September 04 / 14.30 Haydock

14.30

Good

McCoys Racing Lounge EBF Novice Stakes (Colts & Geldings)

  • Prize money: £5940
  • 0m 7f 212y
  • Class 3
  • 9 runners
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McCoys Racing Lounge EBF Novice Stakes (Colts & Geldings)

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

9/4 (Won)

  • Win: £4.34
  • Place: £1.20

Form: 34

Last run: 68 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Third in a novice here in May and similar form when fourth at York (again 7f on good) four weeks later; better is probably needed but 1m+ can help and his stable bids to win this race for the fifth year in succession.
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6th

6

(6)

25th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 37y

Class 4

15:45 Haydock

Commanding Officer

9st 4lb

J: William Buick

T: Charlie Appleby

Ran up against smart types on first two 7f starts, on this track and at York (both on good), keeping on pleasingly into third on debut, then ran to similar level next time; was in the right place at the right time, unlike the second, when winning a C&D novice in September; open to improvement as a 3yo; goes handicapping with cheekpieces fitted.

3/1

1st

2

(7)

4th Sep 2025

Good

0m 7f 212y

Class 3

14:30 Haydock

Commanding Officer

9st 2lb

J: James Doyle

T: Charlie Appleby

Third in a novice here in May and similar form when fourth at York (again 7f on good) four weeks later; better is probably needed but 1m+ can help and his stable bids to win this race for the fifth year in succession.

9/4

20/1

  • Place: £4.20

Form: 8

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR: —

Form & Verdict
16-1 for maiden at Newmarket (7f, good to firm) four weeks ago and beaten 20l after making the running; a hood goes on; with powerful stable and the market can guide again.
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1st

5

(4)

10th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

1m 3f 197y

Class 3

17:20 Doncaster

Devils Peak

9st 6lb

J: William Buick

T: John & Thady Gosden

11 races overall, improved in blinkers this summer; that includes his narrow win in a small field at Newbury and second at Glorious Goodwood (both 1m3f on good to firm) before he took sixth of 17 from out the back when 50-1 for the Melrose at York (1m6f, good to soft); firmly in the picture.

2/1

6th

12

(1)

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Soft

1m 5f 188y

Class 2

14:25 York

Devils Peak

8st 4lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: John & Thady Gosden

He's raced ten times but has shown improved form of late, winning narrowly in a small field at Newbury (1m3f, good to firm) then second to Into The Light at Glorious Goodwood (1m3f, good to firm); stayed on well last time and could better that performance now at 1m6f; unproven on slow ground.

20/1

2nd

9

(10)

31st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 44y

Class 3

17:20 Goodwood

Devils Peak

9st 1lb

J: James Doyle

T: John & Thady Gosden

Carried his head high in blinkers for last two starts but he challenged to win on the nod in a five-runner handicap at Newbury (1m3f, good to firm) last time, getting off the mark at the ninth attempt; up 3lb and into a much more competitive race, he could still be thereabouts but others make more appeal for win purposes.

8/1

6/1

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 6

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR: —

Form & Verdict
By Australia out of 7f 2yo winner (RPR 95); 12-1 from 18-1 for maiden at Sandown (7f, good) six weeks ago, fading into sixth of 11 but he showed significant ability and should improve.
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4

(1)

5th Oct 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 5

17:45 Kempton (AW)

Fahidi

9st 7lb

J: James Doyle

T: Andrew Balding

Showed promise in novice/maiden events but he started his handicap career with a disappointing run at Salisbury (1m2f, good) in May; still unexposed but he needs improvement on return after a gelding operation; cheekpieces worn last time are removed.

6/1

11th

2

(3)

23rd May 2026

Good

1m 1f 201y

Class 5

20:15 Salisbury

Fahidi

9st 9lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Andrew Balding

Promise at up to 1m in three maiden/novice runs on good or faster ground; cheekpieces enlisted prior to this handicap debut; new trip should suit and he is one to take seriously.

9/2

4th

5

(9)

30th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 3y

Class 4

15:15 Yarmouth

Fahidi

9st 2lb

J: William Buick

T: Andrew Balding

Some market support when showing fair form in a maiden at Sandown (7f, good) last July and novice at Haydock (1m, good) in September; carries head high but still enters calculations.

11/2

16/1

Form: 64

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Disappointing joint-favourite at Newbury (1m, good) last month; better form for fourth of 11 when 25-1 at Kempton (1m, AW) 12 days later but this probably requires another sizeable step forward.
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7th

5

(1)

21st Sep 2026

Good

1m 0f 53y

Class 4

16:47 Leicester

Home Hero

9st 9lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Hugo Palmer

Successful twice in Class 5 this summer, having been helped by the fitting of visor, but has come up short in Class 4 the last twice; needs improvement kept to this level.

11/1

4th

2

(7)

28th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

16:10 Sandown

Home Hero

9st 9lb

J: Luke Catton

T: Hugo Palmer

Won over C&D (good to firm) last month and he resumed his progress when scoring at Haydock (1m, good) three weeks ago; that was a comfortable success, but he carried his head awkwardly in that race and failed to back that up at Newbury on Wednesday.

10/1

100/1

Form: —

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Gelding

OR: —

Form & Verdict
33-1, beaten 25l in last of 12 for novice at Ripon (1m, good to firm) 19 days ago.
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5th

3

(1)

2nd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 50y

Class 5

15:30 Nottingham

Red Rifle

9st 8lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Grant Tuer

He's raced four times this season and has suffered heavy defeats on three occasions, but two starts ago he easily made all at Catterick (1m4f, good to firm) and it might be dangerous to write him off.

12/1

4th

4

(5)

12th Jun 2026

Good

1m 6f 0y

Class 5

17:08 Sandown

Red Rifle

9st 2lb

J: David Probert

T: Grant Tuer

Left his first three handicap efforts behind when making all with ease over 1m4f at Catterick (good to firm) 13 days ago, proving well suited by the significant step up in trip; an extra 2f ought to be within range on that evidence, although this is a much stiffer track.

8/1

1st

2

(1)

30th May 2026

Good

1m 4f 13y

Class 6

17:17 Catterick

Red Rifle

9st 8lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Grant Tuer

Unplaced in six starts and has been well beaten in all three handicaps; slipping to a more workable mark but has plenty to prove at present, not least over this longer trip.

16/1

Form: —

Last run: —

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR: —

Form & Verdict
140,000euros foal, 200,000gns yearling by Teofilo; second foal; dam 1m AW winner (RPR 79) out of 7f-9.5f Group 3 winner; from strong yard, having another fine season with 2yos, and needs a market check.
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3rd

1

(6)

2nd Oct 2026

Good To Firm

1m 6f 34y

Class 1

15:35 Ascot

Galilean Quality

9st 3lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

Won C&D handicap (good to firm) in July; took further steps forward when second of 17 in the competitive Melrose at York (1m6f; winner Infraad gave 6lb) and second of eight at Haydock (1m6f, heavy); moves up to Listed grade and two rivals have better form but he's heading the right way.

5/1

2nd

1

(6)

5th Sep 2026

Soft

1m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:30 Haydock

Galilean Quality

9st 9lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

He's won on ground ranging from soft through to good to firm; strong finish for 4l sixth of 19 in the King George V Stakes at Royal Ascot (1m4f) and won over 1m6f there next time; took another step forward when second of 17 in the competitive Melrose at York (1m6f) a fortnight ago and he's a leading candidate despite a 5lb rise for last time.

7/4

2nd

6

(9)

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Soft

1m 5f 188y

Class 2

14:25 York

Galilean Quality

8st 9lb

J: Sam James

T: K R Burke

Has won on various ground; strong finish for 4l sixth of 19 in the King George V Stakes at Royal Ascot (1m4f) and that handicap form has worked out exceptionally well; as expected he was suited by the step up to 1m6f when winning at Ascot last month and could have more to offer at this trip.

14/1

Form: —

Last run: —

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR: —

Form & Verdict
475,000gns yearling by Sea The Stars; second foal; dam 1m2f winner (RPR 87), half-sister to winners Dress Rehearsal (US 1m4f Grade 3), Fairy Of The Night (7.4f Listed) and Gold Sovereign (useful 1m), out of 1m5f-winning half-sister to Doncaster Cup winner Far Cry; one to note for a stable whose 2yos have been winning at a cracking strike-rate from July onwards.
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4th

9

(1)

5th Oct 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Faeberon

9st 6lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Cheekpieces on for first time when getting off the mark over C&D in June; has posted solid efforts to make the frame at Ayr (1m2f) and Southwell (1m3f) since; tried in different headgear here (visor goes on) and may still do better given he remains quite lightly raced.

9/2

4th

3

(1)

31st Aug 2026

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 5

14:42 Southwell (AW)

Faeberon

9st 6lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Found an ordinary Wolverhampton handicap when winning in first-time cheekpieces off 2lb lower two months ago; easy to back on turf last time, when running to a similar level, and today's extra furlong won't hurt on that evidence.

5/2

3rd

8

(9)

8th Aug 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

18:30 Ayr

Faeberon

9st 6lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Produced a career best when winning in added cheekpieces at Wolverhampton (9.5f, AW) six weeks ago; that form perhaps isn't the strongest on offer but he's open to further improvement off a 2lb higher mark.

8/1

OUR TIP

Form: 5

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR: —

Form & Verdict
115,000gns yearling; late foal; 20-1 for novice at Newmarket (1m, good to firm) 19 days ago and came last of five but he was beaten about only 4l and almost certainly against serious opposition; could be a major player.
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5th

4

(2)

1st Sep 2026

Standard

1m 5f 0y

Class 5

16:20 Lingfield (AW)

Celestarak

9st 5lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: David Menuisier

Promoted to first by the stewards at Goodwood (1m4f) having been carried left by La Peregrina; disappointing favourite at Epsom since but may still have more to offer in handicaps.

7/1

5th

3

(3)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 6y

Class 5

18:05 Epsom

Celestarak

9st 7lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: David Menuisier

Left inauspicious seasonal/handicap debut (1m2f) behind when very close second (subsequently awarded race) at Goodwood (1m4f, good) last month, reportedly benefiting from combination of step up in trip and first-time hood; could easily have more improvement to come.

6/4

1st

2

(6)

19th Jun 2026

Good

1m 3f 218y

Class 5

18:20 Goodwood

Celestarak

9st 7lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: David Menuisier

Failed to progress from his debut in novice/maiden company last year (all over 1m) and he never featured on his handicap debut/reappearance at Salisbury (1m2f, good; first start since being gelded) 27 days ago; better is needed now stepping up in trip with a hood applied.

14/1

Form: —

Last run: —

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR: —

Form & Verdict
60,000gns yearling by Bated Breath; eleventh foal; half-brother to four winners, notably Queen Blossom (1m-1m4f including 2yo/Group 3/US Grade 3, RPR 106) who's the dam of multiple 1m-10.5f Group 1 winner Blue Rose Cen; dam placed at 7f as 2yo (87); yard is not best known for its 2yos but they did have one win on debut (AW) this June.
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3

(3)

5th Oct 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 5

17:45 Kempton (AW)

Impossible Mission

9st 7lb

J: David Egan

T: John Butler

Cashed in on a reduced mark when beating four rivals at Windsor (1m2f, good to firm) in July but he was last of four on his return visit the following month; wasn't beaten far in that race but he's fairly exposed now and others are preferred.

10/1

4th

3

(2)

13th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 99y

Class 5

20:11 Windsor

Impossible Mission

9st 7lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: John Butler

Exposed but consistent and dug deep to prevail in a close finish over 1m2f here a month ago (they went steady); every chance off 2lb higher; third over this trip the time before.

2/1

1st

4

(2)

13th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

20:50 Windsor

Impossible Mission

9st 6lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: John Butler

Yet to make any significant further progress since winning nursery debut at Wolverhampton (9.4f, AW) in November but recent third of five here (11.4f, good to firm) was perfectly respectable and he may benefit from this drop back in trip.

11/2

Non-runners

Golden Caviar

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £57.00
Straight Forecast £71.70
Trifecta £345.30

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Celestarak

The Guardian:

Commanding Officer

SPOTLIGHT:

Faeberon

The Times:

Fahidi

NEWMARKET:

Faeberon

POSTDATA:

Celestarak

Telegraph:

Celestarak

Daily Mirror:

Celestarak

The Star:

Celestarak

Daily Mail:

Commanding Officer

D Express:

Commanding Officer

Daily Record:

Commanding Officer