July 08 / 14.05 Haydock

14.05

Good

bet365 Handicap

  • Prize money: £51540
  • 1m 6f 0y
  • Class 2
  • 14 runners
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Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Rain

7/2 (Won)

  • Win: £4.50
  • Place: £1.80

Form: 4-2211 D

Last run: 8 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Delivered on earlier promise, including here on good to soft, when justifying odds-on favouritism in Chepstow novice (1m4f) last month on fifth start; 8-11 when back in a handicap at Yarmouth (1m6f, again good to firm; five ran) eight days ago and scored by half a length, with is nothing like the whole story as he barely came off the bridle; both were under Adam Farragher; raised 8lb but the runner-up last time was a good second of 11 at Sandown yesterday and it was very hard to say at Yarmouth how far this one could have won by.
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1st

2

(4)

13th Oct 2023

Good

1m 5f 188y

Class 2

14:40 York

Lordship

9st 6lb

J: Adam Farragher

T: William Haggas

Runner-up on good to soft in May; won three in a row (1m4f/1m6f, good to firm) before good fourth in the Melrose over C&D (good to firm) in August; also ran well, staying on, at Haydock on latest outing and looks a major each-way player but he needs to resume his improvement to win.

8/1

5th

4

(5)

9th Sep 2023

Good

1m 6f 1y

Class 2

14:25 Haydock

Lordship

9st 2lb

J: Adam Farragher

T: William Haggas

Won three in a row (1m4f/1m6f, good to firm; including C&D) before beaten 5l when fourth in the Melrose at York (1m6f, good to firm), when about 3l behind runner-up Denmark; however, that was still a solid run in a hot race and he's 4lb better off with Denmark here; can give another good account.

5/1

4th

4

(2)

26th Aug 2023

Good To Firm

1m 5f 188y

Class 2

14:25 York

Lordship

9st 4lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Off the mark in Chepstow novice (1m4f, good to firm) in June and won two handicaps (1m6f, good to firm) to complete a hat-trick; hit with a 9lb rise since Haydock last time but he's highly progressive and his trainer (who saddles two in this) has won two of the last four runnings; key player.

4/1

20/1

  • Place: £5.70

Form: 1631

Last run: 19 days

W: 8st 8lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Won at Kempton (1m3f, AW) in April on debut and has built on that in her two handicaps, finishing third of seven at Doncaster (1m4f, good to firm) and winning at Wolverhampton (1m4f, AW); has been coming from off the pace, in the nick of time on that latest start; could be better than that close finish implies and could be worth a go at 1m6f.
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6th

8

(4)

5th Jun 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 3

20:15 Kempton (AW)

Flower Of Dubai

8st 12lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Won 1m3f maiden here on debut last April and added a Wolverhampton 1m4f race in her second handicap; consistent in defeat afterwards as 3yo and has a competitive mark if resuming in the same form, but she ended last term suggesting that about 1m6f may be ideal.

8/1

3rd

1

(3)

11th Nov 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Flower Of Dubai

9st 9lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

dwelt start, in rear, headway and prominent 7f out, led over 2f out, headed over 1f out, weakened final 110yds

2/1

2nd

5

(8)

18th Oct 2023

Soft

1m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:35 Bath

Flower Of Dubai

9st 7lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Made it 2-3 on AW when scoring at Wolverhampton (1m4f) in June but she has a solid record back on turf since and has finished a creditable third on soft ground in last two runs (1m4f/1m6f); now drops back into a Class 4 event and she shouldn't be far away.

5/1

14/1

  • Place: £2.50

Form: 35-120

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Won well from off the pace at Chester (1m4f, soft) and good second from the front at Doncaster (14.5f, good); best to forget his Royal Ascot result as he raced close to the leaders who went too fast; granted a more measured performance today, he should go well.
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6th

9

12th Jul 2026

Good

2m 4f 35y

Class 4

15:16 Perth

Struth

10st 2lb

J: Derek Fox

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Former smart Flat horse who is 0-6 over hurdles and was beaten a little under 10l on handicap debut here a month ago; he was boxing on over 2m and this longer trip could bring him on (stayed well on the Flat).

8/1

6th

1

7th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 47y

Class 5

14:42 Perth

Struth

11st 12lb

J: Derek Fox

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Useful on the Flat in his prime but well held when fifth on handicap hurdle debut at Kelso (2m2f, good; first-time tongue-tie) in April and showed no significant improvement in a subsequent C&D maiden; needs to up his game.

20/1

6th

8

14th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 47y

Class 4

13:58 Perth

Struth

11st 5lb

J: Gregor Walkingshaw

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Useful on the Flat in his prime but has yet to better fair form over hurdles, weakening into a well-held fifth on 2m2f Kelso handicap debut in this sphere 24 days ago; might have needed that after a break but he's still hard to make a good case for.

20/1

Form: 5-6212

Last run: 22 days

W: 8st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Has proved better at about 1m4f than shorter with a Doncaster win and two seconds, all on good to firm; the latest run was in just a three-runner race in which the impressive odds-on winner was completing a hat-trick; suspicion is that others in this field too are more promising.
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3rd

2

(1)

14th Jul 2026

Good

1m 3f 209y

Class 5

17:14 Ffos Las

Bulldog Spirit

9st 12lb

J: Taylor Fisher

T: Bernard Llewellyn

On a good mark and knows how to win; however, three of his four runs since a break have been underwhelming.

13/2

5th

1

(6)

30th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

2m 0f 0y

Class 6

20:39 Ffos Las

Bulldog Spirit

9st 9lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Bernard Llewellyn

Dual winner last year, latterly off 4lb higher, who's running in a 0-65 for the first time; finished last on his latest start but wasn't beaten far and Cieren Fallon (0-5 for the yard) is a positive booking; ought to fare better.

14/1

10/1

Form: 59-753

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
2-2 on AW; 0-7 on turf but considerable encouragement can be derived from latest start in which he ran on well into third of ten at Chester (upped to 1m4f, good) after meeting trouble in running; not bred for this far but the same could be said of 1m4f last time; needs a close look, for same connections who won this race two years ago.
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4

19th Jul 2026

Good

2m 4f 216y

Class 5

15:40 Newton Abbot

Chillhi

11st 5lb

J: Callum Pritchard

T: Barry John Murphy

Had plenty of racing under both codes and has been regressing for a while now; chase debut.

33/1

7th

6

(10)

30th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

2m 0f 0y

Class 6

20:39 Ffos Las

Chillhi

9st 2lb

J: Tyrese Cameron

T: Barry John Murphy

Been around a bit and has regressed sharply for this yard, mainly over hurdles; Sapphire Sirocco looks the more likkely of the stable pair.

25/1

4

23rd Jun 2026

Good

2m 0f 167y

Class 4

17:35 Newton Abbot

Chillhi

10st 10lb

J: Mr Louis Burke

T: Barry John Murphy

Out of form over a range of trips for new stable this spring (five runs; including one on the Flat); drops back to 2m after 42l defeat over 2m7f in refitted cheekpieces (retained) ten days ago; revival needed.

33/1

16/1

Form: 25-132

Last run: 28 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Seen mostly on AW before short-headed in five-runner handicap at Beverley (1m4f, good to firm; up 2lb today) four weeks ago; renewed his effort that day as if this longer trip would suit him well but this is a much hotter race.
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5th

9

(1)

18th Oct 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 4

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Imaginary World

9st 8lb

J: Neil Callan

T: James Tate

led early, headed and prominent after 2f

7/1

7th

2

(3)

21st Sep 2023

Good To Soft

1m 6f 17y

Class 4

16:30 Yarmouth

Imaginary World

9st 8lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: James Tate

towards rear, switched left and brief headway 3f out, hung left and weakened 2f out

3/1

3rd

8

(13)

31st Aug 2023

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 4

17:45 Newcastle (AW)

Imaginary World

9st 2lb

J: David Allan

T: James Tate

took keen hold, prominent

13/2

OUR TIP

5/1

Form: 121

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Pretty useful straightaway when winning at Yarmouth (1m2f, soft) in April; lost out to a promising rival on heavy ground next time but justified 5-6 favouritism in a novice at Ripon (1m3f, good to firm) without much trouble; promising but with more to do in this hot race for handicap debut.
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10th

13

13th Jun 2026

Good

2m 1f 165y

14:00 Downpatrick

Rogue Sea

11st 0lb

J: John Shinnick

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

Flat winner in UK showed a hint of ability in four hurdle runs there; fell four out on stable/seasonal debut at Clonmel; only 10/1 that day so considered for a yard that does well here.

14/1

4

5th Jun 2026

Good

2m 0f 113y

18:10 Clonmel

Rogue Sea

11st 12lb

J: James Smith

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

Flat winner; no sign of winning potential in four maiden hurdles at 2m-2m1f but may improve for switch to a handicap on stable bow; check market.

14/1

Form: 245-41 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 8st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Fourth of eight on handicap/seasonal debut at Doncaster (14.5f, good) behind Struth; making all at 10-11 in a six-runner maiden at Goodwood (1m6f, again good) was further improvement and left no doubt about his strength in stamina; it will be more difficult to pull that off from stall 12 but he's probably well handicapped with 2lb rise.
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12th

14

(16)

3rd Apr 2026

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 2

16:10 Newcastle (AW)

Midnight Lion

8st 8lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

24 visits to Newcastle have yielded nine wins, seven over C&D; the latest came on New Year's Day when beating five rivals; fifth of 12 at Southwell since and could better that performance now back here, but there's a suspicion today's contest will prove too competitive.

25/1

5th

6

(2)

20th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 3

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Midnight Lion

9st 6lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Enhanced his outstanding Newcastle record (all nine AW wins there) on New Year's Day when fending off five rivals; only 2lb higher and he'll probably be ridden positively as usual; has only raced twice here (unplaced).

13/2

20/1

Form: 31-238

Last run: 35 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Steady improvement on varied ground across his first five races, culminating in his third in a strong 1m4f handicap at York; stamina looked a strength from an early stage, so it was a surprise when he came last of eight at Doncaster when upped to 1m6f (Struth second); needs to bounce back with a big career best.
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3rd

2

(10)

4th Jul 2026

Good

1m 1f 209y

Class 2

17:22 Sandown

Rathgar

9st 12lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Jack Channon

Better than ever with 1m2f wins at Newbury and Epsom (made all) on good ground in April but a further 5lb rise proved enough to stop him at York last time; might be vulnerable again.

9/1

9th

3

(5)

12th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 56y

Class 2

16:10 York

Rathgar

9st 4lb

J: James Doyle

T: Jack Channon

Very close to his best when beating 13 others to land Newbury handicap in April and he made all at Epsom (also 1m2f, good) ten days later; may have been fortunate to beat a subsequently impressive winner on the latter occasion, however, and this career-high mark demands a fair bit more.

6/1

1st

5

(1)

28th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 17y

Class 2

15:15 Epsom

Rathgar

8st 12lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Jack Channon

Beat 13 rivals to win at Newbury (1m2f, good) ten days ago on his second start back from some time off; back up 4lb but he's just 1lb higher than when second in this last year and he's a solid contender.

9/2

Form: -85211 D

Last run: 8 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Wore cheekpieces on last two starts; stepping up to 1m6f worked well when off the mark at Redcar (good to firm) in May and he again made all, galloping very stoutly, when following up in five-runner race at Doncaster (14.5f, good) one month later; just eight days off this time but latest 7lb rise probably underestimates him.
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1st

18

(1)

18th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

2m 3f 210y

Class 2

18:05 Ascot

Pledgeofallegiance

8st 13lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Sir Mark Prescott Bt

Has mostly run well since handicapping, one of the exceptions on his sole visit to this track but that was on soft ground and the only time he's had a visor (usually wears cheekpieces); three front-running wins on turf at up to 2m last season and renewed his progress this term, always prominent when scoring from Temporize at Goodwood (2m) last time; whether he can get a good enough early position from stall 1 is a worry, as he's not been quick to find his stride this term, but otherwise he should run very well.

12/1

1st

3

(4)

24th May 2024

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 3

14:25 Goodwood

Pledgeofallegiance

9st 8lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Sir Mark Prescott Bt

dwelt start, pushed along soon after start, took keen hold, raced in second

6/1

1st

3

(4)

24th May 2024

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 3

14:25 Goodwood

Pledgeofallegiance

9st 8lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Sir Mark Prescott Bt

dwelt start, pushed along soon after start, took keen hold, raced in second

6/1

Form: 6-6561

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Moved down from Group 3 and Listed races when he made all in eight-runner handicap at Salisbury (1m4f, good to firm) ten days ago despite hanging all the way across to the stands side; up 7lb today; tongue tied on last two starts, with cheekpieces added on latest; 1m6f may well offer further help.
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7th

4

(6)

3rd Jul 2026

Good

1m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:42 Sandown

Galactic Jack

9st 13lb

J: Tom Queally

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Well treated on 2023 form but hasn't raced on the Flat for over two years and recent hurdles efforts suggest he's not the same horse now; needs to prove he retains peak ability.

25/1

5th

6

10th Jun 2026

Good

2m 3f 29y

Class 5

16:30 Fontwell

Galactic Jack

11st 3lb

J: Caoilin Quinn

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Useful on the Flat in his prime; yet to win over hurdles, but has made the frame on his last three starts, since returning from a lengthy absence; down to a career-low mark and holds claims.

9/2

3rd

4

17th May 2026

Good To Firm

2m 0f 70y

Class 5

16:35 Stratford

Galactic Jack

11st 1lb

J: Caoilin Quinn

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Useful on the Flat in his prime; 0-8 over hurdles but posted best of three runs for new stable (since a long absence) when third at Taunton (2m, good; behind Mi Sueno) last month and is another 1lb lower here; respected.

4/1

Form: 544-19

Last run: 51 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Upped to 1m4f on reappearance in April, winning well when 5-6 in a five-runner race on Wolverhampton AW on handicap debut; good to firm ground was blamed when he disappointed at York in May; dam stayed 1m6f and style of his win also points to this new trip being of considerable interest.
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6

18th Feb 2025

Soft

2m 3f 1y

Class 5

14:05 Taunton

Torre Del Oro

11st 7lb

J: Rex Dingle

T: Chris Gordon

Useful on the Flat at his best; safely held on first two hurdling starts (2m3f/2m1f) and was tailed off when unseating rider on latest outing but makes his handicap hurdle debut in a low-grade race and may yet transfer some of that Flat ability to this code.

9/1

10

12th Dec 2024

Good To Soft

2m 0f 104y

Class 4

13:35 Taunton

Torre Del Oro

11st 0lb

J: Rex Dingle

T: Chris Gordon

Flat winner for previous stable; form for current yard, including twice over hurdles at Fontwell, leaves a lot to be desired.

50/1

10

12th Dec 2024

Good To Soft

2m 0f 104y

Class 4

13:35 Taunton

Torre Del Oro

11st 0lb

J: Rex Dingle

T: Chris Gordon

Flat winner for previous stable; form for current yard, including twice over hurdles at Fontwell, leaves a lot to be desired.

50/1

Form: 5-321

Last run: 57 days

W: 8st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Travelled best to lead 2f out at Newbury (1m3f, soft) in April but failed to put it to bed and was headed close home; hot favourite on starts either side and Ryan Moore got him home narrowly in front in maiden at Chester (1m4f, soft) in May on second occasion; 1m6f is plausible for this handicap debut and today's headgear isn't a great surprise; he could have more to give.
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5th

4

(14)

15th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 6f 32y

Class 5

15:20 Carlisle

Banderas

9st 7lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Sam England

Not seen on the Flat since hard-fought course win (2m1f, soft) last summer but produced career-best hurdle performance when winning on good ground last month and is evidently in very good nick; respected.

7/2

1st

7

19th May 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 28y

Class 4

20:20 Hexham

Banderas

11st 11lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Sam England

Won a Southwell maiden hurdle (2m4f, good; first-time tongue-tie) and a Carlisle Flat handicap (2m1f, soft) last summer, but handicap hurdle debut in September was too bad to be true; however, he made a promising return here over 2m 17 days ago when shaping as though he'd improve for the outing; interesting back up in trip.

16/1

Form: -11213 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 8st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 70

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4

23rd Jun 2026

Good

3m 2f 105y

Class 4

20:20 Newton Abbot

Cinnodin

11st 12lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Jamie Snowden

Six-time Flat winner; opened account over hurdles at Uttoxeter (2m7f, good; refitted cheekpieces) last month, after a break, and ran at least as well when close/clear second over that C&D three weeks later; can make presence felt again over this longer trip.

4/1

2nd

1

24th May 2026

Good

2m 7f 70y

Class 5

14:52 Uttoxeter

Cinnodin

12st 0lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: Jamie Snowden

Multiple Flat winner who was contesting only his second handicap over hurdles when winning with the front two clear over C&D (good) three weeks ago; a 6lb rise isn't the end of the world by any means.

7/4

1st

4

2nd May 2026

Good

2m 7f 70y

Class 5

16:20 Uttoxeter

Cinnodin

11st 10lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Jamie Snowden

Showed fair form on his third hurdles start when runner-up at Stratford in October; below that form when fifth of seven at Exeter (2m7f, good to firm) on his handicap debut later that month; still early days and may show more here.

9/1

Non-runners

Torre Del Oro, Banderas, Cinnodin

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £101.40
Straight Forecast £94.78
Tricast £555.18
Trifecta £602.90

Selections

POSTDATA:

Lordship

SPOTLIGHT:

Pledgeofallegiance

D Express:

Banderas

RP RATINGS:

Midnight Lion

Daily Mail:

Rogue Sea

The Times:

Flower Of Dubai

LAMBOURN:

Cinnodin

TOPSPEED:

Galactic Jack

Daily Mirror:

Struth

NEWMARKET:

Pledgeofallegiance

Daily Record:

Banderas

The Star:

Midnight Lion

Telegraph:

Lordship

The Guardian:

Lordship

The Sun:

Lordship