July 05 / 16.55 Haydock

16.55

Good

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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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8th

1

(4)

17th Oct 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 4

16:10 Catterick

We Dare To Dream

10st 0lb

J: Mark Winn

T: David O’Meara

Useful 7f form in 2025, notably when first past the post at Haydock (good) in July, but he was down the field on his final start and wasn't seen again until this month, when always out the back at Nottingham; well handicapped but an unknown quantity for now.

14/1

8th

6

(5)

1st Oct 2026

Good

1m 0f 75y

Class 4

15:43 Nottingham

We Dare To Dream

9st 11lb

J: Mark Winn

T: David O’Meara

Absent since heavy defeat over C&D last October; however, he's on a dangerous mark and can go well fresh, and it will be interesting to see how he goes in the betting; no surprise to see a good run.

14/1

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

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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7th

9

(9)

16th Sep 2026

Soft

1m 1f 21y

Class 3

16:12 Yarmouth

Point Of Contact

9st 7lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Andrew Balding

1m1f winner at York in June but disappointing at Sandown next time on his only attempt at 1m2f; respectable efforts (1m1f/1m) on his last two starts, the latest on good to soft when wearing first-time cheekpieces, but he needs to find a bit extra.

11/2

5th

5

(6)

3rd Sep 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

17:24 Salisbury

Point Of Contact

9st 11lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

Seems well suited by York and followed an encouraging reappearance there with a big-field win over this trip (good; effective on heavy) on that course in June; perhaps has share of weight now but a return to 1m and the fitting of cheekpieces could spice things up.

6/1

4th

3

(5)

11th Aug 2026

Good To Soft

1m 1f 35y

Class 3

19:00 Hamilton

Point Of Contact

10st 1lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Andrew Balding

Showed improved form when beating 15 rivals to land a 0-85 York handicap in June (1m1f, good) but he disappointed when favourite at Sandown (1m2f, good to firm) last month; may be capable of bouncing back.

8/1

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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4

(5)

5th Oct 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 4

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

The Dragon King

9st 10lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Robert Cowell

Ended 2025 with C&D victory in November; failed to add to it this this season and signed off for Clive Cox with a below-par eighth in 1m Newbury handicap in July; needs this yard switch to spark a resurgence.

14/1

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

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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2nd

6

(6)

14th Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

15:51 Thirsk

Fan Mail

9st 6lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Both wins over 6f on AW; has had plenty of chances on turf but continues to come up short; goes again in visor worn for the first time when fifth of 11 at Carlisle (6f, good) last Wednesday.

9/2

5th

5

(7)

9th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 182y

Class 6

16:17 Carlisle

Fan Mail

9st 6lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Tim Easterby

Went close over C&D in May when 4lb higher; that hasn't been a springboard to better things but it is not inconceivable that a change of headgear can provide the necessary spark to break his turf duck.

7/1

9th

9

(9)

6th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

19:51 Southwell (AW)

Fan Mail

9st 2lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Made it 0-11 for the year when down the field here (7f) a fortnight ago; however, he was in pretty good heart previously and his last win came over C&D last October; not written off.

11/1

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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4th

5

(9)

17th Oct 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 4

16:10 Catterick

Tattie Bogle

9st 10lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Charlie Johnston

Has stood up well to a busy year, winning three times and better than ever when successful at Brighton (7f, good) in September; not quite at that level in two runs since but perhaps fitting a visor in place of cheekpieces will help.

9/1

9

(8)

5th Oct 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 4

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Tattie Bogle

9st 6lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Charlie Johnston

Notched a third success of 2026 at Brighton (7f) in September; backed it up with a solid fourth of nine in 7f handicap at Beverley 13 days ago; this consistent sort ought to be in the shake-up again.

12/1

4th

4

(6)

22nd Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 75y

Class 4

17:00 Beverley

Tattie Bogle

9st 11lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Charlie Johnston

Three wins this year, including C&D, and he was well on top at the finish when scoring at Brighton (7f, good) three weeks ago; a 4lb rise in a deeper race could leave him vulnerable.

4/1

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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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