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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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

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

5th

1

(4)

10th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 5

20:00 Hamilton

Pal Joey

9st 9lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Ben Haslam

Won at Newcastle (AW; from a similar mark) in January on his first attempt over 5f; less effective since, dwelling and failing to make his presence felt over C&D (tenth of 13; Class 3) latest; this race is easier and Paul Mulrennan is back aboard.

5/1

10th

13

(5)

17th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 3

17:15 Hamilton

Pal Joey

8st 7lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Ben Haslam

Found a Newcastle handicap run to suit when winning over this trip in January but has otherwise done most racing over further; the early impact of the visor may have worn off now and he was inclined to pull hard when well held back on turf a month ago.

33/1

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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8th

8

(1)

16th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

20:00 Beverley

Lord Abama

8st 13lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Michael Dods

Front-runner who made an encouraging reappearance at Thirsk in April; hasn't built on it, but this drop to 5f (for just the third time in a long career) is an interesting move and the fitting of a tongue-strap might help too; well drawn on the rail.

9/1

7th

3

(2)

18th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

15:40 Redcar

Lord Abama

9st 6lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Front-runner who made an encouraging seasonal debut in higher-grade contest at Thirsk (6f good; visored) in April; not in same form on either start since (blinkers refitted last time) but has slipped to a tempting mark.

12/1

7th

9

(5)

1st May 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:10 Newcastle (AW)

Lord Abama

9st 3lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Michael Dods

Two-time C&D winner; unplaced but ran with credit in two Thirsk handicaps last month; type to pop up soon off a reduced mark.

12/1

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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7th

5

(3)

30th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 80y

Class 6

19:39 Ffos Las

Arnaz

9st 11lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Mark Loughnane

Lost his way for this yard, pulling hard the past couple of times; conditions fine off a career-low mark but he has something to prove back from a short break, during which time he had a wind operation.

14/1

8th

3

(1)

19th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

16:45 Lingfield

Arnaz

9st 7lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Mark Loughnane

Sole success came when trained by Ed Walker in May 2024; down to a career-low mark but hasn't threatened on his recent starts on AW.

12/1

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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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

5th

3

(1)

4th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

16:15 Beverley

Hundred Caps

9st 4lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Julie Camacho

Won over 6f at Southwell in January and two sound efforts after that; C&D record is 121, both wins on fast ground last term; visor replaces cheekpieces; well drawn; chance.

11/4

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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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

6th

7

(4)

14th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

14:08 Salisbury

Forever My Prince

9st 6lb

J: Harry Smith

T: Michael Blake

Signed off 2025 with a claiming success at Leicester (7f, soft) in October on his final start for Eve Johnson Houghton; two fair efforts over 7f since joining this stable and now drops back in trip on ground that he could probably do with being a bit softer than forecast.

8/1

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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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

1st

7

(3)

25th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 2

15:53 Windsor

Justcallmepete

8st 7lb

J: Myla Coppins

T: Tony Carroll

Nine wins on AW; scored at Bath on penultimate outing but is only 2-23 on turf and latest effort confirms that marks in the 80s are probably beyond him, at least nowadays, in this sphere.

11/2

3rd

1

(4)

25th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:44 Leicester

Justcallmepete

9st 13lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Tony Carroll

Has a better strike-rate on AW than turf but he's capable of useful 6f form on grass and made short work of his rivals at Bath (extended 5f, good) last week; now 6lb higher but this mark isn't beyond him on past exploits; would have welcomed rain but still considered.

5/1

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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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

1st

8

(6)

28th Jun 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

16:23 Wolverhampton (AW)

Trust Sergei

9st 8lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Gary Hanmer

Not a straightforward customer but he has plenty of ability for one operating at this level; back to form with a second of eight over 5f here eight weeks ago; no problem with the sixth furlong and he is more appealing than many.

3/1

2nd

2

(2)

5th May 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Trust Sergei

9st 8lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Gary Hanmer

Disappointed as favourite in a 6f handicap here six weeks ago but he is well handicapped on his 3yo best and he was notably short in the betting prior to being withdrawn at Doncaster last month (bolted to post); headstrong sort but more than capable of playing a role if not overdoing it in the preliminaries.

11/4

+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