October 17 / 16.50 Haydock

16.50

Good To Soft

Weatherbys Stallion Book Handicap

  • Prize money: £8100
  • 0m 5f 0y
  • Class 3
  • 8 runners
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Weatherbys Stallion Book Handicap

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

OUR TIP

Form: 3-9579 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Mixed fortunes since 2yo maiden win last September but it was a Group 3 in which he was well beaten last time, and prior to that he was beaten only 3l when seventh of 16 in a handicap at Ascot (5f, good to soft); 4lb lower today and not ruled out in a first-time visor.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

3

(2)

6th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 3

15:40 Wolverhampton (AW)

Kullazain

9st 6lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: James Tate

Close to a career best when winning over 6f here (Class 3; 2-1 favourite; from 3lb lower) over Christmas; free and a beaten favourite twice since, so will need to drop the anchor if to make his presence felt over today's longer trip; others make more appeal.

8/1

7th

4

(2)

7th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 3

14:05 Wolverhampton (AW)

Kullazain

9st 7lb

J: Luke Morris

T: James Tate

Landed a gamble over C&D in December, his first run after a gelding operation; only third off this mark at Kempton last time where he was hamstrung by a refusal to settle; still lurks on an interesting mark and he is one to take seriously, even with the stable on a losing run of 25.

9/4

3rd

7

(3)

11th Feb 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

19:10 Kempton (AW)

Kullazain

8st 13lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: James Tate

Landed a gamble at Wolverhampton six weeks ago (6f), his first run since a gelding operation; well on top at the finish on that occasion and a 4lb rise looks extremely fair given the second, fourth and fifth have won since; good draw and lots to like.

5/2

Form: 583333 CD BF

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Beaten on his last 12 starts but often runs well and has been a close third on his last two outings (5f, soft/heavy); his last win came over C&D (good) last August and there's every chance he'll be bang there.
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3rd

2

(11)

26th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 4

18:45 Musselburgh

Jer Batt

9st 8lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: David & Nicola Barron

Without a win since August 2024 but well treated on last year's best efforts and he shaped when seventh of 14 over C&D three weeks ago as though he'd be sharper for that comeback run; seems to like it here; on the shortlist.

7/1

7th

12

(9)

4th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 1y

Class 2

15:42 Musselburgh

Jer Batt

8st 6lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: David & Nicola Barron

A losing sequence is mounting but he has a win and a third from just two attempts over C&D, and the latter was first time out last season; 7lb lower here and he's of obvious interest if cherry ripe after 161 days off (has had wind surgery); one of two very plausible candidates for the Barrons.

11/2

11

(5)

25th Oct 2025

Heavy

0m 5f 3y

Class 2

13:30 Doncaster

Jer Batt

8st 13lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: David & Nicola Barron

Close second in this race 12 months ago (Oisin Murphy on board) when rated 4lb higher; knocking at the door this season and the addition of cheekpieces could give him a lift; shortlisted.

11/2

Form: 381213 D BF

Last run: 56 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Two wins this summer (5f, good to firm/heavy), on the second occasion at Glorious Goodwood, and another solid run when close third of six at Hamilton (5f, good to firm) in August last time; this 3yo wears a first-time tongue-tie and can be in the mix once more.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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1st

4

(7)

5th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 3

16:15 Southwell (AW)

Naanas Sparkle

9st 4lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Lemos De Souza

Progressive last year and reappeared with a win on stable debut at Yarmouth (5f, good to soft) in May; respectable fourth at Doncaster (5f, good to firm) since and this 4yo may yet have more to offer; ran well in 2024 on sole previous encounter with Tapeta.

7/1

4th

2

(11)

6th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 3y

Class 3

14:30 Doncaster

Naanas Sparkle

9st 9lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: Lemos De Souza

Reappeared after 208 days off with a win on his stable debut at Yarmouth (5f, good to soft) last month; up 4lb but he held off an odds-on rival last time and hit a personal best with that success; should be in the thick of things again and he won't mind what the weather does.

7/2

1st

3

(4)

13th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 42y

Class 3

14:40 Yarmouth

Naanas Sparkle

9st 6lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Lemos De Souza

Prominent racer who won at Redcar (5f, good to firm) and Goodwood (5f, heavy) last summer, but he was around 5l behind Kinswoman at Haydock (5f, good; first-time tongue-tie) in October on final start for Alice Haynes; watch the betting on debut for new trainer.

14/1

Form: 044423 CD

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Won over C&D (good to firm) in May and placed on last two outings, going close at Doncaster (5f, soft) then third of ten over this C&D (good to soft); might not be far away.
Place /
No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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16th

10

(13)

13th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:25 York

Duran

9st 10lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Nigel Tinkler

In better heart than recent form-figures suggest, shaping encouragingly at Beverley on reappearance and poorly drawn at Ascot next time; usually runs at 5f but also successful at 6f; falling in weights and has each-way hopes.

16/1

Form: 322112 D BF

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
She was bidding for a hat-trick when a close second of 18 off this mark at York (5f, good) last Friday; this well-bred and progressive 3yo is a leading candidate for her top yard if conditions suit (unraced on slow ground).
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8th

6

(10)

10th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

14:45 York

Kinswoman

9st 6lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: William Haggas

Progressive sprinter in 2025; promising reappearance second in Yarmouth handicap (5f, good to soft) but hasn't built on it twice since, finishing well held tackling Listed company for the first time at Ayr three weeks ago; her claims aren't obvious.

50/1

9th

4

(13)

20th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

16:08 Ayr

Kinswoman

9st 6lb

J: Harry Davies

T: William Haggas

Progressive sprinter in 2025; promising reappearance last month and she was sent off favourite for the Dash at Epsom on the back of it; seemed to find that sharp test all a bit much but she was keeping on at the finish and this more conventional test will suit; likely to make an impact at this level in time.

8/1

6th

7

(17)

6th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

15:15 Epsom

Kinswoman

9st 4lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Progressive when dropped to 5f in the second half of 2025, winning a Windsor novice (good to firm) and adding handicap wins at Chester (good to firm) and Haydock (good); unable to justify odds-on favouritism at Yarmouth (5f, good to soft) 24 days ago on her return from seven months off but it was still a solid effort and she remains capable of better; another 3lb higher today but sure to be popular.

5/1

Form: 157008 C

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 1lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Course winner who is below his last winning mark and took a step back in the right direction at Salisbury (6f, good) having rejoined this trainer; it's possible he'll be build on that recent run but he needs to.
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7th

6

(12)

20th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 4

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Buccabay

9st 6lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Opened his AW account in Kempton contest (6f) in December; has remained in form since, without necessarily building on that success; likely needs to raise his game in this field.

10/1

3rd

3

(2)

4th Mar 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:00 Kempton (AW)

Buccabay

9st 6lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Made his AW breakthrough when scoring over C&D in December; matched that form when second over C&D in January and big player with Billy Loughnane taking over in the saddle for the first time.

11/4

Form: 3-2150 D

Last run: 41 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Won Bath novice (5f, good to firm) in June on final run for Andrew Balding; however, not at the same level in 6f handicaps on his two starts for this stable and needs to raise his game.
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9th

3

(3)

24th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

14:15 Doncaster

Pianoforte

9st 9lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Julie Camacho

Got up late to win Bath novice (5f, good to firm) for Andrew Balding in June; 0-9 for this yard (majority 6f, turf/AW) and first-time cheekpieces (removed) didn't spark an improved effort last time; career-low mark and second go at this trip (first is easily excused) the straws to clutch at.

16/1

6th

4

(4)

4th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

18:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

Pianoforte

9st 6lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Julie Camacho

Should be well handicapped now but he hasn't built on a good fourth at Newcastle in December in three subsequent runs; connections reach for cheekpieces tonight.

9/1

5th

1

(4)

27th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

Pianoforte

9st 9lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Julie Camacho

Dips into a 0-70 for the first time but hasn't obviously been shaping as if likely to be cashing in on his reduced mark.

14/1

Form: 406833 CD

Last run: 11 days

W: 8st 11lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
He hasn't been at his very best in the second half of this year but has run well in third off this reduced mark on his last two starts (6f, good to soft/soft); won this last year (heavy; won on good ground in April) and he has an excellent record here; strong challenger.
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Verdict Starting price

1st

4

(2)

9th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

19:42 Carlisle

Trilby

9st 12lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Sam England

Had his ideal conditions when gaining his fourth win at Haydock last month (5f, soft) when wearing cheekpieces for the first time; solid third of 20 off this 5lb higher mark at York last time (5f, good; fifth has won since); stall 2 perhaps not ideal but one with a chance.

3/1

3rd

19

(20)

23rd May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

13:30 York

Trilby

9st 9lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Sam England

Reacted well to first-time cheekpieces when picking up nicely to collar a back-to-form rival (pair clear) at Haydock (5f, soft) on Thursday; 5lb penalty in a deeper race but a bigger factor could be that the ground is unlikely to be as testing this time (has won on good but seems most potent when the mud is flying).

10/1

1st

5

(1)

21st May 2026

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

17:13 Haydock

Trilby

8st 13lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Sam England

Returned to form when second at Beverley (5f, good) last month; sixth of seven there since (5f, good to soft) but beaten less than 2l and he's a three-time winner here (6f/5f, good-heavy); could be bang there now back here in first-time cheekpieces.

9/4

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Kinswoman

TOPSPEED:

Kullazain

NEWMARKET:

Naana's Sparkle

D Express:

Duran

The Guardian:

Buccabay

Daily Mirror:

Trilby

RP RATINGS:

Kinswoman

POSTDATA:

Kinswoman

The Times:

Kinswoman

Telegraph:

Kinswoman

Daily Mail:

Kinswoman

The Sun:

Kinswoman

The Star:

Kinswoman

Daily Record:

Kinswoman