Haydock
Today, October 18, 2024FlatClass 31mHeavy
Verdict
Verdict
ON THE RIVER escapes a penalty for his victory at York last week so is the obvious one, with Pearl Eye another to consider back in a handicap.
On The River
Pearl Eye
Sailthisshipalone
Win or Each Way
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
- 8. On The RiverJ: Joe FanningT: Harriet BethellF: 94148401
- Price History:
- 3.25
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 9-4
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 80
- Days Since Last Run:
- 7
VerdictBagged third win of present campaign when justifying sustained support in big-field handicap at York last week. Able to race off the same mark here so obvious claims. 
6. FirebrandJ: Sean Dylan BowenT: John Nallen, IrelandF: 428-04271- Price History:
- 4.20
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-7
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 83
- Days Since Last Run:
- 4
VerdictBelatedly off the mark in 6-runner maiden at Roscommon (10.4f, soft) 4 days ago but not an obvious type to follow up off this mark.
3. Arthurs RealmJ: Rossa RyanT: Ed DunlopF: 15195466- Price History:
- 6.50
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 9-11
- Gear:
- visor
- Official Rating:
- 87
- Days Since Last Run:
- 19
VerdictScored at Beverley and Redcar in the spring but hasn't really landed a blow since, running poorly at Epsom latest. Others appeal as likelier winners.- 7. SailthisshipaloneJ: Oisin James OrrT: Richard FaheyF: 162-64650
- Price History:
- 7.00
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 9-6
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 85
- Days Since Last Run:
- 56
VerdictHad been holding his form until finding York too competitive. This easier but others still look better treated. - 4. Pearl EyeJ: David EganT: Darryll HollandF: 14455826
- Price History:
- 9.50
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-10
- Gear:
- blinkers
- Official Rating:
- 86
- Days Since Last Run:
- 14
VerdictMade a winning reappearance at Pontefract in May and returned to form following a brief lull when going close at Chester (7.6f, soft) last month, a race he almost certainly would've won but for traffic problems. Not disgraced in a stronger race at Ascot since so not taken lightly. 
5. Spirit CatcherJ: Hollie DoyleT: Philip KirbyF: 8134-0704- Price History:
- 13.00
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 9-9
- Gear:
- hood
- Official Rating:
- 85
- Days Since Last Run:
- 20
VerdictRipon winner for Charlie Johnston last summer but not reached same level in 4 starts for current yard in 2024.
1. Sierra BlancaJ: Harry DaviesT: Martyn MeadeF: 221/8-0659- Price History:
- 17.00
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 10-0
- Gear:
- blinkers
- Official Rating:
- 90
- Days Since Last Run:
- 30
VerdictUseful for Aidan O'Brien but has struggled in 4 handicaps since coming to Britain, running poorly at Yarmouth latest. Headgear now applied and easier ground may help.
10. Autumn FestivalJ: Adam FarragherT: Ed de GilesF: 08000002- Price History:
- 51.00
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 8-10
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 72
- Days Since Last Run:
- 16
VerdictLosing run is mounting up and easy to oppose in a race like this.- Unnamed Favourite
- Unnamed 2nd Favourite
Non-Runners
9. Bullet PointJ: Non RunnerT: William HaggasF: 75441- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 9-1
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 80
- Days Since Last Run:
- 3
2. RajapourJ: Ben RobinsonT: David O'MearaF: 1/3604-676- Price History:
- 13.00
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-13
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 89
- Days Since Last Run:
- 18
VerdictQuickly reached a useful level in France (3-3 at 2 yrs). Disappointing since promising reappearance last season but joined a yard adept with new recruits for €27,000 in July and should at least strip fitter for his comeback run 18 days ago.- The Field