May 24 / 14.05 Haydock

14.05

Good To Soft

Betfred Supporting Macmillan Handicap (A Jockey Club Grassroots Mile Series Qualifier)

  • Prize money: £4187.2
  • 0m 7f 212y
  • Class 5
  • 10 runners
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Betfred Supporting Macmillan Handicap (A Jockey Club Grassroots Mile Series Qualifier)

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

15/2 (Won)

  • Win: £27.60
  • Place: £5.90

Form: 25-5

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Promising second on debut at Thirsk (1m, good) last September; two lesser efforts have followed but he now goes handicapping in a first-time tongue-tie and it will be no surprise if he returns to form with a big run.
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1

(6)

16th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

1m 4f 13y

Class 5

14:30 Catterick

Miaswell

11st 2lb

J: Miss Lizzie O’Neill

T: Donald McCain

Won twice over a mile on soft ground at Haydock for David O'Meara; placed on one of his five starts over hurdles for present yard but well beaten at Chester on latest Flat start; hard to fancy.

20/1

5

6th Jun 2025

Good

2m 0f 145y

Class 5

15:30 Bangor-on-Dee

Miaswell

10st 9lb

J: William Maggs

T: Donald McCain

Fairly useful on the Flat for David O'Meara in 2024 (two wins) but last season's hurdling form for Donald McCain was underwhelming; ran better than eventual 13l defeat suggests when third of five on handicap debut at Sedgefield (2m1f, good) in April but has been well beaten on the Flat since; improvement required.

7/1

7/1

  • Place: £3.20

Form: 654

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Made debut last month and has posted fair efforts on last two starts (7f, AW/heavy); has far more realistic claims now going handicapping off a modest mark and her pedigree provides optimism she'll be capable of better, especially now up in trip; Lambourn stable has good record at Haydock.
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6th

7

(3)

7th Jul 2026

Good

1m 4f 0y

18:30 Tramore

Questionable

9st 6lb

J: Hugo Tavares Oliveira

T: Eamonn O’Connell

Won at Sandown (1m2f, gd-fm) when trained by Daniel and Claire Kubler in 2024; heavy defeats in first two runs over hurdles for this stable; never raced over this far on the level and likely best watched on return to the Flat after short break.

12/1

11th

9

5th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 0y

14:25 Cork

Questionable

11st 7lb

J: Shane Fitzgerald

T: Eamonn O’Connell

Flat winner (peak rating 74) was 100-1 and tailed off on hurdles debut at Wexford 19 days ago; hard to fancy on the back of that effort.

40/1

8th

2

17th Mar 2026

Soft

2m 0f 0y

13:37 Wexford

Questionable

11st 7lb

J: Shane Fitzgerald

T: Eamonn O’Connell

Winner on the Flat over 1m2f when trained in UK and a consistent enough sort, rated 67; not really bred for jumping and a hood is added for hurdles debut; penalised 8lb.

22/1

6/1

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 8-354

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Close fourth on this month's handicap debut at Beverley (7.4f, good to soft) and he deserves extra credit having adopted a prominent position from a wide draw; has also shown promise on heavy ground; open to further improvement and he's one to consider.
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5

(10)

25th Oct 2025

Heavy

0m 7f 6y

Class 4

17:30 Doncaster

Mysteryofthesands

9st 10lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Tim Easterby

Second in a division of this last year (soft) and three wins this term; ran okay when fifth of 13 at Beverley last time and not ruled out.

10/1

8

(12)

23rd Sep 2025

Heavy

0m 7f 96y

Class 4

16:08 Beverley

Mysteryofthesands

9st 10lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

A dual C&D scorer in the summer; didn't fire in 1m Haydock handicap 17 days ago but no surprise if he bounces back here.

10/1

6

(2)

6th Sep 2025

Good

1m 0f 37y

Class 4

16:40 Haydock

Mysteryofthesands

9st 7lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Tim Easterby

Three wins on turf (good/soft) since May and he may well have had a fourth here last month but for meeting trouble; last week's fourth of 13 in a Racing League event at Southwell (1m) shows he's still in form; considered.

15/2

7/2

Form: 75-472

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
0-7 and his form has been up and down, but he reverted to turf at Goodwood (1m, heavy) three weeks ago and went very close; key player if reproducing that latest form now in blinkers (which replace cheekpieces).
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4th

4

(1)

16th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 17y

Class 5

18:55 Epsom

Hello Cotai

9st 4lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Jim Boyle

Spent last year in France; fine record here, including two wins in summer 2024 and a third off this mark in a blanket finish two weeks ago; the latter followed a Windsor win (1m2f, win); looks set for another big run.

7/2

3rd

4

(5)

1st Jul 2026

Good

1m 2f 17y

Class 5

17:20 Epsom

Hello Cotai

9st 8lb

J: Luke Catton

T: Jim Boyle

Fine record here, with his four runs yielding two wins and a second for Adam West in 2024; followed that trainer to France last year but he was back to being an Epsom resident when close third on stable debut at Lingfield (AW) in April and secured first win for this yard at Windsor (also 1m2f, good to firm) one month ago; 4lb rise but he's won off higher; player.

5/1

1st

10

(5)

1st Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

20:45 Windsor

Hello Cotai

9st 1lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Jim Boyle

Three wins for Adam West including one on the AW in France; encouraging return/stable debut at Lingfield (1m2f, AW) in April but didn't build on it at Newbury (1m, good) last month; others preferred.

8/1

Form: 48-352

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
0-6 and inconsistent, but in the first-time visor (retained) he kept on for an encouraging second of six at Beverley (7f, soft) last month, behind a comfortable winner who has followed up; chance off same mark.
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13th

1

(9)

26th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:38 Newcastle (AW)

Miners Gamble

9st 9lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Brian Ellison

Not beaten far when fourth here (1m) in January and sixth here (1m2f) in March; mid-division at Doncaster (1m2f) later in March when last seen; drops back in trip after a break and is probably best watched.

9/1

8th

13

(11)

28th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 43y

Class 5

17:15 Doncaster

Miners Gamble

9st 1lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Brian Ellison

Fourth is the best he's managed in seven AW outings this winter, despite being prominent in the market a few times; his sole win from 24 starts came on turf but his claims still aren't obvious.

10/1

6th

10

(10)

5th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 5

16:55 Newcastle (AW)

Miners Gamble

8st 5lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Brian Ellison

5lb lower than when beaten a head over C&D last May, but his form since returning in December has been patchy while he is just 1-23.

10/1

Form: 165-93 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Won Ffos Las nursery (1m, good to soft) last August and he wasn't beaten far when third of three at Redcar (1m2f, soft) three weeks ago, which was a step back in the right direction; however, he needs to take another today now back down in distance in first-time headgear.
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1st

6

(2)

8th Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

20:55 Kempton (AW)

Between Me And U

9st 4lb

J: David Probert

T: Michael Herrington

On a losing sequence but he took a step back in the right direction with seventh of 12 in 1m Carlisle handicap 23 days ago, fading only late on having raced wide; not out of things eased 2lb.

13/2

7th

4

(10)

15th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 173y

Class 6

15:50 Carlisle

Between Me And U

9st 7lb

J: David Nolan

T: Michael Herrington

Perhaps needed the run when sixth on his return from nine months off in May; dropped 3lb and not discounted for a trainer who also runs Soames Forsyte.

9/1

6th

3

(4)

18th May 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Between Me And U

9st 9lb

J: David Probert

T: Michael Herrington

Last win was in September 2024 but ran well on several occasions when making the frame since; last seen when a beaten favourite at Nottingham last August and may be better for the run.

10/1

33/1

Form: -53705

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Well handicapped on AW form early this year but down the field on his last three starts, most recently at Musselburgh; major turnaround needed.
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11

(8)

13th Aug 2024

Soft

1m 4f 15y

Class 6

20:00 Hamilton

Reveal

9st 2lb

J: Tommie Jakes

T: Linda Perratt

0-11 but was short-headed in first-time blinkers (retained) over 1m3f here (good to firm) ten days ago, when well clear of the third; he's a contender if backing up that latest run and coping with the slower ground.

6/1

2nd

4

(4)

3rd Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 3f 15y

Class 6

20:40 Hamilton

Reveal

9st 0lb

J: Tommie Jakes

T: Linda Perratt

Well handicapped on his AW form at up to 1m earlier in the year; best run since switching to turf when stepped up to 1m2f at Ayr (good) four weeks ago but he wasn't strong at the finish and it remains to be seen whether this slightly longer trip suits; wears first-time blinkers.

5/1

4th

3

(6)

7th Jul 2024

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

17:20 Ayr

Reveal

9st 4lb

J: Tommie Jakes

T: Linda Perratt

took keen hold, in touch with leaders in centre of group

14/1

8th
4 (10)
Lady Ava

9/2

Form: 36231-

Last run: 244 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Suited by the step back up to 7f when getting up close home in Catterick nursery (soft) last September when last seen; reappears with trainer among the winners and with potential at this new trip; firmly in calculations.
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7th

6

(5)

28th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Lady Ava

9st 8lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Max Young

Chance on the pick of last season's efforts for Ed Dunlop; big prices and well beaten in two runs for new stable; down into classified company for the first time but there are risks attached.

20/1

7th

6

(5)

28th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Lady Ava

9st 8lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Max Young

Chance on the pick of last season's efforts for Ed Dunlop; big prices and well beaten in two runs for new stable; down into classified company for the first time but there are risks attached.

20/1

7th

4

(7)

7th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Lady Ava

9st 6lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Max Young

Catterick nursery winner (7f, soft) for Ed Dunlop in September 2023, and runner-up on AW at Southwell (7f; 28-1, when 8lb higher) last summer; nothing positive to take from recent C&D stable debut; risky in first-time hood.

25/1

Form: 906-21

Last run: 77 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Off the mark at the tenth attempt, in Dundalk claimer (7f, AW) for Paul Flynn in March; has since changed hands; showed promise on turf last year (on good/yielding; unraced on softer); not ruled out on stable debut.
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1

(7)

11th Aug 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

14:00 Ayr

Dandy Lichious

9st 9lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Tristan Davidson

Just one win from 30 starts but he's struggled here (7f handicap) and at Newcastle (1m classified) in last two runs; passed over.

16/1

7th

2

(3)

1st Aug 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

15:53 Newcastle (AW)

Dandy Lichious

9st 9lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Tristan Davidson

Just one win from his 29 starts but close fourth in handicap at Ayr (7f, good) two starts ago and slow ground may not have suited there subsequently; has run well here in the past and could be involved.

11/2

9th

12

(3)

21st Jul 2025

Good

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

15:00 Ayr

Dandy Lichious

9st 0lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: Tristan Davidson

Only 1-28 but it was his second run after wind surgery when close up in Spun To Gold's race here last week; soft ground would not be ideal should it get wet.

14/1

OUR TIP

12/1

Form: 4551-7

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Improved to win on nursery debut for Archie Watson at Newcastle (7f, AW) last September and sold for 17,000gns the following month; may have needed his recent seasonal/stable debut Beverley (7.4f, good to soft) but he was soundly beaten and needs to be a different proposition today.
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5th

9

(3)

5th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

16:25 Southwell (AW)

Korroor

9st 9lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Julie Camacho

Triple Tapeta winner over 6f/7f; inconsistent since winning at Newcastle in November and was a beaten favourite in this grade latest; one of his better efforts would see him involved again.

6/1

4th

5

(6)

24th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:35 Newcastle (AW)

Korroor

9st 9lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Julie Camacho

All three wins at this track, one over 7f and two over 6f in 2025; respectable third over 6f three weeks ago; drops in trip and likely to give another good account.

4/1

5

(11)

18th Nov 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:15 Newcastle (AW)

Korroor

9st 4lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Julie Camacho

Last two AW attempts comprise wins over C&D in March and in latest start, taking record in this sphere to 3-12; remains well treated on historical data; respected kept to this scenario.

5/2

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £345.80
Straight Forecast £285.42
Tricast £1291.56
Trifecta £2193.10

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Hello Cotai

Telegraph:

Questionable

The Sun:

Lady Ava

The Times:

Miners Gamble

NEWMARKET:

Between Me And U

D Express:

Questionable

RP RATINGS:

Hello Cotai

POSTDATA:

Hello Cotai

The Guardian:

Hello Cotai

Daily Mail:

Hello Cotai

The Star:

Hello Cotai

Daily Record:

Lady Ava

Daily Mirror:

Miners Gamble