September 06 / 16.20 Haydock

16.20

Good To Soft

Oakmere Homes Handicap

  • Prize money: £13500
  • 0m 6f 212y
  • Class 3
  • 11 runners
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Oakmere Homes Handicap

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

6/1 (Won)

  • Win: £5.00
  • Place: £1.80

Form: 206233 CD

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 13lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Has a modest 3-38 strike-rate but he went close in this last year and has run well to be placed on his last three starts; can be thereabouts.
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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

15/2

  • Place: £1.80

Form: -12500 D

Last run: 37 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Has made no impact the last twice but those were tough handicaps and he suffered a troubled passage in the Bunbury Cup two starts ago; this lightly raced 4yo was progressive earlier in the season and is not written off.
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2nd

1

(9)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 3

18:45 Doncaster

Yorkshire

10st 3lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Edward Bethell

Lightly raced 6yo who hasn't won on turf since May 2024, when dead-heating at Thirsk (7f, good to firm); down the field in two decent handicaps this season but beaten less than 6l on each occasion and takes a significant drop in grade; has to be considered.

5/1

9th

5

(9)

27th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 14y

Class 2

13:40 Newcastle (AW)

Yorkshire

9st 4lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Edward Bethell

Four wins and a second from his seven AW runs; stiff task in the Victoria Cup on his return from 287 days off; hopes pinned on the return to AW sparking a full revival.

7/1

11th

15

(28)

9th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

14:20 Ascot

Yorkshire

9st 4lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Edward Bethell

Effective on turf but still has a better strike-rate on AW and ended his rather truncated 2025 campaign with defeats (admittedly not entirely disgraced) in major handicaps over this C&D, finishing sixth then ninth; needs to raise his game on reappearance.

16/1

10/1

  • Place: £2.70

Form: 332240 D

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Won at Southwell (7f, AW) in April and continued in good form subsequently on turf/AW, until back at Southwell last time when he was hampered; just 1-21 on turf and unproven on slow ground, but he's an each-way possible.
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8th

4

(3)

3rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 96y

Class 6

20:40 Beverley

Tropez Power

9st 7lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Mark Walford

Won on turf in 2021 and his last AW win was in April 2024; on a career-low mark but ran moderately last time.

20/1

8th

4

(9)

7th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

18:50 Redcar

Tropez Power

9st 4lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Mark Walford

Gained sole turf success in 2021 and it's two years since last AW win; 0-5 for current stable but he could strip fitter for his Beverley reappearance a fortnight ago.

12/1

Form: 111-25 D BF

Last run: 53 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Won first three starts last season (including on good/soft) and reappeared with close second at Thirsk (7f, good to soft) in June; only fifth at Windsor (6f, good) since but received an early bump and shaped as though this return to 7f would be ideal; retains potential; could have a big say.
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1st

3

(8)

9th Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

19:15 Kempton (AW)

Mezzo Soprano

9st 12lb

J: William Buick

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

took keen hold, prominent, raced in second after 2f, ridden from over 1f out, led inside final furlong, kept on and all out

4/1

3rd

1

(6)

25th Sep 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

19:30 Kempton (AW)

Mezzo Soprano

10st 1lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Unbeaten in three runs as a 3yo, including a C&D handicap off 8lb lower; beaten favourite in all three runs this year but she's run to a useful level and can feature prominently once again.

6/1

4th

7

(3)

6th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

0m 6f 212y

Class 3

16:20 Haydock

Mezzo Soprano

9st 10lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Won first three starts last season (including on good/soft) and reappeared with close second at Thirsk (7f, good to soft) in June; only fifth at Windsor (6f, good) since but received an early bump and shaped as though this return to 7f would be ideal; retains potential; could have a big say.

9/2

12/1

Form: -42406

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
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.
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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: 571274 D

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Hasn't really kicked on from his 7f win at Salisbury in June but has posted some fair efforts; in top hands and this lightly raced 4yo may be able to take a sizeable step forward at some stage.
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9th

6

(7)

25th Sep 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

19:30 Kempton (AW)

Pumalin Park

9st 11lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Sir Michael Stoute

Only 2lb higher than for his Salisbury win (7f, good to firm) in July; held his form since and he has the assistance of a useful claimer in the saddle; each-way shout.

9/1

6th

9

(12)

6th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

0m 6f 212y

Class 3

16:20 Haydock

Pumalin Park

9st 7lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Sir Michael Stoute

Hasn't really kicked on from his 7f win at Salisbury in June but has posted some fair efforts; in top hands and this lightly raced 4yo may be able to take a sizeable step forward at some stage.

7/1

4th

4

(3)

2nd Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

18:18 Newmarket (July)

Pumalin Park

9st 6lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Sir Michael Stoute

Recorded his second win when scoring at Salisbury (7f, good to firm) in June and was a good second at Kempton next time; didn't fire at Ripon 13 days ago but that was on slow ground and he could resume his progress here; in the mix.

5/1

10/1

Form: 039703 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
He's had a patchy campaign and is the type who needs everything to drop right, but he was a fair third behind two 3yos at Musselburgh four weeks ago and has dropped to a dangerous mark; no surprise if he features.
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3rd

1

(10)

6th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 50y

Class 5

15:30 Ayr

Abduction

10st 2lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Jim Goldie

Multiple wins include three over C&D earlier in his career; has run well on occasions since a narrow Musselburgh win (7f, good) in April off this mark and a recent never-nearer third of eight there under Jake Dickson puts him in this picture; yard runs three.

5/1

3rd

2

(5)

30th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 4

16:00 Musselburgh

Abduction

9st 3lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Jim Goldie

C&D win off this mark in April; mixed since but his latest third at Ayr (6f, soft) was a sound effort and today he has the assistance of an apprentice who is good value for his 7lb claim; high on the list.

5/1

3rd

8

(3)

20th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:23 Ayr

Abduction

9st 10lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Jim Goldie

Two wins this year, the latest off this mark at Musselburgh (7f, good) in April; penultimate Hamilton seventh suggested he was still in good form; no surprise to see him in the thick of it.

12/1

14/1

Form: 401500 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 11lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Needs to bounce back from heavy defeat at Newcastle, where more than just the 1m trip was amiss; however, he's won twice over 7f this year and is handicapped to be in the mix if back on song.
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12th

7

(6)

23rd May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 6

16:57 Windsor

Riot

9st 6lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Charlie Wallis

Now 11lb lower than when successful for David O'Meara last autumn but has lost his way; it's a long time since he won on turf and even longer since he ran in a sprint, so he is hard to fancy back from a break.

33/1

8th

2

(4)

3rd Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Riot

9st 9lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Charlie Wallis

8lb lower than when successful for David O'Meara over C&D in October, but has lost his way including in five starts for this yard; drops into a Class 6 for the first time in his career, but has plenty to prove; cheekpieces return.

25/1

7th

10

(7)

12th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

20:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Riot

9st 1lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Charlie Wallis

Yet to offer much in four runs for his current yard, just eighth of 11 in 7f Kempton handicap 24 days ago; significantly more is required from this three-time C&D winner.

33/1

Form: 348106 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Won at Pontefract (6f, good to firm) in June and bounced back from lesser run at Goodwood (7f) when staying on for sixth of 17 at Ripon (6f, good) three weeks ago; he's fine at 7f and holds each-way claims for his in-form yard if handling conditions (best turf form is on good/faster).
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4th

5

(5)

24th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

18:05 Newcastle (AW)

The Turpinator

9st 7lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Grant Tuer

C&D win last April came off a 5lb higher mark; good second at Wolverhampton three weeks ago but unable to back it up at Southwell one week later (both 7f); chance if back to his best.

10/1

8th

10

(7)

30th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 3

18:00 Southwell (AW)

The Turpinator

9st 3lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Grant Tuer

Four-time AW winner, the latest at Newcastle (6f, Tapeta) in April; now 2lb lower and no problem with the return to 7f, but he needs to fare better than in his last three starts.

25/1

8th

10

(7)

30th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 3

18:00 Southwell (AW)

The Turpinator

9st 3lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Grant Tuer

Four-time AW winner, the latest at Newcastle (6f, Tapeta) in April; now 2lb lower and no problem with the return to 7f, but he needs to fare better than in his last three starts.

25/1

10th
10 (11)
Tanmawwy

9/1

Form: 004041 C

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
He's not as good as he was but he exploited a reduced mark at Epsom (7f, good) 11 days ago; may be able to build on that victory and this course winner is capable of another big run under a 5lb penalty.
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4th

10

(2)

13th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 4

19:20 Windsor

Tanmawwy

9st 6lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Heather Main

Win haul includes two C&D wins but he missed all of 2025, was beaten a long way on his return from an absence and then failed to finish at Newbury in June; has it all to prove with refitted blinkers added to regular hood.

40/1

16

(9)

11th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

15:30 Newbury

Tanmawwy

8st 5lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Heather Main

Beaten a long way at 50-1 at Salisbury last month on first run since 2024 and this 8yo has to prove how much ability he retains; however, he's on a dangerous mark on his 2024 exploits and might not be a forlorn hope.

50/1

9th

10

(11)

23rd May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

18:15 Salisbury

Tanmawwy

9st 3lb

J: George Bass

T: Heather Main

All six wins on turf over 6f/7f; steps up in trip on this return from a 556-day layoff; best watched.

14/1

OUR TIP

11/1

Form: 665200 CD

Last run: 6 days

W: 10st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Two-time course winner who went close over C&D three starts ago; not ruled out but this 8yo has a regressive profile and has finished down the field at Newcastle and Chester the last twice.
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10

(7)

7th May 2025

Good

0m 7f 1y

Class 3

16:45 Chester

Boardman

9st 6lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

3-13 at Chester (the wins over 7.6f) but the last time he scored anywhere was in May 2023; has his lowest mark since 2020 and a shout on plenty of 2024 form, but seasonal debut may not be his best moment.

10/1

10

(7)

7th May 2025

Good

0m 7f 1y

Class 3

16:45 Chester

Boardman

9st 6lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

3-13 at Chester (the wins over 7.6f) but the last time he scored anywhere was in May 2023; has his lowest mark since 2020 and a shout on plenty of 2024 form, but seasonal debut may not be his best moment.

10/1

3rd

5

(5)

27th Sep 2024

Soft

0m 7f 37y

Class 3

17:40 Haydock

Boardman

9st 9lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Dual course winner who went close over C&D last month but he's been disappointing since including a laboured effort back here last time; losing run is now up to 15 and others are more convincing.

16/1

Non-runners

Thapa Vc

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £24.30
Straight Forecast £20.29
Tricast £125.98
Trifecta £143.60

Selections

NEWMARKET:

Mezzo Soprano

SPOTLIGHT:

Thapa Vc

RP RATINGS:

Persuasion

The Guardian:

Tanmawwy

POSTDATA:

Abduction

D Express:

Yorkshire

Telegraph:

Mezzo Soprano

The Sun:

Mezzo Soprano

The Star:

Mezzo Soprano

Daily Record:

Tanmawwy

TOPSPEED:

Thapa Vc

Daily Mail:

Thapa Vc

THE NORTH:

Abduction

The Times:

Persuasion

Daily Mirror:

Persuasion