May 31 / 16.43 Haydock

16.43

Good To Soft

Betfred “Bet Builder” Sankey Handicap

  • Prize money: £11514.8
  • 1m 0f 37y
  • Class 4
  • 9 runners
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Betfred “Bet Builder” Sankey Handicap

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

Form: 14-37

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Hasn't progressed since a 7f maiden win on debut last year, but he didn't fare too badly when seventh of 12 in handicap at Sandown (1m2f) five weeks ago; today's intermediate distance could suit and he's not ruled out.
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2nd

8

(4)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 218y

Class 3

16:47 Thirsk

Hot Cash

9st 2lb

J: Rose Dawes

T: Jack Channon

Form subsided slightly on final 2025 starts but now 2lb lower than his Carlisle win (1m, soft; acts on good) last June and he ran well for a long way in a strong Newbury handicap last month; may not be far away.

9/1

Form: 27-1 D

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Belatedly confirmed his debut promise when running away with maiden at Windsor (1m, good to firm) on reappearance, clocking a good time in the process; he was well backed that day and looks open to further improvement now tackling a handicap; might be the answer.
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4

(7)

31st May 2025

Good To Soft

1m 0f 37y

Class 4

16:43 Haydock

Al Shababi

9st 6lb

J: William Buick

T: Owen Burrows

Belatedly confirmed his debut promise when running away with maiden at Windsor (1m, good to firm) on reappearance, clocking a good time in the process; he was well backed that day and looks open to further improvement now tackling a handicap; might be the answer.

100/30

4

(7)

31st May 2025

Good To Soft

1m 0f 37y

Class 4

16:43 Haydock

Al Shababi

9st 6lb

J: William Buick

T: Owen Burrows

Belatedly confirmed his debut promise when running away with maiden at Windsor (1m, good to firm) on reappearance, clocking a good time in the process; he was well backed that day and looks open to further improvement now tackling a handicap; might be the answer.

100/30

Form: 411-52

Last run: 37 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Novice and nursery winner at two; seemed to need his comeback race and then stuck on nicely for second over Beverley's extended 7f (good); looks ready for this return to 1m (second attempt); should be thereabouts.
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2nd

2

(2)

28th Sep 2025

Good

1m 0f 113y

Class 4

16:40 Epsom

Hyperchromatic

9st 10lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Marco Botti

Similar type to Hot Cash, having been successful on most recent start in this grade (8.5f, AW); however, looks harshly handicapped, being 5lb higher than last attempt on turf.

6/1

5th

8

(4)

28th Aug 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 3

19:45 Southwell (AW)

Hyperchromatic

9st 5lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Marco Botti

3yo who made it three wins from his nine starts when taking a Racing League event at Wolverhampton (8.6f, Tapeta) last month; very disappointing in the Racing League at Newcastle (1m, Tapeta) last Thursday and needs to bounce back swiftly, but he's not discounted in view of previous promise.

12/1

9

(14)

21st Aug 2025

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 3

20:15 Newcastle (AW)

Hyperchromatic

9st 3lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Marco Botti

His first win at around a mile when beating 12 rivals with some comfort in a Racing League handicap at Wolverhampton; effectively only 2lb higher with Jack Nicholls taking off 5lb.

13/2

Form: 057-1 D

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Went off big prices on his first two starts but sent off favourite twice since, justifying the support in Windsor maiden (1m, good to firm) five weeks ago; the runner-up won next time and the third ran well, giving the form some substance; may not have reached his limit and has to be respected.
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Verdict Starting price

1st

2

(7)

30th Apr 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:15 Kempton (AW)

Sea Founder

9st 9lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Richard Hughes

Versatile and in-form 4yo; opened his AW account in Lingfield contest (1m2f) in February; sound efforts at Kempton (1m) and Lingfield (1m4f; Good Friday card) since, finishing fourth both times; solid claims back down in distance.

4/1

4th

4

(5)

3rd Apr 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 4

17:00 Lingfield (AW)

Sea Founder

9st 7lb

J: Donagh Murphy

T: Richard Hughes

Ran with credit when fourth of 13 at Kempton (1m, Polytrack) 16 days ago having won over 1m2f here the time before, but his only previous go over this far didn't prove his stamina one way or the other.

9/1

4th

2

(7)

18th Mar 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:00 Kempton (AW)

Sea Founder

9st 9lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Richard Hughes

Won a 1m Windsor maiden last April; big step up to 1m4f didn't work at Wolverhampton in January but he got the better of King's Hand, who runs in the finale, over the intermediate trip of 1m2f at Lingfield last time; up 3lb.

9/2

Form: 44-912 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Has raised his game since tackling handicaps, winning at Ripon and second at Goodwood (both 1m, good); still relatively lightly raced and looks a notably solid contender.
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1st

7

(6)

2nd Jun 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

20:15 Newcastle (AW)

Criminal Shore

9st 4lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: David O’Meara

Sole win from 19 came at Ripon (1m, good) last April; mostly consistent this year, a close fourth to Flying Fletcher over C&D in January, and occupied that same position behind Barry's Boy here in March; easing mark, with Paul Mulrennan booked for the first time.

10/1

4th

8

(1)

19th May 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

17:35 Newcastle (AW)

Criminal Shore

9st 5lb

J: Mark Winn

T: David O’Meara

Rare run at shy of 1m when not far behind three of these over C&D last month; generally consistent but has only won once and didn't build on that back on turf last time.

12/1

8th

3

(5)

29th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 5

15:50 Musselburgh

Criminal Shore

9st 7lb

J: Mark Winn

T: David O’Meara

Sole win was at Ripon (1m, good) last April but he's run plenty of good races since; last week's fifth of 14 at Newcastle (7f) was another respectable effort but he remains 2lb above the mark he defied at Ripon.

8/1

Form: 34121-

Last run: 230 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Had nine races as a 2yo and he saved the best for last, winning a 7f nursery in the mud at Goodwood; should have no difficulty with this longer trip and he might be just as effective on good to firm as soft (second on only attempt), but he'll need another personal best after eight months off.
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Verdict Starting price

10th

5

(6)

20th May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 3y

Class 5

20:10 Yarmouth

Tactical Plan

9st 7lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Ed Dunlop

Won twice on slow ground in the autumn of 2024; in and out in his three runs this year but his Leicester fourth last month (7f, good) brings him into the reckoning; a visor is now tried (ran well in one attempt in cheekpieces); further rainfall would aid his chance.

10/1

8th

4

(6)

30th Apr 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:15 Kempton (AW)

Tactical Plan

9st 7lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ed Dunlop

Campaigned mostly on turf and over 7f, winning twice (as a 2yo); latest effort was better than reappearance and suggested this return to 1m is worth exploring; could go well, provided he's as effective back on AW.

10/1

4th

2

(5)

13th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

16:22 Leicester

Tactical Plan

9st 7lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ed Dunlop

On a losing sequence and he failed to beat a rival on his return in 16-runner handicap at Doncaster (7f) 15 days ago; needs to take a big step forward.

6/1

9/2

Form: 475-31 C

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Looked a work in progress last term and he has taken his form to a higher level this season, rallying to justify favouritism over 7f here (good to firm) nine days ago; the style of that win strongly suggests he'll be at least as good over 1m, something backed up by his stout pedigree; key player.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

12

(6)

7th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 70y

Class 3

16:10 Chester

Organ

9st 4lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Martyn Meade

Completed a hat-trick over 7f/1m on good/good to firm in May and June last year; right out of form in August/September but reappearance fourth at Epsom (8.5f) nine days ago was a step back in the right direction; looks bred for 1m2f (has had one attempt) but may need a career best.

11/1

4th

1

(2)

28th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 113y

Class 4

16:58 Epsom

Organ

9st 9lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Martyn Meade

Completed a hat-trick over 7f/1m on good/good to firm across May and June last year; form tailed off markedly from August onwards but he returns just 2lb above his last winning mark; market support would bring him into the picture.

20/1

12th

1

(6)

20th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

17:00 Newbury

Organ

9st 11lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Martyn Meade

Completed a hat-trick over 7f/1m on good/good to firm earlier in the season, but nowhere near that form in his last two starts; still 4lb above his last winning mark and would also have something to prove on ground softer than good.

16/1

9/1

Form: 26-5

Last run: 44 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
150,000gns foal; shaped well when second on debut at Kempton (7f) last summer; hasn't built on that in two runs since but he may well have needed the outing at Newmarket on reappearance in a race that has worked out nicely; open to plenty of progress now handicapping in first-time tongue-tie.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

10

(1)

27th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 2

16:53 Lingfield (AW)

Sheikh Raj

8st 4lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Richard Hughes

Has some encouraging form, notably close second over C&D (Class 5) on penultimate start; the only maiden in this field and steps up in grade but receives plenty of weight all round; could go well.

8/1

2nd

3

(8)

23rd Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:15 Chelmsford (AW)

Sheikh Raj

9st 11lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Richard Hughes

0-7 but he's had only three starts for this stable; ran well to split two more prominently ridden rivals at Southwell (7f, AW) in August and did his best work late on when third of 11 in a Class 4 at Ayr (7f, soft) latest; strong claims with the return to 1m likely to suit on switch back to AW.

7/2

33/1

Form: 3744-0

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Largely consistent as a 2yo but looks exposed compared to most of these and his reappearance run was well below par.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

5

(6)

14th Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

15:14 Leicester

Jr Climbs

9st 0lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: David Evans

Record is only 1-15 and it's 15 months since the win; however, has clear possibilities on these terms switched to a seller, provided he takes well to added blinkers.

5/2

9

(4)

22nd Sep 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Jr Climbs

9st 7lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: David Evans

Bumped into one at Haydock and his subsequent flop as favourite can be ignored, with him said to have pulled too hard on soft ground; this mark ought to be within range.

8/1

4

(2)

2nd Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 16y

Class 5

14:00 Chepstow

Jr Climbs

9st 12lb

J: Millie Wonnacott

T: David Evans

Reduced mark and showed signs of a return to form in a first-time tongue-tie (retained since) at Ffos Las in June; duly stepped up when second of 12 at Haydock (7f, good) last month; back up 3lb and another for the shortlist.

3/1

Non-runners

Best Rate, Law Of Design, City Of God, Caledonian, Niminy Piminy

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £93.00
Straight Forecast £83.45
Tricast £151.73
Trifecta £249.60

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Al Shababi

POSTDATA:

Criminal Shore

The Times:

Sea Founder

The Guardian:

Organ

The Sun:

Hyperchromatic

TOPSPEED:

Jr Climbs

NEWMARKET:

Tactical Plan

D Express:

Criminal Shore

Daily Record:

Criminal Shore

RP RATINGS:

Al Shababi

LAMBOURN:

Al Shababi

Telegraph:

Al Shababi

Daily Mail:

Sea Founder

The Star:

Sea Founder

Daily Mirror:

Organ