June 22 / 20.45 Haydock

20.45

Good

Long Shot Summer Seltzer Handicap (Jockey Club Grassroots Mile Series Qualifier)

  • Prize money: £6280.8
  • 0m 7f 212y
  • Class 4
  • 7 runners
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Long Shot Summer Seltzer Handicap (Jockey Club Grassroots Mile Series Qualifier)

Runners: 7 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

10/1 (Won)

  • Win: £10.20
  • Place: £4.30

Form: 353957

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Both wins over 8.5f on Tapeta at Wolverhampton; 0-7 on turf, below par (behind Hat Toss) at Chepstow most recently; not a solid option but has become well handicapped on best AW form.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

5

(10)

7th Jul 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

18:10 Wolverhampton (AW)

Eagle Day

9st 6lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: David Evans

C&D win in March (second past the post) came off this mark and was the last occasion Rossa Ryan rode him (record for the jockey an impressive 113121); another big run on the cards.

4/1

4th

1

(2)

16th Jun 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

20:54 Wolverhampton (AW)

Eagle Day

9st 9lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: David Evans

Wildly inconsistent these days but boasts a decent record round here (five wins from 19 starts); back around the mark off which he won here in March (awarded the race) and he is quite capable of bouncing back from two poor efforts on turf.

16/1

9/2

  • Place: £2.90

Form: 567323

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Creditable third off this mark at Chester (6f) last weekend, taking record under Franny Norton to 41323; versatile sort who has won at up to 7.5f and may be as effective back over 1m on this course; in the mix.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

2

(3)

30th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 212y

Class 5

16:12 Catterick

Evocative Spark

9st 6lb

J: Luke Morris

T: John David Riches

Arrives in great form, having won three of his four turf starts this season, two of those here over 7f and the latest over C&D; up another 4lb but looked like he had a bit more up his sleeve last time; big player.

9/4

1st

5

(2)

21st May 2026

Good

0m 5f 212y

Class 5

15:10 Catterick

Evocative Spark

9st 6lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: John David Riches

Thrives here - form figures 72111 - twice accounting for Vince Le Prince over 7f last month; weakened at Doncaster (7f, good to firm) 19 days ago, but this track is a much better fit, and he's unlikely to be hindered by rain; still fairly treated off 67 based on historic form.

7/1

Form: 487153 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Better strike-rate on AW than on turf but has posted two respectable efforts since returning to this sphere, keeping-on third at Beverley (7.5f) latest; remains on a workable mark and Joe Leavy takes off a useful 5lb; fighting chance.
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8th

4

(3)

3rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 96y

Class 6

20:40 Beverley

Tropez Power

9st 7lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Mark Walford

Won on turf in 2021 and his last AW win was in April 2024; on a career-low mark but ran moderately last time.

20/1

8th

4

(9)

7th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

18:50 Redcar

Tropez Power

9st 4lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Mark Walford

Gained sole turf success in 2021 and it's two years since last AW win; 0-5 for current stable but he could strip fitter for his Beverley reappearance a fortnight ago.

12/1

7/2

Form: 75-891 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Rebounded at Windsor (1m, good to firm) last time, scoring by a neck off 3lb lower; still well treated on historical data (has won off this mark) but isn't guaranteed to remain in form; inconsistent nowadays.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

8

(7)

20th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

13:24 Newmarket (July)

Siam Fox

9st 3lb

J: Matthew Lloyd Slater

T: Kevin & Lauren Frost

Six-time winner who finished a close third in this race off 9lb higher last year; took advantage of a slipping mark when making all to beat King Of Charm at Yarmouth (1m, good to firm) in this headgear combination three weeks ago and a 4lb nudge still leaves him competitively weighted.

5/1

1st

4

(2)

28th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 3y

Class 6

17:00 Yarmouth

Siam Fox

9st 7lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Kevin & Lauren Frost

C&D winner but his last success was almost two years ago; very well treated on old form but he's struggled in last five starts including after wind surgery here (1m good; 22-1) two weeks ago; blinkers are now tried and cheekpieces are removed.

10/1

6th

8

(9)

13th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 3y

Class 6

14:08 Yarmouth

Siam Fox

9st 4lb

J: Alec Voikhansky

T: Kevin Frost

C&D winner but his last success came back in June 2024; failed to beat a rival home at Doncaster on his first start since undergoing wind surgery and needs to take a big step forward from that.

14/1

OUR TIP

Form: 771959 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Similar type to Tropez Power, having done most of his winning on AW; holds weak claims on his form since scoring at Kempton in April and finished behind a couple of these rivals at Chepstow most recently.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

12

(9)

30th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 4

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Ernies Valentine

8st 10lb

J: Phoebe Edwards

T: Ross Burdon

Seven wins on the AW; consistent in the main and ran okay over the 8.6f here ten days ago, leaving the impression that this longer trip is worth another go.

14/1

4th

3

(5)

20th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Ernies Valentine

9st 8lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Ross Burdon

Seven times an AW winner, twice over C&D; back to his last winning mark and Jack Mitchell takes over from a 7lb claimer; one to take seriously.

4/1

8th

8

(1)

10th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

17:08 Southwell (AW)

Ernies Valentine

9st 7lb

J: Phoebe Edwards

T: Ross Burdon

Reliable sort who comes here on the back of a solid fifth of 12 in 7f handicap here 18 days ago; he ought to be in the shake-up once more.

5/1

11/4

Form: -64233 BF

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Won at Sandown last June for previous yard; has a record of 4233 in his turf races for new stable and the form has received several boosts; beaten favourite at Chepstow most recently but the race possibly came too soon after his effort four days earlier; given a two-week break and remains of interest.
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Verdict Starting price

9th

8

11th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

15:05 Chelmsford (AW)

Hat Toss

9st 3lb

J: Adam Farragher

T: James Owen

Has claims on a narrow C&D win in November and a close second at Lingfield in December, but he finished behind several of these when only eighth of 11 at Wolverhampton (100-30 favourite) on Boxing Day; needs to bounce back.

10/1

9th

8

11th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

15:05 Chelmsford (AW)

Hat Toss

9st 3lb

J: Adam Farragher

T: James Owen

Has claims on a narrow C&D win in November and a close second at Lingfield in December, but he finished behind several of these when only eighth of 11 at Wolverhampton (100-30 favourite) on Boxing Day; needs to bounce back.

10/1

10/1

Form: -20280 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Runner-up eight times on turf, most recently at Chester three starts ago; form has dipped sharply since, taking record in this sphere to 0-18; capable of going well but doubts remain.
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Verdict Starting price

7th

6

(10)

11th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 127y

Class 4

14:45 Chester

Hes A Gentleman

9st 7lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Hugo Palmer

Five-time AW winner who was knocking on the door at Wolverhampton (8.6f/7f) in his final two starts in the spring; only 1lb higher than for his last run but this is tougher back up in grade and he's 1-25 on turf; has some work to do from high draw after a break.

16/1

2nd

2

(3)

31st Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Hes A Gentleman

9st 9lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Hugo Palmer

One win (C&D) and three second-place finishes in six AW starts since October; front-running second, beaten a nose, over 8.6f here four weeks ago; in the mix again.

7/1

2nd

3

(1)

2nd Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Hes A Gentleman

9st 8lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Hugo Palmer

Won over C&D in 2023 but better known as a 7f performer now; safely held over that trip here on last two appearances and needs to up his game.

7/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £58.40
Straight Forecast £48.31
Trifecta £270.10

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Hat Toss

TOPSPEED:

Siam Fox

NEWMARKET:

Hat Toss

The Times:

Hat Toss

The Guardian:

Hat Toss

D Express:

Hat Toss

Daily Mirror:

Hat Toss

The Sun:

Hat Toss

POSTDATA:

Siam Fox

Telegraph:

Siam Fox

Daily Mail:

Siam Fox

The Star:

Siam Fox

Daily Record:

Siam Fox