July 05 / 19.53 Haydock

19.53

Good To Soft

Barrie Wells Trust Box4Kids Handicap

  • Prize money: £6280.8
  • 0m 6f 212y
  • Class 4
  • 11 runners
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Barrie Wells Trust Box4Kids Handicap

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

12/1 (Won)

  • Win: £29.00
  • Place: £5.90

Form: 21-506 D

Last run: 39 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Got off the mark at the second attempt at two, winning a Kempton fillies' maiden (7f, AW); attempted Group 3 company and two handicaps since then, without making a huge impression; cheekpieces are now added and she needs to find more back up in trip.
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Verdict Starting price

11

(3)

15th Sep 2024

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 1

15:15 Doncaster

Topanga

9st 0lb

J: David Probert

T: Andrew Balding

3yo who has shown considerable improvement since these cheekpieces went on, running big races in two handicaps (7f, good/good to soft) before Listed win in Germany (7f, good to soft) a fortnight ago; today is a much tougher test of her credentials but she was impressive last time; respected.

10/1

3rd

12

(8)

4th Aug 2024

Good

0m 7f 1y

Class 2

16:35 Chester

Topanga

8st 10lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Andrew Balding

Ran in the Fred Darling on her reappearance; finished last in her first two handicaps but the cheekpieces worked wonders when coming from off the pace to lead late on at Haydock (7f, good); only 3lb higher and the second went on to win the Bunbury Cup; interesting as a lightly raced 3yo filly who looks to have turned a corner.

13/2

1st

10

(2)

5th Jul 2024

Good To Soft

0m 6f 212y

Class 4

19:53 Haydock

Topanga

9st 5lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Andrew Balding

Got off the mark at the second attempt at two, winning a Kempton fillies' maiden (7f, AW); attempted Group 3 company and two handicaps since then, without making a huge impression; cheekpieces are now added and she needs to find more back up in trip.

12/1

OUR TIP

4/1

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 07-245

Last run: 20 days

W: 10st 3lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Two-time French winner (7.5f/1m1f, AW/good to soft); 0-5 for current yard but he finished second of 16 at Newmarket (1m, good) in May and was a close fifth in another big-field event at York (7f, good to soft) last month; 1lb lower than for that last run and he's a big player on this drop back in grade.
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1

(4)

4th Sep 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:15 Ascot

Aalto

9st 9lb

J: James Doyle

T: Ian Williams

His last two wins have come in the 2024 and 2026 runnings of the Bunbury Cup at Newmarket but he proved his effectiveness at Ascot when third of 16 in the International Handicap over C&D (good to firm) in July; strong claims.

7/2

3/1

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 02-22 BF

Last run: 78 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Four-race maiden but she's finished runner-up in her last three starts including a close call in a Newmarket maiden (7f, good; tongue-tie on) in April; was only just caught in that race and she's open to more progress on this switch to handicapping; interesting contender with hood added.
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6

(2)

9th Aug 2025

Good

1m 0f 37y

Class 1

14:25 Haydock

Vicario

9st 4lb

J: David Probert

T: Ed Walker

Registered her sole success in Class 4 handicap at Haydock a year ago; faces a much stiffer assignment back here and her Listed record is duly unconvincing.

25/1

10th

7

(8)

25th Jul 2025

Good To Soft

1m 2f 56y

Class 1

19:48 York

Vicario

9st 6lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Ed Walker

Suited by the step up to 1m the last twice, finishing third in a handicap here then fifth in a Listed race at Pontefract; this new trip is worth a go (despite her speedy pedigree on dam's side) but she has plenty to find.

50/1

5th

11

(8)

8th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 6y

Class 1

15:10 Pontefract

Vicario

9st 2lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Ed Walker

Recorded her sole win over 6f; respectable third upped to 1m in York handicap most recently and is unexposed over this distance; however, well held in previous Listed attempts and has plenty to find.

33/1

14/1

Form: -00500 C

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Five-time turf winner but all at 6f and his last success was 12 months ago; well treated on old form but he struggled in Meydan earlier this year and showed no signs of a revival at Windsor on his return last month; regular headgear is now removed and has lots to prove back up in trip.
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9th

4

(9)

31st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:00 Newmarket (July)

Tanmawwy

9st 11lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Heather Main

His last win was almost two years ago but he's well treated on old form and showed signs of a revival with blinkers added when fourth at Windsor (6f, good to firm) last time; usually comes from off the pace and could be dangerous if he gets the breaks.

15/2

4th

10

(2)

13th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 4

19:20 Windsor

Tanmawwy

9st 6lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Heather Main

Win haul includes two C&D wins but he missed all of 2025, was beaten a long way on his return from an absence and then failed to finish at Newbury in June; has it all to prove with refitted blinkers added to regular hood.

40/1

16

(9)

11th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

15:30 Newbury

Tanmawwy

8st 5lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Heather Main

Beaten a long way at 50-1 at Salisbury last month on first run since 2024 and this 8yo has to prove how much ability he retains; however, he's on a dangerous mark on his 2024 exploits and might not be a forlorn hope.

50/1

Form: 3-1521 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Improved form since being gelded and he made it 2-4 this season when justifying favouritism at Catterick (7f, good to soft) 17 days ago; that was a last-gasp success but he reeled in a progressive rival and a 4lb rise looks fair enough; respected.
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1st

1

(2)

7th Oct 2024

Soft

1m 0f 6y

Class 4

15:02 Pontefract

Sea The Dream

9st 11lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Edward Bethell

Successful over 7f at Thirsk (heavy) and Catterick (good to soft) this term; good third off this mark in 1m AW contest most recently; solid contender back on turf.

6/1

3rd

5

(1)

3rd Sep 2024

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 4

17:25 Southwell (AW)

Sea The Dream

9st 6lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Edward Bethell

Two wins on turf this year, at Thirsk (7f, heavy) in April and at Catterick (7f, good to soft) in June; ran well when third of eight in his only previous AW start at Newcastle (1m, Tapeta) in August last year, but still to fully convince over this far.

4/1

5th

11

(3)

5th Jul 2024

Good To Soft

0m 6f 212y

Class 4

19:53 Haydock

Sea The Dream

9st 4lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Edward Bethell

Improved form since being gelded and he made it 2-4 this season when justifying favouritism at Catterick (7f, good to soft) 17 days ago; that was a last-gasp success but he reeled in a progressive rival and a 4lb rise looks fair enough; respected.

3/1

20/1

Form: 18/84-

Last run: 294 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Won a Redcar nursery (6f, heavy) off 4lb lower in October 2022 but he had only two runs last year and wasn't at his best on either occasion; been gelded since but he has something to prove after absence; blinkers removed.
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10th

8

(6)

9th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 182y

Class 6

15:45 Carlisle

Orbital Chime

9st 8lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Helen Cuthbert

Ended his time with James Owen with a couple of lesser efforts and he could only manage a midfield finish here (7f, soft) on last month's stable debut; dropping down the weights but others are stronger.

20/1

6th

3

(9)

8th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 195y

Class 6

17:28 Carlisle

Orbital Chime

9st 8lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Helen Cuthbert

Poor strike-rate; eventually lost his form during spring spell with James Owen and was sold for 2,200gns since last run; best watched unless the market suggests a revival is likely.

16/1

8th

6

(10)

6th May 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Orbital Chime

9st 5lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: James Owen

Has been threatening for his current yard this spring but a couple of expensive defeats latterly; goes back to the visor from blinkers and, while capable off this mark, his strike-rate doesn't inspire.

5/1

14/1

Form: 46-100

Last run: 20 days

W: 10st 3lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Returned from a break with a comfortable win at Wolverhampton (8.6f) in April but he's been well held back on turf in last two starts; his last run was in a Class 2 but he's still 6lb higher than for that last win and has work to do back at this trip; new headgear.
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6th

4

(7)

7th Apr 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

18:30 Kempton (AW)

Pjanoo

9st 8lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Stuart Williams

Made a successful reappearance at Wolverhampton (8.6f, Tapeta) a year ago when trained by Richard Spencer, but below form in his last three starts and now makes his debut for a new yard in a first-time tongue-tie; market useful.

8/1

6th

4

(7)

7th Apr 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

18:30 Kempton (AW)

Pjanoo

9st 8lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Stuart Williams

Made a successful reappearance at Wolverhampton (8.6f, Tapeta) a year ago when trained by Richard Spencer, but below form in his last three starts and now makes his debut for a new yard in a first-time tongue-tie; market useful.

8/1

6th

1

(4)

28th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 3

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Pjanoo

9st 11lb

J: George Wood

T: Richard Spencer

Returned from six months off to win a C&D handicap last April off 5lb lower; ran well on his next three AW starts but his form has dipped the last twice; new visor replaces blinkers; dangerous if left alone up front.

8/1

16/1

Form: 0-4465

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Well treated on his Ripon win (6f, soft) last August but he's generally struggled since and was only fifth of seven back at Ripon two weeks ago; now drops back into a Class 4 event but this is competitive and he still has stamina to prove at 7f.
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6th

7

(8)

1st Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:55 Thirsk

Bay Breeze

9st 8lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Winner of eight races including one over C&D, but losing run up to 12 despite a slipping mark; not disgraced when fourth of 11 behind Great at Carlisle (6f, good to firm) last month, but he could really do with the ground easing.

8/1

4th

4

(2)

9th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 182y

Class 6

15:45 Carlisle

Bay Breeze

9st 13lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Eight-time winner, the latest over C&D (good to soft) 14 months ago off a 5lb higher mark; capable at this level but slower ground would have been preferable.

10/1

4th

1

(4)

9th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 182y

Class 6

18:12 Carlisle

Bay Breeze

11st 2lb

J: Mr Thomas Easterby

T: Tim Easterby

Won over C&D in May last year (good to soft); beaten 7l when third at Ripon last week (6f, good); these are his ideal conditions and should go well.

7/2

Form: 705033 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 13lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Two 7f wins on Polytrack at Chelmsford in January/February; mixed results since but he's run well to finish third on turf (7f, good) in his last two runs and has each-way claims again; has won on good to firm and soft in this sphere.
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8th

12

(2)

23rd Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

19:40 Kempton (AW)

Love De Vega

9st 5lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Charlie Johnston

took keen hold, pressed leader early, in touch with leaders after 1f

14/1

6th

5

(6)

25th Sep 2024

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

14:55 Goodwood

Love De Vega

9st 4lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Charlie Johnston

raced in second, lost position over 2f out, weakened from over 1f out

10/1

8th

3

(1)

26th Aug 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

15:47 Ripon

Love De Vega

9st 8lb

J: James Doyle

T: Charlie Johnston

Three wins in a busy campaign this year, the latest at Pontefract (1m, good) last month; another solid effort when second of 13 in a Racing League handicap at Windsor (1m, good to firm) 11 days ago and although up another 3lb, still makes the shortlist.

11/2

Form: 607007 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Won at Chester (7.6f, good to soft) and Newcastle (7f, AW) in the second half of last year; well treated on those efforts but he has form figures of 607007 in 2024; wasn't beaten far at Nottingham three weeks ago and now drops in trip/grade but others are more persuasive.
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12th

12

(2)

4th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 4

18:00 Newcastle (AW)

Master Zoffany

9st 4lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Richard Fahey

midfield towards far side

20/1

6th

8

(9)

13th Sep 2024

Soft

0m 7f 1y

Class 4

17:05 Chester

Master Zoffany

9st 8lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Richard Fahey

Acts on soft; close third on penultimate start, inconsistent otherwise this year; three-time winner at Chester and has possibilities back here, provided he takes well to first-time visor.

16/1

11th

10

(8)

1st Aug 2024

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 3

19:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

Master Zoffany

9st 2lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

7f course winner who had dropped 6lb lower than when successful at Newcastle (7f, Tapeta) last December when beaten less than a length into third of 11 at Ripon (1m, good to soft) 12 days ago; races off the same mark but this trip looks to be right on the limit of his stamina.

10/1

Form: 159-00 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Won his first three starts (7f, good) for David O'Meara last summer but he's been disappointing in four runs since then; now only 1lb higher than for last win but he needs a major turnaround.
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6th

4

(11)

15th Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

15:55 Ripon

Capital Guarantee

9st 10lb

J: Mark Winn

T: David O’Meara

Back to winning ways at Thirsk (1m, good to firm) last month; only sixth off this mark at Redcar last Saturday but the fact he won this race off 2lb higher last year provides hope; draw could have been kinder.

16/1

6th

3

(10)

8th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 219y

Class 4

15:12 Redcar

Capital Guarantee

10st 1lb

J: Mark Winn

T: David O’Meara

Not quite at best this season but exploited some help from the handicapper when winning narrowly at Thirsk (1m, good to firm) last month and ought to remain competitive after going back up 4lb.

7/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £163.20
Straight Forecast £120.04
Tricast £373.92
Trifecta £719.60

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Vicario

POSTDATA:

Sea The Dream

NEWMARKET:

Orbital Chime

The Guardian:

Love De Vega

TOPSPEED:

Tanmawwy

RP RATINGS:

Vicario

Telegraph:

Vicario

D Express:

Vicario

Daily Mirror:

Vicario

The Star:

Vicario

Daily Record:

Vicario

The Times:

Sea The Dream

Daily Mail:

Sea The Dream

The Sun:

Sea The Dream