September 06 / 17.15 Haydock

17.15

Good

Betfair Podcasts Handicap (Div II)

  • Prize money: £11514.8
  • 1m 0f 37y
  • Class 4
  • 10 runners
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Betfair Podcasts Handicap (Div II)

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

OUR TIP

Form: 128066 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 10st 0lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced 4yo, bred in the purple and ex-Godolphin; had a win and a second place (over C&D) in June before going off the boil; clear signs of return to form when never-nearer sixth in a big field at York (80-1) last month; this is less competitive and he may still have untapped potential.
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5th

2

(9)

19th Oct 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 4

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Dukes Command

9st 13lb

J: Luke Morris

T: David O’Meara

Last success was off 7lb higher at Lingfield (1m2f, AW) last December; best recent run when beaten 2l into third over this C&D last month; holds place claims.

7/1

3rd

1

(9)

22nd Sep 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 4

17:30 Southwell (AW)

Dukes Command

10st 2lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: David O’Meara

Two 1m wins on turf (good to firm/good) last year and later won over 1m2f on the Polytrack; well treated on the pick of that form but he's been quiet this year and was well held back from a break at York 16 days ago; needs to raise his game.

10/1

Form: 781448 CD

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Slow-ground specialist who has a healthy strike-rate and won at Carlisle (1m, soft) in June; unproven on AW so his eighth in a Racing League event at Southwell last time is best overlooked; may bounce back.
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2nd

9

(4)

16th Oct 2026

Heavy

0m 7f 212y

Class 3

14:17 Haydock

On The River

9st 3lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Harriet Bethell

Down the field at Southwell last time but that was a rare AW start; prior to that he was an unlucky runner-up at Beverley (8.4f, heavy) and he won this race on heavy ground in 2024; finished fourth last year; key player.

10/1

7th

6

(3)

22nd Sep 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 4

17:30 Southwell (AW)

On The River

9st 8lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Harriet Bethell

Losing run is up to 13 but he went close at Newcastle (1m, Tapeta) in July and backed that up with a good second at Beverley (8.4f, heavy) last month; only 1lb higher back on AW and he should be in the thick of things again.

8/1

2nd

7

(7)

30th Aug 2026

Soft

1m 0f 100y

Class 4

15:20 Beverley

On The River

9st 2lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Harriet Bethell

0-12 since winning off 2lb higher at Carlisle (7.7f, soft) in June last year, but has gone close a couple of times in that period as when beaten a head and a neck into third of 14 at Newcastle (1m, AW) last month (winner has gone in again twice since); goes very well on soft ground and has won twice here (7f/8.5f); a player.

9/2

Form: 330414 CD

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Mostly running well this year, winning over C&D (good to firm) in August and not disgraced at Ripon last time; only 2lb higher than for the win and should be in the thick of things again.
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4th

7

(5)

5th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

17:00 Ayr

Leadenhall

9st 5lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Tim Easterby

In-form 6yo who scored at Nottingham in May/June and ran well when favourite for the Carlisle Bell most recently; revised mark has kicked in but he defied it last summer; solid chance.

8/1

2nd

13

(13)

24th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 173y

Class 4

16:35 Carlisle

Leadenhall

9st 5lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Tim Easterby

Creditable sixth of 16 at York (1m1f, good) before winning at Nottingham (8.5f, good) under Jake Dickson four days ago, making it two wins from his last three starts; escapes a penalty for that success and can't be dismissed.

8/1

1st

4

(1)

20th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 75y

Class 4

18:35 Nottingham

Leadenhall

9st 6lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Tim Easterby

Recorded his fourth win when scoring over C&D (good) last month and he backed that up with a creditable sixth in a big field at York (1m1f, good); remains feasibly treated on his best form and he's in the mix back at this track.

13/2

Form: 111615 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Free-going front-runner who has won five of her last seven races, most recently at Nottingham (1m, good) in July; probably set too strong a gallop when only fifth of eight at Ayr last time, shaping as if still in form; may not have reached her ceiling, and dangerous if getting an easy lead.
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4th

1

(5)

16th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 6y

Class 3

16:15 Pontefract

Two B Tanned

10st 2lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Julie Camacho

Front-runner who posted five wins last year and reappeared with another at Musselburgh (1m, good) in April; unplaced on both starts since and, while she didn't run badly back at Musselburgh last time, she's taking on 3yos this afternoon and may again prove vulnerable.

10/1

7th

3

(9)

30th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 208y

Class 3

15:00 Musselburgh

Two B Tanned

9st 9lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Julie Camacho

Front-runs; major improvement for this yard in 2025, winning five times, including over C&D; improved on those efforts when coming clear in fine style over 1m here (good) on reappearance but she ran poorly when going unpenalised at Redcar next time and now has an 8lb higher mark on her plate; probably wouldn't want much rain.

7/1

Form: 231-0 D

Last run: 142 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Ran four times for Charlie Appleby, winning at Lingfield (1m, AW) last autumn but performing as if amiss when last seen in April; changed hands for 48,000gns in July and makes debut for new connections in a hood.
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3rd

2

(4)

10th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Present Times

9st 9lb

J: Stevie Donohoe

T: Tony Culhane & Stella Barclay

1m AW winner for Charlie Appleby as a 2yo but he's struggled in five runs for his current yard; now 19lb lower than for his opening mark but he has plenty to prove on this drop back in trip; headgear removed.

12/1

7th

2

(8)

20th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Present Times

9st 8lb

J: Stevie Donohoe

T: Tony Culhane & Stella Barclay

1m AW winner for Charlie Appleby as a 2yo; barely beat a rival in five handicap runs in 2025 (sold after the first of them) but he has tumbled down the weights and has his first run in 0-70 company with new headgear fitted; market confidence should be noted.

10/1

10th

11

(11)

17th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 212y

Class 3

15:05 Haydock

Present Times

8st 13lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Stella Barclay

AW novice success on final 2yo start; soundly beaten in three handicaps this season, leaving Charlie Appleby after first occasion; fitting of tongue-tie needs to prompt a big revival.

50/1

Form: 2-2106 D

Last run: 55 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Began career with two seconds and a win; less successful in handicaps but he wasn't disgraced when sixth in a warm race at Southwell in July; withdrawn after breaking out of the stalls at Chelmsford in August; carries risks (well held here on only turf start) but he's well bred and lightly raced so there may be better to come from him yet.
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5th

1

(4)

7th Sep 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 4

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Dixieland Blues

9st 11lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Both wins have been on AW and he ended last season with a comfortable success at Kempton (7f); well held on comeback at Southwell last month, but he may have needed that run and he's still lightly raced after only eight starts; one to keep an eye on back up in trip and down in grade.

7/2

10th

8

(3)

16th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 3

15:40 Southwell (AW)

Dixieland Blues

9st 6lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

First six runs were at 1m and he had been disappointing in handicaps; however, that changed when dropped to 7f at Kempton last September and he's well handicapped on that comfortable 2l win despite this 8lb higher mark; it's encouraging that he returns from his absence with the yard in great form.

4/1

8

(2)

24th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

18:40 Kempton (AW)

Dixieland Blues

9st 7lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

All runs at 1m; tad disappointing in handicaps so far but again gave the impression he'd be worth a crack at 7f last time; could easily confirm earlier promise this evening.

9/1

Form: 332320

Last run: 37 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Made the first three in handicaps (1m-1m2f) on his first five starts this season before finishing down the field in a competitive race at Glorious Goodwood (wore cheekpieces; left off today); back in calmer waters here and no surprise if he returns to form.
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7th

11

(4)

20th Oct 2025

Good

1m 2f 5y

Class 4

16:33 Pontefract

Magellan Cloud

9st 3lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

3yo who enjoyed a solid start to the season and is 3lb lower than when runner-up at Ayr in July; however, three lesser runs have followed and hopes are pinned on the first-time visor prompting a revival.

14/1

5

(6)

24th Sep 2025

Soft

1m 2f 1y

Class 4

16:03 Redcar

Magellan Cloud

9st 9lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

Won a course novice (7f, soft; only success) last November; made the first three in handicaps (1m-1m2f) on first five starts this term; down the field in a competitive race at Glorious Goodwood then finished last despite attracting good support at Haydock (1m, good) 18 days ago; question to answer after that.

5/1

7

(3)

6th Sep 2025

Good

1m 0f 37y

Class 4

17:15 Haydock

Magellan Cloud

9st 5lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

Made the first three in handicaps (1m-1m2f) on his first five starts this season before finishing down the field in a competitive race at Glorious Goodwood (wore cheekpieces; left off today); back in calmer waters here and no surprise if he returns to form.

15/2

Form: 57-146 D BF

Last run: 58 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Promising reappearance when winning Windsor maiden (1m, good to firm) in April and wasn't beaten far over C&D on handicap debut, but his progress stalled at Newbury last time when a beaten favourite; has had another break and Billy Loughnane is a positive booking.
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9th

7

(2)

19th Oct 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

16:20 Bath

Sea Founder

9st 1lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Richard Hughes

Three-time winner on a potentially fair mark but he's tough to predict and hasn't beaten a rival in his last two races.

16/1

13th

8

(14)

30th Sep 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

19:00 Kempton (AW)

Sea Founder

9st 6lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Richard Hughes

C&D winner in April and he was only just denied here last month when running over 7f for the first time since his debut; failed to beat a rival home at Sandown (7f, good to soft) last time but makes plenty of appeal returned to 1m at this track.

15/2

6th

6

(2)

11th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:22 Sandown

Sea Founder

8st 13lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Richard Hughes

Triple winner (turf/AW), who got back on track with a near miss over 7f at Kempton (Polytrack) last month; back up 2lb in the weights, but he was as good as ever last time and is respected back in this sphere.

7/2

Form: 341 D

Last run: 58 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Has run just three times and he rallied to win at Carlisle (1m, good to soft) when last seen in July; hardly looks thrown in for today's handicap debut but he's unexposed and could find the necessary improvement to follow up.
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8th

11

(3)

8th Oct 2025

Soft

1m 0f 75y

Class 4

15:58 Nottingham

Comanche Warrior

9st 0lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Richard Fahey

Son of Dark Angel landed 1m Carlisle novice in July but failed to build on it on his handicap debut when only eighth at Haydock (1m) 32 days ago; hood is reached for now.

25/1

9

(9)

6th Sep 2025

Good

1m 0f 37y

Class 4

17:15 Haydock

Comanche Warrior

9st 0lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Richard Fahey

Has run just three times and he rallied to win at Carlisle (1m, good to soft) when last seen in July; hardly looks thrown in for today's handicap debut but he's unexposed and could find the necessary improvement to follow up.

5/1

7

(11)

10th Jul 2025

Soft

0m 7f 173y

Class 5

16:32 Carlisle

Comanche Warrior

9st 4lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

Promising start when third of 11 here over 7f in May (good to firm) but he couldn't build on that when fourth of 10 at Beverley (7.5f, good to firm) 23 days ago; slower ground would be an unknown but he is related to soft-ground winners.

5/2

12/1

Form: 446265 CD

Last run: 28 days

W: 8st 13lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
In form and pretty consistent but he's exposed and hasn't won for almost two years; likely to give his running but vulnerable to younger legs.
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7th

5

(10)

12th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 127y

Class 4

16:30 Chester

Tele Red

9st 5lb

J: Shane Gray

T: K R Burke

Exposed but consistent and fully entitled to be sharper for his recent run at Beverley (extended 1m); on the downside, he's drawn wide and best form is over further.

7/1

4th

9

(1)

30th Aug 2026

Soft

1m 0f 100y

Class 4

15:20 Beverley

Tele Red

9st 1lb

J: Andrew Elliott

T: K R Burke

Consistent performer who won't have a problem with the likely ground conditions having gained five of his six wins on good to soft/soft; off 310 days, but has run well fresh before and market support would be interesting.

7/1

2nd

1

(14)

24th Oct 2025

Heavy

1m 2f 43y

Class 5

17:03 Doncaster

Tele Red

10st 1lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: K R Burke

In-form 8yo who recorded a 2l success at Pontefract (1m2f, soft) on Monday, ending two-year losing spell; incurs 4lb penalty but Jack Nicholls takes off useful 5lb; could well remain competitive.

4/1

Selections

The Sun:

Comanche Warrior

SPOTLIGHT:

Duke's Command

RP RATINGS:

Leadenhall

NEWMARKET:

Dixieland Blues

Daily Mail:

Sea Founder

The Guardian:

Two B Tanned

TOPSPEED:

Tele Red

The Times:

Dixieland Blues

The Star:

Comanche Warrior

Daily Record:

Comanche Warrior

POSTDATA:

Duke's Command

Daily Mirror:

Duke's Command

Telegraph:

Leadenhall

D Express:

Leadenhall