June 08 / 16.45 Haydock

16.45

Good

Betfred ‘Join Our Sports Club’ Reverence Handicap

  • Prize money: £16200
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 3
  • 14 runners
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Betfred ‘Join Our Sports Club’ Reverence Handicap

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

16/1 (Won)

  • Win: £22.20
  • Place: £5.90

Form: 483-20 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 8st 12lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Reappeared with close second at Ascot (5f) last month and he's also effective over 6f; however, he was soundly beaten back at Ascot (6f) last time and this is more competitive than he's used to.
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Verdict Starting price

7th

6

(12)

20th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 4

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Buccabay

9st 6lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Opened his AW account in Kempton contest (6f) in December; has remained in form since, without necessarily building on that success; likely needs to raise his game in this field.

10/1

3rd

3

(2)

4th Mar 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:00 Kempton (AW)

Buccabay

9st 6lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Made his AW breakthrough when scoring over C&D in December; matched that form when second over C&D in January and big player with Billy Loughnane taking over in the saddle for the first time.

11/4

2nd

2

(6)

14th Jan 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Buccabay

9st 10lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Made his AW breakthrough when scoring over C&D near the start of last month and it was a creditable effort when close fifth of 12 at Southwell (6f, Tapeta) a fortnight ago; solid claims from the same mark.

9/4

16/1

  • Place: £7.20

Form: 232-28 D

Last run: 71 days

W: 9st 9lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Disappointing at Newcastle (7f, AW) in March when last seen but running really well in defeat on AW previously (6f/7f); third in Listed fillies' race over C&D (good to firm) last May; in with a chance if bouncing back.
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3rd

1

(10)

30th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

18:15 Chelmsford (AW)

Aramis Grey

9st 11lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Jack Jones

Her losing run stands at 26 but that doesn't do her justice as she's an admirable mare who has run numerous good races since that latest success; good third against male opposition at Newcastle four weeks ago; should get a good pace to aim at and more prize money would seem likely.

6/1

3rd

1

(10)

30th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

18:15 Chelmsford (AW)

Aramis Grey

9st 11lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Jack Jones

Her losing run stands at 26 but that doesn't do her justice as she's an admirable mare who has run numerous good races since that latest success; good third against male opposition at Newcastle four weeks ago; should get a good pace to aim at and more prize money would seem likely.

6/1

9/1

  • Place: £2.50

Form: -46351 CD

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Returned to form and capitalised on reduced mark to make all at Ripon (6f, good) three weeks ago; back up 4lb, she remains well treated on last year's prolific winning form (including over C&D) and is not ruled out.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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8th

1

(8)

25th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 6f 2y

Class 4

16:55 Doncaster

Radio Goo Goo

9st 12lb

J: Jordan Williams

T: David Evans

in touch with leaders, weakened over 1f out

8/1

9th

3

(2)

21st Sep 2024

Good To Soft

0m 5f 15y

Class 3

16:15 Chester

Radio Goo Goo

9st 9lb

J: J F Egan

T: David Evans

prominent, pressed leader over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong

6/1

OUR TIP

13/2

Form: 124722 D BF

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Three AW wins in the winter and beaten just a neck the last twice, most recently at Ascot (6f, good) four weeks ago; this 4yo has a progressive profile and could be in the mix once more.
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1st

3

(7)

1st May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

16:05 Newmarket

Billyjoh

8st 13lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Michael Appleby

His losing sequence goes back 22 races to February 2024; however, he's often run well in the interim and he's been given a bit of help from the handicapper ahead of this reappearance; can be in the mix if fully tuned up.

10/1

8th

11

(9)

10th Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 192y

Class 2

13:30 York

Billyjoh

8st 10lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Michael Appleby

5yo whose 31 starts have been at 5f-7f and his losing spell goes back to February 2024; however, he's run many big races in the interim, most recently at Goodwood (7f, good to firm) in August when finishing strongly for a share of third, and on that evidence this first crack at 1m is well worth a go.

8/1

6/1

Form: 600-50 D

Last run: 50 days

W: 9st 6lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Classy handicapper in his prime; his form has deteriorated across his last few starts but there were encouraging signs at Newbury in April, when he wasn't beaten far despite repeatedly being denied a clear run; has dropped to a very dangerous mark and could be involved.
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10th

2

(1)

30th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 3

18:00 Southwell (AW)

Fresh

9st 11lb

J: Arron D’Arcy

T: James Fanshawe

Useful handicapper on his day and 4lb lower than when winning at his beloved Ascot (6f, soft) in September last year, but hasn't shone in three starts on turf/Tapeta since returning in June.

14/1

10th

2

(1)

30th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 3

18:00 Southwell (AW)

Fresh

9st 11lb

J: Arron D’Arcy

T: James Fanshawe

Useful handicapper on his day and 4lb lower than when winning at his beloved Ascot (6f, soft) in September last year, but hasn't shone in three starts on turf/Tapeta since returning in June.

14/1

7

(15)

6th Sep 2025

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:25 Ascot

Fresh

9st 9lb

J: Arron D’Arcy

T: James Fanshawe

Four of his five wins have come at Ascot, including when registering his only win since 2022 in the corresponding race 12 months ago; that was run at a crawl though and subsequent efforts don't suggest he is the answer.

16/1

6th
11 (12)
Gisburn

20/1

Form: 3-7030 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Ran well when third at Goodwood (6f, heavy) last month but has a patchy profile nowadays and he's been well beaten either side of that positive performance, most recently at Newbury (6f, good); others are less risky.
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14th

5

(1)

22nd Aug 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

20:15 Newcastle (AW)

Gisburn

9st 10lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

Few chances on AW but he ran well over C&D in November off 3lb higher; returned to winning ways in a Racing League handicap at Chepstow two weeks ago (6f, good to soft); respected despite a 4lb rise and his draw in stall 1.

10/1

1st

1

(4)

8th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 16y

Class 4

18:30 Chepstow

Gisburn

9st 12lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Richard Hannon

He's had a mixed campaign but has shown spark on occasions and was stretched by 7f last time; now below last winning mark and he's not ruled out.

7/1

12th

3

(13)

12th Jul 2024

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:45 Newmarket (July)

Gisburn

9st 12lb

J: William Buick

T: Richard Hannon

Much better known as a sprinter but has form over 7f; now 3lb lower than when placed at Goodwood (6f, heavy) in May and his more recent efforts were perfectly respectable; back up in trip with William Buick up; a possible.

8/1

Form: 00554- D

Last run: 175 days

W: 9st 6lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
His form tailed off towards end of last year but he may have benefited from a break and is well handicapped judged on his form last July-September, when he made an excellent start for his new yard; watch the betting.
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16th

5

(14)

16th Jun 2024

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

17:45 Thirsk

Intrinsic Bond

9st 6lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Michael Wigham

led but pestered

10/1

7th

4

(11)

8th Jun 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

16:45 Haydock

Intrinsic Bond

9st 6lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Michael Wigham

His form tailed off towards end of last year but he may have benefited from a break and is well handicapped judged on his form last July-September, when he made an excellent start for his new yard; watch the betting.

10/1

4th

3

(3)

16th Dec 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:09 Newcastle (AW)

Intrinsic Bond

8st 13lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Michael Wigham

took keen hold, in touch with leaders, disputing second over 1f out, weakened final 110yds

9/2

Form: 745-10 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Made it 2-2 on AW when winning with something to spare at Southwell (7f, AW) in April; of interest on that form but his two stand-out performances have come on AW and he was soundly beaten at Ascot (7f, good) last time.
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8th

2

(3)

5th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

17:45 Southwell (AW)

Mustajaab

9st 12lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: William Muir & Chris Grassick

dwelt start

6/1

7th

10

(14)

21st Sep 2024

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

17:00 Newbury

Mustajaab

9st 10lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: William Muir & Chris Grassick

ducked right start, in touch with leaders

50/1

5th

5

(2)

6th Sep 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:10 Ascot

Mustajaab

9st 9lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: William Muir & Chris Grassick

Smart form in winning a 7f handicap on the AW in April but mostly disappointing since on turf; questions to answer.

20/1

9th
12 (8)
Abduction

16/1

Form: 21-003 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Took a step back in the right direction when third of six here (7f, soft) a fortnight ago; capable at 6f and on various ground; this hold-up horse is at his best off a strong pace and should be finishing to good effect.
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7th

9

(11)

17th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 6y

Class 4

18:15 Hamilton

Abduction

9st 5lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Jim Goldie

Won over C&D off this mark last summer but does most racing now over further and wants a good test at this trip; said to have run flat last time but does have his good and bad days now for a yard responsible for two others; 2-4 for Kaiya Fraser.

12/1

8th

9

(6)

26th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 4

17:45 Musselburgh

Abduction

9st 0lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Jim Goldie

Won at Newcastle (7f, AW) in January and close fourth at Wolverhampton (7f, AW) in February before winning over this C&D (good) a fortnight ago; it was a tight finish but he's gone up just 2lb; again in calculations.

9/2

1st

7

(4)

12th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 4

18:15 Musselburgh

Abduction

9st 5lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Jim Goldie

6lb lower than when winning from a poor draw at Chester (7.6f, good to firm) last August and just 1lb higher than when successful at Newcastle (7f, AW) in January; ran well when a close fourth of 12 at Wolverhampton (7f, AW) last time and capable of playing a part; stable also runs Kelpie Grey.

7/1

Form: 0094-4 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
4-12 for Roger Varian, the wins coming over 6f/7f; kept on for fair fourth of seven over inadequate 5f on last month's stable and seasonal debut at Newmarket (good to firm) and could be a contender now back up in trip.
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13th

16

(11)

16th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

17:00 Newbury

Lir Speciale

8st 6lb

J: William Cox

T: Brian Ellison

Ended his 2025 campaign with a heavy-ground 7f double at Doncaster; better form this season when third of 22 to Mezcala in the Spring Mile at same track (good to soft) and close third at Chester (7.6f, good) ten days ago, but he's edging back up the weights.

16/1

3rd

13

(8)

6th May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 127y

Class 2

14:05 Chester

Lir Speciale

8st 6lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Brian Ellison

Ended his 2025 campaign with a heavy-ground 7f double at Doncaster; underlined how well he operates on Town Moor with a good third of 22 in the Spring Mile (good to soft) on reappearance in March; claims if he can reproduce that sort of form at Chester (first visit).

16/1

3rd

16

(9)

28th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

14:25 Doncaster

Lir Speciale

9st 4lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: Brian Ellison

Ended his 2025 campaign with a heavy-ground 7f double that took his overall record at Doncaster to 3-3; acts on any going and has been very competitive (223) in 1m races on turf; respected kept to this track.

9/1

11th
6 (16)
Al Barez

6/1

Form: 6-3611 D

Last run: 41 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Won two in a row over 6f on AW in April to take career record to 5-10; had just a neck to spare each time but he's a sprinter on the up and his dam won the Irish 1,000 Guineas; won on good to soft/good to firm earlier in career; remains unexposed and could still have plenty more to offer.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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3rd

7

(8)

18th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

18:40 Windsor

Al Barez

9st 7lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Tom Clover

His last win was off 15lb higher but that was on AW in April 2024 and he has mixed record in four runs this year; ran well at Kempton (6f) in March but he was remote when third at Leicester last time and needs to bounce back again after that disappointing effort.

10/1

3rd

2

(5)

13th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

15:22 Leicester

Al Barez

9st 8lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Tom Clover

Losing turf run goes back four years and he wasn't particularly convincing on grass in the middle months of 2025; however, he is 11lb lower than the latest attempt and his recent AW run at Kempton was quite encouraging; revival on the cards with Rossa Ryan up for the first time.

5/2

3rd

2

(8)

18th Mar 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:30 Kempton (AW)

Al Barez

9st 9lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Tom Clover

His form has deteriorated and he was underwhelming over C&D four weeks ago; however, prior to that he was a close fourth over C&D after a break and this C&D winner is not ruled out off a reduced mark.

13/2

14/1

Form: 19065- D

Last run: 182 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
He needs to produce more than he managed on his final four runs last year but he won at this time last season after a similar break (6f, good to firm) and he's back down to the same mark as when scoring at Sandown (7f, good to soft) last August; not ruled out on return.
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

8

(7)

30th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 4

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Tough Enough

8st 13lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Won at Sandown (7f, good to soft) in August 2023 but unplaced in 13 starts since and last of 12 here (7f) in January; mark continues to fall but he has a lot to prove back in trip after a break; regular hood removed.

25/1

14/1

Form: -21533 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Won in February (6f, AW) and close third of seven to Tinto at Thirsk (6f, good to firm) last month after a break; soft ground may not have been ideal when third of four latest; each-way chance in first-time cheekpieces.
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5th

5

(6)

17th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 6y

Class 4

18:15 Hamilton

Secret Guest

9st 7lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Bryan Smart

Only won one of his last 28 starts but has slid to a competitive mark as a result and was unlucky not to finish closer behind The Good Biscuit and Jonny Concrete at Chester (hampered late); holds each-way claims.

16/1

6th

7

(3)

8th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 17y

Class 4

15:40 Chester

Secret Guest

9st 6lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Bryan Smart

He hasn't been at his best in recent starts but he has dipped to a dangerous mark and he has landed a good draw; this is a tough race in which to try and turn things around though.

16/1

8th

4

(4)

8th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 212y

Class 4

17:05 Catterick

Secret Guest

9st 5lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Bryan Smart

Mixed bag this winter but he returns to turf on a handy mark; this trip probably his best and a revival could be forthcoming.

8/1

Form: -32304 CD

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Running well on AW earlier this year and he's on a competitive mark on that form; fair fourth at Newcastle (6f, AW) four weeks ago on first run since being gelded but has to build on that today and also prove he can reproduce his best AW form on turf (has won C&D novice); cheekpieces go on.
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4

(1)

5th Jun 2025

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 4

16:55 Lingfield (AW)

Batal Dubai

9st 10lb

J: Neil Callan

T: Jack Morland

Now 2lb lower than when winning a 7f handicap here on New Year's Eve; also ran well at Southwell (6f) in February but his last three runs have been underwhelming; needs a full revival.

12/1

8th

4

(1)

5th Jun 2025

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 4

16:55 Lingfield (AW)

Batal Dubai

9st 10lb

J: Neil Callan

T: Jack Morland

Now 2lb lower than when winning a 7f handicap here on New Year's Eve; also ran well at Southwell (6f) in February but his last three runs have been underwhelming; needs a full revival.

12/1

8th

3

(7)

17th May 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:35 Newmarket

Batal Dubai

9st 9lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Jack Morland

Won a 7f AW handicap at Lingfield on New Year's Eve; also ran well at Southwell in February but his last two efforts have been disappointing; lightly raced on turf but fully effective on fast ground; new visor needs to turn things around.

10/1

Non-runners

Wiltshire, Tinto

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £519.90
Straight Forecast £375.66
Tricast £3222.52
Trifecta £4652.90

Selections

The Guardian:

Radio Goo Goo

SPOTLIGHT:

Al Barez

Daily Record:

Billyjoh

Daily Mail:

Secret Guest

Telegraph:

Wiltshire

The Times:

Tough Enough

RP RATINGS:

Lir Speciale

POSTDATA:

Gisburn

TOPSPEED:

Intrinsic Bond

D Express:

Radio Goo Goo

Daily Mirror:

Radio Goo Goo

The Star:

Radio Goo Goo

NEWMARKET:

Al Barez

The Sun:

Al Barez