July 07 / 18.05 Haydock

18.05

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  • Prize money: £4448.9
  • 1m 2f 42y
  • Class 5
  • 9 runners
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Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Scattered showers

8/1 (Won)

  • Win: £8.20
  • Place: £3.20

Form: 223144

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Won at Hamilton (8.3f, good to soft) in May and he's been a fair fourth the next twice (1m, good to firm); his strong finish at Carlisle two starts ago suggests this step up in trip is well worth exploring; a possible.
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9th

3

(9)

7th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

20:15 Southwell (AW)

Leap Year Lad

9st 7lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Kevin Ryan

Just 2-31 but had dropped in the weights and undergone wind surgery before finishing a creditable third of ten at Newcastle (1m, Tapeta) in December; each-way claims if backing it up.

9/2

9th

3

(9)

7th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

20:15 Southwell (AW)

Leap Year Lad

9st 7lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Kevin Ryan

Just 2-31 but had dropped in the weights and undergone wind surgery before finishing a creditable third of ten at Newcastle (1m, Tapeta) in December; each-way claims if backing it up.

9/2

3rd

4

(10)

17th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

16:30 Newcastle (AW)

Leap Year Lad

9st 8lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Kevin Ryan

He's been disappointing since July and has undergone wind surgery since finishing seventh here (1m2f) last month; drops in trip/grade and a market check looks prudent.

10/1

4/1

  • Place: £2.80

Form: -32114

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Won at Hamilton (1m1f, good) in May and followed up there (1m1f, good to firm) 12 days later; another good run when fourth over this C&D (good to firm) last time and he could be thereabouts; also effective on slow ground.
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10th

4

(3)

22nd May 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 6y

Class 5

20:52 Pontefract

Arkenstaar

9st 6lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

He was gaining his first win away from Hamilton when landing a C&D handicap last October off a 2lb lower mark; promising return to action at his beloved Hamilton 19 days ago; that should have blown away any cobwebs and he rates a strong contender for a yard who could be hitting top gear judged on recent results.

9/2

3rd

4

(2)

3rd May 2026

Good

1m 0f 68y

Class 5

15:53 Hamilton

Arkenstaar

9st 7lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

One of his seven wins here came in this race two seasons ago; had the benefit of a run that year and record after this sort of break isn't overly encouraging; however, his course record is too good to ignore, he's on a competitive mark and goes on all ground.

7/2

1

(7)

14th Oct 2025

Good

1m 0f 53y

Class 5

16:14 Leicester

Arkenstaar

9st 9lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Michael Dods

Prevailed by a neck at Pontefract (1m, soft) last week, making it three wins from his last four starts and recording first success away from Hamilton; only 3lb higher even with another penalty; respected in current form.

4/1

Form: 6232

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Runner-up two times (1m, heavy/good to firm) from his four starts; his pedigree firmly indicates he will be suited by this step up in trip on handicap debut and he's one to consider.
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4th

6

(3)

21st Aug 2023

Soft

1m 4f 13y

Class 5

15:35 Catterick

Owners Dream

9st 4lb

J: David Nolan

T: David O’Meara

Fairly exposed; chance on his Haydock handicap third in July (1m2f, good) but well beaten since, including with cheekpieces (on again) in a Yarmouth maiden (1m2f, good) last time.

6/1

5th

2

(4)

9th Aug 2023

Soft

1m 2f 23y

Class 5

18:50 Yarmouth

Owners Dream

9st 7lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Ran poorly in a Doncaster handicap 18 days ago (1m4f, soft); cheekpieces now turned to and the pick of this summer's efforts (over 1m2f on good ground) brings him into the reckoning.

4/1

8th

8

(7)

22nd Jul 2023

Soft

1m 3f 197y

Class 5

20:45 Doncaster

Owners Dream

9st 5lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

towards rear of midfield

8/1

Form: 21-621 CD

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Won over C&D (good to firm) three weeks ago when dropped back in trip on her third handicap start; unproven on slow ground; did it nicely last time and a 3lb rise isn't harsh; respected.
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5th

4

(1)

6th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 3

16:52 Wolverhampton (AW)

Lady Of Arabia

9st 7lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Record of 7-20 on AW and 2-3 since wearing visor; midfield in notable handicap at Lingfield (1m2f) most recently, shaping as if this return to further is worth exploring; could go well in the retained headgear.

6/1

5th

5

(10)

17th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 2

13:15 Lingfield (AW)

Lady Of Arabia

8st 8lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

2-2 since visored, following a 1m2f Chelmsford win with a ready success at Wolverhampton last month (9.5f); up 4lb and drawn widest so she will need to produce another personal best to complete her hat-trick.

12/1

3rd

4

(2)

4th Nov 2025

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 4

13:40 Lingfield (AW)

Lady Of Arabia

9st 8lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Five-time AW winner who looks a solid contender, having shown herself back in better form with third-place finishes off current mark at Southwell (1m) in last three outings; should be thereabouts again.

7/2

Form: 0-07

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Has finished last on all three starts (7f/1m2f) and he could do with settling better than at Salisbury last time; however, he has shown some ability and makes his handicap debut off a modest mark; pedigree provides optimism he will improve and his stable is in excellent form; watch the betting.
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9

(10)

26th Jul 2025

Good

1m 3f 99y

Class 6

18:45 Windsor

Walk The Moon

9st 6lb

J: William Carson

T: Tony Carroll

Kept on for third in recent selling handicap at Lingfield (11.6f, good; behind Velvet Vulcan), making the frame in his fourth consecutive Flat race, but career strike-rate now stands at 0-31.

12/1

8

(6)

8th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

1m 3f 133y

Class 6

14:55 Lingfield

Walk The Moon

9st 2lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Tony Carroll

0-24 on the Flat but he wasn't running badly in this sphere prior to finishing tailed off over hurdles three weeks ago; not ruled out from this career-low mark with Oisin Murphy taking over.

4/1

9th

6

17th Jun 2025

Good

2m 0f 70y

Class 5

17:10 Stratford

Walk The Moon

11st 3lb

J: Lilly Pinchin

T: Tony Carroll

0-24 on the Flat and 0-5 over hurdles; not seen over jumps since 38l defeat in 2m2f handicap here in October and his tendency to race too freely is always a worry.

50/1

OUR TIP

Form: 529-34 BF

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
All five starts at 1m; has shown promise on various ground; fair efforts this season in first two handicaps, here and at Carlisle, and it's possible she will have more to offer now up in trip and in first-time headgear.
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10th

6

(13)

27th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

15:55 Doncaster

Kristal Klear

9st 7lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Stella Barclay

Dual AW winner who is 0-13 on turf, but she returned from a break with a near-miss at Wetherby (7f, good to firm) three weeks ago; only 1lb higher here and is a big player if she can back that up.

9/1

1

(6)

2nd Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

19:00 Wetherby

Kristal Klear

10st 2lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Stella Barclay

Two 7f AW wins last August/September and she went close on turf in between; however, she was below par at Southwell (7f, AW) in February after 112 days off and returns from another break today.

14/1

1

(6)

2nd Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

19:00 Wetherby

Kristal Klear

10st 2lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Stella Barclay

Two 7f AW wins last August/September and she went close on turf in between; however, she was below par at Southwell (7f, AW) in February after 112 days off and returns from another break today.

14/1

8/1

Form: 0-346

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Promising third at Wolverhampton (8.6f, AW) in May on his second start but unable to reproduce that form the last twice, most recently on handicap debut at Wolverhampton (8.6f, AW); needs to raise his game.
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7th

9

(8)

20th Oct 2023

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

16:25 Newcastle (AW)

Al Tarfa

9st 4lb

J: Brandon Wilkie

T: William Knight

Inconsistent maiden; probably a bit better than he was able to show from stall 9 draw at Chelmsford last time; well beaten only previous run here (debut) but place claims this time.

7/1

7th

7

(9)

12th Oct 2023

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

18:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Al Tarfa

9st 7lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: William Knight

A maiden after eight starts but his pair of seconds to a progressive rival at Lingfield (1m, AW) in recent weeks suggest he can put that right soon; high on the shortlist.

4/1

Form: 16-275

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
AW maiden winner who was runner-up on handicap debut at Newcastle (1m, AW) in April; wears first-time cheekpieces and her stable is in fine form, but she has to bounce back from two lesser performances on turf (1m2f/1m3f).
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5

(7)

7th Jul 2023

Good

1m 2f 42y

Class 5

18:05 Haydock

Tiamat

9st 8lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Edward Bethell

AW maiden winner who was runner-up on handicap debut at Newcastle (1m, AW) in April; wears first-time cheekpieces and her stable is in fine form, but she has to bounce back from two lesser performances on turf (1m2f/1m3f).

11/1

5th

3

(2)

29th Jun 2023

Good

1m 3f 15y

Class 5

20:30 Hamilton

Tiamat

9st 4lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Edward Bethell

took keen hold, held up in rear, pushed along briefly 8f out

9/2

4

(5)

31st May 2023

Good To Firm

1m 1f 35y

Class 5

16:50 Hamilton

Tiamat

9st 8lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Edward Bethell

Won debut in Newcastle maiden (7f, AW) in September; second of seven in 1m handicap there last month is the best of her three runs since but 1m2f may have stretched her at Beverley (good to soft) 15 days ago; unraced on good to firm; needs a second look.

5/1

Form: 644240

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Runner-up at Beverley (1m2f, good to soft) in April but he's failed to back up that performance the last twice (1m2f, soft/good) and is now 0-10.
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9

(9)

7th Jul 2023

Good

1m 2f 42y

Class 5

18:05 Haydock

Crosstitch

9st 3lb

J: Trevor Whelan

T: Jennie Candlish

Runner-up at Beverley (1m2f, good to soft) in April but he's failed to back up that performance the last twice (1m2f, soft/good) and is now 0-10.

33/1

11th

5

(9)

29th Jun 2023

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

20:15 Leicester

Crosstitch

9st 8lb

J: Ross Coakley

T: Jennie Candlish

Made it 0-9 when beaten 10l in a 1m2f soft-ground novice last time but he was only 3l away in two 1m2f handicaps prior to that (soft/good to soft); each-way claims.

12/1

4th

3

(6)

15th May 2023

Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

18:05 Windsor

Crosstitch

9st 1lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Jennie Candlish

This is his third start for his third trainer; ran well in 1m2f handicaps (on soft/good to soft) on last two outings but he looks exposed compared to some of these and needs some improvement to get off the mark.

6/1

Non-runners

Crosstitch

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £40.10
Straight Forecast £46.68
Tricast £493.55
Trifecta £369.60

Selections

TOPSPEED:

Arkenstaar

SPOTLIGHT:

Owners Dream

NEWMARKET:

Al Tarfa

The Star:

Lady Of Arabia

RP RATINGS:

Kristal Klear

D Express:

Leap Year Lad

Daily Mirror:

Owners Dream

Telegraph:

Al Tarfa

POSTDATA:

Arkenstaar

The Times:

Arkenstaar

Daily Mail:

Arkenstaar

The Sun:

Arkenstaar

Daily Record:

Lady Of Arabia

The Guardian:

Kristal Klear