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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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

6

(4)

11th Jun 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:40 Kempton (AW)

Persian Spirit

9st 6lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

The winner of two of her four starts, recording her peak RPR when winning a fillies' handicap over C&D last month; another solid effort in a good Haydock handicap 18 days ago; could yet have further progress in her.

5/1

3

(7)

24th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:10 Haydock

Persian Spirit

9st 9lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Richard Hannon

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.

11/2

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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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: -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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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

3rd

5

(1)

21st Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 60y

Class 4

16:56 Brighton

The Flying Seagull

9st 1lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Hugo Palmer

None too consistent but he ran well on his return to turf at Windsor last month and then lost his chance at the start at Bath 16 days ago (blindfold off late); on a good mark and his rider takes off a handy 5lb; interesting with new blinkers replacing a visor.

9/1

10th

3

(8)

5th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 160y

Class 5

18:40 Bath

The Flying Seagull

9st 8lb

J: Ross Coakley

T: Hugo Palmer

Sole success came in a Chester maiden in June 2024; often attracts support but flatters to deceive on many occasions; visor returns after being left off last time, and he's down to a career-low mark, but 1-16 win record is off-putting.

6/1

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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14th

22

(7)

13th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:25 York

Bonnies Boy

9st 4lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Just one win (5f AW at Newcastle) from 17 goes; not seen since respectable fourth over same C&D on New Year's Day; others have stronger claims.

25/1

1

(3)

21st Oct 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Bonnies Boy

9st 9lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

0-13 but he retains plenty of the ability that saw him earn a mark of 80 after his first three starts; both C&D runs have been encouraging and he's high on the list.

7/1

4

(7)

24th Sep 2025

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

16:35 Redcar

Bonnies Boy

9st 11lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard Fahey

12-race maiden but he was beaten only a length when third of 15 at York (5.5f, good) in July and was a close seventh of 16 at Doncaster (5f, soft) under Warren Fentiman ten days ago; has claims dropping in grade.

4/1

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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7th

5

(1)

20th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 6

16:55 Lingfield (AW)

Stapleford Park

8st 13lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Michael Attwater

Sole win at 7f on turf as 2yo but showed bright early speed back at 5f when losing out late over C&D in March; others might press for the lead here but he's on the same reduced mark; can go well from rail draw.

7/2

2nd

7

(4)

20th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 6

16:50 Lingfield (AW)

Stapleford Park

9st 5lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Michael Attwater

Dropped 15lb in five runs for new trainer since September; looks quick enough to cope with the shorter trip and Ryan Kavanagh takes off a valuable 5lb; better can be expected today.

14/1

7th

3

(3)

25th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

16:42 Lingfield (AW)

Stapleford Park

9st 7lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Michael Attwater

Yet to fire for current stable; dropping down the weights but vulnerable in a useful race of its type.

33/1

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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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

8th

1

(8)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:57 Thirsk

Andalprofit

9st 9lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

There have been enough good runs since November's Redcar win to think this mark was in range and this race is much weaker than the Haydock handicap three weeks ago in which he weakened out of things only inside the final furlong; didn't look the easiest ride there but he still makes some each-way appeal back in a 0-60.

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