Haydock Races & Results 1 Friday 26th May 2023 UK Horse Racing Speed Ratings & Tips

Haydock Races & Results Tomform Friday 26th May 2023

There were 51 Races on Friday 26th May 2023 across 7 meetings. There was 7 races at Goodwood, 7 races at Haydock, 9 races at Bath, 7 races at Limerick, 8 races at Curragh, 7 races at Worcester, 6 races at Pontefract, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.

Races & Results Friday 26th May 2023

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

14:05 Haydock Handicap (Class 4) 10f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	5 1st (5) (8.5/1 -13%) Spirit Of The Bay	8.5 8.5/1(-13%)	(5) Spirit Of The Bay 8.5/1, It's now 11 runs since her last win in 2021 but she posted a fair fourth of 7 in handicap at Bath (8f, soft) 25 days ago. Can give a good account now back up in trip. Fair run over 1m at Bath this month and she's one to consider now back up in distance.
2	3 2nd (3) (1.1/1 +37%) Maghlaak	1.1 1.1/1(+37%)	(3) Maghlaak 1.1/1, Made a promising start to his career with wins in novices at Kempton and Goodwood last summer and resumed from 8 months off with an encouraging third of 8 in handicap at Goodwood (9.9f, heavy) 20 days ago, clear of rest. Big shout off an unchanged mark. 2-3 in 3yo campaign and reappeared with solid 3rd; open to further improvement; respected.
3	7 3rd (7) (7.5/1 +17%) Thunder Max	7.5 7.5/1(+17%)	(7) Thunder Max 7.5/1, Yet to add to his debut success but he's largely run well in handicaps since. Beat only one in first-time blinkers at Chester 15 days ago though so he needs to get back on track. Reappeared with encouraging fourth over C&D and soft ground may not have suited at Chester.
4	1 4th (1) (4/1 -14%) Tamarama	4 4/1(-14%)	(1) Tamarama 4/1, Ended her time with Charlie Hills with a 10f Chelmsford win in October but she came in last of 7 for her new trainer in handicap at Windsor (10f, heavy) 18 days ago. Worth another chance. Tailed off on stable debut but on soft ground; three wins last year and not written off.
4	4 4th (4) (7/1 -56%) Bizarre Law	7 7/1(-56%)	(4) Bizarre Law 7/1, Went backwards from his reappearance third when sixth of 8 in handicap at Kempton (12f) 23 days ago. Others more persuasive. Reappeared with close third at Kempton but below par there subsequently.
6th	2 6th (2) (22/1 -83%) Noble Anthem	22 22/1(-83%)	(2) Noble Anthem 22/1, 2 wins from 5 runs last year and ended 2022 with two efforts in the frame over hurdles. Respected on his return. On a competitive mark on his best form but returns from a break with something to prove.
7th	6 7th (6) (12/1 +14%) Rogue Rocket	12 12/1(+14%)	(6) Rogue Rocket 12/1, Winner at Salisbury last July. Run best ignored (stumbled badly early) when last of 11 in handicap at Southwell (11.1f) 7 months ago. Not discounted on his return. Disappointing on final two starts last season but perhaps a break will have helped.

LTO Selection:

14:05 Haydock Handicap (Class 4) 10f Race Class Flow

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

The unexposed MAGHLAAK shaped well enough behind a couple of rivals proven in testing conditions at Goodwood on his return and having progressed well last term, he can resume that forward momentum. Tamarama failed to fire at Windsor on her first appearance for Ralph Beckett, pulling too hard in conditions softer than ideal, but can be given another chance on a sounder surface. Spirit Of The Bay improved on her second start of the year and appears to be on an attractive mark.

MAGHLAAK was a dual winner last season and signalled he's ready to go in again when a promising reappearance third at Goodwood. Spirit of The Bay is on a lengthy losing run but should benefit from this step up in distance and is feared most off an easing mark, with Tamarama worth considering too.

The Charlie Hills-trained MAGHLAAK (nap) could be a lightly raced 4yo to follow and he is the selection ahead of Thunder Max.

14:05 Haydock Handicap (Class 4) 10f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:40 Haydock Maiden (Class 2) 6f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	9 1st (9) (40/1 -21%) Sarakana	40 40/1(-21%)	(9) Sarakana 40/1, Foaled March 20. €8,500 yearling, Harzand filly. Half-sister to 1¼m winner Swatch. Dam unraced half-sister to smart 1m winner Time's Arrow out of very smart 5f/6f winner Gilt Edge Girl. Probably one for longer trips further down the line judged on pedigree. 8,500euros yearling; by Harzand; market instructive.
2	5 2nd (5) (22/1 -83%) Crooked Crown	22 22/1(-83%)	(5) Crooked Crown 22/1, Cable Bay filly who proved very green when sixth in 7-runner Ascot maiden (5f) on debut 2 weeks ago. This ought to reveal more. May improve with Ascot debut under her belt.
3	3 3rd (3) (1.5/1 +45%) Chic Colombine	1.5 1.5/1(+45%)	(3) Chic Colombine 1.5/1, Foaled March 30. €10,000 yearling, Seahenge filly. Half-sister to 2-y-o 9f winner Milos. Dam Italian 1¼m winner. Noteworthy newcomer. 10,000euros yearling; by Seahenge; notable connections.
4	2 4th (2) (50/1 -52%) Angel Shared	50 50/1(-52%)	(2) Angel Shared 50/1, Foaled May 12. 9,000 gns yearling, Harry Angel filly. Closely related to useful winner up to 1m Tadleel and half-sister to 3 winners, including winner up to 6f Miss Brazen. Makes some appeal on paper but yard not renowned for success with their juveniles. 9,000gns yearling; yard has modest strike-rate with 2yos.
5th	4 5th (4) (6/1 -71%) China Trade	6 6/1(-71%)	(4) China Trade 6/1, Foaled May 16. Belardo filly. Half-sister to several winners, including smart winner up to 7f Misty Grey and useful winner up to 13f The Trader. Interesting newcomer. Filly by Belardo out of a smart performer; likely type.
6th	10 6th (10) (16/1 -45%) Tiora	16 16/1(-45%)	(10) Tiora 16/1, Foaled February 21. 21,000 gns foal, €9,000 yearling, Time Test filly. Dam, 6f winner, half-sister to smart winner up to 7f Pyrrha. Yard enjoy success with their juveniles so she's worthy of note if market vibes prove positive. 9,000euros yearling; out of a 6f 2yo winner; interesting.
7th	6 7th (6) (6/1 +57%) Dibbsy's Dream	6 6/1(+57%)	(6) Dibbsy's Dream 6/1, Foaled March 18. €15,000 yearling, Soldier's Call filly. Half-sister to 8.6f winner Host. Dam, ran twice at 2 yrs, half-sister to useful winner up to 1m Rare Ransom out of 1¼m winner Rapid Ransom. Yard yet to strike with their 2-y-os so far this term. 15,000euros yearling; by Soldier's Call; market helpful.
8th	8 8th (8) (50/1 -52%) Patasola	50 50/1(-52%)	(8) Patasola 50/1, Twice-raced filly who still looked in need of the experience when fourth of 6 in maiden (20/1) at Ripon (5f, heavy) 14 days ago, pushed along before halfway and one paced. Handicaps likely to be more her bag in due course. Ties in with stablemate Lady Dandylion on Ripon running.
9th	1 9th (1) (2.5/1 -25%) Always Love You	2.5 2.5/1(-25%)	(1) Always Love You 2.5/1, Aclaim filly. Half-sister to 3 winners, including useful 6f winner City Money and 7.5f winner Evidence, both in France. Showed ability when fourth in 11-runner Windsor novice (5f) on debut in April, kicking on over 2f out and vulnerable late on. Sound claims with progress anticipated. Sets the standard on her debut fourth at Windsor; respected.
10th	7 10th (7) (50/1 -150%) Lady Dandylion	50 50/1(-150%)	(7) Lady Dandylion 50/1, €15,000 yearling, Dandy Man filly. Merely closed up late when fifth in 6-runner Ripon maiden (5f) on debut 2 weeks ago and she's one for the longer term on that evidence. Looks likely to improve on her Ripon effort.
11th	11 11th (11) (50/1 +0%) Tiselle Tuendchen	50 50/1(+0%)	(11) Tiselle Tuendchen 50/1, Once-raced filly. Ninth of 13 in novice event at Goodwood (5f, good to soft, 100/1) on debut 21 days ago, unable to sustain effort. Entitled to come on for that run but others appeal more. Down the field at Goodwood; others preferred.

LTO Selection:

14:40 Haydock Maiden (Class 2) 6f Race Class Flow

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

Any market confidence behind the George Boughey-trained newcomer Chic Colombine would be significant, but ALWAYS LOVE YOU shaped with plenty of promise when fourth at Windsor. The form of that race has worked out well, with the winner going in again since, while the second went close in Listed company at York last week. China Trade might prefer further than this in time but is sure to be fit and ready to go on debut.

ALWAYS LOVE YOU clearly knew her job and showed bright speed before proving vulnerable late in the day when fourth on debut in a Windsor novice (5f) last month. Very much the type to improve, she can build on that run and make it second time lucky. Chic Colombine and China Trade are a couple of appealing newcomers and may emerge as the lead threats.

The standard is set by ALWAYS LOVE YOU. Nicely bred newcomer China Trade is second choice.

14:40 Haydock Maiden (Class 2) 6f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:15 Haydock Listed (Class 1) 6f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	3 1st (3) (1.75/1 +30%) Get Ahead	1.75 1.75/1(+30%)	(3) Get Ahead 1.75/1, Useful filly who shaped well at Bath on return and similar form when sixth in Palace House at Newmarket. Needs considering back down in class. Two solid runs this year and time looks right for another crack at 5f; on the shortlist.
2	4 2nd (4) (8/1 -33%) Kape Moss	8 8/1(-33%)	(4) Kape Moss 8/1, Better than ever this season, returning with last-gasp 5f win at Southwell. Went close to following up when a fast-finishing third in handicap at Epsom (5f) before excellent fourth in listed race at Newmarket, finishing in front a few of these. Respected. Improved form when Listed fourth at Newmarket three weeks ago and she could be thereabouts.
3	2 3rd (2) (10/1 -11%) Aramis Grey	10 10/1(-11%)	(2) Aramis Grey 10/1, Useful mare who regained the winning thread in Lingfield conditions' event in February (with bit in hand). Good second in similar event at Newcastle and not taken lightly back on turf. Better than ever on AW this year; something to find but no doubts regarding current form.
4	9 4th (9) (9/1 +36%) Sweet Harmony	9 9/1(+36%)	(9) Sweet Harmony 9/1, Fourth in the Rockfel at Newmarket on her final 2yo start but has struggled in Nell Gwyn/1000 Guineas this season. Opposable back sprinting up against her elders. 3yo who has shown sprinting potential in Group races and could be a serious contender.
5th	6 5th (6) (12/1 +0%) Princess Shabnam	12 12/1(+0%)	(6) Princess Shabnam 12/1, Useful filly who took a step back in the right direction when sixth in listed race at Newmarket 3 weeks ago and player if building on that. Listed win at Pontefract last August; hasn't hit same heights since but is not ruled out.
6th	5 6th (5) (4/1 +11%) Makarova	4 4/1(+11%)	(5) Makarova 4/1, Landed back-to-back Salisbury handicaps (at 6f) last spring and she acquitted herself well after, including when fifth in listed race at Newmarket on return. Should come on for that. Last season ended with a Listed second and she could improve for recent reappearance.
7th	1 7th (1) (5.5/1 -100%) Gale Force Maya	5.5 5.5/1(-100%)	(1) Gale Force Maya 5.5/1, Progressed into a smart sprinter last year, winning 5 times (bagged listed events at York and Ayr) and signed off with a creditable fourth at Newmarket. Disappointed there on return but soft ground might have been against her. Well worth another chance. Good to soft may not have suited on comeback & she has leading claims on last year's best.
8th	8 8th (8) (50/1 -150%) It's Showtime Baby	50 50/1(-150%)	(8) It's Showtime Baby 50/1, Highly tried after making winning debut at Dundalk last spring and was well held in listed race at Chelmsford on return. Others stronger. Needs to better her Irish 2yo Group-race form and was well beaten on stable debut.
9th	7 9th (7) (66/1 -136%) Scot's Grace	66 66/1(-136%)	(7) Scot's Grace 66/1, Fairly useful form without winning for Hugo Palmer last season and up against it starting out for new yard on return. Below par on final two runs last year and has plenty to find even if back to her best.

LTO Selection:

15:15 Haydock Listed (Class 1) 6f Race Class Flow

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

GALE FORCE MAYA has finished behind her stablemate Azure Blue on her last two starts but that filly is now a Group 2 winner and with this faster surface sure to suit, the Michael Dods-trained seven-year-old gets the vote. Get Ahead has only her second try over this trip after competing over the minimum distance for most of her career, and remains of interest. Makarova was ahead of the selection at Newmarket and further improvement is possible with that run now under her belt.

GALE FORCE MAYA showed smart form when winning twice at this level last season and this looks another good opportunity for her to add to her tally under a penalty back on ground which should prove more suitable. Get Ahead is feared most back down in class, with Kape Moss best of the others.

Gale Force Maya holds leading form claims but this could go to the 3yo SWEET HARMONY, who has shown sprinting potential over 7f.

15:15 Haydock Listed (Class 1) 6f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:50 Haydock Stakes (Class 4) 7f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	3 1st (3) (2.25/1 +32%) Fallen Angel	2.25 2.25/1(+32%)	(3) Fallen Angel 2.25/1, Foaled March 31. Too Darn Hot filly. Half-sister to 7f/1m winner Celestial Queen and useful 1½m winner Divine Jewel. Dam useful 2-y-o 7f/1m (May Hill Stakes) winner. Appealing newcomer. Trainer is having another fine year with 2yos; firmly in calculations on debut.
2	4 2nd (4) (4.5/1 +0%) Lady Of Leisure	4.5 4.5/1(+0%)	(4) Lady Of Leisure 4.5/1, Foaled February 21. 115,000 gns yearling, Masar filly. Dam, winner up to 8.6f (2-y-o 1m winner), half-sister to smart 1¼m winner Crystal Pegasus. Makes appeal on paper and would need taking seriously if supported. 115,000gns yearling; in good hands and has travelled from Hampshire to make her debut.
3	6 3rd (6) (3.5/1 +42%) Queen's Reign	3.5 3.5/1(+42%)	(6) Queen's Reign 3.5/1, Foaled February 4. 280,000 gns yearling, Siyouni filly. Dam, 1m winner, half-sister to useful 7f winner Glesga Gal. Plenty to like on paper. Should have a bright future but trainer's 2yos tend to improve for their debut outings.
4	7 4th (7) (14/1 -56%) Seven Aces	14 14/1(-56%)	(7) Seven Aces 14/1, Adaay filly who showed only greenness when down the field in a Sandown novice (5f) on debut 10 days ago. Significantly up in trip and better can be expected with that under her belt. Open to improvement on this second start but highly likely to need a big step forward.
5th	2 5th (2) (4/1 -20%) Doubletalk	4 4/1(-20%)	(2) Doubletalk 4/1, Foaled February 24. Night of Thunder filly. Half-sister to 1¼m winner Brazilian Beach. Dam, Brazilian winner up to 1¼m (Group 2 event), also 6f-1m winner at 2 yrs. With a top northern stable and no surprise to see a good run on debut.
6th	1 6th (1) (14/1 -180%) Amazing Winnie	14 14/1(-180%)	(1) Amazing Winnie 14/1, Foaled February 3. €75,000 foal, €100,000 yearling, Kodiac filly. Half-sister to winner up to 11f Ancalena. Dam winner up to 1½m (2-y-o 7f winner). 100,000euros yearling; trainer has unearthed promising 2yos this term; respected on debut.
7th	5 7th (5) (12/1 -20%) Mary Bagot	12 12/1(-20%)	(5) Mary Bagot 12/1, Foaled May 1. Magna Grecia filly. Closely related to 1¼m-1½m winner Moll Davis and 1m/9f winner Mrs Fitzherbert, both useful. Dam useful French winner up to 1¼m (2-y-o 9f winner). Bred for longer trips but her yard had a nice 2-y-o winner at Yarmouth earlier in the week. Wears hood. Newcomer; has a classy pedigree and very interesting for stable whose 2yos are going well.

LTO Selection:

15:50 Haydock Stakes (Class 4) 7f Race Class Flow

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

Just the one runner with any racecourse form, and SEVEN ACES may well be able to put that to good use. Slowly away at Sandown, she was never involved until passing one rival late on, but should have learned plenty from the experience. Amazing Winnie may be one of the better newcomers for a stable that has had four juvenile winners on the turf this year. Fallen Angel is another worth watching first time out.

A field of newcomers bar one so the market will likely prove the best guide in this novice, but as things stand FALLEN ANGEL is just about the pick on paper being by Too Darn Hot and out of the May Hill Stakes winner Agnes Stewart. Queen's Reign and Lady of Leisure are a couple of other well-related sorts to keep an eye on.

Some very interesting newcomers and preference is for MARY BAGOT, who is from a fine family. Fallen Angel is second choice.

15:50 Haydock Stakes (Class 4) 7f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:25 Haydock Stakes (Class 5) 8f - 14 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	9 1st (9) (0.91/1 +24%) Zouzanna	0.91 0.91/1(+24%)	(9) Zouzanna 0.91/1, Fairly useful form when runner-up in novices over 1m at Windsor (good to firm) and Kempton (AW) last autumn. Sets a decent standard for the rest to aim at. Runner-up last autumn on her first two starts and she holds leading form claims.
2	13 2nd (13) (28/1 -100%) Prisha	28 28/1(-100%)	(13) Prisha 28/1, 7/1, tenth of 13 in novice at Kempton (7f) on debut in December. The fact she went off a single-figure price suggests better was expected. Down the field on debut at Kempton but sent off at 7-1; interesting to note betting again.
3	6 3rd (6) (16/1 +68%) Loddon	16 16/1(+68%)	(6) Loddon 16/1, 50/1, fourteenth of 16 in maiden at Newbury (1¼m, heavy) on debut 35 days ago. Down in trip. Half-sister to two winners but tailed off at 50-1 on last month's debut at Newbury.
4	4 4th (4) (50/1 -100%) Hildegard	50 50/1(-100%)	(4) Hildegard 50/1, Showed a bit when fifth of 12 on 7f Chelmsford debut last month but not in the same form when seventh there since. Steps up to 1m now tackling turf for the first time. Promise on the first of her two starts but others possess stronger credentials.
5th	8 5th (8) (2.5/1 +29%) Sub Rosa	2.5 2.5/1(+29%)	(8) Sub Rosa 2.5/1, Promising individual. 7/2, fourth of 10 in novice at Newmarket (7f, good to soft) on debut last October. Likely improver for her leading stable. High on the shortlist. Promising fourth on sole 2yo outing and open to plenty of improvement for top stable.
6th	7 6th (7) (33/1 +0%) Medina Gold	33 33/1(+0%)	(7) Medina Gold 33/1, Cost €47,000 at last year's breeze-ups. Half-sister to several winners, including 1m winner Rogue Rocket and French winner up to 9f La Fibre. Betting should help guide to expectations. Half-sister to four winners; check market on debut, but a useful standard will be required.
7th	5 7th (5) (7/1 -100%) Ithra	7 7/1(-100%)	(5) Ithra 7/1, Left last autumn's AW debut behind when length second of 10 in maiden at Yarmouth (7f, good, 28/1) 24 days ago. Should stay 1m. Place claims again. Kept on for good second over 7f at Yarmouth this month and she's one to consider.
8th	14 8th (14) (28/1 -100%) Purnika	28 28/1(-100%)	(14) Purnika 28/1, Modest form when reaching the frame over 7f at Ayr and Wetherby (both good to firm) in recent weeks, showing a tendency to hang left on both occasions. Has shown ability this month on her first two starts but others are more compelling.
9th	1 9th (1) (18/1 +45%) Beach Kitty	18 18/1(+45%)	(1) Beach Kitty 18/1, 35,000 gns Gustav Klimt half-sister to 3 winners, including smart winner up to 10.2f Sir Busker and unreliable 5f/6f winner Nag's Wag. Makes some paper appeal and worth a precautionary betting check. Newcomer; half-sister to three winners notably the stable's 1m2f Group 2 winner Sir Busker.
10th	3 10th (3) (40/1 +20%) Heartbreaking	40 40/1(+20%)	(3) Heartbreaking 40/1, Better effort this spring when 3 lengths seventh of 13 in maiden at Kempton (7f) 23 days ago. More needed. Much better effort on second start but needs another big step forward here.
11th	12 11th (12) (50/1 -127%) O' Dells Star	50 50/1(-127%)	(12) O' Dells Star 50/1, Left December's Wolverhampton debut behind when third of 7 over 1½m at Thirsk (good) 6 days ago. Significantly down in trip turned out again quickly. Promise at Thirsk last Saturday but kept on well over 1m4f; drops to 1m today.
12th	10 12th (10) (66/1 -65%) Dalatara	66 66/1(-65%)	(10) Dalatara 66/1, 30,000 gns New Approach filly. Closely related to useful 7f/1m winner Dalkova, and half-sister to 1½m winner Diavola and 1½m winner Devizes. Daniel & Claire Kubler are 4-16 at Haydock and she's one to watch in the betting on debut.
13th	11 13th (11) (200/1 -100%) Madge Mcsplash	200 200/1(-100%)	(11) Madge Mcsplash 200/1, 33/1, last of 9 in novice at Redcar (7f, good to soft) on debut 22 days ago. Can only watch after that. Soundly beaten at 33-1 on debut and lots of improvement is needed.
14th	2 14th (2) (100/1 +0%) Daloolah	100 100/1(+0%)	(2) Daloolah 100/1, More one for handicaps based on her 2 efforts so far, beaten 13 lengths when sixth of 7 over C&D latterly. Down the field this year on her first two starts (C&D latest).

LTO Selection:

16:25 Haydock Stakes (Class 5) 8f Race Class Flow

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

The formbook points to the chances of Zouzanna, second on both her starts and only beaten a head at Kempton in November. She can go well, as can Ithra, a length second over a furlong shorter at Yarmouth and representing the in-form Alice Haynes stable, but SUB ROSA might have the edge. Fourth behind subsequent Nell Gwyn heroine Mammas Girl at Newmarket on her only start, she was green before running into traffic problems and if she learns from that, she could make up into a decent filly.

ZOUZANNA sets a clear form standard on last autumn's runner-up efforts. Roger Varian's Sub Rosa is open to progress on the back of her Newmarket debut fourth last October so she's second choice ahead of Yarmouth runner-up Ithra.

The Roger Varian-trained SUB ROSA was a promising fourth on her debut at Newmarket last October and is taken to make a winning return.

16:25 Haydock Stakes (Class 5) 8f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:00 Haydock Handicap (Class 5) 8f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	4 1st (4) (4.5/1 +18%) Pearl Eye	4.5 4.5/1(+18%)	(4) Pearl Eye 4.5/1, Improved when landing an AW nursery on final 2-y-o start and has acquitted himself well both starts in blinkers this season, latterly finishing fourth of 12 back on turf at Beverley (7.4f, good to soft). Goes without headgear this time. Has run well in defeat on both starts this year and he might not be far away.
2	1 2nd (1) (0.53/1 -20%) Aurora Dawn	0.53 0.53/1(-20%)	(1) Aurora Dawn 0.53/1, Showed plenty of ability in 4 starts on the AW prior to bolting up on turf debut in a big-field Newmarket handicap (7f, good) last week. 5 lb 'well-in' under a penalty here and she will take plenty of stopping. Easily won big-field handicap at Newmarket last Friday and well treated under 6lb penalty.
3	3 3rd (3) (14/1 +65%) Vegas Jack	14 14/1(+65%)	(3) Vegas Jack 14/1, Failed to trouble the judge in 3 starts over 6f as a juvenile. Entirely possible that he'll be seen in a better light now upped in trip for this handicap debut but a big slice of improvement is certainly needed. Failed to threaten over 6f last summer but the step up to 1m could suit on handicap debut.
4	8 4th (8) (22/1 -83%) Pearly Star	22 22/1(-83%)	(8) Pearly Star 22/1, Wasn't beaten far starting out in a 7f Wolverhampton maiden last month, leaving the impression that she would improve for the experience. No real progress in 2 subsequent starts but in good hands and may do better now pitched into a handicap. Not obviously well treated but open to improvement on handicap debut; watch the betting.
5th	6 5th (6) (14/1 +58%) Whatacracker	14 14/1(+58%)	(6) Whatacracker 14/1, Encouraging signs when sixth in a Redcar novice on second of his 3 starts for Declan Carroll in 2022 but there were limited positives to glean from his reappearance/handicap debut at Beverley for new yard last month. Well beaten on stable debut but may have needed it and yard is enjoying an excellent May.
6th	5 6th (5) (10/1 +17%) Masterpainter	10 10/1(+17%)	(5) Masterpainter 10/1, Left previous form behind when landing a 1m Thirsk nursery last term and reappearance fourth upped to 1¼m at Beverley was a decent effort. However, backward step over 11.6f here recently and couldn't be sure that this drop back in trip will be the answer. Blinkers applied. Won 1m nursery last September and could benefit from this drop back in trip.
7th	2 7th (2) (14/1 +30%) Mahboobah	14 14/1(+30%)	(2) Mahboobah 14/1, Shaped well when runner-up on debut for Kevin Philippart De Foy at Yarmouth last summer but seemingly gone the wrong way since, making little impact on handicap debut at Wolverhampton (8.6f) latest. Now tried in cheekpieces. Promising second on debut last August but unable to reproduce that form since.
8th	7 8th (7) (50/1 -100%) Senseofentitlement	50 50/1(-100%)	(7) Senseofentitlement 50/1, Runner-up in 1m Redcar novice on second and final start of 2-y-o campaign but too free both starts this time round, including tried in a hood (discarded here) on recent handicap debut at Hamilton (8.3f, good). Runner-up in Redcar novice last October but hasn't reproduced that form this year.
9th	9 9th (9) (80/1 -100%) Fools Gambit	80 80/1(-100%)	(9) Fools Gambit 80/1, Didn't show much in handful of runs for Hugo Palmer at 2 yrs and sizeable step forward needed now moving into a handicap for his new yard. Gelded during the winter. Down the field on all three runs; gelded since; check betting on handicap/stable debut.

LTO Selection:

17:00 Haydock Handicap (Class 5) 8f Race Class Flow

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

AURORA DAWN is difficult to oppose after she strolled home over 7f at Newmarket and although she has to carry a 6lb penalty for that victory, she will go up another 5lb for future races so she is well-in. Masterpainter is the only distance winner in this field and although not at his best so far this season, blinkers are tried, which may help him focus. Pearly Star is a work in progress and is probably better than she has shown so far.

It's very difficult to look beyond AURORA DAWN, who did the job in good style on her recent turf debut at Newmarket and she's a step ahead of the handicapper under a 6 lb penalty. Perhaps Pearly Star will improve on what she has shown in maiden/novice company now handicapping and Hugo Palmer's charge gets the nod ahead of Pearl Eye for forecast purposes.

This is all about AURORA DAWN, who comfortably won a big-field handicap at Newmarket last Friday and can follow up.

17:00 Haydock Handicap (Class 5) 8f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:30 Haydock Handicap (Class 5) 10f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	7 1st (7) (1.75/1 -17%) Dog Fox	1.75 1.75/1(-17%)	(7) Dog Fox 1.75/1, Gelded following low-key 2-y-o campaign and duly left those efforts well behind on return/handicap debut in a first-time hood at Yarmouth (10.1f, soft) last month. 4 lb rise by no means harsh and should go close, provided he handles the different conditions. Won at Yarmouth on handicap debut and this unexposed sort could have more left in the tank.
2	3 2nd (3) (5.5/1 +35%) Tremendous Times	5.5 5.5/1(+35%)	(3) Tremendous Times 5.5/1, Fairly encouraging efforts in a handful of appearances at up to 7.4f at 2 yrs. Gelded since latest start and one to note in the betting now upped in trip for this handicap debut. Not obviously well treated for handicap debut but may benefit from the step up in trip.
3	4 3rd (4) (14/1 +22%) Burglar's Dream	14 14/1(+22%)	(4) Burglar's Dream 14/1, Left initial efforts well behind when second upped to 9f in a Redcar novice (soft) on final start of 2-y-o campaign. Suffered a heavy defeat on return/handicap bow at Chester (12.3f, heavy) but he's not written off just yet. Things could click again at some point, but perhaps over further than this.
4	5 4th (5) (18/1 -13%) Al Hargah	18 18/1(-13%)	(5) Al Hargah 18/1, Remains with one standout effort and while her low-key reappearance display at Nottingham can probably be attributed to the testing conditions, she now finds herself with a bit to prove. Last in both handicaps but on soft going; could bounce back with big run on better ground.
5th	8 5th (8) (8/1 -45%) Edmund Ironside	8 8/1(-45%)	(8) Edmund Ironside 8/1, Improved once switched to nurseries last term and reappeared with a good second of 8 in a 1m Redcar handicap. Below par both starts since but could have a say in the finish here if able to get back on track now upped in trip. Pretty solid in handicaps until well beaten last time; tackles a new trip here.
6th	2 6th (2) (10/1 +29%) Pureness	10 10/1(+29%)	(2) Pureness 10/1, Built on debut promise when going close over 7f at Carlisle last July but she failed to make much of an impact in 3 subsequent starts last season. Runner-up in Carlisle maiden last July but well below that level on her three runs since.
7th	1 7th (1) (4/1 +20%) Wadacre Gomez	4 4/1(+20%)	(1) Wadacre Gomez 4/1, Much improved when taking 6-runner minor event at Newcastle (10.2f) early last month. Testing conditions were perhaps against him when well held on subsequent turf debut at Redcar and he's probably worth another chance. 1m2f AW novice winner who may not have been suited by soft ground on handicap debut.
8th	9 8th (9) (20/1 +20%) Calleveryoneuknow	20 20/1(+20%)	(9) Calleveryoneuknow 20/1, Positives to glean from second of her 2 starts on the AW during the winter but the same cannot be said for her reappearance sixth in a Nottingham novice (10.2f, heavy). Handicap debut. Enters calculations on handicap debut judged on staying-on 1m AW fourth last December.
9th	6 9th (6) (11/1 -29%) Melwood Boy	11 11/1(-29%)	(6) Melwood Boy 11/1, Promise in a trio of 1m maidens on the AW earlier this year but improvement has not been forthcoming switched to handicap company the last twice. Showed ability early this year but tailed off in his sole handicap.

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17:30 Haydock Handicap (Class 5) 10f Race Class Flow

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

Having been withdrawn at the start when a warm favourite at Nottingham on his intended return in early April, DOG FOX made no mistake when winning at Yarmouth later that month. Ed Dunlop's charge has been raised 4lb for that success but he remains unexposed and is fancied to defy the hike, with further improvement likely. Tremendous Times is one to monitor closely in the betting ahead of his handicap bow, while Wadacre Gomez heads the remainder.

Conditions here will be very different to those under which DOG FOX made a winning reappearance at Yarmouth, but it's likely that the improvement he showed that day was owing to the switch to handicap company, step up in trip and the addition of a hood, not the ground. If that proves to be the case, Ed Dunlop's charge should have little trouble following up here off a 4 lb higher mark. Edmund Ironside and Wadacre Gomez may well emerge as the main dangers.

Soft going may well have been against AL HARGAH in her first two handicaps and today's better ground could help her prevail.

17:30 Haydock Handicap (Class 5) 10f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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