Haydock Races & Results Tomform Friday 20th May 2022

There were 51 Races on Friday 20th May 2022 across 7 meetings. There was 7 races at Goodwood, 8 races at Bath, 8 races at Curragh, 7 races at Haydock, 7 races at Downpatrick, 7 races at Worcester, 7 races at Catterick, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.

Races & Results Friday 20th May 2022

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

13:20 Haydock Handicap (Class 4) 10f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Weight Runs Age Comments
1
1st (6) Ziggy (1.5/1 +57%)
Ziggy

1.5/1(+57%)
(6) Ziggy 1.5/1, Low-mileage 4-y-o who opened account in handicaps at Nottingham (10.2f) prior to catching the eye when fourth at Goodwood (11.2f) later in July. 14f may have stretched him in October and there could be more to come this campaign.
2
2nd (3) Vulcan (8.5/1 +15%)
Vulcan

8.5/1(+15%)
(3) Vulcan 8.5/1, Disappointing on the second of 2 hurdles starts for Dr Richard Newland and showed nothing back on the Flat for a new yard after 13 months off at Epsom 31 days ago. Easy enough to look elsewhere.
3
3rd (4) Legendary Day (5/1 -50%)
Legendary Day

5/1(-50%)
(4) Legendary Day 5/1, Progressive in first half of 2021, landing novice event at Nottingham and handicap at Leicester. Finished the year tamely but got back on track when third at former venue on reappearance 2 weeks ago and is worth another chance at this trip.
4
4th (5) Liberation Point (12/1 +14%)
Liberation Point

12/1(+14%)
(5) Liberation Point 12/1, Opened his account in 1m Ripon maiden in August before an improved second on his handicap bow at Pontefract (10f, good). Disappointed final 2 starts though, so reappears with something to prove.
5th
5th (7) Myristica (14/1 -17%)
Myristica

14/1(-17%)
(7) Myristica 14/1, Ripon scorer in August and good placed efforts in defeat thereafter. Reappearance run at Hamilton best excused having met trouble and better expected here.
6th
6th (8) Imperial Command (8/1 -33%)
Imperial Command

8/1(-33%)
(8) Imperial Command 8/1, Opened his account for 2022 at Newcastle in February and backed it up with a good second there 65 days ago. Has a lower mark to work with back on turf so worth considering.
7th
7th (9) Rafiki (14/1 -100%)
Rafiki

14/1(-100%)
(9) Rafiki 14/1, Ran up to best back on polytrack from a sliding mark when third in 5-runner handicap at Chelmsford City (10f) on reappearance 15 days ago. 2 lb lower now back on turf but has yet to prove as effective on grass.
8th
8th (2) Aasheq (8/1 -33%)
Aasheq

8/1(-33%)
(2) Aasheq 8/1, Fairly useful 10f winner at his best who highlighted he retains plenty of his old ability back from an 18-month absence when fifth of 8 at Ripon (1m) in April. Failed to come on for that at Chester but possibly still needed the run. Not ruled out.
9th
9th (1) Inca Prince (22/1 -120%)
Inca Prince

22/1(-120%)
(1) Inca Prince 22/1, Back on track over hurdles for this yard, gaining third success at Musselburgh (17.4f) in March. However, was way too free to have any chance of lasting home tried over a staying trip on the Flat for the first time at York (16.2f) last week.
LTO Selection:

13:20 Haydock Handicap (Class 4) 10f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.


13:55 Haydock Maiden (Class 4) 6f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Weight Runs Age Comments
1
1st (10) Secret Mistral (50/1 +24%)
Secret Mistral

50/1(+24%)
(10) Secret Mistral 50/1, Last of 7 in maiden at Leicester (5f, good, 40/1) on debut 27 days ago.
2
2nd (4) Galaxy Gazer (25/1 -79%)
Galaxy Gazer

25/1(-79%)
(4) Galaxy Gazer 25/1, Too green to show much when eighth of 11 in minor event at Beverley (5f, good to firm) on debut 37 days ago. Should have more to offer.
3
3rd (7) Tessa (3.33/1 +26%)
Tessa

3.33/1(+26%)
(7) Tessa 3.33/1, Better than result when fourth of 10 in maiden at Chepstow (5.1f, good to firm) on debut 10 days ago, not clear run. Likely to improve as stamina is drawn out.
4
4th (5) Glorious Angel (1.75/1 +7%)
Glorious Angel

1.75/1(+7%)
(5) Glorious Angel 1.75/1, Promising sort. 17/2, fourth of 6 in Lily Agnes at Chester (5.1f, soft) 16 days ago, worst of draw. Likely has more to offer and looks the one to beat.
5th
5th (1) Clenched (5.5/1 -22%)
Clenched

5.5/1(-22%)
(1) Clenched 5.5/1, Foaled April 11. Cityscape filly. Half-sister to 1m winner Flagged and 6.5f winner Obdurate. Dam, 1m-1¼m winner, half-sister to 1¼m winner Posteritas.
6th
6th (3) Evolicatt (7/1 -40%)
Evolicatt

7/1(-40%)
(3) Evolicatt 7/1, Runner-up at Leicester and matched that form when fourth of 9 in minor event at Salisbury (5f, good to firm) 19 days ago. Step up in trip will suit.
7th
7th (6) Kanohi Breeze (12/1 -20%)
Kanohi Breeze

12/1(-20%)
(6) Kanohi Breeze 12/1, Foaled March 22. £20,000 yearling, Expert Eye filly. Dam, useful French 1¼m winner, half-sister to 10.5f-15f winner Jo All The Way and winner up to 1m (stayed 1¼m) Al Mohalhal (both useful).
8th
8th (2) Emerald Duchess (18/1 +45%)
Emerald Duchess

18/1(+45%)
(2) Emerald Duchess 18/1, Ninth of 13 in minor event at Nottingham (5f, good to firm) on debut 24 days ago, never nearer. Should progress in time.
9th
9th (8) City Centre (80/1 -142%)
City Centre

80/1(-142%)
(8) City Centre 80/1, Foaled April 7. £2,000 yearling, Twilight Son filly. Dam twice-raced half-sister to smart 1¼m winner (stayed 1½m) Linguistic.
10th
10th (9) Lake Marie (10/1 +0%)
Lake Marie

10/1(+0%)
(9) Lake Marie 10/1, Unable to match debut form when sixth of 11 in maiden at Wolverhampton (5.1f) 11 days ago.
LTO Selection:

13:55 Haydock Maiden (Class 4) 6f Race Class Flow

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14:30 Haydock Listed (Class 1) 6f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Weight Runs Age Comments
1
1st (14) Sense Of Duty (1.88/1 +16%)
Sense Of Duty

1.88/1(+16%)
(14) Sense Of Duty 1.88/1, Easy winner of Newbury maiden last August and barely had to come out of first gear to follow up in 6f Redcar novice on reappearance. She looks talented enough to make her mark at a higher level for a stable which continues in very good form.
2
2nd (10) Flotus (2.75/1 -22%)
Flotus

2.75/1(-22%)
(10) Flotus 2.75/1, Different proposition when ridden more positively at the end of her 2-y-o campaign, easily winning Ripon listed before second in Group 1 Cheveley Park. Well below par when fading into fourth on her Newmarket reappearance 3 weeks ago but there were excuses and she's worth another chance.
3
3rd (8) Benefit (12/1 +57%)
Benefit

12/1(+57%)
(8) Benefit 12/1, Looked promising when winning her first two starts as a juvenile but she's been comfortably held in 6f Newmarket listed and 7f Newbury Group 3 since. Too free at latter venue so the drop back to 6f should suit but others are still preferred.
4
4th (1) Fauvette (40/1 -21%)
Fauvette

40/1(-21%)
(1) Fauvette 40/1, Four handicap wins since last autumn but her limitations have been seemingly exposed stepping outside of handicap company on her last 2 outings. Not hard to look elsewhere.
5th
5th (5) Teresa Mendoza (16/1 +11%)
Teresa Mendoza

16/1(+11%)
(5) Teresa Mendoza 16/1, Useful filly with several placed efforts at listed/Group 3 level. Not at best both starts this year, although things didn't go her way when dropped back to 5f at Bath latterly.
6th
6th (13) Scot's Grace (20/1 +20%)
Scot's Grace

20/1(+20%)
(13) Scot's Grace 20/1, Useful filly who stepped up on her reappearance when 3 lengths fifth of 12 to Tippy Toes at Chelmsford (6f) 22 days ago but that does underline that she needs more at this level.
7th
7th (2) Gale Force Maya (7.5/1 +0%)
Gale Force Maya

7.5/1(+0%)
(2) Gale Force Maya 7.5/1, Late developer who took her form up another notch when showing a good attitude to shade a close finish in 6f Newmarket handicap on return in April. Behind a couple of these in listed back there since, though.
8th
8th (3) Mo Celita (12/1 +14%)
Mo Celita

12/1(+14%)
(3) Mo Celita 12/1, Big success story last year, progressing from sellers to French listed success. 10/1, 9 lengths last of 7 to Volatile Analyst in listed race at Doncaster (6f, good) on reappearance 51 days ago but it's likely she'll come on for the outing.
9th
9th (7) Nazanin (25/1 -56%)
Nazanin

25/1(-56%)
(7) Nazanin 25/1, Raised her game on final start of 2021 when getting on top close home in Firth of Clyde at Ayr (6f, good). Pulled hard and weakened to finish last of 12 in 7f Fred Darling on Newbury return. Return to sprinting a help but Group 3 penalty could make life tricky.
10th
10th (9) Designer (16/1 +36%)
Designer

16/1(+36%)
(9) Designer 16/1, Back-to-back sprint handicap wins 6 months apart but latest Chelmsford run shows she has work to do to be competitive at listed level.
11th
11th (6) Ventura Diamond (9/1 -20%)
Ventura Diamond

9/1(-20%)
(6) Ventura Diamond 9/1, Heavy-ground listed winner in 2020 and back better than ever when third in 6f Ascot Group 3 (soft) last autumn. Well held in French Group 3 final start. Been off 6 months. Any further easing of the ground in her favour.
LTO Selection:

14:30 Haydock Listed (Class 1) 6f Race Class Flow

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15:05 Haydock Stakes (Class 4) 7f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Weight Runs Age Comments
1
1st (3) Inanna (9/1 -64%)
Inanna

9/1(-64%)
(3) Inanna 9/1, Foaled February 22. €75,000 yearling, Acclamation filly. Half-sister to French 2-y-o 1m winner Taranta. Dam, maiden (likely to have proven best at around 1m), half-sister to very smart 7f/1m winner Karar. Yard 1-4 with 2-y-o newcomers this year.
2
2nd (6) Satirical (0.73/1 +51%)
Satirical

0.73/1(+51%)
(6) Satirical 0.73/1, Foaled February 18. Kingman filly. Half-sister to 2-y-o 6f winner Credible. Dam, 2-y-o 6f winner, half-sister to smart 6f/7f winner Remarkable out of useful winner up to 5f/6f (including at 2 yrs) Irresistible. Yard 0-2 with 2-y-o newcomers this year, but this one ticks penty of boxes.
3
3rd (4) Lakota Sioux (4.5/1 +44%)
Lakota Sioux

4.5/1(+44%)
(4) Lakota Sioux 4.5/1, Foaled March 15. £15,000 yearling, Sioux Nation filly. Half-sister to several winners, including smart 11f-12.5f winner Sheraz and useful winner up to 1¾m Surrey Gold. Dam 1¼m (Prix Allez France)/10.5f winner. Yard 4-15 with 2-y-o newcomers this year.
4
4th (7) Zephina (12/1 -167%)
Zephina

12/1(-167%)
(7) Zephina 12/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Best effort when third of 6 in novice event at Chester (5.1f, soft) 16 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Sets just a fair standard.
5th
5th (2) Fahari (6/1 -80%)
Fahari

6/1(-80%)
(2) Fahari 6/1, Foaled April 20. Shamardal filly. Sister to winner abroad and half-sister to useful 2-y-o 7f winner Spirit of Nguru. Dam, 2-y-o 6f winner who stayed 1m, half-sister to useful 1m/9f winner Keening. Yard 0-3 with 2-y-o newcomers this year.
6th
6th (5) Platinum Girl (50/1 -52%)
Platinum Girl

50/1(-52%)
(5) Platinum Girl 50/1, Foaled April 18. Ardad filly. Half-sister to 3 winners, including useful 1¼m winner Highwaygrey and 1m winner Delgrey Boy. Dam winner up to 1½m (2-y-o 8.6f winner). Yard 0-15 with 2-y-o newcomers this year.
7th
7th (1) Cwenhild (66/1 -100%)
Cwenhild

66/1(-100%)
(1) Cwenhild 66/1, Foaled January 29. 11,000 gns foal, Saxon Warrior filly. Half-sister to 2-y-o 5f winner Lord Gorgeous. Dam once-raced half-sister to useful 6f-1m winner Raatea out of useful 2-y-o 6f winner Darajaat. Yard 0-15 with 2-y-o newcomers this year.
LTO Selection:

15:05 Haydock Stakes (Class 4) 7f Race Class Flow

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15:40 Haydock Stakes (Class 5) 8f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Weight Runs Age Comments
1
1st (5) Phantom Flight (3.5/1 +36%)
Phantom Flight

3.5/1(+36%)
(5) Phantom Flight 3.5/1, Runner-up on debut and provided up-and-coming yard with first winner in 11-runner minor event at Redcar (8f, good) 32 days ago. That race has worked out pretty well.
2
2nd (4) Awaal (1.62/1 +28%)
Awaal

1.62/1(+28%)
(4) Awaal 1.62/1, Built on the considerable promise of his debut when winning 11-runner minor event at Lingfield (8f, AW) 17 days ago, digging deep. Now tackles turf and will go on improving.
3
3rd (2) Aeonian (3.5/1 -56%)
Aeonian

3.5/1(-56%)
(2) Aeonian 3.5/1, Ignored in the betting but made winning debut in 7-runner minor event (25/1) at Yarmouth (7f, good) last summer. Off since, but he's in excellent hands and 1m will suit.
4
4th (3) Al Mubhir (2.75/1 -10%)
Al Mubhir

2.75/1(-10%)
(3) Al Mubhir 2.75/1, Overcame inexperience to win 12-runner maiden at Newmarket (7f, good to soft) on debut in October. Tongue tied and failed to meet expectations on last month's return, though that was a messy race and Goodwood may not have suited him.
5th
5th (8) Testing Faith (40/1 -100%)
Testing Faith

40/1(-100%)
(8) Testing Faith 40/1, Failed to meet market expectations twice in November and this a tough race to be reappearing in.
6th
6th (1) I'm To Blame (300/1 -355%)
I'm To Blame

300/1(-355%)
(1) I'm To Blame 300/1, Fairly useful winner over hurdles but looks a handicap project on the level.
LTO Selection:

15:40 Haydock Stakes (Class 5) 8f Race Class Flow

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16:15 Haydock Handicap (Class 5) 8f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Weight Runs Age Comments
1
1st (6) Billyb (25/1 -108%)
Billyb

25/1(-108%)
(6) Billyb 25/1, Found a shade of improvement sent handicapping/upped in trip when fourth at Ripon a fortnight ago and a repeat of that effort gives him places claims.
2
2nd (5) Purple Ice (18/1 -50%)
Purple Ice

18/1(-50%)
(5) Purple Ice 18/1, Some promise in minor events towards the back end of last year and he should have more to offer now handicapping.
3
3rd (11) Hopeman Harbour (5.5/1 +35%)
Hopeman Harbour

5.5/1(+35%)
(11) Hopeman Harbour 5.5/1, Has shown ability on all 3 outings so far, latest when a not-knocked-about sixth of 10 (20/1) at Yarmouth (8f) last month. Could have more to offer sent handicapping so worth a market check.
4
4th (2) Rogue Star (3.33/1 +39%)
Rogue Star

3.33/1(+39%)
(2) Rogue Star 3.33/1, Just minor promise in a trio of minor events on the all-weather so far, latest when fourth at Southwell (8.1f) back in January. Makes handicap debut today and needs to take a big step forward.
5th
5th (8) Cloch Nua (66/1 -230%)
Cloch Nua

66/1(-230%)
(8) Cloch Nua 66/1, Failed to improve quite as expected switched to handicaps at Southwell last month and a first-time hood failed to have a positive impact over C&D 3 weeks later. Has since left George Scott and watching brief advised.
6th
6th (7) Solanna (2.5/1 +0%)
Solanna

2.5/1(+0%)
(7) Solanna 2.5/1, Won a pair of 1m Kempton handicaps in March and improved further to complete the hat-trick at Nottingham (10.2f) last month, clearly at least as effective on turf and seeing out the 2f longer trip thoroughly. Proving progressive and respected in his bid for a 4-timer.
7th
7th (10) Bearing Bob (28/1 -56%)
Bearing Bob

28/1(-56%)
(10) Bearing Bob 28/1, Still yet to get his head in front but had been shaping up well on the all-weather earlier this year. A first-time tongue tie failed to spark any improvement at Wolverhampton a fortnight ago (raced wide) and hopes seemingly pinned on a return to the turf.
8th
8th (3) Dougies Dream (2.12/1 +23%)
Dougies Dream

2.12/1(+23%)
(3) Dougies Dream 2.12/1, Opened his account at Redcar in April and took his record in handicaps to 2-3 at Newcastle 10 days ago (gambled-on 6/4 fav), suited by the strong pace returned to this longer trip. Must have a major shout under a 6 lb penalty now.
9th
9th (1) Makalu (40/1 -150%)
Makalu

40/1(-150%)
(1) Makalu 40/1, Successful twice at up to 7f last summer for Kevin Ryan but below best on return for new yard at Beverley last month. Seemingly still working his way back to full fitness when sixth at Ripon a fortnight ago and he sneaks into this contest.
10th
10th (9) Honorary Member (100/1 -355%)
Honorary Member

100/1(-355%)
(9) Honorary Member 100/1, Ran her best race switched to the turf when eighth in a Newbury maiden last month. Hood on for this handicap debut but others make more appeal.
LTO Selection:

16:15 Haydock Handicap (Class 5) 8f Race Class Flow

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16:45 Haydock Handicap (Class 5) 10f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Weight Runs Age Comments
1
1st (4) Rich King (5/1 +9%)
Rich King

5/1(+9%)
(4) Rich King 5/1, Fair form on 2 of his 3 starts as a juvenile (at 7f) and, having been gelded, he stepped up on those efforts when runner-up on return/handicap debut at Redcar (1¼m) last month. Remains low-mileage and that ought not prove his limit.
2
2nd (5) Tamilla (4.5/1 -64%)
Tamilla

4.5/1(-64%)
(5) Tamilla 4.5/1, Daughter of Nathaniel who stepped up on debut effort when close third behind Emily Upjohn in a Wolverhampton novice (9.5f) in November. Never figured on return at Ripon (12f, heavy) but she's well worth another chance on balance now handicapping. Interesting.
3
3rd (6) Signorina Merisi (5/1 +55%)
Signorina Merisi

5/1(+55%)
(6) Signorina Merisi 5/1, Well served by step up to 1m when running on for second on nursery debut at Thirsk in September. Similar form in 3 subsequent starts, her latest sixth at Redcar (1¼m) suggesting a step up to 1½m will suit ideally.
4
4th (2) Bruno's Gold (5/1 +0%)
Bruno's Gold

5/1(+0%)
(2) Bruno's Gold 5/1, Galileo Gold colt who knuckled down well to make a winning debut in a Newcastle maiden (1m) in February. Possibly unsuited by track when third under a penalty at Ripon (9.7f) since and not discounted now sights are set on handicaps.
5th
5th (3) Grifter (12/1 -71%)
Grifter

12/1(-71%)
(3) Grifter 12/1, Maiden who didn't fare at all badly on return at Beverley (7.4f) and duly ran well to finish runner-up behind an improver at Redcar (1m) late last month. More exposed than most but worth a crack at this 1¼m trip on balance.
6th
6th (1) Animato (3.5/1 +50%)
Animato

3.5/1(+50%)
(1) Animato 3.5/1, Musselburgh novice winner (7f) at 2yrs who stepped up plenty on his return effort when just edged out late in a 3-way photo at Beverley (10f) 10 days ago (bumped near line). Worth considering here, particularly if settling better.
7th
7th (10) Cap Dramont (22/1 -57%)
Cap Dramont

22/1(-57%)
(10) Cap Dramont 22/1, Son of Iffraaj who may have been flattered when finishing close-up seventh of 10 in a Lingfield maiden (1m) in November, allowing for the steady gallop. Still, gelded since and entitled to hold more chance now handicapping. Market should guide.
8th
8th (8) Wakey Wakey (33/1 -83%)
Wakey Wakey

33/1(-83%)
(8) Wakey Wakey 33/1, Estidhkaar gelding who displayed definite promise in novice events at 2 yrs but well held faced with heavy ground for the first time when sixth of 7 on return/handicap debut at Ripon in April. No surprise to see him leave that behind.
9th
9th (9) Heathen (10/1 -33%)
Heathen

10/1(-33%)
(9) Heathen 10/1, 200,000 gns purchase (out of an Irish Oaks winner) who has looked a work-in-progress in trio of quick-fire maiden/minor events at 1m this spring. Starts out from low mark in relation to his pedigree and step up to 1¼m looks sure to suit. One to note.
10th
10th (7) Liberated Light (28/1 -12%)
Liberated Light

28/1(-12%)
(7) Liberated Light 28/1, Made the frame on first 2 starts in novice company at up to 7f (well held final start) during second half of last year. Gelded, never figured on return/handicap debut at Beverley (7.4f) last month but this promises to reveal more up in trip.
11th
11th (11) Overdraft (66/1 -230%)
Overdraft

66/1(-230%)
(11) Overdraft 66/1, Showed more than previously equipped with a visor/switched to handicaps when fifth of 8 at Hamilton (8.3f) at the start of the month, keeping on without posing a threat. Longer trip needs to bring about further progress.
LTO Selection:

16:45 Haydock Handicap (Class 5) 10f Race Class Flow

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