March 19 / 16.25 Haydock

16.25

Good

Tim Molony Handicap Chase (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £8449.6
  • 3m 4f 97y
  • Class 3
  • 4 runners
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Tim Molony Handicap Chase (GBB Race)

Runners: 4 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

11/2 (Won)

  • Win: £3.50

Form: F2-13P

Last run: 90 days

W: 11st 9lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 117

Form & Verdict
Pulled up at Exeter in December but he's had wind surgery since and was in good form previously, staying on well when first at Kempton (3m, good) then third at Ascot (3m, good); this step up in trip could be a positive move if he's back on song.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

5

10th Jul 2026

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

18:06 Worcester

Regarde

11st 2lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Jamie Snowden

Either or both the class 2 company and drop back to 3m compromised him in Uttoxeter's Summer Cup latest (blinkers debuted there retained); untried over today's even shorter trip since November 2023 and over hurdles for longer still, so hard to see how this assignment plays to many strengths.

5/1

12

28th Jun 2026

Good

3m 0f 10y

Class 2

15:27 Uttoxeter

Regarde

10st 4lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Jamie Snowden

Stays well, as his two performances over 3m4f at Haydock attest; finished well for second over 3m1f at Aintree (good) most recently; not crying out for this drop back to 3m but may be aided by new headgear; represents last year's winning yard.

9/1

2nd

6

15th May 2026

Good

3m 0f 210y

Class 3

18:55 Aintree

Regarde

11st 7lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Jamie Snowden

Has had three wind operations and tends to go well when fresh, so might not improve markedly on his latest second at Haydock (3m4f, good) after 144 days away; still ran well though and assured stamina will come in handy.

12/1

Form: 5P33P2 C

Last run: 10 days

W: 11st 9lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 117

Form & Verdict
Returned to form with good second off this mark at Warwick (3m5f, good) ten days ago; he's inconsistent and this is a quick return to action, but he can be in the mix if reproducing that latest form.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

9

25th Oct 2025

Good

3m 2f 39y

Class 2

15:55 Kelso

Duke Of Deception

10st 6lb

J: Craig Nichol

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Absent since comfortable success in small field at Haydock (3m1f, good) six months ago; faces a stiffer task from 5lb out of weights in this better race and seems unlikely to follow up.

8/1

1st

1

19th Apr 2025

Good

3m 1f 125y

Class 4

15:50 Haydock

Duke Of Deception

12st 0lb

J: Henry Brooke

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Won smoothly on soft ground in this race last year (7lb higher today); handicapper has had the call since but seconds at Warwick (3m5f, good) and Haydock (3m4f, good) on last two outings showed that he should have a big say in this very small field.

13/8

1st

1

19th Apr 2025

Good

3m 1f 125y

Class 4

15:50 Haydock

Duke Of Deception

12st 0lb

J: Henry Brooke

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

pressed leader, led narrowly 4 out, went clear after 3 out, comfortably

13/8

OUR TIP

Form: -31125

Last run: 40 days

W: 11st 10lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 118

Form & Verdict
Won two in a row at the end of last year (3m1f/3m, good/soft); weakened over extended 3m5f at Bangor (soft) last month but he's worth another go at a marathon trip now back on better ground; possible player.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3rd

8

26th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 171y

Class 3

14:07 Ludlow

Rockinastorm

10st 10lb

J: David Bass

T: Henry Daly

Dual course winner (3m/3m1f); not beaten far when fifth of six in C&D (good to soft) contest won by Ballycamus in December and didn't run badly in competitive Windsor marathon last month; can't be ignored off this mark.

6/1

7th

9

18th Jan 2026

Soft

3m 4f 162y

Class 3

15:35 Windsor

Rockinastorm

11st 8lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Henry Daly

Front-runner who won two in a row in late 2024 (3m1f/3m, good/soft), on the second occasion off today's mark, and he ran pretty well over 3m4f at Haydock last March; hasn't run badly on either outing this season but needs something extra this afternoon.

20/1

11

24th Oct 2025

Good

3m 1f 0y

Class 3

16:45 Cheltenham

Rockinastorm

11st 6lb

J: Mr P W Mullins

T: Henry Daly

Dual chase winner towards end of 2024 (3m1f/3m); only third of four behind Regarde at Haydock (3m4f, good) in March but wasn't beaten far; resumes on a workable mark and with Patrick Mullins a good jockey booking.

9/1

Form: 1PPPP5 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 12st 0lb

12 yo Gelding

OR: 122

Form & Verdict
12yo who has been pulled up on seven of his last nine starts; however, following a fourth wind operation he returned to form with a staying-on fifth at Newbury (3m2f, soft) recently and his last three wins have come over 3m4f on good ground; capable if building on his latest performance.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

6

24th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

3m 2f 54y

Class 3

16:55 Chepstow

Amateur

10st 10lb

J: Sean Houlihan

T: John & Rhys Flint

Last four victories all gained over Ffos Las's 3m4f trip in April or May (good, good to soft); present attainment level is conjectural, having survived just two fences on his recent first outing since last May.

25/1

1

26th Mar 2026

Good

3m 6f 136y

Class 4

15:50 Chepstow

Amateur

12st 2lb

J: Mr Edward Vaughan

T: John & Rhys Flint

A regular in long-distance chases, with an excellent record at Ffos Las but pulled up on all four appearances over these fences (twice in Welsh National); he's now a 13yo with no win since May 2024 (his only race under Edward Vaughan) but some ability remained last spring when last seen and he's accelerating down the weights.

12/1

3rd

4

26th May 2025

Good

3m 5f 80y

Class 3

16:05 Cartmel

Amateur

11st 2lb

J: Connor Brace

T: John & Rhys Flint

A regular in long-distance chases and faces an easier task than on some occasions; two decent efforts when fifth of eight at Newbury (3m2f, soft) and 21l last of three at Haydock (3m4f, good) in March but was well beaten at Perth last time; others preferred.

10/1

Non-runners

Saint Xavier, Wal Bucks

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £5.90
Straight Forecast £6.40
Trifecta £10.40

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Duke Of Deception

SPOTLIGHT:

Wal Buck's

The Star:

Rockinastorm

Telegraph:

Regarde

Daily Mail:

Wal Buck's

D Express:

Wal Buck's

The Sun:

Wal Buck's

Daily Record:

Wal Buck's

TOPSPEED:

Duke Of Deception

POSTDATA:

Duke Of Deception

The Times:

Duke Of Deception

The Guardian:

Duke Of Deception

Daily Mirror:

Duke Of Deception