September 06 / 13.25 Haydock

13.25

Good To Soft

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  • Prize money: £4187.2
  • 1m 3f 140y
  • Class 5
  • 10 runners
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Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

2/1 (Won)

  • Win: £2.88
  • Place: £1.20

Form: 316331 D

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Probably acts on good to soft; made all when off the mark at Yarmouth (1m2f, good) in April and showed improved form when coming from towards the rear to win in fine style at Leicester (1m4f, good to firm) on latest outing; the latter was a step up in trip and, although he's now 8lb higher, he may have more to give at around 1m4f.
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4th

4

13th May 2026

Good

3m 0f 0y

18:50 Punchestown

Papagei

11st 12lb

J: James Smith

T: Thomas Gibney

Three-time British Flat winner for James Ferguson; no wins since 2024; three maiden hurdle runs for new trainer suggest he is best watched.

22/1

5th

16

4th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 4f 0y

15:50 Fairyhouse

Papagei

11st 12lb

J: James Smith

T: Thomas Gibney

Three-time Flat winner for James Ferguson; no wins since 2024; now rated 73 in that sphere; mid-field on hurdling debut at Naas; posed no threat when falling three out at Downpatrick last Sunday.

50/1

2

29th Mar 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 5f 185y

14:07 Downpatrick

Papagei

11st 12lb

J: James Smith

T: Thomas Gibney

Three-time British Flat winner for James Ferguson; no wins since 2024; now rated 73 in that sphere; 80-1 for Naas hurdling/stable debut when 29l behind; others more likely.

33/1

2nd
3 (6)
Furzig

14/1

  • Place: £2.40

Form: 046158 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 12lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Broke a losing run by a nose off this mark in five-runner race at Catterick in July, the highlight in a solid sequence, but below form on both outings since.
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6th

9

(9)

19th Oct 2024

Soft

1m 4f 13y

Class 4

14:42 Catterick

Furzig

9st 3lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

slowly away, in rear

20/1

7th

3

(5)

2nd Oct 2024

Good To Soft

1m 4f 13y

Class 5

17:05 Catterick

Furzig

10st 0lb

J: Connor Murtagh

T: Richard Fahey

His last four wins have been over C&D, albeit spread over nearly three years; latest came by a nose in July and he was runner-up at Haydock on penultimate outing, before losing his chance at the start at Chester latest; well capable of being on the premises, including on soft.

11/1

10/1

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 555392 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 10st 2lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Only one win (last July) in the last two years but this veteran is regularly close up, including off this mark on two of his last three starts; claimer ridden on last five; considered each-way.
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6th

4

(7)

24th Oct 2025

Heavy

1m 2f 43y

Class 5

17:03 Doncaster

Croeso Cymraeg

9st 13lb

J: Archie Young

T: James Evans

Veteran who was successful in this race last year but was in slightly better form at the time (completed an October double); that said, wasn't entirely disgraced when in the frame on latest start.

10/1

4th

1

(10)

9th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

1m 2f 37y

Class 5

16:12 Bath

Croeso Cymraeg

9st 12lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: James Evans

Veteran who has lost his way since winning over this far at Lingfield in June (good to soft) but he is dropping back from Class 4 level.

20/1

4

(1)

12th Sep 2025

Good

1m 1f 209y

Class 4

17:25 Sandown

Croeso Cymraeg

9st 13lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: James Evans

Veteran who showed a fire still burned when winning a six-runner handicap at Lingfield (1m2f, good to soft) in June; third to Beach Point over C&D next time but his form has dipped on his last two starts; rain will help but vulnerable to less-exposed sorts.

33/1

OUR TIP

12/1

Form: 341-85

Last run: 19 days

W: 10st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
9.5f AW winner at Chantilly last October and he was also placed on turf in France; second start for this trainer (1m4f on Southwell AW) was more like it but he needs to build on that for his in-form stable.
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4

(3)

2nd Oct 2025

Good To Soft

1m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:05 Nottingham

Arcon

9st 5lb

J: George Wood

T: Jennie Candlish

Ex-German; 1-10 for this yard, the win at Haydock (1m6f) in August; well held when 25-1 in a 1m4f Racing League race on his only subsequent start, which is forgivable but one or two of these look better handicapped.

16/1

8th

5

(7)

28th Aug 2025

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 4

17:45 Southwell (AW)

Arcon

9st 9lb

J: George Wood

T: Jennie Candlish

French winner who kept on well to win at Haydock (1m6f) last time and is also effective on Tapeta; however, the drop back in trip seems a negative.

12/1

3

(2)

8th Aug 2025

Good

1m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:15 Haydock

Arcon

10st 13lb

J: Mr Jamie Neild

T: Jennie Candlish

French winner who went close at Newcastle (2m, AW) last October and is now 1lb lower; however, unable to reproduce that form since and was a 9l fifth of seven when back at Newcastle (2m) last Friday.

12/1

14/1

Form: -92868

Last run: 45 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Sole win from 14 races was at Windsor (1m2f, heavy) last October off 6lb higher; tailed off in first-time cheekpieces (which are now removed) on latest outing; this is a rethink on trip, following three attempts over 1m, and she's never been beyond 1m2f; bit to prove.
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5

(7)

7th Oct 2024

Soft

1m 3f 104y

Class 5

16:35 Yarmouth

Hakuna Babe

9st 13lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Ed Walker

Won at Windsor (1m2f, heavy) last October for former trainer off 6lb higher mark; disappointing for current yard this year and has plenty to prove.

12/1

5th

7

(4)

6th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

1m 3f 140y

Class 5

13:25 Haydock

Hakuna Babe

9st 8lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Ed Walker

Sole win from 14 races was at Windsor (1m2f, heavy) last October off 6lb higher; tailed off in first-time cheekpieces (which are now removed) on latest outing; this is a rethink on trip, following three attempts over 1m, and she's never been beyond 1m2f; bit to prove.

14/1

8th

4

(2)

23rd Jul 2024

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 5

16:30 Lingfield (AW)

Hakuna Babe

9st 9lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Ed Walker

Sole success at Windsor (1m2f, heavy) last October (now 3lb lower) when trained by now-retired William Jarvis; hasn't fired for current stable yet and first-time cheekpieces are now applied; looks like she needs to step back up in trip.

7/1

11/1

Form: 722536

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
0-11 but three seconds, the latest over 1m2f here in early July; ran creditably on last two outings, albeit finishing only sixth of seven when upped to 1m4f on latest; others are a bit more persuasive.
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5th

6

(6)

17th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

14:17 Ripon

Elemental Eye

9st 5lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Iain Jardine

Winner at Redcar (2m, good to soft) and Musselburgh (1m6f, soft; by 10l) last term; not disgraced back on Flat at Newcastle (1m4f) in March; cheekpieces get their first airing since October and stepping back up in trip should suit, so he needs a close look.

12/1

Form: 5-59

Last run: 47 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Fair form in his first two Irish maidens, before a lesser show when tongue tied on latest; had wind surgery three days later and has left Joseph O'Brien (same owners); unexposed handicap debutant, bred for middle distances.
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6th

7

29th Sep 2024

Standard

2m 0f 102y

Class 5

16:15 Southwell (AW)

Aztec Sun

9st 6lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Charles Hills

Fair form in his first two Irish maidens (well beaten next time) and when making his British/handicap debut at Haydock this month, albeit finishing only seventh of ten in the latter; tongue tied last two starts and had wind surgery before latest; dropped just 1lb, so improvement is needed on this big step up in trip.

12/1

7th

5

(8)

6th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

1m 3f 140y

Class 5

13:25 Haydock

Aztec Sun

9st 9lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Charles Hills

Fair form in his first two Irish maidens, before a lesser show when tongue tied on latest; had wind surgery three days later and has left Joseph O'Brien (same owners); unexposed handicap debutant, bred for middle distances.

9/1

9th

3

(8)

21st Jul 2024

Good

1m 4f 0y

16:55 Curragh

Aztec Sun

9st 8lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

never better than midfield, weakened under 2f out

12/1

33/1

Form: 565419

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 2lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Ayr specialist, an infrequent winner these days but latest instance (1m2f; has won at up to 1m6f) was only two starts back; most 2024 form suggests he will be vulnerable.
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5th

3

(5)

21st May 2026

Good

1m 0f 208y

Class 6

15:50 Musselburgh

Glasses Up

9st 8lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: R Mike Smith

Veteran who has won at this track but who is better known for his exploits at Ayr; solid third at that track 16 days ago (1m1f, good to firm); shouldn't be far away if backing it up.

4/1

3rd

7

(3)

5th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 20y

Class 6

15:30 Ayr

Glasses Up

9st 3lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: R Mike Smith

Veteran who has won 11 times here, including three last year (1m2f/1m5f); on a good mark and should come on for his run at Musselburgh last week; contender.

13/2

Form: 44/705 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 11lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Has mostly struggled to get competitive since winning over hurdles in March 2023; last three runs have been at big odds on the Flat, fifth of six last time, and he is 9lb lower than on reappearance.
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3rd

1

7th May 2025

Good

2m 4f 189y

Class 5

15:25 Kelso

Galahad Threepwood

12st 0lb

J: Craig Nichol

T: Ewan Whillans

Dual AW Flat winner (1m4f); only hurdle win was for Ben Pauling off 11lb higher at Doncaster in March 2023 (2m3f, good); some fair form last term, stable in good form and he's a possible.

7/1

3rd

1

7th May 2025

Good

2m 4f 189y

Class 5

15:25 Kelso

Galahad Threepwood

12st 0lb

J: Craig Nichol

T: Ewan Whillans

Dual AW Flat winner (1m4f); only hurdle win was for Ben Pauling off 11lb higher at Doncaster in March 2023 (2m3f, good); some fair form last term, stable in good form and he's a possible.

7/1

6th

9

11th Apr 2025

Good To Soft

2m 4f 100y

Class 4

16:58 Ayr

Galahad Threepwood

10st 9lb

J: Murray Dodd

T: Ewan Whillans

Kept on for fair third at Newcastle (2m1f, good to soft) in January and is now 4lb lower; however, his subsequent form hasn't come up to scratch and he's won just one of his 18 hurdle starts; needs something extra.

20/1

Form: 683-56

Last run: 132 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
0-4 for Andrew Balding and 0-4 for current yard, tried over hurdles on last two outings and given wind surgery in between; made the frame three times and cheekpieces now join his usual tongue-tie, but others have more pressing claims.
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Non-runners

Minstrel Knight, Scottish Reel

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Payout
Exacta £17.60
Straight Forecast £20.16
Tricast £68.09
Trifecta £68.30

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Papagei

POSTDATA:

Minstrel Knight

Daily Mail:

Croeso Cymraeg

D Express:

Minstrel Knight

The Sun:

Minstrel Knight

Daily Record:

Minstrel Knight

RP RATINGS:

Papagei

NEWMARKET:

Papagei

The Times:

Papagei

Telegraph:

Papagei

The Guardian:

Papagei

The Star:

Papagei

Daily Mirror:

Croeso Cymraeg