May 24 / 16.10 Haydock

16.10

Good To Firm

Betfred ‘The Classic Bookmaker’ Edge Green Handicap

  • Prize money: £11776.5
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 11 runners
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Betfred ‘The Classic Bookmaker’ Edge Green Handicap

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

Form: 31-304 D

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
All five starts over 6f on AW; suffered trouble in running on handicap debut at Newcastle last month and bumped into handicap blot when fair fourth at Southwell last time; may yet be capable of better.
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4th

4

(1)

16th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:10 Chelmsford (AW)

Don Pacifico

9st 11lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Yet to win a handicap but there have been some near misses this summer, including when half a length behind Abbey Heights at Wolverhampton in June; gelded since last in action and he returns with his stable going well; good draw and he's high on the list.

4/1

13

(8)

11th Jul 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

16:55 Ascot

Don Pacifico

8st 13lb

J: Josephine Gordon

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Yet to win a handicap but he has some solid form to his name, notably seconds at Haydock and Wolverhampton; 2lb well in but there are other improving sorts on show.

12/1

4

(5)

30th Jun 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 4

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Don Pacifico

9st 8lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Won over 6f on Southwell Tapeta on second start; can probably still raise his game in 6f handicaps, having had a poor run at Newcastle on first attempt and running to a useful level at Haydock in May before a shade onepaced in fourth at Windsor since; the likely good pace here will suit.

4/1

Form: 14-1 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Won on debut at Newbury (6f, soft) last September before lesser run at Salisbury (6f, heavy); made it 2-3 when making all in Kempton handicap (6f, AW) this month; had just a neck to spare last time but is only 2lb higher here and there's every chance she'll continue to progress.
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6th

2

(7)

20th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 6f 6y

Class 4

15:30 Hamilton

Persian Spirit

9st 13lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Edward Bethell

Won twice for Richard Hannon, including on soft, and it was a promising stable debut at Newcastle 15 days ago given she had been off the track for a year; one to be interested in.

5/1

5th

2

(3)

5th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

Persian Spirit

9st 9lb

J: Sam James

T: Edward Bethell

Won first time out in her first two seasons for Richard Hannon, which bodes well as she returns from one year off, having been picked up for 27,000gns in the spring; interesting to see how she goes in the market on her Tapeta debut.

4/1

7th

9

(3)

6th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:45 Kempton (AW)

Persian Spirit

8st 7lb

J: Sam Hitchcott

T: Richard Hannon

6f win on 2yo debut; showed her effectiveness fresh when winning a fillies' handicap over C&D in May but no progress in next two runs; an 87-day break looks a good move but Aramram looks a likelier type for the yard.

10/1

Form: 583-11 CD

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
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.
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12th

11

(1)

3rd Oct 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

16:10 Ascot

Maelstrom

9st 0lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Stuart Williams

The winner of two of his five starts for new connections, namely 5f handicaps at Newmarket and here (good to firm); only midfield in Ancient State's Doncaster race three weeks ago but could yet have more to offer.

8/1

7th

7

(1)

13th Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 3y

Class 3

13:25 Doncaster

Maelstrom

9st 6lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Stuart Williams

Dropped to 5f for last two starts and won them both, at Newmarket (good) and Ascot (good to firm); came from the rear to score narrowly in both, under Jack Dace in bunched finish last time; raised another 3lb but may have more to offer in his bid to remain unbeaten at 5f.

6/1

1st

11

(10)

5th Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

17:10 Ascot

Maelstrom

8st 8lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Stuart Williams

Progressive for William Haggas last spring; dropped to 5f at Newmarket two weeks ago and he ran on well to win in Class 4 company; up 3lb in a better race but he could have more to offer at this distance.

8/1

Form: -73725 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
2yo turf winner (good) who went close in Lingfield handicap (6f, AW) last month; drawn widest when fifth in first-time cheekpieces (retained) at Chester last time and not ruled out for last year's winning yard.
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8th

5

(7)

21st Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

16:12 Leicester

The Flying Seagull

9st 8lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Hugo Palmer

Well handicapped on his old form but sole win was in a maiden in 2024 and he's been inconsistent this year; made some late headway when fifth at Wolverhampton (5f, AW) last time but he's now 0-15 in handicaps and others are more solid.

6/1

5th

4

(5)

7th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

The Flying Seagull

9st 10lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Hugo Palmer

Doesn't often run over this trip and has tended to get done for toe since dropped from 6f lately; a slow start from stall 12 at Chester did for him last time but others make more obvious appeal, returned to the visor from blinkers.

12/1

10th

5

(12)

11th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 15y

Class 5

14:10 Chester

The Flying Seagull

9st 9lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Hugo Palmer

Won a 6f maiden here in June of his 2yo season but that remains his only win; unlikely to be breaking his handicap duck from stall 12.

12/1

Form: 202-21 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Runner-up three times from first five starts (all 6f, various ground) before winning Ayr maiden (6f, good to firm) at 1-3 this month; goes handicapping off a fair mark and this consistent sort could be involved.
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7

(2)

10th Oct 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

16:25 York

Dan Tucker

9st 3lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Jedd O’Keeffe

Good second over C&D in June before winning decisively at Pontefract the following month; not at his best here last month (5.4f, good) but he wasn't ideally drawn; still has relatively low mileage and needs consideration.

10/1

6

(11)

7th Sep 2025

Good

0m 5f 89y

Class 2

15:00 York

Dan Tucker

9st 0lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Jedd O’Keeffe

Two wins in small fields this summer and only six ran when he was second at Pontefract three weeks ago (5f, good to firm); showed he could be effective in a bigger field when second of 15 over 5f here in June but he's 9lb higher today.

7/1

2nd

2

(1)

17th Aug 2025

Good

0m 5f 3y

Class 3

16:12 Pontefract

Dan Tucker

9st 10lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Jedd O’Keeffe

Had a near miss in a big field at York in June (5f, good to firm); hit with a 5lb rise for that but made light of it with a ready C&D win last month (good); failed to pick up on slower ground when favourite at Goodwood 17 days ago but wouldn't hold that against him; unexposed at 5f.

5/2

Form: 212- D BF

Last run: 286 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Runner-up on debut at Ripon (6f, good) last July then won at Catterick (6f, good to firm); close second of six on nursery debut at Ripon (6f, good) last August; absent since but returns with her stable's horses running well and her pedigree provides optimism she'll be better than this mark.
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Form: 2254-9

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Looks to be on a competitive mark on the pick of his 2yo form; he may have needed last month's reappearance at Southwell (6f, AW) but was beaten a long way and is now 0-6; has to leave that latest run miles behind.
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2nd

7

(6)

19th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

Bonnies Boy

9st 5lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Just one win from 21 starts but that was over C&D last autumn and he's run well in some big-field handicaps at York this summer; looks interesting on this drop in grade and he should get a good pace to aim at.

4/1

5th

17

(19)

6th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 89y

Class 4

14:05 York

Bonnies Boy

9st 3lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Just one win to his name from 20 starts but he has run well in defeat on his last two starts; more will be needed to take this but he can't be ruled out.

14/1

3rd

2

(4)

22nd Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 5

19:30 Redcar

Bonnies Boy

9st 11lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

A fair 5f winner in 2025; lightly raced this season and he wasn't discredited when fourth of 21 in 6f York handicap 29 days ago; in the picture eased 1lb.

5/1

Form: 485097 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Won Southwell novice (6f, AW) last December on first run for Joseph Parr; soundly beaten on final few starts for that yard but he's dropped down the weights and perhaps another change of scenery will revitalise him (changed hands for 10,000gns); not written off on stable debut.
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8th

10

(4)

27th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

18:00 Southwell (AW)

Line Of Force

9st 5lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Gemma Tutty

Shooting down the weights but for good reason and doesn't look a winner waiting to happen; belatedly tries 1m for the first time.

14/1

6

(2)

15th Sep 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

15:50 Thirsk

Line Of Force

9st 10lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Gemma Tutty

Began the year with a mark 24lb higher but it's been a struggle in handicaps, latterly for new yard; latest effort, when running into dead end after dead end in the straight at Haydock (7f, good; blinkers first time) was a bit more encouraging and he may have found his level now.

12/1

8

(10)

9th Aug 2025

Good

0m 7f 37y

Class 5

16:45 Haydock

Line Of Force

9st 5lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Gemma Tutty

Not entirely solid on his form for new stable but has slipped to an attractive mark and Warren Fentiman's claim is a bonus; may prove resurgent if taking well to first-time blinkers.

14/1

Form: 2541-9

Last run: 46 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Down the field at 16-1 on last month's reappearance at Southwell (7f, AW) but may have needed the run; defied wide stall to win on nursery debut at Chester (7f, good to soft) last September and Newmarket trainer has healthy record here; not written off in a first-time hood.
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6th

8

(8)

28th Sep 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 60y

Class 6

13:30 Brighton

Stapleford Park

8st 13lb

J: Kieren Fox

T: Michael Attwater

Winning 2yo at 7f; had a rough ride in handicaps since and a better run on AW in March has been followed by some ordinary efforts; needs first-time cheekpieces to stir things up.

25/1

6th

4

(3)

2nd Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 10y

Class 6

15:30 Bath

Stapleford Park

9st 5lb

J: Seamus Cronin

T: Michael Attwater

Close second at Lingfield (5f, AW) in March when 5lb higher; however, unable to replicate that form across his three starts since and he's won just one of his 17 outings.

25/1

Form: 214- D

Last run: 189 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Runner-up on debut at Beverley (5f, good) last September then went one better at Newcastle (6f, AW); a lesser run followed there in November but he returns having been gelded and retains potential; handicap debut.
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5th

5

(13)

6th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 2y

Class 6

13:20 Doncaster

Mu Mu Land

9st 7lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Julie Camacho

Back to form when runner-up at Southwell (6f, AW) in April but he failed to back that up on his return visit two weeks ago; remains unexposed on turf but overall record is 1-13 and others are more convincing.

11/1

6th

8

(8)

21st May 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

21:00 Southwell (AW)

Mu Mu Land

9st 3lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Julie Camacho

Yet to win a handicap, but was having his second start since wind surgery when second of ten over C&D last month; races off the same mark and considered.

6/1

2nd

3

(9)

28th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

17:10 Southwell (AW)

Mu Mu Land

9st 7lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Julie Camacho

6f AW maiden winner as a 2yo; 0-8 in handicaps and showed no benefit for wind surgery at Pontefract.

10/1

20/1

Form: 057-15 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Improved form when winning by 5l on AW debut at Newcastle (6f) last month; needs to transfer that progress back to turf and he was fifth at Newcastle (7f) a fortnight ago following a 12lb rise, but he shaped as though today's return to 6f would be in his favour and he's not discounted.
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10th

6

(7)

31st Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

16:30 Newcastle (AW)

Andalprofit

9st 12lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

All three wins have come over 6f including one here; not very consistent, though, and a suspicion that this trip stretches him.

7/1

6th

5

(1)

9th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 182y

Class 6

18:12 Carlisle

Andalprofit

10st 11lb

J: Miss Tilly Evans

T: Nigel Tinkler

Won for today's rider off a 2lb lower mark at Redcar last time (6f, good to firm); today's softer conditions are not sure to suit.

11/2

1st

3

(2)

26th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

17:23 Redcar

Andalprofit

11st 0lb

J: Miss Tilly Evans

T: Nigel Tinkler

Last win was over C&D off this mark in November but he can be hard to predict and should have run better back in a 0-60 last time.

8/1

Non-runners

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Payout
Exacta £24.90
Straight Forecast £22.91
Tricast £192.68
Trifecta £199.20

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Maelstrom

The Sun:

Persian Spirit

TOPSPEED:

Bonnie's Boy

RP RATINGS:

Maelstrom

POSTDATA:

Maelstrom

NEWMARKET:

Maelstrom

The Times:

Maelstrom

Telegraph:

Maelstrom

The Guardian:

Maelstrom

Daily Mail:

Maelstrom

D Express:

Maelstrom

Daily Mirror:

Maelstrom

The Star:

Maelstrom

Daily Record:

Maelstrom