September 05 / 16.55 Haydock

16.55

Good

Oakmere Homes Handicap

  • Prize money: £13085
  • 0m 6f 212y
  • Class 3
  • 11 runners
RTV
View Course
Oakmere Homes Handicap

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: —

OUR TIP

Form: 718740 CD

Last run: 33 days

W: 10st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Mixed form this season and below par at Galway last month but he won at Musselburgh in April and his Haydock form-figures read 12331, including a win in this 12 months ago (good to soft); possible player now back here.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

11th

1

(11)

24th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 173y

Class 4

16:35 Carlisle

Persuasion

10st 2lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: David & Nicola Barron

Made it 2-3 at Musselburgh when winning there over 7f in April off a 1lb lower mark than today's; beaten only 4l when seventh of 19 at York (7f, good) 11 days ago but stamina has to be a concern on just his third try over a 1m.

14/1

7th

11

(4)

13th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

14:25 York

Persuasion

9st 7lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: David & Nicola Barron

Won at Musselburgh (7f, good) in April, making it 2-3 at the Edinburgh venue, and he's just 2lb higher today; can't be totally dismissed but this 9yo is inconsistent and was soundly beaten at Thirsk (7f, good) last time.

33/1

Form: -P2970 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Mixed fortunes for new yard this season and failed to threaten at Newcastle (6f, AW) a fortnight ago, but he's now 2lb lower than when second of 16 here (6f, good) in May and the step back up to 7f could be the right move; unraced on slow ground.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

23

(4)

17th Oct 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

16:35 Ascot

Arctic Thunder

8st 12lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Ed Walker

66/1

7th

6

(10)

26th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 7f 212y

Class 2

13:35 Haydock

Arctic Thunder

9st 6lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Ed Walker

Returned to form with easy win in small field at Salisbury (1m, good to firm) in July and showed it was no one-off when following up with something to spare over C&D (good) last month; found out off this mark at Ascot since but he was caught away from where the main action unfolded.

9/1

6th

6

(2)

4th Sep 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

16:48 Ascot

Arctic Thunder

9st 6lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Ed Walker

Returned to form with easy win in small field at Salisbury (1m, good to firm) in July and showed it was no one-off when following up with something to spare at Haydock (1m, good); this 5yo is on a career-high mark but has never been better and is entitled to considerable respect; has won here.

13/2

Form: 484018 CD

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Posted her second win of the season when scoring over C&D (good to firm) last month and didn't enjoy a clear run when mid-division at York subsequently; versatile ground-wise and she's on the shortlist.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

4

(5)

3rd Oct 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

13:15 Ascot

Mostar Dreams

9st 2lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

She has run well in the face of some stiff tasks this season but her form has dipped on her last two starts and this looks too demanding.

50/1

9th

1

(1)

5th Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

15:50 Thirsk

Mostar Dreams

10st 2lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Acts on good to firm and soft; won a Newcastle handicap (1m, AW) in January and two creditable efforts in Listed events at Pontefract this summer, but she looks on a tough mark now and her tactical speed will be tested back at this trip; down the list.

20/1

9th

5

(11)

8th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 212y

Class 1

15:00 Haydock

Mostar Dreams

9st 4lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Regularly makes the frame and she ran up to her best when third in Listed race at Pontefract (1m, good to firm) two weeks ago; this is tougher but she still has each-way possibilities.

33/1

Form: 51-192

Last run: 41 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Won Roscommon maiden (7.5f, soft) last October on final run for Henry de Bromhead and followed up on handicap/stable debut at Kempton (1m, AW) in April; returned to form with close second of 19 at York (1m, good) in July and this unexposed 4yo could play a leading role.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

7

(18)

13th Oct 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:47 Leicester

Ata Rangi

9st 7lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Ed Walker

Record of 3-12 for current yard, gaining both turf handicap wins at Haydock; creditable third at same venue latest start; fighting chance off last winning mark, provided he transfers form to Leicester.

10/1

4th

8

(2)

25th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 6f 212y

Class 3

16:18 Haydock

Ata Rangi

9st 6lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Ed Walker

Four-time winner who is 2-3 over C&D, but he was only sixth of 11 here (7f, soft) three weeks ago; had some traffic issues in that race but he's not easy to predict and others are more persuasive.

14/1

6th

4

(11)

5th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 6f 212y

Class 3

16:50 Haydock

Ata Rangi

9st 11lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Ed Walker

Won this race last year off 4lb lower and made it 2-2 at the track in May, again on good ground (won his Irish maiden on soft); held in classy handicaps since then (behind Brian two runs ago) and he's hardly thrown in, but course record commands respect.

4/1

Form: 153200 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
3yo who is 1lb lower than when first past the post over C&D in July (good; demoted due to interference); also effective on soft; down the field at Goodwood and York since but this is less competitive; not written off.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

1

(4)

17th Oct 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 4

16:10 Catterick

We Dare To Dream

10st 0lb

J: Mark Winn

T: David O’Meara

Useful 7f form in 2025, notably when first past the post at Haydock (good) in July, but he was down the field on his final start and wasn't seen again until this month, when always out the back at Nottingham; well handicapped but an unknown quantity for now.

14/1

8th

6

(5)

1st Oct 2026

Good

1m 0f 75y

Class 4

15:43 Nottingham

We Dare To Dream

9st 11lb

J: Mark Winn

T: David O’Meara

Absent since heavy defeat over C&D last October; however, he's on a dangerous mark and can go well fresh, and it will be interesting to see how he goes in the betting; no surprise to see a good run.

14/1

10th

4

(11)

8th Oct 2025

Soft

1m 0f 75y

Class 4

15:58 Nottingham

We Dare To Dream

9st 9lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Returned to form from a slipping mark when sixth of 11 in 7f handicap at Haydock 33 days ago; one for the shortlist.

10/1

Form: 41-143 BF

Last run: 70 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Two 6f novice wins from first three outings and ran well when third of seven at Newmarket (7f, good to firm) in June on second handicap start; unraced on slow ground; further improvement is possible from this 3yo.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3rd

2

(11)

15th Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 4

15:23 Redcar

Sixtygeesbaby

10st 2lb

J: Mark Winn

T: David O’Meara

Ended a losing run at Carlisle (6f) in August but below that form both runs since and came last of 16 at Doncaster (6f) two days ago; needs to bounce back.

9/1

16th

5

(4)

13th Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 2y

Class 4

17:20 Doncaster

Sixtygeesbaby

9st 13lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: David O’Meara

Won by 4l at Carlisle (6f, good) last month before close third under 5lb penalty at Ffos Las (6f, good); he's another 4lb higher today but could still give a good account if conditions suit (unproven on slow ground).

9/1

3rd

1

(3)

21st Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

14:10 Ffos Las

Sixtygeesbaby

10st 3lb

J: Luke Morris

T: David O’Meara

Not an instant success for new stable this season but won easily by 4l off much-reduced mark at Carlisle (5.8f, good) ten days ago and is 4lb ahead of the handicapper under 5lb penalty here; commands respect.

11/10

12/1

Form: 02-855

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Looked good on 2yo debut last June; hasn't run badly when fifth in 7f handicaps on last two starts (good/good to soft) but he's failed to kick on from last year's promise and needs something extra in first-time cheekpieces.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

11th

1

(5)

9th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 182y

Class 6

15:45 Carlisle

Catalyse

10st 2lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Jim Goldie

Still to add to his debut win in 14 subsequent outings and it has been tough going so far for this stable; now drops into a Class 6 and a revival wouldn't be out of the question.

10/1

6th

3

(2)

19th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 50y

Class 5

18:40 Ayr

Catalyse

9st 9lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Jim Goldie

Well down the field on all four starts for Jim Goldie this season (6f-7f), most recently in refitted cheekpieces at Hamilton on Wednesday; stable has more obvious chance with Ashen.

20/1

7th

2

(7)

17th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 6y

Class 5

16:02 Hamilton

Catalyse

9st 8lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Jim Goldie

Won over C&D on his debut when with Richard Fahey (good); hasn't won since and well beaten in three starts for Jim Goldie this time round; plenty to prove at present.

33/1

Form: -94851 D

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 3lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Inconsistent but snapped long losing sequence when dead-heating for first in big field at York (7f, good to soft) in July, despite a troubled passage; just 3lb higher today and bang there if repeating that latest form.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5

(6)

17th Oct 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 4

15:25 Catterick

Quest For Fun

9st 11lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

Just one win since landing this in 2023 but runner-up in a division of this last year and some sterling efforts in defeat this campaign, including at York last week; has won on good but suited by slower; solid.

4/1

2nd

3

(2)

29th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 7f 50y

Class 4

15:38 Ayr

Quest For Fun

9st 11lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Things didn't work out when fifth over C&D (heavy) last time but he'd twice gone close at York previously (7f, good to firm/good to soft) and he was second in a division of this race last year; on the shortlist.

6/1

5th

3

(10)

19th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 7f 50y

Class 4

16:50 Ayr

Quest For Fun

9st 8lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Second in a division of this race 12 months ago off 1lb lower; fine runs at York on his last two starts and another big run is on the cards.

9/2

Form: 673395

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
His three wins have come over 6f but he's hinted when running well over that trip this summer that this return to 7f is worth exploring; versatile ground-wise and could be in with a chance.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

10

(7)

5th Sep 2025

Good

0m 6f 212y

Class 3

16:55 Haydock

Bishops Crown

9st 2lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

His three wins have come over 6f but he's hinted when running well over that trip this summer that this return to 7f is worth exploring; versatile ground-wise and could be in with a chance.

10/1

10

(1)

14th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 3

18:30 Windsor

Bishops Crown

9st 0lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

C&D winner last year; promising efforts over C&D and at Yarmouth (both on soft) last month but he found things happening too quickly on good to firm ground over C&D on Monday; blinkers now replaced by a new visor.

16/1

9th

12

(2)

11th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 2

19:10 Windsor

Bishops Crown

8st 8lb

J: Oliver Carmichael

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Form off current mark, all in Class 4, features a success over C&D in 2024 and placed efforts the last twice; steps up two grades but Oliver Carmichael takes off a handy 7lb; could go well.

10/1

Form: 820945 C

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Kicked off campaign with two 1m wins in a row and went close over 1m2f in June; well treated on that form but he hasn't been at the top of his game on his last four outings.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

2

(2)

16th Oct 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 4

17:45 Newcastle (AW)

Candonomore

10st 3lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Jennie Candlish

Won races for two previous yards; started for this stable with a good third at Ayr (1m1f) in May but he's struggled since, including dropped to a claimer last time; has a bit to find on these terms even if bouncing back to the Ayr form.

13/2

6th

1

(3)

2nd Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 127y

Class 4

16:22 Chester

Candonomore

9st 6lb

J: George Wood

T: Jennie Candlish

Won races for two previous yards and was a close third on debut for current one (1m1f, good to firm); hasn't kicked on from there, including here two runs back when beating one home over 6f; drops into a claimer but these terms aren't easy.

8/1

7th

1

(8)

13th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 31y

Class 4

19:50 Windsor

Candonomore

10st 3lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Jennie Candlish

Successful for two previous yards and ran creditably at Ayr on debut for current stable; below par in two starts since but likely found 6f too sharp latest; returns to a more suitable distance.

10/1

Form: 482089 CD

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 1lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
C&D winner who was beaten just 1l when second at Leicester in June and is now 6lb lower; however, soundly beaten on his three runs since (C&D last time) and the first-time visor needs to prompt a revival.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

2

(3)

9th Oct 2025

Heavy

0m 7f 50y

Class 5

15:55 Ayr

Liamarty Dreams

9st 12lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: K R Burke

Has won on soft ground and he's now 8lb lower than when runner-up at Leicester (7f, good to firm) in June; however, he's finished no better than seventh across his five outings since.

12/1

6

(9)

30th Sep 2025

Soft

0m 7f 50y

Class 4

15:30 Ayr

Liamarty Dreams

9st 7lb

J: Sam James

T: K R Burke

Respectable second at Leicester in June but far from consistent otherwise this year and losing spell goes back to spring 2024; not particularly solid.

16/1

12

(10)

5th Sep 2025

Good

0m 6f 212y

Class 3

16:55 Haydock

Liamarty Dreams

9st 1lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

C&D winner who was beaten just 1l when second at Leicester in June and is now 6lb lower; however, soundly beaten on his three runs since (C&D last time) and the first-time visor needs to prompt a revival.

33/1

Non-runners

Lexington Belle

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £47.90
Straight Forecast £39.49
Trifecta £260.80

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Ata Rangi

NEWMARKET:

Sixtygeesbaby

RP RATINGS:

Quest For Fun

TOPSPEED:

We Dare To Dream

The Star:

Catalyse

Telegraph:

Arctic Thunder

Daily Mail:

Persuasion

The Times:

Sixtygeesbaby

LAMBOURN:

Ata Rangi

The Guardian:

Ata Rangi

D Express:

Ata Rangi

Daily Mirror:

Ata Rangi

The Sun:

Ata Rangi

Daily Record:

Ata Rangi

POSTDATA:

Quest For Fun