August 04 / 17.15 Haydock

17.15

Good To Soft

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  • Prize money: £18039
  • 0m 6f 212y
  • Class 3
  • 9 runners
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Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

9/2 (Won)

  • Win: £4.50
  • Place: £1.50

Form: -10133 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Won at Sandown (7f, good to firm) in June on second handicap start and she's been a good third the next twice, most recently at Newbury (1m, good to firm) when hinting this return to 7f could be a positive; can give another good account if conditions suit (unraced on slow turf).
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12th

8

(12)

4th Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

13:15 Ascot

Sunfall

9st 2lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: David O’Meara

Ended last season with a win in this race on soft ground for William Haggas; ninth in Group 3 events on both runs for David O'Meara but she wasn't beaten that far at Doncaster latterly and might strip fitter now as that was her first outing for three months; not discounted.

16/1

9th

15

(11)

14th Sep 2025

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 1

16:10 Doncaster

Sunfall

9st 4lb

J: David Nolan

T: David O’Meara

Disappointing on sole run this year, when making stable debut in Group 3 at Epsom in June; however, she was progressive for William Haggas last season, winning a Listed race at Ascot (7f, soft) last October, and she'll be of interest if rediscovering that promise in a first-time tongue-tie.

33/1

8/1

  • Place: £2.70

Form: 166-07

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Back on song when mid-division in French Listed race (1m, good to soft) four weeks ago; this lightly raced 4yo has more realistic claims now back in a handicap off a competitive mark, and she's not ruled out.
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3rd

1

(12)

13th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 1

14:40 Lingfield (AW)

Back See Daa

9st 2lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

Went close in sole AW start; fairly useful on her day, best effort this term when neck second in Haydock handicap in August; however, faces a stiffer assignment back up in class.

16/1

3rd

1

(12)

13th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 1

14:40 Lingfield (AW)

Back See Daa

9st 2lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

Went close in sole AW start; fairly useful on her day, best effort this term when neck second in Haydock handicap in August; however, faces a stiffer assignment back up in class.

16/1

6th

2

(3)

13th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:15 Sandown

Back See Daa

9st 5lb

J: Jim Crowley

T: K R Burke

Not the easiest to predict and has only won a Newbury novice from ten starts; however, went mighty close off just 2lb lower at Haydock on his penultimate run so he's not one to put a line through; likes to lead and had no freedom at York last time.

10/1

16/1

  • Place: £6.90

Form: 445474 D

Last run: 2 days

W: 8st 11lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Five-time winner, and even from 3lb out of the handicap she's below her last winning mark (last October); not far away at Musselburgh on Friday but 0-8 this year and could be vulnerable taking on some progressive types.
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4th

7

(1)

13th Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 3

15:52 Musselburgh

Rock Melody

8st 9lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Jim Goldie

Record of 0-9 this season but she's much better off with Jannas Journey on C&D running four starts ago; successful off higher marks in this race for the last two years; very attractively weighted and warrants respect.

11/2

6th

9

(3)

9th Oct 2025

Heavy

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:25 Ayr

Rock Melody

8st 12lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Jim Goldie

Soft-ground winner who is below her last winning mark and ran some pretty good races in defeat last month; however, she made it 0-8 for the year when finishing last here (7f, soft) last week and has to bounce back.

14/1

9

(4)

30th Sep 2025

Soft

0m 7f 50y

Class 4

15:30 Ayr

Rock Melody

9st 5lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Jim Goldie

In reasonable form, having made the frame in last three starts, latest over C&D when one place behind Quest For Fun; 2lb below last winning mark; enters the reckoning.

8/1

Form: 52-212 D

Last run: 39 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Progressive 3yo who won Newmarket handicap (7f, good) in May and was a good Listed second at Carlisle (7f, good to firm) last time, with the winner Jabaara franking that form subsequently; versatile ground-wise; climbing the weights but clearly thriving and she can play a leading role.
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13th

8

(7)

5th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

16:10 Ascot

Key To Cotai

9st 0lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Ed Walker

In fine form in the summer, second in Listed event at Carlisle (7f, good to firm) and unlucky fourth in handicap at Haydock (7f, good), but her two runs since have been below par; one of three runners for Ed Walker.

25/1

9

(1)

15th Sep 2024

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 1

15:15 Doncaster

Key To Cotai

9st 0lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Ed Walker

Progressive 3yo who posted a Listed second at Carlisle (7f, good to firm) in June before unlucky handicap fourth at Haydock (7f, good); however, she has something to find today and flopped in a handicap at York latest.

25/1

17th

5

(2)

22nd Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

17:20 York

Key To Cotai

9st 2lb

J: William Buick

T: Ed Walker

Useful efforts in last two handicaps, winning at Newmarket in May and frustrated in her challenge when a gaining, close fourth to Sunfall at Haydock on latest (both 7f, good); can be involved off the same mark.

8/1

25/1

Form: -11407

Last run: 16 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Two AW wins (1m/8.6f) in the spring before close fourth at Ascot (1m, good); goes back up in trip after tackling an inadequate 6f at Newmarket last time but she needs to rediscover her progressive ways.
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1

(2)

4th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 4

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

My Margie

9st 13lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Richard Hughes

All four wins at about this trip on the AW including one over C&D in March of last year; beaten only a nose in a competitive event at Southwell (1m, Tapeta) 13 days ago and one to take seriously from just 1lb higher.

4/1

5

(3)

21st Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 13y

Class 4

15:07 Southwell (AW)

My Margie

9st 9lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Richard Hughes

Won four consecutive starts on the AW between March 2024 and June this year, including over C&D (2-2); solid fourth of eight at Kempton (7f, Polytrack) last month and shortlisted having fallen 1lb below her last winning mark.

8/1

1

(1)

27th Aug 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

19:07 Kempton (AW)

My Margie

10st 0lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Richard Hughes

Glorious Goodwood defeat took her turf record to 0-10; she's 4-6 on AW, all wins at about 1m; possibilities returned to this sphere off last winning mark, assuming she proves as effective back over 7f.

25/1

16/1

Form: 6-4240

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Down the field at Doncaster a fortnight ago on first crack at 7f but perhaps the good going didn't suit; kept on for good second at York (6f, good to soft) in June and her claims will be boosted if slow ground prevails.
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12th

7

(11)

28th Sep 2024

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

14:40 Haydock

Flaccianello

9st 6lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Richard Fahey

Has been running over 7f but of more interest back at 6f and this is her first run at the trip on a straight track since running up against a success story at York (good to soft) in June; on the premises off 5lb lower if cheekpieces don't tip her the wrong way.

12/1

5th

11

(5)

6th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

0m 6f 212y

Class 3

16:20 Haydock

Flaccianello

9st 6lb

J: David Egan

T: Richard Fahey

Unplaced the last twice on her first two attempts at 7f but those were on good ground and a slow surface seems preferable; stays well over 6f and things could click at 7f this afternoon if she gets favourable conditions.

12/1

6th

7

(1)

4th Aug 2024

Good To Soft

0m 6f 212y

Class 3

17:15 Haydock

Flaccianello

9st 1lb

J: David Egan

T: Richard Fahey

prominent

16/1

Form: 1-6121 CD

Last run: 49 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Has relished the step up to 7f, winning over C&D (good to firm) in May and at Thirsk (7f, good to soft) last time, with a fine second of 18 at York (7f, good to soft) sandwiched between; strong claims.
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15th

7

(1)

23rd May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:00 York

Mereside Diva

9st 6lb

J: William Pyle

T: David & Nicola Barron

Second when favourite for this race in 2024, with mixed fortunes in her five subsequent C&D appearances but she was a creditable third last June; seen in regular action this year, including when second at Wetherby last month but not so good here eight days ago; her last two wins (2024 and this February) were in small fields, so others make more appeal today.

20/1

8th

13

(2)

15th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

13:45 York

Mereside Diva

9st 7lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: David & Nicola Barron

Versatile as regards ground; form this year features an AW success in February and close second at Wetherby (7f) last time; five-time winner on turf and C&D record includes two placed efforts; not ruled out.

12/1

2nd

1

(6)

26th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

16:05 Wetherby

Mereside Diva

10st 2lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: David & Nicola Barron

Two good runs at Southwell preceded her Newcastle success in February (7f; blinkered first time); she hasn't run badly at Lingfield twice since, for all she has finished down the field, and this test may prove more suitable; key player.

6/1

8/1

Form: 2134

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Won at 1-5 at Redcar (6f, soft) in May on second start and solid third in a novice over this C&D (good) in June; she's in top hands and could be capable of much better than she showed on last month's handicap debut at Newmarket (7f, good), but she was convincingly beaten that day.
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8th

4

(10)

4th Aug 2024

Good To Soft

0m 6f 212y

Class 3

17:15 Haydock

Not Real

9st 3lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Roger Varian

towards rear, took keen hold after 1f, dropped to last after 2f

8/1

4th

7

(9)

13th Jul 2024

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

14:12 Newmarket (July)

Not Real

9st 1lb

J: James Doyle

T: Roger Varian

Debut second (6f, AW) worked out well; cherry-picked a Redcar win (soft) next time but wasn't seen to best advantage at Haydock (7f, good) in June, when racing freely in front and seemingly not entirely at home on the left-handed bends, nevertheless keeping on for third of 11; can reveal more if getting cover here; yard won this twice in the last nine years.

9/1

3rd

1

(6)

6th Jun 2024

Good

0m 6f 212y

Class 4

16:40 Haydock

Not Real

9st 9lb

J: James Doyle

T: Roger Varian

took keen hold, disputed lead

4/1

OUR TIP

10/1

Form: 258-54 C

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
3-11, including a 2yo novice win here (6f, good to firm) in 2022 and a handicap at Newbury (7f, good to soft) last August; fair fourth of seven at Newbury (1m, good to firm) recently when back from a break and could benefit from this return to 7f, but may be vulnerable off top weight; tongue-tie added.
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5

(4)

12th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:45 Salisbury

Zouky

9st 6lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: David Menuisier

Lightly raced since competitive form over 7f at Listed level in 2023; well beaten in handicap and Listed races in two runs for current outfit but has undergone a wind operation since those; dual winner at 6f but may need further now.

9/1

11

(1)

1st Jul 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

20:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Zouky

9st 2lb

J: Harry Davies

T: David Menuisier

Had Listed-race form at 7f in late 2023 but she hasn't had much racing since and while her comeback at Haydock in May was satisfactory, on debut for this yard, it still leaves her with a tough task up in grade.

40/1

3

(12)

31st May 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 37y

Class 3

16:08 Haydock

Zouky

9st 13lb

J: Harry Davies

T: David Menuisier

Well beaten over C&D last August on final run for Charlie McBride and absent since; however, she has a handy mark to work with on this stable debut and ran really well on last season's reappearance; not ruled out.

20/1

Non-runners

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Payout
Exacta £28.50
Straight Forecast £30.82
Tricast £669.71
Trifecta £612.10

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Fair Point

SPOTLIGHT:

Key To Cotai

D Express:

Mereside Diva

POSTDATA:

Sunfall

The Times:

Not Real

Telegraph:

Fair Point

Daily Mirror:

Fair Point

TOPSPEED:

Key To Cotai

The Star:

Key To Cotai

The Sun:

Mereside Diva

Daily Record:

Mereside Diva