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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9th

6

(15)

21st Sep 2026

Good

1m 1f 0y

14:55 Listowel

Earls

9st 9lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Gavin Cromwell

Has won 11 races, including one at this venue; no success yet this year, but placed in four consecutive races between May and July; well below best at Roscommon three weeks ago.

14/1

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

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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10th

5

(9)

16th Oct 2026

Heavy

0m 7f 212y

Class 3

14:52 Haydock

Rhoscolyn

9st 9lb

J: Jason Watson

T: David O’Meara

8yo whose losing sequence is up to 15 following a disappointing run at Hamilton (1m, soft) last time; however, he was runner-up twice in a row prior to that (7f, good to soft/soft; including here) and is usually right at home on testing ground; he could bounce back with a big performance.

9/1

9th

6

(4)

28th Sep 2026

Soft

1m 0f 68y

Class 3

15:29 Hamilton

Rhoscolyn

9st 9lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Well suited by ground softer than good; ten-time winner, mainly at Goodwood, most recently in last year's Golden Mile off 12lb higher; has proved resurgent with second-place finishes over 7f the last twice, latest at Haydock; in the mix.

5/1

2nd

9

(12)

5th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 6f 212y

Class 3

16:50 Haydock

Rhoscolyn

9st 6lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Given his fine record on slow ground at Goodwood he was thoroughly underwhelming there last weekend, but two days later he bounced straight back to finish second at Epsom (7f, good to soft); might run well again but he's hard to catch right these days.

7/2

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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5th

1

(2)

28th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 5f 7y

Class 5

16:38 Hamilton

Roach Power

9st 12lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Michael Wigham

Scored five times last year, including last two attempts in Class 5; far from solid on 2026 form but this drop back in grade may prompt a resurgence off a reduced mark; market support would heighten interest.

9/2

7th

12

(5)

26th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

14:10 Haydock

Roach Power

8st 2lb

J: J F Egan

T: Michael Wigham

Had a bumper time of things last year but hasn't come close to the same level in 2026; well handicapped (despite being 2lb out of weights) but leap of faith needed.

33/1

19th

15

(22)

6th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 89y

Class 4

14:05 York

Roach Power

9st 5lb

J: J F Egan

T: Michael Wigham

Had a bumper time of things last year and although he hasn't been at his best in 2026, his handicap mark is tumbling; will be of major interest back on testing ground but the drying forecast isn't optimal today.

33/1

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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8th

10

(11)

19th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 7f 50y

Class 4

16:50 Ayr

Gweedore

9st 5lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Katie Scott

Stable stalwart with five course wins to his name; 2026 has been a struggle and although the handicapper is now relenting, he has enough to prove.

25/1

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