Haydock Park Race 3 - Best Odds On The Betfair Exchange Hcp (Gbbplus Race)
GALILEAN QUALITY (1) chased home a potentially top-class stayer when 2L second in the Melrose Handicap (2800m) at York two weeks ago. Tougher rating to scale now but is a key player if this doesn't come too soon. MYTHICAL BAY (2) was a top fancy for that race however trailed home in ninth. Connections waste no time turning him out again so certainly not written off yet. REEM RAK (6) appreciated the step up to this journey. Only a neck away in third at Newmarket latest. Can resume progression. LOPEO (5) landed his maiden on heavy ground so should handle conditions well. Might bounce back from a poor performance behind the second mentioned last time.

Jockey: C Lee
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. Most recently 2nd of 17 at York on August 22 over 2800m, 2 len behind Infraad with 55kg at $13. The start before that won by 0.5 len at Ascot on July 11 over 2800m defeating Fireblade carrying 58kg at $2.60. Plenty to like about his prospects.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/17 | 22/08/2026 | 42 | HCP 3 | $326,690.00 | York | 2816m | Good Soft | Sam James | 55kg | 3:01.42 | 15-12-2 | 9 |
| 2.0L | $13.00 |
| 1/6 | 11/07/2026 | 23 | HCP 3U | $54,450.00 | Ascot Uk | 2816m | Good Firm | Sam James | 58kg | 3:02.80 | 4-2-1 | 3 |
| 0.5L | $2.63 |
| 6/19 | 18/06/2026 | 20 | HCP 3 | $217,790.00 | Ascot Uk | 2414m | Good Firm | Pierre-Louis Jamin | 54.5kg | 2:29.74 | 11-13-6 | 16 |
| 4.0L | $23.00 |
| 1/4 | 29/05/2026 | 22 | HCP 3 | $28,590.00 | Wolverhampton | 2414m | Neutral | Clifford Lee | 59.5kg | 2:38.25 | - | 3 |
| 2.0L | $4.33 |
| 3/8 | 07/05/2026 | 26 | HCP 3 | $50,210.00 | Chester | 2514m | Good | Clifford Lee | 57kg | 2:37.21 | - | 5 |
| 2.5L | $6.00 |
| 1/2 | 11/04/2026 | 187 | HCP 3 | $15,320.00 | Southwell | 2414m | Neutral | Pierre-Louis Jamin | 61kg | 2:40.42 | - | 2 |
| 2.0L | $1.91 |
| 1/5 | 06/10/2025 | 16 | NOV 2 | $73,800.00 | Pontefract | 2016m | Soft | Clifford Lee | 59kg | 2:18.87 | 3-2-1 | 3 |
| 0.8L | $8.50 |
| 4/7 | 20/09/2025 | 16 | NOV 2 | $72,600.00 | Ayr | 1408m | Soft | Clifford Lee | 59kg | 1:34.95 | 2-4-4 | 1 |
| 5.5L | $9.00 |
| 6/9 | 04/09/2025 | - | NOV C 2 | $22,360.00 | Haydock Park | 1609m | Good | Clifford Lee | 58kg | 1:43.95 | 9-9-6 | 8 |
| 4.3L | $8.50 |

Jockey: D Tudhope
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 9th of 17 at York on August 22 over 2800m, 8 len behind Infraad carrying 55.5kg at $5. The run before that raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by a nose at Newmarket (July) on July 4 over 2800m defeating Magnetude carrying 60kg at $5. Well placed and sure to be in the finish.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/17 | 22/08/2026 | 49 | HCP 3 | $326,690.00 | York | 2816m | Good Soft | Oisin Murphy | 55.5kg | 3:01.42 | 2-5-9 | 3 |
| 8.0L | $5.00 |
| 1/7 | 04/07/2026 | 23 | HCP 3 | $181,490.00 | Newmarket Uk | 2816m | Good Firm | Callum Hutchinson | 60kg | 2:55.03 | 3-2-1 | 5 |
| 0.1L | $5.00 |
| 1/7 | 11/06/2026 | 13 | HCP 3 | $25,410.00 | Newbury | 2414m | Good Soft | Oisin Murphy | 61kg | 2:35.84 | 4-2-1 | 4 |
| 4.0L | $1.91 |
| 3/4 | 29/05/2026 | 22 | HCP 3 | $28,590.00 | Wolverhampton | 2414m | Neutral | Oisin Murphy | 59kg | 2:38.25 | - | 1 |
| 2.3L | $2.75 |
| 2/8 | 07/05/2026 | 111 | HCP 3 | $50,210.00 | Chester | 2514m | Good | Oisin Murphy | 55.5kg | 2:37.21 | - | 6 |
| 1.0L | $3.25 |
| 1/5 | 16/01/2026 | 20 | NOV 3 | $23,750.00 | Wolverhampton | 1911m | Neutral | Callum Hutchinson | 60.5kg | 2:01.70 | 2-1-1 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $1.40 |
| 2/12 | 27/12/2025 | 30 | NOV 2 | $17,510.00 | Wolverhampton | 1709m | Neutral | Callum Hutchinson | 60.5kg | 1:49.30 | 2-2-2 | 3 |
| 3.0L | $11.00 |
| 7/12 | 27/11/2025 | 38 | NOV 2 | $11,430.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Callum Hutchinson | 60.5kg | 1:41.35 | 1-4-7 | 9 |
| 11.3L | $3.00 |
| 4/7 | 20/10/2025 | - | NOV 2 | $13,650.00 | Bath | 1609m | Soft | Jason Watson | 60.5kg | 1:46.34 | 4-4-4 | 2 |
| 8.5L | $6.00 |

Jockey: Keithen Kennedy
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 8th of 10 at Ascot on August 8 over 2400m, 5.5 len behind Archers Bay with 61kg at $7.50. The start before that 2nd in a small field at Curragh on July 19 over 2414m, 0.5 len behind Tokyo Tower with 61kg at $4.50. Can improve and is worth thought.
Last Starts 28 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 08/08/2026 | 20 | HCP 3 | $154,270.00 | Ascot Uk | 2414m | Good Firm | Luke Ferraris | 61kg | 2:31.20 | 6-9-8 | 9 |
| 5.3L | $7.50 |
| 2/6 | 19/07/2026 | 29 | MDN 3U | $34,460.00 | Curragh | 2414m | Good Firm | Shane Foley | 61kg | 2:31.96 | - | 1 |
| 0.5L | $4.50 |
| 2/9 | 20/06/2026 | 15 | HCP 3 | $174,910.00 | Down Royal | 2615m | Soft | Keithen Kennedy | 51.5kg | 2:54.28 | - | 5 |
| 0.8L | $11.00 |
| 4/13 | 05/06/2026 | 27 | MDN 3 | $29,300.00 | Fairyhouse | 2011m | Good | Keithen Kennedy | 58.5kg | 2:06.46 | - | 13 |
| 9.3L | $3.50 |
| 2/6 | 09/05/2026 | 27 | 3 | $34,460.00 | Naas | 2112m | Good | Shane Foley | 58.5kg | 2:16.17 | - | 6 |
| 4.5L | $4.00 |
| 3/8 | 12/04/2026 | 182 | HCP 3 | $44,900.00 | Leopardstown | 2011m | GY | Keithen Kennedy | 56kg | 2:14.95 | - | 7 |
| 1.8L | $10.00 |
| 6/11 | 12/10/2025 | 54 | SELL 2 | $230,200.00 | Naas | 1408m | Y | Keithen Kennedy | 61kg | 1:29.37 | - | 7 |
| 6.8L | $81.00 |
| 3/5 | 19/08/2025 | 12 | SELL 2 | $46,330.00 | Roscommon | 1508m | Good | Shane Foley | 61kg | 1:33.25 | - | 5 |
| 10.0L | $3.75 |
| 4/9 | 07/08/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $34,690.00 | Leopardstown | 1609m | Good | Shane Foley | 59.5kg | 1:42.50 | - | 5 |
| 8.5L | $19.00 |

Jockey: W Buick
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. Last start favourite; won by 5.5 len at Carlisle on August 11 over 2800m defeating Dance Time carrying 58kg at $2.50. The run before that ran second last in a small field at Thirsk on July 1 over 2400m, 2.5 len behind Parisian Scholar carrying 61kg at $3.80. Fitter and is among the winning hopes.
Last Starts 25 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 | 11/08/2026 | 41 | HCP 3U | $19,060.00 | Carlisle | 2816m | Good | Clifford Lee | 58kg | 3:00.69 | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 5.5L | $2.50 |
| 4/5 | 01/07/2026 | 19 | HCP 3 | $18,150.00 | Thirsk | 2414m | Good Firm | Clifford Lee | 61kg | 2:36.14 | 4-3-4 | 2 |
| 2.5L | $3.75 |
| 3/9 | 12/06/2026 | 44 | HCP 3 | $27,230.00 | Chester | 2112m | Good Soft | Pierre-Louis Jamin | 58kg | 2:17.89 | 4-7-3 | 9 |
| 6.0L | $9.00 |
| 2/6 | 29/04/2026 | 83 | NOV 3U | $21,780.00 | Pontefract | 2011m | Good | Sam James | 56.5kg | 2:10.19 | - | 3 |
| 6.5L | $8.00 |
| 2/4 | 05/02/2026 | 27 | NOV 3 | $21,780.00 | Southwell | 2212m | Neutral | Sam James | 60.5kg | 2:24.43 | 1-2-2 | 4 |
| 8.5L | $2.75 |
| 2/4 | 09/01/2026 | - | NOV 3 | $23,750.00 | Newcastle | 2011m | Neutral | Pierre-Louis Jamin | 60.5kg | 2:13.15 | 4-3-2 | 2 |
| 2.8L | $1.62 |

Jockey: H Crouch
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes after a break of nine weeks and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign when last of 7 at Newmarket (July) July 4 over 2800m, 25 len behind Mythical Bay with 58.5kg at $5. When resuming last campaign second of 7 at Doncaster April 25 over 2400m, 4 len behind Al Azd with 59.5kg at $15. Expected to run well.
Last Starts 63 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 04/07/2026 | 28 | HCP 3 | $181,490.00 | Newmarket Uk | 2816m | Good Firm | Hector Crouch | 58.5kg | 2:55.03 | 4-6-7 | 7 |
| 25.8L | $5.00 |
| 2/6 | 06/06/2026 | 42 | HCP 3 | $90,750.00 | Doncaster | 2916m | Good Firm | Jason Watson | 55kg | 3:05.27 | 5-3-2 | 5 |
| 2.0L | $7.00 |
| 2/7 | 25/04/2026 | 201 | HCP 3 | $19,600.00 | Doncaster | 2414m | Good Firm | Sean Levey | 59.5kg | 2:31.51 | - | 4 |
| 3.8L | $15.00 |
| 5/5 | 06/10/2025 | 34 | NOV 2 | $73,800.00 | Pontefract | 2016m | Soft | Daniel Tudhope | 61kg | 2:18.87 | 2-5-5 | 2 |
| 5.0L | $3.75 |
| 1/3 | 02/09/2025 | 30 | MDN 2 | $48,600.00 | Goodwood | 1609m | Heavy | Rossa Ryan | 60.5kg | 1:46.10 | 3-2-1 | 2 |
| 2.3L | $5.00 |
| 4/5 | 03/08/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $26,810.00 | Chester | 1508m | Good Firm | Rossa Ryan | 60.5kg | 1:36.71 | 3-4-4 | 1 |
| 4.5L | $3.75 |

Jockey: Ray Dawson
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. Last start got back early 3rd in a small field at Newmarket (July) on August 15 over 2800m, neck behind Dojin with 56.5kg at $2.80. Before that favourite; won by 16 len at Doncaster on June 26 over 2900m defeating La Tosca with 61kg at $3. Expected to feature.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/5 | 15/08/2026 | 50 | HCP F 3U | $62,550.00 | Newmarket Uk | 2816m | Good Firm | Ray Dawson | 56.5kg | 2:59.60 | 4-5-3 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $2.75 |
| 1/3 | 26/06/2026 | 22 | APP HCP 3 | $13,820.00 | Doncaster | 2916m | Good Firm | David Egan | 61kg | 3:05.87 | - | 2 |
| 16.0L | $3.00 |
| 2/9 | 04/06/2026 | 39 | HCP 3 | $14,520.00 | Ffos Las | 2414m | Good Soft | Ray Dawson | 61kg | 2:38.68 | - | 2 |
| 3.8L | $12.00 |
| 10/10 | 26/04/2026 | 134 | HCP F 3 | $15,430.00 | Nottingham | 1709m | Good | Ray Dawson | 61kg | 1:46.06 | - | 8 |
| 22.0L | $4.33 |
| 3/6 | 13/12/2025 | 21 | NOV 2 | $13,740.00 | Newcastle | 1614m | Neutral | Jack Mitchell | 58kg | 1:42.84 | 4-4-3 | 6 |
| 9.0L | $4.00 |
| 2/7 | 22/11/2025 | 31 | NOV F 2 | $12,340.00 | Newcastle | 1408m | Neutral | Jack Mitchell | 58kg | 1:28.57 | 5-4-2 | 2 |
| 1.8L | $5.00 |
| 7/11 | 22/10/2025 | - | NOV F 2 | $18,450.00 | Newmarket (Rowley) | 1408m | Good | Jack Mitchell | 58kg | 1:25.21 | 10-9-7 | 10 |
| 12.3L | $5.50 |

Jockey: Laura Pearson
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a break of nine weeks. Finished off last campaign third of 8 at Sandown Park July 4 over 2000m, 3.5 len behind Tambora carrying 60.5kg at $4.30. Previous preparation first-up favourite; won by head Goodwood May 1 over 2000m defeating Morbeh carrying 61kg at $6.50. Not keen.
Last Starts 63 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 04/07/2026 | 22 | HCP 3 | $27,220.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 2011m | Good Firm | Billy Loughnane | 60.5kg | 2:08.90 | 2-2-3 | 8 |
| 3.5L | $4.33 |
| 3/12 | 12/06/2026 | 20 | HCP 3 | $20,870.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 2011m | Good | Billy Loughnane | 60.5kg | 2:12.99 | 10-6-3 | 10 |
| 1.5L | $6.50 |
| 6/10 | 23/05/2026 | 22 | HCP 3 | $49,910.00 | York | 2112m | Good | Daniel Tudhope | 59kg | 2:11.92 | - | 7 |
| 8.3L | $3.75 |
| 1/7 | 01/05/2026 | 163 | HCP 3 | $19,330.00 | Goodwood | 2011m | Good | Jason Watson | 61kg | 2:14.29 | - | 2 |
| 0.2L | $6.50 |
| 6/13 | 19/11/2025 | 27 | MDN 2 | $55,350.00 | Kempton Park | 1609m | NSL | Toby Moore | 60.5kg | 1:40.54 | 4-4-6 | 1 |
| 4.7L | $7.50 |
| 3/12 | 23/10/2025 | 21 | NOV 2 | $12,730.00 | Nottingham | 1678m | Heavy | Sean Levey | 60.5kg | 1:57.91 | 4-2-3 | 5 |
| 6.3L | $3.75 |
| 5/11 | 02/10/2025 | - | NOV 2 | $18,150.00 | Salisbury | 1609m | Good | Kieran Shoemark | 60.5kg | 1:44.00 | 9-7-5 | 1 |
| 11.5L | $23.00 |

Jockey: Tyler Heard
Weight: 51.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after three months 4th of 10 at Hamilton Park on August 1 over 2600m, 4 len behind Cabrera with 56.5kg at $5. Previously second-up 6th of 14 at York on May 14 over 2400m, 9 len behind Arc Ole Ole with 58.5kg at $13. Looking to others for the winner.
Last Starts 35 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 01/08/2026 | 79 | HCP 3U | $18,330.00 | Hamilton Park Uk | 2615m | Good | Gina Mangan | 56.5kg | 2:52.43 | 3-2-4 | 8 |
| 3.8L | $5.00 |
| 6/14 | 14/05/2026 | 20 | HCP 3 | $54,450.00 | York | 2414m | Good | Daniel Tudhope | 58.5kg | 2:34.08 | - | 12 |
| 9.0L | $13.00 |
| 1/9 | 24/04/2026 | 191 | HCP 3 | $15,250.00 | Doncaster | 2011m | Good Firm | Daniel Tudhope | 61kg | 2:10.23 | - | 5 |
| 0.8L | $12.00 |
| 2/9 | 15/10/2025 | 16 | HCP NSY 2 | $15,430.00 | Nottingham | 1709m | Good | David Egan | 60kg | 1:49.67 | 3-3-2 | 4 |
| 1.3L | $17.00 |
| 4/8 | 29/09/2025 | 12 | NOV F 2 | $12,340.00 | Southwell | 1408m | Neutral | Jack Mitchell | 58kg | 1:28.78 | 5-7-4 | 3 |
| 2.0L | $13.00 |
| 4/8 | 17/09/2025 | 25 | NOV F 2 | $13,610.00 | Beverley | 1508m | Soft | David Egan | 57kg | 1:37.13 | 5-5-4 | 5 |
| 4.8L | $5.00 |
| 5/5 | 23/08/2025 | - | NOV F 2 | $53,610.00 | Goodwood | 1609m | Good Firm | Paddy Bradley | 58kg | 1:40.01 | 5-5-5 | 3 |
| 9.5L | $7.50 |