July 19 / 15.50 Haydock

15.50

Good To Soft

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  • 1m 6f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 8 runners
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Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

9/2 (Won)

  • Win: £4.60
  • Place: £1.50

Form: 2-0512 BF

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Came good at ninth attempt, winning readily by 4l at Lingfield (11.6f, good to firm) last month, and lost by only a head when returned to today's trip at Nottingham (good to firm) a few days later; could still have a bigger run in him; respected.
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12

(13)

11th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

1m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:00 Newmarket (July)

Story Horse

8st 10lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: William Knight

Short-head winner at the other Newmarket track (1m6f, good to firm; made all) on second start this term and nearly made it 3-3 under Saffie Osborne at Goodwood (1m6f, good; led over 1f out) later in May, holding Dancing In Paris by a short head but pipped by subsequent Royal Ascot winner French Master; up 2lb today, as is Dancing In Paris, and looks a leading contender.

6/1

2nd

11

(1)

24th May 2025

Good

1m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:45 Goodwood

Story Horse

8st 9lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: William Knight

Immediately back to best with his two runs this season, tenaciously making all for a short-head win at Newmarket (1m6f, good to firm) on latest; that made it 2-2 under Saffie Osborne; 5lb higher today; big question to answer were the ground softer than good but he otherwise looks set to run well.

8/1

2nd

11

(1)

24th May 2025

Good

1m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:45 Goodwood

Story Horse

8st 9lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: William Knight

Immediately back to best with his two runs this season, tenaciously making all for a short-head win at Newmarket (1m6f, good to firm) on latest; that made it 2-2 under Saffie Osborne; 5lb higher today; big question to answer were the ground softer than good but he otherwise looks set to run well.

8/1

7/1

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 12-949 D

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 6lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Won twice last year (1m3f/1m6f) and looked as good as ever when fourth of 20 at York (1m4f, good) in May but her run at York last month was disappointing and she has become a difficult mare to predict.
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2nd

3

(9)

17th Oct 2026

Good

1m 5f 192y

Class 5

17:15 Catterick

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10st 1lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Martin Todhunter

Over two years since her last win but she's on a dangerous mark and has been running well since June, including when second over the extended 1m4f at Chester (soft) five weeks ago; good Catterick record includes a win over this trip; solid.

5/2

2nd

11

(1)

12th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

1m 4f 63y

Class 4

17:42 Chester

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10st 7lb

J: Callum Bewley

T: Martin Todhunter

Over two years since her last win but she's on a dangerous mark and hasn't been far away in her last three races, albeit over further (2m/1m6f); she does look vulnerable at this trip and was well beaten in her previous visit here.

8/1

8/1

  • Place: £2.60

Form: 803517 D

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 1lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Capitalised on some help from the handicapper when winning at Thirsk (1m6f, good to firm) last month, his fifth start for Tim Easterby, and was not beaten far at York (1m4f) last week; still unexposed over this trip and still well treated on older form; a possible.
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12th

12

(14)

16th Oct 2026

Good

1m 2f 1y

Class 6

17:23 Redcar

Kitsune Power

10st 7lb

J: Miss Rebecca Burley

T: Tim Easterby

Gained a first win in over two years at Beverley (1m2f, good to firm) in July; 3lb lower today, as he's not been so good recently, including over C&D on latest outing; others therefore have more pressing claims.

20/1

6th

8

(9)

3rd Oct 2026

Good

1m 2f 1y

Class 5

14:50 Redcar

Kitsune Power

9st 1lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Tim Easterby

Gained a first win in over two years at Beverley (1m2f, good to firm) in July and creditable third over C&D (good to firm again) later that month; hasn't reached the same level since but now 2lb below that successful mark and could bounce back for in-form yard.

14/1

6th

10

(8)

16th Sep 2026

Good

1m 1f 207y

Class 5

14:08 Beverley

Kitsune Power

8st 10lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Tim Easterby

Gained a first win in over two years over C&D in July but he has been well held in a pair of handicaps at Ripon since; needs to take a big step forward.

14/1

Form: 7655-2 CD

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Did not progress after winning this race on handicap debut a year ago but kept on well for second on this month's seasonal reappearance at Hamilton (1m4f, good) and remains lightly raced for his age; considered strongly.
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3

17th Mar 2025

Good

2m 0f 190y

13:52 Down Royal

Quantum Leap

11st 12lb

J: Paddy Hanlon

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Decent performer on the Flat, winning twice and rated 87 at his peak; hooded (retained) and tailed off on his Irish and hurdles debut on heavy at Punchestown last month; ground more suitable now but can only be watched after that last effort.

80/1

9th

3

24th Feb 2025

Heavy

2m 0f 157y

13:30 Punchestown

Quantum Leap

11st 12lb

J: Paddy Hanlon

T: Miss Tara Lee Cogan

Useful form on the Flat for Ed Bethell including a 1m6f win off 82; hood goes on for his stable/hurdles debut; stays at least 2m on the level so this may not be a sufficient stamina test; probably best watched, especially on this ground.

8/1

Form: -69673

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Very useful when trained in France but yet to make a major impact after seven British starts; posted sound effort when third of six at Hamilton (1m4f, good) this month and continues to slip down the weights but others appeal more all the same.
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2nd

4

(6)

19th Sep 2026

Good

2m 2f 0y

Class 3

16:20 Newmarket

Percy Shelley

9st 7lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: James Owen

Notoriously hard to win with and, bar a Uttoxeter maiden hurdle, he hasn't scored since landing a French conditions race in 2022; respectable fourth of 12 at York (16.5f, good to soft) a fortnight ago; same mark.

6/1

4th

3

(12)

6th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 56y

Class 4

14:40 York

Percy Shelley

10st 1lb

J: George Wood

T: James Owen

His last Flat win came in France in 2022 but he won over hurdles last autumn and was a clear second of five to stablemate High Fibre in this code at Newmarket (2m, good to firm) last month; probably versatile ground-wise and holds each-way possibilities.

8/1

2nd

2

(5)

6th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

16:33 Newmarket (July)

Percy Shelley

10st 1lb

J: George Wood

T: James Owen

Hasn't scored under this code since his French days in 2022 but looks interesting with usual visor removed, having gained all wins (Flat/hurdles) without headgear; yard also runs High Fibre.

13/2

Form: 2302

Last run: 20 days

W: 8st 13lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Useful hurdler who is unexposed on the Flat and ran well from the front when second of 14 on handicap debut at Newcastle (12.4f, AW) three weeks ago; moves up in trip here; shortlisted.
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2nd

2

24th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 16y

Class 3

18:37 Chepstow

Parramount

11st 5lb

J: Lilly Pinchin

T: Charlie Longsdon

Chance on November's Doncaster hurdles second, less so on all which has followed; unexposed in this sphere, with one start over fences compared to the other trio's 41 combined, but none too convincing on that belated chase debut at Wetherby latest (1m7f, good), jumping left and weakening.

5/1

3rd

1

27th Mar 2026

Good

1m 7f 36y

Class 4

15:50 Wetherby

Parramount

12st 0lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Charlie Longsdon

Bumper/Flat/hurdles winner; on a handy mark but his form has dipped in 2026, so this switch to fences needs to have a reviving effect; latecomer to this game, being a 10yo.

13/2

6th

1

27th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 128y

Class 4

15:22 Doncaster

Parramount

12st 1lb

J: Daire McConville

T: Charlie Longsdon

Unable to beat a rival on AW on last two starts but could be a different proposition now back hurdling and back here, as two visits to Doncaster (both C&D) have yielded an easy novice win (good) and a good second in a handicap (soft; in November); very much of interest given record at the track.

10/1

Form: 6-6805

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Won a low-grade chase last month and belied 33-1 odds when creditable fifth in Northumberland Plate consolation race (2m, AW; cheekpieces refitted) on recent Flat return; may have been flattered by his proximity in that tactical race, though, and, on balance, others are more persuasive here.
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7

16th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 207y

Class 5

19:55 Uttoxeter

Legendary Day

11st 7lb

J: James Best

T: Barry Brennan

Chase/hurdle winner who won on the AW at Lingfield in February 2025; hasn't been in top form on his last couple of runs over hurdles; on a fair mark now.

20/1

14

19th Apr 2026

Good

2m 2f 148y

Class 5

16:18 Stratford

Legendary Day

11st 3lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Barry Brennan

Useful on the Flat in his prime but suffered heavy defeat in that sphere last month, after a layoff, and also struggled in a handicap hurdle three weeks ago; sports refitted cheekpieces; others have much less to prove.

25/1

6th

2

28th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

1m 7f 168y

Class 5

13:30 Uttoxeter

Legendary Day

11st 13lb

J: Oscar Palmer

T: Barry Brennan

Seven-time Flat winner who has also scored over hurdles (2m1f, soft) and fences (2m, good); on dangerous mark back over jumps but he's not seen much action in the last 12 months and has been tailed off in his last two Flat runs; risks attached.

7/1

OUR TIP

Form: /43-14 BF

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced 4yo who delivered on promise shown in Ireland when winning comfortably on stable/handicap debut at Newcastle (1m2f, AW) in May; had to settle for fourth over that C&D last month but could quite plausibly have untapped potential over this 4f longer trip.
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1

(2)

20th Oct 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

Sea Legend

9st 13lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Runs here regularly and landed his third course win (second over today's distance) in March off 3lb lower; returns from a break and likely to need the run.

9/1

8th

9

(8)

20th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 219y

Class 3

15:42 Redcar

Sea Legend

8st 4lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Two wins at Newcastle (1m, AW) this year, including on his latest start last month; 2lb out of the handicap today and he's 0-13 on turf, but has been placed a few times on grass and is not discounted.

6/1

1st

5

(9)

27th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

16:25 Newcastle (AW)

Sea Legend

9st 5lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Just 2-33 but both wins have come here, the latest over C&D last month; found to be lame when down the field two days later and 7f looked too sharp when third here three weeks ago; he's one to consider now back up in trip.

9/2

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Payout
Exacta £25.50
Straight Forecast £23.11
Tricast £189.90
Trifecta £163.50

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Quantum Leap

NEWMARKET:

Sea Legend

TOPSPEED:

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POSTDATA:

Story Horse

RP RATINGS:

Quantum Leap

The Times:

Quantum Leap

Daily Mirror:

Quantum Leap

The Sun:

Quantum Leap

The Star:

Quantum Leap

Daily Record:

Quantum Leap

Telegraph:

Sea Legend

Daily Mail:

Sea Legend

D Express:

Sea Legend

The Guardian:

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