Haydock Races & Results 1 Saturday 13th May 2023 UK Horse Racing Speed Ratings & Tips

Haydock Races & Results Tomform Saturday 13th May 2023

There were 59 Races on Saturday 13th May 2023 across 8 meetings. There was 8 races at Haydock, 7 races at Hexham, 8 races at Lingfield, 7 races at Navan, 7 races at Nottingham, 7 races at Ascot, 7 races at Leicester, 8 races at Warwick, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.

Races & Results Saturday 13th May 2023

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13:35 Haydock Handicap Hurdle (Class 2) 24f - 16 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	11 1st (11) (14/1 +13%) Willaston	14 14/1(+13%)	(11) Willaston 14/1, Career best when winning 13-runner handicap hurdle at Cheltenham (20.2f, good, 33/1) 24 days ago by ¾ length from Bold Endeavour, doing well to quickening to the front late having suffered interference. Still relatively unexposed for current yard and should go well. Finished well to cause 33-1 surprise in rather odd tactical race at Cheltenham last month.
2	2 2nd (2) (6.5/1 +19%) Bold Endeavour	6.5 6.5/1(+19%)	(2) Bold Endeavour 6.5/1, Point/bumper winner who quickly made up into a borderline useful novice hurdler last season. Already better over fences, winning twice during the winter, and good efforts at Cheltenham back over hurdles the last twice, not beaten far by Willaston when second last month. Well respected. Dual chase winner last season and reverted to hurdling with two good efforts; respected.
3	13 3rd (13) (14/1 +36%) Merry Poppins	14 14/1(+36%)	(13) Merry Poppins 14/1, Consistent sort who produced her best effort to date when runner-up at Cheltenham last time. Blinkers could eke even more out of her, so she's likely to be on the premises. Good second in series final at Cheltenham last month; headgear switched here; a possible.
4	6 4th (6) (16/1 +20%) Party Business	16 16/1(+20%)	(6) Party Business 16/1, Landed a big handicap at Aintree last season and more encouraging signs when mid-field in that corresponding event last time. Could get involved if the pace is strong. Quite well handicapped on last spring's form but hasn't really fired this year.
5th	7 5th (7) (4.5/1 +36%) Grozni	4.5 4.5/1(+36%)	(7) Grozni 4.5/1, Three-time winner last season and signed off with a good fourth in a big field at Punchestown. Respected once again for all that he will likely face competition for the lead. Front-runner who has been placed in two hot, big-field handicaps in Ireland this year.
6th	16 6th (16) (7.5/1 +12%) Tiger Jet	7.5 7.5/1(+12%)	(16) Tiger Jet 7.5/1, Three wins from 7 runs last season. Career best when winning 15-runner handicap hurdle at this C&D (good to firm, 11/1) 35 days ago, driven out. Run of race will suit his style and he merits consideration. 3-11 over hurdles after C&D series final win last month; 7lb rise asks quite a lot of him.
7th	15 7th (15) (11/1 +31%) Rambo T	11 11/1(+31%)	(15) Rambo T 11/1, Fairly useful bumper winner who confirmed previous promise upped in trip when off the mark in 13-runner novice at Chepstow in February. Likely to have followed up had he not swerved and unseated at the last at Sedgefield since. One to consider. Promising novice at up to 2m4f last season; upped in trip for today's handicap debut.
8th	8 8th (8) (11/1 +56%) Pull Again Green	11 11/1(+56%)	(8) Pull Again Green 11/1, Useful/progressive form over hurdles last season, winning 3 times. A touch disappointing over fences in the autumn and latest effort in this sphere at Aintree 29 days ago was sub-par. Never really got going during light campaign last season and needs to up his game.
9th	12 9th (12) (66/1 -65%) Shantou Express	66 66/1(-65%)	(12) Shantou Express 66/1, Dual hurdles winner last spring. Had another unsuccessful spell over fences in the summer/autumn and last two hurdling efforts have been pretty tame. Comes here after a heavy defeat last month; others have much less to prove.
10th	4 10th (4) (12/1 +14%) Dargiannini	12 12/1(+14%)	(4) Dargiannini 12/1, Fell on chase/yard debut in December but better than ever when winning handicap hurdles around 2½m at Uttoxeter (soft) and Newbury (good to firm) since. Disappointed in stronger contest at Aintree last time and is unproven over this far. Dual 2m4f winner this year; didn't fire at Aintree festival but 3m may unlock improvement.
11th	9 11th (9) (20/1 -25%) Gentleman At Arms	20 20/1(-25%)	(9) Gentleman At Arms 20/1, Ended last season with a second in Grade 1 novice hurdle at Aintree (3m, good). Hasn't scaled the same heights this time round, including over fences, although latest fourth at Warwick was a solid showing. Not at best last season but his recent fourth was encouraging and he's still well treated.
12th	1 12th (1) (12/1 -9%) Mill Green	12 12/1(-9%)	(1) Mill Green 12/1, Into the twilight of his career but has shown plenty of ability remains with excellent efforts in big-field events the last twice, third of 22 at Aintree last time. Another big effort is on the cards. Third at Cheltenham and Aintree festivals in last two years; on fairly tough mark, though.
13th	5 13th (5) (22/1 -57%) Pounding Poet	22 22/1(-57%)	(5) Pounding Poet 22/1, Got back on the up in the autumn, proving most determined on the back of 4 months off when landing 4-runner Uttoxeter handicap (23.3f) in October. Back on track when staying on well to finish second off 22 at Aintree last time and should go well again if the emphasis is on stamina. New PB when staying-on second in first-time cheekpieces at Aintree last month.
14th	14 14th (14) (18/1 -100%) Wa Wa	18 18/1(-100%)	(14) Wa Wa 18/1, Improved to win 15-runner handicap hurdle (15/2) at Leopardstown in March and, while he failed to back it up over fences at Downpatrick, he's not one to write off in this discipline. Didn't get home in 3m4f chase last time but won his previous two hurdles; could have a say.
15th	3 15th (3) (33/1 -65%) Press Your Luck	33 33/1(-65%)	(3) Press Your Luck 33/1, Made winning return/chase debut at Chepstow (23.5f) in October. Struggled on next 4 outings but back to form with a bang to win 21f Wincanton handicap hurdle in February. Creditable fourth of 11 at Cheltenham 24 days ago and seems likely to give another good account. Won easily off reduced mark in February but probably needs a career best here.
10	10 \|PU\| (10) (5.5/1 -57%) Thanksforthehelp	5.5 5.5/1(-57%)	(10) Thanksforthehelp 5.5/1, Had wind op and cheekpieces on when off the mark comfortably in handicap hurdle at Chepstow (23.6f) in February. Better than result when mid-field in Pertemps Final at Cheltenham next time and quickly back to winning ways with something to spare in novice at Southwell recently. Big player. Has won two of his last three and probably still has potential.

LTO Selection:

13:35 Haydock Handicap Hurdle (Class 2) 24f Race Class Flow

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

1st: 16/1 (11) WILLASTON 2nd: 8/1 (2) BOLD ENDEAVOUR 3rd: 3.5/1 (10) THANKSFORTHEHELP

MERRY POPPINS sports first-time blinkers following a fine second over an extended 2m4f at Cheltenham. She was narrowly denied over this sort of trip at Ludlow before that and can show the necessary benefit for a stiffer stamina test. Pounding Poet found only West Balboa too strong in a hot handicap at the Grand National meeting and can give the selection plenty to think about off 2lb higher. Thanksforthehelp bounced back from his Pertemps Final disappointment with a Southwell success, while Willaston and the Nicky Henderson pair Bold Endeavour and Mill Green are just two more to consider.

THANKSFORTHEHELP was sent off favourite for the Pertemps Final at Cheltenham and, while he couldn't quite justify that support (better than result), he was impressive back in novice company at Southwell since and is well worth another chance to prove himself ahead of his mark. Nicky Henderson-trained pair Mill Green and Bold Endeavour should give the selection plenty to think about and there are several others for whom a case could be made.

The suggestion is DARGIANNINI, who began this year with two pretty convincing 2m4f wins and looks well worth another crack at 3m.

13:35 Haydock Handicap Hurdle (Class 2) 24f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:10 Haydock Handicap (Class 3) 8f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	7 1st (7) (2.25/1 +44%) James McHenry	2.25 2.25/1(+44%)	(7) James McHenry 2.25/1, Fairly useful juvenile who deservedly got off the mark in 1m handicap at Ripon (soft) 23 days ago. Not taken lightly despite a 5 lb rise. Convincing winner on reappearance at Ripon and could have more left in the tank.
2	6 2nd (6) (10/1 -18%) Conservationist	10 10/1(-18%)	(6) Conservationist 10/1, C&D winner but beat only one on handicap debut over C&D 14 days ago. Needs to get back on track. Well beaten in recent C&D h'cap; should leave that comeback run well behind at some point.
3	9 3rd (9) (20/1 -43%) Phoenix Fire	20 20/1(-43%)	(9) Phoenix Fire 20/1, Signed off for 2022 with 7f novice win at Redcar in November. 4/1, good reappearance fourth of 6 in 7.5f handicap at Beverley 16 days ago so he's no forlorn hope off a 3 lb lower mark here. The extra yardage can help but he has something to find with Feel The Need on recent form.
4	4 4th (4) (9/1 -38%) Feel The Need	9 9/1(-38%)	(4) Feel The Need 9/1, Fairly useful 7f juvenile winner who resumed after 7 months off/gelded with an excellent second of six in 7.5f Beverley handicap 16 days ago. Can go well again nudged up 2 lb. Improved form when runner-up on reappearance and might not be far away.
5th	1 5th (1) (8.5/1 +29%) Imperial Ace	8.5 8.5/1(+29%)	(1) Imperial Ace 8.5/1, Looked on the up when bagging 1m novices at Newcastle and Southwell in January but he came in last of nine on his turf/handicap debut at Newmarket 24 days ago. Worth another chance. The drop back to 1m looks the right move for the time being but he has something to prove.
6th	5 6th (5) (3/1 -71%) Florida	3 3/1(-71%)	(5) Florida 3/1, No Nay Never colt who has improved a chunk with each of his three runs, landing 7f minor event at Kempton in December with plenty in hand. Looks to have got in lightly for his handicap debut. Big shout. Well-bred AW novice winner who has potential off his opening mark.
7th	3 7th (3) (6.5/1 +41%) Dornoch Castle	6.5 6.5/1(+41%)	(3) Dornoch Castle 6.5/1, Readily landed 7f novices here and at Ayr last summer but he came back well held in much stronger company both runs after. Resumes after a wind op now and no surprise if he got back on track. Has had wind op which could help him tap back into his initial 2yo promise.
8th	2 8th (2) (14/1 +22%) Arkendale	14 14/1(+22%)	(2) Arkendale 14/1, Excellent fourth in 1m listed event at Pontefract in October only to disappoint when last of five in Newbury conditions event on his reappearance. Remains with potential. Promise on both 2yo runs; struggled on return but retains potential; yard does well here.
9th	8 9th (8) (14/1 +13%) Inanna	14 14/1(+13%)	(8) Inanna 14/1, Debut course winner who took form up a level on return when fourth of 6 in 1m handicap at Southwell 29 days ago. Shortlisted off an unchanged mark. Check betting on second start of the season but improvement needed to win this.

LTO Selection:

14:10 Haydock Handicap (Class 3) 8f Race Class Flow

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1st: 4/1 (7) JAMES MCHENRY 2nd: 1.75/1 (5) FLORIDA 3rd: 11/1 (3) DORNOCH CASTLE

Imperial Ace remains unexposed and is taken to improve on a disappointing handicap debut at Newmarket, but he has to shoulder top weight and DORNOCH CASTLE could be worth siding with, despite a 266-day break. Charlie Johnston's colt began his career with victories here and at Ayr and even though he failed to get involved in much deeper waters subsequently, he has had wind surgery and could bounce back on his handicap bow. Florida is another to bear in mind.

FLORIDA was really finding his feet last backend and is fancied to make a winning return off an attractive-looking mark on his first venture into handicap company. Feel The Need is feared most on the back of an excellent Beverley second, although Ripon scorer James McHenry and handicap debutants Dornoch Castle and Arkendale need factoring in too.

The Charlie Johnston-trained DORNOCH CASTLE reappears having had wind surgery and could be on a good mark. Florida is a danger.

14:10 Haydock Handicap (Class 3) 8f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:45 Haydock Stakes (Class 2) 6f - 4 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	2 1st (2) (0.67/1 +19%) Creative Force	0.67 0.67/1(+19%)	(2) Creative Force 0.67/1, Winner of the 2021 Champions Sprint at Ascot and placed 3 times at Group 1 level in 2022. Finished ¾ length behind Commanche Falls when third in Newmarket Group 3 on reappearance but he might strip fitter for the run and receives 4 lb from that rival this time. The one to beat. Could improve for recent reappearance; leading claims on last year's Group/Grade 1 form.
2	4 2nd (4) (3.5/1 +42%) Tiber Flow	3.5 3.5/1(+42%)	(4) Tiber Flow 3.5/1, Smart sort who won a 6f Newbury listed race last summer. Creditable 2¼ lengths fourth of 7 to Garrus in Abernant at Newmarket (6f, good to soft) on reappearance but reopposing pair Commanche Falls and Creative Force were ahead of him. Solid fourth in Group 3 Abernant on reappearance but he was behind two of these.
3	1 3rd (1) (7.5/1 -125%) Commanche Falls	7.5 7.5/1(-125%)	(1) Commanche Falls 7.5/1, Enjoyed cracking 2022, landing Stewards' Cup at Goodwood for second year running and also second in Ayr Gold Cup. All the sharper for reappearance when narrowly denied in Newmarket Group 3 23 days ago. Creative Force and Tiber Flow behind him on that occasion but he has to give them weight now. Head 2nd in Group 3 Abernant; big ask under 4lb penalty but can produce another bold show.
4	3 4th (3) (5.5/1 +8%) Run To Freedom	5.5 5.5/1(+8%)	(3) Run To Freedom 5.5/1, Smart colt who landed Windsor listed race and Salisbury conditions event (both 6f) last season. Ended his year with an excellent second (Creative Force third) to Kinross in Champions Sprint at Ascot (6f). Unlikely to be far away if ready to roll after 7 months off. 150-1 runner-up in Group 1 British Champions Sprint; entitled to respect on return.

LTO Selection:

14:45 Haydock Stakes (Class 2) 6f Race Class Flow

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

1st: 0.83/1 (2) CREATIVE FORCE 2nd: 3.33/1 (1) COMMANCHE FALLS 3rd: 6/1 (3) RUN TO FREEDOM

COMMANCHE FALLS gets the vote having only been narrowly denied in the Abernant Stakes. The dual Stewards' Cup hero is fancied to uphold Newmarket form with Creative Force (third) and Tiber Flow (fourth), although he is now 4lb worse off so they could close the gap. However, Run To Freedom ran a blinder for second when sent off at 150/1 for the British Champions Sprint at Ascot, and is feared most on his return to the fray.

Four really smart sprinters in a good conditions race. CREATIVE FORCE meets Commanche Falls on 4 lb better terms than when a place behind him at Newmarket last month and is selected to turn the tables now.

This should be a good opportunity for CREATIVE FORCE to return to winning ways. Commanche Falls could be the chief danger.

14:45 Haydock Stakes (Class 2) 6f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:15 Haydock Handicap Hurdle (Class 1) 16f - 17 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	13 1st (13) (10/1 +50%) Black Poppy	10 10/1(+50%)	(13) Black Poppy 10/1, Proved better than ever when resuming winning ways in 13-runner handicap at Cheltenham (16.8f, good) 24 days ago, well on top finish. That performance is backed up by the clock, so he merits respect up 5 lb. 5lb rise elevates him to a career-high mark and that spells danger in this deeper race..
2	4 2nd (4) (8.5/1 +15%) Teddy Blue	8.5 8.5/1(+15%)	(4) Teddy Blue 8.5/1, Free-goer who turned the stables on Aucunrisque from the Betfair Hurdle when winning 9-runner handicap hurdle at Plumpton (15.9f, good) 34 days ago, all out. 4 lb rise fair, but he isn't the most straightforward of rides. Did well to win Plumpton's Sussex Champion Hurdle and effectively 1lb lower for this..
3	12 3rd (12) (33/1 -65%) Takeit Easy	33 33/1(-65%)	(12) Takeit Easy 33/1, Took advantage of a reduced mark in 9-runner handicap at Chepstow (16f, good, 9/2) 15 days ago, driven out after left in front last. Remains on a good mark following a 2 lb rise but this is much more competitive. Left ahead at the final flight when taking a Class 3 at Chepstow; this is tougher..
4	17 4th (17) (33/1 -200%) Lunar Sovereign	33 33/1(-200%)	(17) Lunar Sovereign 33/1, Shaped as if retaining all ability on first run since leaving Fergal O'Brien when 4½ lengths sixth of 9 to Takeit Easy in 2m handicap at Chepstow 15 days ago, moving into contention smoothly before a lack of sharpness told. Eased a further 3 lb. Only sixth behind Takeit Easy last time and makes limited appeal on the back of that..
5th	9 5th (9) (3.5/1 +22%) Byker	3.5 3.5/1(+22%)	(9) Byker 3.5/1, Fairly useful performer on the Flat who ran a blinder in first-time cheekpieces when second of 21 in Fred Winter Juvenile at Cheltenham (16.4f, soft) in March, running on. Nudged up 4 lb but may have more to offer. Strong claims with a repeat of his narrow defeat in the 4yo handicap at Cheltenham..
6th	16 6th (16) (2.75/1 +21%) Brentford Hope	2.75 2.75/1(+21%)	(16) Brentford Hope 2.75/1, Useful Flat performer for Richard Hughes. Changed hands for 90,000 gns and made it 2 from 2 over hurdles for new yard in 2m Huntingdon novice last month, again making all. Capable of better still and looks the type to thrive in big-field handicap. Thrown into the deep end for his handicap debut but off a potentially good mark..
7th	7 7th (7) (28/1 +15%) Fruit N Nut	28 28/1(+15%)	(7) Fruit N Nut 28/1, Dual soft-ground bumper winner in 2021 and recorded a third win over hurdles in 2m Newbury handicap in March. Needs to cast aside a lesser run at Aintree subsequently, though. Class 3s are more his level and he was tailed off the last time at Aintree..
8th	11 8th (11) (28/1 -56%) Get Back Get Back	28 28/1(-56%)	(11) Get Back Get Back 28/1, Jumped better than usual when resuming with impressive success in 2m handicap hurdle at Kempton in November and bounced back to a similar level when short-head second of 9 to Teddy Blue at Plumpton (15.9f) 34 days ago. Possibilities with a repeat if keeping mistakes to a minimum. 3lb nudge is no help and he doesn't find winning easy, but makes each-way appeal..
9th	15 9th (15) (9/1 +10%) Washington	9 9/1(+10%)	(15) Washington 9/1, Dual novice hurdle winner who ran well in first-time cheekpieces after 4 months off when third in big-field handicap at Aintree (16.5f, good to soft) 29 days ago, despite racing closer to the pace than ideal. Enters calculations. Lightly raced 7yo and a good third at Aintree latest on ground that went too soft for him.
10th	14 10th (14) (80/1 -142%) Jamacho	80 80/1(-142%)	(14) Jamacho 80/1, Has won 3 of his last 4 starts, including 5-runner handicap chase at Uttoxeter (2m) when last seen in October. Faces a stiff task back over hurdles, though. Thoroughly exposed and asking a lot to produce the career best that he'll need here..
11th	10 11th (10) (80/1 -220%) Hurricane Ali	80 80/1(-220%)	(10) Hurricane Ali 80/1, Genuine type who won 3 times last season and ran another good race when second to Filey Bay at Doncaster on final outing in November. Likely to give his running after a break but vulnerable to better treated rivals. Likeable handicapper but even this ground will be on the soft side for him..
12th	6 12th (6) (20/1 -43%) Onemorefortheroad	20 20/1(-43%)	(6) Onemorefortheroad 20/1, Disappointing on the whole last season but has become well treated as a result and could be a factor if first-time cheekpieces have a positive effect. Finished lame when not far away last time; good mark and now goes in cheekpieces..
13th	1 13th (1) (16/1 +0%) Aucunrisque	16 16/1(+0%)	(1) Aucunrisque 16/1, Smart sort produced a valiant front-running performance to land the Betfair Hurdle at Newbury in February. Unable to replicate that in the County Hurdle at Cheltenham but wasted no time getting back to form when 3 lengths third of 9 to Teddy Blue at Plumpton 34 days ago. Needs respecting. On a tough mark and, with assured competition for the lead, he's not the obvious answer..
14th	2 14th (2) (25/1 +11%) Homme Public	25 25/1(+11%)	(2) Homme Public 25/1, Likable sort who resumed winning ways with an improved effort at Huntingdon (15.8f) in January and having not been disgraced at Ascot next time, he quickly returned to his best when second at Bangor (19.5f). Didn't quite see things out at Cheltenham (20.2f) last time and probably remains in form. This mark is challenging even if he does return to his best after Cheltenham last time..
8	8 \|PU\| (8) (11/1 +45%) Parisencore	11 11/1(+45%)	(8) Parisencore 11/1, C&D winner who ran about as well as could be expected from 3 lb out of the weights when fourth of 10 in Scottish Champion Hurdle (Handicap) at Ayr (2m, good) 3 weeks ago. Has solid each-way claims. Good fourth at Ayr latest when out of the weights but looks vulnerable once more..
3	3 \|PU\| (3) (16/1 -60%) Parramount	16 16/1(-60%)	(3) Parramount 16/1, Fairly useful in bumpers during 2020/21 and had an excellent first season over hurdles last term, winning 3 times, including 2m Fakenham handicap with any amount to spare in March. Did too much too soon at Aintree last time so is better judged on previous form. Aintree was excusable as he got competitive too far out; drier ground is in his favour..
5	5 \|RR\| (5) (14/1 +0%) Nibiru	14 14/1(+0%)	(5) Nibiru 14/1, Returned to form when second in 17-runner handicap hurdle at Leopardstown in February. Ran no sort of race without headgear (back on here) at Aintree since, however. Inconsistent but repeat of his 2nd at Leopardstown in February would see him on the scene..

LTO Selection:

15:15 Haydock Handicap Hurdle (Class 1) 16f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 1 race.

1st: 20/1 (13) BLACK POPPY 2nd: 3.5/1 (16) BRENTFORD HOPE 3rd: 10/1 (15) WASHINGTON

BYKER, who showed zest in first-time cheekpieces when touched off in the Boodles at Cheltenham, has taken really well to this discipline and can go one place better off just a 4lb higher mark. Brentford Hope has posted two facile successes since joining Harry Derham and is on a nice rating compared to his Flat figure. Washington appeals for at least a place in the frame on the back of a solid third, also in first-time cheekpieces, at Aintree, while Get Back Get Back is just one more to consider in a typically competitive renewal.

The one who appeals most is smart Flat performer BRENTFORD HOPE, who is going the right way over hurdles for his new yard and has the qualities to raise his game further now pitched into a stronger contest. Byker and Black Poppy head the opposition in another competitive renewal of this long-established event.

The 4yo BYKER (nap) has to be of major interest after the improvement he found to miss out narrowly in a driving finish at Cheltenham.

15:15 Haydock Handicap Hurdle (Class 1) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:50 Haydock Listed (Class 1) 7f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	3 1st (3) (3/1 -60%) Angel Bleu	3 3/1(-60%)	(3) Angel Bleu 3/1, Dual Group 1 winner as a juvenile and despite drawing a blank since, he's shaped better than the bare result both starts this spring, short of room 2f out and not recover in French Group 3 latest. Sound claims eased in class with yard in good form. Below his best so far this season but always commands respect at Listed level..
2	6 2nd (6) (3.5/1 +65%) Holguin	3.5 3.5/1(+65%)	(6) Holguin 3.5/1, Havana Grey colt who did well after his winning debut last April (only blip came in the Coventry), ending campaign with smashing second in 2-y-o Trophy at Redcar. Confirmed he retains all his ability with a good second on return at Newmarket (7f) last month and he could do better again. Up against it on these terms but comeback run was positive and likely to give his running..
3	2 3rd (2) (1.62/1 +26%) Al Mubhir	1.62 1.62/1(+26%)	(2) Al Mubhir 1.62/1, Progressive profile last year and on the back of a creditable fifth in the Lincoln on return, he duly showed improved form to resume winning ways at Leicester (8.2f, heavy) 2 weeks ago, easily. Building up a solid record with give underfoot and there could well be more to come. New BHA mark elevates him to this level and no doubt more to come from this Frankel colt..
4	4 4th (4) (12/1 -118%) Escobar	12 12/1(-118%)	(4) Escobar 12/1, Better than ever last term bagging the Challenge Cup over 7f at Ascot (good to soft) in October. Below his best final start but good chance he'll strip fitter for last month's reappearance third in a Thirsk conditions' event. Grand servant to connections and he's a player. Admirable veteran who is best known for his exploits in big-field handicaps..
5th	5 5th (5) (9/1 +25%) Mums Tipple	9 9/1(+25%)	(5) Mums Tipple 9/1, Smart gelding who impressed when defying a big weight to land 10-runner Chelmsford handicap (7f) in March. Similar form when close fourth in AW conditions' event at Newcastle on Good Friday and his consistency is hard to knock. Has been in form on the AW; fine on this ground and entitled to be in the mix..
6th	1 6th (1) (10/1 +0%) The Wizard Of Eye	10 10/1(+0%)	(1) The Wizard Of Eye 10/1, Useful colt who was highly tried on turf last summer and ended the year with success in 4-runner listed event at Kempton (1m) in November. Ran right up to best when third in conditions' event at Newcastle (1m) on Good Friday but plenty on his plate conceding weight all round here. While conceding 3lb all round asks a bit of him, he should run well..

LTO Selection:

15:50 Haydock Listed (Class 1) 7f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 1 race.

1st: 2.2/1 (2) AL MUBHIR, 2nd: 5.5/1 (4) ESCOBAR, 3rd: Havana Grey

Things didn't go to plan for AL MUBHIR in the Lincoln at Doncaster, but he got back on track with a bloodless triumph at Leicester, looking better than a handicapper. Now returning to the scene of a 1m success from last October, the William Haggas-trained colt has a lot going for him, with ground conditions to suit, on his first attempt in a Listed race. Angel Bleu couldn't land a blow in a French Group 3 but is feared back in class and trip. The Wizard Of Eye ran well for third on All-Weather Finals Day, but has to concede weight all round now.

On the back of a pleasing return ANGEL BLEU again shaped better than the bare result suggests in France 6 weeks ago and he could be worth siding with. Escobar has been a tremendous servant to connections and is feared along with the steadily-progressive 4-y-o Al Mubhir.

It remains to be seen whether AL MUBHIR needs soft ground but this progressive handicapper looks well up to this level.

15:50 Haydock Listed (Class 1) 7f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:25 Haydock Handicap (Class 4) 7f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	8 1st (8) (3.33/1 +33%) Metabolt	3.33 3.33/1(+33%)	(8) Metabolt 3.33/1, Clear-cut winner of 6.9f Carlisle maiden (good to soft) on second start for this yard in September and shaped better than the bare result when fourth of 16 in a Chester handicap later that month. Perhaps unsuited by deep ground on final start of 2022 and this low-mileage 4-y-o is not discounted. Disappointing on final run last season but this unexposed 4yo retains potential.
3	9 3rd (9) (4/1 -14%) Intercessor	4 4/1(-14%)	(9) Intercessor 4/1, Enjoyed a productive campaign last season, winning 3 times at around 8.5f. All the better for his reappearance spin when finding just one too good off this mark on first attempt over this trip at Brighton (good) 3 weeks ago. Appears to handle pretty much all ground-types and he's high on the list. Runner-up at Brighton three weeks ago and he can again be thereabouts.
4	4 4th (4) (11/1 +8%) Roach Power	11 11/1(+8%)	(4) Roach Power 11/1, Landed the odds in a 5f Ripon novice last August before hitting the crossbar back at this trip in a Class 3 Newmarket handicap. Gelded during the winter and failed to fire when returning to action at Doncaster (6f, soft) a fortnight ago but he's capable of a bold show off this reduced mark. Expensive to follow but well handicapped on his best form and could be a contender.
5th	3 5th (3) (9/1 -80%) Liangel Hope	9 9/1(-80%)	(3) Liangel Hope 9/1, Winner of a claimer on final start for David O'Meara last summer and improved when landing good-ground handicaps over this C&D and at Salisbury (1m) on first 2 starts for present yard. Further progress when scoring on return at Brighton (7f, good) and likely to cope with this 3 lb higher mark. Cosy reappearance win at Brighton 11 days ago and a 3lb rise could prove lenient.
6th	6 6th (6) (4.5/1 +40%) Star Zinc	4.5 4.5/1(+40%)	(6) Star Zinc 4.5/1, Remains a maiden following 8 attempts and probably has a quirk or two but, to his credit, he has yet to run a bad race. Wasn't beaten at all far in a big-field Doncaster handicap off 1 lb higher at Doncaster (7f, heavy) when last seen in October and possibilities on return/debut for new yard. 0-8 but consistent and the betting may be informative on stable/seasonal debut.
7th	1 7th (1) (7/1 -56%) Baileysgutfeeling	7 7/1(-56%)	(1) Baileysgutfeeling 7/1, Winner of a Lingfield handicap (7f, AW) off 2 lb lower last summer. Ended 2020 on a low-key note but back to form on return/first run since being gelded when fourth of 8 at Chelmsford last month. Appears to be pretty versatile ground-wise and not without each-way hope. Back to form at Chelmsford last month; not ruled out but it's possible that AW suits best.
8th	7 8th (7) (8.5/1 +53%) Emperor Caradoc	8.5 8.5/1(+53%)	(7) Emperor Caradoc 8.5/1, 6f novice winner at 2yrs and progressed again to double career tally at Carlisle (6.9f, good to soft) last summer. However, he hasn't shown a great deal of spark in 2 starts so far this season and it's easy enough to look elsewhere. Has won third time out in the last two seasons but he's struggled on both runs this year.
9th	2 9th (2) (16/1 -14%) Culcor	16 16/1(-14%)	(2) Culcor 16/1, Winner at Gowran last year for Ger Lyons last June but little impact in 2 starts after being gelded for Kevin Ryan. Again safely held on return/debut for another new yard at Musselburgh (7.2f, soft) but there were some positives to glean from that and he's now 2 lb lower. Cheekpieces applied. Needs to get back to his best but not discounted on second run for new yard.
5	5 \|DQ\| (5) (11/1 -10%) Liamarty Dreams	11 11/1(-10%)	(5) Liamarty Dreams 11/1, Bagged handicaps over this C&D (good to firm) and at Chester (7.6f, good) in 2022. Now 1 lb below last winning mark and form figures here read 3123 but needs to get back on track following a rather inauspicious reappearance display at Musselburgh. May have needed recent reappearance run and is 1lb below his last winning mark.

LTO Selection:

16:25 Haydock Handicap (Class 4) 7f Race Class Flow

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

1st: 5/1 (3) LIANGEL HOPE 2nd: 14/1 (4) ROACH POWER 3rd: 3.5/1 (9) INTERCESSOR

Liangel Hope has a decent strike-rate on turf and should make a bold bid to add to his portfolio, despite going up another 3lb after winning at Brighton. However, this step up in class is likely to be more demanding, with entirely different ground conditions forecast. With that in mind, it can pay to side with the unexposed METABOLT, who has winning form with juice underfoot and is compelling from an attractive looking mark. Culcor is another with scope in first-time cheekpieces.

None of these can be safely discounted but, that said, none look more solid than INTERCESSOR, who proved a revelation in the second half of last season and looks set for another productive campaign judged on his Brighton second 3 weeks ago. Star Zinc has yet to taste success but he's pretty consistent and is feared most on debut for new yard with Tom Marquand booked. Metabolt and recent winner Liangel Hope are also firmly in calculations.

The weather forecast looks promising for LIANGEL HOPE, who is unproven on slow ground. He was a cosy winner at Brighton recently.

16:25 Haydock Handicap (Class 4) 7f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:00 Haydock NH Flat Race (Class 3) 16f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	6 1st (6) (2.5/1 +58%) Flying Fortune	2.5 2.5/1(+58%)	(6) Flying Fortune 2.5/1, Soldier of Fortune filly who confirmed previous promise when landing 9-runner bumper (4/1) at Stratford (16.3f, soft) a couple of months ago, in control when edging left late on. In the picture once more. Won at Stratford in March and sets the form standard in this line-up; respected.
2	2 2nd (2) (8/1 +64%) Parade Away	8 8/1(+64%)	(2) Parade Away 8/1, Jet Away gelding who finished runner-up on sole start in Irish points and offered something to work on when fourth of 15 in bumper at Hexham (16.2f, soft) on 19 days ago. Tongue tie applied. Open to improvement on second rules start and trainer won this last year; watch the market.
3	1 3rd (1) (5/1 +9%) I Love My Baie	5 5/1(+9%)	(1) I Love My Baie 5/1, Crillon gelding who was well backed and got his career off to a winning start in decisive fashion in a bumper at Perth (16.2f, good) 11 months ago, leading over 1f out and quickly putting the race to bed. Should have more to offer. 11-8, won on debut at Perth last June; absent since but he's a likeable prospect.
4	5 4th (5) (14/1 -75%) Diamond Dealer	14 14/1(-75%)	(5) Diamond Dealer 14/1, Diamond Boy gelding who was successful on sole outing in points but proved virtually unsteerable before running out on the home turn in a Ludlow bumper (15.8f, good to soft) 17 days ago. Hood applied and he could prove more tractable going left-handed. Ran out on bumper debut but now gets a hood; won a point and retains potential.
5th	4 5th (4) (1.75/1 +7%) Scandisk Park	1.75 1.75/1(+7%)	(4) Scandisk Park 1.75/1, €200,000 3-y-o, Walk In The Park gelding. Closely related dual Champion Hurdler Hurricane Fly. Dam 7f winner. Placed both starts in points, runner-up latest (Dec 2022), so he makes plenty of appeal on Rules debut. Placed in both points; closely related to Hurricane Fly; joined top yard for rules career.
6th	7 6th (7) (14/1 +65%) Pertemps Diamond	14 14/1(+65%)	(7) Pertemps Diamond 14/1, Minor promise in a trio of starts so far, beaten 19¼ lengths when sixth at Warwick (16f, good to soft) 3 months ago. Has shown ability among his three starts but has to produce something extra today.
7th	3 7th (3) (12/1 +45%) Park Annonciade	12 12/1(+45%)	(3) Park Annonciade 12/1, Shaped with plenty of encouragement when a close fifth of 14 in bumper at Wetherby in February but failed by a long chalk to repeat that at Fairyhouse (16.5f, good to soft) 3 weeks later, racing freely. Tongue tie goes on. Debut fifth at Wetherby reads well; disappointing next time but not written off.

LTO Selection:

17:00 Haydock NH Flat Race (Class 3) 16f Race Class Flow

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

1st - 6/1 (6) FLYING FORTUNE 2nd - 5.5/1 (1) I LOVE MY BAIE 3rd - 1.88/1 (4) SCANDISK PARK

I Love My Baie was a comfortable victor on his debut at Perth just under a year ago and if ready to go on his return, he could have a say. However, preference is still for SCANDISK PARK, who is closely related to Hurricane Fly, so it isn't surprising that he went for a big price at the sales. He can make a winning debut for the Nicky Henderson stable, while Irish raider La Perle Est Belle is one to watch in the market.

Cases can be made for a few but being closely related dual Champion Hurdler Hurricane Fly, SCANDISK PARK can make a winning start under Rules having been placed on both starts in points over the winter. Flying Fortune and I Love My Baie are both last-time-out winners and they can chase home Nicky Henderson's charge in that order, while market support for La Perle Est Belle would put a slightly different slant on things.

This could go to the Nicky Henderson-trained rules newcomer SCANDISK PARK, who was placed in his two points.

17:00 Haydock NH Flat Race (Class 3) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:35 Haydock Handicap (Class 5) 12f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	6 1st (6) (7.5/1 -88%) Fairbanks	7.5 7.5/1(-88%)	(6) Fairbanks 7.5/1, Thrice-raced maiden who returned with fair fifth of 7 in minor event (10/3) at Windsor (10f, heavy) 26 days ago. Will need more to figure on switch to handicaps here but step up in trip looks a good move. Wears first-time visor. 1st-time visor and/or the step up in trip could help unlock the potential in his pedigree.
2	2 2nd (2) (3.6/1 -3%) Lordship	3.6 3.6/1(-3%)	(2) Lordship 3.6/1, Found improvement (gelded since last season) when second of 7 in minor event at Lingfield (10f, AW) 25 days ago. In good hands and likely has more to give on handicap debut. In top hands and has potential off his opening mark; he's one to consider.
3	9 3rd (9) (5.5/1 +45%) Corsican Caper	5.5 5.5/1(+45%)	(9) Corsican Caper 5.5/1, Seven-race maiden who found a little improvement when third of 8 in handicap at Southwell (11.1f) 60 days ago. Just 1 lb higher now and is not out of things. Gelded since last seen. 0-7 but close third in first-time cheekpieces at Southwell last time; gelded since.
4	1 4th (1) (4/1 +27%) Fantizzy	4 4/1(+27%)	(1) Fantizzy 4/1, Resumed with a good second in handicap at Nottingham (10.2f, heavy) last month. Out of her depth at Newmarket since but sights lowered now and must be taken seriously. Reappeared with good handicap second and faced very tough Listed task last Sunday.
5th	5 5th (5) (10/1 +29%) Dancing Gypsy	10 10/1(+29%)	(5) Dancing Gypsy 10/1, Still looking for first success but shaped well (on return from 3 months off) when third of 7 in handicap at Doncaster (11.9f, soft, 11/2) 14 days ago, not knocked about. Claims if building on that. 0-7 but fair effort a fortnight ago when back from a break and could build on that run.
6th	3 6th (3) (6.5/1 +46%) Edge Of Darkness	6.5 6.5/1(+46%)	(3) Edge Of Darkness 6.5/1, Lightly-raced maiden who posted fair third of 5 in nursery (13/2) at Wolverhampton (9.5f) in November. Step up in trip may suit and warrants respect. Gelded since last seen. 0-5 in 2yo season but consistent and could have more to offer now gelded and up in trip.
7th	4 7th (4) (16/1 -14%) Ironopolis	16 16/1(-14%)	(4) Ironopolis 16/1, Found some improvement when narrowly opening account in 6-runner handicap at Southwell (12.1f) 25 days ago. 4 lb rise fair but this look more competitive. Off the mark when upped to 1m4f at Southwell and could continue to progress.
8th	8 8th (8) (16/1 +11%) Masterpainter	16 16/1(+11%)	(8) Masterpainter 16/1, Won on handicap debut at Thirsk (8f) last September and posted solid return when fourth of 9 at Beverley (9.9f, good to soft) 24 days ago. Entitled to build on that but others look better treated. Cheekpieces on first time. No threat on reappearance but could come on for that run and yard has hit form.
9th	7 9th (7) (5.5/1 -65%) Artisan Dancer	5.5 5.5/1(-65%)	(7) Artisan Dancer 5.5/1, Promising sort who took a step forward when close second of 8 in handicap at Southwell (11.1f) 60 days ago, sticking to task. 2 lb rise fair and it's likely we haven't seen the best of him yet. Went close on handicap debut at Southwell and could be bang there once more.

LTO Selection:

17:35 Haydock Handicap (Class 5) 12f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.

Based on the summary, the horses that may perform well are 20/1 (8) MASTERPAINTER, 5.5/1 (1) FANTIZZY, and 16/1 (4) IRONOPOLIS. 20/1 (8) MASTERPAINTER has shown solid returns and could improve with cheekpieces on. 5.5/1 (1) FANTIZZY has had good performances in the past and has had a recent drop in class. 16/1 (4) IRONOPOLIS has shown improvement and could continue to do so. However, as with all predictions, there is no guarantee that these horses will finish in 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place.

Both LORDSHIP and Fairbanks make their handicap bow, with preference for the former, who shaped very well in second over 1m2f at Lingfield, when tapped for a bit of toe at the finish. William Haggas' gelding should improve for this step up in distance and is fancied to get off the mark. Ironopolis got up by a head when upped to 1m4f at Southwell and was only raised 4lb, which keeps him in with a shout on his return to the turf.

There should be more to come from ARTISAN DANCER over middle distances and he is fancied to land the finale. Lordship and Fantizzy can also make their presence felt.

The Nathaniel colt FAIRBANKS is from a classy family and is taken to make a winning handicap debut now up in trip in a first-time visor.

17:35 Haydock Handicap (Class 5) 12f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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