May 25 / 13.15 Haydock

13.15

Soft

Betfred Silver Bowl Handicap (Heritage Handicap)

  • Prize money: £51540
  • 1m 0f 37y
  • Class 2
  • 12 runners
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Betfred Silver Bowl Handicap (Heritage Handicap)

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

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6/1 (Won)

  • Win: £5.50
  • Place: £1.80

Form: 1144-1 CD

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Front-runner who made it two wins in a row when winning 7f nursery here (heavy) last August, and returned to winning ways on reappearance over this C&D (soft) last month; had just four rivals to beat last time and he's 5lb higher in this hotter race, but every chance he'll make another bold bid.
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1st

3

(2)

25th May 2024

Soft

1m 0f 37y

Class 2

13:15 Haydock

Nellie Leylax

9st 2lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: Tom Dascombe

Front-runner who made it two wins in a row when winning 7f nursery here (heavy) last August, and returned to winning ways on reappearance over this C&D (soft) last month; had just four rivals to beat last time and he's 5lb higher in this hotter race, but every chance he'll make another bold bid.

6/1

1st

3

(2)

25th May 2024

Soft

1m 0f 37y

Class 2

13:15 Haydock

Nellie Leylax

9st 2lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: Tom Dascombe

Front-runner who made it two wins in a row when winning 7f nursery here (heavy) last August, and returned to winning ways on reappearance over this C&D (soft) last month; had just four rivals to beat last time and he's 5lb higher in this hotter race, but every chance he'll make another bold bid.

6/1

10/1

  • Place: £2.90

Form: 12-3

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Comfortable win on debut at Redcar (7f, good to firm) last September and went close in novice races the next twice (7f/8.3f, AW/good), most recently on comeback at Epsom last month when keeping on well after being denied a clear run; could have more left in the tank and his useful half-sister Dubai Crystal showed her best form on slow ground; interesting handicap newcomer.
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5th

2

(10)

21st Sep 2024

Good To Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 2

14:40 Newbury

Involvement

9st 5lb

J: William Buick

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

in touch with leaders

7/2

3rd

2

(5)

31st Aug 2024

Good

1m 1f 209y

Class 2

15:00 Sandown

Involvement

8st 13lb

J: William Buick

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Stepping up to 1m2f worked a treat at the Newmarket July festival (good; 6lb higher today) and he wasn't disgraced when attempting a Listed race in France on latest outing; 3yo who could still have more to give.

2/1

1st

4

(6)

12th Jul 2024

Good To Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 2

13:50 Newmarket (July)

Involvement

9st 5lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Won debut as 2yo; placed on next three starts and creditable seventh of 29 in handicap at Royal Ascot (1m, good to firm; never able to challenge) on latest; best form (penultimate start) was on soft and he is bred to be suited by this step up in trip; one to consider seriously.

5/1

3rd
6 (13)
Apiarist

16/1

  • Place: £3.90

Form: 4241-5

Last run: 39 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Four runs last year, showing improved form on final occasion when winning sales race at York (7f, soft); below par on last month's reappearance at Newmarket (7f, good) but faced tough task in that conditions race and he could be a player now back on slow ground for his handicap debut.
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6th

3

(5)

17th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 2

12:25 Newcastle (AW)

Apiarist

9st 4lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Kevin Ryan

pulled hard, in touch with leaders, weakened final 110yds

11/2

6th

3

(5)

17th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 2

12:25 Newcastle (AW)

Apiarist

9st 4lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Kevin Ryan

In fine form since switched to the AW last month, winning over C&D and at Chelmsford (1m, Polytrack) and finishing runner-up here in between; however, a 5lb penalty for the Chelmsford win six days ago means he meets the three who finished around him on his last visit here on worse terms; improvement will be required even with his rider's 7lb claim.

11/2

1st

2

11th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

15:05 Chelmsford (AW)

Apiarist

9st 9lb

T: Kevin Ryan

Only 1-12 on turf but has done well since switched to the AW, winning narrowly over this trip at Newcastle and running creditably off his revised mark when second of seven there ten days ago; drawn near the inside and should give another good account of himself.

11/2

11/2

Form: 137-62

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
Soft-ground debut winner who was a neck second of five at Sandown (1m, good to soft) last month on his first handicap start; that form has received a major boost from the close third and he's respected up just 1lb.
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27th

8

(8)

20th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

17:05 Ascot

Blue Lemons

9st 5lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: Richard Hannon

0-5 since his successful start as a 2yo; has twice gone close, including over this far at Sandown two runs back on his handicap debut; failed to build on that at Haydock and this will be his first time on turf quicker than good to soft; has the benefit of Jamie Spencer's straight-course prowess but other runners are more intriguing.

25/1

4th

1

(6)

25th May 2024

Soft

1m 0f 37y

Class 2

13:15 Haydock

Blue Lemons

9st 9lb

J: James Doyle

T: Richard Hannon

Soft-ground debut winner who was a neck second of five at Sandown (1m, good to soft) last month on his first handicap start; that form has received a major boost from the close third and he's respected up just 1lb.

11/2

4th

1

(6)

25th May 2024

Soft

1m 0f 37y

Class 2

13:15 Haydock

Blue Lemons

9st 9lb

J: James Doyle

T: Richard Hannon

Soft-ground debut winner who was a neck second of five at Sandown (1m, good to soft) last month on his first handicap start; that form has received a major boost from the close third and he's respected up just 1lb.

11/2

16/1

Form: 3312- BF

Last run: 267 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Won at Beverley (7.4f, good to form) last August on third start and runner-up in Carlisle novice (1m, good to firm) the following month; the hood (worn last time) is left off today and he can race freely, while he's untested on slow turf, but he's in good hands to progress and is not ruled out.
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7th

2

(8)

28th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 3y

Class 4

16:05 Yarmouth

Magsood

9st 10lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Roger Varian

Serial hard puller who again over-raced back at 7f in a second-time hood latest; that was a decent effort all told, considering he hit traffic at a key stage, and he's well up to winning this if he's more amenable; therein lies the gamble.

5/1

5th

4

(10)

15th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

15:15 Sandown

Magsood

9st 7lb

J: James Doyle

T: Roger Varian

Sole win in five starts came in a 7.5f maiden at Beverley last August; keen-going tendencies have been evident from the start and they're not going away judged on his run in Haydock's competitive Silver Bowl; could yet turn a corner but reservations for now.

8/1

5th

9

(4)

25th May 2024

Soft

1m 0f 37y

Class 2

13:15 Haydock

Magsood

8st 11lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Roger Varian

Won at Beverley (7.4f, good to form) last August on third start and runner-up in Carlisle novice (1m, good to firm) the following month; the hood (worn last time) is left off today and he can race freely, while he's untested on slow turf, but he's in good hands to progress and is not ruled out.

16/1

Form: 30-215

Last run: 16 days

W: 8st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Best form has come on AW and he was well beaten on his sole run on slow ground; merely fifth of seven in a handicap at Chester (7.5f, good) a fortnight ago but it wasn't a bad run and perhaps the track didn't suit; could be on a good mark based on the form of his maiden win at Kempton (7f, AW) last month and he's not written off.
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1st

7

(4)

15th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 4

16:58 Newcastle (AW)

Celtic Warrior

9st 10lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Andrew Balding

Heavy ground the likely reason for his modest effort at Chester (1m2f) last month, but was only been beaten a neck over the same trip at Epsom (good) the time before; record on the AW reads 321 and stable 31-131 (24%) here in past five seasons; respected.

11/2

4th

2

(7)

13th Sep 2024

Soft

1m 2f 70y

Class 4

17:40 Chester

Celtic Warrior

9st 11lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Andrew Balding

prominent, ridden 4f out, lost position 3f out, weakened 1f out

9/4

Form: 512-51 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Made it two wins from his five starts when making all in C&D handicap (good to firm) a fortnight ago; further improvement is possible but he benefited from an easy lead last time and is now 5lb higher in a stronger race; below par on sole run on slow ground (good to soft, albeit on reappearance).
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16th

3

11th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

15:05 Chelmsford (AW)

Silent Move

9st 7lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

Best efforts when racing up with the pace; made all at Musselburgh (1m) in November but ran poorly behind Apiarist on AW debut at Newcastle the following month; has something to prove after that.

25/1

16th

3

11th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

15:05 Chelmsford (AW)

Silent Move

9st 7lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

Best efforts when racing up with the pace; made all at Musselburgh (1m) in November but ran poorly behind Apiarist on AW debut at Newcastle the following month; has something to prove after that.

25/1

9th

9

(14)

6th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 3

17:20 Newcastle (AW)

Silent Move

9st 9lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Richard Fahey

Success in small field at Musselburgh (1m) last month enhanced his good record when making the running; not sure to get an easy lead in this field on AW debut but is otherwise a steadily progressive contender.

9/1

Form: 116-43

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Won first two 2yo starts (good/good to soft) before heavy Group 3 defeat; encouraging fourth on reappearance at Beverley (7.4f, soft) last month and built on that when strong-finishing third to Silent Move over this C&D (good to firm) last time, when he had to wait for a run; in with a shout.
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7th

3

(15)

14th Sep 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

17:10 Leopardstown

Cerulean Bay

9st 10lb

J: Colin Keane

T: David O’Meara

midfield

6/1

1st

3

(9)

30th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

14:45 Thirsk

Cerulean Bay

9st 9lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

In good form at present, following up Haydock win in July (7f, soft) by beating Diamondonthehill (2lb better off) by a neck in a C&D handicap last time (7f, good); up 4lb and obvious contender but fast ground a concern.

3/1

1st

4

(6)

3rd Aug 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

15:55 Thirsk

Cerulean Bay

9st 13lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

raced in third, pushed along and pressed leaders 2f out, ridden to lead 1f out, sustained duel with runner-up inside final furlong, kept on well towards finish

100/30

33/1

Form: 1-56

Last run: 22 days

W: 8st 10lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Won at Newcastle (7f, AW) last September on sole 2yo start and fair Listed fifth there (1m, AW) in March; however, he was well beaten on his turf and handicap debut at Newmarket (1m, good) three weeks ago and has something to prove on the back of that.
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3rd

3

(5)

8th Feb 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 42y

Class 4

16:28 Newcastle (AW)

Yokohama

9st 6lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: John Butler

0-8 last year after winning his sole start here (7f) as a 2yo, but having dropped in the weights he ran well when third of ten at Wolverhampton (9.5f, Tapeta) in December; down another 1lb and could play a part if taking another step forward.

9/2

3rd

3

(5)

8th Feb 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 42y

Class 4

16:28 Newcastle (AW)

Yokohama

9st 6lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: John Butler

0-8 last year after winning his sole start here (7f) as a 2yo, but having dropped in the weights he ran well when third of ten at Wolverhampton (9.5f, Tapeta) in December; down another 1lb and could play a part if taking another step forward.

9/2

3rd

5

(3)

20th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 4

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Yokohama

9st 12lb

J: Sean Levey

T: John Butler

prominent, midfield after 2f

8/1

Form: 1735-

Last run: 190 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Not quite at his best in French Listed race last November when last seen but prior to that he kept on for a good third in the Group 3 Horris Hill at Newmarket (7f, heavy), and on that evidence he has potential now up in trip on his handicap and seasonal debut; he's one to consider.
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6th

5

(3)

16th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 4

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Son Of Man

9st 11lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Jim Boyle

dwelt start, towards rear, headway over 2f out, switched left inside final furlong, not reach leaders

12/1

5

(3)

16th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 4

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Son Of Man

9st 11lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Jim Boyle

Highly tried after making a winning debut on turf for Jane Chapple-Hyam in September last year; second of eight at Goodwood (7f, good) in June but not matched that form since, including in three outings for this yard; half-brother to an AW winner but has enough to prove.

12/1

6th

7

(5)

13th Oct 2024

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

16:45 Goodwood

Son Of Man

9st 1lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Jim Boyle

Ran well on heavy ground last term but didn't in a 7f handicap at Haydock on latest outing, his second race for this yard; easily best of his five runs this season was at this track (7f second) in June but to win this may well require a career best.

25/1

8/1

Form: 235-1 CD

Last run: 28 days

W: 8st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Displayed promise on all three 2yo starts and took a step forward when easily winning C&D maiden (soft) last month; newcomers filled the next three placings and the favourite flopped, but it was still a likeable performance and he brings potential to this handicap debut.
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6th

4

(7)

1st Oct 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

13:40 Ayr

Candonomore

9st 10lb

J: Mohammed Tabti

T: Tim Easterby

midfield

10/1

13th

19

(16)

23rd Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 192y

Class 2

17:20 York

Candonomore

8st 2lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Recorded an easy success in Haydock maiden (1m, soft) on reappearance but that form hasn't worked out well; has struggled in handicaps since and can be opposed in this very warm race.

66/1

6th

5

(2)

15th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 31y

Class 4

17:30 Windsor

Candonomore

9st 9lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

in touch with leaders

14/1

Form: 31-1

Last run: 38 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
All three starts on AW; won at Southwell (7f) last December on second outing and followed up in Kempton novice (7f) last month; faces no easy task on turf/handicap debut but remains to be seen where limitations lie.
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11th

1

(3)

17th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:45 Chelmsford (AW)

Sir Les Patterson

9st 12lb

J: Richard Kingscote

T: Harry Eustace

Three duck eggs since switched to turf; has form figures of 311 on AW and looks interesting back in this sphere, assuming he takes well to first-time headgear and drop to sprinting.

10/1

10th

7

(4)

31st Aug 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

13:50 Sandown

Sir Les Patterson

9st 0lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Harry Eustace

Heavy defeats in two notable 1m handicaps since switched to turf, not beaten solely by the trip; gelded since; 2-2 over this distance (AW wins) but still has something to prove on grass.

16/1

Non-runners

Volterra

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £38.90
Straight Forecast £34.62
Tricast £582.52
Trifecta £650.90

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Candonomore

Telegraph:

Volterra

TOPSPEED:

Blue Lemons

NEWMARKET:

Magsood

The Times:

Cerulean Bay

Daily Mail:

Nellie Leylax

SPOTLIGHT:

Apiarist

The Guardian:

Volterra

D Express:

Volterra

POSTDATA:

Candonomore

Daily Mirror:

Candonomore

The Star:

Candonomore

The Sun:

Blue Lemons

Daily Record:

Blue Lemons