September 04 / 15.15 Haydock

15.15

Soft

Oakmere Homes Handicap

  • Prize money: £5757.4
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 14 runners
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Oakmere Homes Handicap

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

13/2 (Won)

  • Win: £4.50
  • Place: £2.00

Form: 905-99 CD

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 11lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Goes very well here and scored over C&D last May; off nine months, yet to hit form in a pair of 7f handicaps at Doncaster and Newmarket this summer but no surprise to see him take a sizeable step forward back here off a reduced mark, especially if the market vibes are positive.
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5th

1

(2)

13th Oct 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:47 Leicester

Kodi Lion

9st 13lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Michael Appleby

Comfortably took advantage of a reduced mark at Haydock but went back up 8lb for that win and was unable to follow up at Yarmouth (kept to 6f) later in September; returns to 7f still weighted to the hilt.

12/1

5th

3

(7)

17th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 3y

Class 3

15:45 Yarmouth

Kodi Lion

9st 11lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Michael Appleby

Showed career-best form when dropped back to 6f at Haydock (heavy) a fortnight ago, winning comfortably by 3l; evidently in rude health but is 8lb higher here and might not be seen to quite the same effect on the forecast less-testing ground.

4/1

1st

4

(14)

4th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:15 Haydock

Kodi Lion

9st 11lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Michael Appleby

Goes very well here and scored over C&D last May; off nine months, yet to hit form in a pair of 7f handicaps at Doncaster and Newmarket this summer but no surprise to see him take a sizeable step forward back here off a reduced mark, especially if the market vibes are positive.

13/2

12/1

  • Place: £2.10

Form: 600690 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 3lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Fairly useful on his day but he's not one to rely on and failed to beat a rival in 6f Hamilton handicap two weeks ago; others are much preferred.
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8th

5

(5)

29th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:40 Ayr

Lord Bertie

9st 9lb

J: Mark Winn

T: David O’Meara

Runner-up in this last year (soft) and returned to form when second at Haydock (6f, heavy) latest start; major player with conditions in his favour.

7/2

2nd

12

(13)

4th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:15 Haydock

Lord Bertie

9st 3lb

J: Mark Winn

T: David O’Meara

Fairly useful on his day but he's not one to rely on and failed to beat a rival in 6f Hamilton handicap two weeks ago; others are much preferred.

12/1

10th

4

(1)

21st Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 6y

Class 4

19:45 Hamilton

Lord Bertie

9st 12lb

J: Mark Winn

T: David O’Meara

His wins have come on slow ground but he was beaten only 3l in a big field at York (7f, good to firm) last month; that was a creditable effort after a slow start and he ran well over this trip at Ayr on his penultimate run; could be dangerous.

8/1

20/1

  • Place: £4.00

Form: 40-490 D

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 7lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
A four-time 6f scorer for Ismail Mohammed; yet to hit top form in a trio of runs for his current yard this season and beat only one in 6f Hamilton handicap 24 days ago; not easy to make a case for.
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3rd

7

(11)

4th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:15 Haydock

Never Just A Dream

9st 7lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: T J Kent

A four-time 6f scorer for Ismail Mohammed; yet to hit top form in a trio of runs for his current yard this season and beat only one in 6f Hamilton handicap 24 days ago; not easy to make a case for.

20/1

11th

7

(2)

11th Aug 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 6y

Class 4

20:00 Hamilton

Never Just A Dream

9st 7lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: T J Kent

All four wins have been on the AW; ran an encouraging race when fourth of eight on his stable debut at Newbury (6f, good to soft) in June but he wasn't able to build on that when dropped back to 5f at Newmarket (good to firm) last month; back up in trip.

16/1

9th

5

(1)

10th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

16:45 Newmarket (July)

Never Just A Dream

9st 7lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: T J Kent

Better known for AW exploits and has had few chances on turf, running his best race in this sphere when fourth of eight at Newbury (6f, good to soft; stable debut after 223 days off) four weeks ago; potentially well treated and he's interesting with that run behind him.

20/1

OUR TIP

Form: -42314 D BF

Last run: 78 days

W: 10st 0lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Double his tally at Newbury (6f) and backed it up with a good fourth of seven in 6f handicap at Ripon later in June; off since but can't be dismissed.
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4th

2

(9)

4th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:15 Haydock

Wild Clary

10st 0lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Richard Hannon

Double his tally at Newbury (6f) and backed it up with a good fourth of seven in 6f handicap at Ripon later in June; off since but can't be dismissed.

7/1

4th

5

(2)

18th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:25 Ripon

Wild Clary

9st 1lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Richard Hannon

Has been in good form in 6f handicaps this season, including second over C&D in April (good to soft) and third at Carlisle in May (good to firm); won his first race on turf when prevailing at Newbury last week (good to soft); has a penalty but sound chance.

5/4

1st

4

(1)

11th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:05 Newbury

Wild Clary

9st 6lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

A Southwell maiden win last summer remains his only success after 15 attempts but he has run good races in defeat in all three starts this year; conditions should suit well and he is more appealing than most.

4/1

8/1

Form: 0-4729 CD

Last run: 60 days

W: 9st 11lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
C&D winner who shaped well when runner-up in 6f York handicap in June; refitted with cheekpieces when a below-par ninth at Ayr (6f) following month; goes well on soft ground so this veteran can't be dismissed after a break though.
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7th

2

(3)

29th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:40 Ayr

Woven

10st 1lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Won over C&D (heavy) last October and this 10yo was a respectable seventh of 24 in the Ayr Bronze Cup over C&D (soft) 11 days ago; this is less competitive and he could play a leading role.

8/1

5th

5

(3)

4th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:15 Haydock

Woven

9st 11lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

C&D winner who shaped well when runner-up in 6f York handicap in June; refitted with cheekpieces when a below-par ninth at Ayr (6f) following month; goes well on soft ground so this veteran can't be dismissed after a break though.

8/1

9/1

Form: 70-523 D BF

Last run: 76 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
A fairly useful 6f winner; underwent breathing surgery before posting good placed efforts in 6f handicaps at Chester and Doncaster in June; not out of things after a break.
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7th

9

(3)

11th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 7f 1y

Class 4

15:53 Chester

Ran Amok

9st 5lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: Hugo Palmer

Both wins have come over 6f and only seventh of 11 in one 7f run; down the field at Haydock last week and that was in a race where he was well drawn; not a solid option but a bounce back wouldn't be a great surprise.

8/1

6th

11

(10)

4th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:15 Haydock

Ran Amok

9st 3lb

J: David Probert

T: Hugo Palmer

A fairly useful 6f winner; underwent breathing surgery before posting good placed efforts in 6f handicaps at Chester and Doncaster in June; not out of things after a break.

9/1

33/1

Form: 5-8839 D

Last run: 49 days

W: 8st 8lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Gained a first win in 6f Chester novice last September but she's failed to go on this season and came in last of nine in 7f handicap at Wolverhampton in July.
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17th

9

(18)

13th Oct 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

15:39 Leicester

Trust Amy

9st 8lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Gary Hanmer

6f winner (good to soft); losing run now at nine starts and she will need to step up on her last five efforts if she's to take advantage of this mark.

40/1

6th

3

(7)

8th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

16:02 Leicester

Trust Amy

9st 9lb

J: Grace McEntee

T: Gary Hanmer

Not proving the easiest to catch right this season, though she wasn't disgraced with seventh of 14 in 6f Haydock handicap four days ago; others appeal more.

33/1

7th

14

(7)

4th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:15 Haydock

Trust Amy

8st 8lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Gary Hanmer

Gained a first win in 6f Chester novice last September but she's failed to go on this season and came in last of nine in 7f handicap at Wolverhampton in July.

33/1

Form: 4-6092 BF

Last run: 24 days

W: 10st 0lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
On a long losing sequence but he got right back on track in a refitted visor with second of 12 in 6f handicap at Hamilton last month; up 2lb but that form is proving strong and he can go well again in retained headgear.
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2nd

12

(8)

13th Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 111y

Class 2

13:55 Doncaster

Milford

8st 8lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Julie Camacho

On a long losing sequence and followed his second at Hamilton (6f, good) last month with a disappointing show at Haydock, notwithstanding the heavy ground; others have more pressing claims.

25/1

8th

1

(1)

4th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:15 Haydock

Milford

10st 0lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Julie Camacho

On a long losing sequence but he got right back on track in a refitted visor with second of 12 in 6f handicap at Hamilton last month; up 2lb but that form is proving strong and he can go well again in retained headgear.

13/2

2nd

4

(13)

11th Aug 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 6y

Class 4

20:00 Hamilton

Milford

9st 9lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Julie Camacho

Sole win from 18 starts came on his debut in a 5f maiden on soft ground in May 2024 but he has posted some good efforts since; midfield finishes in three starts this year, including when drawn wide at York over 7f on his last two outings; drops back in trip and down in grade with the visor returning.

7/1

Form: 5-5425 D

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Yet to score this term but this reliable sort comes here on the back of a good fifth of 12 in 6f Hamilton handicap 24 days ago; ought to be in the shake-up.
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8

(8)

5th Oct 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

15:15 Pontefract

Territorial Knight

9st 4lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

Well beaten on testing ground on his last two starts but he has been dropped 3lb and he should be happier back on a sound surface; good chance if returning to the form of his Ayr second in July.

14/1

9th

3

(4)

4th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:15 Haydock

Territorial Knight

9st 12lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

Yet to score this term but this reliable sort comes here on the back of a good fifth of 12 in 6f Hamilton handicap 24 days ago; ought to be in the shake-up.

7/1

5th

3

(9)

11th Aug 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 6y

Class 4

20:00 Hamilton

Territorial Knight

9st 9lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Kevin Ryan

Dual winner over 6f (good/good to soft), the most recent coming at Doncaster last summer off a 3lb lower mark; fifth in the Ayr Bronze Cup in September (soft) and he ran well when second of 17 there last month; has to be respected.

6/1

Form: 311255 D BF

Last run: 145 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
All his three successes have come on the AW; off since a below-par fifth at Musselburgh (7f) in April and others appeal more.
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5th

1

(11)

5th Oct 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

14:40 Pontefract

Cargin Bhui

9st 12lb

J: William Pyle

T: David & Nicola Barron

Won twice on AW (6f) in February; on a competitive mark on that evidence but he is yet to win on turf and he was well beaten, albeit in a higher grade and on heavy ground, on last month's return to action; others appeal more for win purposes.

20/1

11th

9

(6)

4th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:15 Haydock

Cargin Bhui

9st 4lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: David & Nicola Barron

All his three successes have come on the AW; off since a below-par fifth at Musselburgh (7f) in April and others appeal more.

16/1

Form: 5-3000 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Won 6f novices on his first two starts last June but failed to go on for Karl Burke; failed to beat a rival on his yard debut in 6f Chester handicap 13 days ago so has it to prove now.
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5th

11

(9)

19th Oct 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 4

17:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

Reciprocated

9st 4lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: David Loughnane

A fairly useful 6f winner as 2yo for Karl Burke; yet to show that form in three runs for his current yard but there were better signs with sixth of 11 over C&D two weeks ago; the eyeshield and tongue-strap worn there are retained, and he's not out of things off a 2lb lower mark.

20/1

7

(9)

5th Oct 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 4

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Reciprocated

9st 7lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: David Loughnane

Bagged a pair of 6f novices at Nottingham and Carlisle on his first two starts last June; failed to kick on though for Karl Burke and has also finished well held in 6f handicaps at Chester and Haydock for his new yard this summer; tongue tie and eyeshields are fitted here.

40/1

12th

6

(5)

4th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:15 Haydock

Reciprocated

9st 9lb

J: Laura Pearson

T: David Loughnane

Won 6f novices on his first two starts last June but failed to go on for Karl Burke; failed to beat a rival on his yard debut in 6f Chester handicap 13 days ago so has it to prove now.

20/1

7/1

Form: 300046 CD

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 4lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Landed a pair of 6f Newcastle handicaps early in 2026; back in good form of late, and first home in his group when sixth of 20 in 6f Ripon handicap 20 days ago; this C&D winner is very much one to consider.
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11th

8

(12)

15th Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 4

15:23 Redcar

Grant Wood

9st 9lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

Two-time 6f winner at Newcastle early in 2026; not at his best in the mud at Haydock (6f) 11 days ago but had twice shaped with some promise at Ripon prior to that, so he's very much one to consider now 1lb below his last winning mark.

8/1

13th

10

(8)

4th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:15 Haydock

Grant Wood

9st 4lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

Landed a pair of 6f Newcastle handicaps early in 2026; back in good form of late, and first home in his group when sixth of 20 in 6f Ripon handicap 20 days ago; this C&D winner is very much one to consider.

7/1

6th

6

(7)

15th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:55 Ripon

Grant Wood

9st 9lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Paul Midgley

Impressive in this race in 2024 when rated 3lb higher; mixed bag this summer but his two best turf runs have come over C&D and this represents an ease in grade; can't rule out.

7/1

25/1

Form: -55608 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 7lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Yet to fire this season, although he shaped as if in need of the run after a three-month layoff when a fading eighth of 11 in 6f Chester handicap 13 days ago; not ruled out off a falling mark.
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14th

8

(12)

4th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:15 Haydock

Coachello

9st 7lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Mark Loughnane

Yet to fire this season, although he shaped as if in need of the run after a three-month layoff when a fading eighth of 11 in 6f Chester handicap 13 days ago; not ruled out off a falling mark.

25/1

8th

12

(1)

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 17y

Class 3

17:00 Chester

Coachello

9st 1lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Mark Loughnane

Not the force of old but handicapped accordingly; only seen once since February and he didn't offer a great deal; usually held up so he will need plenty of luck in running from the inside stall.

25/1

11th

2

(8)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 2y

Class 4

18:38 Doncaster

Coachello

9st 9lb

J: George Wood

T: Mark Loughnane

Long time since he won on turf and isn't as good now but remains consistent; returns from three months off but he can go well fresh; down to a career-low mark but he'd have preferred plenty of rain.

14/1

Form: 31

Last run: 91 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
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Payout
Exacta £29.30
Straight Forecast £20.48
Tricast £138.88
Trifecta £215.60

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Kodi Lion

POSTDATA:

Lord Bertie

RP RATINGS:

Woven

Telegraph:

Reciprocated

Daily Record:

Milford

The Times:

Wild Clary

Daily Mirror:

Territorial Knight

TOPSPEED:

Grant Wood

NEWMARKET:

Never Just A Dream

Daily Mail:

Kodi Lion

D Express:

Kodi Lion

The Sun:

Kodi Lion

The Star:

Lord Bertie

The Guardian:

Woven