April 25 / 15.45 Haydock

15.45

Good

William Hill Best Odds Guaranteed Handicap

  • Prize money: £6184.8
  • 1m 0f 37y
  • Class 4
  • 8 runners
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William Hill Best Odds Guaranteed Handicap

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

16/1 (Won)

  • Win: £19.70
  • Place: £3.40

Form: 1222-5 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Ten 2yo runs, winning three handicaps at about 1m (good to firm, good and soft); took a hefty rise for the latest of them and is now 12lb higher; creditable comeback at Musselburgh recently but surprising if she's well enough treated to win today; yard also runs Strength Of Spirit.
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3rd

7

(1)

30th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 44y

Class 3

15:45 Goodwood

Dunkeld Dreamer

9st 4lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

Five-time winner with form on all sorts of surfaces; in good heart until finishing nowhere in a Class 2 handicap at last week's Ebor meeting and that's readily forgiven.

6/1

12th

15

(1)

21st Aug 2026

Good

1m 2f 56y

Class 2

17:20 York

Dunkeld Dreamer

8st 5lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: K R Burke

Won the Queen Mother's Cup for female amateur jockeys here (1m4f, good) in June; not beaten far when fourth of five at Hamilton (1m5f, good) since but there's a suspicion that this will prove too competitive.

25/1

OUR TIP

13/2

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 1-2 D

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Hit the front in the nick of time when justifying support on his Kempton AW debut in September but he was easily outpointed by a promising type on Southwell reappearance (1m) last month, when much more use was made of him; interesting to see the tactics on turf debut but should do better.
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8th

1

(8)

19th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

20:05 Goodwood

See Blue

9st 10lb

J: Donagh Murphy

T: Richard Hughes

Got up late to win at Kempton (1m, AW) on his debut in September and ran to a similar level under a penalty at Southwell next time; beaten a head at Haydock (1m, good to firm) on his turf/handicap debut 55 days ago and has since been gelded; open to further progress.

6/1

2nd

3

(4)

25th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 37y

Class 4

15:45 Haydock

See Blue

9st 8lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Richard Hughes

Hit the front in the nick of time when justifying support on his Kempton AW debut in September but he was easily outpointed by a promising type on Southwell reappearance (1m) last month, when much more use was made of him; interesting to see the tactics on turf debut but should do better.

13/2

2nd

2

(7)

14th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 3

19:30 Southwell (AW)

See Blue

9st 9lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Richard Hughes

Well backed prior to narrowly landing a 1m novice at Kempton last September, doing well to reel in the front-running runner-up; entered in the 2000 Guineas and open to plenty of improvement.

2/1

3/1

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 5121-1 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Has taken great strides since winning a seller last June, winning with authority on handicap debut at Newbury (7f, good to firm) on final 2yo start and he again had reserves when successful at Musselburgh (1m, good to soft) this month; up 4lb but he's anything but exposed; respected.
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1st

12

(10)

11th Aug 2026

Good To Soft

1m 1f 35y

Class 3

19:00 Hamilton

Strength Of Spirit

9st 4lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: K R Burke

Made a winning reappearance at Musselburgh (1m, good to soft; first start since being gelded) in April and he also went close there over 1m1f in June; down the field at Goodwood (1m2f, good to firm) 12 days ago having raced freely, but it's likely this slight drop back in trip will suit.

20/1

10th

11

(10)

30th Jul 2026

Good

1m 1f 197y

Class 2

13:50 Goodwood

Strength Of Spirit

8st 9lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: K R Burke

Three wins from ten races, the latest win in April on reappearance; well beaten here in May but that was 7f and he's done much better when finishing close up from towards rear over 1m1f at Musselburgh on his two outings since; better is needed but 1m2f looks plausible.

25/1

4th

8

(2)

30th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 208y

Class 3

15:00 Musselburgh

Strength Of Spirit

8st 11lb

J: Sam James

T: K R Burke

Three wins at 7f and 1m (on this track; good to soft) but topped those efforts when a running-on close third, just behind Pandemonium over C&D (good; same terms) this month; should have more options now he's shown he stays this far; solid chance for last year's winning yard.

11/2

12/1

Form: 1200-

Last run: 210 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Bright start, winning at Pontefract (6f, good to firm) then had work cut out trying to give weight to a promising newcomer on AW; big prices and well beaten in two sales races when last seen in September; gelded since and now goes in cheekpieces on handicap debut; faces a tough return upped to 1m.
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4th

8

(1)

16th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 5y

Class 3

17:15 Pontefract

Mr Seagull

8st 6lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Hugo Palmer

Yet to pose a serious threat this season and unproven at the trip, but he kept on well for fifth in a hot race at Ascot (1m, good to firm) two starts ago, and he didn't run badly in a big-field 3yo handicap at Glorious Goodwood (1m, good to firm) last time; not ruled out in first-time visor.

16/1

14th

20

(12)

30th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

17:55 Goodwood

Mr Seagull

8st 10lb

J: David Probert

T: Hugo Palmer

He's yet to pose a serious threat this season but has run some respectable races, as when keeping on from the rear for fifth at Ascot (1m, good to firm) three weeks ago; edging down the weights and this big-field scenario and expected strong pace could see him to good effect; interesting.

50/1

5th

10

(11)

10th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 213y

Class 3

15:10 Ascot

Mr Seagull

8st 12lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: Hugo Palmer

His narrow debut success in August hasn't been added to in six subsequent starts, including in three handicaps this term, latterly at 10.5f; drops in trip from a reduced mark but others have more compelling claims.

20/1

Form: 422-1 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Golden pedigree, dam had four Group 1 winners (at 1m up to 2m4f) among her siblings, including Friendly Soul for this yard; this one hasn't been as dynamic as the latter so far and his defeat of some newcomers and handicap prospects on Kempton AW (1m; made all) 17 days ago was hard to assess in merit terms; needs more now handicapping but that's quite possible.
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2nd

5

(7)

8th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

16:14 Newmarket (July)

Go Rimbaud

9st 4lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: John & Thady Gosden

Has built up a stronger record on AW than on turf and may be more interesting when back in that sphere; behind Runswick when fitted with cheekpieces at Glorious Goodwood last time; headgear retained.

11/2

15th

11

(15)

30th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

17:55 Goodwood

Go Rimbaud

9st 4lb

J: William Buick

T: John & Thady Gosden

Won Kempton maiden (1m, AW) in April on fourth start then finished fifth on handicap debut at Haydock (1m, good to firm); gelded prior to winning four-runner handicap at Wolverhampton (8.6f, AW) a fortnight ago; up in grade and needs to prove he's fully effective on turf, but he's from a fine family and represents a top yard; respected in first-time cheekpieces.

9/2

Form: 341- CD

Last run: 233 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Ran up against smart types on first two 7f starts, on this track and at York (both on good), keeping on pleasingly into third on debut, then ran to similar level next time; was in the right place at the right time, unlike the second, when winning a C&D novice in September; open to improvement as a 3yo; goes handicapping with cheekpieces fitted.
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6th

6

(6)

25th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 37y

Class 4

15:45 Haydock

Commanding Officer

9st 4lb

J: William Buick

T: Charlie Appleby

Ran up against smart types on first two 7f starts, on this track and at York (both on good), keeping on pleasingly into third on debut, then ran to similar level next time; was in the right place at the right time, unlike the second, when winning a C&D novice in September; open to improvement as a 3yo; goes handicapping with cheekpieces fitted.

3/1

1st

2

(7)

4th Sep 2025

Good

0m 7f 212y

Class 3

14:30 Haydock

Commanding Officer

9st 2lb

J: James Doyle

T: Charlie Appleby

Third in a novice here in May and similar form when fourth at York (again 7f on good) four weeks later; better is probably needed but 1m+ can help and his stable bids to win this race for the fifth year in succession.

9/4

20/1

Form: 184-

Last run: 183 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Bred to stay further than 1m but was sharp enough to win 6f Newbury novice (good to firm) on debut; found wanting in two later runs but in Listed company first and soft ground may not have suited back at Newbury (1m); gelded since; this first handicap looks competitive.
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6th

7

(1)

15th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

17:00 Newmarket (July)

Electrical

9st 2lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Brian Toomey

He hasn't been able to replicate his 2yo form in handicaps this year and was beaten a long way when fifth of six over C&D a fortnight ago; very hard to fancy at present.

20/1

5th

6

(2)

1st Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

15:23 Newmarket (July)

Electrical

8st 10lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Brian Toomey

Sprang a 25-1 upset on debut at Newbury (6f) last summer, but unplaced all outings since, including over 1m4f last time; plummeting in the weights but hard to fancy.

25/1

7th

9

(5)

1st Jul 2026

Good

1m 4f 6y

Class 4

18:57 Epsom

Electrical

9st 0lb

J: J F Egan

T: Brian Toomey

Caused a 25-1 upset on his debut at Newbury (6f) around a year ago but that remains the highlight and he could only beat one home in both handicaps this term; unraced beyond 1m but does have stayers in the family and his sister won at up to 1m6f.

40/1

Form: 55228-

Last run: 197 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Maiden who ran well in all three handicaps at 7f and 1m, making most when runner-up over this trip at Newmarket (good) in September; this looks a tough race in which to get off the mark; yard also runs Mr Seagull.
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9

(2)

25th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 37y

Class 4

15:45 Haydock

Gold Dawn

9st 0lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Hugo Palmer

Maiden who ran well in all three handicaps at 7f and 1m, making most when runner-up over this trip at Newmarket (good) in September; this looks a tough race in which to get off the mark; yard also runs Mr Seagull.

14/1

14

(12)

10th Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

14:05 York

Gold Dawn

8st 10lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Hugo Palmer

0-6 but has run well in all three nurseries, including over C&D and when second to Big Song at Newmarket latest (1m, good; beaten about 3l); he's 4lb better off with Big Song today and could be the better suited of the pair by this return to 7f; blinkers replace cheekpieces; might not be far away.

16/1

6

(2)

25th Sep 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

14:25 Newmarket

Gold Dawn

9st 1lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Hugo Palmer

0-5 but positive performances in this visor in his two nurseries (7f, good to firm/good to soft), most recently keeping on for second at Doncaster (albeit no match for the winner); 1m is worth a go; might not be far away.

13/2

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Payout
Exacta £161.50
Straight Forecast £129.19
Tricast £497.77
Trifecta £693.00

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Strength Of Spirit

POSTDATA:

Go Rimbaud

LAMBOURN:

See Blue

TOPSPEED:

Electrical

NEWMARKET:

Go Rimbaud

Telegraph:

Go Rimbaud

Daily Mail:

Go Rimbaud

Daily Mirror:

Go Rimbaud

RP RATINGS:

Strength Of Spirit

The Times:

Strength Of Spirit

The Guardian:

Strength Of Spirit

D Express:

Strength Of Spirit

The Star:

Strength Of Spirit

Daily Record:

Strength Of Spirit