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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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

2nd

4

(7)

4th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 68y

Class 2

15:51 Hamilton

Eternal Force

9st 8lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Made it 3-3 since being gelded (good to firm/good to soft) when winning by 3l at Haydock (1m) 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.

7/4

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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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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2nd

7

(6)

27th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 14y

Class 2

13:40 Newcastle (AW)

Bobby Bennu

9st 3lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Roger Varian

Winless last season but ran some promising races and did likewise when fourth on his reappearance at Chester (7f, good; Supido third), having been dropped in from a wide draw; continues to drop down the weights; chance.

6/1

4th

6

(12)

30th May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 1y

Class 2

15:30 Chester

Bobby Bennu

9st 3lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Roger Varian

Course winner; only eighth in the corresponding race 12 months ago; 4lb lower today but he is drawn wide and this may not be his day.

16/1

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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2nd

10

(12)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 192y

Class 2

14:39 York

Mr Swivell

9st 1lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Won three times last year (including on good to firm ground) and he returned to form with 2l fourth of 11 at Newcastle (1m, AW) recently; could build on that latest performance and he might not be far away.

10/1

4th

6

(7)

25th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 2

15:47 Newcastle (AW)

Mr Swivell

8st 11lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Big improver for this yard last year, winning three times (good to firm/AW) including when making all at Wolverhampton (8.6f, Tapeta) in July; remains feasibly treated on that form but he's been out of sorts in both runs this season and needs to get back on track.

14/1

12th

7

(7)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 113y

Class 2

16:40 Epsom

Mr Swivell

9st 5lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Proved progressive last year having joined this yard, winning three times (good to firm/AW) including when making all at Wolverhampton (8.5f) in July; also ran really well when second of 17 at Ascot (1m, soft; off current mark) in September but he was beaten a long way on his final start of that term and again at Lingfield on his reappearance four weeks ago; needs to put those efforts behind him but that's not out of the question.

20/1

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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5th

2

(1)

16th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 68y

Class 2

15:25 Hamilton

Rhoscolyn

9st 8lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

A superstar down the years and he's quite well treated again now but all his handicap wins at 7f and 1m have been on downhill tracks on good to soft or slower ground; better days ahead once the rains come.

16/1

11th

2

(13)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 3y

Class 2

17:50 Epsom

Rhoscolyn

9st 9lb

J: Jason Watson

T: David O’Meara

Down the field in the Thirsk Hunt Cup (1m, good to firm) last month but promising reappearance there (7f, good) previously; won this race in 2021 (good to soft) and 2024 (good to soft) and was third last year (good to soft); this week's rain has been in his favour and he's on a dangerous mark.

9/2

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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27th

18

(8)

9th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

14:20 Ascot

Star Anthem

9st 3lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Clive Cox

Record is only 1-10, the success in 2yo maiden; has bits of useful form, including at Group level, but his handicap record is rather unconvincing; chance of doubling his tally partly depends on the effects of two physical tweaks (had gelding/wind operations since last run).

33/1

4

(5)

20th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:25 Newbury

Star Anthem

9st 12lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Clive Cox

Suited by softer than good; best effort in Class 2 handicaps over 7f this season when third at Chester in June; ran well in the Mill Reef and Horris Hill at Newbury last autumn; interesting back here and dropped in grade.

12/1

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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5th

8

(5)

6th May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 127y

Class 2

14:05 Chester

God Of War

9st 1lb

J: David Egan

T: Tom Clover

Never involved back on turf at Newmarket last month; however, he returned with two respectable efforts on AW prior to that and the fact he's dipped to 1lb below the mark he defied at Sandown (7f, soft) last summer and was runner-up at this meeting last year make him a dangerous one to discount.

14/1

10th

3

(5)

16th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

17:20 Newmarket

God Of War

9st 9lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Tom Clover

Soft-ground Sandown winner in August who is just 1lb higher; comes here fit after two respectable fourth-place finishes at Kempton (also 7f, AW); acts on this forecast good ground and could make his presence felt.

20/1

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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5th

1

(5)

17th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 3

17:05 Wolverhampton (AW)

Maeva

10st 2lb

J: Neil Callan

T: Charlie Fellowes

2-2 in handicaps last year including at Chelmsford (1m, Polytrack); far from disgraced when sixth of 18 in a Saint-Cloud Listed event (1m, heavy) on her final outing and respected if ready to go after 159 days off.

4/1

2

(6)

17th Sep 2025

Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

16:10 Sandown

Maeva

9st 8lb

J: Neil Callan

T: Charlie Fellowes

Shaped okay in maiden and novice races (one on soft) before laughing at her opening handicap mark at Chelmsford (1m; hood removed); the handicapper hit back with a 13lb hike but she could well come up with more.

5/2

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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1st

8

(6)

4th Jul 2026

Good

1m 1f 209y

Class 2

17:22 Sandown

Stem

9st 5lb

J: Pat Dobbs

T: Richard Hannon

Off the bridle a long way out over 1m at Newmarket 15 days ago but he did stick at it for fourth of 13, suggesting this return to 1m2f for the first time this year may suit; nicely handicapped on his second at Newbury on his final 3yo start.

7/1

4th

8

(13)

19th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

19:45 Newmarket (July)

Stem

9st 13lb

J: Alec Voikhansky

T: Richard Hannon

Runner-up last September in his first two handicaps (1m2f/1m, soft/good to soft) and not beaten far when ninth of 24 on reappearance in the Spring Cup at Newbury (1m, good); perhaps unsuited by Epsom when down the field a fortnight ago and this unexposed 4yo remains one to be interested in.

7/1

13th

11

(14)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 113y

Class 2

16:40 Epsom

Stem

9st 1lb

J: Pat Dobbs

T: Richard Hannon

Wide-margin win (7f, heavy) on his sole start at two promised plenty and, after being campaigned over 1m2f and 1m4f, he recorded a clear career best when second of 15 over 1m at Newbury (good to soft) on his final start at three; subsequently gelded and his reappearance when beaten less than 4l at Newbury in April was perfectly respectable; unexposed and he's respected.

9/2

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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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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8th

9

(3)

13th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

15:17 Sandown

Hot Cash

9st 3lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Jack Channon

Back in form and threatening to regain the winning thread, having finished a creditable second in last two starts, latest at Epsom (8.5f, good to soft) on Oaks day; back up another 2lb but can't be ruled out.

12/1

2nd

16

(12)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 113y

Class 2

16:40 Epsom

Hot Cash

8st 11lb

J: David Probert

T: Jack Channon

Acts on soft going; picked up a maiden here (7f, good) in July 2024 on his debut; fair run of form last year came to a crashing halt when virtually tailed off over C&D (good to soft) in September; subsequently gelded and he was back to near his best when second of 13 at Thirsk (1m, good) last time; far from dismissed.

16/1

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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4th

4

(5)

1st Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 3y

Class 4

20:42 Epsom

Padua

9st 10lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Hughie Morrison

Can race freely, just as he did when making all at Haydock (7f, good) last summer; stopped quickly without a tongue-tie on Yarmouth reappearance (gelded) and that aid is back in place now.

10/1

11th

8

(7)

10th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 3y

Class 4

16:50 Yarmouth

Padua

9st 5lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Hughie Morrison

Can race freely, just as he did when making all at Haydock (7f, good) last summer; didn't get away with it at Sandown (7f, good) 307 days ago and he's since been gelded; tongue-tie is removed and he needs to settling better now stepping back up in trip on his reappearance.

11/2

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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6th

4

(7)

14th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 213y

Class 4

14:44 Salisbury

Itsneverjustone

9st 9lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: David Loughnane

Gained back-to-back wins, including on soft ground, last summer; couple of respectable fourth-place finishes this season, latest at Thirsk (7f, good); possibilities if taking well to first-time headgear.

5/1

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