Haydock Races & Results Tomform Saturday 8th May 2021
There were 66 Races on Saturday 8th May 2021 across 9 meetings. There was 7 races at Nottingham, 8 races at Cork, 7 races at Hexham, 8 races at Haydock, 8 races at Naas, 7 races at Lingfield, 7 races at Ascot, 7 races at Warwick, 7 races at Thirsk, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.
Races & Results Saturday 8th May 2021
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Pertemps Network Long Distance Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race) 17 Runners
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(7) ( ) Colonial Dreams
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(7) Colonial Dreams , Raced sparingly in recent seasons but arrives in top form, shaping well when third at Newbury prior to being collared on the line over this C&D a month ago. Nudged up 3 lb.
(13) ( ) Canyon City
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(13) Canyon City , Useful hurdler at best and stopped the slide to an extent when fourth over this C&D a month ago (Colonial Dreams runner-up). Must now build on that.
(3) ( ) Talkischeap
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(3) Talkischeap , Lightly raced since his bet365 Gold Cup romp on good ground at Sandown 2 years ago. Puled up in the Grand National and this is his firs hurdles outing since 2018 fitted with headgear.
(4) ( ) Proschema
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(4) Proschema , Useful hurdler who won a pair of AW jumpers bumpers at the start of this year and put it together when a smooth winner at Cheltenham 3 weeks ago. Has good turn of foot so 3m not bound to suit.
(6) ( ) Jarveys Plate
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(6) Jarveys Plate , Looked better than ever when making first hurdles start over 3m a winning one at Newbury in March. Rather put in his place by Jersey Wonder at Exeter 3 weeks ago, though.
(9) ( ) Giovanni Change
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(9) Giovanni Change , Isn't the most fluent over his obstacles but he arrives here in pursuit of a hat-trick following a brace at Market Rasen (up to 23f). Up 10 lb and this is a rather different environment.
(2) (3.33/1 +67%) Corrieben Reiver
3.33/1(+67%)
(2) Corrieben Reiver 3.33/1, Made light of 16-month absence when landing Kelso handicap and good second of 11 at Ayr (2m4f, heavy) in March, clear of rest. Still low mileage, and can make his presence felt up in trip.
(10) (7/1 -17%) Jersey Wonder
7/1(-17%)
(10) Jersey Wonder 7/1, Useful stayer on Flat for Jamie Osborne and improving nicely over hurdles, supplementing his handicap debut win at Fontwell in ready fashion at Exeter 3 weeks ago. Still looks ahead of his mark.
(17) (8/1 +33%) Repetitio
8/1(+33%)
(17) Repetitio 8/1, Dual winning hurdler who got back on track after a brief spell chasing with a pair of third-place finishes at up to 18.9f. Stayed well on the Flat but this will test his stamina.
(12) (8/1 +56%) Ballon Onabudget
8/1(+56%)
(12) Ballon Onabudget 8/1, Rather fortunate winner at Newton Abbot (26.5f, good) in September, but that was still an improved display and last 2 efforts 5 months apart suggest he's still in god nick.
(11) (11/1 -22%) Grand Morning
11/1(-22%)
(11) Grand Morning 11/1, Never really convinced as a chaser but well prepared to make a successful return to hurdling at Ayr in March (20.5f). Stays this far, but no banker to be in the same form given overall profile.
(1) (18/1 +36%) Vision Des Flos
18/1(+36%)
(1) Vision Des Flos 18/1, Smart hurdler at his best but he's thrice been below par back in this sphere after failing to convince over fences earlier in 2020. Lots to prove.
(16) (22/1 -38%) Ballyellis
22/1(-38%)
(16) Ballyellis 22/1, Thrived in plating hurdling company in autumn 2019, racking up 4 wins. Well prepared to land another claimer in March but this is a different ask and has to prove stamina for a well-run 3m.
(5) (25/1 +0%) Wakea
25/1(+0%)
(5) Wakea 25/1, Smart at best but missed over 3 years and pulled up either side of a solid fourth-place finish at Naas in March. Others are more solid.
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1st (14) (11/1 +56%) Dell' Arca
11/1(+56%)
(14) Dell' Arca 11/1, Sweetened up by return to hurdling, winning over 3m at Aintree and Newbury under Fergus Gillard during the autumn. Good run quickly came to a halt, so others more persuasive in change of headgear.
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2nd (8) (5/1 +50%) Trincomalee
5/1(+50%)
(8) Trincomalee 5/1, Overcame mistakes despite switching to hurdling when doubling career tally over obstacles at Plumpton (25f) in March. Backed that up when third at Cheltenham and he can remain competitive.
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3rd (15) (10/1 +29%) Sirobbie
10/1(+29%)
(15) Sirobbie 10/1, All 5 wins gained at Uttoxeter, the latest in 12-runner event in October. Sound in-frame efforts later that autumn but well held away from that venue in February and has moved yards. Headgear on.
LTO Selection:
13:25 Haydock Handicap Hurdle (Class 2) 24f Race Class Flow
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(1) Royal Air Force 2.12/1, Impressive winner of 3-runner Yarmouth novice (7f, good to firm) on sole 2-y-o start and far from disgraced in much better company when seventh in Craven at Newmarket on return. Handicap debut.
(3) (6.5/1 +0%) Rafiki
6.5/1(+0%)
(3) Rafiki 6.5/1, Wolverhampton novice winner last autumn and improved again when taking a similar event at Lingfield (1m) on reappearance. Well held on handicap/turf bow at Newbury since, though.
(5) (7.5/1 -15%) North Of Amazing
7.5/1(-15%)
(5) North Of Amazing 7.5/1, Easily best effort at 2 yrs when runner-up in novice at Newmarket (7f, heavy) final start, splitting a pair of subsequent winners. Opening mark looks a fair one and respected.
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1st (2) (1.38/1 +0%) Aleas
1.38/1(+0%)
(2) Aleas 1.38/1, Did well at 2 yrs, winning novice at Newmarket (1m) and nursery at Kempton (1m) and is the type to go on improving this year given his pedigree.
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2nd (4) (12/1 -85%) Darvel
12/1(-85%)
(4) Darvel 12/1, Confirmed debut promise when winning novice at Ayr last summer. Highly tried next 2 starts but back on track when runner-up at Beverley on handicap bow/return. Likely to stay 1m.
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14:00 Haydock Handicap (Class 3) 8f Race Class Flow
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(4) Khaadem 1.5/1, Very smart performance when an easy winner of the Stewards' Cup in 2019. Hit the frame both starts in a light 2020 season but ran badly at Meydan (4/1) in March. Worth another chance for in-form yard.
(2) (1.88/1 +6%) Brando
1.88/1(+6%)
(2) Brando 1.88/1, Easily best effort of last campaign when second in Champions Sprint Stakes at Ascot. Not disgraced on return when third of 10 in 6f listed race at Doncaster. Considered if building on that effort.
(1) (11/1 -10%) Exalted Angel
11/1(-10%)
(1) Exalted Angel 11/1, Useful sort who landed 6f Kachy Stakes at Lingfield in February. Improved further when runner-up there on Finals' Day but well below par back on turf at Newmarket last time. Has lot on his plate here.
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1st (3) (3/1 -20%) Cape Byron
3/1(-20%)
(3) Cape Byron 3/1, Made into a smart 6f/7f winner in 2019 but seen out just once last term when last of 16 in Champions Sprint at Ascot in October. Returns from another lay-off now and needs to bounce back.
LTO Selection:
14:35 Haydock Stakes (Class 2) 6f Race Class Flow
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(1) Teqany , Won Newton Abbot and Bangor handicaps in September. Posted good efforts in listed/Graded events later in the autumn but career best will be needed under top weight here.
(10) ( ) Hooper
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(10) Hooper , Took another step forward when landing a 17f Cheltenham handicap 24 days ago by 3½ lengths from Nordic Combined, outbattling that reopposing rival. Up 7 lb but may have more to come.
(11) ( ) Didtheyleaveuoutto
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(11) Didtheyleaveuoutto , Fairly useful hurdler who ran respectably when 8 lengths fourth in 21f Kempton handicap in March. Had a couple of runs on AW Flat since. Others more obvious.
(2) (5.5/1 +21%) Shanroe
5.5/1(+21%)
(2) Shanroe 5.5/1, Had a very productive spell on the Flat and over hurdles in the last 12 months, forging clear to readily land a 2m Fairyhouse handicap hurdle last month. More needed under big weight here, though.
(13) (8/1 +11%) Ballinsker
8/1(+11%)
(13) Ballinsker 8/1, Creditable sixth in Greatwood at Cheltenham last November. Well held in Betfair at Newbury when last seen in February but his yard's very good record in this provides hope for better this time.
(12) (8/1 +50%) Nordic Combined
8/1(+50%)
(12) Nordic Combined 8/1, Chased home Hooper at Cheltenham before getting back on the scoresheet at Hexham last weekend. Clearly in good heart right now but there's a suspicion he may find this a bit too competitive.
(6) (10/1 +9%) Rowland Ward
10/1(+9%)
(6) Rowland Ward 10/1, Improved effort with a tongue tied added (retained) when leading close home to deny Camprond in big field at Aintree last month. The pair were clear so should still be competitive despite 10 lb rise.
(17) (14/1 +58%) Thistimenextyear
14/1(+58%)
(17) Thistimenextyear 14/1, Fairly useful winner on Flat and over hurdles. Well held behind Rowland Ward and Camprond on recent return from a long absence at Aintree but he may strip fitter with that run behind him.
(15) (16/1 -33%) Defining Battle
16/1(-33%)
(15) Defining Battle 16/1, Fairly useful and progressive on Flat in 2019. In frame on all 3 outings over hurdles for this stable, making a sound start to life in handicaps when third at Ayr (2m) 22 days ago. Unexposed.
(16) (16/1 +36%) Celestial Force
16/1(+36%)
(16) Celestial Force 16/1, Fairly useful stayer on Flat who won pair of novice hurdles last autumn. Respectable fifth of 14 on 2m Sandown handicap debut a fortnight but that underlines that he needs more from this sort of mark.
(8) (22/1 -38%) Historic Heart
22/1(-38%)
(8) Historic Heart 22/1, Has made excellent start over hurdles, recording a useful effort when gaining a third success in 2m Perth handicap 17 days ago. Up 7 lb in a stronger race so will need to progress again.
(3) (25/1 -25%) Any News
25/1(-25%)
(3) Any News 25/1, Bumper/maiden hurdle winner last autumn. Useful form when runner-up in Cheltenham novice in December but dropped away very tamely in Aintree Grade 1 last month. Handicap debut.
(7) (33/1 -18%) Scarlet Dragon
33/1(-18%)
(7) Scarlet Dragon 33/1, Royal Ascot handicap winner last summer. Remained in form on the Flat since but has made only a limited impact back hurdling the last twice.
(4) (40/1 -21%) Politicise
40/1(-21%)
(4) Politicise 40/1, Two hurdle wins in Ireland at the start of last season. Also scored on Flat in September but well held on both outings since returning from a winter break. Bounce back needed.
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1st (14) (4.5/1 -29%) Copperless
4.5/1(-29%)
(14) Copperless 4.5/1, Improving hurdler who was a stylish winner on 2m Taunton handicap debut in March. Poised on heels of leaders when falling 2 out at Ascot since. Major player with further progress likely.
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2nd (9) (12/1 +45%) Cormier
12/1(+45%)
(9) Cormier 12/1, Fair Flat winner who took well to hurdles with maiden/novice successes in October. Unable to make an impact in Greatwood and Betfair Exchange handicaps at the end of 2020 but still early days.
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3rd (5) (5.5/1 +31%) Camprond
5.5/1(+31%)
(5) Camprond 5.5/1, Useful 1½m French Flat winner who has made a promising start over hurdles, travelling very powerfully when ½-length second of 22 to Rowland Ward on Aintree handicap debut last month. More to come.
LTO Selection:
15:10 Haydock Handicap Hurdle (Class 1) 16f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 1 race.
Pertemps Network Spring Trophy Stakes (Listed) 6 Runners
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(3) ( ) Lord Of The Lodge
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(3) Lord Of The Lodge , Improved performer on AW this term and gained some reward for it when landing a hat-trick at Lingfield 36 days ago. Has an obvious shout if he handles conditions.
(5) (1.75/1 +30%) Raaeq
1.75/1(+30%)
(5) Raaeq 1.75/1, Lightly-raced sprinter who landed a couple of handicaps in good style last term and can be excused both subsequent outings, not ideally placed at Newbury on return. Big player back down in trip.
(1) (5/1 -82%) Current Option
5/1(-82%)
(1) Current Option 5/1, Enjoyed a productive 2020 and showed all his ability remains intact when a creditable second in Group 3 company at the Curragh 3 weeks ago. Respected despite shouldering a penalty.
(2) (18/1 -29%) Highland Dress
18/1(-29%)
(2) Highland Dress 18/1, Smart sort on his day but hasn't been firing of late and testing conditions are unlikely to suit.
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1st (4) (4.5/1 +40%) Qaysar
4.5/1(+40%)
(4) Qaysar 4.5/1, Smart and consistent 6yo who scored at this track last term and has run at least respectably in a couple of listed events so far this year. Should give a good account.
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2nd (6) (2.25/1 +36%) Tomfre
2.25/1(+36%)
(6) Tomfre 2.25/1, Smart handicapper who relished the mud when landing a hat-trick towards the end of last year. The more rain the better for him, and he's a definite player if tuned up for his return.
LTO Selection:
15:45 Haydock Listed (Class 1) 7f Race Class Flow
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(9) Burrows Seeside , Two wins from 6 runs at Newcastle last year. Creditable runner-up effort there on return and he should continue to give a good account at this level on just his second start on the turf.
(10) ( ) New Look
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(10) New Look , Remains a maiden after 35 Flat runs. Back on track when a close sixth at Wolverhampton last month but hard to see him featuring from well out of the weights.
(7) (3.33/1 +72%) Ugo Gregory
3.33/1(+72%)
(7) Ugo Gregory 3.33/1, Scored twice at Ayr last year and his eighth at Doncaster on reappearance was a respectable effort. Possibly unsuited by fibresand at Southwell last month and he can get back on track here.
(5) (6/1 -50%) King Of Tonga
6/1(-50%)
(5) King Of Tonga 6/1, Had wind operation prior to reappearance and ran better than for a while down in the weights when runner-up at Musselburgh 8 days ago, albeit having the run of the race. Cheekpieces back on. Player.
(8) (6/1 +25%) Ey Up Its Mick
6/1(+25%)
(8) Ey Up Its Mick 6/1, Course winner who looked rusty after 6 months off when fifth of 11 in handicap at Beverley (5f) 16 days ago, running on late after missing break. Claims with that behind him back up in trip.
(3) (10/1 +29%) Presidential
10/1(+29%)
(3) Presidential 10/1, Course winner who is now thirteen runs without a win and has made little impact in 3 starts this year, going with little fluency at Newcastle 8 days ago. Plenty to find on form.
(6) (12/1 -20%) Kapono
12/1(-20%)
(6) Kapono 12/1, Fairly useful performer who confirmed his return to form after just 6 days off when finishing runner-up at Newcastle last month. Will need another step forward to take this back on the turf.
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1st (4) (9/1 -64%) Boardman
9/1(-64%)
(4) Boardman 9/1, Not long with this yard but proved to be a disappointment (well-backed 11/4) after 6 months off when well beaten at Redcar last month. Edges further down in the weights and can't be ruled out.
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2nd (1) (8/1 -60%) Ffion
8/1(-60%)
(1) Ffion 8/1, Won pair of minor events at Wolverhampton 4 months apart last year. Looks to have a bit about her physically so she's respected making her handicap/turf debut.
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3rd (2) (3.33/1 +5%) Apollinaire
3.33/1(+5%)
(2) Apollinaire 3.33/1, Seemingly unsuited by the drop back to sprinting when third of 4 in handicap at Lingfield (6f, AW) 4 days ago, rearing leaving stalls and uncomfortable with pace. Should make more of an impact here.
LTO Selection:
16:20 Haydock Handicap (Class 4) 7f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
(1) Deyrann De Carjac , Initially took well to chasing in 2019 with a brace of novice wins 6 months apart at up to 21f. Behind when pulled up 3 out at Haydock in November but this is less demanding and can go well fresh.
(6) ( ) Hes No Trouble
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(6) Hes No Trouble , Responded well to first-time headgear when scoring at Wetherby in March, but was well held from 8 lb higher at Newbury last time.
(2) (2.25/1 +0%) Senior Citizen
2.25/1(+0%)
(2) Senior Citizen 2.25/1, Coped really well with the demands of a big-field when seventh in the Grand Sefton at Aintree in December and gave another good account when third in the Topham back there last time. Respected.
(3) (2.75/1 +39%) Champagne Court
2.75/1(+39%)
(3) Champagne Court 2.75/1, Gambled on and ran well from a reduced mark when second at Newton Abbot (21f) last month, albeit no match for winner. Should remain competitive.
(7) (10/1 -33%) Court Royale
10/1(-33%)
(7) Court Royale 10/1, Hit the target twice over fences last year. Found only one too good at Chepstow on penultimate start, but wasn't quite in the same form at Newton Abbot last time and now back up in trip.
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1st (5) (4/1 +33%) Francky Du Berlais
4/1(+33%)
(5) Francky Du Berlais 4/1, Gained reward for some good efforts when opening his account over fences in 8-runner handicap at Exeter (19f) in January. Turned in a lacklustre display 3 months on at Perth, though.
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2nd (4) (3.5/1 +56%) Fortified Bay
3.5/1(+56%)
(4) Fortified Bay 3.5/1, Revived in a first-time visor when winning 7-runner handicap at Newcastle (20.1f) in February, suited by good test at trip. May find this trip on the sharp side now returned to better ground, though.
LTO Selection:
16:55 Haydock Handicap Chase (Class 2) 21f Race Class Flow
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(7) Solar Impulse , Good second at Doncaster in December and far from disgraced when outpointed in a match at Ludlow (2m, good) 17 days ago. Given a chance by the handicapper and he has to enter calculations.
(3) ( ) The Russian Doyen
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(3) The Russian Doyen , Latest success at Newbury was gained off an 11 lb higher mark, but that was back in January 2019 and he has burning questions to answer following a tame display at Newton Abbot last month.
(8) (5.5/1 -38%) Cracking Find
5.5/1(-38%)
(8) Cracking Find 5.5/1, Firmly back on track on first start following a wind op when seeing off 4 rivals at Newcastle (2½m, good) last month. Nudged up just 2 lb and should give another good account.
(1) (5.5/1 +21%) The King Of May
5.5/1(+21%)
(1) The King Of May 5.5/1, Dual winner during 2019/20 campaign and fine effort when a close third off a 3 lb higher mark at Wetherby in December. Struggled in an Aintree Grade 3 handicap last time and now tried in cheekpieces.
(5) (12/1 -140%) Go Long
12/1(-140%)
(5) Go Long 12/1, Fairly useful chaser who was seen to good effect when making all at Fontwell in November. Runner-up the last twice and should again make his presence felt, albeit without being quite good enough.
(4) (33/1 -65%) Duke Debarry
33/1(-65%)
(4) Duke Debarry 33/1, Lightly-raced 10-y-o who made winning debut for Brian Ellison in 2½m Carlisle handicap chase in October 2019. However, went with little encouragement there following a 17-month absence in March.
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1st (2) (2.25/1 +25%) Exelerator Express
2.25/1(+25%)
(2) Exelerator Express 2.25/1, Rather fortunate when opening chase account at Uttoxeter in February, but latest success at Huntingdon (16.5f, good) was gained completely on merit. Still, this is tougher up 6 lb.
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2nd (6) (1.62/1 +60%) Eamon An Cnoic
1.62/1(+60%)
(6) Eamon An Cnoic 1.62/1, Fairly useful form when easily scoring over hurdles at Sandown in February. Did too much too soon when third off this mark in a Carlisle handicap chase (2m, good) last time and he needs considering.
LTO Selection:
17:35 Haydock Handicap Chase (Class 3) 19f Race Class Flow
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