May 10 / 13.35 Haydock

13.35

Good

Pertemps Network Swinton Handicap Hurdle (Premier Handicap) (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £45560
  • 1m 7f 144y
  • Class 1
  • 16 runners
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Pertemps Network Swinton Handicap Hurdle (Premier Handicap) (GBB Race)

Runners: 16 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

OUR TIP

13/2 (Won)

  • Win: £9.30
  • Place: £2.40

Form: 35863- D

Last run: 20 days

W: 11st 11lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 134

Form & Verdict
Loaded with experience in strong handicaps; won last year's Sussex Champion and, returning to Plumpton off a 13lb higher mark for the same race 20 days ago, he ran another cracker in forcing the pace before left behind by two Willie Mullins raiders; Haydock will suit his style provided he doesn't get too competitive too far out; shortlisted.
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1st

2

10th May 2025

Good

1m 7f 144y

Class 1

13:35 Haydock

Our Champ

11st 11lb

J: Freddie Gordon

T: Chris Gordon

Loaded with experience in strong handicaps; won last year's Sussex Champion and, returning to Plumpton off a 13lb higher mark for the same race 20 days ago, he ran another cracker in forcing the pace before left behind by two Willie Mullins raiders; Haydock will suit his style provided he doesn't get too competitive too far out; shortlisted.

13/2

1st

2

10th May 2025

Good

1m 7f 144y

Class 1

13:35 Haydock

Our Champ

11st 11lb

J: Freddie Gordon

T: Chris Gordon

Loaded with experience in strong handicaps; won last year's Sussex Champion and, returning to Plumpton off a 13lb higher mark for the same race 20 days ago, he ran another cracker in forcing the pace before left behind by two Willie Mullins raiders; Haydock will suit his style provided he doesn't get too competitive too far out; shortlisted.

13/2

3rd

8

20th Apr 2025

Good

1m 7f 195y

Class 2

16:05 Plumpton

Our Champ

10st 12lb

J: Freddie Gordon

T: Chris Gordon

disputed lead at fast pace, led clearly before 6th

6/1

8/1

  • Place: £2.30

Form: 44372- D BF

Last run: 15 days

W: 11st 5lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 128

Form & Verdict
Back over hurdles for his last two runs after going 0-4 over fences; appreciated the return to 2m when pushing Glory And Fortune all the way at Chepstow last time (2m, good); might be a shade high in the weights to win this.
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2nd

7

10th May 2025

Good

1m 7f 144y

Class 1

13:35 Haydock

Helnwein

11st 5lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Alan King

Back over hurdles for his last two runs after going 0-4 over fences; appreciated the return to 2m when pushing Glory And Fortune all the way at Chepstow last time (2m, good); might be a shade high in the weights to win this.

8/1

2nd

7

10th May 2025

Good

1m 7f 144y

Class 1

13:35 Haydock

Helnwein

11st 5lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Alan King

Back over hurdles for his last two runs after going 0-4 over fences; appreciated the return to 2m when pushing Glory And Fortune all the way at Chepstow last time (2m, good); might be a shade high in the weights to win this.

8/1

2nd

2

25th Apr 2025

Good To Soft

2m 0f 11y

Class 3

17:35 Chepstow

Helnwein

11st 12lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Alan King

Didn't go on from a good chasing debut in November; very little in hand of this 5lb higher mark than for last April's Sandown novices' handicap hurdle final win (2m, good), but trip and grade more in his favour than the Aintree Grade 3 of last time, at least.

7/2

10/1

  • Place: £1.90

Form: /4131- D

Last run: 18 days

W: 10st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 119

Form & Verdict
Six-time Flat winner and it was his third success over hurdles when doing it fairly comfortably at Hereford (2m, good) recently after a break; whether he's up to this class is another matter and he's 5lb higher.
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3rd

13

10th May 2025

Good

1m 7f 144y

Class 1

13:35 Haydock

Goblet Of Fire

10st 10lb

J: James Bowen

T: Nicky Henderson

Six-time Flat winner and it was his third success over hurdles when doing it fairly comfortably at Hereford (2m, good) recently after a break; whether he's up to this class is another matter and he's 5lb higher.

10/1

3rd

13

10th May 2025

Good

1m 7f 144y

Class 1

13:35 Haydock

Goblet Of Fire

10st 10lb

J: James Bowen

T: Nicky Henderson

Six-time Flat winner and it was his third success over hurdles when doing it fairly comfortably at Hereford (2m, good) recently after a break; whether he's up to this class is another matter and he's 5lb higher.

10/1

1st

7

22nd Apr 2025

Good

2m 0f 53y

Class 4

19:13 Hereford

Goblet Of Fire

11st 9lb

J: James Bowen

T: Nicky Henderson

A length winner at Southwell in October (2m, good) and ran quite well off this 6lb higher mark at Wetherby; that was in a higher grade so likely to feature provided he doesn't need the run.

4/1

10/1

  • Place: £3.20

Form: 40311- CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 12st 0lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 137

Form & Verdict
Has won both races since the tongue-tie joined cheekpieces, latterly making all for a narrow success over C&D three weeks ago (good); a 5lb rise isn't the end of the world but dominating this bigger field with likely pressure up front could be challenging.
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4th

1

10th May 2025

Good

1m 7f 144y

Class 1

13:35 Haydock

Givemefive

12st 0lb

J: Paul O’Brien

T: Harry Derham

Has won both races since the tongue-tie joined cheekpieces, latterly making all for a narrow success over C&D three weeks ago (good); a 5lb rise isn't the end of the world but dominating this bigger field with likely pressure up front could be challenging.

10/1

4th

1

10th May 2025

Good

1m 7f 144y

Class 1

13:35 Haydock

Givemefive

12st 0lb

J: Paul O’Brien

T: Harry Derham

Has won both races since the tongue-tie joined cheekpieces, latterly making all for a narrow success over C&D three weeks ago (good); a 5lb rise isn't the end of the world but dominating this bigger field with likely pressure up front could be challenging.

10/1

1st

1

19th Apr 2025

Good

1m 7f 144y

Class 2

14:05 Haydock

Givemefive

12st 0lb

J: Paul O’Brien

T: Harry Derham

Posted personal best in first-time tongue-strap five weeks ago, making all in four-runner race at Newcastle (2m1f, good to soft); that was his fourth hurdles win, and with more improvement possible he should go well again.

9/4

Form: 13312- D

Last run: 16 days

W: 10st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 116

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced and has won a bumper and two hurdle races; runner-up on handicap debut at Bangor (good to soft) when Bareback Jack got away from him; he wouldn't be exposed just yet and Harry Cobden is a positive booking.
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5th

16

10th May 2025

Good

1m 7f 144y

Class 1

13:35 Haydock

Dance And Glance

10st 7lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Anthony Honeyball

Lightly raced and has won a bumper and two hurdle races; runner-up on handicap debut at Bangor (good to soft) when Bareback Jack got away from him; he wouldn't be exposed just yet and Harry Cobden is a positive booking.

8/1

5th

16

10th May 2025

Good

1m 7f 144y

Class 1

13:35 Haydock

Dance And Glance

10st 7lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Anthony Honeyball

Lightly raced and has won a bumper and two hurdle races; runner-up on handicap debut at Bangor (good to soft) when Bareback Jack got away from him; he wouldn't be exposed just yet and Harry Cobden is a positive booking.

8/1

2nd

4

24th Apr 2025

Good To Soft

2m 0f 145y

Class 4

19:10 Bangor-on-Dee

Dance And Glance

11st 11lb

J: Rex Dingle

T: Anthony Honeyball

Beat a good horse in his bumper and he's 2-4 over hurdles, though the long odds-on favourite rather fluffed his lines when edging that one out last time at Taunton; that might be dodgy form but he brings momentum into handicaps.

5/1

10/1

Form: 50065- D

Last run: 18 days

W: 10st 8lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 117

Form & Verdict
3lb lower than for his last win, at Plumpton in October 2024; hasn't been overly threatening in the meantime and he's held by some of today's rivals.
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6th

14

10th May 2025

Good

1m 7f 144y

Class 1

13:35 Haydock

Tapley

10st 8lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Suzy Smith

3lb lower than for his last win, at Plumpton in October 2024; hasn't been overly threatening in the meantime and he's held by some of today's rivals.

10/1

6th

14

10th May 2025

Good

1m 7f 144y

Class 1

13:35 Haydock

Tapley

10st 8lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Suzy Smith

3lb lower than for his last win, at Plumpton in October 2024; hasn't been overly threatening in the meantime and he's held by some of today's rivals.

10/1

5th

1

22nd Apr 2025

Good

2m 0f 53y

Class 4

19:13 Hereford

Tapley

12st 0lb

J: Elizabeth Gale

T: Suzy Smith

Elizabeth Gale's claim eases his big weight and this is easier than very tough assignments the last twice; won off a slightly higher mark at Plumpton earlier this season.

8/1

Form: 2/215- D

Last run: 20 days

W: 11st 10lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 133

Form & Verdict
Stays 3m so always needs a strong pace to chase at this trip, which was the case when winning so well in a big field at the Aintree Grand National meeting (good); never threatened at Plumpton latest but again ran well in keeping on for fifth (behind Our Champ); could well arrive late on the scene to play a part in the finish.
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7th

3

10th May 2025

Good

1m 7f 144y

Class 1

13:35 Haydock

Shes A Saint

11st 10lb

J: Tristan Durrell

T: Dan Skelton

Stays 3m so always needs a strong pace to chase at this trip, which was the case when winning so well in a big field at the Aintree Grand National meeting (good); never threatened at Plumpton latest but again ran well in keeping on for fifth (behind Our Champ); could well arrive late on the scene to play a part in the finish.

12/1

7th

3

10th May 2025

Good

1m 7f 144y

Class 1

13:35 Haydock

Shes A Saint

11st 10lb

J: Tristan Durrell

T: Dan Skelton

Stays 3m so always needs a strong pace to chase at this trip, which was the case when winning so well in a big field at the Aintree Grand National meeting (good); never threatened at Plumpton latest but again ran well in keeping on for fifth (behind Our Champ); could well arrive late on the scene to play a part in the finish.

12/1

5th

9

20th Apr 2025

Good

1m 7f 195y

Class 2

16:05 Plumpton

Shes A Saint

10st 10lb

J: Tristan Durrell

T: Dan Skelton

held up in rear

9/1

Form: /5334- D

Last run: 24 days

W: 10st 5lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 114

Form & Verdict
Long absences are a feature in this 9yo's profile; kept on for fourth of 16 at Cheltenham (2m1f, good) on latest start, finishing just over 3l behind Big Boy Bobby; looks vulnerable off an untouched mark.
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8th

17

10th May 2025

Good

1m 7f 144y

Class 1

13:35 Haydock

Lunar Sovereign

10st 5lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Sophie Leech

Long absences are a feature in this 9yo's profile; kept on for fourth of 16 at Cheltenham (2m1f, good) on latest start, finishing just over 3l behind Big Boy Bobby; looks vulnerable off an untouched mark.

25/1

8th

17

10th May 2025

Good

1m 7f 144y

Class 1

13:35 Haydock

Lunar Sovereign

10st 5lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Sophie Leech

Long absences are a feature in this 9yo's profile; kept on for fourth of 16 at Cheltenham (2m1f, good) on latest start, finishing just over 3l behind Big Boy Bobby; looks vulnerable off an untouched mark.

25/1

4th

14

16th Apr 2025

Good

2m 0f 179y

Class 3

17:00 Cheltenham

Lunar Sovereign

10st 8lb

J: Bruce Lynn

T: Sophie Leech

Back from yet another lengthy absence when comfortably beaten by Continuance at Fontwell; has a pull in the weights with the winner and might strip fitter here.

25/1

Form: 32852- D BF

Last run: 18 days

W: 10st 10lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 119

Form & Verdict
Looks handicapped about right on the balance of his form and he couldn't reel in Goblet Of Fire at Hereford (2m, good) recently; perhaps placed at best if he's lucky.
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9th

12

10th May 2025

Good

1m 7f 144y

Class 1

13:35 Haydock

Black Hawk Eagle

10st 10lb

J: Richard Patrick

T: Kerry Lee

Looks handicapped about right on the balance of his form and he couldn't reel in Goblet Of Fire at Hereford (2m, good) recently; perhaps placed at best if he's lucky.

14/1

9th

12

10th May 2025

Good

1m 7f 144y

Class 1

13:35 Haydock

Black Hawk Eagle

10st 10lb

J: Richard Patrick

T: Kerry Lee

Looks handicapped about right on the balance of his form and he couldn't reel in Goblet Of Fire at Hereford (2m, good) recently; perhaps placed at best if he's lucky.

14/1

2nd

3

22nd Apr 2025

Good

2m 0f 53y

Class 4

19:13 Hereford

Black Hawk Eagle

11st 13lb

J: Richard Patrick

T: Kerry Lee

Won over C&D in early 2024 off just 2lb lower, following up a win at Wincanton; some of this season's efforts read well and it was a good handicap he ran in last time at Taunton.

7/1

16/1

Form: 8/223- D

Last run: 24 days

W: 10st 13lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 122

Form & Verdict
Flat/hurdle winner; returned from a long absence to bustle up Ooh Betty at Kempton over Christmas and has continued to run well, last time going down by half a length at Cheltenham (2m1f, good); might just lack a telling finishing kick on this flat track.
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10th

11

10th May 2025

Good

1m 7f 144y

Class 1

13:35 Haydock

Big Boy Bobby

10st 13lb

J: Tom Cannon

T: Alan King

Flat/hurdle winner; returned from a long absence to bustle up Ooh Betty at Kempton over Christmas and has continued to run well, last time going down by half a length at Cheltenham (2m1f, good); might just lack a telling finishing kick on this flat track.

16/1

10th

11

10th May 2025

Good

1m 7f 144y

Class 1

13:35 Haydock

Big Boy Bobby

10st 13lb

J: Tom Cannon

T: Alan King

Flat/hurdle winner; returned from a long absence to bustle up Ooh Betty at Kempton over Christmas and has continued to run well, last time going down by half a length at Cheltenham (2m1f, good); might just lack a telling finishing kick on this flat track.

16/1

3rd

10

16th Apr 2025

Good

2m 0f 179y

Class 3

17:00 Cheltenham

Big Boy Bobby

10st 13lb

J: Philip Armson

T: Alan King

Flat/hurdle winner; runner-up in both his starts following a long absence, beaten by last weekend's Scottish Champion Hurdle third Ooh Betty the first time and then at Newcastle he was clear of the rest behind a 4yo winner who was well handicapped and well backed; solid claims.

8/1

Form: 55381- D

Last run: 15 days

W: 11st 9lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 132

Form & Verdict
Winning for the first time since the 2022 Betfair Hurdle when digging deep to edge out Helnwein at Chepstow two weeks ago (2m, good); will do well to defy a 4lb rise in this deeper race but he'll give it his best shot; cheekpieces added.
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11th

5

10th May 2025

Good

1m 7f 144y

Class 1

13:35 Haydock

Glory And Fortune

11st 9lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Tom Lacey

Winning for the first time since the 2022 Betfair Hurdle when digging deep to edge out Helnwein at Chepstow two weeks ago (2m, good); will do well to defy a 4lb rise in this deeper race but he'll give it his best shot; cheekpieces added.

14/1

11th

5

10th May 2025

Good

1m 7f 144y

Class 1

13:35 Haydock

Glory And Fortune

11st 9lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Tom Lacey

Winning for the first time since the 2022 Betfair Hurdle when digging deep to edge out Helnwein at Chepstow two weeks ago (2m, good); will do well to defy a 4lb rise in this deeper race but he'll give it his best shot; cheekpieces added.

14/1

1st

1

25th Apr 2025

Good To Soft

2m 0f 11y

Class 3

17:35 Chepstow

Glory And Fortune

12st 0lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Tom Lacey

Winless since the 2022 Betfair Hurdle and no certainty what to expect following an up and down 2024-25 campaign, but he has his lowest mark since May 2021 to exploit here; no ground issues.

13/2

Form: 40P71- D

Last run: 35 days

W: 11st 5lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 128

Form & Verdict
Headed to Newcastle five weeks ago with a lot to prove but he was strong in the betting and had no trouble in brushing aside his four rivals (2m1f, good; cheekpieces returned); back up 4lb but he had dropped to a handy mark before that and this good ground could be the key to him.
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12th

8

10th May 2025

Good

1m 7f 144y

Class 1

13:35 Haydock

Anyharminasking

11st 5lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Headed to Newcastle five weeks ago with a lot to prove but he was strong in the betting and had no trouble in brushing aside his four rivals (2m1f, good; cheekpieces returned); back up 4lb but he had dropped to a handy mark before that and this good ground could be the key to him.

11/1

12th

8

10th May 2025

Good

1m 7f 144y

Class 1

13:35 Haydock

Anyharminasking

11st 5lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Headed to Newcastle five weeks ago with a lot to prove but he was strong in the betting and had no trouble in brushing aside his four rivals (2m1f, good; cheekpieces returned); back up 4lb but he had dropped to a handy mark before that and this good ground could be the key to him.

11/1

1st

1

5th Apr 2025

Good

2m 0f 190y

Class 3

15:25 Newcastle

Anyharminasking

12st 0lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

travelled strongly, raced in fourth, hit 4th, going easily 3 out, went second 2 out, disputing lead last, shaken up to lead run-in, pushed out final 110yds, comfortably

4/1

10/1

Form: 01303- D

Last run: 28 days

W: 11st 10lb

7 yo Filly

OR: 133

Form & Verdict
Prominent racer who raised her profile last season and, after getting outpaced, she was coming back at the leaders when a close third in the Scottish Champion Hurdle at Ayr (good to soft); there's a suspicion that something similar might happen here on drying ground but she's a likeable mare.
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13th

4

10th May 2025

Good

1m 7f 144y

Class 1

13:35 Haydock

Ooh Betty

11st 10lb

J: Rex Dingle

T: Ben Clarke

Prominent racer who raised her profile last season and, after getting outpaced, she was coming back at the leaders when a close third in the Scottish Champion Hurdle at Ayr (good to soft); there's a suspicion that something similar might happen here on drying ground but she's a likeable mare.

10/1

13th

4

10th May 2025

Good

1m 7f 144y

Class 1

13:35 Haydock

Ooh Betty

11st 10lb

J: Rex Dingle

T: Ben Clarke

Prominent racer who raised her profile last season and, after getting outpaced, she was coming back at the leaders when a close third in the Scottish Champion Hurdle at Ayr (good to soft); there's a suspicion that something similar might happen here on drying ground but she's a likeable mare.

10/1

3rd

10

12th Apr 2025

Good To Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 1

14:15 Ayr

Ooh Betty

11st 0lb

J: Ben Jones

T: Ben Clarke

Won two handicaps late last year and good third in mares' Grade 2 at Ascot (1m7f, good) in January; didn't run badly in mid-division for Imperial Cup latest but needs something extra in another competitive handicap today.

16/1

Form: /1715- D

Last run: 28 days

W: 11st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 130

Form & Verdict
Continued a good run of form when a length winner of the Scottish County Hurdle at Musselburgh and was only just behind Ooh Betty in the Scottish Champion at Ayr (again on good to soft; fine on good); on the top of his game and this sharp test won't faze him.
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14th

6

10th May 2025

Good

1m 7f 144y

Class 1

13:35 Haydock

Welsh Charger

11st 7lb

J: David Noonan

T: Alastair Ralph

Continued a good run of form when a length winner of the Scottish County Hurdle at Musselburgh and was only just behind Ooh Betty in the Scottish Champion at Ayr (again on good to soft; fine on good); on the top of his game and this sharp test won't faze him.

14/1

14th

6

10th May 2025

Good

1m 7f 144y

Class 1

13:35 Haydock

Welsh Charger

11st 7lb

J: David Noonan

T: Alastair Ralph

Continued a good run of form when a length winner of the Scottish County Hurdle at Musselburgh and was only just behind Ooh Betty in the Scottish Champion at Ayr (again on good to soft; fine on good); on the top of his game and this sharp test won't faze him.

14/1

5th

12

12th Apr 2025

Good To Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 1

14:15 Ayr

Welsh Charger

10st 12lb

J: David Noonan

T: Alastair Ralph

Made it four wins from his last six starts when landing the Scottish County Hurdle at Musselburgh (extended 1m7f, good to soft) in February; 4lb higher in a much hotter race today but this progressive 7yo could still have more left in the tank, especially now back at a more galloping track.

20/1

Form: 23215- C

Last run: 37 days

W: 11st 2lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 125

Form & Verdict
Better known as a chaser these days but last season was a good one in that discipline and he was by no means disgraced in the always-strong Red Rum at Aintree; 5lb lower for this return to hurdling.
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15th

9

10th May 2025

Good

1m 7f 144y

Class 1

13:35 Haydock

Dr T J Eckleburg

11st 2lb

J: Adam Wedge

T: Evan Williams

Better known as a chaser these days but last season was a good one in that discipline and he was by no means disgraced in the always-strong Red Rum at Aintree; 5lb lower for this return to hurdling.

25/1

15th

9

10th May 2025

Good

1m 7f 144y

Class 1

13:35 Haydock

Dr T J Eckleburg

11st 2lb

J: Adam Wedge

T: Evan Williams

Better known as a chaser these days but last season was a good one in that discipline and he was by no means disgraced in the always-strong Red Rum at Aintree; 5lb lower for this return to hurdling.

25/1

5th

8

3rd Apr 2025

Good To Soft

1m 7f 176y

Class 1

16:40 Aintree

Dr T J Eckleburg

10st 6lb

J: Adam Wedge

T: Evan Williams

In good heart over the winter and there shouldn't be a huge amount between him and General Medrano and Gunsight Ridge on their respective Haydock and Sandown runs; however, all his best form is on soft and heavy ground so the surface switch is a worry.

20/1

Form: 4/591- D

Last run: 16 days

W: 11st 0lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 123

Form & Verdict
Won three on the bounce before fourth in a Grade 2 during his novice days; very low key on his first two runs back after an absence but then won comfortably under an enterprising ride at Bangor (2m, good to soft) 16 days ago when tongue tied for the first time, beating Dance And Glance; back up 6lb but may have turned a corner and he looked classy in his younger days.
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16th

10

10th May 2025

Good

1m 7f 144y

Class 1

13:35 Haydock

Bareback Jack

11st 0lb

J: Theo Gillard

T: Donald McCain

Won three on the bounce before fourth in a Grade 2 during his novice days; very low key on his first two runs back after an absence but then won comfortably under an enterprising ride at Bangor (2m, good to soft) 16 days ago when tongue tied for the first time, beating Dance And Glance; back up 6lb but may have turned a corner and he looked classy in his younger days.

14/1

16th

10

10th May 2025

Good

1m 7f 144y

Class 1

13:35 Haydock

Bareback Jack

11st 0lb

J: Theo Gillard

T: Donald McCain

Won three on the bounce before fourth in a Grade 2 during his novice days; very low key on his first two runs back after an absence but then won comfortably under an enterprising ride at Bangor (2m, good to soft) 16 days ago when tongue tied for the first time, beating Dance And Glance; back up 6lb but may have turned a corner and he looked classy in his younger days.

14/1

1st

3

24th Apr 2025

Good To Soft

2m 0f 145y

Class 4

19:10 Bangor-on-Dee

Bareback Jack

11st 13lb

J: Theo Gillard

T: Donald McCain

Useful novice, winning three on the bounce before finishing fourth in a Grade 2; however, a mammoth absence has seemingly stalled his progress judged by two heavy defeats this winter, both handicaps.

25/1

Non-runners

Lanesborough

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £81.80
Straight Forecast £64.69
Tricast £452.58
Trifecta £629.40

Selections

WEST COUNTRY:

Dance And Glance

SPOTLIGHT:

Anyharminasking

LAMBOURN:

Givemefive

Daily Mirror:

Goblet Of Fire

Daily Mail:

Our Champ

TOPSPEED:

Tapley

POSTDATA:

Glory And Fortune

The Times:

Dance And Glance

Telegraph:

Dance And Glance

The Guardian:

Dance And Glance

D Express:

Dance And Glance

Daily Record:

Givemefive

The Sun:

Goblet Of Fire

RP RATINGS:

Anyharminasking

The Star:

Anyharminasking