Haydock Park Race 4 - D.h.welton 50Th Anniversary Handicap
DUKE'S COMMAND (1) just came out on top by 0.75L attempting a Doncaster handicap last Sunday shedding the maiden tag. Carries a penalty for that victory which can be overcome. May double up. MUDAMER (6) improved from an eleventh at York to finish 0.75L runner-up at Doncaster last time over 1600m. Could go one better. LADY OF ARABIA (2) makes seasonal reappearance. Last seen in November finishing tenth at Wolverhampton. Holds winning form at this venue. Not discounted. HELM ROCK (3) won tackling track and trip. Disappointed when eighth at Chelmsford last time. Possibilities.

Jockey: Mark Winn
Weight: 63.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming ran last of 7 at Leicester on May 26 over 1600m, 58 len behind Cheshire Dancer carrying 61kg at $2.90. Last start won by 0.8 len at Doncaster June 15 over 1600m defeating Hale End with 61kg at $12. Rates highly and likely to figure in the finish.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/6 | 15/06/2025 | 20 | HCP 4U | $19,600.00 | Doncaster | 1609m | Good Firm | Mark Winn | 61kg | 1:39.91 | - | 7 |
| 0.8L | $12.00 |
7/7 | 26/05/2025 | 534 | HCP 4U | $25,410.00 | Leicester | 1609m | Good Firm | Daniel Tudhope | 61kg | 1:44.46 | - | 3 |
| 58.5L | $2.88 |
2/12 | 09/12/2023 | 29 | NOV 2 | $11,980.00 | Wolverhampton | 1911m | Neutral | Billy Loughnane | 60.5kg | 2:02.68 | - | 7 |
| 1.0L | $3.50 |
2/11 | 10/11/2023 | 43 | MDN 2 | $14,520.00 | Chelmsford City | 1609m | Neutral | Harry Davies | 60.5kg | 1:35.81 | - | 11 |
| 1.8L | $2.25 |
6/17 | 28/09/2023 | - | MDN C 2 | $18,150.00 | Newmarket (Rowley) | 1609m | Good Firm | William Buick | 58kg | 1:37.80 | - | 11 |
| 8.5L | $6.50 |

Jockey: Callum Hutchinson
Weight: 62kgs
Stats
Comments
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of seven months. Finished off last preparation tenth of 13 at Wolverhampton November 23 over 1900m, 10 len behind King's Code carrying 61kg at $29. When resuming last campaign 12th of 14 at Kempton Park All Weather May 1 2024 over 1600m, 16 len behind Whitcombe Rockstar with 60.5kg at $7. Should be right in the finish.
Last Starts 209 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
10/13 | 23/11/2024 | 16 | HCP 3U | $27,590.00 | Wolverhampton | 1911m | Neutral | Charles Bishop | 61kg | 1:57.46 | - | 6 |
| 10.3L | $29.00 |
5/8 | 07/11/2024 | 33 | HCP F 3U | $17,240.00 | Southwell | 1609m | Neutral | Clifford Lee | 61.5kg | 1:40.18 | - | 7 |
| 4.0L | $8.50 |
1/8 | 05/10/2024 | 26 | HCP F 3U | $17,240.00 | Wolverhampton | 1709m | Neutral | Finley Marsh | 61kg | 1:47.33 | - | 6 |
| 0.8L | $3.75 |
1/10 | 09/09/2024 | 23 | APP HCP 3U | $17,240.00 | Wolverhampton | 1709m | Neutral | Clifford Lee | 62kg | 1:49.33 | - | 10 |
| 1.3L | $9.50 |
4/8 | 17/08/2024 | 23 | HCP 4U | $19,600.00 | Doncaster | 2011m | Good Firm | Callum Shepherd | 59.5kg | 2:12.14 | - | 7 |
| 3.8L | $7.00 |
6/12 | 25/07/2024 | 21 | APP HCP 4U | $19,540.00 | Newbury | 2011m | Good Firm | Jack Nicholls | 70.5kg | 2:08.41 | - | 7 |
| 6.3L | $5.50 |
3/11 | 04/07/2024 | 12 | HCP 3U | $20,300.00 | Newbury | 2011m | Good Firm | Hector Crouch | 65.5kg | 2:05.83 | - | 9 |
| 2.4L | $15.00 |
5/6 | 22/06/2024 | 52 | HCP 4U | $21,780.00 | Haydock Park | 2011m | Good Firm | George Downing | 58kg | 2:09.53 | - | 1 |
| 3.8L | $19.00 |
12/14 | 01/05/2024 | 63 | HCP 4U | $19,960.00 | Kempton Park | 1609m | NS | Billy Loughnane | 60.5kg | 1:37.82 | - | 3 |
| 16.3L | $7.00 |
3/8 | 28/02/2024 | 28 | HCP 4U | $21,780.00 | Kempton Park | 1609m | NS | Hector Crouch | 58.5kg | 1:39.54 | - | 5 |
| 2.3L | $4.00 |
1/7 | 31/01/2024 | 135 | HCP 4U | $21,780.00 | Kempton Park | 1609m | NS | Hector Crouch | 60kg | 1:40.32 | - | 6 |
| 1.0L | $4.20 |

Jockey: J Mitchell
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 8th of 15 at Chelmsford on June 1 over 1600m, 3.5 len behind Mr Swivell with 59.5kg at $29. The start before that second last in a small field at Newmarket (Rowley) on May 17 over 1600m, 8 len behind Royal Velvet carrying 61kg at $17. Tough to beat if near his best.
Last Starts 19 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
8/15 | 01/06/2025 | 15 | HCP 4U | $54,450.00 | Chelmsford City | 1609m | Neutral | Nicola Currie | 59.5kg | 1:37.14 | - | 10 |
| 3.5L | $29.00 |
5/6 | 17/05/2025 | 29 | HCP 4U | $36,300.00 | Newmarket (Rowley) | 1609m | Good Firm | Richard Kingscote | 61kg | 1:36.45 | - | 4 |
| 8.0L | $17.00 |
9/12 | 18/04/2025 | 20 | HCP 4U | $117,970.00 | Lingfield | 1609m | Neutral | Billy Loughnane | 59kg | 1:36.51 | - | 12 |
| 4.0L | $15.00 |
6/21 | 29/03/2025 | 30 | HCP 4U | $136,120.00 | Doncaster | 1609m | Good Soft | Billy Loughnane | 60kg | 1:40.41 | - | 19 |
| 3.5L | $26.00 |
3/8 | 27/02/2025 | 10 | HCP 4U | $19,960.00 | Chelmsford City | 1609m | NS | Billy Loughnane | 61kg | 1:38.58 | - | 7 |
| 2.0L | $5.00 |
3/7 | 17/02/2025 | 30 | HCP 4U | $29,840.00 | Wolverhampton | 1911m | Neutral | Nicola Currie | 60kg | 1:58.82 | - | 4 |
| 0.5L | $9.00 |
8/12 | 18/01/2025 | 31 | HCP 4U | $64,580.00 | Lingfield | 1610m | Neutral | Richard Kingscote | 60.5kg | 1:37.90 | - | 10 |
| 6.8L | $8.00 |
7/12 | 18/12/2024 | 27 | HCP 3U | $27,680.00 | Kempton Park | 1609m | NS | Richard Kingscote | 60.5kg | 1:38.27 | - | 10 |
| 4.8L | $6.50 |
1/11 | 21/11/2024 | 14 | HCP 3U | $17,240.00 | Southwell | 1609m | Neutral | Richard Kingscote | 61kg | 1:38.67 | - | 12 |
| 1.0L | $5.50 |
2/9 | 07/11/2024 | 36 | HCP 3U | $19,960.00 | Chelmsford City | 1609m | Neutral | Saffie Osborne | 62kg | 1:36.98 | - | 9 |
| 0.2L | $9.50 |
12/14 | 02/10/2024 | 25 | HCP 3U | $19,960.00 | Kempton Park | 1609m | NS | Richard Kingscote | 63kg | 1:37.99 | - | 14 |
| 7.8L | $12.00 |

Jockey: Harry Burns
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 42 day let-up. Last start 10th of 12 at this track on May 10 over 1410m, 10 len behind Oriental Prince carrying 61kg at $9. The race before that raced on the pace before fading second last of 14 at Lingfield All Weather on April 18 over 2000m, 8 len behind Hitched carrying 57kg at $34. Right in contention.
Last Starts 41 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
10/12 | 10/05/2025 | 22 | HCP 4U | $29,520.00 | Haydock Park | 1401m | Good Firm | Harrison Shaw | 61kg | 1:26.63 | - | 7 |
| 10.3L | $9.00 |
13/14 | 18/04/2025 | 14 | HCP 4U | $117,970.00 | Lingfield | 2011m | Neutral | Sam James | 57kg | 2:04.73 | - | 1 |
| 8.5L | $34.00 |
3/12 | 04/04/2025 | 16 | HCP 4U | $18,450.00 | Southwell | 1622m | Neutral | Sam James | 61.5kg | 1:39.58 | - | 11 |
| 1.0L | $7.00 |
4/8 | 19/03/2025 | 11 | HCP 4U | $30,270.00 | Southwell | 1609m | Neutral | Sam James | 58.5kg | 1:38.70 | - | 5 |
| 4.0L | $6.00 |
6/12 | 08/03/2025 | 14 | HCP 4U | $99,570.00 | Wolverhampton | 1709m | Neutral | Cam Hardie | 53kg | 1:46.64 | - | 8 |
| 2.8L | $29.00 |
1/12 | 22/02/2025 | 15 | HCP 4U | $40,590.00 | Southwell | 1421m | Neutral | Sam James | 61kg | 1:27.87 | - | 1 |
| 0.3L | $9.00 |
4/12 | 07/02/2025 | 15 | HCP 4U | $27,590.00 | Southwell | 1609m | Neutral | Sean Dylan Bowen | 54.5kg | 1:41.65 | - | 4 |
| 5.0L | $8.00 |
1/12 | 23/01/2025 | 83 | HCP 4U | $18,920.00 | Southwell | 1609m | Neutral | Daniel Muscutt | 58.5kg | 1:42.01 | - | 6 |
| 1.0L | $12.00 |
9/9 | 01/11/2024 | 7 | HCP 3U | $17,240.00 | Newcastle | 1408m | Neutral | Oliver Stammers | 62.5kg | 1:27.04 | - | 1 |
| 10.8L | $3.25 |
10/12 | 25/10/2024 | 14 | HCP 3U | $33,400.00 | Doncaster | 1609m | Soft | Shane Gray | 55kg | 1:40.26 | - | 8 |
| 21.8L | $23.00 |
3/18 | 11/10/2024 | 15 | APP HCP 3U | $36,300.00 | York | 1408m | Soft | George Bass | 62.5kg | 1:28.57 | - | 6 |
| 2.8L | $15.00 |

Jockey: T Eaves
Weight: 60.5kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 18th of 20 at York on June 13 over 2100m, 29 len behind Dawn Of Liberation carrying 61kg at $23. Before that 3rd of 8 at Salisbury on May 24 over 1600m, 5 len behind Cogitate carrying 60.5kg at $17. Better than that recent ordinary performance suggests.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
18/20 | 13/06/2025 | 20 | HCP 4U | $45,370.00 | York | 2112m | Good Firm | Joe Fanning | 61kg | 2:06.74 | - | 6 |
| 29.3L | $23.00 |
3/8 | 24/05/2025 | 8 | HCP 4U | $20,760.00 | Salisbury | 1609m | Good Firm | Jordan Williams | 60.5kg | 1:40.02 | - | 2 |
| 5.0L | $17.00 |
12/14 | 16/05/2025 | 46 | HCP 4U | $64,580.00 | Newbury | 2011m | Good | Callum Shepherd | 59kg | 2:02.86 | - | 3 |
| 14.5L | $67.00 |
5/10 | 31/03/2025 | 23 | HCP 4U | $18,150.00 | Wolverhampton | 1911m | Neutral | Callum Shepherd | 60.5kg | 1:58.83 | - | 5 |
| 1.0L | $12.00 |
8/10 | 08/03/2025 | 19 | HCP 4U | $18,920.00 | Wolverhampton | 1911m | Neutral | Jordan Williams | 58.5kg | 1:58.22 | - | 2 |
| 5.0L | $7.00 |
6/7 | 17/02/2025 | 16 | HCP 4U | $29,840.00 | Wolverhampton | 1911m | Neutral | George Downing | 60kg | 1:58.82 | - | 5 |
| 5.3L | $6.00 |
2/10 | 01/02/2025 | 14 | HCP 4U | $27,590.00 | Wolverhampton | 1911m | Neutral | Rossa Ryan | 57kg | 1:58.25 | - | 8 |
| 2.5L | $13.00 |
9/12 | 18/01/2025 | 7 | HCP 4U | $64,580.00 | Lingfield | 1610m | Neutral | Jordan Williams | 59.5kg | 1:37.90 | - | 7 |
| 7.5L | $12.00 |
4/16 | 11/01/2025 | 22 | HCP 4U | $73,800.00 | Chelmsford City | 1609m | NS | Richard Kingscote | 58.5kg | 1:35.62 | - | 1 |
| 1.3L | $6.00 |
1/10 | 20/12/2024 | 11 | HCP 3U | $17,240.00 | Wolverhampton | 1911m | Neutral | Rossa Ryan | 63.5kg | 1:58.53 | - | 4 |
| 0.3L | $2.75 |
1/12 | 09/12/2024 | 16 | HCP 3U | $13,100.00 | Wolverhampton | 1905m | Neutral | Richard Kingscote | 61kg | 1:58.56 | - | 5 |
| 5.5L | $8.50 |

Jockey: Billy Garritty
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 2nd of 11 at Doncaster on June 6 over 1600m, 0.8 len behind Viennoise carrying 60.5kg at $4. The run before that 11th of 21 at York on May 31 over 1400m, 9 len behind Mums Tipple with 59.5kg at $15. Went close last time. Winning chance.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/11 | 06/06/2025 | 6 | HCP 4U | $19,930.00 | Doncaster | 1609m | Good | Kevin Stott | 60.5kg | 1:38.38 | - | 5 |
| 0.8L | $4.00 |
11/21 | 31/05/2025 | 13 | HCP 4U | $45,370.00 | York | 1408m | Good | P J McDonald | 59.5kg | 1:22.69 | - | 6 |
| 9.8L | $15.00 |
6/13 | 18/05/2025 | 22 | HCP 4U | $45,370.00 | Newmarket (Rowley) | 1408m | Good Firm | Sam James | 60kg | 1:24.17 | - | 10 |
| 4.0L | $9.50 |
3/11 | 26/04/2025 | 154 | HCP 4U | $30,990.00 | Ripon | 1609m | Good | Clifford Lee | 59.5kg | 1:38.38 | - | 7 |
| 0.3L | $15.00 |
9/12 | 23/11/2024 | 7 | HCP 3U | $17,240.00 | Newcastle | 1408m | Neutral | Sam James | 59kg | 1:26.57 | - | 1 |
| 5.5L | $13.00 |
6/12 | 16/11/2024 | 5 | HCP 3U | $17,240.00 | Newcastle | 1408m | Neutral | Sam James | 62.5kg | 1:26.57 | - | 12 |
| 2.5L | $7.00 |
5/10 | 11/11/2024 | 59 | HCP 3U | $17,530.00 | Newcastle | 1614m | Neutral | David Allan | 61.5kg | 1:39.90 | - | 1 |
| 2.8L | $13.00 |
7/11 | 13/09/2024 | 30 | HCP 3U | $35,890.00 | Chester | 1408m | Heavy | David Allan | 61.5kg | 1:34.30 | - | 2 |
| 13.8L | $19.00 |
3/7 | 14/08/2024 | 11 | HCP 3U | $19,330.00 | Beverley | 1508m | Good Firm | Sam James | 61kg | 1:31.57 | - | 5 |
| 3.3L | $7.00 |
10/10 | 03/08/2024 | 43 | HCP 3U | $54,450.00 | Thirsk | 1609m | Good | Sam James | 57.5kg | 1:37.10 | - | 10 |
| 5.0L | $26.00 |
10/14 | 21/06/2024 | 34 | HCP 3U | $27,220.00 | Redcar | 1609m | Good Firm | Paddy Mathers | 63kg | 1:33.55 | - | 2 |
| 8.3L | $10.00 |

Jockey: William Pyle
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Gelding back from a spell of four months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation when last of 11 at Southwell All Weather February 22 over 1600m, 20 len behind Cephalus with 60.5kg at $11. First up last campaign ran last of 15 at York July 27 over 1600m, 9 len behind Theme Park with 58kg at $41. Expect a forward showing.
Last Starts 118 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
11/11 | 22/02/2025 | 22 | HCP 4U | $40,590.00 | Southwell | 1621m | Neutral | Jack Mitchell | 60.5kg | 1:40.67 | - | 6 |
| 20.8L | $11.00 |
9/10 | 31/01/2025 | 22 | HCP 4U | $19,230.00 | Southwell | 1621m | Neutral | Jack Mitchell | 61kg | 1:40.39 | - | 4 |
| 9.1L | $5.00 |
2/6 | 09/01/2025 | 13 | HCP 4U | $17,240.00 | Lingfield | 1609m | NS | Jack Mitchell | 59.5kg | 1:41.60 | - | 4 |
| 1.5L | $3.75 |
2/12 | 27/12/2024 | 13 | HCP 3U | $12,890.00 | Wolverhampton | 1911m | Neutral | Joanna Mason | 62.5kg | 1:57.56 | - | 8 |
| 0.1L | $3.75 |
4/10 | 14/12/2024 | 28 | HCP 3U | $17,530.00 | Southwell | 1621m | Neutral | Rossa Ryan | 60kg | 1:40.74 | - | 9 |
| 3.8L | $3.75 |
8/12 | 16/11/2024 | 47 | HCP 3U | $17,240.00 | Wolverhampton | 1911m | Neutral | Trevor Whelan | 59.5kg | 1:57.66 | - | 1 |
| 6.8L | $21.00 |
1/12 | 30/09/2024 | 9 | HCP 3U | $13,100.00 | Wolverhampton | 1739m | Neutral | Jack Mitchell | 62.5kg | 1:47.55 | - | 4 |
| 0.3L | $9.00 |
8/9 | 21/09/2024 | 15 | HCP 3U | $12,890.00 | Wolverhampton | 1911m | Neutral | Andrea Pinna | 61kg | 2:01.79 | - | 8 |
| 5.3L | $13.00 |
8/13 | 06/09/2024 | 8 | APP HCP 4U | $29,570.00 | Ascot Uk | 1609m | Soft | Lauren Frost | 67kg | 1:44.78 | - | 11 |
| 14.3L | $41.00 |
8/14 | 29/08/2024 | 33 | HCP 3U | $25,410.00 | Newbury | 1609m | Good Firm | Andrea Pinna | 61kg | 1:38.70 | - | 2 |
| 4.8L | $81.00 |
15/15 | 27/07/2024 | 110 | HCP 4U | $45,370.00 | York | 1609m | Good Firm | Andrea Pinna | 58kg | 1:38.88 | - | 3 |
| 9.0L | $41.00 |

Jockey: George Downing
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after five months ran last of 8 at Nottingham on June 12 over 1700m, 16 len behind Mysteryofthesands carrying 61kg at $17. Previously second-up ran last of 13 at Meydan on January 17 over 1900m, 54 len behind Delorean with 58.5kg at $34. Can't tip off that performance.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
8/8 | 12/06/2025 | 146 | HCP 4U | $19,060.00 | Nottingham | 1709m | Good | Cieren Fallon | 61kg | 1:44.96 | - | 8 |
| 16.0L | $17.00 |
13/13 | 17/01/2025 | 41 | HCP70-90 4U | $83,333.00 | Meydan | 1900m | Good | Andrew Slattery | 58.5kg | 1:54.81 | - | 13 |
| 54.1L | $34.00 |
8/9 | 07/12/2024 | 410 | HCP0-90 3U | $33,613.00 | Jebel Ali | 1800m | Fast | Richard Mullen | 59kg | 1:51.33 | - | 7 |
| 13.6L | $12.00 |
5/11 | 24/10/2023 | 52 | NOV 2 | $11,980.00 | Wolverhampton | 1709m | Neutral | William Buick | 62kg | 1:49.99 | - | 2 |
| 1.5L | $1.83 |
1/8 | 02/09/2023 | 22 | MDN 2 | $11,980.00 | Wolverhampton | 1709m | Neutral | Harry Davies | 60.5kg | 1:49.68 | - | 6 |
| 0.8L | $3.00 |
6/8 | 11/08/2023 | - | NOV 2 | $18,150.00 | Haydock Park | 1609m | Good | Francis Norton | 60.5kg | 1:40.71 | - | 8 |
| 4.8L | $5.50 |