14:30 Haydock 05 Sep 2026
Best Odds On The Betfair Exchange Handicap
GBBPlus Race | Class 2 | 3YO only
Winner £51,540 - 8 declared to run
Heavy
Draw Advantage: None
Forecast: Sunny spells
Temperature: 11.3° - 18.5°
Rainfall: none
Wind: 6.4 mph NW
Last Update: 04/09/2026 12:00
- Winner
- Top 3 Finish
- Top 2 Finish
- W/O Galilean Quality
- W/O Galilean Quality And Mythical Bay
- Top 4 Finish
- W/O Mythical Bay
- Insure 2 Places
- Insure 3 Places
- Insure 3 Places
- Not To Win
Bookies best price percentage = 106.60%
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Verdict
Galilean Quality won at Ascot prior to finishing runner-up in the Melrose and looks sure to have a say in proceedings on the strength of that form. Things failed to go to plan for Mythical Bay in that York contest, having looked highly progressive before it, and he could be in the mix but a chance is taken on PIERRE GROSSE. The son of Palace Pier was narrowly beaten in the Ulster Derby when last seen on soft ground and another bold bid is anticipated from Jessica Harrington's charge.
Expert View Verdict
Karl Burke holds a strong hand here with GALILEAN QUALITY and Asia Force. The latter was an easy winner under an aggressive when upped to this trip last time but this is much tougher and he does need to prove his effectiveness on a testing surface. It is notable that Clifford Lee sticks with the top weight after his runner up effort in the Melrose where he conceded first run having met trouble. He remains ahead of his mark despite a further 5lb rise and is a soft ground winner so should handle conditions. He is the selection but at a bigger price Pierre Grosse is picked to complete the tricast. He was unsuited by the way the race developed in the Shergar Cup last time but his Irish form has worked out well making the maiden look on a workable mark. He is proven in testing conditions and has long shaped like a stayer so is a likely improver now stepping up in trip.
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Previous Winners
| Year | Going | Ran | Winner | Draw | Age | Weight | OR | Form | Last run | Trainer (Distance) | Jockey | SP | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Good | 10 | Valiancy | 9 | 3 | 8 5 | 83 | 72132 | 38 days | W J Haggas (191 miles) | Saffie Osborne | 4/ 1 | 2:59.99 |
| 2024 | Good | 10 | Master Builder | 8 | 3 | 9 6 | 88 | 2153 | 14 days | D Menuisier (232 miles) | William Buick | 3/ 1 | 3:04.54 |
| 2023 | Good | 7 | Naqeeb | 6 | 3 | 9 7 | 100 | 3221 | 17 days | W J Haggas (191 miles) | Tom Marquand | 5/ 2 | 3:06.09 |
| 2022 | Good to Firm | 12 | Inverness | 6 | 3 | 9 7 | 90 | 1-60334 | 14 days | C Hills (170 miles) | Kieran Shoemark | 6/ 1 | 3:05.80 |
| 2021 | Good to Firm | 6 | Golden Flame | 6 | 3 | 9 5 | 90 | 211020 | 14 days | C & M Johnston (121 miles) | Joe Fanning | 9/ 1 | 3:03.51 |
| 2020 | Soft | 5 | Favorite Moon | 4 | 3 | 8 3 | 87 | 643-210 | 14 days | W J Haggas (191 miles) | Andrea Atzeni | 9/ 4 | 3:11.94 |
| 2019 | Soft | 12 | Ranch Hand | 2 | 3 | 9 1 | 94 | 1155 | 58 days | A M Balding (188 miles) | Oisin Murphy | 14/ 1 | 3:06.04 |
| 2018 | Heavy | 7 | Mekong | 5 | 3 | 8 11 | 94 | 4-17214 | 14 days | Sir Michael Stoute (191 miles) | Ryan Moore | 9/ 4 | 3:13.09 |
| 2017 | Heavy | 10 | Taxmeifyoucan | 6 | 3 | 8 4 | 84 | 9511U1 | 7 days | K Dalgleish (199 miles) | James Sullivan | 16/ 1 | 3:11.24 |
| 2016 | Soft | 8 | The Graduate | 7 | 3 | 9 1 | 84 | 214161 | 22 days | A M Balding (188 miles) | Oisin Murphy | 7/ 2 | 3:14.52 |
| 2015 | Good to Soft | 7 | Pin Up | 4 | 3 | 8 2 | 82 | 2-63212 | 21 days | R A Fahey (107 miles) | Patrick Mathers | 9/ 1 | 3:05.58 |
| 2014 | Good | 11 | Mizzou | 9 | 3 | 9 6 | 89 | 411 | 35 days | L M Cumani (191 miles) | Adam Kirby | 5/ 2 | 3:04.94 |
| 2013 | Good to Soft | 7 | Nearly Caught | 7 | 3 | 8 6 | 87 | 131 | 31 days | H Morrison (176 miles) | Richard Hughes | 3/ 1 | 3:05.88 |
| 2012 | Firm | 10 | Courtesy Call | 8 | 3 | 8 13 | 81 | 112110 | 14 days | C & M Johnston (121 miles) | Joe Fanning | 16/ 1 | 3:00.12 |
Race Favourite Stats
| Year | Favourite Finish Position | Winner Market Position |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 | 2 |
| 2024 | 1 | 1 |
| 2023 | 3 | 2 |
| 2022 | 4 | 2 |
| 2021 | 3 | 5 |
| 2020 | 4 | 2 |
| 2019 | 10 | 8 |
| 2018 | 1 | 1 |
| 2017 | 7 | 9 |
| 2016 | 3 | 2 |
Race Record
| Distance | Record Time |
|---|---|
| 1m 6f | 2:54.60 |