September 08 / 14.35 Haydock

14.35

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  • 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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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

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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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

1

(2)

3rd Sep 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

18:15 Newcastle (AW)

Muker

9st 9lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

Smart in his pomp; 2026 has been a struggle but he has dropped 19lb in the weights and is now eligible for Class 6 company; too much ability to discount but he is looking increasingly moody in the early part of his races.

10/1

8th

3

(6)

17th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

17:20 Windsor

Muker

9st 12lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

His last win was off 15lb higher in July 2025; threatened only once from seven starts this term, in a small field three runs ago, and soon got detached on last two outings, so others are readily preferred.

10/1

11th

11

(12)

1st Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

15:17 Thirsk

Muker

9st 6lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Nigel Tinkler

Has a couple of C&D wins on his record; not found his best form this year and he has too much to prove for comfort, for all he is tumbling down the weights.

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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9th

10

(9)

14th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:02 Newmarket (July)

Bayraat

9st 1lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Tom Tate

Never involved in a Class 4 at York last time but this veteran was in good form before that, including a win at Wetherby (5.5f, good to firm) and three seconds; still looks on a workable mark and he has possibilities on this drop back in grade.

14/1

12th

17

(8)

25th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

13:30 York

Bayraat

10st 7lb

J: Caoilin Quinn

T: Tom Tate

Plucky veteran who retains plenty of vim and vigour, another fine run when second in amateurs' race at Doncaster last time; 3lb out of the weights but has finished third in the last two runnings of this event and has each-way possibilities once more.

11/1

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

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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3rd

3

(2)

29th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 4

17:00 Windsor

Sergeant Pep

9st 11lb

J: Georgia Dobie

T: Clive Cox

Five-time winner after 32 starts so he's exposed, but he was in a good vein of form when last seen in the spring, and he won't mind what the weather does.

5/1

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

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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1st

3

(1)

31st Aug 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 16y

Class 5

17:10 Chepstow

Level Up

9st 12lb

J: Pat Dobbs

T: David Evans

All ground seems to come alike to him and he gained his second C&D success (good to firm) last month, but a 4lb rise appeared to anchor him in his two outings since; may need the returning visor to perk him up a bit.

5/1

7th

6

(9)

28th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 10y

Class 5

15:00 Sandown

Level Up

9st 9lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: David Evans

Prominent racer who was well held at Chepstow last time, but that was a Class 4 event and he won that track (5f, good to firm) on his penultimate run; remains well treated on his old form and has claims if he can bounce back on this drop back in grade; acts on fast and soft ground.

5/1

6th

6

(3)

6th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 16y

Class 4

18:30 Chepstow

Level Up

9st 3lb

J: Miss Amy Tucker

T: David Evans

Exposed but very consistent and deserved to snap a losing streak over C&D recently when racing prominently and keeping on; back up 4lb.

8/1

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