July 08 / 17.00 Haydock

17.00

Good

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  • Prize money: £16200
  • 0m 7f 37y
  • Class 3
  • 11 runners
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Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Rain

13/2 (Won)

  • Win: £5.50
  • Place: £2.10

Form: 1-32 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Won on debut at Chelmsford (7f, AW) last November; has been headstrong on both runs since, most recently on his turf and handicap debut at Goodwood (1m, good) two weeks ago, but he still managed to finish second last time and has potential if able to settle better; trainer won this last year.
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1st

5

(7)

8th Jul 2023

Good

0m 7f 37y

Class 3

17:00 Haydock

Nails Murphy

9st 2lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: Richard Hughes

Won on debut at Chelmsford (7f, AW) last November; has been headstrong on both runs since, most recently on his turf and handicap debut at Goodwood (1m, good) two weeks ago, but he still managed to finish second last time and has potential if able to settle better; trainer won this last year.

13/2

2nd

6

(1)

23rd Jun 2023

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

20:05 Goodwood

Nails Murphy

9st 6lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: Richard Hughes

took keen hold

6/1

2

(10)

10th Jun 2023

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

18:40 Lingfield (AW)

Nails Murphy

9st 11lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: Richard Hughes

11/2

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 2-3742 BF

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
0-7 but appeared to be suited by the drop back in trip when going close at Sandown (7f, good to firm) three weeks ago, when he was wide into the straight; versatile ground-wise and could be thereabouts once more.
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2nd

5

(3)

23rd Sep 2023

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:25 Newmarket

Bussento

9st 12lb

J: William Buick

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Finally off the mark in a weak maiden at Bath last month and it wasn't his first good effort in handicap company when a close third at Ascot (6f, good to firm) two weeks ago; was ridden more patiently than usual on that occasion; thereabouts.

5/1

3rd

11

(13)

9th Sep 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:55 Ascot

Bussento

8st 13lb

J: David Probert

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Goes well with positive tactics and got off the mark after a gelding operation by making all in maiden at Bath (5.7f, good to soft; handles good to firm) last month; could be unexposed as a sprinter (campaigned at 7f/1m earlier in career) and he needs serious consideration back in a handicap.

7/1

1st

3

(7)

9th Aug 2023

Good To Soft

0m 5f 160y

Class 5

15:10 Bath

Bussento

9st 5lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

made all, pushed along over 1f out, ridden inside final furlong, jumped finish line, comfortably

1/4

11/2

  • Place: £2.00

Form: 162442

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Three solid runs in defeat at Goodwood (1m, good to soft-good to firm) before good second at Newmarket (1m, good to soft) nine days ago in first-time blinkers (retained); this drop back in distance isn't an obvious plus but there's every chance he'll again be in the mix.
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4th

5

(6)

1st Oct 2023

Good

0m 7f 3y

Class 4

17:45 Epsom

Man Of Eden

9st 10lb

J: William Buick

T: Harry & Roger Charlton

midfield

11/4

5th

7

(3)

8th Sep 2023

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

16:45 Ascot

Man Of Eden

8st 5lb

J: David Egan

T: Harry & Roger Charlton

Just one win from 14 starts but he's been placed in his last four handicaps and didn't get much luck in a Racing League event at Windsor (1m, good to firm) three weeks ago; on same mark as for that close third and he's respected.

100/30

3rd

1

(6)

17th Aug 2023

Good

1m 0f 31y

Class 4

18:30 Windsor

Man Of Eden

9st 9lb

J: Trevor Whelan

T: Harry & Roger Charlton

towards rear of midfield

7/2

8/1

Form: 144-81 CD

Last run: 24 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Returned to form with a win over C&D (good to firm) last month when reverting to prominent tactics on his second stable start; did it nicely and, having raced only five times, he could have more to offer.
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6th

6

(7)

27th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

16:25 Newcastle (AW)

Bajan Bandit

9st 3lb

J: David Nolan

T: Patrick Morris

Continues to edge down the weights and he's well treated on the pick of this winter's course form; however, he appears to have gone off the boil on his last few outings and needs to raise his game.

8/1

6th

9

(5)

11th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

20:15 Southwell (AW)

Bajan Bandit

9st 0lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Patrick Morris

2lb lower than for his Newcastle win in December but his form has gone off the boil more recently; Billy Loughnane, who was aboard for the Newcastle win, is back on today so a revival wouldn't be a bolt from the blue.

10/1

6th

4

(7)

28th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

16:55 Southwell (AW)

Bajan Bandit

9st 7lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: Patrick Morris

In good form over 7f/1m in mid-winter but below par on his last two outings and needs to bounce back.

14/1

12/1

Form: 31-8 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Made all in fine style at Redcar (7f, good to soft) last October on her second start and she's certainly of interest on the promise shown there; however, she bucked early in the race when well beaten on her recent reappearance at Thirsk (7f, good to soft) and comes with risks attached.
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9th

6

(8)

28th Dec 2023

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

16:00 Newcastle (AW)

Lady Mojito

9st 8lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Richard Fahey

Has come 12lb down the weights and only made the frame once this year; goes without headgear this time, having not improved for cheekpieces and then a visor, and only holds each-way claims.

16/1

5th

7

(1)

12th Dec 2023

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 3

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Lady Mojito

8st 8lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Richard Fahey

towards rear throughout

10/1

7th

4

(3)

6th Dec 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:00 Kempton (AW)

Lady Mojito

9st 11lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Richard Fahey

Yet to score this season but she arrives in decent nick, finishing fifth of 12 in 7f handicap here 30 days ago; can go well again in first-time cheekpieces.

8/1

Form: 118-20

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Well beaten at York (6f, good to firm) latest but prior to that he reappeared with a close second there (7f, good) and he's a contender if rediscovering that form now back up in trip; has run well on good to soft.
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7

(11)

4th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

19:10 Laytown

Catch The Paddy

11st 12lb

J: Mr J L Gleeson

T: Patrick J McKenna

Won over 1m at Dundalk in December but seems to have lost his way in his last few starts; needs first-time tongue-tie to work the oracle.

16/1

9th

5

(9)

15th Aug 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

14:20 Dundalk (AW)

Catch The Paddy

8st 8lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: Patrick J McKenna

Mainly campaigned on AW since joining yard, winning on debut here over 1m in December; mixed form since, well held on return from a short break on latest turf run.

8/1

10th

7

(11)

5th Jun 2025

Good

0m 7f 60y

16:50 Leopardstown

Catch The Paddy

9st 7lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: Patrick J McKenna

Mainly campaigned on AW since joining yard, winning on debut in December but not since, tame effort on turf at Musselburgh latest; opposable.

14/1

OUR TIP

14/1

Form: 68-260

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Fast-ground novice winner who reappeared with neck defeat at Newbury (7f, soft) in April; however, not at the same level the next twice and needs to turn things around in first-time headgear.
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14th

13

(1)

9th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:40 Ascot

Hectic

9st 1lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Liam Bailey

Back to his last winning mark and his first two runs in 2026 were respectable; eligible for weaker races than this and easy enough to look elsewhere.

33/1

4th

4

(6)

21st Apr 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

16:02 Pontefract

Hectic

9st 7lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Liam Bailey

Scored at Ripon (6f) in a relatively light campaign in 2025 and back this year with solid fourth placings in handicaps at Newcastle (7f) and Chelmsford (6f); ought to be in the shake-up eased 1lb.

10/1

4th

9

(6)

26th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

18:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Hectic

9st 4lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Liam Bailey

May be nicely primed with Newcastle reappearance under his belt; however, he's not in the ideal spot, having gained both handicap wins off 2lb lower in Class 5; others preferred at this level.

25/1

Form: 9-4402 D

Last run: 7 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Two wins last year (7f/6f; ran well on good to soft) and returned to form when close second at Doncaster (7f, good) last Saturday on his first run since being gelded; he was clear with an unexposed Haggas favourite that day and could be well treated off this 1lb higher mark.
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10th

11

(7)

24th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Prairie Falcon

9st 4lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Michael Dods

Better effort when a front-running fourth at Newcastle last week (1m); returning to 7f no problem but others appeal more for win purposes.

10/1

4th

3

(6)

15th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Prairie Falcon

9st 9lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Michael Dods

Winless since his 2yo days; went close off 4lb higher here in March (7f) but he hasn't matched it in six runs since; stamina not proven.

12/1

Form: 11

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Won on debut at Catterick (6f, good to firm) last month and followed up in Southwell novice (6f, AW); gelded since; has a lofty mark to defy on handicap debut but he's very unexposed and may be up to the task.
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7th

1

(3)

29th Jul 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

16:00 Southwell (AW)

Johnny James

10st 3lb

J: Sam Feilden

T: Michael Appleby

led narrowly

10/1

10th

5

(11)

4th Feb 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 3

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Johnny James

9st 5lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Michael Appleby

Won his first two races; 0-5 since gelded but runner-up in his last three and this prominent racer should go well again.

6/1

2nd

2

(1)

19th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 4

14:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

Johnny James

9st 9lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Michael Appleby

led

5/1

10th
10 (10)
River Usk

14/1

Form: 3-2104

Last run: 8 days

W: 8st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Readily made all at Beverley (7.4f, soft) in May, for which he went up 8lb to this mark; back to form with solid fourth at Chester (7.5f, good) last Friday but needs something extra to come out on top today.
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55

22nd Sep 2023

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:25 Ayr

River Usk

8st 12lb

T: Richard Fahey

12th

8

(12)

15th Sep 2023

Soft

0m 6f 17y

Class 4

14:45 Chester

River Usk

9st 3lb

J: Connor Murtagh

T: Richard Fahey

Off since a poor effort ten weeks ago; the return to softer ground should help but his spring win came from the front over a stiff 7.4f and he'll do well to dictate from stall 12.

10/1

10th

10

(10)

8th Jul 2023

Good

0m 7f 37y

Class 3

17:00 Haydock

River Usk

8st 8lb

J: David Egan

T: Richard Fahey

Readily made all at Beverley (7.4f, soft) in May, for which he went up 8lb to this mark; back to form with solid fourth at Chester (7.5f, good) last Friday but needs something extra to come out on top today.

14/1

Form: 65164 D BF

Last run: 24 days

W: 8st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Won Wetherby novice (7f, good) in May on third start and fair sixth of 14 on subsequent handicap debut at York (7f, good to firm); retains potential but was a well-beaten fourth of six when favourite at Hamilton (6f, good to firm) last time and it's hard to be confident on the back of that.
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2nd

3

(10)

23rd May 2026

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

15:30 Haydock

American Affair

9st 6lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Highly progressive in 2025, winning the Group 1 King Charles III Stakes at Royal Ascot (5f, good to firm); also won on good to soft last year; it was his first run since when down the field at York recently and he may have needed it, but a dramatic transformation is required just ten days on.

9/1

10th

3

(12)

13th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:30 York

American Affair

9st 10lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Has built up a good strike rate over 5f/5.5f and registered a neck success at Royal Ascot (good to firm) upped to Group 1 level when last seen; landed a handicap at this meeting 12 months ago; very progressive and has possibilities provided he's as effective back at 6f.

9/1

1

(16)

17th Jun 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

15:40 Ascot

American Affair

9st 7lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Made outstanding progress in 5f handicaps and the way he raced to the front at York (good to firm) in May showed that a switch to Group company wouldn't be at all fanciful; unable to show what he was made of behind Mgheera in a Group 2 at Haydock (5f, good) since, as a gap shut as he was about to go through it, and he remains one to keep on the right side.

14/1

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Payout
Exacta £27.50
Straight Forecast £21.36
Tricast £85.68
Trifecta £118.30

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Bussento

SPOTLIGHT:

Prairie Falcon

The Sun:

Johnny James

LAMBOURN:

Nails Murphy

The Times:

Catch The Paddy

The Star:

American Affair

POSTDATA:

Bajan Bandit

Daily Record:

Johnny James

The Guardian:

Nails Murphy

Telegraph:

Bussento

Daily Mirror:

Bussento

Daily Mail:

Catch The Paddy

TOPSPEED:

Prairie Falcon

D Express:

Prairie Falcon