September 05 / 16.55 Haydock

16.55

Good

Oakmere Homes Handicap

  • Prize money: £13085
  • 0m 6f 212y
  • Class 3
  • 11 runners
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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.
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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.
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8th

7

(13)

29th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

19:45 Kempton (AW)

Arctic Thunder

10st 0lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Ed Walker

His ability is not in question but he needs everything to fall right and has often flattered to deceive; stepping back up to 1m is worth a go but others look safer.

11/2

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.
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4th

10

(8)

7th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 6y

Class 1

14:48 Pontefract

Mostar Dreams

9st 2lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Won a Newcastle handicap (1m, AW) in January and was returning from an absence when beaten a nose at Carlisle (7f, good to firm) 13 days ago; she will need a lot more in order to figure in this company.

20/1

2nd

1

(1)

24th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 195y

Class 4

17:35 Carlisle

Mostar Dreams

10st 2lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Mostly a hold-up mare; two wins from just five starts here feature a success over this trip (soft) two years ago and another over 6f (good to firm) last May; on her third trainer when scoring over 1m at Newcastle (AW) in January but she'll need to be better than ever to defy this mark on her first start since February; this could set up quite nicely, though.

12/1

9th

3

(12)

6th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 4

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Mostar Dreams

9st 8lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Registered a half-length success over C&D four weeks ago on first crack at 1m and only her second AW attempt; unexposed over this trip and in this sphere; enters calculations up just 2lb.

6/1

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.
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4th

4

(5)

11th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

15:30 Newbury

Ata Rangi

9st 8lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Ed Walker

Two wins last season (1m/7f, AW/good) and he added another on last month's reappearance at Haydock (7f, good); his best form has come on good ground but he's shown promise on a slow surface and this progressive 5yo could still have more to offer; respected.

9/2

1st

1

(10)

9th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 212y

Class 4

16:15 Haydock

Ata Rangi

9st 9lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Ed Walker

Two wins for Ed Walker last season and positives can be drawn from the fact that one was on his seasonal return and the other was over C&D (good ground); returns from a six-month break on a manageable mark and a promising claimer is booked; contender.

7/2

5th

7

(8)

25th Oct 2025

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

15:50 Doncaster

Ata Rangi

9st 6lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Ed Walker

Successful on soft ground in Ireland; has notched two handicap wins since joining Ed Walker (including under today's rider Oisin Murphy) but he needs to bounce back from a below-par run at Goodwood last time; same trainer/jockey won this last year.

11/1

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.
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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

6

(8)

5th Sep 2025

Good

0m 6f 212y

Class 3

16:55 Haydock

We Dare To Dream

9st 8lb

J: David Nolan

T: David O’Meara

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.

12/1

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.
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5th

11

(1)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:30 York

Sixtygeesbaby

9st 6lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: David O’Meara

Thrown in on last season's best; yet to get going for David O'Meara this time around but he has dropped 10lb for his troubles and the addition of a visor could help; stable also runs Yes I'm Mali.

28/1

8th

4

(5)

26th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 2y

Class 4

11:15 Doncaster

Sixtygeesbaby

9st 3lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Gave impression something was possibly amiss last time, taking record for new yard to 0-4; interesting on best form, which includes a win over C&D and close second to Photosynthesis at Newmarket.

13/2

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.
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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.
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12th

19

(15)

10th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

14:10 York

Quest For Fun

8st 5lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Two-time C&D winner and has also run with distinction in defeat here on numerous occasions; retains plenty of ability despite his advancing years but he would be better suited by slower conditions.

9/1

12

(9)

12th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

13:50 York

Quest For Fun

9st 6lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Tim Easterby

Plenty of C&D form in big fields, notably wins on good to soft in July of 2023 and 2025; behind Leadman when fifth at the Dante meeting last month but well in front of David O'Meara's charge and looked a bit unlucky (met trouble) when third of 22 back here three weeks ago; solid.

6/1

3rd

10

(7)

23rd May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:00 York

Quest For Fun

9st 6lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

Plenty of C&D form in big fields, notably wins on good to soft in 2023 and July 2025; while not so striking as Leadman, he didn't have the best of runs when fifth of 22 over C&D eight days ago, so might step up a bit today.

10/1

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.
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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.
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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

8th

8

(5)

27th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 17y

Class 3

15:03 Chester

Candonomore

9st 3lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Jennie Candlish

A ready winner at Bath (1m, firm) in April (final start for Stuart Williams); good start for Jennie Candlish when third over 1m1f at Ayr (good to firm) but not in the same form when beaten favourite at Carlisle (1m) ten days later; quite a strong traveller over those trips but whether he has the speed for sprinting remains to be seen.

10/1

6th

1

(4)

30th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 173y

Class 4

17:28 Carlisle

Candonomore

9st 11lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Jennie Candlish

A ready winner at Bath (1m, firm) in April and, having run well over 1m2f in the past, he didn't have a problem with 1m1f when a close third, just behind Ayr Poet, at Ayr since on yard debut; remains on a career-high mark though so a shade more may be needed.

4/1

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.
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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