September 04 / 16.53 Haydock

16.53

Soft

Betfair Supports Racing Welfare Handicap

  • Prize money: £4448.9
  • 1m 3f 140y
  • Class 5
  • 12 runners
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Betfair Supports Racing Welfare Handicap

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

OUR TIP

12/1 (Won)

  • Win: £9.00
  • Place: £2.70

Form: 4-4448 D

Last run: 41 days

W: 10st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
In good nick without winning in 2026 until a below-par eighth of 13 in 1m4f Newcastle handicap in July; cheekpieces go on for the first time now.
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1st

3

(12)

4th Sep 2026

Soft

1m 3f 140y

Class 5

16:53 Haydock

Lightning Tiger

10st 0lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Charlie Fellowes

In good nick without winning in 2026 until a below-par eighth of 13 in 1m4f Newcastle handicap in July; cheekpieces go on for the first time now.

12/1

8th

4

(3)

25th Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 4f 98y

Class 4

14:05 Newcastle (AW)

Lightning Tiger

9st 11lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Charlie Fellowes

Eight starts, with sole win on handicap debut at Catterick (1m4f, soft) last October; fourth on all four outings since but at least the best of those was on AW (Lingfield Polytrack on penultimate start); hooded last two; others look a bit more solid.

12/1

4th

5

(1)

11th Jun 2026

Good

1m 5f 192y

Class 4

20:23 Catterick

Lightning Tiger

9st 0lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Charlie Fellowes

Lightly raced; won over 1m4f here on handicap debut (soft) last October; fair form since and could go well, although he didn't run to his best on only previous try at this trip; hood on for second time.

2/1

10/1

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 15-287

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Gained a first victory at Doncaster (1m2f, soft) last October and recorded a good second here in May; lightly raced since but nearest finish under a patient ride when seventh of 12 in 1m2f Ayr handicap last month; a player eased 1lb with underfoot conditions to suit.
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2nd

11

(1)

4th Sep 2026

Soft

1m 3f 140y

Class 5

16:53 Haydock

Lesrico

9st 5lb

J: Ben Ffrench Davis

T: Lisa Williamson

Gained a first victory at Doncaster (1m2f, soft) last October and recorded a good second here in May; lightly raced since but nearest finish under a patient ride when seventh of 12 in 1m2f Ayr handicap last month; a player eased 1lb with underfoot conditions to suit.

10/1

7th

1

(4)

10th Aug 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:15 Ayr

Lesrico

10st 2lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Lisa Williamson

Won on soft ground in the autumn and ran big race in defeat on reappearance outing at Haydock (1m3f, good to soft) in the spring, but disappointed on his next outing (again raced too freely) and is not easy to predict.

8/1

8th

7

(2)

13th Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

21:00 Leicester

Lesrico

9st 6lb

J: Alfie Redman

T: Lisa Williamson

Sole win from 11 starts came in game fashion on soft ground at Doncaster (1m2f) in October and he ran a fine race when runner-up behind Blue Wonder at Haydock (1m2f, good to soft) on his reappearance 22 days ago, coming clear of the rest; on the shortlist.

7/1

11/2

  • Place: £2.30

Form: -05137 D BF

Last run: 73 days

W: 9st 13lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Doubled his tally at Newbury (1m4f) in May but beat only two in 1m3f handicap there following month; needs to hit the ground running after a layoff.
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3rd

4

(11)

4th Sep 2026

Soft

1m 3f 140y

Class 5

16:53 Haydock

Yokohama

9st 13lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: John Butler

Doubled his tally at Newbury (1m4f) in May but beat only two in 1m3f handicap there following month; needs to hit the ground running after a layoff.

11/2

7th

5

(7)

23rd Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 0y

Class 5

20:35 Newbury

Yokohama

9st 10lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: John Butler

Was winning for the first time since his debut when just prevailing over 1m4f here (good) last month, but may not have been suited by the conditions when third of six at Yarmouth (11.5f, soft) 12 days ago; each-way claims.

5/1

3rd

7

(5)

11th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 3f 104y

Class 4

16:28 Yarmouth

Yokohama

8st 11lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: John Butler

Was winning for the first time since his debut when just getting the better of Patrol at Newbury (1m4f, good) last month; 5lb higher and could probably do with the ground drying out (best form on good or faster), but still respected.

5/2

Form: 442-50

Last run: 41 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
A fair maiden in 2025; yet to kick on this season and back from four months off (gelded) with 13th of 15 in 1m4f handicap at Ascot in July; needs to take a big step forward.
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1st

11

(11)

14th Oct 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

15:39 Nottingham

Green Falcon

8st 9lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: David Menuisier

Eight-race maiden; career best when stepped up to 1m6f to finish third at Ffos Las last time (soft) and may improve again now tried over 2m.

6/1

3rd

8

(6)

21st Sep 2026

Heavy

1m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:44 Ffos Las

Green Falcon

9st 1lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: David Menuisier

Still a maiden after seven runs but coped pretty well with heavy ground when fourth of 12 at Haydock (11.6f) 17 days ago and is 1lb lower for first attempt at this trip; each-way claims at least.

7/1

4th

12

(3)

4th Sep 2026

Soft

1m 3f 140y

Class 5

16:53 Haydock

Green Falcon

9st 5lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: David Menuisier

A fair maiden in 2025; yet to kick on this season and back from four months off (gelded) with 13th of 15 in 1m4f handicap at Ascot in July; needs to take a big step forward.

14/1

5th
6 (5)
Made All

25/1

Form: 105336 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 10lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Scored at Wolverhampton (1m4f) in March; mainly in good form subsequently but not at his best when sixth of seven in 1m6f handicap here last month; the sort to bounce back.
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3rd

3

17th Oct 2026

Good

2m 0f 70y

Class 5

17:25 Stratford

Made All

11st 11lb

J: Rebecca Hitchen

T: Sam England

He's won twice under Rebecca Hitchen, most recently when reverting to hurdles and defying a first-flight blunder at Sedgefield (2m1f, good) last month; just 3lb higher today and in the mix if producing another good run.

4/1

1st

5

29th Sep 2026

Good

2m 0f 178y

Class 5

14:15 Sedgefield

Made All

11st 3lb

J: Rebecca Hitchen

T: Sam England

Modest fifth over hurdles at Cartmel in July and a similar story back on the Flat twice since; Rebecca Hitchen's 10lb claim is helpful from a handicapping perspective.

7/1

5th

6

(5)

4th Sep 2026

Soft

1m 3f 140y

Class 5

16:53 Haydock

Made All

9st 10lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Sam England

Scored at Wolverhampton (1m4f) in March; mainly in good form subsequently but not at his best when sixth of seven in 1m6f handicap here last month; the sort to bounce back.

25/1

6th
8 (13)
Star Time

8/1

Form: 82-583

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
A dual 1m2f/1m4f scorer in 2024; missed 2025 but back in good form this season, third of ten in 1m4f handicap at Kempton 23 last month; in the mix off the same mark.
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6th

8

(13)

4th Sep 2026

Soft

1m 3f 140y

Class 5

16:53 Haydock

Star Time

9st 8lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: Alan King

A dual 1m2f/1m4f scorer in 2024; missed 2025 but back in good form this season, third of ten in 1m4f handicap at Kempton 23 last month; in the mix off the same mark.

8/1

3rd

5

(1)

12th Aug 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 5

21:00 Kempton (AW)

Star Time

9st 13lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: Alan King

Dual winner (1m2f/1m4f; good to firm/AW); respectable fifth of ten here over 1m3f in May on his first start for 433 days but he was below his best at Nottingham (1m2f, good) in June; needs to bounce back on his first start since.

8/1

8th

9

(2)

3rd Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 50y

Class 5

16:18 Nottingham

Star Time

9st 3lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Alan King

Dead-heated at Wolverhampton (1m4f, AW) in November 2024 and he was runner-up over that C&D last February; showed he retains ability when fifth at Kempton (1m3f, AW) on his first start for 433 days last month and may come on for it, although this drop back in trip may not be ideal.

9/1

Form: 00675- D

Last run: 331 days

W: 10st 1lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
A fairly useful 1m4f scorer for Jack Channon in 2024; twice placed over hurdles this season for her new stable here and at Fontwell so needs considering back on the Flat.
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4th

5

(10)

21st Sep 2026

Heavy

1m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:44 Ffos Las

Flash Bardot

9st 9lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Henrietta C Knight

Placed in two maiden hurdles in the spring and ought to cope with the forcast heavy ground here but made low-key return to the Flat at Haydock (11.6f, heavy) this month and needs that outing to have brought her on.

10/1

7th

2

(7)

4th Sep 2026

Soft

1m 3f 140y

Class 5

16:53 Haydock

Flash Bardot

10st 1lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Henrietta C Knight

A fairly useful 1m4f scorer for Jack Channon in 2024; twice placed over hurdles this season for her new stable here and at Fontwell so needs considering back on the Flat.

16/1

2nd

2

14th May 2026

Good

2m 1f 162y

Class 4

17:34 Fontwell

Flash Bardot

11st 4lb

J: Brendan Powell

T: Henrietta C Knight

Useful over middle distances on the Flat (five wins) and made promising stable/hurdle debut when third at Haydock (1m7f, good) last month; that run came after a layoff and she'll be dangerous if it brought her on.

5/1

6/1

Form: 222441

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Consistent sort who gained a first success of 2026 in 1m2f handicap at Ayr last month; up 3lb but runner-up has gone in since so must enter calculations.
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4th

3

(4)

3rd Oct 2026

Good

1m 2f 1y

Class 5

14:17 Redcar

Naturalia

9st 10lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Donald Whillans

Consistent sort who gained a first success of 2026 in 1m2f handicap at Ayr (good to soft) in August; soft-ground winner in the past but possible she simply failed to cope with heavy when below par at Haydock since.

10/1

8th

10

(4)

4th Sep 2026

Soft

1m 3f 140y

Class 5

16:53 Haydock

Naturalia

9st 6lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Donald Whillans

Consistent sort who gained a first success of 2026 in 1m2f handicap at Ayr last month; up 3lb but runner-up has gone in since so must enter calculations.

6/1

1st

3

(10)

10th Aug 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:15 Ayr

Naturalia

9st 13lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Donald Whillans

Has modest 2-31 strike-rate but scores good marks for her consistency in recent months, having made the frame five consecutive times (once over C&D); probably won't be far away.

6/1

Form: 083154

Last run: 39 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Gained a breakthrough win at Ripon (1m) in June; posted a solid fourth of 14 in 1m3f handicap at Southwell following month; not out of things after a break.
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8th

4

(5)

28th Sep 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Ziggys Avenger

9st 8lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Michael Bell

Ripon winner in June and following efforts, over 1m (good to firm) and 1m3f (Tapeta), were respectable; best to put a line through latest run when the ground was heavy.

14/1

9th

13

(2)

4th Sep 2026

Soft

1m 3f 140y

Class 5

16:53 Haydock

Ziggys Avenger

9st 2lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Michael Bell

Gained a breakthrough win at Ripon (1m) in June; posted a solid fourth of 14 in 1m3f handicap at Southwell following month; not out of things after a break.

6/1

4th

5

(9)

27th Jul 2026

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 5

15:30 Southwell (AW)

Ziggys Avenger

9st 8lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Michael Bell

Has found his level since handicapping over 1m, finishing close up on Kempton AW in May before showing the right spirit to hold off his rivals at Ripon (good); less convincing with his finishing effort at Windsor since but dam's side of pedigree suggests this trip could suit.

8/1

20/1

Form: 63-753

Last run: 97 days

W: 10st 2lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Fair form in Ireland for Johnny Murtagh in 2025 and for his new handler in May; gelded since coming in a creditable last of three in 1m4f Beverley novice; can't be dismissed.
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2

(6)

5th Oct 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Hamadhan

9st 11lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Jennie Candlish

Fair ex-Irish maiden; yet to really fire for his current yard and came in a well-held tenth of 12 in 11.5f Haydock handicap last month; cheekpieces are reached for on his Tapeta debut.

25/1

10th

1

(8)

4th Sep 2026

Soft

1m 3f 140y

Class 5

16:53 Haydock

Hamadhan

10st 2lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Jennie Candlish

Fair form in Ireland for Johnny Murtagh in 2025 and for his new handler in May; gelded since coming in a creditable last of three in 1m4f Beverley novice; can't be dismissed.

20/1

12/1

Form: 652324 D

Last run: 123 days

W: 9st 13lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Dual AW scorer over the winter and continued in good form in early 2026, twice a runner-up; returns from 123 days off here but not ruled out.
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7

(8)

5th Oct 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Tortured Soul

9st 7lb

J: Molly Gunn

T: Tony Carroll

In good form without winning in the spring but well below par since returning from a four-month absence in handicaps at Haydock (11.5f) and Leicester (1m) last two runs; this course scorer needs to take a big step forward.

20/1

9th

11

(8)

21st Sep 2026

Good

1m 0f 53y

Class 4

16:47 Leicester

Tortured Soul

9st 5lb

J: Molly Gunn

T: Tony Carroll

Ten-time AW scorer whose form dipped markedly returned to turf last time, taking record in this sphere to 0-11; opposed.

33/1

12th

5

(6)

4th Sep 2026

Soft

1m 3f 140y

Class 5

16:53 Haydock

Tortured Soul

9st 13lb

J: Molly Gunn

T: Tony Carroll

Dual AW scorer over the winter and continued in good form in early 2026, twice a runner-up; returns from 123 days off here but not ruled out.

12/1

Form: 407

Last run: 39 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
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Non-runners

Blue Wonder

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Payout
Exacta £40.70
Straight Forecast £33.67
Tricast £151.52
Trifecta £248.70

Selections

The Times:

Blue Wonder

SPOTLIGHT:

Lesrico

The Guardian:

Naturalia

NEWMARKET:

Ziggy's Avenger

RP RATINGS:

Lightning Tiger

D Express:

Yokohama

POSTDATA:

Made All

Daily Mail:

Tortured Soul

Telegraph:

Flash Bardot

The Sun:

Blue Wonder

The Star:

Blue Wonder

Daily Mirror:

Lesrico

Daily Record:

Naturalia