August 10 / 18.25 Haydock

18.25

Good To Firm

Betfred ‘Triple Crown Bonus’ Handicap

  • Prize money: £13085
  • 0m 7f 37y
  • Class 3
  • 8 runners
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Betfred ‘Triple Crown Bonus’ Handicap

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

1st
10 (8)
Burdett

5/2 (Won)

  • Win: £5.50
  • Place: £1.50

Form: -63173 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Took form to new level when clearcut winner of 19-runner York handicap (7f, good to soft) in May and put a lesser run behind him when third of 16 at Ascot (7f, good) four weeks ago, having repeatedly been denied a clear run; remains of strong interest.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

4

(5)

15th Oct 2024

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

17:03 Leicester

Burdett

9st 6lb

J: George Bass

T: Jack Channon

No margin for error off this mark but it was a Class 2 in which he wasn't beaten far at Doncaster a month ago (7f, soft); enters the reckoning.

7/1

6th

9

(7)

15th Sep 2024

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 2

14:40 Doncaster

Burdett

8st 11lb

J: David Probert

T: Jack Channon

Finished last at Newcastle (7f, AW) last time but pulled hard off a slow pace; this hold-up horse was progressive previously and has won this year at York (7f, good to soft) and Haydock (7f, good to firm); each-way possible.

14/1

12th

9

(11)

22nd Aug 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 14y

Class 2

20:45 Newcastle (AW)

Burdett

8st 3lb

J: Franny Norton

T: Jack Channon

Making good progress in 7f handicaps this year, beating 18 rivals at York in May and then picking up best to win at Haydock 12 days ago (Boardman second); this is tougher but on the up; well held in one AW run but it was after six months off.

10/1

11/2

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 685665 CD

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 8lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
No longer the force of old and has not won since spring 2023 but kept on for very respectable fifth from wide stall at Chester (7f, good to soft) on Sunday and remains on a good mark; no surprise if he features.
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10

(7)

7th May 2025

Good

0m 7f 1y

Class 3

16:45 Chester

Boardman

9st 6lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

3-13 at Chester (the wins over 7.6f) but the last time he scored anywhere was in May 2023; has his lowest mark since 2020 and a shout on plenty of 2024 form, but seasonal debut may not be his best moment.

10/1

10

(7)

7th May 2025

Good

0m 7f 1y

Class 3

16:45 Chester

Boardman

9st 6lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

3-13 at Chester (the wins over 7.6f) but the last time he scored anywhere was in May 2023; has his lowest mark since 2020 and a shout on plenty of 2024 form, but seasonal debut may not be his best moment.

10/1

3rd

5

(5)

27th Sep 2024

Soft

0m 7f 37y

Class 3

17:40 Haydock

Boardman

9st 9lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Dual course winner who went close over C&D last month but he's been disappointing since including a laboured effort back here last time; losing run is now up to 15 and others are more convincing.

16/1

7/1

  • Place: £2.30

Form: 6-1200 CD

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Free-goer who usually races prominently; began season with AW win in March and was creditable second at Musselburgh (7f, good to soft) when back on turf in April but his form has slumped since and it's hard to know what to expect from him here.
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7th

7

(1)

6th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 2

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Street Kid

8st 10lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Well below par in two races (elsewhere) since returned to AW but could revive back at Wolverhampton; has form figures of 7112441 over C&D, most recently defying a 2lb higher mark last March; not dismissed.

12/1

7th

7

(1)

6th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 2

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Street Kid

8st 10lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

dwelt start, in touch with leaders, outpaced from under 2f out, weakened final furlong

12/1

5th

3

(4)

19th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

19:10 Chelmsford (AW)

Street Kid

9st 4lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

7f specialist who has to put a moderate effort at Southwell last time behind him, but is back off the same mark as when gaining his third Wolverhampton success back in March; has gone close on Polytrack and shouldn't be far away.

9/1

OUR TIP

Form: 2005-0 C

Last run: 28 days

W: 10st 1lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Smart at his best but quite lightly raced in recent years; well down the field when 50-1 for last month's seasonal/stable debut, and his current ability is tricky to gauge.
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2

(7)

17th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 218y

Class 3

15:55 Thirsk

Rhythm Master

9st 8lb

J: Sam James

T: Geoffrey Harker

Just two wins from 30 starts and was quiet over C&D (Hunt Cup) two weeks ago but he was running well before that including an eyecatching second at Redcar (1m, good to firm); looks interesting on that form and he's not ruled out on this drop back in grade.

7/1

2

(7)

17th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 218y

Class 3

15:55 Thirsk

Rhythm Master

9st 8lb

J: Sam James

T: Geoffrey Harker

Just two wins from 30 starts and was quiet over C&D (Hunt Cup) two weeks ago but he was running well before that including an eyecatching second at Redcar (1m, good to firm); looks interesting on that form and he's not ruled out on this drop back in grade.

7/1

11

(13)

3rd May 2025

Good

0m 7f 218y

Class 2

14:35 Thirsk

Rhythm Master

8st 8lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Geoffrey Harker

It's been a long time since his last win but his runner-up efforts here (7f, good; had to wait for gap) and Redcar (1m, good to firm; bumped into a Boughey improver) on his last two outings have been encouraging; runs off unaltered mark so he's another who could be in the mix, for all that the outside stall isn't ideal.

10/1

9/1

Form: 97-590

Last run: 52 days

W: 10st 1lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Four-time winner in France (1m-1m3f); shaped well when fifth of 14 in Thirsk Hunt Cup (1m, good to soft) on British debut in May but two lesser efforts have followed and today's drop back in trip is not sure to suit.
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1

(1)

17th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 218y

Class 3

15:55 Thirsk

Mirsky

9st 9lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Four turf wins (1m-1m3f) on good to soft in France but he's 0-10 in Britain and was well held on recent reappearance at Newmarket (1m, good); mark continues to fall but he needs a major upturn in form.

3/1

1

(1)

17th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 218y

Class 3

15:55 Thirsk

Mirsky

9st 9lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Four turf wins (1m-1m3f) on good to soft in France but he's 0-10 in Britain and was well held on recent reappearance at Newmarket (1m, good); mark continues to fall but he needs a major upturn in form.

3/1

8th

2

(15)

3rd May 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

17:50 Newmarket

Mirsky

9st 12lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: David O’Meara

Ex-French 6yo who was 0-9 during last season's first British campaign; however, he's well handicapped on his best efforts and is not ruled out.

9/1

Form: 518-50

Last run: 56 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Won valuable nursery at Glorious Goodwood (6f, good to soft) just over a year ago but below that form in all three subsequent sprints, the latest in June; moves up in trip with blinkers tried here.
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6th

9

(2)

10th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 37y

Class 3

18:25 Haydock

Serried Ranks

9st 6lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Ralph Beckett

Won valuable nursery at Glorious Goodwood (6f, good to soft) just over a year ago but below that form in all three subsequent sprints, the latest in June; moves up in trip with blinkers tried here.

10/1

Form: -10800 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Posted career-best performance when clearcut winner at Southwell (7f, AW) on seasonal debut in April but, barring a respectable 6f run here in June, his subsequent turf form has been disappointing.
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Verdict Starting price

8th

2

(3)

5th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

17:45 Southwell (AW)

Mustajaab

9st 12lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: William Muir & Chris Grassick

dwelt start

6/1

7th

10

(14)

21st Sep 2024

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

17:00 Newbury

Mustajaab

9st 10lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: William Muir & Chris Grassick

ducked right start, in touch with leaders

50/1

5th

5

(2)

6th Sep 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:10 Ascot

Mustajaab

9st 9lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: William Muir & Chris Grassick

Smart form in winning a 7f handicap on the AW in April but mostly disappointing since on turf; questions to answer.

20/1

Form: -60100 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 10st 4lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Seemingly back in prime form when making all at Goodwood (7f, good) in June but cut little ice in major handicaps on next two outings; sure to appreciate this ease in grade but still has something to prove.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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8th

1

(9)

10th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 37y

Class 3

18:25 Haydock

Finns Charm

10st 4lb

J: Joe Fanning

T: Charlie Johnston

Seemingly back in prime form when making all at Goodwood (7f, good) in June but cut little ice in major handicaps on next two outings; sure to appreciate this ease in grade but still has something to prove.

11/2

17th

8

(15)

13th Jul 2024

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

16:00 Newmarket (July)

Finns Charm

9st 9lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Charlie Johnston

Holds poor claims, having trailed home last of 26 in the 7f handicap at Royal Ascot most recently; again incurs a penalty for his Goodwood success earlier in June.

33/1

Non-runners

Persuasion, Lowton

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £15.60
Straight Forecast £22.44
Tricast £153.93
Trifecta £144.40

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Burdett

Telegraph:

Persuasion

POSTDATA:

Boardman

Daily Mail:

Serried Ranks

The Star:

Mirsky

RP RATINGS:

Burdett

TOPSPEED:

Burdett

The Times:

Burdett

The Guardian:

Burdett

D Express:

Burdett

Daily Record:

Burdett

The Sun:

Persuasion

Daily Mirror:

Boardman