Haydock

Tomorrow, September 4, 2025FlatClass 37f

Verdict

COMMANDING OFFICER has shown promise both starts, still looking in need of the experience when fourth in a novice at York in June, and he could be ready to get off the mark with Charlie Appleby having won the last 4 renewals of this race. Celestarak seemed unsuited by a steadily-run race on debut and is next on the list, with Galilean Quality the pick of the newcomers.

Commanding Officer
Celestarak
Galilean Quality

1m Nov Stks

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

4. Faeberon
J: Silvestre De SousaT: Simon & Ed Crisford
Price History:
-
Age:
2
Weight:
9-2
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
-
Verdict
Foaled March 4. 475,000 gns yearling, Sea The Stars colt. Dam, 1¼m winner, half-sister to useful 9f-1½m winner Dress Rehearsal. One to note for yard which has been going well with their newcomers.
2. Commanding Officer
J: James DoyleT: Charlie Appleby
F: 34
Price History:
-
Age:
2
Weight:
9-2
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
68
Verdict
Promising third at this course (7.2f) on debut, before running to a similar level when fourth of 7 in novice at York (7f, good, 9/2) 68 days ago. Remains capable of better upped in trip and he's a major player.
6. Galilean Quality
J: Clifford LeeT: K. R. Burke
Price History:
3.75
Age:
2
Weight:
9-2
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
-
Verdict
Foaled March 27. €140,000 foal, 200,000 gns yearling, Teofilo colt. Dam 1m winner out of useful winner up to 9.4f (2-y-o 7f/1m winner) Local Time. Yard's newcomers have to be respected.
1. Celestarak
J: Hector CrouchT: David Menuisier
F: 5
Price History:
-
Age:
2
Weight:
9-2
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
19
Verdict
Didn't manage to beat a rival but showed ability when beaten 4¼ lengths in 5-runner novice at Newmarket (8f, good, 20/1) on debut 19 days ago, a steadily-run race probably catching him out. Entitled to progress.
5. Fahidi
J: P. J. McDonaldT: Andrew Balding
F: 6
Price History:
7.50
Age:
2
Weight:
9-2
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
42
Verdict
Making his first start, shaped as if better for the run when sixth of 11 in maiden at Sandown (7f, good to soft, 12/1) 6 weeks ago, fading final 1f. No surprise if he were to leave his debut form well behind.
3. Devils Peak
J: Daniel TudhopeT: John & Thady Gosden
F: 8
Price History:
23.00
Age:
2
Weight:
9-2
Gear:
hood
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
27
Verdict
Shaped as if in need of the experience when well-beaten eighth of 9 in maiden at Newmarket (7f, good to firm, 16/1) on debut 27 days ago. Hood now added but he may be one for further down the line.
8. Home Hero
J: Jason HartT: Hugo Palmer
F: 64
Price History:
-
Age:
2
Weight:
9-2
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
8
Verdict
Strong-looking colt who ran below market expectations on debut, but much improved when fourth of 11 in novice at Kempton (8f, 25/1) 8 days ago. Open to further progress, though more will be required in this contest.
9. Impossible Mission
J: Paul MulrennanT: John Butler
Price History:
-
Age:
2
Weight:
9-2
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
-
Verdict
Foaled April 12. 60,000 gns yearling, Bated Breath colt. Half-brother to several winners, including smart winner up to 1½m Queen Blossom and 1m-11.6f winner Winged Spur. Dam lightly raced. Tough ask on debut.
10. Red Rifle
J: Oliver StammersT: Grant Tuer
F: 0
Price History:
-
Age:
2
Weight:
9-2
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
19
Verdict
Very green on debut when last of 12 in novice at Ripon (8f, good to firm, 33/1) 19 days ago, hanging markedly left in the straight. Likely to need more time.
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Non-Runners

7. Golden Caviar
J: Non RunnerT: Ed Dunlop
Price History:
-
Age:
2
Weight:
9-2
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
-

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