July 19 / 21.00 Haydock

21.00

Good

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  • Prize money: £4448.9
  • 0m 5f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 8 runners
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Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

Form: -61562 CD BF

Last run: 16 days

W: 10st 0lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Boasts a decent record here, including when a close second in this race last year (good; got no peace in front); won't mind any more rain and holds leading claims back against her own sex.
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2nd

4

(4)

17th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

17:25 Haydock

Secret Mistral

9st 7lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Tony Carroll

Course regular who landed her third race here when making all over C&D (good) in July; similar form when second at Chester (5.5f, soft) last time; player.

9/2

2nd

5

(2)

20th Sep 2025

Soft

0m 5f 110y

Class 4

15:40 Chester

Secret Mistral

9st 6lb

J: Molly Gunn

T: Tony Carroll

Recorded her sixth win when making all at Haydock (5f, good) in July but she's not gone on from that in three runs since; ran respectably at Haydock last time but she looks weighted near her best off this mark and could be vulnerable again.

13/2

7

(8)

5th Sep 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

15:15 Haydock

Secret Mistral

9st 5lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Tony Carroll

Well beaten over C&D last month but that was a rare start on fast ground; has won here three times, the latest over C&D (good) in July, and she's also won on soft ground; could bounce back with a bold show.

8/1

Form: 646-51 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 13lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Didn't always look the easiest for James Fanshawe and has had her moments at the stalls; back in the groove at Doncaster (5f, good to firm) a fortnight ago on her second start for this yard off 2lb lower, but the easier 5f may not be optimal, likewise any more rain.
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7th

5

(5)

17th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

15:50 Ripon

Alpine Girl

9st 6lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

Good record on turf for new yard, winning cosily at Pontefract 18 days ago (5f, good); a 5lb rise shouldn't prevent another good run.

4/1

1st

4

(5)

29th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 3y

Class 5

14:48 Pontefract

Alpine Girl

9st 6lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

Five-time turf winner; only 2lb higher than for her Redcar win last summer (6f, good to firm) and her two AW runs this year aren't the ones to judge her on (blindfold slow to be removed last time); leading contender.

9/1

OUR TIP

Form: 68-242

Last run: 39 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Maiden who's having a first crack at a handicap and first run on turf since leaving Ireland; has not progressed in three runs round Wolverhampton for this yard and needs to improve for the different conditions.
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5th

7

(9)

21st May 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 5

17:57 Southwell (AW)

Peregrine Falcon

9st 3lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Patrick Morris

Had 13 cracks at it now and enjoyed the run of the race in a small-field maiden when last seen three months ago; that's been boosted since but, while she's consistent, she's fully exposed.

6/1

Form: -13705 D

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
It's more than a year since she ran over 5f and she boasts a patchy record at best on ground slower than good, so doubtful she'd want much rain; not been in much form since returned to turf in any case.
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6th

8

(7)

14th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:55 Newcastle (AW)

Mersea

9st 3lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Grant Tuer

50-1 winner over C&D off 11lb higher in February last year; back on a good mark but hasn't been in top form recently.

25/1

7th

3

(2)

4th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:00 Newcastle (AW)

Mersea

9st 8lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Grant Tuer

Well short of her best this winter but that is reflected in her mark and she has too much ability to discount now dropping into a 0-60; betting should be revealing.

12/1

11th

8

(10)

20th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

16:13 Newcastle (AW)

Mersea

9st 0lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Grant Tuer

Backwards since winning at Musselburgh (5f, Class 6, good) in August; kept on from behind to finish fifth of ten at Southwell (5f; 33-1) a fortnight ago; the handicapper continues to give her assistance from a career-low mark.

20/1

Form: -74822

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Lacks consistency but has been in better form recently, latterly when helping force a good pace when second off this mark at Pontefract (5f, good); one to consider for a yard back among the winners.
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7th

3

(10)

8th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

20:40 Newcastle (AW)

A Girl Named Ivy

9st 8lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Michael Dods

Two 6f wins last season; two good second placings on turf in midsummer; less good on her last three runs though and she has more to prove on AW (well held in one C&D run)

11/2

4

(5)

22nd Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 7y

Class 6

20:05 Hamilton

A Girl Named Ivy

9st 13lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Michael Dods

A dual 6f winner in 2024 but she comes here out of sorts, last of ten in 6f Thirsk handicap 20 days ago; others appeal more.

14/1

2

(3)

2nd Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:15 Thirsk

A Girl Named Ivy

10st 0lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Michael Dods

Twice runner-up (5.5f/5f) before below-par fourth of seven at Haydock two weeks ago; others appeal more for the win.

8/1

Form: 2-5868 D

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Five-time winner last year (also finished fourth in this race; trainer won it in 2023 with a 66-1 shot) who's struggled this season; had a couple of ordinary draws to deal with lately, though, and the handicapper is easing off, so no shock to see her bounce back.
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7th

1

(6)

18th May 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Smooth Silesie

10st 2lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Lisa Williamson

Won off this mark at Yarmouth (5f, good to soft) last October but hasn't got going in four runs this year, beating only one rival; needs to show more.

16/1

5th

4

(1)

4th May 2026

Firm

0m 5f 10y

Class 5

15:25 Bath

Smooth Silesie

9st 8lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Lisa Williamson

C&D winner; had a good time of things in 2025, winning four times; she has finished last in her three AW runs this year and has only dropped 3lb; may need some more help from the handicapper.

20/1

7th

4

(1)

21st Apr 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Smooth Silesie

9st 9lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: Lisa Williamson

Won at her beloved Yarmouth (5f, good to soft; from 4lb lower) last October; hasn't been at her best since returning to AW recently; this is a fraction easier and she could strip fitter but others are more appealing.

25/1

Form: 702-7

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Was upset in the stalls and withdrawn ahead of her intended comeback last month, then pulled away her chances (eased) when a remote last at Ripon 12 days ago; clearly there are risks involved.
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10th

7

(1)

30th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Sands Of Dubai

9st 5lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Richard Fahey

Bit of a mixed bag lately, getting off the mark at the ninth attempt at Wolverhampton (7f, Tapeta) last month but failing to beat a rival back there on Monday; enough to prove after that.

8/1

10th

7

(1)

30th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Sands Of Dubai

9st 5lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Richard Fahey

Bit of a mixed bag lately, getting off the mark at the ninth attempt at Wolverhampton (7f, Tapeta) last month but failing to beat a rival back there on Monday; enough to prove after that.

8/1

9

(3)

27th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Sands Of Dubai

9st 0lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Richard Fahey

3yo who got off the mark at the ninth attempt when landing a C&D handicap last month; that was a narrow success but she finished well to justify favouritism and a 3lb rise looks fair enough; key player.

15/8

Form: 0-9025 D

Last run: 44 days

W: 8st 10lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
On the downgrade in recent times and no surprise to see her fail to build on her Chepstow second when well held at Hamilton last time; the blinkers come off again tonight.
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5th

8

(9)

1st Aug 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

15:53 Newcastle (AW)

Willingly

9st 9lb

J: Archie Young

T: Mark Usher

8yo who is without a win since October 2023 and has finished soundly beaten in Class 5 handicaps on her last two starts; however, before those she went close in one at Chepstow in May and if rediscovering that form she'll be very tough to beat now dropped into a classified.

7/2

8

(8)

19th Jul 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

21:00 Haydock

Willingly

8st 10lb

J: Aidan Keeley

T: Mark Usher

On the downgrade in recent times and no surprise to see her fail to build on her Chepstow second when well held at Hamilton last time; the blinkers come off again tonight.

20/1

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Payout
Exacta £19.30
Straight Forecast £15.97
Tricast £44.38
Trifecta £51.50

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Secret Mistral

RP RATINGS:

Alpine Girl

The Times:

A Girl Named Ivy

Daily Record:

Peregrine Falcon

The Guardian:

A Girl Named Ivy

Daily Mirror:

Alpine Girl

The Star:

Alpine Girl

POSTDATA:

Secret Mistral

Telegraph:

Secret Mistral

Daily Mail:

Secret Mistral

D Express:

Secret Mistral

The Sun:

Secret Mistral