Haydock

Today, July 4, 2025FlatClass 46fGood

Verdict

A competitive finale in which SUPREME KING rates just the pick of the weights on the back of a good fifth in a big-field York handicap so edges the vote. Altmore could emerge as the main danger if the fitting of blinkers for the first time ekes out some improvement. Byzantine Empress, Desert Falcon and Sword also need factoring in.

Supreme King
Altmore
Byzantine Empress

Win or Each Way

Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places

1. Sword
J: Daniel TudhopeT: David O'Meara
F: 372621-01
Price History:
4.50
Age:
4
Weight:
10-2
Gear:
hood
Official Rating:
85
Days Since Last Run:
31
Verdict
Hooded for 1st time and back on song for his new yard when landing 7-runner handicap at Leicester (7f, good to firm) 31 days ago. Unreliable sort for his former trainer though.
9. Byzantine Empress
J: Paul MulrennanT: Jedd O'Keeffe
F: 2355-3056
Price History:
6.50
Age:
4
Weight:
9-5
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
74
Days Since Last Run:
10
Verdict
C&D winner. 9/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, respectable sixth of 11 in handicap at Newbury (7f, good to firm) 10 days ago, left with too much to do. Shortlisted with headgear again sported.
2. Desert Falcon
J: Ryan SextonT: Julie Camacho
F: 5/094611-2
Price History:
6.50
Age:
5
Weight:
10-0
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
83
Days Since Last Run:
48
Verdict
7/1, good second of 12 in handicap at Thirsk (7f, good to firm) 48 days ago, running on. Ought to be thereabouts.
3. Supreme King
J: Billy LoughnaneT: David Evans
F: 62126265
Price History:
7.00
Age:
5
Weight:
10-0
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
83
Days Since Last Run:
20
Verdict
Latest win at Kempton in March and has continued in good nick, fifth of 19 in handicap at York (6f, good to firm) 20 days ago. Weighted to go well off the same mark.
4. Altmore
J: Adam FarragherT: William Haggas
F: 15026-705
Price History:
8.00
Age:
4
Weight:
9-13
Gear:
blinkers
Official Rating:
82
Days Since Last Run:
22
Verdict
14/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, good fifth of 10 in handicap at Newbury (7f, good to firm) 22 days ago. Blinkers on 1st time and can make presence felt.
10. Stockpyle
J: Oisin James OrrT: Sam England
F: 969-42550
Price History:
8.00
Age:
6
Weight:
9-3
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
72
Days Since Last Run:
49
Verdict
Eleven runs since last win in 2024. 14/1, below form eleventh of 22 in handicap at York (7f, good) 49 days ago. Needs a subsequent wind op to spark a resurgence.
6. Havana Prince
J: Tom EavesT: Tony Coyle & Kaine Wood
F: 41-501317
Price History:
11.00
Age:
4
Weight:
9-7
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
76
Days Since Last Run:
9
Verdict
2 wins from 6 runs this year. 16/1, respectable seventh of 16 in handicap at Carlisle (7.8f, soft) 9 days ago. Not ruled out.
11. Soldiers Star
J: Harry DaviesT: Hugo Palmer
F: 23-315957
Price History:
19.00
Age:
3
Weight:
8-12
Gear:
visor
Official Rating:
75
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
Winner at Kempton in March but his run of good form came to an end when only seventh of 9 in handicap at Newmarket (7f, good) 14 days ago. Visor is reached for now.
8. Bear Force One
J: Robert HavlinT: Michael Mullineaux
F: 0060003-0
Price History:
41.00
Age:
9
Weight:
9-6
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
75
Days Since Last Run:
21
Verdict
Eleven runs since last win in 2023. First run since leaving Michael Dods when last of 13 in handicap at Chester (7f, good to firm, 50/1) 21 days ago. Quirky sort.
7. Eagle Day
J: Stevie DonohoeT: David Evans
F: 26850305
Price History:
26.00
Age:
5
Weight:
9-7
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
76
Days Since Last Run:
13
Verdict
Course winner got back on track when fifth of 8 in handicap at this course (8.2f, good, 8/1) 13 days ago. One to consider.
5. Pitney
J: Tommie JakesT: Michael Attwater
F: 5741-0007
Price History:
36.00
Age:
4
Weight:
9-8
Gear:
visor
Official Rating:
77
Days Since Last Run:
15
Verdict
125/1, seventh of 9 in handicap at Chelmsford City (8f) 15 days ago. Has work to do.
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