Haydock

13:15 - RESULT

Runners: 11 Distance: 1m HCap Handicap Going: GOOD

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: Top of the list is GREAT CHIEFTAIN (nap) who was the convincing winner of a well-contested race at the Newmarket Guineas meeting.

1st	9. Great Chieftain Fav	11/4
2nd	7. Dashing Darcey	17/2
3rd	1. No Retreat 2nd Fav	10/3

Favourite

11/4

Great Chieftain

Jockey: W Buick Trainer: Paul & Oliver Cole Age/Wt: 4/9-3 F: 1-001 OR: 89

5 tips

11/4

Comment: Won three handicaps last summer and shrugged off two disappointing efforts in 2025 when getting his head back in front at Newmarket (1m, good) three weeks ago; that was a competitive event at the Guineas meeting and a 6lb rise may well not stop him if he shows up in a similar mood.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/05/25	Newmarket / Handicap / F	3	1 / 14	6/1	83
12/04/25	Newbury / Handicap / F	4	10 / 14	8/1	84
08/03/25	Wolverhampton / Handicap / F	2	10 / 12	18/1	85
23/08/24	Newmarket (July) / Handicap / F	4	1 / 7	4/1	82
01/08/24	Goodwood / Handicap / F	3	1 / 14	20/1	76
15/07/24	Windsor / Handicap / F	4	2 / 11	7/2	74

2nd Favourite

10/3

No Retreat

Jockey: Callum Shepherd Trainer: George Scott Age/Wt: 4/9-11 F: 2-2212 OR: 97

3 tips

10/3

Comment: Spells in Britain and UAE have resulted in overall form figures of 3222212; gelded since last run; interesting on first outing for George Scott.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
07/03/25	Meydan / Handicap / F	-	2 / 16	7/2	94
14/02/25	Meydan / Handicap / F	-	1 / 16	9/2	87
07/02/25	Meydan / Handicap / F	-	2 / 16	5/2	83
25/01/25	Abu Dhabi / Maiden / F	-	2 / 16	6/5	85
28/10/24	Redcar / Unknown / F	5	2 / 9	8/13	-
19/08/24	Windsor / Unknown / F	5	2 / 9	5/6	-

Theoryofeverything

Jockey: D Tudhope Trainer: David O'Meara Age/Wt: 5/9-6 F: 01080- OR: 92

1 tip

4/1

Comment: Useful on his day, landing soft-ground handicaps at Hamilton (1m1f) and Ascot (1m) at the end of last summer; his 2024 campaign ended on a low note, after which he underwent wind surgery; ran well (good ground) on 2024 reappearance and he's the mount of Danny Tudhope from the yard's pair.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
25/10/24	Doncaster / Handicap / F	3	11 / 12	7/1	93
19/10/24	Ascot / Handicap / F	2	-	-	-
11/10/24	York / Handicap / F	2	8 / 16	6/1	94
28/09/24	Newmarket / Handicap / F	2	17 / 31	20/1	94
06/09/24	Ascot / Handicap / F	2	1 / 9	7/2	90
22/08/24	York / Handicap / F	2	10 / 18	40/1	96

Dashing Darcey

Jockey: S De Sousa Trainer: Geoffrey Harker Age/Wt: 4/9-5 F: 1023-0 OR: 91

2 tips

17/2

Comment: Won over C&D (good) for Roger Varian last summer and another fine effort over C&D when second on soft in the autumn; changed hands for 110,000gns after final 3yo start; never involved in the Lincoln at Doncaster on reappearance for new yard but he did meet trouble in running; stall 14 could make life tricky.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
29/03/25	Doncaster / Handicap / F	2	14 / 22	40/1	92
13/10/24	Goodwood / Handicap / F	2	3 / 8	7/1	92
28/09/24	Haydock / Handicap / F	2	2 / 8	5/2	92
20/06/24	Ascot / Handicap / F	2	12 / 29	9/1	92
08/06/24	Haydock / Handicap / F	4	1 / 9	4/1	86
18/05/24	Newmarket / Handicap / F	3	4 / 7	4/1	87

Empirestateofmind

Jockey: Jason Hart Trainer: John & Sean Quinn Age/Wt: 7/9-2 F: 6-5269 OR: 88

1 tip

10/1

Comment: Underwhelming strike-rate but he's currently only 1lb higher than when edging out Thunder Roar at York (1m, soft) last autumn and had an excuse (hampered) when ninth in the Spring Mile back on turf last time.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
29/03/25	Doncaster / Handicap / F	2	9 / 21	14/1	90
07/02/25	Southwell / Handicap / F	3	6 / 12	10/1	90
25/01/25	Newcastle / Handicap / F	3	2 / 7	6/1	89
01/01/25	Newcastle / Handicap / F	2	5 / 7	25/1	90
12/12/24	Chelmsford / Handicap / F	2	6 / 9	10/1	91
03/11/24	Curragh / Handicap / F	-	6 / 17	9/2	92

Local Hero

Jockey: Joe Leavy Trainer: Richard Hannon Age/Wt: 4/9-5 F: 1-49237 OR: 91

11/1

Comment: Went close at Kempton (7f, Polytrack) in March; respectable third of six back on turf at Newmarket (7f, good) at the beginning of this month but not so good back on AW at Newcastle since.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
11/05/25	Newcastle / Handicap / F	3	7 / 13	8/1	92
02/05/25	Newmarket / Handicap / F	2	3 / 6	14/1	92
18/04/25	Newcastle / Handicap / F	2	-	-	-
26/03/25	Kempton / Handicap / F	2	2 / 9	15/2	91
08/03/25	Wolverhampton / Handicap / F	2	9 / 12	4/1	92
19/02/25	Kempton / Handicap / F	3	4 / 9	15/8	92

Candonomore

Jockey: Amie Waugh Trainer: Tim Easterby Age/Wt: 4/8-8 F: 606-11 OR: 80

2 tips

14/1

Comment: Has won 1m fast-ground handicaps at Wetherby and Leicester since being gelded; jumps from a Class 5 to Class 3 but further progress can't be discounted in his current mood.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
10/05/25	Leicester / Handicap / F	5	1 / 7	4/5	76
27/04/25	Wetherby / Handicap / F	5	1 / 10	6/1	72
01/10/24	Ayr / Handicap / F	5	6 / 9	8/1	74
23/08/24	York / Handicap / F	2	13 / 16	66/1	79
15/08/24	Windsor / Handicap / F	4	6 / 9	15/2	77
01/08/24	Wolverhampton / Handicap / F	4	9 / 13	22/1	79

Storm Catcher

Jockey: Rossa Ryan Trainer: Simon Pearce Age/Wt: 7/9-1 F: 008-7 OR: 87

18/1

Comment: Seven-time AW winner but 0-9 on turf; given a bit of a chance by the handicapper in this sphere but still tough to fancy.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
28/02/25	Lingfield / Handicap / F	2	7 / 12	22/1	99
06/07/24	Sandown / Handicap / F	2	8 / 10	25/1	91
14/06/24	York / Handicap / F	2	10 / 17	40/1	95
16/04/24	Newmarket / Handicap / F	2	11 / 17	33/1	99
29/03/24	Newcastle / Handicap / F	2	9 / 14	9/1	99
03/02/24	Wolverhampton / Handicap / F	2	1 / 6	4/6	97

Blue For You

Jockey: O J Orr Trainer: David O'Meara Age/Wt: 7/9-10 F: 009-30 OR: 96

1 tip

20/1

Comment: Kept on well for promising third on reappearance here (7f) in April; his subsequent run at the York Dante meeting was disappointing given his good overall record at that venue, with his trainer inclined to blame the slow pace; draw not ideal and Tudhope looks elsewhere.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
15/05/25	York / Handicap / F	2	13 / 14	9/2	97
26/04/25	Haydock / Handicap / F	2	3 / 10	25/1	97
11/10/24	York / Handicap / F	2	9 / 16	17/2	98
22/08/24	York / Handicap / F	2	13 / 18	7/1	99
02/08/24	Goodwood / Handicap / F	2	10 / 16	11/2	98
13/07/24	York / Handicap / F	2	1 / 14	4/1	95

Kindest Nation

Jockey: P Mulrennan Trainer: Hugo Palmer Age/Wt: 4/9-4 F: 1146-3 OR: 90

25/1

Comment: Reacted well to a visor with 7f wins here (good to soft) and at Chester (heavy) last September; creditable third of 14 back at Chester (extended 7f, good) on reappearance 15 days ago; same mark today; firmish ground would be an unknown, while she's also yet to prove conclusively that she stays 1m.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
09/05/25	Chester / Handicap / F	2	3 / 14	33/1	90
20/10/24	ParisLongchamp / Listed / F	-	6 / 13	35/1	-
05/10/24	Redcar / Listed / F	1	4 / 6	40/1	78
13/09/24	Chester / Handicap / F	5	1 / 8	9/4	73
06/09/24	Haydock / Handicap / F	5	1 / 12	15/2	67
07/08/24	Kempton / Handicap / F	5	3 / 8	9/4	68

Beylerbeyi

Jockey: L Morris Trainer: Ian Williams Age/Wt: 5/8-7 F: 551-0 OR: 79

33/1

Comment: Won on AW Flat at Wolverhampton (9.4f) last autumn but well held in two hurdle runs at the end of 2024 and suffered a similar fate back on AW Flat last week.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
15/05/25	Kempton / Handicap / F	4	10 / 12	33/1	79
18/12/24	Newbury / Unknown / H	3	5 / 11	100/1	-
02/11/24	Ascot / Unknown / H	3	4 / 6	22/1	-
19/10/24	Wolverhampton / Handicap / F	4	1 / 11	15/2	74
07/09/24	Haydock / Handicap / F	4	5 / 11	12/1	75
18/08/24	Pontefract / Handicap / F	5	5 / 13	10/1	76

Lattam

Jockey: Ryan Sexton Trainer: Julie Camacho Age/Wt: 6/9-9 F: 852-0 OR: 95

Comment: Had a light campaign in 2024, bookended by fine second placings in the Lincoln at Doncaster and Balmoral at Ascot (both 1m, soft); well beaten in this year's Lincoln on reappearance, though, and it's unlikely that underfoot conditions here will be as testing as he ideally wants them.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
29/03/25	Doncaster / Handicap / F	2	19 / 22	12/1	97
19/10/24	Ascot / Handicap / F	2	2 / 20	18/1	95
27/06/24	Newcastle / Handicap / F	2	5 / 12	11/2	97
20/04/24	Newbury / Handicap / F	2	8 / 21	11/1	98
23/03/24	Doncaster / Handicap / F	2	2 / 20	16/1	95
21/10/23	Ascot / Handicap / F	2	7 / 20	12/1	95

Thunder Roar

Jockey: T Eaves Trainer: Tony Coyle & Kaine Wood Age/Wt: 6/9-8 F: 1-0020 OR: 94

Comment: First past post in competitive Spring Mile at Doncaster (good to soft) in March but demoted due to interference; disappointing on Tapeta at Newcastle since but a much more potent force on turf; any rain is in his favour.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
11/05/25	Newcastle / Handicap / F	3	10 / 13	22/1	95
29/03/25	Doncaster / Handicap / F	2	2 / 21	25/1	91
16/03/25	Curragh / Handicap / F	-	17 / 27	12/1	91
07/02/25	Southwell / Handicap / F	3	12 / 12	16/1	91
28/10/24	Redcar / Handicap / F	3	1 / 8	4/7	86
26/10/24	Doncaster / Handicap / F	3	2 / 17	3/1	86

Asteverdi

Jockey: Harry Davies Trainer: Hugo Palmer Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 03731- OR: 83

Comment: Ended her time with Alice Haynes with a win at Nottingham (1m, soft) in October; second on her 2024 return but all her best form has come on going softer than good, so possibly best watched unless it goes that way here.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
30/10/24	Nottingham / Handicap / F	4	1 / 6	10/3	80
13/10/24	Goodwood / Handicap / F	4	3 / 9	13/2	80
07/09/24	Haydock / Handicap / F	4	7 / 11	14/1	81
23/08/24	Hamilton / Handicap / F	4	3 / 6	5/1	81
30/07/24	Goodwood / Handicap / F	3	11 / 12	18/1	82
15/06/24	Sandown / Handicap / F	4	1 / 7	6/1	75

Haydock

13:50 - RESULT

Runners: 12 Distance: 1m HCap Handicap Going: GOOD

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: Haydock has brought out the best in Sex On Fire but preference is for CITY OF GOD, whose AW form has worked out well.

1st	3. Teroomm Fav	3/1
2nd	9. Tilted Kilt	8/1
3rd	2. Afentiko	22/1

Favourite

3/1

2nd Favourite

3/1

Teroomm

Jockey: S De Sousa Trainer: Roger Varian Age/Wt: 3/9-6 F: 4-11 OR: 90

3/1

Comment: Built upon the promise of sole 2yo run to win at Bath (1m, good to firm) last month and he followed up in a novice at Thirsk (1m, good to firm) where he came clear with a useful prospect; he could have lots more to offer for his top Newmarket trainer and is one to consider on handicap debut.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
22/04/25	Thirsk / Unknown / F	4	1 / 6	5/6	-
04/04/25	Bath / Unknown / F	4	1 / 9	5/6	-
20/11/24	Kempton / Unknown / F	2	4 / 12	11/2	-

King Casper

Jockey: Jason Hart Trainer: Hugo Palmer Age/Wt: 3/9-6 F: 514-1 OR: 90

3/1

Comment: Won here (7f, good to firm) last August on second start before a lesser run here (1m, good to soft) in September; displayed major improvement to make virtually all and win by 3l on last month's handicap and seasonal debut at Newmarket (1m, good) and a 9lb rise may not stop him today.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
17/04/25	Newmarket / Handicap / F	4	1 / 10	14/1	81
05/09/24	Haydock / Unknown / F	3	4 / 5	9/4	-
09/08/24	Haydock / Unknown / F	3	1 / 11	4/1	-
26/07/24	York / Unknown / F	3	5 / 18	10/1	-

Thunder Wonder

Jockey: J Fanning Trainer: Charlie Johnston Age/Wt: 3/9-9 F: 16-314 OR: 93

11/2

Comment: Good-ground 2yo winner who easily made all in Musselburgh handicap (1m, good to soft) last month on his second start of the season; fair fourth under penalty at Sandown (1m, good) six days later but new mark has now kicked in and he's 9lb higher than at Musselburgh; further improvement needed.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
25/04/25	Sandown / Handicap / F	2	4 / 8	7/2	90
19/04/25	Musselburgh / Handicap / F	3	1 / 8	4/1	84
06/04/25	Southwell / Handicap / F	3	3 / 7	14/1	84
12/09/24	Doncaster / Handicap / F	3	6 / 6	6/1	85
16/08/24	Thirsk / Unknown / F	4	1 / 10	7/2	-
12/07/24	Newmarket (July) / Unknown / F	3	6 / 13	7/1	-

Dixieland Blues

Jockey: Harry Davies Trainer: Simon & Ed Crisford Age/Wt: 3/9-1 F: 2-21 OR: 85

11/2

Comment: Runner-up on first two starts (1m, AW) before winning a Southwell novice (1m, AW) last month; begins handicap life on a fair mark and his attractive pedigree provides hope that he'll progress; possible contender.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
27/04/25	Southwell / Unknown / F	3	1 / 10	6/4	-
07/04/25	Kempton / Unknown / F	5	2 / 14	1/1	-
14/12/24	Southwell / Unknown / F	5	2 / 8	7/2	-

Tilted Kilt

Jockey: Cieren Fallon Trainer: William Knight Age/Wt: 3/9-0 F: 25-254 OR: 84

8/1

Comment: Fair efforts in three handicaps this season (1m/1m2f, AW/good) but now 0-7 since winning on his debut last June and needs something extra if he's to land this competitive handicap.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
11/05/25	Newcastle / Handicap / F	3	4 / 6	4/1	85
25/04/25	Sandown / Handicap / F	2	5 / 8	16/1	85
06/04/25	Southwell / Handicap / F	3	2 / 7	18/1	85
05/10/24	ParisLongchamp / Conditions / F	-	5 / 12	21/1	-
07/09/24	Kempton / Handicap / F	4	2 / 6	13/8	80
15/08/24	Deauville / Conditions / F	-	10 / 11	13/1	-

City Of God

Jockey: A Elliott Trainer: K. R. Burke Age/Wt: 3/8-12 F: 4-122 OR: 82

12/1

Comment: Won at Southwell (1m, AW) in January on second start and runner-up in small-field AW handicaps the next twice (7f/1m; 5-4 each time); now 5lb higher and has been thrust into a hot race for his turf debut but his handicap form is working out very nicely; could go well for top northern yard.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
28/02/25	Southwell / Handicap / F	4	2 / 6	5/4	77
18/02/25	Wolverhampton / Handicap / F	4	2 / 5	5/4	77
17/01/25	Southwell / Unknown / F	5	1 / 10	7/4	-
27/12/24	Wolverhampton / Unknown / F	5	4 / 12	13/2	-

Sex On Fire

Jockey: George Wood Trainer: Richard Spencer Age/Wt: 3/9-5 F: 4-5516 OR: 89

16/1

Comment: Went close on nursery debut here (6f, good) last July, which generated his best 2yo RPR, and he won over this C&D (good) in a first-time visor (retained since) last month; not beaten far when sixth of nine at Chester latest and the return to Haydock could be a major positive; interesting.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
08/05/25	Chester / Handicap / F	2	6 / 9	7/2	89
26/04/25	Haydock / Handicap / F	4	1 / 11	25/1	82
15/03/25	Southwell / Handicap / F	3	5 / 6	6/1	83
22/01/25	Kempton / Handicap / F	4	5 / 5	9/2	84
16/12/24	Wolverhampton / Handicap / F	4	4 / 5	3/1	85
13/11/24	Southwell / Unknown / F	5	1 / 11	11/10	85

Humam

Jockey: Rob Hornby Trainer: Andrew Balding Age/Wt: 3/9-2 F: 11266 OR: 86

16/1

Comment: Promise on soft last autumn on first two starts; two AW wins since (7f/6f) and he may be suited by the step up to 1m but he's hard to fancy based on his recent sixth at Ascot (7f, good to firm); perhaps he needs slower ground.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
09/05/25	Ascot / Handicap / F	2	6 / 10	8/1	87
18/04/25	Newcastle / Handicap / F	2	6 / 14	11/2	87
15/03/25	Southwell / Handicap / F	4	2 / 11	5/6	86
07/02/25	Southwell / Handicap / F	2	1 / 5	9/4	80
18/01/25	Lingfield / Unknown / F	2	1 / 6	1/1	-
09/11/24	Doncaster / Unknown / F	4	2 / 9	6/4	-

Afentiko

Jockey: W Buick Trainer: Paul & Oliver Cole Age/Wt: 3/9-9 F: 2126- OR: 93

22/1

Comment: Two wins from first four starts (6f/7f, good/AW) before close Listed second at Bordeaux Le Bouscat (1m, heavy) last October; well beaten in Newbury Group 3 (7f, heavy) later that month and absent since; however, not written off with William Buick booked on his reappearance.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/10/24	Newbury / Group 3 / F	1	6 / 8	16/1	93
01/10/24	Bordeaux-le Bouscat / Listed / F	-	2 / 7	14/5	-
06/09/24	Kempton / Handicap / F	4	1 / 5	8/13	83
21/08/24	Kempton / Unknown / F	4	2 / 12	2/1	-
25/05/24	Windsor / Unknown / F	5	1 / 11	8/13	-
16/05/24	Lingfield / Unknown / F	4	2 / 8	5/1	-

Bowen Island

Jockey: T Eaves Trainer: Kevin Ryan Age/Wt: 3/8-13 F: 435-21 OR: 83

28/1

Comment: Has often run well in defeat and he got off the mark at the seventh attempt when upped to 7.4f in Beverley handicap (good) last month; just 2lb higher today but that was a narrow win a small field and he needs another step forward in this hotter race.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
24/04/25	Beverley / Handicap / F	4	1 / 5	5/2	81
19/03/25	Southwell / Unknown / F	5	2 / 9	2/1	81
26/10/24	Doncaster / Handicap / F	3	5 / 10	12/1	83
19/09/24	Ayr / Unknown / F	4	3 / 9	5/2	83
23/08/24	York / Unknown / F	2	4 / 17	33/1	-
04/08/24	Haydock / Unknown / F	3	4 / 12	8/1	-

Our Mighty Mo

Jockey: D Egan Trainer: K. R. Burke Age/Wt: 3/8-12 F: 137-44 OR: 82

28/1

Comment: Prominent-racer who won nurseries at Hamilton (6f, heavy) and here (7f, soft) last September and he was a close fourth off this mark at Chester (7.5f, good) last time; however, he looks exposed and could be vulnerable.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
08/05/25	Chester / Handicap / F	2	4 / 9	9/1	82
19/04/25	Musselburgh / Handicap / F	3	4 / 8	16/1	82
26/10/24	Doncaster / Handicap / F	3	7 / 10	10/1	82
12/10/24	York / Handicap / F	2	3 / 10	7/1	81
28/09/24	Haydock / Handicap / F	5	1 / 9	4/1	76
20/09/24	Ayr / Handicap / F	2	4 / 9	11/2	77

Triple Double A

Jockey: Joe Leavy Trainer: Hugo Palmer Age/Wt: 3/8-9 F: 7-1112 OR: 79

28/1

Comment: Made it 3-3 in handicaps and in this headgear combination (all 1m, good to firm) when winning at Windsor on May 5; having shot up the weights he was a good second at Nottingham (1m, good to firm) a fortnight ago and further improvement can't be ruled out, but it's necessary now up in grade.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
10/05/25	Nottingham / Handicap / F	5	2 / 10	10/3	79
05/05/25	Windsor / Handicap / F	6	1 / 7	4/9	71
01/05/25	Yarmouth / Handicap / F	6	1 / 6	1/2	65
21/04/25	Redcar / Handicap / F	6	1 / 12	9/4	59
27/12/24	Wolverhampton / Unknown / F	5	7 / 12	16/1	-
03/12/24	Newcastle / Unknown / F	5	10 / 10	14/1	-

Transparent

Jockey: Rossa Ryan Trainer: Tom Ward Age/Wt: 3/9-2 F: -1125 OR: 86

Comment: Two AW novice wins from first three starts (7f/1m) and again ran well when 3l second of ten to King Casper on last month's turf and handicap debut at Newmarket (1m, good); however, he faded into fifth of eight at Goodwood (1m) yesterday, with Fort George in second.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
23/05/25	Goodwood / Handicap / F	4	5 / 8	10/3	86
17/04/25	Newmarket / Handicap / F	4	2 / 10	10/1	84
06/02/25	Southwell / Unknown / F	5	1 / 8	4/11	-
08/01/25	Kempton / Unknown / F	5	1 / 13	4/6	-
23/10/24	Kempton / Unknown / F	5	2 / 10	10/3	-

Fort George

Jockey: P Mulrennan Trainer: Ed Walker Age/Wt: 3/9-0 F: 423-12 OR: 84

Comment: Gelded and returned with 1l win on handicap debut at Newmarket (1m, good) three weeks ago; came from the back of the field, for which he maybe deserves extra credit; respected up 5lb but he got going too late when beaten a neck at Goodwood (1m, good; 11-8 favourite) yesterday.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
23/05/25	Goodwood / Handicap / F	4	2 / 8	11/8	84
02/05/25	Newmarket / Handicap / F	3	1 / 8	10/3	79
03/12/24	Newcastle / Unknown / F	5	3 / 10	7/4	-
07/11/24	Newcastle / Unknown / F	5	2 / 12	3/1	-
14/10/24	Kempton / Unknown / F	5	4 / 9	22/1	-

Haydock

14:25 - RESULT

Runners: 7 Distance: 1m 2 1/2f Stakes Going: GOOD

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 2 PLACES

Verdict: If a below-par reappearance can be put down to lack of race sharpness, last year's Group 2 winner RUNNING LION could be a cut above.

1st	2. Diamond Rain Fav	9/4
2nd	5. Running Lion	9/4
3rd	4. Place Of Safety	8/1

Favourite

9/4

2nd Favourite

9/4

Diamond Rain

Jockey: W Buick Trainer: Charlie Appleby Age/Wt: 4/9-2 F: 1104- OR: 103

1 tip

9/4

Comment: Won her first two starts last May, latterly a 1m2f Newbury Listed race on good; disappointed in the Ribblesdale at Royal Ascot (1m4f, good to firm) the following month but got her career back on track when fourth in 1m2f Doncaster Listed event (soft) in November; returns as a lightly raced filly from a top yard, who probably has more to offer.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
09/11/24	Doncaster / Listed / F	1	4 / 11	11/2	106
20/06/24	Ascot / Group 2 / F	1	12 / 12	3/1	106
18/05/24	Newbury / Listed / F	1	1 / 5	3/1	-
01/05/24	Ascot / Unknown / F	2	1 / 8	7/2	-

Running Lion

Jockey: Cieren Fallon Trainer: John & Thady Gosden Age/Wt: 5/9-2 F: 8172-5 OR: 114

7 tips

9/4

Comment: Won Group 2 Duke of Cambridge at 2024 Royal Ascot (1m, good to firm) and ended her 4yo campaign with second to stablemate Friendly Soul in the Group 1 Prix de l'Opera at Longchamp (1m2f, very soft); shaped as if needing the run when well-held fifth (Secret Satire fourth) in Newmarket Group 2 on reappearance and a potential class act here if back to anywhere near her best.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/05/25	Newmarket / Group 2 / F	1	5 / 5	3/1	114
06/10/24	ParisLongchamp / Group 1 / F	-	2 / 11	23/1	-
12/07/24	Newmarket (July) / Group 1 / F	1	7 / 7	4/1	110
19/06/24	Ascot / Group 2 / F	1	1 / 14	6/1	106
01/06/24	Epsom / Group 3 / F	1	8 / 8	13/8	106
05/05/24	Newmarket / Group 2 / F	1	2 / 6	6/4	105

Francophone

Jockey: J Fanning Trainer: Charlie Johnston Age/Wt: 4/9-2 F: 844-4 OR: 100

6/1

Comment: Listed winner at Goodwood (1m2f, good) last May; respectable fourth of six to Ambiente Amigo on 1m2f Nottingham reappearance (good to firm) 25 days ago and she's 3lb better off at the weights with James Owen's filly; thereabouts for last year's winning connections.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
29/04/25	Nottingham / Listed / F	1	4 / 6	13/8	100
11/10/24	Newmarket / Group 3 / F	1	4 / 15	40/1	100
14/08/24	Salisbury / Listed / F	1	4 / 8	11/4	100
29/06/24	Curragh / Group 1 / F	-	8 / 8	11/1	100
25/05/24	Goodwood / Listed / F	1	1 / 8	6/4	99
15/05/24	York / Group 3 / F	1	2 / 7	16/1	92

Secret Satire

Jockey: Rob Hornby Trainer: Andrew Balding Age/Wt: 4/9-2 F: 3105-4 OR: 104

2 tips

6/1

Comment: Headstrong sort but success in the 2024 Musidora at York shows she's very useful; led until around 1f out when fourth in 1m1f Newmarket Group 2 on reappearance, with the reopposing Running Lion in fifth; likely to be in the shake-up.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/05/25	Newmarket / Group 2 / F	1	4 / 5	22/1	104
06/07/24	Belmont At The Big A / Stakes, Grade 1 / F	-	5 / 9	82/5	-
31/05/24	Epsom / Group 1 / F	1	10 / 12	20/1	103
15/05/24	York / Group 3 / F	1	1 / 7	22/1	85
26/04/24	Sandown / Unknown / F	2	3 / 8	11/2	-
27/10/23	Lingfield / Unknown / F	5	1 / 12	16/1	-

Place Of Safety

Jockey: Benoit D L Sayette Trainer: John & Thady Gosden Age/Wt: 4/9-2 F: 41230- OR: 99

1 tip

8/1

Comment: Placed at Listed/Group 3 level last year; disappointed in Newmarket Group 3 on final outing but has had only five starts and could resume her progress for her top stable in 2025.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
11/10/24	Newmarket / Group 3 / F	1	14 / 15	16/1	99
27/09/24	Newmarket / Group 3 / F	1	3 / 5	16/5	98
03/08/24	Newmarket (July) / Listed / F	1	2 / 9	9/2	-
04/07/24	Kempton / Unknown / F	5	1 / 10	8/11	-
17/05/24	Newbury / Unknown / F	4	4 / 12	5/1	-

Ambiente Amigo

Jockey: Harry Davies Trainer: James Owen Age/Wt: 4/9-5 F: 76-214 OR: 97

1 tip

12/1

Comment: Her form has improved a notch this season, building on reappearance second in a warm handicap at Kempton (1m3f, AW) with a half-length win in Listed race at Nottingham (1m2f, good to firm; Francophone fourth); couldn't live with See The Fire in a York Group 2 last week but should find this a bit easier.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
15/05/25	York / Group 2 / F	1	4 / 8	16/1	97
29/04/25	Nottingham / Listed / F	1	1 / 6	4/1	97
29/03/25	Kempton / Handicap / F	2	2 / 14	33/1	95
14/12/24	Cheltenham / Unknown / H	2	5 / 7	9/2	-
29/11/24	Newbury / Listed / H	1	3 / 10	11/8	-
31/10/24	Newcastle / Unknown / H	4	1 / 5	1/4	-

Sea Just In Time

Jockey: D Tudhope Trainer: David O'Meara Age/Wt: 4/9-2 F: 610-8 OR: 92

25/1

Comment: Maiden (1m2f) and novice (1m4f) winner for William Haggas last year but well held at Listed level for a third time when eighth on 1m4f Goodwood return for new yard 22 days ago; needs to have come on a lot in a short time.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
02/05/25	Goodwood / Listed / F	1	8 / 10	16/1	92
18/09/24	Yarmouth / Listed / F	1	13 / 14	15/2	94
07/08/24	Kempton / Unknown / F	3	1 / 9	2/5	-
09/06/24	Goodwood / Listed / F	1	6 / 7	1/2	-
03/05/24	Newmarket / Unknown / F	2	1 / 6	11/2	-

Tasmania

Jockey: L Morris Trainer: Sir Mark Prescott Bt Age/Wt: 5/9-2 F: 361/6- OR: 107

2 tips

Comment: Third in the 2023 Prix de Diane and ended her time in France with a clearcut win in 1m2f Listed race on soft at Compiegne in October of that year; well-held sixth in Group 1 Pretty Polly at the Curragh (1m2f, yielding to soft) last June on her first run for Sir Mark Prescott and not seen since; the betting should provide more clues as to what's expected from her this afternoon.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
29/06/24	Curragh / Group 1 / F	-	6 / 8	20/1	110
06/10/23	Compiegne / Listed / F	-	1 / 14	2/1	-
13/08/23	Deauville / Group 3 / F	-	6 / 9	6/5	-
18/06/23	Chantilly / Group 1 / F	-	3 / 15	43/1	-
19/05/23	Chantilly / Conditions / F	-	1 / 5	16/5	-
07/04/23	Saint-Cloud / Maiden / F	-	1 / 8	41/10	-

Haydock

15:00 - RESULT

Runners: 9 Distance: 6f Stakes Going: GOOD

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: Having impressed when winning a Group 3 in France last month, ARIZONA BLAZE is taken to follow up. Symbol Of Honour is a danger.

1st	8. Symbol Of Honour Fav	2/1
2nd	9. Arabian Dusk	18/1
3rd	10. First Instinct	11/1

Favourite

2/1

Symbol Of Honour

Jockey: W Buick Trainer: Charlie Appleby Age/Wt: 3/9-2 F: 4-1161 OR: 108

2/1

Comment: Won two conditions races in a row at Meydan (6f, good/good to firm) early this year and bounced back from lesser run at Newmarket (7f, good) to win Listed race at Newbury (6f, good to firm) last Saturday; back up in grade today but he's in excellent hands to continue to progress; contender.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
17/05/25	Newbury / Listed / F	1	1 / 10	18/5	104
02/05/25	Newmarket / Listed / F	1	6 / 10	10/3	104
07/02/25	Meydan / Conditions / F	-	1 / 8	1/5	104
10/01/25	Meydan / Conditions / F	-	1 / 14	163/100	103
26/09/24	Newmarket / Group 3 / F	1	4 / 6	2/1	103
13/09/24	Doncaster / Listed / F	1	2 / 7	3/1	100

2nd Favourite

11/4

Arizona Blaze

Jockey: D Egan Trainer: Adrian Murray Age/Wt: 3/9-2 F: 42-131 OR: 111

11/4

Comment: Plenty of good 2yo form, including 6f Group 3 win at the Curragh (good) and close second in the Grade 1 Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf Sprint (5f, firm); dominant in Group 3 Prix Sigy at Chantilly (5.5f, good to soft) last month and this Irish challenger is entitled to considerable respect.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
14/04/25	Chantilly / Group 3 / F	-	1 / 10	33/10	-
30/03/25	Leopardstown / Group 3 / F	-	3 / 7	7/4	110
14/03/25	Dundalk / Unknown / F	-	1 / 6	4/9	110
01/11/24	Del Mar / Stakes, Grade 1 / F	-	2 / 12	271/10	-
04/10/24	Dundalk / Listed / F	-	4 / 13	11/2	-
22/08/24	York / Unknown / F	2	2 / 20	11/8	-

Big Mojo

Jockey: Jason Hart Trainer: Michael Appleby Age/Wt: 3/9-2 F: 1424-1 OR: 108

11/2

Comment: Won the Group 3 Molecomb at Goodwood (5f, good to firm) last July and continued to show strong form; reappeared with half-length win in Group 3 Commonwealth Cup Trial at Ascot (6f, good to firm); unraced on slow ground; he could do with settling better and may need a bigger performance to follow up today, but he got the job done and could still have more to offer; key player.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
30/04/25	Ascot / Group 3 / F	1	1 / 10	4/1	108
01/11/24	Del Mar / Stakes, Grade 1 / F	-	4 / 12	19/2	-
13/09/24	Doncaster / Group 2 / F	1	2 / 10	10/3	106
23/08/24	York / Group 2 / F	1	4 / 10	8/1	-
31/07/24	Goodwood / Group 3 / F	1	1 / 15	25/1	-
06/07/24	Beverley / Unknown / F	5	2 / 13	4/1	-

Powerful Glory

Jockey: O J Orr Trainer: Richard Fahey Age/Wt: 3/9-2 F: 11- OR: 106

17/2

Comment: Impressive on debut at Pontefract (6f, good to firm) last August and made it 2-2 in Group 2 Mill Reef at Newbury (6f, heavy); that wasn't a strong race for the grade but his unbeaten record can't be knocked; connections were responsible for star 3yo sprinter Perfect Power in 2022; chance.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
21/09/24	Newbury / Group 2 / F		1	1 / 6	5/2	-
18/08/24	Pontefract / Unknown / F		3	1 / 7	10/11	-

First Instinct

Jockey: Cieren Fallon Trainer: William Haggas Age/Wt: 3/8-13 F: 117-31 OR: 99

11/1

Comment: C&D novice winner (good to soft) who made it 3-5 with Listed fillies' win at Cork (5.5f, good) this month; she needs another step forward today but is in top hands and her dam was a Group 1 winner; not discounted.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
06/05/25	Cork / Listed / F	-	1 / 12	4/1	98
20/04/25	Bath / Listed / F	1	3 / 12	8/1	98
11/10/24	Newmarket / Group 3 / F	1	7 / 10	7/1	98
06/09/24	Haydock / Unknown / F	2	1 / 6	17/2	-
13/08/24	Nottingham / Unknown / F	5	1 / 11	4/1	-

Ain't Nobody

Jockey: T Eaves Trainer: Kevin Ryan Age/Wt: 3/9-2 F: 1166-3 OR: 103

14/1

Comment: Won last year's Windsor Castle at Royal Ascot (5f, good to firm); reappeared with good third to Big Mojo in Group 3 there (6f, good to firm), beaten just over 1l after making a big move from last to first and that performance can perhaps be upgraded; won on good to soft on debut; not ruled out for trainer who has won two of the last five runnings.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
30/04/25	Ascot / Group 3 / F	1	3 / 10	12/1	103
13/09/24	Doncaster / Group 2 / F	1	6 / 10	28/1	103
11/07/24	Newmarket (July) / Group 2 / F	1	6 / 6	4/1	106
19/06/24	Ascot / Listed / F	1	1 / 27	5/1	-
31/05/24	Carlisle / Unknown / F	3	1 / 6	8/1	-

Arabian Dusk

Jockey: Harry Davies Trainer: Simon & Ed Crisford Age/Wt: 3/8-13 F: 173-45 OR: 105

18/1

Comment: Won Group 2 at Newmarket (6f, good) last July and creditable third in Group 1 Cheveley Park (6f, soft) on final 2yo start; respectable efforts in fillies' Group 3/Listed races on her two outings this season but she hasn't shown enough to suggest she's the one to be on today.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
01/05/25	Chelmsford / Listed / F	1	5 / 12	6/5	108
15/04/25	Newmarket / Group 3 / F	1	4 / 10	7/2	108
28/09/24	Newmarket / Group 1 / F	1	3 / 7	25/1	104
18/08/24	Deauville / Group 1 / F	-	7 / 9	10/1	-
12/07/24	Newmarket (July) / Group 2 / F	1	1 / 11	12/1	-
29/06/24	Newmarket (July) / Listed / F	1	3 / 12	11/4	-

Kullazain

Jockey: D Tudhope Trainer: James Tate Age/Wt: 3/9-2 F: 313- OR: 96

33/1

Comment: Won in fine style at Sandown (5f, soft) last September on second start and creditable effort when 4l third of 11 in Group 3 Cornwallis at Newmarket (5f, good to soft) in October; unexposed and the step up to 6f could be a positive move, but he has plenty to find with the principals.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
11/10/24	Newmarket / Group 3 / F	1	3 / 11	25/1	-
13/09/24	Sandown / Unknown / F	4	1 / 10	10/1	-
27/08/24	Ripon / Unknown / F	4	3 / 5	16/1	-

Candy

Jockey: George Wood Trainer: Richard Spencer Age/Wt: 3/9-2 F: 2111-6 OR: 99

50/1

Comment: Front-runner who won two nurseries in a row last September (6f, soft/good) before Listed win at Redcar (6f, soft); showed bright speed when fair sixth to Big Mojo on reappearance in Group 3 at Ascot (6f, good to firm) and could improve for that outing, but others have more substance to their claims.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
30/04/25	Ascot / Group 3 / F	1	6 / 10	40/1	99
05/10/24	Redcar / Listed / F	1	1 / 19	18/1	85
20/09/24	Ayr / Handicap / F	2	1 / 9	7/1	76
05/09/24	Newbury / Handicap / F	4	1 / 3	9/4	74
16/08/24	Newbury / Handicap / F	4	2 / 12	20/1	70
23/07/24	Lingfield / Handicap / F	5	6 / 9	9/2	72

Dash Dizzy

Jockey: S De Sousa Trainer: Charlie Johnston Age/Wt: 3/9-2 F: 313-8 OR: 102

Comment: He was making just his third start when good third of six in Group 1 Middle Park at Newmarket (6f, soft) last September, beaten about 5l; remains lightly raced and may have needed last month's return, when eighth to Big Mojo in Ascot Group 3 (6f, good to firm), but his claims aren't compelling.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
30/04/25	Ascot / Group 3 / F	1	8 / 10	12/1	103
28/09/24	Newmarket / Group 1 / F	1	3 / 6	40/1	-
04/09/24	Kempton / Unknown / F	4	1 / 12	17/2	-
18/08/24	Pontefract / Unknown / F	3	3 / 7	9/2	-

Haydock

15:30 - RESULT

Runners: 11 Distance: 5f Stakes Going: GOOD

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: The thriving 5yo AMERICAN AFFAIR made it 2-2 for the season when winning a big-field handicap at York last week and earns the vote.

1st	8. Mgheera	10/1
2nd	9. She's Quality	8/1
3rd	6. Washington Heights	14/1

Favourite

11/4

Rumstar

Jockey: Rob Hornby Trainer: Jonathan Portman Age/Wt: 5/9-6 F: 7551-1 OR: 109

6 tips

11/4

Comment: 2yo Group 3 winner in October 2022 who posted his first win since in a Listed race at Ascot (5f, soft) last October; reappeared with a career best to win the Group 3 Palace House at Newmarket (5f, good) three weeks ago and he's a major player on the back of that performance.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/05/25	Newmarket / Group 3 / F	1	1 / 11	7/1	107
05/10/24	Ascot / Listed / F	1	1 / 6	6/1	101
14/09/24	Doncaster / Handicap / F	2	5 / 22	17/2	101
25/08/24	Goodwood / Handicap / F	2	5 / 7	5/1	102
03/08/24	Goodwood / Handicap / F	2	7 / 25	11/1	103
22/06/24	Ascot / Handicap / F	2	24 / 25	15/2	104

2nd Favourite

10/3

American Affair

Jockey: P Mulrennan Trainer: Jim Goldie Age/Wt: 5/9-6 F: 310-11 OR: 105

6 tips

10/3

Comment: 2-2 this season with 5f handicap wins at Musselburgh (good to soft) and York (good to firm); did it nicely in a big field last week and this highly progressive 5yo could take the rise in grade in his stride.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
15/05/25	York / Handicap / F	2	1 / 17	7/2	98
19/04/25	Musselburgh / Handicap / F	2	1 / 7	7/2	94
21/09/24	Ayr / Handicap / F	2	16 / 25	11/4	97
14/09/24	Doncaster / Handicap / F	2	1 / 22	4/1	92
07/09/24	Haydock / Handicap / F	2	3 / 10	10/3	92
18/08/24	Pontefract / Handicap / F	2	2 / 7	3/1	92

Electric Storm

Jockey: D Tudhope Trainer: James Tate Age/Wt: 5/9-3 F: 623-16 OR: 106

1 tip

11/2

Comment: 6f fillies' Listed winner here (soft) last May and placed in Group 3 races subsequently; reappeared with Listed win against fillies and mares at Bath (5f, good to firm) in April and had an excuse (high draw) when below par behind Mgheera at Longchamp two weeks ago; however, needs a career best.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
11/05/25	ParisLongchamp / Group 3 / F	-	6 / 9	2/1	-
20/04/25	Bath / Listed / F	1	1 / 12	7/2	101
25/10/24	Dundalk / Group 3 / F	-	3 / 13	10/3	101
15/09/24	ParisLongchamp / Group 3 / F	-	2 / 15	53/10	-
10/08/24	Curragh / Group 3 / F	-	6 / 11	10/3	101
07/07/24	Deauville / Group 3 / F	-	2 / 11	22/5	-

Starlust

Jockey: Rossa Ryan Trainer: Ralph Beckett Age/Wt: 4/9-11 F: 16391- OR: 115

15/2

Comment: Two wins at York (5f, good to soft) last year before fine third in the Group 1 Nunthorpe there (5f, good to firm) and he won the Grade 1 Breeders' Cup Turf Sprint (5f, firm) in November; lacks a recent run and carries a 5lb penalty but holds leading claims if returning at the top of his game.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
02/11/24	Del Mar / Stakes, Grade 1 / F	-	1 / 11	168/5	-
06/10/24	ParisLongchamp / Group 1 / F	-	9 / 16	69/10	-
23/08/24	York / Group 1 / F	1	3 / 12	12/1	112
02/08/24	Goodwood / Group 2 / F	1	6 / 10	10/1	113
13/07/24	York / Listed / F	1	1 / 7	13/8	113
21/06/24	Ascot / Group 1 / F	1	8 / 14	9/1	114

She's Quality

Jockey: J J G Ryan Trainer: Jack W Davison Age/Wt: 4/9-3 F: 6610-2 OR: 105

8/1

Comment: Prominent-racer who won a Listed race by 3l in first-time blinkers (retained since) at Tipperary (5f, good) last September and reappeared with a good second to Rumstar in the Group 3 Palace House at Newmarket (5f, good) three weeks ago; this Irish challenger might not be far away.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/05/25	Newmarket / Group 3 / F	1	2 / 11	20/1	105
15/09/24	Curragh / Group 1 / F	-	10 / 18	40/1	105
01/09/24	Tipperary / Listed / F	-	1 / 10	85/40	101
04/08/24	Deauville / Listed / F	-	6 / 12	16/5	-
20/07/24	Curragh / Group 2 / F	-	6 / 9	7/1	105
03/07/24	Tipperary / Unknown / F	-	1 / 5	4/9	103

Mgheera

Jockey: W Buick Trainer: Ed Walker Age/Wt: 5/9-3 F: 3506-1 OR: 106

1 tip

10/1

Comment: French Listed winner (5f, good) last June who, following a 250,000euros sale, was better than ever on her recent stable and seasonal debut at Longchamp (5f, good to soft) when winning the Group 3 Prix de Saint-Georges; travelled well and found plenty, and could have more to offer for her new yard.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
11/05/25	ParisLongchamp / Group 3 / F	-	1 / 9	49/10	-
26/10/24	Chantilly / Group 3 / F	-	6 / 12	41/5	-
06/10/24	ParisLongchamp / Group 1 / F	-	14 / 16	51/1	-
15/09/24	ParisLongchamp / Group 3 / F	-	5 / 15	16/1	-
04/08/24	Deauville / Listed / F	-	3 / 12	19/5	-
29/06/24	Chantilly / Listed / F	-	1 / 11	9/2	-

Washington Heights

Jockey: T Eaves Trainer: Kevin Ryan Age/Wt: 5/9-6 F: 0657-4 OR: 107

14/1

Comment: Speedy sort over 6f who won the Group 3 Abernant at that trip at Newmarket (good) last April; beaten 4l by Rumstar when fourth in the Group 3 Palace House at Newmarket (5f, good) three weeks ago, when outpaced mid-race, but this may pan out more favourably and he's not ruled out.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/05/25	Newmarket / Group 3 / F	1	4 / 11	7/2	107
06/10/24	ParisLongchamp / Group 1 / F	-	7 / 16	45/1	-
15/09/24	Curragh / Group 1 / F	-	5 / 18	22/1	111
23/08/24	York / Group 1 / F	1	6 / 12	14/1	112
22/06/24	Ascot / Group 1 / F	1	10 / 13	12/1	113
15/05/24	York / Group 2 / F	1	4 / 14	14/1	113

Grande Marques

Jockey: Cieren Fallon Trainer: J. A. Stack Age/Wt: 3/8-9 F: 4132-5 OR: 103

20/1

Comment: Progressive 2yo last year, concluding with a close third in a Group 3 at Ayr (6f, good to firm) and good second in a Group 3 at Newmarket (5f, good to soft) when clear in the centre group; could improve for this month's reappearance fifth at Cork and she's an each-way possible.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
06/05/25	Cork / Listed / F	-	5 / 12	9/1	104
11/10/24	Newmarket / Group 3 / F	1	2 / 11	11/2	-
21/09/24	Ayr / Group 3 / F	1	3 / 13	7/1	91
07/09/24	Navan / Unknown / F	-	1 / 4	5/2	85
25/08/24	Naas / Unknown / F	-	4 / 12	7/2	85
05/08/24	Naas / Unknown / F	-	7 / 21	16/1	-

Twilight Calls

Jockey: George Wood Trainer: Richard Spencer Age/Wt: 7/9-6 F: 554-5 OR: 103

40/1

Comment: Beaten in Group/Listed races on last 13 runs, last time fifth to Rumstar in the Palace House; however, he may have needed that seasonal and stable debut; has twice made the frame in the Group 1 King Charles III Stakes at Royal Ascot and went close in this race in 2022; not ruled out each-way.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/05/25	Newmarket / Group 3 / F	1	5 / 11	14/1	104
08/09/24	York / Listed / F	1	4 / 8	11/1	105
20/07/24	Newbury / Group 3 / F	1	5 / 9	20/1	106
06/07/24	Sandown / Group 3 / F	1	5 / 8	5/1	106
18/06/24	Ascot / Group 1 / F	1	6 / 17	14/1	106
04/05/24	Newmarket / Group 3 / F	1	4 / 8	10/3	106

Vadream

Jockey: Callum Shepherd Trainer: Charlie Fellowes Age/Wt: 7/9-3 F: 040-53 OR: 102

40/1

Comment: Fine fourth of 16 in the Group 1 Sprint Cup here (6f, good) last September and fair third in Listed race for fillies and mares at Newmarket (6f, good) three weeks ago; rain would be in her favour but her losing run is up to 18 races and she needs to raise her game.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/05/25	Newmarket / Listed / F	1	3 / 8	9/1	104
20/04/25	Bath / Listed / F	1	5 / 12	10/1	105
19/10/24	Ascot / Group 1 / F	1	20 / 20	33/1	107
05/10/24	Ascot / Group 3 / F	1	4 / 9	7/1	107
15/09/24	Curragh / Group 1 / F	-	16 / 18	28/1	107
07/09/24	Haydock / Group 1 / F	1	4 / 16	50/1	102

Law Of Average

Jockey: Joey Haynes Trainer: Chelsea Banham Age/Wt: 4/9-6 F: 0110- OR: 90

66/1

Comment: Lightly raced front-runner who won three times last season (5f, good/good to firm) and could still have more to offer; however, he takes a leap in grade on this reappearance and has bundles to find.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
08/09/24	York / Handicap / F	3	11 / 13	9/1	90
09/08/24	Thirsk / Handicap / F	4	1 / 7	9/2	81
01/07/24	Windsor / Handicap / F	5	1 / 6	4/1	73
01/06/24	Epsom / Handicap / F	2	10 / 14	33/1	93
11/05/24	Lingfield / Handicap / F	5	1 / 11	4/1	66
05/04/24	Lingfield / Handicap / F	5	2 / 6	13/2	65

Haydock

16:10 - RESULT

Runners: 11 Distance: 6f HCap Handicap Going: GOOD

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: The well-bred colt MAELSTROM is firmly on the up and can make it 3-3 in handicaps. Easy Peeler is second choice.

1st	4. Maelstrom Fav	2/1
2nd	1. Don Pacifico	9/1
3rd	7. Easy Peeler	12/1

Favourite

2/1

Maelstrom

Jockey: Cieren Fallon Trainer: William Haggas Age/Wt: 3/9-7 F: 583-11 OR: 80

12 tips

2/1

Comment: Major improvement when winning by 4l on handicap/seasonal debut at Yarmouth (6f, good to firm) last month and he followed up over this C&D (good) four days later; had just a neck to spare last time and is 6lb higher today, but this well-bred colt could have more left in the tank for his top yard.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/04/25	Haydock / Handicap / F	5	1 / 12	8/13	74
22/04/25	Yarmouth / Handicap / F	5	1 / 9	6/5	68
28/10/24	Redcar / Unknown / F	5	3 / 7	10/3	-
20/09/24	Newbury / Unknown / F	4	8 / 12	5/2	-
05/09/24	Haydock / Unknown / F	3	5 / 5	17/2	-

2nd Favourite

10/3

Persian Spirit

Jockey: Joe Leavy Trainer: Richard Hannon Age/Wt: 3/9-9 F: 14-1 OR: 82

1 tip

10/3

Comment: Won on debut at Newbury (6f, soft) last September before lesser run at Salisbury (6f, heavy); made it 2-3 when making all in Kempton handicap (6f, AW) this month; had just a neck to spare last time but is only 2lb higher here and there's every chance she'll continue to progress.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
05/05/25	Kempton / Handicap / F	4	1 / 10	9/1	80
03/10/24	Salisbury / Unknown / F	2	4 / 6	85/40	-
05/09/24	Newbury / Unknown / F	4	1 / 9	20/1	-

Dan Tucker

Jockey: J Garritty Trainer: Jedd O'Keeffe Age/Wt: 3/9-6 F: 202-21 OR: 79

5/1

Comment: Runner-up three times from first five starts (all 6f, various ground) before winning Ayr maiden (6f, good to firm) at 1-3 this month; goes handicapping off a fair mark and this consistent sort could be involved.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
01/05/25	Ayr / Unknown / F	5	1 / 8	1/3	79
09/04/25	Nottingham / Unknown / F	5	2 / 9	8/11	79
28/10/24	Redcar / Unknown / F	5	2 / 7	5/2	81
05/10/24	Redcar / Listed / F	1	13 / 19	50/1	-
07/09/24	Thirsk / Unknown / F	4	2 / 17	9/1	-
16/08/24	Thirsk / Unknown / F	4	4 / 10	25/1	-

The Flying Seagull

Jockey: D Egan Trainer: Hugo Palmer Age/Wt: 3/9-7 F: -73725 OR: 80

8/1

Comment: 2yo turf winner (good) who went close in Lingfield handicap (6f, AW) last month; drawn widest when fifth in first-time cheekpieces (retained) at Chester last time and not ruled out for last year's winning yard.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
07/05/25	Chester / Handicap / F	3	5 / 11	28/1	80
18/04/25	Lingfield / Handicap / F	4	2 / 10	15/2	78
07/04/25	Kempton / Handicap / F	4	7 / 11	7/1	78
15/03/25	Southwell / Handicap / F	4	3 / 11	25/1	78
28/02/25	Lingfield / Handicap / F	2	7 / 12	20/1	80
12/07/24	Chester / Unknown / F	4	6 / 8	4/1	80

Don Pacifico

Jockey: Harry Davies Trainer: Simon & Ed Crisford Age/Wt: 3/9-9 F: 31-304 OR: 82

9/1

Comment: All five starts over 6f on AW; suffered trouble in running on handicap debut at Newcastle last month and bumped into handicap blot when fair fourth at Southwell last time; may yet be capable of better.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
27/04/25	Southwell / Handicap / F	3	4 / 13	5/1	84
18/04/25	Newcastle / Handicap / F	2	12 / 14	16/1	85
24/03/25	Lingfield / Unknown / F	5	3 / 8	7/2	-
19/12/24	Southwell / Unknown / F	5	1 / 9	8/13	-
18/11/24	Wolverhampton / Unknown / F	5	3 / 10	11/1	-

Easy Peeler

Jockey: Jason Hart Trainer: John & Sean Quinn Age/Wt: 3/9-5 F: 212- OR: 78

12/1

Comment: Runner-up on debut at Ripon (6f, good) last July then won at Catterick (6f, good to firm); close second of six on nursery debut at Ripon (6f, good) last August; absent since but returns with her stable's horses running well and her pedigree provides optimism she'll be better than this mark.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
11/08/24	Ripon / Handicap / F	5	2 / 6	6/4	73
24/07/24	Catterick / Unknown / F	5	1 / 6	5/6	-
08/07/24	Ripon / Unknown / F	5	2 / 14	6/1	-

Bonnie's Boy

Jockey: O J Orr Trainer: Richard Fahey Age/Wt: 3/9-3 F: 2254-9 OR: 76

1 tip

12/1

Comment: Looks to be on a competitive mark on the pick of his 2yo form; he may have needed last month's reappearance at Southwell (6f, AW) but was beaten a long way and is now 0-6; has to leave that latest run miles behind.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
27/04/25	Southwell / Handicap / F	3	9 / 13	33/1	78
14/10/24	Wolverhampton / Unknown / F	3	4 / 7	5/2	79
20/09/24	Ayr / Handicap / F	2	5 / 9	2/1	80
03/09/24	Newcastle / Unknown / F	5	2 / 7	11/8	-
16/08/24	Thirsk / Unknown / F	4	2 / 10	9/4	-
22/07/24	Beverley / Unknown / F	5	2 / 12	11/4	-

Andalprofit

Jockey: Alex Jary Trainer: Nigel Tinkler Age/Wt: 3/8-12 F: 057-15 OR: 71

14/1

Comment: Improved form when winning by 5l on AW debut at Newcastle (6f) last month; needs to transfer that progress back to turf and he was fifth at Newcastle (7f) a fortnight ago following a 12lb rise, but he shaped as though today's return to 6f would be in his favour and he's not discounted.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
11/05/25	Newcastle / Handicap / F	4	5 / 12	8/1	71
10/04/25	Newcastle / Handicap / F	6	1 / 9	16/1	59
21/09/24	Chester / Handicap / F	5	7 / 10	40/1	61
13/09/24	Chester / Unknown / F	5	5 / 8	66/1	63
31/07/24	Redcar / Unknown / F	4	10 / 13	33/1	-
22/07/24	Beverley / Unknown / F	5	5 / 12	20/1	-

Mu Mu Land

Jockey: Ryan Sexton Trainer: Julie Camacho Age/Wt: 3/9-0 F: 214- OR: 73

25/1

Comment: Runner-up on debut at Beverley (5f, good) last September then went one better at Newcastle (6f, AW); a lesser run followed there in November but he returns having been gelded and retains potential; handicap debut.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
16/11/24	Newcastle / Unknown / F	5	4 / 7	4/1	75
29/10/24	Newcastle / Unknown / F	5	1 / 9	5/4	-
18/09/24	Beverley / Unknown / F	5	2 / 9	12/1	-

Line Of Force

Jockey: D Tudhope Trainer: Gemma Tutty Age/Wt: 3/9-2 F: 485097 OR: 75

28/1

Comment: Won Southwell novice (6f, AW) last December on first run for Joseph Parr; soundly beaten on final few starts for that yard but he's dropped down the weights and perhaps another change of scenery will revitalise him (changed hands for 10,000gns); not written off on stable debut.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
05/05/25	Windsor / Handicap / F	4	7 / 12	33/1	77
17/04/25	Newmarket / Handicap / F	4	9 / 9	25/1	80
15/03/25	Southwell / Handicap / F	4	10 / 11	66/1	83
18/02/25	Wolverhampton / Handicap / F	4	5 / 5	11/1	85
17/01/25	Newcastle / Handicap / F	2	8 / 9	14/1	86
04/01/25	Southwell / Handicap / F	4	4 / 5	13/2	87

Stapleford Park

Jockey: Callum Shepherd Trainer: Charlie Fellowes Age/Wt: 3/9-1 F: 541-9 OR: 74

40/1

Comment: Down the field at 16-1 on last month's reappearance at Southwell (7f, AW) but may have needed the run; defied wide stall to win on nursery debut at Chester (7f, good to soft) last September and Newmarket trainer has healthy record here; not written off in a first-time hood.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
08/04/25	Southwell / Handicap / F	4	9 / 10	16/1	74
21/09/24	Chester / Handicap / F	5	1 / 10	6/1	70
28/08/24	Catterick / Unknown / F	5	4 / 9	3/1	71
11/07/24	Newbury / Unknown / F	3	5 / 11	9/2	-
20/06/24	Ripon / Unknown / F	5	2 / 10	6/1	-
25/05/24	Chester / Unknown / F	2	4 / 6	9/2	-

Station X

Jockey: P Mulrennan Trainer: Bryan Smart Age/Wt: 3/9-9 F: 28411- OR: 82

Comment: Improved form when winning C&D nursery (heavy) last October and followed up at Doncaster (6f, soft); showed promise on good ground last July but plenty of rain would be welcomed ahead of this reappearance.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
09/11/24	Doncaster / Handicap / F	4	1 / 8	9/2	79
18/10/24	Haydock / Handicap / F	5	1 / 9	14/1	75
02/10/24	Catterick / Handicap / F	5	4 / 10	25/1	76
25/08/24	Beverley / Handicap / F	4	8 / 8	14/1	77
18/07/24	Hamilton / Handicap / F	4	2 / 5	11/1	77
22/06/24	Redcar / Unknown / F	5	6 / 9	11/1	-

Blue Lakota

Jockey: T Eaves Trainer: Kevin Ryan Age/Wt: 3/8-13 F: 13-198 OR: 72

Comment: Three AW wins in the winter (6f/5f) and on a handy mark on that form; however, he's failed to threaten at Southwell (6f, AW) and Doncaster (5f, good to firm) this spring and needs to raise his game.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
25/04/25	Doncaster / Handicap / F	4	8 / 8	8/1	73
15/03/25	Southwell / Handicap / F	4	9 / 11	12/1	73
14/01/25	Southwell / Handicap / F	5	1 / 8	10/3	71
28/12/24	Newcastle / Handicap / F	5	3 / 10	11/4	71
19/12/24	Chelmsford / Handicap / F	6	1 / 8	10/11	66
12/12/24	Newcastle / Handicap / F	6	1 / 9	5/6	60

Haydock

16:40 - RESULT

Runners: 6 Distance: 2m HCap Handicap Going: GOOD

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 2 PLACES

Verdict: There are other possibilities but CABALLO DE MAR and Gibside, the two who ran so well at Chester, are preferred.

1st	3. Caballo De Mar Fav	10/11
2nd	6. Humble Spark	20/1
3rd	7. Gibside	6/1

Favourite

10/11

Caballo De Mar

Jockey: Callum Shepherd Trainer: George Scott Age/Wt: 4/9-1 F: 1-1112 OR: 93

9 tips

10/11

Comment: Ended 2024 with two wins and started 2025 with three more; return to turf 15 days ago was an extremely bold show to be second of 15 in the Chester Cup (2m2f, good) and, despite a 5lb rise, another looks on its way.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
09/05/25	Chester / Handicap / F	2	2 / 15	11/2	88
27/04/25	Southwell / Handicap / F	2	1 / 10	2/1	85
04/04/25	Southwell / Handicap / F	4	1 / 7	11/8	79
19/03/25	Southwell / Handicap / F	5	1 / 6	10/11	75
05/10/24	Southwell / Handicap / F	5	1 / 6	8/11	67
20/09/24	Ayr / Handicap / F	5	1 / 13	11/4	64

2nd Favourite

7/2

Align The Stars

Jockey: J Fanning Trainer: Charlie Johnston Age/Wt: 4/9-8 F: 88-307 OR: 100

3 tips

7/2

Comment: Completed a handicap hat-trick last summer (second leg at this track) and ran well in Listed event on return; flopped next time and although 4l seventh at Newmarket three weeks ago was a sizeable recovery, he needs better than that; this third attempt at about 2m now looks in order.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/05/25	Newmarket / Handicap / F	2	7 / 10	17/2	101
19/04/25	Musselburgh / Handicap / F	2	14 / 14	10/3	101
09/04/25	Nottingham / Listed / F	1	3 / 4	5/1	101
27/10/24	Saint-Cloud / Group 1 / F	-	8 / 8	25/1	-
23/08/24	York / Group 2 / F	1	8 / 9	14/1	102
03/08/24	Goodwood / Handicap / F	2	1 / 13	10/3	99

Gibside

Jockey: D Fentiman Trainer: Tim Easterby Age/Wt: 6/8-6 F: 21-281 OR: 83

1 tip

6/1

Comment: Won easily at York (soft) last October when back up to 2m; better form in two of his three starts this season, bouncing back to win the Chester Plate (2m2f, good) on latest with a strong late bid from the rear; 4lb higher today but may well have more to offer at 2m+.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
09/05/25	Chester / Handicap / F	2	1 / 11	9/1	79
27/04/25	Southwell / Handicap / F	2	8 / 10	12/1	79
04/04/25	Southwell / Handicap / F	4	2 / 7	22/1	78
12/10/24	York / Handicap / F	3	1 / 10	11/1	72
05/10/24	Redcar / Handicap / F	4	2 / 9	5/1	72
19/09/24	Pontefract / Handicap / F	4	3 / 7	5/1	72

Sheradann

Jockey: D Egan Trainer: Ian Williams Age/Wt: 5/8-11 F: 0932-7 OR: 88

8/1

Comment: Three turf wins in France; 0-7 in Britain and the most competitive of those displays came when close up on the Kempton Polytrack (2m) late last year; reappearance over 1m4f can be forgiven and several stablemates have surged back to winning form recently.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
11/05/25	Newcastle / Handicap / F	3	7 / 11	8/1	89
11/12/24	Kempton / Handicap / F	2	2 / 11	6/1	88
20/11/24	Kempton / Handicap / F	2	3 / 6	17/2	87
14/09/24	Chester / Handicap / F	2	9 / 11	14/1	89
10/08/24	Ascot / Handicap / F	2	10 / 10	13/2	91
03/08/24	Goodwood / Handicap / F	2	7 / 13	100/1	92

Emiyn

Jockey: Zak Wheatley Trainer: Declan Carroll Age/Wt: 8/8-13 F: 360-66 OR: 90

1 tip

12/1

Comment: Often ridden by Zak Wheatley; slow starts have been interfering with what used to be a front-running role; best known for exploits at Chester, admittedly last winning any race in July 2023; ran creditably off this mark in good handicaps both starts this term, sixth in the Chester Cup last time, but he was third in this race last year and may come up a bit short once again.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
09/05/25	Chester / Handicap / F	2	6 / 15	20/1	90
19/04/25	Musselburgh / Handicap / F	2	6 / 14	50/1	90
16/11/24	Wetherby / Unknown / H	2	3 / 5	2/1	-
27/10/24	Aintree / Unknown / H	3	2 / 7	13/2	-
12/10/24	York / Handicap / F	3	10 / 10	14/1	92
14/09/24	Chester / Handicap / F	2	6 / 11	11/2	93

Humble Spark

Jockey: Amie Waugh Trainer: Jim Goldie Age/Wt: 5/8-7 F: 161473 OR: 84

20/1

Comment: Had a good winter on AW over 1m2f-1m4f and back to form on latest start, staying on over 1m4f; badly hampered when he tried 2m on penultimate outing and he failed to prove himself at 1m6f the time before; stamina therefore remains unproven and none of his turf form is near this mark.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
11/05/25	Newcastle / Handicap / F	3	3 / 11	14/1	84
18/04/25	Newcastle / Handicap / F	2	7 / 14	40/1	84
18/04/25	Newcastle / Handicap / F	2	-	-	-
04/04/25	Southwell / Handicap / F	4	4 / 7	10/3	84
14/03/25	Southwell / Handicap / F	4	1 / 8	6/1	80
22/02/25	Southwell / Handicap / F	2	6 / 11	7/1	80

Oxford Comma

Jockey: Rossa Ryan Trainer: Ralph Beckett Age/Wt: 4/9-9 F: 1719- OR: 101

Comment: Won novice events over 1m2f last May and 1m4f last June and showed her staying powers to add a conditions stakes over 2m2f at Pontefract in October; latter would not be the most solid form (well beaten in a Group 2 and Listed race either side) and she therefore does not look well treated on this handicap debut, but she did do it in tidy style and has Ascot Gold Cup entry.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
14/11/24	Fontainebleau / Listed / F	-	9 / 9	27/10	-
21/10/24	Pontefract / Unknown / F	2	1 / 4	6/5	94
12/09/24	Doncaster / Group 2 / F	1	7 / 9	9/2	94
16/06/24	Doncaster / Unknown / F	5	1 / 12	7/2	-
16/05/24	Salisbury / Unknown / F	4	1 / 10	3/1	-
04/11/23	Newmarket / Unknown / F	4	3 / 10	12/1	-