May 31 / 16.08 Haydock

16.08

Good To Soft

Betfred “Join Our Sports Club” Fillies’ Handicap

  • Prize money: £13085
  • 0m 7f 37y
  • Class 3
  • 11 runners
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Betfred “Join Our Sports Club” Fillies’ Handicap

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

Form: 4392-3 D

Last run: 40 days

W: 10st 4lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Two-time AW winner who has a progressive profile and reappeared with a good third at Kempton (7f, AW) last month; lightly raced on turf but yet to shine on it and needs to put that right today.
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2

(10)

1st Jul 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

20:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Ahlain

9st 2lb

J: Neil Callan

T: James Tate

Leads or races prominently; she wasn't far away in a Listed 7f race at Lingfield in March 2024 and has generally progressed well on Polytrack but her form claims are not strong for win purposes.

33/1

1

(7)

31st May 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 37y

Class 3

16:08 Haydock

Ahlain

10st 4lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: James Tate

Two-time AW winner who has a progressive profile and reappeared with a good third at Kempton (7f, AW) last month; lightly raced on turf but yet to shine on it and needs to put that right today.

8/1

1

(7)

31st May 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 37y

Class 3

16:08 Haydock

Ahlain

10st 4lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: James Tate

Two-time AW winner who has a progressive profile and reappeared with a good third at Kempton (7f, AW) last month; lightly raced on turf but yet to shine on it and needs to put that right today.

8/1

OUR TIP

Form: 8/549- C

Last run: 300 days

W: 9st 13lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Well beaten over C&D last August on final run for Charlie McBride and absent since; however, she has a handy mark to work with on this stable debut and ran really well on last season's reappearance; not ruled out.
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5

(4)

12th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:45 Salisbury

Zouky

9st 6lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: David Menuisier

Lightly raced since competitive form over 7f at Listed level in 2023; well beaten in handicap and Listed races in two runs for current outfit but has undergone a wind operation since those; dual winner at 6f but may need further now.

9/1

11

(1)

1st Jul 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

20:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Zouky

9st 2lb

J: Harry Davies

T: David Menuisier

Had Listed-race form at 7f in late 2023 but she hasn't had much racing since and while her comeback at Haydock in May was satisfactory, on debut for this yard, it still leaves her with a tough task up in grade.

40/1

3

(12)

31st May 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 37y

Class 3

16:08 Haydock

Zouky

9st 13lb

J: Harry Davies

T: David Menuisier

Well beaten over C&D last August on final run for Charlie McBride and absent since; however, she has a handy mark to work with on this stable debut and ran really well on last season's reappearance; not ruled out.

20/1

Form: 336-21

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Won for Iain Jardine at Carlisle (7f, soft) last June and in good form for new yard this spring, going close at Doncaster (6f, good to firm) then winning at Carlisle (6f, good to firm); hit with 9lb rise since latter but did it readily and she could still have more to offer for this yard.
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9th

5

(11)

8th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 212y

Class 1

15:00 Haydock

Mostar Dreams

9st 4lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Regularly makes the frame and she ran up to her best when third in Listed race at Pontefract (1m, good to firm) two weeks ago; this is tougher but she still has each-way possibilities.

33/1

3rd

6

(5)

26th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 6y

Class 1

16:00 Pontefract

Mostar Dreams

9st 2lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Not far behind Crystal Flyer when fourth in a fillies' Listed event over C&D 19 days ago; this is a deeper race though.

33/1

4th

10

(8)

7th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 6y

Class 1

14:48 Pontefract

Mostar Dreams

9st 2lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Won a Newcastle handicap (1m, AW) in January and was returning from an absence when beaten a nose at Carlisle (7f, good to firm) 13 days ago; she will need a lot more in order to figure in this company.

20/1

Form: 444-67 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Ran well when fourth in two 2yo Group 3s last summer (7f, good to soft/soft); tackles her first handicap and slow ground would be a plus, but she hasn't been at the top of her game this year (Group 3/Listed).
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2

(3)

22nd Oct 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

16:08 Newmarket

Biniorella Bay

9st 8lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Tom Clover

Has bits of Group form but it has not been transferred to handicap level; came up short over 7f here most recently and has enough to prove back up in distance.

20/1

5th

2

(2)

4th Oct 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

17:00 Newmarket

Biniorella Bay

9st 12lb

J: Neil Callan

T: Tom Clover

Showed some useful 2yo form but has found things tough this season (unplaced all four starts); didn't run badly when eighth at Thirsk (7f, good) last month but latest 2lb drop is not enough to tempt.

25/1

1

(7)

6th Sep 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:00 Thirsk

Biniorella Bay

9st 10lb

J: David Egan

T: Tom Clover

Ran well when fourth in two Group 3s (7f, good to soft/soft) last summer, but hasn't been at the top of her game this season and was out the back on handicap debut at Haydock (7f, good) in May; record is now 1-8 and has something to prove after a break.

40/1

Form: 213-8

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Won at Newmarket (1m, good to firm) last September on second start and fair Listed third at Newbury (7f, heavy) next time; down the field in Listed race at Goodwood (1m, good) four weeks ago but didn't look at home on the track and this 3yo retains potential for her top yard.
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2nd

1

(5)

20th Jun 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

19:38 Goodwood

Sea To Sky

9st 10lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Ralph Beckett

Highly tried after winning a Newmarket novice (1m, good to firm) last September, but managed to finish third of ten in a Newbury Listed contest (7f, heavy) the following month; hasn't reached the same heights since returning last month, though, including on handicap debut at Haydock (7f, good) last time; enough to prove.

5/1

6

(1)

31st May 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 37y

Class 3

16:08 Haydock

Sea To Sky

9st 3lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ralph Beckett

Won at Newmarket (1m, good to firm) last September on second start and fair Listed third at Newbury (7f, heavy) next time; down the field in Listed race at Goodwood (1m, good) four weeks ago but didn't look at home on the track and this 3yo retains potential for her top yard.

8/1

6

(1)

31st May 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 37y

Class 3

16:08 Haydock

Sea To Sky

9st 3lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ralph Beckett

Won at Newmarket (1m, good to firm) last September on second start and fair Listed third at Newbury (7f, heavy) next time; down the field in Listed race at Goodwood (1m, good) four weeks ago but didn't look at home on the track and this 3yo retains potential for her top yard.

8/1

Form: 717-64 D

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 1lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Two wins last season, at Hamilton (6f, soft) and Musselburgh (7f, good to soft); has suffered trouble in running at Musselburgh on her two outings this year and could pose a greater threat today, granted a clear passage.
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4th

7

(1)

13th Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 3

15:52 Musselburgh

Rock Melody

8st 9lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Jim Goldie

Record of 0-9 this season but she's much better off with Jannas Journey on C&D running four starts ago; successful off higher marks in this race for the last two years; very attractively weighted and warrants respect.

11/2

6th

9

(3)

9th Oct 2025

Heavy

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:25 Ayr

Rock Melody

8st 12lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Jim Goldie

Soft-ground winner who is below her last winning mark and ran some pretty good races in defeat last month; however, she made it 0-8 for the year when finishing last here (7f, soft) last week and has to bounce back.

14/1

9

(4)

30th Sep 2025

Soft

0m 7f 50y

Class 4

15:30 Ayr

Rock Melody

9st 5lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Jim Goldie

In reasonable form, having made the frame in last three starts, latest over C&D when one place behind Quest For Fun; 2lb below last winning mark; enters the reckoning.

8/1

Form: 424616 D BF

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Knocking on the door prior to getting off the mark at the 27th attempt at Southwell (7f, AW) last month; denied a clear run when sixth over this C&D (good to firm) three weeks ago and could get closer to the target today; ran well on good to soft going early in career.
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8th

13

(10)

21st Aug 2026

Good

1m 2f 56y

Class 2

17:20 York

Callianassa

8st 8lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Brian Ellison

She's 5lb lower than when winning at Newcastle (1m, AW) in February and when running well at Royal Ascot (1m, good to firm) in June; she's 0-12 on turf and unproven at this trip, and she's been below par at favourite course Newcastle on her last two starts (1m).

50/1

6th

6

(12)

25th Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 4

16:00 Newcastle (AW)

Callianassa

9st 10lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Brian Ellison

Took this in 2025 and also scored over C&D in February; not at her best when 11th over C&D last time but she's the sort to bounce back.

14/1

11th

1

(13)

26th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 4

18:18 Newcastle (AW)

Callianassa

10st 2lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: Brian Ellison

Three-time C&D winner, including this race last year, who ran well when seventh of 24 in the Kensington Palace at Royal Ascot last week; she's below her last winning mark and has strong claims back down in grade.

4/1

18/1

Form: 127-

Last run: 211 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Won on debut at Carlisle (6f, good) last August and went very close at Newcastle (6f, AW) next time; always behind after slow start in Listed race at Newmarket (6f, good) in November but could have potential off this mark now up in trip on her handicap and seasonal debut; interesting.
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4th

9

(7)

27th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 1y

Class 1

15:33 Chester

Magic Basma

9st 2lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

4yo who has shown improved form in Listed races this term, finishing runner-up at Haydock (6f, good to soft) and Musselburgh (7f, good) on last two outings; Circe was 1.25l ahead of her at the latter but she's 3lb better off with Richard Hannon's charge this time; each-way claims again.

4/1

2nd

6

(3)

6th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 1

15:28 Musselburgh

Magic Basma

9st 3lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

4yo who has shown improved form in Listed races this term, finishing fourth at Newmarket (6f, good to firm) and runner-up at Haydock (6f, good to soft); she's 0-11 since her debut win in August 2024 and the return to 7f poses a question, but this is an easy track and she's a major player on form.

3/1

Form: 2192-2

Last run: 20 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Won 6f 2yo AW novice last August and went close in big field at Doncaster last September on second nursery start (6.5f, good; unraced on softer); another near-miss at Newcastle (7f, AW) three weeks ago on reappearance and she's in good hands to continue to progress; one to consider.
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3rd

9

(7)

20th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

17:20 York

Oolong Poobong

8st 13lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Edward Bethell

Unraced on ground slower than good; landed a handicap at Haydock (7f) last May in convincing style before a good fourth in the Sandringham (1m); returned from 11 months off with a solid fifth of 13 at Thirsk (1m; first-time tongue-tie) in May but well beaten since in the Kensington Palace back at Royal Ascot (1m); drops back in trip, needing to bounce back.

18/1

20th

15

(3)

17th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

17:35 Ascot

Oolong Poobong

8st 9lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: Edward Bethell

Progressive handicap form at the start of last summer, winning convincingly at Haydock (7f, good) before excellent fourth of 25 in the Sandringham at this meeting (1m, good to firm); not seen again until a creditable fifth of 13 in 1m Thirsk handicap (good) last month and entitled to come on for that run; first-time tongue-tie worn at Thirsk is retained; high on the shortlist under Spencer.

12/1

5th

5

(3)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 218y

Class 3

16:47 Thirsk

Oolong Poobong

9st 8lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Edward Bethell

Progressive filly who put the race to bed quite convincingly for her first handicap win, at Haydock (7f, good) last May; had a much stiffer task in the Sandringham (1m, good to firm) at Royal Ascot after but ran a cracker in fourth, drifting across from a high draw; off since though so fitness unknown and market helpful; tongue tied this time.

13/2

Form: 44-341 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 10lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Encouraging fourth on her handicap and seasonal debut at Yarmouth (7f, good to firm) on May 1 and won by just over 2l at Newmarket (7f, good to firm) a fortnight ago; unraced on slow ground; this unexposed 3yo could take a 6lb rise in her stride.
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1st

10

(4)

25th Sep 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:00 Newmarket

Arabian Leopard

8st 13lb

J: Sean Levey

T: David Simcock

Looked one to follow when readily seeing off seven rivals over 7f here in May; her Royal Ascot defeat over a mile is easy enough to excuse and her other runs this summer all read well enough, closely matched with Angel Shared and Shallow on two pieces of July course form; a well-run 6f would suit and she's an each-way contender at least.

11/2

4

(1)

22nd Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:10 Newmarket (July)

Arabian Leopard

9st 6lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: David Simcock

Ready winner of a 7f handicap on the Rowley course in May; runner-up off this mark at Haydock next time and she has been placed in both starts since dropping back to 6f, latterly behind a smart filly at Goodwood; no obvious reason why she wouldn't go well again.

11/4

Form: 326-95 D

Last run: 34 days

W: 8st 6lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Went close on nursery debut at Newcastle (7f, AW) last October and now 1lb lower; fair fifth at Wetherby (7f, good to firm) last month on second stable start but needs something extra today in first-time cheekpieces.
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6

(3)

14th Jun 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

17:00 Sandown

Del Ray

9st 7lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: George Boughey

0-7 since her winning debut and she's not progressing in handicaps, at 7f or 1m; the cheekpieces did nothing for her last time.

20/1

12

(3)

31st May 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 37y

Class 3

16:08 Haydock

Del Ray

8st 6lb

J: Grace McEntee

T: George Boughey

Went close on nursery debut at Newcastle (7f, AW) last October and now 1lb lower; fair fifth at Wetherby (7f, good to firm) last month on second stable start but needs something extra today in first-time cheekpieces.

20/1

12

(3)

31st May 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 37y

Class 3

16:08 Haydock

Del Ray

8st 6lb

J: Grace McEntee

T: George Boughey

Went close on nursery debut at Newcastle (7f, AW) last October and now 1lb lower; fair fifth at Wetherby (7f, good to firm) last month on second stable start but needs something extra today in first-time cheekpieces.

20/1

Non-runners

Lexington Belle

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £13.80
Straight Forecast £10.39
Tricast £36.31
Trifecta £65.70

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Arabian Leopard

D Express:

Magic Basma

Daily Record:

Oolong Poobong

The Star:

Mostar Dreams

TOPSPEED:

Lexington Belle

Daily Mail:

Zouky

RP RATINGS:

Arabian Leopard

POSTDATA:

Arabian Leopard

NEWMARKET:

Arabian Leopard

The Times:

Arabian Leopard

Telegraph:

Arabian Leopard

The Guardian:

Arabian Leopard

Daily Mirror:

Arabian Leopard

The Sun:

Arabian Leopard