July 05 / 18.43 Haydock

18.43

Good To Soft

Jill Wilcox-Jones Memorial Handicap

  • Prize money: £4187.2
  • 1m 3f 140y
  • Class 5
  • 8 runners
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Jill Wilcox-Jones Memorial Handicap

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

8/1 (Won)

  • Win: £11.00
  • Place: £2.60

Form: 3648

Last run: 55 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Found improvement with her promising fourth in a Newbury maiden (1m2f, good to soft) in April but she kicked off her handicap career with a laboured effort at Ayr (1m2f, good) the following month; still early days but she has a mixed record so far and others are preferred; hood added.
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5th

11

(7)

18th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

2m 3f 210y

Class 1

16:15 Ascot

Miss Alpilles

9st 1lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Ed Walker

Suited by step up to 2m when winning a Listed event at Newmarket (good) on final start last term; 40-1 and perhaps in need of the race when she ran out of steam behind Sweet William and Caballo De Mar here (2m; beaten 8l) on reappearance, and staying-on second at York (1m6f) next time was better, but there is nothing in her form which suggests she is up to today's task.

100/1

2nd

4

(1)

23rd May 2026

Good

1m 5f 188y

Class 1

15:15 York

Miss Alpilles

9st 2lb

J: George Downing

T: Ed Walker

Upwardly mobile 5yo who seemed suited by the step up to 2m when winning Listed race at Newmarket (good) last autumn; ran creditably against male rivals when 8l third of eight in Group 3 Sagaro at Ascot on return; today's drop back in distance isn't an obvious positive but she may have more in the tank and should give a good account of herself.

4/1

3rd

9

(2)

1st May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 7f 209y

Class 1

14:35 Ascot

Miss Alpilles

9st 1lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Ed Walker

Won 1m6f handicap at Goodwood (good to firm) last August and a first crack at 2m suited her even better when she led over 1f out to score at 20-1 in a Listed race at Newmarket (good) in September; today's Group 3 should demand plenty more but she could still have untapped potential at 2m+.

12/1

2nd
6 (3)
Aulis

11/4

  • Place: £1.10

Form: 3-7332

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Six-race maiden but he's run several promising races including when runner-up behind a handicap blot at Newbury (1m4f, good to firm) three weeks ago; only 1lb higher here and he's respected for yard that won this last year.
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6th

6

(7)

5th Jul 2026

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 4

17:25 Southwell (AW)

Aulis

9st 9lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Tina Jackson

Signed off for Ralph Beckett in good form in autumn 2024 but, following a long absence, was last of four on last month's stable debut (1m4f, turf); might need a few more runs before he's of interest again.

20/1

4th

2

(1)

8th Jun 2026

Good

1m 4f 5y

Class 4

19:30 Pontefract

Aulis

9st 9lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Tina Jackson

Won a Southwell handicap (1m4f; visor first time) and was placed seven times for Ralph Beckett in 2024; subsequently sold for 42,000gns in October 2024, but hasn't run since; no easy task after a long break.

16/1

2nd

9

(9)

16th Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 4

19:15 Kempton (AW)

Aulis

9st 5lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Ralph Beckett

Has looked quirky but he's consistent and took well to new headgear at Southwell (1m4f, AW; off 4lb lower) most recently, opening his account at the tenth attempt; that form has been well advertised by the second and third since; highly respected in the retained visor.

9/2

OUR TIP

8/1

  • Place: £2.50

Form: 4-2203

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Has form figures of 3422 on AW but he's been well held switched to turf in last two runs and latest was over C&D two weeks ago (first run since gelded); dropped another 2lb but he needs a major upturn in form.
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3rd

9

(3)

7th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 3

16:10 Goodwood

Across Earth

9st 0lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Two hurdle wins late last year and he's held his form pretty well in that discipline, last seen six weeks ago; his last Flat race was in 2024 for his former yard and peak form that year (1m6f win) suggests this is a realistic mark.

6/1

6th

12

25th Apr 2026

Good

2m 3f 178y

Class 2

17:15 Sandown

Across Earth

10st 3lb

J: Caoilin Quinn

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Won against his own age-group here (2m, soft; also suited by good) in December and has finished close up on all three outings since (1m7f-2m); must be considered on this first attempt at 2m4f.

5/1

Form: 142-35

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Won a nursery at Bath (1m, good to soft) last September but he's been held in four runs since and was beaten 12l when last of five at Redcar (1m2f) last time; may not have handled the fast ground that day but he's now 1-8 and others are more convincing.
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2nd

9

(4)

13th Jul 2026

Standard

1m 5f 0y

Class 5

17:40 Lingfield (AW)

Mister Daydream

9st 0lb

J: Jude Fernandes

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Dual turf winner at 1m2f and 1m3f for Charlie Johnston last spring; has had some struggles since but he got back to form with a bang when winning by 7l here (1m4f, AW) last Monday; that was off a tumbling mark and he's a major player if he can repeat that form under a penalty.

7/2

1st

1

(3)

6th Jul 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

14:15 Lingfield (AW)

Mister Daydream

10st 0lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Dual turf winner at 1m2f and 1m3f for Charlie Johnston last spring but career has gone wrong since and was picked up for 1,000gns last autumn; again finished last on his latest run but wasn't beaten far and the handicapper's proving quick to relent; this is easier.

5/1

7th

7

(1)

15th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 3f 99y

Class 5

20:30 Windsor

Mister Daydream

9st 1lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Three wins for previous yard; ran according to market expectations (rank outsider of seven) at Brighton on stable/seasonal debut; the betting may again give guidance.

16/1

Form: 0-7611 D

Last run: 52 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Cheekpieces had an immediate effect when he won at Beverley (1m2f, good to soft) in May and he followed up at same track (1m4f, good to firm) eight days later; the latter race was by a nose after he made most, but he had four subsequent winners behind him and a 4lb rise looks fair; big player again in hat-trick bid.
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6

14th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 62y

Class 5

14:45 Newcastle

Spartan Warrior

11st 7lb

J: Peter Kavanagh

T: Maurice Barnes

Won twice on the Flat (1m2f-1m4f) for Ollie Sangster and once over hurdles (2m2f, Kelso) for Rebecca Menzies; beaten 22l and 76l in two starts for new trainer; easing mark isn't enough to recommend.

50/1

10th

11

3rd Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 1f 0y

Class 4

15:35 Carlisle

Spartan Warrior

10st 4lb

J: Peter Kavanagh

T: Maurice Barnes

Won at Kelso last May (2m2f, good) when with Rebecca Menzies; well beaten on stable debut last time and perhaps best watched for now.

50/1

5

30th Sep 2025

Good

2m 0f 178y

Class 5

14:07 Sedgefield

Spartan Warrior

11st 9lb

J: Callum Pritchard

T: Rebecca Menzies

1-8 over hurdles, the win gained off 1lb lower mark at Kelso (2m2f, good) in May; disappointed on both recent Flat starts, though, and arrives here with a point to prove.

8/1

14/1

Form: 242355 D

Last run: 5 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Dual AW winner but he's been well held on Tapeta (1m2f/1m4f) last twice and has struggled in his three previous runs on turf; overall record now stands at 2-16 and he looks opposable back in this sphere.
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5

12th Apr 2026

Good

2m 7f 191y

Class 5

17:20 Ffos Las

Bradman

11st 4lb

J: James Best

T: Kevin Bishop

Struck form with two 2m3f wins at Fontwell (good to soft/soft) this winter, and may not have been suited by heavy ground when disappointing on latest outing (2m4f); could have a say if suited by this new trip.

7/1

6th

5

29th Jan 2026

Heavy

2m 3f 179y

Class 5

15:03 Wincanton

Bradman

11st 4lb

J: James Best

T: Kevin Bishop

Dual Flat winner who has come good over hurdles with wins at Fontwell (2m3f, good to soft/soft) on last two starts; up another 6lb but that was a smooth success last time and he's open to more progress; highly respected in hat-trick bid.

11/4

7/1

Form: 734

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Stepped up on the form of her first two starts when a front-running fourth of 13 in a Kempton maiden (1m3f, AW) last month; looks open to more progress now switched to a handicap and her sister won on soft ground in France.
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10th

6

(1)

2nd May 2025

Good

1m 3f 218y

Class 1

15:10 Goodwood

Panthera

9st 2lb

J: Luke Morris

T: David Menuisier

Only made debut last April; strike-rate of 1-9 but a repeat of her near miss in a French Group 3 (1m6f, heavy) in October would see her very competitive at this level; handled good ground when winning her maiden over 1m4f in France.

13/2

10th

6

(1)

2nd May 2025

Good

1m 3f 218y

Class 1

15:10 Goodwood

Panthera

9st 2lb

J: Luke Morris

T: David Menuisier

Only made debut last April; strike-rate of 1-9 but a repeat of her near miss in a French Group 3 (1m6f, heavy) in October would see her very competitive at this level; handled good ground when winning her maiden over 1m4f in France.

13/2

7th

1

(6)

5th Jul 2024

Good To Soft

1m 3f 140y

Class 5

18:43 Haydock

Panthera

9st 10lb

J: David Egan

T: David Menuisier

Stepped up on the form of her first two starts when a front-running fourth of 13 in a Kempton maiden (1m3f, AW) last month; looks open to more progress now switched to a handicap and her sister won on soft ground in France.

7/1

Form: 9-6544 BF

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Respectable fourth switched to turf in his two handicaps (1m2f) this spring and he was a well-backed favourite at Pontefract last time; still lightly raced but he needs to find more and not sure this new trip will suit on pedigree; his turf runs have been on good/good to firm.
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8

(1)

7th Oct 2024

Soft

1m 3f 104y

Class 5

16:35 Yarmouth

Spanish Vega

9st 7lb

J: Jim Crowley

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Yet to be placed from six starts, he returns from a three-month break after finishing last of eight at Haydock (11.5f, good) in July; first-time blinkers go on and yet to run on ground worse than good; one to watch for in the market.

20/1

8th

7

(7)

5th Jul 2024

Good To Soft

1m 3f 140y

Class 5

18:43 Haydock

Spanish Vega

9st 1lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Respectable fourth switched to turf in his two handicaps (1m2f) this spring and he was a well-backed favourite at Pontefract last time; still lightly raced but he needs to find more and not sure this new trip will suit on pedigree; his turf runs have been on good/good to firm.

6/1

4th

8

(3)

24th May 2024

Good

1m 2f 5y

Class 5

20:15 Pontefract

Spanish Vega

9st 1lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

led, headed and prominent after 1f

13/2

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Payout
Exacta £33.30
Straight Forecast £25.14
Tricast £157.90
Trifecta £183.20

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Spartan Warrior

RP RATINGS:

Aulis

NEWMARKET:

Across Earth

Daily Mail:

Panthera

TOPSPEED:

Spartan Warrior

POSTDATA:

Spartan Warrior

The Guardian:

Spartan Warrior

Daily Mirror:

Spartan Warrior

Daily Record:

Spartan Warrior

The Times:

Aulis

Telegraph:

Aulis

D Express:

Aulis

The Star:

Aulis

The Sun:

Across Earth