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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Verdict Starting price

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

5th

2

(2)

15th Apr 2026

Good

1m 1f 0y

Class 1

14:25 Newmarket

Shayem

9st 5lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

Beaten long way in Saudi Arabia in sole outing this year; 3-4 on home soil and made all for a clearcut success in Listed event at Pontefract (1m, soft) the final time; probably needs to resume that progress to defy a 3lb penalty in this rather deeper race for the grade.

11/1

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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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

3rd

4

(10)

23rd May 2026

Good

1m 1f 201y

Class 5

20:15 Salisbury

Whats The Plan

9st 8lb

J: Arron D’Arcy

T: James Fanshawe

7f AW winner in September; no significant impact in two handicaps but stepping up in trip could help this well-related 3yo; inexperienced apprentice booked.

10/1

4th

1

(9)

2nd Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

18:18 Southwell (AW)

Whats The Plan

9st 9lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: James Fanshawe

Half-brother to two stablemates who have a combined record of 8-9 on AW; duly gained his maiden success in this sphere; rather disappointing on final 2yo start (handicap debut; gelded since) but may still have more to offer; not written off.

8/1

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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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

8th

9

(7)

18th Jun 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 4

21:00 Southwell (AW)

Up The Agenda

9st 0lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Jack Morland

Scored three times at 6f on the AW over the winter; off for four months before a never-dangerous seventh of 14 in 6f Windsor handicap 26 days ago and should be sharper here.

8/1

7th

8

(12)

23rd May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 4

19:00 Windsor

Up The Agenda

9st 5lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Jack Morland

7f nursery winner who subsequently improved dropped back to 6f on AW, winning three handicaps including when he got up late at Kempton in January; unexposed on turf and could be the sort to resume his progress now back from a break.

11/1

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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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

4th

7

(6)

14th Sep 2025

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

14:35 Bath

Lynxman

9st 1lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Jack Morland

Beaten at least 23l when a big-priced outsider for his three qualifying races (5f-7f); gelded last month and sports first-time blinkers this nursery debut; transformation needed.

16/1

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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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

3rd

7

(4)

2nd Jun 2026

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

17:24 Wolverhampton (AW)

Risk Averse Rebel

8st 12lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Gary Hanmer

Made the frame on his first three runs here (at up to 9.5f) this season but a below-par fifth back on turf in 1m2f Doncaster handicap 39 days ago; not out of things back here if his stamina holds out.

12/1

5th

10

(1)

24th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 43y

Class 5

17:10 Doncaster

Risk Averse Rebel

8st 4lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Gary Hanmer

Fairly solid efforts in three AW handicaps last month but others have more scope for improvement on this switch back to turf.

14/1

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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4th

6

(11)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:00 Newmarket (July)

Red Spells Danger

9st 1lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Has made serious progress since dropped to 6f, following an easy maiden win with an impressive handicap debut at Hamilton; ran off 10lb higher in a better York race (good) in June and he did really well to be a close second to Thunder Call who was slightly better positioned; upped another 4lb but closely matched with the winner; on the premises.

6/1

2nd

9

(9)

13th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:35 York

Red Spells Danger

8st 9lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Beaten over 7f on first six starts before bolting up at 1-16 in maiden at Ripon (6f, good) last month; built on that promise when impressive in 14-runner handicap at Hamilton (6f, good) nine days later; in a higher grade this afternoon off 10lb higher but that rise might not stop him.

6/1

1st

10

(3)

17th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 6y

Class 4

16:15 Hamilton

Red Spells Danger

9st 3lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Improving son of Cotai Glory who spreadeagled his field on his first go over 6f in a Ripon maiden nine days ago; a most interesting handicap debutant.

9/1

+o+e Accumulators

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