May 23 / 16.45 Haydock

16.45

Good To Firm

Oakmere Homes ‘Supporting Macmillan’ Grassroots Handicap (A Jockey Club Grassroots Mile Qualifier)

  • Prize money: £4448.9
  • 0m 7f 212y
  • Class 5
  • 9 runners
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Oakmere Homes ‘Supporting Macmillan’ Grassroots Handicap (A Jockey Club Grassroots Mile Qualifier)

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

Form: 63-5

Last run: 41 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
£42,000 yearling who has shown ability among his three starts and goes up in trip for his handicap debut; however, he's not obviously well treated and could do with settling better.
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9th

1

(1)

26th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Renewable Dream

9st 9lb

J: Gianluca Sanna

T: Seb Spencer

Placed a couple of times over 1m on turf last year, but ran poorly returned to the AW at Newcastle (1m, Tapeta) four weeks ago and now 0-8; others preferred.

20/1

9th

12

(13)

25th Sep 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:18 Newmarket

Renewable Dream

9st 3lb

J: Gianluca Sanna

T: Seb Spencer

Lightly raced 3yo who was a very close third of seven at Doncaster (1m, good to firm) last month and again finished third at Redcar (1m, good) last Tuesday, behind comfortably winner Just Typical who now carries a 5lb penalty; could be thereabouts.

12/1

7

(1)

16th Sep 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 219y

Class 5

16:35 Redcar

Renewable Dream

9st 9lb

J: Gianluca Sanna

T: Seb Spencer

Showed best form on second handicap start (also second run in a hood) when close third to a subsequent winner at Doncaster last time (1m, good to firm; sixth also won next time); unexposed sort who may improve further; chance.

11/2

OUR TIP

Form: 571292

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Won on handicap debut at Wolverhampton (8.6f, AW) in February and runner-up on AW on two of his three runs since (1m2f/9.4f); two starts ago he was well beaten at Yarmouth (1m2f, good to firm) on his turf debut and has something to prove on grass, but key player if transferring his AW form.
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1st

5

22nd Apr 2026

Good

1m 7f 169y

Class 4

14:30 Ludlow

Sonic Pioneer

11st 1lb

J: Harry Atkins

T: Martin Keighley

Dual Flat winner whose form in juvenile hurdles includes an emphatic success at Kempton (2m, good) and two non-completions (pulled up both times) in Grade 2 races; drops back in class after a break but he has a bit to prove and probably needs to kick on again to make a major impact.

5/1

7

24th Jan 2026

Soft

2m 0f 179y

Class 1

12:40 Cheltenham

Sonic Pioneer

11st 0lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Martin Keighley

Progressed well at an ordinary level for previous Flat yard and looked a jumper with a future when rattling home by 14l at Kempton in November (good; Flat winner on soft); only 5-2 for the Grade 2 at Chepstow over Christmas won by Tenter Le Tout and hard to believe he gave his true running; retains potential but probably vulnerable for win purposes even if back on song.

25/1

Form: 4543- BF

Last run: 244 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Favourite when running well in third on nursery debut at Chester (7f, good to soft) last September; also effective on fast ground; upset in stalls and withdrawn from intended reappearance at Doncaster (16-1 at the time); brings potential to this 3yo campaign and could have a part to play.
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8th

1

(3)

19th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

17:20 Lingfield

Groundsman

9st 9lb

J: George Wood

T: Mark Loughnane

Off the mark with a front-running win at Wolverhampton (7f, AW) in September, his final start for Richard Fahey; three fair efforts for his new yard but needs to reproduce his best on turf following a five-month break.

6/1

3

(1)

20th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Groundsman

9st 8lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Mark Loughnane

Off the mark at the 11th attempt when winning a C&D handicap five weeks ago (made all); well berthed to repeat those tactics and a 4lb rise isn't excessive; has left Richard Fahey since last start (same owners).

5/1

10

(1)

16th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Groundsman

9st 5lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Richard Fahey

0-10 but has only been beaten around 2l in his last two starts despite finishing out out of the frame; down another 1lb and could play a part.

15/2

Form: 4416-9 D

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Had shown promise (including on turf) prior to winning Newcastle nursery (1m, AW) last November; unplaced on both runs since but 1m2f at Chelmsford (AW) may have stretched him on last month's reappearance and he's not ruled out now back down in trip.
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14

(13)

4th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

16:42 Wetherby

Anthropologist

9st 1lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Michael Herrington

7f-1m AW winner and 7f turf winner (good) last year when 6lb lower; well below par on both AW and turf on his last two starts and he does have a little to prove after that.

20/1

4th

6

(2)

13th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 3y

Class 4

16:28 Yarmouth

Anthropologist

9st 2lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Michael Herrington

Gained his third success when winning at Newcastle (7f, AW) in March having got plenty of cover when there was a headwind; wasn't able to match that effort there 23 days ago and now steps back up in grade; returns to turf with place claims.

12/1

6th

3

(4)

20th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Anthropologist

9st 8lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Michael Herrington

4yo who recorded his third win when beating ten rivals over C&D last month; back up 4lb but he travelled strongly for a long way last time and hit a personal best with that stylish success; key player.

4/1

Form: 1332-9 D BF

Last run: 37 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Won Ripon nursery (1m, soft) last September and ran well in defeat on soft going on final two outings last season; well beaten on good ground at Beverley on last month's reappearance but may have needed the run and he's shown promise on good/good to firm going previously; a possible.
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11th

11

(3)

4th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

17:56 Beverley

Law Degree

8st 11lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Two soft-ground wins (7.4f/1m) in 2024, but he's drawn a blank since and has struggled on the Flat and over hurdles in his last four starts; has plenty to prove and yard also runs Evelyn's Phoenix.

16/1

8th

7

(4)

18th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 75y

Class 6

19:45 Nottingham

Law Degree

9st 4lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Two soft-ground wins (7.4f/1m) in 2024 but he's drawn a blank since and has been well held on the Flat and over hurdles in his last three starts; bit to prove and he needs a big turnaround back in this sphere; cheekpieces reapplied.

16/1

4th

8

4th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

1m 7f 156y

Class 4

14:10 Catterick

Law Degree

11st 4lb

J: Tom Midgley

T: Tim Easterby

Two low-grade Flat wins in 2024 (7.5f-1m); well beaten on recent Market Rasen hurdles debut (2m, juvenile maiden; 150-1); connections waste no time by dropping him into a claimer; difficult to identify a positive angle.

25/1

Form: 500-4

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Showed some ability last year and likewise when fourth of 12, beaten about 6l, on last month's handicap and seasonal debut at Nottingham (1m, good to firm); improvement needed but possible; could be a contender.
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4

(9)

15th Oct 2025

Good

1m 0f 75y

Class 5

16:14 Nottingham

Adorla Of Achill

9st 7lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Hugo Palmer

Handy sort who made all on her second handicap start at Haydock (1m, good to firm) in May but has regressed since (in headgear the last twice); needs to bounce back.

12/1

5th

4

(5)

15th Sep 2025

Good

0m 7f 218y

Class 5

16:50 Thirsk

Adorla Of Achill

9st 9lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Hugo Palmer

Made all to win a 1m handicap at Haydock in May (good to firm); respectable efforts on her next two starts but she stopped quickly when tailed off at Haydock last month (cheekpieces first time); something to prove now tried in a visor; unraced on slower than good.

14/1

9th

5

(8)

9th Aug 2025

Good

1m 0f 37y

Class 5

17:55 Haydock

Adorla Of Achill

9st 7lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Hugo Palmer

Made all to get off the mark over C&D (good to firm) in May but, although not beaten far in either run since, she hasn't really built on that performance; cheekpieces given a go but needs to bounce back dropped 1lb.

10/1

Form: 33-773 D

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Won Yarmouth nursery (1m, good to firm) last September and he's worked his way back into form this spring, finishing third of 14 at Newbury (1m2f, good) last Friday; shaped last time as though this return to 1m could be the right move and he's high on the list.
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5th

11

11th May 2026

Good

1m 7f 182y

Class 5

16:42 Southwell

Glenridding

10st 10lb

J: Callum Bewley

T: Ewan Whillans

1m winner in 2024; well held in both handicaps over hurdles and tries a tongue-tie; risky.

14/1

5th

10

20th Apr 2026

Good

2m 2f 25y

Class 5

16:30 Kelso

Glenridding

10st 8lb

J: Callum Bewley

T: Ewan Whillans

1m Flat winner in September 2024 when trained by the Kublers; yet to make the frame in four starts over hurdles but has time on his side; hood worn on last two starts is left off; may do better at some point.

16/1

8th

10

31st Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 190y

Class 5

17:35 Newcastle

Glenridding

10st 13lb

J: Tristan Durrell

T: Ewan Whillans

1m Flat winner in 2024; has run three times over hurdles, on second occasion showing modest form on New Year's Day on debut for this yard; not so good when hooded on soft ground next time and he refused to enter the stalls for a Flat race four weeks ago; bit to prove.

8/1

Form: 3544-8

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
On a competitive mark on best 2yo form and he could improve for last month's stable and seasonal debut at Doncaster (1m, good to firm); however, that made it 0-7 and he needs a sizeable step forward today.
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No Results Found

Form: 607

Last run: 25 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Took step in right direction on third start when seventh of ten at Windsor (1m, good to firm) last month; goes handicapping off a lowly mark and represents good Newmarket stable; a market move would be interesting.
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3

(6)

18th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

16:27 Kempton (AW)

D Day Major Winter

9st 4lb

J: David Egan

T: Ross Burdon

Best efforts when second in middle-distance events on turf; not sure what to expect in this different scenario with hood applied.

5/1

8th

3

(3)

12th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

17:17 Lingfield

D Day Major Winter

9st 4lb

J: William Carver

T: Ross Burdon

Seven-race maiden; no match for comfortable winner when second at Windsor (1m2f, good to firm) two weeks ago but that was still a pretty good stable debut, and he drops from 0-62 grade here; must be considered.

5/1

Non-runners

Yehudi

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £20.20
Straight Forecast £23.72
Tricast £50.27
Trifecta £52.10

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Glenridding

The Times:

Adorla Of Achill

NEWMARKET:

Sonic Pioneer

Telegraph:

D Day Major Winter

D Express:

Groundsman

The Guardian:

Adorla Of Achill

Daily Record:

Adorla Of Achill

RP RATINGS:

Glenridding

POSTDATA:

Glenridding

Daily Mail:

Glenridding

Daily Mirror:

Glenridding

The Sun:

Glenridding

The Star:

Glenridding