Draw Bias: Neutral over this trip at Haydock | Pace Hint: Steady early fractions may suit KINGMAKER, not ideal for KENTUCKY RIVER.


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Contenders Overview

1. KINGMAKER (Andrew Balding) – 89p
Proven at the trip and ground, progressive and shaping well in handicaps. Runner-up in a strong Newbury race (Circus of Rome now rated 84), likely to stay further. Prominent racer, ideal in a weak pace scenario.

2. IS I RIGHT (James Horton) – 86
CD winner in May and caught the eye last time at Newmarket when denied a run. Still unexposed over staying trips and acts well on this going. Can bounce back if granted a clear path.

3. MDAWI (Charlie Johnston) – 86p
Lightly raced and returned from break with victory over 11f on AW. Has scope for further improvement on turf but returning from 181-day layoff, market check crucial. Half-brother to multiple useful winners.

4. KENTUCKY RIVER (Ollie Sangster) – 88
Travelled well at Sandown last time but didn’t find a great deal off the bridle. Should be competitive at this level but style may not suit a steadily run race.

5. KUREDU KING (Gosdens) – 83
Expensive purchase but no better than fair so far. Weak finish at Haydock latest, cheekpieces retained. Needs to step up but stable in good form.

6. PERCY’S DAYDREAM (David O’Meara) – 81
Won minor event at Lingfield, then third at Ripon when shaping one-paced. May not be progressing and needs to improve to get involved.

7. WEST TYRONE (Kevin Ryan) – 84
Front runner, but often fades late and can trade short without delivering. Not sure to stay 1m4f well in strongly run conditions. Drawn wide and may have to work early.


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Suitability Ratings (out of 10)

Horse Going Field Pace Draw Class Track Trip Temp. Trainer Jockey Total

KINGMAKER 9 9 9 8 9 9 9 9 9 9 89
IS I RIGHT 8 8 8 8 8 9 9 8 7 8 81
MDAWI 7 7 7 8 8 7 8 7 9 8 76
KENTUCKY RIVER 8 7 6 7 8 7 8 7 7 7 72
KUREDU KING 6 7 6 7 6 7 8 6 8 7 68
PERCY’S DAYDREAM 7 7 6 6 6 6 7 6 7 8 66
WEST TYRONE 6 6 5 6 6 6 6 6 6 7 60



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Private Tissue Estimate

KINGMAKER – 15/8

IS I RIGHT – 4/1

MDAWI – 5/1

KENTUCKY RIVER – 6/1

PERCY’S DAYDREAM – 10/1

KUREDU KING – 14/1

WEST TYRONE – 20/1



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Race Summary

A small-field staying handicap where the anticipated steady pace will likely suit KINGMAKER and IS I RIGHT most. KINGMAKER continues to improve and has solid form credentials. IS I RIGHT had excuses latest and can bounce back. MDAWI is a wildcard on return for a stable in form—check the market. WEST TYRONE may struggle to dominate and fade late again, while KUREDU KING and PERCY’S DAYDREAM need clear progress.


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Smart Play

Win Bet: KINGMAKER – Looks progressive and has ideal conditions.
Each-Way Saver: IS I RIGHT – Unlucky last time and a C&D winner with more to offer.