April 26 / 16.25 Haydock

16.25

Good

Unibet More Extra Place Races Handicap

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  • 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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10

(3)

24th Oct 2025

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

17:10 Newbury

Maelstrom

9st 5lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Won his first three handicaps, all over 6f on good ground or quicker; couldn't complete the four-timer in a warm 3yo sprint at York in June, but he travelled well through that race and doubt he's handicapped out of things just yet; suitability of soft ground has to be taken on trust but he remains of interest for a top stable.

13/2

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

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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2nd

1

(5)

19th May 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

17:35 Newcastle (AW)

Lord Capulet

9st 9lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Kevin Ryan

Front-runner who's won five already this year, the first four over C&D; a 5lb rise for his latest turf victory under 5lb claimer Jack Nicholls demands more but such has been his rate of progress he may well be up to it.

11/4

1st

1

(10)

7th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

18:50 Redcar

Lord Capulet

9st 9lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Kevin Ryan

Front-runner who landed his fourth 7f Newcastle success of the year when seeing off 13 rivals last month; his 2lb nudge for that is offset by his rider's claim; 0-4 on turf but probably a bit premature to suggest he won't prove fully effective on the grass.

4/1

1st

8

(5)

20th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Lord Capulet

9st 2lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Kevin Ryan

Front-runner who won three in a row over C&D at the start of the year; finished out the back behind Anthropologist here last month but he didn't lead in that race and raced freely after being crowded in the pack; this is another competitive event but he has possibilities if he can bounce back.

7/1

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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5

(4)

20th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Amor Cordis

9st 5lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Warren Greatrex

11-race maiden; short of his best on his last two starts and others appeal more for win purposes.

10/1

7th

7

(5)

27th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

18:00 Southwell (AW)

Amor Cordis

9st 8lb

J: George Wood

T: Warren Greatrex

Ten-race maiden; never settled in a higher grade last time and wasn't far away at Brighton the time before; bit to prove at 1m.

12/1

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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5th

8

(6)

4th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:00 Newcastle (AW)

Laurens Dream

8st 13lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Both her wins have come at Newcastle (6f and 7f); she has finished second in 7f classified events on her last three starts but she will need to raise her game to take this; the return to Newcastle and switch to blinkers could spark extra though.

5/1

2nd

5

(6)

22nd Jan 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

15:25 Southwell (AW)

Laurens Dream

9st 9lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Losing run stands at 18 but she has run well in 7f classified events on Tapeta on her last two starts, the latest here last week; strong claims in this field.

2/1

14

(14)

27th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

16:20 Redcar

Laurens Dream

9st 2lb

J: Mikkel Mortensen

T: Michael & David Easterby

Gained both wins on Newcastle AW last November; 0-12 on turf but has frame possibilities on some of her recent form; drop back to Class 6 looks a plus.

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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3

(11)

9th Sep 2025

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

16:40 Catterick

Gesundheit

9st 7lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Noel Wilson

Won AW nursery for Ed Walker last October; has struggled in four starts for this stable this year; goes without headgear and hard to fancy.

25/1

9th

1

(7)

25th Aug 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

17:38 Southwell (AW)

Gesundheit

9st 9lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Noel Wilson

Won a 6f nursery at Kempton off this mark on his final start for Ed Walker; struggled so far for his new stable but the drop into a 0-60, allied to the addition of a tongue-tie, could liven him up.

10/1

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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9

(5)

17th Oct 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

14:50 Redcar

Boyne Lady

9st 5lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Roger Fell

C&D scorer who comes here in decent form, sixth of 13 in 6f Southwell handicap 18 days ago; she's one for the shortlist off a falling mark.

12/1

5

(5)

29th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

18:30 Southwell (AW)

Boyne Lady

9st 8lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: Roger Fell

Gained sole win off 2lb higher (on turf) and Cian Horgan takes off 5lb today; attractively weighted and in reasonable form.

12/1

120

19th Sep 2025

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:40 Ayr

Boyne Lady

8st 7lb

T: Roger Fell

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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8th

7

(5)

21st May 2026

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 6

17:35 Musselburgh

Fear And Fast

9st 0lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Jim Goldie

17-race maiden; placed over C&D last October; low-key return to action at Ayr 16 days ago and he needs to leave that well behind.

9/1

9th

8

(7)

5th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

14:30 Ayr

Fear And Fast

8st 13lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Jim Goldie

16-race maiden; ran a couple of fair races for Jim Goldie last term after being bought for 10,000gns in July; perhaps best watched after a 181-day break.

8/1

6th

7

(10)

15th Oct 2025

Good

0m 5f 8y

Class 6

17:15 Nottingham

Fear And Fast

9st 7lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Jim Goldie

14-race maiden (12 for Ismail Mohammed) who's finished second over 5f on a variety of ground in three of his last six starts; latest was one of those, albeit in six-runner race at Musselburgh when well below his best form; needs a bit extra and promising 5lb claimer takes over.

8/1

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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11

(14)

22nd May 2026

Good

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

17:03 Bath

Vault Of Heaven

9st 0lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Kevin Frost

14-race maiden but he returned to form with a creditable third at Wolverhampton (5f, AW) 17 days ago; that was more like it with blinkers added and has claims if he can back that up.

8/1

3rd

7

(1)

5th May 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Vault Of Heaven

9st 0lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Kevin Frost

13-race maiden; has attracted support on a few occasions, including at Doncaster on her seasonal return, and could yet have a bigger run in him; blinkers replace the hood or cheekpieces worn on his last three starts.

12/1

9th

11

(2)

24th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 3y

Class 6

13:40 Doncaster

Vault Of Heaven

9st 2lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Kevin Frost

0-12 and well beaten at Newcastle when last seen in November; he was sent off favourite on that occasion and returns from a break off a 2lb lower mark; no doubt the ability is there to win races if the addition of a hood has a calming effect (often races too freely).

10/1

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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11th

2

(5)

1st Jun 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Bust A Moon

9st 9lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Derek Shaw

Won a Beverley seller last May but then struggled for two yards; this easier for another new stable and he ran well first time out last season, which gives hope after eight months off.

14/1

6th

5

(2)

23rd Sep 2025

Heavy

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

15:08 Beverley

Bust A Moon

9st 3lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Ian McInnes

C&D winner in May; hasn't proved the easiest to catch right since, 11th in 5f Newcastle handicap four days ago, but not ruled out if first-time cheekpieces spark a resurgence.

8/1

10

(1)

19th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

20:15 Newcastle (AW)

Bust A Moon

9st 5lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Ian McInnes

Ran a good race at Carlisle on September 1 (5f, good) but failed to back it up on softer going one week later; others appeal more.

25/1

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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17th

13

(13)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:57 Thirsk

Solar Biricz

9st 0lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Mark Walford

His second run for his new stable (5f, good to firm; visored first time) was a significant step up from his reappearance effort; returning to 6f will suit and he is one to consider.

9/1

4th

8

(8)

30th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

15:58 Redcar

Solar Biricz

9st 3lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Mark Walford

Patchy form across final few runs for Brian Ellison last season and well beaten on recent stable/seasonal debut at Thirsk (6f, good); however, he's 5lb lower than when winning at Doncaster (5f, good to form) last June and is not a forlorn hope back at 5f in a first-time visor.

16/1

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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13th

13

(12)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

20:45 Doncaster

Summer Rain

9st 2lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Craig Lidster

Ten-race maiden who finished out the back on turf (1m/5f, good) in his final two runs last summer; returns for new yard (left Stan Moore) after 311 days off and has plenty to prove back up in trip; blinkers worn last time are removed.

25/1

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

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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8

(8)

14th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Rose Of New Jersey

9st 4lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Gemma Tutty

Got off the mark at Carlisle in May off 2lb higher mark but has been below that form since, including when sixth of 11 over C&D last month; hard to fancy.

25/1

11

(2)

19th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Rose Of New Jersey

9st 3lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Gemma Tutty

Off the mark at the 11th attempt when scoring at Carlisle (1m, good to firm) in May, but she's been well held all three subsequent starts; on the plus side she's run well here before and is back to that winning mark.

20/1

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