August 09 / 17.20 Haydock

17.20

Good

Betfred “The Classic Bookmaker” Handicap (London Mile Series Qualifier)

  • Prize money: £16200
  • 1m 0f 37y
  • Class 3
  • 10 runners
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Betfred “The Classic Bookmaker” Handicap (London Mile Series Qualifier)

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

11/1 (Won)

  • Win: £13.00
  • Place: £4.00

Form: 4-7610 D

Last run: 9 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Dropped away in competitive field on rain-softened ground at Goodwood last week; opened his account with a comfortable win at Hamilton (1m, good) earlier in July and that's his standout form since handicapping.
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6th

4

(2)

18th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

16:25 Ripon

Sir Paul Ramsey

9st 1lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Charlie Johnston

Two wins last summer and he showed spark as recently as this April; he's dropped to a dangerous mark but has failed to shine on his last three outings and arrives with something to prove.

8/1

7th

1

(1)

29th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 6y

Class 4

16:00 Pontefract

Sir Paul Ramsey

9st 11lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Charlie Johnston

Well treated on the form he showed last August, including win at Haydock and close third at the York Ebor festival; absent since finishing rather tamely over C&D two months ago.

13/2

6/1

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 6-2209 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Gelded prior to never landing a blow at Ascot last time; remains attractively handicapped on his rock-solid spring efforts, and registered his sole success in C&D event (good to firm) this time last year; interesting returned to this venue and dropped back in grade.
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4th

11

(7)

20th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 192y

Class 2

15:00 York

Hawksbill

8st 11lb

J: George Wood

T: Richard Spencer

Two quick runs at Glorious Goodwood three weeks ago, beaten only 2l when fifth of 20 on the Wednesday (7f, good to firm) then seventh of 18 in the Golden Mile on the Friday (good to firm) when he would have been closer with a clear run; it's possible he'll be involved; unproven on slow ground.

12/1

7th

18

(7)

31st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

15:00 Goodwood

Hawksbill

9st 0lb

J: George Wood

T: Richard Spencer

Ran encouragingly in a couple of races won by English Oak during his spell in Meydan and wasn't disgraced at Goodwood (7f) on Wednesday; however, still has a poor strike-rate as it's two years since his sole success; steps back up in trip/class.

25/1

5th

9

(8)

29th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

17:40 Goodwood

Hawksbill

9st 8lb

J: George Wood

T: Richard Spencer

Just one novice stakes win for Hugo Palmer but recorded plenty of good efforts, including when he split two subsequent Group winners in a 1m conditions race here (good) last May; didn't run badly in three of four starts in Meydan for this yard earlier in the year, but his British return from a 111-day break was underwhelming last month; might have needed that and he's not badly treated.

8/1

3rd
6 (3)
Billyb

4/1

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 8-0531 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
In good form since having cheekpieces reapplied, finishing third at Doncaster then winning in big field at York (1m, good); back up 4lb but may remain competitive in the retained headgear; scored over C&D in 2022.
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4th

1

(1)

17th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 6y

Class 4

19:42 Pontefract

Billyb

9st 11lb

J: Sam James

T: Craig Lidster

Ended 2025 with 1m Southwell win and largely in good nick this season, seventh of 14 in 1m Carlisle handicap last month; not ruled out from a slipping mark.

10/1

7th

3

(14)

24th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 173y

Class 4

16:35 Carlisle

Billyb

10st 1lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Craig Lidster

Six-time winner, the most recent coming on the AW at Southwell off this mark in November; runner-up off a 4lb lower mark in this race in 2024 but he hasn't threatened in three starts this year; others make more appeal.

25/1

13th

2

(8)

13th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 177y

Class 4

16:50 York

Billyb

9st 9lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Craig Lidster

Course winner (1m, good) last summer and signed off 2025 with 1m success at Southwell; better effort this year when respectable seventh of 11 at Beverley (7.5f, good) a fortnight ago; may come on again.

20/1

7/1

Form: 57-205

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Failed to beat a rival at Royal Ascot but that is flanked by good efforts, close fifth at Newmarket latest; has possibilities off unaltered mark and may yet add to his 2yo novice success.
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4th

5

(6)

29th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:05 Sandown

God Of War

9st 8lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Tom Clover

Won this race last year on soft ground and he's now 4lb lower; shaped well from unfavourable draw when seventh at Newmarket (1m, good to firm) two weeks ago; returning to 7f should suit, and rain would not inconvenience him in the slightest; wears headgear for the first time; big player despite unflattering form-figures.

5/1

7th

4

(10)

14th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

19:37 Newmarket (July)

God Of War

9st 12lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Tom Clover

Acts on fast and soft ground; hasn't been at the top of his game this season but he ran well when fifth at Chester (7.6f) in May and is now 2lb lower than for his Sandown win last summer; should be fine on this return to 1m and he's not ruled out back from a break.

9/1

14/1

Form: 182094 CD

Last run: 22 days

W: 8st 13lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Fairly useful on his day but record suggests he's best caught early in the season; has proved inconsistent since his spring wins this term and was below best last time despite making the frame.
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6th

1

(3)

2nd Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 127y

Class 4

16:22 Chester

Candonomore

9st 6lb

J: George Wood

T: Jennie Candlish

Won races for two previous yards and was a close third on debut for current one (1m1f, good to firm); hasn't kicked on from there, including here two runs back when beating one home over 6f; drops into a claimer but these terms aren't easy.

8/1

7th

1

(8)

13th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 31y

Class 4

19:50 Windsor

Candonomore

10st 3lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Jennie Candlish

Successful for two previous yards and ran creditably at Ayr on debut for current stable; below par in two starts since but likely found 6f too sharp latest; returns to a more suitable distance.

10/1

8th

8

(5)

27th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 17y

Class 3

15:03 Chester

Candonomore

9st 3lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Jennie Candlish

A ready winner at Bath (1m, firm) in April (final start for Stuart Williams); good start for Jennie Candlish when third over 1m1f at Ayr (good to firm) but not in the same form when beaten favourite at Carlisle (1m) ten days later; quite a strong traveller over those trips but whether he has the speed for sprinting remains to be seen.

10/1

4/1

Form: -37215 D

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Low-mileage 3yo whose strong record since racing in 1m handicaps comprises a success at Carlisle (soft) flanked by solid efforts at Haydock (good) and Southwell (AW); open to further improvement; one for the shortlist.
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10th

4

(11)

30th Aug 2026

Soft

1m 0f 100y

Class 4

15:20 Beverley

Hot Cash

9st 7lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Jack Channon

Possible to excuse his last two efforts and was running well in defeat before that; 2lb lower than when successful at Carlisle (7.7f, soft) in June last year and, with the likely conditions not an issue, he makes the shortlist.

7/1

10th

1

(14)

25th Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 4

15:15 Newcastle (AW)

Hot Cash

10st 2lb

J: Rose Dawes

T: Jack Channon

Fairly useful 1m winner in 2025; back on track when runner-up in handicaps (around 1m) at Thirsk and Epsom this summer but only eighth at Sandown (1m) last time; needs to bounce back.

7/1

8th

9

(3)

13th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

15:17 Sandown

Hot Cash

9st 3lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Jack Channon

Back in form and threatening to regain the winning thread, having finished a creditable second in last two starts, latest at Epsom (8.5f, good to soft) on Oaks day; back up another 2lb but can't be ruled out.

12/1

OUR TIP

Form: 11-660 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Form has dipped this year, losing his unbeaten record (3-3 previously, AW wins); however, the way he shaped in major 7f handicap last time suggests a revival is possible returned to 1m and back down in grade; not written off.
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5th

7

(5)

6th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 50y

Class 5

15:30 Ayr

Qazaq

9st 5lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Iain Jardine

Three AW wins; 0-9 on turf but has a 7f race in him on grass on best form in the spring and had another troubled run at Beverley on Friday; has worn various aids on last two starts, goes without this time.

11/2

11th

3

(7)

3rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 96y

Class 6

20:40 Beverley

Qazaq

9st 8lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Iain Jardine

On a long losing run as he's winless since 2024; ran okay in a new hood/cheekpieces combination at Musselburgh but has another change of headgear now; others probably safer.

10/1

3rd

2

(1)

22nd Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 6

15:15 Musselburgh

Qazaq

10st 2lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Iain Jardine

On a long losing run but he looked an unlucky second over C&D in April and hasn't enjoyed the rub of the green since, short of room last 1f when fifth at Catterick (7f) last time; weighted to go well off a reduced mark with cheekpieces added (hood also refitted).

7/2

Form: 507154 D

Last run: 50 days

W: 9st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Has form figures of 154 for new yard, the win at Nottingham when ending a long losing spell; below par last time but may bounce back; remains well treated on historical data (peak mark was 16lb higher).
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7th

3

(6)

11th Oct 2025

Good

1m 2f 56y

Class 4

17:05 York

Padishakh

9st 11lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Edward Bethell

1-23 in Britain, the win coming from 2lb higher at Nottingham (1m, good to firm) in May; recent efforts suggest he will need to step up in order to make an impact; first-time visor joins the cheekpieces.

14/1

4

(8)

28th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 4

15:55 Newcastle (AW)

Padishakh

9st 9lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Edward Bethell

Hasn't kicked on from a winning debut for this yard (1m; 1lb higher) and finished last on his previous AW start; others safer.

10/1

4th

1

(2)

16th Sep 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 1y

Class 4

17:05 Redcar

Padishakh

10st 1lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Edward Bethell

Won at Nottingham (8.3f, good to firm) on stable debut in May but diminishing returns in three runs since and was only eighth of ten at Haydock last month; now back on last winning mark but he needs to rediscover his spark back up in trip.

7/1

Form: 950564 CD

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Awarded this year's Spring Mile at Doncaster (off current mark) after a stewards' inquiry; mixed results since but the latest was respectable; this three-time C&D scorer is well capable of being involved.
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7

(11)

3rd Sep 2026

Soft

1m 2f 42y

Class 4

17:00 Haydock

Pearl Eye

9st 8lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Already a dual winner for current yard, latterly over 1m2f at Ayr (good to firm; has also won on heavy) in July; respectable efforts back at Ayr twice since; this former course scorer enters calculations.

13/2

6th

8

(14)

10th Aug 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

15:15 Ayr

Pearl Eye

9st 12lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Already a dual winner for current yard, going in over C&D in July; posted another solid effort with fourth of five over C&D last time; can't be discounted.

7/1

4th

3

(7)

27th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

16:15 Ayr

Pearl Eye

9st 7lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Eight-time turf winner who made 2-6 for Jim Goldie when justifying favouritism over C&D (good to firm) two weeks ago; remains feasibly treated off only 2lb higher and he won't mind if the forecast rain arrives; respected.

9/2

25/1

Form: -40009 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Useful at up to 1m6f for previous yard but looks far from solid on his form for current stable; chance depends on how he reacts to combination of big drop back in trip and new headgear.
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5th

2

(7)

27th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 4

19:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Intinso

9st 11lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Craig Lidster

Slightly resurgent on reappearance but needs to build on that effort and remains far from solid on his form for current stable; was a useful sort for previous yard.

20/1

6th

4

(2)

31st Jan 2026

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 3

16:25 Newcastle (AW)

Intinso

9st 7lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Craig Lidster

Useful performer at up to 1m6f for the Gosdens but regressive for his current yard and tailed off in his last five starts, including on hurdling debut in August; has plenty to prove on his return and last win was almost two years ago.

25/1

4

23rd Aug 2025

Good

2m 1f 46y

Class 4

15:55 Cartmel

Intinso

11st 2lb

J: Craig Nichol

T: Craig Lidster

Useful Flat performer at up to 1m6f for the Gosdens but regressive for his current yard and tailed off on his last four starts (blinkered on latest); perhaps he'll be sweetened up by hurdling but he carries obvious risks.

10/1

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Payout
Exacta £63.00
Straight Forecast £52.68
Tricast £338.64
Trifecta £496.30

Selections

TOPSPEED:

Billyb

NEWMARKET:

God Of War

RP RATINGS:

Pearl Eye

SPOTLIGHT:

Hawksbill

The Sun:

Hot Cash

Telegraph:

Sir Paul Ramsey

Daily Mail:

Qazaq

D Express:

Padishakh

The Times:

God Of War

The Star:

God Of War

Daily Mirror:

Pearl Eye

POSTDATA:

Billyb

The Guardian:

Billyb

Daily Record:

Billyb