October 18 / 14.55 Haydock

14.55

Heavy

Every Race Live On Racing TV Nursery Handicap

  • Prize money: £4187.2
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 9 runners
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Every Race Live On Racing TV Nursery Handicap

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Scattered showers

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10/1 (Won)

  • Win: £15.70
  • Place: £3.30

Form: 286284

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 9lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Inconsistent results over 5f but has shown signs that he's capable of winning an ordinary race, in keeping with his pedigree (related to winners for his yard); possibilities if helped by new trip.
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1st

6

(8)

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 17y

Class 3

17:00 Chester

Station X

9st 5lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Bryan Smart

Two wins this year, the latest a front-running C&D success in June; solid third off this mark at Hamilton 11 days ago; has other pace to contend with this time.

9/1

3rd

1

(4)

11th Aug 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 6y

Class 4

20:00 Hamilton

Station X

9st 10lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Bryan Smart

Front-runner whose three turf wins have all been on ground slower than good, the most recent coming when holding on at Chester (6f, good to soft) two months ago; may not have things all his own way in front but commands respect off this 2lb higher mark.

4/1

1st

3

(1)

13th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 17y

Class 3

13:35 Chester

Station X

8st 13lb

J: David Probert

T: Bryan Smart

His two turf wins (6f) came on soft and heavy; in good form this year and he made all at Southwell (6f, AW) in April; latest fourth at Carlisle was a fair effort on Tuesday and he's well drawn to attack.

7/2

12/1

  • Place: £3.50

Form: 19900

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 10lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Has generally struggled in useful company since debut win (5f, soft) and appears likely to benefit from this big drop back in class; first-time headgear is another possible plus; not ruled out.
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2nd

1

(3)

18th Oct 2024

Heavy

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

14:55 Haydock

Jayvee

9st 10lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Brian Ellison

Has generally struggled in useful company since debut win (5f, soft) and appears likely to benefit from this big drop back in class; first-time headgear is another possible plus; not ruled out.

12/1

16th

14

(18)

5th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 5f 217y

Class 1

15:20 Redcar

Jayvee

8st 9lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Brian Ellison

Won at Beverley (5f, soft) on debut in April but has form figures of 990 since then; ran better than the bare facts in a Haydock nursery last time but she's well down this pack on the figures and has a lot to find back in a Listed race.

66/1

10th

12

(3)

22nd Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

16:45 York

Jayvee

8st 13lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Brian Ellison

Won at Beverley (5f, soft) on debut in April; has come up short in Listed race at York (5f, good) and Group 3 at Royal Ascot (6f, good to firm) but 7f looks well worth a go.

14/1

5/2

  • Place: £2.10

Form: 3071 D

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Took well to the application of tongue-tie/cheekpieces, drop in distance and switch to handicap level at Leicester (6f, heavy) last week; has to overcome a penalty (1lb lower in future) but could well build on that success; shortlisted.
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3rd

5

(4)

18th Oct 2024

Heavy

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

14:55 Haydock

Nebrook Dream

9st 4lb

J: Adam Farragher

T: Amy Murphy

Took well to the application of tongue-tie/cheekpieces, drop in distance and switch to handicap level at Leicester (6f, heavy) last week; has to overcome a penalty (1lb lower in future) but could well build on that success; shortlisted.

5/2

1st

2

(4)

8th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

13:53 Leicester

Nebrook Dream

9st 11lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Amy Murphy

All runs over 7f; made the frame on AW debut but well beaten since then, latterly here on soft ground; dropped in trip for nursery debut and with headgear added, so comes with risks.

20/1

7th

5

(8)

10th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

15:44 Leicester

Nebrook Dream

9st 2lb

J: Frederick Larson

T: Amy Murphy

Folded late on when third in maiden at Chelmsford (7f, AW) but well beaten at 20-1 in novice at Yarmouth (7f, good to soft) later last month.

33/1

Form: 452017 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 8lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Needs to rebound, having been disappointing at Pontefract last week; scored comfortably in Ffos Las maiden (6f, heavy) the time before and a reproduction of that form would put him in the mix.
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4th

3

(2)

18th Oct 2024

Heavy

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

14:55 Haydock

Sir Palamedes

9st 8lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Charlie Fellowes

Needs to rebound, having been disappointing at Pontefract last week; scored comfortably in Ffos Las maiden (6f, heavy) the time before and a reproduction of that form would put him in the mix.

12/1

7th

7

(11)

7th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

13:17 Pontefract

Sir Palamedes

9st 4lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Charlie Fellowes

in touch with leaders on outer, switched to centre 2f out

11/2

Form: 745

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Thrice-raced filly who has shown some ability while leaving the impression she's the type to do better in handicaps; now gets the chance to prove it; looks an interesting contender.
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3rd

2

(3)

23rd Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

17:30 Southwell (AW)

Mamma Maria

9st 11lb

J: Stevie Donohoe

T: William Haggas

Turf winner who would have doubled her tally had she not been disqualified at Salisbury in August (1m); stayed on well for a solid second on the Chelmsford AW last time and this track could suit her better.

3/1

7

(2)

9th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:45 Chelmsford (AW)

Mamma Maria

9st 10lb

J: Stevie Donohoe

T: William Haggas

Returned from a 282-day absence to win at Ffos Las (1m, good) in August and she was first past the post at Salisbury 16 days later, only to be demoted to second; didn't run badly dropped to 7f at Thirsk last month but more will be needed if she is to take this.

9/2

3

(10)

15th Sep 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

16:20 Thirsk

Mamma Maria

9st 8lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Won in spite of racing freely on her seasonal return in August (1m, good); first past the post at Salisbury 17 days ago but subsequently demoted after interfering with the second horse; another small rise in the weights shouldn't prevent a big run.

3/1

13/2

Form: 675163 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 8st 10lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Won in small field at Ffos Las (6f, heavy) in August; creditable third, despite meeting trouble, at Redcar (good) most recently and ties in closely with Forteleza on that effort; major player.
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6th

9

(6)

18th Oct 2024

Heavy

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

14:55 Haydock

Herecomesthebear

8st 10lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Hugo Palmer

Won in small field at Ffos Las (6f, heavy) in August; creditable third, despite meeting trouble, at Redcar (good) most recently and ties in closely with Forteleza on that effort; major player.

13/2

3rd

12

(1)

25th Sep 2024

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 5

14:10 Redcar

Herecomesthebear

9st 3lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Hugo Palmer

towards rear, headway over 2f out, switched right over 1f out, soon short of room and bumped, went third inside final 110yds, kept on

12/1

6th

7

(1)

4th Sep 2024

Soft

0m 6f 6y

Class 2

17:45 Hamilton

Herecomesthebear

8st 8lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Hugo Palmer

From a yard in form and improved to win in small field at Ffos Las (6f, heavy) last week, leading late on; penalised 6lb and will need another personal best but that's possible and he'll certainly handle the ground.

5/1

10/1

Form: 566774

Last run: 17 days

W: 8st 10lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Seven-race maiden; sneaked into the frame at Bath (5.7f, heavy) most recently, posting his best effort since handicapping; dropped another 1lb and could go well.
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3rd

2

(2)

7th Jul 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

21:00 Ripon

Sabrimento

9st 8lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: George Boughey

Headstrong sort who has won just once from his 17 starts but runner-up three times this year, most recently going close at Lingfield (6f, good to firm) nine days ago; every chance he'll be in the mix once more.

7/2

2nd

5

(1)

28th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:45 Lingfield

Sabrimento

9st 7lb

J: Jack Callan

T: George Boughey

Took nine races to win (5f, soft) for Brian Meehan and he's 0-8 for current yard, unplaced last four starts; often compromises his chance by racing freely but at least this is a weaker race than he's been contesting.

9/4

7th

9

(3)

6th Jun 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

19:09 Goodwood

Sabrimento

9st 3lb

J: Jack Callan

T: George Boughey

Took nine races to win for Brian Meehan (on soft at Bath); 0-6 for current yard and was kept to the AW until finishing well behind at Newmarket; now has a further tweak in his headgear.

8/1

Form: 44086

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Five-race maiden who looks far from solid on form, having failed to back up his July effort (second start); others preferred.
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8th

4

(5)

27th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

18:00 Southwell (AW)

Captain Pickles

9st 8lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Tony Culhane & Stella Barclay

Never figured at Wolverhampton (7f, Tapeta) four weeks ago, but his previous form on Tapeta this year reads well (33161123) including a win over C&D; major player if putting that latest effort behind him.

7/1

8th

6

(8)

30th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

20:42 Wolverhampton (AW)

Captain Pickles

9st 9lb

J: Stevie Donohoe

T: Tony Culhane & Stella Barclay

Well held on turf at Carlisle last time (first start for 54 days) but all three of his wins have been on the AW, two over 8.6f at this track; the return to this surface is a positive and he could go well.

14/1

6th

1

(9)

4th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 173y

Class 6

18:39 Carlisle

Captain Pickles

10st 9lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Tony Culhane & Stella Barclay

Hit a good vein of form on AW earlier in the year, winning three times including over this sort of trip at Wolverhampton in March; 0-11 on turf but it was a fair effort when fifth at Doncaster last June and he's not ruled out.

5/1

9/2

Form: 5432

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Form figures of 5432 reflect her steady improvement, neck second in Redcar nursery (6f, good; off 2lb lower) most recently; strong chance, provided the progress is sustained in first-time headgear.
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4th

3

(2)

26th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 18y

Class 5

15:57 Nottingham

Forteleza

9st 9lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Archie Watson

Had a wide draw but still went close at Wolverhampton last month (6f), as she did in a Redcar nursery last season; well held at Goodwood since then but needs considering with blinkers on for cheekpieces.

7/1

8th

2

(5)

13th Jun 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:15 Goodwood

Forteleza

9st 8lb

J: William Cox

T: Archie Watson

Found to be in season when closing out last year with a poor one and has had a couple of wide stalls to deal with this spring, including when going close from the front at Wolverhampton last time; nudged up 2lb but is one to consider.

6/1

2nd

6

(11)

19th May 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Forteleza

9st 8lb

J: William Cox

T: Archie Watson

Placed twice as a 2yo, including C&D, and she made a satisfactory seasonal return when sixth at Windsor three weeks ago; drawn wide here though and may need some more weight off her back.

12/1

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Payout
Exacta £173.90
Straight Forecast £167.76
Tricast £1200.07
Trifecta £1746.10

Selections

TOPSPEED:

Nebrook Dream

SPOTLIGHT:

Forteleza

Daily Mirror:

Sir Palamedes

Telegraph:

Mamma Maria

D Express:

Captain Pickles

Daily Record:

Herecomesthebear

RP RATINGS:

Station X

POSTDATA:

Nebrook Dream

NEWMARKET:

Nebrook Dream

The Times:

Nebrook Dream

The Guardian:

Nebrook Dream

Daily Mail:

Forteleza

The Sun:

Forteleza

The Star:

Sir Palamedes