July 05 / 13.30 Haydock

13.30

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  • 0m 5f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 8 runners
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Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

11/2 (Won)

  • Win: £5.00
  • Place: £1.80

Form: 191115 D BF

Last run: 22 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Winning spree came to an end at York three weeks ago but she still ran well in fifth, coming from stall nine and beaten by four rivals drawn in the lowest four stalls; in the mix again.
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6th

7

(7)

18th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 110y

Class 1

15:05 Ayr

Luna A Inbhir Nis

9st 2lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Katie Scott

Front-runner who has been progressive this season and looked better than ever when 1l runner-up against males in a Group 3 at Sandown (5f, good) in July last time; seemed fine at the trip when fifth in this last year (soft); high on the list.

9/2

2nd

7

(3)

4th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 10y

Class 1

13:50 Sandown

Luna A Inbhir Nis

9st 2lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Katie Scott

Scottish raider who has shown great progress, having gone from winning off a mark of 57 early last season to running well in Listed grade a couple of times, including on penultimate start; this is harder.

25/1

4/1

  • Place: £1.40

Form: 4-3381 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Began the year with two good placed efforts before a midfield finish in the 3yo Dash on Derby Day; back on the scoresheet with a game win at Redcar two weeks ago (5f, good to firm); 2lb rise fair enough and should run his race once again.
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8th

2

(3)

19th Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 34y

Class 1

13:02 Newbury

Naanas Sparkle

9st 3lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Lemos De Souza

Has developed into a useful handicapper; won at Goodwood (5f, soft) most recently, taking record to 6-18; faces a stiffer task upped in class but he's broadly progressive and could go well.

16/1

1st

5

(2)

29th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

16:55 Goodwood

Naanas Sparkle

9st 11lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Lemos De Souza

Has had some good results for this yard in 2026, winning two of his first three starts and going agonisingly close over 5f (good; has won on good to soft) at the top meeting here in July when checked in his run; not so strong at the finish over slightly further at York since but a major player back over C&D.

5/1

11th

12

(12)

19th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 89y

Class 2

13:50 York

Naanas Sparkle

9st 3lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Lemos De Souza

On the up for new trainer this year, winning 5f handicaps at Yarmouth and Southwell before a fine second at Glorious Goodwood (5f, good) three weeks ago, hitting the front 110 yards from home but picked off late on by a thriving opponent; 3lb rise asks a stiffer question.

10/1

6/1

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 41-301 D

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Struggled in a hot race at York's Dante meeting but he's run well in Class 5 handicaps either side if it, making all at Newcastle nine days ago (Dc Cogent second); 5lb rise against stronger opposition could find him out.
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5th

1

(14)

16th Oct 2026

Heavy

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

16:37 Haydock

Im Next

9st 9lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Mixed form across his last few starts and down the field at Ripon (6f, good) three weeks ago, however, seven days earlier he was a creditable fifth of 23 in the Ayr Silver Cup (6f, heavy) and he won twice over 5f in the summer (good/good to firm); not ruled out.

9/1

9th

5

(2)

26th Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:28 Ripon

Im Next

9st 4lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Gained a third success of 2026 at Beverley (5f) in July; runner-up in Great St Wilfrid over this C&D last month and posted another very good effort with fifth of 23 in the Silver Cup at Ayr (6f) one week ago; well in the mix eased 1lb.

9/1

5th

10

(12)

19th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:30 Ayr

Im Next

9st 7lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Front-runs; all five wins at 5f, including on heavy; useful 6f form when runner-up in the Great St Wilfrid at Ripon last month, albeit helped by racing against the stands' rail; dropped right out in the Portland at Doncaster since and this is also highly competitive; yard has won two of the last seven runnings.

33/1

Form: -26170 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 8st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Won a small-field Class 5 at Catterick in May but well short of that level twice since; others look better treated.
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8th

7

(7)

16th Oct 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

15:37 Redcar

Tees Aggregates

9st 5lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Adrian Nicholls

Four-time turf winner who turned things around with a front-running third over C&D (good; hood reapplied) last month; this is a deeper race but he ties in with Emperor's Son on that latest form and has claims if he can build on it.

11/2

3rd

3

(5)

23rd Sep 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

16:41 Redcar

Tees Aggregates

9st 8lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Adrian Nicholls

Recorded his fourth win when taking five-runner Catterick handicap (5f, good to firm) in June but there have been diminishing returns subsequently; possible he prefers this sort of field size and there's nothing wrong with his mark if he can stage a revival.

12/1

10th

8

(10)

30th Aug 2026

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

15:55 Beverley

Tees Aggregates

9st 7lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Adrian Nicholls

Successful off this mark at Catterick (5f, good to firm) in June but he hasn't beaten many home in three runs since; has a C&D win to his name but soft ground not sure to suit and others are safer.

20/1

Form: 1-5346 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Two wins as a 2yo; the handicapper has looked in command so far this year though and connections now turn to cheekpieces.
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2nd

13

(5)

19th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 6f 17y

Class 4

15:46 Chester

Mission Command

9st 0lb

J: Elle-May Croot

T: Jennie Candlish

Scored over 7f here in June and doubled his tally for the season in 6f Wolverhampton claimer in July; last of seven back in handicap company at Kempton (6f) 15 days ago so has a bit to prove in a change of headgear.

10/1

7th

2

(1)

4th Sep 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:54 Kempton (AW)

Mission Command

9st 8lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Jennie Candlish

Coped well with the return to 6f when making all at Wolverhampton five weeks ago; that was only a claimer and he didn't need to be at his very best but he's landed a good draw from which to attack.

6/1

1st

8

(7)

30th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

18:57 Wolverhampton (AW)

Mission Command

9st 2lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Jennie Candlish

A bit to prove in the reapplied visor and back over 6f, with his last win coming at 7f; badly drawn last time at Chester but disappointed the run before as well.

14/1

9/1

Form: 1-9094 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Three 5f wins as a 2yo; best effort this year when fourth of seven to Naana's Sparkle at Redcar two weeks ago; not sure to reverse the placings despite the revised terms.
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2nd

12

(7)

16th Oct 2026

Heavy

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

16:37 Haydock

Al Hussar

8st 12lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Grant Tuer

Won on heavy ground last September and bagged a big-field handicap at Thirsk (5f, good) this May when 3lb higher than today; however, his subsequent form has been patchy and others have more compelling claims.

16/1

7th

5

(9)

3rd Oct 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

17:40 Redcar

Al Hussar

9st 3lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Grant Tuer

Won in a big field at Thirsk (5f, good) in May but unplaced since and he was last in his group in the Ayr Bronze Cup; others preferred.

16/1

5th

3

(2)

25th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 15y

Class 4

16:23 Chester

Al Hussar

9st 11lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Grant Tuer

Beat a big field at Thirsk in May and ran pretty well here next time from stall 9 in a Class 3; backed that up with another competitive show and he got himself too far back at York last time; considered.

11/2

OUR TIP

Form: 137-06

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Outran his 100-1 odds when sixth of 24 in the Palace of Holyroodhouse at Royal Ascot (5f, good to firm; hooded for the first time); dropped 2lb since and he's a major player in this easier company.
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7th

2

(1)

5th Jul 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

13:30 Haydock

Mearall

9st 9lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard Fahey

Outran his 100-1 odds when sixth of 24 in the Palace of Holyroodhouse at Royal Ascot (5f, good to firm; hooded for the first time); dropped 2lb since and he's a major player in this easier company.

7/2

28

(12)

20th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

18:10 Ascot

Mearall

8st 10lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Richard Fahey

Ripon win on 2yo debut (6f, good) and he ran creditably in a Listed race over that C&D two weeks later; neither subsequent start has been comparable and the addition of a hood isn't enough to recommend him this time.

33/1

7

(8)

16th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

16:15 York

Mearall

9st 7lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

Impressive on last season's debut (6f, good; strong favourite); third in Listed company a fortnight later but his form dipped at Thirsk when last seen in September; gelded over the winter; should be quick enough to cope with 5f but not obviously well treated; stable also run Loom and Tuscan Point.

12/1

4/1

Form: 22-162 D

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
A win and three seconds from his four runs at Newcastle, the latest when second to I'm Next nine days ago; unplaced in his sole turf start but it was after a 12-week break and he should prove as effective on grass in time.
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9th

7

(10)

1st Oct 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Dc Cogent

9st 5lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Bryan Smart

Beaten 19 times since his C&D win in March 2025; running well in defeat in recent starts and there is no obvious reason why he wouldn't be in the thick of it again.

9/2

2nd

8

(11)

15th Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:54 Redcar

Dc Cogent

9st 8lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Bryan Smart

Yet to score on turf but he's holding his form well this season and comes here on the back of a good third of eight in 5f Newcastle handicap 12 days ago; in the mix once more eased 1lb.

5/1

3rd

4

(4)

3rd Sep 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

18:15 Newcastle (AW)

Dc Cogent

9st 6lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Bryan Smart

His only win from 20 starts came when long odds-on for a C&D maiden in March 2025; there have been plenty of placed efforts amongst his 17 handicap defeats and he has slipped to the lowest mark of his career; respected.

6/1

Non-runners

End Of Story

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Payout
Exacta £23.70
Straight Forecast £24.89
Tricast £102.33
Trifecta £123.10

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Naana's Sparkle

POSTDATA:

Mission Command

RP RATINGS:

Dc Cogent

Telegraph:

Luna A Inbhir Nis

The Times:

Mearall

The Sun:

Dc Cogent

Daily Record:

Luna A Inbhir Nis

TOPSPEED:

Naana's Sparkle

NEWMARKET:

Naana's Sparkle

D Express:

Naana's Sparkle

Daily Mirror:

Naana's Sparkle

Daily Mail:

Mission Command

The Star:

Mission Command

The Guardian:

Mearall