16:40 Haydock

Saturday 24 May 2025

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CarFinance247 New Boston Handicap (GBBPlus Race)

Off time: 16:42 | Winning time: 3m 36.41s

(4)

Align The Stars²⁰

Age: 4| Weight: 9-8| J: J Fanning| T: C Johnston| OR: 100| C

7/2

Very progressive in handicaps last summer, completing hat-trick at Goodwood. Mostly down the field since, though, and others look better treated.

Form: 188-307

(1)

Caballo De Mar^p¹⁵

Age: 4| Weight: 9-1| J: Callum Shepherd| T: George Scott| OR: 93| D

10/11

Big improver since stepped up in trip, making it 5 in a row when scoring readily by 4 lengths at Southwell (2m) last month. Good second under a penalty in Chester Cup 2 weeks ago and remains of interest despite new mark kicking in.

Form: 11-1112

(7)

Emiyn^v¹⁵

Age: 8| Weight: 8-13| J: Zak Wheatley⁽³⁾| T: D Carroll| OR: 90

12/1

Good second in Chester Cup last season and again ran well in this year's renewal 2 weeks ago, though another slow start hampered his chance. Decent third in this last year off 4 lb higher and should remain competitive with headgear back on.

Form: 2360-66

(3)

Sheradann^t¹³

Age: 5| Weight: 8-11| J: D Egan| T: Ian Williams| OR: 88

8/1

Mixed record in handicaps for this yard last season, his 2 best efforts coming on the AW. Looked rusty at Newcastle on return 2 weeks and back over a more suitable trip now.

Form: 70932-7

(6)

Humble Spark¹³

Age: 5| Weight: 8-7| J: Amie Waugh⁽³⁾| T: J S Goldie| OR: 84

20/1

Holds his form admirably for one so busy and latest third at Newcastle was another good effort. Wins his fair share as well but the biggest concern here is stamina back up in trip on return to turf.

Form: 161473

(2)

Gibside¹⁵

Age: 6| Weight: 8-6| J: D Fentiman| T: T D Easterby| OR: 83| D

6/1

Successful twice last season, overcoming a step up in grade when scoring at York (16.2f) in October. Built on encouraging comeback at the second attempt when winning Chester Plate 2 weeks ago and should go well again if this doesn't come too soon.

Form: 321-281

Non-Runners

(5)

Oxford Comma¹⁹¹

Weight: 9-9| Age: 4

T: R M Beckett J: Non Runner

Forecasts

Caballo De Mar (10/11), Align The Stars (7/2), Oxford Comma (5/1), Gibside (6/1), Sheradann (8/1), Emiyn (12/1), Humble Spark (20/1)

The progressive CABALLO DE MAR looks set for another big run on the back of his Chester Cup second 2 weeks ago. Emiyn should be on the premises again. with Chester Plate winner Gibside another to consider.