Fergal O'Brien sends two runners on the 706-mile round trip to Ayr on Monday
16 hours ago
HAYDOCK
18 January 2025
Saturday 18th January
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Sky Bet Club Handicap Hurdle (Go North Cab On Target Series Qualifier) (Class 4) Racecard
- Channel:
- Distance: 2m 5f 50y
- Going: Soft
- Runners
- 11
- Type
- Hurdle
- Surface
- Turf
- Weather
- Mostly cloudy
Selection
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Racecard
No.(Draw)
Runner
Best Odds
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Cold Recent Form Trainer - 0 wins from 11 in the last 14 days (0%)
Needs to build upon creditable reappearance and a 7lb-claiming amateur takes over
1121-4
Age: 6
Weight: 12-1
OR: 122
Days: 49
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Nov 24 | Don Doncaster | 19.5f Gd | 3HcH | 11-6 t | 4/8 | Rightsotom (11L) | 6/1 | 122 | 118 |
| 23 Apr 24 | Sth Southwell | 20.5f Gd | 4HcH | 11-3 t | 1/10 | Kaleb (nse) | 7/2 | 114 | 118 |
| 11 Mar 24 | Plu Plumpton | 20.5f Sft | 4HcH | 11-5 t | 2/5 | Colours On Canvas (14L) | 9/4 | 114 | 112 |
| 8 Feb 24 | Hun Huntingdon | 16f Sft | 4NvHcH | 11-4 t | 1/6 | Roccovango (nk) | 11/10F | 104 | 110 |
| 1 Feb 24 | Wcn Wincanton | 20f GS | 5HcH | 12-0 t | 1/11 | Bellamy's Grey (8½L) | 9/2 | 104 | 113 |
| 30 Dec 23 | Tau Taunton | 19f GS | 4HcH | 11-4 t | 3/7 | Individualiste (16½L) | 5/2 | 105 | 90 |
588-day absence and last won in February 2021; back from France for new trainer
34/O8-
Age: 9
Weight: 11-12
OR: 119
Days: 588
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Jun 23 | Aut Auteuil | 18f VSft | HcHL | 10-13 t | 8/14 | Ma Beaute (14L) | 48/10 | - | 122 |
| 21 May 23 | Aut Auteuil | 19.5f VSft | HcHL | 10-13 t | RO/16 | Moujik () | 7/2 | - | - |
| 29 Apr 23 | Aut Auteuil | 21.5f Hy | HcHG3 | 10-7 t | 4/13 | Lucky One (9L) | 42/10F | - | 131 |
| 8 Apr 23 | Aut Auteuil | 19.5f VSft | HcHL | 10-1 t | 3/14 | Gentleman D'Athon (2½L) | 48/1 | - | 129 |
| 8 Jan 23 | Cag Cagnes-Sur-Mer | 21.5f Hy | H | 10-8 t | 5/10 | Cirano De Pail (12½L) | 22/1 | - | - |
| 8 Apr 22 | Ain Aintree | 20f GS | HcHG3 | 10-10 t | 12/21 | Langer Dan (35L) | 100/1 | 132 | 112 |
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
2nd here (heavy) latest; may find one or two too hot even if this is one of his good days
926192
Age: 8
Weight: 11-11
OR: 118
Days: 28
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Dec 24 | Hay Haydock | 19f Hy | 4HcH | 11-7 p | 2/7 | Gege Ville (1½L) | 5/2 | 116 | 113 |
| 1 Nov 24 | Utt Uttoxeter | 20f Gd | 4HcH | 11-11 p | 9/11 | Hawaii Du Mestivel (26L) | 9/2 | 117 | 96 |
| 24 Sep 24 | Fon Fontwell | 17.5f GS | 4HcH | 11-0 p | 1/8 | Cloud Dancer (2½L) | 11/4F | 111 | 115 |
| 17 Aug 24 | Per Perth | 20f Gd | 4HcH | 11-8 | 6/15 | Fourofakind (21L) | 4/1F | 112 | 98 |
| 21 Jul 24 | Str Stratford | 22f Gd | 4HcH | 11-1 | 2/8 | Royal Pretender (5L) | 15/2 | 112 | 110 |
| 6 May 24 | Kem Kempton | 24.5f Gd | 4HcH | 11-11 p | 9/10 | Halifax (101L) | 22/1 | 116 | 89 |
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Steps back in the right direction on last two outings, form which gives him a place chance
P0-644
Age: 8
Weight: 11-11
OR: 118
Days: 36
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Dec 24 | Ban Bangor-on-Dee | 23f Sft | 3HcH | 11-10 tp | 4/9 | Strackan (8¼L) | 100/30 | 118 | 121 |
| 16 Nov 24 | Chl Cheltenham | 24f Gd | 2HcH | 10-3 tp | 4/12 | Doyen Quest (7¼L) | 13/2 | 118 | 117 |
| 18 Oct 24 | Utt Uttoxeter | 20f GS | 2HcH | 10-8 t | 6/8 | Pretending (30L) | 10/1 | 122 | 98 |
| 24 Feb 24 | Chp Chepstow | 23.5f Hy | 2HcH | 11-2 tp | 10/12 | Classic Concorde (33L) | 10/1 | 127 | 102 |
| 13 May 23 | Hay Haydock | 24.5f Gd | 2HcH | 11-0 tp | PU/16 | Willaston () | 11/2 | 127 | - |
| 28 Apr 23 | Sth Southwell | 20.5f GS | 4NvH | 11-12 tp | 1/6 | Cabhfuilfungi (2L) | 5/4F | 128 | 122 |
Wore first-time cheekpieces when creditable third here (2m3f) last time; needs extra
P8-143
Age: 8
Weight: 11-11
OR: 118
Days: 45
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Dec 24 | Hay Haydock | 19f Sft | 4HcH | 11-7 p1 | 3/8 | Hazy Glen (3¼L) | 6/1 | 118 | 117 |
| 19 Nov 24 | Crl Carlisle | 17f Sft | 4HcH | 11-8 | 4/9 | Disco Annie (2¼L) | 6/1 | 118 | 117 |
| 17 Oct 24 | Crl Carlisle | 17f Sft | 4HcH | 11-8 | 1/11 | Knomorediamonds (nk) | 13/2 | 113 | 114 |
| 28 Mar 24 | Wet Wetherby | 21.5f Sft | 4HcH | 11-10 | 8/11 | Montregard (48L) | 50/1 | 116 | 72 |
| 27 Feb 24 | Cat Catterick | 19f Sft | 3NvHcCh | 11-5 | PU/5 | Prairie Wolf () | 15/2 | 118 | - |
| 17 Dec 23 | Crl Carlisle | 16f GS | 4NvHcCh | 12-0 | 6/7 | Go Boy (24L) | 11/10F | 118 | 98 |
Acts on heavy; well beaten on seasonal/handicap debut (2m4f, heavy) early last month
/136-4
Age: 8
Weight: 11-9
OR: 116
Days: 44
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Dec 24 | Lei Leicester | 20.5f Hy | 4HcH | 11-12 | 4/9 | One Eye On Vegas (16L) | 15/2 | 117 | 104 |
| 17 Apr 24 | Chl Cheltenham | 20.5f Gd | 2NvH | 11-7 | 6/7 | Peaky Boy (19L) | 16/1 | 118 | 108 |
| 16 Mar 24 | Utt Uttoxeter | 20f Hy | 3NvH | 11-8 | 3/5 | Below The Radar (5¾L) | 100/30 | 115 | 119 |
| 3 Feb 24 | Wet Wetherby | 19.5f Sft | 4MdH | 11-4 | 1/7 | To Chase A Dream (hd) | 5/1 | 115 | 116 |
| 12 Nov 22 | Utt Uttoxeter | 20f Gd | 4MdH | 11-4 | 2/10 | Supreme Gift (3L) | 2/1F | - | 109 |
| 25 Oct 22 | Chp Chepstow | 19.5f GS | 4MdH | 11-4 | 3/14 | Makin'yourmindup (6L) | 17/2 | - | 111 |
Second at Kelso (extended 2m6f) last time; untapped potential at early stage of his career
11-3F2
Age: 7
Weight: 11-6
OR: 113
Days: 20
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Dec 24 | Kel Kelso | 22.5f GS | 3HcH | 11-2 | 2/11 | Idem (1¼L) | 11/2 | 112 | 113 |
| 16 Oct 24 | Wet Wetherby | 21.5f GS | 4NvHcCh | 11-6 | F/9 | Dream Boy () | 13/2 | 112 | - |
| 11 May 24 | Hex Hexham | 20f Gd | 4HcH | 11-12 | 3/11 | Captain Zebo (2½L) | 7/2F | 112 | 111 |
| 26 Feb 24 | Ayr Ayr | 16f Hy | 4NvH | 11-7 | 1/6 | Dollar Collar (¾L) | 5/6F | - | 93 |
| 5 Feb 24 | Crl Carlisle | 17f Sft | 5NHF | 11-0 | 1/10 | Plantaroma (4½L) | 5/2F | - | 105 |
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Hot Recent Form Jockey - 3 wins from 10 in the last 14 days (30%)
Hot Recent Form Trainer - 5 wins from 11 in the last 14 days (45%)
Won from off the pace on two of his last three outings; previous minor honours on soft
-53121
Age: 6
Weight: 11-5
OR: 112
Days: 31
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Dec 24 | Lud Ludlow | 21.5f GS | 4HcH | 11-9 | 1/8 | Melton Mossy (½L) | 11/10F | 108 | 111 |
| 26 Nov 24 | Sth Southwell | 20.5f Gd | 4NvHcH | 11-2 | 2/8 | Broughshane (3L) | 8/13F | 103 | 112 |
| 20 Nov 24 | War Warwick | 19f GS | 4HcH | 10-6 | 1/7 | Jilaijone (1¾L) | 15/8F | 103 | 113 |
| 29 Oct 24 | Chp Chepstow | 19.5f Sft | 5HcH | 11-10 h | 3/15 | Holly Hartingo (2L) | 100/30F | 101 | 104 |
| 7 May 24 | Sth Southwell | 20.5f Gd | 4HcH | 11-5 h | 5/11 | Pozo Emery (3¼L) | 11/4F | 101 | 100 |
| 19 Apr 24 | Fon Fontwell | 17.5f Gd | 5HcH | 11-4 h1 | 1/15 | Bridge (2¼L) | 3/1F | 95 | 100 |
D
3 x Distance Winner - Won 3 times before at this distance
Distance Specialist - 3 wins from 5 starts at this distance (60%)
Acts on heavy; back near best that form when beaten a neck at Wetherby on latest outing
0-9452
Age: 10
Weight: 11-4
OR: 111
Days: 23
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Dec 24 | Wet Wetherby | 21.5f GS | 3HcH | 10-8 | 2/7 | Grozni (nk) | 11/2 | 108 | 110 |
| 24 Nov 24 | Utt Uttoxeter | 23.5f Sft | 3HcH | 10-2 | 5/7 | Icare Allen (17L) | 6/1 | 109 | 96 |
| 1 Nov 24 | Utt Uttoxeter | 20f Gd | 4HcH | 11-4 | 4/11 | Hawaii Du Mestivel (6L) | 28/1 | 110 | 107 |
| 16 Oct 24 | Wet Wetherby | 24f GS | 4HcH | 11-2 | 9/11 | Billy Boi Blue (35L) | 20/1 | 112 | 84 |
| 15 Apr 24 | Kel Kelso | 21f Sft | 2HcH | 11-6 | 14/16 | Kingston Bridge (16L) | 14/1 | 114 | 104 |
| 20 Mar 24 | Hay Haydock | 24.5f Sft | 4HcH | 11-0 | 2/9 | President Scottie (3¼L) | 5/1 | 113 | 113 |
C
Course Winner - Won before at this course
Far more miss than hit but surged back to his best to win here (3m, soft; backed) latest
44PP71
Age: 6
Weight: 11-3
OR: 110
Days: 19
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Dec 24 | Hay Haydock | 24.5f Sft | 4HcH | 10-7 | 1/8 | Lady In The Park (4½L) | 11/4 | 105 | 115 |
| 9 Dec 24 | Lin Lingfield | 19.5f Sft | 4HcH | 11-6 | 7/8 | Kado De Joie (17½L) | 33/1 | 109 | 99 |
| 12 Nov 24 | Lin Lingfield | 20f Gd | 4HcCh | 11-2 p1 | PU/11 | Hurlerontheditch () | 28/1 | 109 | - |
| 19 Oct 24 | Str Stratford | 21f Hy | 4HcCh | 11-7 | PU/6 | Westerninthepark () | 6/1 | 112 | - |
| 28 Jun 24 | Ban Bangor-on-Dee | 20.5f Gd | 4HcCh | 11-10 | 4/8 | Jerrash (15L) | 4/1 | 115 | 108 |
| 26 May 24 | Utt Uttoxeter | 20f Sft | 4HcH | 12-0 t | 4/6 | McGowan's Pass (18½L) | 17/2 | 118 | 104 |
Cold Recent Form Trainer - 0 wins from 11 in the last 14 days (0%)
Probably acts on heavy going; needs a close look on handicap/seasonal debut
4255-
Age: 6
Weight: 11-2
OR: 109
Days: 308
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Mar 24 | Utt Uttoxeter | 20f Hy | 3NvH | 11-2 | 5/5 | Below The Radar (8½L) | 16/1 | - | 109 |
| 17 Feb 24 | Asc Ascot | 19.5f GS | 2NvH | 11-2 | 5/9 | Pic Roc (18½L) | 28/1 | - | 112 |
| 6 Jan 24 | Wcn Wincanton | 21.5f Hy | 4NvH | 11-0 | 2/5 | Lord Of Thunder (7½L) | 16/1 | - | 110 |
| 7 Dec 23 | Mar Market Rasen | 16.5f Sft | 5MdNHF | 11-2 | 4/5 | Dark Mix (7¾L) | 2/1 | - | 97 |
Verdict
The three to concentrate on may well be I AM MAX, Casual Observer and Solar System, who are preferred in that order.
I Am Max
Betting Forecast:
4/1 Solar System,
5/1 I Am Max,
6/1 Clondaw Royale,
7/1 Honneur d'Ajonc,
North Parade,
Casual Observer,
8/1 Thanksforthehelp,
12/1 Blue Fin,
14/1 Leading Choice,
16/1 Nordic Tiger,
25/1 Rockadenn
Relevant Tips
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