August 10 / 15.45 Haydock

15.45

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  • 1m 2f 100y
  • Class 4
  • 8 runners
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Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

Form: 331219 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 10st 1lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Soft ground provides an excuse for below-par effort last time; solid record (1333121) otherwise for current stable and gained the most recent success, at Beverley (1m2f, good to firm), in game fashion; remains of interest.
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3

(4)

24th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 1f 207y

Class 4

14:05 Beverley

Gincident

9st 13lb

J: Jason Hart

T: James Owen

Narrowly beat Individualism when winning over C&D off 2lb lower in June (good to firm); excuses for two lesser runs since (soft ground; too free); contender.

6/1

2

(9)

10th Aug 2025

Good

1m 2f 100y

Class 4

15:45 Haydock

Gincident

10st 1lb

J: Elizabeth Gale

T: James Owen

Soft ground provides an excuse for below-par effort last time; solid record (1333121) otherwise for current stable and gained the most recent success, at Beverley (1m2f, good to firm), in game fashion; remains of interest.

6/1

9th

8

(12)

24th Jul 2025

Soft

1m 2f 23y

Class 2

20:40 Yarmouth

Gincident

8st 11lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: James Owen

In very good form since being upped to 1m2f, which continued when he won at Beverley (1m2f, good to firm) last month; it's a long time since he ran well on slow ground but he's in the mix if the surface isn't an issue.

13/2

OUR TIP

Form: -42435 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 10st 0lb

7 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Best effort for current yard when going close on AW in January; only fifth of six returned to turf and back from a break last time, extending a long losing spell; others preferred.
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5th

1

(4)

1st Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 4

18:30 Kempton (AW)

Gaassee

10st 2lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Jack Morland

Has proved consistent since reappearing for Jack Morland in January (4243514) with the win coming at Haydock (10.5f, good to firm) in August; record around here (1m3f/1m4f) reads 123 and another big run would be no surprise.

5/1

4th

6

(12)

13th Sep 2025

Good

1m 2f 70y

Class 3

16:00 Chester

Gaassee

9st 6lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Jack Morland

Mostly competitive off reduced marks for new yard this season and Haydock (1m2f, good to firm) five weeks ago saw him lead final 1f to break a long losing run, doing it in good style too; back up 5lb but he used to be effective on a range of ground and has returned to serious calculations.

7/1

Form: 0-9173 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 13lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Retains a good deal of ability aged 11, having won at Lingfield in June and did well to finish third (came from difficult position) at Sandown last time; defied his current mark three years ago.
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6th

4

(7)

24th Oct 2025

Heavy

1m 2f 43y

Class 5

17:03 Doncaster

Croeso Cymraeg

9st 13lb

J: Archie Young

T: James Evans

Veteran who was successful in this race last year but was in slightly better form at the time (completed an October double); that said, wasn't entirely disgraced when in the frame on latest start.

10/1

4th

1

(10)

9th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

1m 2f 37y

Class 5

16:12 Bath

Croeso Cymraeg

9st 12lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: James Evans

Veteran who has lost his way since winning over this far at Lingfield in June (good to soft) but he is dropping back from Class 4 level.

20/1

4

(1)

12th Sep 2025

Good

1m 1f 209y

Class 4

17:25 Sandown

Croeso Cymraeg

9st 13lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: James Evans

Veteran who showed a fire still burned when winning a six-runner handicap at Lingfield (1m2f, good to soft) in June; third to Beach Point over C&D next time but his form has dipped on his last two starts; rain will help but vulnerable to less-exposed sorts.

33/1

Form: 444-41 D

Last run: 43 days

W: 9st 13lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Still fresh, having raced only twice this term, and regained the winning thread in amateur riders' race at York (1m2f, good) latest; remains well treated on historical data, having defied higher marks in 2021 and 2022.
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4th

5

(2)

23rd Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 207y

Class 4

16:17 Beverley

Titian

9st 3lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

Five wins from 39 starts, the most recent coming at York (1m2f, good) last June off a 6lb higher mark than today's; well beaten in two starts since returning from his second wind operation and now has cheekpieces applied.

14/1

16th

15

(19)

12th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 56y

Class 4

17:18 York

Titian

9st 2lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

Won a 17-runner C&D handicap for amateur riders last June (good) but didn't run as well again; having second run since a wind op but has a wide draw to overcome.

14/1

6th

1

(3)

27th May 2026

Good

1m 1f 207y

Class 5

15:45 Beverley

Titian

9st 9lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Julie Camacho

Won an amateur riders' race off a mark 2lb higher than today's at York (1m2f, good) last June but he didn't match that level on his six subsequent starts; never-dangerous sixth of ten at Newcastle (1m2f, AW) when last seen 181 days ago and has since undergone his second wind operation; each-way claims on his return.

10/1

Form: 420950 D

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Couple of creditable efforts in April but not in the same form since, most recently down the field on debut for new stable having been easy to back; best watched.
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7th

3

(4)

11th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 5

17:15 Southwell (AW)

Bint Al Daar

9st 6lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Kevin Frost

C&D winner against her own sex under Joanna Mason early last month off a 2lb lower mark; continued in form since and this is less competitive, so she needs a look.

7/1

8th

7

(11)

3rd Apr 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 4

17:00 Lingfield (AW)

Bint Al Daar

9st 5lb

J: Taylor Fisher

T: Kevin Frost

Ended a 19-race losing run at Southwell (1m3f, Tapeta) last month, but couldn't get going in time when fifth of 12 at Wolverhampton (9.5f, Tapeta) 16 days later; appears to stay this far and holds each-way claims.

20/1

5th

12

(2)

20th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 4

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Bint Al Daar

8st 11lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Kevin Frost

Mostly well below form in 2025 but came back down the weights and has often been competitive since October; indeed, Southwell (1m3f, Tapeta) 16 days ago saw her first win since a C&D race in summer 2024; it's possible that she is on her way back but this is a warmer contest.

10/1

Form: 622638

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Record of 22638 since being gelded includes a close second at Haydock; 0-15 since 2yo debut success but is capable of being involved off current mark, provided he bounces back from latest effort (below par).
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7th

5

(7)

23rd Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 0y

Class 5

20:35 Newbury

Yokohama

9st 10lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: John Butler

Was winning for the first time since his debut when just prevailing over 1m4f here (good) last month, but may not have been suited by the conditions when third of six at Yarmouth (11.5f, soft) 12 days ago; each-way claims.

5/1

3rd

7

(5)

11th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 3f 104y

Class 4

16:28 Yarmouth

Yokohama

8st 11lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: John Butler

Was winning for the first time since his debut when just getting the better of Patrol at Newbury (1m4f, good) last month; 5lb higher and could probably do with the ground drying out (best form on good or faster), but still respected.

5/2

1st

14

(7)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 4f 0y

Class 5

18:10 Newbury

Yokohama

9st 2lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: John Butler

Has slipped to a career-low mark and well-backed fifth of 15 when returned to turf at Doncaster (1m2f) in March last time wasn't too bad; however, his record over that sort of trip is far more appealing than his two runs at 1m4f and his turf tally is 0-11.

10/1

Form: -0P142 D BF

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Opened his handicap account in Newbury contest (1m2f, good to firm; beat a subsequent scorer) and not disgraced in two runs since, latest on ground possibly softer than ideal; this low-mileage 4yo may do better still.
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12

(3)

23rd Oct 2025

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 4

20:30 Southwell (AW)

His Finest Hour

9st 0lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Ian Williams

Pretty consistent since his Newbury win in July and perhaps found the ground too soft last time; AW winner who should run well.

8/1

5

(4)

14th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 2f 43y

Class 4

13:20 Doncaster

His Finest Hour

9st 10lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Ian Williams

Won at Newbury (1m2f, good to firm) in July and has continued to run with credit, including one run on good to soft; place claims.

6/1

9

(1)

10th Aug 2025

Good

1m 2f 100y

Class 4

15:45 Haydock

His Finest Hour

9st 4lb

J: Tyrese Cameron

T: Ian Williams

Opened his handicap account in Newbury contest (1m2f, good to firm; beat a subsequent scorer) and not disgraced in two runs since, latest on ground possibly softer than ideal; this low-mileage 4yo may do better still.

5/1

Form: 153312

Last run: 20 days

W: 8st 12lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Campaigned mostly in Scotland; good record at Ayr this season features 1m wins in May/July (good to firm and good) and a solid second (behind subsequent scorer) last time; possibilities, provided the form is transferred to Haydock.
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4th

2

(5)

6th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

16:00 Ayr

Penelopes Sister

10st 0lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Three-time C&D winner last year, making all on two occasions and ridden prominently on the other; much less effective when ridden very patiently on all four appearances this season but her keeping-on fifth here (1m2f, soft) last month was a big step back in the right direction; well handicapped now and needs close attention in the betting.

7/1

5th

1

(4)

19th Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

18:00 Ayr

Penelopes Sister

10st 2lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Always behind on all three appearances this season but was a three-time course winner (1m, good to firm-soft) last year, making all on two occasions and ridden prominently on the other; fine over today's trip and sure to appreciate this ease in grade; interesting to see whether connections opt to revert to more positive tactics today.

8/1

8th

8

(2)

4th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 35y

Class 4

15:21 Hamilton

Penelopes Sister

8st 8lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Won here in 2024 and added three wins at Ayr last year; she's below her last winning mark but has been well beaten on both outings this spring and a major turnaround is necessary.

16/1

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Payout
Exacta £83.30
Straight Forecast £83.31
Tricast £372.28
Trifecta £514.90

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

His Finest Hour

D Express:

Big Sip

POSTDATA:

Yokohama

RP RATINGS:

Bint Al Daar

The Times:

Penelope's Sister

NEWMARKET:

Gincident

Daily Mirror:

Born Ruler

The Star:

Titian

TOPSPEED:

His Finest Hour

The Sun:

His Finest Hour

Daily Record:

Big Sip

Telegraph:

Yokohama