April 26 / 16.25 Haydock

16.25

Good

Unibet More Extra Place Races Handicap

  • Prize money: £4448.9
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 13 runners
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Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

Form: 583-1 D

Last run: 4 days

W: 10st 1lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Bred to be smart and he improved greatly for the winter break and switch to handicaps when winning at Yarmouth (6f, good to firm) on Tuesday, running freely in front but soon having his rivals on the stretch; that wasn't a strong race and he's under a penalty today but more of an issue will be whether he still has his edge on this quick return.
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7th

18

(15)

14th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:35 York

Maelstrom

8st 6lb

J: Adam Farragher

T: William Haggas

Modest form as a 2yo but he's taken off in handicaps this year, winning by a wide margin at Yarmouth (6f, good to firm) in April and following up at Haydock four days later; another step up the ladder when comfortably seeing off his ten rivals back at Haydock (again 6f on good) three weeks ago; a 4lb rise looks lenient and he's high on the list now upped in class.

11/2

4

(5)

24th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:10 Haydock

Maelstrom

9st 7lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: William Haggas

Major improvement when winning by 4l on handicap/seasonal debut at Yarmouth (6f, good to firm) last month and he followed up over this C&D (good) four days later; had just a neck to spare last time and is 6lb higher today, but this well-bred colt could have more left in the tank for his top yard.

15/8

4

(5)

24th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:10 Haydock

Maelstrom

9st 7lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: William Haggas

Major improvement when winning by 4l on handicap/seasonal debut at Yarmouth (6f, good to firm) last month and he followed up over this C&D (good) four days later; had just a neck to spare last time and is 6lb higher today, but this well-bred colt could have more left in the tank for his top yard.

15/8

Form: 5-24 BF

Last run: 70 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Front-runner on all three starts, at 7f and 6f, but he couldn't sustain the gallop when a beaten favourite over this trip on Newcastle AW in February; should find his feet in handicaps in due course but he'll be pushed to get an easy lead today.
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11th

2

(9)

26th Apr 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

16:25 Haydock

Lord Capulet

9st 9lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Kevin Ryan

took keen hold, towards rear

11/2

2

(9)

26th Apr 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

16:25 Haydock

Lord Capulet

9st 9lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Kevin Ryan

Front-runner on all three starts, at 7f and 6f, but he couldn't sustain the gallop when a beaten favourite over this trip on Newcastle AW in February; should find his feet in handicaps in due course but he'll be pushed to get an easy lead today.

11/2

2

(7)

15th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

17:25 Newcastle (AW)

Lord Capulet

9st 1lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Kevin Ryan

Half-brother to owner's top-class 3yo miler Rosallion; faded into a well-held fifth on Redcar debut (7f, soft) in November but he left that form behind when a front-running second here (7f) last month; that form puts him firmly in the picture and he's open to more progress on this drop in trip.

6/4

OUR TIP

Form: 0355-5

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Creditable third of six at Chester (7f, good) last July behind two who are rated much higher now; lesser efforts ended his 2yo season, including on handicap debut, but he ran well for a long way on AW comeback at Wolverhampton (7f; cheekpieces added) and the return to 6f could suit.
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3rd

4

(7)

1st Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

17:15 Brighton

Amor Cordis

9st 8lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Warren Greatrex

0-8; stepped forward from his stable debut effort when fourth of ten at Salisbury (7f, good to firm); dropped 1lb and he can run well if the first-time blinkers (replacing cheekpieces) have no adverse effect.

3/1

5

(2)

15th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 213y

Class 5

14:15 Salisbury

Amor Cordis

9st 10lb

J: Tyrese Cameron

T: Warren Greatrex

0-6 for his previous yard, though didn't run badly on occasions over 7f; never got involved on stable debut over 6f at Ripon but was well backed and he's back up in trip with cheekpieces returning.

6/1

5th

2

(7)

29th May 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

15:20 Ripon

Amor Cordis

9st 6lb

J: Ethan Jones

T: Warren Greatrex

Failed to win in six starts for his former stable but his two runs this year (gelded over the winter) have been promising, close up at Wolverhampton (7f) before a good fourth at Haydock last month (Vault Of Heaven fifth; strong form); starts out for a new trainer (same owner) with a good claimer taking off 5lb; can go well.

8/1

Form: 1357-5 D

Last run: 37 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Busy 2yo who won two Newcastle AW handicaps (7f and 6f) in November; fair return to action in March but the handicapper knows more about her than others.
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8th

8

(6)

6th Jun 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

17:30 Thirsk

Laurens Dream

8st 12lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Michael & David Easterby

Won twice on AW last November (7f and 6f); now 2lb lower than for the second win but that is a result of some lesser efforts; others look safer in this field.

25/1

6th

7

(5)

5th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 96y

Class 4

15:30 Beverley

Laurens Dream

8st 4lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Mixed fortunes since her two wins at Newcastle (7f/6f, AW) last November and unable to threaten on either run this year, but she was hampered about two out at Haydock (6f, good) nine days ago and made late headway into sixth; 2lb lower today and the step up in trip could be a positive.

12/1

6th

7

(5)

5th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 96y

Class 4

15:30 Beverley

Laurens Dream

8st 4lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

in rear, headway over 2f out, switched left when no impression inside final furlong

12/1

Form: 7091- D

Last run: 194 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Minor form when qualifying but he came home strongly to win in good style on handicap debut at Kempton (AW; 6f) in October, when beating a multiple subsequent winner; left Ed Walker for 30,000gns and gelded; today's run might be needed but he has potential despite the 6lb higher mark.
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1

(2)

27th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

16:55 Redcar

Gesundheit

9st 9lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Noel Wilson

Bought for 30,000gns last October after winning a 6f Kempton nursery for Ed Walker; subsequently gelded; hasn't shown much for present yard (pulled hard first run at 7f last time); should do better on first run back after wind surgery with a hood now tried.

33/1

6th

1

(2)

27th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

16:55 Redcar

Gesundheit

9st 9lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Noel Wilson

Bought for 30,000gns last October after winning a 6f Kempton nursery for Ed Walker; subsequently gelded; hasn't shown much for present yard (pulled hard first run at 7f last time); should do better on first run back after wind surgery with a hood now tried.

33/1

Form: 266-3

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Has run well on first start of both campaigns and might have been up against it on comeback/handicap debut at Catterick (6f, good) recently when still quite a promising third of seven; open to improvement.
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5

(4)

4th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 3y

Class 5

16:00 Doncaster

Boyne Lady

9st 5lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Roger Fell

Made it seventh-time lucky with a narrow success at Redcar (5f, good to firm) in May (runner-up has won since) and fared much the best of those who raced nearside when sixth of 15 at York (5f, good to firm) three weeks ago; respected.

4/1

13

(14)

13th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

16:45 York

Boyne Lady

9st 1lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Roger Fell

Improving filly who confirmed the promise of her two fine runs in defeat at Haydock and over C&D by digging deep to win at Redcar 18 days ago (5f, good to firm); should remain competitive up 2lb.

12/1

2

(1)

26th May 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

16:00 Redcar

Boyne Lady

9st 9lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Roger Fell

0-6; much improved when second to an odds-on Haggas winner at Haydock (6f handicap, good) and was 2lb out of the weights when fifth of 22 at York (5f, good to firm); 1lb lower here and dropping in grade from a Class 3; player.

11/4

Form: 22667-

Last run: 168 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Showed promise in sprint maidens on turf last summer but she never found her niche in handicaps thereafter, over 7f, 5f and 6f; needs either improvement or a weights drop if she's to get off the mark.
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7th

12

(10)

23rd Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 6

17:17 Windsor

Power Of Twins

9st 5lb

J: Tyrese Cameron

T: Richard Hannon

Runner-up in two maidens (6f/5.6f) last summer but her form has gone in the wrong direction in handicaps; had an excuse when upped to 1m at Bath last Saturday but she's now 0-9 and needs a transformation back in trip.

12/1

2

(5)

14th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

16:15 Bath

Power Of Twins

9st 9lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Richard Hannon

Didn't progress once handicapping last backend and finished well held on her comeback seven weeks ago; pulled hard the only previous time she's gone beyond 6f and stamina would have to be a concern.

12/1

9th

8

(11)

26th Apr 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

16:25 Haydock

Power Of Twins

9st 4lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Richard Hannon

in touch with leaders, lost ground over 3f out

20/1

Form: 4083-0

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Best form over 5f, as when third at Nottingham (soft) in November, but he made a low-key start to his 3yo career at Catterick; yet to prove 6f suits.
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3rd

7

(1)

2nd Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 16y

Class 6

17:30 Chepstow

Fear And Fast

9st 6lb

J: Tommie Jakes

T: Ismail Mohammed

0-11 though has finished runner-up in two of his last three starts since the visor went on, the latest at Yarmouth (5f, good) three weeks ago; each-way claims again from 1lb lower.

7/2

2nd

7

(6)

11th Jun 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 42y

Class 6

16:15 Yarmouth

Fear And Fast

9st 4lb

J: Tommie Jakes

T: Ismail Mohammed

Ten-race maiden with a patchy overall profile; ran well behind One For Harvey at Nottingham last month (visored first time) but less good over 6f at Brighton 12 days ago; return to 5f a plus but others appeal more.

7/1

3

(1)

30th May 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 215y

Class 6

14:05 Brighton

Fear And Fast

9st 9lb

J: Tommie Jakes

T: Ismail Mohammed

Inconsistent nine-race maiden but he ran one of his good races when second of eight at Nottingham three weeks ago (5f, good to firm; visored first time); slower surface no problem but it remains to be seen if the headgear works a second time.

10/1

Form: 9052- BF

Last run: 161 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Started off from a very low base but his final qualifying run was better and he only just failed to make a winning handicap debut on Newcastle AW (6f; well-backed favourite) in November, when hard to settle and hampered quite badly but came home strongly; up 3lb; interesting prospect.
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7

(3)

27th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 2y

Class 6

16:30 Doncaster

Vault Of Heaven

9st 3lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Kevin Frost

Ended last year with a near-miss at Newcastle (6f, AW); hasn't hit same level in three runs this season but he had some traffic issues over C&D (sixth of 14) 12 days; ties in with Alashos on that form and has possibilities if he gets the breaks this time.

7/2

11

(1)

15th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 2y

Class 6

17:05 Doncaster

Vault Of Heaven

9st 3lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Kevin Frost

Best run when a nose second in a Newcastle nursery on handicap debut last November (6f); hasn't reproduced that form in two runs on turf this year; bit to prove now

16/1

6th

7

(6)

29th May 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

15:20 Ripon

Vault Of Heaven

9st 1lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Kevin Frost

Unexposed 3yo who was beaten by just a nose (sent off favourite) on his nursery debut at Newcastle in November (6f); only fifth on his Haydock reappearance but that form is working out extremely well and he probably wasn't helped by racing furthest from the stands' rail; could do with settling better but he's one to consider.

8/1

Form: 684-25 BF

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Mildly encouraging 2yo debut but that was as good as it got for previous yard; he lost out only narrowly on debut for new trainer at Chelmsford (6f) but soon cried enough back at 5f since; returns to 6f with something to prove back on turf.
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11

(9)

4th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 2y

Class 6

17:10 Doncaster

Bust A Moon

9st 3lb

J: Charlie Bennett

T: Ian McInnes

Sole win in 13 starts came in a Beverley seller (5f, good to firm) for David Evans in May; ran well next time, but below par in last three starts including both for this yard; best watched for now.

25/1

1

(8)

15th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 2y

Class 6

17:05 Doncaster

Bust A Moon

9st 9lb

J: Charlie Bennett

T: Ian McInnes

Won a Beverley seller (5f, good to firm) for David Evans last month and finished a decent second in a Chepstow handicap eight days later (5f, good); not so good since and was well beaten in a 5f Yarmouth handicap on stable debut four days ago.

16/1

Form: 3129-0

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
All races over 5f and seemingly appreciated the sharp test when coming clear in a Musselburgh handicap (good) in August; ran as though he'd be better for the run on return at Catterick but the fitting of cheekpieces challenges that view and the extra furlong is another query.
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1

(2)

24th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:20 Beverley

Solar Biricz

10st 2lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Brian Ellison

Not the easiest to predict but it was his second career win when doing it narrowly at Doncaster nine days ago (5f, good to firm); didn't have a lot up his sleeve and carries the 6lb penalty.

7/2

1st

3

(8)

15th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 3y

Class 6

17:37 Doncaster

Solar Biricz

9st 9lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Brian Ellison

Seemed to respond well to first-time cheekpieces when placed at Beverley (5f, good to firm) last month but was back in the doldrums at Nottingham a few days later; others have more persuasive profiles.

8/1

6th

4

(4)

10th May 2025

Good

0m 5f 8y

Class 6

13:55 Nottingham

Solar Biricz

9st 8lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Brian Ellison

in touch with leaders in centre of group

5/1

Form: 540-73

Last run: 25 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
First two handicap attempts were both very ordinary and although he fared better when third of eight at Wolverhampton (6f) he hardly rates as well treated at this stage.
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4

(5)

9th Jul 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

19:10 Ffos Las

Summer Rain

9st 6lb

J: David Probert

T: J S Moore

In the frame in a couple of 6f events this spring; 1m was too much of a test at Chepstow when last seen and now returns to 5f with blinkers fitted; stable also runs Off The Bench.

12/1

10

(1)

30th May 2025

Good To Soft

1m 0f 14y

Class 6

15:55 Chepstow

Summer Rain

9st 5lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: J S Moore

Seems to have learnt to settle better this spring and has made the frame on two of his last three 6f starts (both times on Tapeta); not sure to be suited by this switch back to turf or the new trip, though.

14/1

10th

10

(1)

30th May 2025

Good To Soft

1m 0f 14y

Class 6

15:55 Chepstow

Summer Rain

9st 5lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: J S Moore

Seems to have learnt to settle better this spring and has made the frame on two of his last three 6f starts (both times on Tapeta); not sure to be suited by this switch back to turf or the new trip, though.

14/1

Form: 5203-5

Last run: 28 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Six handicap runs already, best effort when close second at Thirsk (6f, good to soft) in September; treading water since and the handicapper has been sluggish in reacting; needs cheekpieces to improve matters.
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5th

7

(6)

4th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

19:25 Beverley

Rose Of New Jersey

9st 4lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Gemma Tutty

Kept on to see off Groundhog at Carlisle (1m, good to firm) in May, that her first win at the 11th attempt; reportedly unsuited by "very quick" ground when a beaten joint-favourite at Wetherby subsequently; needs to bounce back over this stiff 8.5f (sprint pedigree); others more obvious.

12/1

8

(5)

19th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

18:50 Wetherby

Rose Of New Jersey

9st 4lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Gemma Tutty

Came good at 11th attempt, rallying well to assert in closing stages over nearly 1m at Carlisle (good to firm) last month; more exposed than some of these but recent 3lb rise does not look excessive; in the mix.

4/1

1st

6

(2)

19th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 173y

Class 6

17:30 Carlisle

Rose Of New Jersey

9st 6lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Gemma Tutty

Exposed filly; placed in nurseries at Thirsk (6f, good to soft) and Newcastle last season (7f, standard); not at her best this term (over 1m and 6f); bit to prove at present.

12/1

Non-runners

Jeany May, Lady Diesel

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Maelstrom

Daily Mirror:

Jeany May

The Star:

Vault Of Heaven

RP RATINGS:

Maelstrom

POSTDATA:

Maelstrom

NEWMARKET:

Maelstrom

The Times:

Maelstrom

Telegraph:

Maelstrom

The Guardian:

Maelstrom

Daily Mail:

Maelstrom

D Express:

Maelstrom

Daily Record:

Maelstrom

The Sun:

Jeany May