May 22 / 15.47 Haydock

15.47

Good To Firm

Betfred Supports Jack Berry House Handicap

  • Prize money: £7851
  • 0m 5f 0y
  • Class 3
  • 7 runners
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Betfred Supports Jack Berry House Handicap

Runners: 7 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

Form: 206-01 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Has an in-and-out profile across his last few starts but he won at Ascot (good to firm) three weeks ago when attempting 5f for the first time, beating Duran by a length and a half; now 6lb worse off with the runner-up; could have more to offer at this trip and he's a strong candidate.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3

(3)

2nd Oct 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:20 Salisbury

Blue Day

9st 11lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Harry Charlton

Won at Ascot (5f, good to firm) in April and kept on for close second at Haydock (5f, good to firm) next time; feasibly treated on that form but he hasn't shone on his last two outings and needs to get back on track.

8/1

3

(9)

14th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 3

18:30 Windsor

Blue Day

9st 8lb

J: Trevor Whelan

T: Harry Charlton

Looked good dropped to 5f at Ascot in April and ran creditably on his next two starts; low draw excuses a lesser run back at Ascot last month; returns to 6f and shouldn't be passed over lightly.

9/2

13

(6)

12th Jul 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

16:50 Ascot

Blue Day

9st 2lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Harry Charlton

Impressed over C&D in April, his first attempt at 5f; ran well at Haydock next time and the ground shouldn't have been an issue when only fifth at Hamilton last time; still possible he's happiest on good to firm though and could yet rate higher at the trip.

7/1

Form: 99842- D BF

Last run: 171 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Three-time 5f turf winner (good to firm/good) who came from a tough position to be beaten just a neck on stable debut at Wolverhampton (6f, AW) in December; major player if at the top of her game on this first run since.
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7th

5

(10)

25th Sep 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:00 Newmarket

Harvanna

9st 6lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Michael Appleby

Prominent racer; three 5f wins when trained by Karl Burke, the latest a handicap off 1lb lower last July; runner-up in two of her five runs for Mick Appleby but she dropped away having forced the pace at Goodwood eight weeks ago; should be able to grab the stands' rail which could be advantageous but there are other pace influences to contend with.

10/1

OUR TIP

Form: 124-04

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 7lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Won two in a row last August (6f, good/good to firm) and may well have won at Thirsk (5f, good) recently if he'd had a clear run; just 1lb higher today and there can be optimism he'll make amends.
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12th

5

(11)

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:09 Newmarket (July)

Archduke Ferdinand

9st 11lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Seb Spencer

Went close over C&D last week in a race he won two years earlier; now 3lb higher and they claimed 5lb last time, so may need more.

13/2

2nd

3

(7)

15th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:10 Newmarket (July)

Archduke Ferdinand

9st 11lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Seb Spencer

He was 4lb lower when beating Strike to take this race in 2024; could only finish fifth last year but he took advantage of a reduced mark to score at Redcar (6f, good to firm; First Folio fourth) 17 days ago; back up 5lb but he should be thereabouts.

11/2

1st

7

(2)

29th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 217y

Class 4

14:05 Redcar

Archduke Ferdinand

9st 3lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Seb Spencer

Conditions to suit and he ran his best race of the year when third over C&D in May; beaten twice since but he is being given a chance by the handicapper.

13/2

Form: 16099- D

Last run: 187 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Inconsistent during last season's debut campaign, which ended tamely, but he won three times (5f, AW/good) and may have benefited from a break; not ruled out in a first-time tongue-tie on his return to action.
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9th

2

(5)

28th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

18:20 Goodwood

Grandlad

9st 12lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: James Horton

Made a winning reappearance at Nottingham in April but he hasn't built on it in three runs since; blinkers now given a go.

14/1

6th

5

(1)

11th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 8y

Class 4

19:45 Nottingham

Grandlad

9st 7lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: James Horton

Made all when winning off this mark on his comeback over C&D in the spring; bounced back from a poor one at Newmarket (doesn't seem to like it there) when not beaten far last time and there's no obvious reason he won't go well again.

5/1

7th

4

(4)

25th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 15y

Class 4

16:23 Chester

Grandlad

9st 11lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: James Horton

All wins have been at 5f, the latest by a head at Nottingham in April (1lb lower); disappointing at Newmarket but ran poorly on his previous visit there; could bounce back from a handy draw.

9/1

Form: 718-22 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Progressive last year, winning three times, and he's continued the good work this season with creditable second placings off this mark at Beverley (5f, good) and Ascot (5f, good to firm), most recently a length and a half behind Blue Day with whom he's 6lb better off; solid contender.
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11th

5

(12)

20th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

20:24 Newcastle (AW)

Duran

9st 12lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Nigel Tinkler

Made a promising return to action at Beverley (5f, good to soft) in April but two runs since have been underwhelming; on a dangerous mark and there is encouragement for AW on pedigree.

14/1

Form: 86-272 CD BF

Last run: 5 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Just one win from his last 18 starts but often runs well, as when runner-up on two of his three outings this season; beaten just a neck at Thirsk (5f, good to firm) on Saturday and can be thereabouts off the same mark.
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4th

5

(5)

31st Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 4

19:25 Musselburgh

Curious Rover

9st 4lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Katie Scott

Won the corresponding race 12 months ago off 6lb higher; back to winning ways when seeing off ten rivals at Ayr (5f, good to firm; made all) 18 days ago; this is a higher grade but the horse he beat last time ran well at Goodwood on Tuesday; not ruled out.

7/2

1st

2

(4)

13th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

14:30 Ayr

Curious Rover

9st 13lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Katie Scott

Won off an 11lb mark at Musselburgh last August (5f, good); hasn't run as well since and below-par over same C&D last time (good); dropped another 3lb so no surprise if he were to go well.

7/1

7th

4

(5)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 1y

Class 4

16:15 Musselburgh

Curious Rover

9st 3lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Katie Scott

Gained last season's win over C&D (good); slightly disappointing in first-time blinkers (retained) on AW a week ago but now 2lb lower than when fourth of 17 behind Right And Exact at Thirsk (5f, good) two starts ago.

8/1

Form: -64697 D

Last run: 44 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Now 2lb lower than when winning at Southwell (5f, AW) in December and he's also effective on turf; however, he hasn't been at his best on his last three starts (AW/grass) and needs to raise his game.
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4th

11

(3)

18th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 3

16:29 Wolverhampton (AW)

Brooklyn Nine Nine

9st 0lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Richard Fahey

Led late on when winning a 5f handicap at Hamilton in June; best run since when third of ten at Leicester 11 days ago (5f, good to soft); more to prove back over 6f.

10/1

11

(4)

7th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

16:30 Leicester

Brooklyn Nine Nine

9st 2lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Richard Fahey

Can take a nap at the start; best form of 2025 in good 5f Hamilton races during June, going close (good to soft) before leading near the line (good) but he hasn't been running badly in competitive sprints of late; the expected strong pace can suit now he's back at 5f and returned to this grade.

10/1

53

19th Sep 2025

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:40 Ayr

Brooklyn Nine Nine

9st 4lb

T: Richard Fahey

Close second at Hamilton (5f, good to soft) in June and went one better there (5f, good) 11 days later; effective over 6f in the past; however, down the field on his last two outings and needs to get back on track.

33/1

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Payout
Exacta £17.60
Straight Forecast £14.02
Trifecta £145.60

Selections

The Times:

Curious Rover

SPOTLIGHT:

Blue Day

RP RATINGS:

Duran

TOPSPEED:

Brooklyn Nine Nine

NEWMARKET:

Grandlad

The Guardian:

Curious Rover

Daily Mail:

Curious Rover

Daily Record:

Curious Rover

Telegraph:

Blue Day

D Express:

Blue Day

The Sun:

Blue Day

POSTDATA:

Duran

The Star:

Duran

Daily Mirror:

Brooklyn Nine Nine