April 25 / 15.10 Haydock

15.10

Good

William Hill Bet Builder Winnings Boost Handicap (GBBPlus Race)

  • Prize money: £6280.8
  • 1m 2f 100y
  • Class 4
  • 9 runners
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William Hill Bet Builder Winnings Boost Handicap (GBBPlus Race)

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

5/1 (Won)

  • Win: £9.90
  • Place: £2.20

Form: 09541- CD

Last run: 217 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Back to winning ways with a front-running 10.3f success in the mud at Chester last September; this course winner will need to return at the top of his game if he is to defy this 4lb higher mark.
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7th

2

(2)

16th Oct 2026

Heavy

0m 7f 212y

Class 3

14:17 Haydock

Empire Of Light

9st 11lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Grant Tuer

Completed a hat-trick (1m2f/1m, heavy-good to firm) at Thirsk in May and returned to form when runner-up at Nottingham (1m, good) on October 1; well beaten at York (1m2f, good to soft) last Saturday but ran well for a long way and he's not discounted back down to 1m.

11/1

2nd

1

(1)

1st Oct 2026

Good

1m 0f 75y

Class 4

15:43 Nottingham

Empire Of Light

10st 0lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Grant Tuer

Compelted a hat-trick at Thirsk (1m, good) in May and he's of interest on that form, but two lesser performances have followed at York and he needs to get back on track.

12/1

25/1

  • Place: £2.50

Form: 89400- D

Last run: 187 days

W: 8st 13lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Three wins, two on soft ground, as a 3yo and he is now 9lb lower than for the latest; generally struggled last year though, before and after wind surgery, and he has too much to prove for comfort.
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1st

5

(2)

1st Oct 2026

Good To Soft

1m 1f 201y

Class 4

16:55 Salisbury

Due To Henry

9st 8lb

J: Oliver Carmichael

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Suited by soft ground; has lacked consistency since defying a 10lb higher mark at Newbury two years ago and blinkers had no clear effect last time; however, very well treated if this is one of his better days.

16/1

6th

7

(7)

18th Sep 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

17:50 Newbury

Due To Henry

9st 5lb

J: Oliver Carmichael

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

His three wins in 2024 included this race off an 8lb higher mark; hit and miss this year, most recently when last of seven at Yarmouth on Tuesday; new blinkers replace cheekpieces.

10/1

7th

6

(8)

15th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 23y

Class 4

16:17 Yarmouth

Due To Henry

9st 5lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

No win for nearly two years and 2024 delivered clearly his best ratings; placed twice over about 1m2f, though, in a four-race 2026 campaign and even that form makes this look a competitive mark.

6/1

16/1

  • Place: £4.00

Form: 7/04-4

Last run: 45 days

W: 9st 1lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Shaped okay at Wolverhampton on her return from 11 months off in December but she failed to back it up at Southwell last month; dropping down the weights and this return to turf could be beneficial.
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5th

1

(4)

9th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 53y

Class 5

16:09 Leicester

Cancelled

10st 3lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Promising fourth in first-time cheekpieces (retained since) at Beverley (8.4f, good to firm) last month and she showed a good attitude to beat Spiritoftheblues over this C&D (good to firm) 11 days ago; key player up 3lb.

9/4

1st

1

(4)

29th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 53y

Class 5

20:40 Leicester

Cancelled

10st 2lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Cheekpieces added to tongue-tie when making the frame in deeper contest over the extended mile at Beverley last time, dropped in from widest draw before unable to sustain a promising run once negotiating traffic problems; should be able to adopt a better track position this time.

2/1

4th

1

(10)

4th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 100y

Class 5

16:35 Beverley

Cancelled

10st 2lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

A fair ex-Irish 9.5f winner; yet to score for her current yard and she weakened last 1f when fifth of eight in 1m1f handicap at Hamilton in May; drops back in trip now with cheekpieces added and she's not out of things.

12/1

Form: 843-23 BF

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Two wins over shorter as a 3yo; improved when second at Kempton on his seasonal return last month (1m) and when third at Nottingham 17 days ago he found himself poorly positioned; well worth another crack at this trip and he should make a bold bid.
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9th

5

(11)

5th Sep 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

14:20 Kempton (AW)

Cavolo Nero

9st 6lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Harry Eustace

Keeps getting better and arrives on a hat-trick after wins at Yarmouth (final start for James Ferguson) and over C&D; heavily backed and quickened smartly to come from the rear and beat seven rivals last time; does not look overburdened by a 5lb rise, and although this is stronger he looks sure to go well again.

7/2

1st

1

(7)

19th Aug 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Cavolo Nero

10st 4lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Harry Eustace

His second of 11 over C&D (wore cheekpieces) on reappearance in March was a new high and he bettered that when landing soft-ground Yarmouth handicap (1m) in first-time blinkers in June; off since and no headgear for this stable debut (same owners) but he still commands respect.

5/2

1st

3

(5)

10th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 3y

Class 4

16:50 Yarmouth

Cavolo Nero

9st 9lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: James Ferguson

Won twice as a 3yo, including a handicap at Goodwood (1m, good) last May; placed on his first two starts this year (1m/1m2f) but below his best when held in fourth at Haydock (1m2f, good to firm) 46 days ago; drops back in trip with blinkers now tried.

9/2

33/1

Form: 4021-0

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
His two peak efforts for Paddy Twomey came over 1m on soft ground; 50-1 when tailed off in the Spring Mile at Doncaster on his seasonal return; some encouragement for the longer trip on pedigree but he is not a solid option.
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12th

4

(4)

16th Aug 2026

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 4

13:30 Southwell (AW)

Naples

9st 12lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Steph Hollinshead

Dam 1m3f winner; 1m, heavy-ground maiden winner last September for Paddy Twomey; after his four 1m/1m2f handicaps for current yard this term, trying cheekpieces last time, others bring much more persuasive claims.

25/1

Form: 1200-4

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 5lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
On a fair mark on her best Flat form for Harry Charlton; some promise over hurdles for new stable and 1m4f may have stretched her when back on the Flat at Thirsk two weeks ago.
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3rd

6

17th Oct 2026

Good

2m 0f 70y

Class 4

14:49 Stratford

Roarin Success

10st 13lb

J: Theo Gillard

T: Donald McCain

Aided by new tongue-tie when winning twice here (2m/2m2f, good to firm) this summer; confined to minor honour in two six-runner races since, however, back here on latest, and her improvement seems to have levelled off.

6/1

2

5th Oct 2026

Good To Firm

2m 2f 148y

Class 4

14:51 Stratford

Roarin Success

11st 12lb

J: Theo Gillard

T: Donald McCain

Aided by new tongue-tie when winning twice here (2m/2m2f, good to firm) this summer; respectable third at Bangor (2m, good) on latest outing four weeks ago and sure to be suited by return to this track; respected.

4/1

3rd

3

8th Sep 2026

Good

2m 0f 145y

Class 4

18:42 Bangor-on-Dee

Roarin Success

11st 10lb

J: Theo Gillard

T: Donald McCain

Much improved over hurdles since fitted with a tongue tie and bids for a hat-trick following a pair of Stratford handicap wins this summer, overcoming some jumping errors in 2m3f event on latter occasion; this fairly useful Flat scorer could have more to offer; big player.

100/30

OUR TIP

100/30

Form: 61326- D

Last run: 143 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Only four ran when she won her novice at Newcastle (1m2f) last September; better form in handicaps on her last two starts, second at Newcastle (1m4f) and a close sixth in a Class 2 at Lingfield when last seen in December; still has time to better now returned to turf.
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4th

2

(6)

17th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 4f 10y

Class 4

19:00 Ripon

Winter Flower

9st 8lb

J: Jason Hart

T: William Haggas

Won small-field Newcastle novice (1m2f, AW) last autumn but has mixed record in handicaps since; looks interesting on her second at Newcastle (12.3f) in November but she reappeared with a disappointing run at Haydock (10.4f, good to firm) in April; still lightly raced but she needs to step up again after that last run.

5/2

8th

2

(10)

25th Apr 2026

Good

1m 2f 100y

Class 4

15:10 Haydock

Winter Flower

9st 6lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Only four ran when she won her novice at Newcastle (1m2f) last September; better form in handicaps on her last two starts, second at Newcastle (1m4f) and a close sixth in a Class 2 at Lingfield when last seen in December; still has time to better now returned to turf.

100/30

3rd

5

(1)

3rd Oct 2025

Good

1m 3f 211y

Class 3

15:30 Ascot

Winter Flower

9st 5lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Pretty much all out to prevail in a small field at Newcastle (1m2f) and runner-up is now 0-6; however, showed a willing attitude and looks sure to improve with racing, especially over this longer trip.

6/1

Form: 36610-

Last run: 203 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
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No Results Found

Form: 2-13 BF

Last run: 40 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
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No Results Found

Non-runners

Ouro Preto, Jujubella

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £80.00
Straight Forecast £84.25
Tricast £1395.13
Trifecta £1259.40

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Cavolo Nero

LAMBOURN:

Ted Le Saux

RP RATINGS:

Winter Flower

POSTDATA:

Empire Of Light

The Star:

Cancelled

TOPSPEED:

Jujubella

Daily Mail:

Ted Le Saux

D Express:

Ted Le Saux

Daily Mirror:

Winter Flower

The Sun:

Winter Flower

NEWMARKET:

Cavolo Nero

The Times:

Cavolo Nero

Telegraph:

Cavolo Nero

The Guardian:

Cavolo Nero

Daily Record:

Empire Of Light