July 04 / 14.40 Haydock

14.40

Good

Selecta Systems Dave Nelson Memorial Apprentice Training Series Handicap (Part Of The RE Series)

  • Prize money: £4187.2
  • 0m 5f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 8 runners
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Selecta Systems Dave Nelson Memorial Apprentice Training Series Handicap (Part Of The RE Series)

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

8/1 (Won)

  • Win: £8.30
  • Place: £2.10

Form: 2433

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Only made his debut in April and has proved consistent so far, as when third of nine on handicap debut in first-time cheekpieces (now removed) at Ffos Las (6f, good to soft) 11 days ago; races off the same mark and each-way claims again provided the return to 5f isn't an issue.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

22th

1

(15)

13th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:55 York

Fahrenheit Seven

9st 12lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: Robert Cowell

Two wins on turf last season for Mark Usher (5f/6f) and he's continued to improve for his new yard, winning two in a row on AW earlier this year (5f); not at his best when seventh of 15 back on grass in a recent Listed race at Naas (5f, good) but shaped as though this return to 6f could be a positive; returns to a handicap and remains one to be interested in.

11/1

7th

6

(4)

27th Apr 2026

Yielding

0m 5f 0y

19:15 Naas

Fahrenheit Seven

9st 9lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Robert Cowell

British raider arrives in terrific form having won back-to-back 5f AW handicaps at Newcastle off 92 and Southwell off 99; effective on good ground; probably needs to improve again on first run in Listed company, but can't be discounted.

13/2

1st

7

(8)

21st Mar 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 2

16:38 Southwell (AW)

Fahrenheit Seven

9st 3lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Robert Cowell

Progressive sprinter for Mark Usher; down the field in the Ayr Gold Cup on his stable debut last September but he was back on the up with a comfortable Newcastle success six weeks ago (5f; ridden by Tom Marquand); although visually impressive (good Topspeed figure too), the form has taken some knocks and he will need another career best if he is to defy a 7lb rise.

4/1

4/1

  • Place: £1.80

Form: 327-42 D

Last run: 33 days

W: 10st 0lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
0-13 in handicaps since winning his maiden on the AW in March last year, but has gone close a couple of times including when beaten a neck at Lingfield (6f, good; first-time cheekpieces) last month; just 1lb higher and the winner followed up next time, but not sure the return to 5f is ideal.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

10

(8)

22nd May 2026

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

17:27 Goodwood

Nogos Dream

8st 13lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Richard Hughes

Has registered two wins apiece on AW and turf; went close at Nottingham (5f, good) most recently; again receives weight all round and may well remain competitive; has bits of C&D form.

13/2

2nd

10

(2)

26th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 8y

Class 3

16:25 Nottingham

Nogos Dream

8st 10lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Richard Hughes

Has returned to AW for two starts this year, better effort when runner-up on reappearance; has gained both turf wins at Windsor but is attractively treated off current mark; could go well.

7/1

5/2

  • Place: £1.20

Form: 4767-1 CD

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 13lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Handy sort who had dropped below her previous winning mark when making all on her return from five months off over C&D (good) four weeks ago; the form of that race hasn't worked out and she is now 7lb higher, but she has clearly returned in good order.
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2nd

4

(4)

17th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

17:25 Haydock

Secret Mistral

9st 7lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Tony Carroll

Course regular who landed her third race here when making all over C&D (good) in July; similar form when second at Chester (5.5f, soft) last time; player.

9/2

2nd

5

(2)

20th Sep 2025

Soft

0m 5f 110y

Class 4

15:40 Chester

Secret Mistral

9st 6lb

J: Molly Gunn

T: Tony Carroll

Recorded her sixth win when making all at Haydock (5f, good) in July but she's not gone on from that in three runs since; ran respectably at Haydock last time but she looks weighted near her best off this mark and could be vulnerable again.

13/2

7

(8)

5th Sep 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

15:15 Haydock

Secret Mistral

9st 5lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Tony Carroll

Well beaten over C&D last month but that was a rare start on fast ground; has won here three times, the latest over C&D (good) in July, and she's also won on soft ground; could bounce back with a bold show.

8/1

5/1

Form: 941-24 D

Last run: 61 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Won a Bath novice (5f, heavy) last October and, after having been gelded, he bumped into one on his handicap debut/reappearance at Windsor (5f, good) in April; latest last of four at Goodwood (5f, soft) is harder to forgive, though, and he needs to resume his progress.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9

(4)

20th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Dashing Harry

9st 3lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: James Horton

Still short of his best form but last month's midfield finish at Southwell was a step back in the right direction; 2lb lower today and no surprise to see him in the shake up.

7/1

10

(8)

27th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

18:30 Southwell (AW)

Dashing Harry

9st 7lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: James Horton

Well handicapped on the pick of his form which includes a win here, but he arrives under a cloud; finished last on Sunday and hard to fancy.

20/1

Form: 269793 D

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Mainly seen on the AW since last autumn, but showed he still had it on turf when beaten a neck and a head into third of ten at Windsor (5f, good to firm) last month (fifth has won since); still 5lb below his last winning mark despite a 2lb rise, so one for the shortlist if building on that.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

4

(2)

26th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 10y

Class 5

16:00 Bath

Level Up

9st 3lb

J: Laura Coughlan

T: David Evans

Running well in defeat in recent months, including over C&D; should remain competitive but this is a step back up in class.

6/1

3rd

4

(3)

19th May 2026

Good

0m 4f 217y

Class 6

17:55 Lingfield

Level Up

9st 8lb

J: Laura Coughlan

T: David Evans

Has seven wins on turf and is edging closer to another judged on his recent seconds at Bath and Nottingham; should go close.

15/2

2nd

3

(1)

18th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 8y

Class 6

17:45 Nottingham

Level Up

9st 10lb

J: Laura Coughlan

T: David Evans

Made a good return to turf when narrowly denied over 5f at Bath (good) 13 days ago; nudged back up 3lb but remains 1lb below the mark he defied on AW last autumn; needs considering.

7/2

OUR TIP

16/1

Form: 079-00 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 10st 4lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Enjoyed his finest hour when winning the Group 2 Norfolk Stakes at Royal Ascot (5f, good to firm) as a 2yo, but has finished out of the frame in all eight starts since (gelded before returning last month); takes another drop in class, but can't be supported until showing signs of a resurgence.
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7th

1

(2)

28th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

The Ridler

9st 10lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Richard Fahey

Ended a losing run when gamely fending off another in-form rival over C&D 11 days ago; 3lb rise is not excessive and this is a weaker race, so he has to feature prominently in calculations.

5/2

7th

1

(2)

28th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

The Ridler

9st 10lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Richard Fahey

Ended a losing run when gamely fending off another in-form rival over C&D 11 days ago; 3lb rise is not excessive and this is a weaker race, so he has to feature prominently in calculations.

5/2

1st

8

(1)

17th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

18:00 Newcastle (AW)

The Ridler

9st 4lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Richard Fahey

in touch with leaders, headway over 1f out, ridden and led narrowly final 110yds, kept on

5/1

6/1

Form: 2331-5

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Off the mark at the tenth attempt in a Redcar novice (6f, good) in June last year, but not seen again until fifth of nine on handicap debut at Wetherby (5.5f, good) last month; each-way claims if the run has brought her on.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

4

(4)

19th Aug 2024

Good

0m 5f 212y

Class 6

15:15 Catterick

Oneforsue

9st 13lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

Just one win from 13 starts but that was in a Redcar novice (6f, good) in June and she caught the eye with her strong finish in a Haydock handicap (5f good) last time; only beaten around 2l in that race and she looks interesting back up in trip.

13/2

5th

4

(1)

20th Jul 2024

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

18:55 Haydock

Oneforsue

9st 9lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Paul Midgley

in rear towards far side, hung left when still plenty to do over 1f out, good headway inside final 110yds, not pace to challenge

14/1

7th

7

(5)

4th Jul 2024

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

14:40 Haydock

Oneforsue

9st 8lb

J: Archie Young

T: Paul Midgley

Off the mark at the tenth attempt in a Redcar novice (6f, good) in June last year, but not seen again until fifth of nine on handicap debut at Wetherby (5.5f, good) last month; each-way claims if the run has brought her on.

6/1

Form: 5810-4 CD

Last run: 68 days

W: 8st 11lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Won a fillies' handicap over C&D (soft) a year ago and was a fair fourth of 12 on her reappearance back here (6f, soft) in April (second and fifth won next time); 3lb out of the weights but no surprise if she runs well.
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Verdict Starting price

10

(8)

20th Oct 2025

Good

0m 5f 10y

Class 5

15:55 Bath

Loco Lobo

8st 4lb

J: Isobelle Chalmers

T: Lisa Williamson

Close third on heavy ground here in early September but inconsistent and 10lb out of the weights this time.

20/1

8

(5)

3rd Sep 2025

Good

0m 5f 10y

Class 6

15:50 Bath

Loco Lobo

8st 6lb

J: Isobelle Chalmers

T: Lisa Williamson

Inconsistent mare; of interest on her best efforts but she appears to need it soft so the rain, which is forecast, will need to arrive in time; absent for 258 days.

16/1

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Payout
Exacta £41.30
Straight Forecast £42.45
Tricast £96.23
Trifecta £122.60

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Secret Mistral

The Times:

Nogo's Dream

The Guardian:

Fahrenheit Seven

Telegraph:

Dashing Harry

RP RATINGS:

Level Up

D Express:

Fahrenheit Seven

POSTDATA:

Secret Mistral

Daily Mail:

Secret Mistral

The Sun:

Secret Mistral

Daily Record:

Secret Mistral

Daily Mirror:

Nogo's Dream

The Star:

Nogo's Dream