Haydock Races & Results Tomform Saturday 28th September 2024
There were 53 Races on Saturday 28th September 2024 across 7 meetings. There was 7 races at Newmarket, 8 races at Curragh, 7 races at Haydock, 8 races at Ripon, 7 races at Listowel, 7 races at Market Rasen, 9 races at Chelmsford-City, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.
Races & Results Saturday 28th September 2024
The data in the racecards below is for the past year. View the racecard key.
(4) Flying Finn 18/1, Won brace of handicaps over this trip on slow ground earlier this year but below form in better company when last seen in June and returns on a stiff-looking mark here. 2-3 in handicaps and she's had tough tasks last twice; not ruled out back in calmer waters.
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6
2nd (6) (5/2 +62%) Dashing Darcey
2.5
5/2(+62%)
(6) Dashing Darcey 5/2, Won a pair of 1m Lingfield novices on AW in December and has progressed again in handicaps, reaching the frame 3 times before scoring over C&D in June. Not disgraced in Brittania at Royal Ascot subsequently and warrants respect on first start since here. Record of 3-9 including a C&D win; still has potential and he's respected back from break.
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9
4th (9) (16/1 +20%) Spirit Catcher
16
16/1(+20%)
(9) Spirit Catcher 16/1, Ripon winner for Charlie Johnston last summer but not reached same level in a trio of starts for current yard in 2024, albeit he was upset in the stalls and slowly away last time. Hood back on. In rear in three runs for his current yard and he needs a major turnaround; hood back on.
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3
5th (3) (13/2 -18%) Earls
6.5
13/2(-18%)
(3) Earls 13/2, Won heavy-ground handicap (7f) earlier this year and wasn't seen to best effect in a couple of runs at Galway Festival since. One for shortlist. Course winner who is suited by soft/heavy; dangerous if this sets up for his closing style.
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2
6th (2) (7/1 +0%) Raadobarg
7
7/1(+0%)
(2) Raadobarg 7/1, Losing run stretches back to 2022 and failed to build on promise of his Ascot third (8f) in July at Doncaster a fortnight ago. Now tries first-time visor. On dangerous mark but he's not easy to predict and last win was in 2022; new headgear.
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7
7th (7) (13/8 +75%) Skipper
1.625
13/8(+75%)
(7) Skipper 13/8, Posted personal best when second in Southwell maiden last month and took advantage of a good opportunity when landing the odds at Chelmsford City (8f) since, well on top finish. Likely more to come on handicap debut, although his ability to handle slow conditions has to be taken on trust. Unexposed 3yo who won at Chelmsford latest and needs a close look on his handicap debut.
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8
8th (8) (200/1 -203%) Sceptic
200
200/1(-203%)
(8) Sceptic 200/1, Dual winner for Andrew Balding last year but offered little in a trio of starts for Ian Williams and is best watched on debut for new yard here. Out of sorts last winter and has plenty to prove on return for another new yard.
13:30 Haydock Handicap (Class 2) 8f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 2 race.
Skipper got off the mark at the fourth attempt at Chelmsford and is entitled to respect on his handicap debut. That said, he hasn't faced conditions of a testing nature yet and the vote, as a result, goes to DASHING DARCEY. A winner over C&D in June, he makes his first appearance since the Britannia later that month and appears capable of taking another step forward. Whiskey Pete and Rhoscolyn appeal most of the remainder.
Course-winner EARLS didn't get the rub of the green at Galway but may well have been targeted at this contest by his excellent handler and remains feasibly treated. He can land the opener. Skipper is low mileage and will be dangerous if handling the likely slow conditions, whilst Whiskey Pete and Rhoscolyn are also much respected.
Plenty have claims but the vote goes to C&D winner DASHING DARCEY, who could resume his progress back at this track after a break.
(5) One Eye Jack 9/2, Foaled January 26. €85,000 yearling, Starspangledbanner gelding. Dam, third at 1½m in France, half-sister to smart 8.6f-1¼m winner (stayed 12.5f) Riven Light. 3 of yard's last 5 newcomers have won so he's got to be respected. 85,000euros yearling; yard's useful 2yos include a winning newcomer at Newbury last week.
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6
2nd (6) (11/8 +31%) Sir William
1.375
11/8(+31%)
(6) Sir William 11/8, Well backed when fading on debut at Newmarket (7f) and showed a bit more fitted with a tongue tie at Goodwood (1m) subsequently. That race has thrown up winners and he can do better again. Big run likely. Sixth at Newmarket (7f, good) and Goodwood (1m, good); this should be a weaker race.
3
3
3rd (3) (50/1 +50%) Is I Right
50
50/1(+50%)
(3) Is I Right 50/1, Well held in 7f novices. Well beaten in 7f novice races at York (good to firm) and Yarmouth (good to soft).
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2
4th (2) (14/1 +44%) Driftspin
14
14/1(+44%)
(2) Driftspin 14/1, Modest form in a couple of 7f contests, looking green at Kempton latest. Stiffer test here will suit but will surely be seen in a better light in handicaps. Showed ability both starts; promise too but ideally he would learn to settle a lot better.
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4
5th (4) (10/1 -67%) Mersea Island
10
10/1(-67%)
(4) Mersea Island 10/1, Foaled May 19. 85,000 gns yearling, Sea The Stars colt. Brother to 9.6f winner Astar, and half-brother to 1¼m winner Blackcatblackitten and useful 10.7f-13f winner Aeronautic. Not over-faced on debut and one to note. 85,000gns yearling by Sea The Stars; late foal; powerful yard; the market can give clues.
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1
6th (1) (2/1 -82%) Calyxoh
2
2/1(-82%)
(1) Calyxoh 2/1, Fairly useful maiden who has run well the last twice, keeping on behind a promising winner in valuable 1m Windsor novice last month. Hood goes on and surely has a race in him. Reliable, pretty useful and showed his form last time over 1m; a hood is enlisted.
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
This may be the opportunity that CALYXOH has been waiting for in his attempt to gain a first career success. Jane Chapple-Hyam's youngster has been consistent so far in his career and the application of a hood for the first time might help to make the difference. Driftspin is likely to appreciate the extra furlong and is respected along with newcomer Mersea Island, who boasts a staying pedigree.
A repeat of CALYXOH's last 2 efforts might be enough to see him finally open his account if the fitting of a hood is beneficial. Sir William surely has races in him also, while the newcomers One Eye Jack and Mersea Island are both appealing.
Haggas-trained SIR WILLIAM could improve past the form horse Calyxoh, but the newcomers need a close check.
14:05 Haydock Maiden (Class 4) 8f PREDICTION SIMULATION
(5) Woven 16/1, Ran a cracker when fourth in 21-runner contest at York (6f) in May. Shade disappointing returned to that venue in June and ran to only a similar level at Pontefract when last seen in July. Well treated with Knebworth on March run (6f, soft); modest win record but goes well fresh.
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9
2nd (9) (5/2 +77%) Trilby
2.5
5/2(+77%)
(9) Trilby 5/2, Produced a career best C&D in August when scoring for the third time this season. Has remained in good form since, doing best of those who came from off the pace in the Ayr Bronze Cup last week. Made it 2-3 over C&D in August; has won on heavy; remains in form; shortlisted.
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11
3rd (11) (7/1 0%) Harry's Halo
7
7/1(0%)
(11) Harry's Halo 7/1, Resumed winning ways after a 9-week break in 8-runner handicap at Windsor (6f, good) 12 days ago, just holding on. Nudged up only 1 lb and should remain competitive. Had to work hard to win at Windsor but back up just 1lb and return to soft can suit.
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13
4th (13) (14/1 +0%) Mister Sox
14
14/1(+0%)
(13) Mister Sox 14/1, Built on a couple of promising efforts to take his record at Catterick to 2-2 in May. Caught only in the dying strides back there the following month and shaped well returning from a 3-month break at Thirsk recently. One to consider. Acts well on good to soft/soft; good run of form in the spring but needs extra.
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2
5th (2) (9/2 +25%) Knebworth
4.5
9/2(+25%)
(2) Knebworth 9/2, Scored at Doncaster in March and has remained in good heart since, finishing third of 9 in a higher grade of handicap than he normally contests at Doncaster 13 days ago. Should remain competitive. Has won and finished 2nd in three C&D starts; good 3rd latest; shouldn't be far away.
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10
6th (10) (20/1 -150%) Cold Stare
20
20/1(-150%)
(10) Cold Stare 20/1, C&D winner who ran well when fifth of 24 in Ayr Bronze Cup Handicap (6f, good to firm) 8 days ago. Could go well once more. Good run at Ayr last Saturday but has a better record on that track than this one.
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1
7th (1) (6/1 -33%) Wobwobwob
6
6/1(-33%)
(1) Wobwobwob 6/1, Won Ayr Silver Cup last autumn and, having slipped back down to that mark, capitalised on the drop in grade in 15-runner handicap at Thirsk (6f, soft) in May. Confirmed return to form when fifth of 17 in Great St Wilfrid at Ripon last time and can make presence felt once again. Eng 5.40 here Friday. Suited by good to soft and slower; just 1lb higher than useful 6f win in May.
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12
8th (12) (11/1 +8%) Parisiac
11
11/1(+8%)
(12) Parisiac 11/1, Scored on just second start for current connections when making all at Ayr in August and returned to a similar level second of 24 in Ayr Bronze Cup last week. Respected. Storming 2nd in Bronze Cup (good) last week; needs improvement on most 6f form on soft.
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6
9th (6) (20/1 -25%) Dapper Valley
20
20/1(-25%)
(6) Dapper Valley 20/1, Newbury maiden winner on debut and posted a good third at Newmarket on reappearance in April. Below that level since, however. Has left Richard Hannon and had a breathing operation since last seen. Well treated on 6f form in April; lesser runs since; new aids and had wind op; new yard.
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3
10th (3) (22/1 -120%) Chairmanoftheboard
22
22/1(-120%)
(3) Chairmanoftheboard 22/1, Twenty runs since last win in 2021 but ran well when placed in competitive handicaps at Newbury at Newmarket in the spring. Run best excused at York on final outing but has never won returning from a sizeable break before. C&D winner on soft; capable of a big run but may need this back from a break.
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4
11th (4) (14/1 +13%) Mr Wagyu
14
14/1(+13%)
(4) Mr Wagyu 14/1, Without a win since 2022 but has fallen in the weights and wasn't seen to best effect when ninth of 22 in Ayr Silver Cup last week, drawn wrong side and doing third best in his group. Not ruled out. 2-4 over C&D; has won on soft but nearly all of his 15 wins on good or quicker.
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7
12th (7) (14/1 -100%) Flaccianello
14
14/1(-100%)
(7) Flaccianello 14/1, Has slipped below her last winning mark and ran creditably when fifth of 11 in handicap at this course (7f, good) 22 days ago, albeit well positioned. Cheekpieces on for 1st time. Return to a straight 6f will help and on a good mark again now; on the premises.
14:40 Haydock Handicap (Class 3) 6f Race Class Flow
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NARIKO relished similar underfoot conditions when last seen, winning over C&D in May, and Hugo Palmer's filly is expected to handle a 7lb rise from the handicapper. Parisiac finished second in the Bronze Cup at Ayr last week and has to enter calculations based on that display. Knebworth has been running consistently well and is never one to ignore, while Mr Wagyu and Flaccianello complete the shortlist.
NARIKO came out on top in comfortable fashion in a C&D handicap in May and, with that form proving strong, a 7 lb rise looks well within his compass. Harry's Halo was probably value for a bit extra over the result at Windsor having idled once hitting the front, while Wobwobwob confirmed his return to form in the Great St Wilfrid at Ripon last time and completes the shortlist.
The lack of a recent run raises a query but NARIKO looked a good prospect when winning a soft-ground race over C&D in May.
(3) Blue Storm 9/1, Useful colt who landed 3-y-o "Dash" at Epsom prior to a fine second in big-field Royal Ascot handicap. Below best when sixth in listed Beverley Bullet but return to handicaps in his favour and another who will have problem with forecast conditions. Has done well for this yard; Listed race proved too much latest but he could yet do better.
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1
2nd (1) (5/1 -67%) Wiltshire
5
5/1(-67%)
(1) Wiltshire 5/1, Lightly raced 4-y-o who was value for extra when making a winning return at Newbury (6f) in April. Had firmer ground as an excuse next time and he was quickly back on the up when posting a career-best display to score at Newcastle (6f) in June. Big shout up 6 lb back from a break. Progressive sprinter; mark still appeals but he'll need to be more smartly away back at 5f.
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8
3rd (8) (9/2 +25%) Aberama Gold
4.5
9/2(+25%)
(8) Aberama Gold 9/2, Won Stewards' Cup last year and looked to be coming to the boil again before lesser efforts at Newcastle/Doncaster in recent weeks. The fact he's gone well under testing conditions is an obvious plus here though and his mark has steadily eased this term. Blinkers back on. 0-11 this year but on a good mark and the return to testing ground is a huge positive.
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5
4th (5) (7/2 +42%) Jer Batt
3.5
7/2(+42%)
(5) Jer Batt 7/2, C&D winner in August who quickly dispelled a lesser effort on all-weather when runner-up in 10-runner handicap back here 21 days ago, beaten only by a progressive 3-y-o. Should give another good account from same mark. Two C&D runs this year have yielded a win and a good 2nd; fair mark; should be involved.
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4
5th (4) (10/1 +29%) Designer
10
10/1(+29%)
(4) Designer 10/1, Had wind op/off 11 months before coming in only twelfth of 14 in handicap at York (5f, good to firm) on her belated return 38 days ago. Needs to take a big step forward. On a good mark and handles bad ground; bit to prove after her low-key return though.
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6
6th (6) (12/1 +14%) Changeofmind
12
12/1(+14%)
(6) Changeofmind 12/1, Low-mileage 4-y-o who got back on track when second of 9 in handicap at Hamilton (5f, soft) in August. Not himself when last of 10 in C&D handicap 21 days ago though, and this looks another deep enough race. Return to testing ground is in his favour; needs to bounce back from a poor run last time.
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10
7th (10) (10/1 +70%) Never Dark
10
10/1(+70%)
(10) Never Dark 10/1, Made all at Nottingham in July and whilst he's found life tougher since, he did hint at a revival when finishing midfield in last week's Ayr Silver Cup. Handicapper has given him a chance if he can build on that and he landed this race from a 4 lb higher mark 12 months ago. Won this race last year off 4lb lower; mixed in 2024 but capable under these conditions.
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7
8th (7) (14/1 +0%) Hyperfocus
14
14/1(+0%)
(7) Hyperfocus 14/1, 4-time course winner who has tasted success twice at Chester (at up to 6f) this summer and quickly put 2 lesser runs behind him when second of 10 in handicap (5f, soft) back at that venue 7 days ago, beaten only by a well-handicapped rival. Each-way possibilities. Conditions ideal & comes here on the back of a cracking 2nd last week; e-w claims at least.
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9
9th (9) (16/1 +20%) Blind Beggar
16
16/1(+20%)
(9) Blind Beggar 16/1, Bounced back to winning ways in the mud at Bath (5f, heavy) in April. Seen only twice since, shaping with a little encouragement after 5 months off when sixth of 11 in handicap at Doncaster (5f, good to soft) 13 days ago. Entitled to be sharper with that under his belt. Conditions to suit and should be sharper for a recent run at Doncaster; considered.
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2
10th (2) (8/1 -14%) Silky Wilkie
8
8/1(-14%)
(2) Silky Wilkie 8/1, Comes here on a long losing run but confirmed more positive signs from the Portland when posting a cracking second (visored) in last week's Ayr Gold Cup, the only one to serve it up to stablemate Lethal Levi. Well proven with give underfoot and respected back at 5f. Ran a cracker for 2nd in last week's Ayr Gold Cup; each-way shout if the visor works again.
15:15 Haydock Handicap (Class 2) 5f Race Class Flow
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Wiltshire hasn't been seen since winning at Newcastle at the end of June, but he's a four-year-old on the up and must be respected, along with Silky Wilkie, who finished a fine second in the Ayr Gold Cup last Saturday. The form of Jer Batt's recent C&D runner-up effort has worked out well and he's another of definite interest, but the vote goes to ABERAMA GOLD. David O'Meara's charge has yet to score this season, but softening ground conditions will play to his strengths. He is now 11lb below his last winning mark and it would come as no surprise were he to take the necessary step forward.
Low-mileage 4-y-o WILTSHIRE took his form up another notch when successful at Newcastle in June and, with a 6 lb rise looking far from prohibitive, he looks to hold sound claims of coming out on top again returned to turf. Silky Wilkie, following his excellent second in last week's Ayr Gold Cup is a threat with conditions holding no fears. Jer Batt and Blue Storm complete the shortlist.
A competitive race but the return to testing ground could see ABERAMA GOLD (nap) exploit his lowly mark. Blind Beggar is next best.
(5) Music Piece 13/8, Camelot filly who produced a promising first effort when going down by only a length to a useful sort from the Aidan O'Brien stable at Ascot (1m, good to soft) 22 days ago. Will be tough to beat if making the anticipated improvement. Plenty to like about her debut second at Ascot (1m, soft) and she should have a big shout.
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1
2nd (1) (6/5 +26%) Consent
1.2
6/5(+26%)
(1) Consent 6/5, Group-entered filly who overcame greenness to make a winning start to her career over 1m at Thirsk (good to firm) 29 days ago, readily on top at the finish. Faces totally different ground conditions this time but it's likely she has plenty more to offer. 10-11 in Thirsk novice (1m, good) and found plenty to deal with a fair sort; Group 1 entry.
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4
3rd (4) (9/2 +25%) Miss Wong
4.5
9/2(+25%)
(4) Miss Wong 9/2, Study of Man filly and the first foal of a useful 1½m winner (including at 2 yrs). The betting should help guide to expectations. By Study Of Man; first foal; dam 1m 2yo/1m4f Listed winner (RPR 105); needs a market check.
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2
4th (2) (33/1 +34%) Aphrodites Rock
33
33/1(+34%)
(2) Aphrodites Rock 33/1, Better effort in 7f novices when fourth of 6 at Newbury in June but it's only modest form. Needs big improvement back from 95 days off. Well beaten over 7f here (soft) in May and at Newbury (good to firm) in June.
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3
5th (3) (16/1 +60%) Miss Calvados
16
16/1(+60%)
(3) Miss Calvados 16/1, Seventh of 10 in a valuable newcomers race at Deauville last month. Could only consider if the betting hints that a good deal better is expected this time. 110,000euros yearling; well beaten in newcomers race at Deauville (7f, good).
LTO Selection:hiden content, hiden content,
15:50 Haydock Stakes (Class 4) 8f Race Class Flow
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The ability to handle testing conditions will stand Music Piece, runner-up to the very promising Ballet Slippers at Ascot, in good stead. Progress is likely, but preference is still for CONSENT. A comfortable winner at Thirsk on her racecourse bow, the Lope De Vega filly must shoulder a penalty. However, she holds a Fillies' Mile entry and if she is going to take it up, Sir Mark Prescott will be hoping she can get the job done here. Miss Calvados appeals most of the remaining trio.
Unless the market speaks strongly in the favour of one of the others it's likely this will develop into a straight fight between MUSIC PIECE and Consent, with the former taken to make the most the 7 lb she receives from the Thirsk winner.
While Consent made a winning start and has a Group 1 entry, conceding 7lb might be a tough task against the promising MUSIC PIECE.
(1) Our Mighty Mo 4/1, Got off the mark at Hamilton in September and backed it up with a solid fourth of 9 in nursery at Ayr (6f, good to firm) 8 days ago. Not taken lightly now stepping up in trip. Won on heavy at Hamilton before a fair effort at Ayr last week; dangerous back in grade.
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3
2nd (3) (16/5 +36%) Tactical Plan
3.2
16/5(+36%)
(3) Tactical Plan 16/5, Gained a deserved first victory in 7-runner maiden at Chester (7f, soft) 14 days ago. Not discounted reverted to nursery company now. Won soft-ground maiden at Chester latest and he's open to more progress back in a nursery.
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8
3rd (8) (33/1 -32%) Barry's Boy
33
33/1(-32%)
(8) Barry's Boy 33/1, Good fourth in 6f Newbury novice but he came in last of 11 in similar event at Kempton (7f) 22 days ago. Lots more is required now going into handicaps. Mixed results in his first three starts and he needs to kick on again on nursery debut.
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4
4th (4) (25/1 -150%) Blueandtangerine
25
25/1(-150%)
(4) Blueandtangerine 25/1, Time Test filly who opened her account in a Beverley maiden (7.4f) in August. Came in last of 6 in 1m novice here last time so needs to bounce back. Beverley winner but she was disappointing latest and still has something to prove on soft.
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2
5th (2) (5/1 -11%) Notimeforchitchat
5
5/1(-11%)
(2) Notimeforchitchat 5/1, Time Test colt who built on debut promsie to land 10-runner novice at Kempton (8f) 39 days ago. May do better still so he's much respected on his handicap debut. Made all over 1m at Kempton latest and he's respected back in trip on nursery debut.
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5
6th (5) (11/1 -100%) Modern Utopia
11
11/1(-100%)
(5) Modern Utopia 11/1, Fair form shown on her three runs to date, fifth of 10 in 7f Newmarket maiden in July. Can take a step forward after a break on her nursery bow so one to consider. Half-sister to ten winners and she looks a possible improver on nursery debut; hood on.
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6
7th (6) (9/1 -29%) Impartiality
9
9/1(-29%)
(6) Impartiality 9/1, Fair maiden who posted a solid fourth of 12 in maiden at Newcastle (7.1f) 18 days ago. Hood on now going into handicaps and possibilities. Promise in two of his three qualifying runs and he looks interesting on nursery debut.
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9
8th (9) (3/1 +25%) Marry The Night
3
3/1(+25%)
(9) Marry The Night 3/1, Arrives in very good nick without winning, not enjyoing a clear passage when second of 10 in nursery at Chester (7f, soft) 7 days ago. Weighted to go well despite a 2 lb rise. Close second in slow-ground nurseries last twice and is open to more progress; big player.
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7
9th (7) (28/1 -40%) Sir Geoff Morgan
28
28/1(-40%)
(7) Sir Geoff Morgan 28/1, Fair form shown in maidens but he beat only one when tried in cheekpieces in novice at Chester (6.1f, heavy) 15 days ago. More is needed on his handicap debut. His form slumped on heavy last time and has some questions to answer on nursery debut.
16:25 Haydock Handicap (Class 5) 7f Race Class Flow
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OUR MIGHTY MO will appreciate the return to testing ground, given he won a competitive nursery on heavy going over 6f at Hamilton earlier this month. The son of Kodiac is 3lb higher, but an apprentice's allowance helps on that score and this extra furlong will likely bring further improvement. It was soft underfoot when Tactical Plan won a maiden at Chester and he returns to handicap company with a shout, while Kempton novice winner Notimeforchitchat is one to note on his nursery debut.
Tim Easterby's MARRY THE NIGHT rates just the pick of these weights so is taken to gain a deserved breakthrough success at the chief expense of in-form top-weight Our Mighty Mo. Notimeforchitchat and Impartiality can also have a say on their respective nursery bows.
Top of the list is MARRY THE NIGHT, who has gone close in his last two runs and didn't get much luck at Chester last time.
(7) Melon 4/1, Has shown ability in a trio of maidens at up to this trip on soft/heavy. Improvement could be on the way now that he's pitched into a handicap and it'll be interesting to see which way he goes in the betting. Brother to 12.5 German winner and looks a possible improver now switched to a handicap.
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5
2nd (5) (6/1 -71%) Three Dons
6
6/1(-71%)
(5) Three Dons 6/1, Added another success to what has been a highly productive 2024 campaign when seeing off 4 rivals in good style at Ffos Las (1½m, heavy). Impossible to rule out in current form but now moves up in class off an 8 lb higher mark, so a new personal best is certainly needed. Usually ridden by Molly Gunn; won six of his last eight races, last two on heavy at 1m4f.
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4
3rd (4) (17/2 -113%) Dark Jedi
8.5
17/2(-113%)
(4) Dark Jedi 17/2, Snapped a long losing run when coming from off the pace to score in tidy fashion at Thirsk in May. Below par since but has edged back down to that winning mark and it's not hard to envisage a bold show from this 8-y-o with conditions in his favour. Thirsk in May saw his first win since 2022 but he's underperformed on last four outings.
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2
4th (2) (9/1 +44%) Goobinator
9
9/1(+44%)
(2) Goobinator 9/1, Dual purpose performer who proved he retains his ability following 18 months off when striking at Catterick (1½m, heavy) last October. However, he hasn't fired on all cylinders so far this season and arrives here on the back of a moody display at Chester a fortnight ago. Ran badly at Chester latest; cheekpieces (tried once in 2022) replace his usual hood.
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1
5th (1) (11/4 +0%) Percy Shelley
2.75
11/4(+0%)
(1) Percy Shelley 11/4, Useful performer in France who was successful 3 times in 2022. Yet to score in 11 attempts for current yard but has slipped to a good mark as a result and posted arguably his best effort on these shores when hitting the crossbar at Doncaster (1½m, good) recently. Strong claims. 0-11 in Britain but down the weights and plentiful evidence that he can be competitive.
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6
6th (6) (10/3 -21%) Free Speech
3.333333
10/3(-21%)
(6) Free Speech 10/3, Consistent filly who has upped her game equipped with cheekpieces the last twice, scoring on soft ground at Pontefract before following up here (11.6f, good) earlier this month. 4 lb rise fair enough and she has to be respected in her hat-trick bid. Reliable sort and progressive too given that she's won both her starts in cheekpieces.
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3
7th (3) (10/1 +70%) Graphite
10
10/1(+70%)
(3) Graphite 10/1, Veteran who was better for return spin/following a wind op when second of 11 in handicap at Wolverhampton (1¾m) last month. However, he has underperformed on turf either side of that, most recently finishing well adrift of Percy Shelley at Doncaster. Veteran who last won in 2021; AW second in August but no impact on turf for a long time.
17:00 Haydock Handicap (Class 4) 14f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
Three Dons has won six times already this year and will relish the prevailing soft going. He warrants consideration, despite an 8lb rise for his latest success at Ffos Las, but the three-year-old FREE SPEECH is equally progressive. Ed Dunlop's filly has benefited from the application of cheekpieces and this extra test of stamina should play to her strengths as she bids for a hat-trick on the back of winning over the extended 1m3f here. Percy Shelley has tumbled down the handicap and can get involved off his current mark.
PERCY SHELLEY is appealing on the back of a solid effort at Doncaster where he chased home an unexposed, progressive type. The 5-y-o remains on an attractive mark nudged back up 2 lb and he gets the nod ahead of Dark Jedi, who has slipped back to his last winning mark and he has his conditions. The hat-trick seeking Free Speech and handicap-debutant Melon are others to consider.
Percy Shelley and Free Speech are shortlisted but this may be yet another win for THREE DONS.
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