August 10 / 17.20 Haydock

17.20

Good To Firm

Betfred ‘Passionate About Sport’ Handicap (Div I)

  • Prize money: £10468
  • 0m 7f 37y
  • Class 5
  • 11 runners
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Betfred ‘Passionate About Sport’ Handicap (Div I)

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

10/1 (Won)

  • Win: £14.40
  • Place: £4.10

Form: 9965

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
9-1 when beaten 4l in fifth of seven on last month's handicap debut at Doncaster (6f, good to firm); however, he's from a family that tends to improve with time and he appeared to rally close home last time, suggesting this step back up to 7f is worth a go; not discounted.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

19

(13)

26th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 3

16:25 Doncaster

Myal

8st 13lb

J: David Allan

T: Steph Hollinshead

Progressive 3yo who completed a 7f hat-trick when seeing off the reopposing Lord Bertie at Haydock (heavy) four weeks ago, the fact he wandered around in front suggesting he might have had a bit more in hand than the 1l winning margin suggests; a 4lb rise shouldn't prevent another bold bid.

8/1

1st

9

(8)

27th Sep 2024

Soft

0m 7f 37y

Class 3

17:40 Haydock

Myal

8st 12lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Steph Hollinshead

Progressive 3yo who made it 2-3 in handicaps when completing a double at Carlisle (7f, soft) 16 days ago; up another 7lb but that was a stylish win and he still looks feasibly treated; interesting contender back at the scene of his first success.

4/1

1st

8

(4)

11th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

0m 6f 195y

Class 5

17:33 Carlisle

Myal

9st 7lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Steph Hollinshead

led early, headed and prominent after 1f

5/2

20/1

  • Place: £8.20

Form: -16068 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Won off this mark at Newcastle (7f, AW) in January but subsequent form has been patchy and she was well beaten back on turf last time; needs to leave that well behind with first-time blinkers replacing cheekpieces.
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8th

6

(1)

14th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

15:00 Dundalk (AW)

Star Mind

9st 13lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: Gerard O’Leary

Two 7f AW wins in UK but has been well below that level in two starts for this yard; 1m2f was too far last time and dangerous to dismiss back in trip.

18/1

13/2

  • Place: £3.30

Form: -72235 BF

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Made it 0-9 when below par at Windsor (1m) 12 days ago; however, she failed to settle and was running well over 1m previously, when shaping as though this drop back to 7f could be a good move; she's one to consider.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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6th

6

(1)

15th Mar 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 4

17:13 Southwell (AW)

Delicacy

9st 2lb

J: Sam James

T: Roger Fell

Ended 2024 with 1m success at Chepstow for Richard Hannon and she recorded a solid effort for her new stable after six months off when fifth of 11 over C&D three weeks ago; shortlisted.

9/1

5th

7

(7)

22nd Feb 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 4

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Delicacy

9st 4lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Roger Fell

Off the mark at the 12th attempt when readily seeing off four rivals in a 1m fillies' handicap at Chepstow last September; sold for 16,000gns soon after; 5lb higher mark could leave her vulnerable.

9/1

1st

3

(2)

2nd Sep 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 14y

Class 5

16:05 Chepstow

Delicacy

9st 7lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

Placed in five of her last six starts; conditions no problem but it's now established that she's vulnerable to anything progressive.

5/2

OUR TIP

7/1

Form: 24318 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Disappointing at Newbury (1m, good) three weeks ago and it's hard to be confident after that, but prior to that she made a winning handicap debut at Doncaster (7f, good) and is not written off now back down to 7f.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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5th

4

(6)

17th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Bella Taslina

9st 9lb

J: Jim Crowley

T: Clive Cox

midfield but in touch with leaders

6/1

6th

15

(7)

29th Aug 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:55 Newbury

Bella Taslina

8st 13lb

J: Richard Kingscote

T: Clive Cox

took keen hold, prominent

16/1

4th

2

(4)

10th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 37y

Class 5

17:20 Haydock

Bella Taslina

9st 10lb

J: Jim Crowley

T: Clive Cox

Disappointing at Newbury (1m, good) three weeks ago and it's hard to be confident after that, but prior to that she made a winning handicap debut at Doncaster (7f, good) and is not written off now back down to 7f.

7/1

Form: 231129 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Won two in a row on AW early this year and returned from break with short-head defeat at Ayr (7f, good to firm) in June; merely mid-division at York (7f, good to firm) since but she's better than that; not ruled out.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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9th

9

(3)

13th Mar 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Mereside Madness

9st 2lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: David & Nicola Barron

Ready win over C&D last month; he has followed that with two solid placed efforts and although this is a step up in class, he can't be ignored in his current form.

7/1

3rd

6

(3)

28th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

18:45 Southwell (AW)

Mereside Madness

9st 5lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: David & Nicola Barron

Largely consistent AW record features three wins over 7f at Newcastle, the most recent on reappearance; good second there last week and is due to go up 1lb in future; respected.

3/1

2

(3)

20th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Mereside Madness

9st 9lb

J: George Wood

T: David & Nicola Barron

Made it 3-5 over C&D when beating Tasever following a break of over three months last time; plenty to like about the manner of that success and may be able to follow up from 4lb higher.

6/4

6/1

Form: 70629-

Last run: 245 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Went close on nursery debut last November (7f, AW) then failed to settle when well beaten in December (7f, AW) when last seen; reappears without the cheekpieces worn the last twice; this well-bred filly represents a top stable and bring potential to her 3yo campaign; could play a leading role.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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1st

7

(5)

18th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

17:15 Southwell (AW)

Fariha

9st 4lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: William Haggas

Still to register a victory; had the hood dispensed with when tenth of 12 in 7f Newcastle handicap 20 days ago; blinkers are tried here with more required.

10/1

1st

7

(5)

18th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

17:15 Southwell (AW)

Fariha

9st 4lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: William Haggas

Still to register a victory; had the hood dispensed with when tenth of 12 in 7f Newcastle handicap 20 days ago; blinkers are tried here with more required.

10/1

10th

12

(12)

29th Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

18:00 Newcastle (AW)

Fariha

9st 0lb

J: Adam Farragher

T: William Haggas

in rear

12/1

11/1

Form: 602-97

Last run: 37 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Runner-up at Chelmsford (6f, AW) last November on third start but unable to threaten on either run this year (1m/6f) and needs to raise his game.
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10th

4

(1)

2nd Feb 2025

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

13:00 Lingfield (AW)

Zaltalla

9st 7lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Michael Attwater

Maiden who has form figures of 642 (over 7f) for new yard, good effort here most recently; possibilities off same mark, provided he's as effective back at 1m.

7/1

10th

4

(1)

2nd Feb 2025

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

13:00 Lingfield (AW)

Zaltalla

9st 7lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Michael Attwater

Maiden who has form figures of 642 (over 7f) for new yard, good effort here most recently; possibilities off same mark, provided he's as effective back at 1m.

7/1

2nd

10

(7)

18th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

10:45 Lingfield (AW)

Zaltalla

9st 1lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Michael Attwater

towards rear, headway over 1f out, went second post, kept on well

20/1

Form: 247-51 CD

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Improved for reappearance run to win by a head over C&D (good) three weeks ago and get off the mark at the seventh attempt; 4lb higher today and could be bang there once more.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

2

(5)

8th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Autumn Rose

9st 12lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Tony Carroll

awkward start

4/1

6th

2

(5)

8th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Autumn Rose

9st 12lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Tony Carroll

awkward start, soon prominent, in touch with leaders after 2f, weakened inside final 110yds

4/1

1st

2

(11)

1st Feb 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

20:10 Wolverhampton (AW)

Autumn Rose

9st 8lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Tony Carroll

took keen hold, prominent on outer

5/1

25/1

Form: -47248

Last run: 69 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Went close at Southwell (1m, AW) in March and has had wind surgery since being well beaten on turf in April and June; however, he has something to prove on grass and may be best watched; wears a first-time hood.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

9

(4)

17th Mar 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Quick Away

9st 9lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Kevin Frost

in touch with leaders

7/2

3rd

8

(1)

24th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Quick Away

9st 9lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Kevin Frost

Got up on the line when gaining a belated first success in 8.5f classified event here 16 days ago; she can make her presence felt once more over this longer distance.

4/1

1st

6

(6)

8th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

19:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

Quick Away

9st 9lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Kevin Frost

Exposed 16-race maiden; she has run creditably the last twice without strongly suggesting a breakthrough win is imminent; the booking of Rossa Ryan heightens interest though.

9/2

Form: 40-453 BF

Last run: 49 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Fair efforts this year on final three runs for Harry Eustace (1m/1m2f), albeit not finishing closer than 4l to the winners; changed hands for 20,000gns last month; new trainer often does well with recruits from other yards and this drop back in trip may be a plus; one to watch in the betting.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

2

(3)

24th Mar 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Straight A

9st 9lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Michael Appleby

Two of his four wins have been at this track and latest was over 8.6f in January; creditable efforts in three of his four runs since including a close third at Southwell (7f) last time; on unchanged mark back at this track and he's an interesting contender.

13/2

3rd

1

(7)

11th Mar 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

20:15 Southwell (AW)

Straight A

9st 9lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Michael Appleby

Disappointed over C&D 17 days ago but it was a Class 4 and he'd been in fine form beforehand; one to take seriously now eased in grade.

11/2

10th

12

(9)

22nd Feb 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

17:00 Southwell (AW)

Straight A

9st 1lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Michael Appleby

Doing well on AW for this yard, winning three times on Tapeta since October (including C&D); good placed efforts the last twice and he's a major player once again.

11/2

8/1

Form: 39-662

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Formerly with Joseph O'Brien and he returned to form on his third start for this yard when runner-up at Doncaster (7f, good to firm) last Saturday, behind an improving winner; in the mix if backing up that latest run.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1

(2)

3rd Oct 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

19:10 Newcastle (AW)

Oligopoly

9st 9lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

Promise for Joseph O'Brien last summer; low-key start for new yard but he ran well for second at Doncaster (7f, good to firm) in August; less good twice since; needs a full revival switched to AW.

9/1

4th

2

(8)

10th Sep 2024

Good

0m 5f 212y

Class 5

15:52 Catterick

Oligopoly

9st 5lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

prominent, lost ground but in touch with leaders under 4f out, switched right towards near side over 2f out

6/1

11th

1

(9)

10th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 37y

Class 5

17:20 Haydock

Oligopoly

9st 11lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Formerly with Joseph O'Brien and he returned to form on his third start for this yard when runner-up at Doncaster (7f, good to firm) last Saturday, behind an improving winner; in the mix if backing up that latest run.

8/1

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Payout
Exacta £283.10
Straight Forecast £300.73
Tricast £3757.08
Trifecta £2023.90

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Straight A

The Times:

Autumn Rose

SPOTLIGHT:

Fariha

TOPSPEED:

Delicacy

The Sun:

Oligopoly

Daily Mail:

Autumn Rose

The Star:

Autumn Rose

Daily Record:

Autumn Rose

POSTDATA:

Straight A

Telegraph:

Straight A

The Guardian:

Straight A

D Express:

Straight A

Daily Mirror:

Straight A