Haydock Races & Results Tomform Saturday 12th August 2023

There were 54 Races on Saturday 12th August 2023 across 8 meetings. There was 6 races at Ascot, 8 races at Curragh, 6 races at Newmarket, 7 races at Haydock, 8 races at Kilbeggan, 6 races at Lingfield, 7 races at Redcar, 6 races at Ayr, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.

Races & Results Saturday 12th August 2023

The data in the racecards below is for the past year. View the racecard key.

14:25 Haydock Handicap (Class 3) 8f - 14 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Dist Win % Dist Place % Dist Betfair Place % Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Weight Runs Age Comments
16
(16) Starshiba (28/1 -40%)
Starshiba

28
28/1(-40%)
(16) Starshiba 28/1, Third win of the year (all achieved on AW) when getting up towards the finish at Newcastle (1m) 14 days ago. Has a slightly lower mark to work with back on turf.
Six-time AW winner who is 0-21 on turf but has a lower grass mark and is not ruled out.
14
1st (14) Kathab (5.5/1 +15%)
Kathab

5.5
5.5/1(+15%)
(14) Kathab 5.5/1, Off the mark at the fourth time of asking in 1m Ripon maiden 33 days ago. Not obviously one of his leading stable's very progressive types but lightly raced and could easily still have more to offer in handicaps.
Ripon maiden winner; in top hands to progress and respected on handicap debut.
9
2nd (9) Diamondonthehill (20/1 +29%)
Diamondonthehill

20
20/1(+29%)
(9) Diamondonthehill 20/1, Successful twice over 1m at Redcar last summer and back to best when resuming winning ways at Yarmouth (1m, good to firm) in June. Only nudged up 2 lb so ought to remain competitive.
Better than ever at Yarmouth last time but needs another career best in this hotter race.
13
3rd (13) Bodorgan (7.5/1 +38%)
Bodorgan

7.5
7.5/1(+38%)
(13) Bodorgan 7.5/1, Returned with an encouraging fifth in the competitive Silver Bowl on his C&D reappearance in May. In light of that promise his 2 runs since have been underwhelming but it's still relatively early days with him.
Unplaced in three fast-ground handicaps this year; perhaps a slower surface will help.
2
4th (2) Hafeet Alain (6/1 -9%)
Hafeet Alain

6
6/1(-9%)
(2) Hafeet Alain 6/1, Relished the return to front-running tactics when scoring over 1m at Newmarket in June. Just as good when narrowly denied back there last month, on both occasions partnered by promising 5 lb claimer Connor Planas. Should go well again.
Front-runner; in top form at Newmarket the last twice and could make another bold bid.
10
5th (10) The Turpinator (40/1 -21%)
The Turpinator

40
40/1(-21%)
(10) The Turpinator 40/1, Has yet to fire this year but he is starting to look well handicapped again (now 5 lb below his last winning mark).
Soft ground may not have suited on two of last three starts; encouraging run in between.
3
6th (3) Isle Of Jura (6.5/1 -63%)
Isle Of Jura

6.5
6.5/1(-63%)
(3) Isle Of Jura 6.5/1, Well-bred colt who is improving at a rate of knots, showing his opening mark to be all wrong at Newbury before following up in easy fashion at Newmarket (both 1m). Even a further 14 lb rise doesn't look enough to stop him with further progress highly likely.
Very easy wins in both handicaps; has shot up the weights but he's improving fast.
5
7th (5) Helm Rock (7/1 +56%)
Helm Rock

7
7/1(+56%)
(5) Helm Rock 7/1, Registered 3 victories during second half of last year, the third coming over this C&D. Recorded a few good efforts at the start of the summer but needs to bounce back from lesser runs the last twice.
Won over C&D last September and he's on a handy mark, but return to peak form is needed.
7
8th (7) Poet Master (3/1 +25%)
Poet Master

3
3/1(+25%)
(7) Poet Master 3/1, Winner of 7f novices at Musselburgh and over C&D this summer. Lacks experience for a race of this nature but he looked very useful when scoring by 5 lengths here and fascinating contender for a top stable which has enjoyed plenty of success with horses in these colours in recent weeks.
2-2 and this fine prospect has the potential to be better than his opening mark.
15
9th (15) Freedom Day (33/1 -65%)
Freedom Day

33
33/1(-65%)
(15) Freedom Day 33/1, Scopey gelding who showed fairly useful form when opening his account at the third attempt in a Redcar novice (1m) in April (race worked out well). Acquired by new yard for 40,000 gns subsequently and interesting what the market makes of him now handicapping.
Won at Redcar in April on third and final run for the Gosdens; interesting on stable debut.
1
10th (1) Dawn Of Liberation (14/1 +50%)
Dawn Of Liberation

14
14/1(+50%)
(1) Dawn Of Liberation 14/1, Low-mileage 4-y-o who won twice in novice company at up to 1m in 2022. Mixed bag in handicaps this year and others arrive with more pressing claims.
Something to prove after last two runs but he's down in grade here and is not written off.
4
11th (4) Fantastic Fox (14/1 -27%)
Fantastic Fox

14
14/1(-27%)
(4) Fantastic Fox 14/1, Dual winner in small-field contests in 2021 but proved rather expensive to follow since, disappointing in first-time cheekpieces (blinkered now) at Hamilton (1m) last month. Mark is easing but need to see more.
Won this two years ago and is dropping down the weights but it's been a below-par campaign.
11
11th (11) Billyb (33/1 -10%)
Billyb

33
33/1(-10%)
(11) Billyb 33/1, Ended 2022 with an AW win over 1m but yet to get going this year. Back on a winning mark but has too much to prove.
Below last winning mark but has struggled to get competitive this season.
6
13th (6) System (50/1 -52%)
System

50
50/1(-52%)
(6) System 50/1, Listed scorer at 2 yrs who capitalised on an easing mark when successful at Doncaster (1m) last August. Not seen this term until finishing out the back (hampered) at Goodwood last week so it's hard to know what sort of form she arrives in.
On a good mark on last year's best form but well beaten on sole outing this season.
LTO Selection:

14:25 Haydock Handicap (Class 3) 8f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 3 race.

Plenty of connections will be arriving here hopeful of their runners claiming this fiendishly difficult race with the tentative selection being HAFEET ALAIN. Ed Walker's charge has been running consistently well of late, having been narrowly denied at Newmarket last time, and he can defy a 2lb rise in the ratings. Poet Master is seeking a hat-trick and this opening mark of 92 could prove lenient, while the impressive Newmarket scorer Isle Of Jura deserves a closer look, despite being slapped with a 14lb rise for that success.

ISLE OF JURA had so much in hand at Newmarket last time that even a 14 lb rise may not prevent him completing a hat-trick with further improvement very much on the cards. Hafeet Alain has struck up a good partnership with Connor Planas in recent months and is second choice ahead of the very promising Poet Master.

The unbeaten POET MASTER impressed here last time and could be superior to his handicap debut mark. Isle Of Jura is feared most.


15:00 Haydock Group 3 (Class 1) 10f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Dist Win % Dist Place % Dist Betfair Place % Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Weight Runs Age Comments
1
1st (1) Al Aasy (1.2/1 +36%)
Al Aasy

1.2
1.2/1(+36%)
(1) Al Aasy 1.2/1, Very talented and only just edged out in Coronation Cup at Epsom and Group 2 at Newmarket in 2021. Resumed winning ways back down in class in listed race at Ascot sole 2022 start and left comeback run well behind when taking listed event at Newbury by 1½ lengths from Phantom Flight. Form pick.
Lightly raced lately, mixed results; comfortably beat Phantom Flight in Listed race latest.
3
2nd (3) El Drama (10/1 +17%)
El Drama

10
10/1(+17%)
(3) El Drama 10/1, Smart horse who went close in a 9f Meydan Group 1 in March. Has failed to kick on since, however, 6¾ lengths fourth of 5 to in listed race (13/8) at York (7.9f, good to firm) 57 days ago, finding less than looked likely. Has since left Roger Varian.
Below form last three starts and has left Roger Varian; needs a return to peak form.
7
3rd (7) Midnight Mile (5/1 +9%)
Midnight Mile

5
5/1(+9%)
(7) Midnight Mile 5/1, Caused something of a surprise when taking Oh So Sharp Stakes (7f) in October before acquitting herself well in Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies on final start. Resumed progress when winning fillies' listed event in good style at York and not taken lightly in receipt of age/sex allowance.
Heading the right way; won Listed race at York (1m2f, good to soft) in authoritative style.
4
4th (4) King Of Conquest (4.5/1 -64%)
King Of Conquest

4.5
4.5/1(-64%)
(4) King Of Conquest 4.5/1, Further progress this season, landing big-field 9f handicaps in Bahrain and at Newmarket before battling well to complete hat-trick in listed contest at Goodwood. Caught further back than ideal when fifth in Wolferton at Royal Ascot since and remains of interest. Headgear on.
1m2f Goodwood Listed win before not discredited at Royal Ascot on latest outing; player.
5
5th (5) Phantom Flight (7/1 +7%)
Phantom Flight

7
7/1(+7%)
(5) Phantom Flight 7/1, Progressive during his debut season in 2022, winning 3 times, and decent efforts in defeat on all 4 starts this term, good 1½ lengths second of 6 to Al Aasy in listed race (7/1) at Newbury (10f, good) 21 days ago. No obvious reason why he should turn that form around, however.
First time making the running when creditable second to Al Aasy at Newbury three weeks ago.
6
6th (6) Savvy Victory (10/1 -18%)
Savvy Victory

10
10/1(-18%)
(6) Savvy Victory 10/1, Dual winner last season and better than ever when resuming winning ways in listed race at Sandown 5 weeks ago by 2¼ lengths from subsequent winner Poker Face. Well worth a shot at this level.
Often held up and coming from last of four worked out nicely in 1m2f Sandown Listed race.
2
7th (2) Classic Causeway (33/1 +0%)
Classic Causeway

33
33/1(+0%)
(2) Classic Causeway 33/1, Smart performer in the US but well held both starts over here, albeit highly tried. Back down in class now but still has a bit to find.
US challenger, Grade 1 winner last July; soundly beaten at Ascot (1m2f/1m) last two starts.
LTO Selection:

15:00 Haydock Group 3 (Class 1) 10f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 1 race.

AL AASY is the highest rated of these and he looks the one to beat after bouncing back to form last time. William Haggas' charge won comfortably over 1m2f at Newbury on that occasion and he can build on that success if turning up at his best for an in-form trainer. The Godolphin runner King Of Conquest looks the biggest danger after running on well in the Wolferton Stakes at Royal Ascot last time and this extra yardage appears likely to suit, while Savvy Victory should also be thereabouts.

AL AASY isn't the most straightforward but he showed his class when beating Phantom Flight by 1½ lengths in a listed race at Newbury 3 weeks ago and this low-mileage 6-y-o is more than capable of following up. King of Conquest's winning run came to an end in the Wolferton at Royal Ascot, though he wasn't seen to best effect that day so rates the main threat ahead of 3-y-o filly Midnight Mile.

Al Aasy looked good again last time but slight preference is for the 3yo filly MIDNIGHT MILE who's the one with potential.


15:35 Haydock Handicap (Class 5) 10f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Dist Win % Dist Place % Dist Betfair Place % Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Weight Runs Age Comments
1
1st (1) Khinjani (1.75/1 +13%)
Khinjani

1.75
1.75/1(+13%)
(1) Khinjani 1.75/1, Yet to win a race but she remains lightly-raced and found only the progressive Gallant Lion (winner again since) too good at Newbury (1¼m, good to firm) last month. Forecast slower ground here no problem (performed well on soft ground at Nottingham last season) and she's a big player.
Runner-up at Newbury last time behind one on the middle leg of a hat-trick.
4
2nd (4) Leap Year Lad (5/1 +17%)
Leap Year Lad

5
5/1(+17%)
(4) Leap Year Lad 5/1, Off the mark at Hamilton in May and produced a career-best when adding to his tally over C&D (firm) last month. Shade too keen when third off this 3 lb higher mark at Doncaster (10.2f, soft) since and he's the most exposed of these.
Won over C&D last month and soft ground may not have suited at Doncaster last time.
3
3rd (3) Ala Kaifi (3.33/1 -21%)
Ala Kaifi

3.33
3.33/1(-21%)
(3) Ala Kaifi 3.33/1, Fair form in maiden/novice company and raised his game when going close on handicap debut at Newmarket (1¼m, good to soft) 3 weeks ago. 3 lb rise warranted given that he pulled clear of the rest and another bold show likely with blinkers enlisted.
The form of his handicap debut near-miss at Newmarket reads well and he's a key player.
5
4th (5) Arkenstaar (8.5/1 +0%)
Arkenstaar

8.5
8.5/1(+0%)
(5) Arkenstaar 8.5/1, Back-to-back winner at Hamilton in May before twice making the frame over this C&D. Best to overlook latest effort at Beverley where he encountered traffic problems but will need to find some improvement if he's to emerge on top here in any case.
Two wins at Hamilton in May and things haven't gone his way the last twice; a possible.
2
5th (2) So Farhh So Good (3.33/1 +17%)
So Farhh So Good

3.33
3.33/1(+17%)
(2) So Farhh So Good 3.33/1, Fair form in 3 qualifying runs and good third to Gallant Lion and Khinjani on handicap debut at Newbury. However, she was over 4 lengths adrift of the latter that day and it's unlikely that a 3 lb pull will enable her to reverse those placings, unless the first-time cheekpieces spark improvement.
3rd on handicap debut; work to do with Khinjani on that form but the cheekpieces may help.
LTO Selection:

15:35 Haydock Handicap (Class 5) 10f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.

KHINJANI was a clear second on her latest outing over 1m2f at Newbury and this looks like a good opportunity of going one better. The winner of that race has since come out and franked the form after winning at Sandown, so Ed Walker's charge appears primed to defy this 3lb rise in the ratings. Ala Kaifi is likely to give the selection the most to think about after being touched off over 1m2f at Newmarket last time and a repeat of that effort would see him go close, while Arkenstaar can also hit the frame.

KHINJANI bumped into a progressive one at Newbury last time and she is taken to deservedly open her account. She may have most to fear from Ala Kaifi, who went down fighting on his handicap bow at Newmarket and perhaps the addition of blinkers will help eke out a little more. So Farhh So Good has a bit to find with the selection on Newbury form and will probably have to settle for minor honours once again.

With the form of his handicap debut near-miss at Newmarket reading well, ALA KAIFI earns the vote in first-time blinkers.


16:10 Haydock Listed (Class 1) 8f - 14 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Dist Win % Dist Place % Dist Betfair Place % Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Weight Runs Age Comments
2
(2) Don't Tell Claire (25/1 +0%)
Don't Tell Claire

25
25/1(+0%)
(2) Don't Tell Claire 25/1, Fine Ascot record and was second in the Kensington Palace in June. Shaped as if still in good form changed to this headgear behind Orchid Bloom and Maggie's Way in Newbury handicap 3 weeks ago, but this is tougher.
Solid handicapper but needs improvement to figure at this level.
3
1st (3) Heredia (5.5/1 +45%)
Heredia

5.5
5.5/1(+45%)
(3) Heredia 5.5/1, Won her first 4 starts, notably the Sandringham Handicap at Royal Ascot in 2022. Has returned in good order, not seen to best effect once more at Chelmsford last month. Tendency to miss the kick means that she's always going to need things to fall right but she's not dismissed here.
Second in Listed races first two runs this year; caught too far back on AW latest; claims.
6
2nd (6) Purplepay (5.5/1 -22%)
Purplepay

5.5
5.5/1(-22%)
(6) Purplepay 5.5/1, Won the Group 2 Prix de Sandringham at Chantilly in June 2022 but not so good since, albeit faring a bit better than in her 2 starts in Australia earlier in the year when third at Pontefract last month. Needs more.
Operating below her best lately but very classy for this grade if close to peak form.
14
3rd (14) Orchid Bloom (9/1 +44%)
Orchid Bloom

9
9/1(+44%)
(14) Orchid Bloom 9/1, Newmarket debut winner last autumn and improved further when landing 1m Newbury fillies' handicap last month from a couple of these. Could do even better and not underestimated up in class.
Comfortably beat two of these in 1m handicap latest; definitely more to come from her.
10
4th (10) Bridestones (22/1 -10%)
Bridestones

22
22/1(-10%)
(10) Bridestones 22/1, Ready winner sole start at 2 yrs. Pretty highly tried so far this term and made more impact than previously when third in Coral Distaff (1m, listed race) at Sandown 5 weeks ago. Tongue tie goes on now.
Third (Stenton Glider second) in 1m Sandown Listed latest; tongue-tie on; low mileage.
9
5th (9) Breege (3/1 +14%)
Breege

3
3/1(+14%)
(9) Breege 3/1, Much improved when second in the Sandringham Handicap and Oak Tree Stakes the last twice, keeping on well at Goodwood last week. Return to 1m will suit and another bold bid expected for in-form yard.
Fine second in 7f Goodwood Group 3 last week; stays 1m; leading claims.
13
6th (13) Maggie's Way (25/1 +38%)
Maggie's Way

25
25/1(+38%)
(13) Maggie's Way 25/1, Made a winning return in 11-runner handicap at Nottingham (1m, heavy) in May and back to form when splitting Orchid Bloom and Don't Tell Claire in fillies' contest at Newbury 3 weeks ago. More needed.
Has done well in handicaps but behind some of these in Sandown Listed race last month.
5
7th (5) Mukaddamah (16/1 -14%)
Mukaddamah

16
16/1(-14%)
(5) Mukaddamah 16/1, Failed to add to debut success in a Wolverhampton novice last year but she often acquitted herself well in good company, and ran easily her best race this term when second in 10.2f York listed race a fortnight ago. More needed still.
Back to best when second in 1m2f Listed race latest; needs to show she's as good at 1m now.
7
8th (7) Quick Change (25/1 -79%)
Quick Change

25
25/1(-79%)
(7) Quick Change 25/1, Last 2 wins have come over C&D, easily landing class 4 fillies' handicap in June. Good third upped to this level at Deauville last month but more needed again to take a hand in this.
Dual C&D winner who showed she can be competitive at Listed level in France last time.
8
9th (8) Tarrabb (8.5/1 +29%)
Tarrabb

8.5
8.5/1(+29%)
(8) Tarrabb 8.5/1, Successful 3 times last year, latterly when edging out subsequent listed winner Queen Aminatu in C&D fillies' handicap at this meeting. Fine run again fitted with tongue tie when third (Don't Tell Claire second) in the Kensington Palace at Royal Ascot and not out of this.
Two good placed efforts in handicaps this year, latterly at Royal Ascot.
11
10th (11) Crystallium (33/1 -65%)
Crystallium

33
33/1(-65%)
(11) Crystallium 33/1, Fairly useful dual 7f scorer as a juvenile and best effort this term when beaten around a length in the Distaff at Sandown 5 weeks ago. Another step up required.
Good fourth in Sandown Listed latest but Stenton Glider and Bridestones were ahead of her.
16
11th (16) Stenton Glider (12/1 -100%)
Stenton Glider

12
12/1(-100%)
(16) Stenton Glider 12/1, Debut winner in September and has held her own in some good fillies' contests this term, second in the Fred Darling, German 1000 Guineas and listed Sandown race (battled well but headed late). Can go well.
Good form claims (second three times at Listed/Group 3 level) but drawn wider than ideal.
4
12th (4) Kingmania (66/1 -164%)
Kingmania

66
66/1(-164%)
(4) Kingmania 66/1, Progressive earlier in her career for Chris Wall and, having drawn a blank in 2022, she made the perfect start for new yard in a first-time hood at Southwell (1m) in April. Shaped better than the distance beaten suggests at Pontefract last month and prospect of strong pace here in her favour.
Latest Pontefract sixth shows she has something to find at Listed level.
12
13th (12) Lose Yourself (4.5/1 +40%)
Lose Yourself

4.5
4.5/1(+40%)
(12) Lose Yourself 4.5/1, Newmarket debut winner last summer who went close in a 7f Group 3 there on her only subsequent 2-y-o start. Likely capable of even better and interesting on return up in trip.
Won maiden then 2nd in Group 3 at 2; rather belated return but a very interesting runner.
LTO Selection:

16:10 Haydock Listed (Class 1) 8f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 1 race.

This looks like as good an opportunity as any for the consistent BREEGE to get her head back in front. Runner-up on her last two starts in strong company, John Quinn's charge should be at home under these conditions and she get the vote ahead of Stenton Glider (second) and Bridestones (third), who didn't have much between them in the Coral Distaff at Sandown last month. The returning Lose Yourself must also enter calculations, as well as Heredia and Purplepay.

BREEGE has run tremendous races to finish second in the Sandringham Handicap and Oak Tree Stakes the last twice and has good claims on these terms if this doesn't come too quickly after Goodwood. The unexposed Lose Yourself and Stenton Glider make it a strong hand for the 3-y-os, while Heredia looks the pick of the older horses.

If BREEGE doesn't find this coming too soon after last week's fine second in the Oak Tree at Goodwood she looks the one to beat.


16:45 Haydock Handicap (Class 5) 8f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Dist Win % Dist Place % Dist Betfair Place % Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Weight Runs Age Comments
6
1st (6) Leadenhall (2.5/1 +64%)
Leadenhall

2.5
2.5/1(+64%)
(6) Leadenhall 2.5/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 4/1, good third of 10 in handicap at Doncaster (8f, good to firm) 43 days ago but showed why connections have fitted blinkers so early in his career, wandered/carried head bit awkwardly final 1f, kept on again final 100 yds. No headgear this time.
0-5 and has looked an awkward ride, but he was a close third at Doncaster last time.
4
2nd (4) Harlem Nights (7.5/1 -50%)
Harlem Nights

7.5
7.5/1(-50%)
(4) Harlem Nights 7.5/1, Stepped up on his juvenile form when making a successful reappearance in 7f Wolverhampton handicap in April and quickly back to form when runner-up at Newmarket (1m), finishing strongly. Remains unexposed at 1m so needs considering.
Close second at Newmarket in June when last seen and he's one to consider.
2
3rd (2) Pearl Eye (4/1 +27%)
Pearl Eye

4
4/1(+27%)
(2) Pearl Eye 4/1, Made it 2 from 2 over this C&D in 5-runner handicap 3 weeks ago, responding well to this headgear and looking better than ever. Likely to go well again.
Has a progressive profile and is firmly in calculations in bid to make it 3-3 here.
5
4th (5) Pol Roger (12/1 -71%)
Pol Roger

12
12/1(-71%)
(5) Pol Roger 12/1, Back-to-back winner of novice events at up to 1m last summer. Back to form in this headgear last 2 starts, 1¼ lengths third of 5 to Pearl Eye in handicap (4/1) at this course (8f, soft) 21 days ago, running on. 4 lb better off with the winner here.
Has run pretty well in defeat the last twice (including C&D) & he's an each-way contender.
7
5th (7) Greycious Anna (28/1 -40%)
Greycious Anna

28
28/1(-40%)
(7) Greycious Anna 28/1, Responded well to this headgear when close fifth at Newcastle 9 days ago though faces a different test here stepping up in trip.
Pulled hard without cover in 1st-time cheekpieces latest; could build on that if settling.
9
6th (9) Impulsive Reaction (33/1 -65%)
Impulsive Reaction

33
33/1(-65%)
(9) Impulsive Reaction 33/1, A winner of a Musselburgh maiden on his second run last year but mostly disappointed in handicaps since, below-form seventh of 12 in handicap at York (7.9f, good, 7/1) 29 days ago. Headgear now given a whirl.
Has dropped down the weights but still has to produce something extra in 1st-time headgear.
8
7th (8) No Barrier (8.5/1 +6%)
No Barrier

8.5
8.5/1(+6%)
(8) No Barrier 8.5/1, Found only one too good for the second start in succession in handicap at Nottingham (8.3f, heavy, 3/1) 9 days ago. Can make his presence felt again.
0-11 and needs to prove he can get the job done but he's been a good second the last twice.
1
8th (1) Senesi (3.5/1 +36%)
Senesi

3.5
3.5/1(+36%)
(1) Senesi 3.5/1, Winner at Redcar in May and improved further when placed next 2 starts, third of 9 in handicap (7/2) at Sandown (7f, good) 57 days ago. Respected.
Has done well since moving into h'caps & is open to further improvement now back up to 1m.
3
9th (3) Get Stuck In (11/1 -267%)
Get Stuck In

11
11/1(-267%)
(3) Get Stuck In 11/1, Progressed with each start in novice company in the autumn and further improvement when making a winning handicap bow at Chelmsford on return in March. Off since but remains with potential.
Won in March on sole 2023 run; attractive pedigree provides hope he'll continue to improve.
LTO Selection:

16:45 Haydock Handicap (Class 5) 8f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.

PEARL EYE has developed quite the love affair with this track and he looks to hold every chance of maintaining his unbeaten record here, despite a career-high mark of 77. The son of Expert Eye is versatile with regard to the ground, while unexposed Chelmsford winner Get Stuck In looks to be his main danger. Harlem Nights has the form to get involved in proceedings, as well as the consistent Senesi.

HARLEM NIGHTS wasted no time getting back to form when second at Newmarket and remains of plenty of interest at a trip he's unexposed at. The lightly-raced Get Stuck In is another potential improver back from a break, while Pol Roger and Pearl Eye are closely matched on their form here 3 weeks ago.

The step back up to 1m is a plus for SENESI and this progressive filly gets the nod ahead of Pearl Eye, who made it 2-2 here latest


17:20 Haydock Handicap (Class 5) 7f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Dist Win % Dist Place % Dist Betfair Place % Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Weight Runs Age Comments
3
1st (3) Zapphire (7.5/1 -67%)
Zapphire

7.5
7.5/1(-67%)
(3) Zapphire 7.5/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Second of 6 in maiden at Beverley (7.4f, soft, 6/1) in June, keeping on without looking the finished article. Likely she has more to offer but opening mark does demands some improvement. One of 2 runners from this yard.
Not obviously well treated for handicap debut but she's unexposed and open to improvement.
8
2nd (8) Tobetso (8.5/1 -89%)
Tobetso

8.5
8.5/1(-89%)
(8) Tobetso 8.5/1, Some promise in novcie company and he duly improved to make a winning handicap debut (in first-time cheekpieces) at Brighton (7f) last month. Changed hands for 16,000 gns thereafter and that ought not to prove his limit.
Won in cheekpieces on final run for Haggas; no headgear on stable debut but not ruled out.
10
3rd (10) Highfield Viking (4.5/1 +40%)
Highfield Viking

4.5
4.5/1(+40%)
(10) Highfield Viking 4.5/1, Half brother to connections' multiple Group 1 winner Highfield Princess. Improved to make winning return/handicap debut at Doncaster (6f) in April and back to that sort of form when fourth behind re-opposing Powerful Response at Newcastle (7f) last month. Handy weight pull with that rival here.
Improvement needed but it can't be ruled out from this half-brother to Highfield Princess.
4
4th (4) Destined (4/1 +56%)
Destined

4
4/1(+56%)
(4) Destined 4/1, Improved to score on return at Redcar (6f) in May and, having not looked at home on the track at Leicester next time, he got back on track following 8 weeks off when second at Thirsk (6f) 2 weeks ago, just failing. Unexposed at 7f and claims with a repeat.
Stayed on well over 6f at Thirsk recently and this step up in trip looks the right move.
5
5th (5) Magnanimous Mehmus (7/1 +22%)
Magnanimous Mehmus

7
7/1(+22%)
(5) Magnanimous Mehmus 7/1, Fair maiden (stays 7f) for Andrew Murray in Ireland, finishing respectable third in handicap at Gowran (7f) when last seen in May. Headgear worn then is discarded here and interesting what the market makes of him back from 81 days off.
0-9 in Ireland but in good form in the spring and might not be far away on stable debut.
6
6th (6) Vince Le Prince (28/1 +15%)
Vince Le Prince

28
28/1(+15%)
(6) Vince Le Prince 28/1, Thirteenth of 16 in handicap at York (7f, good, 33/1) 14 days ago, dropping away final 1f. Others more persuasive.
Won on debut at Redcar last July but his form has gone the wrong way.
9
7th (9) Reginald Charles (5/1 +55%)
Reginald Charles

5
5/1(+55%)
(9) Reginald Charles 5/1, Struggled to make an impact first 3 starts this term but more like it when third of 16 in handicap at York (7f) 2 weeks ago, keeping on. Task is to back that up now. Visor again the headgear of choice.
Back to form when third of 16 at York and could be involved if backing up that performance.
1
8th (1) Glory Sky (6/1 +40%)
Glory Sky

6
6/1(+40%)
(1) Glory Sky 6/1, Cotai Glory filly. Progressed with each start to date, value for extra when making it third time lucky in a Kempton novice (7f) in May. Absent since but she's not out of things now handicapping.
Won Kempton novice (7f, AW) in May and is in good hands to continue to progress.
2
9th (2) Oscar's Sister (9/1 +55%)
Oscar's Sister

9
9/1(+55%)
(2) Oscar's Sister 9/1, C&D nursery winner last summer but not been able to match that in trio of starts since, going backwards from reappearance run when last of 8 in handicap at Doncaster (7f) in June. Had wind surgery since and betting may prove a useful guide.
Well beaten on both runs this season but a wind op may have done the trick for C&D winner.
LTO Selection:

17:20 Haydock Handicap (Class 5) 7f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.

Magnanimous Mehmus boasts some respectable Irish form and is noted on debut for Darryll Holland, while Kempton novice winner Glory Sky is going the right way and will be a big player if she copes with the return to racing on turf. Nevertheless, ZAPPHIRE, whose dam is out of a half-sister to top-class miler Soviet Song, looks a more intriguing option, given she has proven stamina and debuts in a handicap off a highly workable mark. Destined completes the shortlist.

POWERFUL RESPONSE shaped like a horse still ahead of his mark when runner-up at Doncaster 3 weeks ago, idling and reeled in late on. He earns the vote to come out on top with any forecast rain likely to aid his cause back at 7f. Low-mileage Glory Sky and Highfield Viking are others to consider, with Destined also in the mix.

Having stayed on well for a close second over 6f at Thirsk two weeks ago, DESTINED (nap) is open to further improvement now tackling 7f.


17:50 Haydock Handicap (Class 5) 7f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Dist Win % Dist Place % Dist Betfair Place % Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Weight Runs Age Comments
5
1st (5) Ugo Gregory (8/1 -45%)
Ugo Gregory

8
8/1(-45%)
(5) Ugo Gregory 8/1, Front runner who was back to form when scoring at Beverley in June, then went off too hard when only fifth at the same course last time. Big player if he's not hassled for the lead.
Won at favourite course Beverley last month; has run well here in the past; not ruled out.
9
2nd (9) Lockdown Lass (7/1 -27%)
Lockdown Lass

7
7/1(-27%)
(9) Lockdown Lass 7/1, Arrives in excellent form having scored twice in July, before a solid showing when third at Doncaster 16 days ago. Likely to feature again.
In fine form on soft last month and can be bang there if conditions suit.
4
3rd (4) How Impressive (7/1 +22%)
How Impressive

7
7/1(+22%)
(4) How Impressive 7/1, Was holding form this season prior to an excusable run at Chester last time. Not entirely straightforward, so might be the type to benefit from a first-time visor, and he looks fairly treated on his best form.
1st-time cheekpieces had a positive effect in April; perhaps a visor will do the same here.
6
4th (6) Ravenglass (12/1 +14%)
Ravenglass

12
12/1(+14%)
(6) Ravenglass 12/1, Won at Redcar and Thirsk in mid-2022. Form has been up and down for Richard Fahey this season but new stable puts cheekpieces back on.
Below par on final run for Richard Fahey but placed three times this season.
1
5th (1) Exceedingly Regal (2.25/1 -13%)
Exceedingly Regal

2.25
2.25/1(-13%)
(1) Exceedingly Regal 2.25/1, 12/1, good second of 12 in handicap at Yarmouth (7f, good to soft) 24 days ago. Mark is unchanged and cheekpieces could eke out a bit more, so worth a chance to go one better.
Second at Yarmouth last month following a break & on the shortlist in first-time headgear.
3
6th (3) Flatley (22/1 -38%)
Flatley

22
22/1(-38%)
(3) Flatley 22/1, Looked much more straightforward when winning 7f Wolverhampton handicap last September and not disgraced when fifth there following month. Probably needed his return at Chepstow but has been off a further two months since.
Won off this mark at Wolverhampton (7f, AW) last September but best runs have come on AW.
2
7th (2) Finbar's Lad (3.33/1 +17%)
Finbar's Lad

3.33
3.33/1(+17%)
(2) Finbar's Lad 3.33/1, Career best when winning 7-runner handicap here in June and shaped as if still in form when only seventh at Musselburgh since. Still lightly raced and can't be discounted.
Headstrong sort who may be well served by the drop back in distance.
7
8th (7) Flash The Dash (6.5/1 +41%)
Flash The Dash

6.5
6.5/1(+41%)
(7) Flash The Dash 6.5/1, Just ticking over so far this season but handicap mark is sliding and he wasn't disgraced at Thirsk last time. Interesting if back to his best.
Needs to raise his game but is dropping down the weights and wears first-time cheekpieces.
8
9th (8) Glory And Gold (66/1 +0%)
Glory And Gold

66
66/1(+0%)
(8) Glory And Gold 66/1, On the up for William Haggas last year but no encouragement in 2 outings for this stable.
Won a 7f novice for William Haggas but well beaten on both starts for new yard this season.
LTO Selection:

17:50 Haydock Handicap (Class 5) 7f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.

Exceedingly Regal, who wintered in Dubai, posted a respectable effort on his return to the UK scene at Yarmouth last month and may improve now he is tried in cheekpieces. However, the unexposed FINBAR'S LAD showed a liking for this course when he scored over 1m on his penultimate start and, off just 4lb higher, appears to have more offer back down in trip on just his fourth start in a handicap. Lockdown Lass and Ugo Gregory are others with sound claims at this level.

EXCEEDINGLY REGAL returned to Britain after an absence with a good second at Yarmouth last month and, with cheekpieces on for the first time, he's capable of going one better at the likely expense of the thriving Lockdown Lass. Ugo Gregory is a big threat to both if allowed a soft lead.

Having returned from a break with a good second at Yarmouth last month, EXCEEDINGLY REGAL is taken to go one better.


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