May 25 / 14.25 Haydock

14.25

Soft

Betfred Supports Jack Berry House Sandy Lane Stakes (Group 2)

  • Prize money: £70887.5
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 1
  • 7 runners
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Betfred Supports Jack Berry House Sandy Lane Stakes (Group 2)

Runners: 7 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

1st
5 (3)
Inisherin

9/2 (Won)

  • Win: £5.50
  • Place: £2.00

Form: 2-16

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 110

Form & Verdict
Went close at Newmarket (1m, good to firm) on sole 2yo run and comfortably won Newcastle novice (1m, AW) in March; not bred for sprinting but showed speed when sixth in the 2,000 Guineas (1m, good) three weeks ago and is well worth a go at this trip; dam was effective on soft; interesting contender.
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3

(12)

18th Oct 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

14:05 Ascot

Inisherin

9st 4lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

None too consistent since winning the Group 1 Commonwealth Cup at Royal Ascot in 2024, but he was on a going day when making a successful return in the Group 2 Duke Of York (also 6f, good to firm) in May and he fared best of those from single-figure stalls when sixth to Big Mojo in the Group 1 Sprint Cup at Haydock last time; these conditions should suit and he's respected.

12/1

4

(6)

6th Sep 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:35 Haydock

Inisherin

9st 5lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

Won Group 2 Sandy Lane over C&D (soft) last May and followed up in Group 1 Commonwealth Cup at Royal Ascot (6f, good to firm); below par after in 2024 (including in this); reappeared following wind op and won Group 2 Duke Of York; two lesser runs since; capable, but has to get back on track.

16/1

1

(12)

12th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

16:35 Newmarket (July)

Inisherin

9st 8lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

Inconsistent since winning the 2024 Commonwealth Cup and was below par returned to Royal Ascot last time, failing to back up his reappearance success (beat Flora Of Bermuda) in the Duke of York Stakes; well capable of being involved but isn't guaranteed to give his running; beaten favourite (finished only fifth) in this race 12 months ago; wears first-time headgear.

7/1

25/1

  • Place: £9.10

Form: -23320

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Made all in Group 3 Horris Hill at Newmarket (7f, heavy) last November and ran well in defeat over 1m/7f on first four starts this year; weakened in first-time blinkers (retained) in the recent French 2,000 Guineas (1m, soft) and he's worth a crack at a sprint trip, but improvement is needed.
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7th

17

(13)

12th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

13:50 York

Orne

9st 2lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Antony Brittain

Smart earlier in career; yet to win for this yard but gave it a good shot from the front when third over C&D (good) at the Dante meeting and bounced back from a lesser effort over 6f here when third (Inspired fourth) of 14 at Wetherby (good to firm; made running again) last week; each-way claims again.

16/1

3rd

11

(2)

4th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

16:42 Wetherby

Orne

9st 2lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

7f turf (heavy) and AW winner but without success since 2023; inconsistent but his better efforts of the last 12 months would give him each-way claims from this mark.

12/1

13th

20

(19)

23rd May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

13:30 York

Orne

9st 4lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Very useful on his day for previous yard; nowhere near the same force for his current one but his mark reflects that and he looked to be coming to hand when fourth of 22 over 7f at here at last week's Dante meeting, travelling comfortably in the lead for a long way; not discounted back at 6f.

10/1

OUR TIP

Form: 1111- D

Last run: 238 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 119

Form & Verdict
Carries a 3lb penalty and he's the only one of these who lacks a recent run; however, he holds leading form claims having gone 4-4 in his 2yo campaign, winning Group 1s at Deauville (6f, very soft; Morny) and Newmarket (6f, good to firm; Middle Park) on his final two starts; could be tough to beat.
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3rd

12

(5)

13th Jul 2024

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

16:35 Newmarket (July)

Vandeek

9st 2lb

J: James Doyle

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

in touch with leaders, headway towards near side from 2f out, went third final 110yds, kept on

7/2

3rd

1

(5)

25th May 2024

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

14:25 Haydock

Vandeek

9st 5lb

J: James Doyle

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Carries a 3lb penalty and he's the only one of these who lacks a recent run; however, he holds leading form claims having gone 4-4 in his 2yo campaign, winning Group 1s at Deauville (6f, very soft; Morny) and Newmarket (6f, good to firm; Middle Park) on his final two starts; could be tough to beat.

8/13

3rd

1

(5)

25th May 2024

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

14:25 Haydock

Vandeek

9st 5lb

J: James Doyle

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Carries a 3lb penalty and he's the only one of these who lacks a recent run; however, he holds leading form claims having gone 4-4 in his 2yo campaign, winning Group 1s at Deauville (6f, very soft; Morny) and Newmarket (6f, good to firm; Middle Park) on his final two starts; could be tough to beat.

8/13

33/1

Form: 172-54 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 103

Form & Verdict
Listed runner-up at Doncaster (6f, heavy) last October and close fifth to Esquire on reappearance in Group 3 Greenham at Newbury (7f, good to soft); however, he needs something extra today and also has to bounce back from a below-par run at Newmarket (7f, good) three weeks ago.
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7th

3

(6)

16th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:10 Chelmsford (AW)

Alaskan Gold

9st 12lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Robert Cowell

Not beaten far at Hamilton in August (5f, good) but only four ran there and he hasn't built on it since; will be 3lb lower from the weekend and easy enough to have reservations.

25/1

2

(11)

7th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

16:30 Leicester

Alaskan Gold

9st 9lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Robert Cowell

Smart on his day, as when close up in a Group 3 at Newbury (7f, good to soft) in April 2024; showed he was sharp enough for 5f when going down in a tight finish at Hamilton (good; four ran) in August and although below that level since he'll be suited by a return to good to soft ground in this lower grade than of late; has run well in a visor and it's now refitted.

8/1

6

(3)

6th Sep 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

16:07 Haydock

Alaskan Gold

8st 12lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Robert Cowell

Appeared to run well when a close third at Hamilton last month but that effort is sandwiched by two lesser efforts; down in the weights but stable may have stronger claims with Democracy Dilemma.

33/1

Form: 2221-3 C

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
Course debut winner who was second three times in a row in Group 3/Listed races last year before winning Listed race at York in October (6f, soft; Esquire second); reappeared with encouraging third in Group 3 Commonwealth Cup Trial at Ascot (6f, good to soft) and he's an each-way contender today.
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5th

3

(5)

26th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

19:28 Newcastle (AW)

Purosangue

9st 10lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Robert Cowell

He hasn't won since a Listed success at York (6f, soft) in October 2023; in the meantime he has often attracted support, favourite in the 2024 Stewards' Cup and last season's Ayr Gold Cup; two perfectly creditable efforts for Robert Cowell this year and he showed promise in one Tapeta run last spring; not discounted for a trainer who runs four.

6/1

4th

4

(1)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:20 Newbury

Purosangue

9st 4lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Robert Cowell

Made late headway from the rear over 5f at Pontefract on stable/seasonal debut; interesting back up in trip, despite still being on a long losing spell; remains attractively treated on plenty of form.

8/1

4th

3

(8)

7th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 3y

Class 2

15:57 Pontefract

Purosangue

9st 6lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Robert Cowell

Capable of useful form for Andrew Balding; close fourth when favourite for last year's Ayr Gold Cup; hasn't won since 2023 but looks interesting off current mark in this field on debut for new yard; remains with same owner; drops back to 5f for first time since good second (joint-best effort) in Sandown Group 3 in July 2024.

6/1

Form: 126-1 D

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
Ran three times last year, posting a Listed second in October (6f, soft; behind Purosangue), and reappeared with a win in the Group 3 Greenham at Newbury (7f, good to soft) last month, showing pace; surplus stamina will be no bad thing in today's conditions and he can give another good account.
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6th

4

(1)

25th May 2024

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

14:25 Haydock

Esquire

9st 2lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Ran three times last year, posting a Listed second in October (6f, soft; behind Purosangue), and reappeared with a win in the Group 3 Greenham at Newbury (7f, good to soft) last month, showing pace; surplus stamina will be no bad thing in today's conditions and he can give another good account.

9/1

6th

4

(1)

25th May 2024

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

14:25 Haydock

Esquire

9st 2lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Ran three times last year, posting a Listed second in October (6f, soft; behind Purosangue), and reappeared with a win in the Group 3 Greenham at Newbury (7f, good to soft) last month, showing pace; surplus stamina will be no bad thing in today's conditions and he can give another good account.

9/1

1st

5

(7)

20th Apr 2024

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

14:40 Newbury

Esquire

9st 2lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

prominent towards near side

16/1

7th
2 (2)
Airman

20/1

Form: 1-1

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Comfortably won sole 2yo start last July (5f, heavy) and reappeared with novice win at Hamilton (5f, good to soft) three weeks ago; others have significantly more substance to their form but it's hard to knock an unbeaten record and he could have more to offer; not ruled out each-way.
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109

19th Sep 2025

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:40 Ayr

Airman

8st 10lb

T: Richard Fahey

7

(7)

16th Aug 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:45 Ripon

Airman

9st 7lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

No impact in two York sprints last month but he's slipped to a good mark and a revival wouldn't be a complete bolt from the blue.

16/1

19th

8

(10)

25th Jul 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:13 York

Airman

9st 7lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

Won first two starts at 5f on heavy and good to soft but things haven't been easy for him since, on turf or the AW, and has yet to prove 6f suits.

33/1

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Payout
Exacta £92.30
Straight Forecast £132.40
Tricast £252.59
Trifecta £369.30

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Vandeek

The Guardian:

Inisherin

POSTDATA:

Esquire

The Star:

Airman

RP RATINGS:

Vandeek

TOPSPEED:

Vandeek

NEWMARKET:

Vandeek

The Times:

Vandeek

Telegraph:

Vandeek

Daily Mail:

Vandeek

D Express:

Vandeek

Daily Mirror:

Vandeek

The Sun:

Vandeek

Daily Record:

Vandeek