hammer Hansen

T: Alice Haynes

Has gone the wrong way from a promising debut last summer (6f, good; for Kevin Phillipart de Foy); both handicap runs for new yard have come at around 1m and she's been well beaten; down in weights and the return to sprinting, allied to the fitting of blinkers, could spark a revival.

25/1

7th

2

(7)

26th May 2023

Good To Firm

0m 7f 212y

Class 5

17:00 Haydock

Mahboobah

9st 10lb

J: Thore Hammer Hansen

T: Alice Haynes

Promising second on debut at Yarmouth (6f, good) last August but unable to reproduce that form on her three runs since, most recently her handicap debut (8.6f, AW); major turnaround needed in first-time cheekpieces.

16/1

Form: 52-56

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Second in Redcar novice (1m, good to soft) last October but hasn't reproduced that form on either run this year, most recently his handicap debut at Hamilton (1m, good to soft); the hood worn last time is left off.
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Verdict Starting price

9th

13

(1)

19th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 135y

Class 6

15:10 Lingfield

Senseofentitlement

9st 0lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Paddy Butler

Sole win from 23 starts came at Wolverhampton (8.5f, AW) in July 2023 for his previous yard; mostly struggled since joining this stable in 2024 but did shaped more encouragingly when fifth of eight at Kempton (1m, AW) 55 days ago; needs to build on that.

33/1

5th

9

(2)

25th Mar 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

18:00 Kempton (AW)

Senseofentitlement

9st 0lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Paddy Butler

His sole win was in July 2023 and he's not finished closer than sixth in 13 runs since then; opposable.

50/1

6th

7

(5)

10th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

14:18 Lingfield (AW)

Senseofentitlement

9st 9lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Paddy Butler

Won at Wolverhampton for David O'Meara but 2-21 overall and these terms aren't favourable.

40/1

Form: 970-

Last run: 171 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Three runs for Hugo Palmer towards the end of last year and was down the field each time (7f-1m2f); gelded since and has changed stables (remains in the same ownership); this handicap debut provides a far more realistic opportunity and it will be interesting to see how he goes in the betting.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

3

(8)

13th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

19:20 Wetherby

Fools Gambit

9st 7lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Ex-Hugo Palmer; modest efforts so far, including when tailed off on stable debut/reappearance at Haydock (1m, good to firm; first run since being gelded) last month; cheekpieces now tried; plenty to prove.

33/1

9th

9

(8)

26th May 2023

Good To Firm

0m 7f 212y

Class 5

17:00 Haydock

Fools Gambit

9st 2lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Three runs for Hugo Palmer towards the end of last year and was down the field each time (7f-1m2f); gelded since and has changed stables (remains in the same ownership); this handicap debut provides a far more realistic opportunity and it will be interesting to see how he goes in the betting.

25/1

12th

5

(5)

6th Dec 2022

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

17:50 Southwell (AW)

Fools Gambit

9st 7lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Hugo Palmer

Has not troubled the judge in AW races over 1m2f and 8.5f; drops further in distance needing improvement.

25/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £9.40
Straight Forecast £7.46
Tricast £32.76
Trifecta £52.90

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Aurora Dawn

NEWMARKET:

Mahboobah

RP RATINGS:

Aurora Dawn

POSTDATA:

Aurora Dawn

The Times:

Aurora Dawn

Telegraph:

Aurora Dawn

The Guardian:

Aurora Dawn

Daily Mail:

Aurora Dawn

D Express:

Aurora Dawn

Daily Mirror:

Aurora Dawn

The Sun:

Aurora Dawn

The Star:

Aurora Dawn

Daily Record:

Aurora Dawn