September 02 / 15.38 Haydock

15.38

Good

Oakmere Homes Handicap

  • Prize money: £6426
  • 0m 5f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 14 runners
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Oakmere Homes Handicap

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

8/1 (Won)

  • Win: £10.00
  • Place: £2.50

Form: 612201 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 3lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Ended a long barren spell at Musselburgh in June and ran very well on his next two starts; finished behind a few of today's rivals at York in July but he was back in the groove at Musselburgh four weeks ago, forging clear to beat his three rivals in good style; 7lb rise asks a much stiffer question of him.
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9th

6

(9)

24th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

17:30 Southwell (AW)

Eeh Bah Gum

9st 8lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Michael Appleby

prominent

20/1

9th

7

(7)

17th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

17:00 Southwell (AW)

Eeh Bah Gum

9st 4lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Michael Appleby

bumped start, led narrowly

16/1

5th

2

(4)

2nd Oct 2024

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 6

15:30 Musselburgh

Eeh Bah Gum

9st 10lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Michael Appleby

Dual C&D winner in 2022; latest success was in a turf handicap at Lingfield off 14lb higher in August last year; mainly disappointing since, including for new yard following wind surgery this term; plenty to prove.

12/1

OUR TIP

4/1

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 477012 D

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Had a good year in 2021 and he made a promising return to action at Beverley in April; things headed south afterwards but he capitalised on his drop in the weights when cheekpieces were returned at Pontefract last month (5f, good to firm); another good run when just losing out in a protracted battle at Beverley last week and he's due to be 3lb higher from the weekend; visor the headgear of choice today.
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9th

10

(3)

26th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

17:23 Redcar

Soul Seeker

10st 2lb

J: Mr Daniel Perrin

T: Philip Kirby

Regressive 9yo who hasn't been offering much for a while now.

33/1

7th

9

(9)

21st May 2026

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 6

17:35 Musselburgh

Soul Seeker

8st 9lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Philip Kirby

Regressive 9yo; beaten around 4l on his last two starts and needs to up his game to trouble the principals.

33/1

7th

8

(9)

11th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:00 Catterick

Soul Seeker

9st 0lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Philip Kirby

Down to a basement mark and he's one to watch in the betting, but it's been a long time since this regressive 9yo has been competitive.

25/1

3rd
9 (14)
So Smart

8/1

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 222727

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
0-14 but he has been banging at the door this summer, finishing second on five occasions; he wasn't well drawn when down the field at Chester 13 days ago; plenty of other pace influences to contend with today.
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3rd

5

(1)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 16y

Class 5

15:30 Chepstow

So Smart

8st 10lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Grace Harris

Yet to build upon his pleasing seasonal debut in April, but didn't run badly when third of six over C&D (good to soft) eight days ago; 1lb lower now and Ashley Lewis claims his useful 5lb; considered.

4/1

3rd

6

(2)

21st May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 16y

Class 4

18:05 Chepstow

So Smart

8st 4lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Grace Harris

C&D (good to soft) winner in August 2024 who won at Lingfield (good to firm) and Ffos Las (again 5f, good) last year; couldn't repeat his win in that Lingfield event 12 days ago and this looks a warmer race than the ones he regularly contests; still not dismissed.

7/1

5th

5

(4)

9th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 4f 217y

Class 5

16:25 Lingfield

So Smart

9st 1lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Grace Harris

Turned in an excellent effort when winning the corresponding race from stall 1 (14 ran) last May, flying out of the stalls and able to get to the stands' rail after one furlong; also won at Ffos Las in July and both victories were achieved off a higher mark than today's; not at best last time but his reappearance had been encouraging; should make a bold bid.

6/1

7/1

Form: 702621 CD

Last run: 4 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Did well in the second half of 2021 and he's back on the up again now, first past the post (demoted to second) at Wolverhampton last month and then seeing off ten rivals at Southwell on Monday; has won over C&D in the past and he needs serious consideration despite his penalty.
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9th

8

(4)

27th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Street Life

9st 3lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Patrick Morris

Won twice on AW this winter, including C&D, and he is now 2lb lower than for the second win; has gone quiet more recently though and could prove vulnerable for win purposes once again.

12/1

6th

7

(7)

2nd Apr 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

18:48 Southwell (AW)

Street Life

9st 5lb

J: Myla Coppins

T: Patrick Morris

Veteran who was recording the 14th win of his career when scoring off this mark over C&D in January; short of his best on his last four starts but the ability is there if his new rider can coax it out of him.

16/1

11th

10

(2)

28th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

17:00 Southwell (AW)

Street Life

9st 0lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Patrick Morris

Five-time course winner but finished behind Irish Dancer and Woodhay Whisper here last time, with no obvious excuses.

14/1

10/1

Form: 012592 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 7lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
The addition of a visor saw her rout her rivals at Nottingham in June (6f, good) and she went desperately close behind a flourishing rival over C&D eight days later; her form has dipped more recently, albeit she was second over 6f here four weeks ago in refitted cheekpieces; one of a number of pace influences and others may prove stronger.
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10th

3

(3)

18th Sep 2022

Soft

0m 6f 6y

Class 4

14:00 Hamilton

Fox Hill

9st 6lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Eric Alston

led narrowly, headed halfway, pushed along 2f out, ridden and outpaced over 1f out, soon weakened quickly, finished lame (vet said mare finished lame on her right-hind)

6/1

5th

6

(8)

2nd Sep 2022

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

15:38 Haydock

Fox Hill

9st 7lb

J: David Allan

T: Eric Alston

outpaced in rear, pushed along throughout, steady headway from 2f out, well held over 1f out, ridden and stayed on inside final furlong, never dangerous

10/1

2nd

2

(1)

5th Aug 2022

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:42 Haydock

Fox Hill

9st 4lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Eric Alston

disputed lead, led clearly over 2f out, ridden and headed over 1f out, outpaced inside final furlong

7/1

10/1

Form: 572325 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Pushing three years since the last of his six wins but there have been promising signs this summer, notably his close second of 20 at York in July; not quite sure what to make of his latest Nottingham run as the field split into three groups of two and he raced furthest from the winner and second; likely he's still in form but there is plenty of other pace on here.
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9th

3

(7)

27th Mar 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

19:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Leodis Dream

9st 8lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Paul Midgley

raced wide, prominent

10/1

6th

2

(6)

11th Mar 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

17:40 Southwell (AW)

Leodis Dream

9st 9lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

Into the veteran stage but he retains enthusiasm and ran well when a close third at Newcastle on last month's return to action (5f); stopped quickly back there 12 days ago and today's trip is a major query.

20/1

10th

5

(4)

27th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

15:20 Newcastle (AW)

Leodis Dream

9st 4lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

in touch with leaders

10/1

Form: 74008- D

Last run: 342 days

W: 9st 2lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
It wasn't that many runs back that he was competing off a BHA mark in the 100s but he ended 2021 with a whimper and has been off the track for 342 days; not sure what to expect starting out for new yard (who also run Street Life) over a trip short of his best; cheekpieces (worn once in the 2018 Ayr Gold Cup) given another crack.
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1st

2

(5)

25th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

17:30 Southwell (AW)

Brian The Snail

9st 8lb

J: Donagh Murphy

T: Patrick Morris

Veteran with 14 wins on his CV; kept on for third when dropped back to 5f at Newcastle 12 days ago but is inconsistent nowadays and younger rivals appeal more.

8/1

3rd

8

(7)

13th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Brian The Snail

8st 13lb

J: William Pyle

T: Patrick Morris

Veteran who never featured in a 6f handicap at Wolverhampton nine days ago; drops back to 5f with a point to prove.

20/1

8th

6

(1)

4th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

18:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

Brian The Snail

9st 0lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Patrick Morris

Slow-starting veteran who is having his 100th outing this evening; he has won 14 times already and his latest Newcastle fourth was a solid effort; should go well again.

10/1

Form: 539301 D

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 10lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Stayed on late to snatch a 5f handicap at Carlisle 24 days ago (for this apprentice); should still have some handicapping scope and he can remain competitive.
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1st

7

(2)

22nd Sep 2022

Good

0m 5f 3y

Class 3

16:03 Pontefract

Ginger Jam

8st 13lb

J: Sophie Clements

T: Nigel Tinkler

prominent, pushed along and edged left over 1f out, led inside final 110yds, kept on, just prevailed

25/1

9th

12

(2)

15th Sep 2022

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

20:45 Newcastle (AW)

Ginger Jam

9st 0lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Nigel Tinkler

stumbled start, towards rear, ridden and minor headway inside final furlong

33/1

8th

2

(10)

2nd Sep 2022

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

15:38 Haydock

Ginger Jam

9st 10lb

J: Sophie Clements

T: Nigel Tinkler

midfield, up the centre, outpaced and pushed along before halfway, ridden 2f out, made no impression

10/1

16/1

Form: 700920 D

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Mugged late on by Ginger Jam at Carlisle last month but he failed to reproduce that form at Newcastle last week, albeit in a stronger race; getting back on turf may help but others look more convincing.
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7th

8

(10)

17th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

17:25 Haydock

Never Dark

8st 13lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Iain Jardine

C&D winner in 2023; landed a ninth win when scoring at Hamilton last September and finished third to Impressor there (also 5f, soft) last month; reared in stalls and weakened quickly at that venue one week later, though; career-low mark can only help.

16/1

6

(9)

29th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 7y

Class 5

16:45 Hamilton

Never Dark

9st 9lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Iain Jardine

Won this race off a 12lb higher mark last season (soft); mixed form this season, but creditable third over C&D last time (soft) and having dropped a further 2lb, is a contender.

9/1

4

(2)

22nd Sep 2025

Soft

0m 5f 7y

Class 5

16:08 Hamilton

Never Dark

9st 8lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Iain Jardine

8yo who has had a regressive campaign but he showed some spark at Wolverhampton (5f, AW) two starts ago; two-time C&D winner on soft/good to soft so today's conditions will be right up his street; chance.

6/1

Form: 212125 CD

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Series of good efforts ground to a halt at Salisbury last time (hassled up front); three C&D runs have yielded two wins and a close third in the corresponding event 12 months ago; no surprise to see her quickly return to form.
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3

(5)

21st Sep 2023

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Amor De Mi Vida

9st 10lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Archie Watson

Better on turf than AW but handicapped accordingly and she ran okay at Wolverhampton 19 days ago when there was a bit of money about for her; not discounted in this lower grade.

8/1

4th

5

(3)

2nd Sep 2023

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Amor De Mi Vida

9st 8lb

J: Joshua Bryan

T: Archie Watson

Five-time turf winner who is 1-15 on AW; went very close off a higher mark at Newmarket (5f, good to firm) in June but that was in a small field and she's lost her way in last two starts; others are more convincing.

8/1

7th

4

(8)

9th Aug 2023

Soft

0m 5f 42y

Class 5

19:50 Yarmouth

Amor De Mi Vida

9st 13lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Archie Watson

Two good efforts in June but her form dipped on slower ground at Chepstow 12 days ago; drying surface here would help but others appeal more.

12/1

Form: 4/90-3

Last run: 21 days

W: 8st 11lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Lightly-raced 4yo who made a satisfactory debut for her new yard when third of eight at Nottingham three weeks ago (5f, good to firm; 80-1 and badly hampered at the start); that gives her something to build on but she is eligible for weaker races than this.
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12th

7

(14)

28th Sep 2023

Good To Soft

0m 5f 3y

Class 6

14:10 Pontefract

Tilia Cordata

9st 5lb

J: Taylor Fisher

T: Steph Hollinshead

Off the mark at the tenth attempt when dead-heating in a six-runner handicap at Salisbury seven weeks ago (5f, good); 3lb rise could find her out in this deeper race.

11/2

1st

4

(1)

10th Aug 2023

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

19:23 Salisbury

Tilia Cordata

9st 4lb

J: David Probert

T: Steph Hollinshead

towards rear

11/2

5th

4

(6)

12th Jul 2023

Good To Firm

0m 5f 10y

Class 6

19:10 Bath

Tilia Cordata

9st 8lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Steph Hollinshead

5yo who is 0-8 and has been well held in her last three handicaps (5f, good to firm); mark is tumbling and she may have needed the run at Nottingham last month but others are more convincing.

16/1

Form: 041-63 D

Last run: 62 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Got up late to win a 5f novice at Bath last October (good ground); both handicap runs this season have been encouraging, more recently on soft ground over C&D nine weeks ago; still low mileage and has the whiff of one who can rate a bit higher yet.
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4th

12

(2)

30th Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

18:30 Kempton (AW)

Glamorous Express

9st 0lb

J: Richard Kingscote

T: Tony Carroll

Saw his run of good form come to an end when eighth in 6f Southwell handicap 13 days ago; this C&D scorer is the sort to bounce back though.

10/1

4th

12

(2)

30th Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

18:30 Kempton (AW)

Glamorous Express

9st 0lb

J: Richard Kingscote

T: Tony Carroll

Saw his run of good form come to an end when eighth in 6f Southwell handicap 13 days ago; this C&D scorer is the sort to bounce back though.

10/1

Form: 499369 D

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 5lb

12 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Veteran who ran well over C&D in June (finished behind Fox Hill) and against at York the following month (behind Leodis Dream); last of nine behind a couple of these last time and likely vulnerable once more.
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3

(8)

4th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 5f 8y

Class 6

17:15 Nottingham

Secretinthepark

9st 8lb

J: Elisha Whittington

T: Lisa Williamson

Two good runs in defeat last summer for Rebecca Menzies and very well treated on that form; however, he struggled towards the end of the campaign and this 13yo needs to turn things around on his stable/seasonal debut.

33/1

14th

11

(12)

24th Oct 2022

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Secretinthepark

9st 1lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Rebecca Menzies

disputed lead, ridden and lost position when hampered over 1f out, soon weakened

20/1

8th

2

(2)

26th Sep 2022

Good To Soft

0m 5f 7y

Class 5

14:13 Hamilton

Secretinthepark

9st 12lb

J: Paddy Mathers

T: Rebecca Menzies

prominent, pushed along halfway, ridden over 1f out, weakened inside final 110yds

33/1

Form: -68083

Last run: 77 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Ten-race maiden; creditable effort in a maiden handicap at Redcar 11 weeks ago but more will be needed in this competitive event.
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3rd

8

(9)

6th Oct 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:02 Newcastle (AW)

Claim The Stars

9st 6lb

J: Alex Fielding

T: Tim Easterby

midfield

16/1

19th

86

22nd Sep 2023

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:25 Ayr

Claim The Stars

8st 4lb

T: Tim Easterby

Off the mark at the 20th attempt at Thirsk (6f, good to firm) in June; however, he's failed to kick on from that; unproven on slow ground.

66/1

13th

14

(5)

19th Sep 2023

Good To Firm

0m 5f 217y

Class 4

16:10 Redcar

Claim The Stars

8st 9lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Off the mark at the 20th attempt when sweeping through from the back at Thirsk in June (6f, good to firm); beaten off this mark twice since and even his best form this year might not be enough here.

33/1

Non-runners

Glamorous Express, Secretinthepark, Claim The Stars

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £38.00
Straight Forecast £31.15
Tricast £129.39
Trifecta £271.50

Selections

The Guardian:

Eeh Bah Gum

RP Ratings:

Soul Seeker

SPOTLIGHT:

Glamorous Express

The Times:

Fox Hill

Telegraph:

Ginger Jam

The Star:

Leodis Dream

TOPSPEED:

Brian The Snail

POSTDATA:

Secretinthepark

Daily Mail:

Soul Seeker

Daily Mirror:

Soul Seeker

Daily Express:

Eeh Bah Gum

The Sun:

Eeh Bah Gum

Daily Record:

Eeh Bah Gum