September 08 / 14.35 Haydock

14.35

Good

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  • Prize money: £6542.5
  • 0m 5f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 12 runners
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Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

8/1 (Won)

  • Win: £6.00
  • Place: £1.70

Form: 331213 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Front-runner who has won two competitive races this summer (5f, good/good to firm) and was third at Catterick (5f, good to soft) last time; perhaps the slow ground was ideal most recently and he could play a leading role in a race in which he was second last year.
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9th

10

(3)

26th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

17:23 Redcar

Soul Seeker

10st 2lb

J: Mr Daniel Perrin

T: Philip Kirby

Regressive 9yo who hasn't been offering much for a while now.

33/1

7th

9

(9)

21st May 2026

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 6

17:35 Musselburgh

Soul Seeker

8st 9lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Philip Kirby

Regressive 9yo; beaten around 4l on his last two starts and needs to up his game to trouble the principals.

33/1

7th

8

(9)

11th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:00 Catterick

Soul Seeker

9st 0lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Philip Kirby

Down to a basement mark and he's one to watch in the betting, but it's been a long time since this regressive 9yo has been competitive.

25/1

2nd
4 (1)
Muker

9/2

  • Place: £1.80

Form: 061021 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
With a new yard this year and made it two wins from his last four starts when scoring at Thirsk (5f, good) three weeks ago; up 6lb for last time but remains well treated on his useful juvenile form and he's a major player.
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10th

11

(11)

10th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

17:05 York

Muker

9st 2lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

C&D winner; won two handicaps last season and he is 10lb lower than for the last of them; not beaten far at Nottingham eight days ago and he's likely to pop up soon.

12/1

4th

3

(4)

2nd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 8y

Class 5

17:15 Nottingham

Muker

9st 10lb

J: Finlay Bassett

T: Nigel Tinkler

Multiple winner, the latest last July when 10lb higher; a market check is advised but this 8yo has been well beaten on his last three starts and needs to turn things around.

14/1

6th

10

(3)

20th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

16:00 Redcar

Muker

8st 4lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

Multiple winner, including this race on good to firm off 7lb higher in 2024 (sixth last year); quiet in three runs this season but worth a look in the betting given his previous in this contest.

25/1

3rd
13 (6)
Bayraat

15/2

  • Place: £2.30

Form: 482132

Last run: 13 days

W: 8st 13lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Tackles 5f for the first time but he won over 6f at Nottingham (good to firm) in June and didn't look short of pace when going close at Redcar (6f, good to firm) a fortnight ago; could be bang there once more.
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2nd

8

(4)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 143y

Class 5

17:40 Doncaster

Bayraat

10st 4lb

J: Mr Eireann Cagney

T: Tom Tate

Veteran who has returned from a break in fine form and won by a length over this far at Wetherby (good to firm); back up 4lb but had dropped to a good mark.

9/2

1st

3

(1)

15th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 110y

Class 6

15:40 Wetherby

Bayraat

9st 7lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Tom Tate

Not the best of strike-rates but two good seconds at Redcar this season; plum draw and one with a chance.

7/4

2nd

8

(5)

26th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

17:23 Redcar

Bayraat

10st 8lb

J: Mr Eireann Cagney

T: Tom Tate

Only a length away over C&D on his return from 222 days away but no certainty to follow one good run with another, and he finds winning difficult (1-31).

13/2

8/1

Form: 844513 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Won when dropped back to 5f at Windsor (soft) last month and close third of six at Bath (5f, good to soft) since; has to transfer improvement back to better ground but this 3yo is unexposed over 5f and entitled to respect.
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2nd

3

(7)

27th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 4

15:12 Lingfield (AW)

Sergeant Pep

9st 3lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Clive Cox

Twice a runner-up over 6f this winter, including here, but he raced too freely in one 7f run and he still has to prove he needs this far.

7/2

3rd

7

(10)

6th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Sergeant Pep

9st 5lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Clive Cox

He has finished second on his last two attempts at this trip, chasing home Hundred Caps at Southwell 17 days ago; 4lb better off with his old rival today; each-way claims.

8/1

2nd

5

(4)

20th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 4

17:30 Southwell (AW)

Sergeant Pep

9st 8lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Clive Cox

Ran encouragingly at Lingfield (6f) on belated return to AW and the step up to 7f provides an excuse for subsequent effort; remains well treated on best turf form; possibilities.

13/2

5th
11 (9)
Mattice

20/1

Form: 443460 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Soundly beaten the last twice and needs to turn things around but he's well treated on form as recent as July and is not discounted.
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4

(8)

27th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Mattice

9st 6lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Ian McInnes

Has been in grand form since winning at Carlisle (6f, good to soft) in July and landed his third win of the year (and first on AW) over C&D last time; up 6lb but must come into the equation on this hat-trick bid.

100/30

4

(8)

27th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Mattice

9st 6lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Ian McInnes

Has been in grand form since winning at Carlisle (6f, good to soft) in July and landed his third win of the year (and first on AW) over C&D last time; up 6lb but must come into the equation on this hat-trick bid.

100/30

1

(13)

2nd Oct 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Mattice

9st 13lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Ian McInnes

Went very close on stable debut over C&D last November; made all at Carlisle (good to soft) in July and kept on well to win at Ripon (also 6f, good) on Saturday; 5lb penalty but this drop back to 5f is likely no bother; should give it a good go.

9/2

OUR TIP

11/1

Form: 8-0066 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Has failed to shine on his four starts this season but last month's stable debut came after a break and he's well treated on last year's best efforts for Kevin Ryan and Roger Fell; not discounted on second stable start and he's one to watch in the betting.
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9th

4

(1)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

15:10 Carlisle

Digital

9st 6lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Four-time turf winner who won off today's mark at Newcastle (5f, AW) in February; however, he's finished down the field on his last four starts and a major turnaround is necessary.

12/1

11th

3

(13)

3rd May 2026

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 6

17:00 Hamilton

Digital

9st 9lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Won three 5f AW handicaps through the winter but his last three efforts were nothing to shout about; capable on turf but needs to turn a corner.

14/1

9th

10

(6)

2nd Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 4

17:48 Southwell (AW)

Digital

8st 9lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Ruth Carr

In good form for much of the winter, winning three 5f handicaps, but his form has cooled on his last two starts; others look stronger in this grade.

25/1

20/1

Form: 5-9140 CD

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 7lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Won this last year when trained by Kevin Ryan and he scored on his stable debut at Lingfield (5f, good to firm) in July; fair fourth next time but well beaten at Windsor since and has to leave that run well behind.
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9th

6

(9)

24th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

17:30 Southwell (AW)

Eeh Bah Gum

9st 8lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Michael Appleby

prominent

20/1

9th

7

(7)

17th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

17:00 Southwell (AW)

Eeh Bah Gum

9st 4lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Michael Appleby

bumped start, led narrowly

16/1

5th

2

(4)

2nd Oct 2024

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 6

15:30 Musselburgh

Eeh Bah Gum

9st 10lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Michael Appleby

Dual C&D winner in 2022; latest success was in a turf handicap at Lingfield off 14lb higher in August last year; mainly disappointing since, including for new yard following wind surgery this term; plenty to prove.

12/1

8th
5 (10)
Level Up

5/1

Form: 221141 D

Last run: 39 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Ran four times this July and won three of them (5f, soft-good to firm), all by a nose; this is more competitive than for his last-time-out win at Ffos Las but he's just 2lb higher today and can go well once more.
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2nd

4

(7)

20th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

19:00 Beverley

Level Up

9st 7lb

J: P J McDonald

T: David Evans

Multiple winner in previous seasons; 0-11 this year but is proving consistent, close second returned to AW most recently; remains 1lb below last winning mark; in the mix.

9/2

2nd

3

(1)

28th Jun 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

17:03 Wolverhampton (AW)

Level Up

9st 7lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: David Evans

The winner of 12 of his 92 starts, the latest success coming at Chelmsford in October off 1lb higher; several good runs to his name this time around and Billy Loughnane replaces a 7lb claimer today; one to take seriously.

2/1

2nd

1

(1)

17th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:42 Ffos Las

Level Up

10st 0lb

J: Alexandra McDonnell

T: David Evans

Losing run up to 13 and he finished over 4l behind Sonic Si when fifth of seven at Chepstow (5f, good to soft) on Monday; 1-1 here but he needs to do better than that latest effort.

9/2

Form: 315206 D BF

Last run: 45 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Won at Ayr (5f, good to firm) in June and in the mix when squeezed out close home at Musselburgh (5f, good) in July last time; could be involved.
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5th

2

(4)

17th Jul 2024

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:55 Thirsk

Mereside Angel

9st 7lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: David & Nicola Barron

Down the field at Pontefract last time but in pretty good form previously, finishing third at Catterick (5f, good to soft) two starts ago, and he could have a part to play in a first-time tongue-tie.

13/2

9th

4

(7)

1st Jul 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 3y

Class 6

14:40 Pontefract

Mereside Angel

9st 13lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: David & Nicola Barron

Has tended to be kept to easier tracks but has plenty in his favour otherwise, with him well handicapped and back in form (race didn't pan out his way last time); should go well.

7/1

3rd

4

(2)

18th Jun 2024

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

15:30 Catterick

Mereside Angel

10st 1lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: David & Nicola Barron

took keen hold, midfield, switched to centre over 2f out, headway over 1f out, kept on and went third final 110yds

8/1

16/1

Form: -38160 CD

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Down the field at Doncaster and Thirsk the last twice and needs to bounce back but she won over C&D (good to firm) in June and the first-time cheekpieces and return to this track could both give her a boost.
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10th

6

(11)

8th Sep 2023

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

14:35 Haydock

Riversway

9st 8lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Julie Camacho

Down the field at Doncaster and Thirsk the last twice and needs to bounce back but she won over C&D (good to firm) in June and the first-time cheekpieces and return to this track could both give her a boost.

16/1

14th

5

(13)

11th Aug 2023

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

16:10 Thirsk

Riversway

9st 10lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Julie Camacho

Progressive sprinter last summer and she produced a career best when winning a 5f handicap at Haydock in June; below par at Doncaster five weeks ago having taking a strong hold in the early stages; still not fully exposed and an end-to-end gallop could spark something extra from her.

12/1

6th

3

(6)

7th Jul 2023

Good

0m 5f 3y

Class 4

14:55 Doncaster

Riversway

9st 7lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Julie Camacho

in touch with leaders

9/2

11th
10 (7)
Ultramarine

25/1

Form: 303-56

Last run: 92 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Useful 2yo in 2021 for Joseph O'Brien and, having tumbled down the weights, a market check is advised on his stable debut; however, he's been a long way below his best since July 2022 (for O'Brien then John Butler) and others have far less to prove.
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2

(5)

27th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 4

17:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Ultramarine

9st 9lb

J: Toby Moore

T: David Evans

Shaped well, amid traffic issues, over 6f at Kempton on reappearance; has gained most wins over 7f, including twice at Wolverhampton; interesting back up in trip with Toby Moore taking off a handy 7lb.

8/1

5th

4

(4)

14th Jan 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Ultramarine

9st 9lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: David Evans

6f winner but majority of his wins at 7f; went back-to-back at Chepstow in May/June; not in same form since and returns to AW after a break with his mark still looking tricky; drop back down in trip also a slight query.

10/1

50/1

Form: 44-0

Last run: 85 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Displayed ability last summer on first two runs for Richard Hannon (6f/1m) but well beaten on sole run since, at Newbury (1m) in June; sold for 7,000gns in July and probably best watched on stable/handicap debut.
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6th

6

(7)

11th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

14:55 Dundalk (AW)

Fox Island

9st 3lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: G A Kingston

Fourth in two small-field races at two for Richard Hannon; struggled in outings over 1m and 5f last season; did not look straightforward over 6f here on last month's Irish debut; hood worn then is left off now.

10/1

6th

6

(7)

11th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

14:55 Dundalk (AW)

Fox Island

9st 3lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: G A Kingston

prominent, went second after 1f, lost second and weakened from under 3f out

10/1

7th

7

(11)

20th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

15:35 Dundalk (AW)

Fox Island

9st 3lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: G A Kingston

extremely keen to post

33/1

Non-runners

Never Dark

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Payout
Exacta £32.90
Straight Forecast £25.59
Tricast £116.85
Trifecta £123.90

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Soul Seeker

RP RATINGS:

Level Up

TOPSPEED:

Mattice

Daily Record:

Muker

The Sun:

Bayraat

Daily Mail:

Never Dark

The Guardian:

Level Up

Daily Mirror:

Level Up

D Express:

Mattice

The Star:

Mattice

POSTDATA:

Soul Seeker

The Times:

Soul Seeker

Telegraph:

Soul Seeker