September 04 / 17.12 Haydock

17.12

Good

Happy 1st Birthday Lottie Ashmore Williams Handicap (GBBPlus Race)

  • Prize money: £6280.8
  • 1m 2f 42y
  • Class 4
  • 14 runners
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Happy 1st Birthday Lottie Ashmore Williams Handicap (GBBPlus Race)

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

2/1 (Won)

  • Win: £2.10
  • Place: £1.30

Form: 08711 CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Favourite for handicap debut over C&D (good) in July and duly showed vastly better form, getting on top in a sustained duel with the second; 10-11 at Salisbury (1m2f, good to firm) three weeks ago and, although he took some pushing, he was comfortably on top through the final 1f; raised another 4lb but may well have more to give.
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1st

9

(2)

4th Sep 2025

Good

1m 2f 42y

Class 4

17:12 Haydock

King Of The Sea

9st 5lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Ed Walker

Favourite for handicap debut over C&D (good) in July and duly showed vastly better form, getting on top in a sustained duel with the second; 10-11 at Salisbury (1m2f, good to firm) three weeks ago and, although he took some pushing, he was comfortably on top through the final 1f; raised another 4lb but may well have more to give.

2/1

1st

5

(5)

14th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 1f 201y

Class 4

17:10 Salisbury

King Of The Sea

9st 2lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Ed Walker

Quiet maiden runs at about 1m but went off favourite for handicap debut at Haydock (1m2f, good) and got the better of a sustained duel with the second (pair clear); raised 7lb but that might not be the end of the world.

6/4

3

(2)

19th Jul 2025

Good

1m 2f 42y

Class 5

18:55 Haydock

King Of The Sea

9st 5lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Ed Walker

Modest efforts to date, last two with a hood (left off here); step up to 1m2f should suit and he's an unexposed sort who can improve on handicap debut.

13/2

7/2

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 371641 D

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Unraced on softer than good; 3yo who has won two of his five handicaps, including when upped to 1m2f at Ayr last time; 5lb higher today but he travelled strongly through that race before asserting in tidy fashion and probably remains capable of better.
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5th

1

(4)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 43y

Class 4

15:55 Doncaster

Obito

10st 2lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Won twice last year on good ground, latterly over 1m2f; close to best form when second at Hamilton in June but has disappointed either side of that.

7/1

5th

1

(9)

19th Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

19:17 Ayr

Obito

9st 9lb

J: David Nolan

T: David O’Meara

Scored over C&D (good; also suited by soft) last summer and left his low-key reappearance run behind when keeping-on second at Hamilton (1m1f, good) a fortnight ago; still on a workable mark; live claims.

9/2

2nd

1

(1)

4th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 35y

Class 4

15:21 Hamilton

Obito

9st 9lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Always towards the rear on reappearance over C&D (good) three weeks ago but may have needed that run; won twice last summer (1m/1m2f, good; including here) and he's on a competitive mark on last autumn's form (including on soft ground); he can be in the mix if bouncing back.

6/1

33/1

  • Place: £14.60

Form: 87-680

Last run: 63 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Two good 7f efforts from the front as a 2yo, winning a novice (heavy) before touched off in a Sandown handicap (good); he's gone the wrong way since, however, and left Ed Walker for 16,000gns in July; needs a big turnaround over new trip at first time of asking for new yard.
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3rd

6

16th Jul 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

19:37 Worcester

Imperial Trooper

10st 12lb

J: Ian Power

T: Jennie Candlish

Just 1-18 on the Flat but showed fair form when placed twice over 1m2f this spring; should have a future over hurdles but he made a low-key start in this sphere over C&D (good; 20-1) last month; stablemate of Chemistry.

16/1

5th

5

17th Jun 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

15:15 Worcester

Imperial Trooper

10st 13lb

J: Ian Power

T: Jennie Candlish

Just 1-18 on the Flat but showed fair form when placed twice over 1m2f this spring; can be competitive at this level if he takes well to hurdling at the first attempt.

16/1

Form: 333613 D

Last run: 41 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Eighth start when off the mark at Doncaster in July, coming from the rear; readily seen off over 1f out at Sandown (again 1m2f on good) 15 days later, however, and needs a lot better than that performance.
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3

(6)

21st Oct 2025

Good

1m 2f 23y

Class 5

16:55 Yarmouth

War Supremo

9st 10lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Caught the eye when fourth of 14 at Haydock (1m2f, good) on penultimate outing, but his other two efforts since getting off the mark at Doncaster (1m2f, good) in July have been underwhelming; others preferred.

12/1

8

(8)

24th Sep 2025

Soft

1m 2f 1y

Class 4

16:03 Redcar

War Supremo

9st 5lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Having eighth start when off the mark at Doncaster in July, coming from the rear; readily seen off over 1f out at Sandown 15 days later but was back in good form when fourth behind an impressive winner at Haydock (also 1m2f, good; I Am Me 12th) three weeks ago; contender.

5/1

4th

8

(7)

4th Sep 2025

Good

1m 2f 42y

Class 4

17:12 Haydock

War Supremo

9st 6lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Eighth start when off the mark at Doncaster in July, coming from the rear; readily seen off over 1f out at Sandown (again 1m2f on good) 15 days later, however, and needs a lot better than that performance.

7/1

Form: 224-09 CD

Last run: 40 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
C&D winner last June, kicking off a solid sequence in 2024; he's run only twice this year, absent 110 days in between and shaping a good deal better than ninth of 19 suggests at York (1m) last time; first run over this far since last July but he needs a close look.
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15th

5

(16)

13th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 177y

Class 4

16:50 York

Empire Of Light

9st 9lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Grant Tuer

Front-runner who completed a hat-trick when seeing off 12 rivals at Thirsk (1m, good) four weeks ago; the runner-up franked the form with a good second at Epsom last week, while reopposing third Frankie's Dream has also run well since; the draw hasn't been kind given his run style but it's likely his mark is still workable.

7/1

1st

9

(14)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 218y

Class 3

16:47 Thirsk

Empire Of Light

9st 1lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Grant Tuer

All three wins for this yard at about 1m2f on a wide range of surfaces, most recently when making a winning return to action at Haydock (made all, just hung on) in April; also effective at 1m but raised 4lb to a career-high mark; non-runner 2.55 York on Friday.

10/1

Form: 672750 D

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
A bit of a mixed bag this season, with his Beverley second (1m2f) two months ago clearly the best of those efforts; 2lb lower than when winning on AW last November but others make stronger appeal.
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2nd

3

(7)

6th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:09 Ripon

Up The Jazz

9st 6lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Prevailed narrowly in cheekpieces at Musselburgh (1m, good) last time, registering a first win since 2024; back up 3lb but remains well treated on peak form, which includes a Ripon success; headgear removed; should remain competitive.

3/1

1st

2

(6)

22nd Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 2y

Class 6

17:15 Musselburgh

Up The Jazz

9st 12lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Winless since November 2024 and tried in cheekpieces when a below-par sixth of 12 in 1m Redcar handicap last month; needs to bounce back with headgear retained.

11/4

6th

5

(1)

18th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 219y

Class 5

14:40 Redcar

Up The Jazz

9st 5lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Placed twice since dropped back to 1m last month, more recently when very close third (just behind The Sweet Escape) at Leicester (1m, good to firm) nine days ago; competes off same mark here; big player if new cheekpieces have any positive effect.

5/1

7th
14 (4)
Condotti

7/1

Form: 52-732 BF

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Best form with cheekpieces enlisted at Ffos Las (1m, good to soft/good) for his last two handicaps; made up plenty of late ground when second of seven last time, which was encouraging for 1m2f; each-way player.
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2nd

4

(6)

6th Jul 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

15:00 Ayr

Condotti

10st 0lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Hugo Palmer

A maiden after 12 runs and not yet proven over this fair but gave good account when third at Hamilton (8.3f, good to soft) last month and enters calculations.

6/1

3rd

6

(6)

10th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 68y

Class 6

21:00 Hamilton

Condotti

9st 11lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Hugo Palmer

Still seeking first win (0-11) and now 10lb lower than when runner-up at Ffos Las (1m, good; 2-1 favourite) last August; weakened quickly when last of nine on reappearance at Carlisle (1m1f, good) 12 days ago.

16/1

50/1

Form: 221258 D

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 13lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Not proven on softer than good; picked up from the Crisfords for 7,500gns in July and last of eight when 100-1 at Ayr (1m) one month later; had win and placed form with headgear over middle distances in the spring but perhaps best watched for the time being.
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Verdict Starting price

7th

1

(6)

16th May 2026

Good

1m 3f 197y

Class 6

16:50 Doncaster

Cavalry Call

10st 0lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: Patrick Morris

Won at Chelmsford (1m2f, AW) last spring but he's struggled in his last eight starts including over hurdles in last two runs; now 10lb lower than for his last success but he needs a big turnaround for new yard (has changed hands and left Mike Smith); hood removed and cheekpieces return.

16/1

9th

3

2nd Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 51y

Class 4

14:40 Kelso

Cavalry Call

11st 3lb

J: Toby Wynne

T: R Mike Smith

Two Flat wins but form went the wrong way in that code from last August onwards and he was pulled up at 150-1 on hurdle debut four weeks ago.

100/1

Form: 0-343

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Made the frame over 1m2f at Windsor (good/soft) on first two starts this year; third of six off this mark on handicap debut at Kempton (1m4f, AW) was better form but he clearly needs to improve; early days.
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9th

6

(3)

4th Sep 2025

Good

1m 2f 42y

Class 4

17:12 Haydock

Gallic Legend

9st 8lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: James Ferguson

Made the frame over 1m2f at Windsor (good/soft) on first two starts this year; third of six off this mark on handicap debut at Kempton (1m4f, AW) was better form but he clearly needs to improve; early days.

8/1

5

(4)

11th Aug 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 4

16:52 Kempton (AW)

Gallic Legend

9st 7lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: James Ferguson

300,000euros yearling; ran poorly at Newcastle (1m, Tapeta) last November, but has made the frame in two starts over 1m2f at Windsor (good/soft) since returning in June; longer trip should be within range on handicap debut and worth a second look.

6/1

6

(11)

21st Jul 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

18:40 Windsor

Gallic Legend

9st 7lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: James Ferguson

300,000euros yearling by Sea The Stars; dropped right out at Newcastle (1m, AW) last November and gelded in March; much better when third of 11 in Windsor novice (1m2f, good) last month; form has been boosted and he should build on that performance; strong each-way claims at the least.

7/1

50/1

Form: 9440-0

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Dual winner in 2023 and some respectable efforts in 2024, but always behind at 40-1 two weeks ago on this season's belated reappearance; has a competitive mark if back on song.
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3rd

2

(5)

13th Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

21:00 Leicester

Jack Sparowe

9st 9lb

J: Jack Gilligan

T: John Butler

Ended a lengthy losing run when winning in first-time blinkers at Yarmouth (1m2f, good) last month and ran another good race when second of 12 at Wolverhampton (1m4f, AW) 15 days ago; up another 2lb but he's a lively contender.

5/1

2nd

6

29th May 2026

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 5

18:05 Wolverhampton (AW)

Jack Sparowe

10st 13lb

J: Mr Henry Callan

T: John Butler

Blinkered when ending a lengthy losing sequence in good style at Yarmouth nine days ago, drawing clear last 1f; up 6lb but another bold showing is on the cards with headgear retained and good amateur Henry Callan up.

7/2

1st

7

(7)

20th May 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 23y

Class 5

18:40 Yarmouth

Jack Sparowe

9st 0lb

J: Luke Morris

T: John Butler

On a losing run and can get it wrong at the start; well handicapped on 2025 best, however, and he stayed on for fourth at Newcastle 19 days ago; conditions shouldn't be an issue and he commands respect with new blinkers now replacing cheekpieces.

8/1

25/1

Form: 24286

Last run: 82 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
All five starts over about 1m, with fair form on first three; not so good in handicaps at Lingfield (good; hampered) or Sandown (good to firm; last of six); off 82 days; new trip is plausible despite her sire (dam 11.4f/1m4f winner) but that latest display was discouraging.
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5th

4

(9)

13th Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

21:00 Leicester

Blue Wonder

9st 9lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Hughie Morrison

Stepped up on her reappearance effort when winning at Haydock (1m2f, good to soft) 22 days ago, pulling clear of the rest with Lesrico who was runner-up; back up 5lb but she could have a bit more to offer over this trip.

4/1

1st

10

(3)

22nd May 2026

Soft

1m 2f 42y

Class 5

16:05 Haydock

Blue Wonder

9st 4lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Hughie Morrison

Unraced on softer than good; struggled badly in her four handicaps last season but reappeared with a closer finish when fourth of ten at Lingfield (1m2f, AW; 16-1) late last month; needs to build on that.

7/1

4th

7

(6)

28th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

19:20 Lingfield (AW)

Blue Wonder

9st 6lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Hughie Morrison

Recorded RPRs of 70 (twice) and 75 in her three novice/maiden runs last season; struggled badly in four handicap runs thereafter, dropping 9lb in the process; may bounce back at some point but she is risky back from a 202-day break.

20/1

10/1

Form: 9-1545 BF

Last run: 66 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
0-4 in Ireland; off the mark straightaway for new yard in 1m1f handicap at Musselburgh (good) in April, followed by two respectable runs but he was a disappointing favourite when making the running in first-time blinkers on latest start; gelded and off 66 days since, with no headgear today.
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9th

6

(10)

10th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:40 Kempton (AW)

I Am Me

9st 5lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Mike Murphy

Off the mark for this yard with a last-gasp C&D win in February; a 3lb rise for that nose success leaves him vulnerable.

8/1

1st

3

(3)

25th Feb 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:40 Kempton (AW)

I Am Me

9st 7lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Mike Murphy

Sole win came on British debut last April (1m1f turf); not with Mike Murphy, who has hit form since this one last ran, long and twice managed third over C&D despite being unwanted in the betting; could be the answer from handy draw.

5/1

Form: 67-10

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Won maiden at Nottingham (1m, good) in June on reappearance but well beaten on handicap debut at Doncaster (1m2f, good; 10-1) six weeks ago; this currently looks a tough mark but this is only his fifth race.
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13th

12

(6)

4th Sep 2025

Good

1m 2f 42y

Class 4

17:12 Haydock

One More Chrome

9st 3lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: B F Brookhouse

Won maiden at Nottingham (1m, good) in June on reappearance but well beaten on handicap debut at Doncaster (1m2f, good; 10-1) six weeks ago; this currently looks a tough mark but this is only his fifth race.

25/1

2

(1)

24th Jul 2025

Soft

1m 2f 43y

Class 5

16:55 Doncaster

One More Chrome

9st 9lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: B F Brookhouse

Well related and showed the right attitude on his comeback early last month but that was an ordinary maiden (runner-up since well held behind Song Brocade); yard among the winners but he needs more now handicapping and upped in trip.

5/1

OUR TIP
14th
1 (14)
Beraz

16/1

Form: -53005 D

Last run: 40 days

W: 10st 2lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
All three wins on good to soft, the latest in October 2023; third off 5lb higher at Newcastle (1m2f, AW) in March but disappointing since.
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14th

1

(14)

4th Sep 2025

Good

1m 2f 42y

Class 4

17:12 Haydock

Beraz

10st 2lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

All three wins on good to soft, the latest in October 2023; third off 5lb higher at Newcastle (1m2f, AW) in March but disappointing since.

16/1

5th

3

(6)

26th Jul 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 4

15:40 Newcastle (AW)

Beraz

9st 13lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Julie Camacho

Has become well handicapped, but is usually seen over further and the drop in trip didn't inspire him at Carlisle (7.7f, soft) last month; others preferred.

16/1

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Payout
Exacta £10.20
Straight Forecast £8.02
Tricast £387.76
Trifecta £419.40

Selections

LAMBOURN:

King Of The Sea

SPOTLIGHT:

Obito

POSTDATA:

War Supremo

TOPSPEED:

Up The Jazz

The Times:

King Of The Sea

Telegraph:

King Of The Sea

The Guardian:

King Of The Sea

Daily Mail:

King Of The Sea

D Express:

King Of The Sea

The Star:

King Of The Sea

Daily Record:

King Of The Sea

RP RATINGS:

Obito

Daily Mirror:

Obito

The Sun:

Obito

NEWMARKET:

War Supremo