Haydock
Today, July 18, 2025FlatClass 56fGood
Verdict
Verdict
INSUSPENSE caught the eye travelling as well as any when fourth on handicap debut at Doncaster, a performance that can be marked up given she had to challenge away from the main action. Now on better terms, she may be able to reverse the form with Pearly Squirrel, who should go well again, along with Sharon Curly who was a narrowly defeated runner-up that day.
Insuspense
Pearly Squirrel
Sharon Curly
7f Hcap
7f Hcap
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
- 12. Sharon CurlyJ: Oisin James OrrT: Richard FaheyF: 35454212
- Price History:
- 5.00
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 8-13
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 58
- Days Since Last Run:
- 14
VerdictWinner at Doncaster in June and held form well over same C&D when finishing a head second of 13 to Pearly Squirrel in handicap at Doncaster (7f, good to firm) 14 days ago. 1 lb better off with that rival and entitled to be in the mix again. - 3. Pearly SquirrelJ: Joey HaynesT: Ivan FurtadoF: 503-621
- Price History:
- 5.00
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 9-9
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 68
- Days Since Last Run:
- 14
VerdictSecond in a 1m Doncaster handicap that has produced multiple winners and went one better with cheekpieces on for first time, career best to win a 13-runner handicap at Doncaster (7f, good to firm, 9/2) 14 days ago by head from Sharon Curly, cosily. Lightly-raced and solid claims again. - 8. InsuspenseJ: Callum RodriguezT: Paul & Oliver ColeF: 9-634
- Price History:
- 5.50
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 9-6
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 65
- Days Since Last Run:
- 14
VerdictHas shown steady improvement and caught the eye on handicap debut with tongue strap on for first time, travelled well when 1¼ lengths fourth of 13 to Pearly Squirrel in handicap (16/1) at Doncaster (7f, good to firm) 14 days ago, had to challenge away from main action. Open to further progress. 
2. Cypriot DiasporaJ: Jack DoughtyT: Rod MillmanF: 622-80792- Price History:
- 7.50
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-12
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 64
- Days Since Last Run:
- 19
VerdictOff a much-reduced mark when creditable second of 12 in handicap at Ffos Las (7.4f, soft) 19 days ago, better placed than most on a rare start beyond 6f. Still fairly treated on last season's form but remains to be seen if this ground is soft enough for her.
1. White UmbrellaJ: Christian HowarthT: Christopher KellettF: 245-64411- Price History:
- 8.00
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 10-2
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 68
- Days Since Last Run:
- 32
VerdictArrives on the back of a double at Wolverhampton, latest when winning a 10-runner handicap at Wolverhampton (6.1f, 9/4) 32 days ago, cosily. May need to step forward again if she's to land the hat-trick returning to turf.
11. Dream IllusionJ: Silvestre De SousaT: K. R. BurkeF: 75662136- Price History:
- 8.00
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 9-3
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 62
- Days Since Last Run:
- 32
VerdictWinner at Wolverhampton in May but yet to match that form on turf, latest a respectable sixth of 10 in handicap at Carlisle (6.9f, good to soft, 5/1) 32 days ago. Will need to improve to open turf account.
5. Tsarinas SongJ: Callum HutchinsonT: Andrew BaldingF: 54-234- Price History:
- 10.00
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 9-7
- Gear:
- hood
- Official Rating:
- 66
- Days Since Last Run:
- 13
VerdictSome promise in maidens and likely needed the run when hooded for first time, fourth of 6 in handicap (3/1) at Leicester (6f, good to firm) 13 days ago. Could improve on only second start in handicap company.
10. Tropical HeatJ: Harry DaviesT: Clive CoxF: 2-446- Price History:
- 15.00
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 9-4
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 63
- Days Since Last Run:
- 21
VerdictShaped well when runner-up on debut at Salisbury last summer but she hasn't built on that, including on handicap debut with tongue strap on for first time, sixth of 8 in handicap (10/3) at Doncaster (6f, firm) 21 days ago. Remains to be seen if she can get back on track upped in trip.
4. OrnatelyJ: Jack CallanT: James FanshaweF: 086-16297- Price History:
- 13.00
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 9-9
- Gear:
- hood
- Official Rating:
- 68
- Days Since Last Run:
- 15
VerdictWinner at Wolverhampton in February but hit and miss this season, supported but ran even worse when seventh of 9 in handicap at Kempton (6f, 4/1) 15 days ago. Claims if bouncing back with hood refitted.
6. Oscars SisterJ: Harrison ShawT: Julie CamachoF: 66490-320- Price History:
- 15.00
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 9-7
- Gear:
- hood
- Official Rating:
- 59
- Days Since Last Run:
- 14
VerdictWinless since a C&D victory here in her 2-y-o days but returned in very good form this season. Forgiven latest run when saddle slipped and still makes appeal from this sort of mark.
9. SangaraJ: George BassT: Jack ChannonF: 955-0- Price History:
- 26.00
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 9-4
- Gear:
- hood and tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 63
- Days Since Last Run:
- 23
VerdictWent wrong way in maidens but forgiven latest run on handicap debut/return when badly hampered having raced freely. Was easy to back on that occasion and will likely need to improve now fitted with first-time hood.- Unnamed Favourite
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Non-Runners
7. IronistJ: Kieran ShoemarkT: George MargarsonF: 26562- Price History:
- 8.00
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 9-7
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 66
- Days Since Last Run:
- 9
VerdictImproved for step up in trip when second of 10 in handicap at Yarmouth (7f, good to firm, 13/2) 9 days ago, no match for thriving winner but pulling little way clear of rest. One to be interested in from current mark and could be well-positioned in a race lacking obvious pace.