July 18 / 15.50 Haydock

15.50

Good

Lancashire DAF Handicap (Div II)

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

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

9/1 (Won)

  • Win: £11.00
  • Place: £2.60

Form: 935

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Left his debut form well behind when third of 16 in a Doncaster novice (7f, good; 150-1) last month; well held at Ripon last time but he got badly hampered at a crucial stage and this unexposed 3yo now goes handicapping off what looks a workable mark; interesting contender and he needs watching in market.
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8th

3

(9)

10th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

14:45 Ayr

Pal Joey

10st 0lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Ben Haslam

Started this year with a 5f win at Newcastle (Tapeta) but he's been disappointing since and was beaten 7l at Newcastle (1m) last month; has plenty to prove and he needs a major revival back in trip; tongue-tie reapplied.

16/1

8th

13

(4)

25th Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 4

16:00 Newcastle (AW)

Pal Joey

8st 11lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Ben Haslam

Kickstarted 2026 with 5f win here but his form has nosedived since; it's easy to look elsewhere.

50/1

9th

8

(1)

16th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

16:42 Thirsk

Pal Joey

9st 4lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Ben Haslam

Kickstarted 2026 with 5f success at Newcastle in January but he's failed to reproduce it, again slowly away when fifth of seven at Hamilton (5f) six days ago; others are preferred.

12/1

9/2

  • Place: £3.30

Form: 152281 D

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 13lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Made it three wins from his last seven starts when scoring at Thirsk (6f, good to firm) last month; up 4lb for that narrow win but he pulled clear with the runner up and that was a personal best; big player again and he won't mind what the weather does.
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7th

5

(7)

27th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

18:00 Southwell (AW)

Lord Abama

9st 8lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Michael Dods

Dual Newcastle winner (6f, Tapeta) the winter before last and 17lb lower than when successful at Thirsk (6f, good to firm) in June last year; down in grade, but not performing as though ready to exploit his plummeting mark and is still to conclusively prove he wants this far; cheekpieces return.

10/1

9th

6

(1)

10th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

15:45 Ayr

Lord Abama

9st 7lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Michael Dods

On a long losing sequence and yet to hit top form this season, fourth of nine in 6f Thirsk handicap nine days ago; more is required despite a falling mark.

14/1

4th

9

(4)

1st Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:55 Thirsk

Lord Abama

9st 4lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Michael Dods

Handy sort whose three turf wins have all come over C&D; not firing of late, but has become dangerously well handicapped having dropped 14lb below his last winning mark.

8/1

4/1

  • Place: £1.30

Form: 0-2034 BF

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Just one win from 14 starts but he went close at Yarmouth (6f, good to soft) in May and ran to a similar level when fourth of 17 in a Class 4 at Newbury (6f, good) last month; tongue-tie is now added and he's respected on this drop back in grade.
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6th

5

(12)

23rd Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 215y

Class 2

15:50 Brighton

Arnaz

9st 3lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Mark Loughnane

Had been expensive to follow but he ended a losing run at Chepstow (6f, good to firm) two weeks ago when more positive tactics were deployed; unpenalised when bolting up back at Chepstow on Tuesday and he is effectively 11lb higher today; slower ground shouldn't be an issue but this will require a good deal more.

3/1

1st

8

(8)

18th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

17:00 Chepstow

Arnaz

8st 13lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Mark Loughnane

Pulled hard on his first two runs back from wind surgery (7f) and was much happier being allowed to stride on when easily winning an apprentice handicap over C&D last Sunday; no penalty and he can only look well treated now back in the groove.

5/2

1st

3

(7)

9th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

14:06 Chepstow

Arnaz

9st 6lb

J: Hope Regan

T: Mark Loughnane

Has won only once, over 7f, during 25-race career; does have form at 6f but hasn't offered much in two runs after wind surgery.

10/1

Form: 54-106

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Reappeared with handicap win at Beverley (5f) in May but he's finished down the field at Chester (6f, good) and Newcastle (5f, AW) since; bit to prove again and he needs to get back near best.
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3rd

1

(6)

1st Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 5

20:00 Hamilton

Hundred Caps

9st 9lb

J: Sam James

T: Julie Camacho

Has been consistent since his successful reappearance at Southwell (6f, AW) in January and was only beaten 2l into fourth of eight in a 0-85 at Beverley last month; suited by a stiff 5f and much respected down in class.

4/1

4th

8

(5)

3rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

19:02 Beverley

Hundred Caps

9st 5lb

J: David Egan

T: Julie Camacho

In good form on AW earlier in the year; unplaced both starts since returning to turf this summer and others have stronger claims.

10/1

7th

6

(8)

9th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

19:42 Carlisle

Hundred Caps

9st 11lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Julie Camacho

Suited by 5f on a stiff track (two of his three wins have been at Beverley); fair fifth at Beverley with a visor tried last time (5f, good; pulled hard); regular cheekpieces back on here but soft ground a negative.

12/1

Form: 51-244 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Successful handicap debut at Lingfield (6f, soft) on final 2yo run last July; returned to action with three frame efforts this season but his form has been sliding in the wrong direction and others look stronger.
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9th

2

(4)

1st Sep 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Forever My Prince

9st 8lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Michael Blake

Unplaced all five turf starts new stable this season (6f-7f) but hasn't been running that badly and continues to slip down the weights; Billy Loughnane is booked for this rare AW appearance; not ruled out.

9/2

6th

9

(6)

23rd Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:35 Newbury

Forever My Prince

9st 8lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Michael Blake

Two turf wins, the latest a claimer at Leicester last October on final run for Eve Johnson Houghton; dropping down the weights but hasn't been shaping of late as though he's about to take advantage.

11/1

5th

2

(10)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 16y

Class 6

17:10 Chepstow

Forever My Prince

9st 8lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Michael Blake

Made encouraging seasonal/stable debut when fifth of 15 in higher-grade race at Doncaster (7f, good to soft) in March, but two lesser efforts have followed (7f/6f) and she'd appeal more on ground slower than good.

12/1

Form: -15932 D BF

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Won off 2lb lower at Wolverhampton (6f, AW) in January and he's returned to turf with two solid placed efforts at Newmarket (6f, good to firm) this season; should go well again and he's on the shortlist.
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6

(8)

12th Sep 2025

Good

0m 6f 17y

Class 5

16:20 Chester

Royal Musketeer

9st 11lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Steph Hollinshead

No turf win since May 2022; has posted some decent efforts at Newmarket (6f, both tracks) this season, none better than when runner-up in June; cheekpieces are yet to elicit improvement but this appears a better option than Southwell (tenth of 14) last time; easing mark.

16/1

10th

7

(13)

25th Aug 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

17:08 Southwell (AW)

Royal Musketeer

9st 6lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Steph Hollinshead

He is on a competitive mark and has a course win on his record (7f); not beaten far at Newmarket this month when tried in cheekpieces for the first time; wide draw but he's not ruled out.

5/1

2

(9)

1st Aug 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:20 Newmarket (July)

Royal Musketeer

9st 10lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Steph Hollinshead

Twice placed on the two courses here before his effort petered out tamely at Haydock two weeks ago; returning here has to rate a positive, as might the addition of cheekpieces.

8/1

OUR TIP

Form: -90136 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Ended a long losing run when scoring under Tyrese Cameron at Goodwood (6f, good to soft) last month; things haven't really set up for her closing style in two subsequent runs but she was beaten 4l at Chepstow last time and others are more persuasive.
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4th

6

(8)

12th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 160y

Class 5

14:50 Bath

Dapperling

9st 0lb

J: Mikkel Mortensen

T: Scott Dixon

Strike-rate of 2-30 and her habit of starting slowly appears to be going nowhere; opposable.

25/1

9th

8

(5)

7th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 5

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Dapperling

8st 7lb

J: Laura Coughlan

T: Scott Dixon

Habitual slow-starter; late headway into fourth behind Ay Gee Ell over C&D in December but less good over 6f on her last two starts; others look stronger for win purposes.

33/1

5th

8

(4)

5th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:17 Kempton (AW)

Dapperling

9st 5lb

J: Alec Voikhansky

T: Richard Hannon

Just 2lb above her winning mark at Goodwood (6f) in June but getting away on terms has become a problem and she was borderline reluctant to race last month; 0-6 on AW and best watched.

20/1

Form: -90902 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 13lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Six of his seven wins have been on AW but he turned things around with a clear second behind an improver at Doncaster (6f, good to firm) last month; back up 3lb in the weights but he's had only three runs for Tony Carroll and remains very well treated on old form; interesting contender.
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16th

12

(13)

10th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 2

19:15 Windsor

Justcallmepete

8st 11lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Tony Carroll

Just 3-26 on turf but this C&D does work well for him and he gained a deserved first win on the track when just fending off Uncle Don (good to firm) in May; has had going (good to soft) and trip (5f) excuses since but this company could be overwhelming.

16/1

4th

1

(6)

29th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 10y

Class 4

18:15 Sandown

Justcallmepete

10st 0lb

J: Alexandra Egan

T: Tony Carroll

Ended 2025 with three consecutive 6f AW wins and was successful twice on turf in the spring (5.7f/6f); does not have much margin for error off current mark, though, and this 63rd career start is his first over 5f.

11/2

5th

2

(8)

11th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:05 Newbury

Justcallmepete

9st 10lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Tony Carroll

C&D winner; five wins since joining Tony Carroll, including turf handicaps in two of his last three starts; should give his running once again but may prove vulnerable for win purposes.

6/1

13/2

Form: 931104 D

Last run: 35 days

W: 8st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Came good with wins at Wolverhampton (5f, AW) and Doncaster (6f, good to firm) in the spring; ran no sort of race in hat-trick bid over C&D in May but he bounced back from that major blip with a close fourth at Chester (6f, good) last month; has possibilities off unchanged mark and he's still lightly raced.
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4th

9

(9)

17th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

17:20 Windsor

Trust Sergei

9st 0lb

J: Charlie Tucker

T: Gary Hanmer

Back on the scoresheet at Wolverhampton (6f, AW) this June; not nearly so good on either start since, admittedly trying 7f on first occasion but others bring more solid claims; 7lb claimer recruited.

16/1

9th

3

(1)

30th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

18:57 Wolverhampton (AW)

Trust Sergei

9st 13lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Gary Hanmer

Probably failed to stay 7f last time and won a C&D handicap the time before; however, he's got a lot on his plate at these weights.

25/1

3rd

7

(1)

10th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

20:12 Chester

Trust Sergei

9st 5lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Gary Hanmer

Not a straightforward customer but he got back on the scoresheet with a last-gasp success at Wolverhampton (6f, AW) 12 days ago; has a penalty but he won off a higher mark at Doncaster last spring and he looks worth another try at this trip; dangerous.

6/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £125.60
Straight Forecast £121.48
Tricast £323.22
Trifecta £330.20

Selections

POSTDATA:

Arnaz

SPOTLIGHT:

Justcallmepete

The Guardian:

Lord Abama

The Times:

Royal Musketeer

The Star:

Trust Sergei

LAMBOURN:

Arnaz

Telegraph:

Arnaz

Daily Mail:

Arnaz

The Sun:

Arnaz

RP RATINGS:

Justcallmepete

D Express:

Justcallmepete

Daily Record:

Lord Abama

Daily Mirror:

Royal Musketeer