April 27 / 14.45 Haydock

14.45

Heavy

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  • Prize money: £25770
  • 0m 6f 212y
  • Class 2
  • 9 runners
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Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

11/4 (Won)

  • Win: £3.75
  • Place: £1.20

Form: 487-52 D

Last run: 7 days

W: 8st 6lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Useful Irish handicapper who is 9-38 on turf; went very close in competitive contest at the Curragh (1m, heavy) last Saturday, finishing strongly; has previously shown versatility and he landed a valuable 7f prize at Cork last May; respected back down in trip.
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11th

4

(11)

31st Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 94y

17:55 Roscommon

Earls

9st 8lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Gavin Cromwell

His win in last year's renewal on soft ground was his third C&D success; placed in his previous four starts before a rare below-par effort here last time; getting on in years, but could easily bounce back.

10/1

7th

3

(3)

18th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 111y

19:15 Roscommon

Earls

9st 12lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Gavin Cromwell

C&D winner; knocking on the door in recent starts; beaten 2.5l when third at Galway on latest; runner up over C&D in May off 2lb lower; frame claims again, especially if it rains.

15/2

3rd

9

(7)

30th Jul 2026

Yielding

1m 0f 98y

17:05 Galway

Earls

9st 2lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: Gavin Cromwell

Durable handicapper with 11 wins to his name, the latest being on his favoured soft ground at Roscommon last September; has notched three consecutive seconds since May; concerning that he has been unplaced in seven Galway attempts.

10/1

2nd
7 (7)
Zip

8/1

  • Place: £2.80

Form: 3-5564 CD

Last run: 34 days

W: 8st 6lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Has done all his winning at 7f, most recently off this mark last October; ran respectably over 6f at Doncaster last month returned to turf, following a spell on AW; possibilities back at his optimum distance, especially granted ideal ground (namely soft/heavy).
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12th

12

(8)

28th Jun 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 2

15:45 Newcastle (AW)

Zip

8st 11lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard Fahey

The oldest contender and a familiar face, having taken part in this race for the last four years (form figures read 6529); beat all bar Eldrickjones over C&D last month but the return to this better grade presents a tougher task.

16/1

2nd

10

(5)

11th May 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 3

17:45 Newcastle (AW)

Zip

8st 11lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard Fahey

Four-time C&D winner, including this race in 2021; second in it last year; has continued in good form in the main since winning over C&D last November (didn't run badly at Doncaster latest) and is on the shortlist now back here.

10/1

2nd

10

(5)

11th May 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 3

17:45 Newcastle (AW)

Zip

8st 11lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard Fahey

Four-time C&D winner, including this race in 2021; second in it last year; has continued in good form in the main since winning over C&D last November (didn't run badly at Doncaster latest) and is on the shortlist now back here.

10/1

8/1

  • Place: £2.00

Form: 087-54 CD

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Couple of respectable AW efforts this year; well capable of playing a big role back on turf, having defied this mark in this contest 12 months ago; however, has done all his winning good ground and still has something to prove on softer.
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4th

7

(10)

18th May 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

14:40 Newmarket

Rainbow Fire

9st 2lb

J: Neil Callan

T: Marco Botti

took keen hold

8/1

4th

7

(10)

18th May 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

14:40 Newmarket

Rainbow Fire

9st 2lb

J: Neil Callan

T: Marco Botti

Arrives here fit and in form after a third of nine at Haydock (7f, soft; unraced on firmer than good) three weeks ago; C&D winner earlier in career; should be in the thick of things again.

8/1

3rd

6

(4)

27th Apr 2024

Heavy

0m 6f 212y

Class 2

14:45 Haydock

Rainbow Fire

9st 0lb

J: Neil Callan

T: Marco Botti

midfield

8/1

11/1

Form: 7150-5 CD

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 3lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Acts on any ground; last of five in Thirsk conditions race (faced difficult task) on seasonal debut; successful over C&D early in career but has gained four of his last five wins at Goodwood and may be more interesting when returned to that venue.
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2nd

5

(1)

31st Aug 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 3y

Class 3

15:00 Epsom

Rhoscolyn

9st 8lb

J: Jason Watson

T: David O’Meara

On a reduced mark and this two-time C&D scorer can't have the ground soft enough; not at his best at Goodwood on Saturday.

6/1

8th

12

(9)

29th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

14:00 Goodwood

Rhoscolyn

8st 6lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: David O’Meara

Well suited by ground softer than good; six-time winner at Goodwood and had an excuse (unsuitable conditions) in most recent course start; doesn't have the prettiest form figures this term but he has slipped to a very attractive mark; record in this race reads 3100.

11/2

Form: 19116- C BF

Last run: 162 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
Well suited by ground softer than good; highly progressive, mostly over 1m, last term until possibly over the top on final start when bidding for a French Listed double; has form figures of 531111111 in handicaps, the most recent win at this venue; drop back to 7f is the question mark.
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1st

1

(2)

6th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 113y

Class 1

14:05 Epsom

Sparks Fly

9st 11lb

J: Laura Pearson

T: David Loughnane

Four-time Listed winner who made Group 3 breakthrough at Saint-Cloud (1m, very soft) last October; ran well when 2l fourth in Group 2 Huxley Stakes at Chester (10.3f, good) four weeks ago; third in this last year and a penalty shouldn't prevent her being competitive again.

11/4

4th

9

(1)

8th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 70y

Class 1

14:35 Chester

Sparks Fly

9st 0lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: David Loughnane

Admirable mare who is 12-21 on turf including wins at Group 3/Listed level; has winning form over C&D, but will need to improve plenty on her reappearance effort at Saint-Cloud in March if she is to play a part here.

33/1

20/1

Form: 57008- CD

Last run: 210 days

W: 9st 1lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Very much a spring horse and starts this campaign on a workable mark; however, overall record suggests he'll be more interesting with this reappearance outing under his belt; second run of the season when he landed this race in 2022.
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10

(7)

7th May 2025

Good

0m 7f 1y

Class 3

16:45 Chester

Boardman

9st 6lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

3-13 at Chester (the wins over 7.6f) but the last time he scored anywhere was in May 2023; has his lowest mark since 2020 and a shout on plenty of 2024 form, but seasonal debut may not be his best moment.

10/1

10

(7)

7th May 2025

Good

0m 7f 1y

Class 3

16:45 Chester

Boardman

9st 6lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

3-13 at Chester (the wins over 7.6f) but the last time he scored anywhere was in May 2023; has his lowest mark since 2020 and a shout on plenty of 2024 form, but seasonal debut may not be his best moment.

10/1

3rd

5

(5)

27th Sep 2024

Soft

0m 7f 37y

Class 3

17:40 Haydock

Boardman

9st 9lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Dual course winner who went close over C&D last month but he's been disappointing since including a laboured effort back here last time; losing run is now up to 15 and others are more convincing.

16/1

8/1

Form: 516-59 CD

Last run: 49 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 103

Form & Verdict
Seems to handle any going; returns to turf following a spell on AW that includes a Listed win; has form figures of 112 at Haydock, including a success off this mark in 7f handicap and creditable effort in 1m Group 3; interesting back here.
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10th

1

(2)

28th Sep 2024

Heavy

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:20 Ripon

Tacarib Bay

9st 12lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Richard Hannon

raced far side

10/1

6th

2

(2)

15th Sep 2024

Good

0m 6f 111y

Class 2

16:15 Doncaster

Tacarib Bay

9st 5lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Richard Hannon

in rear

13/2

2nd

1

(3)

7th Sep 2024

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:55 Ascot

Tacarib Bay

10st 0lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Richard Hannon

Both turf wins on soft and won a Listed race on AW in November; ducks and dives regarding the trip but he nearly made his first 6f turf handicap a winning one at Goodwood recently; back up 4lb but has course form at 7f; interesting.

11/2

Form: 3011-0 C

Last run: 34 days

W: 8st 2lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Ended his 2023 campaign with wins at Thirsk (7f, soft) and this course (6f, heavy; decisively); form dipped sharply at Doncaster (6f) on reappearance but may rebound with that outing under his belt; market support would be encouraging.
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7th

9

(3)

29th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 10y

Class 4

17:10 Sandown

Roach Power

9st 3lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Michael Wigham

In fine form in the second half of 2025, winning five times; ran his best race this season when fourth of six at Windsor (5f, good to soft) in June but disappointed back from a short break at Ripon a fortnight ago.

14/1

18th

2

(16)

15th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:55 Ripon

Roach Power

9st 11lb

J: J F Egan

T: Michael Wigham

In fine form in the second half of 2025, winning five times; ran his best race this season when fourth of six at Windsor (5f, good to soft) when last seen in June; on a winning mark but slower ground would be preferable.

12/1

4th

7

(5)

8th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 21y

Class 2

19:39 Windsor

Roach Power

8st 11lb

J: J F Egan

T: Michael Wigham

Five wins in 2025 (all at 5f; on good, heavy and soft ground); had trip and draw excuses for first two runs this year but he'd shot his bolt over a furlong out at Goodwood last time out; might do better back on a more conventional track and the change in the weather brings him into it.

6/1

OUR TIP

11/2

Form: 73734- D

Last run: 168 days

W: 9st 5lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Acts on soft, unraced on heavy; turf strike-rate is 12-45; made the frame off this career-high mark a few times towards the end of his 2023 campaign; made a winning reappearance for the last two years and finished second in this contest 12 months ago; solid chance on 2024 seasonal debut.
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11th

2

(3)

7th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 4

15:20 Musselburgh

Gweedore

9st 11lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Katie Scott

Now 7lb lower than when making all for narrow C&D (soft) win at end of last season but is yet to strike form after five runs this year; needs a good boost from the first-time blinkers.

10/1

15th

2

(2)

6th Jul 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:30 Ayr

Gweedore

10st 2lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: Katie Scott

Ended last season with a 7f win on soft ground but made a slow start to this campaign; not the percentage call.

50/1

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Payout
Exacta £30.60
Straight Forecast £31.55
Tricast £131.84
Trifecta £130.60

Selections

Telegraph:

Earls

The Times:

Sparks Fly

TOPSPEED:

Look Back Smiling

SPOTLIGHT:

Tacarib Bay

NEWMARKET:

Rainbow Fire

The Guardian:

Zip

The Star:

Sparks Fly

POSTDATA:

Look Back Smiling

RP RATINGS:

Tacarib Bay

Daily Mail:

Earls

D Express:

Earls

Daily Mirror:

Earls

The Sun:

Earls

Daily Record:

Earls