July 18 / 15.15 Haydock

15.15

Good

Lancashire DAF Handicap (Div I)

  • Prize money: £4448.9
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 9 runners
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Lancashire DAF Handicap (Div I)

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

OUR TIP

4/1 (Won)

  • Win: £10.00
  • Place: £2.20

Form: 118-54 D

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 13lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Excellent strike-rate in 6f turf handicaps for Rae Guest in 2024, winning three from four (good and good to firm); down the field in two runs for new yard this season but she made some late headway to finish a close fourth at Chepstow last time; now only 2lb higher than for her last win and she's in the mix.
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

3

(5)

20th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 18y

Class 5

20:15 Nottingham

Raffles Angel

9st 8lb

J: Ross Coakley

T: Jack Jones

Made it 4-8 on turf when scoring at Haydock (6f, good) last July but she's lost her way in three subsequent runs; had an excuse on soft ground on her Lingfield reappearance two weeks ago but this is competitive and she needs a big turnaround.

12/1

6th

6

(4)

6th Jun 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

20:10 Lingfield

Raffles Angel

9st 8lb

J: Alice Bond

T: Jack Jones

Unraced on ground softer than good; absent since an excusable effort (hampered start, poorly positioned) last August; 4-9 on turf and 1-1 over C&D; one to consider.

7/1

9th

2

(6)

26th Aug 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:35 Ripon

Raffles Angel

9st 13lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Jack Jones

Progressive last year for Rae Guest (C&D winner) and won at Haydock (6f, good) last month on third start for this yard, for which she deserves extra credit having had to switch around runners; soundly beaten on AW since but has never shone on that surface; she's one to consider now back on turf.

10/1

10/1

  • Place: £1.40

Form: 154606 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 13lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Well backed when making a successful reappearance at Thirsk (6f, good; visored first time) in April; still looks feasibly treated on that form but he's been hit and miss since and he hung badly right over C&D (well-held sixth) last time; now drops back in grade but others are more convincing.
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6th

10

(13)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:30 York

Wreck It Ryley

9st 6lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Alan Brown

The handicapper has been in command since his runaway win at Leicester (6f, good) in April; today's return to sprinting is in his favour but he's likely to be vulnerable at this level.

40/1

9th

10

(2)

27th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 192y

Class 3

13:55 York

Wreck It Ryley

9st 5lb

J: David Nolan

T: Alan Brown

Raced exclusively at shorter, gaining most wins over 6f; looks likely to be outstayed and outclassed upped in trip/grade.

66/1

8th

4

(3)

6th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 4

14:50 Musselburgh

Wreck It Ryley

9st 9lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Alan Brown

Kept trying when third at Doncaster last time (6f) but was beaten over 3l and he's not looked well handicapped since scoring by 6l in April; he's also only 1-16 over 7f.

10/1

11/4

  • Place: £1.70

Form: -46313 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Seven-time AW winner who made his breakthrough on turf when scoring at Yarmouth (6f, good to soft) in May; finished third of five on his return visit last month but that was behind a resurgent rival who made all; this doesn't look as tough and he probably still has some room to manoeuvre off this mark.
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2nd

1

(2)

15th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 3y

Class 6

19:40 Yarmouth

Dark Side Thunder

10st 2lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Jessica Macey

Eight-time AW winner but he's 1-21 on turf; placed a couple of times this season, including over C&D (good to firm) in April, but he's not easy to predict and was out the back at Doncaster last time; has another switch of headgear and he comes with risks attached.

9/2

8th

6

(9)

20th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 2y

Class 5

20:00 Doncaster

Dark Side Thunder

9st 9lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Jessica Macey

A dual 6f scorer last season; comes here on the back of a good third of eight in 6f Leicester handicap last month so needs considering.

7/1

3rd

4

(4)

25th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

15:40 Leicester

Dark Side Thunder

9st 7lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Jessica Macey

He has a much better strike-rate on AW than turf and was well beaten over C&D last time; however, prior to that he was second of six at Yarmouth (6f, good to firm) and is not written off today.

9/1

Form: 3312-6 D

Last run: 44 days

W: 10st 0lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Four-time turf winner on good or slower ground; scored twice during a highly consistent campaign last season and he returned from a break with a decent effort at Ripon (6f, good) last month; regular headgear is still missing but he's a player if he can build on that last run.
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

2

(8)

8th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 182y

Class 5

14:15 Carlisle

Harrys Halo

9st 12lb

J: William Pyle

T: Kevin & Lauren Frost

Has shown most of his form over 6f on ground softer than good; close third in big field over 5f at Doncaster in sole run this term; enters calculations off same mark back up in trip.

9/2

3rd

10

(14)

29th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 3y

Class 5

17:50 Doncaster

Harrys Halo

9st 4lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Kevin Frost

Has had only one run over 5f and it was in this race in 2024 when he finished a well-beaten 2-1 favourite; quiet in a light campaign in 2025; others look stronger.

25/1

10/1

Form: 9517-7 D

Last run: 50 days

W: 9st 10lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Has registered most of his wins on soft/heavy; on workable mark but he was well held at a big price on Carlisle reappearance (bled from nose) in May; now drops back in grade but he's not easy to predict and drying ground would be a major concern.
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6th

4

(2)

10th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 6y

Class 5

20:30 Hamilton

Impressor

9st 5lb

J: Sam James

T: Phillip Makin

A three-time winner (including over C&D) here who got back on track when third of nine over C&D six days ago; goes well on soft ground, so this veteran is in the mix, especially if the rain comes.

7/1

3rd

4

(6)

4th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 6y

Class 5

14:51 Hamilton

Impressor

9st 5lb

J: Sam James

T: Phillip Makin

Underwhelming on his three starts since promising reappearance run at Doncaster in March; however, he has a strong record at Hamilton and is running here for the first time this season; slow ground would be a positive.

13/2

Form: 44-315 D BF

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Made it 4-8 in handicaps when battling well to justify favouritism at Windsor (5f, good) last month; didn't fire at Leicester three weeks ago but he was reported to have had an irregular heartbeat; needs to kick on again on this step back up in trip but he still has potential as a sprint handicapper and is not ruled out.
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6th

5

(2)

1st Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 21y

Class 4

17:05 Windsor

Hk Fourteen

9st 2lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Tony Carroll

A three-time winner (including over C&D) in 2025; off six months before a fading tenth in 6f Doncaster handicap on his recent return and he should strip sharper here.

6/1

10th

7

(11)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 2y

Class 4

18:38 Doncaster

Hk Fourteen

9st 4lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Tony Carroll

Proven winner who found another burst of improvement for cheekpieces going on last autumn; generally kept to 5f and no headgear as he returns from six months off; also has to prove this sort of mark is within range.

16/1

Form: 60-007

Last run: 15 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Showed some early promise as a 2yo but he's beaten only two rivals in three handicaps this season; mark continues to fall but it's still hard to pin down his optimum trip and others are preferred; blinkers added.
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9th

9

(2)

3rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 96y

Class 6

20:40 Beverley

Sir David

9st 1lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Nigel Tinkler

7f winner last August on good ground off 6lb higher so has to be of interest after returning to form with a second at Carlisle (7f, soft), which was his best run yet for this yard.

7/1

2nd

5

(1)

8th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 195y

Class 6

17:28 Carlisle

Sir David

9st 5lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Nigel Tinkler

Far from convincing on his efforts this term for new yard, latest back at Carlisle, but looks a plausible danger provided he revives; defied a 7lb higher mark over C&D last August (sole win).

11/1

8th

7

(2)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 195y

Class 6

16:45 Carlisle

Sir David

9st 3lb

T: Nigel Tinkler

Sole success came over C&D from 4lb higher last August when trained by Stella Barclay, but regressive in the meantime including in three starts since returning for this yard last month; best watched.

14/1

14/1

Form: 214-9 D

Last run: 55 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Won a Newcastle novice (6f, AW) on the second of his three 2yo runs, but he returned after a gelding operation with a low-key effort on handicap debut over C&D (good) in May; still unexposed but headgear is now added and has something to prove after that last run.
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5th

5

(13)

6th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 2y

Class 6

13:20 Doncaster

Mu Mu Land

9st 7lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Julie Camacho

Back to form when runner-up at Southwell (6f, AW) in April but he failed to back that up on his return visit two weeks ago; remains unexposed on turf but overall record is 1-13 and others are more convincing.

11/1

6th

8

(8)

21st May 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

21:00 Southwell (AW)

Mu Mu Land

9st 3lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Julie Camacho

Yet to win a handicap, but was having his second start since wind surgery when second of ten over C&D last month; races off the same mark and considered.

6/1

2nd

3

(9)

28th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

17:10 Southwell (AW)

Mu Mu Land

9st 7lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Julie Camacho

6f AW maiden winner as a 2yo; 0-8 in handicaps and showed no benefit for wind surgery at Pontefract.

10/1

9th
6 (1)
Eartha

20/1

Form: 340-80

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Several good efforts during her 2yo campaign, including a Wetherby maiden win and close fourth of 15 in a Doncaster (6.5f, good) nursery; looks interesting on that form but she's been out of sorts in both runs this season and needs a major revival.
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5th

3

(2)

11th Jul 2026

Good

0m 6f 6y

Class 5

18:50 Hamilton

Eartha

9st 12lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

A fair 5.5f winner as a 2yo but she offered little in three runs last summer; needs to take a major step forward after 11 months off the track.

25/1

9th

6

(1)

18th Jul 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

15:15 Haydock

Eartha

9st 9lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

Several good efforts during her 2yo campaign, including a Wetherby maiden win and close fourth of 15 in a Doncaster (6.5f, good) nursery; looks interesting on that form but she's been out of sorts in both runs this season and needs a major revival.

20/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £43.40
Straight Forecast £36.43
Tricast £111.67
Trifecta £240.50

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Harry's Halo

NEWMARKET:

Raffles Angel

POSTDATA:

Dark Side Thunder

Daily Mail:

HK Fourteen

Telegraph:

Eartha

D Express:

HK Fourteen

The Guardian:

Raffles Angel

Daily Mirror:

Raffles Angel

RP RATINGS:

Harry's Halo

The Times:

Harry's Halo

The Sun:

Harry's Halo

The Star:

Dark Side Thunder

Daily Record:

Dark Side Thunder