15:00 Haydock
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- Prize money: £25770
- 0m 5f 0y
- Class 2
- 10 runners
Runners: 10 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Cloudy
7/2 (Won)
- Win: £3.25
- Place: £1.40
Form: 235415 D BF
Last run: 17 days
W: 9st 9lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 98
Running well this year prior to winning big-field 3yo handicap at Glorious Goodwood (5f, good to firm) and close fifth of 22 at York (5.4f, good to firm) since; today's race is less competitive and he could play a leading role if conditions suit (unproven on slow ground); trainer won this last year.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 1 (4) |
7th Sep 2024 Good To Soft 0m 5f 0y Class 2 |
9st 9lb |
Running well this year prior to winning big-field 3yo handicap at Glorious Goodwood (5f, good to firm) and close fifth of 22 at York (5.4f, good to firm) since; today's race is less competitive and he could play a leading role if conditions suit (unproven on slow ground); trainer won this last year. |
7/2 |
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5th 8 (8) |
21st Aug 2024 Good To Firm 0m 5f 89y Class 2 |
9st 4lb |
mounted in chute, taken down early |
7/1 |
8/1
- Place: £2.80
Form: 0-4310 CD
Last run: 9 days
W: 9st 4lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 92
Disappointing at Southwell (5f, AW) nine days ago and it's hard to be confident on the back of that, but he looked progressive previously and won over this C&D (good) two starts ago; shouldn't be written off.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 4 (6) |
7th Sep 2024 Good To Soft 0m 5f 0y Class 2 |
9st 4lb |
Disappointing at Southwell (5f, AW) nine days ago and it's hard to be confident on the back of that, but he looked progressive previously and won over this C&D (good) two starts ago; shouldn't be written off. |
8/1 |
|
12th 4 (4) |
29th Aug 2024 Standard 0m 4f 214y Class 2 |
9st 6lb |
Disappointed when sent off favourite for the 3yo sprint at Royal Ascot last season, but his subsequent 344-day absence suggests there may have been an issue; improved with each of his three runs this year, most recently seeing off a thriving rival in a Class 2 event at Haydock 25 days ago; up 5lb but he showed an aptitude for this track last year and still has time to do better; solid. |
9/1 |
|
1st 6 (7) |
4th Aug 2024 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 2 |
9st 4lb |
Prominent-racer who reappeared with good fourth at Doncaster (5f, good) in June and ran a big race when third of 16 behind American Affair at Thirsk (5f, good to soft) last time; can be thereabouts once more. |
7/1 |
4/1
- Place: £1.60
Form: -12122 D
Last run: 20 days
W: 9st 4lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 92
Two wins from five races this year, latest at Thirsk (5f, good to soft) in June; close second to Jer Batt over C&D (good) next time, runner-up at Pontefract (5f, good to firm) since and there's every chance he'll continue to progress, especially if settling better than last time; key player.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 5 (11) |
7th Sep 2024 Good To Soft 0m 5f 0y Class 2 |
9st 4lb |
Two wins from five races this year, latest at Thirsk (5f, good to soft) in June; close second to Jer Batt over C&D (good) next time, runner-up at Pontefract (5f, good to firm) since and there's every chance he'll continue to progress, especially if settling better than last time; key player. |
4/1 |
|
2nd 3 (8) |
18th Aug 2024 Good To Firm 0m 5f 3y Class 2 |
9st 1lb |
Highly progressive this year, winning twice (5f, good to soft) and going very close to a third Sky Bet Sunday Series win (and resulting £100,000 bonus) at Haydock (5f, good) a fortnight ago; has another crack at the bumper payday here and every chance he'll land it; has won on fast ground. |
3/1 |
6/1
Form: 377343 D
Last run: 17 days
W: 8st 10lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 84
Prominent-racer who is 0-10 this year but has often run well in defeat (on various ground), most recently a close third of 22 at York's Ebor meeting; every chance he'll produce another bold show.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 11 (7) |
7th Sep 2024 Good To Soft 0m 5f 0y Class 2 |
8st 10lb |
Prominent-racer who is 0-10 this year but has often run well in defeat (on various ground), most recently a close third of 22 at York's Ebor meeting; every chance he'll produce another bold show. |
6/1 |
|
3rd 20 (2) |
21st Aug 2024 Good To Firm 0m 5f 89y Class 2 |
8st 5lb |
Should be winning races soon but he could manage only fourth at Windsor last week and this is a more demanding race. |
16/1 |
|
4th 1 (9) |
15th Aug 2024 Good To Firm 0m 5f 21y Class 4 |
9st 12lb |
prominent |
7/1 |
9/1
Form: 312783 D
Last run: 17 days
W: 8st 12lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 86
In good form this year since these cheekpieces went on, winning at Windsor (5f, good) in May and third of 14 at York last month (5f, good to firm; albeit no match for winner); unproven on slow ground; could be thereabouts.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 8 (8) |
7th Sep 2024 Good To Soft 0m 5f 0y Class 2 |
8st 12lb |
In good form this year since these cheekpieces went on, winning at Windsor (5f, good) in May and third of 14 at York last month (5f, good to firm; albeit no match for winner); unproven on slow ground; could be thereabouts. |
9/1 |
|
3rd 8 (14) |
21st Aug 2024 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 2 |
9st 1lb |
Raced mainly on good/firmer; took well to first-time cheekpieces (retained since) at Windsor in May and remained in form over 5f; didn't fare so well over 6f at Glorious Goodwood and this return to the minimum trip looks a plus; could go well. |
12/1 |
|
8th 4 (6) |
30th Jul 2024 Good To Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 3 |
9st 6lb |
stumbled start |
7/1 |
9/1
Form: -00319
Last run: 9 days
W: 9st 8lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 97
Close third to Shagraan at Glorious Goodwood (5f, good to firm) before winning at Windsor (6f, good to firm); not at the same level at Southwell (5f) last time but that was his AW debut and this 3yo could have more to offer now back on turf; unproven on slow ground.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 2 (5) |
7th Sep 2024 Good To Soft 0m 5f 0y Class 2 |
9st 8lb |
Close third to Shagraan at Glorious Goodwood (5f, good to firm) before winning at Windsor (6f, good to firm); not at the same level at Southwell (5f) last time but that was his AW debut and this 3yo could have more to offer now back on turf; unproven on slow ground. |
9/1 |
|
9th 2 (13) |
29th Aug 2024 Standard 0m 4f 214y Class 2 |
9st 9lb |
Back to form when third in a Class 3 3yo handicap at Glorious Goodwood and he backed that up with a game win at Windsor two weeks ago (6f, good to firm); had the run of things there and has more on his plate up 3lb in a deeper race. |
9/1 |
16/1
Form: 512591 D
Last run: 10 days
W: 8st 11lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 85
Front-runner who has won four times this year, the latest when returning to form to beat four rivals at Catterick ten days ago; however, a 4lb rise and the step back up in grade may find him out this afternoon.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 10 (2) |
7th Sep 2024 Good To Soft 0m 5f 0y Class 2 |
8st 11lb |
Front-runner who has won four times this year, the latest when returning to form to beat four rivals at Catterick ten days ago; however, a 4lb rise and the step back up in grade may find him out this afternoon. |
16/1 |
|
1st 2 (2) |
28th Aug 2024 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 4 |
9st 8lb |
led overall towards far side, pushed along and headed over 1f out, ran on well against far rail inside final furlong, led again final 110yds, won going away, 1st of 3 in group |
5/1 |
9/1
Form: 315813 D
Last run: 39 days
W: 8st 12lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 86
Made it 2-4 for current stable when winning at Newmarket (5f, good) in July; solid third at Goodwood (5f, good) 11 days later; unproven on slow ground but could have more left in the tank and he's one to consider.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 9 (9) |
7th Sep 2024 Good To Soft 0m 5f 0y Class 2 |
8st 12lb |
Made it 2-4 for current stable when winning at Newmarket (5f, good) in July; solid third at Goodwood (5f, good) 11 days later; unproven on slow ground but could have more left in the tank and he's one to consider. |
9/1 |
|
3rd 10 (11) |
30th Jul 2024 Good To Soft 0m 5f 0y Class 2 |
8st 6lb |
Has twice looked a handful in 2024 but things played out better in a smallish field at Newmarket (5f, good; earlier win on good to firm) 11 days ago; back up 5lb but a bigger worry is whether he will keep his cool from this draw if the field ends up on the stand rail; capable but risky. |
9/1 |
14/1
Form: -90110 C
Last run: 37 days
W: 8st 12lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 86
10yo who won two in a row at Chester (heavy/good to soft) this summer; however, he's struggled when away from Chester this year and was well beaten at Wolverhampton (AW) last time; all turf wins have come on slow ground.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 7 (3) |
7th Sep 2024 Good To Soft 0m 5f 0y Class 2 |
8st 12lb |
10yo who won two in a row at Chester (heavy/good to soft) this summer; however, he's struggled when away from Chester this year and was well beaten at Wolverhampton (AW) last time; all turf wins have come on slow ground. |
14/1 |
|
11th 11 (6) |
1st Aug 2024 Standard 0m 6f 20y Class 2 |
8st 8lb |
Veteran who comes here on the back of two Chester wins; asking a lot of him to complete his hat-trick in this race, even in current form. |
14/1 |
10/1
Form: 98-862 D
Last run: 15 days
W: 9st 2lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 90
Lightly raced 4yo whose career has had some interruptions since he won his first two starts (good/good to soft); has improved with each of his three runs this season and went close at Hamilton (5f, heavy) a fortnight ago; not discounted but his claims may be dented if the ground dries out.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 6 (10) |
7th Sep 2024 Good To Soft 0m 5f 0y Class 2 |
9st 2lb |
Lightly raced 4yo whose career has had some interruptions since he won his first two starts (good/good to soft); has improved with each of his three runs this season and went close at Hamilton (5f, heavy) a fortnight ago; not discounted but his claims may be dented if the ground dries out. |
10/1 |
|
2nd 1 (5) |
23rd Aug 2024 Soft 0m 5f 7y Class 3 |
9st 12lb |
Unexposed 4yo; tough draw at Chester on his seasonal return and latest sixth at Thirsk came in a race that represents hot sprint handicap form; dropped another 2lb since and he remains capable of a bigger effort. |
8/1 |
|
6th 3 (7) |
16th Jun 2024 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 2 |
9st 7lb |
midfield in centre of group |
9/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £228.00 |
| Straight Forecast | £216.20 |
| Tricast | £636.70 |
| Trifecta | £925.00 |
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