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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1st

8

(5)

2nd Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:53 Kempton (AW)

Initial Blue

9st 5lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

Dual C&D winner (made all both times), including when beating Travel Agent in April; below his best on turf next time but he's been placed on the AW in both starts since; contender.

4/1

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

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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11th

7

(2)

2nd Sep 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

15:15 Newcastle (AW)

Honved

9st 7lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Fred Watson

Runner-up on his debut at Wolverhampton (7f, AW) but he failed to build on that on his next four starts for Ralph Beckett; well beaten when last seen 460 days ago and now makes his stable debut with the headgear discarded; best watched.

50/1

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

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

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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4th

3

(4)

24th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 16y

Class 6

18:26 Chepstow

Brave Byreflection

9st 4lb

J: William Cox

T: James Evans

12lb lower than when winning a three-runner affair over C&D (good to firm) for Alice Haynes just over a year ago, but hasn't been threatening to take advantage of her sliding mark including in three starts for this yard; look elsewhere.

20/1

12th

5

(7)

29th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

18:45 Kempton (AW)

Brave Byreflection

9st 9lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: James Evans

6f win here as a 2yo; her only handicap win came in a three-runner affair at Chepstow (7f, good to firm) last summer; she hasn't found her best form in three runs since leaving Alice Haynes and cheekpieces are now reached for.

16/1

6th

10

(6)

6th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 16y

Class 4

18:53 Chepstow

Brave Byreflection

8st 8lb

J: Olivia Tubb

T: James Evans

C&D scorer for Alice Haynes last July; yet to fire for her new yard though in 1m handicaps at Kempton and Southwell in April; lots more is required.

10/1

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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7th

4

(11)

27th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Pietro

9st 10lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: James Fanshawe

Didn't look at all happy at Epsom (7f, good to soft) last time, but is just 1lb higher than when making a successful reappearance at Wolverhampton (7f, Tapeta) in March; not dismissed.

8/1

15th

12

(4)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 3y

Class 2

17:50 Epsom

Pietro

9st 0lb

J: George Wood

T: James Fanshawe

Progressive during last season's 3yo campaign and continued the good work when winning at Wolverhampton (7f, AW) in March on his reappearance; another good run when third to Dance In The Storm at Chester (7f, good) last month; versatile ground-wise and might not be far away.

12/1

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

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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8th

4

(2)

27th Aug 2026

Good

1m 3f 39y

Class 6

17:00 Carlisle

Lightning Galaxy

9st 6lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

13-race maiden but he has finished runner-up three times; mostly disappointing this year but it was a respectable effort when fourth of 12 at Ayr (1m2f, good to soft; Idyllic was second) last time; this extra furlong doesn't look sure to suit, however.

7/1

4th

9

(11)

10th Aug 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:15 Ayr

Lightning Galaxy

9st 6lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Michael Dods

12-race maiden who has basically been disappointing this season (four runs; 6f-1m); moves up in trip with quite a bit to prove.

20/1

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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5th

11

(3)

15th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

15:37 Doncaster

The Childe Of Hale

9st 0lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Ivan Furtado

Gained a first win over C&D last July but well below that level in five subsequent starts, although he suffered a poor run when tenth of 12 in 1m Ripon handicap in June; cheekpieces go on after a break.

16/1

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

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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2nd

1

(5)

12th Aug 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Final Night

10st 2lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: John Butler

All four wins have been over C&D and latest was in March; record of 0-9 on turf but he returned to form with a close second in a big field at York last time; only 1lb higher back on Polytrack and he should get a decent tow into this race; respected.

3/1

2nd

1

(13)

25th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 192y

Class 4

15:05 York

Final Night

9st 9lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: John Butler

All four wins on the AW but he's just as effective on turf; needs to bounce back from a poor run at Newmarket's July meeting but he's down sharply in grade here and his form from the spring has a solid look to it.

11/1

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