May 25 / 16.10 Haydock

16.10

Soft

Betfred Double Delight Edge Green Handicap

  • Prize money: £10468
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 15 runners
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Betfred Double Delight Edge Green Handicap

Runners: 15 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

1st
9 (12)
Nariko

14/1 (Won)

  • Win: £6.80
  • Place: £1.90

Form: 51-444 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Won 6f AW novice last September for Kevin Ryan and some fair efforts in handicaps for this yard; however, she's not progressing and needs to find something extra today against some unexposed types; unraced on slow turf.
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Verdict Starting price

6th

12

(6)

4th Oct 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:00 Ascot

Nariko

9st 1lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Hugo Palmer

Kept taking steps forward, most recently when a cosy winner at Hamilton (6f, good; has won on heavy) in July so a hefty defeat as favourite for the Ayr Silver Cup since was a blow; perhaps fitting cheekpieces will help, perhaps not; up against it on these terms either way.

20/1

11th

7

(18)

20th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:25 Ayr

Nariko

9st 10lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Hugo Palmer

Has an outstanding record for Oisin Murphy, winning four of five starts for him and unfortunate to not to make it a clean sweep in the other; has won over 7f and is effective on all surfaces; she tends to cut it fine but was again strong when it mattered at Hamilton (6f, good) in July and continues on the upgrade; solid chance.

5/1

9/1

  • Place: £2.20

Form: 3-61 D

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
First two starts on AW, pulling hard on second occasion, before improving to win readily on last month's turf debut at Catterick (6f, good); goes handicapping off a fair mark and could have more to offer.
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5

(6)

24th Oct 2025

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:35 Newbury

Kodi Lion

9st 10lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Michael Appleby

Second in the corresponding race 12 months ago when rated 6lb lower (only seven ran); he has progressed for his new stable this year, winning at Haydock in May and finishing second off this mark back at Haydock in August; not so good on soft ground on his last two starts; type to bounce back.

10/1

25

(17)

20th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:35 Ayr

Kodi Lion

8st 13lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Michael Appleby

Flits between 6f and 7f with aplomb; 5lb higher than for his Haydock win in May (6f, good) though and not sure where the requisite improvement is coming from.

25/1

9th

3

(4)

30th Aug 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

13:50 Sandown

Kodi Lion

9st 11lb

J: William Buick

T: Michael Appleby

Acts on any ground; largely consistent throughout his career; 6f winner for current yard; sound efforts at Ascot (fifth in major handicap) and Haydock (close second despite traffic issues) since returned to 7f; solid.

7/2

16/1

  • Place: £4.80

Form: 7-2613 D

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Has raced 13 times, with two wins (6f/5f, AW), but looks steadily progressive and he kept on well for third at Catterick (5f, soft) last month; has had wind op since; each-way possible now back up in distance.
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5th

3

(5)

28th Jul 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:40 Ayr

Moyola

9st 7lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Lucinda Russell

He's fully 14lb lower than when winning at Hamilton (6f, good to firm) last June but hasn't been shaping of late as though he's about to capitalise on his reduced mark; soundly beaten fourth here (6f, good) last time.

6/1

5

(6)

14th Jul 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

15:10 Ayr

Moyola

9st 8lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Lucinda Russell

Now 13lb lower than for his Hamilton win (6f, good to firm) last June but he's been well held in all four runs this season; won't mind if the forecast rain arrives but losing run is up to 12 and this looks a tough task against Novamay; cheekpieces removed.

16/1

5

(5)

26th Jun 2025

Good

0m 6f 6y

Class 6

20:45 Hamilton

Moyola

9st 7lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Lucinda Russell

Now 10lb below the mark he defied over C&D last June but recent efforts don't obviously suggest he's ready to take advantage.

20/1

Form: 631-3

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Improved with each of his three 2yo runs, winning at Beverley (5f, soft) on the final occasion; beaten 5l when third of five on this month's handicap and seasonal debut at Pontefract (6f, soft) but could improve for that outing and the runner-up has since gone one better; possible player.
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1

(10)

23rd Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 4

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Pals Battalion

10st 0lb

J: Mark Winn

T: David O’Meara

Mixed results in higher grades on turf of late; has a better strike-rate (4-10) on AW and looks interesting returned to this sphere off 1lb below last winning mark.

10/1

5

(6)

27th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

14:40 Haydock

Pals Battalion

9st 8lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: David O’Meara

Never in contention in the Ayr Silver Cup last week; mark not beyond him judged on this year's best but he has few secrets now.

20/1

18th

21

(17)

20th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:25 Ayr

Pals Battalion

9st 6lb

J: David Nolan

T: David O’Meara

Has a useful strike-rate on the AW but just 1-18 on turf; suffered some interference over C&D on his latest 6f start in July but he looks to have his share of weight relative to the company he keeps today.

40/1

33/1

Form: 3807-7

Last run: 46 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
He made a promising start to his career last summer but has struggled since moving into handicaps and was well beaten on last month's reappearance at Thirsk (7f, heavy); first-time blinkers need to prompt a revival.
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Verdict Starting price

8th

10

(6)

10th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 37y

Class 5

17:50 Haydock

Beechwood Star

8st 13lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

towards rear

10/1

2nd

7

(9)

3rd Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

17:10 Doncaster

Beechwood Star

9st 5lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Richard Fahey

midfield, headway on far side of group 2f out, hung left but ran on well inside final furlong, pressed leader final 110yds, kept on

10/1

Form: 437-41 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Has raced 13 times and had been starting to look exposed, but he was better than ever when winning with something to spare in a small field at Windsor (6f, soft) three weeks ago on second start for Tony Carroll; could give another good account now 6lb higher.
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7th

12

(10)

20th May 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Charlie Mason

8st 11lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Tony Carroll

Usually a reliable sort whose five wins have all been over 6f; beaten a head over 5f at Wolverhampton in March and a shade disappointing back on turf subsequently but should give a better performance here.

7/1

10

(8)

8th May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:15 Ripon

Charlie Mason

8st 12lb

J: Myla Coppins

T: Tony Carroll

All five wins have been this trip but he had a near-miss over 5f at Wolverhampton in March; only 1lb higher today but he was a disappointing favourite back on turf at Doncaster (5f, good to soft) last time; has a bit to prove again after that and this is a step back up in grade.

7/1

7th

7

(11)

29th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 3y

Class 5

17:50 Doncaster

Charlie Mason

9st 7lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Tony Carroll

Three wins in 2025, the latest at this track (6f, good) in September when 3lb lower; several good runs in defeat since and he is a leading contender with this likely to be run to suit.

5/1

40/1

Form: 4-1146 D

Last run: 24 days

W: 8st 6lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Won for Archie Watson at Southwell (6f, AW) in January and followed up on stable debut at Newcastle (6f, AW) in March; however, two lesser runs have followed (both 6f, AW) and she's unproven on turf.
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8th

8

(4)

20th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

15:43 Newcastle (AW)

Badosa

9st 0lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Patrick Morris

Down the field in two runs back from a 292-day absence (big prices); too much to prove for comfort.

50/1

9th

9

(5)

1st Feb 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:25 Newcastle (AW)

Badosa

9st 3lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Patrick Morris

in rear

25/1

6/1

Form: 071-21 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Handicap form figures read 121, the wins coming over 6f on AW and over 5f on good to soft; the latest was at Beverley this month when he did well to catch one who slipped the field; that was on good to soft; unraced on softer; clearly thriving and could take a 7lb rise in his stride.
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6th

2

(6)

21st May 2026

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

17:13 Haydock

Brummell

9st 9lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

Two wins last summer (5f, good/good to firm) and didn't see out 6f when third of six on recent reappearance at Doncaster (6f, good to firm); has run well on slow ground in the past and he's a key player back down to 5f.

4/1

3rd

5

(4)

2nd May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 2y

Class 3

18:27 Doncaster

Brummell

9st 5lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

Often inclined to pull hard over this trip in the past and was kept to 5f last year, when winning three times; undergone wind surgery since last seen six months ago and will need to settle in tonight's small field if he's to have a chance off this mark.

16/1

7th

1

(6)

1st Nov 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

17:45 Newcastle (AW)

Brummell

9st 11lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Julie Camacho

C&D winner; three turf victories this year, the latest in a Class 3 at Hamilton in August; disappointing back at Hamilton in September when soft ground shouldn't have been an excuse; the latest run raises a question now.

4/1

Form: 08-1 D

Last run: 53 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Reappeared at Pontefract (6f, heavy) last month having been gelded and left his two 2yo runs well behind to come out on top; stable is in excellent form and he's respected with conditions to suit on handicap debut.
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8

(2)

12th Aug 2025

Good

0m 5f 182y

Class 5

14:45 Carlisle

Close Connection

9st 8lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Two poor efforts this summer, back from a year off, and goes in first-time headgear today; run poorly all starts aside from his heavy-ground novice win last spring and is hard to enthuse about.

25/1

9

(3)

21st Jul 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:05 Ayr

Close Connection

9st 1lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Michael Dods

Back from a layoff when winning 6f novice at Pontefract (heavy) in 2024 but he hasn't looked well treated in handicaps at up to 1m since, most recently in June after a year off; probably other days.

25/1

6

(3)

27th Jun 2025

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 4

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

Close Connection

9st 9lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Won Pontefract novice last April on 3yo return so first time up may be the time to catch him; however, he was down the field last May and June in his two handicaps and has something to prove on this first run since.

16/1

33/1

Form: 262-26

Last run: 12 days

W: 8st 5lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Won at Wolverhampton (5f, AW) last October and runner-up three times since on AW; however, her turf form is inferior and she failed to threaten at Catterick (5f, good) recently; others are preferred.
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6th

6

(2)

26th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:50 Redcar

Lady Bouquet

9st 3lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Philip Kirby

Still off the same mark as when successful at Wolverhampton (6f, AW) in December; three-time winner on turf and ran well to finish third of 11 on her return from a break at Catterick (5f, good) 15 days ago; not the most consistent, but her best form would make her a big player.

9/4

3rd

4

(6)

11th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:00 Catterick

Lady Bouquet

9st 2lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Philip Kirby

Below par on final few outings in the winter but she may have been ready for a break; posted a C&D win and a good 6f second here last summer and is well treated on that form; capable of having a say.

6/1

10th

8

(7)

26th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

16:25 Wolverhampton (AW)

Lady Bouquet

9st 3lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Philip Kirby

Turned things around with a win over C&D last month but she's finished a well-held sixth on Tapeta in both subsequent runs; has a bit to prove again and needs first-time cheekpieces to give her a lift.

25/1

Form: 3547-1 D

Last run: 131 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
All five starts for Andrew Balding on AW, winning Lingfield maiden (6f) in January when last seen; subsequently sold for 17,000gns and gelded; the visor (worn the last twice) is left off on stable/turf debut; not ruled out and the betting may be informative.
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11th

10

(11)

21st Oct 2024

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Biographer

9st 2lb

J: Lewis Chalkley

T: Michael & David Easterby

Won Lingfield novice for Andrew Balding in January; has failed to make the frame in seven handicaps since for current yard; usual headgear left off and doesn't look up to taking advantage of a declining mark.

33/1

12th

2

(5)

7th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 5f 3y

Class 5

13:52 Pontefract

Biographer

9st 8lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Michael & David Easterby

AW novice win on final start for previous yard; below that form for new stable, proving unable to take advantage of a declining mark; best watched unless the market speaks positively.

16/1

11

(4)

4th Sep 2024

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

18:08 Southwell (AW)

Biographer

9st 6lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Michael & David Easterby

Landed a Lingfield novice (6f, Polytrack) on his final start for Andrew Balding in January, but out of the frame in five handicaps since returning for this yard in May; another 2lb drop not enough to tempt.

20/1

16/1

Form: 40-5

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Fairly promising fourth on debut at Carlisle (6f, good to soft) last June; two lesser runs have followed but it will be no surprise if he gets back on track with a big run on handicap debut; dam was a Group 2 winner.
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8th

2

(5)

15th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

15:12 Newcastle (AW)

Bandello

9st 9lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Jennie Candlish

Exposed 21-race maiden; went close in 7f handicap at Wolverhampton in November but raced freely and dropped away over that C&D last month; down in grade but he will need to settle better back up in trip.

8/1

5th

5

(6)

27th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

17:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Bandello

9st 3lb

J: George Wood

T: Jennie Candlish

0-20 but was running well when last seen in November and has a solid record at this track; thereabouts.

100/30

4th

6

(6)

20th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

16:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

Bandello

9st 2lb

J: William Pyle

T: Jennie Candlish

18-race maiden but placed in four of his last six starts (all in classified events from 6f-9.5f); experienced apprentice booked and he's more appealing than many.

7/1

20/1

Form: 80-325

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Went close behind Restless Prince at Catterick (5f, soft) last month and may appreciate getting back on slow ground after a lesser run at Musselburgh (5f, good); trainer has won two of the last four runnings but he's 0-5 and needs to find some improvement on this handicap debut.
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1st

3

(4)

19th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 5f 212y

Class 5

13:00 Catterick

Obligatory

9st 5lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Tim Easterby

prominent, pushed along over 2f out, ridden and pressed leader over 1f out, led final 110yds, kept on well

12/1

8th

6

(5)

28th Sep 2024

Heavy

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:40 Ripon

Obligatory

9st 4lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Tim Easterby

Ten-race maiden who is yet to threaten in handicaps but he ran well when runner-up in Carlisle novice (6f, good) last month and is also effective on soft ground; not ruled out.

9/1

OUR TIP

8/1

Form: 451

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Kept on for fair fifth at Southwell (6f, AW) last month on second start and improved again to win at Catterick (5f, soft) latest; in good hands to continue to progress and could play a leading role on handicap debut.
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11th

3

(3)

12th Sep 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Restless Prince

9st 8lb

J: Sam Feilden

T: K R Burke

Won a weak Catterick novice in April (5f, soft); only one effort of note in handicaps since but perhaps significant it came over C&D; now 10lb lower and cheekpieces could give him a lift; not discounted.

12/1

9th

8

(3)

26th Aug 2024

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

16:20 Ripon

Restless Prince

9st 6lb

J: Sam Feilden

T: K R Burke

Won a modest Catterick maiden in April (5f, soft); mainly struggled in handicaps since, his only run of note coming on AW; others safer.

25/1

8th

1

(8)

14th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

17:20 Beverley

Restless Prince

9st 9lb

J: Sam Feilden

T: K R Burke

Won a Catterick novice (5f, soft) in April but he's struggled in two of his three handicaps since including when beaten 15l at Nottingham (6f; tongue-tie added) last time; now drops back in trip but he's untried on fast ground and others are more convincing.

25/1

15th
5 (11)
The Amazon

3/1

Form: 91 D

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Ninth of 12 in warm novice at Newmarket (7f, good) on debut and built on that to win by 4l at Windsor (6f, good to soft) last time; has a useful pedigree and his opening mark could underestimate him.
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1st

8

(7)

14th Oct 2024

Soft

1m 0f 31y

Class 5

16:50 Windsor

The Amazon

9st 10lb

J: Neil Callan

T: James Tate

Low-mileage 3yo; gelded prior to his solid second at Carlisle (7f, soft) last month, bouncing back from a couple of dismal efforts and shaping as if this new trip is worth exploring; won well at Windsor (6f maiden) in April and looks interesting back here.

9/2

2nd

6

(11)

11th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

0m 6f 195y

Class 5

17:33 Carlisle

The Amazon

9st 9lb

J: P J McDonald

T: James Tate

held up in rear

8/1

8th

9

(4)

29th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 4

16:25 Windsor

The Amazon

9st 4lb

J: Neil Callan

T: James Tate

Some promise at Newmarket on his debut in April (7f, good) before bolting up over C&D two weeks later (good to soft); all the rage in the betting for his handicap debut at Haydock (6f, soft) five weeks ago but he ran no sort of race; could be a lot better than this mark but he has something to prove on fast ground and connections now reach for cheekpieces.

2/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £55.50
Straight Forecast £47.96
Tricast £933.33
Trifecta £841.90

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

The Amazon

TOPSPEED:

Moyola

The Sun:

Brummell

Daily Mirror:

Kodi Lion

RP RATINGS:

The Amazon

NEWMARKET:

The Amazon

The Times:

The Amazon

Telegraph:

The Amazon

The Guardian:

The Amazon

Daily Mail:

The Amazon

D Express:

The Amazon

The Star:

The Amazon

Daily Record:

The Amazon

POSTDATA:

Moyola