May 23 / 17.15 Haydock

17.15

Soft

William Hill Each Way Extra Handicap

  • Prize money: £9990
  • 1m 0f 37y
  • Class 3
  • 14 runners
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William Hill Each Way Extra Handicap

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

Form: 2111-7 CD

Last run: 56 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Made it 3-3 since being gelded when winning by 3l over C&D (good to soft) last October; reappeared with respectable seventh of 21 in the Lincoln at Doncaster (1m, good to soft) and this lightly raced 4yo could build on that latest effort today; firmly in calculations.
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3rd

5

(4)

26th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 7f 212y

Class 2

13:35 Haydock

Eternal Force

9st 6lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: William Haggas

Looked very much one to follow after winning his final three runs last term (final leg over C&D on good to soft); that hasn't been the case but he was beaten just a nose at Hamilton (1m, good) off this mark in June and wasn't disgraced in a big-field handicap at last month's York Ebor meeting; blinkers worn then are now replaced by first-time cheekpieces.

4/1

7th

9

(12)

20th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 192y

Class 2

15:00 York

Eternal Force

9st 2lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: William Haggas

Looked very much one to follow after winning his final three runs last term (1m, good to firm/good to soft); that hasn't been the case but he was beaten just a nose at Hamilton (1m, good) two starts ago and perhaps the first-time blinkers will prompt a bigger performance; unproven on soft/heavy.

11/1

6th

1

(5)

25th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 42y

Class 2

15:12 Newcastle (AW)

Eternal Force

9st 9lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Reappeared with respectable seventh of 21 in the Lincoln at Doncaster (1m, good to soft) and built on that when going down by a nose at Hamilton (extended 1m, good) three weeks ago; while his improvement since being gelded has come at around 1m his fourth over 1m2f at Nottingham last June was as good as anything he'd produced at that time; much respected on AW debut.

2/1

Abandoned

Form: 3000-0 D

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 9lb

7 yo Colt

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Disappointing in the main last year but has dropped down the weights and he saw very little daylight when 17th of 24, beaten about 6l, in the Spring Cup at Newbury (1m, good) on his return; might not be a forlorn hope.
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4th

19

(2)

31st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

15:00 Goodwood

Ancient Rome

9st 0lb

J: David Egan

T: Charles Hills

Landed the Chesterfield Cup at this meeting in 2023, initiating a notable double; however, has failed to score since and current mark reflects a broad decline in his form; drop to Class 3 had no effect last time and he looks a shadow of his former self.

33/1

9th

5

(3)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

17:20 Newmarket (July)

Ancient Rome

10st 0lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Charles Hills

He's fully 7lb lower than when a close third at Sandown (1m2f, good to firm) last July but was soundly beaten on his final three outings last season and it's been the same story on his two starts this term.

33/1

7th

3

(8)

25th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 2

15:47 Newcastle (AW)

Ancient Rome

9st 1lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Charles Hills

Often held up in rear, so he saw very little daylight when 50-1 off career-low mark in the Spring Cup at Newbury in April; dropped another 2lb since but he last won in September 2023 and failed to make an impact in all but one of his races in 2025, so does not look the percentage call.

12/1

OUR TIP

Abandoned

Form: 2156-0 D

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
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No Results Found

Abandoned

Form: 82550-

Last run: 217 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Inconsistent during light campaign last season but he's 3lb lower than when a close second here (7f, good) last July, and he hinted when fifth of 20 at Ascot (7f, good to soft) in September that 1m might be a good fit; handicapped to be in the mix if at the top of his game on this reappearance.
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5th

1

(3)

25th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 6f 212y

Class 3

16:18 Haydock

Bobby Bennu

10st 0lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Roger Varian

Triple winner at around 7f in 2024, including on good to soft; went close at Newcastle (AW) in June and had an excuse when the blindfold was removed late at York last time; has claims if he can get back near best and his peak effort last season was a close call over C&D.

10/1

15th

3

(7)

6th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:25 York

Bobby Bennu

10st 1lb

J: Robbie Downey

T: Roger Varian

Went down narrowly in a 7f handicap at Newcastle in June; well beaten at Goodwood last time but he would have finished a bit closer with a clear run; sure to be popular again.

11/2

Form: 1820-7 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Runner-up off this mark at Ascot (1m, soft) last September in a competitive handicap; however, well beaten in the Cambridgeshire at Newmarket later that month (pulled hard) and there was no return to form on his reappearance at Lingfield a fortnight ago.
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8th

8

(13)

19th Sep 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 2

14:47 Newbury

Mr Swivell

8st 13lb

J: William Buick

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Has done his winning at about 1m but ran respectably, keeping-on seventh, in big-field 1m2f event at the York Ebor festival most recently; not dismissed off a workable mark with William Buick up for first time.

12/1

7th

13

(10)

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 56y

Class 2

17:20 York

Mr Swivell

9st 1lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Scored twice in 2024 and three times in 2025; back to best when second in useful 1m handicap here (good to firm; acts on soft) last month but only eighth of 11 at Thirsk since and his peak RPRs (including all wins) have been achieved at about 1m.

16/1

8th

8

(2)

1st Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 218y

Class 2

14:08 Thirsk

Mr Swivell

9st 7lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Scored twice in 2024 and three times in 2025; gradually back to form this season, creditable second in useful handicap at York (1m) most recently; appears to be on his way to regaining the winning thread and looks a must for the shortlist.

9/2

Abandoned

Form: 604-50 C

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 7lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Down the field in the Thirsk Hunt Cup (1m, good to firm) three weeks ago but promising reappearance there (7f, good) previously; won the Golden Mile at Goodwood (1m, soft) last August when 3lb higher and slow ground would very much aid his cause.
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10th

5

(9)

16th Oct 2026

Heavy

0m 7f 212y

Class 3

14:52 Haydock

Rhoscolyn

9st 9lb

J: Jason Watson

T: David O’Meara

8yo whose losing sequence is up to 15 following a disappointing run at Hamilton (1m, soft) last time; however, he was runner-up twice in a row prior to that (7f, good to soft/soft; including here) and is usually right at home on testing ground; he could bounce back with a big performance.

9/1

9th

6

(4)

28th Sep 2026

Soft

1m 0f 68y

Class 3

15:29 Hamilton

Rhoscolyn

9st 9lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Well suited by ground softer than good; ten-time winner, mainly at Goodwood, most recently in last year's Golden Mile off 12lb higher; has proved resurgent with second-place finishes over 7f the last twice, latest at Haydock; in the mix.

5/1

2nd

9

(12)

5th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 6f 212y

Class 3

16:50 Haydock

Rhoscolyn

9st 6lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Given his fine record on slow ground at Goodwood he was thoroughly underwhelming there last weekend, but two days later he bounced straight back to finish second at Epsom (7f, good to soft); might run well again but he's hard to catch right these days.

7/2

Abandoned

Form: 9308-0

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced 4yo whose reduced mark appeals on form as recent as last June, but he was disappointing on his final two starts last season and (following wind/gelding operations) it was the same story on his recent return.
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7th

2

(1)

5th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 6f 212y

Class 3

16:50 Haydock

Star Anthem

9st 13lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Clive Cox

Won a 5f maiden at Bath in 2024 but 0-11 otherwise, and offered nothing in two runs following wind surgery and a gelding operation; risky at the minute.

12/1

11th

4

(5)

8th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 212y

Class 3

16:40 Haydock

Star Anthem

9st 13lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Clive Cox

Has gone off big odds and finished well held on last three starts, latest on reappearance after being gelded; slipping in the weights but needs a revival.

25/1

Abandoned

Form: 0-4405

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Won off 2lb higher at Sandown (7f, soft) last August and he took a step back in the right direction with close fifth of 13 at Chester (7.5f, good) this month; however, he needs to build on that latest effort today.
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3rd

4

(5)

13th Oct 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:47 Leicester

God Of War

9st 8lb

J: David Egan

T: Tom Clover

Similar efforts since wearing cheekpieces, finishing 3l fourth both times, latest over 6f (usually races at further); remains well treated on peak performance, namely a 7f success off 7lb higher last season.

12/1

4th

9

(8)

17th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 3y

Class 3

15:45 Yarmouth

God Of War

9st 7lb

J: David Egan

T: Tom Clover

Gained both wins over 7f; raced too freely when fourth in first-time cheekpieces (retained) at Sandown (7f, good to soft) last month but is worth a crack at sprinting in the new headgear and has become well handicapped.

10/1

4th

5

(6)

29th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:05 Sandown

God Of War

9st 8lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Tom Clover

Won this race last year on soft ground and he's now 4lb lower; shaped well from unfavourable draw when seventh at Newmarket (1m, good to firm) two weeks ago; returning to 7f should suit, and rain would not inconvenience him in the slightest; wears headgear for the first time; big player despite unflattering form-figures.

5/1

Abandoned

Form: 4116-5 D

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
2-2 in handicaps last year (1m, AW/soft) before creditable Listed sixth in France (1m, heavy); not at the top of her game in Wolverhampton handicap (8.6f, AW) on reappearance but could improve for that run; not discounted.
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10th

3

(6)

29th Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

14:50 Sandown

Maeva

9st 6lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Charlie Fellowes

Both wins came in 1m handicaps in the second half of last year, including on soft ground; however, she finished last on her reappearance at Wolverhampton and now returns from five months off with a very stiff task.

66/1

Abandoned

Form: 3022-9

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Second on handicap debut at Ascot last September (1m2f, soft; no match for handicap blot) before close second of 15 at Newbury (1m, good to soft) a fortnight later, behind Eternal Force who was on the middle leg of a hat-trick; not beaten far when ninth of 24 in the Spring Cup at Newbury (1m, good) on his reappearance and this unexposed 4yo could take a step forward today.
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5th

9

(4)

19th Sep 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 2

14:47 Newbury

Stem

8st 12lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: Richard Hannon

Ran creditably at Sandown last time, taking record in 1m2f handicaps to 213; runner-up in both attempts under Jamie Spencer, including over 1m on this card 12 months ago; may still have more to offer over this distance; very solid claims.

8/1

3rd

12

(6)

29th Aug 2026

Good

1m 1f 209y

Class 2

14:15 Sandown

Stem

9st 1lb

J: Pat Dobbs

T: Richard Hannon

Only 2lb higher than when winning over C&D (good to firm) in July, and he's still well handicapped judged on the pick of his form from last autumn; saddle slipped when down the field in the Shergar Cup three weeks ago; tactically versatile, and plenty of rain would not inconvenience him in the slightest; has rock-solid credentials.

9/1

10th

10

(3)

8th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 211y

Class 2

14:45 Ascot

Stem

9st 6lb

J: Jamie Melham

T: Richard Hannon

Looked as though he needed further than 1m when a rallying fourth at Newmarket in June and he duly obliged returned to 1m2f at Sandown; didn't have a lot in hand that day but only went up 2lb and he could approve for going even further this afternoon.

7/1

Abandoned

Form: 028-17 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Inconsistent and only seventh of 11 at Ascot three weeks ago; however, prior to that he made a winning reappearance at Southwell (1m, AW) and he twice went close over this C&D last season; could bounce back.
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13th

8

(4)

8th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 212y

Class 3

16:40 Haydock

Tilted Kilt

9st 6lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: William Knight

Both his wins have come on the AW but he wasn't disgraced when eighth of 17 on turf at York (7f, good; 22-1) four weeks ago; stepping back up to 1m should be a help; each-way possibilities.

12/1

8th

12

(5)

10th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

14:10 York

Tilted Kilt

9st 0lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: William Knight

Both his wins have come on AW but he handles turf, albeit best grass runs have come on good going; two disappointing efforts since his Southwell win in April and others are more convincing.

33/1

12th

10

(12)

13th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

15:17 Sandown

Tilted Kilt

9st 3lb

J: Neil Callan

T: William Knight

Has gained both wins on AW, including on reappearance; has bits of fairly useful form on turf but produced one of his lesser efforts last time, taking record in this sphere to 0-9; others preferred.

25/1

Abandoned

Form: 654-02 D

Last run: 7 days

W: 8st 13lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Left his reappearance run well behind when beaten just a head at Thirsk (1m, good) last Saturday; back up 2lb, he has the same mark as when winning at Carlisle (1m, soft) last June; respected.
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4th

4

(7)

19th Oct 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

16:20 Bath

Hot Cash

9st 6lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Jack Channon

Nicely treated and back to form, finishing second in first-time cheekpieces at Chester (7.5f) and then fourth of 13 in a good race at Hamilton (1m); this looks less demanding than last time but softer ground would be preferred.

4/1

4th

7

(5)

28th Sep 2026

Soft

1m 0f 68y

Class 3

15:29 Hamilton

Hot Cash

9st 7lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Jack Channon

Nicely treated, having gained sole handicap win (1m, soft) off 3lb higher; best efforts this term when runner-up on three occasions, including in first-time cheekpieces at Chester latest start; possibilities if suited by the switch to visor.

7/1

2nd

3

(1)

12th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 127y

Class 4

16:30 Chester

Hot Cash

9st 9lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Jack Channon

Dual winner; a mixed bag this season but has dipped to a dangerous mark and always a chance that cheekpieces could have a desired effect; ideally he'd prefer a tad further.

13/2

Abandoned

Form: /5414- C

Last run: 289 days

W: 8st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Won here (7f, good) last July on second handicap start and 3l fourth of seven at Sandown (7f, good) in August; absent since but gelded in the interim and he could be the type to improve for it, having been headstrong in the past; brings potential to this 4yo campaign; unraced on slow ground.
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11

(3)

5th Oct 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 4

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Padua

9st 5lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Hughie Morrison

A fair 7f winner in 2025; not proving easy to catch right this season and went too freely when last of eight in 6f Salisbury handicap last time; others appeal more.

25/1

8th

8

(5)

11th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:51 Salisbury

Padua

9st 5lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Hughie Morrison

Made the breakthrough in his first turf handicap when scoring at Haydock (good) last July, and he was back down to that same mark when a resurgent third at Wolverhampton (again 7f, AW) last month; often races freely and this first crack at 6f looks well worth a go; unproven away from a sound surface but he's otherwise interesting.

10/1

3rd

6

(1)

18th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 4

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Padua

9st 6lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Hughie Morrison

Found the race not run to suit at Epsom early last month, when hanging left, but then pulled way too hard in front on his Tapeta debut latest; that was far from the first time he'd over-raced and much will hinge on how he settles early from the inside stall.

12/1

Form: 085-44

Last run: 35 days

W: 8st 8lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Two wins last summer (7.3f/7f, soft/yielding) and he's run well in fourth on his two starts this spring (7f, good to soft/good); there's a slight question mark regarding today's return to 1m but he's an each-way contender if seeing out the trip.
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5th

2

(9)

17th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

15:30 Ayr

Itsneverjustone

9st 13lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: David Loughnane

Won at last year's Galway festival (7f) but didn't come close to staging a repeat when returned there in July; has lack of stamina as a possible excuse for another below-par run at Haydock (1m2f) a fortnight ago but doesn't obviously arrive near the top of his game.

16/1

10th

6

(8)

3rd Sep 2026

Soft

1m 2f 42y

Class 4

17:00 Haydock

Itsneverjustone

9st 8lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: David Loughnane

Won at last year's Galway festival but didn't come close to staging a repeat when returned there last time, his second successive below-par effort; his peak form has been achieved around 7f so has stamina and wellbeing to prove.

9/1

14th

2

(16)

28th Jul 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 0y

19:15 Galway

Itsneverjustone

9st 12lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: David Loughnane

Only one pound higher than when winning at last year's festival; had the same high draw then, so should not be ruled out; has to bounce back from a below-par Salisbury run; previous fourth placings at Doncaster and Thirsk were respectable; had the same high draw last year.

8/1

Non-runners

Miami Matrix

Verdict

The lightly raced 4yo STEM is attractively handicapped judged on his performances at the end of last season and his reappearance run in the Spring Cup at Newbury gives him something to build on. The reappearing Bobby Bennu also has a handy mark to work with and he is second choice ahead of Eternal Force, a C&D winner who may well regain last season’s progressive thread. Padua is a possible improver on his first run since being gelded.[Ben Hutton]

Selections

POSTDATA:

Eternal Force

SPOTLIGHT:

Stem

D Express:

God Of War

LAMBOURN:

Hot Cash

TOPSPEED:

Mr Swivell

The Guardian:

Miami Matrix

Telegraph:

Star Anthem

The Times:

Eternal Force

Daily Mail:

Eternal Force

RP RATINGS:

Stem

The Sun:

Stem

Daily Record:

Hot Cash

Daily Mirror:

God Of War

The Star:

God Of War

NEWMARKET:

Mr Swivell