May 22 / 16.05 Haydock

16.05

Soft

Oakmere Homes Racing For Macmillan Handicap

  • Prize money: £4448.9
  • 1m 2f 42y
  • Class 5
  • 9 runners
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Oakmere Homes Racing For Macmillan Handicap

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

7/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.50
  • Place: £2.00

Form: 8600-4

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Unraced on softer than good; struggled badly in her four handicaps last season but reappeared with a closer finish when fourth of ten at Lingfield (1m2f, AW; 16-1) late last month; needs to build on that.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

4

(9)

13th Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

21:00 Leicester

Blue Wonder

9st 9lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Hughie Morrison

Stepped up on her reappearance effort when winning at Haydock (1m2f, good to soft) 22 days ago, pulling clear of the rest with Lesrico who was runner-up; back up 5lb but she could have a bit more to offer over this trip.

4/1

10/1

  • Place: £2.20

Form: 70215- D

Last run: 199 days

W: 9st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Ninth start when off the mark in game fashion from the front at Doncaster (1m2f, soft; 6lb higher today) in October under Ben Ffrench Davis; out of the handicap when appearing to run well 11 days later (1m2f, good) and he needs a second look on this reappearance.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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7th

1

(4)

10th Aug 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:15 Ayr

Lesrico

10st 2lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Lisa Williamson

Won on soft ground in the autumn and ran big race in defeat on reappearance outing at Haydock (1m3f, good to soft) in the spring, but disappointed on his next outing (again raced too freely) and is not easy to predict.

8/1

8th

7

(2)

13th Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

21:00 Leicester

Lesrico

9st 6lb

J: Alfie Redman

T: Lisa Williamson

Sole win from 11 starts came in game fashion on soft ground at Doncaster (1m2f) in October and he ran a fine race when runner-up behind Blue Wonder at Haydock (1m2f, good to soft) on his reappearance 22 days ago, coming clear of the rest; on the shortlist.

7/1

11/2

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 652442 D

Last run: 55 days

W: 9st 5lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
1m2f wins last year at Pontefract (good) in June and Newcastle (AW) in December; pretty reliable and second of 14 at Doncaster (1m2f, good to soft) on return to turf in March showed again that he should be seriously involved.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

6

(5)

31st Aug 2026

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 5

14:42 Southwell (AW)

Golspie

9st 3lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Patrick Morris

Frequent slow starter who's consistent but hard to win with and who will always need things to fall just so; on a fair mark, though, under Billy Loughnane (ordinary 2-33 for the yard), having run well over C&D early in the month.

6/1

3rd

6

(5)

6th Aug 2026

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 6

21:00 Southwell (AW)

Golspie

9st 6lb

J: David Nolan

T: Patrick Morris

Sole win on the AW came at Newcastle (1m2f, AW) in December; has posted some good placed efforts since and left the impression he's still in form when sixth of 13 there over 1m3f last time; can be slowly away but is considered.

6/1

6th

3

(13)

25th Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

13:35 Newcastle (AW)

Golspie

9st 7lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: Patrick Morris

AW regular who scored here (1m2f) in December and has strung together a long line of minor honours this year; should be seriously involved.

11/2

25/1

Form: 3356-4 CD

Last run: 13 days

W: 8st 6lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
10yo who's 2-55, with last win in 2022; well handicapped on some 1m6f form last term and probably needed recent run, but whether he can be competitive at this trip nowadays remains to be seen.
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No / Draw
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Verdict Starting price

13

(3)

3rd Sep 2026

Soft

1m 3f 140y

Class 5

13:30 Haydock

Red Derek

9st 12lb

J: Miss Teagan Padgett

T: Lisa Williamson

Veteran who has won only twice in 57 career starts and beaten 17l or more on all three outings this year.

66/1

6th

6

(5)

14th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 3f 197y

Class 5

14:00 Doncaster

Red Derek

8st 9lb

J: Ben Ffrench Davis

T: Lisa Williamson

Veteran who has won only twice in 56 career starts and this season's fourths were remote; 2lb out of the weights.

14/1

4th

13

(11)

22nd May 2026

Soft

1m 2f 42y

Class 5

16:05 Haydock

Red Derek

8st 6lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Lisa Williamson

10yo who's 2-55, with last win in 2022; well handicapped on some 1m6f form last term and probably needed recent run, but whether he can be competitive at this trip nowadays remains to be seen.

25/1

8/1

Form: 2122-6

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
In good form last May-July, winning at Carlisle (1m, soft) and runner-up on four occasions, including there at 1m1f on soft; never dangerous on reappearance 15 days ago, which also happened at the same juncture last term before a good run next time; player if he can stay 1m2f, which isn't nailed on.
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Verdict Starting price

10th

5

(1)

1st Sep 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:48 Ripon

Bellasio

9st 8lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Grant Tuer

Doubled his tally with 1m1f victory at Carlisle in July; failed to beat a rival in 9.5f Wolverhampton handicap since though so needs to bounce back.

12/1

13th

11

(8)

21st Jul 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Bellasio

9st 3lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Grant Tuer

Dual Carlisle winner who's recorded his best efforts on turf; showed the right attitude off 2lb lower last time but will need to at least match that form in this competitive handicap.

4/1

1st

8

(8)

4th Jul 2026

Good

1m 1f 0y

Class 5

18:09 Carlisle

Bellasio

9st 10lb

J: Laura Pearson

T: Grant Tuer

Three runs in course handicaps feature a win (soft) last June and two seconds (1m1f/1m), latterly when claimed late by Hostility on good ground 19 days ago; solid.

4/1

Form: -26330

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Placed on three of five starts this year; wide draw no help at Chester two weeks ago when he had his first crack at 1m4f (tailed off); reverts to 1m2f and probably okay on the ground, so he's considered each-way.
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Verdict Starting price

8th

1

(10)

25th Jul 2026

Good

1m 4f 63y

Class 5

13:53 Chester

Imperial Trooper

10st 2lb

J: George Wood

T: Jennie Candlish

Novice win in 2024 remains his sole win in 18 Flat races and he has performed poorly in his two previous visits here; well-held third over hurdles last week; not overly appealing.

10/1

3rd

6

16th Jul 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

19:37 Worcester

Imperial Trooper

10st 12lb

J: Ian Power

T: Jennie Candlish

Just 1-18 on the Flat but showed fair form when placed twice over 1m2f this spring; should have a future over hurdles but he made a low-key start in this sphere over C&D (good; 20-1) last month; stablemate of Chemistry.

16/1

5th

5

17th Jun 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

15:15 Worcester

Imperial Trooper

10st 13lb

J: Ian Power

T: Jennie Candlish

Just 1-18 on the Flat but showed fair form when placed twice over 1m2f this spring; can be competitive at this level if he takes well to hurdling at the first attempt.

16/1

7th
12 (6)
Hill O Rue

10/1

Form: 1541-9 D

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Won handicaps last season when always prominent at Carlisle (1m1f, good to soft) in May and Beverley (1m2f, soft) in September; no show when 14-1 for reappearance one month ago, his first race on good to firm, but it's not hard to think he will be a lot more potent today.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

1

(4)

27th Aug 2026

Good

1m 3f 39y

Class 6

16:30 Carlisle

Hill O Rue

9st 12lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Kevin Ryan

Course winner last May and he doubled his tally when winning at Beverley (1m2f, soft) last September; however, he's been well beaten in three starts this year, including at Ayr (1m2f, good; first-time tongue-tie) on his first start since wind surgery.

12/1

12th

1

(8)

6th Jul 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

15:00 Ayr

Hill O Rue

10st 2lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

Won twice on ground slower than good last season (1m1f/1m2f) and is still quite lightly raced but looked out of sorts on both appearances this spring and needs recent wind op to have made a difference.

12/1

7th

12

(6)

22nd May 2026

Soft

1m 2f 42y

Class 5

16:05 Haydock

Hill O Rue

9st 3lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

Won handicaps last season when always prominent at Carlisle (1m1f, good to soft) in May and Beverley (1m2f, soft) in September; no show when 14-1 for reappearance one month ago, his first race on good to firm, but it's not hard to think he will be a lot more potent today.

10/1

Form: /3641-

Last run: 402 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced 5yo who took a big step forward in first-time tongue-tie when landing a 1m handicap on Kempton AW last April by a head; that win was gained with a late challenge (sole attempt at 1m2f was debut) but he's been absent since, which probably poses the biggest question.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

4

(10)

1st Sep 2026

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

14:20 Lingfield (AW)

Norflondonforever

11st 0lb

J: Mr James Hills

T: Faye Bramley

Low-mileage 5yo whose AW handicap form comprises a success off 4lb higher in April and resurgent effort last time; may still have more to offer in this sphere; one to consider.

9/1

4th

4

(1)

6th Aug 2026

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 6

21:00 Southwell (AW)

Norflondonforever

9st 7lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Faye Bramley

Got off the mark, tongue tied for the first time, at Kempton (1m) last April but he's struggled in three starts since returning from a 400-day absence; others have stronger claims.

25/1

11th

2

(7)

20th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

20:20 Windsor

Norflondonforever

9st 9lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Faye Bramley

Got off the mark with tongue-tie added at Kempton (1m, AW) in April 2025, but he had a long spell on the sidelines before finishing tailed off in two runs this summer; still has low-mileage but he needs a revival.

33/1

OUR TIP

Form: 32290-

Last run: 226 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Nine-race maiden who ended last term with two poor shows, with blinkers given a go on final outing; subsequently left Brian Meehan for 15,000gns in October; has a piece of 1m2f form, but below form on his only start on softer than good and non-runner for old yard when the ground was testing.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

10th

9

(3)

2nd Sep 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

16:15 Newcastle (AW)

Dragonflame

9st 6lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Rebecca Menzies

0-10; runner-up three times for Brian Meehan (1m-1m2f, including AW) but last of nine at Haydock (1m2f) on sole start for Tony Culhane & Stella Barclay; nice pedigree - cost 250,000euros as a yearling - so this trainer could work her magic; monitor only.

28/1

9th

2

(7)

22nd May 2026

Soft

1m 2f 42y

Class 5

16:05 Haydock

Dragonflame

9st 9lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Tony Culhane & Stella Barclay

Nine-race maiden who ended last term with two poor shows, with blinkers given a go on final outing; subsequently left Brian Meehan for 15,000gns in October; has a piece of 1m2f form, but below form on his only start on softer than good and non-runner for old yard when the ground was testing.

20/1

3

(7)

8th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:10 Kempton (AW)

Dragonflame

9st 7lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Brian Meehan

0-8 and didn't run very well at Bath (1m2f, good to firm) eight days ago, but placed in his first four handicaps including in both starts over C&D; shortlisted back here with blinkers given a go.

8/1

Non-runners

Everyoneknowsadave, Pol Roger, Joseph, Give Me The Night

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £29.10
Straight Forecast £25.60
Tricast £123.85
Trifecta £120.30

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Pol Roger

Telegraph:

Blue Wonder

SPOTLIGHT:

Hill O Rue

The Times:

Imperial Trooper

The Star:

Bellasio

POSTDATA:

Joseph

Daily Mirror:

Golspie

D Express:

Blue Wonder

The Sun:

Hill O Rue

The Guardian:

Imperial Trooper

Daily Record:

Bellasio

TOPSPEED:

Pol Roger

Daily Mail:

Pol Roger