October 17 / 15.05 Haydock

15.05

Good To Soft

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  • Prize money: £8100
  • 0m 7f 212y
  • Class 3
  • 11 runners
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Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

9/4 (Won)

  • Win: £3.50
  • Place: £1.50

Form: -44211 D

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Low-mileage 3yo who is 2-2 since being gelded, the latest performance in competitive field at Newbury (1m, good to soft) on handicap debut; this son of Dubawi looks the type to improve further; respected.
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7th

9

(12)

20th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 192y

Class 2

15:00 York

Eternal Force

9st 2lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: William Haggas

Looked very much one to follow after winning his final three runs last term (1m, good to firm/good to soft); that hasn't been the case but he was beaten just a nose at Hamilton (1m, good) two starts ago and perhaps the first-time blinkers will prompt a bigger performance; unproven on soft/heavy.

11/1

6th

1

(5)

25th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 42y

Class 2

15:12 Newcastle (AW)

Eternal Force

9st 9lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Reappeared with respectable seventh of 21 in the Lincoln at Doncaster (1m, good to soft) and built on that when going down by a nose at Hamilton (extended 1m, good) three weeks ago; while his improvement since being gelded has come at around 1m his fourth over 1m2f at Nottingham last June was as good as anything he'd produced at that time; much respected on AW debut.

2/1

2nd

4

(7)

4th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 68y

Class 2

15:51 Hamilton

Eternal Force

9st 8lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Made it 3-3 since being gelded (good to firm/good to soft) when winning by 3l at Haydock (1m) last October; reappeared with respectable seventh of 21 in the Lincoln at Doncaster (1m, good to soft) and this lightly raced 4yo could build on that latest effort today; firmly in calculations.

7/4

12/1

  • Place: £2.00

Form: 358904 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Ran encouragingly returned to AW last time but still has a much better strike-rate in that sphere than on turf; far more exposed than some of today's rivals anyway and isn't sure to capitalise on a handy mark.
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10th

2

(16)

31st Aug 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 14y

Class 2

16:35 Chepstow

Talis Evolvere

9st 6lb

J: Alec Voikhansky

T: Richard Hannon

6lb below his last winning mark and does have form on soft ground, but he finished behind four of these over C&D (good to firm) on his penultimate start and a record of 1-24 on turf does pose a question.

16/1

5th

4

(8)

19th Aug 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Talis Evolvere

9st 11lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

Five of his six wins have come on AW, including C&D; last won at Southwell (1m, Tapeta) in January; not so good on turf of late but he's dangerously handicapped if the switch back to AW prompts a revival.

6/1

6th

1

(3)

6th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 14y

Class 4

19:05 Chepstow

Talis Evolvere

10st 2lb

J: Seamus Cronin

T: Richard Hannon

Five of his six wins have been on the AW but consistent handicapper on all surfaces and ran well in a Class 3 at Doncaster latest (7f; fine at 1m); thereabouts.

11/2

10/1

  • Place: £4.40

Form: 490403 D

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Two wins in France; record of 403 in Britain is in keeping with a general inconsistency this year; went close at Southwell (1m, AW) most recently but isn't guaranteed to back up that effort.
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11th

12

(1)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 56y

Class 2

14:55 York

Zryan

8st 12lb

J: Jason Hart

T: David O’Meara

Two AW wins in the winter (9.4f/1m2f); it's possible he's gone off the boil but when beaten 8l in ninth of 13 at Newmarket a fortnight ago he was denied a clear passage before keeping on nicely; not ruled out each-way back up in trip.

25/1

9th

5

(11)

2nd May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

17:55 Newmarket

Zryan

9st 9lb

J: Jason Watson

T: David O’Meara

Won twice on the AW over the winter but he seems to have gone off the boil, well beaten at Newcastle on Good Friday; not so effective yet on turf; others make more appeal.

16/1

11th

13

(7)

3rd Apr 2026

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 2

16:10 Newcastle (AW)

Zryan

8st 8lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: David O’Meara

Won at Wolverhampton (9.4f) in December and over this C&D in January; below best at Wolverhampton (8.6f) latest and he's running in a higher grade than he's used to, but he has an each-way shout on the pick of his winter form.

16/1

Form: 144856 CD

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 3lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Suited by ground softer than good; successful off 1lb higher on four occasions, including in this race 12 months ago and the 2025 Carlisle Bell; fighting chance provided he's back in similar form.
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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

3rd

8

(3)

25th Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 4

15:15 Newcastle (AW)

On The River

9st 9lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Harriet Bethell

On a losing sequence and he was a below-par fifth of nine in 1m Nottingham handicap last month; others are preferred.

33/1

5th

6

(8)

11th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 75y

Class 4

15:42 Nottingham

On The River

9st 6lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Harriet Bethell

Promising fifth in the Spring Mile on his return and then found only a stablemate too strong at Ripon in April (both 1m, good to soft); not so good at Pontefract last time when faced with good ground; the more rain to fall the better for him.

6/1

Form: 576609 D

Last run: 54 days

W: 9st 13lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Has recorded his biggest wins abroad, mostly at Group level; far from solid on 2025 form, latterly in handicaps; best watched unless the market speaks positively.
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1

(6)

29th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

18:30 Kempton (AW)

Brave Emperor

10st 2lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Archie Watson

Did well on the AW in his younger days (112112) including a win over C&D, but not seen on an artificial surface since April 2023; showed a bit more when fifth of eight at Haydock (1m, good to soft) 12 days ago and is an interesting contender back on Polytrack; stable also runs Tempus.

9/1

1

(6)

29th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

18:30 Kempton (AW)

Brave Emperor

10st 2lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Archie Watson

Did well on the AW in his younger days (112112) including a win over C&D, but not seen on an artificial surface since April 2023; showed a bit more when fifth of eight at Haydock (1m, good to soft) 12 days ago and is an interesting contender back on Polytrack; stable also runs Tempus.

9/1

5th

2

(2)

17th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 212y

Class 3

15:05 Haydock

Brave Emperor

9st 13lb

J: William Cox

T: Archie Watson

Has recorded his biggest wins abroad, mostly at Group level; far from solid on 2025 form, latterly in handicaps; best watched unless the market speaks positively.

33/1

13/2

Form: 166005 D

Last run: 7 days

W: 10st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Gained last success off just 1lb lower at Meydan in March; hasn't scored on home soil for over two years but ran respectably in competitive field at York (1m) last Friday; possibilities back down in grade.
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6th

1

(7)

17th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 212y

Class 3

15:05 Haydock

Silver Sword

10st 0lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Dylan Cunha

Gained last success off just 1lb lower at Meydan in March; hasn't scored on home soil for over two years but ran respectably in competitive field at York (1m) last Friday; possibilities back down in grade.

13/2

5th

13

(16)

10th Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 192y

Class 2

13:30 York

Silver Sword

8st 8lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Dylan Cunha

Failed to kick on after big-field handicap win at Meydan (1m, good to firm) in March but returned from a break in the Cambridgeshire (1m1f, good to firm) a fortnight ago and was denied a clear run when finishing an encouraging 11th of 23; he may be able to build on that performance.

16/1

11th

20

(1)

27th Sep 2025

Good

1m 1f 0y

Class 2

15:40 Newmarket

Silver Sword

8st 8lb

J: J F Egan

T: Dylan Cunha

Won a big-field handicap at Meydan (1m, good to firm) in March; however, didn't really threaten in Britain on his next three starts in April and May, and returns from a break today; others are more appealing.

40/1

OUR TIP

Form: 13-581 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Low-mileage 3yo who is a fresh contender, having raced only three times this term; successful in Ascot classified event most recently, proving suited by the step up to 1m; may have more to offer over this trip.
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7th

5

(5)

8th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

15:40 Newmarket (July)

Angel Hunter

9st 4lb

J: Pat Dobbs

T: Richard Hannon

Gained most recent success in AW Vase race on Good Friday; has steadily got back into the swing of turf racing and went very close at Thirsk (7f) last Saturday, running at least as well as he's ever done; the signs are positive.

4/1

2nd

5

(13)

1st Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

15:47 Thirsk

Angel Hunter

9st 7lb

J: Seamus Cronin

T: Richard Hannon

Won at Lingfield (1m, AW) in April and achieved his best result of this turf season when close fourth of 17 at York (7f, good to firm) three weeks ago; he might not be far away.

11/2

4th

6

(2)

10th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

14:10 York

Angel Hunter

9st 3lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Richard Hannon

Won a 1m handicap at Lingfield on Good Friday off this mark; another solid effort when a close sixth at Newmarket (1m, good) three weeks ago; more needed to come out on top here.

20/1

Form: 143 BF

Last run: 112 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Prescott colt whose 7f AW novice form features a win (debut) and good fourth; paid for kicking clear too soon last time; had wind surgery since; bred to stay this new trip and remains open to further progress.
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1st

1

(6)

12th Aug 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

19:30 Kempton (AW)

Warrior Mode

10st 3lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Sir Mark Prescott Bt

Winning debut on AW at Wolverhampton (7f) last March but was well held in two handicaps later; however, he posted a solid effort when third at Newmarket (7f, good to firm) on reappearance, having undergone wind/gelding operations, and should come on for that; this return to 1m could suit.

5/1

3rd

5

(3)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

15:42 Newmarket (July)

Warrior Mode

9st 9lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Sir Mark Prescott Bt

Didn't build on a promising start on AW last spring, including well held in 1m Haydock handicap (good to soft) on sole turf start; has been gelded and had a second wind operation ahead of this return from eight months off; it's still early days but his profile isn't compelling.

7/1

8th

6

(9)

17th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 212y

Class 3

15:05 Haydock

Warrior Mode

9st 9lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Sir Mark Prescott Bt

Prescott colt whose 7f AW novice form features a win (debut) and good fourth; paid for kicking clear too soon last time; had wind surgery since; bred to stay this new trip and remains open to further progress.

13/2

Form: 565602

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Has shown best form this term over the stiff 1m1f at Hamilton, notably a success in June and neck second latest start; has something to prove back down in distance and visiting Haydock for first time.
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3rd

3

(2)

29th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 31y

Class 4

19:00 Windsor

Bubbles Wonky

9st 7lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Mark Pattinson

Had dropped to a good mark prior to making all in a lower grade at Sandown (1m, good to firm); solid chance off 3lb lower and goes on all ground.

7/1

1st

2

(2)

6th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:58 Sandown

Bubbles Wonky

9st 8lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Mark Pattinson

His losing run is up to 13 and he's not as good as he was, but off a reduced mark he's run well to be third on his last three outings, over C&D (good to firm) last time after a two-month break; could be thereabouts.

9/1

3rd

4

(4)

24th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

19:30 Sandown

Bubbles Wonky

9st 8lb

J: Kieren Fox

T: Mark Pattinson

Dual winner on turf for Tim Easterby; has dropped to a good mark and close up in a couple of Class 5s over 1m at Kempton; likely to need more here.

10/1

50/1

Form: 31-090 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
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.
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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

13/2

Form: 370082 BF

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Campaigned mainly in hood for current yard, winning on turf in June and close second on AW most recently; may remain competitive, provided the removal of the headgear doesn't have negative effect.
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2nd

4

(2)

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:09 Newmarket (July)

Sword

9st 12lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Stuart Williams

Dual winner; 0-5 for Stuart Williams but had been holding his own in 7f handicaps until a lesser show last time; whether he's quick enough for 6f is the glaring concern (all 23 runs from 7f to 1m2f).

8/1

8th

8

(4)

8th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

15:40 Newmarket (July)

Sword

8st 13lb

J: Olivia Haines

T: Stuart Williams

One win apiece for his previous two yards; 0-4 this season for new stable but is in form, close fifth at Ascot most recently; getting no respite from the assessor, so the 7lb claimed by Olivia Haines looks a help.

8/1

5th

14

(6)

25th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

14:55 Ascot

Sword

8st 9lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Stuart Williams

Inconsistent sort who is opposable on the majority of his form over the last 12 months and was only sixth at Newmarket last time; however, he's popped up with the odd big run, finishing third in this last year and filling the same position in a big field at York last month; not a forlorn hope each-way.

66/1

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Payout
Exacta £20.50
Straight Forecast £18.97
Tricast £188.30
Trifecta £251.80

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Eternal Force

NEWMARKET:

Warrior Mode

The Times:

Zryan

TOPSPEED:

Talis Evolvere

D Express:

On The River

Daily Mail:

Warrior Mode

RP RATINGS:

Eternal Force

POSTDATA:

Eternal Force

Telegraph:

Eternal Force

The Guardian:

Eternal Force

Daily Mirror:

Eternal Force

The Sun:

Eternal Force

The Star:

Eternal Force

Daily Record:

Eternal Force