October 17 / 17.25 Haydock

17.25

Good To Soft

BOG Today For Tomorrow With CopyBet Handicap

  • Prize money: £4448.9
  • 0m 5f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 10 runners
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BOG Today For Tomorrow With CopyBet Handicap

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

10/1 (Won)

  • Win: £12.00
  • Place: £3.10

Form: 013318 D

Last run: 2 days

W: 8st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Opened his account at Ffos Las (good) in July and added to it, despite hanging left, when he came from the rear in first-time cheekpieces at Bath (also 5f, heavy) last month; prominent for a long way before weakening at Nottingham on Wednesday; wears first-time blinkers.
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5th

1

(14)

14th Oct 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 8y

Class 6

17:22 Nottingham

Son Of Astar

9st 9lb

J: David Probert

T: Tony Carroll

8lb better off for a neck with Call Time on their run at Ffos Las (6f, soft) 23 days ago; had earlier won at that track (5f, good) and would seem likely to make another bold bid.

5/1

2nd

5

(5)

21st Sep 2026

Heavy

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

15:09 Ffos Las

Son Of Astar

9st 7lb

J: David Probert

T: Tony Carroll

Gained all four wins over 5f, the latest on ground that was slower than the official good here last month; also suited by soft/heavy and recent 3lb rise ought to be manageable but his record over 6f is not compelling.

5/1

1st

3

(7)

28th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

14:00 Ffos Las

Son Of Astar

9st 7lb

J: David Probert

T: Tony Carroll

Has won here on good ground but appreciates it softer, as he showed when going close over 5f at Chepstow three runs back; he's considered off a good mark.

7/1

9/2

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 213062 CD

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Course regular who landed her third race here when making all over C&D (good) in July; similar form when second at Chester (5.5f, soft) last time; player.
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13th

9

(6)

16th Oct 2026

Heavy

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

16:37 Haydock

Secret Mistral

9st 0lb

J: Myla Coppins

T: Tony Carroll

Down the field over C&D (heavy) last month but returned to form with close second at Chester (5f, heavy) last time; has won here three times and she's not discounted.

14/1

2nd

7

(11)

19th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 5f 15y

Class 4

16:17 Chester

Secret Mistral

9st 6lb

J: Myla Coppins

T: Tony Carroll

Made all to win over C&D off a 4lb lower mark in July (good; well drawn) and good third here next time (good); hasn't done as well since and double-figure draw a negative.

14/1

8th

2

(10)

4th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

15:47 Haydock

Secret Mistral

9st 13lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Tony Carroll

Course regular whose 16 starts here have yielded three wins and a further six placings; registered two good efforts either side of making all at Chester (5f, good) in July; not so good at Catterick last Wednesday but has won on soft and can't be ruled out.

10/1

12/1

  • Place: £2.00

Form: 529430 D

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Couple of solid efforts this year but he flopped when favourite over C&D in August and bombed out on AW last time; not the percentage call.
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8

(3)

5th Oct 2026

Good

0m 5f 3y

Class 6

17:33 Pontefract

Knicks

9st 4lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Won just two of his 36 starts and the second of them was way back in May 2024; he has run some solid races this season, including C&D, but he is prone to fluffing the start and that won't make life easy from stall 3.

10/1

13th

15

(20)

17th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

14:00 Ayr

Knicks

9st 4lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Michael & David Easterby

On a long losing sequence but is in form, having made the frame in four of his last six races, and remains attractively treated on historical data; return to winning ways is not out of the question.

10/1

3rd

5

(3)

8th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

15:27 Leicester

Knicks

9st 9lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Extended losing run to 26 when finishing in midfield at Chester in July (again slowly away); has the ability to win off this mark but he is not a solid option.

8/1

Form: 340018 CD

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Cashed in on reduced mark to win at Redcar (5f, good to soft) last month; didn't back that up under a penalty on AW eight days later but still retains handicapping scope off this mark.
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14th

4

(9)

16th Oct 2026

Heavy

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

17:07 Haydock

Our Absent Friends

9st 7lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Tristan Davidson

Two wins at Catterick (5f, good to firm/good) this summer and he's run some good races since (including on sot ground), most recently runner-up at Redcar (5f, good); has won over C&D and he's in with a chance.

11/1

2nd

12

(5)

3rd Oct 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

17:40 Redcar

Our Absent Friends

8st 10lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Tristan Davidson

Bagged a pair of 5f Catterick handicaps in the summer and has mostly remained in form; took a bump at the start when only mid-field at Ripon last week; may well bounce back with a tongue-strap refitted.

16/1

9th

11

(8)

26th Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

14:49 Ripon

Our Absent Friends

9st 6lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Tristan Davidson

Bagged a pair of 5f Catterick handicaps in the summer and comes here on the back of a solid third of nine over C&D last month; also took this prize in 2024 so he's well in the mix eased 1lb.

9/1

Form: 123583 D

Last run: 4 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
In good form over the summer and she doubled her tally when winning at Thirsk (good to soft) in July; back in good nick with an unlucky third at Musselburgh (also 5f, good; Royal Duke sixth) on Monday; leading contender.
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5th

4

(2)

22nd Sep 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 5

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Brazilian Belle

9st 7lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Michael Dods

Below par on her last two outings in the spring but may have been ready for a break; won over C&D and at Wolverhampton earlier in the year and she can be in the mix if at the top of her game on this return to action.

10/1

16th

14

(11)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

15:37 Thirsk

Brazilian Belle

9st 2lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

In good form on the AW early this year, winning over 5f at Southwell and Wolverhampton, but she was well held behind Castan back at Southwell last time and could be vulnerable off her current mark.

16/1

6th

7

(1)

7th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 5

17:30 Southwell (AW)

Brazilian Belle

9st 7lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Michael Dods

In fine form since switched to the AW this winter, going in over C&D in February before following up in 5f Wolverhampton handicap 18 days ago; up another 2lb but not taken lightly in her hat-trick bid.

9/2

Form: 4-0979

Last run: 15 days

W: 8st 12lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Won at Ripon last July but his profile is rocky and he hasn't got going this term despite edging down the weights; 3lb below his winning mark and endured a messy start last time but still looks risky.
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6th

10

(9)

1st Oct 2026

Good

0m 6f 18y

Class 5

16:50 Nottingham

Act Of Violence

9st 5lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Tony Carroll

Often leads; able to get to the stands' rail when a clear winner at Ripon (6f, good) in July on second start for the yard and, despite going back up 8lb, he's continued in good form since; involved again.

5/1

4th

10

(4)

21st Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

16:12 Leicester

Act Of Violence

9st 5lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Tony Carroll

Front-runner who has done well since joining Tony Carroll this summer, winning at Ripon (6f, good) in July and a close second here (5f, good to soft) last time; this return to fast ground is no problem and he's a key player back up in trip.

9/4

2nd

4

(1)

8th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

15:27 Leicester

Act Of Violence

9st 9lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Tony Carroll

Front-runner; scored at the second time of asking for Tony Carroll when much too strong for ten rivals at Ripon (6f, good) in July; good third at Newmarket 24 days ago; drops in trip and class and looks more appealing than many.

7/2

16/1

Form: 034938 CD

Last run: 18 days

W: 8st 13lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
C&D winner in 2023; landed a ninth win when scoring at Hamilton last September and finished third to Impressor there (also 5f, soft) last month; reared in stalls and weakened quickly at that venue one week later, though; career-low mark can only help.
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7th

8

(4)

28th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 5f 7y

Class 5

16:38 Hamilton

Never Dark

8st 7lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Iain Jardine

Placed just a couple of times this term; remains on a long losing sequence, unlike fellow 9yo Impressor, but can't be dismissed off current mark; won a better race on this card two years ago.

10/1

17th

19

(19)

17th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

14:00 Ayr

Never Dark

8st 10lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Iain Jardine

Placed twice in Class 6 last month but failed to live up to market expectations at Carlisle last week, extending his long losing run; this 9yo needs to raise his game, back up in grade.

14/1

7th

9

(4)

9th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

15:47 Carlisle

Never Dark

9st 4lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Iain Jardine

Can lead; the latest of his nine wins came in Hamilton handicap (5f, soft) in September 2024 and that was off a mark 24lb higher than today's; solid third behind Royal Duke over this C&D two weeks ago and the recent rain will be in his favour; cheekpieces return for the first time since 2022 and he's respected.

7/1

12/1

Form: 612106 D

Last run: 4 days

W: 8st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Won at Ayr in July and Musselburgh in August; lesser effort followed but it was a step back in the right direction when sixth of ten at Musselburgh (also 5f, good; Brazilian Belle third) on Monday.
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3rd

6

(5)

20th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 5f 7y

Class 6

15:00 Hamilton

Royal Duke

9st 3lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: R Mike Smith

Finished third behind Kyber Crystal in this race in 2024; off the mark for the year when winning at Carlisle (5f, good) last month and he still looked in top form when third at Musselburgh last week, having to wait for a gap as the race unfolded in front of him; handles good to soft but a faster surface would probably be ideal.

3/1

3rd

8

(6)

12th Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 6

19:20 Musselburgh

Royal Duke

9st 4lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: R Mike Smith

Ran creditably on Wednesday when bidding for a Carlisle double; remains in form and is effective in this different scenario, being a dual C&D scorer; not dismissed.

8/1

5th

11

(12)

9th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

15:47 Carlisle

Royal Duke

8st 13lb

J: Greg Fairley

T: R Mike Smith

Had a tongue-tie on for the first time when seventh at Musselburgh two starts back and had cheekpieces added when winning over this C&D three days later, coming home strongly from well off the pace to get the better of Cotai Starlight; shortlisted off this 3lb higher mark.

6/1

11/1

Form: -03487 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Won at Ripon (5f, good; Our Absent Friends second) last August; two of his runs this term suggest that ability is retained and improvement might be in the offing on this third start off a break; has dropped to that last winning mark.
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5th

1

(2)

11th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 8y

Class 6

16:52 Nottingham

High Opinion

9st 9lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Bryan Smart

Two C&D wins on soft and good ground; below best in the autumn and has needed both runs in 2026 but he's run two of his best races for Paul Mulrennan (1-3 on him) who is back up today; on a handy mark and a revival could be imminent.

7/1

5th

8

(3)

3rd Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

20:12 Ripon

High Opinion

8st 12lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Bryan Smart

Shaped as if in need of comeback run at Nottingham (5f, good; sixth of eight) in April; has some decent C&D form to his name and is 10lb lower (and claimer ridden) than when seeing off Our Absent Friends here in August 2024; foolish to discount hastily.

10/1

6th

5

(2)

18th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 8y

Class 6

17:45 Nottingham

High Opinion

9st 8lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Bryan Smart

More miss than hit in 2025 but back on a good mark as a result and a record of two wins and two seconds from his five outings over this C&D means a revival can't be ruled out back from four months off.

13/2

OUR TIP

Form: 361627 CD BF

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Won C&D novice in 2022; landed big-field Doncaster handicap (good) in March and just failed when second of six at Yarmouth (also 5f, good to firm) in June; flopped on her comeback when finishing last at that venue (good to soft) one month ago, however.
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4th

5

(3)

11th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 42y

Class 5

15:20 Yarmouth

Thunder Star

9st 4lb

J: George Wood

T: Jessica Macey

All five wins have come over 5f on turf and was only beaten a head at Thirsk (5f, good) six days ago; 1lb well in and won't mind what the weather does; major player.

100/30

2nd

1

(12)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

16:45 Thirsk

Thunder Star

10st 2lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Jessica Macey

Has won five times on turf on a variety of ground; did best of her group when ninth of 17 at Doncaster (5f, good to soft) on her return but failed to beat a rival home at Yarmouth 55 days ago; blinkers replace cheekpieces.

16/1

Non-runners

Impressor

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £57.20
Straight Forecast £60.88
Tricast £364.36
Trifecta £518.70

Selections

POSTDATA:

Secret Mistral

RP RATINGS:

Brazilian Belle

SPOTLIGHT:

High Opinion

Telegraph:

Son Of Astar

D Express:

Act Of Violence

The Times:

Brazilian Belle

The Guardian:

Brazilian Belle

Daily Mirror:

Brazilian Belle

Daily Mail:

Secret Mistral

The Sun:

Secret Mistral

The Star:

Secret Mistral

Daily Record:

Secret Mistral

TOPSPEED:

High Opinion