14:10 Haydock

Saturday 26 September 2026

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William Hill Best Odds Guaranteed Handicap

Off time: 14:12 | Winning time: 1m 1.75s

(8)

Fandom²⁷

Age: 5| Weight: 9-12| J: S M Levey| T: R Hannon| OR: 96| D

12/1

A 3-time winner in the US earlier in his career. Returned to his best when successful at Thirsk (6f) in May. Good third at Ascot (5f) in August and raced in unfavoured centre at Goodwood (6f, soft) last time. Weighted to go well off an easing mark.

Form: 043030

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(11)

King Of Light¹⁴

Age: 4| Weight: 9-10| J: D Tudhope| T: S C Williams| OR: 94| CD

5/1

Took this 12 months ago and doubled his tally for present stable at Windsor (6f) in June. Back to form with fifth of 21 in Portland at Doncaster (5.5f, good) 2 weeks ago. Merits consideration once more eased 1 lb.

Form: 078605

(7)

Ancient State^t¹³

Age: 4| Weight: 9-6| J: Callum Rodriguez| T: Adam Kirby| OR: 90| D

7/2

Continues on the up and more settled (usual eyeshields left off) when notching a fourth success of the season in 16-runner handicap at Doncaster (5f, good to firm) 13 days ago. Up 5 lb but this likeable sort merits serious consideration once more.

Form: 115521

(4)

Trilby^p,t⁷

Age: 6| Weight: 9-5| J: P J McDonald| T: S England| OR: 89| CD

9/4

Rejuvenated by fitting of cheekpieces this season and notched a third success at Beverley (5f) in August. Posted another very good effort when sixth of 23 in Silver Cup at Ayr (6f, heavy) a week ago, coming home second in his group. This 4-time course winner seems sure to go well again.

Form: 104126

(6)

Jel Pepper^h¹⁴

Age: 3| Weight: 9-2| J: Pierre-Louis Jamin| T: S C Williams| OR: 87

66/1

Scored twice in 2025 for Oliver Cole, including in sales race at Newmarket (7f) in October. Hasn't managed to kick on this season, though, and well held both runs for his new yard at Ascot and Doncaster.

Form: 466490

(3)

Hucklesbrook⁴²

Age: 4| Weight: 9-2| J: Joanna Mason| T: R A Teal| OR: 86

17/2

A useful 3-time 6f winner. Second run back from a breathing operation when a resurgent third of 12 to Rhythm N Hooves in handicap at Newbury (5f, good to firm) last month. Very much one to consider nudged up 1 lb.

Form: 58-4803

(10)

Stargazed³⁸

Age: 3| Weight: 8-12| J: S H James| T: K R Burke| OR: 83| D

11/1

A fair 5f winner at 2 yrs who resumed with a very good second at York in May. Below that form since though, tried in a visor when eighth of 19 in handicap at York (5f, good) last month. This slow starter is not easy to make a case for.

Form: 5-20878

(12)

Elara May²¹

Age: 3| Weight: 8-12| J: Ashley Lewis⁽³⁾| T: P J McBride| OR: 83| D

11/1

A 4-time 5f winner at 2 yrs. Lightly raced this season but as good as ever when placed in handicaps at Yarmouth (5f) and over C&D recently. Well in the mix off the same mark.

Form: 14-8423

(1)

Boston Dan^t⁸

Age: 3| Weight: 8-11| J: Sean Kirrane| T: T D Easterby| OR: 82| CD

12/1

Useful 5f winner at 2 yrs for Richard Fahey. Bounced back to form in first-time tongue tie to score over C&D in September but only sixteenth of 24 in Bronze Cup at Ayr (6f, soft) 8 days ago. More is required.

Form: 047010

(5)

Roach Power^b²⁰

Age: 7| Weight: 8-2| J: J F Egan| T: M Wigham| OR: 70| C| D

20/1

Won 5 times over the minimum trip in 2025. Hasn't fired so far this season, though, and this course scorer looks opposable unless market speaks firmly in his favour.

Form: 974070

Non-Runners

(9)

All Ways Glamorous²⁸

Weight: 9-11| Age: 5

T: C Mason J: Gina Mangan

(2)

Rhythm N Hooves²¹

Weight: 8-12| Age: 6

T: R M H Cowell J: Cieren Fallon

Forecasts

Trilby (9/4), Ancient State (7/2), King Of Light (5/1), All Ways Glamorous (8/1), Hucklesbrook (17/2), Rhythm N Hooves (10/1), Elara May (11/1), Stargazed (11/1), Fandom (12/1), Boston Dan (12/1), Roach Power (20/1), Jel Pepper (66/1)

ANCIENT STATE continues to progress and is fancied to bag a fifth victory of the season at the chief expense of multiple course scorer Trilby who acquitted himself really well in last week's Ayr Silver Cup and rates a big threat back here. Fandom is another who merits plenty of respect off a handy-looking mark, while last year's victor King of Light and in-form duo Hucklesbrook and Elara May also need considering in this highly competitive sprint.