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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1st

6

(1)

19th Apr 2025

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 3

14:25 Musselburgh

Persuasion

9st 2lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: David & Nicola Barron

prominent, pushed along over 2f out, led over 1f out, kept on well

20/1

1st

6

(1)

19th Apr 2025

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 3

14:25 Musselburgh

Persuasion

9st 2lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: David & Nicola Barron

prominent, pushed along over 2f out, led over 1f out, kept on well

20/1

7th

3

(1)

21st Mar 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 3

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Persuasion

9st 8lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: David & Nicola Barron

Only 2lb higher than for his decisive Haydock success last September (7f, good to soft); he'll need to be cherry ripe to take this back from 146 days on the sidelines though.

14/1

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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1st

1

(3)

9th Apr 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

18:40 Kempton (AW)

Yorkshire

9st 9lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Edward Bethell

Began and ended 2024 in winning form; finished a length and a neck behind Blue Prince when only fifth at Southwell last time, not helping himself by racing keenly; could resume progress if taking to Polytrack.

4/1

1st

1

(3)

9th Apr 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

18:40 Kempton (AW)

Yorkshire

9st 9lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Edward Bethell

Began and ended 2024 in winning form; finished a length and a neck behind Blue Prince when only fifth at Southwell last time, not helping himself by racing keenly; could resume progress if taking to Polytrack.

4/1

4

(4)

14th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 2

15:00 Southwell (AW)

Yorkshire

9st 2lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Edward Bethell

Record on Tapeta reads 12511, his last two wins coming at Wolverhampton (7f) in the autumn; up another 3lb on this return from three months off, but he has a good record fresh so has to be taken seriously.

7/2

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

9

(5)

12th Apr 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:40 Thirsk

Tropez Power

9st 2lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

in touch with leaders

14/1

8th

9

(5)

12th Apr 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:40 Thirsk

Tropez Power

9st 2lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

in touch with leaders

14/1

9th

10

(4)

30th Mar 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 4

17:25 Doncaster

Tropez Power

9st 3lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

Usually goes well at Southwell so his recent defeats there (1m/7f) don't bode particularly well ahead of this return to turf (1-22; plenty of places); however, he's a free-goer for whom a good pace up front would aid the cause no end and that scenario is highly likely.

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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7th

2

(7)

13th Apr 2025

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 4

18:15 Musselburgh

Abduction

9st 8lb

J: David Egan

T: Jim Goldie

Recent form figures include three placed efforts; below par last time and hasn't won since 2023 but remains well treated on peak form; he is 9lb below last winning mark.

8/1

7th

2

(7)

13th Apr 2025

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 4

18:15 Musselburgh

Abduction

9st 8lb

J: David Egan

T: Jim Goldie

in rear, headway over 2f out, hung right over 1f out, soon weakened

8/1

6th

6

(1)

14th Mar 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

18:30 Southwell (AW)

Abduction

9st 4lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Jim Goldie

Well handicapped on AW and he ran a pleasing race when third over C&D three weeks ago, his first run since October; races off the same mark and one to consider.

5/1

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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9th

4

(11)

25th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 4

18:20 Wolverhampton (AW)

Riot

9st 9lb

J: Jason Watson

T: David O’Meara

Tends to come from well off the pace and hasn't landed a blow on his last two starts; latest was over 1m but all his wins have come at this trip; potentially well treated and no surprise if he bounces back over 7f.

12/1

9th

4

(11)

25th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 4

18:20 Wolverhampton (AW)

Riot

9st 9lb

J: Jason Watson

T: David O’Meara

Tends to come from well off the pace and hasn't landed a blow on his last two starts; latest was over 1m but all his wins have come at this trip; potentially well treated and no surprise if he bounces back over 7f.

12/1

10th

13

11th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

15:05 Chelmsford (AW)

Riot

9st 0lb

J: Jason Watson

T: David O’Meara

Tends to come from well off the pace and never landed a blow when sixth of 11 at Lingfield three weeks ago; that was over 7f, the distance of all seven of his wins; others appeal more.

16/1

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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1st

11

(7)

10th Apr 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

The Turpinator

9st 3lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Grant Tuer

Course winner who is just 1lb higher than when winning at Pontefract (6f) last June; however, this 8yo wasn't at his best on his final two runs last September and needs to get back on track on today's reappearance.

16/1

1st

11

(7)

10th Apr 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

The Turpinator

9st 3lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Grant Tuer

towards rear, headway over 1f out, ridden and led narrowly inside final 110yds, nearest finish, just prevailed

16/1

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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2nd

9

(4)

13th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 3

13:37 Lingfield (AW)

Tanmawwy

8st 9lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Heather Main

Useful on turf for previous yard but inconsistent for current stable and has failed to repeat the form of his August success in two subsequent starts; not sure what to expect from him on belated AW debut.

16/1

2nd

9

(4)

13th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 3

13:37 Lingfield (AW)

Tanmawwy

8st 9lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Heather Main

Useful on turf for previous yard but inconsistent for current stable and has failed to repeat the form of his August success in two subsequent starts; not sure what to expect from him on belated AW debut.

16/1

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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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

11th

1

(10)

6th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

0m 6f 212y

Class 3

16:20 Haydock

Boardman

10st 0lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

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.

11/1

10th

16

(4)

31st Aug 2024

Good

0m 7f 127y

Class 2

14:40 Chester

Boardman

8st 10lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

8yo whose form has regressed this year and he was down the field at Newcastle last time; however, he went close at Haydock (7f, good to firm) earlier this month and is now 9lb lower than when winning over C&D (good) in May 2023, one of three course wins; not ruled out from handy draw.

8/1

Non-runners

Thapa Vc

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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