October 17 / 15.40 Haydock

15.40

Good To Soft

Safer Gambling With CopyBet Nursery Handicap

  • Prize money: £4448.9
  • 0m 6f 212y
  • Class 5
  • 11 runners
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Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

Form: 460

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 9lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Promising debut fourth in Ascot maiden (6f, good) in July but he disappointed when favourite on AW in September and was beaten 20l back on turf (also 7f, good to soft) later that month; subsequently gelded and makes handicap debut with something to prove.
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6th

13

(4)

7th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 127y

Class 2

15:40 Chester

King Of Thunder

8st 5lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Hugo Palmer

Local runner who is 1-1 at handicap level and may well show further progress; gelded prior to that Haydock success (7f, good to soft; held on narrowly) in October; should be well primed for this reappearance assignment, given the location, and warrants major respect.

8/1

1

(8)

17th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 212y

Class 5

15:40 Haydock

King Of Thunder

9st 9lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Hugo Palmer

Promising debut fourth in Ascot maiden (6f, good) in July but he disappointed when favourite on AW in September and was beaten 20l back on turf (also 7f, good to soft) later that month; subsequently gelded and makes handicap debut with something to prove.

10/1

12th

5

(11)

20th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

15:50 Newbury

King Of Thunder

9st 4lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Hugo Palmer

Showed some promise in Ascot maiden (6f, good) won by today's Mill Reef contender Words Of Truth; disappointing favourite over 7f on AW since but may show progress back on turf.

14/1

OUR TIP

Form: 5372

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 8lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Much the best of three qualifying runs for Richard Fahey came when third in Carlisle maiden (5f, soft) in June; had been gelded ahead of his handicap/stable debut when a close second over C&D (good to soft; Ar Diddy Dum Dum fifth) three weeks ago; first-time visor worn that day is retained; player.
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8th

4

(9)

28th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

15:07 Ripon

Come On Over

9st 8lb

J: David Nolan

T: David O’Meara

Eight-race maiden who was safely held over 5f on first two starts for new stable this spring, albeit having encountered traffic on first occasion; ought to be suited by this move back up in trip, though, and may yet come good for David O'Meara.

10/1

11th

8

(3)

4th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

15:40 Beverley

Come On Over

9st 5lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Some fair efforts at up to 7f for Richard Fahey and Charlie Clover last season; bought for 16,000gns in October; had no luck in running on Catterick reappearance (5f, good) and is much better than he showed there; interesting from good draw.

7/1

7th

3

(3)

22nd Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

14:22 Catterick

Come On Over

9st 6lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

0-6 for Richard Fahey and Charlie Clover as a 2yo, recording his peak RPR when second of nine, beaten a neck, in a 7f nursery (good to soft; visored first time) at Haydock last September; sold for 16,000 one month later; down in trip for stable debut and goes without headgear.

5/1

Form: 4618

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Big step forward when making all to win Carlisle novice (6f, good to firm) in August; only eighth when pitched into traditionally warm nursery at Doncaster (6.5f, good to soft; If I Could Dream 11th) the following month; this is easier and she's a candidate to bounce back.
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5th

6

(4)

27th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 6y

Class 4

15:05 Hamilton

March Ahead

9st 1lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Bryan Smart

Made all to win a Carlisle fillies' novice (6f, good to firm) last summer when trained by Kevin Ryan; the handicapper looked in charge in two nurseries in the autumn and she may need a bit more weight off her back; first run for Bryan Smart (same owner).

12/1

3

(2)

17th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 212y

Class 5

15:40 Haydock

March Ahead

9st 7lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Kevin Ryan

Big step forward when making all to win Carlisle novice (6f, good to firm) in August; only eighth when pitched into traditionally warm nursery at Doncaster (6.5f, good to soft; If I Could Dream 11th) the following month; this is easier and she's a candidate to bounce back.

12/1

8th

8

(3)

11th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 111y

Class 2

13:15 Doncaster

March Ahead

9st 0lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Kevin Ryan

Thrice-raced filly who proved suited by change of tactics at Carlisle (6f, good to firm) most recently, making all to beat Gwen John by a neck; may build on that success.

11/1

Form: 81 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Solid in the market and showed big improvement on second start when winning Salisbury novice (7f, good) under Tom Marquand a fortnight ago; easier ground would raise a slight query but this opening mark looks workable; considered.
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7th

11

(12)

23rd May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

15:50 York

Illys Roo

9st 5lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Gemma Tutty

All three wins have come over this trip but he finished two places behind Goldwork when only seventh of ten at Ascot two weeks ago; needs a positive reaction to the first-time hood.

25/1

7th

10

(1)

8th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

13:50 Ascot

Illys Roo

8st 4lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Gemma Tutty

All three wins over 7f, on turf and the AW, the latest on his yard debut in March; however, he's high in the weights now and his recent Newbury run (7f; 50-1) suggests another uphill battle awaits.

33/1

Form: 525

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Promising start on good ground in July was followed by a creditable second of 12 (also Windsor, 6f; good to firm) the following month; hood worn on those occasions was missing when beaten 5l on AW next time; steps up in trip on handicap debut with that aid refitted; should stay on pedigree and she's respected.
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5

(4)

17th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 212y

Class 5

15:40 Haydock

Exhibitioning

9st 7lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Warren Greatrex

Promising start on good ground in July was followed by a creditable second of 12 (also Windsor, 6f; good to firm) the following month; hood worn on those occasions was missing when beaten 5l on AW next time; steps up in trip on handicap debut with that aid refitted; should stay on pedigree and she's respected.

8/1

4

(8)

11th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

13:25 Chelmsford (AW)

Exhibitioning

9st 2lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Warren Greatrex

Showcasing filly; made an encouraging start when fifth of 12 at Windsor (6f, good) in July and she built on when runner-up over same C&D (first three pulled clear) last month; sets the standard on that form and she's open to more progress on this switch to AW; key player.

7/2

3

(13)

11th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 5

18:10 Windsor

Exhibitioning

9st 2lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Warren Greatrex

Showcasing filly; showed ability with her fifth of 12, just over 2l behind Gwen John, in C&D contest (good); again wears hood; open to improvement and is one of the main contenders.

10/1

Form: 33230

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Gradual improvement came to a halt on her fourth start when beaten just over 5l at Beverley in August; finished behind March Ahead when 33-1 and beating one home on her nursery debut last month; others preferred.
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11th

6

(11)

27th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

16:45 Lingfield (AW)

If I Could Dream

9st 7lb

J: Liam Wright

T: George Scott

Proved consistent as a 2yo without winning, signing off with a solid 7f nursery third at Haydock in October; off six months ahead of her Polytrack debut.

12/1

6

(10)

17th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 212y

Class 5

15:40 Haydock

If I Could Dream

9st 7lb

J: Liam Wright

T: George Scott

Gradual improvement came to a halt on her fourth start when beaten just over 5l at Beverley in August; finished behind March Ahead when 33-1 and beating one home on her nursery debut last month; others preferred.

25/1

Form: 8443

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Gelded prior to showing a bit of improvement in Ascot maiden (soft) in September and he stepped up again on handicap debut when third of seven at Epsom (also 7f, good) three weeks later; this 260,000gns breeze-up purchase might be capable of better yet.
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7

(6)

17th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 212y

Class 5

15:40 Haydock

Yy Nation

9st 4lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

Gelded prior to showing a bit of improvement in Ascot maiden (soft) in September and he stepped up again on handicap debut when third of seven at Epsom (also 7f, good) three weeks later; this 260,000gns breeze-up purchase might be capable of better yet.

7/1

7

(5)

28th Sep 2025

Good

0m 7f 3y

Class 4

13:45 Epsom

Yy Nation

9st 1lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: K R Burke

Gelded prior to showing a bit of improvement in Ascot maiden (7f) last time; this 260,000gns breeze-up purchase could take another step forward on nursery debut; interesting.

6/1

7

(5)

5th Sep 2025

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

14:20 Ascot

Yy Nation

9st 7lb

J: Sam James

T: K R Burke

260,000gns breeze-up 2yo who has disappointed in two starts; still early days but a gelding operation will need to have made an immediate impact if he's to play a part here.

20/1

Form: 2223

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Runner-up all three qualifying runs (good to firm/AW) and was placed again when solid third of 14 in Redcar nursery (6f, good to soft; Sailor Batt second) three weeks ago; 7f promises to suit and she should be on the premises again.
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10th

8

(2)

26th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

16:20 Redcar

Territorial Star

9st 4lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Tony Culhane & Stella Barclay

Placed on four of her five starts, all over 6f, for Ed Bethell last season; only disappointing run was over 7f when she pulled too hard; sold for 6,000gns in September and not disgraced for new connections this time round (both at 6f); stamina to prove back up to 7f.

9/1

5th

3

(1)

8th May 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

21:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Territorial Star

9st 7lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Tony Culhane & Stella Barclay

Placed in her first four starts, but hasn't gone on from there; didn't enjoy a clear run and was returning from 185 days when behind a couple of these at Newcastle (5f, Tapeta) last month, but more needed.

12/1

6th

1

(4)

20th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Territorial Star

9st 9lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Tony Culhane & Stella Barclay

Runner-up in all three qualifying runs (good to firm/Tapeta) and was placed again when solid third of 14 in Redcar nursery (6f, good to soft) in September; flopped in her final 2yo run but that was over 7f (raced freely) and she looks interesting back at this trip on her return.

13/2

Form: 031528

Last run: 27 days

W: 8st 13lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Seemingly inconsistent in handicaps but his poor efforts both came at Chester, which may not have suited; seen in better light when winning at Thirsk (6f) in July and when second of eight over C&D (also good) in early September; winner ran well in higher grade on Saturday; not ruled out back here.
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11th

10

(11)

21st May 2026

Soft

0m 6f 212y

Class 5

15:30 Haydock

Go Victor

9st 2lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Tony Culhane & Stella Barclay

Scored at Thirsk (7f, good) last June but he ended 2025 well out of sorts and there was no obvious sign of an upturn in his fortunes when down the field on AW reappearance six weeks ago.

50/1

12th

11

(11)

7th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

18:30 Southwell (AW)

Go Victor

9st 3lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Tony Culhane & Stella Barclay

Scored at Thirsk (7f) last June but he ended 2025 well out of sorts; he needs to take a major step forward on his first go on Tapeta.

25/1

9

(5)

17th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 212y

Class 5

15:40 Haydock

Go Victor

8st 13lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Stella Barclay

Seemingly inconsistent in handicaps but his poor efforts both came at Chester, which may not have suited; seen in better light when winning at Thirsk (6f) in July and when second of eight over C&D (also good) in early September; winner ran well in higher grade on Saturday; not ruled out back here.

12/1

Form: 44923

Last run: 16 days

W: 8st 12lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Well backed when second of 14 off this mark on last month's nursery debut at Redcar (6f, good to soft; Territorial Star third); bit below that when stepped up to this trip and third at Musselburgh (soft) a fortnight ago; hood goes on.
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3rd

6

(6)

16th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

16:52 Ripon

Sailor Batt

9st 7lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: David & Nicola Barron

Remains a maiden after nine starts but he's been runner-up in two handicaps (including on turf) and was a close third at Newcastle (1m, AW) most recently; every chance he'll be thereabouts once more.

5/1

3rd

5

(8)

21st Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

Sailor Batt

9st 6lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: David & Nicola Barron

Eight-race maiden who has finished runner-up in two of his handicaps but his form has been up and down so far and he didn't fire when stepped up to 1m here (3-1) last month; others are more convincing.

15/2

Form: 354665

Last run: 20 days

W: 8st 12lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Early promise but she's started to tread water; latest fifth over C&D (good to soft; Come On Over second) wasn't a bad effort, though, when things didn't really go her way; not entirely ruled out with Billy Loughnane taking over.
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5

(11)

25th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

16:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

Ar Diddy Dum Dum

9st 0lb

J: Elizabeth Gale

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

Consistent rather than progressive; missed out by just a short head in a Haydock nursery eight days ago (7f, good to soft); should stay this far but could prove vulnerable to improvers back in a maiden.

4/1

11

(3)

17th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 212y

Class 5

15:40 Haydock

Ar Diddy Dum Dum

8st 12lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

Early promise but she's started to tread water; latest fifth over C&D (good to soft; Come On Over second) wasn't a bad effort, though, when things didn't really go her way; not entirely ruled out with Billy Loughnane taking over.

16/1

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Illy's Roo

NEWMARKET:

Come On Over

TOPSPEED:

Go Victor

The Times:

Territorial Star

SPOTLIGHT:

March Ahead

D Express:

King Of Thunder

LAMBOURN:

Illy's Roo

Daily Mirror:

Illy's Roo

The Star:

Illy's Roo

Daily Record:

Illy's Roo

Telegraph:

Come On Over

The Guardian:

Come On Over

Daily Mail:

Come On Over

POSTDATA:

Go Victor

The Sun:

Territorial Star