July 05 / 16.55 Haydock

16.55

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  • Prize money: £16200
  • 0m 7f 37y
  • Class 3
  • 9 runners
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Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

7/1 (Won)

Form: 4-8242

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
0-9 since debut win last May but has been running well of late, most recently 3l second of five at Sandown (7f, good to firm) behind an unexposed and well-bred winner; might not be far away.
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5th

5

(7)

19th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

17:20 Newbury

Santa Savana

9st 7lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Rod Millman

In good form this season prior to being awarded a 7f Leicester handicap two weeks ago; 3lb higher mark to deal with today but she's had few chances over this trip on good ground or quicker and could yet rate higher.

7/2

1st

5

(2)

5th Jul 2025

Good

0m 7f 37y

Class 3

16:55 Haydock

Santa Savana

9st 4lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Rod Millman

0-9 since debut win last May but has been running well of late, most recently 3l second of five at Sandown (7f, good to firm) behind an unexposed and well-bred winner; might not be far away.

7/1

2nd

5

(7)

14th Jun 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

15:15 Sandown

Santa Savana

8st 13lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Rod Millman

Comparatively exposed, being 0-8 since debut win, but is in form having performed well in 6f handicaps the last twice; latest effort suggests this return to 7f is worth exploring.

12/1

Form: 2-2153 CD

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Won at Beverley (7.4f, good to firm) in May on his second start of the season and back to form when third at Musselburgh (1m1f, good) four weeks ago, when he faded late on; could be thereabouts now back at 7f.
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10th

4

(11)

8th Oct 2025

Soft

1m 0f 75y

Class 4

15:58 Nottingham

We Dare To Dream

9st 9lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Returned to form from a slipping mark when sixth of 11 in 7f handicap at Haydock 33 days ago; one for the shortlist.

10/1

6

(8)

5th Sep 2025

Good

0m 6f 212y

Class 3

16:55 Haydock

We Dare To Dream

9st 8lb

J: David Nolan

T: David O’Meara

3yo who is 1lb lower than when first past the post over C&D in July (good; demoted due to interference); also effective on soft; down the field at Goodwood and York since but this is less competitive; not written off.

12/1

Form: 1-526 D

Last run: 40 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Won sole 2yo start (7f, AW); three runs this year, with a fair sixth at Leicester (6f, good to firm) last time on handicap debut; improvement needed but he's been gelded since and his trainer has won the last two runnings; interesting to see how he goes in the betting.
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9

(8)

3rd Oct 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:40 Ascot

Sea Baaeed

8st 13lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Richard Hughes

Has led; won sole 2yo start (7f, AW); well held when attempting 6f at Leicester in May and he didn't look to be crying out for a return to this trip when plugging on into fourth of eight at Newmarket (7f) in August; could be tough against the specialists; blinkers fitted.

14/1

4th

6

(6)

9th Aug 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

15:07 Newmarket (July)

Sea Baaeed

8st 10lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Richard Hughes

Showed the immediate benefit of surgery with a career-best third at Haydock (7f, good; same mark), where he was keen under restraint but kept on; enters the reckoning.

4/1

3rd

3

(7)

5th Jul 2025

Good

0m 7f 37y

Class 3

16:55 Haydock

Sea Baaeed

9st 9lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Richard Hughes

Won sole 2yo start (7f, AW); three runs this year, with a fair sixth at Leicester (6f, good to firm) last time on handicap debut; improvement needed but he's been gelded since and his trainer has won the last two runnings; interesting to see how he goes in the betting.

7/1

Form: 3-12

Last run: 50 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Won at Newbury (1m, good) in April on second start and respectable second to red-hot favourite in York novice (1m, good to firm) since; brings potential to this handicap debut and stable is in fine form.
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8th

7

(1)

4th Jul 2026

Good

1m 1f 209y

Class 2

17:22 Sandown

Point Of Contact

9st 6lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: Andrew Balding

Built on his solid reappearance at the York Dante meeting when resuming winning ways back on the Knavesmire (1m1f, good) under Ryan Moore three weeks ago; the way he held on determinedly suggests this slightly longer trip should be within range; looks sure to go well.

15/8

1st

1

(10)

13th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 177y

Class 4

16:50 York

Point Of Contact

9st 9lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: Andrew Balding

Fifth of 15 in a hot 3yo handicap at last year's Ebor meeting (1m, good to firm); another solid 1m course effort when sixth of 18 in Class 2 on Dante meeting reappearance; that rates a good launchpad for the season from this still unexposed 4yo; makes obvious appeal under Ryan Moore.

7/2

6th

17

(15)

14th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 192y

Class 2

14:55 York

Point Of Contact

8st 4lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Andrew Balding

Respectable efforts last July-September after moving into handicaps, the best run coming over C&D (good to firm) in August when close fifth of 17; gelded since last seen and it's possible this lightly raced 4yo will have more to offer for his good yard this term.

12/1

OUR TIP

14/1

Form: 621-00

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
3-7 in 2yo campaign; down the field on both outings this season but he wore first-time blinkers (retained) at York (6f, good to firm) last time and was making some late headway when his momentum was checked; not written off on this first attempt at 7f.
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8th

2

(9)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

19:27 Newbury

The Dragon King

10st 3lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Clive Cox

Bounced back to form when second of seven at Salisbury (7f, good) last month; 1lb rise for that still leaves him 1lb below his last winning mark and he ran well in his only previous attempt over this far; shortlisted.

6/1

2nd

3

(1)

14th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 213y

Class 4

14:44 Salisbury

The Dragon King

9st 9lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Clive Cox

Won off 2lb higher in Class 4 on AW last November; has failed to land a blow in Class 3 races since returned to turf but this drop back in grade may have a positive effect; fairly useful in this sphere as a 2yo.

8/1

8th

12

(6)

22nd May 2026

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:52 Goodwood

The Dragon King

9st 1lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Clive Cox

Previously effective on turf but form dipped returned to this sphere last time and he still hasn't scored on grass since his 2yo days; admittedly on a workable mark provided he rebounds.

14/1

Form: 515-33

Last run: 36 days

W: 8st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Suited by the step up in trip when close third over C&D (good) in May and he didn't enjoy a clear passage; every chance he'll be in the mix.
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12th

9

(1)

8th Sep 2025

Soft

0m 6f 12y

Class 4

17:34 Windsor

Think Of A Name

9st 5lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: William Knight

Won his novice on heavy going last October (5f); placed in three of his four starts this year, most recently behind Emporess over C&D last week; each-way shout again.

12/1

3

(10)

1st Sep 2025

Good

0m 6f 12y

Class 5

18:30 Windsor

Think Of A Name

9st 7lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: William Knight

Heavy-ground winner as a 2yo; placed twice (5f/7f, good/good to firm) in the spring and faced a stiffer task in Class 3 since; fresh contender who could go well back down in trip/grade.

6/1

14/1

Form: -21466

Last run: 69 days

W: 8st 9lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Off the mark at the fifth attempt in Newcastle maiden (6f, AW) in February then kept on for close fourth on handicap debut at Southwell (6f, AW); however, only sixth the last twice (6f, good/AW) which tempers enthusiasm.
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4th

8

(12)

9th Jul 2026

Good

0m 6f 195y

Class 5

16:55 Carlisle

Fan Mail

9st 8lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

Both wins have come over 6f on AW; two good runs at Carlisle this summer, second in May and third on Saturday, but they were over 6f and his stamina for this trip is the obvious concern.

12/1

3rd

7

(5)

4th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 182y

Class 5

20:39 Carlisle

Fan Mail

10st 1lb

J: Laura Pearson

T: Tim Easterby

Two AW wins to his name and his close second over C&D (good to soft; first-time cheekpieces) in May was up with his best turf form; back on that latter mark after two lesser efforts so can't be readily dismissed.

7/1

5th

4

(6)

18th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:38 Ripon

Fan Mail

9st 6lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Dual 6f winner on the AW; decent efforts last two turf runs, notably when neck second on good to soft at Carlisle last month (6f; cheekpieces on for first time); fair fifth in first-time blinkers at Thirsk last time (6f, good); cheekpieces the preferred option this time; could go well.

3/1

Form: 002055

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Now 1lb lower than when going close at Lingfield (7f, good to firm) in May and the form of the stable is a positive; however, he's been no better than fifth across his last three starts and has to raise his game.
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7th

6

(6)

4th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 96y

Class 4

17:10 Beverley

Tattie Bogle

9st 2lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Charlie Johnston

Ridden more patiently than usual when gaining a second success of 2026 over C&D in June and backed it up with a very good second of ten in 7f Thirsk handicap three days ago; a player off an unchanged mark.

9/4

2nd

1

(10)

1st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

16:40 Thirsk

Tattie Bogle

9st 12lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Charlie Johnston

He has run a string of good races in 2026, winning for the second time when comfortably seeing off five rivals at Beverley (7.4f, good) last week; that effort was backed up by the Topspeed figure and he can't be discounted under a 5lb penalty.

11/2

Form: 64-1

Last run: 38 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Built upon last summer's promise (including on fast ground) when winning at 11-10 on reappearance in Beverley maiden (7.4f, good) in May; that form has been franked by the runner-up and this 145,000gns foal is open to further improvement; possible player on handicap debut.
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6

(2)

2nd Aug 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

16:00 Newmarket (July)

Rogue Invader

9st 7lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Alice Haynes

Contrasting performances this term, winning maiden at Beverley (7.5f, good) then last of nine in handicap; hard to recommend on latter effort but his earlier promise is not forgotten.

12/1

9th

6

(8)

5th Jul 2025

Good

0m 7f 37y

Class 3

16:55 Haydock

Rogue Invader

9st 3lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Alice Haynes

Built upon last summer's promise (including on fast ground) when winning at 11-10 on reappearance in Beverley maiden (7.4f, good) in May; that form has been franked by the runner-up and this 145,000gns foal is open to further improvement; possible player on handicap debut.

7/2

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Payout
Straight Forecast £30.29
Tricast £100.20

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Point Of Contact

NEWMARKET:

Rogue Invader

LAMBOURN:

Sea Baaeed

POSTDATA:

Think Of A Name

TOPSPEED:

Santa Savana

The Guardian:

Sea Baaeed

RP RATINGS:

Point Of Contact

Daily Mail:

Point Of Contact

The Sun:

Point Of Contact

The Star:

Point Of Contact

The Times:

Think Of A Name

D Express:

Santa Savana

Telegraph:

Rogue Invader

Daily Mirror:

Rogue Invader

Daily Record:

Rogue Invader