There were 295 Races on across 36 meetings. There was 7 races at Assiniboia Downs first race 01:30, 4 races at Canterbury Park first race 23:10, 7 races at Clonmel first race 16:10, 7 races at Coffs Harbour first race 04:15, 12 races at Colonial Downs first race 16:45, 6 races at Concepcion first race 19:15, 9 races at Cranbourne first race 04:00, 7 races at Del Mar first race 21:30, 8 races at Delaware Park first race 17:30, 9 races at Hawthorne first race 20:10, 7 races at Haydock first race 14:10, 10 races at Horseshoe Indianapolis first race 19:10, 12 races at Kawasaki first race 06:45, 10 races at Kentucky Downs first race 18:25, 8 races at Lingfield first race 14:00, 8 races at Lyon Parilly first race 10:45 Lyon-Parilly, 9 races at Mackay first race 03:27, 12 races at Mombetsu first race 06:30 Monbetsu, 5 races at Mountaineer first race 01:15, 7 races at Mysore first race 09:30, 12 races at Nagoya first race 04:20, 7 races at Newbury first race 16:05, 8 races at Northam first race 06:17, 9 races at ParisLongchamp first race 14:33, 8 races at Remington Park first race 01:28, 7 races at Salisbury first race 14:20, 12 races at Sonoda first race 02:40, 11 races at Taif first race 13:00, 8 races at Thistledown first race 17:50, 7 races at Toulouse first race 10:28, 8 races at Vaal first race 11:35, 2 races at Valparaiso first race 01:00, 8 races at Vincennes first race 15:25, 8 races at Wagga first race 03:55, 9 races at Wolverhampton first race 16:55, 7 races at Woodbine first race 21:50, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner. TomForm.com uses a custom rating system for each runner.
Race 1: 14:10 Haydock 100% Racing TV Profits Back To Racing Amateur Jockeys' Handicap (0-68) (5) 4yo+ GB 1m 3f 140y
(3) Just The Man | | | | | | 8 | Miss Iesha Wilding | John O'Shea | Three-time Flat winner who has tumbled down the weights; some fair hurdle form in 2023 but he's struggled on his three outings this year (one on the Flat) and a major turnaround is needed in a first-time tongue-tie. |
(8) Rayena | | | | | | 4 | Miss Lois Teal | Richard Fahey | Went close under Lois Teal at Ripon (1m4f, good to soft) in June but no impact on her four starts since; now 0-15 and 4lb out of the handicap here. |
4th (6) Sameem | | | | | | 8 | Mrs Emily Roberts | Tim Easterby | Won at Ripon (1m4f, good to soft) in June and runner-up at Epsom (1m4f, good) next time, both under Emily Roberts; he's a player on that form but two lesser performances have followed; needs to get back on track. |
1st (2) Haliphon | | | | | | 7 | Miss Isabella Oliver | Ian Williams | On a career-low mark and a case can be made on his second at Epsom at the beginning of July; however, he's been well beaten the next twice and is back to having plenty to prove. |
(7) Shield Of Honour | | | | | | 7 | Miss Grace Littmoden | Amy Murphy | Made all in Yarmouth classified (11.4f, good) in July and fair fourth in Ripon handicap (1m3f, good) last time, which was Grace Littmoden's first ride; cheekpieces replace blinkers; could be in the mix. |
2nd (5) Atalanta Breeze | | | | | | 8 | Miss Alice Tregoning | Marcus Tregoning | Ridden by Alice Tregoning on last three starts; returned to form when second in first-time visor (retained since) at Ffos Las (1m6f, soft) last month and faded when fourth at Lingfield (2m, AW) most recently; the drop back in trip could be a plus and she's on the shortlist. |
(4) Fiddlers Green | | | | | | 5 | Miss Brodie Hampson | John O'Shea | Prominent-racer who won two in a row in April (11.6f/1m4f, good/soft); his subsequent form has been mixed but fast ground may not have suited last time and he's capable of playing a leading role if back on song. |
3rd (1) Just An Hour | | | | | | 4 | Mr Patrick Millman | Rod Millman | 0-10 since Irish maiden win (1m, good to yielding) last May but he's run pretty well the last twice, most recently fourth at Catterick (1m4f, good to firm) under Patrick Millman in first-time cheekpieces (retained); continues to edge down the weights and he's one to consider. |
Brodie Hampson won this last year and the return to a forecast slower surface is a likely plus for her mount FIDDLERS GREEN. That runner earns the vote ahead of Atalanta Breeze who has been in good heart the last twice. Just An Hour and Shield Of Honour could also be involved.[Ben Hutton]
Race 2: 14:40 Haydock Every Race Live On Racing TV Restricted Maiden Stakes (Bands B, C And D) (GBB Race) GB 6f 212y
3rd (4) Mystical Storm | | | | | | 2 | Ryan Sexton | Julie Camacho | Seventh living foal; Harry Angel half-brother to winners Emeralds Pride (5f/6f; RPR 85) and Snowball Jackson (French 6.5f-1m; 84); dam 7f/1m winner (71); trainer has had a couple of 2yos run well on debut this season at decent odds and a bold show wouldn't be a surprise. |
(8) Oselton | | | | | | 2 | Cam Hardie | Mark Walford | 22,000gns yearling, 21,000gns 2yo breeze-ups; sixth foal; Belardo half-brother to four winners including Lethal Talent (7f-1m1f including 2yo; RPR 97), Furlong Factor (5f 2yo; 87) and Majestic Mac (7f 2yo; 82); wears tongue-tie on debut; may be one for further down the line. |
(12) Belabambina | | | | | | 2 | Joanna Mason | David Loughnane | 33-1, always behind on last month's debut at Chepstow (6f, good to firm); dramatic improvement required in first-time tongue-tie. |
(1) Azoozi | | | | | | 2 | Trevor Whelan | John Butler | 32,000gns yearling, 62,000euros yearling; tenth foal; Showcasing half-brother to four winners including Queen Blossom (1m-1m4f including 2yo/Group 3) and Winged Spur (1m-11.6f; RPR 88); trainer is among the winners and a market check is advised but he's not known for first-time-out 2yo success. |
(9) Ruling Master | | | | | | 2 | Hollie Doyle | Marco Botti | 31,000euros foal, 36,000euros 2yo; second foal; dam twice-raced half-sister to useful winners including So In Love (6f 2yo) and Savanna La Mar (7f 2yo), out of 9.5f Listed winner; Newmarket trainer is 3-13 with 2yos here in the past five years and this Holy Roman Emperor newcomer could go well. |
(10) Harryella | | | | | | 2 | Rob Hornby | James Fanshawe | 17-2, down the field on last month's debut at Kempton (7f, AW); however, this attractively bred colt may have needed the run and his trainer's 2yos are in excellent form; could leave that first run miles behind. |
(11) Media | | | | | | 2 | Billy Garritty | Richard Fahey | Third foal; dam Listed-placed 7f 2yo winner (RPR 94); takes on colts on debut but represents powerful northern stable; one to watch in the betting. |
(7) Kirkdale | | | | | | 2 | Callum Rodriguez | Edward Bethell | 19,000gns yearling; fifth foal; Zelzal brother to French 7f 2yo winner Rose Academy, half-brother to German 1m1f winner; dam from classy family; trainer has enjoyed an excellent summer; betting may be informative on debut. |
2nd (5) Sir Peter Fossick | | | | | | 2 | Joe Fanning | Charlie Johnston | Clear runner-up on debut at Epsom (7f, good) in July; down the field at Goodwood (7f, good to firm) since but the ground/track may not have suited and he's a player if tapping back into his initial promise. |
(3) Captain Harry | | | | | | 2 | Callum Hutchinson | Andrew Balding | 85-40 favourite, made the running when fourth of five on last month's debut at Chester (7.5f, good to soft); improvement is needed but he's in good hands to progress and has a likeable pedigree; not ruled out. |
4th (2) Boston Run | | | | | | 2 | Jason Hart | Hugo Palmer | Denied clear run when 1l runner-up on debut over C&D (good) in July; failed to match that form when 6l second at Hamilton (1m, soft) a fortnight ago but retains potential and is in calculations this afternoon. |
1st (6) We Dare To Dream | | | | | | 2 | Daniel Tudhope | David O'Meara | Has kept on well for second on his first two starts at Ayr (6f, good) and Ripon (6f, good); open to improvement over today's extra furlong and he's one to consider. |
James Fanshawe's 2yos are in tremendous form and the usefully bred HARRYELLA could be an entirely different proposition on this second start. We Dare To Dream has been runner-up on both outings and is second choice ahead of the newcomer Ruling Master, whose trainer Marco Botti does well with 2yos here. Boston Run and Sir Peter Fossick are other possible players.[Ben Hutton]
Race 3: 15:10 Haydock National Racehorse Week 2024 Nursery Handicap (0-75) (5) 2yo GB 6f 212y
(9) Perfidia | | | | | | 2 | Duran Fentiman | Tim Easterby | Promising third of 16 in Nottingham maiden (6f) in June on third start but soundly beaten in first two nurseries and he needs to raise his game in a first-time tongue-tie. |
4th (6) Brastias | | | | | | 2 | Daniel Tudhope | David O'Meara | Won at Redcar (7f, good) in July on third start; failed to settle when well beaten in Ripon novice (1m, good) last month and he's not written off now back down in trip, but he has something to prove after last time. |
(4) Feeraas | | | | | | 2 | Hollie Doyle | Archie Watson | Has shown promise in defeat on all three starts (6f/7f); gelded since and this 150,000euros yearling is open to improvement on his nursery debut; he's Hollie Doyle's mount of the Archie Watson pair; on the shortlist. |
(5) Maximus Alexios | | | | | | 2 | Kieran Shoemark | Richard Hannon | Four-race maiden who ran another fair race when fourth of six on last month's nursery debut here (6f, good); he's a brother to 7f Listed winner Olivia Maralda and this step back up in trip could be a positive move. |
(2) Countess Ciara | | | | | | 2 | Joanna Mason | Archie Watson | Won at Nottingham (6f, good to soft) in June on second start and placed in two of her three nurseries, most recently third at Wolverhampton (7f, AW); might not be far away. |
3rd (7) Veydari | | | | | | 2 | James Doyle | Richard Fahey | Down the field on nursery debut at Glorious Goodwood (7f, good to firm) and he needs to settle better, but he showed potential for today's trip over 6f previously and this 200,000gns breeze-up buy could take a sizeable step forward at some stage; in calmer waters than last time. |
(1) Chuti Manika | | | | | | 2 | Joe Fanning | Charlie Johnston | Has made the running on both starts; went close on debut at Ayr (7f, good to firm) in July then won at Catterick (7f, good to firm); makes nursery debut off a fair mark and is open to improvement; contender. |
2nd (8) Pietro | | | | | | 2 | William Buick | James Fanshawe | Displayed improvement to win at Epsom (7f, good) on second nursery start despite not looking at home on the track (front two clear); trainer's 2yos are in excellent form and William Buick is 10-31 (32%) for the yard in the last five years; strong claims up 5lb. |
1st (3) Green Icon | | | | | | 2 | Callum Rodriguez | Owen Burrows | Built upon encouraging debut sixth (6f, good to firm) to win at Chelmsford (7f, AW) last month; had something to spare from a next-time-out winner and is bred to be better than this opening mark; respected. |
Chelmsford winner Green Icon (second choice) and the newly gelded 150,000euros yearling Feeraas are interesting nursery newcomers but preference is for PIETRO, who won a nursery at Epsom three weeks ago and shaped as though he has more to offer. Chuti Manika and Veydari are others who could run well.[Ben Hutton]
Race 4: 15:40 Haydock Watch On Racing TV EBF Novice Stakes (Colts & Geldings) GB 7f 212y
(3) Blue Tempus | | | | | | 2 | Hollie Doyle | Alan King | 12,000euros yearling, 50,000gns 2yo breeze-ups; sixth foal; closely related to Polish 1m-1m3f winner; dam 1m/1m2f winner (RPR 87) out of 1m2f Listed winner; this Highland Reel colt makes his debut in what looks a warm novice contest and he may be best watched. |
2nd (7) Sir Dinadan | | | | | | 2 | Rob Hornby | Ralph Beckett | Well beaten when tenth of 16 on debut at Newbury in July (7f, good; 15-2) and a significant step forward is required, but he cost 200,000gns and this Camelot colt should appreciate the step up to 1m; not written off. |
(5) Methgal | | | | | | 2 | Callum Rodriguez | K R Burke | Has shown ability on both starts, here (7f, good) and at Glorious Goodwood (7f, good to firm); this attractively bred colt is open to improvement and isn't ruled out, but others have more pressing claims. |
(4) Caledonian | | | | | | 2 | James Doyle | David Simcock | Early interference when keeping on for sixth of 16 on debut at Newbury (7f, good) in July and improved when close second at Yarmouth (7f, good to firm) last month; this half-brother to 2yo Group 1 winner Dick Whittington can continue to progress now up in trip and he's one to consider. |
3rd (2) Aegean Sea | | | | | | 2 | Kieran Shoemark | John & Thady Gosden | Promising third on debut at Sandown (7f, good to firm) in June; failed to build on that when fifth there (7f, good) in July but it was still a fair effort and he could be suited by the step up to 1m; with a leading yard. |
4th (1) King Casper | | | | | | 2 | Jason Hart | Hugo Palmer | Improved upon encouraging debut fifth at York (7f, good to firm) to win here (7f, good to firm) last month; now carries a penalty against some interesting rivals but there's every chance he'll stay 1m and he's respected. |
1st (6) Silver Peak | | | | | | 2 | William Buick | Charlie Appleby | 11-4 when fair fourth of 12 on debut in slowly run Kempton novice (7f, AW) a fortnight ago; this 1,250,000euros Dubawi colt is open to considerable improvement for his top trainer, who has won the last three runnings. |
Charlie Appleby has won the last three runnings and 1,250,000euros Dubawi colt SILVER PEAK can build on his recent debut fourth and come out on top. Course winner King Casper is feared most despite the penalty, while Caledonian and Aegean Sea could also play leading roles.[Ben Hutton]
Race 5: 16:17 Haydock Join Racing TV Now EBF Novice Stakes (Colts & Geldings) GB 6f
4th (4) Double Rush | | | | | | 2 | Hayley Turner | Charles Hills | Belied 22-1 odds when runner-up on recent debut at Windsor (6f, soft), albeit no match for the more experienced Godolphin favourite; that was a promising start and he could have a part to play today. |
(5) Maelstrom | | | | | | 2 | William Buick | William Haggas | By Night Of Thunder; first foal; dam 6f 2yo Group 3 winner from classy family; thrown into a tough race on debut but he represents last year's winning yard and is bred to be talented; no surprise to see a bold show. |
3rd (1) Dark Cloud Rising | | | | | | 2 | Daniel Tudhope | David O'Meara | Left debut run (6f, good to firm) well behind to win at Thirsk (6f, good) three weeks ago; needs another step forward today to defy a 7lb penalty but he was well backed last time and could continue to progress. |
2nd (3) Arabian Angel | | | | | | 2 | Callum Rodriguez | K R Burke | No match for the winner but still showed considerable promise when runner-up at 3-1 on debut at Redcar (6f, good to firm) in July; this Middle Park entry could be sharper for that outing and he's one to consider today. |
1st (2) Defence Minister | | | | | | 2 | James Doyle | Hamad Al Jehani | 210,000euros breeze-up buy who didn't enjoy an ideal trip when winning at 8-1 on last month's debut at Newmarket (6f, good); he's a likeable prospect and a 7lb penalty may not stop him this afternoon. |
The 210,000euros breeze-up buy DEFENCE MINISTER made a very promising start to his career when winning at Newmarket last month and is taken to make it 2-2. Arabian Angel was runner-up at Redcar on his debut and this Middle Park entry could be the chief danger, although none of these can be ruled out.[Ben Hutton]
Race 6: 16:50 Haydock British Stallion Studs EBF Reprocolor Premier Fillies' Handicap (0-95) (3) 3yo+ GB 1m 2f 42y
(10) Prenup | | | | | | 5 | Jonny Peate | Jane Chapple-Hyam | She's on a competitive mark on last year's best form and kicked off this campaign with an encouraging run at Newmarket, but she flopped at York in June last time (1m2f, good to soft; upset in stalls) and it's hard to be overly confident on the back of that. |
2nd (6) Invisible Friend | | | | | | 5 | Rowan Scott | Kevin Ryan | Couldn't get into it at York (1m2f, good to firm) a fortnight ago but perhaps the ground wasn't ideal and she'd previously made a winning reappearance there (1m2f, good to soft); this lightly raced 5yo is likely to be back on a slower surface today and is not discounted. |
3rd (4) Roarin' Success | | | | | | 4 | Trevor Whelan | Harry Charlton | Not quite at her peak at Goodwood last time but she's been runner-up on three of her five starts this season (1m/1m2f, good to soft/good) and can be in the shake-up if back to her best. |
4th (1) Zarabanda | | | | | | 5 | Daniel Tudhope | David O'Meara | Mixed form in Listed races on last three starts but she was a creditable fourth at York two runs ago (1m2f, good to firm) and she's won three of her eight handicaps (all on soft); interesting now back in a handicap. |
(5) Nocturnal | | | | | | 3 | Callum Rodriguez | James Ferguson | Won at Lingfield (7.6f, good to firm) last August on second 2yo start and belatedly followed up in 7f AW novice in March; needs to improve upon her two handicap performances but hasn't run badly on either occasion and her dam was a 1m2f winner, so she could improve for this step up in trip. |
(3) Wisper | | | | | | 6 | Joe Fanning | Marcus Tregoning | Beaten on her last 12 starts but arrives in fine form and hasn't enjoyed the run of the race the last twice; versatile ground-wise and could be bang there if things pan out favourably. |
1st (9) Warda Jamila | | | | | | 3 | Callum Hutchinson | Andrew Balding | 3yo who has had a mixed campaign but she was back on song when a close third at Glorious Goodwood (1m2f, good to firm) last time; won on good to soft last year; key player if again on a going day. |
(8) Zenjabeela | | | | | | 3 | James Doyle | Roger Varian | Close third of five at Redcar (1m) in July and denied a clear run when fourth of 15 at York a fortnight ago on her first crack at 1m2f; she could have more to offer at today's distance, provided conditions suit (fair third on good to soft on debut; unraced on slow ground since). |
(7) Elladonna | | | | | | 4 | William Buick | James Fanshawe | Improved form to win at Nottingham (1m2f, good) in May when back up in trip in a first-time hood, and followed up at Salisbury (1m2f, good) in July; the hood is left off but she's just the type of filly her in-form trainer excels with and she may well land the hat-trick; unraced on slow ground. |
(2) Naaey | | | | | | 4 | Kieran Shoemark | John & Thady Gosden | Made it two wins from her five starts when scoring at Doncaster (1m2f, good to firm) last month in her second handicap; did it comfortably and a 6lb rise may not stop her if conditions are suitable (unproven on slow ground). |
The Gosden-trained NAAEY (nap) looked a lightly raced 4yo to follow when winning with something to spare at Doncaster last month and can defy a 6lb rise. Elladonna is another filly who is firmly on the up and is feared most in her hat-trick bid. The 3yos Zenjabeela and Warda Jamila are other likely dangers.[Ben Hutton]
Race 7: 17:20 Haydock Find Out More At nationalracehorseweek.uk Fillies' Handicap (0-75) (5) 3yo+ GB 1m 3f 140y
4th (5) Little Miss India | | | | | | 3 | William Buick | Ian Williams | Modest form in her qualifying runs but shrewd yard has booked William Buick for this handicap debut; one to keep a close eye on in the market. |
2nd (1) D Day Arvalenreeva | | | | | | 4 | Kieran Shoemark | Kevin Philippart De Foy | Just one win from 12 starts but she's been knocking on the door in her two runs this season and is only 1lb higher than for her latest near-miss at Windsor (11.4f, good to firm); didn't get much luck in that race and she's a key player back from three months off. |
(2) Fun Loving | | | | | | 3 | Rob Hornby | Ralph Beckett | Improving filly who made virtually all to win at Nottingham (1m2f, good to firm; first-time blinkers) last month; creditable 3l third of five off this mark at Ripon (1m4f, good) 19 days ago; a first-time visor replaces blinkers now. |
1st (3) Free Speech | | | | | | 3 | Daniel Tudhope | Ed Dunlop | Hasn't finished out of the first three in eight starts since handicapping, finding a bit of improvement for cheekpieces (retained) at Pontefract (1m4f, soft) in July when landing win number two; a 5lb rise looks fair. |
3rd (4) Muqinah | | | | | | 3 | Callum Rodriguez | Owen Burrows | Frankel filly from the family of Oaks/King George winner Taghrooda; comfortably held in three novice runs (13l fourth on AW last time) but no surprise were she to take a step forward now handicapping back from two months off. |
Market moves for the two handicap newcomers at the bottom of the weights would be interesting but the other three have all been doing well in similar races, with a narrow preference for D DAY ARVALENREEVA over Free Speech. [Andrew Sheret]