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13:15 Haydock

Good To Soft

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  • Prize money: £48203.5
  • 1m 0f 37y
  • Class 1
  • 7 runners
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Haydock

Runners: 7 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

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4/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.50
  • Place: £2.00

Form: 435233

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 106

Form & Verdict

Having previously done most of his racing in Group/Listed contests, he's tackled hot 1m handicaps and run highly creditably in defeat (on various ground); has been competitive in Group 3 races in the past and he could have a part to play now back in his grade.

Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

2

(7)

7th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

1m 0f 37y

Class 1

13:15 Haydock

Holloway Boy

9st 5lb

J: William Buick

T: K R Burke

Having previously done most of his racing in Group/Listed contests, he's tackled hot 1m handicaps and run highly creditably in defeat (on various ground); has been competitive in Group 3 races in the past and he could have a part to play now back in his grade.

4/1

3rd

2

(1)

22nd Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 192y

Class 2

15:00 York

Holloway Boy

9st 11lb

J: Sam James

T: K R Burke

midfield, steady headway on far side of group from 3f out, went third and kept on inside final furlong, not pace to challenge

9/1

3rd

1

(13)

2nd Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

15:00 Goodwood

Holloway Boy

9st 12lb

J: Sam James

T: K R Burke

Has done most of his racing in Group and Listed races; has tackled handicaps this summer and run well off this mark when fifth in the Hunt Cup (1m, good to firm) and second at Sandown (1m, soft); close second in 2yo Group 2 in 2022 on sole Goodwood visit; could be in the mix.

15/2

8/1

  • Place: £2.10

Form: 145

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 106

Form & Verdict

Galileo 4yo who didn't make the track for Aidan O'Brien; easy win at 40-1 on belated debut at Sandown (1m2f, good to soft) in June; fair efforts in tough races the next twice (1m2f/1m1f) and, while improvement is needed today, he's shaped as though this drop to 1m is well worth a go; tongue-tie added.

Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

2nd

3

(3)

7th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

1m 0f 37y

Class 1

13:15 Haydock

Prague

9st 5lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Dylan Cunha

Galileo 4yo who didn't make the track for Aidan O'Brien; easy win at 40-1 on belated debut at Sandown (1m2f, good to soft) in June; fair efforts in tough races the next twice (1m2f/1m1f) and, while improvement is needed today, he's shaped as though this drop to 1m is well worth a go; tongue-tie added.

8/1

5th

5

(7)

2nd Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 1f 11y

Class 2

16:10 Goodwood

Prague

9st 10lb

J: Jack Gilligan

T: Dylan Cunha

Galileo colt who was unraced for Aidan O'Brien; promising for Dylan Cunha, having shown useful form over 1m2f at Sandown (good/good to soft), winning a maiden in great style then fourth of six upped to Listed grade (shaped as if this drop in trip will suit); interesting with further improvement highly plausible.

9/1

4th

5

(4)

5th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

1m 1f 209y

Class 1

16:15 Sandown

Prague

9st 9lb

J: Jack Gilligan

T: Dylan Cunha

Galileo colt who was unraced for Aidan O'Brien and snapped up at the sales for 10,000gns; that looks a good buy after he breezed home by 4l in a C&D maiden three weeks ago (good to soft) at odds of 40-1; that was an average maiden by Sandown standards and this is a huge hike in class, but he's promising.

8/1

Form: 394342

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 109

Form & Verdict

His form can be up and down and last month's near-miss in the Group 2 Hungerford Stakes (7f, good to firm) came at Newbury, a track which brings out the best in him (won the same race last year on good to soft); however, he's shown promise at this course, he should be fine now back up to 1m, and has leading form claims if at the top of his game.

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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

5

(5)

7th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

1m 0f 37y

Class 1

13:15 Haydock

Witch Hunter

9st 5lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

His form can be up and down and last month's near-miss in the Group 2 Hungerford Stakes (7f, good to firm) came at Newbury, a track which brings out the best in him (won the same race last year on good to soft); however, he's shown promise at this course, he should be fine now back up to 1m, and has leading form claims if at the top of his game.

9/2

2nd

5

(1)

17th Aug 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

15:35 Newbury

Witch Hunter

9st 8lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: Richard Hannon

This confirmed hold-up performer came from last to first in this 12 months ago but has been operating a little below that level this year; will likely need a strong pace to aim if he's to go back to back in this race.

9/2

4th

5

(6)

13th Jul 2024

Good To Soft

0m 7f 1y

Class 1

18:05 Chester

Witch Hunter

9st 7lb

J: Alec Voikhansky

T: Richard Hannon

Wasn't beaten far in this last year from stall 8, a decent effort given he was slowly away (as is often the case) and said to have hung right-handed throughout; has been rather patchy this season but is capable if they go hard in front and set it up for the closers.

4/1

Form: 117-17 D

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 110

Form & Verdict

Lightly raced 4yo who defied an absence and a lofty mark to make it four wins from his first five starts at Sandown (1m, soft) in July; disappointing at Goodwood since but quick ground may not have suited; showed promise on good going at Royal Ascot 2023; can have a big say if back to his best.

Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

1

(6)

7th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

1m 0f 37y

Class 1

13:15 Haydock

Ciceros Gift

9st 5lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Charles Hills

Lightly raced 4yo who defied an absence and a lofty mark to make it four wins from his first five starts at Sandown (1m, soft) in July; disappointing at Goodwood since but quick ground may not have suited; showed promise on good going at Royal Ascot 2023; can have a big say if back to his best.

3/1

7th

2

(6)

2nd Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 1f 11y

Class 2

16:10 Goodwood

Ciceros Gift

9st 10lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Charles Hills

Better than bare result in the 2023 St James's Palace Stakes; defied top weight in useful handicap at Sandown (1m) last month on return from 382-day absence, taking his record to 4-5; likely to stay this extra furlong and remains open to further progress; big player provided the ground is okay (all turf wins on soft/good to soft).

5/2

1st

1

(1)

6th Jul 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

14:25 Sandown

Ciceros Gift

9st 12lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Charles Hills

Absent since looking better than the bare result in the 2023 St James's Palace Stakes at Royal Ascot (met major traffic issues; 3-3 previously); still a promising sort and looks interesting on return to action.

7/1

Form: -43723 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 5lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 109

Form & Verdict

9yo who hasn't been at his very best this year and can be slowly away; however, this five-time Group 3 winner has still shown considerable spark in 2024, including here last time, and he may well be in the mix.

Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

4

(1)

7th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

1m 0f 37y

Class 1

13:15 Haydock

Regal Reality

9st 5lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: Sir Michael Stoute

9yo who hasn't been at his very best this year and can be slowly away; however, this five-time Group 3 winner has still shown considerable spark in 2024, including here last time, and he may well be in the mix.

9/2

3rd

6

(4)

10th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 2f 100y

Class 1

15:00 Haydock

Regal Reality

9st 7lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Sir Michael Stoute

in touch with leaders early

12/1

Form: 5-3215 D

Last run: 63 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 100

Form & Verdict

Well-bred 3yo who built upon previous promise when easily winning Newbury novice (1m, good to firm) in June on her fourth run; soft ground may not have suited in Sandown Listed race subsequently (has shown promise on good to soft) but others have more substance to their form; something to find.

Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

7

(2)

7th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

1m 0f 37y

Class 1

13:15 Haydock

Clove Hitch

8st 11lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

Well-bred 3yo who built upon previous promise when easily winning Newbury novice (1m, good to firm) in June on her fourth run; soft ground may not have suited in Sandown Listed race subsequently (has shown promise on good to soft) but others have more substance to their form; something to find.

6/1

5th

2

(7)

6th Jul 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

15:00 Sandown

Clove Hitch

9st 2lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: Andrew Balding

Form figures of 5321 reflect her progress; made all for 8l success in Newbury novice event (1m, good to firm) most recently, recording a useful figure and looking a Listed/Group filly in the making; respected.

3/1

1st

3

(6)

13th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

16:00 Newbury

Clove Hitch

9st 2lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

5-6 for her only 2yo run; that didn't go well but she gave it a good shot from the front back here (1m, good to soft) on reappearance and improved markedly again when close second at Windsor (1m, good to firm) one month later; the clear form pick.

11/8

Form: 116-55 CD

Last run: 48 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 104

Form & Verdict

Front-runner who won heavy-ground C&D handicap last September and easily made all in French Listed race (1m, heavy) the following month; however, she's on different ground today, as when soundly beaten in Group 3 at the Curragh (1m1f, good) in July, and she's probably vulnerable.

Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

6

(4)

7th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

1m 0f 37y

Class 1

13:15 Haydock

Sparks Fly

9st 2lb

J: Laura Pearson

T: David Loughnane

Front-runner who won heavy-ground C&D handicap last September and easily made all in French Listed race (1m, heavy) the following month; however, she's on different ground today, as when soundly beaten in Group 3 at the Curragh (1m1f, good) in July, and she's probably vulnerable.

11/1

5th

6

(4)

21st Jul 2024

Good

1m 1f 0y

16:20 Curragh

Sparks Fly

9st 9lb

J: Laura Pearson

T: David Loughnane

took keen hold, led, soon clear, reduced lead when raced wide towards near side under 3f out, headed under 2f out, soon weakened

7/1

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Payout
Exacta £138.00
Straight Forecast £145.70
Trifecta £629.00

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Prague

The Times:

Holloway Boy

POSTDATA:

Witch Hunter

Daily Mail:

Clove Hitch

TOPSPEED:

Sparks Fly

D Express:

Regal Reality

NEWMARKET:

Prague

Telegraph:

Prague

The Star:

Prague

The Sun:

Holloway Boy

Daily Record:

Witch Hunter