15:45 Haydock

Sunday 4 August 2024

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Off time: 15:45 | Winning time: 2m 8.58s

(8)

Liseo^t⁷⁴

Age: 5| Weight: 10-2| J: Fred Daly⁽⁵⁾| T: S & E Crisford| OR: 84| D

16/1

All 3 career victories have come on synthetics, the latest at Kempton (11f) in April. Not in same form at Windsor later that month and he was again below his best when fifth of 6 in handicap (12f) back at first-named venue in May. Others stronger.

Form: 757175

(5)

Zealot^v1²⁸

Age: 6| Weight: 10-2| J: Tom Kiely-Marshall⁽³⁾| T: M Appleby| OR: 84| D

9/1

Prolific upon joining present connections, registering seven all-weather victories in a 3-month spell. Has seemingly been finding his form again of late, third of 9 in handicap at Chelmsford City (10f) 28 days ago. Visor fitted on just his second turf start.

Form: 000733

(4)

First Officer¹⁶

Age: 5| Weight: 9-11| J: Sorin Moldoveanu⁽³⁾| T: Jane Chapple-Hyam| OR: 79| D

11/1

Made a winning reappearance at Windsor (10f) in April and creditable efforts from revised mark next 2 starts. Latest seventh of 9 in handicap (9/1) at Newmarket (10f, good) 16 days ago wasn't great, but bounce back not ruled out.

Form: 12-1457

(1)

Solomon^h²³

Age: 3| Weight: 9-9| J: Ethan Jones| T: W J Haggas| OR: 85

6/5

Siyouni colt who landed 1m Southwell novice in January before an improved third of 5 in conditions event at Kempton (1m) following month. Not seen to best effect when eighth on handicap debut at York (10.2f) on return 23 days ago and he remains very much one to be interested in.

Form: 2138

(9)

Soowaih⁶

Age: 4| Weight: 9-6| J: Lauren Young⁽⁷⁾| T: J S Goldie| OR: 74

6/1

1m novice winner for Roger Varian and deserving of having his effort marked up when runner-up at York (11.8f) on penultimate start last month. Left with a lot to do when fourth of 6 in handicap at Ayr (10f) 6 days ago and good showing anticipated.

Form: 052624

(3)

The Nu Form Way⁴⁰⁰

Age: 6| Weight: 9-6| J: Shariq Mohd| T: Mrs Stella Barclay| OR: 74| D

40/1

Had a productive 2023, winning twice and best not judged too harshly on either outing thereafter at Beverley/Chester. Lines up after 13 months off just 1 lb above last winning mark but this run could well bring him on.

Form: 513195-

(2)

Temple City⁵³

Age: 3| Weight: 9-4| J: Sam Feilden| T: K R Burke| OR: 80

7/2

Boasts a smashing pedigree and stepped up a little on previous efforts when second of 8 in maiden at Hamilton (11.1f, good to firm) 53 days ago. Gelded subsequently and no surprise were he capable of better now handicapping.

Form: 33-82

(7)

Where's Jeff¹³

Age: 9| Weight: 9-2| J: Lewis Chalkley⁽⁵⁾| T: M & D Easterby| OR: 70| D

20/1

Stayed on to lead late on when successful on return at Beverley (10f) in April. Respectable efforts on 3 of his 4 starts since but he'll need to pull out more here even allowing for the assessor steadily easing his grip.

Form: 0-14044

Non-Runners

(6)

Night Breeze¹

Weight: 9-5| Age: 4

T: Ian Williams J: Ryan Kavanagh

Forecasts

Solomon (6/5), Temple City (7/2), Soowaih (6/1), Night Breeze (6/1), Zealot (9/1), First Officer (11/1), Liseo (16/1), Where's Jeff (20/1), The Nu Form Way (40/1)

Progressive on all weather earlier this year, SOLOMON wasn't seen to best effect on return/handicap debut at York 23 days ago, not clear run 2f out and noted finishing with running left. Still unexposed following just 4 starts he's well worth another chance to get back on the up. Ffos Las scorer Night Breeze and the very well-bred Temple City on handicap debut are others to consider.