August 08 / 19.25 Haydock

19.25

Good

SOCK SHOP EBF Restricted Novice Stakes (Bands B-D) (EBF Restricted Race Qualifier) (GBB)

  • Prize money: £6750
  • 0m 6f 212y
  • Class 3
  • 8 runners
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SOCK SHOP EBF Restricted Novice Stakes (Bands B-D) (EBF Restricted Race Qualifier) (GBB)

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

1st
8 (7)
Shayem

6/1 (Won)

  • Win: £8.65
  • Place: £2.60

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Fourth foal; half-brother to 7f winner Negwah (RPR 78); unraced dam from classy Italian family; his in-form trainer excels with 2yos and this King Of Change newcomer could go well; the betting may be informative.
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1st

5

(6)

31st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

14:25 Goodwood

Shayem

9st 3lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

Showed a strike-rate of 3-4 as a 2yo; has gradually found his form this season and recorded a clearcut success in Newmarket Listed event (1m, good to firm) most recently, hitting the line strongly and building on his second-place finish in the German 2,000 Guineas; back in the zone and may rate higher still; one of the main contenders.

13/2

1st

6

(1)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

16:45 Newmarket (July)

Shayem

9st 5lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

2yo Listed winner at Pontefract (1m, soft) last October and he appeared suited by the drop back to 1m when runner-up in the German 2,000 Guineas (1m, good) in May, behind Title Role who followed up in a US Grade 1 last Saturday; entitled to respect.

7/2

4th

2

(2)

7th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 70y

Class 1

14:35 Chester

Shayem

9st 5lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: K R Burke

Dante entry; progressive with 3-4 record in Britain last season, ending with a Listed win from the front at Pontefract (1m, soft); however, beaten a long way in Saudi Arabia this February and although back near his 2yo form in Listed race at Newmarket (1m1f, good; disputed lead 2f out) three weeks ago, that was good enough for only fifth of seven to Morshdi; major work to do.

16/1

OUR TIP

11/8

  • Place: £1.30

Form: 2

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
First foal of a useful 12.4f winner who gave it a good go from the front when a half-length runner-up at 7-1 on debut at Newcastle (7f, AW) a fortnight ago; leading claims on this second start.
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4th

1

(3)

21st Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

17:25 Newcastle (AW)

Beny Nahar

9st 7lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Charlie Johnston

Prominent racer who ran to a useful level when second in a C&D maiden and a 7f novice at Haydock on his first two starts; disappointed at York's Ebor meeting but that was a hot race and he's a leading contender back in these calmer waters.

5/4

1

(10)

22nd Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

16:45 York

Beny Nahar

9st 7lb

J: William Buick

T: Charlie Johnston

Kingman colt and Royal Lodge entry who seems a winner waiting to happen, having finished a close second in a couple of 7f events, clear of remainder at Haydock (good) latest; brings solid claims to this bigger assignment.

10/1

2nd

2

(6)

8th Aug 2025

Good

0m 6f 212y

Class 3

19:25 Haydock

Beny Nahar

9st 7lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Charlie Johnston

First foal of a useful 12.4f winner who gave it a good go from the front when a half-length runner-up at 7-1 on debut at Newcastle (7f, AW) a fortnight ago; leading claims on this second start.

11/8

Form: 2

Last run: 55 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Belied 25-1 odds when close second on debut at Leicester (7f, good to firm) in June; the promise shown was in keeping with his attractive pedigree and there can be optimism he will improve; on the shortlist.
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2nd

7

(1)

6th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 209y

Class 4

17:00 Sandown

Whats The Plan

10st 3lb

J: Mr Eireann Cagney

T: James Fanshawe

AW maiden winner and has shown better form in defeat in handicaps this year, beaten at short odds but running his best RPR when second of four at Lingfield (1m2f, good to firm) a fortnight ago; likely to go well.

100/30

2nd

2

(3)

22nd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

18:10 Lingfield

Whats The Plan

9st 7lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: James Fanshawe

Confirmed earlier juvenile promise when taking 7f AW maiden here (first-time hood) in September; solid effort when third of 12 upped to this trip at Salisbury in May and was unlucky not to finish closer when fourth at Ripon (also good) five weeks ago; hood removed but he still looks a key player.

7/4

4th

5

(6)

18th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 1f 170y

Class 5

14:50 Ripon

Whats The Plan

9st 4lb

J: Arron D’Arcy

T: James Fanshawe

Won in newly applied headgear at Lingfield (7f AW maiden; 7-4) last September; two respectable efforts this year since a gelding operation, close third to Mayaada at Salisbury (1m2f, good) latest; Arron D'Arcy retains the mount; chance.

100/30

20/1

Form: 7

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Beaten about 8l when seventh of 11 at 16-1 on recent debut at Pontefract (6f, good); he shaped as though he would improve for that experience and there's potential in his pedigree, but a sizeable step forward is needed.
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9th

5

(5)

2nd Sep 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

15:15 Newcastle (AW)

Up The Agenda

9st 8lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: Jack Morland

Three-time AW winner last winter, the most recent coming at Kempton in January off a 1lb higher mark than today's, and he took a step back in the right direction when fourth at Wolverhampton last time; has won over this trip and has claims.

8/1

4th

1

(1)

18th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Up The Agenda

9st 9lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Jack Morland

Progressive on the AW last winter, winning three times, latterly off tonight's mark; the return to Tapeta and drop back from 7f will help, with the visor experiment quickly binned, but he hasn't been in any form in three runs back from a break.

10/1

6th

5

(3)

15th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 3y

Class 4

18:40 Yarmouth

Up The Agenda

9st 3lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Jack Morland

Three of his four wins have been over 6f on the AW but the other came over this C&D (good to soft); latest effort at Southwell (6f, AW) can probably be excused having had a wide trip but others are still preferred; steps back up in trip in a first-time visor.

6/1

25/1

Form: 6

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
14-1 when well-beaten last of six on last month's debut at Beverley (7.4f, good to firm); should leave that form well behind in time but probably best watched for now.
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13th

2

(5)

18th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

14:12 Thirsk

Act Of Honor

9st 3lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Fionn McSharry

Poor form in two runs last year for Kevin Ryan; changed hands for 11,000gns in the autumn and gelded; needs this run for a handicap mark and probably best watched unless strong in the market.

50/1

5th

1

(5)

8th Aug 2025

Good

0m 6f 212y

Class 3

19:25 Haydock

Act Of Honor

9st 7lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

14-1 when well-beaten last of six on last month's debut at Beverley (7.4f, good to firm); should leave that form well behind in time but probably best watched for now.

25/1

1

(5)

5th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 96y

Class 5

14:13 Beverley

Act Of Honor

9st 7lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Kevin Ryan

Iffraaj half-brother to winners Alice Fairfax (6f 2yo; RPR 86) and Subaltern (1m2f AW; 52), out of 1m winner (88), from family of Dubawi; heed the market signals.

9/2

100/1

Form: 00

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Tailed off at big odds on both starts (5f/6f, good to firm/AW).
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5th

4

31st Aug 2026

Good

2m 1f 46y

Class 4

14:35 Cartmel

Lynxman

10st 12lb

J: Charlie Maggs

T: Mike Sowersby

Struggled to get competitive off basement Flat mark on stable debut in April (1m2f); can only watched on hurdle debut.

50/1

8th

13

(11)

23rd Apr 2026

Good

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

17:25 Beverley

Lynxman

8st 9lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Mike Sowersby

Achieved meagre RPRs last term for Jack Morland, latterly in handicaps; ran below market expectations the final time; needs to improve sharply on debut for new stable.

14/1

9

(7)

24th Sep 2025

Soft

0m 7f 219y

Class 6

13:40 Redcar

Lynxman

9st 1lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Jack Morland

Showed his first sign of ability on handicap debut at Bath (1m, soft; first-time blinkers) ten days ago, following a gelding operation, but better is needed still.

9/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
5,000euros yearling, 12,000euros 2yo breeze-ups; fifth foal; dam 1m4f winner (RPR 78) from talented family; a useful standard will be required from this Starman newcomer and others are preferred.
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8th

8

(6)

17th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 99y

Class 6

19:55 Windsor

Risk Averse Rebel

8st 11lb

J: Grace McEntee

T: Gary Hanmer

Modest form on turf and AW, still a maiden after 11 races but his latest defeat was by a nose in a ten-runner handicap at Chester (1m4f, good); placed in five of his eight handicaps and, although he has his quirks with high head carriage, no surprise if he is in serious contention.

3/1

2nd

10

(1)

25th Jul 2026

Good

1m 4f 63y

Class 5

13:53 Chester

Risk Averse Rebel

8st 2lb

J: Grace McEntee

T: Gary Hanmer

Tailed off in a maiden here last year; respectable efforts over 1m4f at Wolverhampton last month but looks better on the AW and he does have his quirks.

14/1

3rd

8

(3)

16th Jun 2026

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

19:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

Risk Averse Rebel

9st 3lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Gary Hanmer

Far from straightforward, often pulling hard and again edging left under pressure over C&D last time; that effort proved this trip within range, though, and he's clearly happier on Tapeta than turf.

6/1

Form: 3

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Despite running green he was a promising third of 16 at 10-1 on his debut at York (7f, good) a fortnight ago; he has a useful pedigree and is open to improvement; in calculations.
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17th

19

(19)

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:10 York

Red Spells Danger

9st 3lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

He has not looked back since dropping to 6f in May, winning three times including an impressive success at the Shergar Cup at Ascot (6f, good to firm) a fortnight ago; two solid C&D runs on his record too but a 6lb rise since Ascot, allied to slower ground, could find him out; the only 3yo in the field and that age group have won the last two renewals.

15/2

1st

4

(3)

8th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:20 Ascot

Red Spells Danger

9st 11lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Tim Easterby

Thriving since dropped to 6f, winning at Ripon and Hamilton in May and then performing with great credit in hot sprint handicaps on his last three starts; no obvious reason why he wouldn't be bang there once again.

7/2

5th

11

(11)

25th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:00 York

Red Spells Danger

9st 0lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

His form has taken off since dropped to 6f, winning at Ripon and Hamilton in May and posting fine efforts in defeat over C&D and at Newmarket since; no obvious reason why he wouldn't be in the shake up again.

6/1

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Payout
Exacta £15.70
Straight Forecast £16.25
Trifecta £18.10

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Beny Nahar

SPOTLIGHT:

What's The Plan

Daily Mail:

Shayem

D Express:

Red Spells Danger

NEWMARKET:

What's The Plan

The Star:

What's The Plan

Daily Record:

What's The Plan

POSTDATA:

Beny Nahar

THE NORTH:

Beny Nahar

The Times:

Beny Nahar

Telegraph:

Beny Nahar

The Guardian:

Beny Nahar

Daily Mirror:

Beny Nahar

The Sun:

Beny Nahar