Here is a comprehensive preview of the Haydock races, ordered by race time.

3:45 Haydock – Enter ITV7 For Free Apprentice Handicap (Class 4)

Race Details: This is a Class 4 apprentice handicap over 1m 2f 100y with a total race value of £30,000 on Good ground. It is open to 3yo+ horses rated 66-85, with specific weight allowances for apprentice riders based on their previous wins. There are 9 declared runners, though Born Ruler is a non-runner. Stalls are in the Centre. The field composition suggests a solid, even pace with low-to-middle draws potentially getting a smoother trip.

Runner Notes:

• Born Ruler (NON-RUNNER): Was handicapped at 84 OR. Has a good record in August (1 win, 2 places from 4 runs) and had shown C&D form. Blinkers seemed to help in his last run.
• Gincident: A 5-year-old gelding (10st 1lb, OR 83), drawn 9. His last run on soft ground can be forgiven, as he has an otherwise remarkably consistent record (1333121) for his current stable. He is ideally suited to 1m2f on good or quicker ground, with 2 wins from 5 starts at this trip. He can race prominently.
• Gaassee: A 7-year-old gelding (10st 0lb, OR 82), drawn 7. While he showed his best effort for the current yard on AW in January, he has a long losing spell on turf. He has a class edge from his past (RPR 106), but he hasn’t won in 16 months and has a poor July/August record (0/5).
• Croeso Cymraeg: An 11-year-old gelding (9st 13lb, OR 81), drawn 8. He retains a good deal of ability for his age, having won at Lingfield in June and finishing an eye-catching third from a difficult position at Sandown last time. He defied his current mark three years ago, and holds place claims if the pace collapses.
• Titian: A 7-year-old gelding (9st 13lb, OR 81), drawn 3. He is still fresh with only two runs this term and regained winning form convincingly at York (1m2f, good). He remains well-treated on historical data, having defied higher marks in 2021 and 2022. He handles all goings, is strongest after 26-59 days rest, and is a past Class 3 scorer with an RPR of 88 at this trip. His prominent racing style is ideal.
• Bint Al Daar: A 5-year-old mare (9st 9lb, OR 77), drawn 6. She showed creditable efforts in April but has been out of form since, finishing down the field on her debut for a new stable. She is a past Class 3/4 winner, but has 0 wins from 9 starts at 1m2f since her last victory.
• Big Sip: A 3-year-old gelding (9st 6lb, OR 82), drawn 2. He won a 1m AW maiden for his previous trainer. While he ran creditably in a visor on turf last time (1m1f), he didn’t look straightforward. He has since been sold. He is 0/4 on turf with stronger AW form, and temperament queries remain.
• Yokohama: A 4-year-old gelding (9st 5lb, OR 73), drawn 6. He has a long losing run (0-15 since his 2yo debut success), but has shown several solid efforts, including a close second at Haydock in April. He needs to bounce back from his latest below-par effort but is handicapped to figure and his track form is strong.
• His Finest Hour: A 4-year-old gelding (9st 4lb, OR 72), drawn 1. This low-mileage horse opened his handicap account at Newbury (1m2f, good to firm), beating a subsequent scorer. He was not disgraced in his two subsequent runs, one on ground possibly softer than ideal. He is lightly raced and capable of further progress. He has a peak RPR of 88 on good-to-firm and the best TS rating (85) in the field this season. His draw 1 and tactical versatility make him dangerous.
• Penelope’s Sister: A 5-year-old mare (8st 12lb, OR 66), drawn 5. She is in career-best form in Scotland, with 1m wins in May/July and a solid second last time. The main question is whether her Ayr form will translate to Haydock. She has 0 wins from 3 starts at 1m2f, though all were placed.

Estimated Tissue Odds:

• His Finest Hour – 3/1
• Titian – 4/1
• Gincident – 9/2
• Yokohama – 6/1
• Penelope’s Sister – 7/1
• Born Ruler – Non-runner
• Croeso Cymraeg – 12/1
• Big Sip – 14/1
• Bint Al Daar – 33/1

Top Contender + Main Dangers:

• Win: His Finest Hour – He is unexposed, has ideal trip and ground conditions, and is ideally drawn to get the first run.
• Main Danger: Titian – He is proven at this trip and class and looks well-handicapped if he can repeat his recent York form.
• Value Each-Way: Yokohama – He has strong track form and is handicapped to win if he bounces back to his consistent form.

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4:15 Haydock – Sky Bet Acca Freeze Nursery Handicap (Class 4)

Race Details: This is a Class 4 2-year-old nursery handicap over 6f with a total race value of £30,000 (winner’s share £15,462) on Good ground. It is for horses rated 0-85, with 7 runners declared. Stalls are in the Centre. In this small field with centre stalls, minimal draw bias is expected, with tactical positioning being more important than the draw itself. The pace is likely to be even to slightly strong.

Runner Notes:

• Jan Steen: A 2-year-old colt (9st 11lb, OR 87), drawn 1. His run in the Windsor Castle at Royal Ascot (5f) is likely too hot to judge him on. However, his earlier York 6f third was strong (RPR 86), and his debut win was easy. He drops back to a more realistic Class 4 level for a trainer who won this race last year. His best TS is 77 and best RPR is 88.
• Saucy Jane: A 2-year-old filly (9st 6lb, OR 82), drawn 4. She was upped to Listed grade for her last two 5f starts. The sources note she doesn’t appear to be crying out for this extra furlong. She wears a hood and returns from a ten-week break. Her best RPR is 89. She has proven speed, but her stamina at 6f is a query; she may travel well early but fade late if pressured.
• Lil Brother: A 2-year-old colt (9st 5lb, OR 81), drawn 3. He has only raced at 5f and has consistent RPRs, including a creditable second in a Sandown nursery. The chance of him progressing hinges on his ability to handle the new trip. His best RPR is 90. He shapes as if 6f is within reach, but still needs to prove his finishing kick at this distance.
• Better And Better: A 2-year-old colt (9st 4lb, OR 80), drawn 2. His win at Hamilton (6f, good) and creditable third in a small-field nursery at Ascot comprise his two attempts over 6f. He is on an unaltered mark with Oisin McSweeney taking off 3lb. His best RPR is 89 at this trip, and he is consistent and competitive in small to medium fields.
• Vlad: A 2-year-old gelding (9st 2lb, OR 78), drawn 6. Gelded before his narrow victory in a Windsor nursery (6f, good). He is now 3lb higher and upped in grade but may be capable of better still. His form figures (2221) show a consistent, improving 2-year-old. His yard (Simon & Ed Crisford) has a 76% RTF in the past fortnight. His best RPR is 90.
• Anaisa: A 2-year-old filly (8st 12lb, OR 74), drawn 5. She scored over 5f in the spring and has since placed in two of her three 6f outings. She was a beaten favourite at Redcar last time but ran creditably. She is competitively treated on handicap debut and has a best RPR of 92 over 6f. Her stable is going well.
• No Spritz No Party: A 2-year-old filly (8st 11lb, OR 66), drawn 7. She ran creditably under a penalty in a Windsor event (6f, good) when back from an eight-week absence. She has possibilities off bottom weight on her nursery debut. She is unexposed with a best RPR of 91, and could be well-treated from a low weight.

Estimated Tissue Odds:

• Vlad – 11/4
• Jan Steen – 3/1
• Better And Better – 7/2
• Lil Brother – 11/2
• No Spritz No Party – 7/1
• Anaisa – 10/1
• Saucy Jane – 14/1

Top Contender + Main Dangers:

• Win: Vlad – He has a progressive profile, a solid Windsor win post-gelding, and an ideal setup for this race.
• Each-Way Saver: Jan Steen – His classy York form and drop back in grade make him well-placed for this contest.

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4:45 Haydock – Sky Bet Proud To Support ROR Restricted Maiden Stakes (Class 4)

Race Details: This is a Class 4 restricted maiden stakes race over 6f for 2-year-olds with a total race value of £20,000 (winner’s share £10,800) on Good ground. There are 11 runners. Stalls are in the Centre. The early tempo could be steady to even, especially with several debutants. Historically, middle draws (4–7) have been favourable over this trip on good ground at Haydock.

Runner Notes:

• Hugh: A 2-year-old colt (9st 7lb), drawn 1. He was a 75,000gns yearling and is a brother to a 5.3f 2yo winner. His yard is 1-18 with 2-year-olds this term. His pedigree is okay, but he has no runs yet and his yard is not firing with 2-year-olds.
• Royalist: A 2-year-old colt (9st 7lb), drawn 2. He brings the worst form, having been soundly beaten at Ffos Las (5f) where he was a market drifter. He seems best watched unless the market signals are strong. His debut RPR was 18.
• Bella Delizia: A 2-year-old filly (9st 2lb), drawn 4. She shaped with promise on debut at Thirsk (5f). This extra furlong is likely to help. She had a RPR of 73 on debut. She has been off for 120 days, so fitness is a question.
• Court Alert: A 2-year-old colt (9st 7lb), drawn 5. He was only fifth of six in a Newbury contest (6f) but seemed to need the outing/experience. He is open to improvement. He is a half-brother to smart sprinter Believing. His debut RPR was 70 (TS 60).
• Authentic Charm: A 2-year-old colt (9st 5lb), drawn 6. He is a newcomer by Sergei Prokofiev from a family with both speed and class (dam’s half-sister is Haydock Sprint Cup winner The Tin Man). His yard (Clive Cox) does well with debutants at this track. His damline has speed.
• No Direction: A 2-year-old colt (9st 7lb), drawn 7. He is by Space Blues and is the first foal of a Group-placed 6f 2yo winner (RPR 97). His stable (Karl Burke) is operating at an excellent strike-rate with 2-year-olds, with a 7–26 RTF in the last 14 days. He is an interesting newcomer, especially if strong in the betting.
• Zain Primus: A 2-year-old colt (9st 7lb), drawn 8. He was a 90,000gns yearling and is a Pinatubo half-brother to two winners, notably Queen’s Guard (6f including 2yo; RPR 97). His dam was a 6f AW 2yo scorer (88). He is a suitably bred debutant from a sprinting family.
• Pretty Danielle: A 2-year-old filly (9st 0lb), drawn 9. She showed promise in a couple of 6f contests, with a close third at Windsor (good) latest despite still showing signs of greenness. She brings the best racecourse form. She receives weight from colts and geldings, which boosts her claims. Her best RPR is 85. She runs 20 days after her last start, which is ideal freshness for a 2-year-old.
• Justmyluck: A 2-year-old gelding (9st 7lb), drawn 10. His sales information suggests he lacks significant potential. He has a weak sales profile.
• Soul Warrior: A 2-year-old gelding (9st 5lb), drawn 11. He is a sibling to eight winners, notably Fearnot (7f/1m; RPR 108). His dam was a 6f and 7f (Group 3) 2yo scorer (105). The sources advise checking the betting for guidance on him. His pedigree is interesting, but the absence of data means the market is key.

Estimated Tissue Odds:

• No Direction – 11/4
• Pretty Danielle – 3/1
• Authentic Charm – 9/2
• Court Alert – 11/2
• Zain Primus – 6/1
• Bella Delizia – 12/1
• Hardy’s Hero – 20/1
• Hugh – 25/1
• Soul Warrior – 25/1
• Royalist – 40/1
• Justmyluck – 66/1

Top Contender + Main Dangers:

• Win: Pretty Danielle – She brings the best form in the race, has a weight advantage, is race-fit, and is likely to track the leaders effectively.
• Each-Way Saver: Bella Delizia – If she is sharp enough after her 120-day layoff, the increased trip and likely race shape could play to her strengths for a place.

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5:15 Haydock – Sky Bet Extra Places Handicap (Class 4)

Race Details: This is a Class 4 handicap over 5f with a total race value of £30,000 on Good ground, open to 3yo+ horses rated 66-85. There are 15 declared runners. Stalls are in the Centre. A strong early gallop is highly likely due to numerous habitual front-runners. Historically, Haydock’s 5f on good ground with centre stalls can lean stands’ side in big fields, especially if high numbers house multiple speed influences.

Runner Notes:

• Curious Rover: A 4-year-old gelding (9st 12lb, OR 85), drawn 2. A consistent prominent racer, he was third at York in a big field and won at Musselburgh nine days ago. He is tough and reliable, handling conditions well, though his low draw might be a slight concern if the strongest pace develops high.
• Duran: A 4-year-old gelding (9st 11lb, OR 84), drawn 7. He is a C&D winner from May but has not been as good in his three subsequent runs. He is out of form.
• Kinetic Force: A 3-year-old gelding (9st 10lb, OR 86), drawn 5. He front-ran to win at Bath in April and was second at Goodwood in June. He faces heavy pace pressure in this field and will need a career-best performance.
• Grace Angel: A 4-year-old mare (9st 9lb, OR 82), drawn 10. She is a C&D winner, but her recent runs have been poor.
• Reigning Profit: A 6-year-old gelding (9st 8lb, OR 81), drawn 8. He won twice in the spring and ran well to be second at Ascot last month. He is dropping in class today, and a revival is possible.
• Spring Is Sprung: A 6-year-old gelding (9st 7lb, OR 80), drawn 16. He made all at Newmarket and Chelmsford this term. His high draw is positive, but he faces serious competition for the lead today, making another all-the-way win less straightforward.
• Accrual: A 4-year-old gelding (9st 6lb, OR 79), drawn 3. He was progressive last summer but pulled too hard on his seasonal return at Yarmouth. A hood is applied today, and a strong pace will be ideal. He is well-treated on his 2024 form and is a “sleeper” pick if he settles.
• Copper Knight: An 11-year-old gelding (9st 4lb, OR 77), drawn 13. This veteran still runs to high marks, having won 5f handicaps in June and placed at York. He has placed three times at Haydock. He will be in the thick of the early action and could stick on for a place.
• Knicks: A 4-year-old gelding (9st 2lb, OR 78), drawn 14. He was runner-up in two of his five starts this year, including when picked off late at Chester. His high draw and stalker style should suit. He is a consistent placer.
• Acrisius: A 3-year-old gelding (9st 2lb, OR 78), drawn 15. He won stylishly at Chester two weeks ago, benefiting from a switch to patient tactics. He is up 7lb but has more to come. He is ideally drawn for the race shape with pace to tow him into the race.
• Classy Al: A 7-year-old gelding (9st 1lb, OR 74), drawn 12. He is capable but quirky, with best form when there is a strong pace to chase. The return of Paul Mulrennan is a plus. He has won 5f handicaps at Ayr and Hamilton. His temperament is the risk.
• Secret Mistral: A 5-year-old mare (9st 1lb, OR 74), drawn 6. She has three wins and five placed efforts from 13 visits to Haydock. She is unlikely to dominate this field but can sit handy and grab a slice. Her pace shape is awkward for this race.
• Hurt You Never: A 7-year-old gelding (8st 8lb, OR 67), drawn 9. He has been threatening of late but this is a stronger race than his recent third at Newmarket. He faces a harder task now up in weights.
• Balon d’Or: A 4-year-old gelding (8st 11lb, OR 70), drawn 4. He is expected to be well-handicapped, but he hasn’t found his best form in 2025 and this looks a tough race to bounce back in. He is out of form.

Estimated Tissue Odds:

• Acrisius – 4/1
• Classy Al – 6/1
• Curious Rover – 7/1
• Spring Is Sprung – 8/1
• Knicks – 10/1
• Accrual – 11/1
• Copper Knight – 12/1
• Secret Mistral – 14/1
• Reigning Profit – 16/1
• Hurt You Never – 18/1
• Kinetic Force – 25/1
• Night On Earth – 25/1
• Duran – 28/1
• Grace Angel – 33/1
• Balon d’Or – 50/1

Top Contender + Main Dangers:

• Win Bet: Acrisius – He is thriving with new tactics and has a perfect draw/pace set-up to pick up the pieces from a high-draw closing position.
• Each-Way Saver: Classy Al – He is a dangerous closer who will benefit from the likely strong pace, provided his temperament is in check.

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6:15 Haydock – Sky Bet, For The Fans Handicap (Class 4)

Race Details: This is a Class 4 handicap over 1m 37y with a total race value of £30,000 on Good ground, open to 3yo+ horses rated 63-82. There are 12 runners. Stalls are in the Centre. The race looks set for an even-to-strong gallop, which should suit strong finishers. Low/mid draws should be marginally favoured on a sound Haydock straight mile.

Runner Notes:

• Bajan Bandit: A 6-year-old gelding (9st 8lb, OR 82), drawn 1. He has proven ability at a good level (best RPR 100), but his recent form has been patchy, with only 1 win from his last 17 turf runs. He needs to bounce back. He can be a pace influence.
• Degale: A 3-year-old colt (10st 2lb, OR 75), drawn 2. A promising type, he front-ran well at Thirsk and scored at Ripon. He is up in grade but is lightly raced and could progress further. Pace pressure could test him late.
• Mysteryofthesands: A 4-year-old gelding (9st 13lb, OR 79), drawn 3. He is proven at the trip and class, with three wins this year. He is best with a stiff finish and on a fair/good surface. His strong late work at Beverley suggests he’s holding form. He has a career-best RPR of 84 and is effective at Haydock (2/2 placed here). He is well-suited by a true-run mile on good ground.
• Lady Of Arabia: A 5-year-old mare (9st 13lb, OR 79), drawn 4. Her profile shows an AW bias, and her turf wins are scarce. However, she has handled Haydock previously.
• Joseph: A 3-year-old colt (9st 2lb, OR 78), drawn 5. He has promising AW form but is unproven on turf. Market moves could be significant for his first Haydock run.
• Wolfpack: A 3-year-old gelding (9st 10lb, OR 83), drawn 6. A promising 3-year-old who won his first handicap start with something in hand. He is lightly raced and could still be ahead of the assessor despite facing older, seasoned rivals. His latest win was in a steadily-run Thirsk mile where he showed a sharp turn of foot. He has scope for marked improvement.
• Leadenhall: A 5-year-old gelding (9st 12lb, OR 78), drawn 7. He is proven at the trip and goes well on a sound surface. His York run two starts back was solid, and he is capable of better than his latest soft-ground effort. He is a consistent C&D winner on sound surfaces, regularly running to RPR 85+, and is well drawn in 7.
• Mr King: A 5-year-old gelding (10st 1lb, OR 81), drawn 9. He has ability but is inconsistent. He is considered better over further.
• Thats My Boy Luke: A 4-year-old gelding (9st 0lb, OR 66), drawn 10. A lower weight helps him. He was progressive in early summer at a lower level but faces better opposition here. The trip is a query for him.
• Yaaser: A 5-year-old gelding (10st 0lb, OR 85), drawn 11. He is proven in big-field handicaps and has a high RPR consistency. He has a potent late burst when the pace is solid. The return to a mile from a good gallop with a strong jockey booking makes him a danger. He excels in fast-run races on good ground. His draw 11 is workable for a hold-up horse, but he will need a clean run. He has an excellent July/August strike-rate (4 wins from 15).
• Be Frank: A 5-year-old gelding (9st 10lb, OR 80), drawn 11. He is proven at a mile and was a strong winner at Newmarket in May. His best form has come on galloping tracks with some pace to aim at. He is well-positioned to take advantage if the inside pace collapses.

Estimated Tissue Odds:

• Mysteryofthesands – 4/1
• Yaaser – 9/2
• Wolfpack – 11/2
• Leadenhall – 6/1
• Be Frank – 7/1
• Degale – 8/1
• Joseph – 12/1
• Bajan Bandit – 14/1
• Thats My Boy Luke – 16/1
• Lady Of Arabia – 20/1
• Mr King – 20/1

Top Contender + Main Dangers:

• Win: Mysteryofthesands – He is a tough, consistent handicapper with a proven finishing kick, and the conditions are spot on for him.
• Each-Way Saver: Wolfpack – He is a lightly raced improver with clear upside and could prove well ahead of his current mark.

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6:45 Haydock – Sky Bet Club Handicap (Class 4)

Race Details: This is a Class 4 handicap over 2m 46y with a total race value of £30,000 on Good ground, open to 3yo+ horses rated 66-85. There are 8 runners. Stalls are in the Centre. The pace looks likely to be steady to even, with Dino Bellagio potentially trying to dictate from a low draw. The draw is of minor significance over 2m, but low-to-middle numbers can be marginally favoured if the pace is slow.

Runner Notes:

• String Of Pearls: A 3-year-old filly (9st 1lb, OR 74), drawn 1. This Sir Mark Prescott filly is a progressive stayer, improving sharply and winning at Goodwood and Yarmouth in July. She is up in grade but still unexposed at the trip and likely to stay 2m. Her stamina profile screams 2m+. From stall 1, she could get an ideal stalking and ground-saving trip. She is 2-from-2 since stepping up in trip.
• Dino Bellagio: A 4-year-old gelding (9st 8lb, OR 75), drawn 2. A dual bumper winner who made all over 1m6f at Southwell last month. His stamina for 2m is likely, and he could get a soft lead if unchallenged. This is a rise in class, and his turf ability at this level is unproven. He is the most likely leader.
• In The Breeze: A 4-year-old gelding (9st 9lb, OR 76), drawn 3. He won in softer ground last summer but hasn’t fired on the Flat this year. He drops back to Class 4 and has placed form at Haydock. He is a four-time winner, including twice at Haydock, and could be a place possibility if the ground eases or he rediscovers old form.
• Gibside: A 6-year-old gelding (10st 2lb, OR 81), drawn 4. A consistent stayer with seven wins on turf. He has good form in big fields, including placing second in the Chester Plate and over C&D in May. He is best suited to a well-run 2m and handles all ground. He is well-suited dropping back into Class 4 here. His best work comes off a good pace, so he could be disadvantaged if the tempo is steady.
• Letsbefrank: A 6-year-old gelding (9st 10lb, OR 83), drawn 5. He is tough and consistent in these series races, having placed in this contest last year. He is now 1lb lower than that run. He hasn’t quite hit top form this season but handles the course and trip. He can be sluggish early, which would be a concern in a slowly run contest.
• Belgravian: A 3-year-old gelding (9st 2lb, OR 79), drawn 6. From Andrew Balding’s yard, he has a stamina-laden pedigree (Galileo dam). He has two wins at Doncaster this season. His narrow defeat over C&D last time in a falsely run race suggests more to come with a stronger pace. He is lightly raced (only 7 runs) and still improving. Flat galloping tracks should suit him.
• Mostly Sunny: A 6-year-old gelding (10st 1lb, OR 80), drawn 7. His hurdles form is solid, but his Flat mark is stiff. His stamina is fine.
• Gallant Lion: A 6-year-old gelding (10st 0lb, OR 85), drawn 8. He is a multiple winner in 2023 and shaped well when third at Kempton over 2m in July. His stamina is fully proven, and he can race prominently. There is a question mark over whether he sees 2m fully on turf in a truly run race.

Estimated Tissue Odds:

• String Of Pearls – 3/1
• Gibside – 7/2
• Belgravian – 9/2
• Gallant Lion – 6/1
• Letsbefrank – 8/1
• Dino Bellagio – 10/1
• In The Breeze – 20/1
• Mostly Sunny – 25/1

Top Contender + Main Dangers:

• Win: String Of Pearls – She is a progressive filly from a yard renowned for exploiting staying handicaps.
• Each-Way Saver: Belgravian – He is a lightly raced 3-year-old who should relish a properly run 2m and remains on the upgrade.