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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3rd

5

(8)

1st Sep 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

16:42 Wolverhampton (AW)

Renewable Dream

9st 5lb

J: Gianluca Sanna

T: John Wainwright

Bettered underwhelming stable debut when rallying third in maiden handicap at Carlisle (nearly 7f, good to soft) a fortnight ago; recent 3lb drop is helpful and this return to Tapeta should suit; shortlisted.

7/1

3rd

2

(9)

19th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 195y

Class 6

15:13 Carlisle

Renewable Dream

9st 11lb

J: Gianluca Sanna

T: John Wainwright

Well treated on his best form for Seb Spencer but he's been out of sorts in his last four runs including when last of eight on stable debut at Doncaster (7f, good to firm) last month; overall record is now 0-10 and he needs a major revival.

12/1

8th

4

(1)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

19:15 Doncaster

Renewable Dream

9st 7lb

J: Gianluca Sanna

T: John Wainwright

Nine-race maiden; showed some promise for Seb Spencer but well beaten on last three starts; makes stable debut after a 173-day break.

16/1

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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9th

3

(5)

1st Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

17:25 Doncaster

Groundsman

9st 9lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Mark Loughnane

Yet to win on turf (0-12); hasn't managed to beat many rivals in three starts this year, only eighth of nine at Catterick (7f; 28-1) 24 days ago; handicap mark continues to slide.

20/1

8th

5

(7)

8th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

14:00 Catterick

Groundsman

9st 8lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Mark Loughnane

He's 1lb lower than when winning at Wolverhampton (7f, AW) last September and is also effective on turf; however, following a break he's finished down the field on grass on his last two starts; has to get back on track.

20/1

5th

4

(2)

9th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 182y

Class 6

18:12 Carlisle

Groundsman

10st 12lb

J: Mr Jack Loughnane

T: Mark Loughnane

AW winner for Richard Fahey (7f); well beaten on stable debut after a break on turf at Lingfield last month (7f, good) but should come on for the outing; first run on soft ground.

14/1

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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3rd

3

(1)

23rd Jul 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

16:53 Southwell (AW)

Anthropologist

9st 11lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: Michael Herrington

Both AW wins at Newcastle (1m and 7f) but he lost out only narrowly over C&D in March; has had ups and downs since but he came from well back when fourth of ten to Gunfighter over C&D recently; place chance.

10/1

4th

1

(7)

5th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

14:32 Southwell (AW)

Anthropologist

9st 9lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Michael Herrington

Went close over C&D in March and won at Newcastle (7f, Tapeta) 13 days later; not at the same level on his three starts since, particularly on turf on last two outings, but the return to Tapeta could prompt a revival.

7/1

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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4th

2

(4)

26th Aug 2026

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

16:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

D Day Major Winter

9st 9lb

J: David Probert

T: James Owen

0-12; runner-up in a couple of turf handicaps (1m2f/11.6f) last summer; only beat one home on stable debut at Lingfield (1m1f, good to firm) this month, but still worth a market check dropped in grade; cheekpieces replace a hood.

7/1

5th

5

(5)

4th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 0y

Class 6

20:18 Lingfield

D Day Major Winter

9st 1lb

J: Harry Davies

T: James Owen

Regressive maiden for three previous yards who's struggled in two runs back this summer; in-form trainer has so often got new recruits straight on the board but that's the only obvious positive; watch the market.

3/1

8th

9

(5)

8th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 14y

Class 6

19:36 Chepstow

D Day Major Winter

9st 4lb

J: William Cox

T: Nick Scholfield

Wildly inconsistent maiden who showed little when last of six at Brighton (1m2f, good to firm) on stable debut last month; difficult to fancy.

20/1

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