September 06 / 16.07 Haydock

16.07

Good

Betfair Be Friendly Handicap

  • Prize money: £25770
  • 0m 5f 0y
  • Class 2
  • 10 runners
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Betfair Be Friendly Handicap

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

Form: 12619- CD

Last run: 315 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Made good progress for Gemma Tutty last season, winning the 3yo Dash on Derby day before finishing second at Royal Ascot; smart form when winning a soft-ground C&D handicap last September; absent for 315 days but entirely possible he has more to offer and interesting to see how strong he is in the market after his absence.
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3

(1)

25th Oct 2025

Heavy

0m 5f 3y

Class 2

13:30 Doncaster

Blue Storm

9st 7lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Gemma Tutty

Had some useful form last year, including on soft, but he has yet to find his best in three runs in a truncated 2025 campaign; 9lb lower than when midfield in this race last year; others look safer.

12/1

4

(2)

11th Oct 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:15 York

Blue Storm

9st 7lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Gemma Tutty

Progressive last season when his two successes included the 3yo Dash on Derby day; missed the first half of this season and might have needed his first two runs back, never-dangerous fourth of ten at Haydock on latest; raced only at 5f but may now be ready for this step up in distance; still relatively low mileage and not ruled out.

20/1

1

(7)

27th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

14:05 Haydock

Blue Storm

9st 12lb

J: Sam James

T: Gemma Tutty

Progressive for Gemma Tutty last season, winning the 3yo Dash on Derby day and posting a personal best when beating nine rivals in this contest (just 1lb higher today) 12 months ago; weak in the market and might have needed the run after over ten months off when only sixth of eight here on reappearance; big player if building on that.

7/1

OUR TIP

Form: 6-0576 D

Last run: 70 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
Did well for Robert Cowell last year, winning a handicap at Chester's May meeting and a Beverley Listed event (both 5f; good and good to firm but handles any ground); has not quite hit those heights this year but he's slipped in the weights and should give it a good go from the front; withdrawn at Glorious Goodwood having given trouble in the stalls.
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5th

1

(1)

8th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

15:47 Redcar

Democracy Dilemma

10st 0lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Robert Cowell

Free-going front-runner; no longer the force of old but ran big race when fourth of 23 at Glorious Goodwood (5f, good) last week; 1lb lower here and could be hard to catch if in similar form again.

13/8

4th

5

(7)

28th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

16:10 Goodwood

Democracy Dilemma

9st 4lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Robert Cowell

Front-runner; 3lb lower than for his runaway win at Haydock last September (5f, good) but hasn't got a lot going in his last four races and was tailed off in Epsom's Dash, in which he was second in 2024; others preferred.

25/1

Form: 13541- D

Last run: 269 days

W: 9st 3lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Smart 2yo for Kevin Ryan in 2021, winning two Group races in France; three 5f wins in Hong Kong since, the latest when last seen in December; 2-2 on slower than good so the ground shouldn't be an issue; hard to assess back in Britain but he's up against in-form rivals and probably vulnerable.
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15th

8

(10)

12th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 143y

Class 2

14:20 Doncaster

Atomic Force

9st 5lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Edward Bethell

Won two 5f AW handicaps early in the year; two good placed efforts at Chester this summer but he is up the weights as a result and may prove vulnerable back from three months off.

22/1

2nd

1

(2)

13th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 15y

Class 3

16:00 Chester

Atomic Force

10st 2lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Edward Bethell

Won twice on AW in early part of this year and kept on well from the rear for creditable third in quite valuable C&D (good) contest last month; also suited by good to soft ground and has the early speed to race much closer to the pace from his favourable draw if that's the plan.

11/2

3rd

4

(6)

7th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 15y

Class 2

13:30 Chester

Atomic Force

9st 6lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Edward Bethell

Successful in last two AW attempts but wasn't in anything like the same form returned to turf last time (effective in this sphere in the past); remains on career-high mark and can be opposed kept to grass.

16/1

Form: -00145 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 8st 13lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Not far off his very best when beating 13 rivals in a 5f handicap at Doncaster in June; not so good twice since and needs a full revival but he is bidding to provide Mick Appleby with a third consecutive winner of this race; blinkers return today.
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5th

3

(6)

17th Oct 2026

Good

0m 5f 212y

Class 4

14:45 Catterick

Baldomero

9st 10lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Michael Appleby

Losing run goes back to last December but he's dropped down the weights and his recent narrow defeat against a smart rival at York (5f, soft; has won at about 6f and on good) was a cracking effort; back up 3lb on course debut but he should be very competitive.

11/4

4th

4

(3)

11th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:51 Salisbury

Baldomero

9st 8lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Michael Appleby

Yet to score this term but he's hinted he can put that right, his latest fourth at Beverley (5f, soft) being another such example; return to 6f is no bother and he won't mind how the ground is riding; career-low mark.

11/2

4th

11

(11)

29th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

13:45 Beverley

Baldomero

9st 0lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: Michael Appleby

Yet to score this term but his sixth of 21 at the Ebor festival (6f, good to firm) indicated he might be rediscovering his level; that didn't prove the case at Windsor last time but he's too well handicapped to ignore and rain would certainly not hinder him.

10/1

Form: 2-3583 CD

Last run: 44 days

W: 8st 13lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Strong C&D form last year, including a defeat of American Affair and a close second in this race when rated 3lb higher; the form of his Musselburgh third in April could hardly have worked out better (winner and second both Group-race winners since) and he was again third at Yarmouth when last seen six weeks ago; obvious claims.
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4th

4

(6)

30th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 1y

Class 4

15:58 Musselburgh

Jer Batt

9st 10lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: David & Nicola Barron

C&D winner; losing run stretches back over two years but he retains plenty of ability and has been performing with credit this summer; likely to be in the shake-up.

11/2

9th

15

(15)

13th Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 3y

Class 3

13:25 Doncaster

Jer Batt

9st 2lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: David & Nicola Barron

No win since August 2024; ran well for minor honours on his first three (of four) visits to Doncaster, a close third in this race last year; 8lb lower today but he's not been disgraced this year (repeatedly short of room last time) and makes each-way appeal.

9/1

4th

10

(10)

5th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

16:15 Haydock

Jer Batt

8st 9lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: David & Nicola Barron

Losing run continued when fifth of 11 over C&D (heavy; favourite) yesterday, beaten just under 2l; however, one of two handicap wins came over C&D (good; acts well on soft) and he has finished second and third in the last two runnings.

11/2

Form: 50-034

Last run: 13 days

W: 8st 12lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Appeared to run well when a close third at Hamilton last month but that effort is sandwiched by two lesser efforts; down in the weights but stable may have stronger claims with Democracy Dilemma.
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7th

3

(6)

16th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:10 Chelmsford (AW)

Alaskan Gold

9st 12lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Robert Cowell

Not beaten far at Hamilton in August (5f, good) but only four ran there and he hasn't built on it since; will be 3lb lower from the weekend and easy enough to have reservations.

25/1

2

(11)

7th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

16:30 Leicester

Alaskan Gold

9st 9lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Robert Cowell

Smart on his day, as when close up in a Group 3 at Newbury (7f, good to soft) in April 2024; showed he was sharp enough for 5f when going down in a tight finish at Hamilton (good; four ran) in August and although below that level since he'll be suited by a return to good to soft ground in this lower grade than of late; has run well in a visor and it's now refitted.

8/1

6

(3)

6th Sep 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

16:07 Haydock

Alaskan Gold

8st 12lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Robert Cowell

Appeared to run well when a close third at Hamilton last month but that effort is sandwiched by two lesser efforts; down in the weights but stable may have stronger claims with Democracy Dilemma.

33/1

Form: 115113 CD

Last run: 17 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
One of the success stories of the season, winning six times (including C&D); only third at York 17 days ago but she did best of the prominent racers and it was another step forward from her; 3lb rise shouldn't prevent her making another bold bid.
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6th

7

(7)

18th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 110y

Class 1

15:05 Ayr

Luna A Inbhir Nis

9st 2lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Katie Scott

Front-runner who has been progressive this season and looked better than ever when 1l runner-up against males in a Group 3 at Sandown (5f, good) in July last time; seemed fine at the trip when fifth in this last year (soft); high on the list.

9/2

2nd

7

(3)

4th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 10y

Class 1

13:50 Sandown

Luna A Inbhir Nis

9st 2lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Katie Scott

Scottish raider who has shown great progress, having gone from winning off a mark of 57 early last season to running well in Listed grade a couple of times, including on penultimate start; this is harder.

25/1

12/1

Form: 526078 D

Last run: 42 days

W: 8st 10lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Made a bright start to the campaign but his last three runs have been disappointing; should be well treated but others come here with less to prove; the hood is left off today.
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22

(14)

11th Oct 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:15 York

Loom

8st 9lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Richard Fahey

Just one win to his name but runner-up in a big field at the Dante meeting here and again found only one too good at Southwell in September; however, both those runs were over 5f, he hasn't looked as effective at this trip and he never looked like getting involved over 5f here on Friday.

25/1

8

(1)

10th Oct 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

16:25 York

Loom

9st 3lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Richard Fahey

Ran a cracker to finish second of 22 in a hot 3yo C&D handicap at the Dante meeting; unable to build on that since but he returned to form when second at Southwell 17 days ago; that was a drop in class and a 2lb rise back up in grade could find him out.

10/1

3

(3)

23rd Sep 2025

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 4

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Loom

9st 11lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Richard Fahey

Started the campaign in good form, notably when second of 22 at the Dante meeting at York (5f, good to firm); his progress has stalled more recently though and hopes rest on the drop into Class 4 company perking him up.

7/1

Form: 892071 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 8st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
The winner of three races this season, the latest a 5f handicap at Pontefract three weeks ago; a 3lb rise against stronger opposition could find him out.
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8th

5

(7)

15th Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 4

15:23 Redcar

Reigning Profit

9st 11lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Gained a first win of 2026 at Ripon (5f) in July but failed to beat a rival at Pontefract (5f) or Ripon (6f) on his last two outings; not easy to make a case for.

33/1

10th

4

(8)

1st Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:40 Ripon

Reigning Profit

9st 12lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Maintained unbeaten Ripon record (3-3; all 5f) when seeing off Rock Of England and Mark's Choice in early July; ran respectably in Class 2 at Goodwood (5f) before toiling at Pontefract; fairly treated but effectiveness over 6f is questionable.

16/1

8th

8

(7)

16th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 3y

Class 2

17:45 Pontefract

Reigning Profit

8st 9lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Soundly beaten over C&D (good to firm) two runs ago but prior to that he won at Ripon (5f, good), and he posted a respectable effort at Glorious Goodwood (5f, good) last time; he's won here four times; not ruled out.

16/1

Form: 013-30 C

Last run: 45 days

W: 8st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Course winner (6f) who was a good third of 16 here in May (6f, good); down the field at Doncaster when last seen in July; drops to 5f in a useful event and minor money perhaps his best hope.
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2nd

6

(7)

11th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:51 Salisbury

Sergeant Pep

9st 7lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Clive Cox

Last scored in October 2024 but he's been placed on five of his last six starts; had Supreme King, Rare Change and Under The Twilight behind when third of nine on his comeback at Windsor (6f, soft) a fortnight ago; possibilities from the same mark.

9/2

3rd

3

(2)

29th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 4

17:00 Windsor

Sergeant Pep

9st 11lb

J: Georgia Dobie

T: Clive Cox

Five-time winner after 32 starts so he's exposed, but he was in a good vein of form when last seen in the spring, and he won't mind what the weather does.

5/1

2nd

3

(7)

27th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 4

15:12 Lingfield (AW)

Sergeant Pep

9st 3lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Clive Cox

Twice a runner-up over 6f this winter, including here, but he raced too freely in one 7f run and he still has to prove he needs this far.

7/2

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Payout
Exacta £34.30
Straight Forecast £28.46
Tricast £53.49
Trifecta £95.00

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Jer Batt

RP RATINGS:

Luna A Inbhir Nis

Telegraph:

Sergeant Pep

D Express:

Blue Storm

Daily Mail:

Democracy Dilemma

Daily Mirror:

Baldomero

POSTDATA:

Luna A Inbhir Nis

The Times:

Luna A Inbhir Nis

The Star:

Luna A Inbhir Nis

TOPSPEED:

Jer Batt

THE NORTH:

Jer Batt

The Guardian:

Jer Batt

Daily Record:

Jer Batt

The Sun:

Sergeant Pep