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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10th

1

(10)

13th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 10y

Class 6

14:30 Bath

Son Of Astar

9st 11lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Tony Carroll

Scored three times (including over C&D) in 2025; back to his best in refitted blinkers with head second of nine in 5f Chepstow handicap a week ago; up 3lb but holds very good claims with talented 3lb claimer Jack Callan up.

100/30

2nd

6

(6)

6th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 16y

Class 6

17:10 Chepstow

Son Of Astar

9st 3lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Tony Carroll

A three-time 5f winner in 2025; yet to hit top form this season though, going without headgear after three months off when last of 12 in 6f handicap here 16 days ago; blinkers return but he needs to get back on track.

14/1

12th

5

(3)

21st May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

19:40 Chepstow

Son Of Astar

9st 5lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Tony Carroll

Three 5f wins on turf include his last start on grass in good-ground Haydock handicap (first-time blinkers; has won on heavy) in October; didn't quite match that in seven AW starts subsequently but now 2lb below that winning mark; placed just once from five starts at 6f and no headgear today, however.

10/1

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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1st

1

(2)

11th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 15y

Class 5

14:10 Chester

Secret Mistral

10st 0lb

J: Myla Coppins

T: Tony Carroll

Six-time winner; effective at this track and she arrives on the back of a good second under Myla Coppins at Nottingham (5f, good) three weeks ago; has a low draw and looks set for another big run.

9/2

2nd

6

(4)

20th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 8y

Class 4

19:45 Nottingham

Secret Mistral

9st 5lb

J: Myla Coppins

T: Tony Carroll

Six-time winner including four on turf (good/soft); runner-up in final two starts last season but she struggled at Wolverhampton (6f) in her final run last year; this drop back in trip looks a good move on her return but her last three wins have been in Class 5 events and others are preferred.

11/1

2nd

4

(4)

17th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

17:25 Haydock

Secret Mistral

9st 7lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Tony Carroll

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.

9/2

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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2nd

13

(8)

11th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 15y

Class 5

14:10 Chester

Knicks

9st 1lb

J: Laura Pearson

T: Michael & David Easterby

Went close in a C&D handicap last July when rated 8lb higher; he has run some fair races in defeat this summer and shouldn't be too far away.

5/1

4th

5

(5)

29th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 3y

Class 5

16:30 Pontefract

Knicks

9st 8lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Latest effort suggests he remains in form; still on a long losing sequence but looked an unlucky third, having been forced to switch, over C&D on penultimate start; possibilities off same mark.

5/1

6th

4

(11)

16th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:20 Thirsk

Knicks

9st 7lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Winless since May 2024 but he took a step back in the right direction with a close third of seven in 5f Pontefract handicap eight days ago; very much one to consider off a reduced mark.

7/2

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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1st

2

(2)

15th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:40 Catterick

Our Absent Friends

10st 0lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Tristan Davidson

Respectable third over C&D (good to firm) last month but two lesser Ayr runs have followed, including on Monday.

12/1

9th

9

(6)

13th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

14:30 Ayr

Our Absent Friends

9st 5lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Tristan Davidson

Best at 5f, but all his wins have come on AW or good/soft ground on turf; fair third on fast ground at Catterick two runs back (5f) but well beaten after being slowly away and losing a shoe over C&D last week.

12/1

7th

5

(3)

5th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

14:11 Ayr

Our Absent Friends

10st 9lb

J: Miss Amy Collier

T: Tristan Davidson

Course scorer who got back on track with third of five in 5f Catterick handicap 13 days ago; needs considering from an easing mark.

5/1

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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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

1st

5

(7)

20th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

16:22 Wolverhampton (AW)

Brazilian Belle

9st 5lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Michael Dods

In-form filly who opened her AW account in Southwell event (5f) last time and remains much less exposed in this sphere than on turf; may build on that success; respected back up just 2lb.

5/1

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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1st

5

(5)

18th Jul 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:35 Ripon

Act Of Violence

9st 8lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Tony Carroll

He's regressed and is winless since scoring over C&D in July 2024; only fourth of six on stable debut at Chepstow (5f, good to firm) three weeks ago but he was the 7-4 favourite and got upset in the stalls, and may have needed that run; interesting to see if he's again strong in the betting.

7/2

4th

1

(1)

27th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 16y

Class 6

20:05 Chepstow

Act Of Violence

9st 9lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Tony Carroll

Two wins came over 6f in 2023 and 2024 when trained by Tim Easterby; no joy in four starts for David Loughnane and steps back to 5f on his stable debut; on a career-low mark and market watch is advised.

3/1

8th

4

(1)

22nd Jan 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

14:15 Southwell (AW)

Act Of Violence

9st 7lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: David Loughnane

Unable to justify favouritism on his stable debut at Wolverhampton in November; excuse next time and although he ran respectably at Wolverhampton last month, it wasn't a run that conclusively proved his stamina for 7f; now tried in an eyeshield.

8/1

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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6th

6

(5)

5th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

14:11 Ayr

Never Dark

10st 8lb

J: Mr Freddie Robson

T: Iain Jardine

On a long losing run and he ended 2025 below par in 5f handicaps at Hamilton and Haydock last autumn; needs to hit the ground running after eight months off.

20/1

7th

8

(10)

17th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

17:25 Haydock

Never Dark

8st 13lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Iain Jardine

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.

16/1

6

(9)

29th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 7y

Class 5

16:45 Hamilton

Never Dark

9st 9lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Iain Jardine

Won this race off a 12lb higher mark last season (soft); mixed form this season, but creditable third over C&D last time (soft) and having dropped a further 2lb, is a contender.

9/1

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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5th

7

(1)

13th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

15:00 Ayr

Royal Duke

9st 1lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: R Mike Smith

All three wins have been over 5f on good ground, latest at Musselburgh last August; hasn't been in top form this term, best run when third at Musselburgh in June (5f); bit to prove, including his stamina.

25/1

7th

7

(8)

6th Jul 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:00 Ayr

Royal Duke

9st 3lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: R Mike Smith

All three wins at 5f on good ground; not quite nailing it this year and it's up in the air as to whether this is his trip, having been well held in sole previous attempt, over C&D in April 2025.

14/1

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