September 07 / 14.30 Haydock

14.30

Good

AC Plastics Limited EBF Novice Stakes

  • Prize money: £5400
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 10 runners
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AC Plastics Limited EBF Novice Stakes

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Scattered showers

10/11 (Won)

  • Win: £1.67
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 1 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 9lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Defied evident inexperience to win at 11-1 on last month's debut at Lingfield (6f, good to firm); open to improvement for his top yard and is a strong contender under a 7lb penalty.
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1st

8

(1)

13th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:30 York

Elmonjed

9st 10lb

J: William Buick

T: William Haggas

Steps up further in class but he has progressive York form and brings impressive stats, being 3-4 over C&D (gained last win cosily in good-ground Listed race) and 4-9 in headgear, which is reapplied with Newmarket reappearance under his belt; has a better chance than bare ratings suggest.

12/1

9th

5

(8)

16th Apr 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:00 Newmarket

Elmonjed

9st 9lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Has form on the Newmarket tracks but recorded last three wins at York, including when beating Crestofdistinction with more in hand than the narrow margin suggests in Listed grade on most recent appearance; likely to be more interesting when back at that venue.

14/1

2nd
10 (7)
Robbo

10/1

  • Place: £2.60

Form: 72

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Mid-division at Glorious Goodwood on debut and built on that when soundly beaten second of six at Newmarket (6f, good) three weeks ago; could improve further and he's not discounted.
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6th

6

(3)

21st May 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

20:40 Chepstow

Robbo

8st 11lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Thomas Faulkner

Placed in two of his last three starts (1m2f/1m3f, AW) for this yard and he won on good to soft at Goodwood (1m) last June for the Moores; tackles stiffer opposition this time but can't be ruled out.

6/1

3rd

2

(2)

11th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 5

17:15 Southwell (AW)

Robbo

9st 8lb

J: Zoe Lewis

T: Thomas Faulkner

Inconsistent gelding who's with his third yard; better effort at Lingfield in February but gave himself no chance of seeing out 1m4f on his first crack at beyond 1m2f latest thanks to pulling hard; needs to settle early if he's to have a chance.

8/1

6th

1

(4)

25th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 5

14:52 Lingfield (AW)

Robbo

9st 12lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Thomas Faulkner

On same mark as for his Goodwood win (1m) for Gary and Josh Moore last summer; made a low-key start for new yard last month but he returned to form with a creditable third here (1m2f) last time; was strong at the finish in that race and he's in the mix at this new trip.

11/2

9/2

  • Place: £1.40

Form: 2

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Raced prominently when runner-up at 8-1 on last month's debut at Salisbury (6f, good), beaten about 3l; his pedigree provides optimism he'll improve and he could be in the mix on this second start.
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2nd

1

(9)

6th Dec 2023

Standard

0m 7f 0y

16:15 Dundalk (AW)

Finbar Furey

9st 12lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

Novice winner on soft at Salisbury; left Clive Cox at the sales for 180,000gns; made a satisfactory start for this trainer when fourth in the Horris Hill; ground was heavy at Newmarket but he handled good ground when placed on his first two starts.

7/2

4th

3

(9)

4th Nov 2023

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

12:27 Newmarket

Finbar Furey

9st 2lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

Sent on early at Salisbury (7f, soft) and from thereon never saw another rival as he repelled the favourite by nearly 3l with the front two clear; posted a useful Topspeed figure and, with conditions no issue, he's a definite player; has since left Clive Cox at the sales for 180,000gns.

5/1

Form: 33

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Encouraging third on debut at Beverley (5f, good to firm) last month and went very close when occupying the same position at Redcar (6f, good to firm) last time; further improvement is required but he's not ruled out.
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3rd

1

(5)

11th Jul 2026

Good

0m 6f 6y

Class 5

18:50 Hamilton

Ingleby Archie

10st 0lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Adrian Nicholls

Ended a long losing run when cosily making all in five-runner handicap at Nottingham (6f) three weeks ago; up 2lb but not taken lightly in his current mood.

11/4

1st

5

(3)

20th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 18y

Class 5

20:15 Nottingham

Ingleby Archie

9st 4lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Adrian Nicholls

Four-time sprint winner who acts on any ground; his last success was 13 months ago but he had a near-miss behind a course specialist at Hamilton (6f, good to soft) last week; only 1lb higher here and he should make another bold bid.

7/2

2nd

3

(4)

10th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 6y

Class 5

20:30 Hamilton

Ingleby Archie

9st 8lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Adrian Nicholls

Scored twice (5f/6f) last May and took a step forward with third of seven in 6f Catterick handicap 20 days ago; not out of things from an easing mark.

11/2

5/1

Form: 63

Last run: 40 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Improved upon debut effort when third at Salisbury (6f, good) last time; needs a bigger performance today but that latest form has been franked and he could continue to progress; a possible.
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1st

3

(3)

14th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 4

13:00 Lingfield (AW)

First Encore

9st 3lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Ed Walker

Gelded in September and markedly better in his two starts since, finishing close third on nursery debut at Kempton (1m, Polytrack; took strong hold) and narrow winner of a maiden at Wolverhampton (7f, AW); one to consider seriously.

3/1

1st

3

10th Dec 2023

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 4

14:20 Wolverhampton (AW)

First Encore

9st 7lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Ed Walker

prominent, ridden over 1f out, led inside final furlong, soon faced challenge, just did enough

11/4

3rd

5

(5)

8th Nov 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

18:00 Kempton (AW)

First Encore

9st 2lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Ed Walker

midfield

14/1

OUR TIP

Form: 65

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Took a step forward when fifth of ten at Redcar (6f, good to firm) on second start but he'll be of greater interest in modest handicaps after this.
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7

(2)

10th Jun 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

20:40 Catterick

Elliott

9st 1lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Rebecca Menzies

5f AW winner in his first stint with Rebecca Menzies; no show in two runs since returning to this yard (trained in Ireland in 2024); steps back up in trip and headgear removed; market watch advised.

10/1

8

(11)

29th May 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:20 Ripon

Elliott

9st 5lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Rebecca Menzies

5f AW winner in his first stint with Rebecca Menzies; sent off favourite for his return to this yard (trained in Ireland in 2024) last month but over-raced early and was never in contention; something to prove after that and a new visor replaces cheekpieces.

10/1

8

(11)

29th May 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:20 Ripon

Elliott

9st 5lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Rebecca Menzies

5f AW winner in his first stint with Rebecca Menzies; sent off favourite for his return to this yard (trained in Ireland in 2024) last month but over-raced early and was never in contention; something to prove after that and a new visor replaces cheekpieces.

10/1

Form: 7

Last run: 73 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
9-2, failed to settle and ran green when seventh of nine on debut at Windsor (6f, good to firm) in June, beaten about 4l; gelded since, however, and this 140,000gns yearling is with a good stable; no surprise if he leaves that initial form well behind.
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5th

4

(4)

19th Sep 2023

Good

0m 6f 3y

Class 4

14:50 Yarmouth

Fauntleroy

9st 4lb

J: Ross Coakley

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

took keen hold, in touch with leaders

14/1

7th

4

(9)

7th Sep 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:30 Haydock

Fauntleroy

9st 2lb

J: Harry Burns

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

dwelt start, took keen hold, in touch with leaders

9/1

50/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
110,000gns foal, 100,000gns 2yo (breeze-ups); first foal; dam unplaced half-sister to 1m Group 1 winner The Revenant out of 1m4f Group 3 winner; trainer is better known for his exploits with older horses and this newcomer may be one for further down the line.
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5th

2

18th Jul 2026

Good

2m 1f 46y

Class 5

14:35 Cartmel

Made All

11st 12lb

J: Jonathan England

T: Sam England

Four-time Flat winner who finished third in both his handicap hurdles, the latter at Market Rasen (2m, good) in May; seemed to give the leaders far too much rope when beaten at skinny odds on the Flat on Wednesday but that run was still good enough to confirm his wellbeing; shortlisted.

5/2

3rd

1

(2)

15th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 13y

Class 5

14:10 Catterick

Made All

11st 5lb

J: Miss Natasha Cookson

T: Sam England

Won this race last year on good to soft (also successful over C&D on good to firm); another decent C&D effort when third in a higher grade in May and creditable third over hurdles since; likely to go well.

11/8

3rd

1

28th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 125y

Class 5

20:42 Market Rasen

Made All

12st 0lb

J: Tom Midgley

T: Sam England

Fair Flat racer; yet to make a significant impact over hurdles but was given a lot to do before finishing well for third over C&D (good) on handicap debut three weeks ago, and his recent Flat run was perfectly respectable.

5/2

Form: 8

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
28-1, always in rear on debut at Ripon (6f, good to soft) three weeks ago and dramatic improvement is needed.
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12th

2

(6)

28th Sep 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Frankie Valliance

9st 6lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: David Loughnane

Below market expectations on his handicap debut (Polytrack) before again looking worth a try over this longer trip back on turf last time; lightly raced still and one to consider back from a short break.

7/1

4th

6

(3)

15th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

17:05 Chepstow

Frankie Valliance

9st 6lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: David Loughnane

raced in last

4/1

50/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
£72,000 yearling; second foal; dam Listed-placed 5f-6f winner (including 2yo); there's potential in his pedigree and it will be interesting to see how he goes in the betting on debut.
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7th

7

(3)

19th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

18:35 Newmarket (July)

Drifts Away

9st 5lb

J: George Wood

T: T J Kent

Big improver in the first half of last year, with four wins; struggled in his final two runs but remains feasibly treated on his best work and is still lightly raced on turf; market useful back from ten months off.

14/1

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Payout
Exacta £10.90
Straight Forecast £10.01
Trifecta £32.00

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Elmonjed

LAMBOURN:

Finbar Furey

POSTDATA:

First Encore

RP RATINGS:

Elmonjed

NEWMARKET:

Elmonjed

The Times:

Elmonjed

Telegraph:

Elmonjed

The Guardian:

Elmonjed

Daily Mail:

Elmonjed

Daily Mirror:

Elmonjed

The Sun:

Elmonjed

The Star:

Elmonjed

Daily Record:

Finbar Furey

D Express:

First Encore