October 18 / 16.40 Haydock

16.40

Heavy

Paul Fenney Celebration Of Life Handicap

  • Prize money: £8100
  • 1m 0f 37y
  • Class 3
  • 8 runners
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Paul Fenney Celebration Of Life Handicap

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Scattered showers

13/8 (Won)

  • Win: £3.20
  • Place: £1.40

Form: 148401 D

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Well suited by ground softer than good; justified favouritism in competitive apprentice race at York (7f) last Friday, looking better than ever and taking record to 9-41; escapes a penalty and commands respect with the return to 1m no issue; future mark is 5lb higher.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

6

(8)

11th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 75y

Class 4

15:42 Nottingham

On The River

9st 6lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Harriet Bethell

Promising fifth in the Spring Mile on his return and then found only a stablemate too strong at Ripon in April (both 1m, good to soft); not so good at Pontefract last time when faced with good ground; the more rain to fall the better for him.

6/1

7th

5

(6)

29th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 6y

Class 4

15:23 Pontefract

On The River

9st 4lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Harriet Bethell

Won last summer's Carlisle Bell off this mark (1m, soft); ran well when fifth in the Spring Mile at Doncaster on his return before finding only his stablemate Milteye too strong at Ripon 13 days ago (1m, good to soft; Walsingham back in third); fully effective over C&D but he appears to have a preference for slower than good now and drying conditions aren't sure to suit.

3/1

2nd

5

(4)

16th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

17:25 Ripon

On The River

9st 8lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: Harriet Bethell

The vast majority of his wins have come on slow ground but the going was good when he was second in this race last year; reappeared with promising fifth of 22 in the Spring Mile at Doncaster and could be in the mix.

3/1

14/1

  • Place: £3.30

Form: 8-0659 D

Last run: 30 days

W: 10st 0lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Won on heavy going as a 2yo for Aidan O'Brien; not solid on 2024 form but this combination of return to testing ground and first-time headgear may have positive effect.
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3

(1)

28th Oct 2025

Soft

1m 0f 53y

Class 4

15:50 Leicester

Sierra Blanca

9st 10lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Martyn Meade

On a losing run but was only beaten 3l at Windsor last time (1m, good) and the winner went in again at Doncaster last weekend; handles this ground and should go well.

7/1

3

(1)

28th Oct 2025

Soft

1m 0f 53y

Class 4

15:50 Leicester

Sierra Blanca

9st 10lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Martyn Meade

On a losing run but was only beaten 3l at Windsor last time (1m, good) and the winner went in again at Doncaster last weekend; handles this ground and should go well.

7/1

1

(3)

8th Sep 2025

Soft

1m 0f 31y

Class 4

16:34 Windsor

Sierra Blanca

10st 4lb

J: Alec Voikhansky

T: Martyn Meade

Losing run is mounting up and couldn't take any positives out of this year's efforts.

25/1

OUR TIP

9/1

  • Place: £2.00

Form: 195466 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Acts on soft ground; successful in notable handicaps over 1m at Doncaster in 2022 and 1m2f at Redcar this May, latter off this mark; likely player if back in similar form.
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5th

4

(7)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 3f 218y

Class 4

20:12 Goodwood

Arthurs Realm

9st 9lb

J: Liam Wright

T: Gihan Arnolda

Quite smart at his best for Ed Dunlop and he goes well on slow ground; however, essentially regressive in 2025 and new trainer has to turn him around.

25/1

7th

3

(6)

8th Oct 2025

Soft

1m 2f 50y

Class 4

16:30 Nottingham

Arthurs Realm

10st 0lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Ed Dunlop

All wins have come in the spring, mainly on soft ground, but there was no win this time round; has his lowest mark since 2020 but easily his best show this season was in March; usually wears a visor or cheekpieces and now he's blinkered first time.

25/1

3

(3)

16th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 2f 23y

Class 4

16:30 Yarmouth

Arthurs Realm

10st 4lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ed Dunlop

All wins have come in the spring, with one on AW but mainly on soft turf; well handicapped on his best form last season but he's failed to beat a rival in his last two runs and needs a major revival after a break.

25/1

Form: 4-0704 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Acts on any going; inconsistent results this term for new yard but ran respectably in higher grade over C&D most recently; well treated on the pick of his form for previous stable.
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7th

8

(8)

11th Jul 2026

Good

1m 4f 63y

Class 5

17:00 Chester

Spirit Catcher

8st 11lb

J: Donagh Murphy

T: Philip Kirby

Has a modest strike-rate for current yard but is technically unexposed over today's trip; creditable second at Musselburgh (12.5f) in May in sole attempt beyond 1m2f; could go well off bottom weight.

9/1

5th

13

(6)

27th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 56y

Class 4

16:50 York

Spirit Catcher

10st 0lb

J: Miss Natasha Cookson

T: Philip Kirby

Unlike him to miss the break as last time and had been running well from 1m1f to 1m4f; the concerns are that he does look high enough in the weights and this is tougher than usual.

14/1

8th

2

(11)

10th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 68y

Class 6

21:00 Hamilton

Spirit Catcher

10st 1lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Philip Kirby

Returned to winning ways at Musselburgh (1m1f, good; from 4lb lower) in April and runner-up twice since, stamina seemingly overstretched behind the thriving Alpine Sierra at Musselburgh (12.5f) latest; enters calculations back over a more suitable 8.5f.

3/1

11/2

Form: 455826 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Acts on any ground; inconsistent since June and has little in hand off current mark but finished well and nearly got up at Chester on penultimate start; three-time Haydock scorer.
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1st

1

(3)

13th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

16:30 Ayr

Pearl Eye

10st 2lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Came good for Jim Goldie at third attempt, in refitted cheekpieces at Hamilton last month, and bettered that form when close third in competitive race at York (also 1m1f, good) soon afterwards; not quite at same level over the extended 1m2f at York last time but still a major player here.

2/1

6th

7

(12)

27th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 56y

Class 4

16:50 York

Pearl Eye

10st 11lb

J: Miss Kayleigh Williams

T: Jim Goldie

Only his third run for Jim Goldie when scoring at Hamilton (1m1f, good) and off a 2lb rise he was a closing third over 1m1f here (good) when not assisted by his track position; bang in form and should run well.

15/8

3rd

15

(13)

13th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 177y

Class 4

16:50 York

Pearl Eye

8st 12lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Just his third run for Jim Goldie when taking advantage of his reduced mark at Hamilton (1m1f, good) nine days ago; only nudged up 2lb and remains well treated on old form (won last year's Spring Mile at Doncaster off 10lb higher); top of the list.

13/2

Form: -64650

Last run: 56 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Somewhat exposed 3yo whose record is 1-10; however, faced a difficult task at the York Ebor festival when last seen and this is easier; competitively treated on peak effort.
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3rd

4

(4)

17th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 6y

Class 4

19:42 Pontefract

Sailthisshipalone

9st 4lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Ivan Furtado

Kickstarted 2026 with C&D win in April and posted another solid effort with third of nine over C&D ten days ago; considered off the same mark.

5/1

3rd

1

(6)

7th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 6y

Class 5

16:18 Pontefract

Sailthisshipalone

10st 2lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Ivan Furtado

Back off the same mark as when making a successful stable debut/reappearance over C&D (good to soft; first-time tongue-tie) in April; possible to forgive his latest effort on the AW and holds good claims otherwise, albeit good to firm ground may pose a small question.

13/2

9th

3

(1)

26th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 4

18:18 Newcastle (AW)

Sailthisshipalone

9st 13lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Ivan Furtado

Won on stable/seasonal debut at Pontefract (1m, good to soft) and he's remained in good heart on both starts since (1m, good/good to firm); each-way claims provided the return to AW isn't an issue.

8/1

9/2

Form: -04271

Last run: 4 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Took well to first-time cheekpieces in Roscommon maiden (1m2f, soft; made all) on Monday, opening his account; incurs 5lb penalty on handicap debut but Sean D Bowen takes off a useful 3lb; this Irish raider has possibilities in the retained headgear.
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5th

1

6th Jul 2026

Good

1m 7f 204y

17:48 Roscommon

Firebrand

11st 12lb

J: Daniel King

T: John J Nallen

His sole Flat win came at this track in 2024 and is now rated 71 in that sphere; lots of good efforts in 10 maiden hurdle runs including on comeback at Punchestown last time; penalised 8lb makes it difficult for him but should run well.

5/1

2nd

2

6th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 100y

15:40 Punchestown

Firebrand

11st 12lb

J: Alan O’Sullivan

T: John J Nallen

Flat maiden winner; 0-9 over hurdles; best effort over obstacles when beaten 3.75l behind subsequent Grade 1 winner Eachtotheirown at Galway in October; ran to similar level when 5.5l behind Mullaghgloss at Thurles 198 days ago; rated 110 and has experience edge under claimer.

4/1

Form: 000002 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 8st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Placed in the Thirsk Hunt Cup on debut for current stable but has failed by a long way to repeat the form, most recently second in Musselburgh seller; opposed.
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7th

6

(8)

30th Oct 2025

Soft

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

15:55 Bath

Autumn Festival

9st 4lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Ed de Giles

Multiple winner over 7f-1m, including on soft; made the frame over C&D last month but losing run is mounting up and has performed poorly the last twice.

7/2

7th

6

(8)

30th Oct 2025

Soft

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

15:55 Bath

Autumn Festival

9st 4lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Ed de Giles

Multiple winner over 7f-1m, including on soft; made the frame over C&D last month but losing run is mounting up and has performed poorly the last twice.

7/2

Non-runners

Rajapour, Bullet Point

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £28.70
Straight Forecast £27.75
Tricast £100.47
Trifecta £126.60

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

On The River

Telegraph:

Firebrand

NEWMARKET:

Bullet Point

POSTDATA:

Spirit Catcher

The Times:

Sailthisshipalone

TOPSPEED:

Arthur's Realm

Daily Mail:

Bullet Point

The Star:

Firebrand

Daily Record:

Firebrand

D Express:

Spirit Catcher

RP RATINGS:

On The River

The Guardian:

On The River

Daily Mirror:

On The River

The Sun:

On The River