16:53 Haydock

Friday 4 September 2026

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Betfair Supports Racing Welfare Handicap

Off time: 16:53 | Winning time: 2m 40.26s

(8)

Hamadhan⁹⁷

Age: 4| Weight: 10-2| J: Darragh Keenan| T: J Candlish| OR: 75

28/1

Fair maiden for Johnny Murtagh last summer. Similar form in 3 outings for new yard in May. Back from a break (gelded) having been cut a bit of slack by the handicapper. One to note in the betting.

Form: 663-753

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(7)

Flash Bardot¹¹³

Age: 6| Weight: 10-1| J: Cieren Fallon| T: Miss H C Knight| OR: 74| D

6/1

Winless since April 2024 but she has made a positive start for her new yard this year when placed over hurdles here and at Fontwell. Not out of things back in this sphere.

Form: 0/00675-

(12)

Lightning Tiger^p1⁴¹

Age: 4| Weight: 10-0| J: Callum Rodriguez| T: C Fellowes| OR: 73| D

8/1

Made a winning handicap debut at Catterick last October. In good form this season until only eighth of 13 in handicap at Newcastle (1½m) last time. Cheekpieces replace usual hood here.

Form: 14-4448

(11)

Yokohama⁷³

Age: 5| Weight: 9-13| J: C J Whiteley⁽⁵⁾| T: J Butler| OR: 72| BF| D

11/2

Gained a first win since his debut in 1½m handicap at Newbury in May. Not at his best when seventh of 9 in handicap there (11f, firm) in June. Freshened up since so could bounce back.

Form: 7-05137

(6)

Tortured Soul¹²³

Age: 6| Weight: 9-13| J: Molly Gunn⁽⁵⁾| T: A W Carroll| OR: 72| D

80/1

Kickstarted 2026 with 11f Southwell win in January. Has continued in good form, fourth of 10 in handicap at Kempton (11f) in May. Not ruled out after a break.

Form: 652324

(5)

Made All^t²⁸

Age: 5| Weight: 9-10| J: O J Orr| T: S England| OR: 69| D

33/1

Resumed winning ways at Wolverhampton in March. Caught the eye of the stewards when running on from too far back in amateur riders race at Catterick in July but beat only one here (1¾m, good to firm) 4 weeks ago. Can bounce back.

Form: 105336

(13)

Star Time²³

Age: 5| Weight: 9-8| J: Harry Vigors⁽⁵⁾| T: A King| OR: 67| D

9/1

Successful twice in 2024. Off 14 months but back in good nick, third of 10 in handicap at Kempton (1½m) 23 days ago. Needs considering.

Form: 1/82-583

(10)

Marianita³⁹

Age: 3| Weight: 9-7| J: H Crouch| T: R M Beckett| OR: 74

9/1

Showed plenty amidst greenness when making the frame at Newbury (1¼m) on debut. Hasn't progressed in 2 subsequent outings, mid-field in novice at Southwell (1½m) last time, though she could fare better now handicapping.

Form: 407

(4)

Naturalia²⁵

Age: 5| Weight: 9-6| J: Shay Farmer⁽⁵⁾| T: D W Whillans| OR: 65

10/1

Strong-travelling sort who gained a deserved first win of 2026 in 12-runner handicap at Ayr (1¼m, good) 25 days ago, just holding on. Can go well again despite a 3 lb rise (form been franked).

Form: 222441

(1)

Lesrico^h²⁵

Age: 6| Weight: 9-5| J: Ben Ffrench-Davis⁽⁵⁾| T: L Williamson| OR: 64

3/1

Got off the mark at Doncaster (heavy) last October and resumed with good second here (1¼m) in May. Back from a break with an encouraging seventh of 12 to Naturalia at Ayr (1¼m, good) 25 days ago. Goes well on soft going so not without interest.

Form: 215-287

(3)

Green Falcon⁴¹

Age: 3| Weight: 9-5| J: Jack Doughty| T: D Menuisier| OR: 72

7/1

Fair form when making the frame all 4 starts last season. Off 4 months (gelded) before a well-held thirteenth of 15 in handicap at Ascot (1½m, good to firm) in July. Not easy to make a case for.

Form: 3442-50

(2)

Ziggy's Avenger³⁹

Age: 3| Weight: 9-2| J: David Probert| T: M L W Bell| OR: 69

9/1

Got off the mark at Ripon (1m) in June and not discredited both runs since, set lot to do when fourth of 14 in handicap at Southwell (11f) in July. Possibilities.

Form: 083154

Non-Runners

(9)

Blue Wonder⁸³

Weight: 9-9| Age: 4

T: H Morrison J: C Lee

Forecasts

Lesrico (3/1), Yokohama (11/2), Flash Bardot (6/1), Blue Wonder (6/1), Green Falcon (7/1), Lightning Tiger (8/1), Star Time (9/1), Ziggy's Avenger (9/1), Marianita (9/1), Naturalia (10/1), Hamadhan (28/1), Made All (33/1), Tortured Soul (80/1)

Lots with chances. LESRICO returned from a break with an encouraging seventh to Naturalia at Ayr last month so could prove the answer here given he has a good record on soft ground. Donald Whillans' mare is feared most despite taking a 3 lb rise, although course winner Blue Wonder is weighted to go well if shrugging aside a lesser effort at Leicester.