May 30 / 19.15 Haydock

19.15

Good To Soft

Betfred ‘Join Our Sports Club’ Handicap

  • Prize money: £4448.9
  • 0m 7f 37y
  • Class 5
  • 12 runners
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Betfred ‘Join Our Sports Club’ Handicap

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Scattered showers

Form: 21-2

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Short-headed on debut at Chelmsford (6f, AW) last October then went one better there (6f) in December; kept on for second on recent reappearance in Yarmouth novice (6f, good to firm) and her pedigree provides optimism this step up in trip will suit on handicap debut; chance.
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4th

8

(1)

9th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

14:40 Lingfield

Sunlit Uplands

9st 6lb

J: David Probert

T: Stuart Williams

Progressive novice (6f, AW) and dual handicap winner (7f, good and soft) who signed off for Rae Guest with solid fourth of ten in Listed event on AW here (1m) in November; can likely do better again with just eight starts behind her; stable debut.

20/1

6th

8

(5)

29th Oct 2025

Soft

1m 0f 75y

Class 1

14:47 Nottingham

Sunlit Uplands

8st 10lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Rae Guest

Won at Haydock (7f, good) in May and Sandown (7f, soft) in September in her first two handicaps, with wind surgery in between; the style of those was promising for 1m and her never-nearer seventh of 15 in French Listed race (1m, soft) last time strongly suggests unfinished business at this trip, but she has work to do on the ratings.

20/1

OUR TIP

Form: 41-9

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Got up close home to win at Chelmsford (6f, AW) last November on his second start; always behind on this month's handicap and turf debut at Windsor (6f, good to firm) but this 200,000gns yearling is bred to do better and represents last year's winning yard; not written off.
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3rd

7

(7)

1st Jun 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

21:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Initial Blue

9st 6lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

Enjoying a consistent year, winning twice from the front at Kempton since the blinkers went on (doesn't have to lead); nothing wrong with his clear second at Southwell a month ago and holds decent claims despite a further 2lb rise.

3/1

2nd

1

(2)

30th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Initial Blue

9st 9lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

Got the better of a rival who has won twice since when scoring at Kempton three weeks ago (6f); not in the same form at Nottingham last time but it was 5f and he had an inexperienced apprentice on board; high on the list back at 6f and returned to AW.

5/2

7th

2

(4)

18th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 8y

Class 6

17:45 Nottingham

Initial Blue

9st 12lb

J: Charlie Bell

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

In good form on AW since blinkered; did well to overcome a wide stall and make all at Kempton (6f) ten days ago and could take a bit of pegging pack if as effective back on turf.

9/4

Form: 4-22 BF

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Short-headed at Wolverhampton (7f, AW) last month on second start and again runner-up at Lingfield last time (7f, AW; albeit no match for winner); this 180,000gns half-brother to Group 3 winner Greenland could have more to offer and is a possible contender on handicap/turf debut.
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4

(4)

30th May 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 37y

Class 5

19:15 Haydock

LKarama

9st 9lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Archie Watson

Short-headed at Wolverhampton (7f, AW) last month on second start and again runner-up at Lingfield last time (7f, AW; albeit no match for winner); this 180,000gns half-brother to Group 3 winner Greenland could have more to offer and is a possible contender on handicap/turf debut.

9/2

4

(4)

30th May 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 37y

Class 5

19:15 Haydock

LKarama

9st 9lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Archie Watson

Short-headed at Wolverhampton (7f, AW) last month on second start and again runner-up at Lingfield last time (7f, AW; albeit no match for winner); this 180,000gns half-brother to Group 3 winner Greenland could have more to offer and is a possible contender on handicap/turf debut.

9/2

2nd

3

(5)

28th Apr 2025

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

16:15 Lingfield (AW)

LKarama

9st 2lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Archie Watson

raced in second, pressed leader over 2f out, no chance with winner inside final furlong

13/8

12/1

Form: 31-488

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Won soft-ground novice at Redcar on third and final 2yo start; mixed results this year in his first three handicaps (AW/good/good to firm) but could be back on slow ground today and is therefore worth a second look.
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1st

5

(7)

15th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

17:57 Southwell (AW)

Invitorio

9st 2lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Ruth Carr

Sole win from 18 starts came in a novice at Redcar (6f, soft) in October 2024; well beaten in his first starts since returning from a break but he came back to form from a career-low mark when second of 12 at Catterick (5f, good) a week ago; that was his first try over 5f and he's contender.

4/1

2nd

4

(11)

8th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

13:38 Catterick

Invitorio

9st 5lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Ruth Carr

Yet to win a handicap but he was twice placed off a 7lb higher mark last September; two AW runs last month should have sharpened him up and this is a drop in grade; apprentice takes off a valuable 5lb but a wide draw on his first attempt at 5f, and a sharp one at that, dents confidence.

12/1

Form: 2515-3

Last run: 40 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Beaten about 6l when third of ten on last month's handicap and seasonal debut at Bath (5f, good to firm), but made late headway and this 5f heavy-ground 2yo winner could appreciate this first crack at 7f; a possible.
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12th

9

(1)

8th Sep 2025

Soft

0m 6f 12y

Class 4

17:34 Windsor

Think Of A Name

9st 5lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: William Knight

Won his novice on heavy going last October (5f); placed in three of his four starts this year, most recently behind Emporess over C&D last week; each-way shout again.

12/1

3

(10)

1st Sep 2025

Good

0m 6f 12y

Class 5

18:30 Windsor

Think Of A Name

9st 7lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: William Knight

Heavy-ground winner as a 2yo; placed twice (5f/7f, good/good to firm) in the spring and faced a stiffer task in Class 3 since; fresh contender who could go well back down in trip/grade.

6/1

6/1

Form: 052- BF

Last run: 170 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Kept on for fair fifth at Doncaster (6f, soft) last November on second start and improved again when second at Kempton (7f, AW) in December; gelded since; in good hands to continue to progress; one to consider on reappearance.
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10th

12

(4)

7th Aug 2025

Good

1m 0f 14y

Class 4

18:00 Chepstow

Jarham

8st 8lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Clive Cox

Progressed this year in handicaps, beaten by half a length at Ffos Las (1m, good to soft) when in first-time cheekpieces; turn looks near but this is a higher grade.

7/1

1

(7)

23rd Jul 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

15:50 Salisbury

Jarham

9st 9lb

J: David Probert

T: Clive Cox

Six-race maiden; heading firmly in the right direction (form figures 642) in handicaps this term, beaten only half a length at Ffos Las (1m; wore cheekpieces) most recently; turn looks near.

11/4

8

(3)

30th Jun 2025

Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:15 Ffos Las

Jarham

9st 4lb

J: David Probert

T: Clive Cox

Still unexposed after only five runs and looked suited by the step up to 1m when fourth of 14 at Newbury (good) this month; can pose a significant threat if the new cheekpieces have any positive effect here.

6/1

9/1

Form: 2554 BF

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Went close on debut at Wolverhampton (7f, AW) in March; unable to reproduce that form since, most recently on handicap debut at Doncaster, but gelded since and that may help him tap back into his initial promise; represents top yard; first-time blinkers replace cheekpieces; not discounted.
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8

(10)

30th May 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 37y

Class 5

19:15 Haydock

Honved

9st 7lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ralph Beckett

Went close on debut at Wolverhampton (7f, AW) in March; unable to reproduce that form since, most recently on handicap debut at Doncaster, but gelded since and that may help him tap back into his initial promise; represents top yard; first-time blinkers replace cheekpieces; not discounted.

9/1

8

(10)

30th May 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 37y

Class 5

19:15 Haydock

Honved

9st 7lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ralph Beckett

Went close on debut at Wolverhampton (7f, AW) in March; unable to reproduce that form since, most recently on handicap debut at Doncaster, but gelded since and that may help him tap back into his initial promise; represents top yard; first-time blinkers replace cheekpieces; not discounted.

9/1

4th

3

(5)

25th Apr 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 4

16:50 Doncaster

Honved

9st 9lb

J: Richard Kingscote

T: Ralph Beckett

slowly away, held up in rear, outpaced over 2f out, no impression

3/1

Form: 21-5

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Kept on for second on debut at Ripon (6f good) last August and won at Kempton (6f, AW) in November; this month's reappearance fifth in a handicap at Lingfield (7f, good to firm) gives her something to build on and her trainer is in fine form; not ruled out.
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8th

5

(1)

29th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

16:05 Southwell (AW)

Brave Byreflection

9st 7lb

J: Sean Levey

T: James Evans

She's below her last winning mark and may have needed the run at Kempton this month on her stable debut; however, her form was patchy last season and her claims aren't compelling.

20/1

7th

9

(1)

6th Apr 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

16:40 Kempton (AW)

Brave Byreflection

9st 0lb

J: William Cox

T: James Evans

Two wins for Alice Haynes include one here (6f); 3lb lower than when a close fifth of 12 over C&D in November and worth a market check on stable debut after four months off.

11/1

Form: 122-44 D

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Won Epsom nursery (7f, good) last August and runner-up the next twice (good to soft/heavy), including over C&D; he's been a respectable fourth at Kempton (7f/1m, AW) on both outings this spring and today's drop back in trip looks the right move; could be thereabouts.
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3rd

14

(8)

6th May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 1y

Class 3

16:45 Chester

Pietro

9st 3lb

J: David Egan

T: James Fanshawe

Steadily progressive on turf and AW; prevailed at Wolverhampton (7f) on seasonal debut, making it three wins from his last six races; up only another 2lb and there's the possibility of further improvement; respected.

5/1

1st

8

(4)

20th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 4

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Pietro

9st 7lb

J: George Wood

T: James Fanshawe

Steadily progressive on turf, winning three times; good second at Yarmouth (7f) when last seen; may continue to improve this term; has bits of encouraging AW form; commands respect.

9/2

2nd

4

(4)

21st Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 3y

Class 4

15:10 Yarmouth

Pietro

9st 12lb

J: Kyle Strydom

T: James Fanshawe

Two handicap wins at Brighton (7f, good to firm and 6f, good) this summer; only sixth at Doncaster (7f, good to soft) last month but he wasn't beaten far and that was a hot race; doubt he has reached his ceiling just yet.

4/1

Form: 27-2

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Runner-up on debut at Hamilton (6f, soft) last August before lesser run at Musselburgh (7f, good) 15 days later; kept on for creditable second in Ayr maiden (6f, good to firm) on reappearance and 7f is well worth another go on handicap debut; open to improvement and is on the shortlist.
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9th

11

(4)

18th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 182y

Class 5

15:00 Carlisle

Lightning Galaxy

8st 13lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Michael Dods

Not yet off the mark but he did run well in two 6f turf maidens (soft and good to firm) earlier in his career and the return to this trip may see more from him; this is competitive, though.

25/1

9th

4

(2)

2nd May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 218y

Class 5

17:00 Thirsk

Lightning Galaxy

9st 4lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Eight-race maiden but runner-up on three occasions, including both seasonal debuts; ran well when second over C&D last July too and he needs serious respect back from 176 days off.

6/1

7th

2

(5)

16th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 213y

Class 5

15:40 Doncaster

Lightning Galaxy

9st 9lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

0-6 but he's finished runner-up three times, including a close call in a Thirsk handicap (1m, good to firm) last month; looks interesting off only 1lb higher and he should have more to offer at this trip; respected.

3/1

Form: 036-4

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Reared several times in the stalls and slowly away before keeping on well from the rear for fourth of eight on this month's stable and handicap debut at Doncaster (6f, good to firm); has potential now tackling 7f.
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10th

3

(4)

3rd Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:10 Ripon

The Childe Of Hale

9st 7lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Ivan Furtado

Won off this mark at Doncaster (7f, good to soft) last July; three lesser runs followed and no return to form on his reappearance in April; he could improve for that latest effort but his claims aren't compelling.

20/1

9th

2

(11)

25th Apr 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

16:55 Haydock

The Childe Of Hale

9st 9lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Ivan Furtado

Strong at the finish when winning a 7f handicap at Doncaster last summer (good to soft); three lesser efforts followed and he returns from his 172 break over a trip that may be too sharp; he is drawn near some good pace though and looks worth a market check.

10/1

6th

5

(5)

4th Nov 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

The Childe Of Hale

9st 8lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Ivan Furtado

Scored at Doncaster (7f, good to soft) in July but well below that form in two runs following a break (beaten favourite last time); hard to fancy unless the market speaks in his favour.

12/1

Form: -46587

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Promising fourth at 200-1 at Kempton (7f, AW) in January on second start but hasn't kicked on from there and he's finished down the field at Kempton in both handicaps (7f/1m).
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3rd

8

(9)

16th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

13:42 Newmarket

Final Night

9st 4lb

J: Jack Callan

T: John Butler

Things clicked with four AW wins between October and March and he transferred that improvement back to turf when second of 13 over C&D a fortnight ago (good to firm; Sterling Knight third); could be thereabouts.

8/1

2nd

15

(3)

2nd May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

17:55 Newmarket

Final Night

9st 1lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: John Butler

Four wins at Kempton between October and March but he could finish only sixth of nine there when a warm favourite four weeks ago; will need a personal best to regain the winning thread and his mark has risen steeply since his last go on turf.

20/1

6th

3

(5)

6th Apr 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

16:40 Kempton (AW)

Final Night

9st 8lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: John Butler

4-4 over C&D since October and another 4lb rise for his latest success 19 days ago may not preclude another big performance; high on list.

5/2

Non-runners

Chilly Breeze

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £29.90
Straight Forecast £24.14
Tricast £116.50
Trifecta £163.20

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Sunlit Uplands

TOPSPEED:

Pietro

Daily Mail:

Jarham

The Times:

Lightning Galaxy

SPOTLIGHT:

Think Of A Name

LAMBOURN:

L'Karama

D Express:

Jarham

NEWMARKET:

Sunlit Uplands

Telegraph:

Sunlit Uplands

Daily Mirror:

Sunlit Uplands

Daily Record:

Lightning Galaxy

The Star:

Think Of A Name

POSTDATA:

Pietro

The Guardian:

Pietro

The Sun:

L'Karama