Haydock Races & Results Tomform Saturday 8th June 2024
There were 60 Races on Saturday 8th June 2024 across 8 meetings. There was 8 races at Punchestown, 7 races at Beverley, 7 races at Bangor, 7 races at Navan, 8 races at Haydock, 8 races at Chepstow, 8 races at Catterick, 7 races at Lingfield, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.
Races & Results Saturday 8th June 2024
The data in the racecards below is for the past year. View the racecard key.
(8) Believing 13/2, Smart filly who scored twice last spring (latterly a Group 3) and well suited by the strong pace when adding Pontefract listed event (6f) to her tally in August. Fine third in Sprint Cup (6f) here, too and probably best to overlook heavy defeat in a Group 1 at Sha Tin on return in April. Went close in 6f Group 1 Sprint Cup here last September; could run well.
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2nd (1) (16/1 -78%) Commanche Falls
16
16/1(-78%)
(1) Commanche Falls 16/1, Dual Stewards' Cup winner who made his mark outside of handicaps last season, winning 3 times in listed/Group 3 company. Shaped like he'd tighten up for his return in April's Abernant Stakes at Newmarket but he failed to go with much zest at York since. Eases back in class returned to 5f. Below par in 2024 but Group 3/dual Listed winner last term; could bounce back with big run.
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3rd (3) (16/1 -78%) Korker
16
16/1(-78%)
(3) Korker 16/1, Prone to missing the break but he's a smart handicapper, signing off 2023 in the perfect fashion at Windsor. Fourth-place finish at York in May flanked by lesser efforts and he could manage only sixth in this race a year ago. Cheekpieces on for the first time could be beneficial. Slow starts are a concern but the cheekpieces may help and an each-way case can be made.
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4th (7) (12/1 +40%) Pink Crystal
12
12/1(+40%)
(7) Pink Crystal 12/1, Useful filly who gained a deserved breakthrough in listed company at Ayr in September. Excellent third in Group 3 company soon after before not being seen to best effect held up at Lingfield. Off since November but fitness no concern given yard she represents. Needs a career best & further probably preferable, but she'll get a strong pace to aim at.
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5th (4) (80/1 -7173%) Live In The Dream
80
80/1(-7173%)
(4) Live In The Dream 80/1, Very speedy front runner who showed improved form when winning the Group 1 Nunthorpe Stakes at York last summer. Ended campaign with respectable fourth in Breeders' Cup Turf Sprint at Santa Anita and reappearance second in the Temple Stakes over C&D a fortnight ago was really good. One to beat. Group 1 Nunthorpe winner who was second in Group 2 Temple here on return; the one to beat.
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6th (2) (80/1 -627%) Democracy Dilemma
80
80/1(-627%)
(2) Democracy Dilemma 80/1, Resumed winning ways at Chester in May and more than backed that up with a brace of cracking runner-up efforts in handicap company since. Career best needed on these terms but he clearly arrives in excellent order. Has thrived in handicaps of late and holds each-way claims now back up in grade.
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7th (5) (100/1 -525%) Marshman
100
100/1(-525%)
(5) Marshman 100/1, Group 3 winner in France last year and just about a career best when runner-up in listed company on reappearance in March. Hasn't come close to matching that form since, though. Tongue tie removed. Listed runner-up on reappearance but down the field in Group races the last twice.
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8th (6) (50/1 +0%) Tees Spirit
50
50/1(+0%)
(6) Tees Spirit 50/1, Prolific in 2022 and having drawn a blank last year (set a few stiff tasks) he returned with a bang when making all in handicap company at Newmarket. Brushed aside in Group 3 company back there next time but back on his game eased back in class when fifth at York. Tall order here. Front-runner; some good handicap form this year but looks out of his depth today.
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 1 race.
It was a pleasing seasonal reappearance for last year's Nunthorpe hero LIVE IN THE DREAM, who was only picked up late on by Kerdos in the Temple Stakes here a fortnight ago. He's likely to step forward with that run under his belt and, with the return to a quicker surface an added positive, Adam West's talented five-year-old is hard to oppose. Democracy Dilemma posted a career-best performance when filling the runner-up spot in the Dash at Epsom last Saturday and is one to be interested in. All of Believing's best form has come over 6f, but the daughter of Mehmas could go well if they go too hard up front.
It's not hard to envisage Nunthorpe-hero LIVE IN THE DREAM blitzing his rivals down in class on the back of an excellent runner-up effort in the Temple Stakes over C&D a fortnight ago. Believing will also find this easier than the Group 1 she contested in the spring and is dangerous in receipt of weight all round, with Korker likely to be sticking at it for place purposes.
Last season's Nunthorpe winner LIVE IN THE DREAM reappeared with a highly creditable second here and can go one better.
(6) Iron Lion 13/2, Stepped up on his Southwell reappearance third when an easy winner over 1½m at Doncaster on his penultimate start. Easy to put a line through his subsequent Newmarket run (short of room 2f out/hampered 1f out) and he remains one to be interested in for in-form stable. Unraced on firmer than good; ups and downs, including this term, but looks good on his day.
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2nd (7) (11/2 +0%) Knightswood
5.5
11/2(+0%)
(7) Knightswood 11/2, Successful on 2 of his 5 starts last year and has performed with plenty of credit on 2 of his 3 outings this spring, faring best of those held up following a tardy start when third of 9 in handicap at Doncaster (11.9f) 8 days ago. Should remain competitive. Off 311 days before this term, in which he's run well to be placed in two of three starts.
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3rd (3) (13/2 +46%) Struth
6.5
13/2(+46%)
(3) Struth 13/2, Won at Chester last May and generally held form well in defeat later in the season, headed only late on when runner-up in the November Handicap at Newcastle (12.4f) on his final outing. Gelded after and not figured either start so far this term and bit to prove here. Two disappointing runs this term, the latest at Epsom last Saturday; on a good mark.
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4th (4) (9/4 +55%) Divina Grace
2.25
9/4(+55%)
(4) Divina Grace 9/4, Won back-to-back handicaps at this sort of trip in September and returned to action with a solid third of 11 in handicap at Goodwood (12f) 2 weeks ago, ridden more prominently than the pair that beat her. Nudged up 1 lb ahead of this but she's likeable and ought to go well again. Raced mainly on good/firmer; still on the upgrade, close third at Goodwood 15 days ago.
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5th (8) (25/1 -178%) Mountain Road
25
25/1(-178%)
(8) Mountain Road 25/1, Ended his 3-y-o campaign on the up, winning pair of Chelmsford handicaps at up to 2m. Exploits proved mixed in light 2023 campaign but he did sign off with a good second at Kempton (2m) in September. Hood refitted for return/dropping back in trip. Absent 264 days and all of his nine handicaps have been at either 1m6f or 2m.
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6th (2) (22/1 -120%) Max Mayhem
22
22/1(-120%)
(2) Max Mayhem 22/1, Dual winner of 11f Kempton handicaps for Kevin Philippart de Foy last year and ended time with that yard with a respectable third in French listed contest in December. Changed hands for 47,000 gns after and he's not discounted on return. Raised his game last season; left Kevin Philippart De Foy for 47,000gns this February.
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7th (1) (16/1 +20%) Wise Eagle
16
16/1(+20%)
(1) Wise Eagle 16/1, Has built up a good strike rate for this yard, making a winning return at Musselburgh (14f) last term before a good second in Grp 3 Sagaro Stakes. Clearly not 100% final start and whilst he should strip fitter for his return at Newmarket last month, this mark demands more. Cheekpieces back on. Tailed off in 2023 Ascot Gold Cup; well beaten in handicap 5 weeks ago on first run since.
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8th (9) (16/1 -33%) Melek Alreeh
16
16/1(-33%)
(9) Melek Alreeh 16/1, Had an underwhelming 4-y-o campaign but eased in weights and back on track on all-weather earlier this year, building on his reappearance second when a narrow winner at Southwell (12.1f) in March. Much more on his plate back on turf but there could be a little more to come. Two good AW runs this February/March; more to prove back on turf from 2lb out of handicap.
14:25 Haydock Handicap (Class 2) 12f Race Class Flow
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A fairly open contest in which a tentative vote can be given to IRON LION. The son of Roaring Lion didn't appear to handle the undulations of Newmarket on his latest start, but he had been steadily progressive prior to that performance and it would come as no surprise were he to bounce back on this more conventional track. Max Mayhem is interesting back into handicap company having reached the frame in a Listed event at Deauville when last seen in December. Others to note include Divina Grace and Knightswood.
Successful on his return at Goodwood, MAGHLAAK wasn't seen to best effect when down the field in the Zetland Gold Cup 12 days ago and, unexposed at this trip with blinkers now enlisted, it would come as no surprise to see Charlie HIlls's 5-y-o have more to offer yet. Iron Lion wasn't seen to best effect at Newmarket latest and he's danger, with Knightswood and Divina Grace others to consider.
The progressive mare DIVINA GRACE has a particularly good record on good to firm ground and may well be open to further improvement.
(5) Miss Cantik 9/1, Campaigned exclusively in France at 3 yrs, winning twice, and improved further this term, making all on handicap debut at Leicester (8.2f, heavy) on return. Unable to pull off the same tactics in the Brigadier Gerard next time and more needed up in trip (bred to stay) now. Ran respectably in Sandown Group 3 latest; more to prove with first go over a longer trip.
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1st (9) (5/1 +38%) Queen Of The Pride
5
5/1(+38%)
(9) Queen Of The Pride 5/1, Leicester maiden winner in September and no surprise she proved all stamina (dam was a St Leger winner) as she ran a blinder in listed Goodwood race over this trip on return, doing especially well considering she was the only one of the first 4 not to have run already this season. More to come. Third race when Listed 2nd at Goodwood (1m4f, soft) latest; wandered but kept on strongly.
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2nd (3) (15/2 +25%) Lady Boba
7.5
15/2(+25%)
(3) Lady Boba 15/2, Improving filly who chased home Madame Ambassador in 1¼m Newmarket handicap in October and landed Fontainebleau listed event over that trip to end 2023. Should have more to offer this year, including over this trip. Open to further improvement and the return to 1m4f does not dent that impression.
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3rd (6) (28/1 -100%) Mistral Star
28
28/1(-100%)
(6) Mistral Star 28/1, Did well last year, winning Salisbury handicap over this trip and second in Saint-Cloud listed race final start. Gambled on and shaped well behind Madame Ambassador on return at Ayr, typically travelling well before tiring late on. Should be better for that and one to note back up in distance. Creditable 2l fifth to Madame Ambassador in Listed race at Ayr (1m2f, good to firm).
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4th (12) (12/1 -85%) Sea Theme
12
12/1(-85%)
(12) Sea Theme 12/1, Looked a smart prospect when landing good York listed event over this trip last summer. Final run easily excused (sweated up) and every chance she'll have more to offer after just 4 starts for top stable. Big player. Listed Galtres winner; needs improvement but, after just four races, it is possible.
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5th (4) (33/1 -267%) Madame Ambassador
33
33/1(-267%)
(4) Madame Ambassador 33/1, Took form to another level when winning a pair of 1¼m Newmarket handicaps last autumn (from Lady Boba second occasion) and back to winning ways in Ayr listed event over that trip last month. More needed again back up in distance but clearly going the right way still. Flourishing at 1m2f and got up close home in Listed race at Ayr 17 days ago.
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6th (11) (25/1 +38%) Scenic
25
25/1(+38%)
(11) Scenic 25/1, Put experience to good use to open her account at the tenth attempt after 7 months off in Kempton fillies' novice over this trip 4 weeks ago. First crack at this level and will surely find it too tough. Finally off mark on latest (1m4f, AW; 8-11); Listed 3rd but work to do in first Group race.
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7th (8) (5/1 +23%) Night Sparkle
5
5/1(+23%)
(8) Night Sparkle 5/1, Progressive on the Flat for Michael O'Callaghan last summer and better effort second run for this yard when going close in York Group 3 over further on return. Successful on only other visit here and she's respected back in trip. 2nd in Group 3 at York (1m6f, good to soft) last month; return to 1m4f is not too worrying.
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8th (13) (33/1 -106%) Starry Heavens
33
33/1(-106%)
(13) Starry Heavens 33/1, Listed winner in France last summer and good effort over this trip at the Curragh a fortnight ago fitted with first-time tongue tie. More needed to take a hand here. Third in Listed event at the Curragh (1m4f, good) latest; needs to build markedly on that.
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9th (10) (50/1 -669%) Sapphire Seas
50
50/1(-669%)
(10) Sapphire Seas 50/1, Went from strength to strength last term, completing 4-timer when readily landing 14-runner listed race at Yarmouth. Solid efforts in Meydan and York Group 2s since 3 months apart and couldn't dismiss on first crack at this trip. Won 1m2f Yarmouth Listed race in good style; respectable shows in two Group 2s in 2024.
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10th (2) (100/1 -400%) Ching Shih
100
100/1(-400%)
(2) Ching Shih 100/1, Good efforts in the Geoffrey Freer at Newbury and Park Hill at Doncaster last term. Might have needed comeback in listed contest at Goodwood 5 weeks ago but it was still an underwhelming display all told. Plenty of Listed/Group form; no show on reappearance and needs a career best to win this.
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11th (1) (33/1 -175%) Caernarfon
33
33/1(-175%)
(1) Caernarfon 33/1, Reached the frame in the 1000 Guineas and Oaks last year. Satisfactory return in the Dahlia at Newmarket but well beaten in the Middleton at York just 11 days later. Unexposed over this sort of trip and down in class here, but will need to be at the top of her game. Below form last month in Group 2s at Newmarket and York, tailing off in the latter.
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12th (14) (150/1 -275%) Wynter Wildes
150
150/1(-275%)
(14) Wynter Wildes 150/1, Successful 3 times in handicaps at around this trip during a productive 2023 campaign (including 3-runner C&D event). Well held in Epsom handicap on return 7 weeks ago and faces a stiff task now. Peak form when close third in Lingfield Listed race (1m5f, AW) last November; needs better.
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13th (7) (100/1 -150%) Moogie
100
100/1(-150%)
(7) Moogie 100/1, Three-time winner on AW but proved herself fully effective on turf as she did best of the older fillies behind a 3-y-o handicap debutante when second at Ascot (1¼m) in first-time hood 4 weeks ago. This is much tougher back up in trip. Good 2nd in 1m2f handicap at Ascot (hooded) but all her form is way below what is required.
15:00 Haydock Group 3 (Class 1) 12f Race Class Flow
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Sapphire Seas has flattered to deceive in a couple of Group 2 events since the turn of the year, most recently in the Middleton at York. Pedigree suggests she will relish this longer trip, though, and the drop in class must be viewed as a positive to her chances. NIGHT SPARKLE found significant improvement as a four-year-old last season, and she was an excellent second in the Bronte at York on her reappearance a fortnight ago. Andrew Balding's string often improve for their first run and, should she follow suit, the Postponed mare might be the answer. The unexposed Queen Of The Pride finished second in the Daisy Warwick at Goodwood last month and must enter calculations too.
William Haggas has sent out fillies by Sea The Stars to win this for the last 2 years and SEA THEME can complete a unique hat-trick for the stable. She landed a good listed race at York over this trip last summer and seems sure to have more to offer in 2024 having made just 4 starts overall. Queen of The Pride ran a screamer on her return at Goodwood and seems sure to improve again. Sapphire Seas is a firm player also if her stamina lasts out.
The vote goes to NIGHT SPARKLE ahead of lightly raced contenders Lady Boba, Queen Of The Pride and Sea Theme.
(10) Tiber Flow 7/1, Smart gelding. 13/2, held when brought down 1f out in 1895 Duke of York Stakes at York (6f, good) 24 days ago. Needs to bounce back. Beaten when hampered/falling at York last month but best form puts him high on the list.
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2nd (12) (14/1 +13%) Sirona
14
14/1(+13%)
(12) Sirona 14/1, Useful 7f scorer for Charlie Johnston in 2023. Returned with a solid third for her new stable in Chartwell Stakes at Lingfield (7f, good to firm) 28 days ago. This demands more, however. Close third in fillies' Group 3 at Lingfield latest; others have more substance to claims.
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3rd (5) (6/1 +14%) Pogo
6
6/1(+14%)
(5) Pogo 6/1, C&D winner who comes here on the back of a good neck second of 6 to Shartash in listed race here (7f, good) 28 days ago. Ought to be thereabouts. Won this in 2022 and went close in C&D Listed race last month; may well be in the mix.
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4th (6) (28/1 -75%) Point Lynas
28
28/1(-75%)
(6) Point Lynas 28/1, Smart gelding who posted a career best when winning 17-runner handicap at York (7.9f, good) 23 days ago. Can give another good account. Better than ever when winning York handicap on return; needs another career best here.
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5th (1) (16/1 -129%) Flight Plan
16
16/1(-129%)
(1) Flight Plan 16/1, Smart colt but he resumed with a well-beaten last of 10 to Audience in Lockinge Stakes at Newbury (8f, good to firm) 21 days ago. Needs to bounce back. Tailed off in Lockinge but may have needed it; carries 5lb penalty for Irish Group 2 win.
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6th (8) (12/1 +52%) Quinault
12
12/1(+52%)
(8) Quinault 12/1, Enjoyed a fine 2023 when a seven-time 6f/7f winner. Not seen to best effect when eighth in 7f Newmarket handicap on his return. Possibilities. Progressive handicapper last season; now in first Group race; others have stronger claims.
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7th (7) (50/1 -150%) Popmaster
50
50/1(-150%)
(7) Popmaster 50/1, Smart and reliable gelding who landed 7f Newbury listed event last autumn. Recorded a good seventh of 21 in Victoria Cup at Ascot (7f, good to firm) 28 days ago. Solid form claims. Listed winner who was creditable 7th off lofty mark in Victoria Cup; might not be far away.
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8th (9) (6/1 +25%) Ramazan
6
6/1(+25%)
(9) Ramazan 6/1, Big improver towards the end of last season and he took his form up a notch when runner-up in Victoria Cup at Ascot four weeks ago. Enters calculations. Beaten just a head in the Victoria Cup Handicap and in calculations on the back of that.
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9th (11) (12/1 -140%) Witch Hunter
12
12/1(-140%)
(11) Witch Hunter 12/1, Bagged Buckingham Palace (Handicap) at Royal Ascot and Group 2 Hungerford at Newbury last summer. Not disgraced when third to Audience in Lockinge Stakes at Newbury (8f, good to firm) 21 days ago. One for the shortlist. Group 2 winner who is at his best off a strong pace and should get one today.
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10th (2) (40/1 -60%) Bless Him
40
40/1(-60%)
(2) Bless Him 40/1, Smart gelding who resumed from 7 months off with a good third of 21 in Victoria Cup at Ascot (7f, good to firm) 28 days ago. This veteran is no forlorn hope. Highly admirable performer in prestigious 7f/1m handicaps but up against it today.
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11th (3) (33/1 -175%) Jumby
33
33/1(-175%)
(3) Jumby 33/1, Winless since landing this 12 months ago but he wasn't seen to best effect when 18th in Victoria Cup at Ascot 28 days ago. No surprise to see him get back on track. Won this 12 months ago but hasn't hit the same heights on his last five starts.
15:35 Haydock Group 3 (Class 1) 7f Race Class Flow
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Noble Dynasty made every yard of the running to score by two lengths in a class 2 handicap at Newmarket last time, which puts him on a rating of 110 and running to that level gives him a big shout. However, the vote goes to POGO, who finished in front of Witch Hunter (third) by over two lengths when second in the Spring Trophy over track and trip last time. Charles Hills' eight-year-old looks the way to go, while Ramazan is another to keep an eye on.
Charlie Appleby's NOBLE DYNASTY has more on his plate than when a stylish Newmarket handicap victor last month but this half-brother to the high-class miler Barney Roy remains with relatively few miles on the clock and is fancied to take the step up in class in his stride. Victoria Cup runner-up Ramazan is another who goes up in grade but rates next best ahead of the consistent Popmaster and last year's victor Jumby. Witch Hunter completes the shortlist in a cracking John of Gaunt.
This should be run at a good clip, which will be ideal for WITCH HUNTER (nap). The lightly raced 6yo Noble Dynasty is second choice.
(6) Daring Legend 25/1, Made a bright start for present yard on AW, impressive when taking 6f Newcastle handicap in March. Far from disgraced on 2 of his 3 starts since, finishing midfield in 12-runner Ascot handicap (6f) 4 weeks ago. Ran well on his sole previous visit here but he's less than ideally drawn in 12. Well held the last twice; return to 7f may suit but he still looks high in the weights.
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1st (8) (13/2 +54%) Pedro Valentino
6.5
13/2(+54%)
(8) Pedro Valentino 13/2, Improved on debut form when taking a Wolverhampton maiden (6f) in November. Gelded thereafter and he's ran to a similar level in pair of 3-y-o handicaps so far this campaign, fifth of 19 in handicap at Newmarket (7f) 5 weeks ago. Cheekpieces go on but another with a less-than-ideal draw. Has run with credit in both starts since returning; holds each-way claims; cheekpieces on.
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2nd (10) (14/1 -40%) Tourist
14
14/1(-40%)
(10) Tourist 14/1, Maiden following 8 starts but hard to knock his consistency, creditable third on back of 4 months off in a Redcar maiden (6f, soft) for new stable 12 days ago. Well drawn inside but suspicion he'll be vulnerable to less exposed sorts now pitched in to a handicap. 0-8 but in the frame seven times; starting to look exposed; handicap debut.
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3rd (9) (20/1 -25%) Jonny Concrete
20
20/1(-25%)
(9) Jonny Concrete 20/1, Lightly-raced maiden who got back to something like his debut form when second of 11 in a Carlisle novice (6.9f) hanging right briefly over 1f out and keeping on. Present mark does demand further progress, though. Runner-up on his debut and at Carlisle last time; possibilities back in a handicap.
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4th (12) (7/2 +36%) Tennessee Gold
3.5
7/2(+36%)
(12) Tennessee Gold 7/2, Displayed some promise in trio of starts as a juvenile and, gelded/back from 6 months off, he confirmed his opening mark lenient when readily taking 10-runner Kempton handicap (6f) 31 days ago. Up 8 lb on the back of that but very much the type to do better again. Respected upped to 7f. 8lb higher than when making a successful handicap debut on AW, but still respected.
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5th (3) (4/1 +0%) Bigbertiebassett
4
4/1(+0%)
(3) Bigbertiebassett 4/1, Won a 7f novice for Tom Dascombe last year and lines up here having posted a career-best display when fourth of 11 in handicap at Ascot (1m) 4 weeks ago, disputing second final 1f and keeping on. Well-made sort and he's very much of interest from a handy draw back at 7f. Ran well when fourth on his Ascot reappearance last month; return to 7f may suit.
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6th (13) (66/1 -313%) Beale Street
66
66/1(-313%)
(13) Beale Street 66/1, Zoffany gelding who displayed fair form in a trio of back end novice events at up to 7f last term, fourth of 12 at Newcastle when last seen in October. Off 7 months and he goes handicapping in what could prove a warm enough race. Others make more appeal. This looks a competitive race in which to make his handicap debut after 222 days off.
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7th (4) (13/2 -44%) Shy Hi Bye
6.5
13/2(-44%)
(4) Shy Hi Bye 13/2, Left Yarmouth debut form in her wake when edged out by a subsequent winner at Newcastle (6f) in November and she displayed a nice attitude to go one place better on return in 4-runner Ayr maiden (6f) in May. Type to go on improving in handicaps for top stable. Made hard work of winning at Ayr but the second has won since; return to 7f should suit.
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8th (11) (13/2 +0%) Kindest Nation
6.5
13/2(+0%)
(11) Kindest Nation 13/2, Sioux Nation filly who built on debut effort when winning 10-runner Southwell maiden (7f) in March. Made the frame both starts subsequently, having run of the race when third of 9 in handicap at Sandown (1m, soft) 16 days ago. No surprise to see her thereabouts. Third in both handicaps and high on the list if coping with likely quicker conditions.
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9th (1) (16/1 -167%) Silver Trumpet
16
16/1(-167%)
(1) Silver Trumpet 16/1, Improving 3-y-o who won back-to-back AW handicaps earlier in the year and took another marked step forward when running out a comfortable winner at Salisbury (7f) 14 days ago, clear inside final 1f. Handicapper has reacted but he's still lightly raced on turf. Has won three of his last four start; up 8lb for latest easy win but still much respected.
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10th (7) (16/1 +20%) Miguel
16
16/1(+20%)
(7) Miguel 16/1, Winner of a Brighton maiden and Ripon nursery in September. Didn't shape at all badly when hitting the crossbar on return at Wolverhampton but he hasn't scaled same heights either start since, ninth of 11 in handicap at Goodwood (1m, good) 15 days ago. Back down in trip now. Won twice on turf last autumn and ran well on reappearance, but twice well held since.
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11th (5) (18/1 -125%) Commander Of Life
18
18/1(-125%)
(5) Commander Of Life 18/1, Invincible Spirit gelding who showed benefit of his reappearance/stable debut effort when just failing to land 9-runner Southwell handicap (1m) in April, travelling better than most. Not dismissed lightly back on turf with Rossa Ryan again in the plate. Best efforts have come on the AW and hasn't run very well in his two previous goes on turf.
16:10 Haydock Handicap (Class 4) 7f Race Class Flow
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Silver Trumpet has recorded three wins out of his last four starts, including at Salisbury last time, and he should go well off 9lb higher than that four-length victory. However, SHY HI BYE is the one to be on. William Haggas' three-year-old did just enough to be victorious over 6f at Ayr last time and she may appreciate this step back up in trip on her handicap debut. Commander Of Life is another to consider.
BIGBERTIEBASSETT shaped promisingly when fourth on his reappearance at Ascot (1m) 4 weeks ago and, appealing as the type who can go on improving this term, he looks to hold sound claims back down in trip/from a handy draw. Easy Kempton scorer Tennessee Gold is another of interest with the prospect of more to come. Silver Trumpet, Kindest Nation and Shy Hi Bye complete the shortlist.
The vote goes to SHY HI BYE from whom there may still be plenty more to come now she's back up in trip for her handicap debut.
(10) Tinto 12/1, Highlight of 2023 was his close second in the Ayr Silver Cup in September. Stepped up on first 2 starts of this season when resuming winning ways at Thirsk (6f, good to firm) 3 weeks ago but, though nudged up just 1 lb for that, he has more on his plate here. Won at Thirsk three weeks ago; this is tougher but he remains feasibly treated.
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1st (16) (20/1 -25%) Buccabay
20
20/1(-25%)
(16) Buccabay 20/1, Doubled his tally when scoring in good style in a Bath handicap in September and positive start to this season when going close at Ascot (5f, good). Wasn't disgraced back at 6f there next time, albeit leaving the impression that the minimum trip is probably optimum. Went close at Ascot on reappearance but soundly beaten back there last time.
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2nd (1) (28/1 -75%) Aramis Grey
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28/1(-75%)
(1) Aramis Grey 28/1, Admirable mare who does most of her racing on the AW but she's effective on turf and was a good third in a C&D listed race on sole previous visit here last May. Easy to forgive her for a rare below par effort when last seen in March but others could be better treated in any case. Running well on AW prior to last time; has shown strong form over C&D; could bounce back.
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3rd (15) (17/2 +15%) Radio Goo Goo
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(15) Radio Goo Goo 17/2, Enjoyed a highly productive spell during May/June last season, winning 4 times (including over C&D) before finishing a good fourth at Royal Ascot. Having slipped down the weights he got his head back in front at Ripon (6f, good to firm) last time but this assignment arguably calls for a career-best. Made all at Ripon three weeks ago and remains feasibly treated; has won over C&D.
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4th (3) (6/1 +14%) Billyjoh
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(3) Billyjoh 6/1, Back-to-back winner on the AW in February and has remained in good heart since, going down narrowly in 6f handicaps at Southwell and Ascot (good) the last twice. Yet to win off a mark this high but on recent evidence it's probably not beyond him. Beaten just a neck the last twice; progressive and could be in the mix once more.
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5th (7) (14/1 -56%) Fresh
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(7) Fresh 14/1, Landed a couple of big pots over 7f at Ascot in 2022 and while he wasn't at the peak of his powers last year he still performed with credit in a number of valuable handicaps. Wasn't seen to best effect in Newbury race won by Wiltshire last time and he's now lurking on a very dangerous mark. Form has deteriorated but there were signs of encouragement last time; very dangerous mark.
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6th (11) (28/1 -12%) Gisburn
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(11) Gisburn 28/1, Snapped a lengthy losing run at Goodwood last October and after a couple of below-par performances this year, he was a good third back at the same course (6f, heavy) in May. However, commensurate with his rather up-and-down profile he failed to back that up at Newbury next time. Good third at Goodwood last month, on heavy ground; well beaten either side of that.
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7th (4) (20/1 -67%) Intrinsic Bond
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(4) Intrinsic Bond 20/1, Was in the groove after switching to this yard last summer, bagging a nice pot at Ascot in July before finishing second in the Shergar Cup Dash there the following month. Better still when a fine third in the Portland at Doncaster's St Leger meeting but ended 2023 on a downer and may need the run. May have benefited from a break and is well handicapped on his form last July-September.
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8th (5) (9/1 +36%) Mustajaab
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(5) Mustajaab 9/1, Made it 2-2 on the AW when scoring with plenty to spare on return/first run since being gelded at Southwell (7f) in April. It was a strronger race than this in which he came up short at Ascot next time but a patchy profile is starting to emerge and others make more appeal. Won in good style on Southwell AW in April but hasn't hit the same heights on turf.
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9th (12) (25/1 -39%) Abduction
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(12) Abduction 25/1, Proved better than ever to narrowly resume winning ways at Wolverhampton on final start last year. Out with the washing first 2 starts of present campaign but shaped as though coming to hand when third here (7.2f, good to soft) a fortnight ago and the booking of Jim Crowley is a bonus. Hold-up horse who is at his best off a strong pace and should be finishing to good effect.
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10th (9) (66/1 -633%) Lir Speciale
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(9) Lir Speciale 66/1, Four-time winner for Roger Varian and shaped well equipped with a first-time tongue strap (retained) when fourth in a 7-runner Newmarket handicap (5f, good to firm) on return/debut for new yard. This step back up in trip looks a good move and he's one to be interested in. Fair 4th over inadequate 5f on reappearance and could be a contender now back up in trip.
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11th (6) (12/1 -85%) Al Barez
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(6) Al Barez 12/1, Flourishing now able to stand his racing, scoring at Kempton in April before following up to take his win record to an impressive 5 wins from 10 starts at Southwell later that month, proving a neck too strong for the re-opposing Billyjoh. 4 lb rise fair and another bold show likely back on turf. Won two in a row on AW in April; now 5-10 and could still have plenty more to offer.
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12th (13) (50/1 -213%) Tough Enough
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(13) Tough Enough 50/1, Hit the target in a Windsor handicap (6f, good to firm) on his reappearance last season and also struck at Sandown (7f, good to soft) in August. Far from disgraced at Newcastle when last seen in December and, now 2 lb lower and given that he goes well fresh, a bold show could be on the way. Below best at end of last year but won at this time last season after a similar break.
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13th (14) (66/1 -313%) Secret Guest
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(14) Secret Guest 66/1, Back on the scoresheet at Newcastle in February and went down fighting when a close third to Tinto at Thirsk last month. Another respectable displat at Redcar (6f, soft) recently but he'll need to improve for the addition of cheekpieces in order to emerge on top here. Close third at Thirsk last month and soft ground may not have been ideal since; e-w chance.
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14th (8) (80/1 -700%) Batal Dubai
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(8) Batal Dubai 80/1, Added to his tally at Chelmsford in October and largely creditable efforts on the AW since the turn of the year, most recently finishing fourth of 14 at Newcastle (first run since being gelded). Sole previous visit here resulted in a C&D success in 2022 and he merits respect. Cheekpieces applied. On a competitive mark on this year's AW form; has to prove he can reproduce that on turf.
16:45 Haydock Handicap (Class 3) 6f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 3 race.
Al Barez took his career record to 5-10 when completing an all-weather double at Southwell in April. There should be more to come from Tom Clover's charge but, though respected, a chance can be taken on TINTO. The eight-year-old was able to exploit a sliding handicap mark when winning at Thirsk three weeks ago and given that he remains competitively treated off just 1lb higher, further success could be on the cards. Others to note include Billyjoh and Radio Goo Goo.
This looks wide open and a chance is taken on LIR SPECIALE, who made an encouraging start for this this yard when returning from an eight-month absence at Newmarket and stepping back up to this trip will be in his favour. Fresh probably isn't as good as he once was but his mark reflects that and he is feared most, while old rivals Al Barez and Billyjoh need considering, too.
The unexposed 5yo AL BAREZ could be a sprinter to follow and he is taken to land a hat-trick following his two AW wins in April.
(2) Dashing Darcey 9/2, Won a pair of 1m Lingfield novices on AW in December and has made a sound start to his turf and handicap career when reaching the frame 3 times at around 7f this spring. Respected back up at 1m. Dual AW winner; in the frame in all three starts on turf but latest effort not working out.
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2nd (4) (10/1 -11%) New Chelsea
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(4) New Chelsea 10/1, Fairly useful form without winning at 2. Can have his comeback run at Lingfield last weekend overlooked as he met trouble. Met all sorts of trouble on Lingfield return; stable won this for the same owners in 2022.
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3rd (3) (13/2 +19%) Gunfighter
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(3) Gunfighter 13/2, Two AW wins last year. Consistent in handicaps this time round, good fourth (Dashing Darcey third) back on turf at Chester (7.5f) last month. Dual AW winner; 7.6f seemed to stretch him last time so longer trip has to be a concern.
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4th (1) (7/2 +13%) Cerulean Bay
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(1) Cerulean Bay 7/2, Maiden/novice winner on first 2 starts last summer. Reached the frame in handicaps on first 2 outings this year (including C&D) and he was better than the result (met trouble) in the ultra-competitive Silver Bowl here last time. Player back in slightly calmer waters. Hasn't enjoyed a clear run here in his last two starts; capable granted a bit more luck.
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5th (5) (66/1 -450%) How's The Guvnor
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(5) How's The Guvnor 66/1, Maiden winner at Doncaster last summer. Failed to reproduce that form in 3 subsequent outings last season. Has first start for 8 months here. Returns from eight months off having been gelded and the market may be revealing.
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6th (6) (100/1 -2757%) Gressington
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(6) Gressington 100/1, Plenty of promise in novice events over 7f and not seen to best effect when fifth of 7 on Newmarket handicap debut over that trip 3 weeks ago. Remains of interest from his mark now stepping up to 1m. Bit disappointing since returning and he was behind Dashing Darcey at Newmarket last time.
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7th (8) (100/1 -1900%) Secret World
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(8) Secret World 100/1, Thrice-raced winner. 16/5, third of 11 in novice at Carlisle (7f, good to firm) on reappearance 19 days ago. Makes handicap debut. Should have more to offer. 1m should be within range and she's still open to improvement on handicap debut.
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8th (7) (100/1 -733%) Louis Quatorze
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(7) Louis Quatorze 100/1, Fairly useful performer who won a 7f Chelmsford novice in a first-time hood in November. Went without the hood when well-held in 1m Newcastle listed race on reappearance but it's back on for this handicap debut. Makes handicap debut having been well held in a Listed race last time; 1-1 in the hood.
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9th (9) (100/1 -400%) Invincible Aura
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(9) Invincible Aura 100/1, Winner of maiden at Southwell in March. Creditable fourth in AW handicap next time but well held in 2 runs back on turf since. Others are preferred. Exposed compared to these rivals and his last two efforts leave plenty to be desired.
17:20 Haydock Handicap (Class 4) 8f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
CERULEAN BAY hasn't had much luck here on his last couple of appearances, staying on into third after being held up for a run before meeting trouble when co-favourite for the Silver Bowl. He appears weighted to go close and deserves a change of fortune. Only a neck separated Dashing Darcey and Gressington when fourth and fifth at Newmarket, and there should be little between them again. Gunfighter acquitted himself well at Chester's May meeting, although the biggest threat to the selection could come in the shape of handicap debutant Secret World.
CERULEAN BAY should find this a bit easier than the Silver Bowl here a fortnight ago and gets the nod. Charlie Johnston's Secret World appeals as one who should have more to offer in handicaps and is second choice ahead of Dashing Darcey and Gressington.
The least exposed in the field after just three starts, SECRET WORLD should still have better to come now she is switched to a handicap.
(4) Liveandletlive 3/1, Proved a different propisition when tanking along to land a 10-runner handicap (11/4) at Nottingham (8.3f, good) 18 days ago, 11 lb rise is hefty but he looks well up to holding his own at this higher level. Easily landed a touch at Nottingham last month, but is now 11lb higher.
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2nd (3) (11/2 +8%) Crown Estate
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(3) Crown Estate 11/2, Fair form at 2 and didn't need to improve to make a winning return from wind surgery (also gelded) in 1m Newcastle maiden in March. Shrugged off a lesser effort when third behind The Ice Phoenix and Zain Blue in a handicap (13/2) at Ascot (8f, good) 29 days ago, so isn't ruled out from same mark. Behind The Ice Phoenix the last twice; better off at the weights, but may need further now.
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3rd (2) (11/1 -38%) Christian David
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(2) Christian David 11/1, Still green but continued theme of race-by-race progress when winning 8-runner Lingfield novice (7f) in October and returned with a pair of solid placed efforts at Bath and Newbury. Not in same at Newmarket last time and cheekpieces now go on. Disappointing at Newmarket five weeks ago and needs to bounce back; cheekpieces on.
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4th (9) (6/1 +25%) Phone Tag
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(9) Phone Tag 6/1, Off the mark in a Windsor nursery in October and took a step forward when runner-up in a 9-runner event at Yarmouth (8f, good to soft) 35 days ago. Bit more exposed than most in this field but can give another good account nonetheless. Windsor nursery winner last October and second on last month's return; could go well.
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5th (7) (100/1 -1150%) Zain Blue
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(7) Zain Blue 100/1, Fairly useful form in maiden/novice events at 2 yrs and shaped well switched to a handicap when chasing home The Ice Phoenix at Ascot last month, Seemingly failed to handle the track at Goodwood last time and is well worth another chance. Split two of these at Ascot last month, but last on his latest outing; may need further.
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6th (6) (100/1 -525%) Expensive Queen
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(6) Expensive Queen 100/1, Successful start to her career at Haydock (7f, firm) in July and possibly unsuited by slow ground when coming up short in a Sandown listed race next time. Subsequently second in a Newmarket nursery but she'll need to leave a disappointing comeback at York behind. Twice ran well last summer (won here); more from her would have been preferable on return.
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7th (5) (80/1 -1500%) Swift Victory
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(5) Swift Victory 80/1, Displayed an impressive turn of foot when making second nursery start a winning one in November and encouraging reappearance run when fourth at Kempton (1m) last month, not clear run 1f out and running on. Player. AW winner who ran better than it looked when a close fourth on Kempton return.
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8th (1) (40/1 -1355%) The Ice Phoenix
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(1) The Ice Phoenix 40/1, Progressed further under a well-judged rude to land an 11-runner handicap at Ascot (8f, good) 29 days ago by 2¼ lengths from Zain Blue. 6 lb higher now but he's going the right way and should be in the mix again. 6lb higher than when beating two of these at Ascot last time but he won that in good style.
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9th (8) (50/1 -52%) Sennockian
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(8) Sennockian 50/1, Much improved switched to AW this year, completing hat-trick at Wolverhampton in February. Seemingly found his level since, though, and application of visor will need to bring improvement against upwardly-mobile rivals. Completed a hat-trick on the AW in February but has regressed; visor on.
17:52 Haydock Handicap (Class 4) 8f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
THE ICE PHOENIX confirmed the promise of his Newmarket third when winning with something up his sleeve at Ascot and he is open to plenty more improvement. A 6lb turnaround in the weights may not be enough for third home Crown Estate to reverse the form, while runner-up Zain Blue has struggled since, and a bigger danger may be presented by Liveandletlive, who easily landed a gamble at Nottingham. Phone Tag, Christian David and Swift Victory are all worth a look.
Plenty to like about the bulk of these 3-y-os, though LIVEANDLETLIVE makes most appeal after his facile success at Nottingham, an 11 lb rise perhaps still on the lenient side given the ease with which he scored there. Swift Victory showed plenty to like despite seeming unsuited by the run of the race on his comeback and is shortlisted, whilst The Ice Phoenix had 2 of these rivals behind when winning at Ascot and should be in the mix again.
The vote goes to THE ICE PHOENIX who is 6lb higher than when winning at Ascot last month but did it nicely that day.
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