Haydock
Today, August 10, 2025FlatClass 42mGood Firm
Verdict
Verdict
It would come as no surprise were this to be dominated by the 3-y-o pair STRING OF PEARLS and Belgravian at the foot of the weights. Both are firmly on the up, with the former of particular interest having won her last two despite still learning her craft. This longer trip will help her, too, so the hat-trick beckons. Mostly Sunny looks the pick of the older challengers.
String Of Pearls
Belgravian
Mostly Sunny
Win or Each Way
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 2 places
- 8. String Of PearlsJ: Dylan HoganT: Sir Mark Prescott BtF: 684-511
- Price History:
- 2.25
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 9-1
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 78
- Days Since Last Run:
- 13
VerdictStill not the finished article but a typical one for the yard in that she is still getting the job done, winning handicaps at Goodwood and Yarmouth this summer at up to 14f. Plenty more to come and looks ahead of the assessor. - 7. BelgravianJ: Jason WatsonT: Andrew BaldingF: 7-424121
- Price History:
- 2.50
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 9-2
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 79
- Days Since Last Run:
- 22
VerdictFound improvement in first-time cheekpieces when winning 7-runner handicap at Doncaster over 11.9f in June and continued his upward trajectory when going in again over 16.5f at that venue 3 weeks ago. 6 lb unlikely to prevent a very bold follow-up bid. 
4. Dino BellagioJ: Charlie MaggsT: Donald McCainF: 3531- Price History:
- 7.50
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 9-8
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 73
- Days Since Last Run:
- 28
VerdictTalented bumper performer early in his career. Didn't really happen over hurdles but made a winning handicap debut on the level at Southwell a month ago, making all. Up 6 lb in a better race but he may well be capable of better.
6. LetsbefrankJ: Paul MulrennanT: Jim GoldieF: 1-0740704- Price History:
- 8.00
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 9-6
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 71
- Days Since Last Run:
- 29
VerdictProgressive stayer last year, victory on final start at Pontefract (17.1f) netting him the Sky Bet Sunday Series bonus. Slow starts have become a cause for concern this term, giving himself little chance when tenth in Northumberland Vase. Also failed to land a gamble at York from reduced mark.
5. Gallant LionJ: Clifford LeeT: Ian WilliamsF: 38801735- Price History:
- 15.00
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 9-7
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 72
- Days Since Last Run:
- 10
VerdictLanded a bit of a punt in first-time blinkers at Chepstow in May. Raised 6 lb and respectable efforts since, though 2m does look on the limit of his stamina.- Unnamed Favourite
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Non-Runners
- 3. Mostly SunnyJ: Tyrese CameronT: Dan SkeltonF: 2047467/1-
- Price History:
- 12.00
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 10-1
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 80
- Days Since Last Run:
- 22
VerdictSigned off time for Heather Main with AW win in January 2024. 3-timer scorer over hurdles for current yard, most recently at Plumpton in April. Failed to go with usual zip at Market Rasen 3 weeks ago and good-value apprentice booked for first start on the level for Dan Skelton. 
1. GibsideJ: Non RunnerT: Tim EasterbyF: 21-281307- Price History:
- 17.00
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 10-2
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 81
- Days Since Last Run:
- 29
2. In The BreezeJ: Warren FentimanT: Michael ApplebyF: 531311/95- Price History:
- 41.00
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 10-1
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 80
- Days Since Last Run:
- 23
VerdictCourse winner (10f) when in fine form at the end of the 2023 season. Shaped as if needing the run (had been off 16 months) when last of 9 in handicap at Southwell (11.1f) in January and while he showed a bit more over 14f here 3 weeks ago, he has stamina to prove over this far.