17:40 Haydock
SoftSmooth Radio Always The Best Music Handicap (Div II)
- Prize money: £7731
- 0m 7f 37y
- Class 3
- 8 runners
Runners: 8 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Partly cloudy
4/1 (Won)
- Win: £5.00
- Place: £1.60
Form: 996511 CD
Last run: 16 days
W: 8st 12lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 78
Progressive 3yo who made it 2-3 in handicaps when completing a double at Carlisle (7f, soft) 16 days ago; up another 7lb but that was a stylish win and he still looks feasibly treated; interesting contender back at the scene of his first success.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance/ Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 9 (8) |
27th Sep 2024 Soft 0m 7f 37y Class 3 |
8st 12lb |
Progressive 3yo who made it 2-3 in handicaps when completing a double at Carlisle (7f, soft) 16 days ago; up another 7lb but that was a stylish win and he still looks feasibly treated; interesting contender back at the scene of his first success. |
4/1 |
|
1st 8 (4) |
11th Sep 2024 Good To Soft 0m 6f 195y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
led early, headed and prominent after 1f |
5/2 |
|
1st 7 (7) |
10th Aug 2024 Good To Firm 0m 7f 37y Class 5 |
9st 6lb |
9-1 when beaten 4l in fifth of seven on last month's handicap debut at Doncaster (6f, good to firm); however, he's from a family that tends to improve with time and he appeared to rally close home last time, suggesting this step back up to 7f is worth a go; not discounted. |
10/1 |
5/1
- Place: £1.60
Form: 55-081 D
Last run: 21 days
W: 10st 0lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 91
Out of sorts on AW in final two runs last winter but he got back to form with a bang when landing a classified event at Ascot (7f, soft) on his return three weeks ago; nudged up 2lb for that but he's now 3-6 on turf and is respected back in a handicap.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance/ Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 1 (3) |
27th Sep 2024 Soft 0m 7f 37y Class 3 |
10st 0lb |
Out of sorts on AW in final two runs last winter but he got back to form with a bang when landing a classified event at Ascot (7f, soft) on his return three weeks ago; nudged up 2lb for that but he's now 3-6 on turf and is respected back in a handicap. |
5/1 |
|
1st 4 (8) |
6th Sep 2024 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 3 |
9st 9lb |
Plenty of initial promise for William Haggas but hasn't been that threatening in any of his five handicaps; bit to prove now even in a classified race and after a lengthy break as well. |
25/1 |
|
8th 4 (3) |
31st Jan 2024 Standard To Slow 0m 7f 0y Class 2 |
9st 1lb |
Looked promising in maiden/novice company, winning twice (7.5f and 1m); handicap career proving something of a damp squib and he's not getting much assistance from the assessor; risky back at 7f. |
12/1 |
16/1
- Place: £3.10
Form: 652000 CD
Last run: 21 days
W: 9st 9lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 86
Dual course winner who went close over C&D last month but he's been disappointing since including a laboured effort back here last time; losing run is now up to 15 and others are more convincing.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance/ Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 5 (5) |
27th Sep 2024 Soft 0m 7f 37y Class 3 |
9st 9lb |
Dual course winner who went close over C&D last month but he's been disappointing since including a laboured effort back here last time; losing run is now up to 15 and others are more convincing. |
16/1 |
|
11th 1 (10) |
6th Sep 2024 Good To Soft 0m 6f 212y Class 3 |
10st 0lb |
Two-time course winner who went close over C&D three starts ago; not ruled out but this 8yo has a regressive profile and has finished down the field at Newcastle and Chester the last twice. |
11/1 |
|
10th 16 (4) |
31st Aug 2024 Good 0m 7f 127y Class 2 |
8st 10lb |
8yo whose form has regressed this year and he was down the field at Newcastle last time; however, he went close at Haydock (7f, good to firm) earlier this month and is now 9lb lower than when winning over C&D (good) in May 2023, one of three course wins; not ruled out from handy draw. |
8/1 |
16/1
Form: /0550- D
Last run: 419 days
W: 9st 5lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 82
Won off 7lb higher at Thirsk (1m, soft) in September 2022 but he's had only five runs since and was tailed off in his final run last season; had wind surgery since but he needs a major revival on comeback.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance/ Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 7 (2) |
27th Sep 2024 Soft 0m 7f 37y Class 3 |
9st 5lb |
Won off 7lb higher at Thirsk (1m, soft) in September 2022 but he's had only five runs since and was tailed off in his final run last season; had wind surgery since but he needs a major revival on comeback. |
16/1 |
|
11th 3 (7) |
5th Aug 2023 Soft 0m 7f 218y Class 3 |
9st 11lb |
midfield |
11/1 |
|
5th 4 (10) |
30th Jun 2023 Good To Firm 1m 2f 0y Class 3 |
10st 0lb |
Won twice (on AW/soft) in his first season last year; midfield in the heavy-ground Lincoln on reappearance and below form when tongue tied on good to firm for latest outing; gelded since and needs to be back at his peak, with today's new trip of doubtful benefit. |
12/1 |
12/1
Form: 225989 CD
Last run: 29 days
W: 9st 6lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 83
Now 4lb lower than for his Doncaster win (7f, heavy) last October but he's 0-12 since and has faded in last four runs; visor returns but he needs to raise his game back up in grade.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance/ Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 6 (9) |
27th Sep 2024 Soft 0m 7f 37y Class 3 |
9st 6lb |
Now 4lb lower than for his Doncaster win (7f, heavy) last October but he's 0-12 since and has faded in last four runs; visor returns but he needs to raise his game back up in grade. |
12/1 |
|
9th 4 (8) |
29th Aug 2024 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 4 |
9st 11lb |
Retains a good deal of ability and he's dropped to a handy mark; has won over C&D in the past and he's one to take seriously dropping in grade. |
16/1 |
|
8th 12 (2) |
12th Jul 2024 Good To Soft 0m 7f 0y Class 3 |
8st 13lb |
in touch with leaders |
20/1 |
5/2
Form: 411 D
Last run: 30 days
W: 9st 2lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 82
Unexposed 3yo who won a Redcar maiden (7f, good) in July before an easy win in four-runner novice at Catterick last month; this is a different test in a competitive handicap but his opening mark looks fair and he still has plenty of potential; strongly respected.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance/ Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 8 (6) |
27th Sep 2024 Soft 0m 7f 37y Class 3 |
9st 2lb |
Unexposed 3yo who won a Redcar maiden (7f, good) in July before an easy win in four-runner novice at Catterick last month; this is a different test in a competitive handicap but his opening mark looks fair and he still has plenty of potential; strongly respected. |
5/2 |
|
1st 1 (1) |
28th Aug 2024 Good 0m 7f 6y Class 5 |
9st 11lb |
Looks a good buy at 1,000gns (this May) having fulfilled the promise of his first run with a comfortable success at Redcar (7f, good); has been found a very weak race to carry his penalty. |
1/12 |
|
1st 2 (8) |
21st Jul 2024 Good To Soft 0m 7f 0y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
1,000gns buy in May but has plenty of ability judged on close fourth of nine when 28-1 in a novice at Haydock (7f, good) 16 days ago, making promising late headway from the rear; one of the clear top two options in this. |
Evs |
14/1
Form: 310016 D
Last run: 28 days
W: 9st 10lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 87
Two 7f wins at Newbury (good/good to firm) this summer but he's not easy to predict and was well held at Thirsk last time; needs to step up again after that and this return to testing ground is a worry (withdrawn due to heavy at Newbury last week).
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance/ Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 3 (1) |
27th Sep 2024 Soft 0m 7f 37y Class 3 |
9st 10lb |
Two 7f wins at Newbury (good/good to firm) this summer but he's not easy to predict and was well held at Thirsk last time; needs to step up again after that and this return to testing ground is a worry (withdrawn due to heavy at Newbury last week). |
14/1 |
|
6th 8 (6) |
30th Aug 2024 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 2 |
9st 5lb |
Not particularly consistent but has won two 7f handicaps at Newbury this season, the latest off 5lb higher last month (7f, good); also ran well when a close third to two dead-heaters, including Diamondonthehill, over C&D in May (good to firm); could go well. |
9/1 |
6/1
Form: 826805
Last run: 27 days
W: 9st 9lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 86
Scored three times (1m/1m1f) in Germany; 0-11 for current yard but he's on dangerous mark and was beaten less than 2l in first-time visor at Chester (6f, good) last time; this step back up in trip is a positive and has claims if he can build on that last run; another change of headgear.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance/ Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 4 (7) |
27th Sep 2024 Soft 0m 7f 37y Class 3 |
9st 9lb |
Scored three times (1m/1m1f) in Germany; 0-11 for current yard but he's on dangerous mark and was beaten less than 2l in first-time visor at Chester (6f, good) last time; this step back up in trip is a positive and has claims if he can build on that last run; another change of headgear. |
6/1 |
|
5th 6 (1) |
31st Aug 2024 Good 0m 6f 17y Class 3 |
9st 7lb |
Scored three times (1m/1m1f) in Germany; inconsistent form in Britain, best effort this year when going close over 7f on this course (good to soft) in May; swaps cheekpieces for visor after poor run at Glorious Goodwood. |
7/1 |
|
13th 11 (8) |
25th Aug 2024 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 2 |
8st 11lb |
Scored three times in Germany; inconsistent form in Britain, best effort this year when going close at Chester (7f) in May; not sure what to expect from him and this isn't an easy task. |
25/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £282.00 |
| Straight Forecast | £267.10 |
| Tricast | £2266.90 |
| Trifecta | £2430.00 |