July 07 / 20.25 Haydock

20.25

Good

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  • Prize money: £4320
  • 0m 6f 212y
  • Class 5
  • 12 runners
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Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Scattered showers

7/4 (Won)

  • Win: £2.10
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 1 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Beat just three rivals on recent debut at Musselburgh (7f, good) but did so comfortably at 5-6 despite showing signs of inexperience, and he's in good hands to progress; respected under a 7lb penalty.
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5th

9

(3)

9th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 212y

Class 1

15:40 Haydock

Poet Master

9st 10lb

J: Sam James

T: K R Burke

7f specialist, a Group 2 winner in July 2024; below best when finding Myal just too strong in conditions event at Thirsk (7f, good; 15-8 favourite) on return; may build on that but he's 4lb worse off with that rival here.

13/2

2nd

6

(8)

10th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:25 Thirsk

Poet Master

9st 4lb

J: Sam James

T: K R Burke

Raced almost exclusively at 7f; Group 2 winner in Ireland as a 4yo; ran close to that level when second in Longchamp Group 3 (very soft) and the Group 2 Challenge at Newmarket (good; Scoville 5.5l back in fourth) last autumn; disappointing on his 2025 reappearance but won first time up in 2023 and 2024; leading form claims.

7/4

3

(1)

10th Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

14:25 Newmarket

Poet Master

9st 5lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

Group 2 winner on Irish soil last term; best effort since when close second in French Group 3 last time; fresh contender, having raced just twice this season; possibilities.

7/2

2/1

  • Place: £1.30

Form: 9-3

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Down the field on sole 2yo run but different proposition on last month's stable debut at Kempton (7f, AW), finishing third having been well backed; that latest form has worked out well and gives him leading claims here.
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3rd

2

(2)

4th Jul 2024

Good

1m 2f 23y

Class 5

14:30 Yarmouth

Tango Man

9st 11lb

J: Fred Daly

T: George Boughey

0-7; having been gelded and undergone wind surgery he made a promising return/stable debut when third of 16 at Wetherby (1m2f, good to firm; first-time cheekpieces) last month, but twice held since including when around 5l behind Blueflagflyinghigh at Beverley (1m2f, good to firm) nine days ago; switch to blinkers will need to make a difference.

6/1

5th

7

(3)

25th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 1f 207y

Class 4

16:17 Beverley

Tango Man

9st 5lb

J: David Egan

T: George Boughey

bumped start, took keen hold, in touch with leaders

6/1

5th

1

(7)

15th Jun 2024

Good

1m 4f 63y

Class 5

17:35 Chester

Tango Man

9st 9lb

J: Tommie Jakes

T: George Boughey

raced in last

7/2

10/1

  • Place: £2.10

Form: 66

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Better effort on second start when encouraging sixth of 14 at Kempton (7f, AW); he has 3l to make up on the third Tango Man but this 130,000gns foal is open to further improvement and holds each-way claims.
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7th

6

(1)

11th Oct 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:00 Kempton (AW)

Sherood

9st 7lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Ed Walker

midfield

3/1

3rd

5

(5)

29th Jul 2023

Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:45 Newmarket (July)

Sherood

9st 8lb

J: James Doyle

T: Ed Walker

Just fair form in three runs over 7f but he retains potential having been short of room when a one-paced third of 12 at Haydock (good) three weeks ago; should be at least as effective over this longer trip and moves into handicaps on a workable mark considering his fairly useful pedigree; shortlisted.

4/1

OUR TIP

Form: 81 D

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Left May's debut run (7f, good) behind when winning at Wetherby (7f, good to firm) last month; carries a 7lb penalty in this warm race and further improvement is needed, but he's not ruled out.
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4th

1

(4)

7th Jul 2023

Good

0m 6f 212y

Class 5

20:25 Haydock

Final Credit

9st 11lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Left May's debut run (7f, good) behind when winning at Wetherby (7f, good to firm) last month; carries a 7lb penalty in this warm race and further improvement is needed, but he's not ruled out.

8/1

1st

3

(1)

13th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

18:45 Wetherby

Final Credit

9st 4lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

100,000gns yearling; well connected but was a well-adrift eighth of ten on 7f Catterick debut last month (8-1); should know more this time but guesswork involved as to how much more.

10/1

8th

1

(1)

15th May 2023

Good To Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

15:20 Catterick

Final Credit

9st 7lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

slowly into stride

8/1

33/1

Form: 06

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

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Form & Verdict
Displayed some ability when sixth of 11 at Wolverhampton (7f, AW) on his second start but needs to find a chunk of improvement here.
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5th

7

(6)

10th Aug 2023

Good To Soft

1m 2f 23y

Class 6

15:50 Yarmouth

Wild Hoofer

9st 6lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Archie Watson

disputed lead

10/1

7th

5

(6)

25th Jul 2023

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Wild Hoofer

9st 7lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Archie Watson

Improved with experience in his qualifying runs and this month's fifth of 12 at Haydock (7f, good) was very respectable; upped in trip for today's handicap debut; should have more to offer.

9/2

5th

10

(1)

7th Jul 2023

Good

0m 6f 212y

Class 5

20:25 Haydock

Wild Hoofer

9st 4lb

J: Joshua Bryan

T: Archie Watson

Displayed some ability when sixth of 11 at Wolverhampton (7f, AW) on his second start but needs to find a chunk of improvement here.

33/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Second foal; dam 5f winner (RPR 72), half-sister to classy winners Mischief Magic, Sound And Silence and Silent Bullet; gelded prior to this debut; represents powerful connections and could play a leading role.
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4th

2

(4)

20th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 34y

Class 1

13:30 Newbury

Cover Up

9st 3lb

J: William Buick

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Ran his best race for this yard when picking up well to win a 5f Class 2 handicap at Ascot (good; has won on soft) in decisive fashion eight weeks ago; looked every inch a Pattern-race performer there but this is a strong race of its type and he'll need another personal best.

10/1

1st

3

(14)

26th Jul 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

17:15 Ascot

Cover Up

9st 9lb

J: William Buick

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Has won on soft and good to firm; pulled hard and just minor late progress in the Wokingham here (first-time tongue-tie, retained) in June but he hadn't been far behind Aramram at Newbury (also 6f, good to firm) previously and a stiff test at 5f could prove ideal; can be involved.

7/1

66/1

Form: 79

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
There's some potential in his pedigree but he's finished well beaten at big odds on his first two starts and qualifies for handicaps after this.
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12th

7

(13)

4th Sep 2023

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Windsor

Rollz Royz

9st 7lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: James Ferguson

Ribchester gelding who posted his best effort on his handicap debut when fourth of eight at Wolverhampton (8.5f) 31 days ago; he can do better still now upped in trip; considered.

8/1

4th

9

(6)

4th Aug 2023

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

16:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

Rollz Royz

9st 4lb

J: Stefano Cherchi

T: James Ferguson

Shown little in three 7f novices on turf/Polytrack (all in a hood); makes his handicap debut and the longer trip should suit on breeding; market may be helpful.

8/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Sixth foal; half-sister to winners Battle Commence (6f-10.7f; RPR 75) and Spirit Of Ash (1m2f AW; 62); dam 5f Group 3 winner; wears a hood on debut; others are more compelling.
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12th

7

(10)

29th Sep 2023

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Clash Of The Ash

9st 6lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Tristan Davidson

Showed a bit of promise at Haydock on debut (7f, good) but she's been tailed off at Hamilton (1m and 1m3f, both good to soft) twice since; makes her handicap debut at a low level but something to prove tackling battle-hardened sprinters on this big drop in distance.

14/1

5th

5

(4)

25th Aug 2023

Good To Soft

1m 3f 15y

Class 2

18:20 Hamilton

Clash Of The Ash

8st 13lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Tristan Davidson

Daughter of Kodiac who failed to build on her debut promise when only eighth of 11 in 1m novice here last month; she has plenty to find on form over this much longer trip.

33/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
£62,000 yearling; second foal; dam won in Italy, half-sister to Italian 1m2f Group 1 winner and two Italian Listed winners; there's every chance he'll have a future but he needs to be useful if he's to win this on debut.
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7th

1

(8)

4th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

Smalleytime

9st 11lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Ben Haslam

midfield

15/2

5th

1

(11)

24th Sep 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Smalleytime

9st 11lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Ben Haslam

Scraped home over C&D in April but he's been through difficult times since and although he ran well for a long way back over 7f here last time out he did drop out quickly in the closing stages; has a shade to prove.

12/1

6th

2

(14)

3rd Sep 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:45 Newcastle (AW)

Smalleytime

9st 9lb

J: Andrew Breslin

T: Ben Haslam

Regressive form on turf since the spring, but is back off the same mark as when winning over C&D in April; possibilities if the return here does the trick.

14/1

100/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Filly

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Form & Verdict
Fourth foal; half-sister to winners Burrows Seeside (6f AW; RPR 76) and Allez Burrows (French 6.5f AW 2yo; 76); makes debut in a hood and others make greater appeal than this filly.
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12th

5

(12)

13th Nov 2023

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Burrows Dream

9st 7lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John Mackie

0-4, most recently down the field in 7f handicap at this course; seemed to show some promise over C&D in July and is bred to do better yet, being a half-sister to a winner for her owners.

33/1

9th

10

(6)

9th Oct 2023

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Burrows Dream

9st 3lb

J: James Sullivan

T: John Mackie

Triple-figure prices for three runs to date, pulling hard a couple of times despite the hood; is a half-sister to a three-time Tapeta winner and this is easier but would want to see good support back from two months off before considering her.

14/1

11th

9

(2)

11th Aug 2023

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

15:40 Thirsk

Burrows Dream

8st 13lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: John Mackie

took keen hold, midfield on inner

33/1

Form: 7

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
125-1 when soundly beaten in seventh of 11 on recent debut at Wolverhampton (7f, AW); it's best to look elsewhere.
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8th

12

(9)

12th May 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Balmy Breese

9st 0lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Sarah Hollinshead

Threatened to pick up a small race here early in the year but has had endless chances and recent efforts haven't been good; only holds outside claims.

25/1

8th

12

(9)

12th May 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Balmy Breese

9st 0lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Sarah Hollinshead

Threatened to pick up a small race here early in the year but has had endless chances and recent efforts haven't been good; only holds outside claims.

25/1

10th

10

(3)

30th Apr 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

19:25 Brighton

Balmy Breese

9st 0lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Sarah Hollinshead

It remains to be seen what he is capable of on turf after just two novice events and a heavy-ground 1m handicap, all in 2023 (well held in each); trail has gone cold since an okay winter on Tapeta, however.

25/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

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Form & Verdict
Second foal; dam 5f-6f winner (RPR 68), closely related to prolific sprinter Ask The Guru; a watching brief is advised on debut.
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9th

4

(7)

27th Sep 2023

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

15:50 Redcar

Forceful Spirit

9st 7lb

J: David Allan

T: Steph Hollinshead

Big prices and well beaten in both starts; cheekpieces go on.

100/1

6th

2

(1)

4th Sep 2023

Good To Soft

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

15:55 Chepstow

Forceful Spirit

9st 7lb

J: Trevor Whelan

T: Steph Hollinshead

Out of a fair sprinter; tailed off when 150-1 for debut at Haydock (7f, good) in July and can't be recommended here; recently gelded.

50/1

12th

5

(7)

7th Jul 2023

Good

0m 6f 212y

Class 5

20:25 Haydock

Forceful Spirit

9st 4lb

J: Trevor Whelan

T: Steph Hollinshead

Second foal; dam 5f-6f winner (RPR 68), closely related to prolific sprinter Ask The Guru; a watching brief is advised on debut.

100/1

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Payout
Exacta £5.00
Straight Forecast £4.66
Trifecta £18.20

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Tango Man

The Times:

Poet Master

NEWMARKET:

Cover Up

Daily Mail:

Cover Up

D Express:

Cover Up

Telegraph:

Poet Master

Daily Mirror:

Poet Master

Daily Record:

Poet Master

POSTDATA:

Tango Man

The Guardian:

Tango Man

The Sun:

Tango Man

The Star:

Tango Man