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.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
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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4th

1

(4)

7th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 4

15:50 Musselburgh

Jer Batt

10st 0lb

J: William Pyle

T: David & Nicola Barron

Not that easy to win with (2-27 on turf) but is a C&D winner (good to soft) and has run creditably when third over C&D on last two starts (closely matched with Montezuma on last week's run); a possible

3/1

3rd

1

(4)

31st Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 4

19:25 Musselburgh

Jer Batt

9st 10lb

J: David Nolan

T: David & Nicola Barron

C&D winner; it has been a while since his latest success but he has slipped down the weights and both this year's C&D runs (in deeper races) were encouraging; can go well fresh and a big run is on the cards.

7/2

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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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

5

(2)

29th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

16:55 Goodwood

Naanas Sparkle

9st 11lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Lemos De Souza

Has had some good results for this yard in 2026, winning two of his first three starts and going agonisingly close over 5f (good; has won on good to soft) at the top meeting here in July when checked in his run; not so strong at the finish over slightly further at York since but a major player back over C&D.

5/1

11th

12

(12)

19th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 89y

Class 2

13:50 York

Naanas Sparkle

9st 3lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Lemos De Souza

On the up for new trainer this year, winning 5f handicaps at Yarmouth and Southwell before a fine second at Glorious Goodwood (5f, good) three weeks ago, hitting the front 110 yards from home but picked off late on by a thriving opponent; 3lb rise asks a stiffer question.

10/1

2nd

10

(6)

28th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

16:10 Goodwood

Naanas Sparkle

9st 0lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Lemos De Souza

Last season went well and so too this current campaign for new trainer with 5f wins on good to soft (handles faster) and Tapeta; may not have reached his ceiling just yet and has been third and first in his two runs here.

12/1

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.
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11th

5

(12)

20th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

20:24 Newcastle (AW)

Duran

9st 12lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Nigel Tinkler

Made a promising return to action at Beverley (5f, good to soft) in April but two runs since have been underwhelming; on a dangerous mark and there is encouragement for AW on pedigree.

14/1

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).
Place /
No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

6

(4)

30th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 42y

Class 3

14:55 Yarmouth

Kinswoman

9st 8lb

J: Harry Davies

T: William Haggas

Won three times over 5f last season and the form of her first two runs this year (one over C&D) is strong; her levels have dropped since and she was behind Hypnotised when fourth at Newbury (5f, good to firm) a fortnight ago but she'll be a threat to all off this mark if back on song.

7/2

4th

5

(9)

15th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 34y

Class 3

13:55 Newbury

Kinswoman

9st 12lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Gained three 5f wins in the second half of 2025, but disappointing this year after a promising reappearance; needs to get back on track but drops back in grade after facing a stiff task in York Grade 3 last time.

3/1

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

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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5th

5

(6)

17th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 4

18:55 Windsor

Buccabay

9st 6lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

One of his five wins came over C&D in May 2025; third to Amazonian Dream over C&D four weeks ago was an encouraging return from four months off and in-form 5lb claimer is now recruited; in the mix.

10/1

3rd

1

(8)

20th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 4

19:20 Windsor

Buccabay

10st 0lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Four-time turf winner including off 5lb higher over C&D (good to firm) last spring; well held at Wolverhampton when last seen in March but that was after a good spell on AW including a Kempton win; has good record when fresh and he needs a close look back from four months off.

13/2

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

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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Verdict Starting price

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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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

5

(3)

29th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

13:45 Beverley

Trilby

9st 4lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Sam England

C&D winner last spring who has largely been in good nick since cheekpieces went on in May, winning at Haydock (his fourth win there) and also at Carlisle (5f, good to soft) in June; has never won off a mark this high but he ran well from it at Hamilton last time and soft ground would hold no fears; should be on the premises.

9/2

4th

2

(12)

11th Aug 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 6y

Class 4

20:00 Hamilton

Trilby

9st 9lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Sam England

Has won twice this year (both when ridden by P J McDonald), at Haydock (5f, soft) in May and Carlisle (5f, good to soft) in June; well beaten at York (6f, good to firm) last time, but that was a 0-105 and he wasn't best drawn; drops back down in grade and should have this run to suit.

10/1

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