Haydock Races & Results 1 Saturday 30th March 2024 UK Horse Racing Speed Ratings & Tips

Haydock Races & Results Tomform Saturday 30th March 2024

There were 44 Races on Saturday 30th March 2024 across 6 meetings. There was 8 races at Musselburgh, 7 races at Haydock, 7 races at Fairyhouse, 8 races at Cork, 7 races at Carlisle, 7 races at Wolverhampton, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.

Races & Results Saturday 30th March 2024

The data in the racecards below is for the past year. View the racecard key.

13:30 Haydock Maiden Hurdle (Class 3) 19f - 4 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	3 1st (3) (4/5 -40%) Disco Daisy	0.8 4/5(-40%)	(3) Disco Daisy 4/5, Doesn't stand out on pedigree but looked potentially useful when making a winning bumper debut at Chepstow last March. Ran below that form in a Cheltenham listed event in November but retains potential now hurdling. Impressed on bumper debut and then mid-division in a Cheltenham Listed race.
2	2 2nd (2) (2/1 +50%) Chatshow Host	2 2/1(+50%)	(2) Chatshow Host 2/1, Steady progress in 4 runs over hurdles, seeming to excel herself up in grade when 7 lengths sixth of 10 in a listed event at Doncaster (24.4f, heavy) 28 days ago. Good chance back down in class. Ran well in a Listed race last time, albeit at 3m; drops markedly in distance.
3	4 3rd (4) (11/2 +8%) Idylle Sauvage	5.5 11/2(+8%)	(4) Idylle Sauvage 11/2, Off the mark in Irish points at the fifth attempt and shaped as if in need of the experience when fifth on Rules debut at Uttoxeter (15.8f, heavy) in November. Should do better in time. Point winner; 22-1 and weakened into a remote fifth on switch to hurdles at Uttoxeter.
4	5 4th (5) (25/1 -317%) Reely Delightful	25 25/1(-317%)	(5) Reely Delightful 25/1, Well held in a Bangor bumper on debut 11 months ago. Last in a Bangor bumper 12 months ago but could be capable of a deal better.

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13:30 Haydock Maiden Hurdle (Class 3) 19f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 3 race.

DISCO DAISY was fancied to be competitive in a Cheltenham Listed bumper in November when finishing down the field. A winner of her sole prior outing at Chepstow last March, a replication of that kind of performance may suffice on her hurdling bow. Chatshow Host boasts form over 3m having placed at Musselburgh in January and she is capable of being in the mix, along with Idylle Sauvage.

DISCO DAISY was a bit disappointing in a Cheltenham listed event when last seen in November, but she created an excellent impression when making a winning start at Chepstow and looks to have been found a good opportunity on her hurdling debut. Chatshow Host is feared most.

It's not a straightforward opener but DISCO DAISY appeals most on the strength of her two positive performances in bumpers.

13:30 Haydock Maiden Hurdle (Class 3) 19f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:05 Haydock Handicap Hurdle (Class 2) 16f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 (1) (5/2 +9%) Brentford Hope	2.5 5/2(+9%)	(1) Brentford Hope 5/2, Bordering on smart on Flat and easily bagged a third success over hurdles for current yard in a Newbury handicap in November. Posted 2 excellent efforts back over same C&D prior to resuming winning ways with a career best in 6-runner handicap at Newcastle (16.9f) 2 weeks ago. Sure to go well again. Consistent; latest Newcastle win was a career best; big player once more despite 5lb rise.
2	2 (2) (7/2 +49%) Playful Saint	3.5 7/2(+49%)	(2) Playful Saint 7/2, Lightly-raced 9-y-o who returned better than ever when neck second of 5 to Milldam in handicap hurdle at Stratford (16.3f, heavy) 19 days ago. Conditions in his favour and seems likely to make another bold bid. Rallying neck second to Milldam at Stratford; again has conditions to suit; solid chance.
5	5 (5) (11/2 +54%) The Churchill Lad	5.5 11/2(+54%)	(5) The Churchill Lad 11/2, Dual juvenile hurdle winner who struck again in 2m Haydock handicap in the mud in December and has run well on 2 of his 3 subsequent starts, including when fourth of 17 in Morebattle Hurdle at Kelso (16.2f) last time. C&D winner in December and fine fourth in Morebattle at Kelso last time; shortlisted.
7	7 (7) (6/1 +57%) Ballygeary	6 6/1(+57%)	(7) Ballygeary 6/1, 4-time hurdle winner who shaped as if still in good form in first-time cheekpieces when seventh of 17 in Morebattle Hurdle (Handicap) at Kelso (16.2f) 4 weeks ago, short of room from 2 out. Not taken lightly. Lightly raced 7yo; better than result when seventh in Morebattle; may have more to offer.
8	8 (8) (15/2 +25%) Mr Mackay	7.5 15/2(+25%)	(8) Mr Mackay 15/2, Off the marks over hurdles at the second time of asking in 6-runner Huntingdon maiden (19.5f) in October. Brushed off a rare poor effort when runner-up in a Hereford handicap in January and ran to a similar level when finding only one too good again at Plumpton last time. 1 lb out of the weights. 1-11; good second at Hereford and Plumpton last two starts but this is stronger.
6	6 (6) (12/1 +40%) Salsada	12 12/1(+40%)	(6) Salsada 12/1, Useful Flat/hurdles winner who looked rusty returning from 10 months off when tailed off in the Morebattle Hurdle Stepped up on that run when 11¾ third of 6 to Brentford Hope at Newcastle last time, though is still to fully confirm the form of her Doncaster Grade 2 second. Below par both starts this season but she's now well handicapped; drying ground would help.
10	10 (10) (20/1 -43%) El Jefe	20 20/1(-43%)	(10) El Jefe 20/1, Better than ever this season, completing a hat-trick at this course (18.9f) in December. Resumed winning ways at Sedgefield earlier in the month and found only an unexposed one too good at Bangor (16.7f) last week. 5 lb out of the weights but likely to give his running once more. Four wins this term and good second last week, but meets much stronger opposition here.
9	9 (9) (20/1 +39%) Three Cliffs Bay	20 20/1(+39%)	(9) Three Cliffs Bay 20/1, Left hurdles debut behind when winning a 2m Ffos Las novice (heavy) in November. Respectable efforts on 2 of his 3 starts since but needs a bit more from 4 lb out of the weights. Hasn't built on Ffos Las win; needs a personal best from 4lb out of the handicap.
4	4 (4) (22/1 -22%) Holly	22 22/1(-22%)	(4) Holly 22/1, Hasn't stood much racing but had been given a chance by the handicapper and, back under less testing conditions, ran out an impressive winner of 6-runner handicap at Market Rasen (16.6f, good to soft) in January. Easy to back and failed to repeat that effort at Plumpton, though. Has an in-and-out profile and might need a personal best even if she's on a going day.

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14:05 Haydock Handicap Hurdle (Class 2) 16f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 2 race.

BRENTFORD HOPE continues to progress over hurdles and arrives 5lb higher than a recent success at Newcastle. The seven-year-old doesn't appear to have reached his ceiling in this sphere yet and conditions are very much in his favour. Playful Saint finished second at Stratford earlier in the month and it wouldn't be a surprise if he went well given that was his first run for 12 months, while The Churchill Lad rates best of the rest.

BRENTFORD HOPE has got several very solid recent efforts on the clock to his name and, with this track likely to lend itself well to his strong-travelling style, he makes plenty of appeal off top weight. Playful Saint returned better than ever from a year-long absence when narrowly denied by the reopposing Milldam at Stratford recently and ought to go well again with conditions in his favour. Ballygeary and the aforementioned Milldam warrant respect, also.

In a competitive event, Brentford Hope is feared but a chance is taken with BALLYGEARY who didn't get the breaks last time.

14:05 Haydock Handicap Hurdle (Class 2) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:40 Haydock Handicap Hurdle (Class 2) 24f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
4	4 (4) (5/1 +38%) Doughmore Bay	5 5/1(+38%)	(4) Doughmore Bay 5/1, Made a winning start under Rules in 2½m Worcester novice hurdle in May. Has yet to build on that but ran well over a slightly longer trip than previously after 11 weeks off when second of 7 in a Plumpton handicap (25f, good to soft) in January. Remains capable of better. Just second handicap when runner-up at Plumpton (3m1f) in January; likely more to come.
5	5 (5) (6/1 +40%) Tanganyika	6 6/1(+40%)	(5) Tanganyika 6/1, Improved for the step up to a staying trip when scoring at Bangor (23f) in December and firmly back on the up when readily making all in treacherous conditions at Newbury (24.2f). More or less backed up that improvement in a valuable affair at Uttoxeter but his current mark demands a bit more. Sauntered 25l clear on heavy at Newbury this month but 20l third in deeper race since.
6	6 (6) (6/1 -9%) Astronomic View	6 6/1(-9%)	(6) Astronomic View 6/1, Exeter bumper winner who confirmed previous promise over hurdles when recording a wide-margin success in 6-runner handicap at Warwick (26f, heavy) 3 weeks ago, albeit in a race that fell apart. Respected up 8 lb. Easily saw off a couple of these in the mud at Warwick three weeks ago; respected up 8lb.
1	1 (1) (6/1 +33%) Judicial Law	6 6/1(+33%)	(1) Judicial Law 6/1, Added to his tally in first-time cheekpieces at Kelso in September before finishing runner-up in a deeper handicap at Cheltenham. Shaped as if better for the run when fifth in 3m handicap at Newbury 49 days ago and could go well in refitted headgear. Shaped quite well at Newbury latest and his stable does well in this race; player.
9	9 (9) (13/2 +46%) Picanha	6.5 13/2(+46%)	(9) Picanha 13/2, Made it 2-5 over hurdles when gamely accounting for 6 rivals in a Warwick handicap (25f, good) in April 2022. Shaped as if retaining all ability after 22 months off when fourth at Newbury (24.2f) 7 weeks ago and is entitled to sharpen up for the outing. Showed he retains ability after long absence when fourth at Newbury last month.
3	3 (3) (17/2 -31%) Goshhowposh	8.5 17/2(-31%)	(3) Goshhowposh 17/2, Low-mileage 7-y-o who has landed a brace of handicaps at around 3m this season without looking the finished article. Failed to meet expectations when pulled up at Exeter last time and blinkers now applied. Improved to win again on Boxing Day; pulled up at Exeter since but may revive in blinkers.
13	13 (13) (17/2 -31%) Shoeshine Boy	8.5 17/2(-31%)	(13) Shoeshine Boy 17/2, Tongue tied and got off the mark for the season in 13-runner handicap at Ayr (24.3f, heavy) in February. Followed up from a 3 lb higher mark at Kelso but had nothing to spare. On a hat-trick after wins at Ayr and Kelso; this is harder but clearly thriving.
10	10 (10) (11/1 -29%) Secret Trix	11 11/1(-29%)	(10) Secret Trix 11/1, Thrived with cheekpieces applied in the first half of the season, completing a hat-trick at Uttoxeter (23.3f) in July. Found only one too good at Worcester and Aintree subsequently and another good run seems likely back from a break (capable fresh). Three wins and two 2nds in first half of season; player if resuming in same form.
7	7 (7) (14/1 +0%) My Bobby Dazzler	14 14/1(+0%)	(7) My Bobby Dazzler 14/1, Dug deep when making a successful start over fences at Worcester in June and ran creditably back over hurdles when second at Cheltenham (3m, soft) on New Year's Day. However, disappointed at Huntingdon and was no match for Astronomic View at Warwick (26f) last time. Runner-up twice over hurdles this year, although 21l behind Astronomic View latterly.
2	2 (2) (22/1 +0%) Martha Brae	22 22/1(+0%)	(2) Martha Brae 22/1, Largely consistent sort who got her head back in front at Kempton (24.5f) over Christmas. Ran respectably next 2 outings, including in a C&D Grade 2, but produced a laboured effort back in a handicap at Warwick last time. Never going well when remote third to Astronomic View latest but in good form before that.
12	12 (12) (28/1 -40%) Paricolor	28 28/1(-40%)	(12) Paricolor 28/1, Has tumbled in the weights this season and ran well when runner-up at Fontwell (25.8f, soft) on Boxing Day. However, needs to case aside a poor run at Exeter last week. Visor on for 1st time. Claims on placed form in late 2023 but pulled up at Exeter only 11 days ago; new headgear.
11	11 (11) (40/1 -82%) Balkardy	40 40/1(-82%)	(11) Balkardy 40/1, Gained reward for his consistency when gaining a first success of the season at Musselburgh (23.8f, soft) in February. Turned in a rare poor effort when tailed off at Warwick since. Game win at Musselburgh (3m, soft) last month but ran poorly behind some of these since.

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14:40 Haydock Handicap Hurdle (Class 2) 24f Race Class Flow

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ASTRONOMIC VIEW took his form to a new level when gaining his first success over hurdles by a wide margin from the reopposing My Bobby Dazzler at Warwick and an 8lb rise might not be enough to stop him from backing that performance up. The hat-trick seeking Shoeshine Boy remains open to further improvement, while others for the shortlist include Secret Trix, who may appreciate a tongue-tie being applied for the first time, and Judicial Law.

A hard race to be dogmatic about but JUDICIAL LAW shaped as if better for the run when fifth at Newbury last month and could be the answer with headgear refitted. Secret Trix is sure to be in the thick of the action if picking up where he left off in the autumn, with Astronomic View respected up 8 lb for his Warwick romp.

Jonjo O'Neill has won this three times since 2017 so the suggestion is JUDICIAL LAW, who shaped well last time.

14:40 Haydock Handicap Hurdle (Class 2) 24f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:15 Haydock Handicap Chase (Class 2) 20f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
5	5 (5) (10/3 +52%) Numitor	3.333333 10/3(+52%)	(5) Numitor 10/3, Useful handicap chaser who shaped as if retaining bags of enthusiasm under a positive ride after 11 months off when fourth in 7-runner handicap chase at Exeter (19.2f, heavy) 11 days ago. On a good mark and one to be interested in with that behind him. Encouraging return from absence 11 days ago & well treated on form as recent as last March.
9	9 (9) (7/2 +36%) Thor De Cerisy	3.5 7/2(+36%)	(9) Thor De Cerisy 7/2, Has improved with each run for current yard and gained compensation for a late fall at Uttoxeter in January when bolting up at Chepstow (19.4f) in February. Left with a simple task when following up there (19.4f) 13 days ago and is respected on his first foray into veterans company. This is a tougher test of his credentials but he's clearly in good heart; could be in mix.
8	8 (8) (9/2 +59%) Dubai Days	4.5 9/2(+59%)	(8) Dubai Days 9/2, Avoided mistakes when opening his account for the season in 5-runner handicap chase at Ayr (20.5f, good) 21 days ago. Should remain competitive following a small rise providing his jumping holds up. Did it comfortably in small field at Ayr last time & remains feasibly treated back up 4lb.
7	7 (7) (11/2 -57%) Champagne Mystery	5.5 11/2(-57%)	(7) Champagne Mystery 11/2, Campaigned exclusively in France in recent years, prior to finishing fifth of 13 in a strong Cheltenham (20.6f) handicap on first start since rejoining Tom George. Went some way to confirming the promise of that run when third at Kempton last month and holds leading claims. Good third at Kempton last time and firmly in calculations in his first veterans' chase.
4	4 (4) (15/2 -88%) Riders Onthe Storm	7.5 15/2(-88%)	(4) Riders Onthe Storm 15/2, High-class chaser in his pomp who has struggled since his Old Roan success on last season's reappearance, but looked rejuvenated following a breathing operation when second in 5-runner handicap at Doncaster (16.4f) 4 weeks ago. Player back up in trip. Returned to form when second at Doncaster following wind op and he's one to consider.
3	3 (3) (12/1 +0%) Le Ligerien	12 12/1(+0%)	(3) Le Ligerien 12/1, Built up an impressive strike rate for present yard, adding small-field C&D veterans' chase to his tally at Kempton in November. Has remain in good form since, fading only on the run-in at Sandown (15.4f) last time. Back up in trip. Hasn't really threatened on last few starts but edging down the weights and not ruled out.
6	6 (6) (12/1 -85%) Top Ville Ben	12 12/1(-85%)	(6) Top Ville Ben 12/1, 12-y-o who returned to form granted a soft lead when second in 4-runner veterans' handicap at Aintree (19.9f) in December. Not disgraced in a top-end Irish handicap next time and possibly found the race coming too soon when pulled up over C&D less than 2 weeks later. Showed some spark on Boxing Day but patchy profile nowadays and pulled up last time.
1	1 (1) (20/1 -186%) Pink Legend	20 20/1(-186%)	(1) Pink Legend 20/1, Built on her return when landing 5-runner listed mares event at Newbury (23.4f) in December. Shaped a bit better than the result suggests when fourth at Doncaster 9 days later but has been most disappointing since. Won Listed mares' chase in December but a long way below her best the last twice.
10	10 (10) (33/1 -32%) Daly Tiger	33 33/1(-32%)	(10) Daly Tiger 33/1, Very smart chaser in his pomp for Noel Meade. Fallen long way in the weights without threatening for present stable, finishing hollow second behind a facile winner here (16.3f) in November prior to pulling up at Aintree. Easily passed over in a first-time visor. Hinted at a revival here last November but pulled up at Aintree since; plenty to prove.

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15:15 Haydock Handicap Chase (Class 2) 20f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 2 race.

CHAMPAGNE MYSTERY left his reappearance fifth at Cheltenham in January behind him when finishing a staying-on third in a steadily-run affair over 2m4f at Kempton most recently and, eased 1lb since, this veterans' contest looks a good opportunity for him to return to the winner's enclosure. Riders Onthe Storm went close to making all over an extended 2m at Doncaster on his first start after wind surgery earlier this month, and a bold showing is once again anticipated, although his tendency to jump slightly right-handed tempers enthusiasm somewhat. Forecast conditions should hold no fears for the hat-trick seeking Thor De Cerisy and he completes the shortlist.

NUMITOR shaped with bags of enthusiasm on his recent return at Exeter and, having slipped to further in the weights, he makes a fair amount of appeal. Champagne Mystery shaped very well in a hot Cheltenham handicap on his penultimate start and is a big player on his first foray into veterans company, with Riders Onthe Storm also feared following an encouraging run at Doncaster 4 weeks ago.

Recent Ayr winner DUBAI DAYS (nap) won two in a row in spring 2022 and nearly did the same around this time last year.

15:15 Haydock Handicap Chase (Class 2) 20f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:50 Haydock Handicap Chase (Class 4) 26f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
5	5 (5) (15/8 +66%) Inflexible	1.875 15/8(+66%)	(5) Inflexible 15/8, Showed much-improved form in this sphere when runner-up at Hereford (25,2f) in January and backed that up with good third at Market Rasen and Wincanton. Likely to go well again back down in class. 0-10 but has run well on his last three starts and could be thereabouts.
4	4 (4) (5/2 +50%) Duke Of Deception	2.5 5/2(+50%)	(4) Duke Of Deception 5/2, Twice successful over fences at around 3m last season and resumed winning ways back from 5 months off over hurdles at Wetherby (3m) in October. Good second back over larger obstacles at Aintree (25f) and Bangor (29.6f) since so comes into the reckoning. Consistent sort who knows how to win and ticks plenty of boxes.
1	1 (1) (9/2 +0%) Yes Indeed	4.5 9/2(+0%)	(1) Yes Indeed 9/2, Fairly useful winning chaser in France and some decent placed efforts for this yard, though ran poorly both starts in December. Step back in the right direction when fourth at Sandown, albeit not getting competitive. Last month's Sandown fourth was a step back in the right direction and he's not ruled out.
3	3 (3) (8/1 -60%) Tip Top Mountain	8 8/1(-60%)	(3) Tip Top Mountain 8/1, Got off the mark for the season in hard-fought fashion at Fontwell 12 days ago but has proved vulnerable off marks higher than 114 in the past. Won at Fontwell recently; he's in a deeper race today but is not discounted up 3lb.
6	6 (6) (9/1 +10%) Special Acceptance	9 9/1(+10%)	(6) Special Acceptance 9/1, Some decent efforts in defeat this season but ran poorly at Ludlow last time and has only one win from 28 NH runs. Poor strike-rate but some good runs in the cheekpieces this season, which go back on today.
7	7 (7) (11/1 +21%) Blame The Game	11 11/1(+21%)	(7) Blame The Game 11/1, Three-time winner last season but yet to play a significant role this term. Reduced mark appeals on form as recent as last April; hasn't got competitive this term.

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15:50 Haydock Handicap Chase (Class 4) 26f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.

NO HUBS NO HOOBS hasn't looked back since being fitted with blinkers (retained) on his last two starts, scoring readily on both occasions, and a 7lb rise for his latest victory over 3m1f at Wincanton may not be enough to anchor him in his hat-trick bid. Tip Top Mountain arrives on the back of a game success off 3lb lower over 3m2f at Fontwell earlier this month, but he was all out to score and it remains to be seen how much that race has taken out of him. The step back in trip should help Duke Of Deception and he warrants respect.

NO HUBS NO HOOBS is much improved for the fitting of blinkers and can make it 3 from 3 in this headgear given the manner of his most recent win at Wincanton. In-form pair Inflexible and Duke of Deception are others to consider.

The form of the Sussex National at Plumpton in January has worked out very well and fourth-placed SPECIAL ACCEPTANCE gets the nod.

15:50 Haydock Handicap Chase (Class 4) 26f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:25 Haydock Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 24f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
6	6 (6) (6/4 +81%) One Big Bang	1.5 6/4(+81%)	(6) One Big Bang 6/4, 6/1 and tongue strap on for 1st time, pulled up in novice hurdle at Punchestown (23.7f, soft) 54 days ago. First run for yard after leaving P. Tobin and has joined bang-in-form yard, so very much one to monitor in the betting. Ability in Ireland and new trainer does well with recruits from other yards; interesting.
5	5 (5) (7/1 +36%) Hill Of Tara	7 7/1(+36%)	(5) Hill Of Tara 7/1, Much improved sent handicapping this season, winning 4 times from 6 starts, latest at Hereford (25.5f) in January. Bit below form on completed start since but had excuses and his stable is going well. Has won 4 times this season; needs to prove he can cope with this mark but not written off.
4	4 (4) (7/1 -100%) Cream Of The West	7 7/1(-100%)	(4) Cream Of The West 7/1, Took a step forward when making a winning handicap debut at Ayr (21.4f, soft) in December and has continued on the up since, just pushed out to land a 5-runner event at Hexham last time. Leading claims. Two wins from his three handicap starts and this progressive 8yo is on the shortlist.
9	9 (9) (8/1 -129%) Jalisco Star	8 8/1(-129%)	(9) Jalisco Star 8/1, Career best when winning 8-runner handicap hurdle at Bangor (23.2f, heavy, 11/1) 7 days ago, driven out. Should go well again if the race doesn't come too soon. Did it very comfortably at Bangor last Saturday and is entitled to respect up 7lb.
8	8 (8) (17/2 +6%) Best Life	8.5 17/2(+6%)	(8) Best Life 17/2, First past the post on his second run between the flags and best effort to date over hurdles when third in a novice at Doncaster last time. Step up in trip should suit on handicap debut, so merits respect. First past the post in 3m point; could relish this step up in trip on handicap debut.
11	11 (11) (11/1 -22%) Awesome Foursome	11 11/1(-22%)	(11) Awesome Foursome 11/1, 3/1, good second of 7 in handicap hurdle at Huntingdon (19.6f, heavy) 13 days ago. Back up in trip. Not discounted. Arrives in good form but has modest strike-rate but may be vulnerable to stronger stayers.
7	7 (7) (12/1 +40%) Spitalfield	12 12/1(+40%)	(7) Spitalfield 12/1, Unexposed hurdler who was progressing prior to latest outing at Taunton. Too soon to write him off. Tailed off at Taunton last time but good third at Huntingdon previously and not discounted.
10	10 (10) (14/1 -56%) Fiveafterfour	14 14/1(-56%)	(10) Fiveafterfour 14/1, Point winner and much more like it when making a winning handicap debut at Ayr in February. Solid effort there next time and might not have reached her limit. 6l win on handicap debut at Ayr and subsequent 12l third there perhaps came too soon.
3	3 (3) (20/1 +20%) Keable	20 20/1(+20%)	(3) Keable 20/1, Promise when in the frame in maiden hurdles at the start of 2023. Disappointing on both starts in handicaps but might strip fitter for latest outing. Hooded for the first time. Too soon to write off this lightly raced 7yo but he's been well beaten in both handicaps.
1	1 (1) (25/1 -317%) Rock Steady Eddie	25 25/1(-317%)	(1) Rock Steady Eddie 25/1, Placed in a couple of points and going the right way over hurdles, improving again when second in a novice at Hexham last time. Has been handed a stiff opening mark, though. Close second in recent Hexham maiden and open to improvement now up in trip on h'cap debut.

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16:25 Haydock Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 24f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.

In a wide-open event, marginal preference is for ROCK STEADY EDDIE, who put in a career-best performance when second in a maiden hurdle at Hexham last time and an opening mark of 110 should be workable on his handicap bow. Cream Of The West is an obvious threat following his most recent success, while Jalisco Star and Both Barrels are others who make the shortlist.

CREAM OF THE WEST is progressive and had something to spare at Hexham recently, so he's preferred to fellow last-time-out winner Jalisco Star. One Big Bang is another one to note starting out for a shrewd, in-form stable.

Point winner ONE BIG BANG showed some promise over hurdles in Ireland and is taken to make a winning start for the in-form James Owen.

16:25 Haydock Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 24f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:00 Haydock Handicap Chase (Class 4) 20f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
5	5 (5) (9/4 +32%) Pilgrims King	2.25 9/4(+32%)	(5) Pilgrims King 9/4, Career best when winning 4-runner handicap chase at Doncaster (19.1f, soft, 11/8) 27 days ago. Unexposed as a chaser and should have more to offer in this sphere, so makes plenty of appeal. Won at Doncaster last time when back chasing; beat just 3 rivals but unexposed over fences.
4	4 (4) (11/4 +58%) Nine Nine Nine	2.75 11/4(+58%)	(4) Nine Nine Nine 11/4, Off the mark at Leicester in January before doubling his tally there in March. Creditable third at Uttoxeter since but others look better treated. 2 wins this year; fair 3rd in higher grade than this at Uttoxeter latest; in calculations.
1	1 (1) (7/2 +56%) Good Work	3.5 7/2(+56%)	(1) Good Work 7/2, Frustrating sort who was outbattled on his penultimate start and produced a laboured effort at Uttoxeter last time. Not discounted if on a going day. 0-20 and below par last time, but has frequently finished second and could be thereabouts.
6	6 (6) (11/2 +15%) Elleon	5.5 11/2(+15%)	(6) Elleon 11/2, Arrives in good order, blinkered for the first time when second in a handicap chase at Fakenham 15 days ago. Cheekpieces back on now but should give his running. 0-13 over fences but has often run well, including the last twice; might not be far away.
3	3 (3) (6/1 -71%) Si Elegant	6 6/1(-71%)	(3) Si Elegant 6/1, Generally disappointing so far under Rules but more encouragement when third in handicap chase at Leicester on debut for new yard. Can fare much better this time. Going well on chase/handicap debut at Leicester under very bad blunder three out.

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17:00 Haydock Handicap Chase (Class 4) 20f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.

PILGRIMS KING made a winning return to fences over 2m3f at Doncaster earlier in the month and a 2lb rise for that success may not be enough to stop him from following up here. Nine Nine Nine was well held when third at Uttoxeter last time but he should not be underestimated in this company, while similar comments apply to Good Work.

PILGRIMS KING did well to get up (after meeting trouble) at Doncaster last time and he's fancied to progress in this sphere, so he gets the nod over the consistent Elleon, with Si Elegant regarded as a player on just his second outing for Venetia Williams.

The Venetia Williams-trained SI ELEGANT was going well until a bad blunder three out on his chase debut, and he is the selection.

17:00 Haydock Handicap Chase (Class 4) 20f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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This is the 16:15 Kempton race from the video above backed at 28/1 earlier in the day.

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The most famous horse racing event in the UK is the Grand National, which is held annually at Aintree Racecourse in Liverpool. It is a jump racing event that is known for its challenging course and has become a national institution in the UK. Other notable horse racing events in the UK include the Derby, held at Epsom Downs Racecourse in Surrey, and the Royal Ascot, held at Ascot Racecourse in Berkshire.

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