April 26 / 15.50 Haydock

15.50

Good

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  • Prize money: £4448.9
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 17 runners
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Runners: 17 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

7/1 (Won)

  • Win: £12.00
  • Place: £2.10

Form: 322-24

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Runner-up in three AW novices in the winter (7f/6f) and again ran well when close fourth of 17 on turf/handicap debut at Doncaster (5f, good) four weeks ago; open to further improvement and she's one to consider.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

4

(5)

11th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

Bear Rock

9st 7lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Michael Mullineaux

Doubled her tally when winning at Wolverhampton (Tapeta) in January but she was behind Party Bear when down the field at Lingfield (also 7f, Polytrack) 12 days ago; comes back down in grade.

8/1

10th

11

(1)

27th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 2

14:42 Lingfield (AW)

Bear Rock

8st 11lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Michael Mullineaux

Career-best effort when winning a 7f handicap at Wolverhampton last month; up 3lb but could be capable of better at this trip; Ashley Lewis's 5lb claim a bonus.

9/1

7th

5

(6)

12th Sep 2025

Good

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

15:17 Chester

Bear Rock

9st 5lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Michael Mullineaux

Came good with narrow 6f win at Haydock in April and ran at least as well when very close second over that trip here (good) the following month; off since lesser effort ten weeks ago but stays 7f and enters calculations.

12/1

2nd
3 (14)
Arnaz

13/2

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 43230-

Last run: 205 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Won on handicap debut at Brighton (7f, good) last May and consistent subsequently (including over 6f) until below-par run on heavy ground in October; reappears with Lambourn trainer in fine form and he's respected.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

5

(3)

30th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 80y

Class 6

19:39 Ffos Las

Arnaz

9st 11lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Mark Loughnane

Lost his way for this yard, pulling hard the past couple of times; conditions fine off a career-low mark but he has something to prove back from a short break, during which time he had a wind operation.

14/1

8th

3

(1)

19th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

16:45 Lingfield

Arnaz

9st 7lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Mark Loughnane

Sole success came when trained by Ed Walker in May 2024; down to a career-low mark but hasn't threatened on his recent starts on AW.

12/1

6/1

  • Place: £2.00

Form: 21335- D BF

Last run: 238 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Unplaced favourite at Lingfield last August and absent since; however, this lightly raced 4yo had been showing some good form previously, including a close third at Newmarket (6f, good) on her second handicap start; retains potential for powerful Lambourn stable and could have a big say on her return.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

2nd

4

(3)

28th Oct 2025

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

16:20 Leicester

Asinara

9st 6lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Charles Hills

Consistent filly who went close last week at Bath off this mark and all ground comes alike; hard to knock.

5/2

2nd

4

(3)

28th Oct 2025

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

16:20 Leicester

Asinara

9st 6lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Charles Hills

Consistent filly who went close last week at Bath off this mark and all ground comes alike; hard to knock.

5/2

3

(10)

20th Oct 2025

Good

0m 5f 10y

Class 5

15:55 Bath

Asinara

9st 6lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Charles Hills

C&D winner on good ground two runs back (off 5lb lower) and then placed here on heavy; consistent filly who appeals more than most.

100/30

20/1

  • Place: £3.80

Form: 133269 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 8lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
11yo who has won over C&D and was on the scoresheet at Newcastle (6f, AW) in January; also ran well on his next three starts but his form has dipped the last twice and he needs to raise his game today.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6

(6)

10th Jul 2025

Good

0m 6f 3y

Class 4

19:35 Epsom

Muscika

9st 7lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: David O’Meara

Veteran with 18 wins on his CV, including over C&D; last success was from the front at Redcar (6f, good to firm) in May but he's been well held in both runs since; bit to prove again but has possibilities if he can bounce back.

12/1

14/1

Form: 7033-0

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
0-12 during last season's 3yo campaign and well beaten at Musselburgh on recent reappearance; however, she suffered significant early interference last time and continues to drop down the weights; not discounted.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

2

(6)

8th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

16:30 Catterick

Ziggys Queen

10st 1lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

In good form on AW over the winter, winning at Wolverhampton (6f) and Lingfield (7f); 1lb lower than for the latter win but she hasn't maintained her form back on turf this summer, including behind Velvet Rhythm over C&D 16 days ago.

14/1

5th

3

(3)

22nd Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

16:00 Catterick

Ziggys Queen

10st 1lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

1-21 on turf and showed only modest form on her last two starts at Thirsk and Carlisle last month; all headgear removed and hard to fancy.

8/1

8th

5

(6)

30th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 195y

Class 3

16:20 Carlisle

Ziggys Queen

9st 1lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Two narrow AW wins at 6f and 7f over the winter months; never involved back on turf at Thirsk (7f, good) recently and although this is less competitive her stamina for a tough 7f like this still has to be proved.

16/1

25/1

Form: 9859-7 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 5lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
10yo who is well treated on last year's best form and could improve for his reappearance seventh at Thirsk a fortnight ago; however, he was soundly beaten and his losing run goes back 15 races to August 2023.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

13th

6

(11)

6th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 2y

Class 6

13:20 Doncaster

Roundhay Park

9st 7lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Nigel Tinkler

13-time winner who is ideally suited by slow ground; his last success was off 2lb higher at Ripon (6f, soft) last summer but he's been well held in both runs this season; now drops back in trip but this veteran needs a major revival.

16/1

7th

3

(8)

21st May 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

16:50 Catterick

Roundhay Park

9st 8lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Nigel Tinkler

13-91; won from this mark at Ripon (6f, soft; Ideal Guest third) last July and was runner-up at Pontefract (from 4lb higher) last September; weakened - eighth of nine - on last month's C&D comeback run (66-1) but that's likely to have brought him on.

14/1

8th

8

(4)

22nd Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

15:52 Catterick

Roundhay Park

9st 2lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Nigel Tinkler

Course winner who scored at Ripon (6f, soft) last July and is just 2lb higher on this reappearance outing; however, 6f has been this 11yo's optimum trip in recent seasons, and this is his first run since October.

20/1

12/1

Form: -52355

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
He's never won over a sprint trip but he twice went close over 6f on AW earlier this year and has shaped over 7f the last twice as though he may benefit from this drop back in distance; a possible.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3rd

2

(5)

23rd Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 96y

Class 5

14:45 Beverley

Roaring Ralph

10st 0lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Michael Dods

Has been in tremendous form this year, winning five of his last six starts, the most recent under Rhys Elliott at Wetherby (1m, good to firm) eight days ago; unpenalised for that success and holds good claims in hat-trick bid.

3/1

1st

4

(2)

15th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

15:07 Wetherby

Roaring Ralph

9st 13lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Michael Dods

In tremendous form this year, and has won four of his last five races, three over 1m at Southwell and last time over 7f at Ayr (good to firm); has gone up 19lb (up 3lb for Ayr win) and should go well again.

13/8

12/1

Form: 92-589 D

Last run: 70 days

W: 9st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Below par on last three starts in January/February; however, perhaps a break will have helped and he's 1lb lower than when second of 24 in the Ayr Bronze Cup (6f, good) last September; not written off.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

10th

8

(4)

6th Jul 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:30 Ayr

Parisiac

9st 11lb

J: Cara Tuke

T: Iain Jardine

Made all over 5f on seasonal debut and finished second on both starts since, latterly under Cara Tuke in 14-runner C&D (soft) contest 16 days ago; evidently in good nick; ought to give another good account.

8/1

2nd

5

(1)

20th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:23 Ayr

Parisiac

10st 1lb

J: Cara Tuke

T: Iain Jardine

He has returned from a break in top form, winning a 5f handicap at Hamilton (good) before a solid second at Carlisle (5f, good to soft) 11 days ago; returning to 6f no issue and he will be fine if it rains; should go well.

100/30

Form: 4290-7

Last run: 46 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Went close in Leicester novice last July for Charlie Hills but down the field in August in first two handicaps and he didn't show enough on last month's stable and seasonal debut on AW to have compelling claims today.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

3

(3)

8th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 16y

Class 6

20:11 Chepstow

Sioux Warrior

9st 0lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Adrian Wintle

1-26 but generally consistent; didn't show any obvious improvement in first-time cheekpieces (retained) when third here (6f, good to firm) 11 days ago and likely to be competing for minor honours.

2/1

3rd

1

(4)

27th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

20:35 Chepstow

Sioux Warrior

9st 9lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: Adrian Wintle

1-25 but he went close over 7f at Wolverhampton in March and his Bath third last month (5.7f, good to firm) was another sound effort; should remain competitive with first-time cheekpieces added.

5/2

10/1

Form: 31527- D

Last run: 201 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Last season concluded with a rare below-par run but she won twice earlier in the campaign (6f, soft/good) and also ran well on her 2024 reappearance; could have a part to play on this year's comeback.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

15

(5)

23rd Oct 2025

Soft

0m 6f 18y

Class 5

14:30 Nottingham

Wichahpi

9st 5lb

J: Harrison Shaw

T: Bryan Smart

Chased home Annie Edson Taylor at Hamilton last month but two lesser efforts have followed; others hold more obvious claims.

12/1

9

(1)

22nd Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

17:38 Leicester

Wichahpi

9st 7lb

J: Harrison Shaw

T: Bryan Smart

Not had a lot of luck of late, latterly when anticipating the start and slowly away at Chester ten days ago; has a C&D autumn win to her name and goes on the shortlist for a yard in decent nick.

8/1

7

(6)

12th Sep 2025

Good

0m 6f 17y

Class 5

16:20 Chester

Wichahpi

9st 10lb

J: Andrew Breslin

T: Bryan Smart

Close to her last winning mark (6f, Carlisle) and has knocked at the door at Beverley (5f, soft; third) and Hamilton (6f, good to soft; runner-up) on her last two starts; that latest effort was given a boost with Gizelles Izzy (third) winning at Carlisle on Tuesday; one of the likeliest candidates.

9/2

11th
11 (2)
Belsito

13/2

Form: 05722- D BF

Last run: 172 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Went close at Carlisle (6f, good) last June and won there (6f, soft) seven days later; went close at Redcar (6f, soft) in the autumn on his last two starts and he returns having had a wind op; respected for in-form yard.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

1

(7)

4th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 6y

Class 5

14:51 Hamilton

Belsito

9st 9lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

Won two in a row over C&D last September (good to soft/soft) and returned to form with very close fourth at Southwell (6f, AW) in April on his second start of the season; slow ground would be a major boost to his claims.

5/1

4th

3

(4)

29th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

18:15 Southwell (AW)

Belsito

9st 6lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Kevin Ryan

Back-to-back wins at Hamilton last September (6f); regular cheekpieces were left off for return and he shaped as if needing the run; can build on that in refitted headgear here; last AW run (over C&D) was his best effort on an artificial surface.

7/1

11th

7

(5)

10th Apr 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:10 Thirsk

Belsito

9st 10lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Kevin Ryan

Scored twice on a soft surface over 6f at Hamilton last September, but was weak in the market when failing in his hat-trick bid at Pontefract (6f, soft) the following month; may need this first start in six months and wouldn't want the ground to dry out too much.

10/1

Form: 58280- D

Last run: 161 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced 4yo who was well beaten more often than not last year but she showed spark on occasions and is on a competitive mark; perhaps first time up will be the time to catch her.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

8

(3)

5th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

16:33 Lingfield (AW)

Back Before Dark

8st 10lb

J: William Carson

T: Andy Irvine

A fair 6f winner at her best but she ended her time with Grant Tuer below par and came in last of eight for her new yard over C&D eight days ago; she's not easy to make a case for.

33/1

8th

1

(10)

25th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

16:12 Lingfield (AW)

Back Before Dark

9st 9lb

J: Jude Fernandes

T: Andy Irvine

Inconsistent for former stable and hasn't added to her maiden win back in June 2023; unraced at further than 7f (tailed off in on attempt) but pedigree offers hope she will stay.

33/1

11/1

Form: 09-732

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 1lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
0-24 since completing nursery hat-trick on turf in September 2022; however, he's run well in defeat on AW the last twice; each-way claims.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3rd

2

(7)

15th Jul 2026

Firm

0m 5f 160y

Class 5

14:31 Bath

Safari Dream

9st 12lb

J: Charlie Tucker

T: Rod Millman

Made all at Salisbury (6f, good) in May; unplaced on next two starts but he was a close fifth of seven at Ffos Las most recently and he ran well over C&D last August on firm ground; might not be far away.

6/1

5th

3

(4)

23rd Jun 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

14:30 Ffos Las

Safari Dream

9st 12lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Rod Millman

Multiple winner who made all at Salisbury last month (6f, good) and was ridden differently when never involved at Catterick; had no penalty last time and now 5lb higher, but if returned to positive tactics the ground won't be an excuse.

8/1

7th

6

(7)

21st May 2026

Good

0m 5f 212y

Class 5

15:10 Catterick

Safari Dream

9st 6lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Rod Millman

7-43; took full advantage of an easing mark to gain his third Salisbury win when making all (6f apprentices', good) last week; escapes a penalty, and Jake Dickson is able to claim his 7lb allowance, so his chance is an obvious one; clearly the one to beat if in the same kind of form.

2/1

OUR TIP

Form: 2/321-

Last run: 223 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Won Bath maiden (5f, good) last September for Kevin Coleman on her fifth and latest start; sold for 14,000gns in October; her new trainer's horses are running well and she's not ruled out on handicap debut.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

6

(8)

17th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 6y

Class 5

16:02 Hamilton

Annie Edson Taylor

9st 3lb

J: Sam James

T: Phillip Makin

C&D winner in first-time blinkers last September; also successful last time when getting up to win at a head at Thirsk (6f, good); up 2lb; should go well.

7/2

1st

5

(4)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

15:30 Thirsk

Annie Edson Taylor

9st 7lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Phillip Makin

Has shown her best form at Hamilton since joining Phil Makin, winning in added blinkers there (similar mark) last September; did well to finish fourth (met trouble) on seasonal reappearance at Newcastle but took backward step there next time; is capable if fully firing.

10/1

6th

2

(4)

19th May 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

17:05 Newcastle (AW)

Annie Edson Taylor

9st 12lb

J: Sam James

T: Phillip Makin

Yard among the winners of late and this mare made a pleasing C&D comeback early in the month, especially given she hit traffic; entitled to have come on for that first run in six months and goes on the shortlist.

7/2

Form: 4-8676 CD

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
This race in 2023 was the middle leg of a hat-trick and he's well treated on that form; returned from absence last October and encouraging fourth at Southwell in December, but hasn't really shone on his four runs since.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3rd

2

(3)

13th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 4

19:20 Windsor

Papa Cocktail

9st 12lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Michael Herrington

Multiple winner but turf successes are thin on the ground now, just one in over three years; however, he's been running up to his best since back on grass, going down narrowly in a higher grade at Doncaster (6f, good to firm) in May and another solid effort there last time; thereabouts.

5/1

2nd

5

(4)

26th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 2y

Class 4

11:15 Doncaster

Papa Cocktail

9st 2lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Herrington

Tough sort whose form over C&D features a success last August and sound efforts in two of his last three outings; ties in with two of today's rivals on the latest one; solid chance.

13/2

5th

8

(1)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 2y

Class 4

20:05 Doncaster

Papa Cocktail

9st 3lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Michael Herrington

Exposed sprinter who wins in his turn these days but his C&D record reads 312; that latest visit was just one month ago and he competes from the same mark as when far from disgraced in midfield at York a fortnight ago; each-way contender.

12/1

16th
14 (9)
Vaunted

12/1

Form: U3101- D

Last run: 178 days

W: 9st 2lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Mare who was in rude health towards the end of last season, with three wins (5.7f/6f, including on good/good to soft) from her final six starts; in the mix if reappearing in the same vein.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8

(8)

29th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Vaunted

9st 1lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Adrian Wintle

6lb lower than when winning the corresponding event 12 months ago; 0-9 this year but she retains ability and she should get a good pace to aim at this time; considered.

7/1

8

(8)

29th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Vaunted

9st 1lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Adrian Wintle

6lb lower than when winning the corresponding event 12 months ago; 0-9 this year but she retains ability and she should get a good pace to aim at this time; considered.

7/1

5th

7

(10)

9th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

17:22 Bath

Vaunted

9st 4lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Adrian Wintle

C&D winner; yet to score in 2025 but there have been some good runs along the way; drying ground will be in her favour and no surprise to see her in the thick of it.

7/1

16/1

Form: 21787-

Last run: 117 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
One win from his 13 starts, namely a Bath novice last October; on a competitive mark on his best handicap form but he didn't really threaten on his final three runs last year and needs a bigger performance on his comeback.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

6

(5)

13th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 10y

Class 6

14:30 Bath

Call Time

9st 7lb

J: Taylor Fisher

T: J S Moore

C&D scorer but he's yet to fire in a pair of handicaps over C&D and at Chepstow this season; others appeal more.

10/1

7th

5

(2)

6th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 16y

Class 6

17:10 Chepstow

Call Time

9st 4lb

J: Taylor Fisher

T: J S Moore

Doubled his career tally over C&D in September; off five months and shaped as if in need of the run when a fading tenth of 13 in 5f Bath handicap on his return in April; can take a step forward.

8/1

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Payout
Exacta £64.20
Straight Forecast £60.58
Tricast £304.91
Trifecta £680.50

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Safari Dream

The Guardian:

Bear Rock

SPOTLIGHT:

Arnaz

LAMBOURN:

Asinara

Daily Mail:

Belsito

Telegraph:

Papa Cocktail

TOPSPEED:

Roundhay Park

The Star:

Bear Rock

D Express:

Arnaz

The Times:

Asinara

The Sun:

Belsito

POSTDATA:

Safari Dream

WEST COUNTRY:

Safari Dream

Daily Mirror:

Safari Dream

Daily Record:

Safari Dream