October 18 / 16.05 Haydock

16.05

Heavy

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  • Prize money: £8100
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 3
  • 8 runners
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Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Scattered showers

8/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.60
  • Place: £1.60

Form: 285116 D

Last run: 8 days

W: 8st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Acts on heavy; couple of wins last month took his Hamilton record to 3-4 (yet to score elsewhere); came up short at Ayr since and now goes up further in grade; not the percentage call.
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7

(4)

13th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

18:40 Lingfield (AW)

Hour By Hour

9st 5lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Adam Kirby

All wins at 6f on ground ranging from good to soft to heavy, the last three in 2024; well handicapped on his old form but he's been tailed off in three runs (1m, AW/good to firm) for new yard this year and has a lot to prove

20/1

7th

1

(7)

26th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:25 Newmarket (July)

Hour By Hour

10st 2lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: Adam Kirby

All wins at 6f on ground ranging from good to soft to heavy, the last three in 2024; well below best on final starts for previous trainer and he's beaten a total of one rival in two AW runs (1m) for this one in 2026; has a lot to prove.

25/1

10th

11

(1)

10th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:40 Kempton (AW)

Hour By Hour

9st 3lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Adam Kirby

Well treated on his 2024 form; low-key stable debut here three weeks ago and he arrives with a point to prove.

33/1

12/1

  • Place: £2.30

Form: 258600 D

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Drops back to a less demanding level, having struggled in notable handicaps the last twice; has generally lacked consistency this year, however, and still has a poor strike-rate for current yard.
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3

(6)

9th Jun 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:20 Pontefract

Admiral D

10st 0lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

Has a poor strike-rate since 2022 and isn't particularly solid on 2025 efforts; however, drops in grade off a reduced mark and can't be dismissed; very similar type to Illusionist.

11/1

9

(3)

26th May 2025

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 4

17:10 Redcar

Admiral D

8st 13lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

He's dropped to a dangerous mark and showed the odd hint of spark on occasions towards the end of last year; can go well fresh but he's been regressive and has a poor strike-rate over the last few years.

14/1

9

(3)

26th May 2025

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 4

17:10 Redcar

Admiral D

8st 13lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

He's dropped to a dangerous mark and showed the odd hint of spark on occasions towards the end of last year; can go well fresh but he's been regressive and has a poor strike-rate over the last few years.

14/1

4/1

  • Place: £1.80

Form: -96107 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Seems to handle any ground; record is 3-9; probably best to forgive his Class 2 efforts the last twice (raced alone latest); scored at Windsor (6f) on last attempt in this grade and is one to consider.
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8th

3

(4)

11th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 1y

Class 1

15:52 Chester

Palmar Bay

9st 7lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Ralph Beckett

Comfortable winner of a C&D handicap (good to firm) last August; better than ever when a close fourth in a Listed event at Wolverhampton (7f, AW) in March but he's been well held in both subsequent runs and latest was in a C&D; has bit to prove again and this looks a tough task on the figures.

14/1

10th

1

(5)

30th May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 1y

Class 2

15:30 Chester

Palmar Bay

9st 12lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Ralph Beckett

Ready winner of a C&D handicap last summer off a 12lb lower mark; better than ever when a close fourth in a Wolverhampton Listed race in March and he faced a stiff task at Haydock three weeks ago; should give his running but could find one or two stronger back in handicap company.

6/1

4th

8

(10)

9th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 212y

Class 1

15:40 Haydock

Palmar Bay

9st 10lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ralph Beckett

5-19; creditable fourth in Listed races last two starts, not beaten far at Wolverhampton (7f) on latest; should give his running again but quite a few of these have more obvious claims on the figures.

14/1

4th
1 (8)
Woven

7/2

Form: 940510 CD

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 12lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Never figured (behind Hyperfocus) in valuable handicap at York last Saturday; better than ever in C&D contest (soft) the time before, beating Trilby (declared 3:30 on this card); close second in this race three years ago; respected back here.
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9th

3

(16)

6th Jul 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:30 Ayr

Woven

10st 2lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Veteran who still retains most of his ability and gave a good account when keeping-on second of 21 at York (6f, good) last month; still only 1lb higher than for C&D (heavy) win in October and will be favoured by any rain.

13/2

2nd

5

(12)

13th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:25 York

Woven

9st 13lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Veteran who retains plenty of ability; fourth in big field at Doncaster on return and fared best of those drawn high when seventh over C&D next time; back to his last winning mark and impossible to discount.

10/1

7th

22

(18)

13th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:55 York

Woven

8st 9lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

10yo who may prefer slow ground but the going was good when he was fourth of 21 in this in 2024; often runs well here and he reappeared with a creditable fourth of 19 at Doncaster (6f, good to soft) in March; each-way possible.

33/1

5/1

Form: 912552 D

Last run: 4 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Irish mudlark who won on heavy ground at the Curragh (last 6f attempt) in April; went close off this mark at Roscommon (7.5f, soft; headed in final strides) on Monday; enters the reckoning.
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2nd

9

(3)

31st May 2026

Good

0m 6f 60y

15:15 Listowel

Mercurial

9st 4lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: John J Nallen

Over two years since latest of only two wins; second over 6f at the Curragh in October and ran well over 7.5f on return, but poor strike-rate overall; prefers it soft but handles good.

10/1

4th

1

(2)

18th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 94y

17:50 Roscommon

Mercurial

10st 2lb

J: Darragh O’Sullivan

T: John J Nallen

Only two wins from 40 starts, but placed 16 times; last won at the Curragh (6f, heavy) in April 2024 off 3lb lower; generally below best last year apart from Listowel fourth and Currgah second in the autumn; has a preference for soft/heavy

12/1

OUR TIP

8/1

Form: 109286 CD

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 9lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Well suited by softer than good; retains plenty of ability aged ten and ran respectably in valuable event at York last Saturday; both 2024 wins at Chester but he's a four-time scorer at this venue.
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7th

9

(3)

20th Sep 2025

Soft

0m 5f 110y

Class 4

15:40 Chester

Hyperfocus

9st 1lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Tim Easterby

Won over C&D (good to soft) last July but he's lost his way and has been out of sorts this season; now 17lb lower than for that last win but the veteran has a lot to prove.

20/1

115

19th Sep 2025

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:40 Ayr

Hyperfocus

8st 8lb

T: Tim Easterby

11

(1)

5th Sep 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

14:42 Haydock

Hyperfocus

9st 2lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

Four-time course winner who has tumbled down the weights and runs here for the first time this season; however, this 11yo has been struggling this year and a major turnaround is required.

25/1

Form: 61-808

Last run: 237 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Raced mostly on AW for Marco Botti, winning twice over 7f; finished last in sole turf run; out of sorts early this year and sold for 4,000gns in March; enough to prove on debut for new connections.
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4th

13

(4)

25th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Eden Storm

9st 3lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Patrick Morris

Hard to fault on the score of consistency this year but it's nearly two years since his last success and others appeal as likelier winners.

8/1

2nd

3

(7)

2nd Sep 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

17:10 Wolverhampton (AW)

Eden Storm

9st 5lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Patrick Morris

Both wins came over C&D in 2023, but losing run now up to 17 despite a slipping mark; beaten only 3l into fifth of 13 at Southwell (1m, Tapeta) eight days ago and could play a part if building on that in the returning cheekpieces.

5/1

12

(7)

25th Aug 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

14:50 Southwell (AW)

Eden Storm

9st 5lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Patrick Morris

Both wins over 7f at Wolverhampton; has form at 1m, too, but he hasn't excelled himself in two C&D starts and others have stronger claims.

12/1

11/4

Form: 391251 D

Last run: 41 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Useful 3yo who won a series final at Kempton (6f, AW) six weeks ago, taking record in cheekpieces to 2-4; major player in the retained headgear, provided the ground is okay (yet to race on softer than good).
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6th

1

(6)

1st Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

18:00 Kempton (AW)

Drama

9st 9lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: James Ferguson

These conditions bring out the best in him and was taking his C&D record to 4-6 when finishing with a flourish to win a strong handicap last month; remains capable of further progress and although he has something to find at the weights, a bigger concern is the prospect of a tactical event.

3/1

1st

2

(4)

6th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:45 Kempton (AW)

Drama

9st 6lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: James Ferguson

Better on AW than turf and his C&D record reads 31511 (including this race 12 months ago); endured a troubled passage at Newcastle on his most recent AW run and still looked in form; no show in the Stewards' Cup but this is altogether more suitable; Oisin Murphy rides for the first time.

4/1

27

(20)

2nd Aug 2025

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:05 Goodwood

Drama

8st 12lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: James Ferguson

Capable off this mark and he didn't enjoy a clear run at Newcastle five weeks ago (6f); all his best form has come on AW though and nothing in his turf record suggests he's the answer.

22/1

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Payout
Exacta £29.40
Straight Forecast £29.09
Tricast £130.66
Trifecta £124.40

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Mercurial

NEWMARKET:

Drama

SPOTLIGHT:

Woven

POSTDATA:

Hyperfocus

The Times:

Palmar Bay

TOPSPEED:

Hour By Hour

Telegraph:

Drama

The Guardian:

Mercurial

Daily Mail:

Mercurial

D Express:

Mercurial

The Star:

Mercurial

Daily Record:

Mercurial

The Sun:

Woven

Daily Mirror:

Hyperfocus