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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5th

4

12th Jul 2026

Good

2m 4f 116y

16:00 Sligo

Papagei

11st 8lb

J: Harry Sexton

T: Thomas Gibney

Three-time British Flat winner for James Ferguson; no wins since 2024; enters handicap hurdle company for the first time now following moderate efforts in four maidens; best watched.

15/1

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

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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6th

3

7th Jul 2026

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 4

13:30 Uttoxeter

Arcon

11st 2lb

J: Luke Scott

T: Jennie Candlish

Flat winner in France and added a 1m6f handicap at Haydock last August; no impact in two runs over hurdles, though reportedly finished lame after the latest.

20/1

6th

1

17th Jun 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

14:40 Worcester

Arcon

11st 4lb

J: Luke Scott

T: Jennie Candlish

Won on the Flat last summer (1m6f; RPR 80) but was well held when third of six on hurdling debut at Huntingdon (2m, good) last spring and has fitness to prove after 258-day absence; wears first-time cheekpieces.

16/1

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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2nd

1

(8)

6th Jul 2026

Good

1m 5f 26y

Class 5

17:30 Ayr

Elemental Eye

10st 2lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Seemed to benefit from combination of drop back in trip and change of headgear when clearcut winner at Wolverhampton (1m4f, AW; first-time blinkers) nine days ago; 6lb higher here and too inconsistent to rely upon heavily but the return to turf won't be a problem.

4/1

1st

12

(1)

27th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 4f 98y

Class 5

16:58 Newcastle (AW)

Elemental Eye

9st 2lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

0-5 on AW and he was never a threat over C&D in March; remote third over 2m at Musselburgh (good) three weeks ago and he now drops back in trip with added blinkers.

12/1

3rd

5

(5)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 7f 217y

Class 5

13:50 Musselburgh

Elemental Eye

8st 12lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Two wins last season, the latter gained by 10l here (1m6f, soft; also suited by much quicker ground) in October; not in same form on either outing since returned to the Flat in March (1m4f/2m; cheekpieces refitted last time) but still considered.

9/2

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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4th

6

(2)

20th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:30 Ayr

Glasses Up

9st 7lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: R Mike Smith

Veteran who was recording his 12th win at the track when leading close home over 1m5f last week; able to race off a 3lb lower mark today and he has to be of interest from a handicapping perspective.

5/1

1st

6

(3)

13th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 5f 26y

Class 5

17:05 Ayr

Glasses Up

8st 4lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: R Mike Smith

Long in the tooth now and needs to better his recent efforts but was close third off 4lb higher at Hamilton (1m1f, good to firm) in May and is probably better suited by today's trip; can't rule out.

10/1

5th

3

(1)

5th Jul 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:25 Ayr

Glasses Up

9st 11lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: R Mike Smith

Veteran who last May gained a ninth C&D win; his more recent form is not so encouraging, though, just fifth of eight over C&D 16 days ago; needs to bounce back.

20/1

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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7th

5

(5)

6th Jul 2026

Good

1m 5f 26y

Class 5

17:30 Ayr

Galahad Threepwood

9st 4lb

J: Greg Fairley

T: Ewan Whillans

Well handicapped on old form but hasn't won on the Flat since 2021 and, following a 406-day absence, he finished last in recent 1m3f Hamilton race won by Annandale; has too much to prove.

40/1

7th

2

(4)

17th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 3f 15y

Class 6

17:52 Hamilton

Galahad Threepwood

9st 13lb

J: David Nolan

T: Ewan Whillans

Dual AW Flat winner (1m4f) in 2021 who also won a 2m3f hurdle race in March 2023; that's from 44 starts and he may prove best watched on this first appearance since May 2025, despite the reduced mark.

20/1

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

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