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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6th

17

(15)

3rd Oct 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

15:35 Ascot

Hawksbill

8st 13lb

J: George Wood

T: Richard Spencer

In reasonably good form and beat all bar one of the 3yos in Ayr contest (1m) last time but looks no certainty to go one better in this bigger race; it remains over two years since his sole success.

20/1

2nd

4

(4)

19th Sep 2026

Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

13:20 Ayr

Hawksbill

9st 6lb

J: George Wood

T: Richard Spencer

Yet to win a handicap but he has run to a useful level on his last three starts; soft ground might be the main obstacle for him today.

6/1

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

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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2nd

5

(1)

17th Sep 2026

Good

1m 0f 6y

Class 4

16:08 Pontefract

Billyb

10st 0lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Craig Lidster

On a mark we know he can win off but hasn't been that threatening this season, including here in his final race when fourth of the six runners; bit to prove.

16/1

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

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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3rd

4

(5)

13th Oct 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:47 Leicester

God Of War

9st 8lb

J: David Egan

T: Tom Clover

Similar efforts since wearing cheekpieces, finishing 3l fourth both times, latest over 6f (usually races at further); remains well treated on peak performance, namely a 7f success off 7lb higher last season.

12/1

4th

9

(8)

17th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 3y

Class 3

15:45 Yarmouth

God Of War

9st 7lb

J: David Egan

T: Tom Clover

Gained both wins over 7f; raced too freely when fourth in first-time cheekpieces (retained) at Sandown (7f, good to soft) last month but is worth a crack at sprinting in the new headgear and has become well handicapped.

10/1

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

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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5th

2

(2)

16th Oct 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 4

17:45 Newcastle (AW)

Candonomore

10st 3lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Jennie Candlish

Won races for two previous yards; started for this stable with a good third at Ayr (1m1f) in May but he's struggled since, including dropped to a claimer last time; has a bit to find on these terms even if bouncing back to the Ayr form.

13/2

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

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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4th

4

(7)

19th Oct 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

16:20 Bath

Hot Cash

9st 6lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Jack Channon

Nicely treated and back to form, finishing second in first-time cheekpieces at Chester (7.5f) and then fourth of 13 in a good race at Hamilton (1m); this looks less demanding than last time but softer ground would be preferred.

4/1

4th

7

(5)

28th Sep 2026

Soft

1m 0f 68y

Class 3

15:29 Hamilton

Hot Cash

9st 7lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Jack Channon

Nicely treated, having gained sole handicap win (1m, soft) off 3lb higher; best efforts this term when runner-up on three occasions, including in first-time cheekpieces at Chester latest start; possibilities if suited by the switch to visor.

7/1

2nd

3

(1)

12th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 127y

Class 4

16:30 Chester

Hot Cash

9st 9lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Jack Channon

Dual winner; a mixed bag this season but has dipped to a dangerous mark and always a chance that cheekpieces could have a desired effect; ideally he'd prefer a tad further.

13/2

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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1st

11

(8)

17th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

1m 5f 26y

Class 3

17:01 Ayr

Pearl Eye

8st 11lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Jim Goldie

Already a dual winner for current yard, latterly over 1m2f here (good to firm; has also won on heavy) in July; respectable efforts since but hasn't been helping his cause with slow starts (also soon off bridle and detached latest); the much longer trip will allow him more time to catch up if doing something similar this afternoon but his ability to see it out has to be taken on trust.

10/1

6th

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

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