August 12 / 17.20 Haydock

17.20

Good To Soft

Betfred ‘Passionate About Sport’ Handicap

  • Prize money: £6750
  • 0m 7f 37y
  • Class 5
  • 9 runners
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Betfred ‘Passionate About Sport’ Handicap

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

8/1 (Won)

  • Win: £8.50
  • Place: £2.70

Form: 3-52

Last run: 53 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Returned from a break to finish second in Beverley maiden (7.4f, soft; turf debut) in June on her third start; not obviously well treated for this handicap debut but she's unexposed and open to improvement.
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Verdict Starting price

7

(6)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 218y

Class 3

16:47 Thirsk

Zapphire

9st 4lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

Has won on good to soft but her latest three wins, at about 1m, came on good to firm; on a highish mark now but off since September and past evidence suggests she'll come on for the run.

14/1

2

(11)

2nd Oct 2025

Good To Soft

1m 0f 75y

Class 2

17:10 Nottingham

Zapphire

9st 7lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

Handles most ground and she's tactically versatile; has been generally reliable this season and she won in a tight finish at Windsor (1m) in August before a creditable third at York (1m1f) last month; still looks on a workable mark and she's respected with cheekpieces reapplied.

11/2

1

(1)

7th Sep 2025

Good

1m 0f 177y

Class 3

17:00 York

Zapphire

10st 0lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Julie Camacho

It was a deep handicap she contested at Goodwood and in solid form otherwise, winning for a fourth time by a short-head at Windsor 24 days ago (1m, good to firm); clear claims off 2lb higher if in similar form here.

8/1

7/1

  • Place: £2.70

Form: 84-71 D

Last run: 39 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Left previous form behind when winning in first-time cheekpieces on handicap debut at Brighton (7f, good to firm) last month; sold out of William Haggas's yard for 16,000gns nine days later; there's no headgear on his stable debut but he could have more to offer and is not ruled out.
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9th

10

(11)

14th Sep 2024

Heavy

1m 4f 63y

Class 4

17:15 Chester

Tobetso

10st 8lb

J: Robert Dunne

T: Declan Carroll

Respectable fourth over C&D (good) last month but followed that with a poor run at Doncaster and he effectively refused to race in blinkers (which are quickly discarded) at Beverley a fortnight ago; hard to know what to expect.

28/1

11th

12

(3)

31st Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 100y

Class 4

16:55 Beverley

Tobetso

8st 8lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

Consistency is an issue but he's on a good mark on this year's best, notably a close third at Thirsk in May; blinkers tried for the first time, which could be significant as the only other occasion he's worn headgear resulted in a Brighton win last summer (cheekpieces when trained by W Haggas).

16/1

8th

9

(1)

17th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 2f 43y

Class 4

14:32 Doncaster

Tobetso

8st 10lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

Hasn't added to last season's two wins (7f/1m, good/good to firm) but ran well when close fourth at Chester (good) last time on first go at this trip, beaten a length despite stumbling early on; interesting.

5/1

6/1

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 78-164 BF

Last run: 44 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Won on handicap/seasonal debut at Doncaster (6f, soft) in April and fair efforts the next twice (6f/7f, good/AW), most recently fourth of 11 at Newcastle; improvement required today but that can't be ruled out from this half-brother to the stable's superstar Highfield Princess.
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10th

19

(3)

23rd May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:00 York

Highfield Viking

9st 2lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: John & Sean Quinn

Gained last year's two wins over 7f on good ground in August and came second in a 15-runner race next time; made a respectable return to action one month ago and enters each-way calculations.

16/1

5th

8

(1)

23rd Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 96y

Class 4

15:22 Beverley

Highfield Viking

9st 3lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

Gained last year's two wins in August but has recorded his other two successes (2023/2024) in the month of April; drawn against the inner rail and could be a danger, provided he's in top form on seasonal debut; market support would heighten interest.

7/1

6th

3

(4)

4th Nov 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

13:25 Redcar

Highfield Viking

9st 12lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

Won twice in August (both on good ground) and ran on for third at Catterick last time; this is his trip and fine on all ground.

5/1

11/2

Form: 23-152

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Won Redcar novice (6f, good to soft) in May on reappearance and built upon her handicap debut fifth on fast ground when going very close at Thirsk (6f, soft) a fortnight ago; also runner-up on good ground on debut last September; stayed on well last time and this step up in trip looks the right move.
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4th

11

(1)

20th Oct 2023

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Destined

9st 2lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Michael Dods

Has some respectable form over 6f/7f on turf/AW this term, including Redcar win, but is looking a rather exposed 3yo now; chance partly depends on how well she responds to new headgear.

20/1

6th

10

(8)

3rd Oct 2023

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Destined

9st 9lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Michael Dods

Stretched by 1m on turf 11 days ago but she'd been on an upward trajectory beforehand; likely the best is still to come from her.

10/1

11th

5

(10)

22nd Sep 2023

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:35 Ayr

Destined

9st 9lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Not yet fully exposed after only seven runs and yet to run a bad race; shaped as though well worth a crack at 1m when keeping-on fourth at Wolverhampton (7f, AW; first-time cheekpieces) three weeks ago and soft ground won't bother her; high on the list.

8/1

Form: 3-6243

Last run: 81 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
0-9 in Ireland for Adrian Murray but ran well to make the frame on his last three starts in the spring (7f, good/testing) and he might not be far away on this stable debut.
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3rd

6

(6)

5th Oct 2023

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

18:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Magnanimous Mehmus

9st 8lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Alice Haynes

13-race maiden; big chance on his Irish best but he was short of that level in three runs for Darryll Holland and again on his stable debut 17 days ago; new, longer trip needs to have a positive effect.

10/1

7th

12

(9)

18th Sep 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:30 Kempton (AW)

Magnanimous Mehmus

9st 0lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Alice Haynes

Often in the frame, including on the Dundalk Polytrack, but now 0-12; makes his debut for another new stable (same owner) with a hood now given a go; needs something extra.

16/1

5th

8

(12)

27th Aug 2023

Good

1m 0f 3y

Class 5

15:45 Yarmouth

Magnanimous Mehmus

9st 9lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Darryll Holland

Placed in Ireland without winning; not disgraced but without really threatening in 7f/1m handicaps for this yard, the latest at Chepstow on Thursday; cheekpieces tried there are swiftly removed.

7/1

Form: 000-90 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Won on debut at Redcar last July but form went the wrong way last season and there's been no revival on his two outings this year.
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5th

7

(2)

18th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 195y

Class 5

17:10 Carlisle

Vince Le Prince

9st 3lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

Has form at different tracks but may be ideally suited by Catterick and, back away from that venue, his consistent spell ended last time; no win since 2024.

8/1

7th

2

(5)

7th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

18:50 Redcar

Vince Le Prince

9st 7lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Has added to his strong record over 7f at Catterick with a pair of runner-up efforts on good last month; successful on his fast-ground C&D debut, which was his only previous visit to Redcar; should go well again.

7/2

2nd

1

(5)

22nd Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

15:52 Catterick

Vince Le Prince

9st 9lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

His C&D record of 112153422 shows his affinity for the track and he made a pleasing return to action when second to the reopposing Evocative Spark here two weeks ago (pair clear); should make his presence felt again off an unchanged mark.

100/30

Form: 4-7773

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
0-9 and had been struggling this season but, having dropped down the weights, he was third of 16 off this mark at York (7f, good) a fortnight ago; could be involved if backing up that performance.
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5th

14

(16)

24th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

14:15 Doncaster

Reginald Charles

9st 6lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Geoff Oldroyd

0-16 on turf but he went mighty close at Redcar (good) in October; narrow winner at Southwell (also 7f, AW) on next start in December and it was a good effort when third to Wrydcroft over latter C&D last time; that did come after another two-month break but he's a player if backing it up 17 days on.

8/1

3rd

6

(7)

7th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Reginald Charles

9st 7lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Geoff Oldroyd

Record on the AW last year read 1161 including two wins over C&D; not at his best when behind two of these back here in February, but more than capable of making an impact if bouncing back.

4/1

6th

5

(1)

5th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Reginald Charles

9st 7lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Geoff Oldroyd

Back from nearly two months off with a second C&D success in 14-runner handicap in December, getting up late on; up 3lb but very much one to consider after another break.

5/1

OUR TIP

11/2

Form: 421 D

Last run: 80 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Runner-up at Wetherby (7f, good) on second start before a ready win at Kempton (7f, AW) in May when last seen; in good hands to continue to progress and she's respected on handicap debut.
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8th

15

29th Jan 2026

Soft

2m 4f 0y

15:25 Thurles

Glory Sky

10st 6lb

J: Liam Quinlan

T: Ray Hackett

AW winner in Britain at three; yet to reach the first six over hurdles; still early days but needs to improve considerably.

14/1

Form: 218-78 CD

Last run: 71 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Well beaten on final run last year and same story on both starts this season; plenty to prove but she's had wind surgery since her last run, which may do the trick, and she's 2lb lower than when winning a C&D nursery last September; not written off.
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4th

7

(9)

25th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

14:57 Redcar

Oscars Sister

9st 6lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Julie Camacho

On a long losing run; has a fair record here, is suited by 7f and fast ground and is likely to come on for her reappearance run at Doncaster (7f, good to firm) earlier in the month.

7/1

8th

10

(7)

2nd May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

20:02 Doncaster

Oscars Sister

8st 12lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Julie Camacho

Without a win since 2022 but she has gone well fresh so can't be totally dismissed on her seasonal return; yard also runs Lumenbourg.

16/1

Non-runners

Powerful Response, Vortigan

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £81.30
Straight Forecast £70.33
Tricast £325.73
Trifecta £419.20

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Powerful Response

SPOTLIGHT:

Destined

Daily Record:

Zapphire

NEWMARKET:

Magnanimous Mehmus

D Express:

Highfield Viking

Daily Mail:

Oscar's Sister

TOPSPEED:

Vortigan

The Star:

Glory Sky

Telegraph:

Destined

The Guardian:

Destined

POSTDATA:

Powerful Response

The Times:

Powerful Response

Daily Mirror:

Powerful Response