June 24 / 20.40 Haydock

20.40

Good

Bickerstaffe Handicap (Jockey Club Grassroots Mile Series Qualifier)

  • Prize money: £6542.5
  • 0m 7f 212y
  • Class 4
  • 11 runners
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Bickerstaffe Handicap (Jockey Club Grassroots Mile Series Qualifier)

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Scattered showers

14/1 (Won)

  • Win: £8.00
  • Place: £2.30

Form: 157107 C

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 6lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Multiple winner (including three over 7f here) but struggles with his consistency these days and has finished down the field back on turf the last twice; well treated, particularly if Mark Winn's claim is taken into account, but others appeal more.
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4

(1)

27th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

1m 2f 1y

Class 6

14:35 Redcar

Young Fire

9st 6lb

J: Mark Winn

T: David O’Meara

Is on a losing run of 20 but has been runner-up three times this year; has dropped to a career-low mark and holds place claims.

10/1

4

(1)

27th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

1m 2f 1y

Class 6

14:35 Redcar

Young Fire

9st 6lb

J: Mark Winn

T: David O’Meara

Is on a losing run of 20 but has been runner-up three times this year; has dropped to a career-low mark and holds place claims.

10/1

8

(9)

9th Oct 2025

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

16:30 Ayr

Young Fire

9st 4lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: David O’Meara

10yo who has been beaten 19 times since his last win in September 2024 but he's been runner-up a few times this year (including here) and was third at Hamilton (1m, soft) last time; has a career-low mark; each-way chance.

9/1

9/2

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 45765- CD BF

Last run: 262 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Completed a double over C&D (soft) in August 2021; hasn't finished in the first three in his ten starts since but he returns from a nine-month break with his yard in form and he has plenty of handicapping scope; one to note in the betting.
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4th

1

(5)

14th Sep 2023

Good To Firm

1m 0f 113y

Class 5

17:10 Epsom

Bowland Park

9st 10lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

in touch with leaders

7/1

6th

1

(9)

28th Aug 2023

Good

1m 0f 113y

Class 5

16:50 Epsom

Bowland Park

10st 4lb

J: Richard Kingscote

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

All wins on good/softer; on a two-year losing spell but arrives in form, having been placed in both runs this term, and remains on a workable mark; has won over C&D and is fresher than most, given the light campaign; warrants respect back here.

2/1

3rd

1

(4)

18th Aug 2023

Good

0m 7f 218y

Class 5

20:20 Thirsk

Bowland Park

9st 11lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

Found only a real course specialist too good when 2l second on June's seasonal return at Haydock (1m, good); remains 7lb below his last winning mark, and makes major appeal dropped to his first class 5 handicap.

7/2

12/1

  • Place: £3.10

Form: 042667 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Hard to fancy on his two turf runs this spring but he was runner-up off much higher marks at Southwell over the winter and his yard's good recent form provides hope for a revival; Connor Beasley 1-1 for the stable this year; interesting, particularly if backed.
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7th

10

(4)

15th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:25 Newcastle (AW)

Alexander James

9st 0lb

J: Sam Feilden

T: Michael Herrington

in touch with leaders, in rear after 2f

20/1

8th

1

(8)

10th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

17:45 Newcastle (AW)

Alexander James

9st 13lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Michael Herrington

dwelt start

6/1

8th

1

(8)

10th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

17:45 Newcastle (AW)

Alexander James

9st 13lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Michael Herrington

dwelt start

6/1

14/1

Form: -54127 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Ended her time with Gemma Tutty with a 7f Catterick win on good to soft in April; positive start for this yard when second at Thirsk (1m, good) last month but not so good at Beverley since.
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8th

2

(4)

29th Dec 2023

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

16:30 Southwell (AW)

Miss Britain

9st 9lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Ian McInnes

0-9 for current stable but has become well treated, having gained all wins off higher marks; shaped encouragingly at Newcastle (7f) most recently while leaving the impression this return to 1m will suit; not ruled out.

10/1

4th

7

(2)

9th Dec 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Miss Britain

9st 6lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Ian McInnes

dwelt start, switched sharply right soon after start, in rear

25/1

11th

3

(11)

19th Nov 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

14:38 Newcastle (AW)

Miss Britain

9st 9lb

J: Harry Burns

T: Ian McInnes

Triple winner at up to 1m, including on Tapeta; back on a handy mark and she showed signs of a revival last time, so not written off.

14/1

20/1

Form: -23090 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Had quite a good spell on AW over the winter but well beaten in three runs back on the grass in April/May; has something to prove for now.
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5th

9

(7)

24th Jun 2023

Good

0m 7f 212y

Class 4

20:40 Haydock

Roudemental

9st 4lb

J: Ross Coakley

T: Hugo Palmer

Had quite a good spell on AW over the winter but well beaten in three runs back on the grass in April/May; has something to prove for now.

20/1

11th

11

(2)

27th May 2023

Good

0m 7f 127y

Class 2

16:05 Chester

Roudemental

8st 6lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Hugo Palmer

His two wins have come at 1m on turf (good to firm) and Tapeta; placed four times since his last success in November but he's lost his way at Doncaster (1m) and here (7f) in last two starts; now returns to much quicker ground but he needs to bounce back near his best.

12/1

11/2

Form: 600-42 D

Last run: 6 days

W: 8st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Won off 15lb higher at Redcar (1m) a year ago and ready to take advantage of his reduced mark judged on last Sunday's Doncaster near miss (7f, good to firm); bold show assured if in the same form.
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11th

7

(15)

20th Oct 2023

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

16:30 Redcar

Cassy O

9st 10lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

On a handy mark on this season's best efforts but losing run is up to 18 and he's finished a well-held eighth in his last two runs; down the list.

33/1

8th

3

(11)

21st Sep 2023

Good

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

17:17 Ayr

Cassy O

9st 13lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Ran well when third at Ripon (1m, soft) in July but took losing run to 17 when well held at Thirsk two weeks later; first outing for seven weeks; has won at this meeting before.

11/1

7th
10 (6)
Sophosc

25/1

Form: 641-60 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 4lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Won five times (three over hurdles and two on Flat) between May and October last year but beaten a long way in two comeback outings; can only watch for now.
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5

(2)

18th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Sophosc

9st 5lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Ian Williams

It's now 15 runs since his last success but this course winner posted a solid third of ten over C&D 17 days ago; he's one for the shortlist.

9/2

3rd

7

(1)

1st Feb 2025

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 6

17:10 Wolverhampton (AW)

Sophosc

9st 5lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Ian Williams

Winner of 12 races under rules including two here, but losing run up to 16 and he ran poorly at this venue (1m4f) a fortnight ago; enough to prove.

12/1

Form: 1-3 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Winning debut on Chelmsford's AW last August; stepped up on that form when third of 11 in 1m Goodwood novice (good to firm) on reappearance 15 days ago, travelling well in the lead for a long way; lacks experience for a race of this nature, and the widest stall won't make life any easier, but she stands out as an unexposed sort in this line-up.
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5th

4

(10)

11th Nov 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

20:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Sunglasses

9st 11lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

raced wide, took keen hold, midfield

9/1

8th

1

(11)

24th Jun 2023

Good

0m 7f 212y

Class 4

20:40 Haydock

Sunglasses

9st 11lb

J: Harry Burns

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Winning debut on Chelmsford's AW last August; stepped up on that form when third of 11 in 1m Goodwood novice (good to firm) on reappearance 15 days ago, travelling well in the lead for a long way; lacks experience for a race of this nature, and the widest stall won't make life any easier, but she stands out as an unexposed sort in this line-up.

2/1

3rd

1

(5)

9th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

17:50 Goodwood

Sunglasses

10st 6lb

J: Harry Burns

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Mixed messages as to the strength of her debut winning form at Chelmsford (1m, AW) last August but she did well to win at all from off the pace; as a 4yo winner she has to concede plenty of weight but still commands respect.

10/1

OUR TIP

Form: 361-47 CD

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 10lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Took this race (on good to firm) last year but off 5lb lower and his two efforts this year don't obviously mark him down as a winner in waiting; first-time cheekpieces (which are added to regular tongue-tie) need to give him a lift.
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9th

12

(2)

13th Jan 2024

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 4

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Sucellus

8st 13lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Dual course scorer, including this trip off 10lb higher in autumn 2022; hasn't fired lately so will need first-time blinkers (which are added to regular tongue-tie) to have a revitalising effect.

25/1

7th

10

(6)

4th Jan 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

17:10 Newcastle (AW)

Sucellus

9st 4lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Dual Wolverhampton winner (8.6f/9.5f) who has dropped 7lb lower than when last successful, but his efforts since returning from a lengthy absence last May raise doubts as to whether he can take advantage.

20/1

8th

4

(7)

22nd Dec 2023

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

20:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

Sucellus

9st 11lb

J: George Rooke

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

held up in rear

13/2

10th
2 (10)
Alazwar

10/1

Form: 007-55 CD

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Front-runner; successful three times in 2022, including off 4lb higher over C&D (good to firm); failed to build on his Bath reappearance when a well-held fifth at Carlisle 33 days ago but he's too well handicapped to dismiss returned to a venue which evidently suits.
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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

Form: 6-2554

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
7f AW winner on debut last season; some fair efforts in handicaps since but not quite so good on turf and a further 2lb drop in his mark since latest 1m Wetherby fourth may not be enough.
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12th

4

(8)

11th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

14:30 Catterick

How Impressive

10st 0lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: Hugo Palmer

Runner-up at Kempton (7f, AW) two starts ago and he has a 9lb lower mark to work with on turf; however, he's been inconsistent this year and his sole turf win (from 15 attempts) came back in 2023.

8/1

9th

3

(8)

11th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

20:15 Southwell (AW)

How Impressive

9st 8lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Hugo Palmer

Two-time C&D winner; solid efforts in defeat on his last two starts; still feasibly weighted but happiest when dominating and a few of these like to force the pace.

6/1

2nd

4

(1)

2nd Mar 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

16:07 Kempton (AW)

How Impressive

9st 8lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Hugo Palmer

Seven of his eight wins have come on AW, including two over C&D; only 1lb higher than for his last success in October and he ran for a long way when fourth at Chelmsford 18 days ago; has good draw back at this track and it wouldn't be a surprise if he made a bold bid.

9/2

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £31.30
Straight Forecast £26.20
Tricast £202.16
Trifecta £320.70

Selections

NEWMARKET:

Sunglasses

RP RATINGS:

Young Fire

The Sun:

Cassy O

SPOTLIGHT:

Alexander James

TOPSPEED:

Miss Britain

The Times:

Sunglasses

Telegraph:

Sunglasses

Daily Mirror:

Sunglasses

The Star:

Sunglasses

Daily Record:

Cassy O

D Express:

Alexander James

POSTDATA:

Young Fire

The Guardian:

Young Fire

Daily Mail:

Young Fire