15:40 · Haydock

Betway Capital City Handicap

7f 212yGood (Good to Firm in places)Class 33YO plusTURFHandicap13 runners
Ordered by projected finish
12
Market Fav2
OR 792/1
Inspired silks

Fine Claret Racing,mrs Burke & Mr C Wo

4yo Gelding · 9-0

Dubawi - Worth Waiting (Bated Breath)

C Lee70%0/2K R Burke60%
644521
7.0

Ridden with more restraint than of late when gaining a first win of 2026 in 5-runner handicap at Hamilton (1m, firm) 23 days ago. Up in class but this consistent sort is not out of things.

Class Advantage

7/03 · C4 · finish vs mark below7/03 · mark par7/0323/05 · C4 · finish vs mark above23/05 · mark par4/06 · C4 · finish vs mark above4/06 · mark par12/06 · C4 · finish vs mark above12/06 · mark par4/07 · C4 · finish vs mark above4/07 · mark par16/07 · C4 · finish vs mark above16/07 · mark par16/07projClass-projected finish: 5th of 13
Class readPROGRESSIVE
BEATS ITS MARKoutruns its handicap mark
Move1
Strength20%
Mark par Finish Dot = grade
Going: Good (Good to Firm in places) · 50%Dist: 7f 212y · 100%

Previous Market Position

050100todayPos 6 · SP 5/2 | Expected: 87%Pos 6 · SP 5/2 | Actual: 0%7/03Pos 4 · SP 16/1 | Expected: 16%Pos 4 · SP 16/1 | Actual: 86%Pos 4 · SP 11/8 | Expected: 93%Pos 4 · SP 11/8 | Actual: 77%4/06Pos 5 · SP 4/1 | Expected: 79%Pos 5 · SP 4/1 | Actual: 79%Pos 2 · SP 6/5 | Expected: 94%Pos 2 · SP 6/5 | Actual: 83%4/07Pos 1 · SP 2/1 | Expected: 89%Pos 1 · SP 2/1 | Actual: 100%16/07
Projected finish1st of 13
SLIPPINGslightly under its price
Trend
Strength96%
ExpectedActualTrend
7
5
OR 8811/4
Arctic Thunder silks

Chris & David Stam

5yo Gelding · 9-9

Night Of Thunder - Al Kirana (Exceed And Excel)

K Shoemark60%1/6E Walker
407681
5.0

Easily ended a long losing sequence in 4-runner handicap at Salisbury (1m, good) 18 days ago. Up 7 lb here though and this is tougher.

Class Advantage

14/10 · C3 · finish vs mark above14/10 · mark par14/1017/04 · C3 · finish vs mark above17/04 · mark par6/05 · C3 · finish vs mark above6/05 · mark par5/06 · C2 (higher class) · finish vs mark above5/06 · mark par29/06 · C4 · finish vs mark above29/06 · mark par21/07 · C3 · finish vs mark above21/07 · mark par21/07projClass-projected finish: 4th of 13
Class readCLASS EDGE
BEATS ITS MARKoutruns its handicap mark
Move
Strength33%
Mark par Finish Dot = grade
Going: Good (Good to Firm in places) · 50%Dist: 7f 212y · 100%

Previous Market Position

050100todayPos 4 · SP 4/1 | Expected: 79%Pos 4 · SP 4/1 | Actual: 79%14/10Pos 12 · SP 11/2 | Expected: 71%Pos 12 · SP 11/2 | Actual: 27%Pos 7 · SP 7/2 | Expected: 82%Pos 7 · SP 7/2 | Actual: 50%6/05Pos 6 · SP 11/1 | Expected: 42%Pos 6 · SP 11/1 | Actual: 67%Pos 8 · SP 11/1 | Expected: 42%Pos 8 · SP 11/1 | Actual: 46%29/06Pos 1 · SP 11/4 | Expected: 86%Pos 1 · SP 11/4 | Actual: 100%21/07
Projected finish2nd of 13
EDGING AHEADslightly over its price
Trend
Strength98%
ExpectedActualTrend
10
Top Pick1
OR 9110/1
Lost Signal silks

Ace Stud

3yo Colt · 9-5

Lucky Vega - Smile At Me (Galileo)

S M Levey70%0/1R Hannon60%
31127
8.0Going 8.0

Winner of 6f Salisbury maiden and 7f Ffos Las novice last summer. Improved form when runner-up in 7f conditions event at Newmarket on return and went too freely when seventh in German 2000 Guineas at Cologne only run since. Interesting now handicapping after a break off an attractive-looking mark.

Class Advantage

18/07 · C4 · finish vs mark n/a18/0726/07 · C4 · finish vs mark n/a26/0722/08 · C5 · finish vs mark n/a22/0814/04 · C2 (higher class) · finish vs mark above14/04 · mark par14/04projClass-projected finish: 3rd of 13
Class readAT LEVEL
BEATS ITS MARKoutruns its handicap mark
Move
Strength11%
Mark par Finish Dot = grade
Going: Good (Good to Firm in places) · 50%Dist: 7f 212y · 100%

Previous Market Position

050100todayPos 3 · SP 15/2 | Expected: 61%Pos 3 · SP 15/2 | Actual: 80%18/07Pos 1 · SP 5/6 | Expected: 96%Pos 1 · SP 5/6 | Actual: 100%26/07Pos 1 · SP 4/6 | Expected: 96%Pos 1 · SP 4/6 | Actual: 100%22/08Pos 2 · SP 10/1 | Expected: 47%Pos 2 · SP 10/1 | Actual: 75%14/04
Projected finish3rd of 13
OVER-DELIVERINGfinishes above its price
Trend
Strength67%
ExpectedActualTrend
1
4
OR 9611/2
Cosi Bello silks

Bedford House Racing Iiii

4yo Gelding · 10-3

Bated Breath - Fauran (Shamardal)

Tom Marquand70%C Fellowes
124106
5.0

Resumed with 7f success here and not disgraced on both runs since, sixth of 13 in handicap at York (1m, good to firm) 28 days ago. Few miles still on the clock and he needs considering back at this venue.

Class Advantage

21/05 · C5 · finish vs mark n/a21/0528/06 · C3 · finish vs mark above28/06 · mark par26/07 · C2 (higher class) · finish vs mark above26/07 · mark par25/04 · C2 (higher class) · finish vs mark above25/04 · mark par18/06 · C2 (higher class) · finish vs mark above18/06 · mark par11/07 · C2 (higher class) · finish vs mark above11/07 · mark par11/07projClass-projected finish: 1st of 13
Class readCLASS EDGE
BEATS ITS MARKoutruns its handicap mark
Move
Strength46%
Mark par Finish Dot = grade
Going: Good (Good to Firm in places) · 33%Dist: 7f 212y · 100%

Previous Market Position

050100todayPos 1 · SP 1/2 | Expected: 97%Pos 1 · SP 1/2 | Actual: 100%21/05Pos 2 · SP 2/1 | Expected: 89%Pos 2 · SP 2/1 | Actual: 88%Pos 4 · SP 13/2 | Expected: 66%Pos 4 · SP 13/2 | Actual: 81%26/07Pos 1 · SP 5/2 | Expected: 87%Pos 1 · SP 5/2 | Actual: 100%Pos 10 · SP 9/1 | Expected: 53%Pos 10 · SP 9/1 | Actual: 67%18/06Pos 6 · SP 11/2 | Expected: 71%Pos 6 · SP 11/2 | Actual: 58%11/07
Projected finish4th of 13
OVER-DELIVERINGfinishes above its price
Trend
Strength67%
ExpectedActualTrend
3
9
OR 924/1
Yorkshire silks

Clarendon Thoroughbred Racing

6yo Gelding · 9-13

Harry Angel - Totsiyah (Dalakhani)

Callum Rodriguez60%2/8E Bethell60%
469092
5.0
Tongue strap

Bounced back to his best with second of 9 in handicap at Doncaster (7f, firm) 21 days ago, just failing. Gone well here previously and well in the mix nudged up 1 lb.

Class Advantage

26/04 · C2 (higher class) · finish vs mark above26/04 · mark par26/0419/06 · C2 (higher class) · finish vs mark above19/06 · mark par26/07 · C2 (higher class) · finish vs mark above26/07 · mark par9/05 · C2 (higher class) · finish vs mark above9/05 · mark par27/06 · C2 (higher class) · finish vs mark above27/06 · mark par18/07 · C3 · finish vs mark above18/07 · mark par18/07projClass-projected finish: 2nd of 13
Class readCLASS EDGE
BEATS ITS MARKoutruns its handicap mark
Move1
Strength51%
Mark par Finish Dot = grade
Going: Good (Good to Firm in places) · 50%Dist: 7f 212y · 100%

Previous Market Position

050100todayPos 4 · SP 10/1 | Expected: 47%Pos 4 · SP 10/1 | Actual: 67%26/04Pos 6 · SP 33/1 | Expected: 0%Pos 6 · SP 33/1 | Actual: 81%Pos 9 · SP 11/1 | Expected: 42%Pos 9 · SP 11/1 | Actual: 60%26/07Pos 11 · SP 28/1 | Expected: 0%Pos 11 · SP 28/1 | Actual: 63%Pos 9 · SP 17/2 | Expected: 55%Pos 9 · SP 17/2 | Actual: 38%27/06Pos 2 · SP 4/1 | Expected: 79%Pos 2 · SP 4/1 | Actual: 88%18/07
Projected finish5th of 13
OVER-DELIVERINGfinishes above its price
Trend
Strength100%
ExpectedActualTrend
2
7
OR 9512/1
Witch Hunter silks

Mr William Stobart

7yo Gelding · 10-2

Siyouni - Sorciere (Orpen)

S C Cronin60%1/1−5lbR Hannon60%
900001
5.0Class ↓3

Back to winning ways in calmer waters in 11-runner handicap at Thirsk (1m, good) 7 days ago. Not out of things despite a 2 lb rise in his bid for a third victory of 2026.

Class Advantage

3/04 · C2 (higher class) · finish vs mark below3/04 · mark par3/049/05 · C2 (higher class) · finish vs mark below9/05 · mark par16/05 · C2 (higher class) · finish vs mark below16/05 · mark par17/06 · C2 (higher class) · finish vs mark above17/06 · mark par27/06 · C2 (higher class) · finish vs mark above27/06 · mark par1/08 · C2 (higher class) · finish vs mark above1/08 · mark par1/08projClass-projected finish: 9th of 13
Class readCLASS EDGE
AHEAD OF MARKedges past its mark
Move1
Strength56%
Mark par Finish Dot = grade
Going: Good (Good to Firm in places) · 50%Dist: 7f 212y · 100%

Previous Market Position

050100todayPos 9 · SP 18/1 | Expected: 5%Pos 9 · SP 18/1 | Actual: 38%3/04Pos 20 · SP 40/1 | Expected: 0%Pos 20 · SP 40/1 | Actual: 30%Pos 15 · SP 40/1 | Expected: 0%Pos 15 · SP 40/1 | Actual: 0%16/05Pos 19 · SP 80/1 | Expected: 0%Pos 19 · SP 80/1 | Actual: 33%Pos 11 · SP 11/1 | Expected: 42%Pos 11 · SP 11/1 | Actual: 23%27/06Pos 1 · SP 12/1 | Expected: 37%Pos 1 · SP 12/1 | Actual: 100%1/08
Projected finish6th of 13
OVER-DELIVERINGfinishes above its price
Trend
Strength69%
ExpectedActualTrend
5
3
OR 9612/1
Mountain Cat silks

Godolphin

3yo Colt · 9-10

Teofilo - Maria Amalia (Dubawi)

S Donohoe60%S bin Suroor60%
117
6.0Class ↓2
1st Cheekpieces +2

Followed up impressive debut success at Doncaster in straightforward fashion at Wolverhampton (8.5f) later in May. Advanced his form with seventh of 10 in Hampton Court Stakes at Royal Ascot (1¼m, good to firm) in June. Cheekpieces go on for handicap debut and no forlorn hope.

Class Advantage

2/05 · C5 · finish vs mark n/a2/0518/05 · C5 · finish vs mark n/a18/0518/06 · C1 (higher class) · finish vs mark above18/06 · mark par18/06projClass-projected finish: 8th of 13
Class readAT LEVEL
BEATS ITS MARKoutruns its handicap mark
Move
Strength10%
Mark par Finish Dot = grade
Going: Good (Good to Firm in places)Dist: 7f 212y · 67%

Previous Market Position

050100todayPos 1 · SP 7/2 | Expected: 82%Pos 1 · SP 7/2 | Actual: 100%2/05Pos 1 · SP 1/14 | Expected: 100%Pos 1 · SP 1/14 | Actual: 100%18/05Pos 7 · SP 12/1 | Expected: 37%Pos 7 · SP 12/1 | Actual: 33%18/06
Projected finish7th of 13
EDGING AHEADslightly over its price
Trend
Strength20%
ExpectedActualTrend
13
10
OR 7711/1
Financer silks

S Bulmer, P Hebdon & R Taylor

5yo Gelding · 8-12

Cracksman - Isa (Approve)

O McSweeneyT D Easterby60%
455214
6.0
Blinkers

Course winner who is proving reliable this season, scoring at Redcar in July and posting a good fourth of 15 in handicap at York (1m, good to firm) 14 days ago. In the shake-up once more.

Class Advantage

28/05 · C3 · finish vs mark above28/05 · mark par28/0513/06 · C4 · finish vs mark above13/06 · mark par24/06 · C4 · finish vs mark above24/06 · mark par4/07 · C5 · finish vs mark above4/07 · mark par19/07 · C4 · finish vs mark above19/07 · mark par25/07 · C4 · finish vs mark above25/07 · mark par25/07projClass-projected finish: 7th of 13
Class readPROGRESSIVE
BEATS ITS MARKoutruns its handicap mark
Move1
Strength26%
Mark par Finish Dot = grade
Going: Good (Good to Firm in places) · 50%Dist: 7f 212y · 50%

Previous Market Position

050100todayPos 4 · SP 11/2 | Expected: 71%Pos 4 · SP 11/2 | Actual: 67%28/05Pos 5 · SP 20/1 | Expected: 0%Pos 5 · SP 20/1 | Actual: 73%Pos 5 · SP 4/1 | Expected: 79%Pos 5 · SP 4/1 | Actual: 69%24/06Pos 2 · SP 5/2 | Expected: 87%Pos 2 · SP 5/2 | Actual: 86%Pos 1 · SP 15/8 | Expected: 90%Pos 1 · SP 15/8 | Actual: 100%19/07Pos 4 · SP 11/1 | Expected: 42%Pos 4 · SP 11/1 | Actual: 79%25/07
Projected finish8th of 13
OVER-DELIVERINGfinishes above its price
Trend
Strength78%
ExpectedActualTrend
8
6
OR 8522/1
Tilted Kilt silks

Rathmoy Racing

4yo Gelding · 9-6

Persian King - Loire (Gleneagles)

Oisin Murphy80%W J Knight90%
281708
3.0
Cheek pieces

Successful at Southwell in April but has failed to kick on since, though not totally disgraced with eighth of 17 in handicap at York (7f, good to firm) 29 days ago. This return to 1m should suit.

Class Advantage

6/09 · C4 · finish vs mark above6/09 · mark par6/0927/09 · C2 (higher class) · finish vs mark above27/09 · mark par9/04 · C4 · finish vs mark above9/04 · mark par1/05 · C3 · finish vs mark above1/05 · mark par13/06 · C2 (higher class) · finish vs mark above13/06 · mark par10/07 · C3 · finish vs mark above10/07 · mark par10/07projClass-projected finish: 10th of 13
Class readCLASS EDGE
BEATS ITS MARKoutruns its handicap mark
Move
Strength33%
Mark par Finish Dot = grade
Going: Good (Good to Firm in places) · 33%Dist: 7f 212y · 100%

Previous Market Position

050100todayPos 2 · SP 8/1 | Expected: 58%Pos 2 · SP 8/1 | Actual: 86%6/09Pos 8 · SP 17/2 | Expected: 55%Pos 8 · SP 17/2 | Actual: 22%Pos 1 · SP 2/1 | Expected: 89%Pos 1 · SP 2/1 | Actual: 100%9/04Pos 7 · SP 17/2 | Expected: 55%Pos 7 · SP 17/2 | Actual: 40%Pos 12 · SP 33/1 | Expected: 0%Pos 12 · SP 33/1 | Actual: 0%13/06Pos 8 · SP 22/1 | Expected: 0%Pos 8 · SP 22/1 | Actual: 56%10/07
Projected finish9th of 13
OVER-DELIVERINGfinishes above its price
Trend
Strength22%
ExpectedActualTrend
9
8
OR 8440/1
Leadman silks

Thoroughbred British Racing

6yo Gelding · 9-5

Kingman - Big Break (Dansili)

D Tudhope60%0/7D O'Meara80%
206157
4.0

Quirky sort who capitalised on a much-reduced mark when winning 7f handicap at Doncaster in June. Creditable seventh of 16 in International at Ascot (7f, good to firm) 14 days ago. Needs things to drop right but he is capable when they do.

Class Advantage

15/05 · C4 · finish vs mark above15/05 · mark par15/0523/05 · C4 · finish vs mark below23/05 · mark par12/06 · C4 · finish vs mark above12/06 · mark par20/06 · C4 · finish vs mark above20/06 · mark par11/07 · C3 · finish vs mark above11/07 · mark par25/07 · C2 (higher class) · finish vs mark above25/07 · mark par25/07projClass-projected finish: 6th of 13
Class readCOMPETITIVE
BEATS ITS MARKoutruns its handicap mark
Move
Strength33%
Mark par Finish Dot = grade
Going: Good (Good to Firm in places) · 50%Dist: 7f 212y · 100%

Previous Market Position

050100todayPos 2 · SP 11/1 | Expected: 42%Pos 2 · SP 11/1 | Actual: 95%15/05Pos 17 · SP 10/3 | Expected: 82%Pos 17 · SP 10/3 | Actual: 24%Pos 6 · SP 11/2 | Expected: 71%Pos 6 · SP 11/2 | Actual: 74%12/06Pos 1 · SP 7/2 | Expected: 82%Pos 1 · SP 7/2 | Actual: 100%Pos 5 · SP 6/1 | Expected: 68%Pos 5 · SP 6/1 | Actual: 60%11/07Pos 7 · SP 40/1 | Expected: 0%Pos 7 · SP 40/1 | Actual: 60%25/07
Projected finish10th of 13
OVER-DELIVERINGfinishes above its price
Trend
Strength32%
ExpectedActualTrend
14
11
OR 764/1
Triple Double A silks

Done Ferguson Mason

4yo Gelding · 8-11

Mohaather - Shaaqaaf (Sepoy)

Harry Vigors60%−5lbH Palmer100%
177578
2.0
1st Cheekpieces +2Tongue strap

Resumed winning ways upped to 1¼m at Newcastle in February on return. Largely in good nick since but just eighth of 10 in handicap at Sandown (1m, good) 36 days ago and has since had a breathing operation.

Class Advantage

24/02 · C4 · finish vs mark above24/02 · mark par24/0228/03 · C2 (higher class) · finish vs mark above28/03 · mark par18/04 · C4 · finish vs mark above18/04 · mark par8/05 · C2 (higher class) · finish vs mark above8/05 · mark par11/06 · C4 · finish vs mark below11/06 · mark par3/07 · C4 · finish vs mark below3/07 · mark par3/07projClass-projected finish: 12th of 13
Class readCLASS EDGE
BEATS ITS MARKoutruns its handicap mark
Move
Strength43%
Mark par Finish Dot = grade
Going: Good (Good to Firm in places) · 50%Dist: 7f 212y · 33%

Previous Market Position

050100todayPos 1 · SP 9/2 | Expected: 76%Pos 1 · SP 9/2 | Actual: 100%24/02Pos 7 · SP 22/1 | Expected: 0%Pos 7 · SP 22/1 | Actual: 50%Pos 7 · SP 25/1 | Expected: 0%Pos 7 · SP 25/1 | Actual: 54%18/04Pos 5 · SP 14/1 | Expected: 26%Pos 5 · SP 14/1 | Actual: 60%Pos 7 · SP 18/5 | Expected: 81%Pos 7 · SP 18/5 | Actual: 25%11/06Pos 8 · SP 4/1 | Expected: 79%Pos 8 · SP 4/1 | Actual: 22%3/07
Projected finish11th of 13
UNDER-DELIVERINGfinishes below its price
Trend
Strength35%
ExpectedActualTrend
11
12
OR 8266/1
King Casper silks

John And Tony Jarvis And Partner

4yo Gelding · 9-3

Shaman - Selfara (Oasis Dream)

Ray Dawson60%A Brittain
450900
3.0

Failed to go on after winning at Newmarket (1m) last April for Hugo Palmer. Off 10 months before last of 17 for new yard in handicap at York (7f, good to firm) 29 days ago. Plenty to prove.

Class Advantage

24/05 · C2 (higher class) · finish vs mark above24/05 · mark par24/0520/06 · C3 · finish vs mark above20/06 · mark par31/07 · C3 · finish vs mark below31/07 · mark par22/08 · C2 (higher class) · finish vs mark above22/08 · mark par26/09 · C3 · finish vs mark below26/09 · mark par10/07 · C3 · finish vs mark below10/07 · mark par10/07projClass-projected finish: 13th of 13
Class readCLASS EDGE
RUNS TO MARKfinishes near its mark
Move
Strength46%
Mark par Finish Dot = grade
Going: Good (Good to Firm in places) · 33%Dist: 7f 212y · 83%

Previous Market Position

050100todayPos 4 · SP 3/1 | Expected: 84%Pos 4 · SP 3/1 | Actual: 73%24/05Pos 5 · SP 4/1 | Expected: 79%Pos 5 · SP 4/1 | Actual: 56%Pos 15 · SP 16/1 | Expected: 16%Pos 15 · SP 16/1 | Actual: 0%31/07Pos 9 · SP 33/1 | Expected: 0%Pos 9 · SP 33/1 | Actual: 50%Pos 13 · SP 12/1 | Expected: 37%Pos 13 · SP 12/1 | Actual: 0%26/09Pos 17 · SP 66/1 | Expected: 0%Pos 17 · SP 66/1 | Actual: 0%10/07
Projected finish12th of 13
RUNS TO FORMmatches its price
Trend
Strength0%
ExpectedActualTrend
4
13
OR 9266/1
Star Anthem silks

The Stargazers

4yo Gelding · 9-13

Starspangledbanner - Ihtifal (Dansili)

K Stott70%C G Cox60%
793080
2.0Class ↓3

Useful but remains with only a maiden win to his name and following a breathing operation/6 months off, he finished well held in the Victoria Cup at Ascot in May. Back from another break here.

Class Advantage

9/05 · C2 (higher class) · finish vs mark below9/05 · mark par9/0524/05 · C2 (higher class) · finish vs mark above24/05 · mark par14/06 · C2 (higher class) · finish vs mark above14/06 · mark par5/09 · C2 (higher class) · finish vs mark above5/09 · mark par20/09 · C3 · finish vs mark below20/09 · mark par9/05 · C2 (higher class) · finish vs mark below9/05 · mark par9/05projClass-projected finish: 11th of 13
Class readCLASS EDGE
RUNS TO MARKfinishes near its mark
Move1
Strength56%
Mark par Finish Dot = grade
Going: Good (Good to Firm in places) · 33%Dist: 7f 212y · 100%

Previous Market Position

050100todayPos 7 · SP 16/1 | Expected: 16%Pos 7 · SP 16/1 | Actual: 33%9/05Pos 9 · SP 28/1 | Expected: 0%Pos 9 · SP 28/1 | Actual: 38%Pos 3 · SP 7/2 | Expected: 82%Pos 3 · SP 7/2 | Actual: 71%14/06Pos 12 · SP 25/1 | Expected: 0%Pos 12 · SP 25/1 | Actual: 31%Pos 8 · SP 20/1 | Expected: 0%Pos 8 · SP 20/1 | Actual: 30%20/09Pos 27 · SP 66/1 | Expected: 0%Pos 27 · SP 66/1 | Actual: 4%9/05
Projected finish13th of 13
OVER-DELIVERINGfinishes above its price
Trend
Strength9%
ExpectedActualTrend