August 10 / 16.10 Haydock

16.10

Good To Firm

Betfred Supports Jack Berry House Handicap

  • Prize money: £10468
  • 1m 0f 37y
  • Class 5
  • 10 runners
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Betfred Supports Jack Berry House Handicap

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

9/2 (Won)

  • Win: £5.00
  • Place: £1.90

Form: 213 BF

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Won at Beverley (7.4f, good to firm) in June on second run; beaten at 8-11 in Chelmsford novice (7f, AW) since but didn't get a clear run and shaped as though she'd improve for this step up to 1m; respected on handicap debut.
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1st

1

(4)

10th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 37y

Class 5

16:10 Haydock

Remoji

9st 11lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Roger Varian

Won at Beverley (7.4f, good to firm) in June on second run; beaten at 8-11 in Chelmsford novice (7f, AW) since but didn't get a clear run and shaped as though she'd improve for this step up to 1m; respected on handicap debut.

9/2

3rd

1

(1)

7th Jul 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

14:45 Chelmsford (AW)

Remoji

9st 5lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Roger Varian

in touch with leaders

15/8

9/2

  • Place: £1.10

Form: 666114 D BF

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Won at Wolverhampton (9.4f, AW) in June on second handicap start and followed up at Doncaster (1m, good to firm); another good run when close fourth at Beverley (8.4f, good) last time and that form has worked out nicely; trainer has won the last two runnings and she could be in the shake-up.
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4th

3

(3)

30th Aug 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

15:30 Sandown

Golden Myrrh

9st 7lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ralph Beckett

took keen hold, led

7/4

2nd

5

(6)

10th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 37y

Class 5

16:10 Haydock

Golden Myrrh

9st 9lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Ralph Beckett

Won at Wolverhampton (9.4f, AW) in June on second handicap start and followed up at Doncaster (1m, good to firm); another good run when close fourth at Beverley (8.4f, good) last time and that form has worked out nicely; trainer has won the last two runnings and she could be in the shake-up.

9/2

13/2

  • Place: £3.00

Form: 5-9123 C

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Having first run beyond 7f when posting 1m2f win here (good to firm) in June and has run well in defeat over that trip the next twice; drops back in distance today but this headstrong sort may well be effective at 1m.
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9

(12)

7th Apr 2025

Good

0m 7f 219y

Class 3

15:27 Redcar

Empire Of Light

8st 13lb

J: Harrison Shaw

T: Grant Tuer

Won at Haydock (1m2f, good to firm) last June on second stable start and runner-up four times subsequently last year, twice over C&D; he's one to be interested in on his return to action.

9/1

12th

9

(12)

7th Apr 2025

Good

0m 7f 219y

Class 3

15:27 Redcar

Empire Of Light

8st 13lb

J: Harrison Shaw

T: Grant Tuer

in touch with leaders on near side of group

9/1

4th

4

(7)

26th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 4

17:30 Doncaster

Empire Of Light

10st 0lb

J: Harrison Shaw

T: Grant Tuer

Series of good efforts in defeat since 1m2f win at Haydock (good) in June; acts on soft and while not obviously crying out for a return to 7f his reliability counts for plenty.

5/1

Form: 5-1550 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Won on handicap debut at Yarmouth (1m, good) in May; has made no impact on his three starts since and could do with breaking sharper, but he may be able to bounce back at some stage.
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4th

3

(15)

19th Jun 2025

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

17:53 Leopardstown

Zipster

10st 2lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: Gerard O’Leary

Two wins for the Crisfords were over this trip; stayed okay when third at Roscommon last month (1m2f, good); beaten 1.5l into third here (1m1f, good) two weeks ago, headed in closing stages; one to consider back in trip.

15/2

3rd

10

(5)

5th Jun 2025

Good

1m 1f 0y

18:55 Leopardstown

Zipster

9st 7lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Gerard O’Leary

Two wins for the Crisfords were over 1m but seemed to stay okay when third at Roscommon recently over 1m2f (good), just ahead of The Real Screamer who is now much worse off at the weights; one to consider.

13/2

3rd

10

(5)

5th Jun 2025

Good

1m 1f 0y

18:55 Leopardstown

Zipster

9st 7lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Gerard O’Leary

Two wins for the Crisfords were over 1m but seemed to stay okay when third at Roscommon recently over 1m2f (good), just ahead of The Real Screamer who is now much worse off at the weights; one to consider.

13/2

Form: 3122 CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Showed promise on good ground on debut in May before winning over C&D (soft); 2l second of four on handicap debut over C&D three weeks ago (soft; behind Miaswell who was declared in the 3.35) and perhaps the first-time headgear will eke out something extra; yard remains in good form.
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7th

3

(6)

14th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

16:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Thewind Cries Mary

9st 11lb

J: Aidan Keeley

T: Edward Bethell

Justified favouritism when winning a Haydock novice (1m, soft) in May; runner-up in next two starts and she wasn't beaten far after missing the break in a Haydock handicap (fifth of ten) last time; returns after four months off but she still has potential and could find more at this new trip; blinkers worn last time are removed.

5/1

7th

3

(6)

14th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

16:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Thewind Cries Mary

9st 11lb

J: Aidan Keeley

T: Edward Bethell

Justified favouritism when winning a Haydock novice (1m, soft) in May; runner-up in next two starts and she wasn't beaten far after missing the break in a Haydock handicap (fifth of ten) last time; returns after four months off but she still has potential and could find more at this new trip; blinkers worn last time are removed.

5/1

5th

3

(1)

10th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 37y

Class 5

16:10 Haydock

Thewind Cries Mary

9st 9lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Edward Bethell

Showed promise on good ground on debut in May before winning over C&D (soft); 2l second of four on handicap debut over C&D three weeks ago (soft; behind Miaswell who was declared in the 3.35) and perhaps the first-time headgear will eke out something extra; yard remains in good form.

7/1

16/1

Form: 5-1377

Last run: 45 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Won Thirsk maiden (7f, good to soft) in May on reappearance and fair third of six on subsequent handicap debut at Catterick (7f, soft); however, down the field the last twice and needs to get back on track.
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8th

7

(10)

4th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 2

13:20 Lingfield (AW)

Lokana

8st 11lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: David O’Meara

always behind

7/1

8th

7

(10)

4th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 2

13:20 Lingfield (AW)

Lokana

8st 11lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: David O’Meara

always behind

7/1

1st

2

(6)

31st Oct 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

20:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Lokana

9st 13lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: David O’Meara

Half-sister to two Polytrack winners who sports a hood on her AW debut back from a short break; is on a competitive mark now and goes on the shortlist off the back of two placed efforts.

7/4

OUR TIP

Form: 363111 D

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Front-runner for whom things have really clicked of late and he's won his last three (1m, good to firm/AW); this is tougher and further improvement is needed but he may well have more left in the tank.
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3rd

4

(4)

19th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 4

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Salamanca Lad

9st 10lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

Front-runner; completed hat-trick in 1m handicaps in the summer, and ran creditably again when fourth of eight over 1m2f at Sandown last month; just as effective on AW; should give another good account of himself.

9/2

4th

2

(2)

18th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

1m 1f 209y

Class 4

16:25 Sandown

Salamanca Lad

9st 7lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

Front-runner; completed a hat-trick in 1m handicaps this summer, the last leg at this track; disappointing at Haydock next time but better than ever when beaten a head at Southwell (1m, AW) 16 days later; all his improvement has been at 1m, having tried 1m2f twice in the spring before he was tongue tied, so this step back up in trip asks the key question.

4/1

2nd

2

(9)

26th Aug 2024

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

17:35 Southwell (AW)

Salamanca Lad

9st 10lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

Completed a hat-trick in 1m handicaps this summer but he came up short in his bid for a four-timer at Haydock 16 days ago; promise in one C&D run in March; another career best required to win.

6/1

25/1

Form: 18-500

Last run: 57 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Won on debut for Charlie Appleby last May and he's one to watch in the betting off a reduced mark; however, he's struggled since that debut win, including in handicaps the last twice, and a major turnaround is needed.
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11th

11

(1)

11th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

0m 6f 195y

Class 5

17:33 Carlisle

On Point

9st 2lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

midfield

33/1

9th

7

(1)

26th Aug 2024

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

17:35 Southwell (AW)

On Point

9st 5lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

Unplaced in four runs for Julie Camacho this year and the addition of cheekpieces isn't enough to earn him the vote.

25/1

8th

6

(2)

10th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 37y

Class 5

16:10 Haydock

On Point

9st 8lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

Won on debut for Charlie Appleby last May and he's one to watch in the betting off a reduced mark; however, he's struggled since that debut win, including in handicaps the last twice, and a major turnaround is needed.

25/1

Form: 7-7112 D BF

Last run: 22 days

W: 8st 10lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Won at Beverley (7.4f, good to firm) in June when back on better ground and followed up there (8.4f, good to firm); went close at Pontefract (1m, good) last time; could continue to progress and he's one to consider.
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14th

16

(11)

28th Jun 2025

Good

1m 2f 56y

Class 4

17:25 York

This Years Love

10st 0lb

J: Miss Serena Brotherton

T: Michael & David Easterby

Has shown best form in Class 6 and has never won away from Beverley; bit disappointing last time to boot but penultimate effort (split subsequent winners) gives him a good shout.

12/1

2

(4)

9th Jun 2025

Good

1m 2f 5y

Class 6

19:50 Pontefract

This Years Love

9st 9lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Best form on good/firmer; has gained all wins at Beverley and posted a solid effort (split subsequent winners) there on seasonal debut; ran well here last July and warrants respect off unaltered mark.

11/4

2

(5)

24th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

16:25 Beverley

This Years Love

9st 8lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

All three wins have been here on fast ground and only 2lb higher than for the latest last August when making all in the new cheekpieces; below par with and without those aids on his last two runs (Ayr/Doncaster); needs a second look back here.

6/1

16/1

Form: 359

Last run: 65 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Well beaten at 66-1 in novice here (7f, good) in June but prior to that she had shown ability on her first two starts (7f/1m, AW/good); her dam was useful and it will be no surprise if she runs well on handicap debut.
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5th

5

(1)

28th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 3f 197y

Class 5

20:30 Doncaster

Mystical Maria

9st 3lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Richard Fahey

Has struggled to recapture the form of last August's win at Carlisle (1m1f, soft); didn't run badly when eighth of 20 at York but consistency is becoming an issue.

9/2

8th

20

(7)

13th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 56y

Class 4

17:20 York

Mystical Maria

8st 6lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Richard Fahey

Narrow winner of a Carlisle handicap (1m1f, soft) last August but she's not gone on from that and was last of nine at Beverley (1m2f, good) two weeks ago; now 1lb lower than for her win but she needs to get back near her best.

33/1

9th

6

(7)

28th May 2025

Good

1m 1f 207y

Class 5

15:40 Beverley

Mystical Maria

9st 4lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Richard Fahey

Lightly raced filly with a rather mixed record in handicaps but she won one at Carlisle (1m1f, soft) and her comeback third here (about 1m; good) was perfectly satisfactory; should be on the premises.

4/1

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Payout
Exacta £14.90
Straight Forecast £13.24
Tricast £78.33
Trifecta £101.50

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Golden Myrrh

The Guardian:

Remoji

TOPSPEED:

Empire Of Light

Daily Record:

Thewind Cries Mary

The Times:

This Years Love

SPOTLIGHT:

Salamanca Lad

The Sun:

Remoji

POSTDATA:

Golden Myrrh

Telegraph:

Golden Myrrh

Daily Mail:

Golden Myrrh

D Express:

Golden Myrrh

Daily Mirror:

Golden Myrrh

The Star:

Empire Of Light